[PICTURE] Pakistan tour of Bangladesh (2026)

[Farabi]

Haseebullah has 9 centuries at a 45 average. Ghazi Ghauri has one fifty and averages 20. On what basis exactly was Haseebullah dropped while someone in management believes Ghazi is the better talent? Pure judgment?

Saad Masood has aone List A wicket after three games. What performance are we evaluating there?

Shamyl Hussain has one List A season.Maaz has two seasons. That is barely a sample.

Meanwhile the players who actually have 50+ List A games, years of performance, and are around 26 or 27+ are nowhere near the discussion.

And this is the cycle Pakistan keeps repeating.

In a system like ours where bias, connections, and “eye test” opinions dominate, data should not be optional. It should be the minimum requirement. Performance in at least 3 seasons should be non negotiable before selection.

@khyberlion

 

[Sachin fan]

clash of the TITANS !!!

Winner of this series will tell us, who would have done better in the t20 world cup.

 

[sweep_shot]

Looks like they split up the tour into 3 parts.

Pakistan already played the T20 series last year. They are playing the ODI series now. They are scheduled to play the Test series in May.

 

[RahulBose]

Dhaka is much better to visit than Indian cities.

In Dhaka, people are friendlier, foods are much better, no hindu extremist group like bajrang dal, much less scammers, much less rapists etc.

As a matter of fact, whole of subcontinent are better places to visit than India.

What happens when you skip geography.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Haseebullah has 9 centuries at a 45 average. Ghazi Ghauri has one fifty and averages 20. On what basis exactly was Haseebullah dropped while someone in management believes Ghazi is the better talent? Pure judgment?

Apparently misbah has some issues with this guy... As per Ahmed Shahzad... This is pure injustice that Ghazai ghouri was selected who has nothing to show as far as performance is concerned.. Money talks i guess.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Akbar Ali is a must in ODI’s.

Jishan? No, still raw. Should get in t20s side soon.

To put this into context, Akbar Ali averages 28 in List A cricket, 31 in FC cricket and in his last 2 seasons of BPL he had 17/98 and 23/112 (average/strike rate) stats.

 

[shah9425]

Just seen bangladeah squad thats too strong for us i think we should just stay at home

Hopefully trundler get smashed

So we can get rid of his captaincy

 

[Omer2002]

Haseebullah has 9 centuries at a 45 average. Ghazi Ghauri has one fifty and averages 20. On what basis exactly was Haseebullah dropped while someone in management believes Ghazi is the better talent? Pure judgment?

Saad Masood has aone List A wicket after three games. What performance are we evaluating there?

Shamyl Hussain has one List A season.Maaz has two seasons. That is barely a sample.

Meanwhile the players who actually have 50+ List A games, years of performance, and are around 26 or 27+ are nowhere near the discussion.

And this is the cycle Pakistan keeps repeating.

In a system like ours where bias, connections, and “eye test” opinions dominate, data should not be optional. It should be the minimum requirement. Performance in at least 3 seasons should be non negotiable before selection.

@khyberlion

Absolutely correct...the fact nobody is not understanding and it is very hard to comprehend for fans like us is that there is NO talent in our cricket wht so ever. That is why they keep recycling players and then try players who don't even deserve theor places. We all have our favourites who we want selecting etc but none of them are International talent.

India C team would easily beat our full team that is a fact.

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

Haseebullah has 9 centuries at a 45 average. Ghazi Ghauri has one fifty and averages 20. On what basis exactly was Haseebullah dropped while someone in management believes Ghazi is the better talent? Pure judgment?

Saad Masood has aone List A wicket after three games. What performance are we evaluating there?

Shamyl Hussain has one List A season.Maaz has two seasons. That is barely a sample.

Meanwhile the players who actually have 50+ List A games, years of performance, and are around 26 or 27+ are nowhere near the discussion.

And this is the cycle Pakistan keeps repeating.

