[PICTURES/VIDEOS] Saim Ayub - the real deal or a flash in the pan?

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He failed in t20. He was then given tests instead. He hasn’t done well there. Then rewarded and given an ODI debut .

It’s just clear we’re desperate for him to succeed at anything. Probably to justify selectors call. Or to avoid dropping him as a complete failure and thus denting his confidence in the future.

Not sure I’ve seen such a case like this before. We’ve had many players fail in the past. But never seen a cricketer just been passed around the formats just to get some sort of success.

 

[offstump]

Tight competition between saim and imran farhat being the worst opener Pakistan have produced

Farhat was much better than Saim and that’s not saying much. He and Hameed were a decent opener pair for a couple of years.

 

[RidiculousMan]

He failed in t20. He was then given tests instead. He hasn’t done well there. Then rewarded and given an ODI debut .

It’s just clear we’re desperate for him to succeed at anything. Probably to justify selectors call. Or to avoid dropping him as a complete failure and thus denting his confidence in the future.

Not sure I’ve seen such a case like this before. We’ve had many players fail in the past. But never seen a cricketer just been passed around the formats just to get some sort of success.

It's like everyone expected him to succeed and become a star before he even stepped in the international arena

 

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It's like everyone expected him to succeed and become a star before he even stepped in the international arena

Modern times have changed. There’s few teenage sensations, players mature later as there is more technology to analyse early flaws. This strategy of plucking a 20 year old doesn’t work anymore.

It’s more about what countries and teams can do to maximise the talent that they have so by mid/late 20s they are ready to perform.

Pakistan is failing in this regard as most of our players fall away instead of improving.

An obvious sign is fitness levels as you can see players are neglecting with age which leads to obvious decline. Another is lack of fielding ability.

It just highlights that we just aren’t committed to maximising the talent we have. We just always want to unearth the next talent instead who inevitably falls away and deteriorates just like the rest.

 

[from_da_lost_dim3nsion]

Stick with hi , he has time on his side. He will come good.

 

[alik]

Maaz Sadaqat is who Saim Ayub thinks he is lol

 

[Amjid Javed]

This guy is so trash that he makes Imam look like prime matt harden.

Every time he plays he gets out to pathetic shots.

I think imam is trash, but saim is levels below that.

Time to move on until this saim guy learns basics of batting.

 

[Kianig89]

Of all the young players Pakistan has during a year or two.

Abdullah Shafiq, Saud , KG, Imam, Saim.

Saim Ayub has age on his side he has if not excellent bit in ok category playing both off side and on side and also has age on his side. He should be given more time as there are no Hayden or Jayasuriya waiting in domestics.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

The guy needs to bulk up imo, he doesn’t look like he has the strength to clear the boundaries in grounds like Australia. Also, doesn’t usually throw the kitchen sink at it, most of his boundaries are being hit behind square when he uses the pace of the ball.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

It's really stupid of the PCB that even after his terrible performance against England they still selected him over Fakhar Zaman. This guy is more focused on being stylish rather than scoring runs. It would be better to drop him and ask him to play domestic cricket first so he can build a foundation before representing the national team.

 

[mominsaigol]

He failed in t20. He was then given tests instead. He hasn’t done well there. Then rewarded and given an ODI debut .

It’s just clear we’re desperate for him to succeed at anything. Probably to justify selectors call. Or to avoid dropping him as a complete failure and thus denting his confidence in the future.

Not sure I’ve seen such a case like this before. We’ve had many players fail in the past. But never seen a cricketer just been passed around the formats just to get some sort of success.

Asad shafiq for odi is one of them.

However he performed in tests.

Saim hasn't performed in anything.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Saim Ayub played another pathetic inning proving once again that he was flash in the pan and that flash has faded away as well.

 

[Devadwal]

So all the players who were scoring runs in pakistan odi cup are getting exposed.

Saim needs to take some time to build the innings .

 

[mominsaigol]

So all the players who were scoring runs in pakistan odi cup are getting exposed.

Saim needs to take some time to build the innings .

Saim didn't score in champions cup beyond that 150. He failed 8 out of his 9 games.

Had you actually watched the cup, you wouldn't be jumping up and down every thread.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

enough of this no look stupidity... better to replace him with Fakhar Zaman who can atleast play with a positive intent.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Jason Gillespie speaking during the commentary in Australia vs Pakistan 2nd ODI:

“Saim’s basic plan when he bowls is to spin it away from the batter on strike. He bowls off spin to lefties and the carrom ball to right-handers. He’s a talented little cricketer - smacks them with the bat, good in the field, and he rates his medium pace as well, he tells me. Multi-talented boy.”

