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[PICTURE/VIDEOS] Abbas Afridi - Performance Watch

moghul said:
Has height but no pace, not sure will be successful beyond PSL.
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His pace is ok.He will get quicker as he plays more and bulks up.He is quite deceptive which gets him wickets.On the flat pitches in Pakistan the margin of error is very small.Quick bowlers are getting smashed too.
 
This lad has the potential to make it.

He keeps his cool even when receiving a barrage from the batsman.

The way he recovered during the Karachi Kings game to hold his nerve and get his team over the line required a lot of character.

He's got something in him that players like Wahab, Dahani and perhaps even Haris Rauf don't have. And thats the ability to forget the last ball if its a poor one and focus on the next delivery.

Hope to see him go from strength to strength
 
He keeps his hand, ball release speed the same whenever he bowls his slower deliveries which is why the batsman has difficulty in picking the change of pace early.
 
Reminds of that military medium Imran Khan jnr who also performed exceptionally in couple of seasons because of his hard to detect slower deliveries, strict domestic material though
 
Fenrir said:
His pace is ok.He will get quicker as he plays more and bulks up.He is quite deceptive which gets him wickets.On the flat pitches in Pakistan the margin of error is very small.Quick bowlers are getting smashed too.
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He averages in the high 130s, but can get up to the mid 140s. He’ll improve the more he plays.

I believe he will play for Pakistan one day, however I just wouldn’t pick him for Pak now. He needs to round out his skill set more by playing more.
 
Does't have much pace, but he has height and looks like a very intelligent bowler . His outstanding performance in PSL8 should be rewarded .
 
intelligent bowler, if he keeps up the hard work, in 2 yrs time he will be a force to reckon with... gul being him uncle and mentor helps...
 
The PSL 8 top wicket taker and seemingly a gun fielder:

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gazza619 said:
Not international quality but a decent local pick for a franchise.
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I have changed my mind. He has really impressed me with the way he bowled & batted in the final.

He should be in the white ball team for Pakistan.
 
Abbas Afridi wins the award for the best emerging player of Pakistan Super League 8
 
Abbas Afridi didn’t get selected because other fast bowlers got the chance whereas M.Wasim gets selected on all rounders quota. Judging by today’s final, if Wasim is an all rounder then surely Abbas is as well.
 
He was a bowling all rounder in his u19 days so he’s not mug with the bat. That six was beautiful.
 
PakEngFan said:
He was a bowling all rounder in his u19 days so he’s not mug with the bat. That six was beautiful.
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His knock really surprised me. His bowls a heavy ball and therefore his 136 kph seems more impactful. He comes across as very intelligent.
 
Highest wicket taker of PSL 8, Abbas Afridi, ignored for national selection

I am surprised no one is talking about this.

He was the highest wicket taker, even yet he got a call up ahead of Waseem Jr and Naseem Shah.

Ihsanullah was a wonderful talent that came out and deserve to be selected, but so did Abbas Afridi. Feel bad for this kid that even after toping he couldn't get a call up, not even in the reserves.

Waseem JR kept his spot meanwhile
 
Yes it's harsh on him. But has time on his side and there's every chance he will get into the mix.
 
If he was to be included In the squad then it should have been for Wasim Jnr.
 
Whatever little I have watched from Abbass Afridi, he looks like a very smart operator.

Please can we permanently dumb Faheem Ashraf from all white ball ventures going forward and give Abbass Afridi a try.
 
Abbas Afridi in the recently concluded GT20

8 Matches
10 wickets
Best perf: 5/29
Average: 19.89
Econ: 7.65
 
This guy gets very little mentions around here. Could be someone that should be added in odi squad if Ihsanullah is injured
 
why no one discussing him. He took most wickets in psl
 
He is very under rated and talented bowler but dahani gets the favorite treatment everytime abbas wasn't even considered for u23 Asia Cup was a terrible decision
 
Abbas Afridi is performing well in the QeAT 2023/24. Picked up a 4-84, for Peshawar v Multan
 
Harpoon said:
Exactly. I was 5ft 11 at 15 and started shaving at 16. And I had friends taller than me!
I'm not sure what all the fuss is about really.
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All my uncles are 6'2 to 6'4. All 4 of them

I am the shortest and I am 6 foot. Amongst my cousins I don't even feel tall as most are around 5'11 to 6'1 range but compared to local population I feel huge.
 
