Pakistan [190/4] beat Afghanistan [189] by 6 wickets in the quarter-final of the Under-19 World Cup

[Shoaibbtt]

Really loving the look of Haider Ali, Hurraira and Rohail Nazir. Mohammed Harris has shown great prowess as a good lower order power hitter

Bowling looked ok but nothing special at the moment.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Good win against a senior Afghan team. Whats their average squad age, 27?

 

[HappyWarsFan]

Good win against a senior Afghan team. Whats their average squad age, 27?

Nah, 42.

 

[Bewal Express]

Just watched Haider Ali and he looked excellent but he isn't 19, more like 21-22.

 

[Bewal Express]

Hurraira on the other hand looks 17.

 

[Mamoon]

And Mamoon says Pakistan cricket is finished lol

Mamoon was missing throughout this run chase

Bro at least they provide some good laughs. Let them play the devil. Specially the legendary "I know it All" comedian [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION].

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] missing during the run chase.

He will be back in full swing when Pakistan will be served a humiliation against his beloved India

Or if Pak wins (hopefully), he will be in hiding in depression land for a few days more

I am not interested in this tournament. U-19 cricket outcomes are often misleading because you cannot trust the ages of most of these players.

While our fans are mocking Afghans for playing their U-25 players, some of our players look like they could have played in the 2014 U-19 World Cup as well.

It wasn’t long ago when PCB turned back Father Time for Naseem Shah and paraded him as a 16 year old in 2019, after calling him a 16 year old in 2016.

Very few boards have credibility when it comes to selecting players for U-19 World Cups, but Pakistan isn’t one of them.

Furthermore, no one will have a clue about the whereabouts of most of these players in a few years time. This is not true for Pakistan only but also for other sides. That is how U-19 cricket works, so it is preferable to exercise caution at this stage and not get over-excited.

Nevertheless, as far as the semifinal is concerned, if both teams bring their A game, or if India brings their A game, they should win.

The mentality of Indian players, their confidence, their attitude, their skill levels etc. are at a different level. Hence, we have to hope that they have an off-day while we are at our best.

It is not the fault of our players. It is simply a consequence of the fact that Indian cricket is light-years ahead of Pakistan cricket.

Anyway, I am glad I walked into this thread because I would have missed the fact that my presence frustrate certain posters to the extent that they end up gossiping behind my back like aunties.

 

[minamino]

I am not interested in this tournament. U-19 cricket outcomes are often misleading because you cannot trust the ages of most of these players.

While our fans are mocking Afghans for playing their U-25 players, some of our players look like they could have played in the 2014 U-19 World Cup as well.

It wasn’t long ago when PCB turned back Father Time for Naseem Shah and paraded him as a 16 year old in 2019, after calling him a 16 year old in 2016.

Very few boards have credibility when it comes to selecting players for U-19 World Cups, but Pakistan isn’t one of them.

Furthermore, no one will have a clue about the whereabouts of most of these players in a few years time. This is not true for Pakistan only but also for other sides. That is how U-19 cricket works, so it is preferable to exercise caution at this stage and not get over-excited.

Nevertheless, as far as the semifinal is concerned, if both teams bring their A game, or if India brings their A game, they should win.

The mentality of Indian players, their confidence, their attitude, their skill levels etc. are at a different level. Hence, we have to hope that they have an off-day while we are at our best.

It is not the fault of our players. It is simply a consequence of the fact that Indian cricket is light-years ahead of Pakistan cricket.

Anyway, I am glad I walked into this thread because I would have missed the fact that my presence frustrate certain posters to the extent that they end up gossiping behind my back like aunties.

Age fudging is a problem in every Asian team in this tournament. Even Indian players have been gulity of age cheating.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

I am not interested in this tournament. U-19 cricket outcomes are often misleading because you cannot trust the ages of most of these players.

While our fans are mocking Afghans for playing their U-25 players, some of our players look like they could have played in the 2014 U-19 World Cup as well.

It wasn’t long ago when PCB turned back Father Time for Naseem Shah and paraded him as a 16 year old in 2019, after calling him a 16 year old in 2016.

Very few boards have credibility when it comes to selecting players for U-19 World Cups, but Pakistan isn’t one of them.

Furthermore, no one will have a clue about the whereabouts of most of these players in a few years time. This is not true for Pakistan only but also for other sides. That is how U-19 cricket works, so it is preferable to exercise caution at this stage and not get over-excited.

Nevertheless, as far as the semifinal is concerned, if both teams bring their A game, or if India brings their A game, they should win.

The mentality of Indian players, their confidence, their attitude, their skill levels etc. are at a different level. Hence, we have to hope that they have an off-day while we are at our best.

It is not the fault of our players. It is simply a consequence of the fact that Indian cricket is light-years ahead of Pakistan cricket.

Anyway, I am glad I walked into this thread because I would have missed the fact that my presence frustrate certain posters to the extent that they end up gossiping behind my back like aunties.

Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, and many others would respectfully disagree with you. Overage or not, performances here do matter and indicate ability of these players moving forward. Winning the tournament is inconsequential. Showing talent, promise, character and the ability to play under pressure, however, are not. They don’t tell the entire story at this level but they do speak volumes.

 

[Mamoon]

Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, and many others would respectfully disagree with you. Overage or not, performances here do matter and indicate ability of these players moving forward. Winning the tournament is inconsequential. Showing talent, promise, character and the ability to play under pressure, however, are not. They don’t tell the entire story at this level but they do speak volumes.

