"My fifty would have been a hundred on any other pitch" : Ahmed Shehzad

[Haroon786]

Ahmed Shehzad speaking on TV

On playing an international team after a while - 'I felt very good about it, in my opinion whatever happens in your life happens for the best, sometimes you have got to stay positive, sometimes you tend to see things negatively, somehow you have to remain positive'.

'I have friends and family who keep me positive throughout the ups and downs. You have got to stay positive whatever happens'.

On his 50 in the match - 'I have scored a 50, but given the amount of grass on the outfield, if this was somewhere else it would have been a 100 because you don't get value for your shots here. The ground was not prepared fully and the pitch was very slow, so you've done well'.

On the pink ball - 'Sharjah is not known for very good lights, this is the first time I've played at Sharjah with the pink ball. I did have some problem with it but it is a good thing to have, things are changing, ball is moving. At the end of the day you have got to entertain the crowd and somehow, day night matches will push the crowd to fill the crowds'.

On competition for opener's spots - 'I'm playing my cricket and focusing on cricket'.

 

[Hawkeye]

Hmmm. )

On his 50 in the match - 'I have scored a 50, but given the amount of grass on the outfield, if this was somewhere else it would have been a 100 because you don't get value for your shots here. The ground was not prepared fully and the pitch was very slow, so you've done well'.

I have no idea how this pretender of a batsman is playing for an international cricket team. That too, one of the top teams - Pakistan.

HOW?!?!?!

On this freaking ground and pitch, ALL the hacks, poor quality bats got united and scored for fun.

Heck:

Adnan Akmal: 69
Iftikhar: 63
Shan Masood: 58
Shehzad: 52

He's NOT even a top-3 scorer, and he's saying he's scored an equivalent of 100, is very satisfied!?! Please, keep him out, woeful bat with the worst technique out there.

 

[Abdul]

Still seems to have too much ego and he is full of himself

Some people will never improve no matter what

 

[MMHS]

Can't this guy keep his mouth shut & allow other people to praise him? He scored a painstaking 50 on a wicket, where WI scores read 174/2 .............

He needs to understand that time has changed - there is no Afridi to convey such massage to Shahriar. Remembering the days, when he was retained in T20 side after scoring 17 of 31 against BD won't help his cause.

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

I agree, if it was a red ball, he would have scored a hundred for sure.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Talent-less big mouth.

 

[Ahson8]

Darren Bravo is probably going to make a 100 tomorrow, so that would be a 200 on other pitches then, I guess ? Lol.

 

[aloo paratha]

Big, BIG ego

If the pitch was so hard then why have 6 batsmen scored 50s, and on top of that, why do you have the lowest score and strike rate out of the 50s??

What a joke of a player

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[Abdullah719]

Congrats on a great knock Shehzad.

Further congrats to Kraigg Brathwaite, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Adnan Akmal and Darren Bravo also for their stunning 'hundreds'.

 

[Yanna_Rascala]

Shehzad has learned all these tactics from

 

[Ellipsism]

No need to make assumptions.

 

[MMHS]

Congrats on a great knock Shehzad.

Further congrats to Kraigg Brathwaite, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Adnan Akmal and Darren Bravo also for their stunning 'hundreds'.

Bravo's one should be 150, while Adnan almost missed a 150 in 67 balls!!!!!................ and Masood guy is so poor, could have got a double without that run out

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

He should be kept faaar faaaaaaar away from team.

Joke of a batsman. Thinks he is Bradman.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

He will kill the dressing room mood. Should not be anywhere near international squad.

 

[Suleiman]

Yeah its probably true. One down warrior I think mus be taken to Australia, has a nice pullshot.

Still remember him shutting up loud mouth Mitch Johnson in UAE with a crazy six hooked out the park.

 

[Haroon786]

Yeah its probably true. One down warrior I think mus be taken to Australia, has a nice pullshot.

Still remember him shutting up loud mouth Mitch Johnson in UAE with a crazy six hooked out the park.

Got bowled the next ball, think he made like 10 in that innings so you can imagine the usefulness of that 6.

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

In comparison consider what Shan Masood had to say

"It was a good outing. every time you play against an international unit you have a chance to retake your spot in the game. Unfortunately I got run out and missed an opportunity to score big (it's the first time in first class I got run-out and this saddens me a little)"

On West Indies test team

"Look, you cannot take any international outfit lightly, we played today with this respect. when the format changes new players come and the teams feel fresh. And since we are fighting for the Number 1 spot, we need to win as much as possible and for that we've to take every team very seriously"

 

[msb314]

All he said was that a fifty feels like a hundred because the pitch was slow and turning.

