PCB 2020 awards : Babar Azam, M Rizwan, Fawad Alam, Naseem Shah and Rohail Nazir amongst winners

[MenInG]

PCB Awards 2020 details announced

• Independent jury to consider player performances in eight individual categories during the 2020 calendar year, short-lists to be announced on 31 December with the winners to be unveiled on the PCB digital channels on 1 January 2021

• “Players are our most important stakeholders and they are truly worthy of this acknowledgement as they have endured extremely challenging Covid-19 protocols to keep the sport going,” says Ehsan Mani

• Prizes to be also awarded in Umpire of the Year, Spirit of Cricket and Corporate Achievement of the Year categories


Lahore, 28 December 2020:

Pakistan Cricket Board today announced details of the PCB Awards 2020, which will be a recognition and appreciation of the players and match officials for their achievements, as well as their contributions and sacrifices, during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

After the world almost came to a standstill following the outbreak of the disease, the PCB was probably the only cricket board that announced a complete season on 4 September and, since 30 September, has successfully delivered 186 matches out of 259 (nearly 71 per cent) to date.

The remaining 73 matches of the 2020-21 season, comprising the five-day Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final, five matches against South Africa, 33 matches in the Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament and 34 matches in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2021 will be played in the first quarter of 2021.

Apart from domestic cricket, Pakistan men’s national team toured England in the summer, played Zimbabwe at home and, along with Pakistan Shaheens, is presently touring New Zealand.

All cricket in Pakistan was planned, executed and played under strict Covid-19 protocols. This meant Pakistan’s leading cricketers, player support personnel and match officials spent a large chunk of the year under tight restrictions, away from their families and friends.

For the purposes of the 2020 Awards, the PCB has identified a total of 11 categories, including eight player categories, for which the winners will be presented specially designed trophies during the home series against South Africa.

The eight individual categories are:

• Emerging Men’s and Women’s Cricketers of the Year
• Women’s Cricketer of the Year
• Domestic Men’s Cricketer of the Year
• Individual Performance of the Year
• White-ball Cricketer of the Year
• Test Cricketer of the Year
• Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year

In addition to the eight individual prizes, there will be Spirit of Cricket, Umpire of the Year and Best Corporate Achievement of the Year awards.

As per the process, an independent jury comprising highly respected and distinguished cricket personalities will discuss performances in 10 of the 11 categories during the 2020 calendar year (1 January to 31 December) and select a winner in each category through a virtual meeting. The Umpire of the Year will be selected by the First XI head coaches and captains.

The winners will be announced on 1 January 2021 on the PCB digital platforms.

In the 2020 calendar year, Pakistan men’s national team played five Tests, three ODIs and 12 T20Is, while the Pakistan women’s national side featured in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Australia 2020.

The domestic events held during the period included HBL Pakistan Super League 2020, National T20 Cup, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, PCB U19 One-day and Three-Day Tournaments and two National Triangular T20 Women’s Cricket Championships.

PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani: “This has been an incredibly difficult year for everyone, but I am delighted we not only went ahead with our domestic cricket schedule but delivered it successfully.

“It is appropriate that this achievement be celebrated through the annual awards, which are designed to acknowledge and recognise outstanding individual performers during this challenging year.

“Players are our most important stakeholders and they are truly worthy of this acknowledgement as they have endured extremely challenging Covid-19 protocols to not only keep the sport going, but also to provide fans and followers entertainment during some very depressing times.

“The PCB Awards 2020 is a small way to show our gratitude to all the cricketers, player support personnel and match officials for their sacrifices that has allowed the game to continue to be played in these challenging times and grow stronger. The PCB recognises this was not only hard on the participants, but also on their families. We thank them for putting the interest of the game first.

“I am sure the PCB Awards will provide added incentive to the cricketers in 2021, knowing that their achievements will be recognised.

“This is also success for the entire PCB, which got behind the season and, collectively as one team, delivered one of the busiest, painstaking and complex cricket seasons with immaculate logistical and operational planning and delivery. The PCB aspires to be one of the high-performing organisations and performances like these will certainly help us to continue to head in that direction.”

