Sarfaraz Ahmed : A brilliant tactician?

[waleed88]

Still burning.

Hazam karlo burger yaar, you should get used to Karachiites choking.

Oh no no, that happened under Malik. You are getting confused )

 

[waleed88]

I see the shock of Malik stepping down from captaincy still hasn't bode well for his supporters

 

[Suleiman]

Hid Nawaz today so he could save up energy for Asia Cup.

Brilliant tactics 101

 

[Mamoon]

Oh no no, that happened under Malik. You are getting confused )

Yep they choked indeed. However, Quetta is more Karachi than Karachi itself, Sarfraz and Moin choking like they always do.

 

[riz45]

Captaincy makes no difference whatsoever in T20's.

 

[sunnykhan]

No, I just feel whoever wins the game/tournament deserves the higher praise. When teams win it's more often than not because they deserved it. The same can be said of captains.

It really shouldn't matter if he's seasoned or not, it comes down to minute details and changes made throughout the game. Misbah was very good and Sarfraz made mistakes. Simple as that.

Misbah deserves higher praise. No doubt. When they came off earlier Sarfraz defeated him. So your statement that he came across one of the better captain and lost isn't entirely correct.

 

[Sherlock]

Misbah deserves higher praise. No doubt. When they came off earlier Sarfraz defeated him. So your statement that he came across one of the better captain and lost isn't entirely correct.

Look I don't know why you can't fathom the obvious. He came up against the better captain on the day, which was Misbah.

There's nothing sinister or anti-Sarfraz in what I said.

Misbah captained much better and was the captain that came out on top.

It's not so difficult to understand

 

[CricFan2012]

HBL PSL 2016: Sarfraz Street Smart Captaincy or KP's Tactics

Can someone please tell me what was really going on during the PSL? My friends have been all saying how Pakistan has unearthed an amazing captain who should immediately replace azhar and Misbah and afridi.

Was sarfraz doing all the field changes? Or was it KP?

I was really surprised to see eliott and nawaz come in so late, that has really triggered my understanding regarding sarfies captaincy.

 

[sunnykhan]

Look I don't know why you can't fathom the obvious. He came up against the better captain on the day, which was Misbah.

There's nothing sinister or anti-Sarfraz in what I said.

Misbah captained much better and was the captain that came out on top.

It's not so difficult to understand

The statement is changed now. It's correct. Didn't accused you of being anti-sarfraz.

 

[Sherlock]

The statement is changed now. It's correct. Didn't accused you of being anti-sarfraz.

Come on man, for goodness sake.

My post hasn't changed nor has the meaning of it.

Misbah got to the final, despite his team not performing at their best in the earlier stages. He along with the coaches got them together and they got to the final and beat the favourites. So when someone wins the final they've bettered the opposition and when they win the final they win the tournament, and Misbah and his team won and he came out on top.

Despite what happened earlier in the PSL he lead his side well and he was one of the better captains in the PSL, while others like Malik and Afridi packed up early to go home the best 2 captains played out the final.

Now if you can't get what I'm saying then I don't have anymore to add, as this is getting very tiresome and repetitive.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Yep they choked indeed. However, Quetta is more Karachi than Karachi itself, Sarfraz and Moin choking like they always do.

Sarfraz isnt a choker. Just a rubbish LOI batsman.

 

[idrizzy]

Sarfaraz Ahmed: the ideal player

This guy, along with Malik and Akmal, is vital for our chances of progressing out of this deadly group. After looking at a few other posts it seems like there has been some negativity towards this guy regarding LOIs. Let's agree on one thing: he's been our best WK for a long time now, and in tests he has been Mr Reliable.

Agreed? Good. But why are there people who believe he isn't worth a place in T20s, labeling him "useless"? I understand that he isn't your muscle player: smashing every other ball for 6. But he is your ideal batsman you want out there, especially with a Pakistan team who just crumbles, no, collapses under pressure. He gives you the singles, the 2s, and the odd boundary. Some sense of stability in the middle order when Sharjeel or Shehzad fails. It's fair to say that he is all brains no brawn, and with a struggling Pak side, I'll take that. He is our Williamson in that, he won't give you a 30-ball 50, but will rotate the strike, player sensibly and create partnerships.

In the WC2015 he didn't come in until a bit later and managed a century and a half century and that was opening. Maybe we haven't seen the best of him because of the constant reshuffling of him in both T20s and ODIs but what I can say is that he's been a person who you can look to and say, "jheez if I had another 10 of you, I know that I'd get 110% every game and you will fight for you wicket". I can't say the same thing about a lot of the other players in this team.

