Pakistan T20I squad based upon PSL 8 performances

[alishahid]

Just a look into how the selections would be like based on the 2023 PSL version. A squad of 15

Mohammed Rizwan
Fakhar Zaman
Babar Azam (c)
Saim Ayub
Azam Khan
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Usama Mir
Shaheen Afridi
Haris Rauf
Ihsanullah

Naseem Shah
Mohammed Haris
Tayyab Tahir
Mirza Tahir Baig
Asif Ali

 

[Rana]

Just a look into how the selections would be like based on the 2023 PSL version. A squad of 15

Mohammed Rizwan
Fakhar Zaman
Babar Azam (c)
Saim Ayub
Azam Khan
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Usama Mir
Shaheen Afridi
Haris Rauf
Ihsanullah

Naseem Shah
Mohammed Haris
Tayyab Tahir
Mirza Tahir Baig
Asif Ali

What has Babar done at number 3 to be picked ahead of Tayyab Tahir in that position?

Babar had his chance to prove he is useful in the middle instead of opening. Let him continue to dig his own grave as an opener now

 

[Rana]

Just a look into how the selections would be like based on the 2023 PSL version. A squad of 15

Mohammed Rizwan
Fakhar Zaman
Babar Azam (c)
Saim Ayub
Azam Khan
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Usama Mir
Shaheen Afridi
Haris Rauf
Ihsanullah

Naseem Shah
Mohammed Haris
Tayyab Tahir
Mirza Tahir Baig
Asif Ali

Also can you explain the repetitive 15 off 15 balls in the powerplay by Rizwan? Is that acceptable? It’s T20 not ODI cricket

 

[Rana]

Just a look into how the selections would be like based on the 2023 PSL version. A squad of 15

Mohammed Rizwan
Fakhar Zaman
Babar Azam (c)
Saim Ayub
Azam Khan
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Usama Mir
Shaheen Afridi
Haris Rauf
Ihsanullah

Naseem Shah
Mohammed Haris
Tayyab Tahir
Mirza Tahir Baig
Asif Ali

Lastly, please explain from what angle is Saim Ayub a number 4 batsman?

 

[Mirpuri Don]

1. Mohammad Haris (wk)
2. Saim Ayub
3. Tayyab Tahir
4. Azam Khan
5. Iftikhar Ahmed (played not as a specialist bat but as a batting AR)
6. Imad Wasim
7. Shadab Khan (c)
8. Usama Mir
9. Shaheen Afridi
10. Haris Rauf
11. Ihsanullah

 

[Rellu_Katta]

1 - M. Harris
2 - Babar Azam (c)
3 - Saim Ayub
4 - Fakhar Zaman (he isnt best suited but he can develop here, i think)
5 - Azam Khan
6 - Shadab Khan
7 - Imad Wasim (he is a cancer for team unity but his performances have just been too good)
8 - Shaheen Shah
9) Naseem Shah
10) Abrar
11) Ihsanullah

narrow misses,
Rizwan
Aamir
Abbas Afridi
Usama Mir

i would put Usama Mir in place of Imad wasim ..... batting will b weaker, bowling much stronger ...

 

[pakistani pride]

Lastly, please explain from what angle is Saim Ayub a number 4 batsman?

As you can see, clearly the issue is to make sure Babar plays. It seems for Babar its opening or 1 down. The fact is he is not good enough for that. What matters is the WC. In both the last 2 WCs in crunch moments he failed.

Even his PSL SR is only 120.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Mohammad Haris - 40 (21)
Fakhar Zaman - 50 (33)
Saim Ayub - 25 (12)
Tayyab Tahir - 30 (22)

At this stage we could be 145 after 14 overs.

This would leave Azam Khan and Ifthikar around 36 balls to get us close to 200.

Ifthikar Ahmed
Azam Khan (wk)
Shadab Khan (c)
Usama Mir
Haris Rauf
Shaheen Afridi
Ihsanullah

Anything above 190, and we win most games.

If our bowlers concede 180+, there’s more chances of us winning with Haris and Fakhar opening than Babar and Rizwan.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Also can you explain the repetitive 15 of 15 balls in the powerplay by Rizwan? Is that acceptable? It’s T20 not ODI cricket

Rizwan is the best captain and the best keeper in the country. That’s why he opens. Plus, you need a very good keeper to keep to Imad, Usama, Shaheen and Ihsanullah.

