Mohammad Irfan (jailer) - Slow left-armer | Performance Watch

[Abdullah719]

Creating this thread after he took 4/120 for Southern Punjab in Round 1 of QEA 19.

But he has been performing for the past few seasons.

In 2016/17, 30 wickets @ 22.
In 2017/18, 44 wickets @ 19.
In 2018/19, 34 wickets @ 24.

He can also hold a bat, with 4 fifties over the past couple of seasons, useful option at #8/9.

 

[mak36]

Wrote about him here when discussing the SLA options Pakistan has:

they have a choice of experience (Kashif Bhatti, Mohammad Irfan) vs potential (Zafar, Asghar).

Bhatti has a round arm action and his biggest weapons are how much he gets the ball to drop (and as a result deceive batsmen as to the length) and his arm ball. However, he's on the old side and looks overweight. Irfan on the other hand has more of a classical high arm action, and whilst he can get the ball to dip his main asset is how much he gets the ball to drift. He's also has the advantage of height and is a better option with the bat. So from the experienced choices, I would go with Irfan.

Potential wise though, Zafar wins hands down and he has been putting in decent domestic performances this season. Sadly, he doesn't seem to be in the picture at the moment.

Watched his extended spell in the Punjab derby. He is is a very watchable bowler and has excellent control. Won't be surprised if he is selected for tests soon.

Some footage from last season:

 

[mak36]

Should have said, the other thing that shone through his spell is bowling intelligence. He's a clever bowler who thinks about how to set up a batsman. That is obviously a very valuable skill that sets him apart from a lot of bowlers.

 

[Major]

Jailer?

 

[Abdullah719]

Jailer?

That's his nickname, yes.

Handy to differentiate between the many other Irfans.

 

[Abdullah719]

Wrote about him here when discussing the SLA options Pakistan has:



Watched his extended spell in the Punjab derby. He is is a very watchable bowler and has excellent control. Won't be surprised if he is selected for tests soon.

Some footage from last season:

I like how PCB used the image of the other Irfan in the thumbail.

 

[Markhor]

Mohammad Irfan the standout bowler on Day 1 of the Balochistan vs South Punjab match.

 

[Abdullah719]

Hundred for Southern Punjab today.

 

[MenInG]

Doing well in UK Leagues for Ainsdale CC

18th June

Muhammad Irfan 6/53 for Ainsdale CC vs Highfield CC, Lancs - AINSDALE CC WON BY 5 WICKETS

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

New era Pakistani spinners mature at 35+

 

[MenInG]

Seems to be ruling the roost!

 

[MenInG]

Continues to do well