[Pictures and Videos] Sarfaraz Ahmed's behaviour as captain

[Shoaibbtt]

i thought Zahid bowled well. He was pretty courageous flighting the ball and as a spinner thats your strength. Sometimes you go for runs when you do it. I thought Sarfaraz knew better than to rip into him for that.

I usually don't like leggies bowling to lefties, if i've seen anything with our leggies it's that we are much more successful when 2 right handed batsmen are operating.

I don't wanna speak ill of anyone however bad they are but Sarfraz needs to work on his anger issues because this is not right. Nobody wants to work with someone who screams at them all day like Gordan Ramsay, God only knows what he actually says to them.

My advise always be humble

 

[Ozeirk]

To think this guy was captaining Pakistan. I don't understand what our selectors and management were smoking when they let him lead the national side.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

I don't care how experienced you are or how good you are, if your skipper is looking agitated, shouting at the players, displaying very poor body language, then that is going to affect the team and will affect their confidence.

Sarfraz has to have respect for others which he seriously lacks, there is a big difference between tough love and motivating your players and I don't think Sarfraz gets that. I mean Agha dropped sitters today however did we once see a screenshot of Sohail Akhtar getting mad?

 

[Zaz]

Im seriously concernes for safrazs mental state

I mean even for him this is far far extreme

Hes had a extremely tough couple of years, it looks like hes not handling things too well

Someone should try and get him some help

 

[Rana]

He wasn’t this desperate to win the game against India in the World Cup as he was desperate to win today

 

[UzmanBeast]

Agha Salman dropped sitters and you didn't see Sohail go off on him

You don't expect anyone to start clapping when people drop catches.

He should have been more composed, but the team also played awfully.

 

[UzmanBeast]

I have been seeing cricket matches for decades at all level. I have seen way worse catches dropped, bad balls bowled. I have never ever seen a captain lose so much cool and shout at his players

True, I agree.

I'm not defending Sarfaraz, but I'm saying that his frustration was not for no reason. He took too much of it out on his players, and that's not a good thing for a leader to do.

 

[Local.Dada]

True, I agree.

I'm not defending Sarfaraz, but I'm saying that his frustration was not for no reason. He took too much of it out on his players, and that's not a good thing for a leader to do.

Most plans for bowlers etc come from analysts and coaching staff anyway these days. Sure, captain can be out of the box and innovate. The captains job is to motivate and lend a helping hand to players on the field. That’s 90% of his job. Field settings and bowling strategies etc are taken care of by coaching staff anyway which he merely has to implement.

Not sure why he is getting so flustered about. It’s not like something totally out of the expected is happening.

This isn’t the 80’s anymore.

 

[Slog]

To think this guy was captaining Pakistan. I don't understand what our selectors and management were smoking when they let him lead the national side.

Perhaps winning U19 WC as captain? Or good domestic record as captain? And maybe winning CT vindicated that?

 

[Slog]

Im seriously concernes for safrazs mental state

I mean even for him this is far far extreme

Hes had a extremely tough couple of years, it looks like hes not handling things too well

Someone should try and get him some help

I think this has some merit.

ESP with these recent tours where he’s had to go on tours for months, do a bubble and know that over course of several months he won’t play a single game.

 

[Local.Dada]

Perhaps winning U19 WC as captain? Or good domestic record as captain? And maybe winning CT vindicated that?

Captaincy wins have an element of luck factor too. Rahane pulled off one of the greatest heists in cricket history. Kohli on the other hand always has that 1 bad day. The bigger picture is not only the guy who wins you trophies but can be a guy everyone else in the team can look up to.

Ganguly won only 1 important event. IK too had one feather in his cap and that too on his last legs where everyone else were carrying him on the field even though he was doing the heavy lifting (no inzamam jokes) off the field.

 

[Savak]

Sarfaraz sadly never matured, evolved his game and his personality. The PCB got rid of him for a reason. The khi media and khi players have also overinflated his utility and never gave him tough love

 

[Local.Dada]

I think that racist comment in SA of all places was the beginning of the end.
If you put that into context and see him yelling at his team mates, it doesn’t make for a pretty picture.