 

[guldozer]

Do we know who the nominees are?

 

[MenInG]

The Pakistan Cricket Board today unveiled nominations for the PCB Awards 2020, the results of which will be announced on the PCB digital Platforms on Friday, 1 January 2020.

The short-lists for 12 categories, including 10 individual categories, have been finalised by an independent panel comprising highly respected and distinguished cricket personalities. In short-listing the nominees, the independent jury did not limit itself to just player performances, but also took into account various other factors, such as the opponent, impact, value and contribution of the players in the matches and/or during the period under consideration.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, T20I specialist Mohammad Hafeez and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi have been short-listed in three categories each, while Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah and Shan Masood have been nominated in two categories each.

Both Babar and Shaheen feature in the White-Ball Cricketer of the Year, Test Cricketer of the Year and Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year categories, while Hafeez has been short-listed in the Individual Performance of the Year, White-Ball Cricketer of the Year and Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year categories.

Haris Rauf has made his way to the Men’s Emerging International Cricketer and White-Ball Cricketer of the Year categories and Rizwan has been included in the Test and Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year categories. Naseem is contending for the Men’s Emerging International and Individual Performance of the Year categories, while Shan competes for the Individual Performance and Test Cricketer of the Year categories.

Apart from Hafeez (86 not out, 52b, 4x4, 6x6 v England 3rd T20I), Naseem (four for 26, including a hat-trick, v Bangladesh, only Test), Shan (156 v England, 1st Test) and Fawad Alam have been short-listed as well. Fawad has been included for his 102 in the first Test against New Zealand which finished in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday.

The four nominees for the Domestic Cricketer of the Year are Hasan Ali, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel and Zahid Mahmood.

Mohammad Huraira, Mubasir Khan, Rohail Nazir and Qasim Akram have been short-listed in the Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year category. Players born on or after 1 August 1999 and yet to make international debut for Pakistan in the 15-month period from 1 September 2019 to 31 December 2020 were considered for this category.

There are two women’s individual award categories despite limited cricket. For the Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year, Ayesha Naseem, Fatima Sana, Najiha Alvi and Syeda Aroob Shah have been short-listed, while Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Javeria Khan and Muneeba Ali have been nominated for the Women’s Cricketer of the Year award.

Spirit of Cricket Award and Corporate Achievement of the Year nomination were also decided by the independent jury, whereas the four umpires shortlisted on the recommendation of the match referees and six First XI Cricket Association captains are Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, Ghaffar Kazmi and Shozab Raza.

Categories (in brackets are the criteria):

Umpire of the Year (Period under consideration 1 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2020)

• Ahsan Raza
• Asif Yaqoob
• Ghaffar Kazmi
• Shozab Raza


Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year (Players born on or after 1 Aug 1999. Period under consideration 1 Sep 2019 to 31 Dec 2020)

• Ayesha Naseem
• Fatima Sana
• Najiha Alvi
• Syeda Aroob Shah


Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year (Players born on or after 1 Aug 1999 who are yet to make international debut for Pakistan. Period under consideration 1 Sep 2019 to 31 Dec 2020)

• Mohammad Huraira
• Mubasir Khan
• Rohail Nazir
• Qasim Akram


Men’s Emerging International Cricketer of the Year (International debut after 1 September 2019)

• Haider Ali
• Haris Rauf
• Naseem Shah
• Khushdil Shah


Women’s Cricketer of the Year (Period under consideration 1 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2020)

• Aliya Riaz
• Bismah Maroof
• Javeria Khan
• Muneeba Ali


Domestic Cricketer of the Year (Events under consideration HBL PSL 2020, National T20 Cup 2020 and first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2020)

• Hasan Ali
• Kamran Ghulam
• Saud Shakeel
• Zahid Mahmood


Individual Performance of the Year (20 international matches played between 1 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2020)

• Fawad Alam - 102 v New Zealand, 1st Test
• Mohammad Hafeez – 86 not out, 52b, 4x4, 6x6 v England 3rd T20I
• Naseem Shah - 4-26 (hat trick) v Bangladesh, first Test
• Shan Masood – 156 v England, 1st Test


Spirit of Cricket (Period under consideration 1 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2020)

• Sindh players thanking a retiring Imran Farhat for his contributions.
• Pakistan team visiting Bangladesh dressing room after their 2-0 win in the T20I series.
• Pakistan players congratulating Zak Crawley after his 267 in the Southampton Test.
• Pakistan players congratulating Zimbabwe’s Elton Chigumbura on a successful career.


