Quetta Gladiators - The accumulators XI?

[Hawkeye]

Unbelievable that a T20 team would consist of nothing but accumulators, who are well known to not have any ability to hit or take on the bowlers.

Or even bat properly in LOIs.

Let me reveal the list:

Asad Shafiq
Anwar Ali
Sarfraz Ahmad
Ahmed Shehzad
M. Nawaz

That's your CORE. How can you rely on KP to win you matches alone?

Also - one another important factor: Sarfraz is the captain and he strongly backs/supports Anwar Ali, Asad Shafiq.

So, I'm not sure how they're going to survive this tournament.

Bad news is these same players you'll be seeing in Pakistan national team as well.

 

[Hasan123]

Don't forget Karachi Kings as well. Mahela, Malik, Sanga, and Babar.

 

[MRSN]

Don't forget Karachi Kings as well. Mahela, Malik, Sanga, and Babar.

they are much better at hitting boundary shots though and can really dominate spin.

 

[MRSN]

worst team of the season. What was Moeen doing all this year? Not the best team he has put for sure.

 

[Hawkeye]

Don't forget Karachi Kings as well. Mahela, Malik, Sanga, and Babar.

) ) )

You're damn right.

That is yet another accumulators XI, but just slightly better than Quetta's line of borefest. Still a borefest though.

worst team of the season. What was Moeen doing all this year? Not the best team he has put for sure.

Worst team indeed, Karachi follows.

 

[Hasan123]

) ) )

You're damn right.

That is yet another accumulators XI, but just slightly better than Quetta's line of borefest. Still a borefest though.



Worst team indeed, Karachi follows.

Quetta is the young version of accumulators , Karachi is the senior version. ) )

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Unbelievable that a T20 team would consist of nothing but accumulators, who are well known to not have any ability to hit or take on the bowlers.

Or even bat properly in LOIs.

Let me reveal the list:

Asad Shafiq
Anwar Ali
Sarfraz Ahmad
Ahmed Shehzad
M. Nawaz

That's your CORE. How can you rely on KP to win you matches alone?

Also - one another important factor: Sarfraz is the captain and he strongly backs/supports Anwar Ali, Asad Shafiq.

So, I'm not sure how they're going to survive this tournament.

Bad news is these same players you'll be seeing in Pakistan national team as well.

That is the most damning part, but then for some reason Pakistan selectors still don't seem to have realised that you don't win T20 matches with weak hitters. In fact you don't even win ODI's with that type of batting, but perhaps in another decade someone will wake up and smell the coffee.

 

[MRSN]

That is the most damning part, but then for some reason Pakistan selectors still don't seem to have realised that you don't win T20 matches with weak hitters. In fact you don't even win ODI's with that type of batting, but perhaps in another decade someone will wake up and smell the coffee.

tournaments like this give you clear difference between the class of Kami and the likes Asad,Ahmed Shehzad, Sarfraz as far limited overs cricket is concerned.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

tournaments like this give you clear difference between the class of Kami and the likes Asad,Ahmed Shehzad, Sarfraz as far limited overs cricket is concerned.

I don't consider Kamran as class, but at least he is the right type of batsman to score in these sort of games. Pakistan has poor quality batsmen so best you can do is pick the best ones available who fit the brief. This is why I consistently supported Sharjeel Khan's inclusion last year when others were calling him a leg side hack.

A hack who can win you one game in five is better than an accumulator who will lose every game with immaculate defensive technique.

 

[Red Devil]

They need to include Luke Wright and Umar Amin.

Shahzad, Amin, KP, Wright, Russouw, Sarfraz, Thisara. That's a pretty decent line up.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Sarfraz not good enough to play Limited Overs for Pakistan. Sorry

 

[Hasan123]

Lol they still might win today.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Sarfraz not good enough to play Limited Overs for Pakistan. Sorry

Which is why he was the reason pak chased down 300 for the first time in ages

 

[Hawkeye]

Lol they still might win today.

Haha so unfortunate. And this will mean the Sarfraz's team is definitely coming to Pak national team.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Haha so unfortunate. And this will mean the Sarfraz's team is definitely coming to Pak national team.

shafiq won't

anwar may sadly

 

[nighthawk23]

They are going to miss Nabi. Not the most reliable bat but someone who could put up runs in a hurry at the end of the innings and a top 10 T20 bowler by ICC ranking.

