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Sarfaraz Ahmed to become 8th Pakistani player to captain the national side in a World Cup

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1975 - Asif Iqbal
1979 - Asif Iqbal
1983 - Imran Khan
1987 - Imran Khan
1992 - Imran Khan
1996 - Wasim Akram
1999 - Wasim Akram
2003 - Waqar Younis
2007 - Inzamam ul Haq
2011 - Shahid Afridi
2015 - Misbah ul Haq
<b>2019 - Sarfraz Ahmed</b>

Some pretty big names on this list and a big achievement for Sarfraz to join this elite list.

Congratulations Sarfraz!

In every previous edition, Pakistani captain was one of the most important players on the team and one of the first names on the team sheet. This time, unfortunately, the captain of the team is a weak link. Sarfraz really needs to lift his game. As a captain, he needs to do better than averaging 27 with the bat. He needs to lead from the front for his team to have any chance in this world cup. Captains struggling with their own performance seldom lift trophies.
 
Shame. On the other side of the border, the team will be captained by an ATG Fearless player like Kohli while Pakistan will be captained by a below average player with zero personality.

From the days of Imran Khan, Wasim, Waqar, Inzamam, Afridi to Sarfaraz. How the standards have fallen.
 
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Get it home, Kaptaan!

You can do it and will do it inshaAllah!

It is time for all the Pakistani cricket fans to back up the boys!
 
If Sarfaraz does not drop any catches, miss any stumpings and is generally good behind the stumps, he will have a very good world cup. The runs that come off his bat are a bonus.

Rafa said:
Shame. On the other side of the border, the team will be captained by an ATG Fearless player like Kohli while Pakistan will be captained by a below average player with zero personality.

From the days of Imran Khan, Wasim, Waqar, Inzamam, Afridi to Sarfaraz. How the standards have fallen.
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The "below-average player with zero personality" is a better captain than the "ATG" on the other side of the border.
 
Well deserved, hopefully will bring the WC Trophy back to Karachi, haters keep hating.
 
moghul said:
Agree, we had great players : Asif, Imran, Wasim, Waqar, Inzi and Afridi and then very mediocre like Misbah and Sarfraz.
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Very sad indeed. Look at the names of the captains who have lifted the WC and it is even more disheartening that our fans think this average cricketer can take us to glory.
 
Masha Allah congratulations to him.

He has gone through a lot in his career and it was a matter of time till he leads us in a WC after his u-19 WC triumph.

Best of luck!
 
This is a big honor for him. Hopefully he will do well.

Glad to see Misbah's name there :)

anyways, whoever is the captain, one should back him up for the world cup atleast.
 
Comfortably the worst player to captain Pakistan in a World Cup, but on the plus side, I am certain that I will not have to repeat this statement 4 or 8 years from now.
 
This team isn't winning the World Cup with four passengers in Sarfraz, Malik, Junaid & Faheem.


England
India
Australia
South Africa/New Zealand


New Zealand/South Africa
Pakistan
West Indies
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Sri Lanka
 
Sarfaraz has won an under 19 World Cup for pakistan and a Champions Trophy for the senior team. He is capable. He was out of form but he will do well and there is nobody better in Pakistan to lead our team..

Support our captain and support your team! Be a Pakistani! You were singing his praises four years ago when he did well in The last World Cup and two years ago as well. Don’t be a fickle fair weather fan!
 
Hasan123 said:
Very sad indeed. Look at the names of the captains who have lifted the WC and it is even more disheartening that our fans think this average cricketer can take us to glory.
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What’s wrong with fans being hopeful? How can you call yourself a fan if you’re not going to back the captain and team selected going in to a World Cup.
 
Stewie said:
Sarfaraz has won an under 19 World Cup for pakistan and a Champions Trophy for the senior team. He is capable. He was out of form but he will do well and there is nobody better in Pakistan to lead our team..

Support our captain and support your team! Be a Pakistani! You were singing his praises four years ago when he did well in The last World Cup and two years ago as well. Don’t be a fickle fair weather fan!
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These whiners are all fake fans who will jump up and down like clowns and paint themselves green whenever Pakistan win a match and then change their display picture to an English player when the team loses. However, it has been easy to see who these people are over the last couple of days and it will be entertaining to laugh at them when Pakistan reaches the semis and is two wins away from lifting the trophy, InshaAllah.
 
