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Rashid Khan vs Shadab Khan

ManFan said:
Both were equally trash.
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Not quite.

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Shadab performed to his ability - he is a mediocre spinner whose ceiling is an average of 35-40 against quality teams.

Rashid though had a complete stinker. He is three levels above Shadab but was one of the biggest disappointments of the tournament. Nevertheless, his quality is proven and he will come back stronger.
 
Both are decent cricketers, but highly overrated.

Rashid is a legendary minnow basher and has consistently been mediocre against superior opposition, especially in the longer formats.

Shadab has become a tweener / bits and pieces cricketer. I don't even know his role - is he a wicket taker or a run stopper? Is he an all rounder who bats at #7 or a bowler who bats a bit at #9. In over 2 years he still hasn't had a truly dominant performance.
 
It's crazy how Shakib as an all-rounder has been on par or better than even likes of Kuldeep and Chahal in last two major tournaments.

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Rashid khan has clearly turned out to be the better spinner atm.

Shadab bowling skills has stalled a little bit. Going through a difficult time. Let's see how the next 2-3 years turns out to be.
 
Rashid is a million times better spinner. No comparison at all. Shadab doesn’t have 1% the ability that Rashid does.

Rashid is also a better batsman now. His batting has really improved.
 
I think Shadab's time has come to an end, he needs to be sent back to domestic cricket.

The guy with supposed "limitations" (Imad Wasim) should return to the white ball formats ASAP.

The real question is who will be the vice captain of the team. The best candidate is probably Imad, that's if he comes back.

We should now hope that one of Usman Qadir or Zahid Mahmood can establish themselves in the ODI format.

Given the current form of wrist-spinners all around the world, it's fair to say that the golden age of wrist spin might be under threat, and we could see finger spinners being preferred solely due to the preservation of a good economy rate. Just something to think about.
 
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This is as bad as comparing Kohli and Babar.

Rashid Khan is magician - one of the most talented leg-spinners the world has ever seen.
 
Shadab needs to look at Rashid Khan's bowling and learn from it.

Look how Rashid keeps things simple, bowls to his strengths and concentrates on putting the batsmen under pressure, rather than trying to be too smart by bowling too many varieties.
 
Rashid is the best leg spinner in the world, whereas Shadab has completely lost it and should get dropped from all teams that he plays for.
 
This is such an insulting comparison. Shadab isn’t even on the same planet.
 
What Rashid shows is the importance of bowling wicket to wicket, the googly, the leg-spinner, with the occasional flipper or top-spinner.

He makes it look so easy.

Where Shadab is going wrong is trying too many different things and that is causing him to lose his line and length and there is no consistency in his bowling.
 
Saj said:
What Rashid shows is the importance of bowling wicket to wicket, the googly, the leg-spinner, with the occasional flipper or top-spinner.

He makes it look so easy.

Where Shadab is going wrong is trying too many different things and that is causing him to lose his line and length and there is no consistency in his bowling.
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I think he has completely lost control and can't land the ball in the areas where he plans them to. I don't think it is happening because he is trying too many things. Just my opinion
 
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Rashid Khan is miles ahead. He would walk into Indian team in limited overs too.
 
Ab Fan said:
Rashid Khan is miles ahead. He would walk into Indian team in limited overs too.
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He is better than any Indian spinner as well in shorter formats. Actually Rashid Khan would get into any side in the world.
 
Shadab is focusing on his batting. He should become a better bowler first. Like Rashid Khan.
 
Its nothing to do with Shadab's variations. Rashid has a killer stock ball that is amplified by his just as killer googly. They are effective because they come at speed and get even faster because of the sheer topspin on them. That he has the control to constantly keep those balls on the stumps means that the batsman are forced to limit their strokes because their is very little reaction time after determining which way the ball is spinning which you can only judge from the pitch because of how well he disguises them. He has multiple googlies as well which he does by adding finger-spin on top of the wrist spin.
Even if your average legspinner learnt to place the ball on the stumps, he doesn't stand any chance against Rashid unless he can bowl with the same speed and topspin and disguise the wrong un as well as Rashid.
 
Rashid is a specialist spinner.

Shadab is a more bits and pieces type of spin bowling all rounder like Santner, Imad, etc.
 
Wicket for Shadab and should give him confidence vs Quetta.
 
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Managed to throw in a "I bowled well" comment at the post match interview.
 
Another thread that aged terribly lmao.

