Pakistan T20I squad for England and West Indies tours

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Pakistan name squads for England and West Indies tours

• Haris Sohail and Imad Wasim recalled to ODI and T20I sides, respectively; Uncapped Azam Khan named for T20Is

• Abbas and Naseem return to Test squad; Yasir Shah’s inclusion is subject to fitness

• Pakistan to play three ODIs, eight T20Is and two Tests on the two-month tour
Lahore, 4 June 2021:

Pakistan cricket selectors have recalled four experienced players and included uncapped Azam Khan in the squads for the tours of England and West Indies. The side will play three ODIs and as many T20Is in England from 8-20 July, before taking on world champions West Indies in five T20Is that will be followed by two Tests.

Middle-order batsman Haris Sohail has been named in the ODI side, while Imad Wasim has returned to bolster the T20I side. Fast bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Naseem Shah have returned to the Test side.

Yasir Shah’s inclusion is subject to fitness as the wrist spinner is yet to fully recover from the knee injury that sidelined him from the Zimbabwe Tests. The selectors have retained leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood along with left-arm spinner Nauman Ali and off-spinner Sajid Khan for the Jamaica Tests.

Uncapped Saud Shakeel has also reclaimed his spot after missing South Africa ODIs due to an injury. Salman Ali Agha, who has lost his Test spot, has been called-up for ODIs.

Fakhar Zaman has maintained his place in the original squad after being drafted as an additional player for Zimbabwe T20Is following a stellar performance in South Africa.

Quetta Gladiators’ Azam Khan, the 22-year-old hard-hitting batsman, is the new face in the T20I squad.

T20Is: Babar Azam (captain) (Central Punjab), Shadab Khan (vice-captain) (Northern), Arshad Iqbal (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Azam Khan (Sindh), Faheem Ashraf (Central Punjab), Fakhar Zaman (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Haider Ali (Northern), Haris Rauf (Northern), Hasan Ali (Central Punjab), Imad Wasim (Northern), Mohammad Hafeez (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Hasnain (Sindh), Mohammad Nawaz (Northern), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper) (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper) (Sindh), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Sharjeel Khan (Sindh) and Usman Qadir (Central Punjab).

Chief selector Muhammad Wasim: “We have remained consistent in our selection and kept the same core of cricketers who have been in the set-up for a while. This is an extremely important and critical tour for Pakistan as we will be playing the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League ODIs against England as well as the T20Is against England and the West Indies as part of our preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The Jamaica Test will count towards the ICC World Test Championship.

“As such, keeping in view the above and in consultation with captain Babar Azam and head Misbah-ul-Haq, we have tried our best to maintain the winning combinations but at the same time recalled four experienced players and rewarded uncapped Azam Khan for his domestic performance, while also giving him the required confidence for the future challenges.

“Mohammad Abbas has regained his form, Naseem Shah and Haris Sohail have reclaimed the required fitness standards, while Imad Wasim has been recalled considering the T20 World Cup is likely to be held in the UAE and he enjoys an excellent record there.

“The return of these four players meant we had to leave some players, which is never an easy decision. But we have collectively opted for what was in the best interest of the side, taking into consideration the opponents and the requirement of the formats on the upcoming tours.

“The players who have missed on selection will remain part of our strategy, and, as such, they will continue to work on their technical game at the National High Performance Centre under the watchful eyes of Mohammad Yousuf and Saqlain Mushtaq.

“Yasir Shah’s inclusion is subject to clearing his fitness test. He was sidelined due to a knee injury after the second Test against South Africa earlier this year and was expected to reclaim complete fitness for the West Indies tour. It, however, has not been the case, but we remain hopeful that he will complete his rehabilitation before the departure.

“The side since the home series against South Africa have maintained an upward movement, but still there are a few lose ends that we would like to close by the end of the England and West Indies tours so that there is absolutely clarity on our compositions for the post West Indies tour engagements.

“I strongly believe the changes will plug those gaps and will put us in a strong position in our endeavours to feature in the top three across all formats by the end of 2023.”

