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Muhammad Hurraira to make his Test debut in the 1st Test against the West Indies as Pakistan announce Playing XI

In a spin-heavy approach, the hosts picked Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Abrar Ahmed and Salman Ali Agha along with the only pacer Khurram Shahzad.

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Playing XI makes total sense. Hurraira will feel lucky to be picked ahead of more deserving performers against a weaker opposition at home.
More deserving performers? Who's more deserving atm?

Saim is injured, Imam was rubbish when captaining shaheens and hurrair was the top scorer? Even potential openers/ top orders like omair bin yousaf weren't that great?

Imam outperforming everyone in domestics means nothing. It's as relevant as chacha being a domestic goat or Usman khan always topping charts be it BPL, PSL, Champions cup etc etc

Idk much about hurraira, I'll have to watch him to make a judgement but I've seen enough of the others. Imam can't play the short ball for the life of him and he isn't that good vs spin on spin dens either.
 
More deserving performers? Who's more deserving atm?

Saim is injured, Imam was rubbish when captaining shaheens and hurrair was the top scorer? Even potential openers/ top orders like omair bin yousaf weren't that great?

Imam outperforming everyone in domestics means nothing. It's as relevant as chacha being a domestic goat or Usman khan always topping charts be it BPL, PSL, Champions cup etc etc

Idk much about hurraira, I'll have to watch him to make a judgement but I've seen enough of the others. Imam can't play the short ball for the life of him and he isn't that good vs spin on spin dens either.
Azan Awais, who’s just 21, has been doing well. He’s scored 844 runs at an average of 76, with 4 hundreds and 2 fifties. His standout scores include 119 in president trophy, 168, 121, 203* and 130 in QEA.

Ali Zaryab has had a decent run too. He’s made 269 runs in 3 innings so far, with a massive 206* not out, On top of that, he managed two fifties in 4 innings against Sri Lanka and scored a hundred against Bangladesh earlier this year. In the 2023/24 season, zaryab played 7 matches, scoring 644 runs at an average of 92, with 3 centuries and a fifty.

Shazaib Khan, who’s only 19, hasn’t played much first-class cricket yet. In this season’s President's Trophy, he made a fifty in 2 innings, but it’s his performances in the U19 Asia Cup that really stand out. He smashed a hundred against India and another against UAE, plus a solid 45 against Japan. This kid’s got real potential.

Maaz Sadaqaat scored 646 runs at an average of 64, including 1 century and 6 fifties. A steady performer

Now, about Huraira this season, he’s only scored 167 runs in 6 innings, averaging 29, with just 1 fifty. Even last season wasn’t that great he managed 496 runs in 15 innings at an average of 33, with only 2 fifties. His performances against Sri Lanka were disappointing, scoring 6 & 9 in one match and 9 & 4 in another. Sure, he has some runs in a practice match against the West Indies, but its just practice

There are some other players who’ve outperformed Huraira this season and last season, but they’re in their late 30s,

Overall, Azan, Ali, Shazaib, and Maaz are all having solid seasons, while Huraira is struggling to find form. Hopefully, he can turn things around soon i wish him the best, test caps should only be awarded to deserving players
 
So no Babar - Shan opening partnership even after their performance in RSA.

I would like one more seamer in the team but it is what it is now
 
Azan Awais, who’s just 21, has been doing well. He’s scored 844 runs at an average of 76, with 4 hundreds and 2 fifties. His standout scores include 119 in president trophy, 168, 121, 203* and 130 in QEA.

Ali Zaryab has had a decent run too. He’s made 269 runs in 3 innings so far, with a massive 206* not out, On top of that, he managed two fifties in 4 innings against Sri Lanka and scored a hundred against Bangladesh earlier this year. In the 2023/24 season, zaryab played 7 matches, scoring 644 runs at an average of 92, with 3 centuries and a fifty.

Shazaib Khan, who’s only 19, hasn’t played much first-class cricket yet. In this season’s President's Trophy, he made a fifty in 2 innings, but it’s his performances in the U19 Asia Cup that really stand out. He smashed a hundred against India and another against UAE, plus a solid 45 against Japan. This kid’s got real potential.

Maaz Sadaqaat scored 646 runs at an average of 64, including 1 century and 6 fifties. A steady performer

Now, about Huraira this season, he’s only scored 167 runs in 6 innings, averaging 29, with just 1 fifty. Even last season wasn’t that great he managed 496 runs in 15 innings at an average of 33, with only 2 fifties. His performances against Sri Lanka were disappointing, scoring 6 & 9 in one match and 9 & 4 in another. Sure, he has some runs in a practice match against the West Indies, but its just practice

There are some other players who’ve outperformed Huraira this season and last season, but they’re in their late 30s,

Overall, Azan, Ali, Shazaib, and Maaz are all having solid seasons, while Huraira is struggling to find form. Hopefully, he can turn things around soon i wish him the best, test caps should only be awarded to deserving players
I agree with you, I was referring to the current 15. In the current 15 we only have 2 options, Imam and hurraira and hurraira is the better choice.
 
