Pakistan players are now a must in next IPL auction

[Arabian_Khaleefa]

Salt level is high here. Don't worry Babar is still the best current T20I batsman going around.

Babar takes the rankings by playing against minnows too whereas Wade takes the cup for his team.

 

[Arabian_Khaleefa]

I don't get this about lack of Pakistan players diluting the quality of IPL. Forget about the marketability which would take a hit given the state of relations.

Many high quality batsmen miss out on IPL even when available. Joe Root is one. Plenty of quality talent like him fail to make the grade at auctions. It doesn't make IPL any less compelling because there's only so many spots to take.

So why would Babar etc not being present at IPL dilute the level of cricket?

Coping mechanism that lack of Pak players has diluted the quality of IPL after 2008. IPL was better in 2008 only. And with each passing year it has been hitting a new low. This is what some people have to say about IPL.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Salt level is high here. Don't worry Babar is still the best current T20I batsman going around.

He isn't. Lol.

 

[Mp812]

PCB tried to sabotage IPL 2009 by not allowing Pakistan players to play in IPL 2009 citing ''security'' reasons. I guess the assumption was lack of Pakistani players would devalue the tournament and PCB could bargain better. Apparently according to PCB the star value players they had could not be found in the world anywhere.
That strategy backfired big time.

I guess since after that the IPL team franchise owners classified Pakistani players as an expensive ''unreliable investment'' given that the fragile relations between the two countries and boards could cost them financially in a blink of an eye with any untoward incident.
So as any business would do... they mitigated the risk by not investing in a commodity that was unreliable and eventually not profitable. Players from even Nepal and Singapore were picked up besides steady supply from talent WI, Aus, Eng, SA,NZ filled in the void.

In due course of time IPL grew to become a billion dollar business slowly and steadily .
PCB were helpless and their ego perhaps did not allow them to mend/compromise with BCCI and the players earning potential got hurt over the last decade.
Over time this fact was forgotten and as a coping mechanism some fans painted IPL as the value was "diminishing" according to them. It also gave birth to "quality of cricket in IPL is lower than PSL" theory.

 

[GreenBee]

I would love to have Shaheen playing the IPL, don't care about the others tbh.

 

[MenInG]

By India Today Sports Desk: Sanjay Manjrekar and Tom Moody picked the Pakistani cricketers who could get an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract in a ‘perfect world’. Moody reckoned that fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi would be the No.1 pick for any team. Shaheen is currently playing for Nottinghamshire Outlaws in the T20 Blast 2023.

Moody, who worked as the head coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), also backed skipper Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan to get lucrative IPL deals.

“Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Rizwan and Shadab Khan. They have got a number of terrific players, particularly in this format of the game. Shaheen would be your No.1 pick, he would be box office,” Moody was quoted as saying.

Manjrekar, in the meantime, said that IPL teams should also look for Haris Rauf for his death bowling skills. The veteran also mentioned that Fakhar Zaman could be a valuable addition to a few teams.

“One of the best death bowlers, Haris Rauf,” Manjrekar said.

“I think about their bowlers more than their batters. But Fakhar Zaman would be an interesting choice in certain teams,” Manjrekar said.

Moreover, Manjrekar said that Rizwan is someone who could play the anchor’s role in any team.

“Rizwan is somebody who plays the anchor’s role. Sometimes, I tend to get worried when Babar and Rizwan bat together,” he added.

Back in 2008, Kamran Akmal, Younis Khan and Sohail Tanvir were part of the Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) team that won the inaugural edition of the IPL. Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Salman Butt and Shoaib Akhtar and other Pakistani cricketers also played that season. But due to political tensions between the neighbouring countries, players from Pakistan haven’t taken part in the IPL since 2009.