It would have been better to give Abbas Afridi a chance instead of Hassan Ali.

Abbas Afridi has already showcased excellent recent performances and could serve as an ideal bowler during the middle overs specially on slow wickets because he is too good with his slower ones in which he uses the pitch to get his pace off.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
It would have been better to give Abbas Afridi a chance instead of Hassan Ali.

Abbas Afridi has already showcased excellent recent performances and could serve as an ideal bowler during the middle overs specially on slow wickets because he is too good with his slower ones in which he uses the pitch to get his pace off.
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Who's going to open the bowling ?
 
7sins said:
He is very under rated and talented bowler but dahani gets the favorite treatment everytime abbas wasn't even considered for u23 Asia Cup was a terrible decision
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I keep reading on this forum that Dahani is given favorable treatment.

Dahani is 6’2. He was one of the top wicket takers in last 2 List A tournaments, averaging 24 in 30 odd List A games. He’s had 2 successful PSLs under his belt. Yet, he’s only played 2 ODIs for Pakistan over 2 years?

Zaman and Hassan Ali, both of whom struggled in the same tournaments got the favorable treatment.

Dahani is yet another player being treated unfairly and played in wrong formats.
 
Farabi said:
I keep reading on this forum that Dahani is given favorable treatment.

Dahani is 6’2. He was one of the top wicket takers in last 2 List A tournaments, averaging 24 in 30 odd List A games. He’s had 2 successful PSLs under his belt. Yet, he’s only played 2 ODIs for Pakistan over 2 years?

Zaman and Hassan Ali, both of whom struggled in the same tournaments got the favorable treatment.

Dahani is yet another player being treated unfairly and played in wrong formats.
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He got smashed against India under 21s I believe.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
In my opinion Shaheen and Harris can share the the new ball since, we don't have many options to utilize as new ball bowlers. Abbas can then come in as the first change bowler.
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Haris is better when he comes in at first change we're he can bowl with variation and his bounce.
 
shamaan said:
He got smashed against India under 21s I believe.
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You don’t make decisions on 1 datapoint. I can’t ignore 32 list A game performance on a broader data set.

Shaheen got smashed by India in Asia cup, should we drop him too?
 
Farabi said:
You don’t make decisions on 1 datapoint. I can’t ignore 32 list A game performance on a broader data set.

Shaheen got smashed by India in Asia cup, should we drop him too?
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Shaheen played against India main team Dahani played against some kids wrong comparison he doesn't have much variations.
 
shamaan said:
Shaheen played against India main team Dahani played against some kids wrong comparison he doesn't have much variations.
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Obviously… but you missed the point.

Dahani bowled to Pakistan’s Pro domestic batters from the 6 provincial teams right? It wasn’t gully mohalla teams. That too on phata flat tacks. Hassan Ali, Zaman, Abbas A etc also had the same challenge.
Well, Dahani averages 24 across 3 seasons.
You can’t possible convince me that he deserved 2 ODIs. I’d be okay if he played 15 ODIs and didn’t show his capabilities.
Just switch off the domestic tournament then? What’s the point. Let’s just select players on PSL or personal liking as was done in the case of Zaman and Hassan Ali.

But it’s ludicrous to first mistreat a performing donestic player and then make these nonsensical statements like he’s being favored when he’s totally been ignored.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
It would have been better to give Abbas Afridi a chance instead of Hassan Ali.

Abbas Afridi has already showcased excellent recent performances and could serve as an ideal bowler during the middle overs specially on slow wickets because he is too good with his slower ones in which he uses the pitch to get his pace off.
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He is a very intelligent bowler and although not quite an allrounder , but very good late order batsman , at #7 or 8 . He would have been a much better choice than the useless Hasan Ali.
 
Farabi said:
Obviously… but you missed the point.

Dahani bowled to Pakistan’s Pro domestic batters from the 6 provincial teams right? It wasn’t gully mohalla teams. That too on phata flat tacks. Hassan Ali, Zaman, Abbas A etc also had the same challenge.
Well, Dahani averages 24 across 3 seasons.
You can’t possible convince me that he deserved 2 ODIs. I’d be okay if he played 15 ODIs and didn’t show his capabilities.
Just switch off the domestic tournament then? What’s the point. Let’s just select players on PSL or personal liking as was done in the case of Zaman and Hassan Ali.

