Junaid Khan, Usman Shinwari unavailable due to injury - Which pacers should be selected for NZ ODIs?

[Abdullah719]

Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali and Rumman Raees will probably be the first-choice picks. Faheem Ashraf as well.

However I think they'll pick at least one more, if not two pacers. Who should they opt for?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

They'll go for Wahab but perhaps it should be Sohail Khan.

 

[babajee]

Ahmed Bashir

 

[Mueez]

Shaheen Shah Afridi

 

[Syed1]

Just when we were building the best pace attack ever known to man, two of our biggest weapons get injured.

 

[HuzaifaE]

Amir, Hasan and Raees are the starting trio and all are experienced enough to hold their own. Perfect environment for a fresh new pacer to learn in, it would be a farce if we send a Sohail Khan or a Wahab.

Shaheen is WAYY too raw to be considered, Ahmed Bashir is a decent shout.

 

[mak36]

USK's injury couldn't have come at a worst time for his own career development. Junaid's injury, whilst unfortunate, shouldn't make too much difference given who else is in the squad.

The front-line seam options in the XI should be (batting order):

Faheem Ashraf
Mohammad Amir
Hasan Ali
Rumman Raees

Aamer Yamin can be squad back up.

That means whoever they bring in is unlikely to play, so they should use it as an opportunity to bring a youngster in to the squad. Under no circumstances should Riaz or Sohail Khan be brought back.

Assuming they don't select another TTF, I am guessing Inzi will select Mir Hamza. Personally I would prefer if Ahmed Bashir played.

Shaheen is too inexperienced at the moment.

Ehtisham Sultan hasn't even played domestic cricket so he won't be picked.

 

[Abdullah719]

Shaheen Shah Afridi

will be at the Under-19 World Cup.

Completed the sentence for you.

 

[DRsohail]

USK's injury couldn't have come at a worst time for his own career development. Junaid's injury, whilst unfortunate, shouldn't make too much difference given who else is in the squad.

The front-line seam options in the XI should be (batting order):

Faheem Ashraf
Mohammad Amir
Hasan Ali
Rumman Raees

Aamer Yamin can be squad back up.

That means whoever they bring in is unlikely to play, so they should use it as an opportunity to bring a youngster in to the squad. Under no circumstances should Riaz or Sohail Khan be brought back.

Assuming they don't select another TTF, I am guessing Inzi will select Mir Hamza. Personally I would prefer if Ahmed Bashir played.

Shaheen is too inexperienced at the moment.

Ehtisham Sultan hasn't even played domestic cricket so he won't be picked.

i have heard from a journelist that Wahab is being considered.

 

[mak36]

i have heard from a journelist that Wahab is being considered.

Will be furious if this happens.

For now, I will assume it is just the media peddling rumours to try and garner support for their friends (in this case, Wahab).

 

[DRsohail]

Will be furious if this happens.

For now, I will assume it is just the media peddling rumours to try and garner support for their friends (in this case, Wahab).

yes but they were suggesting Muhammad Asif.

 

[Abdullah719]

i have heard from a journelist that Wahab is being considered.

yes but they were suggesting Muhammad Asif.

Why not Aizaz Cheema? :cheema

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Mohammad Irfan and Amir Yamin.

 

[Justcrazy]

Amir Yammine should be selected , this will be good platform to try out two allrounders in one XI .

 

[DRsohail]

Why not Aizaz Cheema? :cheema

on the base of QEA trophy yes but for the sake of pakistan cricket .......

 

[Rayyman]

Aamer Yamin

That's it. We only need 5 pacers in the squad considering 4 will most likely play (Amir, Hasan, Rumman and Faheem) and 1 will be backup (Yamin).

Bashir isn't a bad shout either, but don't think he is on selector's radar.

No oldies please.

 

[Ahson8]

Sohail Khan.

 

[Syed1]

Sohail Khan.

He can hardly bowl five overs on the trot.

 

[mak36]

He can hardly bowl five overs on the trot.

Give him a jug of lassi and he will be fine.

 

[Ahson8]

He can hardly bowl five overs on the trot.

Better option than Wahab and Irfan imo.

 

[moghul]

Why not Aizaz Cheema? :cheema

And Misbah too .

 

[ads101]

Raees would play in place of Junaid.

Though in the actual team I'd question whether we need to play another pacer at all if we have Amir, Hasan and Fahim. Fahim is a fast bowler by trade and seems to hold his own. He doesn't look flashy but hurries the batsman on, and is hard to pin down by the batsman. I don't think he's merely some part timer.

