Karachi Kings 2017 Squad | Discussion Thread

[Barragan]

KK should seriously think about playing Mahela as a specialist captain.

sanga has been below par and his captaincy is part of the problem.

Mahela is a shrewd operator and may give them a boost with his captaincy.

 

[Rayyman]

If you put a gun to Amir's head, he will still be wicket-less. His lack of impact is astonishing.

But dropped catches though....

Well there was a dropped catch today...

 

[Mamoon]

Amir is not good enough to clean the shoes of Starc, Rabada and Boult after a training session.

 

[mz123]

Amir is not good enough to clean the shoes of Starc, Rabada and Boult after a training session.

Rabada is overrated, too expensive

 

[Mamoon]

Rabada is overrated, too expensive

He is special. A great career awaits him, he is just a little raw at the moment and thus expensive, but that will come with experience. He has a great talent of running through teams and is an old fashioned explosive fast bowler. Will win SA many matches.

Amir simply doesn't have the ability to take wickets, or maybe he has lost the ability in the last 5 years. He has been bowling for a year now and the penetration is not there. Cannot hide behind the excuse of dropped catches forever.

 

[Syed1]

If you put a gun to Amir's head, he will still be wicket-less. His lack of impact is astonishing.

But dropped catches though....

The awkward moment when there was actually a dropped catch.


The next two balls Shafiq (whose catch was dropped) hit him for two boundaries.

 

[mz123]

He is special. A great career awaits him, he is just a little raw at the moment and thus expensive, but that will come with experience. He has a great talent of running through teams and is an old fashioned explosive fast bowler. Will win SA many matches.

Amir simply doesn't have the ability to take wickets, or maybe he has lost the ability in the last 5 years. He has been bowling for a year now and the penetration is not there. Cannot hide behind the excuse of dropped catches forever.

Amir has been good in ODIs though...

 

[Mamoon]

The awkward moment when there was actually a dropped catch.


The next two balls Shafiq (whose catch was dropped) hit him for two boundaries.

I knew there was a dropped catch, I also watched the match. Unfortunately he cannot hide behind these excuses anymore.

He is a flat tyre. Give him a green-top and he will take some early wickets, that's all.

 

[Mamoon]

Amir has been good in ODIs though...

He has been decent in LOIs yes, but that is more down to how ordinary others have been. In Tests, the other pacers have had more of an impact in terms of taking wickets in bursts. Amir just bowls economically like a bowling machine and does not have any impact.

 

[Syed1]

I knew there was a dropped catch, I also watched the match. Unfortunately he cannot hide behind these excuses anymore.

He is a flat tyre. Give him a green-top and he will take some early wickets, that's all.

Okay.

Still the best we got.

 

[Square Drive]

Next 2 games are basically a must-win, and I believe we will win both of them.

IU or Zalmi will miss out, most-likely the former.

 

[super hitter]

KK should seriously think about playing Mahela as a specialist captain.

sanga has been below par and his captaincy is part of the problem.

Mahela is a shrewd operator and may give them a boost with his captaincy.

Next 2 games are basically a must-win, and I believe we will win both of them.

IU or Zalmi will miss out, most-likely the former.

lol, now are we looking for IU to loose the rest?... and even for that we need to win one more lolz...

Happy for LQ...Baz made it....

Some terrible decisions from KK

1) Why would you go with Gayle yet again?

2) Sanga's field decisions were pathetic; why would you move the fielders on the boundaries when 19 required of 24, spinner bowling and no slips etc, remember Baz vs Zalmi defending 60.

3) Why not using Bopara, when Amir, usama failing consistently?

4) Why gayle at no. 4? Malik and Babar Azam weren't able to play there natural game ( they could only go for slow singles or hit it to the big boundaries)

What they need to do?

1) drop Gayle, bring Shahzaib, drop Amir or Usama, Bring Mclaren.

2) Sanga, you better learn captaincy or at least make Malik the vice captain.

3) Don't open with the 'tuk tuk' boy Babar Azam.

