Sami Aslam to leave Pakistan and head for USA

[YousafTheBeast]

Only Pakistan could let a 24 year old batsman go whilst sticking with a 35 year old whose been exposed since MisYou left.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

Only Pakistan could let a 24 year old batsman go whilst sticking with a 35 year old whose been exposed since MisYou left.

I recall everyone on PP bashing him when he was playing for Pak. He was called mediocre, no charisma, timid, too defensive etc. Now, he is gone and everyone is now missing him. I don't think ability wise Shan Masood is better than him.

 

[Slog]

The greatest shot in the arm for the reputation of any Pakistani cricketer is to not be picked for the national side. The longer you are out of the side; the stronger your reputation and legend becomes.

 

[James Steven]

Funny that 90% of the people who are attacking him on this thread are the ones who don't live in Pakistan themselves. I think he made a good career choice because it's proven that in Pakistan, you would only make a career if you are over 30. Better to live a better life in USA with cricket as a side kick.

I mean a lot of people are saying that he is too slow as if Pakistan scored at 4rpo in this Test match.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Funny that 90% of the people who are attacking him on this thread are the ones who don't live in Pakistan themselves. I think he made a good career choice because it's proven that in Pakistan, you would only make a career if you are over 30. Better to live a better life in USA with cricket as a side kick.

I mean a lot of people are saying that he is too slow as if Pakistan scored at 4rpo in this Test match.

I thought he was decent. As in, decently good enough. But this attitude is absolutely pathetic - look at how Fawad toiled hard and now has an amazing century for his nation. Sami’s mentality is similar to Asad Shafiq’s as a batsman and similar to Umar Akmal as someone jiskay saath “zulm hua hai”.

He was given captaincy of second XI T20 cricket after middling performances and refused to play a single match to prove people wrong and show his capability to score at a high strike rate. Two matches later, an absolute nobody 17 year old in Abdul Wahid Bangalzai was promoted to the first XI and he took the opportunity with both hands. Expect this kid to be a Test cricketer one day, while Sami can enjoy a secure life in the US.

Fawad gets a moment of absolute happiness, I hope Sami was watching today. That’s what dedication is.

 

[James Steven]

I thought he was decent. As in, decently good enough. But this attitude is absolutely pathetic - look at how Fawad toiled hard and now has an amazing century for his nation. Sami’s mentality is similar to Asad Shafiq’s as a batsman and similar to Umar Akmal as someone jiskay saath “zulm hua hai”.

He was given captaincy of second XI T20 cricket after middling performances and refused to play a single match to prove people wrong and show his capability to score at a high strike rate. Two matches later, an absolute nobody 17 year old in Abdul Wahid Bangalzai was promoted to the first XI and he took the opportunity with both hands. Expect this kid to be a Test cricketer one day, while Sami can enjoy a secure life in the US.

Fawad gets a moment of absolute happiness, I hope Sami was watching today. That’s what dedication is.

So? Sami Aslam has already played for Pakistan and is probably a better bat than most of the Pakistani team right now. Anyone in his place would be mad especially after an exceptional season. These one-off innings like the one Fawad played today are hardly life-changing. Every person is different, everyone has different patience level. Who knows after a few years when Fawad would be sitting at his home reviewing and pandering to Indian audience, Sami Aslam would be sitting in Venice Beach enjoying his life.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

So? Sami Aslam has already played for Pakistan and is probably a better bat than most of the Pakistani team right now. Anyone in his place would be mad especially after an exceptional season. These one-off innings like the one Fawad played today are hardly life-changing. Every person is different, everyone has different patience level. Who knows after a few years when Fawad would be sitting at his home reviewing and pandering to Indian audience, Sami Aslam would be sitting in Venice Beach enjoying his life.

I can guarantee, Fawad will be the much happier of the two in that situation. Sami’s made a decision to never play for his country again - trust me, he’s going to regret it for the rest of his life, even on his deathbed and even sitting in Venice Beach. It’s the only thought that will cross his mind. “What if I fought harder to play again?”

 

[James Steven]

I can guarantee, Fawad will be the much happier of the two in that situation. Sami’s made a decision to never play for his country again - trust me, he’s going to regret it for the rest of his life, even on his deathbed.

