Is Kamran Akmal the most deserving opener for our T20I World Cup squad?

[Hawkeye]

I'm amazed to see his recent effortless hitting. Wonderful timing. And the ability to hit both the pacers and spinners alike.

Best PSL opener for a few seasons.

Best domestic batsman, even in the most recent premier QeA trophy.

And this PSL too, he's punishing bowling like no other.

Sharjeel and Kamran.

Best combination for our World T20 chances?

The alternatives are:

Imam ul Haq
Fakhar Zaman (hacking exposed)
Ahmed Shehzad
Shan Masood

 

[Hawkeye]

6 ball 24!!!!

GO KAMI!

Imagine Kami and Sharjeel opening for us in AUS and smashing bowling attacks to all corners of OZ grounds!!

 

[Shaddy86]

Funny how you've mentioned those names in the 'best' alternatives.. wait till PSL is over you'll get much better alternatives than Kamran.

 

[Hawkeye]

Haha inside out six!!

 

[Hawkeye]

Funny how you've mentioned those names in the 'best' alternatives.. wait till PSL is over you'll get much better alternatives than Kamran.

Really? Much better alternatives like who?

Shan Masood?
Imam?
Shehzad?

... who really? Any example?

 

[Shaddy86]

Why do you keep mentioning those names, they're not part of our current T20 Set up. They won't be picked ahead of Kamran so chill your pants.

 

[castortroy]

Akmal should really be in the world Cup squad.

Definitely one of the best opening T20 bat's in pak

 

[Hawkeye]

He's now taking Hasnain apart.

Playing 144 kph pace SO EASILY - just timing, lofted cover drive for four.

 

[Asif321]

Rizwan is totally a waste of spot so yes
Kami should be in WC squad

 

[Pakpak]

Man how many times has he played well in domestic and failed nationally? You people are insane.

 

[Hawkeye]

Why do you keep mentioning those names, they're not part of our current T20 Set up. They won't be picked ahead of Kamran so chill your pants.

Ok, who else can be picked ahead of Kami?

Can you enlighten us?

Akmal should really be in the world Cup squad.

Definitely one of the best opening T20 bat's in pak

He's the best PSL opener (amongst PAK players) in the history of the tournament.

Also, one of the best in the current domestic season.

 

[Shaddy86]

Come back at the end of the tournament and I'll tell you who.

 

[sadida97]

He has to be in the t20 squad

 

[ZamanFan]

He's now taking Hasnain apart.

Playing 144 kph pace SO EASILY - just timing, lofted cover drive for four.

Hehehe Really?

Why didn't he pull one of his bouncers. All shots he played were all in the slot zone or short of legth.

 

[PakPremi]

I think I only seen him once score more than 35 runs as Pak player in a limited cricket. Most useless batsman to play so many limited over international games for Pakistan. Also rubbish keeper for past 10 years and bad fitness.

 

[Hawkeye]

Hehehe Really?

Why didn't he pull one of his bouncers. All ahots he played qere all in the slot zone.

Now Tymal Mills and his genuine pace schooled by Kami.

Hurting, no?

Plus, another vs Hasnain.

 

[Hawkeye]

YOU GO KAMI!



Off 20 balls. Fastest 50 of the PSL?

Is it?

 

[Shaddy86]

The amount of times Kamran gets caught out to the point fielder makes me wonder how useless the coaching and the bowling of PSL. Any international team will have him out within 2 overs.

 

[Pakpak]

The amount of times Kamran gets caught out to the point fielder makes me wonder how useless the coaching and the bowling of PSL. Any international team will have him out within 2 overs.

And they do hence his constant international failures and a disaster average.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Nope.

 

[Titan24]

50 off 20 balls and still going

 

[Hawkeye]

Damn.

Cutting, pulling and driving Tymal Mills 145kph for FUN.

 

[Saj]

This is some innings this.

The match was over after one innings of the Zalmi innings.

 

[Pakpak]

Even England stopped picking Ramprakash despite his legendary domestic performances. Some players can't hack it internationally. Bit Akmals brain dead fans don't realise it. The guy is almost 40. He's failed so many times I've lost count playing for Pakistan. Yet these morons expect him to be a revelation again.