Corporate Achievement of the Year (Period under consideration 1 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2020)

• First-ever HBL PSL 2020 in Pakistan
• Pakistan cricketers inspiring other international sides to play during the Covid-19 pandemic
• A complete, competitive and exciting 2020-21 domestic season during the pandemic
• South Africa and England men’s national cricket teams confirming tours to Pakistan in 2021


White-ball Cricketer of the Year (three ODIs and 12 T20Is from 1 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2020)

• Babar Azam
• Haris Rauf
• Mohammad Hafeez
• Shaheen Shah Afridi


Test Cricketer of the Year (five Tests between 1 Jan 2020 and 31 Dec 2020)

• Babar Azam
• Mohammad Rizwan
• Shaheen Shah Afridi
• Shan Masood


Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year (five Tests, three ODIs and 12 T20Is from 1 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2020)

• Babar Azam
• Mohammad Hafeez
• Mohammad Rizwan
• Shaheen Shah Afridi

 

[Firebat]

White ball cricketer of the year surely has to be Hafeez. Most T20I runs in the world this year

 

[hitthestump]

The individual performance catagory should go to Naseem. A hat trick at this stage of his career is no joke even if it was against Bangladesh.

Shan Masood got several reprieves during his arguably overrated innings and every time he's stepped out to bat since has only made it seem even more like it was a fluke. As for Fawad his innings was better but failed to get Pak over the line, and I can't even remember the Hafeez innings tbh but i know it came vs an England C team.

 

[Osman]

Most of these performances didn't even result in wins or Pak having a decent year. Just like all the stats coming up for Pak in 2020, it is an indication of how bad things are.

However for me the most valuable player of 2020 was for sure Rizwan - how long have we wanted a keeper that can also bat well and who's keeping is top draw. Sarfaraz was dreadful since the retirement of Misbah and Younis.

 

[shamaan]

Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year rohail nazir
Men’s Emerging International Cricketer of the Year haider ali
Domestic Cricketer of the Year kamran ghullam
Individual Performance of the Year naseem shah
White-ball Cricketer of the Year muhammed hafeez
Test Cricketer of the Year babar azam
Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year shaheen afridi

 

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[omairsiddiqui]

Is there a reason why the players visited Bangladesh's dressing room after the series?

 

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[MenInG]

 

[JaDed]

So this is who Rohail Nazir is (congratulations to him).. Pant is supposed to be 80% the batsman he is as per an expert here.

When do we get to see him play?

 

[MenInG]

 

[Thunderbolt14]

So this is who Rohail Nazir is (congratulations to him).. Pant is supposed to be 80% the batsman he is as per an expert here.

When do we get to see him play?

Pant is probably a much better batsman, ignore that poster. But Rohail has some very very good performances and very consistent, his story is very Indian actually. Churning out performances after performances in first class as well as U19 and Pakistan A, rather than fast tracked too early or waited until he’s 30. He has a good attitude and mentally strong.

Pant is much better to be honest, though there’s no telling how they both develop as they’re both still young.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Pant is probably a much better batsman, ignore that poster. But Rohail has some very very good performances and very consistent, his story is very Indian actually. Churning out performances after performances in first class as well as U19 and Pakistan A, rather than fast tracked too early or waited until he’s 30. He has a good attitude and mentally strong.

Pant is much better to be honest, though there’s no telling how they both develop as they’re both still young.

Pant is a bit of maverick batsman. If he gets going he will smash and change the game in like 2 hrs.
Rohail has always looked more solid and more organised. Keeping wise may be a bit better then pant.
But given India’s way of managing talented players e.g. Rohit sharma, Pant may be transformed into a giant. If he starts opening in odis and t20is I am pretty sure it will be different. May be by 2024 we may as well have. Pant shaw and Gill as our top order

 

[MenInG]

 

[Firebat]

Professor, most T20I runs in the world in 2020, doesn’t win white ball cricketer of the year?