Bilal7 said:
These whiners are all fake fans who will jump up and down like clowns and paint themselves green whenever Pakistan win a match and then change their display picture to an English player when the team loses. However, it has been easy to see who these people are over the last couple of days and it will be entertaining to laugh at them when Pakistan reaches the semis and is two wins away from lifting the trophy, InshaAllah.
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IA...

Amen to that, brother!
 
Comparing Sarfraz and Rizwan

Fitter Player-----------------Rizwan
Better keeper---------------Rizwan
Better Batsman-------------Rizwan
Recent performance--------Rizwan

Who is going to World Cup, that too as captain ; Saf----------so sad, so ridiculous .
 
moghul said:
Comparing Sarfraz and Rizwan

Fitter Player-----------------Rizwan
Better keeper---------------Rizwan
Better Batsman-------------Rizwan
Recent performance--------Rizwan

Who is going to World Cup, that too as captain ; Saf----------so sad, so ridiculous .
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Rizwan was never a better keeper than Sarfaraz and in recent times, has been mediocre behind the stumps. Do not lie to yourself.
 
moghul said:
Comparing Sarfraz and Rizwan

Fitter Player-----------------Rizwan
Better keeper---------------Rizwan
Better Batsman-------------Rizwan
Recent performance--------Rizwan

Who is going to World Cup, that too as captain ; Saf----------so sad, so ridiculous .
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Rizwan should be have been included but it’s ridiculous to suggest someone else should take the reigns over Sarfaraz for the World Cup.

He is the only player who should be leading and he is a good keeper.. his batting has been off a bit but that doesn’t make him an entirely bad selection. You should be supporting him since he is the national captain. Just because of your whining, it’s not going to change. Back your boys!
 
At this point Sarfraz is the only option as captain, but with a little bit of vision , we would have not been in this situation where a player who doesn;t deserve to be in the team as a player is leading it in WC.
 
Bilal7 said:
These whiners are all fake fans who will jump up and down like clowns and paint themselves green whenever Pakistan win a match and then change their display picture to an English player when the team loses. However, it has been easy to see who these people are over the last couple of days and it will be entertaining to laugh at them when Pakistan reaches the semis and is two wins away from lifting the trophy, InshaAllah.
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Lol Pakistan isn't winning the World Cup or even getting close to it
 
Better captain than Asif, Shahid, Misbah & inzamam. He need to be selfish for his own performance. Should play at 4/5 irrespective of results.
 
Boi said:
What’s wrong with fans being hopeful? How can you call yourself a fan if you’re not going to back the captain and team selected going in to a World Cup.
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Watching the games is backing your team. They don't care what I think of them. It's not like they read these comments anyway.

Also why should I lie and say we will win the World Cup when I don't believe it ?
 
Now is the time to put the pitchforks down and support our captain and team. Squad's pretty much made, so if fans want to whine and complain should do so after the WC. If they can't, then they should save their breath and don't bother watching. Pakistan Zindabad!
 
Pakistan Zindabad.. Lets go our boys in green.. lead them well, lead them strong, skipper and bring the cup home!

🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰😎
 
Sarfraz is easily the worst player out of all captains leasing in WC 2019, perhaps with the exception of SL captain who has not played any ODI for 4 years and suddenly made captain of the WC bound squad.
 
Stewie said:
What would you consider getting close? Final, semi final or other?
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If they can end up being the 5th/6th team I'd consider it a success.

The other teams are just far more up to date with selection policies.
 
Hasan123 said:
Also why should I lie and say we will win the World Cup when I don't believe it ?
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Exactly this.

Our folks have no plan in mind.

If Asif Ali was in the World Cup plans why the hell were you not playing him in the South African and Australian series?
 
Chokli said:
Exactly this.

Our folks have no plan in mind.

If Asif Ali was in the World Cup plans why the hell were you not playing him in the South African and Australian series?
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:facepalm:

Asif Ali was not in the WC plans until Umar Akmal shot himself in the foot, yet again.
 
Good list to become a part of.
If he wins the world cup for us it will be huge achievement for him
 
Chokli said:
If they can end up being the 5th/6th team I'd consider it a success.

The other teams are just far more up to date with selection policies.
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Then be ready to eat the humble pie my friend. Pakistan will be in top four and if The stars align, we will win. Top 5/6 is a very low bar..
 
Massive massive decline in standards .

From Imran, Wasim , Afridi to Sarfaraz. :facepalm:
 
The hierarchical changes that flow down from Imran to Sarfraz reflect the general trends of the nation and the support for such personalities stems from the dripping effect of such trends into the fans.