 

[Hawkeye]

And they do hence his constant international failures and a disaster average.

I understand your pain today.

His alternatives also came and miserably failed. And, past bad form does not indicate how a player will do NOW.

Why don't you talk about what the facts are TODAY?

- Who's the best T20 opener in PAK currently? Or top 2?
- Who is topping the most recent domestic tournament charts?
- Who is the current best PSL opener from PAK?

One answer - Kamran Akmal.

Now don't run away, and tell me who is better than Kami and can hit pacers+spinners like he does.

Tell me. Now.

 

[Hawkeye]

SWEEP

How on earth?!?!

I haven't seen a PAK batsman hit a sweep six in years!

 

[Rana]

Best Keeper Batsman I suppose

 

[Ronaldo7]

SWEEP

How on earth?!?!

I haven't seen a PAK batsman hit a sweep six in years!

Babar hit one just recently

 

[ZamanFan]

There is a huge gap between his bat and pad, or what we cal gate. He does well in Pakistani domestics due to spin, friendship bowling and getting fed with length.
Little bit of seam or swing through his gate or wide bowl outside off and he'll give practice catch to point. We have see this story before. He'll make Pakistan a sitting duck.

 

[Rana]

The issue is though, Pakistan’s T20 line up in 2020 would be,

Kamran
Fakhar/Sharjeel
Babar
Hafeez
Malik
Iftikhar

This has been the case for 10-13 years now

 

[IAJ]

At the end of PSL, if he is the best pakistani opener in terms of runs it will be unfair to not inkludert him in the squad.
He is the best WK batsman we have currently.

 

[ARK Rafay]

Not sure about Opener. But best WK for sure.

 

[Pakpak]

At the end of PSL, if he is the best pakistani opener in terms of runs it will be unfair to not inkludert him in the squad.
He is the best WK batsman we have currently.

Except we know how he will do for the national side. I remember having the same debate after a PSL last time with his fan boys in a 6 page thread. And guess what, he failed miserably in the tour against Windies after it

How many times does it it have to be proven that this guy is a clown at the top level? I guess not enough times going by his fans.

 

[Mercurial]

No. I would stick with Rizwan till this T20I WC. Rizwan needs to open or bat at 3. Kamran goes missing at International level. Rizwan is young, needs more time.

 

[Ronaldo7]

No. I would stick with Rizwan till this T20I WC. Rizwan needs to open or bat at 3. Kamran goes missing at International level. Rizwan is young, needs more time.

Rizwan doesn’t have the power

 

[Markhor]

Domestic lion.

International mouse.

That's Kamran Akmal for you.

 

[Ronaldo7]

Pretty surprising that Kamran Akmal’s still performing in PSL.

Why does he fail horribly in the international stage then?

 

[Hawkeye]

No. I would stick with Rizwan till this T20I WC. Rizwan needs to open or bat at 3. Kamran goes missing at International level. Rizwan is young, needs more time.

Rizwan isn't an opener, and even as a WK/bat, Riz has no place in the T20 side as he doesn't have a power game. Can't score fast enough.

 

[Ronaldo7]

[MENTION=151731]minamino[/MENTION]
102/1 after 9 overs

Still a bad pitch?

 

[Ronaldo7]

Except we know how he will do for the national side. I remember having the same debate after a PSL last time with his fan boys in a 6 page thread. And guess what, he failed miserably in the tour against Windies after it

How many times does it it have to be proven that this guy is a clown at the top level? I guess not enough times going by his fans.

Better than choosing Ahsan Ali

 

[Hawkeye]

Domestic lion.

International mouse.

That's Kamran Akmal for you.

Pretty surprising that Kamran Akmal’s still performing in PSL.

Why does he fail horribly in the international stage then?

One of our best batters in 2009 WC and 2010.

Major contributor in 2009 WT20 win.

Went out of form.

Now back in form. He doesn't need PAK. Pak needs KAMI, so that we can be competitive at World T20.

There's nobody else of his caliber who can smash bowling attacks.

Only Sharjeel and he can.

 

[Pakpak]

Better than choosing Ahsan Ali

You were a good poster once. Not sure what happened to you last few weeks.