Regarding Babar, we don’t actually have a true no. 4 in t20 cricket in the country. If there’s one position that Babar can truly contribute at, it’s No.4.

Saim doesn’t make the XI because he still needs to develop in domestic cricket. We don’t need another Haider Ali situation on our hands.

Remember, your playing XI isn’t just your supposed XI best players, but rather how they complement each other both strategically and mentality wise.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Mohammad Haris - 40 (21)
Fakhar Zaman - 50 (33)
Saim Ayub - 25 (12)
Tayyab Tahir - 30 (22)

At this stage we could be 145 after 14 overs.

This would leave Azam Khan and Ifthikar around 36 balls to get us close to 200.

Ifthikar Ahmed
Azam Khan (wk)
Shadab Khan (c)
Usama Mir
Haris Rauf
Shaheen Afridi
Ihsanullah

Anything above 190, and we win most games.

If our bowlers concede 180+, there’s more chances of us winning with Haris and Fakhar opening than Babar and Rizwan.

I like this combo. Only thing I would change is Naseem Shah in for Ihansullah and employ a rotation system for the quicks so they all get a game.

I would also trade Usama Mir for Imad Wasim.

Pakistan should try this sort of line up in the useless T20 bilaterals to give some of these new guys exposure to international cricket.

Whats the worst than can happen?

 

[Galla]

Rizwan is the mvp so far according to cricinfos match impact stats so those suggesting he cant fit into the 11 based on psl performance are delusional.Also shadab and rauf cant be in the 11 if purely the performance of psl until now is considered

 

[gazza619]

You can pick a combination of any 6-7 batters in the Pakistan team, and the team par score will still be 160-170.

The key for me is to pick the right bowlers who can defend such totals. A fully fit Shaheen, the emergence of the raw Ihsanullah and the tactician Imad is vital for our chances.

 

[Galla]

Just a look into how the selections would be like based on the 2023 PSL version. A squad of 15

Mohammed Rizwan
Fakhar Zaman
Babar Azam (c)
Saim Ayub
Azam Khan
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Usama Mir
Shaheen Afridi
Haris Rauf
Ihsanullah

Naseem Shah
Mohammed Haris
Tayyab Tahir
Mirza Tahir Baig
Asif Ali

How is this 11 according to psl performance.haris and shadab have been smashed all psl and have no place in the X1.i am a huge fan of shadab and will always keep him in the 11 but since you created a thread that selects a team on the basis on psl performance how can shadab be in the team.

Also hasnain has been the 3rd best pacer after shaheen and ihsanullah in the tournament (he had a bad game but has been amazing in the rest) and he isnt in the 15 also.

Lastly you kept tayyab tahir in the 15 based on his 1 innings which i agree but the why is there no abdullah shafique who also has played 1 innings only but it was arguably better than tayyab.shafique comes in place of mirza tahir in the 15.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

I like this combo. Only thing I would change is Naseem Shah in for Ihansullah and employ a rotation system for the quicks so they all get a game.

I would also trade Usama Mir for Imad Wasim.

Pakistan should try this sort of line up in the useless T20 bilaterals to give some of these new guys exposure to international cricket.

Whats the worst than can happen?

So many good bowlers that I forgot about Naseem. Dayum.

In that case, Ihsanullah should take Rauf’s spot, since his form has dipped a bit.

Shaheen
Naseem
Ihsanullah

Nah, Imad Wasim is good but he’s not needed for T20i’s imo. When you have a solid top 5/6 batting order then Imad will hardly be required as a batsman…so he’ll essentially be playing as a bowler which is pointless because I don’t think he’s better than Usama Mir as a bowler.

May as well strengthen your spin attack, plus if you look at domestic stats, Usama Mir hit a lot of 6’s, probably in the top 5 of most in the season, I may be wrong.

 

[Babri]

I would for few T20i series let Rizwan and Babar rest and go for a attacking approach with attacking players and see how we do. Babar should just play odis and tests and Rizwan still can do a job but his slow approach in powerplay is criminal.

