[PICTURE] Pakistan squads for Australia and Zimbabwe tours named

[G0rmintAunty]

I don't see the need for separate ODI and T20 squad for Zimbabwe.

Just pick the same players for both.

Yeah, if there is to a be a difference then just rest all the senior players, Makes no sense playing upcoming players like Abdullah in harsh conditions like Aus but then dropping him for Zim. Who knows though, if he performs maybe he and others may be included. Squads can always change.

 

[Markhor]

Right had to get pen and paper out just to keep track of all the comings/goings.

ODIs

1) Only 6 of the 15 players at the 2023 World Cup retain their place for Australia (Babar, Shaheen, Salman, Rauf, Rizwan and Shafique) and 4 for Zimbabwe (Shafique, Rauf, Rizwan and Salman).

2) Arafat Minhas is rewarded after averaging 17.75 in Champions Cup (plus a good overall List A record) with a spot for Australia, but not picked for Zimbabwe. You'll see there's further discrepancies.

3) Faisal Akram is selected for both Australia and Zimbabwe, and while also possessing a good overall List A record he struggled in the Champions Cup averaging 70 at 7.36 RPO.

4) Irfan Khan is one of the few selected in all squads for both Australia and Zimbabwe. He averaged 51 at 116 in the Champions Cup and an overall List A SR of 101. With Iftikhar losing his central contract, Irfan replaces him in that powerhitting slot.

5) Abrar Ahmed is picked for the Zimbabwe ODIs but not for Australia. May still be recovering from dengue fever, but he outperformed Faisal Akram in the Champions Cup so surprised he wasn't picked ahead of him.

6) No Jahandad Khan for either Australia or Zimbabwe which is surprising given he was the 2nd best bowler in the Champions Cup.

7) Shahnawaz Dahani selected for Zimbabwe despite a disappointing Champions Cup (avg 58 at ER of 6.28). Although he has a strong overall List A record - poor performances in a higher quality 5-team domestic competition is a red flag.

8) Ahmed Daniyal selected for Zimbabwe after averaging 23 at 6 RPO in the Champions Cup. Has a high overall List A ER of 6.51. More on him later.

T20s

1) Only 7 of the 15 players at the 2024 World Cup retain their place for Australia (Babar, Rauf, Abbas, Rizwan, Naseem, Shaheen and Usman) and 3 for Zimbabwe (Rauf, Abbas and Usman).

2) Arafat Minhas makes both tours. Has only played 9 T20s overall including just 2 PSL matches. However he had a good Emerging Asia Cup with 41 at 157 with the bat and 20 at 6 RPO with the ball.

3) Jahandad Khan makes both tours. Has an excellent overall T20 SR of 187 which matches his PSL SR.

4) Omair Yousuf makes both tours but his overall T20 SR is 132, rising to 147 in PSL (small sample of 6 matches).

5) Sahibzada Farhan makes both tours but his overall T20 SR is 129, lowered to 119 in PSL. Poor selection.

6) Sufyan Muqeem makes both tours. Had a good Emerging Asia Cup but only has played 5 PSL matches at 28 and ER of 8.69. This seems premature.

7) Qasim Akram makes the Zimbabwe leg only. Batted poorly at the Emerging Asia Cup (24 at 108). Overall T20 SR is 123, rising to 140 in PSL (small sample of 9 matches). His overall bowling numbers are better - but ahead of Abrar ? Poor selection.

8) Ahmed Daniyal is a lucky boy. He averages 55 at ER of 9.42 after 10 PSL matches ! His overall T20 record is nothing to write home about. Aqib's LQ connection.

Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan, Mohammad Wasim jr, Faheem Ashraf, Azam Khan, Mohammad Haris, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq and Saud Shakeel are all casualties from Pakistan's various recent white-ball squads.

I know some will be unhappy Babar and Rizwan remain in the Australia squads, and Rizwan for the Zimbabwe ODIs. However that's the most post-tournament changes I've seen since the aftermath of the 2003 World Cup.

 

[u0sama]

Abbas Afridi is a nothing player, handed central contract. Personal biased so many lahore qalander academy players selected, Kamran should only be in Zim tour, Saud would have been in Aus tour. Rohail Nazir is a better bet than Haseeb. Due to current politics in domestic system Rohail not getting chances even in domestic. Rohail can be test keeper also. Jahandad should be in ODI also. Muhammad Rizwan needs rest from Zim ODI, he is lone keeper in test. Saim is very lucky nothing performance past one year keep selected.

 

[u0sama]

Saud can easily replace Qasim in t20 also

 

[u0sama]

Arafat should be in Zim odi in place of tayyab tahir uncle, Zim is nowadays spin friendly

 

[u0sama]

Babar group is heavily penalize from current regime, Shady, M haris, Nawaz, Mir, Fakhar, Saud. Very biased LQ selection

 

[shamaan]

I am disappointed that Abdullah has been picked instead of Farhaan.
Haseebullah should also not be picked Usman Khan should have been picked instead.