I'd choose someone who's failed a few times than someone who's average is the same as Afridis after 200 games and countless opportunities.

 

[Hawkeye]

[MENTION=151731]minamino[/MENTION]
102/1 after 9 overs

Still a bad pitch?

This is truly amazing.

QG were REALLY struggling on this same pitch. Even Jason Roy and Azam Khan.

Kami with his immaculate timing took the pitch out of the equation. Absolutely clobbering the bowlers, that too with sheer timing only.

Effortless batting.

 

[Ronaldo7]

You were a good poster once. Not sure what happened to you last few weeks.

I'd choose someone who's failed a few times than someone who's average is the same as Afridis after 200 games and countless opportunities.

The thing is that we don’t have any other options.
Try Kami once last, for the very last time. If he doesn’t perform then never select him again.
But he needs another chance.

Sharjeel
Kami
Babar

Try this order for a few matches

If it doesn’t work
Sharjeel And babar will be our two openers

Kami is nearing a hundred in under 50 balls that is very impressive so shouldn’t be ignored

 

[wakram]

Except we know how he will do for the national side. I remember having the same debate after a PSL last time with his fan boys in a 6 page thread. And guess what, he failed miserably in the tour against Windies after it

How many times does it it have to be proven that this guy is a clown at the top level? I guess not enough times going by his fans.

We're talking of T20s right? He was ranked 2nd in the list of most runs by Pakistanis in that series & 4th highest overall. Some people just talk without knowing the facts:

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=11695;type=series

 

[Mercurial]

Rizwan doesn’t have the power

He has the potential, needs more time. He is young, can develop. He has shown it in domestic T20 tournaments.

 

[Rana]

Domestic lion.

International mouse.

That's Kamran Akmal for you.

PSL beast

 

[Pakpak]

We're talking of T20s right? He was ranked 2nd in the list of most runs by Pakistanis in that series & 4th highest overall. Some people just talk without knowing the facts:

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=11695;type=series

90 runs after 4 games. Is a failure and completely ordinary after being touted the next coming of Viv. And in all those games he had atleast 70-80 percent dot balls.

Like I said. His fan boys are sadomasochist morons who keep wanting to see the same sh1t served up again and again. Our fans deserve the failures.

 

[Mercurial]

Rizwan isn't an opener, and even as a WK/bat, Riz has no place in the T20 side as he doesn't have a power game. Can't score fast enough.

You have to give confidence to Rizwan. Even Rohit Sharma was ordinary during the start and middle of his career, but he always had the potential. Same goes for Rizwan, he has played some masterclass knocks at domestic T20 level, means he has the ability, just needs more time. He is young, can develop into a power hitter. No need to bring in oldies.

 

[Ronaldo7]

We're talking of T20s right? He was ranked 2nd in the list of most runs by Pakistanis in that series & 4th highest overall. Some people just talk without knowing the facts:

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=11695;type=series

Tbf to Kamran, the pitches weren’t very batting friendly

 

[Mesozoic]

At this rate, I won't be surprised if Afridi ends up getting on the flight to Australia.

Malik, Hafeez, Kamran and Afridi. Whatta youngsta beauty lineup it'd be ?

Brother [MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION] will support Scotland.

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

I don't think there are many better options present so he is definitely in reckoning.He has always been wonderful in PSL.

 

[Pakpak]

The thing is that we don’t have any other options.
Try Kami once last, for the very last time. If he doesn’t perform then never select him again.
But he needs another chance.

Sharjeel
Kami
Babar

Try this order for a few matches

If it doesn’t work
Sharjeel And babar will be our two openers

Kami is nearing a hundred in under 50 balls that is very impressive so shouldn’t be ignored

You won't have the quality of Tymal Mills and Sohail Khan serving pies in a major world cup. Sorry, agree to disagree.

 

[Forum363]

Except we know how he will do for the national side. I remember having the same debate after a PSL last time with his fan boys in a 6 page thread. And guess what, he failed miserably in the tour against Windies after it

How many times does it it have to be proven that this guy is a clown at the top level? I guess not enough times going by his fans.

This. x10000000.

When will people learn. It's like we're living on repeat and people have memory loss. Kami has made a career out of fooling people.