Nothing wrong with that.

 

[Rayyman]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/727927.html

No he scored 131 in that match.

That was a different match.

 

[Boom boom legend]

Yes he has a big ego but there is no problem with that. In fact, the majority of top sportsmen have a big ego and its because they believe in themselves and never doubt their ability.

 

[moghul]

Good player but not very popular in some PPers , for unknown reason.

 

[Belawal2014]

Mediocre player, very popular with some PPers, for unknown reasons.

 

[Ellipsism]

Mediocre player, very popular with some PPers, for unknown reasons.

Charisma and "swagger", apparently these two qualities are required to be a true star.

 

[godzilla]

He will kill the dressing room mood. Should not be anywhere near international squad.

totally agree.

how some of the people here can't see that is shocking.

 

[willegg]

should have! would have! could have. Fact is he did not score a hundred. Also by his logic, there were 3 other batsmen who scored higher and may would have got 20!!

needs to engage brain before mouth

 

[willegg]

thats 200 not 20

 

[Junaids]

Can't this guy keep his mouth shut & allow other people to praise him? He scored a painstaking 50 on a wicket, where WI scores read 174/2 .............

He needs to understand that time has changed - there is no Afridi to convey such massage to Shahriar. Remembering the days, when he was retained in T20 side after scoring 17 of 31 against BD won't help his cause.

Definitely, but his interview contains two bad signs for the Dubai Test.

He says that the lush outfield prevented him from getting full value for shots.

But he doesn't say that the actual wicket was green or tricky.

It's obvious that they are overcompensating after Adelaide and are not leaving the pitch green enough. And if that happens, we will have an awful match, with no wickets but very few boundaries, as the balls gets slowed down by the thick outfield.

 

[sully3]

People think of Razzaq as a bitter pundit, but he was spot on about Ahmed Shehzad the player that grew up in the lahore circuit and in the first 2 years of international cricket is completely differ to the Shehzad we see today. he used to have all the shots in the world, now all he is is a led side hitter like Azhar Ali

 

[Donal Cozzie]

In comparison consider what Shan Masood had to say

"It was a good outing. every time you play against an international unit you have a chance to retake your spot in the game. Unfortunately I got run out and missed an opportunity to score big (it's the first time in first class I got run-out and this saddens me a little)"

On West Indies test team

"Look, you cannot take any international outfit lightly, we played today with this respect. when the format changes new players come and the teams feel fresh. And since we are fighting for the Number 1 spot, we need to win as much as possible and for that we've to take every team very seriously"

Say what you will about his ability but Masood's attitude is undeniably top notch.

Really seems to work hard and apply himself, even if he never makes the grade at Test level he deserves respect for that. Conducts himself well too.

 

[MMHS]

Definitely, but his interview contains two bad signs for the Dubai Test.

He says that the lush outfield prevented him from getting full value for shots.

But he doesn't say that the actual wicket was green or tricky.

It's obvious that they are overcompensating after Adelaide and are not leaving the pitch green enough. And if that happens, we will have an awful match, with no wickets but very few boundaries, as the balls gets slowed down by the thick outfield.

Let's see.

Sharjah is always a heavy out field, but I guess Dubai'll be better. If it's a dry wicket, then spinners will come into play for sure, as I do believe that difference of spin quality of Yasir & Santar is not only a factor of pink ball & brown wicket. If it's a green wicket, then the match could be over in 3 days, as there'll be more dew in Dubai than Adelaide.

I think, the key factor here could be the bounce of the wicket, which is the key for Leg spinners. However, I actually won't back on Ahmed's comment much. I have seen Adnan & Inftekhar - they batted at 100+ & 60+ SR on same ground & Adnan hit 10 boundaries. So, let's wait and see.

 

[aloo paratha]

Yes he has a big ego but there is no problem with that. In fact, the majority of top sportsmen have a big ego and its because they believe in themselves and never doubt their ability.

There is one thing having a big mouth when you are a big deal compared to when you're chirping but have nothing to back it up..

 

[kingusama92]

Half the team scored 50s on the same ground.

Shahzad looking to replace Dave Chapelle it seems.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Hes got ability but just the wrong attiude.

 

[boomboom6]

It's ridiculous to see some of you all having a go at the lad ... Sure Shezzy's struggled in LOIs last couple of years but his test form was just fine and infact his knack to score 100s is something that is rare for a young prospect/player. 3 scores of 130+ in test cricket already and we are trashing the guy just because some perceive him to be cocky etc. And all 3 came in wins showing that he scores impact runs at the top.