We played 15 white ball matches, 12 of them T20’s. Bizarre

 

[MenInG]

 

[Slim]

So neither Hafeez or Shaheen get an award, bizzare.

 

[KyoOne]

Naseem Shah was poor apart from that Bangladesh match.

Shaheen Shah deserved that award much more than Naseem (or Rizwan)

 

[MenInG]

Pakistan captain Babar Azam was named as the Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year following his stellar performances across all formats during the 2020 calendar year. In addition to the most prestigious award, the 26-year-old was also adjudged the White-ball Cricketer of the Year after averaging 110.5 and 55.2 in the ODIs and T20Is, respectively. In the four Tests, Babar scored 338 runs at 67.6.

Mohammad Rizwan, the stand-in captain for the final Test of 2020 at Mount Maunganui against New Zealand, was declared Test Cricketer of the Year. In five Tests, he aggregated 302 runs, mostly in difficult situations, with four half-centuries at an average of 43.14. He also accounted for 12 batsmen behind the wickets.

Fawad Alam’s fighting and courageous 102 at Mount Maunganui, his first Test century in 11 years that made global headlines, was chosen as the Individual Performance of the Year by the independent jury* that comprised highly respected and distinguished cricket personalities.

Pakistan women’s national cricket team all-rounder Aliya Riaz was named as the Women’s Cricketer of the Year while 19-year-old Fatima Sana was chosen as the Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year.

17-year-old Test fast bowler Naseem Shah won the Emerging International Cricketer of the Year following his 20 wickets in eight Tests, including a hat-trick against Bangladesh that made him the youngest bowler to achieve the rare feat.

The Domestic Cricketer of the Year honours went to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kamran Ghulam after he became the only batsman in the ongoing first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy to complete 1,000 runs. He finished 19 innings of 10 round matches with 1,065 runs with four centuries and four half-centuries at an average of just under 60.

Rohail Nazir’s progression from the U19 level to Pakistan Shaheens’ captain has won him the Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year. In the period from 1 September 2019 to 31 December 2020, the 19-year-old featured in nine events, including the ACC U19, Emerging Asia Cup, HBL PSL 2020, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2019, ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020, two National T20 Cups and Pakistan Shaheens, and finished with 1,260 runs besides his 48 victims behind the wickets.

The match referees and six Cricket Associations captains voted Asif Yaqoob as the Umpire of the Year.
Pakistan men’s national cricket team’s gesture to visit the Bangladesh cricket team’s dressing room to thank them for their first visit to Pakistan in over a decade following a 2-0 T20I series win earned them the Spirit of Cricket award, while the independent jury* decided that the delivery of a highly successful and smooth HBL PSL 2020 in Pakistan, first-ever PSL event to be staged in front of home crowds, as the Corporate Achievement of the Year.

The winners will be presented with specially designed trophies during the upcoming home series against South Africa.

Below are the category-wise winners with their reactions:


Umpire of the Year - Asif Yaqoob

Facts – Officiated in two ODIs, four T20Is, 17 HBL PSL 2020, five National T20 Cup and four Quaid-e-Azam Trophy matches. Voted by the match referees and six Cricket Association captains.

Quotes – “I feel honoured to have been voted as the Umpire of the Year by my colleagues and the six captains. Umpiring is my passion and I take a lot of pride in what I do, but to be formally recognised by my peers is something to be really proud of. I want to thank my family, all the match officials and players for considering me worthy of this achievement and I look forward to working with them in future.”


Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year - Fatima Sana

Facts – Scored 145 runs and took 17 wickets in the National Women’s U19, National One-day and two National Women’s T20 Cups in the period from 1 September 2019 to 31 December 2020

Quotes – “After thanking God Almighty, I want to thank my family as well as Bismah Maroof and Sana Mir for their encouragement and support. This award will motivate me to work harder and help Pakistan women’s national cricket team at the global stage.”


Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year - Rohail Nazir

Facts – Scored 1,260 runs and dismissed 48 batsmen behind the wickets in the ACC U19, Emerging Asia Cup, HBL PSL 2020, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2019, ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020, National T20 Cup and Pakistan Shaheens in the period from 1 September 2019 to 31 December 2020

Quotes – “I am delighted that my progression as a cricketer has been recognised through this award. This means a lot to me. I have set my target at representing Pakistan at the highest level and will continue to work hard to not only achieve that target but also match the outstanding performances of my predecessors through a long, consistent and successful career.”


Spirit of Cricket - Pakistan players visiting Bangladesh dressing room after their 2-0 win in T20I series. This was Bangladesh men’s cricket team’s first visit to Pakistan in over a decade.


Men’s Emerging International Cricketer of the Year - Naseem Shah

Facts – Took 20 wickets in eight Tests, including a hat-trick against Bangladesh that made him the youngest Test bowler to take three wickets in three successive deliveries.

Quotes – “What I have achieved today is only through the prayers of my late mother and, as such, I will dedicate this award to her. When I go out there to play for Pakistan, I have the belief and confidence that she is behind me and continuously supporting and encouraging me go an extra yard and perform for my country.

“I am thankful to the fans and my team-mates for this recognition so early in my career. I remain motivated and committed to do my very best for the team and this award will go a long way in helping me contribute to the team’s objectives and targets.”


Corporate Achievement of the Year - First-ever HBL PSL 2020 in Pakistan

Facts – 34 matches held in Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi in two phases. From 20 February to 15 March, 30 matches were held and attended by around 600,000 spectators before the event was postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The remaining four play-offs were held in Karachi from 14-17 November in Karachi. Karachi Kings won their maiden title when they defeated Lahore Qalandars by five wickets.


Domestic Cricketer of the Year - Kamran Ghulam

Facts – Scored 1,065 runs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 19 innings of 10 the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy matches with four centuries and four half-centuries at an average of just under 60

Quotes – “My dream has always been to represent Pakistan and I think I have taken a step forward in cherishing that dream. There have been a number of outstanding performers throughout the year in the difficult Covid-19 conditions but to have been identified as the Domestic Cricketer of the Year is extremely satisfying, not only for me but for all those who have contributed in my growth and development. I look forward to using this award as a launching pad for future challenges.”


Women’s Cricketer of the Year - Aliya Riaz

Facts – Scored 267 runs and took five wickets in the two National Men’s T20 Cups and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020

Quotes – “This award means a lot to me and I will like to contribute to my team’s success in the upcoming seasons by further improving my performances.”


Individual Performance of the Year - Fawad Alam (102 v New Zealand, 1st Test)

Quotes – “I am pleased to have been rewarded with the Individual Performance of the Year Award. This reward is recognition of my continued hard work and efforts, and will only contribute in further enhancing my confidence. Nothing comes easy in life, all one can do is to keeping work hard, staying focused on the targets and wait for the opportunity.”


White-ball Cricketer of the Year - Babar Azam

Facts – Scored 221 runs in three ODIs at 110 with one century and one half-century, and scored 276 runs in eight T20Is at 55.2 with four half-centuries


Test Cricketer of the Year - Mohammad Rizwan

Facts – Scored 302 runs in five Tests with four half-centuries at 43.14 and dismissed 12 batsmen behind the wickets

Quotes – “There is nothing like representing Pakistan at a global stage but the task is only accomplished if you can contribute to the team’s cause. In this background, I am delighted to have won the Test Cricketer of the Year award, even though there were other strong contenders who I have huge respect for.

“I want to thank my family and teammates and all those who have backed and supported me in this journey, particularly those who believed and stood by me even when I was unable to break into the side despite being a member of the team.

“I particularly enjoyed my performances in England as these came in difficult situations and against some of the finest exponents of red cricket ball. I am delighted that I was able to carry the confidence I got by performing in England by scoring two half-centuries in the series.”


Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year - Babar Azam

Facts – Scored 338 runs in four Tests at 67.6, 221 runs in three ODIs at 110 and 276 runs in eight T20Is at 55.2

Quotes – “I am truly humbled to have been awarded with the White-ball and Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year awards by the independent jury in what has been a difficult year for all professional athletes. Without the support of my teammates and family, this would not have been possible and, as such, I owe big time to all of them for my successes in 2020 and hope they will continue to support me in years to come.

“Captaining Pakistan at home was a huge moment for me though without crowds it took a bit of the gloss of that honour. I think the cricket I played in England was some of the best. England is never an easy place to play due to the conditions and the players they boast, but to go out there and perform gave me the satisfaction and encouragement that I can compete against the best and help my side to do better.

“I am disappointed to miss the three T20Is and the first Test in New Zealand as I was determined and motivated to perform against what is a really good New Zealand team and managed outstandingly by Kane Williamson.

“I will reflect on 2020 will a lot of satisfaction and hopefully the honour and rewards I have won will only contribute in me working harder to further enhance and improve my performances as well as my young and talented team.”

 

[Rana]

Thoroughly deserved.

Well done MashaAllah

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Thoroughly deserved.

Well done MashaAllah

MashaAllah. May he achieve lots of success in coming years.

 

[Saj]

Made me cringe a bit these awards, as most of Pakistan's performances in 2020 have been really poor barring a few exceptions.

 

[Last Monetarist]

These awards should have been restricted to first-class cricket and women's cricket only.

It's quite cringeworthy to see players from the senior team being lauded after the year they've had.

 

[Titan24]

Hopefully it will boost his confidence and make him work even harder on his game.

 

[Titan24]

It always good to get recognized, hopefully it will make all the performers to work even harder.

 

[cricketfan11]

When Naseem Shah gets the award for emerging player you can tell how low the standards have dropped.

At this stage he looks more likely to emerge as the next talented bowler who had a short lived career rather than as a future star.

 

[Rana]

When Naseem Shah gets the award for emerging player you can tell how low the standards have dropped.

At this stage he looks more likely to emerge as the next talented bowler who had a short lived career rather than as a future star.

The standards have dropped have they?

Dismissing The top 25 ranked Test Batsmen most no. of times in 2020:

Pat Cummins-8
Trent Boult-8
Naseem Shah-6
R Ashwin-6
Jasprit Bumrah-6
Anrich Nortje-6
Mitchel Starc-5
James Anderson-5
Tim Southee-5
Kemar Roach-5

I guess the standards of International cricket are at an all time low if thats the case. I guess us true fans of Pakistan cricket deserve Sohail Khan, Tabish Khan, Waqas Maqsood but not garbage like Naseem Shah.

 

[Usman Chadda]

The standards have dropped have they?

Dismissing The top 25 ranked Test Batsmen most no. of times in 2020:

Pat Cummins-8
Trent Boult-8
Naseem Shah-6
R Ashwin-6
Jasprit Bumrah-6
Anrich Nortje-6
Mitchel Starc-5
James Anderson-5
Tim Southee-5
Kemar Roach-5

I guess the standards of International cricket are at an all time low if thats the case. I guess us true fans of Pakistan cricket deserve Sohail Khan, Tabish Khan, Waqas Maqsood but not garbage like Naseem Shah.

These posters will be the same annoying ones who will scream for Naseem to be fast-tracked back from domestic cricket, once they see Sohail Khan or Tabish Khan get smashed for their 120 KPH pies at international level.

 

[cricketfan11]

The standards have dropped have they?

Dismissing The top 25 ranked Test Batsmen most no. of times in 2020:

Pat Cummins-8
Trent Boult-8
Naseem Shah-6
R Ashwin-6
Jasprit Bumrah-6
Anrich Nortje-6
Mitchel Starc-5
James Anderson-5
Tim Southee-5
Kemar Roach-5

I guess the standards of International cricket are at an all time low if thats the case. I guess us true fans of Pakistan cricket deserve Sohail Khan, Tabish Khan, Waqas Maqsood but not garbage like Naseem Shah.

If you take out the match vs Bangladesh then he has only one memorable performance, which was vs Sri Lanka.