 

[Snowflake]

Sarfraz has to have respect for others which he seriously lacks, there is a big difference between tough love and motivating your players and I don't think Sarfraz gets that. I mean Agha dropped sitters today however did we once see a screenshot of Sohail Akhtar getting mad?

All that is fair but comparing him to Sohail Akhtar? That guy wouldn't react if someone would slap him across the face! We all know he's just a figurehead at LQ.

 

[hitthestump]

The question is what does Sarafaz do from here? Does he apologise to his team mates and keep his mouth shut over the next few games? Or does he have too much izzat to admit any personal error and double down on his shouting for the rest of the PSL

 

[Shoaibbtt]

You don't expect anyone to start clapping when people drop catches.

He should have been more composed, but the team also played awfully.

I mean yes it's frustrating but there is a way of putting your point across, anger can sometimes backfire on you as a captain and on some very very rare occasions it can G up a player. I mean our country is more prone to being upset by getting a slagging so getting angry with our players won't help on most occasions.

I hope that makes sense.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

All that is fair but comparing him to Sohail Akhtar? That guy wouldn't react if someone would slap him across the face! We all know he's just a figurehead at LQ.

Well he got us near the brink in the last season and in this season i reckon 2 wins out of 2 is pretty good lol. Give it time i say, it's still very early days. I really would like to see Agha hit a few though and step up at 3.

 

[Snowflake]

Well he got us near the brink in the last season and in this season i reckon 2 wins out of 2 is pretty good lol. Give it time i say, it's still very early days. I really would like to see Agha hit a few though and step up at 3.

Oh, yeah I'm not complaining about the results. And maybe I missing something here but to me, he just seems like such a lost soul on the field. The camera hardly ever pans to him and I have never seen him speak with any authority or real insight. Does he have a strong track record that he was given LQ's captaincy?

 

[Snowflake]

The question is what does Sarafaz do from here? Does he apologise to his team mates and keep his mouth shut over the next few games? Or does he have too much izzat to admit any personal error and double down on his shouting for the rest of the PSL

I think he did say, when he the captain of the national team, that he apologizes to all after the game and that his players understand are okay with his style of captaincy. I am not sure if I believe that most would be okay with that kind of behavior, but he did address this.

 

[Saj]

I think he did say, when he the captain of the national team, that he apologizes to all after the game and that his players understand are okay with his style of captaincy. I am not sure if I believe that most would be okay with that kind of behavior, but he did address this.

Ridiculous.

You make a fool out of team-mates, berate them, literally make them look stupid in front of the world, and then say sorry bhai.

If somebody did that to me, I'd tell that person to stick his apology where the sun doesn't shine.

 

[mazkhan]

There's criticism but this sarfraz the way he goes after his own teammates is a gutter level character.

Plz quetta get rid of him.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Oh, yeah I'm not complaining about the results. And maybe I missing something here but to me, he just seems like such a lost soul on the field. The camera hardly ever pans to him and I have never seen him speak with any authority or real insight. Does he have a strong track record that he was given LQ's captaincy?

I know he does come on a little quiet, but when he gets going with his batting he is good to watch, you never know when he strikes. He's not quite international level for me, those ugly wafts he was having thought he might edge to Sarfraz. InshAllah he comes good, wish the best for the guy.

 

[shariqnoor]

One of the most uninspiring captains Pakistan ever had. If he calls his style of captaincy, aggressive, then he better show this aggression only to opposition players. You can't demean and berate your team members publicly in front of the whole world and get away by saying that I say sorry to them in the dressing room.

If you berate them in front of the whole world, then you also better say sorry in front of the whole world.

 

[Babar_Azam_fan]

How's this guy a leader? Acting like a clown against the opponent though bad is a different thing as compared to shouting at your own team.

