Sadaf Hussain appeals to Najam Sethi for a chance

[Savak]

Left arm fast bowler appeals to Najam Sethi for a chance

ALI AHMED DEC 7TH, 2017 0 VIEWS: 1082

Despite impressive showing at the domestic circuit, left arm fast bowler Sadaf Hussain remains unsuccessful in impressing the Pakistan cricket selectors.

The Chakwal-born bowler has appealed to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi and the PCB’s top management to give him a chance at the international level.

“I only want to say that my bowling records speak for itself, but I would like to appeal to chairman Sethi and other decision makers in Pakistan cricket to see my performance and give me a chance so I could prove myself at the highest level,” said Sadaf, quoted local media.

With 353 wickets in first class cricket, including 24 five wicket hauls and five 10-wicket hauls, the 28-year-old Hussain looks good enough for an international call.

Earlier, batsman Fawad Alam, who was another top performer at the domestic level, was reported to be in consideration of selectors for his much awaited international return.

https://www.brecorder.com/2017/12/0...t-bowler-appeals-to-najam-sethi-for-a-chance/

 

[MMHS]

The guy is 6'5" and possess some of the best ever domestic records/figures -

Bowling averages
Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10
First-class 73 132 13113 6422 353 9/37 15/154 18.19 2.93 37.1 19 24 5
List A 46 46 2352 1906 99 5/27 5/27 19.25 4.86 23.7 7 3 0

These are insane figures in any standard for almost a 10 years career. Question is - why this guy isn't picked by PSL, by BPL, by PAK's domestic draft cricket, Dhaka league (which has a robust scouting network in IND, PAK & SRL), even by PAK cup with his outstanding List A stats? He complains about some local influential guy against him - but for a decade he is based in 2 clubs of Pindi - KRL or the regional team. This must have some missing dots........
[MENTION=140234]DRsohail[/MENTION], [MENTION=141114]Hasan123[/MENTION], [MENTION=133760]Abdullah719[/MENTION], [MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION], [MENTION=100918]Square Drive[/MENTION] , [MENTION=141557]Chief Destroyer[/MENTION], [MENTION=139765]Arham_PakFan[/MENTION], and anyone who can add value to this thread - please post possible reason (s).

 

[DRsohail]

The guy is 6'5" and possess some of the best ever domestic records/figures -

Bowling averages
Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10
First-class 73 132 13113 6422 353 9/37 15/154 18.19 2.93 37.1 19 24 5
List A 46 46 2352 1906 99 5/27 5/27 19.25 4.86 23.7 7 3 0

These are insane figures in any standard for almost a 10 years career. Question is - why this guy isn't picked by PSL, by BPL, by PAK's domestic draft cricket, Dhaka league (which has a robust scouting network in IND, PAK & SRL), even by PAK cup with his outstanding List A stats? He complains about some local influential guy against him - but for a decade he is based in 2 clubs of Pindi - KRL or the regional team. This must have some missing dots........
[MENTION=140234]DRsohail[/MENTION], [MENTION=141114]Hasan123[/MENTION], [MENTION=133760]Abdullah719[/MENTION], [MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION], [MENTION=100918]Square Drive[/MENTION] , [MENTION=141557]Chief Destroyer[/MENTION], [MENTION=139765]Arham_PakFan[/MENTION], and anyone who can add value to this thread - please post possible reason (s).

I have been one of his biggest supporter but i have some doubts,,this guy is operating in 125kph and has fitness issues,,
i will not be surprised if he turns out to be slower than ABBAS but agian Abbas is playing so why not him.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

His stats really are quite unbelievable.He was called up for the West Indies tour in 2011 but never played in a single game and since then has never been near the national side.