He looks pretty mediocre generally. But I don't blame him entirely - the talent is there but the results are not showing.

 

[Rana]

If you take out the match vs Bangladesh then he has only one memorable performance, which was vs Sri Lanka.

He looks pretty mediocre generally. But I don't blame him entirely - the talent is there but the results are not showing.

I see, so the match against Bangladesh accounts for 6 wickets that he took against the top 25 batsmen of the world?

 

[YousafTheBeast]

1 of the 7 wickets was of David Warner, who made 154 - pointless wicket, damage had been done.

2 were of Joe Root who made 42 and 29. Fair enough, got the better of Root.

2 of Henry Nicholls who scored 56 in 1st innings, by then New Zealand were 266/4.

And, on Day 4 when NZ were looking to score quick runs, he got Williamson, Latham and Nicholls

Not sure why it’s 6 wickets and not 7, but in conclusion, most of those “6” wickets were pointless.

 

[Rana]

1 of the 7 wickets was of David Warner, who made 154 - pointless wicket, damage had been done.

2 were of Joe Root who made 42 and 29. Fair enough, got the better of Root.

2 of Henry Nicholls who scored 56 in 1st innings, by then New Zealand were 266/4.

And, on Day 4 when NZ were looking to score quick runs, he got Williamson, Latham and Nicholls

Not sure why it’s 6 wickets and not 7, but in conclusion, most of those “6” wickets were pointless.

Might as well provide context for the rest of the bowlers and their wickets in that list.

 

[Hasan123]

1 of the 7 wickets was of David Warner, who made 154 - pointless wicket, damage had been done.

2 were of Joe Root who made 42 and 29. Fair enough, got the better of Root.

2 of Henry Nicholls who scored 56 in 1st innings, by then New Zealand were 266/4.

And, on Day 4 when NZ were looking to score quick runs, he got Williamson, Latham and Nicholls

Not sure why it’s 6 wickets and not 7, but in conclusion, most of those “6” wickets were pointless.

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION], Naseem fans are hyping up those wickets and other than the Root ones. They don’t even matter.

 

[Aman]

Rizwann should have gotten player of the year and Test player of the year based on his performance in NZ.

Outside that you only played Zimbabwe right? Which really shouldn't mean anything.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Might as well provide context for the rest of the bowlers and their wickets in that list.

I’ll do Patty Cummins since he’s the 3rd seamer like Naseem.

3 wickets against Pujara (0, 17, 3)
1 wicket against Agarwal (17)
1 wicket against Kohli (4)
2 wickets against Taylor (22, 4)
1 wicket against Latham (49)

Gets batsmen out early, the only pointless wicket I see is that of Pujara’s when India were chasing 72.

 

[Rana]

I’ll do Patty Cummins since he’s the 3rd seamer like Naseem.

3 wickets against Pujara (0, 17, 3)
1 wicket against Agarwal (17)
1 wicket against Kohli (4)
2 wickets against Taylor (22, 4)
1 wicket against Latham (49)

Gets batsmen out early, the only pointless wicket I see is that of Pujara’s when India were chasing 72.

I see. At home. After quite a few Tests in his career also. Plus he is the No.1 Test bowler.

Excellent role model to follow for a 17 year old boy

 

[Thunderbolt14]

I see. At home. After quite a few Tests in his career also. Plus he is the No.1 Test bowler.

Excellent role model to follow for a 17 year old boy

lol most people in that list are 25+ and in their absolute peaks, and most are new ball bowlers hence a higher chance of taking wickets part of a proper attack where every bowler is penetrative, while naseem is first change and 17-19 years old often coming in when batsmen are relatively set

meanwhile some people are calling ashwin the GOAT Indian Test spinner in other threads... also refusing to suggest who should bowl instead of Naseem haha, still no idea if they want Sohail Khan or what lol

 

[YousafTheBeast]

I see. At home. After quite a few Tests in his career also. Plus he is the No.1 Test bowler.

Excellent role model to follow for a 17 year old boy

Yup, and I can see why you rate Naseem Shah, and I rate him too. But, I feel it’s too early for him.