Why? There is more to life than playing cricket. Most of the cricketers or even non-cricketers, if you ask them to live in the US or play for Pakistan, 90% of them would like to live in the United States. A lot of players have played for Pakistan and now they are pandering to Indian audience and making YouTube videos.

 

[Hasan123]

A much better player than Shan and Abid Ali. I'm sad that he made the decision to go to USA. Should have backed his ability, if he kept on scoring in domestic cricket he would have got a chance eventually.

 

[Karachi]

PCB has destroyed the career of many good players due to nepotism and favoritism.

Hopefully Life will be good for him in USA. I hope others also join him. Even if he doesn’t make it to National team, he can play leagues in USA and Canada. He can also do coaching.

 

[Firebat]

If he was currently scoring big runs in the QEA Trophy, he'd be in the side within half a year. Instead he has chosen to leave.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Why? There is more to life than playing cricket. Most of the cricketers or even non-cricketers, if you ask them to live in the US or play for Pakistan, 90% of them would like to live in the United States. A lot of players have played for Pakistan and now they are pandering to Indian audience and making YouTube videos.

Non cricketers, sure. Higher standard of living and all that. Cricketers? It’s every Pakistani cricketer’s wet dream to represent their country. Those who are pandering to the Indian audience have already fulfilled that wet dream. Now they’re making money. What’s your point?

 

[shamaan]

He proberly had a good chance to be part of the squad vs south africa if he performed in qaid e azam

 

[MenInG]

Ehsan Mani on Sami Aslam:

"I was saddened by the announcements by Mohammad Amir and Sami Aslam and none of them spoke to the PCB about their decisions; They took their decisions and announced them straightaway"

"The only criteria given to the selectors is about merit; The proof of the pudding is there in the shape of Fawad Alam who is now playing with the Pakistan side; He had been out of the Pakistan side for many years but because he performed in domestic cricket, he is now playing for Pakistan and he also scored a hundred as well"

"The fact is that this is a big loss for the nation and I never wanted that both players, Amir and Sami, should have opted out and we lose them"

"Its my wish that Sami Aslam should reconsider and come back and play in domestic cricket, as he has the example of Fawad Alam in front of him; He should make Fawad Alam his role model and perform as merit is the only criteria for selection"

 

[Markhor]

How has Sami Aslam become the great lost saviour of Pakistan cricket ?

This guy once vs NZ took so long blunting the new ball that the second new ball was due.

He couldn't even perform vs SRL in UAE. The fact is the opening cupboard is bare.

 

[Hasan123]

How has Sami Aslam become the great lost saviour of Pakistan cricket ?

This guy once vs NZ took so long blunting the new ball that the second new ball was due.

He couldn't even perform vs SRL in UAE. The fact is the opening cupboard is bare.

Shan Masood first class average is 35 after over 100 games. Imam and Sami can match that or better that if they were given the chances Shan was given.

 

[Yk313]

Ehsan Mani on Sami Aslam:

"I was saddened by the announcements by Mohammad Amir and Sami Aslam and none of them spoke to the PCB about their decisions; They took their decisions and announced them straightaway"

"The only criteria given to the selectors is about merit; The proof of the pudding is there in the shape of Fawad Alam who is now playing with the Pakistan side; He had been out of the Pakistan side for many years but because he performed in domestic cricket, he is now playing for Pakistan and he also scored a hundred as well"

"The fact is that this is a big loss for the nation and I never wanted that both players, Amir and Sami, should have opted out and we lose them"

"Its my wish that Sami Aslam should reconsider and come back and play in domestic cricket, as he has the example of Fawad Alam in front of him; He should make Fawad Alam his role model and perform as merit is the only criteria for selection"

This is such a hypocritical statement. Twisting Fawad’s toil to appeal to the emotion of fans (more than that of Sami).

If Sami has half a brain, he will see the red flag in Mani’s stupid statement and not return. To give the example of someone who was failed by the system to try and woo other disillusioned people is a new low.