I lead a team at my company, sometimes they end up doing some of the craziest mistakes, and I've to take it all from the management, because I know I can't throw my team under the bus.

This guy is leading his team on a global level, smh

 

[MesonK]

- out of shape, overweight
- on field bad behavior with own teammates
- zero off the field personality (remember that choka paan masala ad?)
- gets ethnic/regional lobby support behind him
- nothing player overall, failed big time in SENA
- blocked Rizwans place for years

..... I cant believe he sat on same table as Kohli during WC19 promos.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

- out of shape, overweight
- on field bad behavior with own teammates
- zero off the field personality (remember that choka paan masala ad?)
- gets ethnic/regional lobby support behind him
- nothing player overall, failed big time in SENA
- blocked Rizwans place for years

..... I cant believe he sat on same table as Kohli during WC19 promos.

My answer is also same.

 

[observer1]

- out of shape, overweight
- on field bad behavior with own teammates
- zero off the field personality (remember that choka paan masala ad?)
- gets ethnic/regional lobby support behind him
- nothing player overall, failed big time in SENA
- blocked Rizwans place for years

..... I cant believe he sat on same table as Kohli during WC19 promos.

1. He may have been portly but his fitness has never been an issue.
2. Two is a given, but he just wears his heart on his sleeve
3.Unless you know him, you can't comment on his off the field.personality. What has getting paid for an ad got to do with anything?
4. ?
5. I wouldn't call him a nothing player. He's more than held his own. Despite a massive slump in form when captaining all three formats and losing key players, he was a welcome change from Kamran and had a fantastic T20 record and won the Champions Trophy.
5. A player doesn't "block" anyone. That's down to management. Rizwan was nowhere near as good as he is now.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Looked desperate. Sarfaraz has given some good times to Pakistan fans.
Sad to see his demise. But all of it is own doing.
Stopped working on his fitness.
Could have made Number 4 Position in ODIS and No.5 in Tests his own, he had the ability.
And then, No off the field grooming after winning CT17. The world was at his feet and he let it slip all away.
A lesson for future captains what exactly not to do.

All of this is pretty surprising, since he was one of the few prepared by PCB for captaincy since his U-19 days. I would not blame PCB, they gave all the opportunities.. he just let it all go as he lost focus.

 

[aloo paratha]

Who rips into Sarfraz when he fails with the bat for the umpteenth time?

 

[UsmanhailsAfridi]

Captaincy wins have an element of luck factor too. Rahane pulled off one of the greatest heists in cricket history. Kohli on the other hand always has that 1 bad day. The bigger picture is not only the guy who wins you trophies but can be a guy everyone else in the team can look up to.

Ganguly won only 1 important event. IK too had one feather in his cap and that too on his last legs where everyone else were carrying him on the field even though he was doing the heavy lifting (no inzamam jokes) off the field.

Brah IK already had several “features in his cap” prior to the 92 WC. May want to research his career trajectory, he isn’t only known as one of the best cricketing all rounders and captains just bc of mere luck

 

[Savak]

Just saw the highlights and i have to say the way Sarfaraz continously lost it under just a little bit of pressure contributed to all the players losing heart. Its not like Shinwari deliberately bowled badly, Hafeez was just in sublime touch and has been in sublime touch for ages, but the way Sarfaraz further put pressure on Shinwari with all this shouting and non-stop hounding, i have worked with some horrible bosses whose first reaction to pressure is to ruthlessly hound their subordinates and it just unnecessarily increases the pressure on the subordinates who because of this frightened state of mind end up making even more mistakes than they would had they been in a more relaxed state of mind.

Further more Sarfaraz is a coward, he would not dare do this to senior players or foreign players. Had i been in the QG team, i would have led a mutiny by now against this person who is a nobody in Pakistan Cricket right now.

