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Sarfaraz Ahmed : A brilliant tactician?

theariezman said:
He is one lucky to have good team players as well who are responding to him at the right time.

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Bowling changes, shuffling the batting order and field placings were also because of luck?
 
How he controls the field, bowling changes etc. from behind the stumps is very impressive.

Microphone catches it most of the times.

Simply brilliant. Like I've been saying, the best cricketing brain in PAK.
 
Hawkeye said:
How he controls the field, bowling changes etc. from behind the stumps is very impressive.

Microphone catches it most of the times.

Simply brilliant. Like I've been saying, the best cricketing brain in PAK.
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Can't say he's the best yet, but he's better certainly than our current LOI captains. Some people just won't admit that he's been the best in the PSL thus far.
 
He will be tested today! A low total on the board against Zalmi's strong batting order. Let's see how he uses his spinners and what field he sets for them.

Show us of what you're made Saifi!
 
Brilliant innings today, contender for the performance of the tournament.
 
Needs to have an extra player, at least, in the circle. Total is too low and can be picked off in just singles.
 
Introducing Bismillah Khan at the right time and sending him as opener.

Continues to WOW us. Will become the first captain to chase 200 probably.

:najam
 
Small tactical moves, becoming only the 2nd captain in T20 history to chase 200.

:sahmed
 
I've been impressed with what I've seen so far. He was so annoyed of himself when he got out in the fashion that he did. I like that. It shows he takes responsibility and understands the value of his wicket.

Also liked how he while walking back shouted for the batting order to be changed. Really think he has it in him to lead the side but there's room for improvement in his performances.
 
He might have that Dhoni luck with him. He is a decent wicket keeper batsman but I didn't see anything special in his captaincy in the match against Zalmi defending a small total. He gave away singles which reminded me of Misbah, Afridi.
 
2 chamchi ispaghol please for all the haters, he's been a genius, a true mastermind
 
Haven't watched Quetta much this PSL but I saw him captain in domestic. He's pretty good tactically. Sets good trap fields. Knows when to attack and defend.
 
He wouldn't be my first thought as captaining material for Pakistan tbh, but seeing as how bad Azhar Ali's been I rather my Grandad be given a chance too.
 
Sherlock said:
He wouldn't be my first thought as captaining material for Pakistan tbh, but seeing as how bad Azhar Ali's been I rather my Grandad be given a chance too.
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And why not?? Getting sick and tired of some of the armchair fans. He is our best candidate other than Azhar. Malik shulik ko bhool jao...
 
the Great Khan said:
And why not?? Getting sick and tired of some of the armchair fans. He is our best candidate other than Azhar. Malik shulik ko bhool jao...
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I never said I didn't want him. I said anyone would be better than Azhar Ali.

Armchair :P
 
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the Great Khan said:
You said he wouldn't be you're first thought. So who''s you're first thought..Amin? Malik? Lol..
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You seem to be having an issue with me saying I didn't think of him first when thinking about the captaincy.

It doesn't mean I want Malik or Amin [:))]

I'll have anyone but Azhar Ali, thanks.

Now chill.
 
Rubbish player of pace bowling, regardless of what anyone says.
 
The brilliant tactician specifically requested for :anwara ahead of Elliott, Nawaz and Nabi. Allrounder :anwara didn't disappoint either with his might hacks and swings and misses.
 
Yanna_Rascala said:
To be fair, Dhoni's as tactically inept as Sarfraz.
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In Tests, but he reads the game in Limited Overs as well as any captain I've seen, and knows how to maximize his resources to the fullest.

I think his most underrated feature as captain is his utilization of part-time bowlers.
 
Sherlock said:
You seem to be having an issue with me saying I didn't think of him first when thinking about the captaincy.

It doesn't mean I want Malik or Amin [:))]

I'll have anyone but Azhar Ali, thanks.

Now chill.
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I don't have a problem with your personally but I do have a problem with flippant statements e.g. he wouldn't be my first choice and so forth. If not Azhar then who??
 
Looks well set to become our T20 Captain after the World Cup.

Mian Malik has lost it.
 
I honestly think he's the only choice for captain. He may not be a "brilliant tactician" but he has a sound understanding of the game, and is clearly (domestic, U19, PSL) a good leader

Plus, with Afridi and Misbah months away from retirement and Azhars complete failure as ODI captain, Sarfaraz is the only person that can lead all 3 teams, and is going to be around long term.
 
