Junaid Khan: First impressions

[Dr Khan]

Looks very good, swung the ball. Impressive first over. What do you guys think?

 

[Ryw]

He has Talent Just groom him Coaches

 

[zid60]

Just got hit for a four and six

 

[Afrid1]

He does not use his right hand at all

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

He plays good cricket.

 

[in_cutter]

Hmmm lacks the inswinger to right-handers.

 

[UmarAkmals-fan]

let him bowl first lol

 

[pak4life]

needs to work on a few things hardly jumps when he gets to the crease could add a few extra yard of pace if he gets that right

 

[Saj]

Build wise he reminds me of Ajit Agarkar.

Whippy action and looks like the outswinger to the right hander is his stock delivery.

Difficult to really assess him properly in a T20 match, but he looks as if he has a neat and tidy action.

 

[Fireworks11]

Nice action. Let's see if he can bring the ball back in to the right hander.

 

[Mobashir]

I liked what I saw, for a first spell il T20...

 

[Theo_14]

His line and length is fairly accurate - he seems like a compose bowler, just a shame he leaked runs in the 2nd over as after that he didn't get a chance but let's hope he can take a wicket or two so it can boost his confidence.

 

[Osman]

action looks suspect imo

 

[purepak]

nothing special. looks to swing the ball. lacking pace imo.

 

[Fireworks11]

Only 2 overs. Needs games.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Will be better to judge him after ODI series.

 

[Desi]

Unfair to judge him for better or for worse right now. He's bowled 12 international balls...

 

[Masterji]

Action was fine, good seam on occasions. A promising start.

 

[Savak]

Gul started off as a slow 80-83 mph trundler so Junaid's weak physique and leaking runs, low speed is not really a cause of much concern yet. Has plenty of time to develop.

 

[Liverpool_Faizan]

judging by first impressions from our previous bowlers he seems to be nothing special

but then again asif wasnt great either in his first series.

not keeping my hopes up though.

 

[Theo_14]

His line and length is fairly accurate - he seems like a compose bowler, just a shame he leaked runs in the 2nd over as after that he didn't get a chance but let's hope he can take a wicket or two so it can boost his confidence.

I'm afraid he didn't have the chance to take wickets as Afridi didn't give him the opportunity to bowl his 3rd or 4th over which is a shame as I wanted to see how he would have coped after the poor 2nd over he did but overall his line and length seems fairly accurate, but T20 is the worst format to judge a debutant in my opinion.

It's clear that his batting is weak but he handled the pressure well and didn't go for any immature shots - it's been a tough day for him but I feel for him, using him in ODI's or Test would have been a better option for him.

Will be better to judge him after ODI series.

Agreed - although ideally I'd want Pakistan to give him a run of series (preferably ODI's and Test) to fully judge him.

 

[cricket_fever]

needs to be given more chances, to see what he is made off and what he can give off

 

[kasim7864]

Lacks pace will be a problem against good batsmen who will be able to walk down the crease to him.

 

[Strike!]

He's a player for the future, That's for sure.

 

[Prince_Pathan]

will prob do a better job on bowler friendly pitches

had a good first over and came back well after getting hit for a 6 and 4

will be honest...dont know why he didnt get another over

 

[shaykh1985]

Disappointed he was only given two overs to bowl...

Two boundaries seem to discount his other 10 deliveries...he should have been brought back with Wahab at the death...overly cautious by Afridi...

 

[Markhor]

Too early to judge.Poor decision by the Holiday Captain to not give him another over.

His failure to hold the bat in the end did cost us though.

 

[dhump]

cant say after watching just 2 overs.

 

[Zohaib Shah]

For starters I agree with Saj bhai that he looks kinda like Ajit Agarkar.But bowling wise hes pretty decent. Looks pretty ordinary to be honest. He definitely has the look of a bowler. But can he cash it in? Not really sure. I would've liked it to see more new faces in this bowling attack. But i guess not everyone gets their wish. But Overall this guys pretty ordinary. Doesn't have the Shoaib Akthar Like action it kinda looks like he's copying Umar Gul.