 

[Ronaldo7]

You won't have the quality of Tymal Mills and Sohail Khan serving pies in a major world cup. Sorry, agree to disagree.

Which is why i said give him 3-4 international matches to prove himself

 

[Pakpak]

This. x10000000.

When will people learn. It's like we're living on repeat and people have memory loss. Kami has made a career out of fooling people.

They will never learn. It happens everytime. This guy is hyped up, fails and them bashes domestic bunnies and then repeat the cycle. People keep wondering why are the same TTF selected again and again, they need not look further than the 'fans' who keep demanding their return.

 

[Hawkeye]

We're talking of T20s right? He was ranked 2nd in the list of most runs by Pakistanis in that series & 4th highest overall. Some people just talk without knowing the facts:

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=11695;type=series

There's a certain group that will just hate Kami, no matter what facts you put in front of them.

Obvious grudge and deep hate.

No present form, timing, range of shots, being the best, will satisfy them.

They will hate. That too without giving us any better alternatives.

 

[Pakpak]

Which is why i said give him 3-4 international matches to prove himself

I'd think hundreds of games at the top level is proof enough. Babar and Sharjeel should be good as openers.

 

[ZamanFan]

If someone has bit of cricketing sense they'll know this Akmal has been fed with loose bowling and pretty atrocious fielding.

 

[wakram]

You won't have the quality of Tymal Mills and Sohail Khan serving pies in a major world cup. Sorry, agree to disagree.

Why don't the other great batting talents of Pakistan playing in this PSL take advantage of those "pies" & score daddy hundreds in this PSL?

 

[Danyaalr01]

I'm amazed to see his recent effortless hitting. Wonderful timing. And the ability to hit both the pacers and spinners alike.

Best PSL opener for a few seasons.

Best domestic batsman, even in the most recent premier QeA trophy.

And this PSL too, he's punishing bowling like no other.

Sharjeel and Kamran.

Best combination for our World T20 chances?

The alternatives are:

Imam ul Haq
Fakhar Zaman (hacking exposed)
Ahmed Shehzad
Shan Masood

Babar is a lock for the opening spot. We only need one opener. If Sharjeel does good, then he should be picked. Sharjeel is a good backfoot player and played a few good innings in Aus in 2016/17 where he hit around Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins.

 

[Pakpak]

Why don't the other great batting talents of Pakistan playing in this PSL take advantage of those "pies" & score daddy hundreds in this PSL?

They do. Shehzad has in the past. So has Rizwan so has Umar Akmal.

Teray sir Mey ghaas hai Lagta hai

 

[GreenKhan]

Kamran Akmal averages 21 in T20i. His SR is 119 over 58 matches . He does bring anything to the table other than mediocrity.
I’m not taking anything away from his PSL performances but we really need to move on from him.

Ironically Sarfaraz has played exact number of t20 matches as Akmal . He averages 28 and his SR is higher to .

I rather he comes back in the fold if her performs .

 

[Arsal_AK]

No. He is going to fail miserably like so many times before.

And lets not forget how mediocre his keeping is. The bowlers deserve better. Even if that wasn't the case or if his fitness was up to the mark, he has failed too many times to be experimented with again.

 

[Hawkeye]

If someone has bit of cricketing sense they'll know this Akmal has been fed with loose bowling and pretty atrocious fielding.

Don't make a joke out of yourself.

Kami has effortlessly smashed, with proper cricketing shots both Hasnain and Tymal Mills. Good balls too.

Nobody else was able to do it.

 

[IAJ]

Except we know how he will do for the national side. I remember having the same debate after a PSL last time with his fan boys in a 6 page thread. And guess what, he failed miserably in the tour against Windies after it

How many times does it it have to be proven that this guy is a clown at the top level? I guess not enough times going by his fans.

Lol, I am no fan of individuals, I only think about what’s best for Pakistan and if he ends up being the best opener in PSL and him being a WK it will be unfair to not include him. He is playing against some top bowlers here.

 

[Hawkeye]

Babar is a lock for the opening spot. We only need one opener. If Sharjeel does good, then he should be picked. Sharjeel is a good backfoot player and played a few good innings in Aus in 2016/17 where he hit around Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins.