4) Bring in a batsman in the emerging category instead of Shinwari.

 

[Square Drive]

Tomorrow is a do-or-die for us and a virtual QF.

Win tomorrow, and have a close enough game against IU that keeps our NRR above Lahore's.

Lose tomorrow, and pack your bags.

 

[saabir]

I don't understand their tactics . Sanga looked to be clueless captain. Malik captaincy could have taken this side to new heights. Why why shahzaib sitting outside????? He looked good on one of the two games he played while players like Gayle getting games only on big names. If owners r really serious about their side maka Malik captain & throw so.called classy sanga outside

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Tomorrow is a do-or-die for us and a virtual QF.

Win tomorrow, and have a close enough game against IU that keeps our NRR above Lahore's.

Lose tomorrow, and pack your bags.

Gayle bhai will make sure that doesn't happen.

 

[Rayyman]

Gayle bhai will make sure that doesn't happen.

Let's see if he even plays.

 

[Square Drive]

Bring in Shahzaib, Jayawardene, and McLaren for Gayle, Bopara, and Shinwari (unlucky but McLaren provides more).

 

[Barragan]

lol, now are we looking for IU to loose the rest?... and even for that we need to win one more lolz...

Happy for LQ...Baz made it....

Some terrible decisions from KK

1) Why would you go with Gayle yet again?

2) Sanga's field decisions were pathetic; why would you move the fielders on the boundaries when 19 required of 24, spinner bowling and no slips etc, remember Baz vs Zalmi defending 60.

3) Why not using Bopara, when Amir, usama failing consistently?

4) Why gayle at no. 4? Malik and Babar Azam weren't able to play there natural game ( they could only go for slow singles or hit it to the big boundaries)

What they need to do?

1) drop Gayle, bring Shahzaib, drop Amir or Usama, Bring Mclaren.

2) Sanga, you better learn captaincy or at least make Malik the vice captain.

3) Don't open with the 'tuk tuk' boy Babar Azam.

4) Bring in a batsman in the emerging category instead of Shinwari.

I don't support KK.

I wanted to see one of QG or IU crash out, but that isn't going to happen now.

Oh well, KK deserve to get knocked out tomorrow.

 

[Rayyman]

Hoping that PZ get knocked out.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

KK fans are the worst. I remember one guy bashing Babar because his beloved city lost even though Babar is the guy who single handedly won them their first game

 

[Rayyman]

KK fans are the worst. I remember one guy bashing Babar because his beloved city lost even though Babar is the guy who single handedly won them their first game

That's just like saying all Muslims are terrorists because of what ISIS does.

#smh

 

[marlonbrowndo]

That's just like saying all Muslims are terrorists because of what ISIS does.

#smh

Karachi fans are too Jazbati and are giving their city as much importance as they give Pakistan. If you want proof then just wait till the next match against KK. Look at their reactions when they win or lose

 

[Rayyman]

Karachi fans are too Jazbati and are giving their city as much importance as they give Pakistan. If you want proof then just wait till the next match against KK. Look at their reactions when they win or lose

I am one of them.

 

[Boi]

That youngsta beauty who's been carrying the drinks and sitting in the dugout all tournament needs to be give a go. Can hardly do worse than Bopara and Gayle.

Aamad Alam is it?

 

[super hitter]

KK fans are the worst. I remember one guy bashing Babar because his beloved city lost even though Babar is the guy who single handedly won them their first game

Now please don't say that KK won against IU because of Babar, credit must be given to the bowlers.

 

[Square Drive]

Hoping that PZ get knocked out.

They've already qualified.

 

[waleed88]

They've already qualified.

Minimum requirement for qualification is 8 points..

 

[super hitter]

Minimum requirement for qualification is 8 points..

but LQ and KK has done enough bad to make them qualify with 7 points,

if LQ wins, KK is out, if KK wins, LQ is out

 

[waleed88]

but LQ and KK has done enough bad to make them qualify with 7 points,

if LQ wins, KK is out, if KK wins, LQ is out

Don't think so... I think there are 8 matches in total if I'm not wrong...