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Saim seems to have extra time when playing shots but he can't handle movement.

 

[SM1989]

Looking way out of his depth against Starc and Hazlewood

 

[AAli98]

His batting level is just above Jimmy Anderson’s. Him & masood worst players ever to represent pak

 

[Amjid Javed]

Awful technic, guys one of worst batsmen I've ever seen

 

[Asad T]

Maiden white-ball international 50 (from 52 balls) for Ayub in his 2nd ODI, but after 23 T20I's

 

[Rana]

Always had this song in mind for this guy.

 

[Rana]

Shaheen Parwaaz brand

Inka waqt nahi

Inka daur aata hai.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

A century here will give him a instant superstar status.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Things can turnaround just in 40 mins.

Awful technic, guys one of worst batsmen I've ever se

 

[Asad T]

Some nice shots from Ayub today

 

[Asif321]

Saim got lot of chances and he delivers finally . Sadly everyone doesn’t have this luxury

 

[ravisurya]

Today was the 1st time I saw this guy bat and have to say he has all the tools to be a top bat. Very talented.

 

[Rana]

Saim got lot of chances and he delivers finally . Sadly everyone doesn’t have this luxury

You give this cushion to a proper talent

Well done Pakistan management to persist with him.

He should also be held back for the T20i series. Let him keep on developing

 

[Muhammad Saad]

That’s the point , talented batters when they play against top quality bowlers they actually improve even if it takes an year or two for them.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

We can give Shamyl and Ali Husnain Badshah a run too , both are equally talented as Saim and in case if Ali he is even more talented than Saim.

 

[Farabi]

Awful technic, guys one of worst batsmen I've ever seen

Didn’t age well this

 

[khyberlion]

Saim got lot of chances and he delivers finally . Sadly everyone doesn’t have this luxury

The reason is pretty simple he's the best batting talent in the country.

 

[gazza619]

Aussie female interviewer: “How did you feel facing the likes of Starc, Cummins, Hazelwood & Co”

Saim with his no look expression: “Whoever is bowling is bowling with the hand, not any other thing”

 

[khyberlion]

We can give Shamyl and Ali Husnain Badshah a run too , both are equally talented as Saim and in case if Ali he is even more talented than Saim.

Shamyl is talented but not Saim is far better. Have no idea who the other bloke is.

 

[The_KING]

He has clearly got ability and is still young. We need to give him time.

Besides, it's not like we have Gilchrist and Hayden waiting in the wings.

 

[SM1989]

Looking way out of his depth against Starc and Hazlewood

I take this back. Keep him in the side and give him confidence

 

[BouncerGuy]

Saim Ayub speaking during the post-match presentation ceremony:

“We planned to stay positive without thinking about the results; the most crucial aspect is how we perform as a team, and we are optimistic about moving forward and remaining calm.”

‘It doesn't matter who is bowling; the ball comes out of the hand the same way. It's about watching the ball, staying positive, trusting in myself, and continually striving to improve.”

“Victory always gives you confidence, and as a team, we are committed to staying positive. Everyone is enjoying each other's company on the field, and we're aiming to clinch the series enjoying the present moment is the most important thing”

“Credit goes to Haris Rauf who applied significant pressure on the opposition's batting lineup, ut the other bowlers also supported him, to take the opposition out.”

 

[ataullah]

Aussie female interviewer: “How did you feel facing the likes of Starc, Cummins, Hazelwood & Co”

Saim with his no look expression: “Whoever is bowling is bowling with the hand, not any other thing”

That's the comment of a Pakistani in gali and village

 

[SamNJ]

Has he finally arrived ?

 

[Rana]

“I’m glad he’s failing as an opener so my pyaare bobby and Rizzu Symonds can still hold hands as T20 openers”

 

[Muhammad Saad]

That's the comment of a Pakistani in gali and village

To be honest that question was absurd as well , He is an international cricketer and not some fan boy who got a chance to play some charity match facing Aus bowlers.

 

[shaz619]

Look at all the fake Pakistan fans act like they supported this guy from day dot when only a handful of true supporters backed him

 

[RidiculousMan]

Aussie female interviewer: “How did you feel facing the likes of Starc, Cummins, Hazelwood & Co”

Saim with his no look expression: “Whoever is bowling is bowling with the hand, not any other thing”

He actually said,

"It doesn't matter who is bowling; the ball comes out of the hand the same way. It's about watching the ball, staying positive, trusting in myself, and continually striving to improve.”