Tour itinerary:

25 June – Departure for Manchester
6 July – Arrival in Cardiff
8 July - 1st ODI, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
10 July – 2nd ODI, Lord’s, London
13 July – 3rd ODI, Edgbaston, Birmingham
16 July – 1st T20I, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
18 July – 2nd T20I, Headingley, Leeds
20 July – 3rd T20I, Old Trafford, Manchester
21 Jul – Arrival in Barbados
27 Jul – 1st T20I, Kensington Oval, Barbados
28 Jul – 2nd T20I, Kensington Oval, Barbados
31 Jul – 3rd T20I, Providence Stadium, Guyana
1 Aug – 4th T20I, Providence Stadium, Guyana
3 Aug – 5th T20I, Providence Stadium, Guyana
6-7 Aug – Two-day practice match, Guyana
12-16 Aug – 1st Test, Sabina Park, Jamaica
20-24 Aug – 2nd Test, Sabina Park, Jamaica
25 Aug – Departure

 

[deep82]

It looks like Mo Wasim has finally identified the core team for the T20 Worldcup.

Openers: Babar, Rizwan Fakhar, Sharjeel
Middle Order: Hafeez, Haider, Azam, Sarfaraz
All Rounders: Faheem, Nawaj, Imad, Shadab
Spinner: Qadir
Fast Bowlers: SSA, Hasan, Rauf, Hasnain, Arshad Iqbal, Mo. Wasim Jr.

Looks a decent possible squad and T20 WC squad will be chosen from these players only.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Azam Khan

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Really disappointed to see Azam Khan being selected. He is a downright parchi who only gets a gig because of his dad.

 

[Barragan]

Azam, shadab and Hafeez (on current form) shouldn't be there.

Also, Qadir has hardly been impressive either, so even his inclusion should be doubtful and you need at least two spinners in the side.

Maqsood should have definitely been there.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Before the last series Wasim said Azam Khan needs to prove himself to get selected. Yet Azam has not really played any cricket in that time but somehow he has proven himself?

 

[hitthestump]

Before the last series Wasim said Azam Khan needs to prove himself to get selected. Yet Azam has not really played any cricket in that time but somehow he has proven himself?

I think it's more a case of Asif Ali, Talat, Khushdil etc unproving themselves.

Azam is pretty much the last name you could throw into the hat to sort out the middle order before going back to Chacha and Malik.

Plenty of people on this forum have been calling for the selectors to try different players rather than return to Malik. Their wish has been granted.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I think it's more a case of Asif Ali, Talat, Khushdil etc unproving themselves.

Azam is pretty much the last name you could throw into the hat to sort out the middle order before going back to Chacha and Malik.

Plenty of people on this forum have been calling for the selectors to try different players rather than return to Malik. Their wish has been granted.

I would rather have Chacha and Malik rather than a parchi hack like Azam Khan. And that's saying something.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Good to see Asif and danish dropped from all formats. Both are not international material, let them make their records in domestics better to get a spot.

Enough of Misbahs stupidity of having Asif ali and danish aziz as no.5 & 6.

 

[SARJ_BD]

Azam Khan is selected because Khushdil, Iftikhar, and other hitters have failed to prove.

 

[SARJ_BD]

Azam, shadab and Hafeez (on current form) shouldn't be there.

Also, Qadir has hardly been impressive either, so even his inclusion should be doubtful and you need at least two spinners in the side.

Maqsood should have definitely been there.

1 bad series and you declared Qadir as doubtful?

 

[Shoaibbtt]

I would rather have Chacha and Malik rather than a parchi hack like Azam Khan. And that's saying something.

Same, what did Haider do as well to get a spot in both t20s and odis??? He’s done nothing noteworthy, should’ve selected Moqsood in the middle to beef it up and maybe Manzoor for an opening slot.

Certainly makes no sense having 3 wicket keepers in the team in Azam, Sarfraz and Rizwan. You should only need 2.

Sharjeel was awful as well and should’ve got the boot, his fielding was next level bad.

 

[Barragan]

1 bad series and you declared Qadir as doubtful?

He has hardly looked good even in the other games.

Bowls too much filth and got away with it against a weak Saffer team.