Rashid is easily the best wrist spinner going around while Shahdab is not even the best spinner within his own nation.

Also Rashid as a batsmen seems more exciting and impactful than Shahdab.

Never thought the day would come that a specialist fielder would be compared to a generational leg spinner but hey this is Pakistan cricket
 
Rashid isn't just the best leggie going around, he's effortlessly going to claim the mantle of best LOI leggie ever. At this point, the elite batsmen the world over merely look to play his overs out and he still bags a bagful of wickets.
 
Saj said:
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Managed to throw in a "I bowled well" comment at the post match interview.
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This is where the bar is for him now. Anyway he won't have to endure the spotlight for too much longer. The England tour will end his international career for now, unless we see a miracle.
 
AMSS said:
Rashid isn't just the best leggie going around, he's effortlessly going to claim the mantle of best LOI leggie ever. At this point, the elite batsmen the world over merely look to play his overs out and he still bags a bagful of wickets.
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He’s decent in T20s league cricket but his international record is based on minnow bashing mostly wickets against Ireland Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.

He didn’t look too good in the last World Cup against the best teams needs to show a lot more against the better teams to be the best spinner in the world.
 
Shadab looks like he's back to full fitness and looks more in control of his bowling.rashid is world class and on another level to shadab.
 
Won the day over Rashid today so credit to him.

The googly that got Rashid out was a top piece of bowling.
 
shamaan said:
Have shadab haters gone quite?
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I had him in my fantasy team today because no matter how bad you are, you can always fluke a performace like the one he gave today after so many failiures :) Consistency is the key to success.

Deep inside, I want all Pakistani cricketers who I criticize regularly to prove me wrong and become better players.
 
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Caved12 said:
I had him in my fantasy team today because no matter how bad you are, you can always fluke a performace like the one he gave today after so many failiures :) Consistency is the key to success.

Deep inside, I want all Pakistani cricketers who I criticize regularly to prove me wrong and become better players.
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He's In my fantasy team to:).he's back to full fitness
 
Normality resumes regarding Shadab's bowling.

Smashed all over the park so far.
 
Shadab is a good cricketer based on the little I saw of him and his fielding is magnificent compared to his other colleagues in his team.

However, Rashid Khan is in a different league, he is the best LOI spinner of this generation.
 
Shadab will always get hate due to not shying away from challenges unlike imad
 
The gap between both keeps on increasing with every over they both bowl.

Shadab's bowling has regressed I feel.
 
Shadab Khan conceded the first six in the 78th ball of this Asia Cup. Bowling very well atm
 
They’ve evolved into completely different roles by now.

Rashid is a specialist spinner. World class, and top 3 in the world you could say.

Shadab is a decent spinner but a gun allrounder now. He’s a young Sir Jadeja.
 
Rashid can't win many matches with this team but the few matches he can win, he always bottles them.

- WC 19 vs Pakisan : with 5 overs 45 runs remaining, he had two to bowl, he went for 19 runs, mostly against Wahab Riaz.

- T20 WC 21 vs Pakistan : 4 overs 38 remaining, he went for 12.

- Asia cup 22 vs Pakistan : 4 overs 39 remaining, he went for 14.

HE is good, you can even say very good in T20I's, but not as special as he is made to be.
 
Mobashir said:
Rashid can't win many matches with this team but the few matches he can win, he always bottles them.

- WC 19 vs Pakisan : with 5 overs 45 runs remaining, he had two to bowl, he went for 19 runs, mostly against Wahab Riaz.

- T20 WC 21 vs Pakistan : 4 overs 38 remaining, he went for 12.

- Asia cup 22 vs Pakistan : 4 overs 39 remaining, he went for 14.

HE is good, you can even say very good in T20I's, but not as special as he is made to be.
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Unfair

He is lethal. His final analysis in all crunch games is creditable.

His overall stats are otherworldly. 118 T20I wickets at 14 is crazy with an economy of 6.

Bowling wise, there is no comparison between him and Shadab.

Having said all that, Shadab is a transformed bowler - and is delivering game after game, often when the opening bowlers have gone for plenty and the charge is on. He is also a transformed batsman.

In fact, the growth of all Pakistani players under Babar is a sight to behold. Very unlike what happened under Misbah.
 
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Corridor of Uncertainty said:
Unfair

He is lethal. His final analysis in all crunch games is creditable.

His overall stats are otherworldly. 118 T20I wickets at 14 is crazy with an economy of 6.