 

[Shaddy86]

Just saw the highlights and i have to say the way Sarfaraz continously lost it under just a little bit of pressure contributed to all the players losing heart. Its not like Shinwari deliberately bowled badly, Hafeez was just in sublime touch and has been in sublime touch for ages, but the way Sarfaraz further put pressure on Shinwari with all this shouting and non-stop hounding, i have worked with some horrible bosses whose first reaction to pressure is to ruthlessly hound their subordinates and it just unnecessarily increases the pressure on the subordinates who because of this frightened state of mind end up making even more mistakes than they would had they been in a more relaxed state of mind.

Further more Sarfaraz is a coward, he would not dare do this to senior players or foreign players. Had i been in the QG team, i would have led a mutiny by now against this person who is a nobody in Pakistan Cricket right now.

Spot on. What would sarfraz do if a player decides to show him the finger in front of cameras or the crowd. They owners/management can't be kicking players out on disciplinary because they can't take needless crap from a psycho captain. I don't know how these players let Sarfraz treat them this way. They're grown men, their families are watching. Just because someone is a captain can't be treating people like crap. PSL/PCB should have looked into this behaviour many years ago.

 

[Savak]

Spot on. What would sarfraz do if a player decides to show him the finger in front of cameras or the crowd. They owners/management can't be kicking players out on disciplinary because they can't take needless crap from a psycho captain. I don't know how these players let Sarfraz treat them this way. They're grown men, their families are watching. Just because someone is a captain can't be treating people like crap. PSL/PCB should have looked into this behaviour many years ago.

Nadeem Omar and Moin Khan, KHI media lobby are very powerful Sarfaraz Chearleaders. How long will they tolerate the Franchise not being successful.

 

[Hyperion66]

Spot on. What would sarfraz do if a player decides to show him the finger in front of cameras or the crowd. They owners/management can't be kicking players out on disciplinary because they can't take needless crap from a psycho captain. I don't know how these players let Sarfraz treat them this way. They're grown men, their families are watching. Just because someone is a captain can't be treating people like crap. PSL/PCB should have looked into this behaviour many years ago.

He is probably the worst captain in the history of the game in terms of leadership quality. An average keeper, below average batsman with extremely poor man management and communication skills, I wonder what does he bring to the table except for negativity!!. I really feel for the youngsters who has to undergo such filth in front of the whole country.

 

[MenInG]

Moin Khan had to step in during Sarf's rant at Shinwari it seems

 

[Shaddy86]

He is probably the worst captain in the history of the game in terms of leadership quality. An average keeper, below average batsman with extremely poor man management and communication skills, I wonder what does he bring to the table except for negativity!!. I really feel for the youngsters who has to undergo such filth in front of the whole country.

I wouldn't say he's the worst captain ever, he won us the CT. His captaincy was on point when he first started and his batting was pretty good too especially in tests. He has captained Quetta well over the years and they went far in the tournament due to his captaincy but his tendency to go after players as if they're some 5 year olds is just unacceptable. I don't think that sort of behaviour brings the best out of his players. I remember Wasim used to curse at the fielders but even he never had a constant go at bowlers or fielders the way Sarfraz does. Sarfraz should have been stopped to behave this way long time ago. I felt sorry for him in the past few months where he's been carrying drinks and watching Rizwan end his career bit by bit. But yet again he's gone back to his old ways of being an unlikeable personality.

 

[Zaz]

Moin Khan had to step in during Sarf's rant at Shinwari it seems

I remember moin being similar during his 2001 stint as captain particularly against england

After every ball having a go at the fielders n bowlers All it does put pressure on everyone and the players feel the captain has no control of the mstch situation
No wonder pakistan lost that series at home in karachi after so many years

 

[Coolcapri]

I don't understand what is new, Sarfraz has always been like this, He is also under pressure to perform so being more expressive/aggressive,

We need to give him break, Not few distance ago we use to love/adore his this side of personality in 2017 champion league.

 

[Darkrai]

Just watched the full-highlights, does Sarfraz call Husnain a ga*** at 14:09??

He is completely losing it under pressure. Someone needs to have a long chat with him. Maybe it's time for the PCB to step in before he gets out of hand or someone decides to give it back to him.

