Sarfaraz Ahmed in contention for a place in the T20 World Cup squad : Misbah-ul-Haq

[MenInG]

In an interview, Misbah has also said that Sarfaraz could play in the World Cup

“Sarfaraz has been playing very well in the PSL 2020 and he is also fit. While he is in consideration for the World Cup, there will be matches after the PSL to decide which player will get the call,”

 

[Energy]

No quality wicket-keeping batsmen are coming through so this was bound to happen.

 

[Hawkeye]

A journalist forced and shoved this question in, who was possibly in the Sarfraz media lobby.

Journo asked Sarfraz is doing great, why not select him for World T20, should he be selected.

I guess it's a standard response, but as a T20 wk/bat Sarfraz is better than Rizwan.

 

[Hawkeye]

Overall though, both Sarfraz and Rizwan aren't the ideal choices for T20s.

Kami can do that for us. Hope he's selected. Better than both as a batter and keeping isn't rocket science in 20 overs.

 

[Usman]

Sarfraz's scores this PSL are:

21(18)
41(25)
37(28)
33(20)
3(4) Not out
9(8)

I'm sorry but if Misbah thinks these returns are good enough to be making media statements about Sarfraz's return to the team, then Misbah needs to raise his standards big time.

 

[Hawkeye]

Sarfraz's scores this PSL are:

21(18)
41(25)
37(28)
33(20)
3(4) Not out
9(8)

I'm sorry but if Misbah thinks these returns are good enough to be making media statements about Sarfraz's return to the team, then Misbah needs to raise his standards big time.

I think you should read before posting.

It was in response to a clingy journalist who kept asking why Sarfraz isn't being selected and if he can get selected for world T20.

What is any chief selector supposed to say? X will never be selected?

He didn't come in the media to say that.

 

[topspin]

I think you should read before posting.

It was in response to a clingy journalist who kept asking why Sarfraz isn't being selected and if he can get selected for world T20.

What is any chief selector supposed to say? X will never be selected?

He didn't come in the media to say that.

If what you're saying is true that just makes it worse lol because it shows he has no backbone and is dishonest.

You always find a way to dig yourself into deeper hole.

 

[aukhan]

If what you're saying is true that just makes it worse lol because it shows he has no backbone and is dishonest.

You always find a way to dig yourself into deeper hole.

Misbah could have avoided this question by replying that PSL is in progress and we are monitoring performances of all the Wicket keepers. Its stupid of him to say he is in contention considering Rizwan will most probably warm the bench for KK this season.

Misbah the so called best cricket brain in the country.

 

[Hawkeye]

Misbah could have avoided this question by replying that PSL is in progress and we are monitoring performances of all the Wicket keepers. Its stupid of him to say he is in contention considering Rizwan will most probably warm the bench for KK this season.

Misbah the so called best cricket brain in the country.

Well, you have to deal with it, because he is.

Yet another example of one can't make everyone happy. You have every right to throw a tantrum over this. Free will!

This statement has given some life to the Sarfraz fan brigade here, and it's tricky for Rizwan fans to continue supporting his inclusion but at the same time defend his pathetic T20 batting.

 

[Rellu_Katta]

Pakistani sports jounalists are seriously bad.... they have their own player lobbies... people who think they should be selectors and not anyone else.... its basically shameful

 

[aukhan]

Well, you have to deal with it, because he is.

Yet another example of one can't make everyone happy. You have every right to throw a tantrum over this. Free will!

This statement has given some life to the Sarfraz fan brigade here, and it's tricky for Rizwan fans to continue supporting his inclusion but at the same time defend his pathetic T20 batting.

We will see what he is after the T20 World cup. You should already start collecting bahanay for him.

 

[topspin]

Misbah could have avoided this question by replying that PSL is in progress and we are monitoring performances of all the Wicket keepers. Its stupid of him to say he is in contention considering Rizwan will most probably warm the bench for KK this season.

Misbah the so called best cricket brain in the country.