The other thing that is unbelievable is,like MMHS said.he has never played enough cricket in the limelight.I don’t ever recall seeing him on a televised LO match.He went unpicked in the last 2 Pakistan Cups and all 3 PSLs.It’s hard to understand why he’s ignored continuously,seeing his stats.All of our past and current selectors have ignored him and he hasn’t even played for Pakistan A(I may be wrong).
He has also been observed by 2 different coaches(Waqar and recently Mickey) who have not picked him,meaning they are not impressed by his bowling/fitness or both.He has failed fitness tests in the past as well.I’ve also heard rumors about Shakeel Shaikh having a grudge against him for some reason.

I am not a fan of his bowling style,but regardless of that I think he should have gotten a fair chance.His stats merit his inclusion.That is what domestics are for,after all.The best performers deserve a shot at the international level.

 

[Saj]

In-depth interview with Sadaf Hussain coming soon to PakPassion.

 

[mak36]

In-depth interview with Sadaf Hussain coming soon to PakPassion.

When he went to the NCA, was he able to pass the fitness tests?

 

[Hasan123]

The guy is 6'5" and possess some of the best ever domestic records/figures -

Bowling averages
Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10
First-class 73 132 13113 6422 353 9/37 15/154 18.19 2.93 37.1 19 24 5
List A 46 46 2352 1906 99 5/27 5/27 19.25 4.86 23.7 7 3 0

These are insane figures in any standard for almost a 10 years career. Question is - why this guy isn't picked by PSL, by BPL, by PAK's domestic draft cricket, Dhaka league (which has a robust scouting network in IND, PAK & SRL), even by PAK cup with his outstanding List A stats? He complains about some local influential guy against him - but for a decade he is based in 2 clubs of Pindi - KRL or the regional team. This must have some missing dots........
[MENTION=140234]DRsohail[/MENTION], [MENTION=141114]Hasan123[/MENTION], [MENTION=133760]Abdullah719[/MENTION], [MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION], [MENTION=100918]Square Drive[/MENTION] , [MENTION=141557]Chief Destroyer[/MENTION], [MENTION=139765]Arham_PakFan[/MENTION], and anyone who can add value to this thread - please post possible reason (s).

Not sure why he hasn't had a go. Could be his lack of batting, fitness,or fielding? Not sure if he has any connections?

He has deserved a chance since 2011.

 

[New Yorker]

His stats really are quite unbelievable.He was called up for the West Indies tour in 2011 but never played in a single game and since then has never been near the national side.

The other thing that is unbelievable is,like MMHS said.he has never played enough cricket in the limelight.I don’t ever recall seeing him on a televised LO match.He went unpicked in the last 2 Pakistan Cups and all 3 PSLs.It’s hard to understand why he’s ignored continuously,seeing his stats.All of our past and current selectors have ignored him and he hasn’t even played for Pakistan A(I may be wrong).
He has also been observed by 2 different coaches(Waqar and recently Mickey) who have not picked him,meaning they are not impressed by his bowling/fitness or both.He has failed fitness tests in the past as well.I’ve also heard rumors about Shakeel Shaikh having a grudge against him for some reason.

I am not a fan of his bowling style,but regardless of that I think he should have gotten a fair chance.His stats merit his inclusion.That is what domestics are for,after all.The best performers deserve a shot at the international level.

Two A series I believe, was Man of the Series for both of them. Grudges go far.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Two A series I believe, was Man of the Series for both of them. Grudges go far.

The injustice meted out to him is truly horrible.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

The guy is 6'5" and possess some of the best ever domestic records/figures -

Bowling averages
Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10
First-class 73 132 13113 6422 353 9/37 15/154 18.19 2.93 37.1 19 24 5
List A 46 46 2352 1906 99 5/27 5/27 19.25 4.86 23.7 7 3 0

These are insane figures in any standard for almost a 10 years career. Question is - why this guy isn't picked by PSL, by BPL, by PAK's domestic draft cricket, Dhaka league (which has a robust scouting network in IND, PAK & SRL), even by PAK cup with his outstanding List A stats? He complains about some local influential guy against him - but for a decade he is based in 2 clubs of Pindi - KRL or the regional team. This must have some missing dots........
[MENTION=140234]DRsohail[/MENTION], [MENTION=141114]Hasan123[/MENTION], [MENTION=133760]Abdullah719[/MENTION], [MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION], [MENTION=100918]Square Drive[/MENTION] , [MENTION=141557]Chief Destroyer[/MENTION], [MENTION=139765]Arham_PakFan[/MENTION], and anyone who can add value to this thread - please post possible reason (s).