Nope. We need proper smashers of the ball as openers.

Babar makes the batting stronger at #3.

 

[Shaddy86]

Lol so he gets dropped at point. Had they bowled him there at the start of the innings and with their best fielder at point they'd have had him within the first 2 overs. That's how he's bren getting out at the international level for most past of his career.

 

[Hawkeye]

Lol, I am no fan of individuals, I only think about what’s best for Pakistan and if he ends up being the best opener in PSL and him being a WK it will be unfair to not include him. He is playing against some top bowlers here.

Exactly.

I don't get the hate for him, when he's smashing quality bowlers and genuine pace, with proper cricketing shots.

Supreme timing.

These ignorants bring up some old stats from years ago.

Ignoring what he's doing NOW.

But now, they'll still hate on him. They don't give any alternative names either who are better than present day Kami.

 

[Forum363]

Kamran Akmal averages 21 in T20i. His SR is 119 over 58 matches . He does bring anything to the table other than mediocrity.
I’m not taking anything away from his PSL performances but we really need to move on from him.

Ironically Sarfaraz has played exact number of t20 matches as Akmal . He averages 28 and his SR is higher to .

I rather he comes back in the fold if her performs .

This. Since the only defence of his ******* is - who else if not Kami to open.

Sarfaraz
Fakhar
Haider Ali


Heck, I'd even open with Asif Ali. He has been rubbish in international, but with him there's a 1% chance he might suddenly do well. It's obviously a long shot but there's more chance of success then with Kami who is a guaranteed certified failure.

Some of the arguments by posters in this thread such as 'one last chance' and 'he's been out of form since 2009' LOL

 

[Mamoon]

The fake number 1 team does not have alternatives. Rizwan is not a T20 batsman, Sarfraz is poor and Rohail is another poster boy of mediocrity.

Kamran’s record in T20Is is not amazing but you have to back him to make more of an impact compared to other options.

We could a lot worse than open with him and Babar.

Pakistan is a mediocre side and it will not come anywhere close to winning the WT20s. We have to make do with whatever limited resources we have.

Kamran has been a fabulous player for Zalmi and I actually expected him to fail this edition with age catching up with him, but I am quite amazed to see that he is still capable of playing the type of explosive knocks the likes of Rizwan and Sarfraz cannot even dream of.

Those who are whining over his inability to replicate his form in international cricket should realize that he is not competing with Rohit, Rahul, Warner, Finch, Roy etc. he is competing with the other batsmen that Pakistan has, and keeping him out of the side is not justified.

 

[Forum363]

I'm amazed to see his recent effortless hitting. Wonderful timing. And the ability to hit both the pacers and spinners alike.

Best PSL opener for a few seasons.

Best domestic batsman, even in the most recent premier QeA trophy.

And this PSL too, he's punishing bowling like no other.

Sharjeel and Kamran.

Best combination for our World T20 chances?

The alternatives are:

Imam ul Haq
Fakhar Zaman (hacking exposed)
Ahmed Shehzad
Shan Masood

Also, suddenly he has leapfrogged Babar Azam and become 'The most deserving opener for our T20 World Cup squad.'?

 

[Pakpak]

This. Since the only defence of his ******* is - who else if not Kami to open.

Sarfaraz
Fakhar
Haider Ali


Heck, I'd even open with Asif Ali. He has been rubbish in international, but with him there's a 1% chance he might suddenly do well. It's obviously a long shot but there's more chance of success then with Kami who is a guaranteed certified failure.

Some of the arguments by posters in this thread such as 'one last chance' and 'he's been out of form since 2009' LOL

Even the Windies his fans are posting about, he failed in 3/4 innings in that. The guy is an international bunny.

 

[Mamoon]

Kamran has played some terrific knocks for Pakistan in all formats. His problem has been the lack of consistency, but who are the consistent hitters in Pakistan? No one. We are absolutely trash.

 

[Hawkeye]

The fake number 1 team does not have alternatives. Rizwan is not a T20 batsman, Sarfraz is poor and Rohail is another poster boy of mediocrity.

Kamran’s record in T20Is is not amazing but you have to back him to make more of an impact compared to other options.

We could a lot worse than open with him and Babar.