Saim Ayub
Muhammed Rizwan
Babar Azam
Kamran Ghullam
Agha Salman
Irfan Khan
Arafat Minhas
Amir Jamal
Shaheen
Naseem
Rauf

T20
Farhaan
Rizwan
Usman Khan
Babar Azam
Agha Salman
Irfan Khan
Arafat Minhas
Janhadad Khan/sufyaan Muqeem
Shaheen
Naseem
Rauf

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Pakistan don't have anyone better in that role than Rauf. Despite his patchy form he has delivered some big performances for Pakistan in big matches. Even in the World Cup,which was a bad tournament for him, he bowled his heart out against South Africa.

Yes but that century came in a high-pressure run chase in the World Cup. He also batted well in a couple of other games. I am not sold on Abdullah either but he has atleast earned some chances to prove himself for Pakistan before he is discarded.

Fakhar Zaman obviously should have been there and his loss will hurt Pakistan. I just hope Aqib Javed isn't mentally immature enough to continue dropping him in the future too. Pakistan have zero chance of defending the CT without him.

Just as I think Fakhar was harshly dropped for Abdullah , I think Wasim Jnr. was dropped a tad unfairly.

I think he has a better upside than Rauf as an ODI bowler. His record wasn't too bad.

If they didn't want to pick another domestic guy like Akif, they probably could have picked Wasim Jnr. who has pace and can reverse the ball as well.

Imo , this Australia series should be the last but if rope for Rauf in the format . If he gets smashed yet again, there will be nowhere left to hide

 

[Bilal Ahmad15]

Just as I think Fakhar was harshly dropped for Abdullah , I think Wasim Jnr. was dropped a tad unfairly.

I think he has a better upside than Rauf as an ODI bowler. His record wasn't too bad.

If they didn't want to pick another domestic guy like Akif, they probably could have picked Wasim Jnr. who has pace and can reverse the ball as well.

Imo , this Australia series should be the last but if rope for Rauf in the format . If he gets smashed yet again, there will be nowhere left to hide

I found out Muhammad Wasim Jr. has some sort of fitness or injury issue

Otherwise he would be a guaranteed starter for ODI and T20s, especially since he was Pakistans best bowler in last years World Cup

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Just as I think Fakhar was harshly dropped for Abdullah , I think Wasim Jnr. was dropped a tad unfairly.

I think he has a better upside than Rauf as an ODI bowler. His record wasn't too bad.

If they didn't want to pick another domestic guy like Akif, they probably could have picked Wasim Jnr. who has pace and can reverse the ball as well.

Imo , this Australia series should be the last but if rope for Rauf in the format . If he gets smashed yet again, there will be nowhere left to hide

I can't believe they didn't select him. That is a serious injustice unless he is injured.

 

[emranabbas]

After the mess Naqvi has created in the board and team, he should be the last person to talk about discipline.

The guy has been a failure on all levels. A political appointee who has zero understanding of how things should be run.

Let's call back ramiz raja? Or is he still trying to crack the code for the pitches

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I found out Muhammad Wasim Jr. has some sort of fitness or injury issue

Otherwise he would be a guaranteed starter for ODI and T20s, especially since he was Pakistans best bowler in last years World Cup

OK that's fine, then. Understandable

 

[batandballbattle]

I can't believe they didn't select him. That is a serious injustice unless he is injured.

Official reason is injury but maybe they have something personal against him. He last played in April and afaik there is no update on his condition which makes me think there is some kind of injustice going against him.

 

[mominsaigol]

Am
Am sure Omair opened in the Asia cup in the last 2 games.

Naw he was no 3 last year in acc

 

[Mainul]

He spoke up against the PCB that's why he got dropped theirs no other reason to drop him.

That's atrociousm . Fine him. Why drop?

 

[Mainul]

I can't believe they didn't select him. That is a serious injustice unless he is injured.

He is the only genuine match winner in the batting line up. Pakistan will suffer for it

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Fakhar has been left out due to his tweet issue but apparently they're saying that he doesn't have the fitness as he didn't qualify due to his fitness.

I'm not sure if that's really the case though.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Fakhar has been left out due to his tweet issue but apparently they're saying that he doesn't have the fitness as he didn't qualify due to his fitness.

I'm not sure if that's really the case though.

It cannot be fitness. If it's a fitness or injury issue why would you keep him out of central contract?

 

[Xoib]

Wasim has just recovered and playing first class hopefully he is selected for SL A series I see him as potential test bowler in sub cont condo

 

[Deewana Mastana]

It cannot be fitness. If it's a fitness or injury issue why would you keep him out of central contract?