In a system like ours where bias, connections, and “eye test” opinions dominate, data should not be optional. It should be the minimum requirement. Performance in at least 3 seasons should be non negotiable before selection.

@khyberlion

The funniest thing is that none of the names that you have mentioned pass the eye test.

Ghazi Ghori looks like an absolute clown while he is keeping or batting.
Saad Masood is an untested batter who can hit but his bowling is god awful.
Maaz has been struggling after his one good tournament.
Shamyl played 4 innings against England Lions and failed in 3. His captaincy is also atrocious.

Can these all perform? Maybe.
Do they have the sample size of quality & have delivered success? Absolutely not.

 

[Human786]

clash of the TITANS !!!

Pity no TEST matches .

 

[adi_62941]

Amazed to see exclusion of Kamran Ghulam. He is the best white ball middle order batsmen in Pakistan

 

[Prince of Dorne]

One of the reasons why Pakistan team is in shambles is because they don't play top teams very often. Other than scoring brotherhood points I don't see any gain for Pakistan in this series cricketwise. Those swampy pitches in BD is basically anti-cricket, provides low scoring boring games, absolute hell for budding cricketers and players with natural flair, intent and ability.

 

[sweep_shot]

Pity no TEST matches .

Test matches are in May. Part of WTC.

They split up the tour into 3 parts (T20 series in 2025, ODI series now, and Test series in May).

 

[Usman Chadda]

One of the reasons why Pakistan team is in shambles is because they don't play top teams very often. Other than scoring brotherhood points I don't see any gain for Pakistan in this series cricketwise. Those swampy pitches in BD is basically anti-cricket, provides low scoring boring games, absolute hell for budding cricketers and players with natural flair, intent and ability.

Who will want to play these losers?

 

[sweep_shot]

Who will want to play these losers?

Sanghis are probably not aware there is something called Future Tour Programme (FTP).

They are a misinformed bunch.

 

[nish_mate]

Ironical the quote Jammati is answering to is anything but a "Sanghi". Thats the processing capability of a Jammati amoeba cell.

 

[Mo12]

Does anyone know international tv broadcasters for bangladesh vs pakistan odi series march 2026 in particular in UK?

Is it TNT Sports? Sky sports most unlikely or any of Asian channels such as ARY Digital etc?

Please share official link announcement
Thanks
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The upcoming ODI series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to take place from March 11 to March 15, 2026.
Series Schedule & Venue

Broadcast & Streaming Details
While specific broadcasters for this bilateral series are often finalized through the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) local rights holders, here is the current landscape for Pakistan:

* TV Channels (Pakistan): Traditionally, major series featuring Pakistan are carried by PTV Sports, A Sports, or Geo Super.
* Live Streaming: Tapmad and Tamasha have been the primary platforms for digital streaming of Pakistan's international tours recently.
* Walee Technologies: Note that Walee Technologies recently secured a massive 4-year deal (2026–2029) for Pakistan cricket media rights, though this primarily focuses on the HBL PSL.

Squad Highlights

* Pakistan: Led by Shaheen Shah Afridi. The squad notably features six uncapped players (including Abdul Samad and Shamyl Hussain), while Babar Azam is absent from this specific series roster.

* Bangladesh: Led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The squad sees the return of experienced batter Litton Das and Afif Hossain.

 

[khyberlion]

Haseebullah has 9 centuries at a 45 average. Ghazi Ghauri has one fifty and averages 20. On what basis exactly was Haseebullah dropped while someone in management believes Ghazi is the better talent? Pure judgment?

Saad Masood has aone List A wicket after three games. What performance are we evaluating there?

Shamyl Hussain has one List A season.Maaz has two seasons. That is barely a sample.

Meanwhile the players who actually have 50+ List A games, years of performance, and are around 26 or 27+ are nowhere near the discussion.

And this is the cycle Pakistan keeps repeating.

In a system like ours where bias, connections, and “eye test” opinions dominate, data should not be optional. It should be the minimum requirement. Performance in at least 3 seasons should be non negotiable before selection.

