Incredible innings showed promise even though being under pressure. His score is looking waty ahead than others. Pakistan should'nt ignore him he is handy middle order batsman. Umar Akmals and other 'talented' have had enuff of a long run. Its time for Fakhar Zaman and Khalid Latif, even though they fail. Put some confidence in this chap and he'll deliver. Showed Shehzad even with his technique in front v and favoring leg-side he can build binnings better than any batsman in Pak squad.
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Uzair Gooner
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Your observation are based on 4 ODI that he played?
Yes. Just looks very nervous and the sort of batsman top bowlers can work out, but as I said, I hope I'm wrong.
You must have seen something special in those 4 ODIs?
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No nothing but don't u think a player with a List A average of 47 deserves a longer run in ODIs? what does the other "Talented" batsman achieve in the endless chances they got?
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Superb footwork by Khalid Latif.
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People wanted this guy in ODIs. He is medicore
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How about Malik, Azhar, Sarfaraz and Akmal rofl? WE have extraordinary player like Wahab Riaz who gives 110 runs in 10 overs. This is your side that is not even mediocre
They have contributed to so many WINS LOL especially recently in UK.
Its amazing that there is a certain lobby that questions a performer who is doing well but don't question the pathetic Akmal or Malik.
This happened with Fawad Alam [still better average than PCB's valued pasengers Malik or Akmal] now their doing this to Latif who is more than justified to be selected in ODI but is'nt cos of the nepotism and corruption of PCB, and with help of such posters who always question replacements esp. anyone who is making place in the team for 9 years.
These postings are also part of the thing that is destroying Pak cricket apart from the PCB.
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don't sweat it...this is typical on this forum. Should dig up old threads on Imad Wasim and also Sarfaraz to see how 'smart' some posters are. Majority can't form their own opinion and usually stick to what was peddled by one or two people.
Khalid has a strong bottom hand game and this is exactly the kind of player we need in T20s.
Bro ther is bias and certain crap being propagandised here. These same people who attack new entrants into the team or who perform well, post list of statistics of Shoaib Malik batting against Zimbabwe or Umar akmal against Bangladesh or Sri Lanka, to justify these losers in the team.
Khalid latif last 4 T20 appearances in Pak team have resulted in 4 wins for Pakistan, made 154 runs with an average of 77 and Strike Rate of around 120, incl team like England, West Indies not Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka or Bangladesh.
I used to ignore these posts but now seeing his game today after he was not selected despite consistent performance, and U. Akmal got in for making 1 run on 1 ball in the 2nd T20 then this pathetic criticism to target performing player like Fawad alam, Sarfaraz and now Khalid LAtif is definitely a way to corner them in favour of Maliks, Akmals, and Riaz.
Exactly some here(including very exprienced posters) dismissed Sarfaraz as a tailender after a few matches and like you said Imad was also being dismissed as a nothing cricketer.
So its best not to pay attention to what some of the "experts" here say.
He should be in the ct team he is the perfect opener we need e.g. the innings he played against England. The team looks stronger
1. Sharjeel Khan
2. Khalid Latif
3. Babar Azam
4. Malik
5. Sarfaraz
6. U Akmal
7. Imad Wasim
8. Sohail Khan
9. Amir
10. Hassan Ali
11. Junaid Khan
1. Sharjeel Khan
2. Khalid Latif
3. Babar Azam
4. Malik
5. Sarfaraz
6. U Akmal
7. Imad Wasim
8. Sohail Khan
9. Amir
10. Hassan Ali
11. Junaid Khan
Look, I had my doubts about him when he was recalled but he hasn't done much wrong since his return. He played an important role for Islamabad in PSL.
He's a clean hitter of spin and whilst limited against pace, especially his off-side game, he can clear the ropes and we don't have many batsmen who can do that.
He's a clean hitter of spin and whilst limited against pace, especially his off-side game, he can clear the ropes and we don't have many batsmen who can do that.
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He's been getting away with his technical deficiencies in T20 cricket.
Any half decent seamer can work out that Khalid Latif is incapable of playing anything that requires him to go onto the front foot.
Not to mention his dross fielding and running between the wickets. With Pakistan already having Sharjeel who struggles with running between the wickets, it's unviable to introduce another player whom struggles with such a basic fundamental of batting.
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Khalid Latif is managing to hold on to his T20 spot - good for him.
Dont think he has a future in ODIs.
Dont think he has a future in ODIs.
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I think he's someone who we should use as a number 6 in ODIs. His game is too limited to be a viable option as an opener, and will get found out after a few matches. Considering the dearth of power hitters in Pakistan atm and in our current XI, we need someone like him at that position. Someone who can clear the ropes. His game is based around swatting the ball with a strong bottom hand, and I really feel he could be the answer we're looking for in our lower order.
Consider this XI:
1) Sharjeel
2) Umar Akmal (once Azhar is removed as captain)
3) Babar
4) Sarfraz (WK/C)
5) Malik
6) Latif
7) Yamin/Nawaz (depending on the pitch)
8) Imad
9) Amir
10) Hassan
11) Junaid
I feel this playing XI is perfectly suited for ODIs. Add Haris there as a backup once he's fully fit and firing and we'll be good to challenge teams consistently as far as our batting is concerned.
Consider this XI:
1) Sharjeel
2) Umar Akmal (once Azhar is removed as captain)
3) Babar
4) Sarfraz (WK/C)
5) Malik
6) Latif
7) Yamin/Nawaz (depending on the pitch)
8) Imad
9) Amir
10) Hassan
11) Junaid
I feel this playing XI is perfectly suited for ODIs. Add Haris there as a backup once he's fully fit and firing and we'll be good to challenge teams consistently as far as our batting is concerned.
Try Khalid/Sharjeel combo in across LOI as I think Pakistan have nothing to lose. Swap Asad for Khalid and Pakistan don't really lose much and if the gamble comes off you are sitting pretty with a good score and excellent strike rate.
Khalid over Asad.
Khalid over Asad.
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I agree with you that Pakistan don't have much to lose if khalid latif replaces asad shafiq. I am pretty sure that keeping hafeez / azhar at opening position does not go well with the modern day odi cricket. I hope that haris plays PSL and have a great tourney and finds his place back in the odi side for now.
Sharjeel
2nd opener
babar
haris
malik
sarfraz
imad
Amir yamin/ hammad azam / fahim ashraf
Amir
hasan
Junaid
that reads a very good batting side. Problem here is where to adjust mohammad hafeez and that will hold back Pakistan a lot from trying new things at the top of the order. The 2nd opener could be umar akmal / khalid latif or fakhar zaman (bowls handy spin as well). In the middle order of babar , haris , malik and sarfraz I don't think akmal warrants a place.
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