Agreed, he could have easily given a neutral, vague like diplomatic statement instead, but now he has clearly laid his cards on the table.

Hawkeye has been banging on about how Mickey's dark era is now over as we won't see oldies and the likes of Sarfraz return to the side. Seems like another one of his premature posts that has backfired.

 

[Khan12]

Misbah selects shehzad over babar for the world cup. [MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION] hahahah I am loving this new bold approach. Excellent decision by misbah shehzad is by default an opener and babar is not. In Australia you need someone to play out the new ball.

 

[aukhan]

Misbah selects shehzad over babar for the world cup. [MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION] hahahah I am loving this new bold approach. Excellent decision by misbah shehzad is by default an opener and babar is not. In Australia you need someone to play out the new ball.

What? When did that happend?

 

[silentkiller187]

its called being diplomatic, something some of the posters on here could learn prior to jumping on a bandwagon. In my opinion Kami would be a better choice tho.

 

[Khan12]

What? When did that happend?

Just a senairo. Watch him defend misbah even is he selects shehzad over babar.

 

[khan_aa]

I don’t think it’s a bad thing because it’s the only way to question unfair selection policies.

Pakistani selectors destroyed so many careers. Fawad Alam, Asim Kamal etc. no answer yet.

I just watched pak VS sa Match from 2015 World Cup. The way Sarfraz hit three sixes and scored 49 at run a ball and picked up 5 catches on a bouncy pitch was the reason Pakistan beat South Africa and came back in the World Cup. We were going no where after losing to India and West Indies

It’s these intangibles that you need in a team. Sarfraz lost it after CT 2017

 

[MMHS]

If they don’t consider Kamran (personally, I would have, for Australia), then Sarfraz indeed is the best available alternative. I think, it was a leading question to Misbah and he had to give standard response- in fact, he’ll say that for Rizwan or Kamran as well, as long as they are not retired or banned.

 

[Canistani Hero]

I hope we take Zeeshan Ashraf

 

[srh]

A journalist forced and shoved this question in, who was possibly in the Sarfraz media lobby.

Journo asked Sarfraz is doing great, why not select him for World T20, should he be selected.

I guess it's a standard response, but as a T20 wk/bat Sarfraz is better than Rizwan.

Sarfraz will always look better than Rizwan, heck any cricketer would look better. But Misbah has to move forward and look past Sarfraz.

 

[ShahidDar08]

Not at all! this crap Sarfaraz Ahmad would not even make a place in Zimbabwe team.

We have got so many other options,

Zeeshan Ashraf
Khushdil Shah
Both can be utilised as Wicketkeeper batsmen like KL Rahul of india.

Rohail Nazir
Umair Masood
Umer Sadiq
Bismillah Khan
Saifullah Bangash
Mohammad Haris [U19 player]

 

[coy0607]

Rizwan can barely get a game for the local PSL side, so selecting him for the T20 WC as the first choice keeper would be a little absurd.

Sarfraz has done decently, has been the most consistent Pakistani keeper with the bat. He should be in contention for the T20 WC

 

[TalhaSyed]

I think rather than the Misbah fans jumping to his defense and the Misbah haters jumping to attack him - it would be good to take a step back and look at this objectively.

Fact Number 1: Pakistan need to find a suitable Wicket Keeper to take to the T20 World Cup and for T20's in general.

Fact Number 2: PSL is Pakistan's premier T20 league and we need a Wicket Keeper for the T20 format, so common sense dictates that performances in the PSL should influence the decision regarding who we select going forward.

Now - feel free to correct me if I am wrong - but from what I have seen in the PSL no keeper has been disastrous behind the stumps and dropping easy chances and performing particularly poorly as a keeper.

