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Name one young player you are eagerly waiting for to make a debut

I have new favorites whose debut i'm waiting for. Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, Vijal Zol, and anyone know who was that young sardar kid bowling excellent fast medium in the recent ranji matches?
 
Andrew Balbirnie. Performing very well for Middlesex's second elevens and has been good in A tours. Should have a bright future in the game
 
Babar, Zafar, Harris(proper Debut), Sadaf and Rizwan( Sarfraz is not good enough).
 
Haris Sohail's and Sadaf Hussain's respective Test debuts
 
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Sami Aslam, he opens well at his level and can fill the opening gap in Pak team. He can be a worthy partner with Ahmed Shehzad.
 
Tharindu Kaushal. One of the mystery spinner's waiting for an international call up. Averages 22 in FC while 19 in List A. In FC cricket, he's played 33 matches and taken 11 5 wicket hauls.
 
Noor Hossain. An exciting leg spinning talent. I am bored to see the lefties and oftees
 
So many from PAK

Haris test debut. Zafar Gohar. Fakhar Zaman, Sadaf Hussain, Maqsood test debut, Raza Hasan ODI debut
 
Re: Name one young player you are eagerly waiting to make a debut

That leftie in the under 19 WC. Opener. Forgot his name. Inzi nephew.
 
Re: Name one young player you are eagerly waiting to make a debut

I just want Samson to play cuz he has an amazing name.
 
Ishwar Pandey
Sanju Samson
Vijay Zol - the next Sachin Tendulkar
Kedar Jadhav
Rishi Dhawan
 
Mentioned several times previously on this thread but for me it's Sanju Samson.

And to a lesser extent Manpreet Juneja and Vijay Zol.
 
Fakar Zaman
Sami Aslam
Umer Amin

Haris Sohail
Mansoor Amjad
Imad Wasim
Hammad Azam

Ehsan Adil
Sadaf Hussain
Mir Hamza

Zafar Johar
Karamat Ali
 
Zafar Gohar.

Looks like a clutch player. I was particularly impressed with his all-round game.

Solid batsmen and a fine offspinner with a lovely action.
 
i wanted haris to debut . he did and is enjoying success so far.

now i want babar azam to debut after the world cup. he is so talented ,perhaps more than haris or equal. his temperament is good but still needs improvement.
 
Babar. Seems like the real deal.
 
Still waiting for Babar Azam.
Also, Mir Hamza. Hope he gets a debut in swing-friendly conditions.
 
Babar Azam. My second choice is technically not a debut, but you could still call him a young player and after a 5 year layoff, its like a new beginning again...Mohammad Aamir. Really hope he can live up to his potential and became an All time Pakistani Bowling Great.
 
Mukhtar Ahmed. This guy can either grow to become a bits and pieces player, or one of the best allrounders in the game. It's a bit of a gamble, but I think this kid's got some serious talent.
 
as-95 said:
Babar Azam. My second choice is technically not a debut, but you could still call him a young player and after a 5 year layoff, its like a new beginning again...Mohammad Aamir. Really hope he can live up to his potential and became an All time Pakistani Bowling Great.
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He's only 22. The ban might turn out to be the best thing to happen to him IF he keeps his head down, works hard and stays course from this point forward.

Pakistan needs a new bowling attack and he could be part of the team for the next 10 years.
 
Sami aslam from pak and sarfaraz khan from india.
amazing to see none of the above mentioned sarfaraz's name as he is one of the best all rounders in india.
 
Suleiman said:
Mukhtar Ahmed. This guy can either grow to become a bits and pieces player, or one of the best allrounders in the game. It's a bit of a gamble, but I think this kid's got some serious talent.
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good player but think he is more suited to LO cricket
 
habibi hayya said:
He's only 22. The ban might turn out to be the best thing to happen to him IF he keeps his head down, works hard and stays course from this point forward.

Pakistan needs a new bowling attack and he could be part of the team for the next 10 years.
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tbh its more about the mental thing with him than the physical one. it would be hard for him if opposition players use his past for sledging purpose. and atleast for the first few times he would find it embarrassing incase he bowls a no ball. he would have problems even while putting forward a point or opposing somebody's POV while discussing things in the dressing room. stuff like that.
otherwise he was naturally talented and that doesnt go away with time.
 
Sami aslam from pak
and sarfaraz khan from india. Cant velieve no one has mentioned his name above he is one of the best all rounders india have atm.
 
Suleiman said:
Yeah I was talking about LOIs. Can do the role Hafeez/Afridi were supposed to do if groomed right.
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he is quite an aggressive batsman. very high strike rates. have seen him bat. can replace afridi as a leg spinning all rounder.
 