Not sure over the long-term bit. He is around 30 years old and has the fitness of a 40 year old. Not to mention a mediocre Limited Overs batsman.
 
the Great Khan said:
I don't have a problem with your personally but I do have a problem with flippant statements e.g. he wouldn't be my first choice and so forth. If not Azhar then who??
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I don't have a preference, that's the point of my original post.

It's hardly a flippant statement either, I see no improvement under his captaincy and we've only gotten worse since his leadership, or lack there of.

Hell maybe going back to Malik may be the only solution, in the short term that is.

Once again I also state I don't have an issue with Sarfraz, my point was I never pictured him as a captain when talking about who will lead the side. Nothing against him, but picturing it wasn't easy, that's all. Nothing negative in that.
 
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Btw he's 28 years-old. He may not be the best runner between the wickets but does that constitute being unfit?

Also saying he's mediocre ODI player and then in the same time stating your like for Azhar Ali/Shafiq/Rizwan and K Akmal being in LOIs side[s ]rather negates your points.

Hardly surprising mind.
 
Mamoon said:
Not sure over the long-term bit. He is around 30 years old and has the fitness of a 40 year old. Not to mention a mediocre Limited Overs batsman.
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That's why keeping has been brilliant, and is the only one performing for PAK in LOIs apart from Hafeez/Babar?

Malik's averaging in 20s after ZIM tour, and he's 'performing'? :srini
 
Hawkeye said:
That's why keeping has been brilliant, and is the only one performing for PAK in LOIs apart from Hafeez/Babar?

Malik's averaging in 20s after ZIM tour, and he's 'performing'? :srini
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Or Rizwan, Azhar Ali, Shafiq and lest not forget the imperious K Akmal, and yet Sarfraz is the one that gets slammed on here.

I said it before if we have a good replacement then fair enough, but seeing as don't...
 
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Has a higher chance of succeding Malik ; based on PSL standings,

6/8 times Sarfraz as compared to Malik's 2/8 times

Likelihood of Sarfraz winning you the game compared to Malik = 3:1
 
In conclusion the probability of Sarfraz winning you a game is 3 times more than the likelihood of Malik winning you one based on captaincy skills. Squad strength goes in favor of Malik, despite these odds Sarfraz comes out trumps.


Definite captaincy candidate. More likely to be our next captain now that has fallen like a House of cards.
 
Sherlock said:
Or Rizwan, Azhar Ali, Shafiq and lest not forget the imperious K Akmal, and yet Sarfraz is the one that gets slammed on here.

I said it before if we have a good replacement then fair enough, but seeing as don't...
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I think he's a good replacement in t20's. He can hone his skills and we can push him towards the ODI's. Azhar for me was always a stop gap because sarfraz hadn't done his "residency" yet. I also preferred him over azhar but I like azhar coz he is a hardworker and gives his all. It doesn't help when you have a team low on quality too.
 
Hawkeye said:
That's why keeping has been brilliant, and is the only one performing for PAK in LOIs apart from Hafeez/Babar?

Malik's averaging in 20s after ZIM tour, and he's 'performing'? :srini
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That is the problem you see, the exaggerations. His keeping never has and never will be 'brilliant'. He is a mediocre keeper. Obviously you missed the match few days ago where he missed three stumpings in one game.
 
Sherlock said:
Btw he's 28 years-old. He may not be the best runner between the wickets but does that constitute being unfit?

Also saying he's mediocre ODI player and then in the same time stating your like for Azhar Ali/Shafiq/Rizwan and K Akmal being in LOIs side[s ]rather negates your points.

Hardly surprising mind.
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You can add couple of years to every Pakistani player if we're being honest. I highly doubt he was the captain of the U-19 team in 2006 at the age of 18. His fitness is not good though, he looks exhausted after 30 deliveries and his keeping is not good. Just look at his belly.

None of the players mentioned are options for captaincy, are they? The reason why I'm against sacking Azhar so soon is because chopping and changing captains/coaches has never yielded good results in Pakistan cricket and only catalyses instability and grouping.

We find ourselves in an unfortunate position where we don't have a player who is performing + has good captaincy credentials. Hafeez is one player who fits the ball but again, he is almost 35-36 now, and is thus not a long-term option.

Sacking Azhar and Waqar is not the answer to our Limited Overs woes, we simply don't have good enough cricketers.
 
Mamoon said:
You can add couple of years to every Pakistani player if we're being honest. I highly doubt he was the captain of the U-19 team in 2006 at the age of 18. His fitness is not good though, he looks exhausted after 30 deliveries and his keeping is not good. Just look at his belly.

