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Karachi Kings 2018 Squad and Discussion Thread

Im a fan of mickey, he has proved me wrong on many occasion, but something he still gets wrong is spinners. He undervalues them way to much and has come un done by not selecting them, both with KK and the National team
 
Read on facebook:


"In the absence of Afridi, Imad Wasim can only be a good captain if he is working at Careem"


:))) :)))
 
If your team's top 3 includes Khurram Manzoor and Babar Azam then
  • you have worst chance of win when both Khurram Manzoor and Babar Azam score runs
  • you have an average chance of win when either Khurram Manzoor or Babar Azam score runs but not both
  • you have great chance of win when both Khurram Manzoor or Babar Azam fail to score runs

:manzoor :babar
 
Khurram and Babar both played selfish knocks. Not sure what they will get with mediocre 50s. Analysts look beyond just a scoresheet now.
 
Abdullah719 said:
Why?

Anyway, the performance wasn't anything extraordinary which is why it was a poor match to watch. First we batted too slowly with wickets in hand, then the bowling was rubbish with too many gifts on the pads.
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Fanbase and the way they are hyped to the moon by the media.
 
Hasan123 said:
Fanbase and the way they are hyped to the moon by the media.
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The same applies to all the other teams also. All have passionate and borderline annoying fanbases.

I dislike the media hype as well, can't stand the nonsense on TV. But again, each team has a media partner and the hype is their way of marketing to get more people interested. It's a necessary evil.
 
Abdullah719 said:
The same applies to all the other teams also. All have passionate and borderline annoying fanbases.

I dislike the media hype as well, can't stand the nonsense on TV. But again, each team has a media partner and the hype is their way of marketing to get more people interested. It's a necessary evil.
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Well other franchises fanbases don't annoy me.

Lahore and Karachi are the 2 teams who receive the most hype from the media.
 
Hasan123 said:
Well other franchises fanbases don't annoy me.

Lahore and Karachi are the 2 teams who receive the most hype from the media.
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because Karachi and Lahore are also supported by the 2 biggest media houses of Pakistan (ARY and Geo respectively)
 
Usman Chadda said:
Khurram and Babar both played selfish knocks. Not sure what they will get with mediocre 50s. Analysts look beyond just a scoresheet now.
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It was disgraceful to watch both Khurrum and Babar celebrating their 50s :facepalm:. If I was KK's coach I would have given jhanpur to each of them when they came back to dugout.
 
:))) Faisal Iqbal is with the team management

:))) OH GODD :))) this is hailarious

Is he your batting coach???
 
pakistanigoneaussie said:
Im a fan of mickey, he has proved me wrong on many occasion, but something he still gets wrong is spinners. He undervalues them way to much and has come un done by not selecting them, both with KK and the National team
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very good point
 
I still believe that it wasn´t perhaps the easiest pitch to bat on, and I can bet my arm on it that had Karachi been able to dismiss Ronchi early, Islamabad would´ve got nowhere near the total. But despite that, I think Babar Azam and Khurram Manzoor took too long in waking up. Both of them had been batting at a strike-rate around or below 100 even each had faced around 25-30 balls. Some urgency should´ve been shown by both with nine wickets in hand. A poorly paced partnership if I may say.

Ronchi was awesome! Perhaps the best innings of the tournament so far.
 
Shahid Afridi is back in Dubai and has joined the squad.
 
Mickey Arthur at a presser:

On Afridi opening "Yeah, didnt work out"

"We just need some standout performances"

Khurram Manzoor "He played well and I thought he needed to rotate strike more and he was a little bit too slow - and we told him that. But then again, it was a catch-22 situation; we have Afridi coming back, Rizwan gotta keep wickets, Babar Azam's gonna play so is Amir and Shinwari so only guy u can leave out is KM - KM has a lot of potential and we are working on certain aspects of his game which we think could make him into an international cricketer"

"Watson and KP are top 10 T20 players in World Cricket, when they get it on a wicket like that, it looks a totally different game"

"I feel Amir & Shinwari bowled particularly well tonight"
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Karachi Kings have confirmed that Imad Wasim is stable and as per protocol he will remain under observation for the next 24 hours. He had a mild concussion and his vitals are fine <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL2018</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKvLQ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKvLQ</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/972950753634607104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">England batsman Eoin Morgan has joined the Karachi Kings squad in Dubai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL2018</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/973112702133563392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Appears that at end of game against Lahore, after match end ceremonies Babar Azam had to be restrained
 
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Appears that at end of game against Lahore, after match end ceremonies Babar Azam had to be restrained
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From doing what?
 
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Good to see some aggression developing in Babar. It’s good for his batting
 
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Appears that at end of game against Lahore, after match end ceremonies Babar Azam had to be restrained
 
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Abdullah719 said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Karachi Kings have confirmed that Imad Wasim is stable and as per protocol he will remain under observation for the next 24 hours. He had a mild concussion and his vitals are fine <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL2018</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKvLQ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKvLQ</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/972950753634607104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Who is he arguing with? And why?

