[REPORTS] PCB to not renew contracts with Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mickey Arthur post World Cup

[MenInG]

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided not to renew chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and coach Mickey Arthur‘s contracts, which ends with the conclusion of World Cup in mid-July.

Former captain Aamir Sohail is already being considered as the chief selector in place of Inzamam whose three-year contract will end in July.

“Sohail’s name is top among the list of short-listed contenders. PCB’s managing director, Wasim Khan will make the decision on new appointments for the position of the chief selector and head coach,” a reliable source in the PCB told PTI.

Sohail has in the past remained chief selector between 2002 and 2004.

He said it had been decided in principle to make the changes regardless of how the national team fared in the World Cup which begins from May 30.

“Changes will be made as to when Ehsan Mani took over as Chairman and then brought in Wasim Khan as MD there was nothing they could do about the key positions since there was little time left before the World Cup. But both are not very happy with some of the decisions taken by Inzamam and Arthur as chief selector and head coach,” the source said.

He said it was yet to be decided whether a foreigner will replace Arthur or the choice will be a local player.

“There is even a lobby in the board which has talked about making Inzamam the head coach after the World Cup,” the source said.

Inzamam is presently in England and will remain there until the match against India and according to the source, he will be involved in finalisation of the playing XI for all the matches now.

Interestingly Arthur, who has been with the Pakistan team since 2016, had inquired before the World Cup if they were planning to give him an extension in his contract as he was interested in settling down for another term with the national team.

“But Mickey was told a decision would be made later he should focus on the World Cup.”

The source said whoever is appointed head coach will bring in his support staff.

Another former Test player, Saleem Jaffer, is also in line to take over as chief selector of the national junior selection committee.

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...and-coach-mickey-arthur-post-world-cup-849028

 

[MenInG]

And what if Pakistan win the World Cup?

 

[Khwaja78]

PCB should lead an investigation against Inzamam, non-renewal of contract is not enough. For his nephew and Akmal family he has played with so many careers.

This jerk has left us with the most pathetic batting and bowling options after a boon post CT victory.

PCB gives contract to 30 cricketers how many are stable openers, middle order players nurtured or developed by this chief selector?

His selections of underperforming Imam, Shehzad, Azam, MAlik and Hafeez should not be forgotten.
The destruction Inzamam has done to Pakistan cricket should be well-documented

 

[Stewie]

PCB should lead an investigation against Inzamam, non-renewal of contract is not enough. For his nephew and Akmal family he has played with so many careers.

This jerk has left us with the most pathetic batting and bowling options after a boon post CT victory.

PCB gives contract to 30 cricketers how many are stable openers, middle order players nurtured or developed by this chief selector?

His selections of underperforming Imam, Shehzad, Azam, MAlik and Hafeez should not be forgotten.
The destruction Inzamam has done to Pakistan cricket should be well-documented

Underperforming Imam?

Let me tell you something ... you want to take this case to court, good luck finding a lawyer who will take it. Hahaha

 

[Afhan Ali]

Positive points from inzi and Mickey tenure
Imam selection
And Babar at no 3

 

[Syed1]

Allah ka shukar.... good riddance. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Wasim Khan has been a God-send for the PCB.

 

[Khwaja78]

Underperforming Imam?

Let me tell you something ... you want to take this case to court, good luck finding a lawyer who will take it. Hahaha

Hahahah PCB will make a tribunal and change the regulations in order to protect itself fro many legal challenge.

Legally there are many options, conflict of interest, blatant nepotism, pressurizing the junior slection committee to induct his son in the team for asia Cup, the usage of funds, etc.. Inzi can be charged with multiple counts.

 

[Shaddy86]

I wonder if the timing of this is good or really bad for the coach's commitment towards the team.

 

[Khan12]

Amir sohail, saleem jaffer. May God help us.

 

[Ronaldo7]

And what if Pakistan win the World Cup?

Mickey and Inzi won't be the reason

 

[Abdullah719]

Allah ka shukar.... good riddance. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Wasim Khan has been a God-send for the PCB.

“There is even a lobby in the board which has talked about making Inzamam the head coach after the World Cup,” the source said.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Thank god if this news is true, please appoint fresh faces and people who have not had previous selector and Coaching roles with the PCB.

Also player wise deadwood needs to be removed from ODI and Test side.

Time for a fresh start in all formats after the world cup.

 

[Abdullah719]

Not really liking the options listed in the article. I'd much rather stick with the current management. But hopefully if there is change, the replacement(s) will be competent.

 

[Afhan Ali]

Why not select Misbah as selector ?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

And what if Pakistan win the World Cup?