If he doesn't tighten up and becomes more consistent, then he is going to be hammered.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Same, what did Haider do as well to get a spot in both t20s and odis??? He’s done nothing noteworthy, should’ve selected Moqsood in the middle to beef it up and maybe Manzoor for an opening slot.

Certainly makes no sense having 3 wicket keepers in the team in Azam, Sarfraz and Rizwan. You should only need 2.

Sharjeel was awful as well and should’ve got the boot, his fielding was next level bad.

Mohammad Wasim's faith in young players surprises me. Especially since they prove him wrong in nearly every series.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Mohammad Wasim's faith in young players surprises me. Especially since they prove him wrong in nearly every series.

It’s certainly getting there but it’s the fault of these young guns that they aren’t snatching chances.

Maybe they selected Haider based on his success in England but still think he’s as bad as Asif, Moqsood merited a spot ahead of him.

The limited overs team is still impressive for me, it’s just our middle order and Hafeez that needs to click.

Azam Khan though- “Daddy, give me a piece of cake as well”.

 

[gazza619]

Sohaib Maqsood deserved a go in T20s ahead of Azam.

 

[Maher96]

Fantastic selection for a tough t20 tour. Ideal team selection and great to have bolstered our middle order with Haris. It needs to remembered his knees can’t play meaningless games therefore just ahead of the wc he is ideal to slot at number 5-6.

My team for first t20 is

Fakhar
Rizwan
Babar
Hafeez
Sohail
Azam Khan/ Faheem
Imad
Shadab
Hasan
Haris/Amir
Shaheen

Nobody will beat this team mark
My word.

 

[PakPremi]

Azam, shadab and Hafeez (on current form) shouldn't be there.

Also, Qadir has hardly been impressive either, so even his inclusion should be doubtful and you need at least two spinners in the side.

Maqsood should have definitely been there.

Actually Qadir has been a remarkable success so far,albeit against a weaker spin playing nations.
Shadab is very handy player for limited over cricket,aling with Imad. Nawaz is useless in batting.

 

[Titan24]

Sohaib Maqsood deserved a go in T20s ahead of Azam.

Maqsood did extremely well in National T20 but, one thing to consider is that his impactful knocks came in top 3-4 and Pak needed players at no 5-6. Maqsood just like Umer Akmal has proven multiple times that those numbers are not suitable for his style of game and mindset.

 

[srh]

Azam Khan is a very inspiring selection, I hope he proves to be an asset for Pakistan national T20 team and bring their flair back, insha Allah.

 

[umarf76]

Azam Khan is a very inspiring selection, I hope he proves to be an asset for Pakistan national T20 team and bring their flair back, insha Allah.

To win the T20 cup or to do even well, we need to do something different and think out of the box. BOth Sharjeel and Azam are a gamble but worth it. They are both matchwinners. So is Haider Ali a potential match winner. We will win or die by these players. Rizwan and Babar may win us a match here and there but are not difference makers in T20s.

 

[Rana]

Finally some decent T20 selections

 

[silentkiller187]

i actually think azam khan could be a positive gamble, can't believe there's people calling for chacha ifti or Malik in his place talk about going around in circles. The Talats, asif ali's kushdils didnt do enough to grab their spot that was there for the taking, we have now moved on and tried someone else. Lets see what happens but i am happy for Azam.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

It’s certainly getting there but it’s the fault of these young guns that they aren’t snatching chances.

Maybe they selected Haider based on his success in England but still think he’s as bad as Asif, Moqsood merited a spot ahead of him.

The limited overs team is still impressive for me, it’s just our middle order and Hafeez that needs to click.

Azam Khan though- “Daddy, give me a piece of cake as well”.

None of these selections though infuriates me quite as much as Azam Khan's. Its like they don't even pretend anymore that they are making a mockery of the system.

And say what you will about Haider Ali but he did catch alot of people's attention with his performances in U-19 cricket. He may not have translated those performances to the international level but atleast he did something to grab the attention of selectors. Even Asif Ali, Husain Talat and Khusdil (as much as I hate them) gave consistent performances in domestic/PSL to earn a place in the side initially.