Go for this side

Fakhar Zaman
Mohammad Harris
Saim Ayub/Tayyab Tahir
Iftikhar Ahmed
Azam Khan
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Usama Mir/ Nawaz/ Abrar Ahmed
Shaheen
Naseem
Rauf/Ihsanullah

 

[zarak]

What has Babar done at number 3 to be picked ahead of Tayyab Tahir in that position?

Babar had his chance to prove he is useful in the middle instead of opening. Let him continue to dig his own grave as an opener now

Relax. Tayyab has played one game I don't think he is the ideal example. Shafique would be the better example. Either case, Babar does not make it into the best 11 of the tournament so far.

 

[zarak]

I would for few T20i series let Rizwan and Babar rest and go for a attacking approach with attacking players and see how we do. Babar should just play odis and tests and Rizwan still can do a job but his slow approach in powerplay is criminal.

Go for this side

Fakhar Zaman
Mohammad Harris
Saim Ayub/Tayyab Tahir
Iftikhar Ahmed
Azam Khan
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Usama Mir/ Nawaz/ Abrar Ahmed
Shaheen
Naseem
Rauf/Ihsanullah

tail is too long. I am counting Nawaz as the tail now. Need an alrounder at number 8

 

[zarak]

As you can see, clearly the issue is to make sure Babar plays. It seems for Babar its opening or 1 down. The fact is he is not good enough for that. What matters is the WC. In both the last 2 WCs in crunch moments he failed.

Even his PSL SR is only 120.

Guys like Joe Root are better t20 players than Babar, yet they do not play. Someone needs to take a hard call and sack him from t20 captaincy and make him compete with others for a slot. I feel babar has it in him to up his game but he is too comfortable.

 

[Babri]

tail is too long. I am counting Nawaz as the tail now. Need an alrounder at number 8

Or maybe push Imad at 8 and Shadab at 7 and get another batsmen in at 6

 

[salman24]

Based on PSL form and realistically:

Babar
Rizwan
Fakhar
Haris
Saim Ayub/Abdullah Shafiq/Azam Khan
Ifti
Shadab
Imad Wasim
Haris Rauf
Shaheen Afridi
Ihsanullah/Naseem Shah

Usama Mir
Anyone

 

[Major]

psl not over yet.

 

[moghul]

One player definetly out is Babar , he is of no use.

 

[ArabKnight]

1. Fakhar
2. M Harris
3. Iftikhar
4. Azam Khan (wk) (vc)
6. Imad (c)
7. Asif Ali
8. Shadab
9. Shaheen
10. Ihsanullah
11. Naseem

 

[ChTab]

Babar in almost every poster's team

 

[Rana]

Abdullah Shafique

Mate

What a cheetah at number 3

 

[Rana]

Based on PSL form and realistically:

Babar
Rizwan
Fakhar
Haris
Saim Ayub/Abdullah Shafiq/Azam Khan
Ifti
Shadab
Imad Wasim
Haris Rauf
Shaheen Afridi
Ihsanullah/Naseem Shah

Usama Mir
Anyone

How is Babar on ‘form’ a better opener than Fakhar?

 

[hitthestump]

Remember, your playing XI isn’t just your supposed XI best players, but rather how they complement each other both strategically and mentality wise.

Nah, our playing XI should be people we like and dislike the most. Down with Rizwan! Down with Rizwan!

 

[shamaan]

What has Babar done at number 3 to be picked ahead of Tayyab Tahir in that position?

Babar had his chance to prove he is useful in the middle instead of opening. Let him continue to dig his own grave as an opener now

Tayyab has only played 1 game if am correct.

 

[Rana]

Nah, our playing XI should be people we like and dislike the most. Down with Rizwan! Down with Rizwan!

100%

Down with 15 off 15 every time in the powerplay

 

[shamaan]

Just based upon psl performances and not internationals

Fakhar
Haris (quicks starts)
Rizwan(best wicket keeper pluss his captaincy)
Abdullah Shafique
Azam Khan (will need to field in the outfield)
Iftikhar Ahmed
Imad Wasim (batting all rounder)
Usama Mir average 18 economy less than 7
Shaheen Afridi
Naseem Shah
Ihsanullah

Bench
Saim Ayub
Haris Rauf
Asif Ali
Babar Azam

 

[salman24]

How is Babar on ‘form’ a better opener than Fakhar?