I'm perplexed for even discussing such a vital piece in our puzzle, but why isn't Sarfaraz good enough for this team? Anyone?

 

[Hawkeye]

People have started to see the light only now.

Been saying he's the best cricketing brain in the country. Not pseudo-brain or pseudo-batsman like Don who bottles it when it matters.

 

[Mamoon]

Brilliant tactician opening with Shafiq in T20s.

Seems like another captain who gives special favors to his close friends. This doesn't bode well for our future in ODIs and T20s considering now that he is the captain and will remain so till the World Cup at least.

Looks like Shafiq will continue to get selected in ODIs.

 

[Hasan123]

Brilliant tactician opening with Shafiq in T20s.

Seems like another captain who gives special favors to his close friends. This doesn't bode well for our future in ODIs and T20s considering now that he is the captain and will remain so till the World Cup at least.

Looks like Shafiq will continue to get selected in ODIs.

No only Misbah selects his friends didn't you know?

Expect Manzoor, Anwar Ali, Latif,etc in our LO squads.

 

[MRSN]

if Sarfraz wants to succeed he has to rise above this serving friendships mentality. This is national team not your mohallah team.

 

[MRSN]

Brilliant tactician opening with Shafiq in T20s.

Seems like another captain who gives special favors to his close friends. This doesn't bode well for our future in ODIs and T20s considering now that he is the captain and will remain so till the World Cup at least.

Looks like Shafiq will continue to get selected in ODIs.

Sarfraz is not even tested as a captain. He just has all the media attention and hype on his side. He still has to justify all this hype.

 

[Mamoon]

Can't be worse than Azhar, but he needs to put the team first, not his friends.

 

[Hasan123]

Sarfraz is a good tactician, he has earned the captaincy

 

[Hawkeye]

Can't be worse than Azhar, but he needs to put the team first, not his friends.

Yes, he does value his friends.

The bad news is he'll be bringing back Anwar Ali, Shafiq, Bhatti etc. in all the formats, in the national team )

 

[Mamoon]

Friends United vs Friendship Gladiators would be fun to watch.

 

[Hawkeye]

Friends United vs Friendship Gladiators would be fun to watch.

The only friend in United is Ajmal.

Strong team full on merit otherwise. And we should ditch Ajju soon.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Friends United vs Friendship Gladiators would be fun to watch.

haha

whats the bet that Misbah's biggest gripe with the PSL is the emerging player rule

 

[nazia08]

i see good leadership qualities in sarfaraz ahmad and i do not see leadership qualities in azhar ali so good that he resigned well with sarfaz u need to back him all the way give him 2 years till wc and he will deliver, imad, sharjeel,babar must support him rest are replacable however i do wish pcb makes babar azam the vice captain of pakistan team squad in all formats.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

OP has backtracked on this so should not be given any credit.

On topic, very good captaincy from Sarfaraz.

 

[asma_cricfan]

being a good tactician alone won't help him. he need to improve his batting and keeping as well. nevertheless he must retain as a captain for atleast three years straight.

 

[Syed1]

The best in Pakistan. Much to the dismay of his haters.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Call him what you may, the guy beat the 'best talents in the country' by apparently playing his 'buddies'. You lot should dread to think what the lad would do with real 10 men of merit and ability.

For this reason alone we should back him as ODI Kaptaan.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

i see good leadership qualities in sarfaraz ahmad and i do not see leadership qualities in azhar ali so good that he resigned well with sarfaz u need to back him all the way give him 2 years till wc and he will deliver, imad, sharjeel,babar must support him rest are replacable however i do wish pcb makes babar azam the vice captain of pakistan team squad in all formats.

Yes. That is more important for me as well. More than the captain himself. Gotta think about the future.

 

[Hawkeye]

OP has backtracked on this so should not be given any credit.

On topic, very good captaincy from Sarfaraz.

He's a good captain, but a liability in LOIs with batting.

It's not too thick to understand, if you put in some effort.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

He's a good captain, but a liability in LOIs with batting.

It's not too thick to understand, if you put in some effort.

Nope, you're on record saying he's not much of a captain either.

 

[Hawkeye]

Call him what you may, the guy beat the 'best talents in the country' by apparently playing his 'buddies'. You lot should dread to think what the lad would do with real 10 men of merit and ability.

For this reason alone we should back him as ODI Kaptaan.

No, he cannot win with such a toothless team at a competitive intl level.