@khyberlion

Haseebullah is useless but he's still better than Ghazi Gouri. No idea why he's been selected. Saad Masood seems a poor man shadab and that says something. I think you are getting confused I have never advocated for average players to given a go which most of these guys are.

Shamyl has dominated in both red ball and white ball domestics and both at excellent sr same as Maaz. Both not highly talented but they are unfortunately they are the best we have got atm.

When I mean talent and eye bethall comes to my mind. Not the rubbish players we have. The thing which you are having trouble of understanding is that even most of our domestic veterans are even worse then these guys. I would happily take shamyl or maaz over the likes of tayyab Tahir, Hussain talat etc as they have far more ability.

 

[SportsWarrior]

The funniest thing is that none of the names that you have mentioned pass the eye test.

Ghazi Ghori looks like an absolute clown while he is keeping or batting.
Saad Masood is an untested batter who can hit but his bowling is god awful.
Maaz has been struggling after his one good tournament.
Shamyl played 4 innings against England Lions and failed in 3. His captaincy is also atrocious.

Can these all perform? Maybe.
Do they have the sample size of quality & have delivered success? Absolutely not.

also, why are they bringing in players with so less experience? it doesn't make sense. Why not provide opportunities for players who are slogging in domestics?

 

[Farabi]

also, why are they bringing in players with so less experience? it doesn't make sense. Why not provide opportunities for players who are slogging in domestics?

Because our selectors apparently have crystal balls. They trust their own “eye test” over actual evidence.

Take Sahibzada Farhan. He was dominating the domestic circuit for years across formats. Yet the same line kept coming out: “not international material.” Supposedly his feet don’t move, he lacks temperament, and so on.

Runs, it seems, are still less convincing than opinions.

 

[Farabi]

The funniest thing is that none of the names that you have mentioned pass the eye test.

Ghazi Ghori looks like an absolute clown while he is keeping or batting.
Saad Masood is an untested batter who can hit but his bowling is god awful.
Maaz has been struggling after his one good tournament.
Shamyl played 4 innings against England Lions and failed in 3. His captaincy is also atrocious.

Can these all perform? Maybe.
Do they have the sample size of quality & have delivered success? Absolutely not.

lol I get your point. But the real question is still why these players get picked in the first place. The answer we always hear is that they’re “talented.”

Honestly, that word has done a lot of damage to Pakistani cricket.

What we actually need are performers. Players who are so dominant in domestic cricket that they force their way into the national team.

Sahibzada Farhan is a perfect example of that path. Years of heavy runs, season after season, until you simply can’t ignore him anymore. If that becomes the blueprint every player has to follow, Pakistan cricket will fix itself pretty quickly.

 

[Farabi]

Haseebullah is useless but he's still better than Ghazi Gouri. No idea why he's been selected. Saad Masood seems a poor man shadab and that says something. I think you are getting confused I have never advocated for average players to given a go which most of these guys are.

Shamyl has dominated in both red ball and white ball domestics and both at excellent sr same as Maaz. Both not highly talented but they are unfortunately they are the best we have got atm.

When I mean talent and eye bethall comes to my mind. Not the rubbish players we have. The thing which you are having trouble of understanding is that even most of our domestic veterans are even worse then these guys. I would happily take shamyl or maaz over the likes of tayyab Tahir, Hussain talat etc as they have far more ability.

I get the talent argument, but Shamyl and Maaz simply haven’t played enough domestic or List A cricket yet to show they can turn that talent into consistent performance.

They should have let them grind a few seasons. When you start handing out caps after one or two seasons, the cap becomes cheap.

We need a proper pathway. Dominate domestic cricket for a few years, prove yourself in List A, then earn the Pakistan cap. Talent has to show up as runs first.

 

[BouncerGuy]

I get the talent argument, but Shamyl and Maaz simply haven’t played enough domestic or List A cricket yet to show they can turn that talent into consistent performance.