Perhaps the PCB looked at the form and decided it was a risk they could take.

 

[Khan12]

Expect khurram manzoor, fawad alam to make comebacks if saleem jaffer is selected.

 

[Titan24]

I am not sure how good is Amir Sohail as selector. Inzi as head coach from some lobby is also surprising.

I hope Azhar and Grant are also replaced.

Team management and selection committee is one of the most important things in cricket at the moment.

 

[Khan12]

Why not select Misbah as selector ?

So he can bring test batsmens into our odi team.

 

[Khwaja78]

Expect khurram manzoor, fawad alam to make comebacks if saleem jaffer is selected.

Don't worry your Inzi camp lobbying for him [from within PCB] becoming head coach for destroying Pakistan team from the dressing room will ensure Akmals [Azam], Wahab , Hafeez, Imam, Malik remain in the team.

 

[Titan24]

And what if Pakistan win the World Cup?

Even then I think Mickey and Inzi have made enough mistakes to be replaced. Pak winning WC will depend on individual brilliance as we saw in CT 17 where team struggled through out until the last two matches.

 

[ARK Rafay]

Good or bad idk. But I do know this cycle will go on and on and on...

 

[aloo paratha]

Make Dean Jones the coach after mickey.

 

[Khwaja78]

Even then I think Mickey and Inzi have made enough mistakes to be replaced. Pak winning WC will depend on individual brilliance as we saw in CT 17 where team struggled through out until the last two matches.

Would want this lobby within PCB to be outed.

Inzamam was backed to devastate Pakistan batting lineup for 3 years in favor of well-connected losers like Malik and Shehzad. Lot of players' careers were destroyed during his tenure.

Unless PCB is not cleaned from the parasites this effort won't help. They'll try to find ways to bring Inzamam back in any role to fulfill their objectives. Thanks to this same lobby spotfixer Salman Butt is in NCA and Sharjeel Khan is waiting outside PCB office to appeal for a domestic match.

 

[Stewie]

Wasn’t Inzi still the selector when we won the champions trophy? Or was it someone else? Pakistani cricket fans are the ficklest bunch ever!

Our batting is scoring runs. Our batting order looks the most stable it has in years. Where we need changes is the bowling. We need to figure out why these bowlers have started failing all of a sudden. That’s where the inquisition if any should begin. And the most vulnerable person to me in such case is the bowling coach. Fielding also has not been consistent so yes maybe Mickey should answer for that.

Inzi is not an angel or perfect but let’s not blame him for all the problems our team faces today. Because it wouldn’t be sensible.

 

[Omer2002]

amir suhail wowwwww....what next in this circus...there will never be a selector who satisfies everybody

 

[princeuk]

It depends who they are replaced with, if they are replaced by sohail then the politics of selecting undeserved players over others will continue.

 

[Mirpur express]

Inzi did try(for his folk..) but simply hasn’t got the balls to make bold decisions.

 

[Stewie]

amir suhail wowwwww....what next in this circus...there will never be a selector who satisfies everybody

I don’t think we will ever find a coach, selector, captain who Pakistani fans are unanimously happy with.

Which is the point I am trying to make. We find fault with everyone, everything and anything. Our fans will never ever be happy even if Jesus came down walked on water and issued a decree he will help turn our cricket team’s fortunes around, we will still have problems.

 

[the Great Khan]

okay but why announce this now or is this another leak from the old cronies in the PCB who hate Wasim?
is this really the time to be giving out this information?

Coming on to the case of the chief selector. It seems we have a tradition on PP.

You see many of us remember the dark days of Iqbal Qasim and the oldies who were "volunteer" selectors. We would see the same players over and over e.g. Imran farhat or Shoaib Malik etc. Hell Aamir sohail should remember when he selected general sahibs beta. who can forget that?

It seems many who were too young to remember those days find it easy to have a go at Inzi. but I'll be honest, when compared to many of our previous selectors he has been the best. yes better than Bari, Qasim and all the relics from the 70's. He has made some bold selections, young players, batters and bowlers who will potentially take us into the next few years.

yes not everyones bromance favourite makes it to the starting lineup. yes they have failed to get a spinner sorted out but that isnt all inzi's fault. Their selections have been decent. Everyones favourites have had a run from fakhar to Haris sohail (the saviour). Who hasnt had a run? they even dropped wahab riaz whne other selectors would have selected him. Same with Amir.

So please stop the whining or youll get a selector like Amir sohail or wasim bari again..oh wait..

 

[Khwaja78]

Wasn’t Inzi still the selector when we won the champions trophy? Or was it someone else? Pakistani cricket fans are the ficklest bunch ever!