Avg. of 43 as an opener in tests is damn good for our standards and he deserves to be invested in for test format but should be asked to put in the hard yards for reconsideration for selection in LOIs.

Should be the defacto back up opener in test team. Unfortunately due to his LOI failures and so called 'disciplinary' issues he got the axe from test team as well.

But no one can deny that Shehzad is one of the rare young bats to come up in years who when gets past 50 usually converts into big scores as he's shown so far. For the last couple of years really I've felt that he'd be a gun test opener but we dropped him! Thanks Haroon and co.!

 

[Sachin136]

2nd test first innings.

I think you mean the second innings. http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/727929.html

 

[asfandyar]

People have misunderstood what Shehzad is saying here. He said the outfield had a lot of grass, not the pitch. Although this seems to take away the limelight from his technical inability, it does shed light on his other deficiency: inability to rotate strike. Using the outfield too much implies that normally, most of his runs don't come from singles.

 

[Rayyman]

It's ridiculous to see some of you all having a go at the lad ... Sure Shezzy's struggled in LOIs last couple of years but his test form was just fine and infact his knack to score 100s is something that is rare for a young prospect/player. 3 scores of 130+ in test cricket already and we are trashing the guy just because some perceive him to be cocky etc. And all 3 came in wins showing that he scores impact runs at the top.

Avg. of 43 as an opener in tests is damn good for our standards and he deserves to be invested in for test format but should be asked to put in the hard yards for reconsideration for selection in LOIs.

Should be the defacto back up opener in test team. Unfortunately due to his LOI failures and so called 'disciplinary' issues he got the axe from test team as well.

But no one can deny that Shehzad is one of the rare young bats to come up in years who when gets past 50 usually converts into big scores as he's shown so far. For the last couple of years really I've felt that he'd be a gun test opener but we dropped him! Thanks Haroon and co.!

If it wasn't for his attitude, I'd want him to be our backup opener in Test matches. He clearly comes off as arrogant in this interview though.

 

[kingusama92]

People have misunderstood what Shehzad is saying here. He said the outfield had a lot of grass, not the pitch. Although this seems to take away the limelight from his technical inability, it does shed light on his other deficiency: inability to rotate strike. Using the outfield too much implies that normally, most of his runs don't come from singles.

That's the thing though.

Multiple guys hit 50+ on the same ground with heavy grass. What's the point of boasting how difficult it was when everyone else did the same thing?

Agree on his deficiencies.

 

[naseem]

Attitude problem.... he thinks himself shehzada..than shehzad

 

[boomboom6]

If it wasn't for his attitude, I'd want him to be our backup opener in Test matches. He clearly comes off as arrogant in this interview though.

Who cares about his ego when he's producing the goods on the field ??? He was a winning piece and his test 100s have come in our most recent golden period of test cricket since 2014. Yet he finds himself out of the team due to his LOI struggles and conflict with previous management. Silly.

 

[world cup captain]

Who cares about his ego when he's producing the goods on the field ??? He was a winning piece and his test 100s have come in our most recent golden period of test cricket since 2014. Yet he finds himself out of the team due to his LOI struggles and conflict with previous management. Silly.

There is a reason why cricket is played with 11 guys. If he gives such arrogant interviews as part of the test team, he will tarnish the dressing room. Right now, there is no one in the test team that is "Me Me Me". However, with Shehzad, the atmosphere would completely change.

 

[boomboom6]

There is a reason why cricket is played with 11 guys. If he gives such arrogant interviews as part of the test team, he will tarnish the dressing room. Right now, there is no one in the test team that is "Me Me Me". However, with Shehzad, the atmosphere would completely change.

He didn't have these issues prior to being dropped. And he was performing.

 

[asfandyar]

There is a reason why cricket is played with 11 guys. If he gives such arrogant interviews as part of the test team, he will tarnish the dressing room. Right now, there is no one in the test team that is "Me Me Me". However, with Shehzad, the atmosphere would completely change.

I read somewhere that he lost his father at a very young age. Mothers have a tendency to glorify their children (especially boys), whereas Fathers adopt the role of bringing them back to earth. I think most of Shahzad's arrogance stems from the absence of a Father when he was developing his personality.

 

[KyoOne]

People think of Razzaq as a bitter pundit, but he was spot on about Ahmed Shehzad the player that grew up in the lahore circuit and in the first 2 years of international cricket is completely differ to the Shehzad we see today. he used to have all the shots in the world, now all he is is a led side hitter like Azhar Ali

What did Razzaq say?