Exactly.

PCB is such a thick organisation that they've got no clue how to even hold a PC.

 

[W63L35]

So if the captain is still not decided, then the squads are announced without Captain's input?

But if the "captain" was consulted for his input, then what was the harm in announcing the name with the squad?


Only PCB is capable of these circus tricks!

 

[RidiculousMan]

So if the captain is still not decided, then the squads are announced without Captain's input?

But if the "captain" was consulted for his input, then what was the harm in announcing the name with the squad?


Only PCB is capable of these circus tricks!

Wouldn't surprise me if they have locked a captain but are still in negotiation phase. Maybe this is a way for PCB to get an upper hand on certain terms.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Official reason is injury but maybe they have something personal against him. He last played in April and afaik there is no update on his condition which makes me think there is some kind of injustice going against him.

On this one I am willing to believe them. Probably because he hasn't said anything negative about them.

 

[Barragan]

Faisal Akram, Sufiyan Muqeem, Arafat Minhas, Omar Bin Yusuf are undercooked and this could potentially harm their careers​

All of them did nothing in the recently concluded Pentangular Cup and have only been selected based on the recent emerging Asia cup

That Asia cup was primarily for youngsters and they did nothing in the main domestic competition

Everyone will now think these guys mediocre, rubbish or whatever, but it is simply because they're not ready

 

[mominsaigol]

Relax. No one is worried about these guys. We are more worried about what rizwan will do to them.

 

[Barragan]

Relax. No one is worried about these guys. We are more worried about what rizwan will do to them.

Rizwan can do nothing, if they're simply not ready

Blame the selectors

 

[emranabbas]

We are going to lose in Australia not matter what team plays, better to take youngsters and give them exposure to Australian conditions

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

It's freaking Zimbabwe bro. Series like these are supposed to be there to try out new players. We were pretty much the only major team in the world that was still sending full-strength squads to Zimbabwe. These players need international exposure and this is the ideal tour to give them that.

That said, I don't see Faisal Akram doing well in Australia. Arafar Minhas is more of a hail mary on their part to find an alternative to Shadab.

 

[mominsaigol]

We are going to lose in Australia not matter what team plays, better to take youngsters and give them exposure to Australian conditions

Naw, pak will win.

After all they have the following players

1) Babar Azam: No 1 odi ranked batsmen in the world, Australia will be shaking in their boots at the sight of bobby.

2) Muhammad Rizwan: 5th rank t20 and 7th rank test batter in the world. Although he's ranked 26th in odi, it's only cause he hasn't played much odi since wc 2023. The t20 rank and test rank shows that not only is rizwam world class, But he's also the perfect player who can not only bat long, but can also shift gears and switch to t20 mode and bully bowlers all around the world.

3) Shaheen Afridi: Shaheen is ranked 7th and bumrah 8th on odi rankings. So why are you worried? Pakistan literally has a bowler even more deadly and feared then bumrah?

The world's best batsmen, Followed by 86 avg spin bradman, followed by a bowler more deadly then Bumrah?

How can Pakistan fail?

 

[Markhor]

All of them did nothing in the recently concluded Pentangular Cup and have only been selected based on the recent emerging Asia cup

That Asia cup was primarily for youngsters and they did nothing in the main domestic competition

Everyone will now think these guys mediocre, rubbish or whatever, but it is simply because they're not ready

Made a list of the comings/goings here. Lots of randomness even by our standards.

[PICTURE] Pakistan squads for Australia and Zimbabwe tours named

I don't see the need for separate ODI and T20 squad for Zimbabwe. Just pick the same players for both. Yeah, if there is to a be a difference then just rest all the senior players, Makes no sense playing upcoming players like Abdullah in harsh conditions like Aus but then dropping him for Zim...

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I'd say Faisal Akram and Sufyan Muqeem are the rawest picks. Akram went for 70 apiece at over 7 RPO in the Champions Cup but makes both ODI tours. Muqeem has only ever played 5 PSL matches.

I'm fine with the inclusion of Arafat Minhas who performed well in the Champions Cup. Yet he makes the Australia ODIs but not the ODIs in Zimbabwe.

Ahmed Daniyal can consider himself lucky to make the Zimbabwe T20 squad. He averages 55 at 9.42 RPO in PSL and his overall T20 numbers aren't anything to write home about. An Aqib pick surely.

 

[emranabbas]

So if the captain is still not decided, then the squads are announced without Captain's input?

But if the "captain" was consulted for his input, then what was the harm in announcing the name with the squad?


Only PCB is capable of these circus tricks!

Captain has been selected

 

[Barragan]

Made a list of the comings/goings here. Lots of randomness even by our standards.