But it’s ludicrous to first mistreat a performing donestic player and then make these nonsensical statements like he’s being favored when he’s totally been ignored.
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Most of the domestic tournaments are played without pakistan main squad.
 
shamaan said:
Most of the domestic tournaments are played without pakistan main squad.
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Yes. But it’s the same for all non-squad members right? Zaman Khan, Hassan Ali and other domestic bowlers have bowled to the same non-squad members and don’t have comparable stats.
Then what is the bar/criteria for the selection?
Zaman and Hassan Ali struggled in recent List A tournaments but they are with the team. Dahani has nailed down previous 3 seasons, averages 24 with the ball in hand. What does he need to do?
Should we close the tournament and select based on PSL or personal liking?
 
Farabi said:
Yes. But it’s the same for all non-squad members right? Zaman Khan, Hassan Ali and other domestic bowlers have bowled to the same non-squad members and don’t have comparable stats.
Then what is the bar/criteria for the selection?
Zaman and Hassan Ali struggled in recent List A tournaments but they are with the team. Dahani has nailed down previous 3 seasons, averages 24 with the ball in hand. What does he need to do?
Should we close the tournament and select based on PSL or personal liking?
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Hassan Ali has experience in performing in international cricket pluss it could reverse.
 
shamaan said:
Hassan Ali has experience in performing in international cricket pluss it could reverse.
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If previous experience is the only criteria for selection, then what if the previous international experience is bad as in the case of Hassan Ali. Are we saying all experience is good experience? If due to Hassan Ali’s “experience”, he’s so good, then why did Hassan and Zaman average more than double that of Dahani in last Pakistan List A cup?

Again, I am not a fan of Dahani. I don’t even know how he will do. But looking at his numbers (24 avg @ 32 List A games), he’s actually been mistreated rather than favored. The domestic performance NEEDS to be the criteria if Pakistan needs to become a force. This personal liking business starts from Babar, selectors and continues into this forum, with every single PP member having their own personal liking and preferences.
 
Farabi said:
If previous experience is the only criteria for selection, then what if the previous international experience is bad as in the case of Hassan Ali. Are we saying all experience is good experience? If due to Hassan Ali’s “experience”, he’s so good, then why did Hassan and Zaman average more than double that of Dahani in last Pakistan List A cup?

Again, I am not a fan of Dahani. I don’t even know how he will do. But looking at his numbers (24 avg @ 32 List A games), he’s actually been mistreated rather than favored. The domestic performance NEEDS to be the criteria if Pakistan needs to become a force. This personal liking business starts from Babar, selectors and continues into this forum, with every single PP member having their own personal liking and preferences.
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Hassan Ali was a key performer in the championship trophy and yes he hasnt performed to that standard after that but that should account for something.Zaman got picked to do a specific job which is bowl at the death hence why he's in the reserves.Dahani needs to perform for Shaheens anyways he's injured :).
 
Abbas Afridi is a special talent we have in our backup. He has been phenomenal in PSL for Multan Sultans, and now he is proving himself in the Pakistan Cup 2023-24.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Abbas Afridi is a special talent we have in our backup. He has been phenomenal in PSL for Multan Sultans, and now he is proving himself in the Pakistan Cup 2023-24.
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No one talks about him on pp I don't why. He's got ignored for u23 Asia Cup than Asian games, world cup squad. He was the leading wicket taker in psl and in every match he takes wickets. A genuine wicket taking bowler which we need specially in t20s and odis. How zaman khan selected over abbas afridi makes no sense
 
Abbas Afridi has come good in the final of Pakistan Cup 2023-24 season. He stepped up for his team Peshawar region and got 3 wickets for 20 runs in 6 overs.
This guy has been performing well in recent times. No one seems to be talking about this guy.
 
It’s pretty obvious why noone gets excited about this guy, anyone bowling under 140kph has to be getting prolific movement to get people to take notice in Pakistan. He seems a clever bowler though and wouldn’t be a bad option for T20s
 
angrypathan said:
It’s pretty obvious why noone gets excited about this guy, anyone bowling under 140kph has to be getting prolific movement to get people to take notice in Pakistan. He seems a clever bowler though and wouldn’t be a bad option for T20s
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Yep. He's one boring bowler who only weapon is variation.
 
alihasnain861 said:
and i guess he can bat as well

he definetly is a special talent and one to keep an on eye on
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He's very far from being anything remotely special. Trust me on this. He is the fast bowling version of Sajid Khan ( The kpk spinner)
 
angrypathan said:
It’s pretty obvious why noone gets excited about this guy, anyone bowling under 140kph has to be getting prolific movement to get people to take notice in Pakistan. He seems a clever bowler though and wouldn’t be a bad option for T20s
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Marooned said:
Yep. He's one boring bowler who only weapon is variation.
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It is funny you mention that. Last time I checked, 100% of Pakistan’s pacers these days (including Shaheen), are just that
 
gazza619 said:
It is funny you mention that. Last time I checked, 100% of Pakistan’s pacers these days (including Shaheen), are just that
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Yeah and if Shaheen was bowling his current speed and trying to break into the side he would not have our fans excited.
 