Azam Khan's progression has been getting selected in the PSL as a supplementary pick with practically zero experience playing professional cricket. And then getting chance after chance just because his dad was the coach of the team.

And now his dad's connections have landed him in the national team, which is probably the worst thing that could have happened.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

None of these selections though infuriates me quite as much as Azam Khan's. Its like they don't even pretend anymore that they are making a mockery of the system.

And say what you will about Haider Ali but he did catch alot of people's attention with his performances in U-19 cricket. He may not have translated those performances to the international level but atleast he did something to grab the attention of selectors. Even Asif Ali, Husain Talat and Khusdil (as much as I hate them) gave consistent performances in domestic/PSL to earn a place in the side initially.

Azam Khan's progression has been getting selected in the PSL as a supplementary pick with practically zero experience playing professional cricket. And then getting chance after chance just because his dad was the coach of the team.

And now his dad's connections have landed him in the national team, which is probably the worst thing that could have happened.

Yep, purchi system alive and healthy.

Moqsood or Manzoor deserved spots but mostly Moqsood for me.

What angers me is why 3 wicket keepers???? Well all we can do is wait and see. If Azam hits a quickfire 20-25 runs in the backend i'll be happy with that. Abu Dhabi weather will be exercise for him now lol.

 

[hitthestump]

Fantastic selection for a tough t20 tour. Ideal team selection and great to have bolstered our middle order with Haris. It needs to remembered his knees can’t play meaningless games therefore just ahead of the wc he is ideal to slot at number 5-6.

My team for first t20 is

Fakhar
Rizwan
Babar
Hafeez
Sohail
Azam Khan/ Faheem
Imad
Shadab
Hasan
Haris/Amir
Shaheen

Nobody will beat this team mark
My word.

Why is Amir's name in there?

Rest i agree with. I don't see what Faheem brings to to the t20 side as 4th seamer. He should either be 3rd seamer or replaced by a batsman. Hafeez and Sohail can fill up the 5th bowler quota if neccesary.

 

[Shahzad1985]

Why is Amir's name in there?

Rest i agree with. I don't see what Faheem brings to to the t20 side as 4th seamer. He should either be 3rd seamer or replaced by a batsman. Hafeez and Sohail can fill up the 5th bowler quota if neccesary.

I like this team obviously take Amir name out as his not in contention. I would try to find a slot for Sharjeel maybe replace Haris. More Potential match winners in a T20 side the better.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Yep, purchi system alive and healthy.

Moqsood or Manzoor deserved spots but mostly Moqsood for me.

What angers me is why 3 wicket keepers???? Well all we can do is wait and see. If Azam hits a quickfire 20-25 runs in the backend i'll be happy with that. Abu Dhabi weather will be exercise for him now lol.

Eh. I don't think I can really defend the inclusions of Sohaib Maqsood and Khurram Manzoor either. Considering how they did when they last played for Pakistan. And I can't say they have particularly impressed in PSL either. Pakistan cricket is in a very sorry state. Barring a handful of first team players there is no one who looks like an international level talent.

I don't think Azam Khan has been selected as a keeper. And I think it would be in everyone's best interests that he stays as far away from the wicket-keeping gloves as possible.

At any rate, if he is good enough he will prove it and whether we like it or not, there's nothing we will be able to do about it. However, on the flip-side, if he is the hack that I and so many others believe he is than he will be badly exposed just like Khushdil, Talat and Asif Ali, which is really the best thing I can hope for. Because atleast then people will stop calling for him to be selected.

 

[Nasty Naz]

I like the squads and I am really glad they are persisting with Haider Ali. He's had a rough go lately but the talent is still there and hopefully with experience, he can improve on his shot selection which is clearly lacking.

I don't mind Azam Khan being selected either. Their middle order is clearly a disaster and he is someone with a great SR and while I don't expect him to play long innings, he could be that destructive batsmen Pakistan need lower in the lineup.

I wonder if they'll try something similar to their last game which was Sharjeel/Rizwan/Babar/Fakhar/Hafeez & either Haider or Azam.