That comes in the "realistically" category I mentioned. I get your point about Babar but with the consistency he provides there is no way he can be left out of the team. Also, remember we chased over 200 two times with Babar opening.

Without Babar in the team you may score a higher score 2 out of 10 times but you'll get bowled out for a below par score 8out of 10 times. His role in a historically mercurial Pakistan team is key.

 

[hitthestump]

Based on PSL form and realistically:

Babar
Rizwan
Fakhar
Haris
Saim Ayub/Abdullah Shafiq/Azam Khan
Ifti
Shadab
Imad Wasim
Haris Rauf
Shaheen Afridi
Ihsanullah/Naseem Shah

Usama Mir
Anyone

Yes i agree with this. Number 5 is wide open and it's probably going to go down to recent form as all have major pros and cons.

Shadab's form is extremely worrying too. But we don't really have much of a replacement unless we gamble with Usama batting at high as 8.

The only change i'd make to your side is the batting order. Haris should open with Rizwan to give him the best chance of utilising the powerplay. Babar should drop down to either 3 or 4 depending on which of the openers gets out. Fakhar has to come in lower than he should, but he is the best out of the lot at batting out of the PP so hopefully this utilises him in the best way given the circumstances.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Mohammad Haris - 40 (21)
Fakhar Zaman - 50 (33)
Saim Ayub - 25 (12)
Tayyab Tahir - 30 (22)

At this stage we could be 145 after 14 overs.

This would leave Azam Khan and Ifthikar around 36 balls to get us close to 200.

Ifthikar Ahmed
Azam Khan (wk)
Shadab Khan (c)
Usama Mir
Haris Rauf
Shaheen Afridi
Ihsanullah

Anything above 190, and we win most games.

If our bowlers concede 180+, there’s more chances of us winning with Haris and Fakhar opening than Babar and Rizwan.

Who are you playing against?
Somalia?

 

[Khurram1989]

Rizwan
Haris
Babar
Fakhar
Tayyab/Abdullah
Ifti
Shadab
Imad
Shaheen
Haris
Ihsanullah

Before everyone has a go about Shadab and Haris form, this would be my team for the T20 World Cup. I still would like to see Azam in there but I don’t know how you could fit him in as you need a good keeper and he ain’t better than Rizwan and he cannot be hidden in field too which is a shame.

 

[Farabi]

Just based upon psl performances and not internationals

Fakhar
Haris (quicks starts)
Rizwan(best wicket keeper pluss his captaincy)
Abdullah Shafique
Azam Khan (will need to field in the outfield)
Iftikhar Ahmed
Imad Wasim (batting all rounder)
Usama Mir average 18 economy less than 7
Shaheen Afridi
Naseem Shah
Ihsanullah

Bench
Saim Ayub
Haris Rauf
Asif Ali
Babar Azam

+1 Instead of Abdullah, i would go with Babar. You cannot write off Shadab.

 

[Rana]

Your current Pakistan PSL team is as follows

1. Fakhar
2. Rizwan
3. Abdullah
4. Imad (c)
5. Azam (wk)
6. Iftikhar
7. Faheem
8. Usama Mir
9. Shaheen
10. Ihsanullah
11. Hasnain

 

[moghul]

Your current Pakistan PSL team is as follows

1. Fakhar
2. Rizwan
3. Abdullah
4. Imad (c)
5. Azam (wk)
6. Iftikhar
7. Faheem
8. Usama Mir
9. Shaheen
10. Ihsanullah
11. Hasnain

This is the most anoyying and old school team on this thread , are you not sick and tired of time and tested failures like pathetics Faheem, Hasan Ali yet ? Chacha should also make way for someone younger, like Saim Ayyub. How Hasan is better than Naseem and Hasnain ? They have been been bowling fast and accurated , baring one game when they were Azamed.

 

[Rana]

This is the most anoyying and old school team on this thread , are you not sick and tired of time and tested failures like pathetics Faheem, Hasan Ali yet ? Chacha should also make way for someone younger, like Saim Ayyub. How Hasan is better than Naseem and Hasnain ? They have been been bowling fast and accurated , baring one game when they were Azamed.

Don’t shoot me down bro, I’m just stating my team on good performances I have seen

 

[shamaan]

+1 Instead of Abdullah, i would go with Babar. You cannot write off Shadab.