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cr...ipl-deals-in-perfect-world-2388296-2023-06-03

 

[Major]

If Pakistani players were in IPL, the numbers would jump through the roofs as alot of people from Pakistan will tune in to watch the match ups and the friendships developing

 

[MenInG]

If Pakistani players were in IPL, the numbers would jump through the roofs as alot of people from Pakistan will tune in to watch the match ups and the friendships developing

In fact that could easily replace the whole bilateral series thing!

 

[Kroll]

If Pakistani players were in IPL, the numbers would jump through the roofs as alot of people from Pakistan will tune in to watch the match ups and the friendships developing

Seems their hatred for Pakistan even outshines their love for money.

 

[RajBan]

Not sure about Rizwan, his SR can be a challenge but probably a good management can get more out of him. Agree with Afridi, Rauf, Shadab and Babar.

 

[Rana]

Not willing to pay 50p for Rizwan in the auction

 

[cricketjoshila]

If Pakistani players were in IPL, the numbers would jump through the roofs as alot of people from Pakistan will tune in to watch the match ups and the friendships developing

And the next day the same cricketers will support secession of Kashmir from India. And the teams who bought them will be running for cover to save themselves from bad press and fan backlash.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Seems their hatred for Pakistan even outshines their love for money.

Pakistan isn't a big revenue generating territory.

 

[AMSS]

IPL's success since 2008 is proof they *absolutely* do not need Pak players. No doubts about the talent of Pak players, just that they are irrelevant to the commercial success of the league. Might actually impose unacceptable risk to the teams featuring Pak players should anything untoward happen.

 

[Major]

And the next day the same cricketers will support secession of Kashmir from India. And the teams who bought them will be running for cover to save themselves from bad press and fan backlash.

your argument is very flawed considering that the likes of Sikander Raza, Azhar Mehmood, Imran Tahir also support IOK being part of Pakistan.

Still they played in ipl

 

[AMSS]

your argument is very flawed considering that the likes of Sikander Raza, Azhar Mehmood, Imran Tahir also support IOK being part of Pakistan.

Still they played in ipl

Not flawed but shows BCCI and Indian audience in general don't care for individual views and very wisely so. This is not to say they may continue being tolerant of errant views going forward.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Not flawed but shows BCCI and Indian audience in general don't care for individual views and very wisely so. This is not to say they may continue being tolerant of errant views going forward.

Yeah right, as long they are not from Pakistan they can continue to hold any views they can and not much the BCCI can do about it

 

[cricketjoshila]

your argument is very flawed considering that the likes of Sikander Raza, Azhar Mehmood, Imran Tahir also support IOK being part of Pakistan.

Still they played in ipl

These guys hold non Pakistani passports.

Plus i doubt they made such statements while playing the IPL.

 

[Major]

These guys hold non Pakistani passports.

Plus i doubt they made such statements while playing the IPL.

they also hold pakistani passports, so you think just by having a different passport the stance on kashmir changes?

your logic makes no sense.

 

[hitthestump]

Moody, who worked as the head coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), also backed skipper Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan to get lucrative IPL deals.

Our internationally renowed superstars.

Very proud of this bunch who come with hard work and integrity and bring so much respect to Pakistan.

The overweight unfit match fixers like the Akmals, Sharjeel and Amir can continue to seethe while world cricket deems them entirely irrelevant.

 

[Kroll]

Our internationally renowed superstars.

Very proud of this bunch who come with hard work and integrity and bring so much respect to Pakistan.

The overweight unfit match fixers like the Akmals, Sharjeel and Amir can continue to seethe while world cricket deems them entirely irrelevant.

Shadab Khan is an internationally renowned superstar, since when?

Rizwan divides opinion, so he's not even a superstar in Pakistan. The only 'shooperstaarz' are Babar and Shaheen.

 

[cricketjoshila]

they also hold pakistani passports, so you think just by having a different passport the stance on kashmir changes?

your logic makes no sense.

They hold non pakistani passports and non pakistani passport holders are not banned from the IPL.