 

[Slim]

- out of shape, overweight
- on field bad behavior with own teammates
- zero off the field personality (remember that choka paan masala ad?)
- gets ethnic/regional lobby support behind him
- nothing player overall, failed big time in SENA
- blocked Rizwans place for years

..... I cant believe he sat on same table as Kohli during WC19 promos.

You do realize Kohli has zero silverware to his name and Sarfraz does after a record victory against rivals. Lets keep things in perspective and not jump onto hyperbole. Sarfraz's achievements in LOI far surpass Kohli's achievements.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

I think his behavior is fine.

He has won tournaments, tests, ODI and T20 series around the world, acting the way he is at all times. This is his style, sometimes more aggressive, sometimes more controlled.

A player like Shinwari needs on field dressing down. He has deserved it for ages.

Knowing Sarfaraz, he will be back.

 

[Bigboii]

Just watched the full-highlights, does Sarfraz call Husnain a ga*** at 14:09??

He is completely losing it under pressure. Someone needs to have a long chat with him. Maybe it's time for the PCB to step in before he gets out of hand or someone decides to give it back to him.

I am genuinely surprised that a teammate never had an altercation with him during the match

But PCT teammates of his says he means well so I guess he is different in dressing room...

 

[Varun]

Imagine you're a young player who have put in the hard work and when the time comes, the Sorting Hat (PSL Auction) reveals you're gonna be in Slytherin (Sarfraz's team).

 

[Hyperion66]

Supporting Sarfraz is supporting bullying, period. He would get his behind handed back to him if he does that against seniors or the opposition but he is too clever and vile to not to try this against anyone who could give it back.

 

[Hyperion66]

I am genuinely surprised that a teammate never had an altercation with him during the match

But PCT teammates of his says he means well so I guess he is different in dressing room...

The reason being Pak new age players are very mild and timid compared to the previous generation, and Sarfraz is pretty calculative about his targets who are always new comers or junior players who are more worried about securing their place in the team than anything else. Have you ever seen him doing it against say Hafeez, Kamran or Wahab? Not like they didn't bowl trash or dropped catches.

 

[topspin]

He is probably the worst captain in the history of the game in terms of leadership quality. An average keeper, below average batsman with extremely poor man management and communication skills, I wonder what does he bring to the table except for negativity!!. I really feel for the youngsters who has to undergo such filth in front of the whole country.

Misbah says hi.

 

[Pakhs]

He is probably the worst captain in the history of the game in terms of leadership quality. An average keeper, below average batsman with extremely poor man management and communication skills, I wonder what does he bring to the table except for negativity!!. I really feel for the youngsters who has to undergo such filth in front of the whole country.

Not sure about worst captain in the history of the game.. He did win the CT with not so fancied side compare to say some like Kohli who has not won anything yet despite being favorites or joint favorite in 3/4 tournament he has captained.

So I dont think his captaincy can be questioned but his behavior as captain now a days is shocking.

 

[JibranAnsari]

wonder what would have happened if sarfraz tried the same on ben cutting.

 

[Madplayer]

wonder what would have happened if sarfraz tried the same on ben cutting.

Ben would be cutting Sarfaraz a new one

 

[Maher96]

Sarfraz has the whole managements support.

Faf and steyn will need to come extremely good for QD- they have far too many youngsters and no experience.

Fakahar and Hafeez hit their A game and safraz messed up dearly.

He should have never took Nawaz off from opening the bowling.

Anwar opening would have been better as he goes for runs anyway.

Usman and Hasnain should been kept back for the old ball.

Sohail was going nowhere with that innings.

Fakhar would have fallen but then came Hafeez rest was history. Pressure was off Fakahr.

 

[The_KING]

wonder what would have happened if sarfraz tried the same on ben cutting.

Ben cutting would have told Sarfraz to do one. A weak leader like Sarfraz can only pick on the weak. He is a bully.