With the bowling, I really hope they don't go back to Shadab/Imad/Faheem all playing. Realistically, it should be only one based on conditions, maybe two (Imad) if they really want control and keep some runs off the board.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Eh. I don't think I can really defend the inclusions of Sohaib Maqsood and Khurram Manzoor either. Considering how they did when they last played for Pakistan. And I can't say they have particularly impressed in PSL either. Pakistan cricket is in a very sorry state. Barring a handful of first team players there is no one who looks like an international level talent.

I don't think Azam Khan has been selected as a keeper. And I think it would be in everyone's best interests that he stays as far away from the wicket-keeping gloves as possible.

At any rate, if he is good enough he will prove it and whether we like it or not, there's nothing we will be able to do about it. However, on the flip-side, if he is the hack that I and so many others believe he is than he will be badly exposed just like Khushdil, Talat and Asif Ali, which is really the best thing I can hope for. Because atleast then people will stop calling for him to be selected.

All you can do is give chances to players who earn it and Moqsood has certainly earned it with a good PSL performance averaging 45 in 5 games at a decent SR of 139 (correct me if i'm wrong) as well as a good performance in the domestic season.

Khurrum Manzoor he's been pretty consistent as far as t20 is concerned and certainly merited a shot although i can understand his exclusion as Rizwan-Babar are doing well as openers.

At this point i'm not gonna hope Azam fails, just go out there and give it your all. Let's see what happens maybe just maybe he could be that guy we need for a late order push.

 

[Bewal Express]

The fact remains that if Babar scores we have a chance, if he fails, we more often than not lose. The choices are limited and we are going backwards.

 

[Savak]

According to news reports, Babar Azam got the squad he wanted. He comes from the school of thought where older experienced players need to be backed whereas younger players need to ply their trade in domestic cricket. I am sure a healthy balance is better.

 

[Rafa]

Amir hasn't been considered ? Means he will not be considered for the World T20 in India too.

 

[Third_Umpire]

Let’s just play sharjeel, abid ali, Azam khan, the new test spinner who is fat, Haris sohail, Yasir shah, and go for the fattest most unfit XI

 

[Savak]

Amir hasn't been considered ? Means he will not be considered for the World T20 in India too.

Good. He's not needed

 

[Manzy2599]

1 bad series and you declared Qadir as doubtful?

When has Qadir actually had a good series vs a top side? Only vs Zimbabwe twice who are clueless against spin. Even South Africa c were hitting Qadir all over the park. I’d rather have zahid mahmood and Imad as a spin all rounder.

 

[Saj]

Glad to see they've given Haider another chance.

However it's time he performed as he must be cutting it fine regarding being dropped.

 

[PakPremi]

When has Qadir actually had a good series vs a top side? Only vs Zimbabwe twice who are clueless against spin. Even South Africa c were hitting Qadir all over the park. I’d rather have zahid mahmood and Imad as a spin all rounder.

He has to play a good side first to be judged and he really only had one very bad game against SA that too in his first tour there.

 

[Last Monetarist]

Amir hasn't been considered ? Means he will not be considered for the World T20 in India too.

Might as well state that Shoaib Akhtar and Wasim Akram weren't considered either, given that they are retired.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Azam Khan inclusion has not surprised at all, considering all the big hitters tried at No.6/7 make's it evident that he was going to be selected despite no domestic experience, he is included. Sharjeel Khan as well included despite not much opportunities since his recall, interested to see if he will play.

 

[TeymurBlake]

^^

Like to add the fact that Imad Wasim was also recalled, likely more for his batting rather than his bowling. Would like to see Amad Butt given an opportunity as potentially a No.7 in a bowling AR capacity. Hopefully Arshad Iqbal plays in these upcoming games. Also want to know what the batting order will be. Will Babar Azam open with Mohammad Rizwan or will Rizzie open with Zaman.

 

[Shafi]

How Sarfraz keep getting selected?

 

[moghul]

Azam Khan

Azam Khan's selection shows what's wrong with Pakistan cricket. Everyone is there to save his job at the cost of Pakistan cricket.