Nevertheless, I am excited for the fans, likewise.

I rarely am proven wrong, but I predict a disastrous World Cup for Pakistan and anything else is a bonus.

Ad addendum : I did say in my interview "Can we win" and "Will we win" are entirely different aspects of the question.

Seems fans confuse the can we win to we will win.
 
Chokli said:
Exactly this.

Our folks have no plan in mind.

If Asif Ali was in the World Cup plans why the hell were you not playing him in the South African and Australian series?
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Half of these people know we won’t win it they are just scared to give their honest opinion.

Do you expect Inzi to have any forward thinking in his selections?:))
 
Hasan123 said:
Half of these people know we won’t win it they are just scared to give their honest opinion.

Do you expect Inzi to have any forward thinking in his selections?:))
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No one. No team can ever ever write Pakistan out. They have the that spark to win it, after just about qualifying, just like they did in CT17.

So, Pakistanis will always have that hope that they can pull off a win even when their team is weak. Not too many fans can boast that.
 
Hasan123 said:
Half of these people know we won’t win it they are just scared to give their honest opinion.

Do you expect Inzi to have any forward thinking in his selections?:))
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Who are they started of?
Stop making stuff up. It's what they think will happen.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
The hierarchical changes that flow down from Imran to Sarfraz reflect the general trends of the nation and the support for such personalities stems from the dripping effect of such trends into the fans.

Nevertheless, I am excited for the fans, likewise.

I rarely am proven wrong, but I predict a disastrous World Cup for Pakistan and anything else is a bonus.

Ad addendum : I did say in my interview "Can we win" and "Will we win" are entirely different aspects of the question.

Seems fans confuse the can we win to we will win.
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What Sarfaraz has achieved Misbah and Afridi can only dream of. In white ball cricket Sarfaraz beats both of them hands down.
 
Rafa said:
Shame. On the other side of the border, the team will be captained by an ATG Fearless player like Kohli while Pakistan will be captained by a below average player with zero personality.

From the days of Imran Khan, Wasim, Waqar, Inzamam, Afridi to Sarfaraz. How the standards have fallen.
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What a shame then that whem both faced each other in the biggesh clash till date for Sarfaraz and Kohli. Pakistan absolutely smashed India into pieces.
 
moghul said:
Comparing Sarfraz and Rizwan

Fitter Player-----------------Rizwan
Better keeper---------------Rizwan
Better Batsman-------------Rizwan
Recent performance--------Rizwan

Who is going to World Cup, that too as captain ; Saf----------so sad, so ridiculous .
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We all know there are better players in Pakistan than Hafeez and Malik yet they are going to world cup because of seniors tags. In Pakistan seniority is rated above than form. This was the exact reason Misbah and YK forced their way into 15 wc squad and now we see passengers like Sarfraz, Hafeez and Malik.
 
May be I am being too harsh on Hafeez but other two have clearly struggled in the ODIs in the last two years.
 
pakistani pride said:
What a shame then that whem both faced each other in the biggesh clash till date for Sarfaraz and Kohli. Pakistan absolutely smashed India into pieces.
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The biggest clash between Azharrauddin and Imran Khan was in the 92 WC. Since Imran’s team lost that match, by your logic, Azhar is the better captain?

One result does not make a captain better. Captaincy is judged on long term results and consistency. Virat might not be a great captain, but unless Sarfaraz pulls a WC win this year, Virat will be the better captain between the two.
 
Sidilicious said:
The biggest clash between Azharrauddin and Imran Khan was in the 92 WC. Since Imran’s team lost that match, by your logic, Azhar is the better captain?

One result does not make a captain better. Captaincy is judged on long term results and consistency. Virat might not be a great captain, but unless Sarfaraz pulls a WC win this year, Virat will be the better captain between the two.
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But it wasn't the final of a Global ICC tournament. Was it?
 
Sidilicious said:
The biggest clash between Azharrauddin and Imran Khan was in the 92 WC. Since Imran’s team lost that match, by your logic, Azhar is the better captain?