 

[sindhiboy]

I am genuinely surprised that a teammate never had an altercation with him during the match

But PCT teammates of his says he means well so I guess he is different in dressing room...

Hasan ali did sort of have one I believe in an odi vs new Zealand

 

[silentkiller187]

I am genuinely surprised that a teammate never had an altercation with him during the match

But PCT teammates of his says he means well so I guess he is different in dressing room...

There was rumours of shinwari telling sarfraz “Khud kar lo” at one point, couldn’t find the footage tho.

 

[imranyounus]

His problems seems to stem from the fact that he has been projection by certain ethnic lobby and media over and above his actual abilities.

Yes he had a good run for national side for a few years. And he was given the chance to play for Pakistan as he deserved that genuinely. But fact is he never was a dhoni od adam gillchrist It was just a golden run for an average player and now he has passed that. So he should realize that and be practical.
As far as captaincy he again had some success but mostly it was due to performance of few players. Champions trophy in fact was won by Fakhar Zaman and shadab. Their was no extraordinary captaincy involved. and again he was more hype that substance.

Remember that saying class is permanent and form is temporary. His real class and attitude is being exposed now.

 

[UzmanBeast]

Most plans for bowlers etc come from analysts and coaching staff anyway these days. Sure, captain can be out of the box and innovate. The captains job is to motivate and lend a helping hand to players on the field. That’s 90% of his job. Field settings and bowling strategies etc are taken care of by coaching staff anyway which he merely has to implement.

Not sure why he is getting so flustered about. It’s not like something totally out of the expected is happening.

This isn’t the 80’s anymore.

Exactly.

No idea why he is so vented, it's possibly because of media pressure and the fact that Rizwan has taken that opening slot, and so there's no need for him in the team unless he performs.

 

[UzmanBeast]

I mean yes it's frustrating but there is a way of putting your point across, anger can sometimes backfire on you as a captain and on some very very rare occasions it can G up a player. I mean our country is more prone to being upset by getting a slagging so getting angry with our players won't help on most occasions.

I hope that makes sense.

Yeah, a country that loses games due to our poor fielding is bound to produce some backlash from the media.

I think Sarfaraz is in a lot of outside pressure, is not thinking much about the team rather than his own performances.

When you win games, your performances are amplified.

Say I hit a 50 from 31 balls in a losing cause, nobody will remember it.

However, if I hit a 30 from 18 balls in a win, people will look at those performances.

That's why he's so angry, but he needs to stay composed, and use the weaknesses of teams against them.

Hafeez is a pure timer, should have tried slower balls against him. Fakhar chases balls outside the off stump, so tell Zahid or Nawaz to get Fakhar to play on the leg side to deliveries outside off.

Didn't really see any creativity with the field setting either.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Yeah, a country that loses games due to our poor fielding is bound to produce some backlash from the media.

I think Sarfaraz is in a lot of outside pressure, is not thinking much about the team rather than his own performances.

When you win games, your performances are amplified.

Say I hit a 50 from 31 balls in a losing cause, nobody will remember it.

However, if I hit a 30 from 18 balls in a win, people will look at those performances.

That's why he's so angry, but he needs to stay composed, and use the weaknesses of teams against them.

Hafeez is a pure timer, should have tried slower balls against him. Fakhar chases balls outside the off stump, so tell Zahid or Nawaz to get Fakhar to play on the leg side to deliveries outside off.

Didn't really see any creativity with the field setting either.

It's your own fault you lost and your own fault you aren't playing for the national team with such a bad attitude.

 

[Hyperion66]

Misbah says hi.

Bro I meant in terms of leadership quality, someone who people can draw inspiration from. Now I know Misbah's tenure polarized Pak fans and I really do not want to divert from the topic. He made many mistakes and I do mean 'Many' but had achieved some awe inspiring feats either through leadership or his own performance that deserve respect. Misbah stabilized the Pak team from its darkest and most volatile phase in history, took Pak to no 1 in test, his Lords century etc. are no small feats. Despite him being a polarizing figure among Pak fanbase he was still a better leader and earned his spot for the overwhelming majority of his career, I would say a distinguished test bat and a decent leader.