I don't know tbh. One can only speculate but no player is denied opportunity from all ends if they're actually any good. Even Abbas managed to break through. Personally, having seen him bowl, I would not select him either but on merit I would have given a few chances. He has played one or two televised domestic tournaments, failed to impress and hasn't been selected since.

 

[kingusama92]

Poor fitness, poor batting, or poor fielding don't matter in this case.

His stats in FC cricket are unmatched during the same period. How can a bowler like that not even get a single opportunity before writing him off?

Shocking mistreatment. It's ten times worse than what has happened to Fawad Alam.

 

[CricFan2012]

Folks, welcome to the desi world of safarish where merit lurks in the shadows, why are people even surprised?

 

[moghul]

I have seen him bowling and I'm not impressed.

 

[shaz619]

Ship has sailed on him, too old now. Plus folk who have seen him say he's not as great as the numbers suggest

 

[kingusama92]

Ship has sailed on him, too old now. Plus folk who have seen him say he's not as great as the numbers suggest

Folks said the same thing after seeing Steve Smith.

You have to give these guys chances or meritocracy goes out the window. Even if he fails horribly, you're still showing every other prospect that merit matters.

As of right now, the only path I see being used is "perform in the PSL and we'll pick you." That's silly and no way to build a team since anyone can play well for a few weeks.

 

[hitthestump]

Well he's clearly been paying attention to the antics of the Akmals and Ahmed Shehzad, a bit of public moaning tends to get you in the side

What's weird is that for someone supposedly so good he never got a game in the PSL either. Same for Fawad. Regardless of whether they're suited to the format or not, given their domestic giant status you think someone would give them a shot.

 

[King-Misbah]

Well he's clearly been paying attention to the antics of the Akmals and Ahmed Shehzad, a bit of public moaning tends to get you in the side

What's weird is that for someone supposedly so good he never got a game in the PSL either. Same for Fawad. Regardless of whether they're suited to the format or not, given their domestic giant status you think someone would give them a shot.

Why would you spend money on a test player #Fawad to play T20 :s This doesn't make sense. Fawad should be in the test team.

 

[coy0607]

Well he's clearly been paying attention to the antics of the Akmals and Ahmed Shehzad, a bit of public moaning tends to get you in the side

What's weird is that for someone supposedly so good he never got a game in the PSL either. Same for Fawad. Regardless of whether they're suited to the format or not, given their domestic giant status you think someone would give them a shot.

could very easily be that he did something at some point to annoy someone in the PCB.. may have caused all of his paths to be blocked

never underestimate the level of corruption in the PCB

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

he hasn’t even played for Pakistan A(I may be wrong).

He played for Pakistan A and was the top wicket taker but dropped in the next series.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Not surprising to see posters surprised here on Sadaf's exclusion. After all hardly few have spent large part of their lives in Pakistan and those who have are mostly well off guys and ddn't have to deal with the day to day problems.

Mind you Sadaf was there in Pakistan's squad against WI and even after first 3 odis Waqar Younis didnt give him a chance. Same Waqar who backed Rahat Ali and Wahab for years with poor output. Same Waqar under whose nose 3 Pakistani major players were caught fixing and he didnt have a clue. You expect merit from such people.?

Sorry but this is not Aus, or Eng.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

What's weird is that for someone supposedly so good he never got a game in the PSL either.

He is not a t20 specialist. Lets not mix formats here please.

Here are Sadaf's FC stats year by year copied from twitter. I rest my case.