I would change Shafiq and Roussouw's spots in the batting if I were them.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Quetta doing well is bad for the international team. Their batting lineup (local players) is what you don't want in modern day cricket. All rubbish like Shafiq, shehzad and Sarfraz. Nawaz is not good enough for international cricket but he manages to do well in the PSL. Not even gonna mention Anwar ali

 

[abughio]

so accumulators XI win just by passion and never say die attitude

 

[Syed1]

Still better than Over-rated XI


[MENTION=141557]Chief Destroyer[/MENTION] I thought LQ will walk over all the sides. What happened now buddy?

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Still better than Over-rated XI


[MENTION=141557]Chief Destroyer[/MENTION] I thought LQ will walk over all the sides. What happened now buddy?

Aaj Tu Achi lay raha hay )

 

[Adil_94]

Quetta dont have the biggest stars but seem to have a good team spirit

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Pakistani people have no long term vision. Quetta team is full of rubbish that will only harm our international teams. In stead they are chest thumping over which Pakistani city is winning games in this league. The PSL is supposed to improve our cricket but if this rubbish team does well then it will only harm it.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Still better than Over-rated XI


[MENTION=141557]Chief Destroyer[/MENTION] I thought LQ will walk over all the sides. What happened now buddy?

Quetta was too good.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Pakistani people have no long term vision. Quetta team is full of rubbish that will only harm our international teams. In stead they are chest thumping over which Pakistani city is winning games in this league. The PSL is supposed to improve our cricket but if this rubbish team does well then it will only harm it.

Aray yar..... Take a chill pill bro.... You're getting sleepless nights over a Micky mouse tournament ??!!

Relax and Enjoy the next three weeks. This is the only part of the year when I watch cricket without getting stressed out or breaking things in frustration - Enjoy karo !!

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Aray yar..... Take a chill pill bro.... You're getting sleepless nights over a Micky mouse tournament ??!!

Relax and Enjoy the next three weeks. This is the only part of the year when I watch cricket without getting stressed out or breaking things in frustration - Enjoy karo !!

I have no stake in this tournament so I don't really care. Just don't want Quetta to do well because of their rubbish local players. Sarfraz is the new captain and if Quetta does well in this league get ready for shehzad, Shafiq, Nawaz and Anwar skill playing ODIs for us

 

[Syed1]

I have no stake in this tournament so I don't really care. Just don't want Quetta to do well because of their rubbish local players. Sarfraz is the new captain and if Quetta does well in this league get ready for shehzad, Shafiq, Nawaz and Anwar skill playing ODIs for us

In your hate you forgot to see how an 18 year old Hasan Khan was the man of the match from Quetta today.

 

[asma_cricfan]

lol @ lahore supporters. even though quetta won, they still not accepting the fact that a good captain is the one who can use what players he have.

asad is ofcourse not a T20 player but anwar and nawaz did well in pressure situation whereas as usual akmal throw his wicket away while chasing.

hatts off to sarfraz who is showing what it takes to be a captain.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Sarfraz friends 11

 

[Hawkeye]

Quetta doing well is bad for the international team. Their batting lineup (local players) is what you don't want in modern day cricket. All rubbish like Shafiq, shehzad and Sarfraz. Nawaz is not good enough for international cricket but he manages to do well in the PSL. Not even gonna mention Anwar ali

This.

so accumulators XI win just by passion and never say die attitude

Umm, 'passion' and 'never say die' attitude doesn't work in international cricket, when you don't have the ability.

Their team is full of TTFs who have been well exposed - Shafiq, Anwar Ali, Shehzad, Nawaz, et. al.

Or don't tell me that you want these guys to play for PAK?

 

[Syed1]

Sarfraz friends 11

Hasan Khan 18 year old - man of the match.

 

[Syed1]

This.



Umm, 'passion' and 'never say die' attitude doesn't work in international cricket, when you don't have the ability.

Their team is full of TTFs who have been well exposed - Shafiq, Anwar Ali, Shehzad, Nawaz, et. al.

Or don't tell me that you want these guys to play for PAK?