One result does not make a captain better. Captaincy is judged on long term results and consistency. Virat might not be a great captain, but unless Sarfaraz pulls a WC win this year, Virat will be the better captain between the two.
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Some people are quite the delusional. They really ignore facts to support their opinions. Sarfraz has nothing to do with Pakistan hammering India in the CT final. He was the biggest non contributor in that team in fact and was hiding behind the likes of Imad and Hafeez when he needed to come to bat and show his leadership skills. 2 years after we still see him playing hide and seek in batting and non stop yelling when he is on the field.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
The hierarchical changes that flow down from Imran to Sarfraz reflect the general trends of the nation and the support for such personalities stems from the dripping effect of such trends into the fans.

Nevertheless, I am excited for the fans, likewise.

I rarely am proven wrong, but I predict a disastrous World Cup for Pakistan and anything else is a bonus.

Ad addendum : I did say in my interview "Can we win" and "Will we win" are entirely different aspects of the question.

Seems fans confuse the can we win to we will win.
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You seem to be pretty confident with your predictions. What were your other predictions? What did you predict with regards to the CT 17?
 
Ronaldo7 said:
But it wasn't the final of a Global ICC tournament. Was it?
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Dude stop embarassing yourselves and other Pak fans here by your blind fan worshipping of Sarfraz.
And Sarfaraz is a better captain than Kohli just based on one game ? By that logic, Malinga is a better captain than Dhoni as he won the wt20 2014 final against him.

Kohli has won multiple series for India in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa etc (both with his batting and captaincy) . And under Sarfaraz , we lost to Sri Lanka and New Zealand in UAE , our fort. :facepalm:
 
While I agree Sarfaraz isnt as good a player as the other names in the list however, as a wicket keeper batsman in terms of his batting stats he is the best we have produced. :fz
 
Titan24 said:
While I agree Sarfaraz isnt as good a player as the other names in the list however, as a wicket keeper batsman in terms of his batting stats he is the best we have produced. :fz
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So he is better than Kamran Akmal? Sarfraz whole career can't match one knock he played in Karachi against India.
 
Ronaldo7 said:
But it wasn't the final of a Global ICC tournament. Was it?
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And a final is just one cricket match. One match does not make a poor captain legendary nor does it make a poor captain great.

It is how Sarfaraz leads and builds his side that will be his judge
 
MRSN said:
So he is better than Kamran Akmal? Sarfraz whole career can't match one knock he played in Karachi against India.
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I agree he hasnt played much impactful knocks nor do I expect much from him as a batsman and the position he generally plays in, I was just referring to the stats.

Though few of his test knocks are pretty decent as well.
 
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Hopefully Babar Azam works hard and becomes the successor. He will be a pretty good addition in that list in future.
 
Sidilicious said:
The biggest clash between Azharrauddin and Imran Khan was in the 92 WC. Since Imran’s team lost that match, by your logic, Azhar is the better captain?

One result does not make a captain better. Captaincy is judged on long term results and consistency. Virat might not be a great captain, but unless Sarfaraz pulls a WC win this year, Virat will be the better captain between the two.
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LOL that was a group match. Who remembers that match in 1992? PAK won the WC. Same as who remembers the CT group match?

Ooh the burn...
 
Pakistani selectors have made the same mistake with Sarfaraz, that the Indian selectors have made with Dhoni and the Indian middle order.

Instead of sticking to Sarafaz, had they tried another wicket keeper and a captain at least a year back, the replacement would have had a year to develop and show results.

I am confident that if Pant was given a sustained 10-12 match in ODIs last year, his game play would have improved considerably, as it did in test cricket.
 
MRSN said:
So he is better than Kamran Akmal? Sarfraz whole career can't match one knock he played in Karachi against India.
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I believe Kamran Akmal underachieved big time as a batsman and when he should have been at his peak his WK let him down and he was excluded from the team. If only he would have worked hard on his keeping I am sure he would have played many more memorable knocks for Pakistan.

Just another player who missed his peak due to his own fault just like Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif. All 3 had the ability to be greats for Pakistan.
 
Titan24 said:
I believe Kamran Akmal underachieved big time as a batsman and when he should have been at his peak his WK let him down and he was excluded from the team. If only he would have worked hard on his keeping I am sure he would have played many more memorable knocks for Pakistan.

Just another player who missed his peak due to his own fault just like Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif. All 3 had the ability to be greats for Pakistan.
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Agree Kamran has bee the best batsman and the worst keeper, among wk/batsmen played for Pakistan. Sarfraz's keeping is borderline better than Kami, his batting , not even close.
 
Sidilicious said:
Pakistani selectors have made the same mistake with Sarfaraz, that the Indian selectors have made with Dhoni and the Indian middle order.