Seriously, why are you even here? You seem to have not one ounce of enthusiasm for cricket or for its future. That’s fair. Stop wasting your energy spouting negativity in every other post you write. You’d be better suited arguing with Tanveer Ahmad on GSports with Waheed Khan. At least you’ll get some money for your **

And also de Kock, Pujara, Imam, Rabada, Morgan, Jadeja etc. etc. etc. The point is that U-19 cricket will give you future international players from time to time, but the vast majority of the players will be lost in F/C.

You look at several top performers in previous U-19 World Cups and most of them failed to make it.

 

[Khan12]

Can't believe some people here are calling Haider hack, limited footwork etc and writing him off. How many times have you guys watched him bat. I have seen him a lot and he's pretty decent against spin. Today he was trying to play too many shots against spin. While for footwork when he's driving and defending it's pretty decent. What do you want him to do with his footwork. The guy average 50 in his first season. Not many limited footwork players or hacks can do that at the age of 19.

 

[Monsee]

Get ready for, “Your pathetic comment does not warrant a response from me and nor does it deserve my attention, which makes you valid on this forum. Yet I will still oblige by responding”.

Kattar Phuppay Kutni mentality!

 

[Afhan Ali]

I am not interested in this tournament. U-19 cricket outcomes are often misleading because you cannot trust the ages of most of these players.

While our fans are mocking Afghans for playing their U-25 players, some of our players look like they could have played in the 2014 U-19 World Cup as well.

It wasn’t long ago when PCB turned back Father Time for Naseem Shah and paraded him as a 16 year old in 2019, after calling him a 16 year old in 2016.

Very few boards have credibility when it comes to selecting players for U-19 World Cups, but Pakistan isn’t one of them.

Furthermore, no one will have a clue about the whereabouts of most of these players in a few years time. This is not true for Pakistan only but also for other sides. That is how U-19 cricket works, so it is preferable to exercise caution at this stage and not get over-excited.

Nevertheless, as far as the semifinal is concerned, if both teams bring their A game, or if India brings their A game, they should win.

The mentality of Indian players, their confidence, their attitude, their skill levels etc. are at a different level. Hence, we have to hope that they have an off-day while we are at our best.

It is not the fault of our players. It is simply a consequence of the fact that Indian cricket is light-years ahead of Pakistan cricket.

Anyway, I am glad I walked into this thread because I would have missed the fact that my presence frustrate certain posters to the extent that they end up gossiping behind my back like aunties.

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] nailed it.

Some posters are reacting like CT17 won or they win some sort of world championship.

 

[saeed5646]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] nailed it.

Some posters are reacting like CT17 won or they win some sort of world championship.

And some poster would have whined and spew rubbish if Pakistan have lost yesterday's match.

 

[Usman Chadda]

This Shafiqullah Gharari was incredibly over-rated. Saw a bit of his bowling, and he was just your run-of-the-mill leg-spinner. In comparison, Noor Ahmed looks much better and bowls those in-between lengths.

The batting talent on show for Pakistan is much better than the last World Cup. Pleasantly surprised.

 

[Slim]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] nailed it.

Some posters are reacting like CT17 won or they win some sort of world championship.

You and [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] can both choose not to follow it and mind your own business?

 

[Ronaldo7]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] nailed it.

Some posters are reacting like CT17 won or they win some sort of world championship.

The u19 WC has its own importance. It’s not like some random tournament. It holds some value.

Who am i kidding?
You’re a wannabe Mamoon, you’re gonna agree with him every time

 

[PakPremi]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] nailed it.

Some posters are reacting like CT17 won or they win some sort of world championship.

Why would we not celebrate the achievements of Pakistan youngsters. Many U19 Pak players have represented Pak senior team after showing promise at junior level. So seeing some exceptional talent would naturally exite us, of course not everyone makes it senior level. That depends on their further development .

 

[The Googly]

On a spinning track against 2 spinners who have been wreaking havoc - Hurraira was masterful. He played the spinners with unbelievable maturity. Completely negated them. Was not troubled by a single delivery. He clearly read the ball from the hands - an art even seasoned pros struggle with.

 

[Usman Chadda]

On a spinning track against 2 spinners who have been wreaking havoc - Hurraira was masterful. He played the spinners with unbelievable maturity. Completely negated them. Was not troubled by a single delivery. He clearly read the ball from the hands - an art even seasoned pros struggle with.

Footwork was assured. Only other batsman I have seen in this WC with such confidence is that leftie from Bangladesh. Name escapes me, but he looked very good too.

 

[Monsee]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] nailed it.

Some posters are reacting like CT17 won or they win some sort of world championship.

Yeah, when you see something your heart agrees with and it is against Pak, you would def say he nailed it...which he does all the time anyway!

Now we need a certification from depressive so-called fans to even celebrate the achievements of Pakistani youngsters, who were being told to just pack their bags and go home because Afghans will beat them senseless? If you don't like us celebrating, just shush and go on with your life where you need Pakistan to be doing badly to be happy I guess

 

[Ronaldo7]

a one-sided match.

People were making it seem like the Afghan spinners were gonna take 5 wickets each lol

 

[Thunderbolt14]

a one-sided match.

People were making it seem like the Afghan spinners were gonna take 5 wickets each lol

To be completely fair, the Afghan spinners were very very difficult to read. But two players do not and cannot make up a team of 11

 

[Ronaldo7]

To be completely fair, the Afghan spinners were very very difficult to read. But two players do not and cannot make up a team of 11

It was a spinning track so i expected the afghan lead spinner to take at least 2 wickets but the guy took none lol