PoTW: MMHS

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When in doubt, simply read MMHS's views on cricket on PP and you will never be disappointed

So congratulations to this week's POTW winner : [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]

He is not a talented player AT ALL - he is the Wicket keeper version of Azhar Ali; very limited with natural skills, but effective when in good patch. Nothing, absolutely nothing in cricket is natural to Sarfraz, everything that he does is workman like and now one by one these qualities are leaving him, partially for age and most for his approach to the game, seear unprofessional. Even, spin play is not natural for him, otherwise he won't have struggled in NZ.

At this age, couple of months training could make Latof a better WK than Sarfraz, because he ws a natural WKeeping genius & his body structure (& Shape of course) was absolutely perfect for the job. During Latif's time stamp microphones were introduced, and I never heard ball thumping him palm even from Shoaib; this guy snatches even Asad's dollies & you probably can hear the sound without mic.phone.

Lastly, he is not a natural strategist or leader either & I am convinced on that now. Natural leaders lead the squad on players' merit and they encourage players to express their strengths/skills regardless of who it is. Sarfraz is good at managing buddies, because he was groomed in that way - he must have been an outstanding player in his batch at junior/club level, therefore drew respect and had been the leader always - but that's his range, within own circle. Put him in a team with 5/6 star player, you'll understand what I am telling. This is the worst PAK side in my experience of 4 decades, with Amir & Babar being superstar & Azhar is the batting hope, hence Sarfraz looks cool with his leadership, tactics, persona & yelling. Make him Captain in a squad with Saeed, Sohail opening, Ul Haq, Javed, Malik (cheat one), MoYo; Wasim, Waquar, Shoaib, A Razzak, Saq, Mushi, Latif .... ..... he won't even yell at the 12th man.

He is a good chap, but costing PAK team big time for couple of choked drops by Lankans, that's the bitter truth.

 

[Khan12]

Excellent post well deserved also the best poster by a country mile.

 

[TQ89]

Excellent analysis as always

 

[Bouncer]

When in doubt, simply read MMHS's views on cricket on PP and you will never be disappointed

So congratulations to this week's POTW winner : [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]

Agreed [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] is a gem. He would make a great company on a road trip across country.

Love reading his balanced and honest opinion on cricket even when I have silently disagreed with his assessments/opinion on a few times (Mind You, only less than 5% of times) on certain players/match situations.

I hope he does not get discouraged by some people here who attack him for his nationality and just argue for the sake of arguing.

 

[Hasan123]

Excellent post. Harsh but fair.

 

[MMHS]

Thanks guys - these days I am too busy with Ramadan & soccer off course - we have a small cup to win next Saturday; then the golden lady in July for France. In between a massive transfer window .......

But, I'll definitely join tmro’s thread IA for sure - it’s a Test match at Lord’s FGS!!!!!

By the way, I must reteriate - nothing personal against Sarfraz; honest & humble guy, I like him. But, he’s just not good enough for the job at the highest level. I wrote what I could see, something I feared a year back when PCB appointed a 30+, over weight & unfit (for the job) WK Captain for 3 formats without a capable deputy assigned (means he had to play even a 2 day game against 18th ranked Counties’ back ups).

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Mmhs might be a good man by heart but some of his opinions are way over the top and exaggerated. Like Pakistan will be competing with Uganda, this is the weakest Pak test team in 4 decades and here nothing absolutely comes natural to Sarfraz. I mean you can make your point without exaggerating things too broo.

In this very post lot of misinformation about Sarfraz and vague points coming due to Sarfraz dislike and also due to the fact that Sarfraz has proved him wrong (btw still waiting who is your next captain after you shifted four captains in 1 year and said Imad, Umar Amin, Amir and Fakhar should be made captain ) .

 

[The_Odd_One]

I really like his posts and he's one of the most knowledgeable posters on this forum but I don't agree to this particular post.

Even an iconic player like Wasim could not manage a team full of superstars. Hence, he was sacked multiple times.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

I really like his posts and he's one of the most knowledgeable posters on this forum but I don't agree to this particular post.

Even an iconic player like Wasim could not manage a team full of superstars. Hence, he was sacked multiple times.

which 30 year old Pakistani captain managed a team full of superstars and got good results too?

 

[big_gamer007]

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] is one of the best posters, very balanced and knowledgeable.. Well desvered POTW

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Btw on the point nothing absolutely nothing comes natural to Sarfraz, i will ask a simple question?

