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1. Who is more talented?
2. Who will take the most international wickets?
2. Who will take the most international wickets?
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Shaheen will take 450 Test wickets in 110 Tests at 23, with an economy rate of under 3.Naseem has a better action and is more talented.
But Shaheen will take 200 more Test wickets at a better average and a much better economy rate, simply because he is 6’6 while Naseem is only 5’10.
Those eight inches will make a massive difference.
Those eight inches will make a massive difference.
Afridi. Taller and less injury prone I think. Also knows how to set a batsman up. Clever bowler. His ceiling is higher.
Interesting views, I’ve had a “there’s something special about this kid” feeling after seeing a Pakistani speedster after many years as soon as I watched Naseem on test debut v Australia.
As far as Shaheen Afridi, I feel the same way about him as I did about a young Umar Gul , a hard working and steady performer who will be handy in certain conditions but special? Unsure - but then appears many fans rate Gul very highly and much higher then I do. Can’t remember a single spell from Gul that I would want to go back and re-live if I could. Now compare with the truly ‘special’ fast bowlers over the years , see what I mean?
Hoping Naseem goes on and showcases the genuine fast bowling talent he is blessed with, aside from pace.
Well said.Interesting views, I’ve had a “there’s something special about this kid” feeling after seeing a Pakistani speedster after many years as soon as I watched Naseem on test debut v Australia.
As far as Shaheen Afridi, I feel the same way about him as I did about a young Umar Gul , a hard working and steady performer who will be handy in certain conditions but special? Unsure - but then appears many fans rate Gul very highly and much higher then I do. Can’t remember a single spell from Gul that I would want to go back and re-live if I could. Now compare with the truly ‘special’ fast bowlers over the years , see what I mean?
Hoping Naseem goes on and showcases the genuine fast bowling talent he is blessed with, aside from pace.
Well said.
Shaheen is very good, but a steady bowler who is improving every day.
Naseem just seems to have that ability to run through batting line-ups.
Shaheen looks hell of a lot better right now due to 1.5 years of international experience, but if Naseem works hard and keeps his focus on the game, this is a special fast bowler for world cricket.
With regards to his height, Naseem had Warner ducking and weaving in his first ever assignment of international cricket. He has a lethal bouncer, which is already proving to be difficult to deal with.
Knowing the PCB they're both gonna drop off and be irrelevant in 3 years, best not to dwell on them
Shaheen will take 450 Test wickets in 110 Tests at 23, with an economy rate of under 3.
Naseem will take 250 Test wickets in 60 Tests at an average of 28, with an economy rate of almost 4. In contrast with Shaheen, he will suffer career-threatening back injuries and he will have a sharp deterioration in his performance after the fake age of 25, as he loses his pace.
Don't listen to junaids. He is a clown
Same guy who ruled out naseem being a gun because he is under 6 foot . Short skiddy bowlers thrive on slower pitches look at MM or steyn. You judge a bowler on their quality not their height
Heck kemar roach is top 3 fast bowler in the world right now easily and hes only getting better with age
if naseem really is 16 and if has good genes, he can reach 6 ft maybe even 6,1 . some people grow 4 inches after 16
Leave his age out of this discussion.
They play for the same domestic team.Let's hope they stay fit and focused. I saw a video of Naseem with Butt, and it shook me to the core. Don't we ever learn.
I get how you're feeling. Try to have faith though bro. I think naseem is going to make it
Shaheen is more talented imo. he has all the tools to become a elite pacer.
Plus he is also a more confident lower order batsman. This may have been irrelevant in the past but Pakistan could do with a decent number 8-9
Shaheen. He has all the talent required to become world class. Just needs to stay fit and focused.
I’m afraid Naseem will break a lot of excited hearts. I don’t see him succeeding against good lineups. He won’t make an impact in the upcoming England series.
Interesting views, I’ve had a “there’s something special about this kid” feeling after seeing a Pakistani speedster after many years as soon as I watched Naseem on test debut v Australia.
As far as Shaheen Afridi, I feel the same way about him as I did about a young Umar Gul , a hard working and steady performer who will be handy in certain conditions but special? Unsure - but then appears many fans rate Gul very highly and much higher then I do. Can’t remember a single spell from Gul that I would want to go back and re-live if I could. Now compare with the truly ‘special’ fast bowlers over the years , see what I mean?
Hoping Naseem goes on and showcases the genuine fast bowling talent he is blessed with, aside from pace.
Naseem is our most talented bowler since Muhammad Asif and Shoaib Akhtar.
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Look at this tweet above, what else can we say when the Sultan himself approves it.
there's no doubt it.He is the most talented pacer in the world right now.I hope he stays injury free.
Some people are hell bent in proving that Naseem is more talented than Shaheen, looks like they have forgotten that the latter also plays for Pakistan.
They are roughly the same age and Shaheen is far ahead in terms of development. He is also more economical and the rightful leader of Pakistan’s pace attack.
Naseem bowled well yesterday but the Ronchi wicket was a complete gift. It was a nothing delivery but Ronchi played about idiotic shot, and I cringed when the commentator called it a “yorker”.
Shaheen pretty much earns all his wickets and doesn’t need to get lucky. He is taller and more skillful.
What if i say he altered his length watching ronchi come down the track. Dont try to behave like an expert on cricket when you are clearly not. I am sure you dont watch closely enough nor have you ever played cricket
Why cant we just be grateful that we have both playing for Pakistan. We are very lucky to have two very young and talented bowlers that any country would be happy to have as part of their squad.
Shaheen looks the more complete bowler atm but he also has more experience of playing international cricket. Imo Shaheen is the biggest fast bowling talent in the world right now he has everything going for him and wouldnt be surprised if he can become a top 3 in all formats within the next 2-3 years
Pakistan’s bowling resources in the next 5 years
Shaheen (premier)
Naseem (Premier, needs to stay fit)
Rauf (Very good limited overs bowler)
Hasnain (Needs work, can be excellent)
Musa (Needs work + needs to add an extra dimension to his cricket by offering with the bat)
- - - -
Hassan Ali
Don't tell me that Abbas has fallen out of favor. Additionally, Amir is going to stick around as the experienced LO spearhead.
Some people are hell bent in proving that Naseem is more talented than Shaheen, looks like they have forgotten that the latter also plays for Pakistan.
They are roughly the same age and Shaheen is far ahead in terms of development. He is also more economical and the rightful leader of Pakistan’s pace attack.
Naseem bowled well yesterday but the Ronchi wicket was a complete gift. It was a nothing delivery but Ronchi played about idiotic shot, and I cringed when the commentator called it a “yorker”.
Shaheen pretty much earns all his wickets and doesn’t need to get lucky. He is taller and more skillful.
[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]
Is Naseem better than Hassan, Faheem, Musa, Husnain, Rauf, Abbas, Shinwari?