KK is on 4 points, if they win 2 more matches... they will be on 8 points, but will need one of Lahore of Peshawar to lose matches

 

[waleed88]

I hope they learn their lesson today and remove Gayle... I sincerely do, its just torture to see him play...

 

[waleed88]

They were going at a fine rate in the last game, Gayle came and he soaked up 4 overs and made only 10 runs

 

[super hitter]

Don't think so... I think there are 8 matches in total if I'm not wrong...

KK is on 4 points, if they win 2 more matches... they will be on 8 points, but will need one of Lahore of Peshawar to lose matches

Look!

Today is LQ vs KK

LQ wins, 8 points (no more matches left), even if kk wins the other one, they'll have 6 points

KK wins, (lq 6, kk 6) KK has a superior run rate and one more match as well

So today is a knockout to qualify for the play=offs, rest of the matches are dead rubbers (have no significance)

 

[waleed88]

Look!

Today is LQ vs KK

LQ wins, 8 points (no more matches left), even if kk wins the other one, they'll have 6 points

KK wins, (lq 6, kk 6) KK has a superior run rate and one more match as well

So today is a knockout to qualify for the play=offs, rest of the matches are dead rubbers (have no significance)

If one of Karachi's matches rains, and they win the other win... Zalmi could be out too

Just saying... I know its unlikely that will happen

 

[super hitter]

If one of Karachi's matches rains, and they win the other win... Zalmi could be out too

Just saying... I know its unlikely that will happen

Zalmi has a rocking positive run rate, still not possible, LQ has the worst run rate

 

[waleed88]

Zalmi has a rocking positive run rate, still not possible, LQ has the worst run rate

Karachi has a decent run rate... Zalmi could still lose if they lose their final game to Gladiators badly..

All three of them could be stuck at 7 points each...

 

[super hitter]

Karachi has a decent run rate... Zalmi could still lose if they lose their final game to Gladiators..

All three of them could be stuck at 7 points each...

hmmm, but then they need to loose by a good margin

 

[Adil_94]

they need to drop CHG and pick Jayawardene he will do much better in these conditions.

 

[Square Drive]

If one of Karachi's matches rains, and they win the other win... Zalmi could be out too

Just saying... I know its unlikely that will happen

Err no, in that case Lahore would be out.

Zalmi has been in since yesterday. Don't know what you're on about.

 

[Square Drive]

Anyways, congrats [MENTION=137148]Rayyman[/MENTION] [MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION] [MENTION=69813]sarfraz[/MENTION]ian92 [MENTION=136079]ahmedwaqas92[/MENTION]!

We've all but made it.

As I said, we will win tomorrow as will and either one of us/PZ will go on to win this PSL.

Next 2 games, including our eliminator, are likely to be against Islamabad. Let's hope we pull through.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Another brilliant knock by Babar. Ungrateful Karachi fans. Watch them call for his head soon

 

[Abdullah719]

Another brilliant knock by Babar. Ungrateful Karachi fans. Watch them call for his head soon

Think you're overdoing it, it was a good knock but he got out at the wrong time. The crucial knock was played by Pollard.

It's not a crime to say anything against Babar, he is not perfect. There are certain aspects that he can improve on, though he is still Karachi's best batsman. The ones 'calling for his head' are few and far between.

 

[mz123]

Think you're overdoing it, it was a good knock but he got out at the wrong time. The crucial knock was played by Pollard.

It's not a crime to say anything against Babar, he is not perfect. There are certain aspects that he can improve on, though he is still Karachi's best batsman. The ones 'calling for his head' are few and far between.

karachi does not deserve to qualify.

 

[Syed1]

Think you're overdoing it, it was a good knock but he got out at the wrong time. The crucial knock was played by Pollard.

It's not a crime to say anything against Babar, he is not perfect. There are certain aspects that he can improve on, though he is still Karachi's best batsman. The ones 'calling for his head' are few and far between.