Subject to fitness, our team would probably look stronger with Fahim at 7, Imad at 8, Shadab at 9, Amir at 10 and Hasan at 11. Would lengthen our batting line up, everyone can pretty much bat. Our top priority in ODIs really is to create a team that can post high scores e.g. 300 consistently. We aren't going to be a consistently good side if we can't, and all the other team has to do to win is to post a high score knowing we can't chase. If we can include another batsman in place of Imad and have Malik and Haris share the last 10 overs, might be even better, but that might be a bit tough.

 

[New Yorker]

Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali and Rumman Raees will probably be the first-choice picks. Faheem Ashraf as well.

However I think they'll pick at least one more, if not two pacers. Who should they opt for?

Sadaf. Perfect pitches for him. Hamza's a good Test prospect but averages 30 in List A. Let's not do a Rahat Ali II.

 

[run-out]

Abbas in these conditions?

 

[Azeem Zafar]

This should be a perfect time to finally select Sadaf Hussain, but it's highly unlikely that the selectors will do so. Hamza is an excellent prospect but his debut should come in a test match. Bashir could be an interesting choice if they want to have more right handed bowlers in the array. No Wahab Riaz or Sohail Khan please, our fast bowling arsenal is shaping up nicely & selecting either of them will be a major step-back.

 

[ammar_merry]

Abbas in these conditions?

conditions? small grounds, flat drop in pitches

 

[Hermoine Green]

Same old rubbish Irfan or Wahab. And the excuse from our selectors will be "Experience".

 

[Hermoine Green]

Abbas in these conditions?

Not suited for LOI.

 

[Titan24]

New ball will be shared by Amir, Rumman, Faheem or even Imad so Sohail Khan will find it difficult to get selected in playing 11.

Wahab seems to be in good rhythm however his lack of performances over the last couple of years makes perfect sense to give someone else a chance.

While Irfan is liability in the field

 

[dauntless]

One should be wahab he has been in great rhythm and was also best bowler in t20 cup.

 

[Titan24]

I am surprised nobody here mentioned Umaid Asif, he is tall seems the ball at reasonable pace, have good variety up his sleeves and was also the highest wicket taker in National T20 this year.

 

[Chip32]

Shinwari- Amir

Junaid- Ideally you’d want to see someone like Bashir who’s young, talented and in reasonable form, but we’re more likely than not going to see one of our long line of TTFs making there zillionth return.

 

[Hasan123]

A right arm seamer. Need some variety in our attack.

 

[Titan24]

* Seams

Just a thought, Sohail Tanvir with the new ball in NZ.

 

[Titan24]

A right arm seamer. Need some variety in our attack.

Umaid Asif.

 

[Madplayer]

Rahat ali, sohail tanvir or wahab riaz. Perfect replacements for left arm quicks :

 

[saeed5646]

perfect time to select sameen gul he is ready the other one should be Sher khan

 

[b.lesner]

Sadaf hussain and aamir yamin

 

[Square Drive]

Sohail Khan
Aamer Yamin

 

[Titan24]

[SUP][/SUP]

perfect time to select sameen gul he is ready the other one should be Sher khan

Sameen Gul is an emrging player for PZ in PSL. I would like him to play one season of PSL first. He sure is a good talent.

 

[Titan24]

I am surprised nobody here mentioned Umaid Asif, he is tall seems the ball at reasonable pace, have good variety up his sleeves and was also the highest wicket taker in National T20 this year.

I have to admit age is not on his side though, he is 33 and have no international experience yet.

 

[Madplayer]

[SUP][/SUP]

Sameen Gul is an emrging player for PZ in PSL. I would like him to play one season of PSL first. He sure is a good talent.

He isnt ready. Needs a lot of work. Has potential surely.

 

[maxamax]

Sadaf hussain

 

[AFM]

Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Just that name will strike fear into the hearts of those little Hobbits

 

[khurram39]

most likely it could be Wahab but i think Amir yamin can be added but inexperienced and can dent our cause as Bilawal bhatti did just before world cup.

 

[Markhor]

Amir Yamin is not a good enough bowler - he's a batting all rounder when we should call up a specialist seamer. Sohail Khan shouldn't be lumped with Wahab Riaz, he can contribute with the bat and NZ conditions will suit his style of bowling.

 

[Abdullah719]

Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Just that name will strike fear into the hearts of those little Hobbits

Shaheen will be in New Zealand.

Spoiler

for the Under-19 World Cup

 

[DRsohail]

Shaheen will be in New Zealand.

Spoiler

for the Under-19 World Cup

When are the squads to be announced?

 

[Abdullah719]

When are the squads to be announced?

Pakistan's squads for NZ? Don't know but should be soon. Pakistan team is scheduled to leave for NZ in around one week.

 

[shah_1]

The bitter truth is that we don’t any real talented youngster waiting for debut. Pakistan is going to struggle big time in test cricket.