 

[Rana]

King and Rizzu Symonds opened against NZ c team whilst fakhar and Saim batted 3 and 4

Yeh tou halaat hain tum logo ke.

 

[Mamoon]

Look at all the fake Pakistan fans act like they supported this guy from day dot when only a handful of true supporters backed him, you deserve this humiliation you cowards

You said he wasn’t performing because he doesn’t have mentors. Who was the mentor today?


Saim is responsible for not performing in 99% of the matches he has played so far just like he is responsible for his good performance today.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Wow seeing some of the negativity and vitriol towards this kid on this thread is interesting. Just goes to show the lack of patience certain Pakistan cricket fans have with our young players. Even when the talent is so undeniable.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Saim Ayub just doesn't have it in him.

People are trying too hard to have him be fakhar zaman's successor but their isn't a single pakistani batter since saeed Anwar who surpasses fakhar zamam when he's onsong.

All that I see happening is that saim ayub becomes a modern era asad shafiq where he keeps throwing his wicket away and ends up with poor odi stats or at best he becomes a decent 40Avg batter but he is never getting those 180 scores in international cricket.

Ik people don't wish to admit this because the trend is to have bang bang cricketers, but honestly Abdullah shafiq and saud shakeel are better prospects.

Both Abdullah and saud have shown a willingness to improve their sr and both unlike saim have achieved minor success in international with both hitting a test double hundred and in the case of abd a wc century and saud himself has 4 half centuries in odi,

While saim is struggling to hit a half century in any format even if he's up againat Ireland on school boy 60M boundary pitches.

I guess your opinions on players change about as quickly as the teams you support.

 

[Kianig89]

And some Jazbaati fellas were calling for Saim Head.

Once again zero understanding of game

 

[Rana]

@shaz619

What the haters were really hoping for was a Pakistan scrappy win with Saim failing


This innings by Saim is a landmark innings. Boy has proven everything right for those who wanted Pakistan to play cricket with a positive mindset.

 

[Kianig89]

Taking solace in Saim's innings plight of RizBar critics

 

[mominsaigol]

I guess your opinions on players change about as quickly as the teams you support.

Saim is struggling 100%. I'm willing to try him.

The jfm vs saim ayub thread exists

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Saim is struggling 100%. I'm willing to try him.

I wouldn't calling smacking Starc, Cummins, Hazelwood all over the park as "struggling", but then again we have different definitions of alot of things.

The jfm vs saim ayub thread exists

This right here is what's wrong with so many cricket fans today. You can't just take a player at face-value and appreciate him for what he offers. Always gotta compare him to someone else.

 

[shaz619]

@shaz619

What the haters were really hoping for was a Pakistan scrappy win with Saim failing


This innings by Saim is a landmark innings. Boy has proven everything right for those who wanted Pakistan to play cricket with a positive mindset.

They were praying for Imam Saab to take all the credit for victory but a Saim failure

 

[shaz619]

@Rana It’s Jummah Today as well you know what am thinking, but I wont speak or big trouble

 

[iPakistani]

Imagine Younis Khan was his captain and he was surrounded by real greatness , real iron sharpens iron, they’d take him to glory and inspire him to new heights.

Instead though, in the current dressing room, he looks around and the so called top names, who play for themselves and lack true leadership.

So when he fails it's because of who he's surrounded by so surely using that logic this wonderful innings should be credited to those around him too?

Or does that just make too much sense for you?

 

[mominsaigol]

I wouldn't calling smacking Starc, Cummins, Hazelwood all over the park as "struggling", but then again we have different definitions of alot of things.


This right here is what's wrong with so many cricket fans today. You can't just take a player at face-value and appreciate him for what he offers. Always gotta compare him to someone else.

It doesn't change the fact that he failed 25 games in t20, and has been medicore in tests.

In odi hopefully he captilises

 

[FearlessRoar]

Highest scores by a Pakistani opener vs. Australia:

Saim Ayub: 82 TODAY
Sharjeel Khan: 79 in 2017
Aamer Sohail: 76 in 1992
Sharjeel Khan: 74 in 2017

 

[Shoaib Akhtar 100 MPH]

Credit to Saim for a quality performance and the captain and management for recognising and backing his talent.

A few low scores shouldn't overshadow the type of player we require in the format.

He s a 3 dimensional cricketer that offers us added options.