Chronically unfit , non-performing and aging Haris Sohail's inclusion is another example of the same pathetic mentality.

 

[moghul]

I though Inzi and Misbah were bad selectors, Wasim is even worst, spineless , trying to save his job, very insecure of his position.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Azam Khan's selection shows what's wrong with Pakistan cricket. Everyone is there to save his job at the cost of Pakistan cricket.

Chronically unfit , non-performing and aging Haris Sohail's inclusion is another example of the same pathetic mentality.

Haris Sohail is one of Pakistan's best ODI batsmen and has been for quite some time. If there is anyone who you can make an exception for inregards to fitness its Haris Sohail.

 

[Slim]

Absolutely hate Azam's Khan selection. What has he shown to get selected on merit? Hes a pure parchi. Not only that but also it would be embarrassing to see his over-weight self running across the ground in England or Windies. I cringe at even imagining the sight of it. Would make us look like total clowns.

 

[Slim]

Wasim Khan has been very uninspiring and has not shown much improvement over his predecessors. I still would rate Inzi as Pakistan's best selector.

You cant just get away with selecting the likes of Azam, Imran Butt etc.

 

[Slim]

The fact remains that if Babar scores we have a chance, if he fails, we more often than not lose. The choices are limited and we are going backwards.

In T20Is, its more about Rizwan & Fakhar firing as well because Babar cannot consistently score at a high rate.

 

[Bewal Express]

In T20Is, its more about Rizwan & Fakhar firing as well because Babar cannot consistently score at a high rate.

If Babar fails, we will lose. Riz has batted really well but thats just for one season and FZ plays the odd good innings. More often than ,Its Babar or bust.

 

[shamaan]

Really disappointed to see Azam Khan being selected. He is a downright parchi who only gets a gig because of his dad.

Name me a player who can strike at 140+ in Pakistan line up baring sharjeel and fakhar.

 

[shamaan]

Same, what did Haider do as well to get a spot in both t20s and odis??? He’s done nothing noteworthy, should’ve selected Moqsood in the middle to beef it up and maybe Manzoor for an opening slot.

Certainly makes no sense having 3 wicket keepers in the team in Azam, Sarfraz and Rizwan. You should only need 2.

Sharjeel was awful as well and should’ve got the boot, his fielding was next level bad.

I think it's good to see haider Ali in the squad it will give him confidence that he is being backed but he is literally on his last chance.
Azam Khan is gonna play as a batter .sharjeel how many games was he given?

 

[shamaan]

Fantastic selection for a tough t20 tour. Ideal team selection and great to have bolstered our middle order with Haris. It needs to remembered his knees can’t play meaningless games therefore just ahead of the wc he is ideal to slot at number 5-6.

My team for first t20 is

Fakhar
Rizwan
Babar
Hafeez
Sohail
Azam Khan/ Faheem
Imad
Shadab
Hasan
Haris/Amir
Shaheen

Nobody will beat this team mark
My word.

Haris sohail isn't in the t20 squad if am correct.

 

[shamaan]

My xi

I will give sharjeel,wasim jnr a chance in the line up due to getting close to the world cup and we must give them a chance to see if they can perform.haider Ali must perform last chance and if he doesn't then azam khan should be brought into the playing xi.


Sharjeel
Rizwan
Babar
Hafeez
Fakhar
Haider Ali
Inad wasim
Shadab
Wasim jnr
Shaheen
Hassan Ali

 

[cricketerB94]

Babar
Rizwan
Fakhar
Hafeez
Azam
Haider
Imad
Shadab
Hasan
Shaheen
Rauf

 

[srh]

Sharjeel, Fakhar, Haider Ali and Azam Khan are built for T20 game, their selection in T20 team is a no-brainer

 

[Shoaibbtt]

I think it's good to see haider Ali in the squad it will give him confidence that he is being backed but he is literally on his last chance.
Azam Khan is gonna play as a batter .sharjeel how many games was he given?

Sharjeel was given a handful however his fitness is below par for me, it was like we plucked someone from the crowd. The fielding must improve otherwise what good are the runs you make when you can't even protect those.