If these players make a statement on Kashmir that's controversial in India, they won't find any IPL contracts coming their way. Have they made such statements?

 

[Major]

They hold non pakistani passports and non pakistani passport holders are not banned from the IPL.

If these players make a statement on Kashmir that's controversial in India, they won't find any IPL contracts coming their way. Have they made such statements?

again, you said the same players will support succession of kahsmir.

Every Pakistani will support it. How many of the current players have made statements on that?

You are flip floppning from one point to another.

 

[happydavy]

Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Shahin, Babar and Faheem Ashraf for me and in that order.

 

[cricketjoshila]

again, you said the same players will support succession of kahsmir.

Every Pakistani will support it. How many of the current players have made statements on that?

You are flip floppning from one point to another.

The players you listed hold other passports. They don't live in Pakistan.

Some of them represented another country.

Basically PCB and Pakistan government have little to no connection with them.

 

[BouncerGuy]

How much would a Pakistan player will fetch today based on current form?

 

[Rajdeep]

How much would a Pakistan player will fetch today based on current form?

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Is this photo for real?

Did he really went to the auction table for 2 Crore base price or its a photoshop?

 

[MenInG]

Is this photo for real?

Did he really went to the auction table for 2 Crore base price or its a photoshop?

Its a made up pic

done to start discussion

 

[Rajdeep]

Its a made up pic

done to start discussion

Shaheen even with his poor form would fetch lot more I think. IPL team's always look out for good fast bowlers. So many teams would line up to buy him and Haris Rauf.

My guess is Shaheen would be sold for around 7 crores.

 

[kingusama92]

Shaheen would be appealing for IPL teams. Tall left-arm swing bowler who can speak the language. This is not only good for the team but also marketing purposes.

 

[Devadwal]

Shaheen is struggling but he is still sold more than 10cr

 

[Cricket Warrior]

I think from pakistan Rizwan could be a most expensive pick in IPL.

Shaheen might collect more $$$ but he is not worthy of being sold as the most premium player from Pakistan.

 

[Major]

I would love to see the valuation of Pakistani players at an IPL auction.

Rizwan would go as the highest because he is a keeper and plus India tends to value anyone that performs well against them. Shaheen would also get picked too.

Wonder if there would be a bidding war on Chacha.

 

[Rana]

I want Pakistan to be in the IPL so that our fans can be brought down to earth. They need a humbling about the valuations of their players

I would like to see Rizwan and Babar sold for 50p

 

[charlie007]

I want Pakistan to be in the IPL so that our fans can be brought down to earth. They need a humbling about the valuations of their players

I would like to see Rizwan and Babar sold for 50p

It’ll be fun to see KKR score 152-0 in 20 overs with Rizwan and Babar unbeaten and Russell and Rinku sitting in the dugout with their pads on

 

[Rana]

Unsold in the hundred but people think Rizwan would be the most expensive Pakistani player to be auctioned at the IPL

Even lollywood isn’t this delusional

 

[ahmadharis1]

Shaheen is maaaaaaaybe the only Pakistani I could see being in the IPL. No one else really has a chance

 

[OldWarHorse]

Yeah Rizwan wouldn't be hyped at all. Keeper Batsman are dime a dozen in the IPL, we have about 5 of them competing for the national team, and then there are likes of Klaasen, De Kock, Pooran to add to Dhoni and DK(The old guns), am not sure if even Buttler keeps every game . Maybe Punjab or KKR might look for some steady head at the top but that's about it.

It'll be about the 3 quickees and Shadab I imagine who could fetch the highest.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Ipl is not a big deal, PSL is slowly getting there. No point in discussing how much pak players would be worth. This is like imagination for a party we were never invited.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Shaheen will be getting more than a million dollars.

Haris Rauf will get the same.

Rest i am not so sure.

 

[rpant_gabba]

Shaheen would be appealing for IPL teams. Tall left-arm swing bowler who can speak the language. This is not only good for the team but also marketing purposes.