And his batting is a liability in competitive LOIs too, especially when we have dynamic accumulators in Babar/Haris Sohail already in the team. Can't have a specialist captain. Need more players who can strike the ball well enough.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Brilliant tactician opening with Shafiq in T20s.

Seems like another captain who gives special favors to his close friends. This doesn't bode well for our future in ODIs and T20s considering now that he is the captain and will remain so till the World Cup at least.

Looks like Shafiq will continue to get selected in ODIs.

Have you looked at their squad? It is the worst of all teams. There are not many options. Opening is the only option for Shafiq. He is a certified failure everywhere else.

 

[Mamoon]

Have you looked at their squad? It is the worst of all teams. There are not many options. Opening is the only option for Shafiq. He is a certified failure everywhere else.

They need to open with Luke Wright. He is their most dynamic opener and did really well last season.

I would prefer Amin to Shafiq.

 

[Rayyman]

Good captaincy, but he is keeping his friends Anwar and Shafiq in the team.

 

[Raja Danish]

excellent captaincy from sarfraz

 

[coy0607]

he's ALWAYS impressed as captain

Should've been made ODI captain 2 years ago

 

[sshakir411]

people saying Sarfaraz picks his friends should know that the owner of the team asked both Moin and Sarfraz to pick the players that have been part of Omar Associates domestic team. Shafiq, Sarfraz, Anwar have been part of Omar Associates since their childhood and hence why they're all friends.

 

[SaadAliG]

I can have been seeing a lot of butt hurt kids today after Sarfraz' brilliant field placing and bowling changes today. He's averaged around 60 in his last 15 odi innings. I don't know how can anyone say he has to improve his batting to continue in ODIs.

 

[Yaasir]

A lot of burnol needed

 

[Square Drive]

His captaincy won QG the game today.

 

[Moiza]

The worst squad in the tournament. Possibly the worst openers of the tournament. A very average bowling attack. But Sarfraz for the second year running shows how you dont need names to get things done despite everything being against them, Quetta reminds me of Perth schorchers.

 

[Ahson8]

LOL at people saying Sarfraz doesn't belong to LOI's. Go hang yourselves.

 

[Asif321]

didnt panic at loss of early 3 wickets . well planned chase . showing brain

 

[Zohaib Shah]

That partnership of Rosso and Sarfraz is the best one I have seen for a long time. The way these two complemented each other was magic.

His captaincy was great to despite having awful players to play with.

 

[Markhor]

He doesn't give up easily does he ?

Still encouraging and talking to his bowlers even when Afridi and co were smacking them out of the park.

Zalmi's tail choked massively so he did benefit from luck. Sarfraz's captaincy itself wasn't particularly great tonight, and many questioned him bowling Nawaz in the final over, but boy did that call pay off.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

best capain in Pakistan ..

<3 him

 

[Rayyman]

Good tactician, but great leader!

 

[marlonbrowndo]

He doesn't give up easily does he ?

Still encouraging and talking to his bowlers even when Afridi and co were smacking them out of the park.

Zalmi's tail choked massively so he did benefit from luck. Sarfraz's captaincy itself wasn't particularly great tonight, and many questioned him bowling Nawaz in the final over, but boy did that call pay off.

There was nothing wrong with his captaincy today. He is probably the best captain in Pakistan. It is his batting that I am worried about. He is lucky that Peshawar choked otherwise his knock was a match losing one

 

[DHONI183]

Sarfraz Ahmed : A brilliant tactician?

Watching this guy´s move pay off yesterday like gold, I got this very sudden feeling that this guy will achieve some silverware, or at least some great success as captain of Pakistan. The way his moves pay off for Quetta remind me so much of Dhoni´s years as captain.

People might dismiss it as "Sarfraz is just incredibly lucky", as many did in MS´ case, but the fact is that he made a very bold and different decision to give Nawaz the last over instead of any of his pace bowlers, a bowler who´d been carted around the park for 45 off his previous 18 balls - risks that MS took with Joginder or Ishant, things that he loved doing in nerve-wrecking thrillers.

Whether it pays off or not, but Sarfraz made a decision, he took a risk, he looked like a captain out there. I wouldn´t be imagining associating anything such with Azhar Ali - with due respect to him.

I´ve my reservations about Sarfraz´s abilities as batsman, but I so dearly hope he makes out of Pakistan what MS did with India in limited-overs cricket. Cricket for me has become a bit dull without MS as captain, but here´s hoping he continues the legacy of another Bihari Baabu . Of course, there´s a long way to go before that as I fully realise the state of Pakistan´s limited-overs team right now. It´s almost impossible what I´m dreaming here.