Therefore this brings us to the batting performances and lets compare how the keepers are performning across the 6 teams:



Now the way I see this is we have 3 options:

1. We fast track Luke Ronchi's Pakistanis nationality application before the T20 World Cup

2. We consider Sarfraz or Kamran Akmal as the T20 Wicket Keeper. Sarfraz has been more consistent in the tournament so far, whilst Kamran did have that blinder of a knock of 101 - apart from which he has averaged 19

3. We take Mohammad Rizwan or Zeeshan Ashraf - even though they havent really done anything of note to demand a spot in the team and if we select them it will simply be because we are adamant not to bring back Sarfraz or Kamran. Granted Rizwan hasn't had much of an oppertunity in this year's PSL, however after 18 T20I's an average of 17 and SR of 98 isn't particularly earth shattering stuff.

So the way I see it - Sarfraz has every right of being in contention for the T20 World Cup squad and if Misbah isn't going to consider PSL performances when deciding the national T20 squad, we may as well cancel this league and all go home.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

I hope we take Zeeshan Ashraf

i was thinking the same,, i love the way Andy promote him as an opener and making Shan at no.3 working really well for MS.. Keeping is the concern, if he Andy can also improve that a bit then he is inline for the T20 WC...

 

[gazza619]

If there was ever any justice in this world, the next Pakistan international T20 XI would have Kamran Akmal.

Second choice still needs to be Rizwan (since he hasnt really failed) and third choice should be Sarfaraz.

 

[moghul]

Sarfraz, for WC, based on what ? His keeping, batting and captaincy is deteriorating fast.

 

[Kroll]

Hope its not true and was just a deflection, though if it was Misbah could have come out with a better response but he's just not clever enough hence the extra media coaching he was supposed to get.

Anyways, if he really is considering him, its so depressing that we always have to come back to the TTFs.

 

[Canistani Hero]

Would personally take Zeeshan Ashraf and bat him at 5

Babar
Sharjeel
Haider
Malik
Zeeshan
Ifti/Imad
Shadab

 

[ahmadharis1]

I'd rather have Sarfraz over Rizwan, and I'd prefer no keeper over picking Kamran

 

[ZamanFan]

Misbah said something on similar lines for Fawad Alam also.
Neither I trust Misbah nor want Sarfaraz to come under his coaching. His comeback should be as captain.

A huge backlash awaits Misbah and Wasim Khan after WT20. If they try to bring in Sarfaraz surely they would be trying set a trap for him.

 

[Saj]

Is this based on a couple of decent innings and the loss of some weight.

 

[TalhaSyed]

Sarfraz, for WC, based on what ? His keeping, batting and captaincy is deteriorating fast.

Based on this I'm guessing...

I think rather than the Misbah fans jumping to his defense and the Misbah haters jumping to attack him - it would be good to take a step back and look at this objectively.

Fact Number 1: Pakistan need to find a suitable Wicket Keeper to take to the T20 World Cup and for T20's in general.

Fact Number 2: PSL is Pakistan's premier T20 league and we need a Wicket Keeper for the T20 format, so common sense dictates that performances in the PSL should influence the decision regarding who we select going forward.

Now - feel free to correct me if I am wrong - but from what I have seen in the PSL no keeper has been disastrous behind the stumps and dropping easy chances and performing particularly poorly as a keeper.

Therefore this brings us to the batting performances and lets compare how the keepers are performning across the 6 teams:

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Now the way I see this is we have 3 options:

1. We fast track Luke Ronchi's Pakistanis nationality application before the T20 World Cup

2. We consider Sarfraz or Kamran Akmal as the T20 Wicket Keeper. Sarfraz has been more consistent in the tournament so far, whilst Kamran did have that blinder of a knock of 101 - apart from which he has averaged 19

3. We take Mohammad Rizwan or Zeeshan Ashraf - even though they havent really done anything of note to demand a spot in the team and if we select them it will simply be because we are adamant not to bring back Sarfraz or Kamran. Granted Rizwan hasn't had much of an oppertunity in this year's PSL, however after 18 T20I's an average of 17 and SR of 98 isn't particularly earth shattering stuff.

So the way I see it - Sarfraz has every right of being in contention for the T20 World Cup squad and if Misbah isn't going to consider PSL performances when deciding the national T20 squad, we may as well cancel this league and all go home.