[PICTURE] Pakistan squads for Australia and Zimbabwe tours named

I don't see the need for separate ODI and T20 squad for Zimbabwe. Just pick the same players for both. Yeah, if there is to a be a difference then just rest all the senior players, Makes no sense playing upcoming players like Abdullah in harsh conditions like Aus but then dropping him for Zim...

ppforum.pakpassion.net

I'd say Faisal Akram and Sufyan Muqeem are the rawest picks. Akram went for 70 apiece at over 7 RPO in the Champions Cup but makes both ODI tours. Muqeem has only ever played 5 PSL matches.

I'm fine with the inclusion of Arafat Minhas who performed well in the Champions Cup. Yet he makes the Australia ODIs but not the ODIs in Zimbabwe.

Ahmed Daniyal can consider himself lucky to make the Zimbabwe T20 squad. He averages 55 at 9.42 RPO in PSL and his overall T20 numbers aren't anything to write home about. An Aqib pick surely.

Yes, a lot of undercooked and raw players which will not workout

Arafat Minhas didn't do anything in the champions cup either

Ahmed Daniyal was actually a smart pick and he had a fantastic champions cup

Don't look at his PSL numbers because he seems like an improved player since then

 

[Xoib]

Made a list of the comings/goings here. Lots of randomness even by our standards.

[PICTURE] Pakistan squads for Australia and Zimbabwe tours named

I don't see the need for separate ODI and T20 squad for Zimbabwe. Just pick the same players for both. Yeah, if there is to a be a difference then just rest all the senior players, Makes no sense playing upcoming players like Abdullah in harsh conditions like Aus but then dropping him for Zim...

ppforum.pakpassion.net

I'd say Faisal Akram and Sufyan Muqeem are the rawest picks. Akram went for 70 apiece at over 7 RPO in the Champions Cup but makes both ODI tours. Muqeem has only ever played 5 PSL matches.

I'm fine with the inclusion of Arafat Minhas who performed well in the Champions Cup. Yet he makes the Australia ODIs but not the ODIs in Zimbabwe.

Ahmed Daniyal can consider himself lucky to make the Zimbabwe T20 squad. He averages 55 at 9.42 RPO in PSL and his overall T20 numbers aren't anything to write home about. An Aqib pick surely.

I genuinely think they forgot about minhas for zim series there were so many squads and combinations I won’t be surprised if some got in or stayed out randomly

 

[mesmerizer85]

Haris Rauf is picked for all ODIs and T20s in AUS and Zim. Good luck PCT with the "runs leak machine"

 

[Xoib]

Haris Rauf is picked for all ODIs and T20s in AUS and Zim. Good luck PCT with the "runs leak machine"

He should be benched in Odis . This would be my bowling attack

Shaheen
Naseem
Hasnain
Jamal
Minhas

 

[Rana]

Looks like the Australia T20 squad is just there to be slaughtered as they didn’t want the youngsters losing their confidence.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Looks like ODI squad has Fakhar/Saud/Shadab as the big exclusions. Squad looks fine I think.
Abdullah/Saim/Babar/Rizwan/Salman/Irfan/Minhas//Shaheen/Naseem/Rauf/Hasnain - could also include Akram & Jamal for Minhas and one of the pacers as another look.

On one hand, its lovely to see Minhas in the squad because he really looks like a great talent... on the other, this is rushing him and he will not entirely miss out on the FC season and get pigeonholed into being a white ball player and fans eventually complaining about him not playing FC when he inevitably goes through struggles. I think letting him playing in FC, seeing how he does and then eventually making that decision for the Zimbabwe series to include & test him in both of those squads would have made more sense.

Faisal Akram is another bowler who is now going to miss out on the FC season too with his inclusion. He might do well but it would have been really good for his development to go through a full FC season.

Fine the ODI squad overall and Zimbabwe ODI is much of the same with Babar/Shaheen/Naseem being rested.

For me, the real issue is the T20's squad they've selected. They look like a complete mess to the point where I don't even where to begin. Salman doing well in Tests means he is a selection in every white ball squad makes little sense. Being a VC for T20's is nuts too. Omair Yousuf also selected? What are we doing here? So Yousuf/Babar/Rizwan/Salman/Haseebullah are all on the squad and they're all accumulators. I don't know why Saim wouldn't be included in this squad either. It's such a mess and it's hard to understand what Rizwan is planning to build here but who knows, with how Pakistan operates, maybe this strange squad will end up winning the series somehow.

Nice to see Babar/Shaheen/Naseem being rested for Zimbabwe series. In all honesty, despite Rizwan being captain, he should have been rested for that series too. Playing non stop every series as a WK takes it toll and I am sure people will remember the same happening to Sarfraz and how sudden & dramatically his downfall occurred. T20 WC is a ways away too so this series is entirely meaningless. Who knows maybe he rests himself to let Haseebullah play but I doubt it.