Babar will call in sick if he batted at 4 .can't write off Shadab but when doing the team it was based upon what I seen and not for the end of psl.

 

[Officer Barbrady]

This is what I’d like to see for Pakistan in t20s:

1) Saim Ayub
2) Abdullah Shafique
3) M Haris
4) Iftikhar Ahmed (need an old head in there)
5) Azam Khan (keeper)
6) Tayyab Tahir (ability to play spin)
7) Shadab
8) Usama Mir (genuine wicket taker)
9) Shaheen
10) Rauf
11) Ihsanullah

bench: abrar, Imad, Naseem, Arshad Iqbal and a yet to be identified middle order batsman.

 

[Kroll]

Not strictly all on performance as Babar and Shadab could do better but I expect they will feature.

1) Fakhar
2) Rizwan
3) Babar
4) Abdullah
5) Ayub
6) M Haris
7) Shadab
8) Usama Mir
9) Shaheen
10) Rauf
11) Ihsanullah

 

[Third Man]

This would be my XI based on what I've seen so far and my idea of what a t20 team should look like. This is of course, not realistic.

1. Saim Ayub
2. M. Haris
3. Abdullah Shafiq
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Iftikhar Ahmad / Some other (younger) middle-order bat if we can find one
6. Azam Khan
7. Imad Wasim
8. Shadab Khan
9. Shaheen Afridi
10. Naseem Shah
11. Ihsanullah

Still not entirely convinced by Azam Khan's fitness or consistency but he's an incredible hitter of the ball and can win you games on his own. Interesting days ahead for the selection committee. Let's see what transpires.

 

[ArabKnight]

1. Babar Azam
2. Rizwan Khan
3. Shan Masood
4. Haider Ali
5. Husain Talat
6. Khushdil Shah
7. Iftikhar Ahmed
8. Mohammed Nawaz
9. Shaheen Afridi
10. Haris Rauf
11. Mohammed Hasnain

 

[Firebat]

Based on just PSL 8 performances, probably:

1. Fakhar Zaman
2. Abdullah Shafique
3. Mohammad Haris
4. Mohammad Rizwan
5. Iftikhar Ahmed
6. Imad Wasim
7. Shadab Khan
8. Usama Mir
9. Shaheen Afridi
10. Abbas Afridi
11. Ihsanullah

 

[salman24]

So people are favoring Haris and Saim over Babar and Rizwan. They have potential but let's be realistic, they will give us a better start 2 out of 10 times but 8 out of 10 times Babar and Rizwan will win you the game. That is current state. They could get better with age but we are talking about the present

 

[shamaan]

So people are favoring Haris and Saim over Babar and Rizwan. They have potential but let's be realistic, they will give us a better start 2 out of 10 times but 8 out of 10 times Babar and Rizwan will win you the game. That is current state. They could get better with age but we are talking about the present

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This was supposed to be based upon psl this season and Babar hasn't won any games yet for his team.

 

[salman24]

This was supposed to be based upon psl this season and Babar hasn't won any games yet for his team.

These are PSL stats for this season...

 

[PakPremi]

You can pick a combination of any 6-7 batters in the Pakistan team, and the team par score will still be 160-170.

The key for me is to pick the right bowlers who can defend such totals. A fully fit Shaheen, the emergence of the raw Ihsanullah and the tactician Imad is vital for our chances.

Which of Imad 's tactics ate winning him games? He is a rubbish captain but a very useful T20 all rounder.

 

[PakPremi]

So people are favoring Haris and Saim over Babar and Rizwan. They have potential but let's be realistic, they will give us a better start 2 out of 10 times but 8 out of 10 times Babar and Rizwan will win you the game. That is current state. They could get better with age but we are talking about the present

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Exactly all these hard hitting batsmen with no international pressure match experience put in one team will lose you most games,wheras Babar and Rizwan more likely to win you games, but Babar needs to bat one down with a hard hitting opener like Haris to open with Rizwan and Fakhar can come in at 4. No more KIA players that includes Iftikhar.

 

[shamaan]

These are PSL stats for this season...

What game has Babar won ?

 

[alishahid]

Tayyab Tahir looks a silly player. Rather have haseebullah in the line up. But lets wait for the rest of the season

 

[daytrader]

You can pick a combination of any 6-7 batters in the Pakistan team, and the team par score will still be 160-170.