 

[Saj]

Ehsan Mani on Sami Aslam:

"I was saddened by the announcements by Mohammad Amir and Sami Aslam and none of them spoke to the PCB about their decisions; They took their decisions and announced them straightaway"

"The only criteria given to the selectors is about merit; The proof of the pudding is there in the shape of Fawad Alam who is now playing with the Pakistan side; He had been out of the Pakistan side for many years but because he performed in domestic cricket, he is now playing for Pakistan and he also scored a hundred as well"

"The fact is that this is a big loss for the nation and I never wanted that both players, Amir and Sami, should have opted out and we lose them"

"Its my wish that Sami Aslam should reconsider and come back and play in domestic cricket, as he has the example of Fawad Alam in front of him; He should make Fawad Alam his role model and perform as merit is the only criteria for selection"

Giving the example of someone who has only been selected for 6 Tests in 11 years is hardly going to inspire Sami is it.

 

[Markhor]

Shan Masood first class average is 35 after over 100 games. Imam and Sami can match that or better that if they were given the chances Shan was given.

Imam and Sami would not match Shan's performances in AUS and SAF even if they had three lifetimes.

 

[Last Monetarist]

Imam ul Haq is the proverbial case of someone becoming a better batsman simply by virtue of being out of the side. He doesn't even belong to the same class of batsmen as Imran Farhat.

 

[Hasan123]

Imam and Sami would not match Shan's performances in AUS and SAF even if they had three lifetimes.

Funny how you left out England where other than his century he could barely get past 20.

 

[Markhor]

Funny how you left out England where other than his century he could barely get past 20.

Lol so let's get this straight. Sami Aslam, who was so bad in the tour matches in England in 2018 he didn't even make it to the Test XI, who couldn't even score a hundred on UAE graveyard pitches, whose low hands makes him vulnerable on bouncy surfaces, would've been our saviour on these overseas trips ?

And Imam, who doesn't even possess a Test hundred after 21 innings and averages 25 despite almost a third of Tests being in UAE, who's horrible against the short ball and outside off, would've transformed the side ?

Please don't parrot everything Mamoon is saying and actually look at the facts. Shan and Abid have been poor, but there aren't any Gavaskars or Langers on the bench. The highest scoring opener in QEA Trophy this season is Sharjeel Khan and you don't want him either.
[MENTION=140824]Last Monetarist[/MENTION] is on the money - the legends of these mediocre players grow with every game they're benched for.

 

[Hasan123]

Lol so let's get this straight. Sami Aslam, who was so bad in the tour matches in England in 2018 he didn't even make it to the Test XI, who couldn't even score a hundred on UAE graveyard pitches, whose low hands makes him vulnerable on bouncy surfaces, would've been our saviour on these overseas trips ?

And Imam, who doesn't even possess a Test hundred after 21 innings and averages 25 despite almost a third of Tests being in UAE, who's horrible against the short ball and outside off, would've transformed the side ?

Please don't parrot everything Mamoon is saying and actually look at the facts. Shan and Abid have been poor, but there aren't any Gavaskars or Langers on the bench. The highest scoring opener in QEA Trophy this season is Sharjeel Khan and you don't want him either.
[MENTION=140824]Last Monetarist[/MENTION] is on the money - the legends of these mediocre players grow with every game they're benched for.

I believe that Sami Aslam and Imam can outperform Shan. This isn't parroting anything. This is my opinion.

I don't need to just sit and look at stats. I believe in ability and mentality as well as stats. If it's a case of just looking at stats just select whoever the top performers in QEA are.

Since your so bothered about stats, Shan averages 35 after over 100 games in first class cricket? Why does he deserve any more chances ? You don't need to want Imam in but Shan Masood has to be replaced. He has been give enough chances by Pakistan and played more than enough first class cricket to show he is not good enough.

You go on about domestic cricket stats as if Pakistan select by that. Shan,Naseem,Azhar,and Haris should not be in the team at all if you go by your stats logic because they aren't performing season in and season out in QEA.

Btw just because I have the same opinion as someone does not mean I am "parrot" them. I knew Mamoon wanted Imam in but I didn't know he wanted Sami. Expected better from you than to result to that.

 

[Markhor]

I believe that Sami Aslam and Imam can outperform Shan. This isn't parroting anything. This is my opinion.

I don't need to just sit and look at stats. I believe in ability and mentality as well as stats. If it's a case of just looking at stats just select whoever the top performers in QEA are.

Since your so bothered about stats, Shan averages 35 after over 100 games in first class cricket? Why does he deserve any more chances ? You don't need to want Imam in but Shan Masood has to be replaced. He has been give enough chances by Pakistan and played more than enough first class cricket to show he is not good enough.