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

Watching this guy´s move pay off yesterday like gold, I got this very sudden feeling that this guy will achieve some silverware, or at least some great success as captain of Pakistan. The way his moves pay off for Quetta remind me so much of Dhoni´s years as captain.

People might dismiss it as "Sarfraz is just incredibly lucky", as many did in MS´ case, but the fact is that he made a very bold and different decision to give Nawaz the last over instead of any of his pace bowlers, a bowler who´d been carted around the park for 45 off his previous 18 balls - risks that MS took with Joginder or Ishant, things that he loved doing in nerve-wrecking thrillers.

Whether it pays off or not, but Sarfraz made a decision, he took a risk, he looked like a captain out there. I wouldn´t be imagining associating anything such with Azhar Ali - with due respect to him.

I´ve my reservations about Sarfraz´s abilities as batsman, but I so dearly hope he makes out of Pakistan what MS did with India in limited-overs cricket. Cricket for me has become a bit dull without MS as captain, but here´s hoping he continues the leganiccy of another Bihari Baabu . Of course, there´s a long way to go before that as I fully realise the state of Pakistan´s limited-overs team right now. It´s almost impossible what I´m dreaming here.

nice post though some posters full of hate might bash this that Dhoni hasn't done anything but I rate him highly and the belief he had on his players wad amazing and I think Sarfaraz posses that too and the belief of doing something or precisely of achieving something defines your success...

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Watching this guy´s move pay off yesterday like gold, I got this very sudden feeling that this guy will achieve some silverware, or at least some great success as captain of Pakistan. The way his moves pay off for Quetta remind me so much of Dhoni´s years as captain.

People might dismiss it as "Sarfraz is just incredibly lucky", as many did in MS´ case, but the fact is that he made a very bold and different decision to give Nawaz the last over instead of any of his pace bowlers, a bowler who´d been carted around the park for 45 off his previous 18 balls - risks that MS took with Joginder or Ishant, things that he loved doing in nerve-wrecking thrillers.

Whether it pays off or not, but Sarfraz made a decision, he took a risk, he looked like a captain out there.

I wouldn´t be imagining associating anything such with Azhar Ali - with due respect to him.

I´ve my reservations about Sarfraz´s abilities as batsman, but I so dearly hope he makes out of Pakistan what MS did with India in limited-overs cricket. Cricket for me has become a bit dull without MS as captain, but here´s hoping he continues the legacy of another Bihari Baabu . Of course, there´s a long way to go before that as I fully realise the state of Pakistan´s limited-overs team right now. It´s almost impossible what I´m dreaming here.

This.....Luck favours the brave...He had faith in his bowler, backing him up close to the stumps, holding the opposition off the neck till the last breathe are certain attributes that I've seen with DHONI only... Recently DHONI did that with BANGLA boys which choked them to lose at the jaws of victory...One thing SARFI has similar with MS is "dont give up till the last run scored"

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

didnt panic at loss of early 3 wickets . well planned chase . showing brain

He doesn't give up easily does he ?

Still encouraging and talking to his bowlers even when Afridi and co were smacking them out of the park.

Zalmi's tail choked massively so he did benefit from luck. Sarfraz's captaincy itself wasn't particularly great tonight, and many questioned him bowling Nawaz in the final over, but boy did that call pay off.

Glad more poeople are seeing this.

Sarfraz doesnt appear to be the type to abandon ship.

Azhar would do it almost straight away, at least now we know the side will have some leadership

 

[The_Odd_One]

Sarfraz is not afraid to take risks. That's the type of captain Pakistan badly needs at the moment.

 

[Mian]

Brilliant tactician was on full display today. A hint of pressure and all his tactics are gone out of the brain.

 

[Macho Mann]

people find it easy to make sarfraz an scapegoat

would say total would be 400+ if india was not restricted

 

[DHONI183]

Sarfraz Ahmed : A brilliant tactician?

Watching this guy´s move pay off yesterday like gold, I got this very sudden feeling that this guy will achieve some silverware, or at least some great success as captain of Pakistan. The way his moves pay off for Quetta remind me so much of Dhoni´s years as captain.

People might dismiss it as "Sarfraz is just incredibly lucky", as many did in MS´ case, but the fact is that he made a very bold and different decision to give Nawaz the last over instead of any of his pace bowlers, a bowler who´d been carted around the park for 45 off his previous 18 balls - risks that MS took with Joginder or Ishant, things that he loved doing in nerve-wrecking thrillers.

Whether it pays off or not, but Sarfraz made a decision, he took a risk, he looked like a captain out there. I wouldn´t be imagining associating anything such with Azhar Ali - with due respect to him.