They should have let them grind a few seasons. When you start handing out caps after one or two seasons, the cap becomes cheap.

We need a proper pathway. Dominate domestic cricket for a few years, prove yourself in List A, then earn the Pakistan cap. Talent has to show up as runs first.

Selectors are joke... These aaqib, hesson, MUH gang will ruin Pakistan cricket.

They had Haseeb in system for years and no out of nowhere, they brought in Ghazi ghouri who is not even a club level player. Aaqib is the main culprit who makes senseless decisions.

 

[khyberlion]

I get the talent argument, but Shamyl and Maaz simply haven’t played enough domestic or List A cricket yet to show they can turn that talent into consistent performance.

They should have let them grind a few seasons. When you start handing out caps after one or two seasons, the cap becomes cheap.

We need a proper pathway. Dominate domestic cricket for a few years, prove yourself in List A, then earn the Pakistan cap. Talent has to show up as runs first.

They have played u19, fc, Shaheen's then the next step is international which is where they have been selected now. I get your argument they should play more but our talent is very limited with the domestic level being atrocious.

 

[Farabi]

Selectors are joke... These aaqib, hesson, MUH gang will ruin Pakistan cricket.

They had Haseeb in system for years and no out of nowhere, they brought in Ghazi ghouri who is not even a club level player. Aaqib is the main culprit who makes senseless decisions.

I get you bro. It’s definitely gotten worse. But the roots of the problem go way back to all those mythical stories people love to repeat. Imran Khan getting Inzamam picked from the nets, Waqar Younis discovered from a street game, and so on.

Now everyone in the system thinks they have that same magic eye. The reality is those were exceptions. Flukes happen. But you can’t build a system on flukes. Process is what gives you predictable results.

Look at Sanju Samson. The guy is 31 and has played more domestic cricket than most of these Pakistani kids combined. 66 FC games and 130 List A games. He’s no “youngster”. Neither is S Farhan. These are very seasoned players.

 

[Farabi]

They have played u19, fc, Shaheen's then the next step is international which is where they have been selected now. I get your argument they should play more but our talent is very limited with the domestic level being atrocious.

If domestic cricket is “atrocious,” that’s actually an argument for more time there, not less. You should be dominating it for years before moving up.

That’s where players still learn their game. Getting out of bad form, playing different conditions, facing different types of bowlers, handling pressure. Those reps matter.

And the system clearly can produce good players. Babar, Rizwan, Fakhar, Agha all came through the same domestic structure and played plenty of cricket there first.

Also the bowling standard is the same for everyone. If you can’t dominate “weak” domestic bowling, what’s the plan against Zampa, Kuldeep, Archer?

Most importantly it keeps the system merit based. Imagine you’re Saud Shakeel, Kamran Ghulam or Haseebullah grinding for years and a 20 year old leapfrogs you. What message does that send? Even in jobs there’s a minimum experience requirement. Same logic.

Write it down. These youngsters will fail. And new ones will debut in 1-2 years or sooner.

 

[khyberlion]

If domestic cricket is “atrocious,” that’s actually an argument for more time there, not less. You should be dominating it for years before moving up.

That’s where players still learn their game. Getting out of bad form, playing different conditions, facing different types of bowlers, handling pressure. Those reps matter.

And the system clearly can produce good players. Babar, Rizwan, Fakhar, Agha all came through the same domestic structure and played plenty of cricket there first.

Also the bowling standard is the same for everyone. If you can’t dominate “weak” domestic bowling, what’s the plan against Zampa, Kuldeep, Archer?

Most importantly it keeps the system merit based. Imagine you’re Saud Shakeel, Kamran Ghulam or Haseebullah grinding for years and a 20 year old leapfrogs you. What message does that send? Even in jobs there’s a minimum experience requirement. Same logic.

Write it down. These youngsters will fail. And new ones will debut in 1-2 years or sooner.

