"Sarfaraz's stomach was sticking out, the first captain I've seen who is so unfit" : Shoaib Akhtar

[Abdullah719]

"Sarfaraz's stomach was sticking out, the first captain I've seen who is so unfit" : Shoaib Akhtar

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"What to talk about today's match, what can we say while fasting"

"Pakistan has played cowardly cricket today. They were bowling short at 145kph and the batsmen ran away"

"They didn't look interested or united. I don't even think Pakistan were there in Nottingham"

"One positive was that Amir took wickets and bowled fast. He was putting effort, Hasan Ali got exposed and got hit around"

"It's Pakistan's first match, as a nation we still have to back them"

"In 1999 we got out on 132, in 1992 we got out for 74"

"When Sarfaraz came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat. The first captain I've seen who is so unfit. He's not able to move across, he's struggling with keeping. I don't understand team selection. Shoaib Malik has been dropped and he'll be brought back in 2 games"

"Pakistan needs to focus, please look interested. It was very hurtful to see Pakistan lose like this"

 

[shokz1408]

Indeed, Shoaib Malik will definitely be back for the next game, maybe asif ali too.

 

[Ahmed216]

By the end of this tournament sarfraz should be in a position to lose his place in the side.
His ugly crouch when the bowlers are aiming at the ribs,its just disgusting to watch

 

[Energy]

Fat man is our skipper. As fans we must accept it.

 

[shokz1408]

The size of sarfaraz's stomach is the least of the problems right now lol.

 

[Titan24]

"When Sarfaraz came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat"

 

[Stewie]

He has it aged well, sarfaraz..

 

[adil79]

This guy should be our bowling coach. He will be aggressive for our bowling unit and team.

 

[adil79]

Basically, a healthy body (read fit) has a healthy mind

I saw how sarfraz kept. Early on, there was wide ball, which he couldn't stop and that went for four. Where as windies wicket keeper took catches & was flying and even throwing across first slip for catches. It's a fact that sarfraz is fat. And it will be a fact that his mental caliber/ability to take decision has been affected as well. There is this punjabi term, which i wont use as mod will ban me then. But i hope you get gist of it. .

 

[Syed1]

Sarfaraz is everybody's favourite punching bag these days. Seeing him broken at the press conference was not a pretty sight. He should resign and leave with dignity. See if that helps Pakistan's problems. Off the 11 match losing streak 6 came when Sarf wasn't even captain.

Should resign with his head held high, PP is under the false impression that Sarfaraz is the only one holding back this legendary team.

 

[Abdullah719]

Sarfaraz is everybody's favourite punching bag these days. Seeing him broken at the press conference was not a pretty sight. He should resign and leave with dignity. See if that helps Pakistan's problems. Off the 11 match losing streak 6 came when Sarf wasn't even captain.

Should resign with his head held high, PP is under the false impression that Sarfaraz is the only one holding back this legendary team.

Indeed, he takes losses pretty badly specially in big matches. Should've sent someone else out for the press conference, he looked pretty depressed.

These type of comments from 'pundits' won't help either.

 

[Destroyer88]

Sarfaraz is everybody's favourite punching bag these days. Seeing him broken at the press conference was not a pretty sight. He should resign and leave with dignity. See if that helps Pakistan's problems. Off the 11 match losing streak 6 came when Sarf wasn't even captain.

Should resign with his head held high, PP is under the false impression that Sarfaraz is the only one holding back this legendary team.

Sarfaraz is rightly going to be held responsible bro. Afterall he is the skipper of the team. For the last couple of years h hid behind hasan aliand imad wasim when it should have been him who should have faced the music. He let micky arthur make all the stupid mistakes when he was fully aware that pakistan cricket is not played like this. He let Inzi and micky make decisions when he himself just nodded all along. SO yes when he has been party to all such decisions it only makes sense for him to be the punching bag along with micky and inzi combined.

Personally you ask me who i would support in PSL, hands down its sarfaraz for me, because its him who makes the decisions, thats the sarfaraz we need. someone who owns the team.

The sarfaraz led pakistan team is entirely different, honestly bro I have been a sarfaraz fan for far too long only to realise that he is nothing but a puppet. he himself knows that himself and his mates are limited. I honestly hope to god that I am wrong seriously I hope sarfaraz makes a good score, but seeing this today, he has been responsible for all failures along with micky and inzi.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

listen its not Sarfaraz its players under performing, its players who want to play ie Haris but chokes at the no 4 spot.

Imaad has been found out big time with the short bowl, best to drop him, we may have to bring experience of Malik.