You go on about domestic cricket stats as if Pakistan select by that. Shan,Naseem,Azhar,and Haris should not be in the team at all if you go by your stats logic because they aren't performing season in and season out in QEA.

Btw just because I have the same opinion as someone does not mean I am "parrot" them. I knew Mamoon wanted Imam in but I didn't know he wanted Sami. Expected better from you than to result to that.

Running to USA, retweeting nonsense about being mistreated and showing attitude to coaches is not going to help Sami Aslam make a comeback is it ?

He whined about being selected for Balochistan 2nd XI for T20s when a tuk tuk like him is lucky to play T20s at all. And he failed miserably in his last Test series in UAE v SL averaging 23.

What kind of ability and mentality is that ?

 

[Hasan123]

Running to USA, retweeting nonsense about being mistreated and showing attitude to coaches is not going to help Sami Aslam make a comeback is it ?

He whined about being selected for Balochistan 2nd XI for T20s when a tuk tuk like him is lucky to play T20s at all. And he failed miserably in his last Test series in UAE v SL averaging 23.

What kind of ability and mentality is that ?

Sami is gone so there is no point in me begging for him now.

But Imam has shown good temperament when he helped is chase down that score against Ireland. He has shown in ODIs that he can bat big. Also remember how much abuse he has gotten and he hasn't let it get to him.

Even If you don't want Imam that is fine. But Shan has to go and Abid as well. They have been given enough chances. We need to set a standard, if you aren't performing you will be dropped. What kind of message does it send to players that you say we can't drop Shan and Abid because there is no one better ? We are a rubbish team but you don't keep your place if you aren't performing. If their replacements don't fire , they will be dropped and we do that until we find the answer. Just sitting there and saying " we don't have Langer and Hayden so let's keep sticking by proven failures " is an awful mentality.

 

[shamaan]

Sami is gone so there is no point in me begging for him now.

But Imam has shown good temperament when he helped is chase down that score against Ireland. He has shown in ODIs that he can bat big. Also remember how much abuse he has gotten and he hasn't let it get to him.

Even If you don't want Imam that is fine. But Shan has to go and Abid as well. They have been given enough chances. We need to set a standard, if you aren't performing you will be dropped. What kind of message does it send to players that you say we can't drop Shan and Abid because there is no one better ? We are a rubbish team but you don't keep your place if you aren't performing. If their replacements don't fire , they will be dropped and we do that until we find the answer. Just sitting there and saying " we don't have Langer and Hayden so let's keep sticking by proven failures " is an awful mentality.

The problem is that the replacements will do well in asain conditions then flop in sena conditions abid did well when they played in Pakistan but he flopped in england and is flopping in new zealand and our next tour is in pakistan.

 

[Hasan123]

The problem is that the replacements will do well in asain conditions then flop in sena conditions abid did well when they played in Pakistan but he flopped in england and is flopping in new zealand and our next tour is in pakistan.

Let's just concentrate on winning regularly in Asia before winning in SENA. India have won all their series at home and won away from home against teams they should be winning. They are number 1 in the rankings. Australia and New Zealand could be test championship final and that will be due to them winning the home games.

 

[shamaan]

Let's just concentrate on winning regularly in Asia before winning in SENA. India have won all their series at home and won away from home against teams they should be winning. They are number 1 in the rankings. Australia and New Zealand could be test championship final and that will be due to them winning the home games.

in that case both shan and abid shouldnt be dropped and the record in asia is not that bad.

 

[Hasan123]

in that case both shan and abid shouldnt be dropped and the record in asia is not that bad.

Comes from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh bashing lol. Let's see what they do against South Africa.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Comes from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh bashing lol. Let's see what they do against South Africa.

Sami Aslam was not good enough to bash Lanka back in 2017, so what do we need him back for?

 

[Hasan123]

Sami Aslam was not good enough to bash Lanka back in 2017, so what do we need him back for?

Yes let's write 1 players off after 1 tour but give Shan and Abid game after game to prove themselves.

Pakistan management and fans pick and choose which players to give time to.

 

[shamaan]

Comes from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh bashing lol. Let's see what they do against South Africa.

At most id select one for the south africa tour but not both

 

[Hasan123]

At most id select one for the south africa tour but not both

I will accept 1 being retained.