Our batting is scoring runs. Our batting order looks the most stable it has in years. Where we need changes is the bowling. We need to figure out why these bowlers have started failing all of a sudden. That’s where the inquisition if any should begin. And the most vulnerable person to me in such case is the bowling coach. Fielding also has not been consistent so yes maybe Mickey should answer for that.

Inzi is not an angel or perfect but let’s not blame him for all the problems our team faces today. Because it wouldn’t be sensible.

Was'nt Inzi the captain when Pakistan lost to Ireland in 2007 WC.
Was'nt Inzi the captain when Asim Kamal and other middle order batting literally vanished in order to keep Maliks and Hafeezs in the team averaging 9 and 18 as openers.
Was'nt Inzi the instigator who organized player power against administrator Majid Khan not to drop Mushtaq Ahmed
Was'nt Inzi the chief selector that ignored 40+ average players for his 34 average nephew Imam.
Was'nt Inzi the chief selector that pressurized Basit Ali [chairman junior sel. committee] to select his son
Was'nt Inzi the first chief selector to himself ignore and remove all options for middle order, top order batting.
Was'nt Inzi guardian angel for MAlik, Hafeez, Imam, Akmal, Azam, Wahab like TTFs.

Was'nt revolt against Younis Khan planned in Inzi house in 2009 to protect seniors like Malik and Kamran Akmal who were flopping and feared being dropped.

Inzamam has such an amazing resume apart from this all backroom politics this guy is nothing but destruction for Pakistan cricket.

 

[the Great Khan]

and one more thing. imam deserves to be there on merit. End of. Dont give me this saud shakeel yah koy aur unproven domestic hype machine. Imam has proven himself at the top and will continue to improve. Im glad we have at least one opener who lasts beyond the 10th over..try watching bhanja phaisal or farhat..or the fisherman yasir hameed..compared to those guys Imam is a genius!!

 

[the Great Khan]

Was'nt Inzi the captain when Pakistan lost to Ireland in 2007 WC.
Was'nt Inzi the captain when Asim Kamal and other middle order batting literally vanished in order to keep Maliks and Hafeezs in the team averaging 9 and 18 as openers.
Was'nt Inzi the instigator who organized player power against administrator Majid Khan not to drop Mushtaq Ahmed
Was'nt Inzi the chief selector that ignored 40+ average players for his 34 average nephew Imam.
Was'nt Inzi the chief selector that pressurized Basit Ali [chairman junior sel. committee] to select his son
Was'nt Inzi the first chief selector to himself ignore and remove all options for middle order, top order batting.
Was'nt Inzi guardian angel for MAlik, Hafeez, Imam, Akmal, Azam, Wahab like TTFs.

Was'nt revolt against Younis Khan planned in Inzi house in 2009 to protect seniors like Malik and Kamran Akmal who were flopping and feared being dropped.

Inzamam has such an amazing resume apart from this all backroom politics this guy is nothing but destruction for Pakistan cricket.

Inzi is the devil and needs to be sent to the gallows..yes we heard you..now wait till you get a load of the next selector or the one after that. Youll be moaning like a granny again!!

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

okay but why announce this now or is this another leak from the old cronies in the PCB who hate Wasim?
is this really the time to be giving out this information?

Coming on to the case of the chief selector. It seems we have a tradition on PP.

You see many of us remember the dark days of Iqbal Qasim and the oldies who were "volunteer" selectors. We would see the same players over and over e.g. Imran farhat or Shoaib Malik etc. Hell Aamir sohail should remember when he selected general sahibs beta. who can forget that?

It seems many who were too young to remember those days find it easy to have a go at Inzi. but I'll be honest, when compared to many of our previous selectors he has been the best. yes better than Bari, Qasim and all the relics from the 70's. He has made some bold selections, young players, batters and bowlers who will potentially take us into the next few years.

yes not everyones bromance favourite makes it to the starting lineup. yes they have failed to get a spinner sorted out but that isnt all inzi's fault. Their selections have been decent. Everyones favourites have had a run from fakhar to Haris sohail (the saviour). Who hasnt had a run? they even dropped wahab riaz whne other selectors would have selected him. Same with Amir.

So please stop the whining or youll get a selector like Amir sohail or wasim bari again..oh wait..

Sorry but the world cup squad was riddled with holes. Too many fast bowlers all the same type and speed, which they ended up having to correct in a panic by fast tracking Wahab into the squad. Too many accumulators with no attempt to find a middle order hitter other than Asif. And worst of all, no genuine finger spinner to offer some variety, pinning all their hopes on two legspinners who have done nothing for over a year.