The key for me is to pick the right bowlers who can defend such totals. A fully fit Shaheen, the emergence of the raw Ihsanullah and the tactician Imad is vital for our chances.

I agree, if we pick the right bowlers, we can defend 160. However, I don't see Imad fitting into that sort of a potent bowling attack.

He's no tactician, he's only worried about bowling his quota when the going is easy. Hides himself when batters are having a go and brings himself back once a wicket falls.

 

[Liverpool_Faizan]

Rizwan
Babar
Fakhar
Ayub
Harris
Shadab
Ifthikar
Imad
Shaheen
Naseem
Rauf

This team is more than capable of winning.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

If it's based on this season of PSL, not sure why Naseem makes it. Hasnain has caused more damage with the new ball. The pace attack would be Ihsanullah/Hasnain/Shaheen.

 

[ArabKnight]

If it's based on this season of PSL, not sure why Naseem makes it. Hasnain has caused more damage with the new ball. The pace attack would be Ihsanullah/Hasnain/Shaheen.

Amir is out bowling Hasnain. Both have 8 but Amir gets top order wickets. Hasnain gets tailender wickets.

 

[Energy]

Since we're preparing for the ODI WC, I would draft Saim, Ihsanullah and Abdullah Shafique into the squads straight-away.

Fakhar, Imam, Babar, Abdullah, Iftikhar, Saim are the 6 core batters that Pakistan need to work with and prep up for India.

Rizwan, Harris as keepers.

Imad, Shadab, Usama as spinners.

Shaheen, Haris, Naseem, Ihsanullah as pacers.

 

[shamaan]

If it's based on this season of PSL, not sure why Naseem makes it. Hasnain has caused more damage with the new ball. The pace attack would be Ihsanullah/Hasnain/Shaheen.

Naseem has been steady hasnain has been good but got Absolute battering against Azam.

 

[shamaan]

Since we're preparing for the ODI WC, I would draft Saim, Ihsanullah and Abdullah Shafique into the squads straight-away.

Fakhar, Imam, Babar, Abdullah, Iftikhar, Saim are the 6 core batters that Pakistan need to work with and prep up for India.

Rizwan, Harris as keepers.

Imad, Shadab, Usama as spinners.

Shaheen, Haris, Naseem, Ihsanullah as pacers.

Saim won't be in the odi squad but thiers good chance Abdullah and Ihsanullah might.

 

[salman24]

Players that are not in the Pakistan that should be based on PSL 8

This is a thread for players who should be in the Pakistan team based on PSL 8

I am not talking about players that are wish list items that have not performed and people are judging based on one or 2 shots. I am talking about anyone who is not in the Pakistan team and has proved they have what it takes in PSL 8. Also no need to discuss the like of Babar, Rizwan etc. as they are already in the team.

The players I have so far are : Ihsanullah, Azam Khan, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir (ignoring his recent attitude)

 

[Lfc4life786]

Fakhar
Rizwan
Babar
Haris
Iftikhar
Azam
Imad
Shadab
Shaheen
Rauf
Ihsanullah

Shafique, tayyab tahir, saim ayub, nawaz, naseem, usama mir, wasim Jr all on the bench.

Realistic playing XI but a Serious, serious squad nonetheless with great bench strength and a mix of everything. Nawaz, usama, wasim all unlucky to miss out on the starting XI.

Big pressure on fakhar to score consistently and babar/rizwan to strike big from the off and not play for their own averages. Ifthikar also hes a domestic king but him and fakhar are expendable in this team imo. Don't see either being dropped anytime soon however. Our batsmen become rabbit in the headlights on the international stage sadly. Hope this middle order can fire, its been a serious achilles heel for us in the past few years, a consistently failing middle order who look completely out of their depth at the top level

I also think azam will get massively exposed at international level like haider, khushdil and asif ali before him. I hope I'm wrong but against top quality international bowling I don't think he'll be able to do it. He is however, the biggest hitter in Pakistan and has delivered under pressure so deserves a go. Not a fan of his size though, can't be that big and represent your country in the modern game but I feel without his size he won't get the big hits.

Bowling attack speaks for itself. Ihsanullah is an absolute gem and has all the makings of a top fast bowler with potential for searing pace if he's developed properly.