I disagree, i called it before that Haider is not ready and he's not done anything significant. He's come out in easy situations and made it look like a mountain. He's too cheeky a player and not to forget he's thrown away easy chances to make runs.

 

[hitthestump]

Babar
Rizwan
Fakhar
Hafeez
Azam
Haider
Imad
Shadab
Hasan
Shaheen
Rauf

Out of nowhere we suddenly have a middle/lower order which looks genuinely explosive. Azam right down to Hasan Ali looks like a proper t20 batting line up.

I'm not confusing explosive for talented by any means though. The top 4 are still going to have to do 75% of the work if we are to win anything.

 

[shamaan]

Sharjeel was given a handful however his fitness is below par for me, it was like we plucked someone from the crowd. The fielding must improve otherwise what good are the runs you make when you can't even protect those.

I disagree, i called it before that Haider is not ready and he's not done anything significant. He's come out in easy situations and made it look like a mountain. He's too cheeky a player and not to forget he's thrown away easy chances to make runs.

His fitness may be questionable but it's t20 and he's only in the t20 squad nothing else.pakistan fielding has always been thier week point.

He has come throw the u19s so we have to back him but he's proberly on his last chance.

 

[MenInG]

Cliff Deacon, father of national cricket team physiotherapist, has died in South Africa Cliff Deacon is currently in South Africa Due to the death of his father, he has extended his stay in South Africa Cliff Deacon's visit to England or the West Indies will be decided later

 

[MenInG]

Graham Thorpe will take charge of the England team during the ODIs against Sri Lanka. Paul Collingwood will take on the role for the Pakistan ODIs.

Chris Silverwood will take a break during this period.

 

[Kroll]

It looks like Mo Wasim has finally identified the core team for the T20 Worldcup.

Openers: Babar, Rizwan Fakhar, Sharjeel
Middle Order: Hafeez, Haider, Azam, Sarfaraz
All Rounders: Faheem, Nawaj, Imad, Shadab
Spinner: Qadir
Fast Bowlers: SSA, Hasan, Rauf, Hasnain, Arshad Iqbal, Mo. Wasim Jr.

Looks a decent possible squad and T20 WC squad will be chosen from these players only.

What a horrid middle order that is! You'd find associate teams with a better middle order than that.

 

[JhonnyBravo]

Difficult Time for Team Pakistan ahead in T20s

Pakistan has announced T20 Squad against Eng and windies but after watching PSL so many players are out of form . The team is as under :

Babar Azam (capt), doing great will provide stability in top order
Shadab Khan (vice-capt), bowling slightly improved but lost his batting ability
Arshad Iqbal, promising young fast bowler probably will be providing drinks
Faheem Ashraf, missing in PSL
Fakhar Zaman, not in best of PSL form
Haider Ali, Poor form
Haris Rauf, Very one dimensional Bowler
Hasan Ali, Doing great
Imad Wasim, dont know why he is back
Mohammad Hafeez, Poor Form
Azam Khan, Poor Form
Mohammad Hasnain,
Mohammad Nawaz, Hit and miss kind of player
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), backbone of our batting
Mohammad Wasim Jnr, has good variations
Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Test Cricket is the only squad he should be in
Shaheen Shah Afridi, backbone of our bowling need to work on depth bowling
Sharjeel Khan, should be given chances
Usman Qadir.

only very few are in good form but looking at PSL SHOAIB MAQSOOD is one player who can fit in middle order bowling wise we got options but batting wise very weak .. Shoaib Malik seems to be in better form than hafeez if they want ti pick an oldy player

 

[Shahzad1985]

My ideal T20 World Cup Team for first game in UAE.

Rizwan
Fakhar
Babar
Maqsood
Hafeez
Malik or Ifti
Imad
Hasan
Wahab
Shaheen
Usman Qadir

Still not convinced about Rauf, Wahab ain’t much better to be honest but maybe slightly more trustable than Scatter Gun Rauf, hasnain is a improving cricketer but at the moment he seems the be the type to bowl 4 Great balls in a over and 2 awful ones to ruin the over so maybe too soon to rely on him.