 

[b.lesner]

Imam ul haq because of inzi and shan because of dad came to Pakistan team when you kill and destroy merit even in international where nothing is supposed to happen then there will be severe consequences.

 

[shamaan]

I will accept 1 being retained.

Yes you cant drop the whole squad.my order of dropping would be abid,harris sohail,shan.

 

[shamaan]

Imam ul haq because of inzi and shan because of dad came to Pakistan team when you kill and destroy merit even in international where nothing is supposed to happen then there will be severe consequences.

have you seen his record in odis ?

 

[Rana]

Has he denounced his Pakistani nationality or is still eligible for Pakistan selection?

 

[King_Kohli]

Shehan Jayasuriya not to represent Sri Lanka anymore; packs bag for USA with family.

There is a big news that is awaiting you, if you are a Sri Lankan fan. Left-handed batsman Shehan Jayasuriya has reportedly informed the Sri Lankan Cricket Board that henceforth, he will not be offering his services for Sri Lanka, in domestic or international cricket as he is shifting to the United States of America (USA), along with his family.

 

[jupiter2007]

I can guarantee, Fawad will be the much happier of the two in that situation. Sami’s made a decision to never play for his country again - trust me, he’s going to regret it for the rest of his life, even on his deathbed and even sitting in Venice Beach. It’s the only thought that will cross his mind. “What if I fought harder to play again?”

Fought harder??? Do you know what happened to players like Saeed bin Nazir, Asif Zakir, Asim Kamal and few more from Punjab who fought hard? They were never given the opportunity to play for National team and those were selected were sidelined or dropped after few tests because of PCB politics and Lobbyist.
There is no guarantees that PCB was going recall Sami to National team. You want Sami to wait 10 years like Fawad Alam (aka towel boy).
I am sure he will have no regrets. If he performs, he can make name for himself. If he wants, he can also play leagues in Canada and Westindies once he retire he can get into coaching or on the administrative side of Cricket.

 

[Savak]

Players who truly have confidence, belief in their talent, abilities to be world class players who can have a consistent long career with the Pakistani team will stick around and fight. Players like Irfan Jr, Sami Aslam and co who are content with mediocrity and have no confidence being able to break into the team on the basis of their talent, world class performances will look at other options.

Only the best players must play in Pakistan Cricket.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Fought harder??? Do you know what happened to players like Saeed bin Nazir, Asif Zakir, Asim Kamal and few more from Punjab who fought hard? They were never given the opportunity to play for National team and those were selected were sidelined or dropped after few tests because of PCB politics and Lobbyist.
There is no guarantees that PCB was going recall Sami to National team. You want Sami to wait 10 years like Fawad Alam (aka towel boy).
I am sure he will have no regrets. If he performs, he can make name for himself. If he wants, he can also play leagues in Canada and Westindies once he retire he can get into coaching or on the administrative side of Cricket.

Yeah, I do. If Sami wants to play for his country, he needs to realize that no one, not even Babar, is an automatic pick. You have to perform and perform consistently. If you are dropped, you have to work hard and top the domestic charts. Then you get a callup.

Sami failed in domestics this year. That’s when he took the decision to leave. If it’s more important for him to guarantee standard of living and go to the US rather than play for his country, fair enough. That’s his priorities.

But all this ziadti nonsense is nonsense. No one has any grudge against him. Perform and get selected. Don’t perform and don’t get selected. First he can perform like Fawad Alam, then he will have every right to claim ziadti. Until then, this tantrum is spineless and cowardly.

 

[jupiter2007]

Yeah, I do. If Sami wants to play for his country, he needs to realize that no one, not even Babar, is an automatic pick. You have to perform and perform consistently. If you are dropped, you have to work hard and top the domestic charts. Then you get a callup.

Sami failed in domestics this year. That’s when he took the decision to leave. If it’s more important for him to guarantee standard of living and go to the US rather than play for his country, fair enough. That’s his priorities.

But all this ziadti nonsense is nonsense. No one has any grudge against him. Perform and get selected. Don’t perform and don’t get selected. First he can perform like Fawad Alam, then he will have every right to claim ziadti. Until then, this tantrum is spineless and cowardly.