 

[gazza619]

Looks like ODI squad has Fakhar/Saud/Shadab as the big exclusions. Squad looks fine I think.
Abdullah/Saim/Babar/Rizwan/Salman/Irfan/Minhas//Shaheen/Naseem/Rauf/Hasnain - could also include Akram & Jamal for Minhas and one of the pacers as another look.

On one hand, its lovely to see Minhas in the squad because he really looks like a great talent... on the other, this is rushing him and he will not entirely miss out on the FC season and get pigeonholed into being a white ball player and fans eventually complaining about him not playing FC when he inevitably goes through struggles. I think letting him playing in FC, seeing how he does and then eventually making that decision for the Zimbabwe series to include & test him in both of those squads would have made more sense.

Faisal Akram is another bowler who is now going to miss out on the FC season too with his inclusion. He might do well but it would have been really good for his development to go through a full FC season.

Fine the ODI squad overall and Zimbabwe ODI is much of the same with Babar/Shaheen/Naseem being rested.

For me, the real issue is the T20's squad they've selected. They look like a complete mess to the point where I don't even where to begin. Salman doing well in Tests means he is a selection in every white ball squad makes little sense. Being a VC for T20's is nuts too. Omair Yousuf also selected? What are we doing here? So Yousuf/Babar/Rizwan/Salman/Haseebullah are all on the squad and they're all accumulators. I don't know why Saim wouldn't be included in this squad either. It's such a mess and it's hard to understand what Rizwan is planning to build here but who knows, with how Pakistan operates, maybe this strange squad will end up winning the series somehow.

Nice to see Babar/Shaheen/Naseem being rested for Zimbabwe series. In all honesty, despite Rizwan being captain, he should have been rested for that series too. Playing non stop every series as a WK takes it toll and I am sure people will remember the same happening to Sarfraz and how sudden & dramatically his downfall occurred. T20 WC is a ways away too so this series is entirely meaningless. Who knows maybe he rests himself to let Haseebullah play but I doubt it.

I agree with you, the plan is extremely confusing. I just hope that most of the young guns get a chance in the playing XI

 

[Xoib]

Looks like ODI squad has Fakhar/Saud/Shadab as the big exclusions. Squad looks fine I think.
Abdullah/Saim/Babar/Rizwan/Salman/Irfan/Minhas//Shaheen/Naseem/Rauf/Hasnain - could also include Akram & Jamal for Minhas and one of the pacers as another look.

On one hand, its lovely to see Minhas in the squad because he really looks like a great talent... on the other, this is rushing him and he will not entirely miss out on the FC season and get pigeonholed into being a white ball player and fans eventually complaining about him not playing FC when he inevitably goes through struggles. I think letting him playing in FC, seeing how he does and then eventually making that decision for the Zimbabwe series to include & test him in both of those squads would have made more sense.

Faisal Akram is another bowler who is now going to miss out on the FC season too with his inclusion. He might do well but it would have been really good for his development to go through a full FC season.

Fine the ODI squad overall and Zimbabwe ODI is much of the same with Babar/Shaheen/Naseem being rested.

For me, the real issue is the T20's squad they've selected. They look like a complete mess to the point where I don't even where to begin. Salman doing well in Tests means he is a selection in every white ball squad makes little sense. Being a VC for T20's is nuts too. Omair Yousuf also selected? What are we doing here? So Yousuf/Babar/Rizwan/Salman/Haseebullah are all on the squad and they're all accumulators. I don't know why Saim wouldn't be included in this squad either. It's such a mess and it's hard to understand what Rizwan is planning to build here but who knows, with how Pakistan operates, maybe this strange squad will end up winning the series somehow.

Nice to see Babar/Shaheen/Naseem being rested for Zimbabwe series. In all honesty, despite Rizwan being captain, he should have been rested for that series too. Playing non stop every series as a WK takes it toll and I am sure people will remember the same happening to Sarfraz and how sudden & dramatically his downfall occurred. T20 WC is a ways away too so this series is entirely meaningless. Who knows maybe he rests himself to let Haseebullah play but I doubt it.

Yeah I agree regarding Minhas he has a high ceiling but at this juncture red ball cricket is must for him this could push him to Shadab route which nobody wants to see

 

[ghalib kichlu]

No captain for the Zimbabwean t20s, which must be aghas price for staying silent

Also not sure why abrar has only been picked for Zimbabwean odis
He would do just as much in Australia

 

[Aami]

Bilateral ODIs and T20s are completely meaningless in this day and age. And have been for quite some time. Everybody except the most deluded already know this.

spot on...just a team to get ready for champions trophy

 

[Aami]

My top 4 if I was the selector to combat Aus

1) Sharjeel Khan
2) Fakhar Zaman
3) Omair Bin Yousaf (Go bang bang like he did in this years acc and last years acc)
4) Usman Khan(wk)

^^ Realistically this is your best top 4.

