Muhammad Naeem - The enigmatic opener of Lahore Qalandars

[The Bald Eagle]

Muhammad Naeem, an enigmatic all-rounder for Lahore Qalandars, will feature in PSL X this year. He does not have ANY domestic record, and he is quiet on social media as well.

He had some games against the "Eagles" but in 2022...

Has LQ uncovered a hidden talent? Or will he just too raw. A mystery whose answer will only unfold over time.

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[The Bald Eagle]

Muhammad Naeem departs after a disappointing debut, gone for 8(11) against defending champions Islamabad United.

 

[BakuGM]

Who does he play for? The way he was batting he seemed like an amateur.....

 

[Asad T]

He looked good when he his Naseem for a 6, but only seems to be a leg-sided player

 

[BouncerGuy]

Mohammad Yousaf speaking during a TV show:

"I’ve heard Mohammad Naeem’s name for the first time. Has he played any first-class cricket? I don’t know what kind of player he is. I’ve only seen him face 10-11 balls. They have Mohammad Akhlaq, who is a fantastic player with first-class experience. How can they pick someone with no experience over someone more seasoned?"

 

[Rana]

Mohammad Yousaf speaking during a TV show:

"I’ve heard Mohammad Naeem’s name for the first time. Has he played any first-class cricket? I don’t know what kind of player he is. I’ve only seen him face 10-11 balls. They have Mohammad Akhlaq, who is a fantastic player with first-class experience. How can they pick someone with no experience over someone more seasoned?"

Because Akhlaq is a keeper and we need to protect the nexus.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Because Akhlaq is a keeper and we need to protect the nexus.

Because Akhlaq doesn't qualify under Emerging category.

 

[khyberlion]

Mohammad Yousaf speaking during a TV show:

"I’ve heard Mohammad Naeem’s name for the first time. Has he played any first-class cricket? I don’t know what kind of player he is. I’ve only seen him face 10-11 balls. They have Mohammad Akhlaq, who is a fantastic player with first-class experience. How can they pick someone with no experience over someone more seasoned?"

Naeem is rubbish but akhlaq is equally poor.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Another day another disappointing stuff from the youngster but still he needs an extended run to prove his mettle. Gone for 7(5) against Karachi Kings in Match 6 of PSL X.

 

[samiakh]

I’m sorry he need to go back to basics and work on his game. Maybe in 2-3 years.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Who is he?

Who’s his daddy?

Lahore Qalandars chose him as Fakhar’s partner when they could’ve went with Sharjeel?

Why is his selection in the PSL not being being talked about more frequently?

 

[Rana]

Piece of trash

Faiq Butt sitting out of the tournament and this parchi plays

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Piece of trash

Faiq Butt sitting out of the tournament and this parchi plays

Faiq butt, you can just hear the goray commies laughing in the back when they say his name.

 

[Rana]

This guy is so much more deserving!

 

[TeymurBlake]

They need to drop this guy, he's just wasting a spot.

 

[pakistani pride]

How did he even get selected?

 

[mrtaim3]

I’m astonished that he is playing for Lahore Qalandars, one of the best teams of our premier national tournament. He won’t even find a place in my areas local tournament. Just hits blindly.

 

[BouncerGuy]

I think he has a big parchi otherwise there is no way he is playing game after game for lahore. He is not good at all and lahore should move on from him for the next games.

Not sure why they investing on him. They had better options

 

[amvbfm]

Lahore always have one or two totally useless players in their squad every season.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

A despicable run by him as an opener for Lahore Qalandars clearly sends one message. He is not worth it. Gone for 6(4) against Multan Sultans in PSL X.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

He looked good today but still departed without a big score conversion. Scored 25(18) against Islamabad United in PSL X match 19 courtesy of a great throw by Ben Dwarshuis

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Finally Muhammad Naeem delivers with the bat for his side. Debut fifty for him In PSL. Accomplished this feat against Quetta Gladiators.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Finally lahore's wild pick paid off

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

He looks like someone who has presence & power but there's also something missing in his game. Pak players no matter who they are have all been severely limited in terms of mental ability & he's no exception. There was a drop catch today for him that helped him get to a fifty but it was almost obvious the moment he got there that he felt that the job was done & when he got out, it looked almost inevitable.

Qalandars have kept faith in him which is good for him but he needs to improve a lot to become a regular and not just an emerging player quota player.