Is Pakistan heading in the right direction with their aggressive approach?

[emranabbas]

We can't deny that certain individuals are making an effort to improve their aggressive approach to the game and are heading in the right direction. However, not all players may be capable of adopting this approach.

stats don't tell the full story but if its something to go by

Babar Azam has made significant improvements in his strike rate since 2024, averaging 38 with a strike rate of 142. Fakhar Zaman has also been performing well, averaging 34 with a strike rate of 157. Imad Wasim has taken full advantage of his opportunities, averaging 49 with a strike rate of 175.

On the other hand, Mohammad Rizwan, despite having a decent average of 50, has a strike rate of 134, which is the kind of cricket that is holding Pakistan back.

 

[MenInG]

You need skills also to execute this sort of an approach.

 

[Inswing]

Next 1 month will answer all of your questions.

 

[emranabbas]

You need skills also to execute this sort of an approach.

I believe a benchmark needs to be set. If Babar and Fakhar can continue with their current approach, it will undoubtedly inspire upcoming cricketers in Pakistan to play positive and aggressive cricket

Misbah has left us with a legacy of a 38 average and a 110 strike rate, and he is hailed as a hero by Pakistanis. Why would anyone strive to improve their skills in the aggressive department?

Babar and Rizwan have been following the same path.

However, if Babar is changing his game and setting a new benchmark of a 30+ average and a 150+ strike rate, he could become Pakistan's best T20 batsman ever and will inspire lot of upcoming pakistani cricketers to follow the same route

 

[Cricket Warrior]

after watching recent games of Pakistan do u think they are heading towards the right direction?

Cricket is dying here in Pakistan such as squash and hockey did.

 

[cricketmania22]

It's very important that these players should continue with their approach, even if they fail or if Pakistan fails to win the matches. Why? Because it's crucial for the upcoming players and the next generation to understand the skill set needed to get into the team. If Pakistan continues to aim for scores of 170-180 runs in T20s and 280-300 runs in ODIs, we will keep breeding players who play in that manner. We need to change the attitude first; only then will we develop players who can take our cricket forward.

Fans also need to change their attitude. Pakistan collapsed yesterday, but they tried to maintain a run rate, which was a good sign. However, the flak they received might have put them under pressure again. I'm worried they might revert to their old ways in the next match.

 

[cricketmania22]

after watching recent games of Pakistan do u think they are heading towards the right direction?

Cricket is dying here in Pakistan such as squash and hockey did.

Hockey and squash were no way near as popular as cricket is. Cricket won’t die down that easily but we are trying hard to kill it.

 

[BouncerGuy]

What aggressive approach are we talking about here? I may have missed that day when it happened.

If people are talking about 6 overs 60 runs against England then I guess you guys have missed the England inning. 6 overs 75-80 was more aggressive. 50-60 runs is pretty normal for any team and with Babar and Riz as openers, you will always see this kind of score after 6 overs in every game.

I would call it an aggressive approach when I see 70 runs on board, minimum, after 6 overs and then finishing with 220-230 at the end. That will be more aggressive.

 

[Barragan]

Yep, Babar has definitely been far more aggressive and has been scoring much quicker lately.

Rizwan definitely needs to improve.

Fakhar needs to tone it down a bit because he is a naturally aggressive batsman and he just needs to stay at the crease and the runs will come for him quickly anyway.

 

[emranabbas]

What aggressive approach are we talking about here? I may have missed that day when it happened.

If people are talking about 6 overs 60 runs against England then I guess you guys have missed the England inning. 6 overs 75-80 was more aggressive. 50-60 runs is pretty normal for any team and with Babar and Riz as openers, you will always see this kind of score after 6 overs in every game.

I would call it an aggressive approach when I see 70 runs on board, minimum, after 6 overs and then finishing with 220-230 at the end. That will be more aggressive.