Like Hafeez said “international stage is for the product to perform. Talent needs to be Groomed, Polished at domestic & academy level until they become a product to represent at National level”.

 

[Rana]

Yup, and I can see why you rate Naseem Shah, and I rate him too. But, I feel it’s too early for him.

Like Hafeez said “international stage is for the product to perform. Talent needs to be Groomed, Polished at domestic & academy level until they become a product to represent at National level”.

Hafeez has some very wise words to say now that it took him possibly 15 years to develop into what Babar became after 9 months in International cricket. Very rich from a man who had no clue on how to deal with high quality pace bowling until 2017.

I guess you can sound like Don Bradman also if you are in that purple patch. Masooma khayaal.

 

[Titan24]

Rizwann should have gotten player of the year and Test player of the year based on his performance in NZ.

Outside that you only played Zimbabwe right? Which really shouldn't mean anything.

Rizwan did get test player of the year. Pak played T20 and tests with Eng, BD and NZ during 2020 along with only ODIs and T20s vs Zim.

 

[Aman]

Rizwan did get test player of the year. Pak played T20 and tests with Eng, BD and NZ during 2020 along with only ODIs and T20s vs Zim.

I'm thinking of his performance in one of the T20s and the first Test, both were excellent and given the lack of cricket and any meaningful contributions in other series would be enough to get him Test cricketer and overall POTY.

 

[Darkrai]

Hafeez has some very wise words to say now that it took him possibly 15 years to develop into what Babar became after 9 months in International cricket. Very rich from a man who had no clue on how to deal with high quality pace bowling until 2017.

I guess you can sound like Don Bradman also if you are in that purple patch. Masooma khayaal.

Also, people are acting like Hafeez has become some next level LOIs batsman, want him to get the awards and whatever. Let's not forget he averaged only 31 in 2019 WC even though his T20Is form/performances have been great since 2018. So he has been great in only one format that too after decade+ of a mediocre career and failures in the T20 WCs.

 

[Titan24]

I'm thinking of his performance in one of the T20s and the first Test, both were excellent and given the lack of cricket and any meaningful contributions in other series would be enough to get him Test cricketer and overall POTY.

But, Babar overall outperformed him across the formats if we consider the whole year. So while Rizwan was outstanding in NZ and did well in Eng tests too, I believe Babar deserved to be most valuable player of the year considering his stats across the formats. Babar’s test knocks against Srl and BD were pretty meaningful as they resulted in wins and same was the case with 3 out of his 4 50s in 8 T20 matches. Yes one can argue about oppositions but I think its fair enough of we consider the whole year. Its good thing that both are recognized though.

 

[Mainul]

Congratulations to the winning men cricketers especially Fawad Alam . Spirit of cricket also deserves a special mention . That was a special moment, Shoib and Mushfiqur hugging each other.

 

[ShoaibM]

Congratulations to the winning men cricketers especially Fawad Alam . Spirit of cricket also deserves a special mention . That was a special moment, Shoib and Mushfiqur hugging each other.

Did anyone check if Mushfiqur took a swing at Shobby just for the heck of it?

 

[Caved12]

Naseem Shah

 

[MMHS]

Best individual achievement should have been Azhar - saved a certain innings defeat. Fawad actually didn’t save the Test - on personal ground, it was a fairly tale comeback, but Azhar’s innings was far better.

Rest are more or less fine - probably I would have taken Shaheen, but Naseem started the year well, finished reasonably as well - statistically 4 wickets in a Test isn’t bad.

Overall, best cricketer of the year (MVP) should be Rizwan - kept brilliantly throughout, led well (in domestics as well) and added valuable runs when needed. Win a T20 as well against Kiwis.

 

[MMHS]

Congratulations to the winning men cricketers especially Fawad Alam . Spirit of cricket also deserves a special mention . That was a special moment, Shoib and Mushfiqur hugging each other.

Is that Mushi? He didn’t travel to PAK!!!!!

 

[Mainul]

Is that Mushi? He didn’t travel to PAK!!!!!

You are spot on. Mushfiqur didn't travel, I just forgot. From behind ,with that size and texture it seemed as to be Mushfiqur