 

[Mobashir]

Any disaster can happen with Misbah ul Haq...

 

[daytrader]

Since Misbah's been in charge, with his bold selections, it's been evident that no player is out of contention. Sarfraz is a player. Age and past performances don't matter. It's all about current form

 

[daytrader]

Any disaster can happen with Misbah ul Haq...

Can't be any worse than folding to WI in ODI worldcup opener. Especially since we were there for preparation 2 months in advance

 

[Shazzam]

Can't be any worse than folding to WI in ODI worldcup opener. Especially since we were there for preparation 2 months in advance

Looks like your in for a surprise.

 

[Poutine]

Overall though, both Sarfraz and Rizwan aren't the ideal choices for T20s.

Kami can do that for us. Hope he's selected. Better than both as a batter and keeping isn't rocket science in 20 overs.

This is what Kami Bhai did today

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Imagine this happening at the T20 WC. Anyways I don’t think Sarfarz is the answer either, Zeeshan Ashraf seems like the way to go.

 

[daytrader]

Looks like your in for a surprise.

Not really, we have a tough group and t20 is the most competitive out of all formats. Games will be close but I expect us to be in the top 3. If we can beat Aus or WI, we'll make the semis

 

[coy0607]

I think rather than the Misbah fans jumping to his defense and the Misbah haters jumping to attack him - it would be good to take a step back and look at this objectively.

Fact Number 1: Pakistan need to find a suitable Wicket Keeper to take to the T20 World Cup and for T20's in general.

Fact Number 2: PSL is Pakistan's premier T20 league and we need a Wicket Keeper for the T20 format, so common sense dictates that performances in the PSL should influence the decision regarding who we select going forward.

Now - feel free to correct me if I am wrong - but from what I have seen in the PSL no keeper has been disastrous behind the stumps and dropping easy chances and performing particularly poorly as a keeper.

Therefore this brings us to the batting performances and lets compare how the keepers are performning across the 6 teams:

View attachment 99708

Now the way I see this is we have 3 options:

1. We fast track Luke Ronchi's Pakistanis nationality application before the T20 World Cup

2. We consider Sarfraz or Kamran Akmal as the T20 Wicket Keeper. Sarfraz has been more consistent in the tournament so far, whilst Kamran did have that blinder of a knock of 101 - apart from which he has averaged 19

3. We take Mohammad Rizwan or Zeeshan Ashraf - even though they havent really done anything of note to demand a spot in the team and if we select them it will simply be because we are adamant not to bring back Sarfraz or Kamran. Granted Rizwan hasn't had much of an oppertunity in this year's PSL, however after 18 T20I's an average of 17 and SR of 98 isn't particularly earth shattering stuff.

So the way I see it - Sarfraz has every right of being in contention for the T20 World Cup squad and if Misbah isn't going to consider PSL performances when deciding the national T20 squad, we may as well cancel this league and all go home.

Great post!

I'll just add that although Kamran's numbers look good, they are highly inflated by one inning. Take out that century out and he has been very ordinary - average below 20. Very inconsistent!

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

Chal nikal.that pathetic loser should be nowhere near the national team.He is way too mediocre.misbah koi chajj da kamm na karin.burey kaam Ka injaam Bura hai.

 

[Forum363]

This is what Kami Bhai did today

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Imagine this happening at the T20 WC. Anyways I don’t think Sarfarz is the answer either, Zeeshan Ashraf seems like the way to go.

Still waiting to see [MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION] justify this. And to think, this guy seriously wants Kamran to replace BABAR as opener for the World Cup ....

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Is this based on a couple of decent innings and the loss of some weight.

He clearly said to be patient for the PSL to be complete, I wouldnt read to much into this.

Personally, Id like Zeeshan to string together a few 50+ scores.

 

[Shafi]

Even Ahmed Shehzad, Akmal brothers, S Tanvir can return

 

[shah_1]

Sarfraz is awful against 140+ pace . He will struggle in Australia.