 

[Square Drive]

The guy is 6'5" and possess some of the best ever domestic records/figures -

Bowling averages
Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10
First-class 73 132 13113 6422 353 9/37 15/154 18.19 2.93 37.1 19 24 5
List A 46 46 2352 1906 99 5/27 5/27 19.25 4.86 23.7 7 3 0

These are insane figures in any standard for almost a 10 years career. Question is - why this guy isn't picked by PSL, by BPL, by PAK's domestic draft cricket, Dhaka league (which has a robust scouting network in IND, PAK & SRL), even by PAK cup with his outstanding List A stats? He complains about some local influential guy against him - but for a decade he is based in 2 clubs of Pindi - KRL or the regional team. This must have some missing dots........
[MENTION=140234]DRsohail[/MENTION], [MENTION=141114]Hasan123[/MENTION], [MENTION=133760]Abdullah719[/MENTION], [MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION], [MENTION=100918]Square Drive[/MENTION] , [MENTION=141557]Chief Destroyer[/MENTION], [MENTION=139765]Arham_PakFan[/MENTION], and anyone who can add value to this thread - please post possible reason (s).

Biggest mystery in Pakistan cricket, and a bigger mystery than the Bermuda Triangle.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

I have seen him bowling and I'm not impressed.

What any of us think or feel about his bowling does not matter.The fact is that he has amazing stats and deserved a go.

 

[JibranAnsari]

540/42 in 7 matches this season @ 12 per scalp.

Deserves a chance.

 

[troodon]

Do not know who this guy is, but Pak’s Bowling attack is at an all time high. Even the backups are world beaters when given a chance.

Unless this guy is the next Akram, he will not get a chance.

 

[shaz619]

Folks said the same thing after seeing Steve Smith.

You have to give these guys chances or meritocracy goes out the window. Even if he fails horribly, you're still showing every other prospect that merit matters.

As of right now, the only path I see being used is "perform in the PSL and we'll pick you." That's silly and no way to build a team since anyone can play well for a few weeks.

That's a fair point I suppose, not denying that he deserves a look because he has earned that. He's in the same boat as Fawad but he has received more chances then Sadaf although that's not really saying much lol

 

[Abid Z]

I think he’s had some misfortune in his private life and then missed a few domestic seasons and played for a Mickey Mouse club in uk (burslem) of all places. This has obviously set him back a bit and it will take time to claw back good will. No denying his figures though.

 

[CricFan2012]

Do not know who this guy is, but Pak’s Bowling attack is at an all time high. Even the backups are world beaters when given a chance.

Unless this guy is the next Akram, he will not get a chance.

Test level bowling is mediocre

 

[Saj]

He is not a t20 specialist. Lets not mix formats here please.

He's never been given the chance to play a domestic T20, so at the moment nobody knows whether he is a T20 specialist or not.

 

[b.lesner]

guys please pray for Sadaf

 

[Slog]

I don't know tbh. One can only speculate but no player is denied opportunity from all ends if they're actually any good. Even Abbas managed to break through. Personally, having seen him bowl, I would not select him either but on merit I would have given a few chances. He has played one or two televised domestic tournaments, failed to impress and hasn't been selected since.

Dont think thats true

Only televized FC matches which I think he has played are 2 QeA finals (one was semi I think) and did well in both.

He absolutely beasts regional one days but cannot find place in Pentangular. And has a low econ rate so why no domestic t20 (forget PSL)?

His bowling style or potential maybe poor but that is irrelevant. There is no reason why he cannot find a place in domestic sides when he is outperforming those who do get chances.

 

[Greenstorm]

I read somewhere that according to Azhar Mehmood, Sadaf has skills but his pace is not of international standard.

 

[Saj]

I read somewhere that according to Azhar Mehmood, Sadaf has skills but his pace is not of international standard.

Azhar spoke about Sadaf in one of the blogs on PakPassion.