I´ve my reservations about Sarfraz´s abilities as batsman, but I so dearly hope he makes out of Pakistan what MS did with India in limited-overs cricket. Cricket for me has become a bit dull without MS as captain, but here´s hoping he continues the legacy of another Bihari Baabu . Of course, there´s a long way to go before that as I fully realise the state of Pakistan´s limited-overs team right now. It´s almost impossible what I´m dreaming here.

You heard it here first, folks! What a prophecy! Although, I never imagined that my words would come true with a space of three months!

nice post though some posters full of hate might bash this that Dhoni hasn't done anything but I rate him highly and the belief he had on his players wad amazing and I think Sarfaraz posses that too and the belief of doing something or precisely of achieving something defines your success...

This.....Luck favours the brave...He had faith in his bowler, backing him up close to the stumps, holding the opposition off the neck till the last breathe are certain attributes that I've seen with DHONI only... Recently DHONI did that with BANGLA boys which choked them to lose at the jaws of victory...One thing SARFI has similar with MS is "dont give up till the last run scored"

 

[Macho Mann]

only a second tournament as captain and has already achieved what no other pakistani captains could do in 20 years i-e won CT

 

[mak36]

only a second tournament as captain and has already achieved what no other pakistani captains could do in 20 years i-e won CT

Isn't this his first ODI tournament as captain?

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

You heard it here first, folks! What a prophecy! Although, I never imagined that my words would come true with a space of three months!

We all did but some said change of captain won't make a difference ) a moment of silence for those [MENTION=107807]Pete Rose[/MENTION]

 

[Pete Rose]

We all did but some said change of captain won't make a difference ) a moment of silence for those [MENTION=107807]Pete Rose[/MENTION]

If you say so

 

[Macho Mann]

Isn't this his first ODI tournament as captain?

i meant first being west indies series

 

[mak36]

i meant first being west indies series

Fair enough- I thought I had missed a tournament for a second!

 

[saeed5646]

Agreed. But people saying he should be captain? Thats just stupid. He wont be in the ODI team for too long believe me. In tests hes ben great but shouldnt be captain

lol bro time flies

 

[Macho Mann]

lol bro time flies

thts why we say, dont neglect 'merit'

there is a reason why pak ranked number 8 (b4 sarfraz) and neighbour india ranked number 3

 

[Amjid Javed]

His team selection in regards to bowlers and his use of bowlers during the whole tournemant was excellent, the batting selection still needs to be worked on.

 

[basitmian]

He is a natural captain, he understands batsman's psyche and also the strengths and weaknesses of all the opposition batsmen whom he plays against.
He has actually grown up and developed as a captain since U19.
We are very lucky to have him.

 

[Kianig89]

Great great leadership if he remained at the helm then we will win more

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

If you say so

So now you know change of captain works!!

 

[Pete Rose]

So now you know change of captain works!!

no i don't. that would be like saying if i wear a certain color i will have a good day. there's far more to it. but yes this simplification should please you.

 

[Hamza_]

Brilliant Guy using Leggy when the ball is wet.

 

[Hasan123]

Looks good in T20s but he is poor tactically in the other 2 formats.

 

[in_cutter]

Good chirping & shouting tactics

 

[Syed1]

Since the U19 days, he's known to be a brilliant tactician, having one of the best cricketing minds in Pakistan.

He has won us one U19 world cup with his captaincy.

And today in the inaugrual match of PSL, his field placings and bowler selections have been brilliant.

Completely stranded Islamabad United, even though I'm supporting United.

Well well well what do we have here




Bunda two faced ho leken apkay jitna nahi

 

[aukhan]

He has gone downhill after the CT win.

 

[Hawkeye]

Well well well what do we have here




Bunda two faced ho leken apkay jitna nahi

Unlike you, I'm not a blind fan.

His purple patch in 2015/16 fooled everyone.

That didn't last long. Needs stick to gali mohalla cricket, but of course you have non-cricketing reasons to support him.

 

[Mueez]

How time changes opinions...

Sarfraz is under huge pressure, we must support him.

 

[Markhor]

Sarfraz is losing a lot of winnable games as captain.

Sri Lanka Tests, NZ Tests, Bangladesh match in Asia Cup and today v SAF.

 

[Mirpur express]

It seems that his leadership has gone downhill since 2017 ...from being astute (never came across as a master tactician) to clueless * Especially in test cricket in loi’s he has the players to carry him along but don’t know how long that will last since we face Rizwan waiting..