To be a good leader one has to have the following qualities or any combinations of them; Intelligence, on field tactics, Maturity, Man Management, spirited selections, Communication skill i.e ability to give vocal tonic in the dressing room and individual performance. Sarfraz does not tick any of the boxes, probably the worst player in his own team, insecure AF. He knows very well that he has got none of the qualities that team mates look for in a captain so he feels he needs to boss around and treat his junior team mates as filth on field in front of a whole country to establish his authority.

Some posters here are dumb enough to bring stupid things like 'Oh but he has always been like that', ' He grew up playing street cricket in Karachi' 'He is a street fighter' and blah and blah to justify his behaviour. However the fact is that he is the furthest thing possible from a leader, he is no bada$$ or he wouldn't be picking his targets carefully, he never goes after established players. He is a cowardly man who likes to bully his team mates because he knows he has got nothing else to offer and fearful of losing his own spot.

 

[Saj]

One day this behaviour will backfire and he will get a response from one of his players and that will be embarrassing for him. At the moment the players are taking his behaviour as it's Saffie bhai, our senior, but there is a limit to this and one day a player will explode and tell him where to go.

 

[Saj]

wonder what would have happened if sarfraz tried the same on ben cutting.

He wouldn't dare do that.

His targets are usually the Pakistani players who he is senior to.

 

[JibranAnsari]

One day this behaviour will backfire and he will get a response from one of his players and that will be embarrassing for him. At the moment the players are taking his behaviour as it's Saffie bhai, our senior, but there is a limit to this and one day a player will explode and tell him where to go.

no one wants to be publically humiliated like what shinwari must have felt that day.

I think sarfraz is just one away from receiving it back.

 

[topspin]

Bro I meant in terms of leadership quality, someone who people can draw inspiration from. Now I know Misbah's tenure polarized Pak fans and I really do not want to divert from the topic. He made many mistakes and I do mean 'Many' but had achieved some awe inspiring feats either through leadership or his own performance that deserve respect. Misbah stabilized the Pak team from its darkest and most volatile phase in history, took Pak to no 1 in test, his Lords century etc. are no small feats. Despite him being a polarizing figure among Pak fanbase he was still a better leader and earned his spot for the overwhelming majority of his career, I would say a distinguished test bat and a decent leader.

To be a good leader one has to have the following qualities or any combinations of them; Intelligence, on field tactics, Maturity, Man Management, spirited selections, Communication skill i.e ability to give vocal tonic in the dressing room and individual performance. Sarfraz does not tick any of the boxes, probably the worst player in his own team, insecure AF. He knows very well that he has got none of the qualities that team mates look for in a captain so he feels he needs to boss around and treat his junior team mates as filth on field in front of a whole country to establish his authority.

Some posters here are dumb enough to bring stupid things like 'Oh but he has always been like that', ' He grew up playing street cricket in Karachi' 'He is a street fighter' and blah and blah to justify his behaviour. However the fact is that he is the furthest thing possible from a leader, he is no bada$$ or he wouldn't be picking his targets carefully, he never goes after established players. He is a cowardly man who likes to bully his team mates because he knows he has got nothing else to offer and fearful of losing his own spot.

If this revolves around who carries themselves better and who has better mannerisms then yes Misbah ticks those boxes

Sarfraz doesn't because he has the mannerisms of a Karachi street cricketer and believe me there were times I wanted to pull my hair our having to watch him lead Pakistan. Listening to his press conferences and uttering nonsense like "Fakhar plays Pathanwalo shots" was a very grim experience for Pakistan fans. I was disgusted that PCB stood by him after the Andile Phelukawayo incident. He should never have been captaining Pakistan in the 2019 WC.

Misbah should be commended for how he led the team nobly after the spot fixing scandal. But if we compare the records between him and Sarfraz in ICC white ball tournaments, you'll find they have both led Pakistan in a WC and CT. Sarfraz's record was far superior despite all the baggage that comes with him leading the side.