Playing XI makes total sense. Hurraira will feel lucky to be picked ahead of more deserving performers against a weaker opposition at home.
He is the only one who scored runs in the practice match against the same bowlers. He has very much earned a place in the side, especially over someone like Imam.
 
I agree with you, I was referring to the current 15. In the current 15 we only have 2 options, Imam and hurraira and hurraira is the better choice.

With the current lineup, I don’t mind him opening just to see how he performs. It should be a relatively easy tour for any domestic player since it’s not on Australian tracks, and I’d expect at least one fifty in two innings from him.
 
Nothing like a home-series on heavily doctored turning pitches to taper over all the issues in our pace-bowling
 
So four spinners basically :kp

This could be fun...
I think Pakistan made a mistake here.

What if westindies won the toss and pitch will play nicely for first 2 day's?

Weather is also not favourable for The rank turner pitches.

2 pacer+ 2 spinner+ Agha salman would have right combination.
:kp
 
Saud, Kamran, and Agha should perform well on this pitch.

Babar might struggle against spin and could be a walking wicket.

Rizwan is unlikely to score more than 30 in either innings.

Shan is unpredictable, you’ll either get a 30 or a 100+ from him, but I don’t think these pitches suit him either.
 
Azan Awais, who’s just 21, has been doing well. He’s scored 844 runs at an average of 76, with 4 hundreds and 2 fifties. His standout scores include 119 in president trophy, 168, 121, 203* and 130 in QEA.

Ali Zaryab has had a decent run too. He’s made 269 runs in 3 innings so far, with a massive 206* not out, On top of that, he managed two fifties in 4 innings against Sri Lanka and scored a hundred against Bangladesh earlier this year. In the 2023/24 season, zaryab played 7 matches, scoring 644 runs at an average of 92, with 3 centuries and a fifty.

Shazaib Khan, who’s only 19, hasn’t played much first-class cricket yet. In this season’s President's Trophy, he made a fifty in 2 innings, but it’s his performances in the U19 Asia Cup that really stand out. He smashed a hundred against India and another against UAE, plus a solid 45 against Japan. This kid’s got real potential.

Maaz Sadaqaat scored 646 runs at an average of 64, including 1 century and 6 fifties. A steady performer

Now, about Huraira this season, he’s only scored 167 runs in 6 innings, averaging 29, with just 1 fifty. Even last season wasn’t that great he managed 496 runs in 15 innings at an average of 33, with only 2 fifties. His performances against Sri Lanka were disappointing, scoring 6 & 9 in one match and 9 & 4 in another. Sure, he has some runs in a practice match against the West Indies, but its just practice

There are some other players who’ve outperformed Huraira this season and last season, but they’re in their late 30s,

Overall, Azan, Ali, Shazaib, and Maaz are all having solid seasons, while Huraira is struggling to find form. Hopefully, he can turn things around soon i wish him the best, test caps should only be awarded to deserving players
We pick out of form players too often. We should learn to pick in form players.

But hoping he scores good this time.
 
Is pak going india way now with spin heavy attacks is this the indication pak home series will be spinning tracks?
i dont agree with this what so ever why not if we can make it a fortress. But few issues here.

Firsty we cant even play spin ourselves.

Secondly its never always guarantee we can make spinning tracks.
 
Muhammad Hurraira to make his Test debut in the 1st Test against the West Indies as Pakistan announce Playing XI

In a spin-heavy approach, the hosts picked Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Abrar Ahmed and Salman Ali Agha along with the only pacer Khurram Shahzad.

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so , its a turner - any pics of pitch ?
 
Yh I think so too.

If two spinners plus Agha aren't going to win you a test match then 3 spinners aren't either.
DV , asked about 10 times here , any pics of pitch [ to support picking 3 spinners 1 of whom is likely to be under bowed ] ny are we likely to get more than 70 overs owing to haze ?
 
Some weird selection this , the spin quartet if not wrong 3 of them are offies, 2nd seamer would have been better infact Jamal was ok for that role add to it he can bat.

May be Shan is going overboard with spin and is on the path to extinct our fast bowling like dinosaur 🦕. Hopefully the gamble will pay off
 
DV , asked about 10 times here , any pics of pitch [ to support picking 3 spinners 1 of whom is likely to be under bowed ] ny are we likely to get more than 70 overs owing to haze ?
I haven't seen pictures bro just saw some of tent they had prepared to cover the pitch during preparation
 
I think Pakistan made a mistake here.