It would have been nice if you had read the opening post rather than coming In all guns blazing,

 

[Rana]

The only direction Pakistan is heading is towards the best local Halal restaurants

 

[mominsaigol]

We can't deny that certain individuals are making an effort to improve their aggressive approach to the game and are heading in the right direction. However, not all players may be capable of adopting this approach.

stats don't tell the full story but if its something to go by

Babar Azam has made significant improvements in his strike rate since 2024, averaging 38 with a strike rate of 142. Fakhar Zaman has also been performing well, averaging 34 with a strike rate of 157. Imad Wasim has taken full advantage of his opportunities, averaging 49 with a strike rate of 175.

On the other hand, Mohammad Rizwan, despite having a decent average of 50, has a strike rate of 134, which is the kind of cricket that is holding Pakistan back.

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Their not really headed into a right direction. However to Bobby's credit he's atleast trying in PP now. Overs 7-15 he's still the same

 

[BouncerGuy]

It would have been nice if you had read the opening post rather than coming In all guns blazing,

My question stays the same bro. What aggressive approach?

 

[emranabbas]

Yep, Babar has definitely been far more aggressive and has been scoring much quicker lately.

Rizwan definitely needs to improve.

Fakhar needs to tone it down a bit because he is a naturally aggressive batsman and he just needs to stay at the crease and the runs will come for him quickly anyway.

I don't think rizwan will ever improve, he's not capable of switching gears like Babar but the intent from Babar is definitely there.
I would happily take Babar's 35 off 22 balls or the 42 ball 75 he made. Rather than slow 50's but then he has also made 3 50's vs newzealand all over 150+ strike rate

 

[followed]

Lol hahahah look at finisher chacha's strike rate. With players like him in the team. What does Pakistan expect to win..

There's only one player in the whole team who is capable of taking the game away from the opposition that's fakhar. Apart from him there's not a single good batsman in the team.

 

[RidiculousMan]

The middle order (Shadab, Azam and Iftikhar) is not performing. That's your main problem with the bat.

 

[emranabbas]

My question stays the same bro. What aggressive approach?

Your question has nothing to do with my thread and I'm not going to dig out babars slow strike rates vs his strike rates this year and if you read my post I'm discussing 3 inviduals and not the team in whole like your trying to discuss the team in whole

 

[Rana]

Rizwan tried to aggressively slog sweep Jofra Archer at the oval but then realised his life was in danger playing this shot…so he put it away and waited for Adil Rashid to play it.

 

[mominsaigol]

Rizwan tried to aggressively slog sweep Jofra Archer at the oval but then realised his life was in danger playing this shot…so he put it away and waited for Adil Rashid to play it.

Bro Archer bowls hide and wide to batters usually. How can you expect someone with no onside shot to play him? Rizwan vs Archer isn't fair.

 

[Rana]

Bro Archer bowls hide and wide to batters usually. How can you expect someone with no onside shot to play him? Rizwan vs Archer isn't fair.

Superman can do anything

 

[mominsaigol]

Superman can do anything

Yeah unless you hit him with green krypotnite. So rizwan's krypotnite is any semi decent bowler? Archer atm is the worst pacer In the English team as he isn't fully 100% their yet.

So everyone cricketer is rizwan's krypotnite lol

 

[BouncerGuy]

Your question has nothing to do with my thread and I'm not going to dig out babars slow strike rates vs his strike rates this year and if you read my post I'm discussing 3 inviduals and not the team in whole like your trying to discuss the team in whole

I like how Babar has changed his gears a bit. I totally agree with your post brother but I don't Pakistan is heading in the right direction until we solve other issue that we are facing constantly.

I can see aggressive approach by Babar and Fakhar for sure and I don't think there is anything to criticise about them. Rizwan however is the problem. His game has declined.

 

[mazkhan]

What aggressive approach are we talking about here? I may have missed that day when it happened.

If people are talking about 6 overs 60 runs against England then I guess you guys have missed the England inning. 6 overs 75-80 was more aggressive. 50-60 runs is pretty normal for any team and with Babar and Riz as openers, you will always see this kind of score after 6 overs in every game.