 

[Stewie]

okay but why announce this now or is this another leak from the old cronies in the PCB who hate Wasim?
is this really the time to be giving out this information?

Coming on to the case of the chief selector. It seems we have a tradition on PP.

You see many of us remember the dark days of Iqbal Qasim and the oldies who were "volunteer" selectors. We would see the same players over and over e.g. Imran farhat or Shoaib Malik etc. Hell Aamir sohail should remember when he selected general sahibs beta. who can forget that?

It seems many who were too young to remember those days find it easy to have a go at Inzi. but I'll be honest, when compared to many of our previous selectors he has been the best. yes better than Bari, Qasim and all the relics from the 70's. He has made some bold selections, young players, batters and bowlers who will potentially take us into the next few years.

yes not everyones bromance favourite makes it to the starting lineup. yes they have failed to get a spinner sorted out but that isnt all inzi's fault. Their selections have been decent. Everyones favourites have had a run from fakhar to Haris sohail (the saviour). Who hasnt had a run? they even dropped wahab riaz whne other selectors would have selected him. Same with Amir.

So please stop the whining or youll get a selector like Amir sohail or wasim bari again..oh wait..

Its funny that Sohail backed Junaid Zia son of tauqir Zia and we crucified him over it. He backed Hafeez most of his career and we bashed him all over the place .. today the same Hafeez is probably one of the least controversially selected member.. I say least controversially selected because Pakistani fans never unianimously agree upon any selections. Heck I am sure there were people back in the day who at times didn’t want Imran, waseem, waqar or miandad in the team either.

But I digress. Sohail was not better or worse than some names you mentioned. Inzi has been far better. I think where I liked him was his consistency with certain players.. i the past most players get dumped after one or two failures whereas he and Mickey stuck with some players and backed them for better or for worse..some paid off and some didn’t.

 

[Khwaja78]

okay but why announce this now or is this another leak from the old cronies in the PCB who hate Wasim?
is this really the time to be giving out this information?

Coming on to the case of the chief selector. It seems we have a tradition on PP.

You see many of us remember the dark days of Iqbal Qasim and the oldies who were "volunteer" selectors. We would see the same players over and over e.g. Imran farhat or Shoaib Malik etc. Hell Aamir sohail should remember when he selected general sahibs beta. who can forget that?

It seems many who were too young to remember those days find it easy to have a go at Inzi. but I'll be honest, when compared to many of our previous selectors he has been the best. yes better than Bari, Qasim and all the relics from the 70's. He has made some bold selections, young players, batters and bowlers who will potentially take us into the next few years.

yes not everyones bromance favourite makes it to the starting lineup. yes they have failed to get a spinner sorted out but that isnt all inzi's fault. Their selections have been decent. Everyones favourites have had a run from fakhar to Haris sohail (the saviour). Who hasnt had a run? they even dropped wahab riaz whne other selectors would have selected him. Same with Amir.

So please stop the whining or youll get a selector like Amir sohail or wasim bari again..oh wait..

Iqbal Qasim, Haroon Rasheed brought in Sohaib Maqsood, Ahmed Shehzad[pre-hit on the head] Khurram Manzoor, Fawad Alam.

How many and which new middle order players, top order players Inzamam gave?

Lets not kid ourselves.

Haroon Rasheed and Iqbal Qasim kept Umar Akmal in the team while if it was not for Arthur, Inzamam would've kept Kamran Akmal, Umar Akmal, Babar Azam, Hafeez, Malik, Rizwan in his batting XI while giving 2 hoots for the domestic cricket players.

 

[Abdullah719]

Was'nt Inzi the captain when Pakistan lost to Ireland in 2007 WC.
Was'nt Inzi the captain when Asim Kamal and other middle order batting literally vanished in order to keep Maliks and Hafeezs in the team averaging 9 and 18 as openers.
Was'nt Inzi the instigator who organized player power against administrator Majid Khan not to drop Mushtaq Ahmed
Was'nt Inzi the chief selector that ignored 40+ average players for his 34 average nephew Imam.
Was'nt Inzi the chief selector that pressurized Basit Ali [chairman junior sel. committee] to select his son
Was'nt Inzi the first chief selector to himself ignore and remove all options for middle order, top order batting.
Was'nt Inzi guardian angel for MAlik, Hafeez, Imam, Akmal, Azam, Wahab like TTFs.

Was'nt revolt against Younis Khan planned in Inzi house in 2009 to protect seniors like Malik and Kamran Akmal who were flopping and feared being dropped.

Inzamam has such an amazing resume apart from this all backroom politics this guy is nothing but destruction for Pakistan cricket.

You're in for a massive disappointment when the next selector comes and Babar and Imam continue to be selected.