Pcb cut of their noses to spite their face in 2008-2009 wrt bcc/ipl

Can’t help but chuckle at the self inflicted damage to pcb and pak players from that

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shaheen, Babar and Rizwan are the top three players from Pakistan who would go for the most if they ever play IPL.

 

[Major]

Shaheen, Babar and Rizwan are the top three players from Pakistan who would go for the most if they ever play IPL.

whats more interesting is how the IPL scouts work out. Like they often look out for players that dont get alot of attention and can be bought cheaply. So our raw guys like Abrar, Arif Yaqoob etc, i wonder if IPL scouts would had given a call up these guys.

I remember KKR was once interested in some of our bowlers like Mohammad Irfan.

 

[Major]

Ipl is not a big deal, PSL is slowly getting there. No point in discussing how much pak players would be worth. This is like imagination for a party we were never invited.

the discussion is about valuation. Dont know what you are on about.

IPL's auction has always been an interesting thing, like how each player is being demanded and how much each team is willing to pay for someone.

I remember when Jadeja was sold for quite alot of money and i thought how can a guy that cant turn the ball go for soo much. I remember him playing for Rajistan Royals as an unknown guy and later he was amongst the highest valued player. Later in the champions trophy he proved his worth.

Guys like Rizwan, Babar and Shaheen would be interesting to see what they are priced at base level and how much they would go for in bidding.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Shaheen, Babar and Rizwan are the top three players from Pakistan who would go for the most if they ever play IPL.

Shaheen yes. Rest two no. Haris Rauf will get good money.

Rizwan isn't as good as Phil Salt and Salt went unsold.

 

[MenInG]

Shaheen yes. Rest two no. Haris Rauf will get good money.

Rizwan isn't as good as Phil Salt and Salt went unsold.

In current situation - lucky to avoid embarrassment.

 

[deltexas]

Being very honest - based in current ability and performance- Shaheen afridi wiuld probably be the only pak player who would be picked by ipl franchises . But ipl franchises would not consider any pak players because of the following:

PCB tried to sabotage IPL/BCCI by blocking its players at the last minute from participating in IPL 2009 season.This made many IPL franchises furious who had bought/invested in these PAK players.So they had to arrange replacement players at the last minute.This created obvious trust issue between each PAK player & their respective IPL franchises.

From there onwards, Why would Franchises buy/select/invest on PAK players in their team when there is no guarantee that these PAK players will play full IPL season or worse case scenerio won't even participate in IPL season at the last minute.

All PAK players who had IPL contracts previously (2008) did put their name in the auction for 2010-11 season of IPL ,but obviously all the franchises ignored them & did not buy/select anyone .Since then its more like " unwritten rule" rather than " official ban" for PAK players in IPL.

If PCB had not tried to pull that stunt in 2009,We would hv seen PAK players continue to play in IPL. So if anything the Pak players should be upset with pcb and not bcci or ipl franchises.

 

[shaz619]

If they were allowed to play, the players would hold the PCB hostage, there would be injuries frequently and Pakistani Cricket would plummet to West Indian lows.

BCCI/India think they are punishing Pakistan by not having the players in the IPL, but it’s actually the opposite.

Participating in the IPL would finish Pakistan cricket for good.

India protects its talent, they only play in one league, are rotated well and paid handsomely.

This is one of the rare instances where BCCI are just not evil enough in this endeavour

 

[jnaveen1980]

Naah, we're good.

An IPL contract for some of our players simply isn't worth all the B.S that will go along with it.

There is a good chance they may quit playing for Pakistan if they bag a deal like Harry Brook or Cam Green. Because these kind of bidding needs a bit of luck. If you get called up at the right time you can get into bidding war.

 

[deltexas]

If they were allowed to play, the players would hold the PCB hostage, there would be injuries frequently and Pakistani Cricket would plummet to West Indian lows.