Can't take this guy seriously as per him you cannot ever criticize Babar. The other day he was ripping Shehzad apart for playing a 59(51) innings but Babar scored 49(41) and he is calling it a good knock.


Talk about double standards.

 

[Syed1]

karachi does not deserve to qualify.

And who are you to decide that?

 

[Square Drive]

And who are you to decide that?

The CT top-order should be:

Sharjeel
Khalid
Salman Butt

 

[marlonbrowndo]

[MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION] [MENTION=133760]Abdullah719[/MENTION] [MENTION=100918]Square Drive[/MENTION] Karachi has won 3 games and in all 3, Babar has had significant contribution. That is what I'm saying. He has been karachis biggest match winner, comfortably

 

[Square Drive]

[MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION] [MENTION=133760]Abdullah719[/MENTION] [MENTION=100918]Square Drive[/MENTION] Karachi has won 3 games and in all 3, Babar has had significant contribution. That is what I'm saying. He has been karachis biggest match winner, comfortably

And?

Who's denying that?

I'm one of Babar's biggest supporters and I wholeheartedly acknowledge that, although today's game was about Pollard but yes, even today Babar had a significant contribution.

 

[cricketerB94]

karachi does not deserve to qualify.

Karachi assembled better team than Lahore and they deserve to qualify more than Lahore as Lahore have not any good middle order bat and they already collapsed two times badly.
Coming from an ex Qalandar's fan.

 

[mz123]

The CT top-order should be:

Sharjeel
Khalid
Salman Butt

sharjeel is the best opener in the country, so yes he should be in the top order

 

[Square Drive]

sharjeel is the best opener in the country, so yes he should be in the top order

If the match takes place in jail, I wouldn't mind that top-order at all tbh.

 

[waleed88]

Err no, in that case Lahore would be out.

Zalmi has been in since yesterday. Don't know what you're on about.

Now its obvious Lahore can't survive... this conversation happened before the result came out for this game

 

[Square Drive]

Now its obvious Lahore can't survive... this conversation happened before the result came out for this game

Like I said, Zalmi has been in since YESTERDAY.

 

[super hitter]

[MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION] [MENTION=133760]Abdullah719[/MENTION] [MENTION=100918]Square Drive[/MENTION] Karachi has won 3 games and in all 3, Babar has had significant contribution. That is what I'm saying. He has been karachis biggest match winner, comfortably

3 wins

1st BABAR
2nd MALIK
3rd POLLARD ALL THE WAY

yes, Babar has been a nice accumulator, but fortunately, still not a T-20 material by far.

though he has great potential to become a t-20 great since his technique is very similar to Kholi

 

[mz123]

If the match takes place in jail, I wouldn't mind that top-order at all tbh.

provide proof that sharjeel is guilty ?

 

[marlonbrowndo]

3 wins

1st BABAR
2nd MALIK
3rd POLLARD ALL THE WAY

yes, Babar has been a nice accumulator, but fortunately, still not a T-20 material by far.

though he has great potential to become a t-20 great since his technique is very similar to Kholi

This kind of post is what I'm talking about. He is the biggest reason Karachi have qualified. Why are Pakistani fans so impatient? This guy is the best batting prospect to come out of Pakistan in years and is the highest run scorer of the PSL. He will become an awesome t20 player as well

 

[Square Drive]

provide proof that sharjeel is guilty ?

Wait a couple weeks.

Shehryar and Sethi saying they've confessed.

No smoke without fire.

 

[MMHS]

KK can't make in into top 2, but playing last match has given them an excellent opportunity to choose their opponents. If they lose it tomorrow, but in a way that keeps them ahead of LQ, they'll face QG in 1st eliminator & then (if they win), the loser of 1st qualifier. Otherwise, they face IU, if they win.