Maybe I didn't make it clear. What I meant by our domestic being atrocious is pitches, coaches etc. They won't improve much there due to pathetic pitches etc. Hasbebullah was given a few chances and each time looked like a deer caught in the headlights. Shamyl has more fc hundreds then babar did before making it to Pakistan and I think it's the same with maaz too.

I understand all you care about domestics now these guys have been selected based on that you still have a problem. Now you want them to play for a few more years in domestics. Using your logic they played in the same tournaments as your Hasbebullah, tayyab Tahir etc and they outperformed them.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Mohammad Rizwan shared following thoughts in a presser today:

On Playing Conditions in Bangladesh
* "History shows that Bangladesh is a formidable opponent at home, capable of giving any major team a tough fight in their own conditions."

* "Touring Bangladesh is always a challenge because the local conditions are heavily stacked in their favor."

* "I am hopeful that by blending the experience of our senior players with the energy of the youngsters in the squad, we can achieve a better result, Insha’Allah.

On Format Mixing and Player Omissions
* "It is natural for people to wonder—and even for our community to speculate—whether a player's T20 form is impacting their place in the ODI squad. These conversations are certainly happening."

* "The selection committee is best placed to explain the reasoning behind these decisions. I cannot provide a definitive answer as I am not privy to their private meetings."

* "I don't know the specifics of the future plans—whether the management intends to rest certain players or if they have been dropped entirely. The committee can clarify that best."

On the Challenges of Captaincy in Pakistan
* "It is difficult to label the Pakistan captaincy as simply 'easy' or 'hard.' However, we must recognize that in our environment, even the most straightforward tasks can become complex."

* "The expectations from our fans are incredibly high. As players, we recognize our own shortcomings in certain areas and know we need to improve."

* "We are constantly working to figure out how to deliver the results Pakistan deserves. Ultimately, while the outcome is up to fate, the hard work and effort remain in our hands."

On Professionalism and Global Competition
* "Other global teams are currently ahead of us in terms of tactical awareness and professionalism; they tend to win the 'big moments.' We even see Associate nations losing their momentum when they face established Asian sides for similar reasons."

* "While we have superior natural talent in some aspects, other teams have surpassed us in professional execution and match awareness."

On Reports of Fines and Penalties
* "Many people have brought this up, and players have been questioned, but no truth has emerged so far. Nothing has been made official."

* "If the PCB had officially announced a fine of 5 million rupees or confirmed that management had imposed penalties, I could comment on it. But since these are just unofficial media reports, I have nothing to say to those publishing them."

* "It concerns me how these claims are being presented as facts when there has been no official communication from the board."

On New Wicketkeeping Talent
* "We have Ghazi in the squad now, and while many keepers have performed in the past, it is encouraging to see new talent. Pakistan might finally find the long-term options it has been searching for."

* "Young Ghazi has just performed exceptionally well; his 'Player of the Tournament' award is proof of his potential for everyone to see."

 

[Vikram1989]

So few esteemed ppers used to say 430 millions of population will not watch the t20 wc in india to sabotage the cup. Now I hope they will sell out the telecast rights as per the population count. Last time , the pak tour of bng series fetched as minimal as possible that bng board director doesn't want to reveal.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Young Ghazi has just performed exceptionally well; his 'Player of the Tournament' award is proof of his potential for everyone to see."

Lol

We have a habit of making heroes after 1 or 2 games.. reality is, ghazi is a Parchi and his list a record is like some club level cricketer. He is not deserving... Same goes for saad masood...

 

[BouncerGuy]

Led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, the men in green landed in Dhaka today to face off Bangladesh in three matches scheduled for March 11th, 13th, and 15th at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.


View attachment WhatsApp Video 2026-03-08 at 10.13.41 AM.mp4

 

[Farabi]

Maybe I didn't make it clear. What I meant by our domestic being atrocious is pitches, coaches etc. They won't improve much there due to pathetic pitches etc. Hasbebullah was given a few chances and each time looked like a deer caught in the headlights. Shamyl has more fc hundreds then babar did before making it to Pakistan and I think it's the same with maaz too.