I'd take Nawaz over Umar Akmal any day of the week and twice on Sunday. That's how bad Akmal is.

 

[Syed1]

I find it highly ironic when Misbah fans call out someone else for playing his "friends"


Bhai apnay girebaan mein tou jhaank lo pehlay.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

I'd take Nawaz over Umar Akmal any day of the week and twice on Sunday. That's how bad Akmal is.

Bro it's an insult to Nawaz to name him and pudgy in the same breath.

 

[Syed1]

Bro it's an insult to Nawaz to name him and pudgy in the same breath.

Wazo is actually very deadly in PSL.


International mein Akmal type hi hai..

 

[Sarfarazian92]

[MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION] on fire today.

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

Pakistani people have no long term vision. Quetta team is full of rubbish that will only harm our international teams. In stead they are chest thumping over which Pakistani city is winning games in this league. The PSL is supposed to improve our cricket but if this rubbish team does well then it will only harm it.

This is the most rubbish argument I've ever heard... Tactically in this region Sarfaraz is doing what's needed to be done...

But the correct or relevant argument is that Sarfi should create some players that can perform in foreign conditions or flat batting paradise.. Rather than criticizing a winning combination in this region..

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

I find it highly ironic when Misbah fans call out someone else for playing his "friends"


Bhai apnay girebaan mein tou jhaank lo pehlay.

Hahaha so true you're on fire...
It's funny the way they've been challenged..
Conflicting opinions...

 

[The_Odd_One]

Sarfraz friends 11

Did not know Sarfraz owns Gladiators. Even Afridi did not have that much influence in Zalmi.

 

[Hawkeye]

Sarfraz continues his friendship.

Playing the mighty Saad Nasim! Nice, definitely a 6 day Test match!

First goes with Shafiq then another worse choice Saad.

Why on earth he's bit playing one of his best bats Umar Amin??

Shehzad, Saad, Nawaz, Anwar...goodness me.

 

[Sub-Zero]

never write off Quetta
kai kai Quetta

 

[Markhor]

Some good accumulating today...

 

[Sub-Zero]

brilliant from Sarfraz batting and captaincy both

 

[asma_cricfan]

anwar showed again that despite his bowling flaws, he is an actuall match winner. he did it again after that srilanka match. must for T20s.

sarfraz must have send him earlier than parera in previous games.

 

[Sub-Zero]

anwar showed again that despite his bowling flaws, he is an actuall match winner. he did it again after that srilanka match. must for T20s.

sarfraz must have send him earlier than parera in previous games.

he should bat higher

Luke Wright
Shehzad
KP
Rossouw
Sarfraz
Anwar
Hassaan

if half of them fire they'll be good to go

 

[blackanhyellow]

anwar showed again that despite his bowling flaws, he is an actuall match winner. he did it again after that srilanka match. must for T20s.

sarfraz must have send him earlier than parera in previous games.

His economy rate was 12+ while bowling...

Quetta had already won when he came into bat, with KP still out there, and plenty of wickets in hand, with plenty of balls to chase 10 runs.

So no Anwar didn't prove he is a match winner in this match.

 

[ads101]

Dunno why people continue to write off Sarfraz as an accumulator lol. Showed he is easily good enough for our LOI team.

 

[Syed1]

Not bad for an accumulators eleven

 

[Sub-Zero]

Dunno why people continue to write off Sarfraz as an accumulator lol. Showed he is easily good enough for our LOI team.

they hate on Sarfraz and support Umar Akmal without any logic :
Sarfraz will turn them into his fans soon

 

[Sub-Zero]

His economy rate was 12+ while bowling...

Quetta had already won when he came into bat, with KP still out there, and plenty of wickets in hand, with plenty of balls to chase 10 runs.

So no Anwar didn't prove he is a match winner in this match.

over 400 runs were scored almost every bowler got phainti :

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Again, their overseas players carrying them.

 

[ads101]

they hate on Sarfraz and support Umar Akmal without any logic :
Sarfraz will turn them into his fans soon

U Akmal? That man hasn't been performing for some time, can't even be compared with Sarfraz.

I think umar is talented, and I'm willing to have him in the ODI team (though not too thrilled by his fitness), but he's not exactly been performing for a while now. Even when he was more or less a regular in the team, his performance has been pretty sub par since 2011.