None of the players mentioned are options for captaincy, are they? The reason why I'm against sacking Azhar so soon is because chopping and changing captains/coaches has never yielded good results in Pakistan cricket and only catalyses instability and grouping.

We find ourselves in an unfortunate position where we don't have a player who is performing + has good captaincy credentials. Hafeez is one player who fits the ball but again, he is almost 35-36 now, and is thus not a long-term option.

Sacking Azhar and Waqar is not the answer to our Limited Overs woes, we simply don't have good enough cricketers.
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We can make Babar Azam the captain like South Africa did with Graeme Smith at 23 years of age if he continues his good performances.
 
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Cricket lover 27 said:
We can make Babar Azam the captain like South Africa did with Graeme Smith at 23 years of age if he continues his good performances.
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Babar or Haris, both are good candidates. The latter is of course subject to fitness.

In 2-3 years, Root will captain England, Smith, Kohli and Williamson will of course be captains of their respective teams as well and de Kock will probably captain SA.

We need a top drawer batsman in his mid to late 20's who captains the team and can match these batsman if we are to compete with such teams across all formats.

It is a shame that players like Umar, Maqsood, Shehzad etc. haven't exhibited enough ability and most importantly maturity to lead the team.
 
Mamoon said:
Babar or Haris, both are good candidates. The latter is of course subject to fitness.

In 2-3 years, Root will captain England, Smith, Kohli and Williamson will of course be captains of their respective teams as well and de Kock will probably captain SA.

We need a top drawer batsman in his mid to late 20's who captains the team and can match these batsman if we are to compete with such teams across all formats.

It is a shame that players like Umar, Maqsood, Shehzad etc. haven't exhibited enough ability and most importantly maturity to lead the team.
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Not sold on Haris for captaincy purely because he has far too many fitness issues has missed 2 FC seasons because of it incase you dont know he missed half of the previous season as well because he got injured and missed this one completely.
 
Continues to wow us defending a low total. :najam

2nd favorite team. :sahmed
 
He knew where Sammy usually hits, put the fielder there.

Caught. :akhtar
 
Honestly, giving him credit I have not - that was just brilliant today. No one could've thought that keeping Cheema till the end would be the right call, but wow.
 
cricfan14 said:
Honestly, giving him credit I have not - that was just brilliant today. No one could've thought that keeping Cheema till the end would be the right call, but wow.
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Indeed. Glad he saved him for the end.
 
All that sarfi touches is turning to gold, saw on twitter everyone was surprised cheema was getting the last over. Turns out cheema bowled the best over of his life after he did in the Asia cup.. true genius!!!
 
Pakpak said:
Yeah...winning 7/9, how lucky can one be?
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His own performance does not warrant him a place in playing 11 ... he is poor behind stumps .... and average with bat ... his some decisions as a captain are also questionable like giving cheema last over considering his first three overs
 
Ar7alan said:
His own performance does not warrant him a place in playing 11 ... he is poor behind stumps .... and average with bat ... his some decisions as a captain are also questionable like giving cheema last over considering his first three overs
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What on earth are you on about?

Cheema took 2 wickets and ended the match. :facepalm:
 
Ar7alan said:
His own performance does not warrant him a place in playing 11 ... he is poor behind stumps .... and average with bat ... his some decisions as a captain are also questionable like giving cheema last over considering his first three overs
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Are you actually deluded?

Cheema bowled brilliantly. He's very good at the death, in fact a specialist.

He defended 9 runs in the asia cup final 4 years ago and he's done it again...
 
When some guy slipped into Sarfraz's celebration.. :))
 
Mamoon said:
Babar or Haris, both are good candidates. The latter is of course subject to fitness.

In 2-3 years, Root will captain England, Smith, Kohli and Williamson will of course be captains of their respective teams as well and de Kock will probably captain SA.

We need a top drawer batsman in his mid to late 20's who captains the team and can match these batsman if we are to compete with such teams across all formats.

It is a shame that players like Umar, Maqsood, Shehzad etc. haven't exhibited enough ability and most importantly maturity to lead the team.
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Because they will duel man to man? I agree it would be nice, but we may have to consider the possibility that someone of that caliber won't be unearthed any time soon. I'd settle for just very good, enough to deserve a place in the team, but with a sharp tactical brain. The latter would be positively refreshing.
 
muzzy said:
Are you actually deluded?

Cheema bowled brilliantly. He's very good at the death, in fact a specialist.

He defended 9 runs in the asia cup final 4 years ago and he's done it again...
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My question is based on his first three overs performance .... Asia cup held 4 years back
 
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