Do you actually think that Fawad was recall because of his domestic performance? He was recall because of the pressure from media, ex-cricketers and individuals who saw nepotism and favoritism is selection policy. Misbah had no choice but to selected him for test.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Do you actually think that Fawad was recall because of his domestic performance? He was recall because of the pressure from media, ex-cricketers and individuals who saw nepotism and favoritism is selection policy. Misbah had no choice but to selected him for test.

Yes, and that pressure accumulated due to domestic performances.

Sami failed in domestics this year. He also had media pressure backing him.

Now one is in the US while the other just scored a Test century. You tell me what the difference is.

 

[wajid]

You guys are demanding from young players to keep toiling and hoping for a glorious day in future and I agree but we must acknowledge that it is really really hard. To have mental toughness like that is really the stuff of legends. And especially it becomes more hard in a setup full of nepotism like PCB. Sami Aslam is a test opener and plz tell me if you can find any better batsman than him among all those who were tried in last 2-3 years on any metric. If a system blocks best opener even when the team desperately needs a decent option for opening, then I guess it is not the best way to boost confidence among young guys in early twenties in a financially strained country. People have to prioritize some stuff over other..

 

[Bilal Ahmad15]

If Sami Aslam had decided to not go for US and had waited a bit more, he could have actually been selected for the current 20-man squad for the South Africa Series, as they only have Abid Ali and Imran Butt (who hasn't debuted yet), or at least he would have been considered more than before.

 

[aloo paratha]

If Sami Aslam had decided to not go for US and had waited a bit more, he could have actually been selected for the current 20-man squad for the South Africa Series, as they only have Abid Ali and Imran Butt (who hasn't debuted yet), or at least he would have been considered more than before.

Agreed. Incredibly short sighted.

 

[Third_Umpire]

Why is everyone worried that he left? He was another substandard player not fit for the modern game. Glad he’s gone so we can try someone else.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Sami must be looking at this 20 man squad and wondering, what if he’d put in performances like Kamran Ghulam or Saud Shakeel.

He would have been the only young, technically correct opener to have performed with 1-2 seasons of performances already under the belt. No way Abdullah Shafique or Imran Butt would have beat him to the squad.

 

[Slog]

Must be having the time of his life at the gas station

 

[Saj]

An update on Sami in USA.

He's yet to play a match.

 

[Shaka81]

An update on Sami in USA.

He's yet to play a match.

But has he received his Uber licence yet?!

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

But has he received his Uber licence yet?!

A young man left his country in search of better life to provide a secure future, giving up in his childhood dream with a heavy heart.
And you come here to taunt him. Driving Uber is a respectable job unlike in subcontinent.

 

[Yk313]

An update on Sami in USA.

He's yet to play a match.

How long has he been there for already? Hope he starts getting picked and fashions a good life for himself anyway.

Plenty of people who move even with some academic qualifications and white collar experience but end up biding their time before landing the kind of opportunities they move over to chase.

 

[Bullet Drive]

I actually feel sorry for him.

Must have been told he'll easily get a contract worth $100,000 + and he'll play for USA etc.

Yet he's played ZERO games.

Probably living alone, lonely and bored.

The life he was living in Pakistan, it's tough to get that standard of living in the West.

I really believe this was a BIG mistake now looking back, he would have been picked over Abdullah or Imran Butt had he had a decent tournament this year.

 

[Saj]

But has he received his Uber licence yet?!

He doesn't need to work.

He has a well paid contract with USA cricket. $100k per year for the first 3 years.

 

[Savak]

I actually feel sorry for him.

Must have been told he'll easily get a contract worth $100,000 + and he'll play for USA etc.

Yet he's played ZERO games.

Probably living alone, lonely and bored.

The life he was living in Pakistan, it's tough to get that standard of living in the West.

I really believe this was a BIG mistake now looking back, he would have been picked over Abdullah or Imran Butt had he had a decent tournament this year.

Grass is greener on the other side

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

I actually feel sorry for him.

Must have been told he'll easily get a contract worth $100,000 + and he'll play for USA etc.

Yet he's played ZERO games.

Probably living alone, lonely and bored.

The life he was living in Pakistan, it's tough to get that standard of living in the West.

I really believe this was a BIG mistake now looking back, he would have been picked over Abdullah or Imran Butt had he had a decent tournament this year.