I understand all you care about domestics now these guys have been selected based on that you still have a problem. Now you want them to play for a few more years in domestics. Using your logic they played in the same tournaments as your Hasbebullah, tayyab Tahir etc and they outperformed them.

Maybe I’m not explaining it well.

Domestic cricket isn’t just about better pitches or coaching. It’s meant to be a mechanical system that equalizes opportunity. Whatever the pitch quality is, it’s the same for everyone. Over time the better batters will still stand out. That’s the only reliable way to separate real performers from hype.

And this same domestic system has produced plenty of Pakistan’s international players.

The “give them a few chances and see” approach at international level doesn’t develop players. Playing an opener like Hasebullah at No.5 or No.6 for two games and then discarding them proves nothing.

A better pathway would be something like:

3 seasons of strong FC performance. Non negotiable.

Then consistent List A performance in the same role they’d play for Pakistan in ODIs.

Strong National T20 or PSL performance for T20s.

Good performances for Shaheens.

After that, coaches can review temperament, technique, personality, commitment. But this comes AFTER performance not before.

Then the Pakistan cap. Average age for batter debuting should be 25+.

And once they debut, give them at least 3 series in a row in the SAME ROLE. Ideally start with one at home. Many players are nervy starters, so debuting them when they’re in good form and giving them continuity actually helps them settle.

Attach SAME batting coach through out their journey all the way up to when they are settled.

 

[khyberlion]

Maybe I’m not explaining it well.

Domestic cricket isn’t just about better pitches or coaching. It’s meant to be a mechanical system that equalizes opportunity. Whatever the pitch quality is, it’s the same for everyone. Over time the better batters will still stand out. That’s the only reliable way to separate real performers from hype.

And this same domestic system has produced plenty of Pakistan’s international players.

The “give them a few chances and see” approach at international level doesn’t develop players. Playing an opener like Hasebullah at No.5 or No.6 for two games and then discarding them proves nothing.

A better pathway would be something like:

3 seasons of strong FC performance. Non negotiable.

Then consistent List A performance in the same role they’d play for Pakistan in ODIs.

Strong National T20 or PSL performance for T20s.

Good performances for Shaheens.

After that, coaches can review temperament, technique, personality, commitment. But this comes AFTER performance not before.

Then the Pakistan cap. Average age for batter debuting should be 25+.

And once they debut, give them at least 3 series in a row in the SAME ROLE. Ideally start with one at home. Many players are nervy starters, so debuting them when they’re in good form and giving them continuity actually helps them settle.

Attach SAME batting coach through out their journey all the way up to when they are settled.

So don't get anyone below 25 in Pakistani age that's 28. So you have a problem with young players.

 

[Aami]

For me its quite simple; we have no shortage of openers, I can name at least 8 or so, but struggle with middle order batters in white ball cricket. We've had these issues for possibly more than a decade, if not longer, the reason we can't seem to get out of 90s mode.

... So anyone and everyone with any ambition/IQ/foresight to play for Pakistan should be preparing themselves to become middle order batters. I would knock on every academy every league, every door and start shouting, please, please, help me become a white ball middle order batter!!!

 

[Farabi]

So don't get anyone below 25 in Pakistani age that's 28. So you have a problem with young players.

The opposite.

If you pick a fruit before it’s ripe, it ends up in the garbage.

That’s what we keep doing with young players.

Let them ripen. Let them dominate domestic cricket. Let them grind, fail, and beg for selection.

Every year Pakistan discards a new batch of “young talents.” Save this post. The latest kids like Shamyl Hussain and others under 21 will likely be dropped soon, and the cycle will repeat.

Ultimately, international cricket is for players who know their game inside out. This can happen under 25 but it’s very rare and unlikely to happen in poor Pakistani standards or coaching.

 

[Farabi]

So don't get anyone below 25 in Pakistani age that's 28. So you have a problem with young players.