BCCI/India think they are punishing Pakistan by not having the players in the IPL, but it’s actually the opposite.

Participating in the IPL would finish Pakistan cricket for good.

India protects its talent, they only play in one league, are rotated well and paid handsomely.

This is one of the rare instances where BCCI are just not evil enough in this endeavour

That's your opinion and we can agree to disagree. Bbl sa20 t20 bash - are all doing fine inspite of their players being in ipl. If anything Pak with its 300 million population and cricket fan base should have easily been the 2nd best and biggest cricket league by now. It's nowhere near 2nd best with bbl t20bash breathing down its neck. Pcb made that choice and that's fine it's their prerogative- but pak players should not be complaining about ip or bcci for not being picked. They are barking up the wrong tree - they should be reaching out to the pcb is all that I am saying

 

[JaDed]

If they were allowed to play, the players would hold the PCB hostage, there would be injuries frequently and Pakistani Cricket would plummet to West Indian lows.

BCCI/India think they are punishing Pakistan by not having the players in the IPL, but it’s actually the opposite.

Participating in the IPL would finish Pakistan cricket for good.

India protects its talent, they only play in one league, are rotated well and paid handsomely.

This is one of the rare instances where BCCI are just not evil enough in this endeavour

Contrary, Pakistan cricketers will become professionals, take fitness seriously and having less financial motivation will actually perform proudly for Pakistan.

 

[shaz619]

Contrary, Pakistan cricketers will become professionals, take fitness seriously and having less financial motivation will actually perform proudly for Pakistan.

Come on mate, that sounds like the plot of a romantic Bollywood movie lol

 

[JaDed]

Come on mate, that sounds like the plot of a romantic Bollywood movie lol

Lol, I would agree if it hadn’t already happened when county cricket shaped Pakistan cricket more than English one.

 

[shaz619]

Lol, I would agree if it hadn’t already happened when county cricket shaped Pakistan cricket more than English one.

That was a different time with some HOF talent with a unique mentality, and it was high level red ball cricket; Iron Sharpened Iron. It would be the complete opposite here, they would make a lot of money and have some fun with the fair skinned Bollywood babes but the cricket at international level would suffer, players are already retiring, un retiring and prioritising pyjama cricket

 

[shaz619]

That's your opinion and we can agree to disagree. Bbl sa20 t20 bash - are all doing fine inspite of their players being in ipl. If anything Pak with its 300 million population and cricket fan base should have easily been the 2nd best and biggest cricket league by now. It's nowhere near 2nd best with bbl t20bash breathing down its neck. Pcb made that choice and that's fine it's their prerogative- but pak players should not be complaining about ip or bcci for not being picked. They are barking up the wrong tree - they should be reaching out to the pcb is all that I am saying

I don’t recall addressing the resident insect Jobber, we the best insects ever yadah yadah, the trophy cabinet is full isn’t it

 

[JaDed]

That was a different time with some HOF talent with a unique mentality, and it was high level red ball cricket; Iron Sharpened Iron. It would be the complete opposite here, they would make a lot of money and have some fun with the fair skinned Bollywood babes but the cricket at international level would suffer, players are already retiring, un retiring and prioritising pyjama cricket

Kerry Packer caused similar affect, talent is there they are not shaping or evolving, that is the issue.

Look at Afghans they have improved so much and are so damn confident now.

IPL would be like home for Pakistani players and due to club restrictions they would not indulge in Biryani either, every team has a coach fitness etc..

We can agree to disagree but Pakistani players just think of them as superstars when they play PSL(happens with Indian players too)

 

[shaz619]

Kerry Packer caused similar affect, talent is there they are not shaping or evolving, that is the issue.

Look at Afghans they have improved so much and are so damn confident now.

IPL would be like home for Pakistani players and due to club restrictions they would not indulge in Biryani either, every team has a coach fitness etc..