 

[Syed1]

Sarfaraz is rightly going to be held responsible bro. Afterall he is the skipper of the team. For the last couple of years h hid behind hasan aliand imad wasim when it should have been him who should have faced the music. He let micky arthur make all the stupid mistakes when he was fully aware that pakistan cricket is not played like this. He let Inzi and micky make decisions when he himself just nodded all along. SO yes when he has been party to all such decisions it only makes sense for him to be the punching bag along with micky and inzi combined.

Personally you ask me who i would support in PSL, hands down its sarfaraz for me, because its him who makes the decisions, thats the sarfaraz we need. someone who owns the team.

The sarfaraz led pakistan team is entirely different, honestly bro I have been a sarfaraz fan for far too long only to realise that he is nothing but a puppet. he himself knows that himself and his mates are limited. I honestly hope to god that I am wrong seriously I hope sarfaraz makes a good score, but seeing this today, he has been responsible for all failures along with micky and inzi.

So I'm not denying all of that. He needs to resign and leave with respect. No point being a captain of a side in which you did not have complete say in. Also no point being captain for fans you abuse you and call you names. Better to leave and see if that helps the team.

 

[Major]

Indeed, he takes losses pretty badly specially in big matches. Should've sent someone else out for the press conference, he looked pretty depressed.

These type of comments from 'pundits' won't help either.

Bro, Sarfraz is also not helping his own case.
Looking all depress and stuff doesn't help.

Thing is, as a captain, he should be performing atleast. If the other players are not doing well, the captain is required to perform and lead from the front. If the captain himself ain't gonna perform, such comments will come.

If Sarfraz is performing and the team sucks, then criticism wont be falling towards sarfraz, but if he also sucks then he should be ready to give more depressed press conference.

THe Pakistani captain always have to face extra scrutiny, remember that.

 

[Destroyer88]

"When Sarfaraz came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat. The first captain I've seen who is so unfit. He's not able to move across, he's struggling with keeping. I don't understand team selection. Shoaib Malik has been dropped and he'll be brought back in 2 games"

At best this guy can go personal. Never has he ever come out and helped pakistan cricket in anyway. If all he is famous for is to complain every where. Where was he when he was supposed to spear head the bowling attack, ohh yea sorry genital wart i forgot..ohh sorry sleeping with a random aussie only to be sent over coz she pressed rape charges against him.

 

[Destroyer88]

So I'm not denying all of that. He needs to resign and leave with respect. No point being a captain of a side in which you did not have complete say in. Also no point being captain for fans you abuse you and call you names. Better to leave and see if that helps the team.

or maybe relinquish captaincy only and have micky sacked. Make any other player the captain, clearly sarfaraz is now a lost soul.

 

[naqizaidi]

Sarfaraz is rightly going to be held responsible bro. Afterall he is the skipper of the team. For the last couple of years h hid behind hasan aliand imad wasim when it should have been him who should have faced the music. He let micky arthur make all the stupid mistakes when he was fully aware that pakistan cricket is not played like this. He let Inzi and micky make decisions when he himself just nodded all along. SO yes when he has been party to all such decisions it only makes sense for him to be the punching bag along with micky and inzi combined.

Personally you ask me who i would support in PSL, hands down its sarfaraz for me, because its him who makes the decisions, thats the sarfaraz we need. someone who owns the team.

The sarfaraz led pakistan team is entirely different, honestly bro I have been a sarfaraz fan for far too long only to realise that he is nothing but a puppet. he himself knows that himself and his mates are limited. I honestly hope to god that I am wrong seriously I hope sarfaraz makes a good score, but seeing this today, he has been responsible for all failures along with micky and inzi.

Well said it is exactly like that sarfraz despite winning Champion Trophy couldn't stamp his authority and try to hide behind management. I was also a fan of Sarfraz and thought maybe Mickey after England tour 2016 will make sarfraz bat at #5 but no after being giving responsibility to captain the side the man just demote himself and let the so called expert seniors play and this is what hurting Pakistan right now players who are all accumulators build for uae pitches can't play quality fast bowling and we are in desperate situation. Action will be and should be taken against him but the root of the problem is not sarfraz it is the system and brand of cricket we are playing by playing all batsman who can't hit at all.

 

[Syed1]

"When Sarfaraz came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat. The first captain I've seen who is so unfit. He's not able to move across, he's struggling with keeping. I don't understand team selection. Shoaib Malik has been dropped and he'll be brought back in 2 games"

At best this guy can go personal. Never has he ever come out and helped pakistan cricket in anyway. If all he is famous for is to complain every where. Where was he when he was supposed to spear head the bowling attack, ohh yea sorry genital wart i forgot..ohh sorry sleeping with a random aussie only to be sent over coz she pressed rape charges against him.