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

Your current Pakistan PSL team is as follows

1. Fakhar
2. Rizwan
3. Abdullah
4. Imad (c)
5. Azam (wk)
6. Iftikhar
7. Faheem
8. Usama Mir
9. Shaheen
10. Ihsanullah
11. Hasnain

What is Rizwan doing in your team ? Where is Sharjeel khan ?

 

[zacattakk]

Naseem has been steady hasnain has been good but got Absolute battering against Azam.

Naseem has been really poor in the last couple of games

 

[ads101]

I think this would be the new team I would take to international T20s given the recent PSL.

1. Rizwan
2. Fakhar (promoted due to PSL form)
3. Haris
4. Babar (demoted due to PSL/international form)
5. Iftikhar (not been impressive since the friendly match, but there's not much else)
6. Azam Khan (don't have high hopes but worth a try)
7. Imad Wasim
8. Shadab
9. Haris Rauf
10. Shaheen
11. Ihsanullah

 

[Naveedahmed1]

I think this would be the new team I would take to international T20s given the recent PSL.

1. Rizwan
2. Fakhar (promoted due to PSL form)
3. Haris
4. Babar (demoted due to PSL/international form)
5. Iftikhar (not been impressive since the friendly match, but there's not much else)
6. Azam Khan (don't have high hopes but worth a try)
7. Imad Wasim
8. Shadab
9. Haris Rauf
10. Shaheen
11. Ihsanullah

Given it's in India

Rizwan
Babar
Fakhar
Chacha
Azam
Imad
Shadab
Asif
Shaheen
Rauf
Naseem



Reserves

M. Harris
Hasnain
Usama
Nawaz

 

[PakPremi]

I cannot see how Iftikhar gets in anyones team, he often chokes or plays an inning opposite to requirements, especially in internationals. Not had a good PSL either.

 

[Rana]

What is Rizwan doing in your team ? Where is Sharjeel khan ?

Sharjeel needs one proper performance to knock out Rizwan from the team I’ll tell you that now

 

[MenInG]

Sharjeel needs one proper performance to knock out Rizwan from the team I’ll tell you that now

Think you are underestimating the intellect of our selectors

 

[Farabi]

I think this would be the new team I would take to international T20s given the recent PSL.

1. Rizwan
2. Fakhar (promoted due to PSL form)
3. Haris
4. Babar (demoted due to PSL/international form)
5. Iftikhar (not been impressive since the friendly match, but there's not much else)
6. Azam Khan (don't have high hopes but worth a try)
7. Imad Wasim
8. Shadab
9. Haris Rauf
10. Shaheen
11. Ihsanullah

Most will agree that Imad, Azam, Rizwan, Fakhar, have looked the best in the PSL.
Outside this cohort, Babar Azam has seen a dip in T20 form since 1-2 years whereas
M.Haris continued to show some promise although he’s still not out of this world.
Iftikhar has OK performances for Pak and in this PSL.

Fakhar and Haris are natural openers and play aerial shots. They are best utilized as openers. Fakhar is having a second strong season as opener. Haris has a glaring weakness vs spin in middle overs, and if he’s playing, it has to be the opening slot.
Saim Ayub, while talented needs to impress for 1 more season.

1 down batsmen needs an all round game and ability to explode. This one is between Babar and Rizwan. Overall, it’s very hard to choose but I will go with Rizwan because of his mental strength and the 6th gear.

In the middle you need players who can attack spin. This means Azam Khan can be super handy.
The other 2 choices are Iftikhar and Babar. The problem with Iftikhar is that he has shown a lot of promise but still hasn’t cemented a spot. But since this is middle overs, we need someone who can find the gaps as it’s not always about going big. I’d go with Babar, as let’s be honest, he’s good enough to develop. Babar can also be used like Aus uses Steve Smith type insurance policy.

So far we have:
Haris
Fakhar
Rizwan
Babar
Azam

Now, at 6 we need explosiveness and brain to finish up. Imad Wasim and Shadab khan fit the bill. Yes, I know Usama Mir is talented and Shadab is down, but Shadab simply is too good to pass on. Nawaz, is the better bowler vs Imad but where Pak lacks is batting.

So 6 and 7 are Imad and Shadab.

I will finalize the bowling before we get to no 8.