We can agree to disagree but Pakistani players just think of them as superstars when they play PSL(happens with Indian players too)

So with that in mind you think they would dramatically humble themselves in the IPL btw your lot are imbeciles more then Rockstars these days. Anyways, since the inception of the league we’ve not created any unknown world champions without a rich history behind them nor can we attribute a teams success to the IPL, in fact your lot have largely failed to win much when it comes to silverware, you might have but I can’t recall the last time you did.

 

[JaDed]

So with that in mind you think they would dramatically humble themselves in the IPL btw your lot are imbeciles more then Rockstars these days. Anyways, since the inception of the league we’ve not created any unknown world champions without a rich history behind them nor can we attribute a teams success to the IPL, in fact your lot have largely failed to win much when it comes to silverware, you might have but I can’t recall the last time you did.

We won the Wc and CT after IPL… but we are not best and I don’t deny that.

 

[shaz619]

We won the Wc and CT after IPL… but we are not best and I don’t deny that.

Not sure I’d attribute those wins to the IPL, but for all the talk about it elevating everything in sight you ought to have done better then, it has been over 10 years now. Pak have won something each decade without much IPL influence, I find it surprising folk think it would not remotely yield a potential negative impact. Don’t get me wrong, I’d watch it again but for their cricket not sure it would do a lot, the PSL hasn’t either really

 

[deltexas]

I don’t recall addressing the resident insect Jobber, we the best insects ever yadah yadah, the trophy cabinet is full isn’t it

Trophy cabinet sure is empty last 10 yrs and rightfully ind gets criticism for that. Its sport and no shame in losing to the best team in the tournament. But the future is very bright for ind with the youngsters coming in and would not be surprised if they win multiple WCs in the next few years. Cant say that for Pak though. Almost need s miracle or other teams to bail them out to qualify for the last four.

For league cricket- the reality is that ipl is way ahead of any other league- the biggest and best where the cream of international cricketers compete and play. No other league comes close and never will- thats just a reality and the hard cold truth

 

[Savak]

Harbhajan Singh brutally mocked a fan who posted his wish and desire to see Kohli and Babar play and bat for the same IPL side, even open the batting. Harbhajan responded to the fan with laughter, emoticons and commented you guys are not wanted and even the Indian public has no such demand or desire.

And then you see the duo of Wasim, Waqar, Shoaib openly bond and have fun with the likes of Harbhajan, Irfan Pathan during the IL T20 tournament.

India has made its policy very clear ie they are going to flaunt and make the most of its sixth largest economy in the world and will do everything possible to isolate Pakistan and this includes IPL as well.

 

[deltexas]

Harbhajan Singh brutally mocked a fan who posted his wish and desire to see Kohli and Babar play and bat for the same IPL side, even open the batting. Harbhajan responded to the fan with laughter, emoticons and commented you guys are not wanted and even the Indian public has no such demand or desire.

And then you see the duo of Wasim, Waqar, Shoaib openly bond and have fun with the likes of Harbhajan, Irfan Pathan during the IL T20 tournament.

India has made its policy very clear ie they are going to flaunt and make the most of its sixth largest economy in the world and will do everything possible to isolate Pakistan and this includes IPL as well.

You make it sound as if bhajjis post was very negative and anger filled. It was more a fun reply. His exact post- "" No indian hv such dreams .. you guys plz stop dreaming wake up now ""

Also says more about the ex Pak cricketers than nb the ex Ind cricketers

 

[Rana]

Harbhajan Singh brutally mocked a fan who posted his wish and desire to see Kohli and Babar play and bat for the same IPL side, even open the batting. Harbhajan responded to the fan with laughter, emoticons and commented you guys are not wanted and even the Indian public has no such demand or desire.

And then you see the duo of Wasim, Waqar, Shoaib openly bond and have fun with the likes of Harbhajan, Irfan Pathan during the IL T20 tournament.