So he already has a well paid contract.
Once you go through initial struggle of 2-3 years the opportunities and lifestyle in western countries is unparalleled.
I don’t know why people are so bitter and trying to bring Sami down.

 

[Bullet Drive]

If he's getting $100,000 per year. For 3 years. And he isn't playing, then more power to him.

$300,000 in a less toxic environment than Pakistan cricket is worth it for 3 years.

That's amazing! He wouldn't earn that playing for PAK.

Can go back to PAK after 3 years too.

 

[Yk313]

So he already has a well paid contract.
Once you go through initial struggle of 2-3 years the opportunities and lifestyle in western countries is unparalleled.
I don’t know why people are so bitter and trying to bring Sami down.

At the domestic level, unless you are at T20 orientated guy who is supremely confident of fashioning a career playing leagues et cetera, there is not much of a comparison.

Not even sure if it is quite worth it in IND either unless you are dead sure of playing for Tests for the International team or are a good enough T20 player with certainty about participation in leagues.

On top of that, this guy has moved away after having secured an initial contract and done so through legal means. If his move works out, will not be surprised to see more people try it out.

 

[Esfahani]

If he's getting $100,000 per year. For 3 years. And he isn't playing, then more power to him.

$300,000 in a less toxic environment than Pakistan cricket is worth it for 3 years.

That's amazing! He wouldn't earn that playing for PAK.

Can go back to PAK after 3 years too.

then he can go to ipl for the big boy moneys

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

At the domestic level, unless you are at T20 orientated guy who is supremely confident of fashioning a career playing leagues et cetera, there is not much of a comparison.

Not even sure if it is quite worth it in IND either unless you are dead sure of playing for Tests for the International team or are a good enough T20 player with certainty about participation in leagues.

On top of that, this guy has moved away after having secured an initial contract and done so through legal means. If his move works out, will not be surprised to see more people try it out.

in India.. i think if you get to play 5-10 domestic matches annually.. plus there are lot of local leagues which are popular.. like TNPL, Mumbai League etc. You can make a decent earning.
At least when you are young, if you have some break out season and get picked for IPL at least once, so there is lure for that. Tewatia is a good example, he will never get picked for India. But he has made decent money. Same for Pravin Tambe. But still i am sure some cricketers from India also must be moving to USA/Australia through clubs. Its not all hunky dory for everyone.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

A young man left his country in search of better life to provide a secure future, giving up in his childhood dream with a heavy heart.
And you come here to taunt him. Driving Uber is a respectable job unlike in subcontinent.

He would be opening instead of Imran Butt right now if he hadn’t left.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

He would be opening instead of Imran Butt right now if he hadn’t left.

Then blame the system and management that a talent was allowed to slip through the cracks.
No point in taunting him and wishing he will regret in future and other badduas he is getting here.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Then blame the system and management that a talent was allowed to slip through the cracks.
No point in taunting him and wishing he will regret in future and other badduas he is getting here.

Why? He would have been selected in due course. He’s the one who left prematurely (and btw he left in the middle of a season he was averaging 12).

If he just wants a better life then all power to him, but if he claims an ounce of ziadti I will have to rebut that as it’s shameless.

 

[moghul]

If he's getting $100,000 per year. For 3 years. And he isn't playing, then more power to him.

$300,000 in a less toxic environment than Pakistan cricket is worth it for 3 years.

That's amazing! He wouldn't earn that playing for PAK.

Can go back to PAK after 3 years too.

I know some people in US cricket, and as per my information, which might be wrong, its not likely that Sami is getting a $100K/ year contract in USA.

 

[Shaka81]

He doesn't need to work.

He has a well paid contract with USA cricket. $100k per year for the first 3 years.

Yeah I'm just having a laugh. I'm sure he'll be set for life and once all this COVID madness is over he'll be able to play games again. International cricket is a bit of a revolving door in Pakistan so might as well move elsewhere for a better life.

 

[Loralai]

Sami was, and remains, a better player than Imran Butt and Abdullah Shafiq.

 

[shamaan]

Sami was, and remains, a better player than Imran Butt and Abdullah Shafiq.

On what basis are you comparing abdullah to sami aslam ?

 

[Saj]

He doesn't need to work.

He has a well paid contract with USA cricket. $100k per year for the first 3 years.