Why couldn’t PCB groom Umair Masood in 4 years? He showed so much promise in U19 WC. PCB didn’t do much for him since then, no wonder we are still stuck with Kamran, Sarfraz and Rizwan.

 

[ads101]

He's our best keeper. He consistently scores. Kamran should never return as a keeper, has to get in as a specialist batsman or nothing.

 

[Mamoon]

The “number 1” T20 team in the world have a WK crisis, so Sarfraz will remain in contention because he scored a couple of 30s.

 

[FastBowlingAllrounder]

Not at all! this crap Sarfaraz Ahmad would not even make a place in Zimbabwe team.

We have got so many other options,

Zeeshan Ashraf
Khushdil Shah
Both can be utilised as Wicketkeeper batsmen like KL Rahul of india.

Rohail Nazir
Umair Masood
Umer Sadiq
Bismillah Khan
Saifullah Bangash
Mohammad Haris [U19 player]

The idea is that a lot of these guys have not played international, especially in Aus, therefore fast-tracking their grooming isn't going to work due to the PCB and their 'think tanks'. Our best bet would be either the better performer out of Sarfraz or Kamran or if one of these young guys at PSL (only Zeeshan Ashraf getting opportunity from what I gather?) should be taken.

We had four years between the last T20 WC and this one, four seasons of PSL to groom someone young but I guess PCB mindset is etched in stones till end of time. Any of these young guns getting selected and then performing in Aus seems a far fetched fantasy, although it would be a treat to watch.

 

[sweep_shot]

I think Pakistan should go with Kamran Akmal. He offers better batting option.

 

[Hawkeye]

This is what Kami Bhai did today

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Imagine this happening at the T20 WC. Anyways I don’t think Sarfarz is the answer either, Zeeshan Ashraf seems like the way to go.

Still waiting to see [MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION] justify this. And to think, this guy seriously wants Kamran to replace BABAR as opener for the World Cup ....

It's ok, it can happen to anyone.

On batting potential and the ability to smash the bowlers upfront, Kami is a much better option than Sarfraz.

 

[Usman Chadda]

What has Sarfraz done, to be back in contention? If you have taken the decision to drop him, stick to that now and let the individual perform to earn his way back into the team.

Although its hilarious how the current national team keeper, cannot find a place in any of the PSL teams. And we played that loser at number 3 against Starc, Cummins etc

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

its called being diplomatic, something some of the posters on here could learn prior to jumping on a bandwagon. In my opinion Kami would be a better choice tho.

Hilarious. Its comments like these that make me question if some people were even watching cricket from 2008-13.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

This is what Kami Bhai did today

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Imagine this happening at the T20 WC. Anyways I don’t think Sarfarz is the answer either, Zeeshan Ashraf seems like the way to go.

Pathetic. Akmal never forgets to remind people of his true colors.

 

[Ozeirk]

Overall though, both Sarfraz and Rizwan aren't the ideal choices for T20s.

Kami can do that for us. Hope he's selected. Better than both as a batter and keeping isn't rocket science in 20 overs.

How can you possibility think of Kamran Akmal in the keeping role after the kind of damage he did to Pakistan cricket by his antics. We still don't know if those dropped catches and run outs were a result of some fixing or his incompetence behind the stumps.

 

[Hawkeye]

Still waiting to see [MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION] justify this. And to think, this guy seriously wants Kamran to replace BABAR as opener for the World Cup ....

How can you possibility think of Kamran Akmal in the keeping role after the kind of damage he did to Pakistan cricket by his antics. We still don't know if those dropped catches and run outs were a result of some fixing or his incompetence behind the stumps.

Whatever you're saying - unsubstantiated claims, more like conspiracy theories. Even if he wasn't a 'great' performer back in the day, it's irrelevant today.

What matters today is, the current form, and who is doing best in domestic cricket + somewhat PSL in the last 1-2 years. Kami comes out on top.

It's a relative game. You have to pick SOMEONE.

Turns out, there's nobody better as wk/bat.