Champions league qualifiers . sorry slip of finger :yk
 
This is an annoying thread. I read it from the start and a lot of players mentioned previously are still now being mentioned but haven't got close to the line up. It is infuriating that in the mean time we have kept goin back to Malik farhat akmal!
Malik again after the world cup
 
If Malik plays the world cup I am cancelling my trip to Aus and NZ for this.
 
Bumrah has such an annoying action. Like a robot that's been programed to bowl. I want to see Rahat bowl in ODI's.

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Key Upcoming Prospects In Pakistani Cricket

I know: tl;dr. :yk​

The world cup is over for Pakistan. Besides a Sarfraz ton here and a Riaz bouncer there (Watson can tell you all about that), the successes were far and few between. It was not the kind of outing anyone would have hoped for, but is there light at the end of the tunnel? Some will say 'no!', while the optimists will claim yes. I will look to provide a more unbiased position, but I'm sure that's impossible as a fan of Pakistani cricket.

This thread is going to accumulate all of the best prospects in the nation (according to me!) so please bear with me. Pakistani cricket has to begin taking a look at this talent as soon as the next series. Do all of them get a look? Probably not. Yet, at least 3-4 of them should be getting a shot as soon as next month in my opinion.

I will only be mentioning younger prospects. There are many others who have already either played for the national team and/or are too old to make this list. I will mention some of them at the end. If I have missed someone, please do forgive me.

*All thoughts on prospects are personal opinion upon watching them. Please don't consider this as a professional scouting report.*​


Potential Openers​


Sami Aslam

Let's begin with one of the best openers going in the nation at the moment with regards to youngsters. Age is not the only thing he's got going for him. He's peaking at a time where Pakistan has minimal opening options beyond Hafeez and Shahzad.

He's an exuberant player with a delightful sense of style to his batting. Perhaps, top of the list when it comes to prospect openers.

Strengths: Adapts Well, Pressure Player, Excellent Straight Driver, Leadership Potential
Weaknesses: Weak Horizontal Bat Shots, Doesn't Rotate Strike Well


Babar Azam


He might be the most vouched for and anticipated prospect in the nation at the moment. All who have watched him play can only cite positives about his batting approach, style, and overall game. His inclusion is more about when rather than how.

Strengths: Technically Sound, Handy Bowler, Sharp Fielder, Consistent Run Maker, Rotates Strike Well, Leadership Qualities In Abundance
Weaknesses: Can Become Impatient At Crease, Needs Work On Power Game


Imran Butt


The last of the opening prospects, he's just as good as the rest mentioned here. The only thing going against him would be his lack of domestic experience. This might hold him back for a year or so until he gains more traction. He's down the pecking order, but quite the talent in his own regard.


Strengths: Patient At Crease, Nimble Technique, Good Fielder
Weaknesses: Lacks Power Game


Potential Middle Order​


Umar Waheed

He's a highly touted prospect with regards to the middle order. Is he ready? Perhaps not. There is work to do, but the talent is there and anyone who has watched him bat can attest to this.

Strengths: Patient at crease, Good Fielder, High cricket IQ
Weaknesses: Sometimes Overcautious, Doesn't Convert Runs Into 'Big' Runs,


Mukhtar Ahmed

His name doesn't get brought up as much as some of the other prospects in the region. He's had just as much success as the rest and has quietly built himself into quite the intriguing prospect. He can easily surprise everyone if he has another great season.


Strengths: Simple Technique, Good Power Game, Good Fielder
Weaknesses: Overaggressive at times, Needs Work Against Swing

Imam Ul Haq


He's young and he's got talent to spare. Pakistan hasn't done too poorly supporting those with the last name "Ul Haq" and he's looking to be another that is right up there with regards to talent. Perhaps, a little off before debuting with the national team, but he's one to look out for.


Strengths: Simple High Quality Technique, Good Fielder, Soaks Up Pressure Well
Weaknesses: Becomes Impatient At Crease, No Power Game

Potential Wicket Keepers​


Mohammad Rizwan


He's the first of two names that stand out with regards to Pakistani wicketkeepers. Sarfraz Ahmed is currently holding a spot in the team and rightfully so, but Mohammad Rizwan is right on his tail. He's got more than enough talent to push Sarfraz and keep things competitive.

Strengths: Great Batting Approach, Solid Wicketkeeping Technique, Consistent Performer, High Cricket IQ
Weaknesses: Needs Work On Power Game


Umar Siddiq


The second potential wicketkeeper prospect on this list is Umar Siddiq. He is not as much of a specialist as Mohammad Rizwan, but he's got more than enough talent to hold his own at the position. His batting abilities stand out immediately and for some he could make the team alone based on this with the frail Pakistani middle order.