 

[babajee]

The bitter truth is that we don’t any real talented youngster waiting for debut. Pakistan is going to struggle big time in test cricket.

There’s a lot of talent which isn’t being developed properly.

E.g. Amad Butt has a lot of potential but going nowhere in terms of developing his bowling. Might have actually gotten worse, due to the incompetence of our domestic coaches.

 

[Shafi]

Pakistan's squads for NZ? Don't know but should be soon. Pakistan team is scheduled to leave for NZ in around one week.

Kamran and Shoaib Maqsood are returning to our T20 squad according to some youtube video.

 

[shah_1]

There’s a lot of talent which isn’t being developed properly.

E.g. Amad Butt has a lot of potential but going nowhere in terms of developing his bowling. Might have actually gotten worse, due to the incompetence of our domestic coaches.

It was really depressing to see the National T20 cup with trundlers dominating.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Amir Yamin or Sohail Khan.Raees can play in the XI

Please no Wahab Riaz or M.Irfan.

 

[Hasan123]

Keep Wahab Riaz away please

 

[UN talkz]

Sohail Khan

 

[ShahidDar08]

Mohammed Aamer
Hasan Ali
Ruman Rayees
Fahim Ashraf
Amad Butt / Meer Hamza

 

[Rayyman]

Amad Butt wouldn't be a bad option either.

 

[Misia]

Amir Yamin and Asif for one last hurrah,

 

[TeymurBlake]

Amir Yamin should be in the squad as an allrounder. Regarding the question for a bowler. I think Ahmed Bashir and Mir Hamza should be front runners. I really hope Sohail Khan and Wahab Riaz are no where near to be mentioned.

 

[Rayyman]

Also, I think Hasan Ali should open the bowling with the new ball now with Junaid ruled out.
[MENTION=141557]Chief Destroyer[/MENTION]

 

[saeed5646]

[SUP][/SUP]

Sameen Gul is an emrging player for PZ in PSL. I would like him to play one season of PSL first. He sure is a good talent.

he is ready and better option than wahab

 

[HuzaifaE]

Also, I think Hasan Ali should open the bowling with the new ball now with Junaid ruled out.

The best ODI bowler bowling in the middle overs is what gives us the advantage and unique edge over every team in world cricket in ODIs right now, Hasan becoming another standard, see-him-off opening bowler only hampers us.

 

[Rayyman]

The best ODI bowler bowling in the middle overs is what gives us the advantage and unique edge over every team in world cricket in ODIs right now, Hasan becoming another standard, see-him-off opening bowler only hampers us.

You can't see off Hasan with Amir bowling at the other end.

 

[HuzaifaE]

You can't see off Hasan with Amir bowling at the other end.

Oh no, that's exactly why you can. Teams already see off Amir, they'll be willing to see off the new ball pair knowing they can catch up later by being aggressive vs Shadab, who's shown a weakness when faced with aggression much like Shah, and the likes of Imad. A good new ball bowler with Amir means they need to face 10 overs of Hasan in the middle and can't afford to get bogged down at the start, creating opportunities for us to strike at the start, middle and end of the innings. That's the dynamic that has made us the best ODI bowling outfit in the world as of now.

 

[Rayyman]

Oh no, that's exactly why you can. Teams already see off Amir, they'll be willing to see off the new ball pair knowing they can catch up later by being aggressive vs Shadab, who's shown a weakness when faced with aggression much like Shah, and the likes of Imad. A good new ball bowler with Amir means they need to face 10 overs of Hasan in the middle and can't afford to get bogged down at the start, creating opportunities for us to strike at the start, middle and end of the innings. That's the dynamic that has made us the best ODI bowling outfit in the world as of now.

Rumman Raees is at his best when batsman are being aggressive.

 

[HuzaifaE]

Rumman Raees is at his best when batsman are being aggressive.

Which they will be if they have to face Hasan later on, hence must be aggressive in the opening overs..

 

[babajee]

Rumman Raees is at his best when batsman are being aggressive.

Which is what NZ will do in the first few overs especially Munro.

Don’t they have the highest run rate in the first powerplay since the 2015 WC?

 

[Boi]

Ahmed Bashir and Waqas Ahmed. Got to bring fresh faces in to the frame.

 

[Markhor]

The best ODI bowler bowling in the middle overs is what gives us the advantage and unique edge over every team in world cricket in ODIs right now, Hasan becoming another standard, see-him-off opening bowler only hampers us.

I agree with this, let's not tear up a winning formula.

 

[Syed1]

Hasan bowling in the middle overs is the reason we are such a dangerous side. In those overs teams are positioning themselves to attack and Hasan and Shadab keep picking wickets which turns a 280 score into a 220 score, or in some cases 158

 

[UN talkz]

Imran Khan Jr.