 

[TalhaSyed]

Great post!

I'll just add that although Kamran's numbers look good, they are highly inflated by one inning. Take out that century out and he has been very ordinary - average below 20. Very inconsistent!

Thank you and I completely agree.

If I was in Mibah's position and I was seeing these performances - I would be foolish not to consider Sarfraz for the national T20 spot.

 

[silentkiller187]

Hilarious. Its comments like these that make me question if some people were even watching cricket from 2008-13.

in case you didn't know were in 2020, players aren't picked on historical performances.

 

[Ozeirk]

Whatever you're saying - unsubstantiated claims, more like conspiracy theories. Even if he wasn't a 'great' performer back in the day, it's irrelevant today.

What matters today is, the current form, and who is doing best in domestic cricket + somewhat PSL in the last 1-2 years. Kami comes out on top.

It's a relative game. You have to pick SOMEONE.

Turns out, there's nobody better as wk/bat.

Before anything happens he should publicly apologize for his horrible performances and disservice he did to Pakistan cricket over the years. The selectors who persistently picked him should be questioned as well. Moreover, he is still a horrible wicketkeeper, we cannot have someone dropping catches in the t20 world Cup messing up the morale of the entire team.

 

[coy0607]

Hilarious. Its comments like these that make me question if some people were even watching cricket from 2008-13.

in case you didn't know were in 2020, players aren't picked on historical performances.

 

[cricketAXEpert]

Overall though, both Sarfraz and Rizwan aren't the ideal choices for T20s.

Kami can do that for us. Hope he's selected. Better than both as a batter and keeping isn't rocket science in 20 overs.

Yes, Kami & Sharjeel can open with Babar coming at 3, will greatly help Pakistan's batting depth. Both Sharjeel and Kami can score super fast with the main Batsman (Babar) still to come.
However I have my doubts about Kami performing in Australia.

 

[hitthestump]

Hilarious. Its comments like these that make me question if some people were even watching cricket from 2008-13.

Indeed. I mean what was Babar even doing 7 years ago?! Drop him!

 

[hitthestump]

How can you possibility think of Kamran Akmal in the keeping role after the kind of damage he did to Pakistan cricket by his antics. We still don't know if those dropped catches and run outs were a result of some fixing or his incompetence behind the stumps.

I think we all pretty much know the answer to this. Same story with our former heroes Wasim and co.

 

[Syed1]

Misbah selects shehzad over babar for the world cup. [MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION] hahahah I am loving this new bold approach. Excellent decision by misbah shehzad is by default an opener and babar is not. In Australia you need someone to play out the new ball.

) You can totally expect that from that poster..... Tomorrow if Misbah drops Shaheen for some domestic lalloo Hawkeye will be like what an amazing selector wow what a bold approach.

 

[moghul]

Kamran Akmal and Sarfraz are not wicketkeepers, they are goal keepers, they can stop the ball, but can't catch it. The way Kamran dropped a dolly yesterday was funny. Even I could have caught it with my eyes closed ( at least one ).

 

[Monsee]

Overall though, both Sarfraz and Rizwan aren't the ideal choices for T20s.

Kami can do that for us. Hope he's selected. Better than both as a batter and keeping isn't rocket science in 20 overs.

With the high catch he clanked yesterday, that khagga should be banned from playing cricket again and you are hoping to see the same replay in the T20 WC lol

Thanks but no thanks, I would rather take Rizwan, at least he holds on to most catches

 

[Monsee]

It's ok, it can happen to anyone.

On batting potential and the ability to smash the bowlers upfront, Kami is a much better option than Sarfraz.

Do not agree, this happens to him almost every time while others can experience this maybe once in a year...he basically didn't even touch the ball, it went through his hands!

He would be better off playing soccer instead considering the gap between his hands

 

[shamaan]

If I had to choose between sarfraz and kamran I would proberly pick sarfraz

 

[shamaan]

Do not agree, this happens to him almost every time while others can experience this maybe once in a year...he basically didn't even touch the ball, it went through his hands!