 

[dhump]

Too early to judge.Poor decision by the Holiday Captain to not give him another over.

His failure to hold the bat in the end did cost us though.

Bhai pichlay 10 lullo cost us the match dont blame it to the debutant tale-ender.

 

[srh]

He should have bowled his 4 overs. Why Afridi?

 

[Third Umpire]

He is the next Wasim.

 

[shaykh1985]

Too early to judge.Poor decision by the Holiday Captain to not give him another over.

His failure to hold the bat in the end did cost us though.

Hes a number 11...i

 

[Markhor]

Never mind,probably overly-critical here.

But teams like Australia and England can have tail-enders who can wag towards the end,those runs can be vital.Youngsters should at least know how to bat and learn the basics at the academy/domestic level.

 

[Prince_Pathan]

Disappointed he was only given two overs to bowl...

Two boundaries seem to discount his other 10 deliveries...he should have been brought back with Wahab at the death...overly cautious by Afridi...

i agree with you kakihara

 

[Pakistani93]

Junaid Khan is actually not that bad of a batsman , he averages about 18 in FC cricket with two 50s so he can hold a bat

 

[Fireworks11]

A good talent. Big ODI series coming up for him.

 

[dhump]

Never mind,probably overly-critical here.

But teams like Australia and England can have tail-enders who can wag towards the end,those runs can be vital.Youngsters should at least know how to bat and learn the basics at the academy/domestic level.

I am sure they know the basic but it is not easy to go out there at international level and deliver in a tight situation.About aus no 11 come on dude Mc Grath , Tait are pleasure to watch if you are supporting the bowling side.

 

[ZenBowman]

Neither Junaid or Wahab looked great today, but they will improve in the ODIs.

 

[yadunoe]

should play in odi we will judge him then

 

[sunnykhan]

Never mind,probably overly-critical here.

But teams like Australia and England can have tail-enders who can wag towards the end,those runs can be vital.Youngsters should at least know how to bat and learn the basics at the academy/domestic level.

Yeah, you were overly critical for all the tail enders. It's not their job.

 

[AZ]

looked decent with the ball, was definitely getting some swing, lovely seam presentation.

I think he clocked 87 mph as well, so speed's are up there too.

 

[abc_to_xyz]

Meri light chali gai thi.. couldn't see his short spell

 

[BoomBoomCricket]

Hard to add anything constructive considering it was a Twenty20 match & it was his first game. He produced some good deliveries on a challenging spot & passed the edge on a few occasions. Break it down. Only conceded 2 boundaries in 12 deliveries from a batsmen who took most of the bowlers to the cleaners. 3 runs only from the other 9 balls. Decent & respectable start to hopefully a long and prosperous career. The action was smooth. Pace was pretty good.

 

[mabdullah39]

He need some time to adjust. he should give chance in ODI series against WI.

 

[MultiB48]

what was junaids speeds?

 

[Fireworks11]

Mid 80s mph.

 

[ilovebouncers]

lacks pace...nice swing.. kinda like sohail tanvir

 

[Fireworks11]

Initial thoughts did not point to Sohail Tanvir.

 

[Poison]

Looks a good prospect, very good seam position.

 

[Poison]

and MOST IMPORTANTLY, HE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE PHAAAAAAAAAAAAST

 

[wasi90lk]

i wonder if he will end up like mohammed irfan (who was heavily hyped up by pakpassion forum members).

pakistan probably can do without junaid khan, when umar gul comes back.

 

[usman2321]

any videos of junaid from this t20 match. I can not seem to find anything

 

[Paradox]

^ you can't find anything because he didn't get any wickets lol, hence nothing of him in the highlights packages

 

[Mobashir]

After thinking about his bowling again, I wll say, that I am quite sure he isn' t a bad bowler, not anothrt Ohmzd Orfan. But as it wzs just 2 overs in a T20 match we will have to wait to know if he is just good or very good!

 

[Fireworks11]

Looked better than Irfan, certainly.

 

[Energy]

Looks a potential seamer. Not much of a rhythm bowler on looks.