Each of these players can go at it hard and attack Australia.

KG and Agha aren't bad due to their SR's but their more so consistent 90 to 100 sr batters, they won't up the ante to 140SR when needed.

You gotta beat aus at their own game.

But ik that whatever squad we shall take aus will win.

But come on, Take a bang bang squad? What are you gonna do when Jake Fraser faces off against Shaheen? Allah khair Karei

....Your piece was all going good until it got to Sharjeel Khan...

 

[khyberlion]

Made a list of the comings/goings here. Lots of randomness even by our standards.

[PICTURE] Pakistan squads for Australia and Zimbabwe tours named

I don't see the need for separate ODI and T20 squad for Zimbabwe. Just pick the same players for both. Yeah, if there is to a be a difference then just rest all the senior players, Makes no sense playing upcoming players like Abdullah in harsh conditions like Aus but then dropping him for Zim...

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I'd say Faisal Akram and Sufyan Muqeem are the rawest picks. Akram went for 70 apiece at over 7 RPO in the Champions Cup but makes both ODI tours. Muqeem has only ever played 5 PSL matches.

I'm fine with the inclusion of Arafat Minhas who performed well in the Champions Cup. Yet he makes the Australia ODIs but not the ODIs in Zimbabwe.

Ahmed Daniyal can consider himself lucky to make the Zimbabwe T20 squad. He averages 55 at 9.42 RPO in PSL and his overall T20 numbers aren't anything to write home about. An Aqib pick surely.

Arafat Minhas not making the squad against Zimbabwe is so strange. It doesn't make sense at all.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

Yes I understand which is why I think Aamer Jamal selection is OK regardless of his numbers in Champions Cup.

Abdullah Shafique is not a better player than Fakhar Zaman even in this format.

His strike rotation against pace is very poor and his record in ODIs is not very inspiring. Neither did he have a decent Champions Cup.

Hos only knock of significance was against a very weak SL bowling attack on a flat bed

Rauf is not an ODI bowler. He does not have the accuracy for the format as he showed in the World Cup where he gave up a record number of runs and only took cheaper wickets in the back end.

Rauf releases the ball from well behind the crease so his pace is perceived by the batters to be even less because there is more reaction time.

A 140 kph ball by Rauf would feel around 133 kph to the batter because of that.

It's the opposite of Bumrah whose 140 kph feels like 146 kph because he releases a near half metre ahead of the crease at times.

Also Rauf doesn't get much bounce because his wrist snap is not as strong and doesn't have the release height either. Not much movement to trouble top batters .

I'm not convinced that Rauf has much to offer by 2027.

There is no question that Fakhar should be in the X1 however ABD should be batting at 3 in ODI s.

The Top 6 should be Saim , Fakhar , ABD, Babar, Saud and Riz.

With KG and IK as spare batters.

Haris Rauf averages 26 in ODI s which debunks your he s not an ODI bowler as well as the accuracy argument.

He came back after an injury at the WC.

Firstly Haris is quicker than bumrah.

Secondly by your own theory if Haris bowled from closer to the line he would be quicker.

Thirdly unless you've faced Haris you are in no position to talk about the feeling of facing him.

 

[khyberlion]

Why is faisal akram selected? When ever I see him he's all getting taken to the cleaners. To top it off he's a no 11 and a pathetic fielder.

 

[W63L35]

Captain has been selected

I thought, squads were announced before announcing the captain.

 

[amvbfm]

Dropping Fakhar is a stupid move.
Mubasir and Mehran should have been given a go in at least one squad.
Like always PCB confused about formats. Omair might’ve played well in T20s recently but he is a better prospect for
longer formats and that’s what he should be groomed for. Same goes for Farhan who is a better ODI bat than T20 player.
Surprisingly Irfan has been selected for all four teams over more consistent performers like Usman and Tayyab.
But good to see a lot of fringe players being tested.

 

[Snowflake]

As much as I hate all these political appointees. All boards of the world follow the same rules when it comes to active players speaking against their respective administration. Once you are not an active player any more you can speak and criticise as much as you want which most of our ex players more than passionately do. Need to start bringing in a sense of structure and discipline in the organisation.

I agree with that - I just have a an extreme amount of disgust for this board. I can’t get past it. This Naqvi guy boils my blood.

Though I do think cancelling his central contract was way over the top. But then again, you see how Naqvi’s masters operate… this shouldn’t be surprising either

 

[Nikhil_cric]

There is no question that Fakhar should be in the X1 however ABD should be batting at 3 in ODI s.