He would be better off playing soccer instead considering the gap between his hands

He wont be able to smash starc archer Bumrah pluss his wicket keeping is attrious espically the missed chance yesterday shocking

 

[Hawkeye]

Do not agree, this happens to him almost every time while others can experience this maybe once in a year...he basically didn't even touch the ball, it went through his hands!

He would be better off playing soccer instead considering the gap between his hands

You have a right to your opinion.

I can only go by evidence and the abilities of all the WK/bats we have.

It's game of relativity, who's the least mediocre. Sarfraz and Rizwan don't have the ability at all to bat in T20s.

Kami is obviously better than them in this regard, as shown at the PSL, and in the premier domestic tournaments most recently.


So, if you keep on hating without offering a solution, you can join a long list of those who rant and moan, but have no clue about who will be a quality option.

Jos Buttler CANNOT bat for Pak team.

It's between Kami, Rizwan and Sarfraz. I know who has better ability and good recent records.

 

[shamaan]

You have a right to your opinion.

I can only go by evidence and the abilities of all the WK/bats we have.

It's game of relativity, who's the least mediocre. Sarfraz and Rizwan don't have the ability at all to bat in T20s.

Kami is obviously better than them in this regard, as shown at the PSL, and in the premier domestic tournaments most recently.


So, if you keep on hating without offering a solution, you can join a long list of those who rant and moan, but have no clue about who will be a quality option.

Jos Buttler CANNOT bat for Pak team.

It's between Kami, Rizwan and Sarfraz. I know who has better ability and good recent records.

Akmal proberly is a better batesman but not better keeper for sure

 

[Hawkeye]

Akmal proberly is a better batesman but not better keeper for sure

The difference in keeping isn't huge at all. It's also 20 overs. Ignore this factor.

The age of specialist keepers is gone, and 100% in T20s. Riz is only slightly better as a keeper, but woeful as a bat.

We lose a spot if we play Riz/Sarf.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Both Sarfraz and Rizwan are terrible in the format. Kami isn't the youngest anymore and very inconsistent with the bat in international cricket.

What other options do we have?

 

[shamaan]

Both Sarfraz and Rizwan are terrible in the format. Kami isn't the youngest anymore and very inconsistent with the bat in international cricket.

What other options do we have?

Azam khan and zeeshan ashraf are makeshift keepers

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Azam khan and zeeshan ashraf are makeshift keepers

Both have shown potential but haven't been key performers in the tournament.

 

[sindhiboy]

Kamran has scored consistently for the past 2 years in all formats. He deserves a call up.
And he will strengthen the top order. Otherwise babar faces alot of pressure.
Don't think sarfraz at no. 5 will be that necessary. How many times has he rebuilt the innings after 2015?

 

[AdamM97]

Just go with Rizwan, he’s the best we have at the moment. At least he can hit boundaries unlike Sarfraz who can’t even clear the 30 yard circle.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

in case you didn't know were in 2020, players aren't picked on historical performances.

Since you know it's 2020, I bet you also know that players who have egregious fitness standards and can't take simple catches aren't picked either.

 

[shamaan]

Both have shown potential but haven't been key performers in the tournament.

They need 1 or 2 big performance to say PICK ME atm none of the have which is ashame

 

[shamaan]

Since you know it's 2020, I bet you also know that players who have egregious fitness standards and can't take simple catches aren't picked either.

Imad waseem has perfect fitness lol

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Imad waseem has perfect fitness lol

It's leagues ahead of Kamran Akmal's fitness, who looks like a literal beach ball at times.

 

[Poutine]

Just go with Rizwan, he’s the best we have at the moment. At least he can hit boundaries unlike Sarfraz who can’t even clear the 30 yard circle.

Sarfarz isn't ideal but he is a way better power hitter than Rizwan. Just look at their stats, Rizwan strike is under 100 after playing 18 T20is while Sarfraz is around 127. Even in domestics, Sarfaraz's strike rate is comfortably better(128 to Rizwan's 115).