Consistency is the next phase in his development.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Didn’t age well this

Wasting an entire PP looking clueless with the bat. Nothing to be impressed about from either opener here.

 

[Rana]

Highest scores by a Pakistani opener vs. Australia:

Saim Ayub: 82 TODAY
Sharjeel Khan: 79 in 2017
Aamer Sohail: 76 in 1992
Sharjeel Khan: 74 in 2017

But but but Sharjeel Khan is a talentless hack

 

[Amjid Javed]

Woe one decent score in Australia and now we have Pakistan greatest ever ODI opener

I've seen imran "brainless slogger" nasir have 1 good inns in Australia

Funny how 1 inns and a player has supposedly proven himself

 

[CerebralPatriot]

But but but Sharjeel Khan is a talentless hack

In that same series Rizwan scored 50 runs in 5 innings

This is the guy they think will bring Pakistan cricket back

 

[batandballbattle]

Statement innings. Was always behind him even when he was copping criticism lately. Here's to more of the Saim!

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Wasting an entire PP looking clueless with the bat. Nothing to be impressed about from either opener here.

You got to give credit to the Aussie bowlers, they didn’t give many freebies in the PP, plus you have to consider the fact that Ayub was under immense pressure even though it’s his second ODI just because of his performances in the other formats.

He was probably told to take his time, which a player like him can afford to do given that he can make up for it later on once he’s set.

 

[Rana]

Someone tell Aqib and Naqvi to make sure he stays back for the T20 series.

Send Babar home.

 

[gazza619]

He has clearly got ability and is still young. We need to give him time.

Besides, it's not like we have Gilchrist and Hayden waiting in the wings.

You must be havin a laugh mate. Hsve you not heard of Sharjeel Gilchrist Khan & Asif Captain Ali?

 

[Ijaz Ahmed07]

It's going to take more than one innings to convince me about Saim , but I can see why selectors are backing him, he's young, can score quickly , excellent fielder and can bowl a bit .

 

[Rana]

So all the players who were scoring runs in pakistan odi cup are getting exposed.

Saim needs to take some time to build the innings .

The only one getting exposed here are those who don’t have YouTube as they clearly didn’t watch the Champions cup in the first place.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

He needs to become consistent. He has the ability and is a genuine 22 year old.

 

[FearlessRoar]

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[Rana]

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[Amjid Javed]

You got to give credit to the Aussie bowlers, they didn’t give many freebies in the PP, plus you have to consider the fact that Ayub was under immense pressure even though it’s his second ODI just because of his performances in the other formats.

He was probably told to take his time, which a player like him can afford to do given that he can make up for it later on once he’s set.

Yeah the kid might be under pressure, but you can just eat up dot balls for entire PP and expect to then catch up later in inns.

Abdullah bats in same way

We had exact same rubbish approach from Azhar Ali, shehzad, imam, abid Ali etc.

Someone should tell these guys it's not haram to score in PP

 

[Devadwal]

The only one getting exposed here are those who don’t have YouTube as they clearly didn’t watch the Champions cup in the first place.

Regrading saim this is just one good innings in his entire career so far and when there was no pressure at all

 

[sweep_shot]

Superb innings from Saim.

When on song, he is great to watch.

 

[Rana]

Regrading saim this is just one good innings in his entire career so far and when there was no pressure at all

Usman Khan is the best middle order white ball batsman in Pakistan. Just like Saim Ayub proved to be one of the best openers. You will see this soon. Wait for it.

 

[emranabbas]

Babar Azam has hit 60 sixes in over 100 innings, while Saim Ayub has already smashed 6 sixes in just 2 innings. With time, this young talent could easily surpass Babar.

 

[Devadwal]

Usman Khan is the best middle order white ball batsman in Pakistan. Just like Saim Ayub proved to be one of the best openers. You will see this soon. Wait for it.

Yes I have seen how nest middle order batsman was performed in World T20.

Saim one the best opener based on one innings ? LOL

 

[Rana]

Yes I have seen how nest middle order batsman was performed in World T20.

Saim one the best opener based on one innings ? LOL

You saw Saim too and wrote him off. You will be forced to eat your words too on others. Likh le!

 

[Barragan]

He will come good and he needs to be persisted with in all formats.

He made 50's in tough conditions against BD and in the 2nd Test against England.

The potential and quality is there - just need patience

Yeah, talk nah.

Quality batsman and the future of Pakistan Cricket

Thankfully, the selectors had a brain for once and stuck with him