The Top 6 should be Saim , Fakhar , ABD, Babar, Saud and Riz.

With KG and IK as spare batters.

Haris Rauf averages 26 in ODI s which debunks your he s not an ODI bowler as well as the accuracy argument.

He came back after an injury at the WC.

Firstly Haris is quicker than bumrah.

Secondly by your own theory if Haris bowled from closer to the line he would be quicker.

Thirdly unless you've faced Haris you are in no position to talk about the feeling of facing him.

He can be quicker than anyone but let's see what he does in the Australia series.

He only had a minor niggles in the Asia Cup. He wasn't coming back after any major injury.

But sure

 

[hafizexpress]

Can someone explain to me where Mohammad Haris is? I like Agha but don't understand his t20 selection and captaincy. Haris is being groomed as captain for what? Is he just going to remain captain of Shaheens side? He's an X-factor we neeeddd to back. We won't get many players like him with his fearlessness in taking on the opposition. Especially with Fakhar dropped, at least make up for what you're giving up

 

[hafizexpress]

The selectors have masked some of their bizarre pointless selections with all the youngins and merit-based ones. They want the good selections to distract us from some of the clear nepotistic and biased ones

 

[mesmerizer85]

There is no question that Fakhar should be in the X1 however ABD should be batting at 3 in ODI s.

The Top 6 should be Saim , Fakhar , ABD, Babar, Saud and Riz.

With KG and IK as spare batters.

Haris Rauf averages 26 in ODI s which debunks your he s not an ODI bowler as well as the accuracy argument.

He came back after an injury at the WC.

Firstly Haris is quicker than bumrah.

Secondly by your own theory if Haris bowled from closer to the line he would be quicker.

Thirdly unless you've faced Haris you are in no position to talk about the feeling of facing him.

The image if VK tonking Haris straight six in the WC should have ended his career there and then.... But seems hes got some good connections... Much like how Wahab Riaz used to keep getting selected even with his clearly brainless bowling.

 

[mesmerizer85]

The image if VK tonking Haris straight six in the WC should have ended his career there and then.... But seems hes got some good connections... Much like how Wahab Riaz used to keep getting selected even with his clearly brainless bowling.

Hes a right handed Wahab Riaz like they say...

 

[PakPremi]

There was so much talk about Mehran Mumtaz, where is he?

 

[PakPremi]

Can someone explain to me where Mohammad Haris is? I like Agha but don't understand his t20 selection and captaincy. Haris is being groomed as captain for what? Is he just going to remain captain of Shaheens side? He's an X-factor we neeeddd to back. We won't get many players like him with his fearlessness in taking on the opposition. Especially with Fakhar dropped, at least make up for what you're giving up

He is a mindless player.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

The image if VK tonking Haris straight six in the WC should have ended his career there and then.... But seems hes got some good connections... Much like how Wahab Riaz used to keep getting selected even with his clearly brainless bowling.

Certain bowlers need good captains to get the best out of them and Rauf like Sami is one of them.

That was a once in a lifetime fluke.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

He can be quicker than anyone but let's see what he does in the Australia series.

He only had a minor niggles in the Asia Cup. He wasn't coming back after any major injury.

But sure

He was out for 3 months with a dislocated shoulder definitely not a minor niggle and returned just before the WC.

 

[Kianig89]

Ain't this injustice with the newly appointed captain, loading the team with youngsta beauties and that too on a tour Down under! Pakistan ODI record in Australia is abysmal

 

[Xoib]

He was out for 3 months with a dislocated shoulder definitely not a minor niggle and returned just before the WC.

He played Asia cup in September World Cup was in October it was Naseem who had shoulder problems and missed the World Cup

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

He played Asia cup in September World Cup was in October it was Naseem who had shoulder problems and missed the World Cup

Haris Rauf keen to put injury struggles behind him ahead of the T20 World Cup

Haris Rauf talks about injury and his return to competitive cricket as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 looms.

www.icc-cricket.com

 

[emranabbas]

Ain't this injustice with the newly appointed captain, loading the team with youngsta beauties and that too on a tour Down under! Pakistan ODI record in Australia is abysmal

Not easy for Mr. Captain

Australia Away
Zimbabwe Away
South Africa Away
Newzealand Away

+ Tri Series South Africa & Newzealand Home
+ Champions Trophy Home

Same people who want him captain will be asking for his head in less than a year

Good Move Naqvi

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

Not easy for Mr. Captain

Australia Away
Zimbabwe Away
South Africa Away
Newzealand Away

+ Tri Series South Africa & Newzealand Home
+ Champions Trophy Home

Same people who want him captain will be asking for his head in less than a year

Good Move Naqvi

Shan has had 6 Test series without setting the world alight with his batting or captaincy.