Instead of sticking to Sarafaz, had they tried another wicket keeper and a captain at least a year back, the replacement would have had a year to develop and show results.

I am confident that if Pant was given a sustained 10-12 match in ODIs last year, his game play would have improved considerably, as it did in test cricket.
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Pakistanis don't make any long term planning , only western countries do that. Pakistani do things on adhoc basis. Its really sad that such a mediocre player is leading the team in WC.
 
Sidilicious said:
No one. No team can ever ever write Pakistan out. They have the that spark to win it, after just about qualifying, just like they did in CT17.

So, Pakistanis will always have that hope that they can pull off a win even when their team is weak. Not too many fans can boast that.
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Being consistent for a couple of games is very different to being consistent for 7/8 games. Our record against the top teams in bilaterals has been poor. I hope I am proven wrong but I am not as optimistic as other fans are.
 
Some people have the tendency to pollute each and every thread related to Sarfraz. Whats wrong if someone wants to support Pakistan and hope that we do well. Whats the point of watching sports when it comes to your nation if you dont have hope.
 
Mamoon said:
Comfortably the worst player to captain Pakistan in a World Cup, but on the plus side, I am certain that I will not have to repeat this statement 4 or 8 years from now.
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I dislike Afridi profusely, but even he provided more during his two year purple patch than Sarfraz really ever had.

Sarfraz's purple patch was what, 1 yearish?
 
Titan24 said:
You seem to be pretty confident with your predictions. What were your other predictions? What did you predict with regards to the CT 17?
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I predicted us not winning but as I said...

Can we win and will we win are entirely different questions.

Can we win? If every catch hits the pocket, every bowler clicks and batsmen turn a purple patch, Pakistan has a shot at it.

But will it happen? VERY unlikely.

You seem perturbed and almost confident that Pakistan will win with Sarfraz as captain.

Do u really believe that?
 
Technics 1210 said:
Don't forget the 2006 U19 WC where Sarfraz captained Pakistan to beat India in the final too!
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The bowling won us that match after the batting failed on ridiculous levels, with our wonderful captain scoring 15 off 45 deliveries.

Anwar Ali's 5er won us that match.

Too many times Sarfraz is standing as captain and given kudos for the success of others.
 
Waqar as a captain in World Cup was a Joke,
So was Inzamam.
If Sarfraz even reaches semi with the team he has it would be a great accomplishment
 
Dr_Bassim said:
I predicted us not winning but as I said...

Can we win and will we win are entirely different questions.

Can we win? If every catch hits the pocket, every bowler clicks and batsmen turn a purple patch, Pakistan has a shot at it.

But will it happen? VERY unlikely.

You seem perturbed and almost confident that Pakistan will win with Sarfraz as captain.

Do u really believe that?
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I was just surprised about how confident you are about your predictions as you said that your predictions are rarely wrong.

Coming to what I believe, to be honest nobody can predict any team to win even if its Eng or Ind (Two favorites) as even if they remain consistent in the group stages,in the knockout matches its the performance on the day which counts.

I never said that Pakistan (doesnt matter who is the captain) or any other team will win but at the same time I cant completely write off Pakistan as you did. Havent been a fan of Sarfaraz's captaincy on quite a few occasions as you can see number of posts and even some threads from me regarding the team management, captaincy and selection as well but, as he is the captain we have to accept him and support him.

I agree that Pak is not the favorite and reality is as I have mentioned number of times that our top 3 have experience of just around 100 matches combined while in our bowling lineup no bowler except Junaid has played even 50 matches and thus what we see and have been seeing post CT 17 is lack of consistency and patchy performances. On ability alone I think Pakistan has the talent to compete well in the WC but lack of experience which creates lack of consistency cannot be ignored.

If 3-4 main players get decent form during the tournament like Hassan Ali and Fakhar in CT 17 then I believe Pak can have a good WC.
 
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Oneking said:
Waqar as a captain in World Cup was a Joke,
So was Inzamam.
If Sarfraz even reaches semi with the team he has it would be a great accomplishment
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If team performs better, that would be in spite of Sarfraz, not due to Sarfraz.
 
Oneking said:
Waqar as a captain in World Cup was a Joke,
So was Inzamam.
If Sarfraz even reaches semi with the team he has it would be a great accomplishment
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Regardless of their poor captaincies, they were great players, something Sarfraz has no claim to.

He is literally the captain who does nothing.
 
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