 

[gazza619]

We have created a self headache by picking so many combinations in recent games. For example Babar & Rizwan were doing fine as openers but then we decided to slot in Sharjeel.

Fakhar’s role is also rather unclear.

I currently dont give a toss about ODIs. Also not sure we are carrying so called ODI specialist to England. World T20 is round the corner and we should be picking same team for ODIs and T20s.

My XI for the first T20:
1. Babar
2. Rizwan
3. Sohaib
4. Fakhar
5. Hafeez
6. Shadab
7. Imad
8. Faheem
9. Hasan
10. Shaheen
11. Hasnain

 

[Ahmed216]

We have created a self headache by picking so many combinations in recent games. For example Babar & Rizwan were doing fine as openers but then we decided to slot in Sharjeel.

Fakhar’s role is also rather unclear.

I currently dont give a toss about ODIs. Also not sure we are carrying so called ODI specialist to England. World T20 is round the corner and we should be picking same team for ODIs and T20s.

My XI for the first T20:
1. Babar
2. Rizwan
3. Sohaib
4. Fakhar
5. Hafeez
6. Shadab
7. Imad
8. Faheem
9. Hasan
10. Shaheen
11. Hasnain

Bhai 3 bits n pieces from no. 6 to 8 is an overkill. Hassan can do the batting job better than faheem so i would slot him at 8 and play a proper batsman.
And replace shadab who can do nothing on a cricket field by Qadir

 

[PakHammer]

My 11 for the first T20's considering form and the squad:

1. Fakhar
2. Rizwan
3. Babar
4. Sohaib
5. Hafeez
6. Azam Khan
7. Faheem
8. Hasan
9. Shaheen
10. Qadir
11. Rauf

It's unlikely this 11 would be picked as they would fit in Shadab and Imad but both player's bowling have regressed to much, they will be taken to the cleaner's by the English batsmen. Qadir at least has genuine wicket taking ability.

 

[UzmanBeast]

One thing to consider is how strong these England and West Indies teams are, especially from a batting point of view.

I'd back Pakistan to defend a total of 180-ish, but we are a horrible team chasing, and against these two batting lineups, our ability to chase huge targets will be tested.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Not impressed with either Shadab or Rauf being in the squad. I think both are capable of losing games with their erratic bowling. Rauf especially is very hit or miss, and I feel there are better pace options. Shadab has been bowling rubbish for ages now, not sure how he is keeping a place in the international team.

 

[cricketerB94]

Hafeez needs to get back in form. Considering the lack of options in our middle order, Malik will be needed in future. On this tour 1 of Fakhar/Sharjeel will need to play in middle order.

Babar
Rizwan
Sohaib
Hafeez
Malik (after this tour if Fakhar fails in middle order) / Fakhar (on this tour)
Azam
Shadab
Imad
Faheem
Hasan
Shaheen

Hafeez/Malik can be used as 6th bowlers. I would say Faheem and Rauf are equal in bowling, but Faheem has advantage in batting.

 

[shamaan]

We have created a self headache by picking so many combinations in recent games. For example Babar & Rizwan were doing fine as openers but then we decided to slot in Sharjeel.

Fakhar’s role is also rather unclear.

I currently dont give a toss about ODIs. Also not sure we are carrying so called ODI specialist to England. World T20 is round the corner and we should be picking same team for ODIs and T20s.

My XI for the first T20:
1. Babar
2. Rizwan
3. Sohaib
4. Fakhar
5. Hafeez
6. Shadab
7. Imad
8. Faheem
9. Hasan
10. Shaheen
11. Hasnain

Exactly but now they have picked sharjeel shouldn't he be in the team.

 

[shamaan]

My t20 team.i will play sharjeel In both the t20s against West Indies and England if he doesn't perform then drop him as he has been given lots of chances.fakhar I think can play anywhere in the top 6.maqsood will have to bat in the lower order thiers no position at the top.

Sharjeel
Rizwan
Babar
Hafeez
Fakhar
Maqsood
Shadab he will play due being WC
Hassan Ali
Fahim ashraf
Shaheen
Husnain