Bowling:

For Fast bowling, we need 5 fast bowlers and we need to rotate them for 3 spots to keep them fresh and fit. Below is the pecking order:

Shaheen.
Ihasnaullah.
Amir, Rauf.
Hasnain, Naseem.

Again, all 5/6 should be in the mix all the time as fast bowlers need to be rotated.

That means we need 1 more allrounder as we already have Imad, 3 pacers and Shadab. We need some cushion.
For spinners, we have Usama Mir and Nawaz who can contribute something with the bat.
If we need a pace bowling allrounder , then we need to look at Faheem.
Overall, Usama Mir has shown he can take the wickets and hit big. Nawaz has shown iffy temperament in tense games.

For now, here is my 11:

Haris
Fakhar
Rizwan
Babar
Azam Khan
Imad.W
Shadab (c)
Usama Mir (Faheem for SENA).
Shaheen
Rauf (rotated with Amir).
Ihsanullah

Bench: Naseem, Rauf/Amir, Cachu, Faheem / Mir

 

[Maher96]

The current lot should be first picks in T20’s

Rizwan
Haris
Abdullah
Babar ( should start rolling his arm in t20’s)
Fakhar
Azam Wk
Shadab
Imad
Shaheen
Haris
Ihsanullah

Asif Ali
Umar Akmal
Usama Mir
Naseem

 

[MenInG]

Based on some news reports - quite possible that some senior players could be rested

 

[Rana]

Based on some news reports - quite possible that some senior players could be rested

InshaAllah

Babar and Rizwan goodbye for a year or two!!

 

[shamaan]

Based on some news reports - quite possible that some senior players could be rested

Hopefully Shaheen and Naseem are rested alongside Rizwan and Babar.

 

[alishahid]

Tayyab Tahir is a mistake. Guy looks lost

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

Tayyab Tahir is nothing more than Khurram Manzoor. Don't see him getting picked for national team anytime soon.

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

Sharjeel needs one proper performance to knock out Rizwan from the team I’ll tell you that now

Ok let's see if he is picked in last match for KKs. If not, then you may have to wait another year to see his performance to knock Rizwan out

 

[Slim]

Fakhar Zaman
Saim Ayub
Babar Azam (c)
Muhammad Haris
Azam Khan (wk)
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Usama Mir/ Nawaz
Shaheen
Naseem
Ihsanullah

Reserves:
Ifthikar
Abdullah Shafiq
Rizwan
Abrar Mistri
Usama Mir
Rauf

 

[MenInG]

Babar Azam speaking in presser

“Saim is playing outstanding cricket throughout the tournament. The best part is that he is improving day by day. He doesn't slacken his grip after two or more innings. The way he is learning new things day by day and improving continuously is commendable. As a captain, of course, I have my eye on Saim and all other young players who have been performing deftly this season because, at the end of the day, we have to keep Pakistan on our top-most priority,"

When asked about the inclusion of Saim Ayub and Azam Khan in the national team for the upcoming T20 series against Afghanistan, he added.

"It is too early to say this - the focus is on PSL right now. We shall put this forward while discussing international cricket. For now, let them play as much as they can. As a ritual, we create hype around young players after a few performances - so don't do that. It will be in their best favor to play constantly and polish themselves,"

 

[Rana]

Babar Azam speaking in presser

“Saim is playing outstanding cricket throughout the tournament. The best part is that he is improving day by day. He doesn't slacken his grip after two or more innings. The way he is learning new things day by day and improving continuously is commendable. As a captain, of course, I have my eye on Saim and all other young players who have been performing deftly this season because, at the end of the day, we have to keep Pakistan on our top-most priority,"

When asked about the inclusion of Saim Ayub and Azam Khan in the national team for the upcoming T20 series against Afghanistan, he added.

"It is too early to say this - the focus is on PSL right now. We shall put this forward while discussing international cricket. For now, let them play as much as they can. As a ritual, we create hype around young players after a few performances - so don't do that. It will be in their best favor to play constantly and polish themselves,"

Babar still talking like he is the chief selector

 

[MenInG]

Babar still talking like he is the chief selector

Why do you think the situation has changed?

 

[Rana]

Why do you think the situation has changed?

Who selected his team for him in the 2nd Test v NZ?

Who stuffed in the vc Shan Masood?