Riz will be afforded the necessary time especially with the white ball team rebuilding.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

He was out for 3 months with a dislocated shoulder definitely not a minor niggle and returned just before the WC.

ODI World Cup not World T20.

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

ODI World Cup not World T20.

He had a side strain or rib injury before the ODI WC.

 

[Snowflake]

Let's call back ramiz raja? Or is he still trying to crack the code for the pitches

Would do it in a heartbeat over this clueless clown.

 

[Snowflake]

The image if VK tonking Haris straight six in the WC should have ended his career there and then.... But seems hes got some good connections... Much like how Wahab Riaz used to keep getting selected even with his clearly brainless bowling.

Huh? Why in the world should that have ended his career?

It should have zero impact on Rauf’s career.

 

[Snowflake]

The only player who could, and has in the past, taken down Starc has been dropped.

The only player who can handle serious pace has had his central contract cut because he expressed a dissenting opinion.

What a circus this PCB is

 

[shamaan]

Saud can easily replace Qasim in t20 also

Saud isn't a t20 player plus qasim can bowl and is a brilliant fielder.

 

[shamaan]

Naw he was no 3 last year in acc

In the emerging Asia cup that has just finished he batted in the oppening slot against Sri Lanka and against UAE in the same tournament

 

[shamaan]

That's atrociousm . Fine him. Why drop?

Becouse its proberly in the contract anyways it's stupid for him to do it over a tweet.

 

[shamaan]

Can someone explain to me where Mohammad Haris is? I like Agha but don't understand his t20 selection and captaincy. Haris is being groomed as captain for what? Is he just going to remain captain of Shaheens side? He's an X-factor we neeeddd to back. We won't get many players like him with his fearlessness in taking on the opposition. Especially with Fakhar dropped, at least make up for what you're giving up

Harris has less brain cells than Shahid Afridi.

 

[Savak]

Why can't the likes of Sajid and Nauman be considered for ODI and T-20 Cricket? These guys are very good hitters of the ball as well. We have suffered by prioritizing darters and part time spinners in limited overs cricket for a long time, we will only benefit by having proper experienced full time spinners

 

[Savak]

According to Abdul Majid Bhatti, Fakhar himself requested a break because he has a knee problem and doesn't want to play when he is not fully fit.

 

[Omer2002]

Ok i am very confused now..i dont see any batters

 

[emranabbas]

Would do it in a heartbeat over this clueless clown.

It's well known fact who has been clueless lost us many tests at home by preparing flat tracks

 

[emranabbas]

The only player who could, and has in the past, taken down Starc has been dropped.

The only player who can handle serious pace has had his central contract cut because he expressed a dissenting opinion.

What a circus this PCB is

People like you talk about being professional
Then when unprofessional cricketers are sanctioned you throw your toys out of the pram

 

[The Yorker]

Sajid Khan and. Noman Ali should be given an opportunity in white ball cricket. The aim is to win matches and they have proven that they are match winners. The current crop of spinners are dreadful and these two seem to have what it takes to perform at crucial times.

 

[sweep_shot]

Sajid Khan and. Noman Ali should be given an opportunity in white ball cricket. The aim is to win matches and they have proven that they are match winners. The current crop of spinners are dreadful and these two seem to have what it takes to perform at crucial times.

I think Sajid should definitely play all formats. He can slog also. Very gutsy cricketer.

 

[Maher96]

Aus Odi

Abdullah
Saim
Babar
Kamran
Rizwan
Salman
Irfan
Amir Jamal
Shaheen
Naseem
Hasnain

Haris rotate for pacers
Haseeb if openers fail
Arafat
Faisal

T20

Babar
Rizwan
Usman
Omair
Salman
Irfan Khan
Jahandad Khan
Naseem
Shaheen
Haris
Sufyan Moqim

Zim Odi

Abdullah
Saim
Tayyab
Kamran
Rizwan
Salman
Irfan
Jamal
Haris
Hasnain
Abrar

Zim T20

Farhan
Usman
Omair
Tayyab
Salman
Irfan
Qasim
Arafat Minhas
Jahandad
Haris
Hasnain

 

[shehz]

There are some positive changes in the squad: Imam, Shadab, and Iftikhar are nowhere near the team, and Rizwan won’t be part of the selection process. Rizwan seems to be quite ambitious; he was notably vocal in the Test matches and often involved in field changes, likely trying to position himself for the captaincy—and it might have worked. Nevertheless, this is a promising start to the cleanup process. Personally, I think Rauf should be next to go, but let’s see. Not making Afridi captain after Babar’s resignation sends a clear message about his performance; if he doesn’t improve, he could be dropped again. I am disappointed, though, not to see Saud Shakeel included, as I believe he’s a stronger player than Agha.