Abbas Afridi was the joint winner for the Best Bowler of the Tournament award.

Abbas Afridi 15 wickets (15 avg, 4.5 econ)

Watch his spell from final of Pakistan Cup 2023-24 , he bagged 3 wickets while conceding just 20 runs in 6 overs.

 
Some of the comments in this thread are terrible and shows the mentality that keeps us from winning anything. "Boring bowler", "Not exciting enough". And that's because he isn't bowling "phaaast enough" like Haris Rauf? It doesn't matter that he has everything else like height (bounce), movement, control and smarts? Even the pace is not that slow. He can hover around 135-140 pretty easily. This IS the guy you want to groom as your 3rd/4th seamer and #7/8 batsman but unfortunatly he's "boring" according to some.
 
This guy needs to be groomed and tried out simple. Looks like a smart operator. We need someone with brains.
 
He's Umar Gul's nephew or son of his cousin if I am not wrong.
Good to see pacers taking wickets in domestics esp LA.
 
BunnyRabbit said:
He's Umar Gul's nephew or son of his cousin if I am not wrong.
Good to see pacers taking wickets in domestics esp LA.
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Thats the ain't reason why he's ignored for teh u23 Asia Cup Asian games world cup and I don't know what other series. Kid have earned a call up based on his psl and this tournament
 
7sins said:
Thats the ain't reason why he's ignored for teh u23 Asia Cup Asian games world cup and I don't know what other series. Kid have earned a call up based on his psl and this tournament
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He should have been picked for the A team/Shaheens. Your top performers in the domestic should be playing all 3 formats in domestic. Bringing him directly to the international cricket would be risky. There is no pipeline or plans for developing players.
 
Excellent bowling by Abbas Afridi to help Peshawar to victory. His figures today against Abbottabad in National T20 Cup 2023 are 3/17 in 4 overs.
 
Looks to have a devastating slower bowl which is hard to pick. Got promoted in batting today maybe he has some batting talent which can be polished. Could be a good t20 addition. Sack of hasan Ali
 
A lot of reports are coming up with the news that Abbas Afridi is going to be picked up for the New Zealand series.
Do you want to see him in the team?
 
He has been good recently and should be given a go now. He has justified his selection if he makes it to the squad.
 
He’s an average bowler but seeing that the likes of Ihsanullah and Hasnain are injured he deserves a go.
 
Abbas Afridi gets a maiden call for Pakistan T20 side. The young lady would be part of Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024. Expecting some great performances from him.
 
Highest wicket taker in PSL, yet he was over looked.

There was no hype for him. Other bowlers than got injured and no one knew this guy exists and was never called up for Asia Cup or even the World Cup. I am glad they are calling him up now. Great addition to add him.

Btw, Umar Gul is his uncle.
 
Rana said:
Fair

He is a good T20 bowler
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he treated unfairly. After topping the PSL, i was surprised that while everyone was talking about Ihsanullah, no one cared about him.

Infact, he should had been called up during the injury fiasco at asia cup. Dhani got called up and now look he is not with the team.
 
Major said:
he treated unfairly. After topping the PSL, i was surprised that while everyone was talking about Ihsanullah, no one cared about him.

Infact, he should had been called up during the injury fiasco at asia cup. Dhani got called up and now look he is not with the team.
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Who can you blame bro? Lots of nonsense going on all the time.
 
Rana said:
Who can you blame bro? Lots of nonsense going on all the time.
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look to be honest i know he got selected due to his uncle.

The thing i would add here is that people often argue about merit and sifarish culture, but on merit this guy was never getting selected even after topping the charts. And probably had to wait for Gul to get back in the PCB set up for him to get selected.

His selection is well deserved but the fact they kept ignoring him and wasted his time just stinks
 
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