But nevermind, Inzi will still have a hand in that

 

[Khwaja78]

Its funny that Sohail backed Junaid Zia son of tauqir Zia and we crucified him over it. He backed Hafeez most of his career and we bashed him all over the place .. today the same Hafeez is probably one of the least controversially selected member.. I say least controversially selected because Pakistani fans never unianimously agree upon any selections. Heck I am sure there were people back in the day who at times didn’t want Imran, waseem, waqar or miandad in the team either.

But I digress. Sohail was not better or worse than some names you mentioned. Inzi has been far better. I think where I liked him was his consistency with certain players.. i the past most players get dumped after one or two failures whereas he and Mickey stuck with some players and backed them for better or for worse..some paid off and some didn’t.

Rofl Arthur does'nt select the squad and his favorites like Faheem are not even in WC squad while Inzi pushed in his favorite neanderthals into the squad.

Btw how many batsmen Inzi selected can you post their names here, your posts sounds like Imam is your own son.

 

[Stewie]

Hahaha idiotic Pakistani fans.. think we have better players waiting to be selected by heaven sent selectors over a layers like Fakhar, Imam, Babar, harris, etc..

I guess the cycle will continue... these same people will be back here bashing the replacements and then the replacements for the replacements..

 

[the Great Khan]

Iqbal Qasim, Haroon Rasheed brought in Sohaib Maqsood, Ahmed Shehzad[pre-hit on the head] Khurram Manzoor, Fawad Alam.

How many and which new middle order players, top order players Inzamam gave?

Lets not kid ourselves.

Haroon Rasheed and Iqbal Qasim kept Umar Akmal in the team while if it was not for Arthur, Inzamam would've kept Kamran Akmal, Umar Akmal, Babar Azam, Hafeez, Malik, Rizwan in his batting XI while giving 2 hoots for the domestic cricket players.

so your a mind reader now? Mickey wouldnt have been able to do anything if Inzi decided to do so..but he worked closely with mickey and they worked well together..but you know your welcome to Bari, rashid and qasim..and now amir the so called genius sohail..

 

[Khwaja78]

You're in for a massive disappointment when the next selector comes and Babar and Imam continue to be selected.

But nevermind, Inzi will still have a hand in that

For How Long?

Pakistan team will go down to worst levels once Inzi is removed one will see what happens to his favorites.

 

[Slog]

I wonder if the timing of this is good or really bad for the coach's commitment towards the team.

The coach has not been committed since day 1

He holds two jobs and had a direct conflict of interest

 

[the Great Khan]

Hahaha idiotic Pakistani fans.. think we have better players waiting to be selected by heaven sent selectors over a layers like Fakhar, Imam, Babar, harris, etc..

I guess the cycle will continue... these same people will be back here bashing the replacements and then the replacements for the replacements..

yup..its the same story since ive been on this forum..heres a game you can play, search amir sohail or iqbal qasim on the foum and see what you get..lol

 

[Khan12]

For How Long?

Pakistan team will go down to worst levels once Inzi is removed one will see what happens to his favorites.

We should select khalid latif the atg batsmen.

 

[Khwaja78]

so your a mind reader now? Mickey wouldnt have been able to do anything if Inzi decided to do so..but he worked closely with mickey and they worked well together..but you know your welcome to Bari, rashid and qasim..and now amir the so called genius sohail..

If Micki was helpless Umar Akmal would not be sent back from Champions Trophy after failing a fitness test and Fakhar Zaman would never have made the side. Inzamam would've ensured no other opener ever plays apart from Shehzad, Imam and Babar

 

[Stewie]

Rofl Arthur does'nt select the squad and his favorites like Faheem are not even in WC squad while Inzi pushed in his favorite neanderthals into the squad.

Btw how many batsmen Inzi selected can you post their names here, your posts sounds like Imam is your own son.

Puhleeees!! I know your type real well.. Tum Jaison ka koi deen iman nahi hota.. you just want to whine whine whine all the time. You will be back here creating a dozen threads a day after one series asking for the replacement selectors head and asking for players like Babar, imam to be back in case they get dumped. You will just want them back because it’s not his chacha or taya or whatever selector now so now in your wiseass opinion it’s not nepotism.

Like I said.. I know your type .. fickle Pakistan fans. Go get yourself some cheese with that whine before the World Cup starts.

 

[Khwaja78]

We should select khalid latif the atg batsmen.

Is'nt Babar Azam the ATG who helps team to lose every ODI match they play since NOv 2018

 

[Chokli]

Iqbal Qasim, Haroon Rasheed brought in Sohaib Maqsood, Ahmed Shehzad[pre-hit on the head] Khurram Manzoor, Fawad Alam.
.