What if westindies won the toss and pitch will play nicely for first 2 day's?

Weather is also not favourable for The rank turner pitches.

2 pacer+ 2 spinner+ Agha salman would have right combination.
:kp
I'm pretty sure this pitch will start misbehaving aggressively from the very first day, otherwise both sides wouldn't have gone with 3 specialist spinners. The fact that they created a damn greenhouse to create favorable conditions tells you alot about how far they are willing to go to replicate the pitches from the England series
 
I'm pretty sure this pitch will start misbehaving aggressively from the very first day, otherwise both sides wouldn't have gone with 3 specialist spinners. The fact that they created a damn greenhouse to create favorable conditions tells you alot about how far they are willing to go to replicate the pitches from the England series
Makes me wonder what stopped ramiz raja making these type of spin pitches knowing sena teams weakness is spin aqib got it right at first go?
 
Nice to see Huraira get a chance over Imam. I didn't think he would but it's the right decision to let him get his debut at home vs a not so great side. At this point, you look towards the next WTC cycle.

Mediocre season for Huraira but good to see his talent being backed. He has been in the squad for a while and was superb in previous seasons. Did well in the A game too so here's hoping he has a great debut.

Good to see unlike previous home Test series where Zahid was the 3rd spinner, it is instead Abrar this time so at least Shan will have another attacking spin option to work with who has some control & wicket taking ability which Zahid both lacked.
 
Nice to see Huraira get a chance over Imam. I didn't think he would but it's the right decision to let him get his debut at home vs a not so great side. At this point, you look towards the next WTC cycle.

Mediocre season for Huraira but good to see his talent being backed. He has been in the squad for a while and was superb in previous seasons. Did well in the A game too so here's hoping he has a great debut.

Good to see unlike previous home Test series where Zahid was the 3rd spinner, it is instead Abrar this time so at least Shan will have another attacking spin option to work with who has some control & wicket taking ability which Zahid both lacked.
Bro what stopped ramiz making spin pitches we heard all fake stories pak cant produce spin tracks aqib got it right at first go?
 
So Khurram Shahzad the only paces and three spinners in Noman, Sajid and Abrar with Salman the Spin Bowling All Rounder, hopefully it is a deadly spinning track.
 
So Khurram Shahzad the only paces and three spinners in Noman, Sajid and Abrar with Salman the Spin Bowling All Rounder, hopefully it is a deadly spinning track.
Agha is not a spin bowling allrounder. Hes a proper middle order batter who has part time bowling skills. Hes played domestic at no4/5.
 
i dont agree with this what so ever why not if we can make it a fortress. But few issues here.

Firsty we cant even play spin ourselves.

Secondly its never always guarantee we can make spinning tracks.
Who told you that Pakistani batters cannot play spin themselves. This has to be right up there among the top myths in Pakistan parlance.

There is a difference between bashing spin on flat pitches and defending it on tacky surfaces.

Pakistani batters are still better equipped than most international teams to handle and accumulating runs on turning tracks.

We saw how the famed English batting had no clue how to defend and milk spin, and resorted to mindless sweeps and slogs, which got them nowhere.

Pakistani tail even plays spin better. Sajid and Nauman Ali are decent players of spin.
This entire middle order (Agha, KG, Saud) are better players of spin than pace.
 
Who told you that Pakistani batters cannot play spin themselves. This has to be right up there among the top myths in Pakistan parlance.

There is a difference between bashing spin on flat pitches and defending it on tacky surfaces.

Pakistani batters are still better equipped than most international teams to handle and accumulating runs on turning tracks.

We saw how the famed English batting had no clue how to defend and milk spin, and resorted to mindless sweeps and slogs, which got them nowhere.

Pakistani tail even plays spin better. Sajid and Nauman Ali are decent players of spin.
This entire middle order (Agha, KG, Saud) are better players of spin than pace.
Ya i mean does these posters even know pak are right now probably the best team to play spin all those guys saud agha kg heck even noman and sajid are great against spin its just pak fans mindlessly saying pak cant play spin when we know pak got great players of spin right now.
 
Ya i mean does these posters even know pak are right now probably the best team to play spin all those guys saud agha kg heck even noman and sajid are great against spin its just pak fans mindlessly saying pak cant play spin when we know pak got great players of spin right now.
They confuse skills.
Bashing spin on flat tracks is a skill in itself, which our Current Pakistan crop lacks.
However, handling a spinning mamba is a completely different skill!
 
I just realised I was talking from a UK perspective LOL.