I would call it an aggressive approach when I see 70 runs on board, minimum, after 6 overs and then finishing with 220-230 at the end. That will be more aggressive.

England have top pacers who are 150kph

And a top white ball bowler in rashid.

Pakistan bowling is overrated and rubbish

 

[mominsaigol]

Your question has nothing to do with my thread and I'm not going to dig out babars slow strike rates vs his strike rates this year and if you read my post I'm discussing 3 inviduals and not the team in whole like your trying to discuss the team in whole

Brother just saying, your opening post and your thread is confusing. Your opening post singles out a few players but your thread talks about all of Pakistan as a collective unit. Its jarring and confusing

 

[Barragan]

I don't think rizwan will ever improve, he's not capable of switching gears like Babar but the intent from Babar is definitely there.
I would happily take Babar's 35 off 22 balls or the 42 ball 75 he made. Rather than slow 50's but then he has also made 3 50's vs newzealand all over 150+ strike rate

I think Rizwan is more than capable of playing at a better sr because he generally was the more aggressive and faster scoring partner.

He just needs to learn the shot to hit over the infield on the off-side and that will bring in lots more runs for him.

Babar also needs to use the scoop shot he was using the PSL into intl. cricket and that will further improve his sr.

 

[Rana]

Babar also needs to use the scoop shot he was using the PSL into intl. cricket and that will further improve his sr.

Yeah mate there is no Hunain Shah in the T20 World Cup in all oppositions

 

[AAli98]

If you’re expecting Pak to score 190+ then find another hobby. baba & Rizwan get to 70 of 10 overs & the rest get 100 in 10 overs to make a game of it.

 

[emranabbas]

I like how Babar has changed his gears a bit. I totally agree with your post brother but I don't Pakistan is heading in the right direction until we solve other issue that we are facing constantly.

I can see aggressive approach by Babar and Fakhar for sure and I don't think there is anything to criticise about them. Rizwan however is the problem. His game has declined.

If you read my post, you'll see that I'm pointing out that three players are stepping up and progressing towards aggressive cricket.

I've also mentioned that not every player on the team is capable of this, specifically naming Rizwan, so I'm not saying the whole team.

So, with three players understanding the importance of aggressive cricket, the current squad is aware they were playing slow cricket and are changing their approach, which will influence other team members.

Today, three players are working towards aggressive cricket, and in six months, more players will likely adopt this style.

This is obviously a move in the right direction.

I've also noted that Misbah set a very low benchmark for T20 cricket and was hailed as a hero, leading everyone in Pakistan to follow that same path, thinking it's all they need to do.

I mentioned that if Babar continues with this new approach, the benchmark will change from what Misbah set, inspiring younger cricketers in Pakistan to adopt an aggressive style of cricket.


i've tried my best sorry bro can't make it any simple than that

regards to babar's and fakhars s/r in the past vs now i will do a separate post later

 

[Barragan]

Yeah mate there is no Hunain Shah in the T20 World Cup in all oppositions

Hunain Shah is actually pretty quick and bowled around 140 clicks.

So it was good starting practice and he should start playing that shot now.

 

[emranabbas]

@BouncerGuy

i've been a critic of misbah since 2011 and a critic of babar since 2019 you can even check my posts in this forum from 2011 so it's no one of those thread to big up babar its just to appreciate his effort.

here are babar's average and strike rate by year



2023 is 5 games error by me

 

[BouncerGuy]

@BouncerGuy

i've been a critic of misbah since 2011 and a critic of babar since 2019 you can even check my posts in this forum from 2011 so it's no one of those thread to big up babar its just to appreciate his effort.

here are babar's average and strike rate by year

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2023 is 5 games error by me

Babar has improved his strike rate. I understand your point and I agree with your OP as well. But the power hitter who were meant to go bang bang are not found so far. Need them to step up.