Awful players.

 

[Chokli]

Inzi is awful but we did get a gun opener out of him.

 

[Khan12]

Is'nt Babar Azam the ATG who helps team to lose every ODI match they play since NOv 2018

Sorry i meant GOAT khalid latif.

 

[Slog]

okay but why announce this now or is this another leak from the old cronies in the PCB who hate Wasim?
is this really the time to be giving out this information?

Coming on to the case of the chief selector. It seems we have a tradition on PP.

You see many of us remember the dark days of Iqbal Qasim and the oldies who were "volunteer" selectors. We would see the same players over and over e.g. Imran farhat or Shoaib Malik etc. Hell Aamir sohail should remember when he selected general sahibs beta. who can forget that?

It seems many who were too young to remember those days find it easy to have a go at Inzi. but I'll be honest, when compared to many of our previous selectors he has been the best. yes better than Bari, Qasim and all the relics from the 70's. He has made some bold selections, young players, batters and bowlers who will potentially take us into the next few years.

yes not everyones bromance favourite makes it to the starting lineup. yes they have failed to get a spinner sorted out but that isnt all inzi's fault. Their selections have been decent. Everyones favourites have had a run from fakhar to Haris sohail (the saviour). Who hasnt had a run? they even dropped wahab riaz whne other selectors would have selected him. Same with Amir.

So please stop the whining or youll get a selector like Amir sohail or wasim bari again..oh wait..

Yea it baffles me۔ Inzi has done a decent job and has been proactive in giving youngsters chances. Previous generation of selectors would always recycle from 15 or so players forever. No way guys like Shadab, Hasan Ali, Asif ali, Faheem etc would get chances

 

[Khan12]

Puhleeees!! I know your type real well.. Tum Jaison ka koi deen iman nahi hota.. you just want to whine whine whine all the time. You will be back here creating a dozen threads a day after one series asking for the replacement selectors head and asking for players like Babar, imam to be back in case they get dumped. You will just want them back because it’s not his chacha or taya or whatever selector now so now in your wiseass opinion it’s not nepotism.

Like I said.. I know your type .. fickle Pakistan fans. Go get yourself some cheese with that whine before the World Cup starts.

Lol. He needs help and the too pretty quicly. Babar this , Babar that.

 

[the Great Khan]

Is'nt Babar Azam the ATG who helps team to lose every ODI match they play since NOv 2018

yup time to drop him and replace him with imran farhat..I mean babar is the worst player Ive ever seen..i mean why bother with a player who actually is hitting centuries and averaging 50 plus? lets get a young 17 year old instead..

 

[Captain caveman]

I would like to throw in the nanes of ijaz ahmed as chief selector and dean jones as head coach. Umar gul and mustaq ahmed as bowling coaches. And deano can bring in his own battiing and fielding coaches.

 

[octavian]

Aamir Sohail is the person responsible for starting a decade long downward spiral in 2003 that Pakistan cricket never really recovered from.

The less said about Saleem Jaffar the better.

This will be disastrous, if true.

 

[Khwaja78]

Yea it baffles me۔ Inzi has done a decent job and has been proactive in giving youngsters chances. Previous generation of selectors would always recycle from 15 or so players forever. No way guys like Shadab, Hasan Ali, Asif ali, Faheem etc would get chances

Name one youngster [batsman] he selected outside of PSL due to Sethi policy, post 2018.

Pakistan One Day Cup [ODI format], Natl. T20 Cup, QAU trophy immediately.

I can post list of players he deselected from the bench.
Who has recycled Hafeez, Malik, Akmals since 2005 the whole world knows.

 

[the Great Khan]

Aamir Sohail is the person responsible for starting a decade long downward spiral in 2003 that Pakistan cricket never really recovered from.

The less said about Saleem Jaffar the better.

This will be disastrous, if true.

no but inzi but Inzi bakwaas ve vant new Inzi..

 

[octavian]

no but inzi but Inzi bakwaas ve vant new Inzi..

The fickle kids these days are too emotional. They see one guy selected who happens to be related to the chief selector and start moaning. Never mind the performances of the player and the bigger picture of the 14 other players selected.

You can argue for or against Inzi, but Aamir Sohail is one person that should be noway near any cricket team.

 

[Chokli]

Imam averages 60 in internationals btw, doesn't matter what he averaged in domestic

 

[Usman Chadda]

Having these 'reports' come out right before the World Cup is nonsense.

 

[octavian]

I would venture to say that Inzamam is the best selector we have had in the past 15-20 years.