 

[Abdul]

I read somewhere that according to Azhar Mehmood, Sadaf has skills but his pace is not of international standard.

Abbas does? Utter nonsense from Azhar.

 

[Savak]

His stats and performances on merit demand that this guy atleast be given a chance.

 

[world cup captain]

I read somewhere that according to Azhar Mehmood, Sadaf has skills but his pace is not of international standard.

Total hypocrisy from the management. If Mohammad Abbas can play test cricket for Pakistan, then why can't Sadaf. Someone has to reach out and tell this to the selectors.

 

[MMHS]

Might not be that good to be honest. He is already officially almost 29, and they haven't called him for the UK tour - I guess his chances are over with the emergence of Shahin.

 

[carbon11]

I have an inkling feeling that this guy is 70mph Pakistan version of praveen kumar
More similar to the tall English bowler David masters who bowls at 60-70 mph

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Dont think thats true

Only televized FC matches which I think he has played are 2 QeA finals (one was semi I think) and did well in both.

He absolutely beasts regional one days but cannot find place in Pentangular. And has a low econ rate so why no domestic t20 (forget PSL)?

His bowling style or potential maybe poor but that is irrelevant. There is no reason why he cannot find a place in domestic sides when he is outperforming those who do get chances.

What do you mean not true, lol? I watched them. He played in a few televised ODI tournaments.

 

[Justcrazy]

Even though he may be slow , still those records deserve a fair chance. You cannot negate domestic records like that , otherwise why play domestic cricket ?

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Last Chance for Sadaf Hussain to impress Selectors in Pakistan Cup

So,

This is the last chance for 28 years old Sadaf Hussain to impress Selectors.

Needs to once again perform in televised matches and push the Selectors.


Otherwise I am afraid it will be Curtains wrt International Cricket.


[MENTION=139754]New Yorker[/MENTION]


Named in one of the squad for Pakistan Cup. Last oppurtunity.



Note :

Playing for KRL in FC & List A (On All Type of Wickets & Conditions) against all Oppositions more often than not Sadaf Hussain has outperformed Rahat Ali & Mohammad Irfan who both have played Int Cricket. [MENTION=138463]Slog[/MENTION] [MENTION=136079]ahmedwaqas92[/MENTION] [MENTION=139012]b.lesner[/MENTION] [MENTION=133726]GoUgandaCranes[/MENTION]

 

[New Yorker]

So,

This is the last chance for 28 years old Sadaf Hussain to impress Selectors.

Needs to once again perform in televised matches and push the Selectors.


Otherwise I am afraid it will be Curtains wrt International Cricket.


[MENTION=139754]New Yorker[/MENTION]


Named in one of the squad for Pakistan Cup. Last oppurtunity.



Note :

Playing for KRL in FC & List A (On All Type of Wickets & Conditions) against all Oppositions more often than not Sadaf Hussain has outperformed Rahat Ali & Mohammad Irfan who both have played Int Cricket. [MENTION=138463]Slog[/MENTION] [MENTION=136079]ahmedwaqas92[/MENTION] [MENTION=139012]b.lesner[/MENTION] [MENTION=133726]GoUgandaCranes[/MENTION]

I've lost hope. Really he has done everything one could ask, a few times over. The problem is not his performance. Someone needs to take a picture of him next to Irfan to make the point. PCB once thought height was important? Well, the tallest bowler in domestic next to Irfan is this fella who averages 18 in List A and has been the top wicket taker in almost every national domestic ODI tourney over the past five years. Clearly they should keep selecting Rahat Ali instead.

 

[Abid Z]

I can grudgingly accept that this guy has not been picked by selectors for the National team.

What I can’t understand is that he regularly gets ignored by regional teams and PSL and any other training camps held at the NCA.
He’s been playing in a Staffordshire league but appears to have never progressed beyond these lowly village leagues. How come nobody seems to give him a chance in any games or tournaments that matter?