Pakistan is a mediocre side and it will not come anywhere close to winning the WT20s. We have to make do with whatever limited resources we have.

Kamran has been a fabulous player for Zalmi and I actually expected him to fail this edition with age catching up with him, but I am quite amazed to see that he is still capable of playing the type of explosive knocks the likes of Rizwan and Sarfraz cannot even dream of.

Those who are whining over his inability to replicate his form in international cricket should realize that he is not competing with Rohit, Rahul, Warner, Finch, Roy etc. he is competing with the other batsmen that Pakistan has, and keeping him out of the side is not justified.

Top post.

Agreed.

Also, the knock today is as good as what the likes of Rohit play on their good days.

No hacks.

Just timing and proper cricketing shots. Against genuine pace too.

He's not the best in the world, but the best we have, as others can't even dream of playing like this.

 

[Ronaldo7]

The fake number 1 team does not have alternatives. Rizwan is not a T20 batsman, Sarfraz is poor and Rohail is another poster boy of mediocrity.

Kamran’s record in T20Is is not amazing but you have to back him to make more of an impact compared to other options.

We could a lot worse than open with him and Babar.

Pakistan is a mediocre side and it will not come anywhere close to winning the WT20s. We have to make do with whatever limited resources we have.

Kamran has been a fabulous player for Zalmi and I actually expected him to fail this edition with age catching up with him, but I am quite amazed to see that he is still capable of playing the type of explosive knocks the likes of Rizwan and Sarfraz cannot even dream of.

Those who are whining over his inability to replicate his form in international cricket should realize that he is not competing with Rohit, Rahul, Warner, Finch, Roy etc. he is competing with the other batsmen that Pakistan has, and keeping him out of the side is not justified.

Calm down.
Anyways, i don’t think we’re no.1 anymore after Aus’ win yesterday

 

[Forum363]

The fake number 1 team does not have alternatives. Rizwan is not a T20 batsman, Sarfraz is poor and Rohail is another poster boy of mediocrity.

Kamran’s record in T20Is is not amazing but you have to back him to make more of an impact compared to other options.

We could a lot worse than open with him and Babar.

Pakistan is a mediocre side and it will not come anywhere close to winning the WT20s. We have to make do with whatever limited resources we have.

Kamran has been a fabulous player for Zalmi and I actually expected him to fail this edition with age catching up with him, but I am quite amazed to see that he is still capable of playing the type of explosive knocks the likes of Rizwan and Sarfraz cannot even dream of.

Those who are whining over his inability to replicate his form in international cricket should realize that he is not competing with Rohit, Rahul, Warner, Finch, Roy etc. he is competing with the other batsmen that Pakistan has, and keeping him out of the side is not justified.

Disappointing to see this from you.

By that logic, I expect Afridi to make more of an impact than other options, perhaps he should be selected. It's not Kami's record in t20s, its his record in HUNDREDS of international matches which shows he has always flopped when it matters and is a mediocre batsman at the international level. Just because he plays a few innings rarely, he gets credit for being 'impactful'.

Why would he succeed at this age with his terrible technique, fitness, footwork when he has failed repeatedly in the past?

 

[Hawkeye]

KAMI HAS DONE IT.

200 strike rate.

 

[Forum363]

KAMI HAS DONE IT.

200 strike rate.

183

 

[Mamoon]

Disappointing to see this from you.

By that logic, I expect Afridi to make more of an impact than other options, perhaps he should be selected. It's not Kami's record in t20s, its his record in HUNDREDS of international matches which shows he has always flopped when it matters and is a mediocre batsman at the international level. Just because he plays a few innings rarely, he gets credit for being 'impactful'.

Why would he succeed at this age with his terrible technique, fitness, footwork when he has failed repeatedly in the past?

I don’t expect him to succeed. I only expect him to do better relative to Rizwan/Sarfraz, or any opener that we will end up selecting to partner Babar.

I don’t mind Afridi in T20Is either when the alternatives are trash like Shadab, who is still struggling to outperform the former.

Every team picks players relative to the internal competition. If Pakistan decides to select players solely based on their ability to perform in international cricket, we won’t be able to field 11 players.

I am not arguing that Kamran will replicate his PSL form in international cricket.