 

[topspin]

Was'nt Inzi the captain when Pakistan lost to Ireland in 2007 WC.
Was'nt Inzi the captain when Asim Kamal and other middle order batting literally vanished in order to keep Maliks and Hafeezs in the team averaging 9 and 18 as openers.
Was'nt Inzi the instigator who organized player power against administrator Majid Khan not to drop Mushtaq Ahmed
Was'nt Inzi the chief selector that ignored 40+ average players for his 34 average nephew Imam.
Was'nt Inzi the chief selector that pressurized Basit Ali [chairman junior sel. committee] to select his son
Was'nt Inzi the first chief selector to himself ignore and remove all options for middle order, top order batting.
Was'nt Inzi guardian angel for MAlik, Hafeez, Imam, Akmal, Azam, Wahab like TTFs.

Was'nt revolt against Younis Khan planned in Inzi house in 2009 to protect seniors like Malik and Kamran Akmal who were flopping and feared being dropped.

Inzamam has such an amazing resume apart from this all backroom politics this guy is nothing but destruction for Pakistan cricket.

Makes you wonder who leaked this and which genius in the PCB thought this was a good idea to time this just a couple of days before the opening the WC fixture.

If these reports are indeed true, we should welcome their decision to sack Inzy. He's had a toxic influence on Pakistan cricket ever since he was made captain in the 2003 WC.

Good post here and I would also add that Inzy also allowed the TeJ to infiltrate the Pakistan dressing rooms (when he was captain) and not to forget his participation in the ICL, bringing half the team into the league when it was banned from ICC.

 

[Syed1]

All those crying because Inzi is getting the boot should realize that Inzi is the ONLY selector in our history who has had the benefit of PSL, also just because previous selectors were worse doesn't mean we should carry on with corrupt incompetent Inzi and not look for someone better.

Let me remind folks that Inzi the revolutionary selected fat slob Umar Akmal just in the previous series when he has no cricketing future. Inzi has had his fair share of garbage selections such as Ahmed Shehzad, Kamraan Akmal, Umar Gul, Yasir Shah etc to name a few. Inzi has also given preference to performances in PSL rather than domestics, it cannot be more evident from the fact that he selected Muhammad Hasnain for ODI WC just because he bowled a single solitary bowl above 150kph in the PSL and had not played even one domestic one day match. Another point to note Inzi selected nearly 50 averaging Yasir Shah just in our last series and the result is for everyone to see.


You can bury your head in the sand and keep chanting "mayi Inzhi iz de behst" it won't change the reality that he has been an utter failure.

 

[Khwaja78]

Imam averages 60 in internationals btw, doesn't matter what he averaged in domestic

Yeah he also averages 2 against New Zealand
79 against Zimbabwe [where its top players did'nt participate due to pay issue]
He averages 24 against South Africa in Test format, isske saare averages nikaalne chahiye .
Stats has become a weapon for some.

 

[JibranAnsari]

The whole outdated idea of chief selector is ridiculous these days.

 

[topspin]

Aamir Sohail is the person responsible for starting a decade long downward spiral in 2003 that Pakistan cricket never really recovered from.

The less said about Saleem Jaffar the better.

This will be disastrous, if true.

Agreed, not keen on Aamir Sohail, especially following his comments during the CT in re: Sarfraz

 

[Usman Chadda]

Yeah he also averages 2 against New Zealand
79 against Zimbabwe [where its top players did'nt participate due to pay issue]
He averages 24 against South Africa in Test format, isske saare averages nikaalne chahiye .
Stats has become a weapon for some.

List the batsmen we should select in your opinion. All I see from you see is too much talk, but no solutions.

Walk the talk, chalo shabash.

 

[topspin]

All those crying because Inzi is getting the boot should realize that Inzi is the ONLY selector in our history who has had the benefit of PSL, also just because previous selectors were worse doesn't mean we should carry on with corrupt incompetent Inzi and not look for someone better.

Let me remind folks that Inzi the revolutionary selected fat slob Umar Akmal just in the previous series when he has no cricketing future. Inzi has had his fair share of garbage selections such as Ahmed Shehzad, Kamraan Akmal, Umar Gul, Yasir Shah etc to name a few. Inzi has also given preference to performances in PSL rather than domestics, it cannot be more evident from the fact that he selected Muhammad Hasnain for ODI WC just because he bowled a single solitary bowl above 150kph in the PSL and had not played even one domestic one day match. Another point to note Inzi selected nearly 50 averaging Yasir Shah just in our last series and the result is for everyone to see.


You can bury your head in the sand and keep chanting "mayi Inzhi iz de behst" it won't change the reality that he has been an utter failure.