India has made its policy very clear ie they are going to flaunt and make the most of its sixth largest economy in the world and will do everything possible to isolate Pakistan and this includes IPL as well.

Well, which Indian dreams of watching Babar and Kohli bat together? I doubt anyone!

 

[topspin]

Harbhajan Singh brutally mocked a fan who posted his wish and desire to see Kohli and Babar play and bat for the same IPL side, even open the batting. Harbhajan responded to the fan with laughter, emoticons and commented you guys are not wanted and even the Indian public has no such demand or desire.

And then you see the duo of Wasim, Waqar, Shoaib openly bond and have fun with the likes of Harbhajan, Irfan Pathan during the IL T20 tournament.

India has made its policy very clear ie they are going to flaunt and make the most of its sixth largest economy in the world and will do everything possible to isolate Pakistan and this includes IPL as well.

Babar is a selfish batsman and Wasim has seen this first hand, so I don’t blame him for finding it funny.

 

[topspin]

Well, which Indian dreams of watching Babar and Kohli bat together? I doubt anyone!

If Babar can’t get picked for The Hundred, what’s the chance he’s going to get picked in the IPL?

 

[Rana]

If Babar can’t get picked for The Hundred, what’s the chance he’s going to get picked in the IPL?

they might sign him for a hundred rupees

But Pakistan fans do have delusional expectations of their players and how they will fare in the IPL. No one wants a bloke who hits a six every 60 balls

 

[ElRaja]

Harbhajan Singh brutally mocked a fan who posted his wish and desire to see Kohli and Babar play and bat for the same IPL side, even open the batting. Harbhajan responded to the fan with laughter, emoticons and commented you guys are not wanted and even the Indian public has no such demand or desire.

And then you see the duo of Wasim, Waqar, Shoaib openly bond and have fun with the likes of Harbhajan, Irfan Pathan during the IL T20 tournament.

India has made its policy very clear ie they are going to flaunt and make the most of its sixth largest economy in the world and will do everything possible to isolate Pakistan and this includes IPL as well.

thats what u deserve when uve made ur team into a joke. most indians tend to show respect for Pakistani legend cricketers, the brutal truth is that the current lot are barely domestic-level cricketers.

 

[topspin]

they might sign him for a hundred rupees

Brutal

 

[jnaveen1980]

they might sign him for a hundred rupees

But Pakistan fans do have delusional expectations of their players and how they will fare in the IPL. No one wants a bloke who hits a six every 60 balls

IPL always have good set of batsmen both domestic and international. It is the bowling that needs shoring up for a few teams. Naveen, Mujeeb, Rashid, Noor all are IPL regulars now. All of them are bowlers. Same with guys like Hasaranga, Theekshana, Pathirana. If you are a batsman and want to break through you either have to be a good ball striker or X factor cameo merchants with all round skills. Consolidators are never in the pecking order.

 

[Rana]

IPL always have good set of batsmen both domestic and international. It is the bowling that needs shoring up for a few teams. Naveen, Mujeeb, Rashid, Noor all are IPL regulars now. All of them are bowlers. Same with guys like Hasaranga, Theekshana, Pathirana. If you are a batsman and want to break through you either have to be a good ball striker or X factor cameo merchants with all round skills. Consolidators are never in the pecking order.

That’s why Babar should have honed his skill at number 3 like Kane Williamson. He should himself in the foot trying to be an opener. He’s not International elite opener class.

 

[jnaveen1980]

That’s why Babar should have honed his skill at number 3 like Kane Williamson. He should himself in the foot trying to be an opener. He’s not International elite opener class.

Or he has to reinvent himself like SHubman Gill did. Gill was very much like Babar. Accumulating runs. His stocks were falling. He hit the gym. Reinvented himself as a big six hitter. Had a box office 2023 season. Look at his strike rate of Gill between seasons.

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[Rana]

Or he has to reinvent himself like SHubman Gill did. Gill was very much like Babar. Accumulating runs. His stocks were falling. He hit the gym. Reinvented himself as a big six hitter. Had a box office 2023 season. Look at his strike rate of Gill between seasons.