I would have opted to take on QG rather than IU in the eliminator.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

KK can't make in into top 2, but playing last match has given them an excellent opportunity to choose their opponents. If they lose it tomorrow, but in a way that keeps them ahead of LQ, they'll face QG in 1st eliminator & then (if they win), the loser of 1st qualifier. Otherwise, they face IU, if they win.

I would have opted to take on QG rather than IU in the eliminator.

I'd do the same

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Amidst all the hate Islu have been getting, they might actually end up table toppers tomorrow

 

[Rayyman]

Amidst all the hate Islu have been getting, they might actually end up table toppers tomorrow

Well they are the champs.

 

[Syed1]

Amidst all the hate Islu have been getting, they might actually end up table toppers tomorrow

Not if we have a say about it.

 

[Hawkeye]

Amidst all the hate Islu have been getting, they might actually end up table toppers tomorrow

Only some Misbah haters hating on ISLU.

Definitely one of the best teams. Their youngsters contributing equally as well, and they're promoting our emerging talent .

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Not if we have a say about it.

Hell yea. Karachi boyss gonna destroy burgers tomorrow

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Only some Misbah haters hating on ISLU.

Definitely one of the best teams. Their youngsters contributing equally as well, and they're promoting our emerging talent .

I just wish they had a better kit lol.

Shadab and roman reigns are two of their most important players which really shows they aren't really an oldie dependent team like we initially thought.

 

[Syed1]

Hell yea. Karachi boyss gonna destroy burgers tomorrow

It's no fun beating Islu because majority of their supporters are already asleep by the time match starts

 

[marlonbrowndo]

It's no fun beating Islu because majority of their supporters are already asleep by the time match starts

You go at that off of facebook didn't you?

 

[shaz619]

Once KK reach the playoffs they will be a dangerous team, I can see them reaching the final

 

[Syed1]

You go at that off of facebook didn't you?

No I thought of it by myself. However, Islu people sleeping early is an established fact..

 

[Sarfarazian92]

You go at that off of facebook didn't you?

It's actually a very boring and sleepy place for someone from a bigger city.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

It's actually a very boring and sleepy place for someone from a bigger city.

I'm well aware. Very beautiful and peaceful city though

 

[pacesensation]

No I thought of it by myself. However, Islu people sleeping early is an established fact..

It is kinda but there are some exceptions like me.
Just sayinh.
Irrespective of who wins, I hope that shadab khan performs well tomorrow.

 

[pacesensation]

I'm well aware. Very beautiful and peaceful city though

You get used to it once you live here. I came to islu from lahore. Hated it for being small but then again, islu to pak is like manhattan to usa. Depends mostly on you.

Too many cafes are opening here in islu. A few years ago, froyo shops opened all over islamabad only to get closed within months.

Though i love lahore, i had a great time at lahore but for some weird unexplainably mysterious reason i would prefer staying in islamabad.

 

[Square Drive]

Karachi will win tomorrow and will again beat Islamabad in the eliminator.

 

[Syed1]

Karachi will win tomorrow and will again beat Islamabad in the eliminator.

It would be poetic of sorts if the changing of guard between Misbah and Sarfaraz happens in this fashion. The fallen warrior handing over the bastion to the new, younger commander.

 

[Hasan123]

Karachi will win tomorrow and will again beat Islamabad in the eliminator.

In your dreams drive bhai.

 

[Square Drive]

In your dreams drive bhai.

It's happened once and I'm sure we were both awake that time!

 

[samiakh]

PSL Weather Watch - Rain in Dubai

Looks like Karachi are through and will play Isloo on Wed.

 

[super hitter]

No I thought of it by myself. However, Islu people sleeping early is an established fact..

I sleep by 12:30, is that late?...not a fact but a rumour...still too early for the karichites though

 

[Square Drive]

Karachi will win tomorrow and will again beat Islamabad in the eliminator.

In your dreams drive bhai.

Hope you were awake for that one!

 

[Hasan123]

Hope you were awake for that one!

Yep followed most of the game. Onto the play offs, let's see who wins this one.

Hopefully Ajmal isn't playing