As was expected @khyberlion
Shamyl Hussain didn’t even get a third game, and that too against Bangladesh.

Once again the system seems has rushed a talented youngster into international cricket before he was ready. He needed more A tours and domestic exposure, especially to work on handling the short ball and building confidence at a higher level.

Now the risk is that he gets labeled a “failure” after just a couple of matches. In Pakistan cricket that label can stick, making a comeback far harder than if he had debuted later at 24 or 25 after properly developing his game.

 

[khyberlion]

As was expected @khyberlion
Shamyl Hussain didn’t even get a third game, and that too against Bangladesh.

Once again the system seems has rushed a talented youngster into international cricket before he was ready. He needed more A tours and domestic exposure, especially to work on handling the short ball and building confidence at a higher level.

Now the risk is that he gets labeled a “failure” after just a couple of matches. In Pakistan cricket that label can stick, making a comeback far harder than if he had debuted later at 24 or 25 after properly developing his game.

In case you missed it Shamyl was injured and it's not the first or last time a new comer will struggle at international level.

If I wasn't clear enough previously let me say it again I want players who have potential or ability. It doesn't matter if they are 18 or 28. The difference is you want players 25 regardless of their ability or potential.

Yes we also saw your system in Hussain talat and sahibzada who are 30 plus looking as hopeless as Shamyl did. Once again when I called these guys limited players and are proving it. Why no word about them?

 

[Kianig89]

Anyone advocating for Shamyl needs to visit an eye specialist

 

[Farabi]

In case you missed it Shamyl was injured and it's not the first or last time a new comer will struggle at international level.

If I wasn't clear enough previously let me say it again I want players who have potential or ability. It doesn't matter if they are 18 or 28. The difference is you want players 25 regardless of their ability or potential.

Yes we also saw your system in Hussain talat and sahibzada who are 30 plus looking as hopeless as Shamyl did. Once again when I called these guys limited players and are proving it. Why no word about them?

Did you actually see him get injured or just read about it? This is the excuse used by PCB for 3 decades that I’ve watching. Against the short ball he looked completely out of his depth. Dropping him was the right call so he isn’t exposed further. Those weaknesses should have been discovered on A tours, not in the Pakistan team.

Batters take time to mature. A 23 year old, let alone an 18 year old, suddenly becoming international quality is the exception, not the rule. Debuts should usually come around 25. Very rarely is there an exception and in a country like Pakistan where there is opinions, liking/disliking, nepotism, exceptions should be minimized.

S Farhan has already proven himself.

Hussain Talat is twice the player today of most of these new faces. The real question is whether he can translate that at the international level. Over a few series it would become clear.

 

[khyberlion]

Did you actually see him get injured or just read about it? This is the excuse used by PCB for 3 decades that I’ve watching. Against the short ball he looked completely out of his depth. Dropping him was the right call so he isn’t exposed further. Those weaknesses should have been discovered on A tours, not in the Pakistan team.

Batters take time to mature. A 23 year old, let alone an 18 year old, suddenly becoming international quality is the exception, not the rule. Debuts should usually come around 25. Very rarely is there an exception and in a country like Pakistan where there is opinions, liking/disliking, nepotism, exceptions should be minimized.

S Farhan has already proven himself.

Hussain Talat is twice the player today of most of these new faces. The real question is whether he can translate that at the international level. Over a few series it would become clear.

AH so you have 1 criteria for oldies and another for youngsters. I get you are allergic to young players.

What has Farhan proved? He was as bad as a 20 year olds while playing for over a decade. I am not a fan of Shamyl but you can bookmark this he will be a far better career than Farhan and Hussain talat.

Sorry if this comes across a bit rude or arrogant I won't be entertaining further replies on this topic with someone who thinks Hussain talat is twice the player of most of these youngsters. Hussain talat is one of the worst players to play for Pakistan. Maaz in 1 innings has probably already hit more sixes against pacers then Hussain talat ever will. Clearly rating Hussain talat shows your understanding of cricket.