 

[Syed1]

Again, their overseas players carrying them.

Same with Lahore. Delport and Roy carried your innings. Narine has been your best bowler so far.

Shouldn't be chucking stones while living in your pristine glass house lest it comes tumbling down on yourself.

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

they hate on Sarfraz and support Umar Akmal without any logic :
Sarfraz will turn them into his fans soon

Yeah man its disappointing to see such knowledgeable persons supporting a hack like Umar Akmal... Sarfaraz is a proven match winner... And they've supported Azhar as the captain the same guys who prefer umar duckmal over Sarfaraz the trustworthy....

 

[Sub-Zero]

U Akmal? That man hasn't been performing for some time, can't even be compared with Sarfraz.

I think umar is talented, and I'm willing to have him in the ODI team (though not too thrilled by his fitness), but he's not exactly been performing for a while now. Even when he was more or less a regular in the team, his performance has been pretty sub par since 2011.

OH God Why?!
Why would you have him in the team when he's failing again and again and again
there are adozens of "talented" players, does that mean we should just let them in wheter they perform or nor, just keep telling ourselves that he can perform any time when he's already failing and looking awful on the crease, fitness level is horrible, failed a fitness test before the last series. Have done nothing special in the first class or List A tournaments recently.
So much stupidity

 

[Sub-Zero]

Yeah man its disappointing to see such knowledgeable persons supporting a hack like Umar Akmal... Sarfaraz is a proven match winner... And they've supported Azhar as the captain the same guys who prefer umar duckmal over Sarfaraz the trustworthy....

wait and watch , in the coming series Sarfraz will win the hearts of the fans with his captaincy and batting too

 

[tanveer din]

Not bad for an accumulators eleven

they just needed wright at the top of the order

 

[The_Odd_One]

Everyone is Sarfraz's friend, it seems like.

Eggs on the face of Sarfraz critics who think he plays his friends only and is not suitable for LOs.

 

[Hawkeye]

Not bad for an accumulators eleven

Umm, KP having an unreal day doesn't mean it's one of the worst accumulators XI.

Or, unless, you of course are a fan of Shafiq/Saad Nasim/Shehzad/Anwar Ali and Asad Shafiq.

 

[blackanhyellow]

over 400 runs were scored almost every bowler got phainti :

I was responding to a comment that claimed anwar ali is a match winner.

How exactly did he show that he was a match winner in this match?

Who cares what other bowlers did, I am asking how did Anwar ali prove he was a match winner,

by coming into bat when Quetta already won the match?

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Dunno why people continue to write off Sarfraz as an accumulator lol

Because Misbah didn't choose him as his heir , a small but vocal minority will always hold this against him

 

[Justcrazy]

If KP fires , the opposition remains fired

 

[coy0607]

Umm, KP having an unreal day doesn't mean it's one of the worst accumulators XI.

Or, unless, you of course are a fan of Shafiq/Saad Nasim/Shehzad/Anwar Ali and Asad Shafiq.

they're unquestionably the best team of the tournament so far... you can label them whatever you want, but in reality they are a smart T20 team that finds ways to win games

perhaps the fact that all the guys you listed are the same age, and have played a lot of cricket together is the reason their chemistry is so great

there's more to cricket than just assembling 11 big name players

 

[Hawkeye]

Lol.

Pietersen fails and the accumulators are having a field day nudging, taking singles.

 

[EliteCynical]

QQ - why didn't the batsman com back for 2 when the runner was keen off the last ball v IU? Sami did not collect cleanly and batsman refused to run. Could have been a tie and I think that's the end of Quetta

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Foreign players gone and exposed.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Rubbish team. Without KP, Mills and Rossouw they had no chance. Really awful local players. Not one dynamic batsman and a bowling lineup consisting of a left arm spin brigade and a few trundlers.

 

[Madplayer]

Should be named Friends XI. The hell was Anwar ali doing in the team? Sammy made the most of his last overs and that made it ridiculously one sided.

 

[Hasan123]

Exposed in batting terms without KP and Roussow. There bowlers aren't the best, but they bowl to a plan and are well used by Sarfraz. They did miss Mills though.