Bowling wise, there is no comparison between him and Shadab.

Having said all that, Shadab is a transformed bowler - and is delivering game after game, often when the opening bowlers have gone for plenty and the charge is on. He is also a transformed batsman.

In fact, the growth of all Pakistani players under Babar is a sight to behold. Very unlike what happened under Misbah.
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Rashid Khan’s stats are quite deceiving. In 6 innings he's taken 7 wickets at an average of 26 with an economy of 7.58 against the top 5 teams. This means that out of 118 wickets 112 are against sides ranked below 5. That's hardly impressive in my opinion.

Rashid is a great bowler but he still needs to prove himself against elite competition.
 
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Slog sweep is one of the safest shot against Rashid

Hardly ever employed by our clueless top order batsmen against him
 
The way Rashid has bullied Aussie bowlers today has been a treat to watch. Future T20 ATG for sure.

He's extremely unlucky to be playing for Afghanistan. A truly special player.
 
Rashid is a better t20 bowler of the two and a better hitter too.

Shadab is a better batsman though.
 
Rashid has these outrageous shots that he very rarely pulls of. That Dhoni style flick over midwicket is a mind boggling shot
 
Rashid is the real deal, a champion cricketer. He would have been an all-format legend if he wasn’t playing for Afghanistan.

Shadab is just a cheap imitation.
 
Shadab is a more high impact bowler. Rashid rarely comes to the party against top teams in a big game. A lot to do with teams playing him out as he is the main threat while teams can't sit on Shadab due to other threats.
 
2 very fine players

The question should be will Afg ever produce another Rashid Khan with no facilities available via PK
 
Shadab Khan is definitely the better T20I bowler on current form and he has shown that he is no mug with the bat.

Rashid is a brilliant cricketer in his own right and this is proving to be a great competition between the two.
 
both good leggie all rounders. may be rashid khan is a bit better, but should also consider the fact that AFG might have played smaller teams more often.
Both of their claimed ages are a joke though. both claim 24. nope, not buying it.
 
Rashid is the MVP of limited overs cricket around the world along with Butler. The fact that Shadab has out performed him lately shows how far Shadab has come
 
Shadab has a become a true superstar in this format. He would fit in any team in the world because of his batting.

This comparison was a joke two or three years ago
 
Shadab has indeed improved by leaps and bounds. And Rashid hasn't really regressed much either, shows how good Shadab has become over time.

I would still put Rashid ahead considering his entire career.
 
Mamoon said:
Rashid is the real deal, a champion cricketer. He would have been an all-format legend if he wasn’t playing for Afghanistan.

Shadab is just a cheap imitation.
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Let it go man, you’ve lost this one lol

Not talking about Rashid Vs Shadab, but your insanely harsh stance on Shadab in general. Maybe your criticism was relevant 4 years ago, but it’s not anymore.
 
Shadab Khan has taken 10 wickets in Australia. A place where spinners dont spin the ball that much.

Rashid Khan was a bust, and he is nothing infront of Shadab.

Rashid Khan is all hype, the real spinner is Shadab Khan
 
Mamoon said:
Rashid is the real deal, a champion cricketer. He would have been an all-format legend if he wasn’t playing for Afghanistan.

Shadab is just a cheap imitation.
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bro, you are wrong here.

Shadab has taken wickets in Australia. This is a place spinners dont do well. He has been our attacking option.

Also at a personal level, he is a very kind person. You judge him alot on his personality.
 
Shadab Khan is equivalent to Ravindra Jadeja with bat and Yuzvendra Chahal with bowl. :inti
 
In white ball cricket, Ashwin is a poor man's Shadab. Had Ashwin scored 20 runs of 12 balls today, he would have created a video today on Twitter highlighting it is such a proud feeling for me. :facepalm
 
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Shadab would have been man of the tournament, had Pakistan won this game. He's been excellent with the ball throughout this WT20. His fielding has been superb and scored a lovely quickfire 50 against South Africa.

It's time to give your Shadab Khan hate a rest for once.

You're right most of the time but on this one, you've got it wrong.
 
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Another one of these comparisons on PP that ended up completely one sided.

Rashid has left Shadab in his dust. :inti
 
Rashid has certainly outperformed Shadab Khan in recent years but Shadab hasn't played much cricket in the last couple of years when you compare it with Rashid. Shadab is likely to make a comeback in the national side and I think he can still produce the goods for Pakistan.
 
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