Anyway, Babar is just getting better and better. KK in the semis, in Lahore, a place Babar loves to bat!
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Eoin Morgan's arrived in Dubai and he says he's raring to go with the Karachi Kings <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL2018</a> <a href="https://t.co/huMo59M8c8">pic.twitter.com/huMo59M8c8</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/973497852633722880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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In the absence of injured Imad Wasim who has been advised couple of days rest, KK is proud to announce England T20 and ODI Captain Eoin Morgan as the new skipper of Karachi Kings.IMG-20180314-WA0006.jpg
 
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Karachi Kings announce the name of foreign players ready to travel to Pakistan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Karachi Kings have announced that the following foreign players are ready to travel to Pakistan to take part in the play-off (if needed) and the final in Karachi:<br>Joe Denly<br>Tymal Mills <br>Colin Ingram<br>Ravi Bopara<br>Lendl Simmons<br>David Wiese <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL2018</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/974896487724445696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Awesome news! A big thank you to these guys as a full strength squad will make it very interesting. Kudos to the KK management. Best of luck guys, rooting for you in the 2nd qualifier ;)
 
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Shahid Afridi has gone through his routine MRI scan for his niggle in the leg. It is an ongoing process. His report will come tomorrow. Please avoid jumping to conclusions and follow the official updates pls.
 
Update:

Karachi Kings management have announced that Shahid Afridi is fit to play/available for selection
 
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Lendl Simmons not to travel to Pakistan due to personal reasons: Karachi Kings management
 
Although an an Afridi fan I wish against it, but I cannot see Karachi recovering from a hammering like this. Well and truly the most awful phainta (as opposed to phainty) for any team this PSL and one of the worst bowling and fielding show ever in the PSL history. What happened to their fielders yesterday? As they say in Punjabi, bilkul pounthal gaye sann!

*Apology in advance to Altaf bhai for using Punjabi in a thread about Karachi.* :afridi1
 
But to be honest, I feel for the Karachi bowlers and fielders because at one point I as a viewer got exhausted of the hammering and felt as if I needed a break. Just unbelievable batting!
 
MenInG said:
Lendl Simmons not to travel to Pakistan due to personal reasons: Karachi Kings management
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thats a huge blow to Karachi Kings; I was expecting KK to have Simmons and Denly as openers; now KK have to play Khurrum Manzoor as an opener instead of Simmons :facepalm:

kaisi bulandi (Simmons) aur kaisi pasti (Khurrum) :facepalm: :facepalm:
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lendl Simmons:<br>Yes I will be going to Pakistan for the PSL.<br>No I won't be going to Pakistan for the PSL.<br>Yes I am going to Pakistan for the PSL.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL2018</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/975754002255278082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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srh said:
thats a huge blow to Karachi Kings; I was expecting KK to have Simmons and Denly as openers; now KK have to play Khurrum Manzoor as an opener instead of Simmons :facepalm:

kaisi bulandi (Simmons) aur kaisi pasti (Khurrum) :facepalm: :facepalm:
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Has changed his mind and is now going
 
Syed1 said:
Basically paisay ki mool tool horahi thi behind the scenes.
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I dont think so. Its about continuing to be part of PSL in future. He knows that PSL is slowly moving to Pakistan and so PSL teams will not select players anymore who are not willing to come to Pakistan to play. He wants to be part of PSL and so it is in hist best interest to show to PSL teams that he is willing to come to Pakistan to play.
 
A youngster from Karachi (name has not been revealed, as of yet) has joined the squad in Lahore as cover for an injured Pakistani player (who also not been named as of yet, but I’m guessing it’s Afridi).
 
Karachi Kings Squad Update:

Ins:

Mukhtar Ahmed
Zulfiqar Babar
Danish Aziz
Have joined Karachi Kings squad.

Note:

Shahid Afridi due to knee injury will not be available for XI in Qualifier 2.
 
giri26 said:
Karachi Kings Squad Update:

Ins:

Mukhtar Ahmed
Zulfiqar Babar
Danish Aziz
Have joined Karachi Kings squad.

Note:

Shahid Afridi due to knee injury will not be available for XI in Qualifier 2.
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What?Why 3 changes?

And why the heck is Zulfi Chacha in the squad???
 
giri26 said:
Karachi Kings Squad Update:

Ins:

Mukhtar Ahmed
Zulfiqar Babar
Danish Aziz
Have joined Karachi Kings squad.

Note:

Shahid Afridi due to knee injury will not be available for XI in Qualifier 2.
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Interesting choices, thanks for posting. Given that they have added 3 players, does this mean Imad is out?
 