20 degrees is summer weather for me these days
Cricinfo preview described the Multan weather as "bitterly cold" so I checked the forecast and it's 17 degrees :ROFLMAO:

That's a decent British summer for us.
 
what will be windies probable 11 ..any idea
Kemar Roach is ill so won't play. Joshua Da Silva has been dropped in the 12 that they've posted on their X account.

Therefore could be:

Brathwaite
Louis
Carty
Athanaze
Hodge
Greaves
Imlach (wk)
Sinclair
Motie
Warrican
Seales

Amir Jangoo can keep so he may play ahead of Tevin Imlach. If they pick Jangoo as a specialist batsman and Imlach as their keeper - I'd suspect Carty would make way having failed in the practice match.
 
Kemar Roach is ill so won't play. Joshua Da Silva has been dropped in the 12 that they've posted on their X account.

Therefore could be:

Brathwaite
Louis
Carty
Athanaze
Hodge
Greaves
Imlach (wk)
Sinclair
Motie
Warrican
Seales

Amir Jangoo can keep so he may play ahead of Tevin Imlach. If they pick Jangoo as a specialist batsman and Imlach as their keeper - I'd suspect Carty would make way having failed in the practice match.
sinclaire is allrounder i think so they are playing 3 spinners effectively..fire with fire..they cant amtch pakistan with batting though
 
I was expecting 3 spinners but disappointed that Khurum is giving another shot.

On a dry surface you need pace to get reverse and Muhammad Ali is a better exponent of it then khurum.
 
I was expecting 3 spinners but disappointed that Khurum is giving another shot.

On a dry surface you need pace to get reverse and Muhammad Ali is a better exponent of it then khurum.
I dont know about that. This Ali guy has looked beyond toothless every-time he has played for Pakistan.
 
I dont know about that. This Ali guy has looked beyond toothless every-time he has played for Pakistan.
check out Muhammad Ali last PSL where he bowled reverse at 144 clicks and also in Domestic.

I would of Selected Musa khan or some one quick.

Khurum is not the kind of bowler to run through a side in a spell.
 
check out Muhammad Ali last PSL where he bowled reverse at 144 clicks and also in Domestic.

I would of Selected Musa khan or some one quick.

Khurum is not the kind of bowler to run through a side in a spell.
I appreciate both Musa & Ali may be domestic legends. They have always come across as mediocre in Pakistan colours.

Khurram on the other hand is nothing special either but still has chipped in with okayish performances thus far.
 
I appreciate both Musa & Ali may be domestic legends. They have always come across as mediocre in Pakistan colours.

Khurram on the other hand is nothing special either but still has chipped in with okayish performances thus far.
It all about horses for courses and understanding the conditions and what is required to get wickets on a particular surface.

Pace and reverse will get wickets on a dry pitch.
 
a foggy morning expected in Multan... which means lots of moisture on the wicket now lets see how spin heavy attack will handle this condition.
 
Win the toss and bat first... Simple formula here now. it is gonna be hard to bat on day 4-5 pitch.
 
Kemar Roach is ill so won't play. Joshua Da Silva has been dropped in the 12 that they've posted on their X account.

Therefore could be:

Brathwaite
Louis
Carty
Athanaze
Hodge
Greaves
Imlach (wk)
Sinclair
Motie
Warrican
Seales

Amir Jangoo can keep so he may play ahead of Tevin Imlach. If they pick Jangoo as a specialist batsman and Imlach as their keeper - I'd suspect Carty would make way having failed in the practice match.

Playing 11 is already here.

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Update:

Toss has been delayed due to foggy weather and there will be an inspection at 9:30 Local time.
 
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cricbuzz :

9.10am local: Looks like the toss has been delayed because of foggy weather. The umpires can be seen having a chat with Pakistan captain Shan Masood who is still in his training kit. Meanwhile, a cap presentation is taking place in the West Indies camp. Okay, the official update is that there will be an inspection at 9.30am local - which should've been the scheduled start time.
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Been saying this since last 4 days , do we even get 70 overs per day ?
 
West Indies is generally weak against spin.

If it is turning big, Pakistan may win by an innings. They have 3 spinners.
 
What is the point of playing tests here when weather isn't good.? Anyways this series doesn't hold any significance as all focus is on Champions trophy
 
Horrible start to the series and day , now the problem is this isnt an issue that will happen only on Day 1 but for all the Days of this Test match where morning sessions will see little play . Unplayable conditions in the morning , unplayable conditions in the evenings it seems only Afternoon sessions will be free from weather trouble. This looks like we will get a max of 270-300 Overs in this Test so hopefully Pakistan have prepared an ultimate rank turner to get the result in such a short span of time.
 
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