Why was Sarfraz made the captain of Pakistan cricket club by Azam Khan when there were more seniors players in the squad or Sarfraz was his buddy too? You can see videos of Azam Khan where he attested Sarfraz's captaincy qualities. Then later why was he choosed from all over Pakistan and made the captain of Pak u-19 (I wont even talk about the WC win). May be all the coaches and selectors were his buddies right? Then again why was he made captain of PIA team when there were much more senior players like Faisal Iqbal, Aizaz Cheema, agha Sabir, Sheharyar Ghani, Fahad Iqbal, Adeel Malik and if I remember correctly he captained PIA one time when they had Malik too? Or all of them and coaching staff were his buddies

Sarfraz is touted as a natural leader from his young days and if leadership doesn't come naturally to sarfraz then God knows kon hai Pakistan mai jis pai aati hai?

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

which 30 year old Pakistani captain managed a team full of superstars and got good results too?

I mean in last 25 years. Dont talk about Imran or Kardar or ABC. Obviously time has changed and Pakistan has changed a lot too. Remember what happened to Shoaib Malik and Younis Khan in presence of senior players. Infact Sarfraz is handling senior players pretty well.

 

[Godhelpma]

Congratulation to@MMHS.
Easily the best poster on the forum , very knowledgeable one !
On topic , I full agree with him on Sirfraz .He has become unfit and liabitly in batting particularly in tests .He himself otherwise PCB needs to take this into consideration .

 

[ManFan]

Great post by arguably the most knowledgeable poster on the entire forum.

 

[Justcrazy]

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] should retire from winning POTW .
Others should be given chance

To be honest its very difficult to not to give him POTW .

 

[MenInG]

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] should retire from winning POTW .
Others should be given chance

To be honest its very difficult to not to give him POTW .

Trust me - its so tough keeping him out of contention!

 

[Mr.Q]

Congrats [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]. As usual, an opinion substantiated with solid facts. He deserves a special title for his contributions to this forum.

 

[El Generico]

Congrats [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]. As usual, an opinion substantiated with solid facts. He deserves a special title for his contributions to this forum.

Can you do me a favour? Can you please point out the solid facts? It's a very well written post but it's full of assumptions, opinions and "what if" scenarios.

 

[Ab Fan]

He has left no competition for kids like us.

 

[Mr.Q]

Can you do me a favour? Can you please point out the solid facts? It's a very well written post but it's full of assumptions, opinions and "what if" scenarios.

Sure. You can tag me in the relevant thread and I’ll respond. Please understand the purpose behind this thread. It wasn’t created to start a debate.

 

[Saj]

Another excellent post from a very good poster.

 

[DRsohail]

Excellent.My favorite poster on pp.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Very very interesting post. Enjoyed reading it.

 

[Adijazz1706]

Very balanced poster usually, but we'll have to add Sarfaraz to his list of pet peeves which usually includes posts against Bangladesh cricket or posts calling them minnows etc. Sarfaraz is no Imran Khan, but he has been captain in club level, U19 level (winning WC) Department level and now international level (winning CT). I don't think he has buddies everywhere

 

[Hawkeye]

Excellent and bold post [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] .

What you said is mostly true and something that'll be realized by the management in not too distant future.

Mmhs might be a good man by heart but some of his opinions are way over the top and exaggerated. Like Pakistan will be competing with Uganda, this is the weakest Pak test team in 4 decades and here nothing absolutely comes natural to Sarfraz. I mean you can make your point without exaggerating things too broo.

In this very post lot of misinformation about Sarfraz and vague points coming due to Sarfraz dislike and also due to the fact that Sarfraz has proved him wrong (btw still waiting who is your next captain after you shifted four captains in 1 year and said Imad, Umar Amin, Amir and Fakhar should be made captain ) .

Just saw your username and then your post made sense.

It's okay to be a fan but not when you're so obsessed that you disregard all the things in front of you that doesn't go in your favorite player's favor.

There's a reason why many are saying what MMHS is saying. And soon everyone will realize what's wrong with Sarf. But, you can choose to believe whatever you want, free world.

 

[Suleiman]

Excellent and bold post [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] .

What you said is mostly true and something that'll be realized by the management in not too distant future.



Just saw your username and then your post made sense.

It's okay to be a fan but not when you're so obsessed that you disregard all the things in front of you that doesn't go in your favorite player's favor.

There's a reason why many are saying what MMHS is saying. And soon everyone will realize what's wrong with Sarf. But, you can choose to believe whatever you want, free world.

Feels like just yesterday when you and I used to argue if Sarfraz was good or if he was trash.

Good post MMHS.

 

[giri26]

Good post MMHS. One of the best posters on PP. Well done!!