 

[leatherface58]

Shehzad = Entertainment.

I look out for this guy's interviews for the sheer entertainment he provides.

 

[Slog]

What did Razzaq say?

Made accusations against a dead Bob Woolmer

Said Shehzad is more talented that tendulkar ever was

Enough to know abt his state of mind?

 

[anuk]

Is there a video of the knock? It is quite possible the wicket was seaming around in the morning and the outfield was slow due to dew overnight. Anyway nice little knock by shezzy and hopefully he has started his road back into the national side after this 50.

 

[msb314]

Is there a video of the knock? It is quite possible the wicket was seaming around in the morning and the outfield was slow due to dew overnight. Anyway nice little knock by shezzy and hopefully he has started his road back into the national side after this 50.

Hope he performs well in the 2nd innings too and gets a recall for the 2nd test.

 

[Slog]

That's the thing though.

Multiple guys hit 50+ on the same ground with heavy grass. What's the point of boasting how difficult it was when everyone else did the same thing?

Agree on his deficiencies.

They cut the grass after Shezzy got out.....

 

[Aman]

Nice to see that time away from international cricket has humbled Shehzad.

 

[Deception]

Yeah its probably true. One down warrior I think mus be taken to Australia, has a nice pullshot.

Still remember him shutting up loud mouth Mitch Johnson in UAE with a crazy six hooked out the park.

Sir warrior belong to battle fields or may be video games.
50 counts as hundred these days what world are we living at !

 

[coy0607]

Charisma and "swagger", apparently these two qualities are required to be a true star.

I don't think he's charismatic at all. When he talks, he sounds like a dud

As far as charisma and charm goes, he's not even in the same league as a guy like Afridi or Wasim

 

[world cup captain]

He didn't have these issues prior to being dropped. And he was performing.

He had issues, however after him being dropped, he has raied them to another level.

I read somewhere that he lost his father at a very young age. Mothers have a tendency to glorify their children (especially boys), whereas Fathers adopt the role of bringing them back to earth. I think most of Shahzad's arrogance stems from the absence of a Father when he was developing his personality.

The national team is not a make a wish foundation. If you are such an obvious problem for the team, you're bound to be dropped. If his father died at an early age, I sympathize for him, however, that is not an excuse.

 

[last_knight]

And a 4 , (aka fifty on any other pitch) in second innings.

 

[Anfield]

And a 4 , (aka fifty on any other pitch) in second innings.

70+ easily.

 

[Messiah]

This guy is irrelevant. Pakistan has much better openers who are humble

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

Would have been a 10 against any other team.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Would have been a 10 against any other team.

Dunno man, think a few of those punches to midwicket could have sailed over for 6 on a 20m ground

 

[Slog]

Just saw the video on fbook

The funniest thing is that he keeps referring to the innings as half a ton. I mean who uses that term anyway lol. Did he make it up?

 

[Slog]

Out on 4 in second innings

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Out on 4 in second innings

For you its 4 but for shehzad its 8.

 

[aukhan]

He was groomed by Afridi so I'm not shocked with his idiocy.

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

International level player.

 

[sunnykhan]

Just saw the video of this interview now.. an literally it's too much from Shehzad .

 

[AlphaFighter]

For some reason, Shehzad reminds me of Matt Damon's character from Good Will Hunting.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Hairaan Huun, Dil Ko Ro'wuun K Peetuun Jigar Ko Main

Ohhhh Ahmadddd

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[Hawkeye]

Not sure why the video isn't being added here.

Haha really poor stuff from Shehzad in there. Glad we've kicked him out but I'm afraid Inzi would bring him back.

 

[big_gamer007]

Time for him to get back in the team..

 

[Ahson8]

Out on 4 in second innings

This 4 would have been worth a fifty on another ground bro

 

[Boom boom legend]

Can clearly sense the happiness of people that he was out for 4. Clearly shows there is an agenda against him and no matter what he does he shouldn't be in the team according to some.

Makes 50 - people say shouldn't be in the team, poor strike rate, poor bowling attack, selfish innings etc

Makes low score - he's not good enough, made 4, poor batter

He is currently in a lose lose situation where he will be criticised in any situation.

 

[MMHS]

Not sure why the video isn't being added here.

Haha really poor stuff from Shehzad in there. Glad we've kicked him out but I'm afraid Inzi would bring him back.