Then after 3 years if the contract gets extended he will get more than $100k per year.

 

[sshakir411]

Then after 3 years if the contract gets extended he will get more than $100k per year.

That is a solid deal. It’s still early winter in the US so not sure what their cricket schedule is but regardless of him getting a game yet...his life has already improved.

 

[Saj]

There are 30 Pakistani first-class cricketers looking at doing what Sami Aslam has done, and head to USA.

 

[Junaids]

$100,000 may seem like a king's ransom to a Pakistani, but it is 5 weeks' salary to a contracted Australian player.

This is just terrible: a guy with a sound technique and a decent early career lost at the age of 25.

When you could have Sami Aslam but you have to choose Imran Butt instead, you know you have a problem!

 

[Esfahani]

He doesn't need to work.

He has a well paid contract with USA cricket. $100k per year for the first 3 years.

incorrect.. he actually cant play for the USA team for first 3 years.. whatever you said is probably contingent after the period

 

[Esfahani]

$100,000 may seem like a king's ransom to a Pakistani, but it is 5 weeks' salary to a contracted Australian player.

This is just terrible: a guy with a sound technique and a decent early career lost at the age of 25.

When you could have Sami Aslam but you have to choose Imran Butt instead, you know you have a problem!

well perhaps he can play for the west indies or cpl for the big cash

 

[Junaids]

It's just really sad - economic reality means that Pakistan is losing its most technically sound young opener at the age of 25.

And the alternatives are inferior.

 

[U$ofA]

$100,000 may seem like a king's ransom to a Pakistani, but it is 5 weeks' salary to a contracted Australian player.

This is just terrible: a guy with a sound technique and a decent early career lost at the age of 25.

When you could have Sami Aslam but you have to choose Imran Butt instead, you know you have a problem!

Yes, economic reality. But you cannot blame the player. I mean compare this with Gill another young cricketer, who made $250k/year just on his IPL contract before he was a star. Now he is set to cash in multiples of that amount with a new IPL contract.

This before even getting to his BCCI earnings and then his endorsements.

 

[Khan12]

There are 30 Pakistani first-class cricketers looking at doing what Sami Aslam has done, and head to USA.

Thank God hopefully even more less rubbish in next year domestic matches. Please tell me the like of bilawal bhatti is one of them.

 

[Yk313]

He would be opening instead of Imran Butt right now if he hadn’t left.

I don’t think he would be. Nothing to do with ability or form either. Think he was not in the plans of the management or he would have been back somewhat sooner.

You also mention he left in the middle of a season where he was averaging 12. Doubt that would have helped his case. But I don’t think this was so much a cause. Most people do not work as hard after having handed their notices of resignation.

Sounds like his decision was made and it was just a matter of time. Expect more to follow suit and why shouldn’t they.

 

[offstump]

Fact of the matter is that he got the short end of the stick from the pcb. Once you realize the inner workings are against you there’s probably no point in continuing. If we kept him rather than dumping him he may have developed into something. Long term he probably didn’t see a future in Pakistan. I will say though that $100k when converted to Rs seems like a lot but factor in taxes and other expenses and it really isn’t a lot other than a salary you can survive on month to month especially if he’s supporting a family.

 

[Yk313]

There are 30 Pakistani first-class cricketers looking at doing what Sami Aslam has done, and head to USA.

Precisely. And so they should. They should consider whatever is best for them and their families.

Hand on heart I cannot recall the last time I encouraged a budding student/employee to stay in PAK. Pretty much the opposite if anything in terms of guiding them for their future opportunities and positioning.

Nothing about the State fills me with confidence and cricket is merely a microcosm of it.

It would obscenely hypocritical if I hold him to a different standard given the timezones most PPers operate from, I, myself, included.

Quite one thing to indulge bouts of intellectual dishonesty through puerile comparison threads as a coping mechanism (talking players up or down), quite another to hold individuals to benchmarks we do not adhere to ourselves.

A poster on this thread remarked that such moves are good as it may rid PAK of low quality (used a different word) players.

Of course, why not. Reminded me of an interview by Yousuf Raza Gilani as the then incumbent PM where he a journalist remarked that a third of the people in PAK want to leave the country. YRG retorted:

“Why don’t they leave then? Who is stopping them?”

Would be interesting to see results of a similar poll now.