 

[Hawkeye]

Feels like just yesterday when you and I used to argue if Sarfraz was good or if he was trash.

Good post MMHS.

Lol yes. I was his supporter, but true fans of the game are those who can put the fan boyism aside when assessing someone's performance/potential.

 

[shariqnoor]

Congrats [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] . Couldn't agree more about Sarfraz. His captaincy is limited to his inner circle and to players who are younger than him. He can't even yell at Hafeez and Malik, let alone the giants of the game. During his captaincy stint with Quetta, we've seen him giving a free pass to Pietersen. Heck even Rilee Russouw gets a free pass. He swore at Guptill only because Guptill played for the opposition. Put Guptill in Quetta and see how timid Sarfraz becomes when Guptill misfields.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

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Just saw your username and then your post made sense.

It's okay to be a fan but not when you're so obsessed that you disregard all the things in front of you that doesn't go in your favorite player's favor.

There's a reason why many are saying what MMHS is saying. And soon everyone will realize what's wrong with Sarf. But, you can choose to believe whatever you want, free world.

lol you guys again will be proved wrong by Sarfraz's captaincy just like CT. Wait and watch.

Btw i never follow what 'many' say. I have my own opinions so no need to teach me what 'many' are saying about Sarfraz. Many ridiculed him before CT too but he led a no 8 side to tournament victory out of nowhere.

His fitness is poor and I have criticized him multiple times for that plus form not good right now but that doesn't mean we exaggerate things and say nothing absolutely nothing comes natural to Sarfraz. Plus sacking him from captaincy and making Fakhar (who hasn't played a single test match) captain won't happen. May be in Lalaland but certainly not in Pakistan. Atleast give some solution which is remotely possible. I will keep Sarfi as captain till SA test series and see from there on.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

I do not agree with this post and hopefully Sarfaraz will change OP's view in upcoming series

That said, top post like always from wise [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]

 

[waleed88]

When in doubt, simply read MMHS's views on cricket on PP and you will never be disappointed

So congratulations to this week's POTW winner : [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]

Un-natural leader took a brilliant review today, caught well, captaincy spot on and brilliant bowling changes... bowled England out for 184 [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]

Ofcourse all is not well, because he shouts in the stump microphone, lacks intellect (easy for anyone to say sitting behind a computer screen). Ofcourse we loved to have captains like Afridi who didn't even know a ball pitching outside the leg stump overrules the decision you still insist on a review despite the keeper saying otherwise.

Or a captain who didn't know that there are no reviews in t20s. Or a captain like Misbah who was bullied into taking reviews by Afridi. Since our fans are lost for the concept of having an astute captain then obviously fans won't understand its such a great sight to see a captain who knows what he's doing.

 

[Junaids]

Superb post, but I have mixed feelings on the topic.

To me, Sarfraz is like a squeaky clean Kamran Akmal. A mediocre wicketkeeper who is almost a Top Order batsman.

The thing is, Mickey Arthur has done brilliantly moving to a 5 man bowling attack - but that requires a Top Six Batsman who can keep wicket, not a Keeper who can bat at 7.

I don’t believe Sarfraz is quite reliable enough with the bat. I would have had Steve Rixon working on Mohammad Rizwan’s glovework 300 days per year, because Rizwan has the ability to be a Top Six batsman.

 

[The_Odd_One]

The icing on the cake will be Sarfraz scoring a 50 in this match.

 

[Abdullah719]

Superb post, but I have mixed feelings on the topic.

To me, Sarfraz is like a squeaky clean Kamran Akmal. A mediocre wicketkeeper who is almost a Top Order batsman.

The thing is, Mickey Arthur has done brilliantly moving to a 5 man bowling attack - but that requires a Top Six Batsman who can keep wicket, not a Keeper who can bat at 7.

I don’t believe Sarfraz is quite reliable enough with the bat. I would have had Steve Rixon working on Mohammad Rizwan’s glovework 300 days per year, because Rizwan has the ability to be a Top Six batsman.

Rizwan's glovework is fine, it's his batting that falls apart at the top level.

 

[On_the_up]

Cricket is such a beautiful game, full of statistics opinions and subjectivity.

Talent isn't everything, temperament plays a huge part in the success of a sportsman.

The shotless wonder (according to some), is doing exactly whats required in the current test as we speak whereas the more naturally talented English counterparts couldn't muster a collective score of 200.

Eng top scorer Cook, is also one who you could class as having limited ability but he knows his limitations and plays within those.

Well done for the POTW MMHS, your views are always interesting to read.