What are the options left for squad? What I have noticed is, PAK youngsters are extremely defensive, when it comes to opening, therefore not many potential openers are there. Also, this guy Jaahid looked to be a decent prospect - they dropped him from 4 day playing XI. About 6 or 7 matches in UK tour was invested for him - he performed, so they picked him for List A matches in ZIM; invariably he failed, which cost him his 4 Day spot.

Moreover, they have made Maqsood Captain for whole series, which means he'll play both matches - a player, who will almost certainly never play longer game for PAK. If this is the vision of down the line Management, what Inzi & Arthur can do? Ahmed has experience, he has performed as well in past, if he has a decent FC season, he is bound to make a come back sometimes in future.

 

[HussainRx8]

I hope he's kept far away from the team. He clearly has discipline issues.

 

[Ahson8]

Can clearly sense the happiness of people that he was out for 4. Clearly shows there is an agenda against him and no matter what he does he shouldn't be in the team according to some.

Makes 50 - people say shouldn't be in the team, poor strike rate, poor bowling attack, selfish innings etc

Makes low score - he's not good enough, made 4, poor batter

He is currently in a lose lose situation where he will be criticised in any situation.

It's simple, if he makes runs consistently, gives up his attitude and stops making foolish statements like these, nobody will have an issue against him.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Can clearly sense the happiness of people that he was out for 4. Clearly shows there is an agenda against him and no matter what he does he shouldn't be in the team according to some.

Makes 50 - people say shouldn't be in the team, poor strike rate, poor bowling attack, selfish innings etc

Makes low score - he's not good enough, made 4, poor batter

He is currently in a lose lose situation where he will be criticised in any situation.

Actually people did not say anything. It was Shehzad who said to media that his 50 would have been a 100.

There ain't any agenda against him. He simply isn't good enough to play for Pak.

 

[Hawkeye]

What are the options left for squad? What I have noticed is, PAK youngsters are extremely defensive, when it comes to opening, therefore not many potential openers are there. Also, this guy Jaahid looked to be a decent prospect - they dropped him from 4 day playing XI. About 6 or 7 matches in UK tour was invested for him - he performed, so they picked him for List A matches in ZIM; invariably he failed, which cost him his 4 Day spot.

Moreover, they have made Maqsood Captain for whole series, which means he'll play both matches - a player, who will almost certainly never play longer game for PAK. If this is the vision of down the line Management, what Inzi & Arthur can do? Ahmed has experience, he has performed as well in past, if he has a decent FC season, he is bound to make a come back sometimes in future.

We have at least 3 players who can be backup openers. It takes a long time to test 3 potential openers, so Shehzad should be out.

Umar Amin, Jaahid, Fakhar Zaman (who isn't too great either, but certainly better than Shehzad).

Plus, Sami just started, and will play for 2-3 years at least along with Azhar.

 

[MMHS]

We have at least 3 players who can be backup openers. It takes a long time to test 3 potential openers, so Shehzad should be out.

Umar Amin, Jaahid, Fakhar Zaman (who isn't too great either, but certainly better than Shehzad).

Plus, Sami just started, and will play for 2-3 years at least along with Azhar.

Amin has never opened, may work in ODI, but not in Test. I have seen Fakher guy - any given day, I'll pick Ahmed as the opener for longer version than him. Jahid is the only realistic prospect, whom they are not playing - if Azhar moved down the order, PAK will need couple of back up opener & I think, Ahmed has a very good chance to make the Squad of WI tour.

 

[Cricfan4eva]

Well can't blame him, he's been around a team where legends like YK self proclaimed 'team man' come out and say that he shouldn't be compared to someone like Misbah.

I mean have some humility.

Some people just cant handle fame, it goes straight to their head. Looks like he hasn't changed one bit.

 

[Pakpak]

Ohhhh Ahmadddd

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The worst thing I have seen for a long time.

What a cringing video and what an arrogant guy this person s.

 

[Abdullah719]

Can clearly sense the happiness of people that he was out for 4. Clearly shows there is an agenda against him and no matter what he does he shouldn't be in the team according to some.

Makes 50 - people say shouldn't be in the team, poor strike rate, poor bowling attack, selfish innings etc

Makes low score - he's not good enough, made 4, poor batter

He is currently in a lose lose situation where he will be criticised in any situation.

Well these comments certainly aren't helping. See the way Shan spoke - don't think anyone criticised him for that despite his mediocre output with the bat and continued failings recently against England.

 

[gunner]

What a pathetic statement! Our T20 team is finally winning since we got rid of Afridi and his buddies Shehzad, Hafeez and Anwar. Never want to see these guys in green shirts again.