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No chance Babar will reinvent himself

Babar is too scared to get out. You can’t be that player if you are scared of losing your wicket. Babar still gets out easily whilst trying to preserve his wicket, completely a lost cause as an opener. He can only play one position and that’s number 3. That’s the only position any proper side in the world will play him

 

[Buzzinga]

thats what u deserve when uve made ur team into a joke. most indians tend to show respect for Pakistani legend cricketers, the brutal truth is that the current lot are barely domestic-level cricketers.

Hypothetically speaking..

Shaheen would have fetched 1 Million+ USD with Rauf not very far behind despite their poor forms.

Naseem is another. Don't think Franchise owners would waste their overseas quota on Babar, Rizwan, Shadab etc. I'm not saying they are bad players compared to some Indians but you have to think this way- every team can field only 4 overseas players and there are tons of better options. Usually fast bowlers, All rounders and hard hitters go for high bids. Accumulators and Spinners have less to no chance.

Even that U19 Pakistani fast bowler(Forgot the name) has better chance of getting picked than Babar and co.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Hypothetically speaking..

Shaheen would have fetched 1 Million+ USD with Rauf not very far behind despite their poor forms.

Naseem is another. Don't think Franchise owners would waste their overseas quota on Babar, Rizwan, Shadab etc. I'm not saying they are bad players compared to some Indians but you have to think this way- every team can field only 4 overseas players and there are tons of better options. Usually fast bowlers, All rounders and hard hitters go for high bids. Accumulators and Spinners have less to no chance.

Even that U19 Pakistani fast bowler(Forgot the name) has better chance of getting picked than Babar and co.

Bavuma was not picked even in SA T20 league even though he was South Africa's T20 captain. They are ruthless when it comes to picking batsmen.

 

[Buzzinga]

Bavuma was not picked even in SA T20 league even though he was South Africa's T20 captain. They are ruthless when it comes to picking batsmen.

Agreed. I mean no disrespect but Bavuma is a joke of a cricketer. He wouldn't have been in the SA team let alone the captain if not for his skin colour.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan players and IPL are like the same poles of magnets, always repelling each other. IPL and Pakistan players are not going to happen, even in the next decade.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

There is a good chance they may quit playing for Pakistan if they bag a deal like Harry Brook or Cam Green. Because these kind of bidding needs a bit of luck. If you get called up at the right time you can get into bidding war.

I wouldn't bet on it. The amount of vitriol they would receive from fans online wouldn't be worth it.

 

[ElRaja]

Hypothetically speaking..

Shaheen would have fetched 1 Million+ USD with Rauf not very far behind despite their poor forms.

Naseem is another. Don't think Franchise owners would waste their overseas quota on Babar, Rizwan, Shadab etc. I'm not saying they are bad players compared to some Indians but you have to think this way- every team can field only 4 overseas players and there are tons of better options. Usually fast bowlers, All rounders and hard hitters go for high bids. Accumulators and Spinners have less to no chance.

Even that U19 Pakistani fast bowler(Forgot the name) has better chance of getting picked than Babar and co.

dont think shaheen or haris would fetch anywhere near that money on current form, naseem would fetch top tollar cos hes in form and very brandable.

 

[Buzzinga]

dont think shaheen or haris would fetch anywhere near that money on current form, naseem would fetch top tollar cos hes in form and very brandable.

Many a times bidding depends on team composition or/and ego battle between owners. Chris Morris or Unadkat weren't world beaters when they fetched insane amount or even Yuvi(He was washed up by then). This year Cummins has got one of the best deals but he isn't known for T20 exploits.

You never know with express bowlers. Nobody knew about Shamar Joseph before that 1 match but he got 3 crores.

 

[samiakh]

How many T20WC has India won since the IPL started? Enough said!