Strengths: Solid batting technique, Consistent Performer, Patient Batsman, Good Fielder
Weaknesses Makeshift Keeper, Needs Work On Keeping Technique


Potential Bowlers​


Zafar Gohar


He's the top spinning prospect in the nation after Raza Hasan. A very talented slow left arm bowling with the ability to only get better as time goes on. He's perhaps one of those prospects where the weaknesses are almost impossible to find. I had to nit pick just to find anything to say about him. He's that good. Him and Raza Hasan are going to spoil us when it comes to spinning talent.

Strengths: Beautiful Turner Of Ball, Excellent Control, High Cricket IQ, Good Batsman (All rounder Potential)
Weaknesses: Could Implement More Force At Crease For Even More Turn


Zia Ul Haq

We love our left arm pacers and he's right up there with regards to talent. He's got the pace and swing to help beat the best and for some he might be the hottest pace prospect in the country. Does he have it in him to make the ball talk enough though? There are issues to work out before he cracks the team, but he's on the right track.

Strengths: Excellent Pace, Simple Action, Swings Ball Both Ways
Weaknesses: Highly Inconsistent, Average Fielder, Low Cricket IQ At Times


Mohammad Aftab

This is another pace sensation that has received attention. He was able to get into the Under 19 team because of the attention he received. There is a lot of talent, but it requires quite a bit of work in order for him to reach the national team down the road.

Strengths: Great Pace, Plays With Passion, Great Learner, Swings Ball Both Ways, Mohammad Amir Clone (action wise)
Weaknesses: Inconsistent, Average Run Up

Irfanullah Shah

To end the list, Ifranullah Shah is a great name to bring up. He's tall and he can bowl. A consistent performer with loads of talent.

Strengths: Good Bounce To His Deliveries, Simple Technique, Good Pace (140-142 KPH)
Weaknesses: Needs Work On Swinging Ball, Average Fielder


Additional Notables

Usman Qadir
Sadaf Hussain
Kamran Ghulam
Usama Mir
Fakhar Zaman
Sadaf Hussain

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Only Babar Azam and Zafar Gohar are good enough to make the national squad. The rest are ordinary.
Fakhar Zaman is good opening bat
 
Only Muhammad Rizwan, Babar Azam and Zafar Gohar are good enough right now
 
Muhammad Rizwan is another average wicket keeper his batting is really good but wicket keeping is nothing special.
 
Hahaha

I remember nasir jamshed to be the next saeed anwar

Sarfaraz was written off after one series in SA

Funny nasir could not buy a run and people want sarfaraz to be a captain

I hope we won't be abusing the likes of babar azam and sami aslam 1 year down the line lol

Best to judge a player by performance in few international games
 
Guys if you have watched school cricket; there are two exceptional talents that can be groomed. One is Hassan Khan a batting allrounder from BH school N Nazimabad and other Ammar Iqbal wkt keeper batsman from the same school. Need to be groomed at U17 and U19 levels
 
emranabbas said:
Hahaha

I remember nasir jamshed to be the next saeed anwar

Sarfaraz was written off after one series in SA

Funny nasir could not buy a run and people want sarfaraz to be a captain

I hope we won't be abusing the likes of babar azam and sami aslam 1 year down the line lol

Best to judge a player by performance in few international games
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never rated jamshed despite his tons v india
 
Strike Rate said:
Muhammad Rizwan is another average wicket keeper his batting is really good but wicket keeping is nothing special.
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silent ischemia said:
Agreed.
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That means you saw him dropping catches and missing stumpings? If not then I'm sorry but your judgment is flawed and you are just believing rumors. Just because Adnan Akmal is preferred over him in his domestic side, doesn't mean he's mediocre
 
asfandyar said:
That means you saw him dropping catches and missing stumpings? If not then I'm sorry but your judgment is flawed and you are just believing rumors. Just because Adnan Akmal is preferred over him in his domestic side, doesn't mean he's mediocre
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I have seen Rizwan a dozen of times keeping in domestic matches so i know he is just another akmal with gloves nothing special
 
Having poor keeping technique doesn't solely means missing catches or stumping. Look at MS, he hardly misses anything yet his keeping is questioned by expert. Rizwan is less mobile compared to Sarfraz and Adnan. Reaction time is slowest among almost all Pakistani keepers and while keeping to spinners doesnt bend much at times as required. These are the wordsof PQA coach and former pak captain Latif
 
I think Akmal's talent must be dumped for good now. Btw these new players mostly lack power game.
 
Gohar has edge over Raza because of Batting , Pakistan need to develop Gohar , he can really strengthen the lower order
 
What about Mir Hamza? Heard a lot about him. Also, why has Usman Shinwari fallen off the map? Has he not performed well in FC?
 
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