Ellipsism said:
A youngster from Karachi (name has not been revealed, as of yet) has joined the squad in Lahore as cover for an injured Pakistani player (who also not been named as of yet, but I’m guessing it’s Afridi).
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But but isn't :sendoff himself a youngster from Karachi ?:yk2
 
Finally Mukhtar!

A blistering knock of 30+ here can be a career-changing one.

I can see him starting tomorrow over Khurram. I think Salman Iqbal has used Afridi and Imad's injury very slyly by also adding a replacement for the rubbish Khurram. Really hope I'm right here.

Zulfi is a bad replacement, but not too many options given the circumstances. Hopefully Usama Mir replaces Afridi, and Zulfi only plays if Imad still cannot make it.

Danish is another good pick, although I don't see a point in adding him. Good experience nonetheless.
 
Square Drive said:
Finally Mukhtar!

A blistering knock of 30+ here can be a career-changing one.

I can see him starting tomorrow over Khurram. I think Salman Iqbal has used Afridi and Imad's injury very slyly by also adding a replacement for the rubbish Khurram. Really hope I'm right here.

Zulfi is a bad replacement, but not too many options given the circumstances. Hopefully Usama Mir replaces Afridi, and Zulfi only plays if Imad still cannot make it.

Danish is another good pick, although I don't see a point in adding him. Good experience nonetheless.
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Danish is smart move because irfan junoir is emerging player and he has been rubbish in last few matches so they can add danish as a emerging player with his batting plus also left arm spin which he bowls so karachi will cover there much needed left arm spinner bowler in bowling
I think they will drop khurram for mukhtar and irfan junior for danish aziz and afridi for usama mir or imad
Muktar
Denly
Babar
Simmons
Bopara
Danish
Rizwan
Usama mir/imad
Millis
amir
Usman
 
saeed5646 said:
Danish is smart move because irfan junoir is emerging player and he has been rubbish in last few matches so they can add danish as a emerging player with his batting plus also left arm spin which he bowls so karachi will cover there much needed left arm spinner bowler in bowling
I think they will drop khurram for mukhtar and irfan junior for danish aziz and afridi for usama mir or imad
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YEs Danish can bowl and bat so he is good as an emerging player.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shahid Afridi and Imad Wasim are not available for selection due to injuries so Mohammad Amir will captain Karachi Kings today <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL2018</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKvPZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKvPZ</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/976398301695299584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2018</a></blockquote>
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So Amir will captain Karachi,first experience for him.

Will be interesting to see Ramiz interview him at the toss :djb
 
2.20 pm Just in: Shahid Afridi and Imad Wasim will not play for Karachi Kings today - both injured - and Eoin Morgan did not travel to Lahore. So Karachi Kings will be led by Mohammad Amir in the second Eliminator against Peshawar Zalmi. At stake - a spot in the PSL final.
 
Not ideal prep for KK but they have a strong line up and on their day, can beat anyone BUT Zalmi are in such form, so inspired by Sammy as always and just coming off the back of a huge win. Zalmi to take it...I think.
 
Denly and Simmons should be the openers; Mukhtar Ahmed was not needed unless he comes in at #3. Danish Aziz should play over Irfan Junior. Zulfi Baba should play in place of injured Shahid Afridi.
 
Usama Mir should be a straight swap for Afridi

Mukhtar for Manzoor

Simmons for Morgan

Danish for Irfan jr
 
Arham_PakFan said:
Usama Mir should be a straight swap for Afridi

Mukhtar for Manzoor

Simmons for Morgan

Danish for Irfan jr
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oh yeah forgot that Morgon is not playing, then Mukhtar can come in at #3 after Simmons and Denly. Or Denly can come in at #3 after Simmons and Mukhtar.
 
Is it the captains fault for not being pro active and sending in a power hitter instead of babar azam who we know cannot hit big and score fast. Especially in a chase where you need 11rpo.....Karachi management messed it up big time.
 
Gunner786 said:
Is it the captains fault for not being pro active and sending in a power hitter instead of babar azam who we know cannot hit big and score fast. Especially in a chase where you need 11rpo.....Karachi management messed it up big time.
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no Amir could not possibly have the power to decide the batting order; it was all Mickey
 
Unfortunately injuries stopped them, otherwise they would've gotten to the Finals at least imo.
 
They never really got going in the tournament. There bowling attack is strong but they need to add more power into there batting.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ravi Bopara "overall the trip to Pakistan has been very good and the security has been excellent. We've been treated really well, the crowd was awesome and it was great to play in that sort of atmosphere. Thank you for having us and I hope to see you again soon" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL2018</a> <a href="https://t.co/GmdpTma7uZ">pic.twitter.com/GmdpTma7uZ</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/976567250953089025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Joe Denly "I really enjoyed the PSL and it was great to bring cricket back to Pakistan & hopefully that continues" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL2018</a> <a href="https://t.co/MrXbIiHJzF">pic.twitter.com/MrXbIiHJzF</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/976565768514129925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2018</a></blockquote>
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