Umar Akmal deserved a recall after a string of good performances in FC and PSL. He also followed this up with a good showing in the List A.

It was harsh that he never got the chance to play on some batting friendly wickets in England, when Asif Ali was recalled after a poor showing in the Asia Cup held in the UAE (not that I'm against his selection but just displaying the double standards shown from the selectors).

I'm not saying Umar should be in the XI, but I would rather have him in the squad over a finished batsman like Shoaib Malik.

 

[octavian]

Agreed, not keen on Aamir Sohail, especially following his comments during the CT in re: Sarfraz

A few ex-cricketers who played with Aamir Sohail as an unstable person who acted erratically. You can never know what he was going to do next.

Aamir once described Imran Khan as the person responsible for destroying Pak cricket :

 

[Stewie]

Pakistan should outsource all cricket administration to foreigners. But I am sure our fans will still whine

 

[Khwaja78]

Makes you wonder who leaked this and which genius in the PCB thought this was a good idea to time this just a couple of days before the opening the WC fixture.

If these reports are indeed true, we should welcome their decision to sack Inzy. He's had a toxic influence on Pakistan cricket ever since he was made captain in the 2003 WC.

Good post here and I would also add that Inzy also allowed the TeJ to infiltrate the Pakistan dressing rooms (when he was captain) and not to forget his participation in the ICL, bringing half the team into the league when it was banned from ICC.

He is not alone there is a whole lobby, mafia there.
He started to create hype of IndvPak match to get a contract from indian network.

I have no issues with most of his shenanigans only his pathetic role in damaging merit in the team, doing politics for his favorite few he has done huge damage to many careers in Pakistan. DEstroyed the belief in players that they can perform and get in the side. Has done irreparable devastation to Pakistan cricket.

 

[topspin]

A few ex-cricketers who played with Aamir Sohail as an unstable person who acted erratically. You can never know what he was going to do next.

Aamir once described Imran Khan as the person responsible for destroying Pak cricket :

Although it pre-dates my days of watching cricket, one cannot forget how he lost his head in the 96 WC against India in the QF match, after that cover drive against Prasad.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Its funny that Sohail backed Junaid Zia son of tauqir Zia and we crucified him over it. He backed Hafeez most of his career and we bashed him all over the place .. today the same Hafeez is probably one of the least controversially selected member.. I say least controversially selected because Pakistani fans never unianimously agree upon any selections. Heck I am sure there were people back in the day who at times didn’t want Imran, waseem, waqar or miandad in the team either.

But I digress. Sohail was not better or worse than some names you mentioned. Inzi has been far better. I think where I liked him was his consistency with certain players.. i the past most players get dumped after one or two failures whereas he and Mickey stuck with some players and backed them for better or for worse..some paid off and some didn’t.

Actually agree with this, Junaid at the time was nowhere near as bad as people made out, obviously because he was the General's son there were accusations of nepotism.

 

[Stewie]

I would like a selection committee of Rashid lateef, Saeed Anwar and waseem akram.. or maybe Mohammed waseem ... na rahey baans, na Bajey baansri..

Pata chalet wo appes mein hi lar lar mar jayein! Hahahaha

 

[shaz619]

And what if Pakistan win the World Cup?

That's not the right question, why would such information either get leaked or reported in the media ? not very productive while the biggest tournament of each individuals lives is going on.....everyone has a job to do, the review can wait after the event.

 

[Chokli]

Yeah he also averages 2 against New Zealand
79 against Zimbabwe [where its top players did'nt participate due to pay issue]
He averages 24 against South Africa in Test format, isske saare averages nikaalne chahiye .
Stats has become a weapon for some.

Stop picking and choosing.

Imam averages 60 in Internationals therefore nullifies whatever he averaged in List A.

 

[HappyWarsFan]

Yes!!!!!!!! Wonderful news!!!

 

[Abdullah719]

Some serious garbage removed from this thread.

All those who were involved in the discussion need to be careful with what they post next.

 

[the Great Khan]

List the batsmen we should select in your opinion. All I see from you see is too much talk, but no solutions.

Walk the talk, chalo shabash.

we are waiting for a reply..who would you guys select [MENTION=148737]Khwaja78[/MENTION] [MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION]

 

[Abdullah719]

Having these 'reports' come out right before the World Cup is nonsense.

This is the main point to note but of course it's being overlooked by the pro and anti-Inzi brigade.

 

[Syed1]

we are waiting for a reply..who would you guys select [MENTION=148737]Khwaja78[/MENTION] [MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION]

I dearly miss the time of Ahmed Shehzad, Kamraan Akmal, Umar Akmal etc. Inzi please make it happen.