 

[Hando]

Descent bowler, I'm sure he will vastly improve under Waqar, only thing he is lacking is pace, he's in the mid 130's can crank it up to max 142-3, surely after a few years he can add 4-5 ks to his speed.
I say try him out in tests

 

[Fireworks11]

Amir was certainly quicker.

 

[ali_786]

Not impressed from what I've seen. But I'm sure he'll put in a better performance in the ODIs

 

[talha3]

Amir was certainly quicker.

We won't get another Amir in 10 years, simply because Amir was on Akram's level, maybe more(as Akram himself said).

We might get a few people close to him though.

 

[Fireworks11]

^

Ye, Amir was a dream bowler. IA will return in 5 years time.

Junaid needs games to prove his worth.

 

[cricketindiafan]

So basically Basit Ali as usual was talking crap when he had said before the WC that Junaid chucks. What a poor comment from an ex cricketer about a youngster who was yet to make his debut then.

 

[Fireworks11]

^

Ye, just ignore him.

 

[Foozee]

hmm i didnt see anything special from junaid khan.. maybe in ODIs..his action needs work

 

[Fireworks11]

^

He only bowled 2 overs.

 

[Foozee]

i know... but his action lacks amazingness... and he doesnt have that much pace..he is no amir, he doesnt look special even from that 2 overs

 

[Fireworks11]

Pace was hovering around the mid 80s mph mark, his confidence looked shot after those 2 swipes by Simmons.

 

[Waleedk11]

very very average bowler. What Pakistan need is another wasim/waqar/shoaib. A fast bowler that makes an impact.

 

[Foozee]

he reminds of umer gul..but a lefty version..dunno why

 

[mhraja]

He was decent, I don't know why Afridi didn't let him bowl more overs.

I am afraid that Afridi is not keen on nurturing the young talent, Junaid just got hit for 10 runs in his two balls of second over but he made good comeback in next 4 balls. No wonder Afridi went with Misbah who proved once again that all experience can go to drain when it comes to him. He didn't go for Salahudin (the highly rated youngster) and then playing Rehman and Ajmal together when Hafeez was already in the team? Hammad Azam should have given a chance :/

Anyways I am deviating from the topic, I think Junaid must be given fair chance, I like the way he bowls and his attitude towards the game.

Good Luck to him.

 

[Waleedk11]

^

Ye, Amir was a dream bowler. IA will return in 5 years time.

Junaid needs games to prove his worth.

He will not be the same when he comes back. The PCB should just forget about the poor guy for his own sake. We have 4 years till the next world cup. Inshallah by then we would have found a couple of key fast bowlers.

 

[amirfanforlife]

Wanted to see him bowl another over, but I guess we'll have to wait for the ODI's.

 

[carbon11]

he is raw needs nurturing

feel for the young guy can't be easy when your opening bowling partner is abdur-rahman.
and the brainless aggitated captain has no confidence in you yet bowls 3 rubbish overs himself for 30 odd runs.

we lost that match due to lazy fielding in the circle and field positions courtesy of the captain.

 

[Poison]

very very average bowler. What Pakistan need is another wasim/waqar/shoaib. A fast bowler that makes an impact.

Sure let me just pull one out of my left pocket

And Foozee he looks a lot like Gulla.

 

[Prince_Pathan]

very very average bowler. What Pakistan need is another wasim/waqar/shoaib. A fast bowler that makes an impact.

12 deliveries give you this impression of him )

and lol at the rest who also reckon hes awful after 12 balls

 

[cricket_fever]

12 deliveries give you this impression of him )

and lol at the rest who also reckon hes awful after 12 balls

i know, our dear compatriots (mostly) can be very judgmental......

i mean cummon, u cant label him anything after the poor chap has only bowled 12 balls!

 

[Theo_14]

Basit Ali claims that Junaid Khan's action is suspicious...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ids-action-is-suspect/articleshow/8059792.cms

 

[anakwalajinn]

Salaam & bump. So what do you guys think? I have not been watching everything because of some stuff, but following the scores and watching the occasional ball.

 

[Fireworks11]

Looks good. Outbowling Wahab.