 

[Savak]

When you are getting clobbered around in a T-20 game against batsmen in murderous form, you need a clear head to bounce back. The last thing you need is your captain hounding you ruthlessly every ball.

 

[Firebat]

Say what you want about Sarfaraz, but when he's batting with Azam, that boy is running and running hard.

 

[MHN1293]

Sarfraz realized why he lost the hafeez battle and good to see that he now trying to talk with the bat rather than his scoldings.

 

[Sir-fraz]

Sarfraz realized why he lost the hafeez battle and good to see that he now trying to talk with the bat rather than his scoldings.

Dont speak to soon, sirfraz still has to field lol

 

[Saj]

In theory, having someone like Faf du Plessis around should help Sarfaraz. Takes a bit of the heat off him with field-placings etc.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

I like his intensity, just remember he is a ICC tournament winning captain, not everyone can captain a mediocre team and lead them to a tournament win. There is always a method to his madness and unfortunately in a place like Pakistan they are quick to break down people when they get an inch.

Passive captains like Misbah can lead you to a hollow no.1 ranking in an empty Dubai stadium but someone with passion like Sarfraz can lead you to absolute glory.

 

[Firebat]

Surprisingly calm reaction to Zahid Mahmood dropping a dolly at point.

 

[Saj]

Here we go.

A few boundaries and Sarfaraz is starting to lose the plot once again.

 

[Shahzad1985]

If he can’t remain calm how does he expect his team too, I defended him that day but today this is again unacceptable. Surely the franchise owners will know he is not helping team morale

 

[Firebat]

I'm getting deja-vu

 

[Suleiman]

Bowler: *Breathes*
Sarfraz:

What’s wrong with him? He’s shown he should never captain ever again. One of these guys is going to smack him in the face if he keeps yelling their ears off.

He wasn’t like this in 2017 up till the CT2017. Did his new found fame get to his head or something?

 

[shaz619]

If he can’t remain calm how does he expect his team too, I defended him that day but today this is again unacceptable. Surely the franchise owners will know he is not helping team morale

He has lost the plot as of late, he isn’t proactive anymore; mentally he is shot and requires psychiatric help

 

[Suleiman]

Also people talk as if his captaincy singlehandedly won us CT17 )

It was mainly individual performances and a couple team efforts. If you’re going to credit him with that tournament then don’t forget the following thrashings in our subsequent series after series which actually resulting in him being sacked as captain

 

[Major]

and the barking countinues.

The guy has lost it now.

Person place for a youngster to play is quetta. Feel bad for Zahid

I really doubt Moin Khan would let him be captain next season with quetta reaching last because of this guy getting mental break downs after every ball.

Its t20 for gods sake, boundaries are expected.

Really hate Sarfraz and I hope he keeps on losing and goes crazy on field.

 

[Suleiman]

and the barking countinues.

The guy has lost it now.

Person place for a youngster to play is quetta. Feel bad for Zahid

I really doubt Moin Khan would let him be captain next season with quetta reaching last because of this guy getting mental break downs after every ball.

Its t20 for gods sake, boundaries are expected.

Really hate Sarfraz and I hope he keeps on losing and goes crazy on field.

Have to say, would rather have Misbah as captain than current Sarfraz. He has shortcomings but he held his composure like a professional.

 

[Slim]

Have to admit, i watch QG matches now just for Sarfraz's entertaining meltdowns.

 

[Golden arm]

Have to admit, i watch QG matches now just for Sarfraz's entertaining meltdowns.

They are not good for any ones mental health. If anything I would advise myself to avoid his child like tantrums. Tell you what my 2 years old look more sober than sarfi.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">Sarfaraz Ahmed (age 33) to Zahid Mahmood (age 32) "shabaash beta, shabaash beta, achi bowling karni hai yahan se beta" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL6?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PZvQG?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PZvQG</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1365360595353108483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2021</a></blockquote>
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