These ex-cricketers all become pak saaf naik hubul watan as soon as they are done playing. Where was this guy when Sachin ripped him a new one in 2003. Cowering and running away scared, Sarfaraz will never hide from the opposition like Akhtar did on that day. Then he has the gall to call anyone coward.

Where was this guy when he took performance enhancing drugs and got himself banned before a world tournament. Akhtar should be the last person to raise fingers on the integrity of anyone.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

"When Sarfaraz came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat. The first captain I've seen who is so unfit. He's not able to move across, he's struggling with keeping. I don't understand team selection. Shoaib Malik has been dropped and he'll be brought back in 2 games"

At best this guy can go personal. Never has he ever come out and helped pakistan cricket in anyway. If all he is famous for is to complain every where. Where was he when he was supposed to spear head the bowling attack, ohh yea sorry genital wart i forgot..ohh sorry sleeping with a random aussie only to be sent over coz she pressed rape charges against him.

Iol. Nothing personal at all. He is fat. This is reality admit it.

 

[Junaid_ahmed]

Well shoaib akhtar talking on fitness, the one who spent half of his career on doctor's table is criticizing other's fitness. And for shoaib malik's non selection, peoples like shoaib akhtar are the reason behind that trundlers like hafeez & malik played 15-20 of international cricket. Whenever management want to sidelined them, these so called expert do such a strong lobby that management compelled to select these ATGs again & again.

 

[Hasan123]

The way in which our batters didn’t even attempt to fight off the short balls was very worrying. Showed a lack of fight and posters have mentioned all may not be well in the dressing room. I am starting to think as well. I don’t think Shoaib needed to talk about Sarfaraz fitness, we all know it’s crap. No need to kick him when he’s down on such a big platform.

 

[naqizaidi]

Bro, Sarfraz is also not helping his own case.
Looking all depress and stuff doesn't help.

Thing is, as a captain, he should be performing atleast. If the other players are not doing well, the captain is required to perform and lead from the front. If the captain himself ain't gonna perform, such comments will come.

If Sarfraz is performing and the team sucks, then criticism wont be falling towards sarfraz, but if he also sucks then he should be ready to give more depressed press conference.

THe Pakistani captain always have to face extra scrutiny, remember that.

I honestly thought Pakistan will be favourite in 2020 t20 World Cup and sarfraz is great tacticians in t20 format but considering 2019 World Cup and his performance and fitness level he will be axed and a well settle t20 team will be need to rebuilt. The problem of sarfraz is that he doesn't know to stamp his authority he can play better than anyone else in Pakistan squad at number 4 but yes when a person is afraid of failure he can't succeed and If captain is afraid of failure then a whole team become what it is now.

 

[MenInG]

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"What to talk about today's match, what can we say while fasting"

"Pakistan has played cowardly cricket today. They were bowling short at 145kph and the batsmen ran away"

"They didn't look interested or united. I don't even think Pakistan were there in Nottingham"

"One positive was that Amir took wickets and bowled fast. He was putting effort, Hasan Ali got exposed and got hit around"

"It's Pakistan's first match, as a nation we still have to back them"

"In 1999 we got out on 132, in 1992 we got out for 74"

"When Sarfaraz came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat. The first captain I've seen who is so unfit. He's not able to move across, he's struggling with keeping. I don't understand team selection. Shoaib Malik has been dropped and he'll be brought back in 2 games"

"Pakistan needs to focus, please look interested. It was very hurtful to see Pakistan lose like this"

Is it that bad?

 

[moghul]

He has big fat belly. No performance, no cricketing sense, no leadership quality and no fitness, but-------he is the one we are sucking with, marvelous planning by board and selectors.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

I reckon Sarfraz is 34 or 35 years old.

 

[Birdman]

"When Sarfaraz came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat."
What kind of degrading statement is this? He crossed the line here, Akthar has all the rights to comment on his fitness and performance, but no right to comment on Safraz's looks.

 

[Pete Rose]

I will spend this entire this world cup ranting about the selection of malik and hafeez.

 

[iky]

akhtar is spot on.about sarfraz

very bad comments by Akhtar.

needs to stay in his limits.

Sarfraz atleast doesn't to illegal stuff like this guy did, and now look at Akhtar's face, the ill effect of his substance abuse could be seen

Akhtar was spot on.about sarfraz he over weight unfit it is an embarrassment to see our captain standing amongst other captains looking like that and also not even single word of English he is a embarrassment to the country

 

[TAK]

From PP’s tweet:

Lordy lordy lord....

 

[Pete Rose]

Akhtar was spot on.about sarfraz he over weight unfit it is an embarrassment to see our captain standing amongst other captains looking like that and also not even single word of English he is a embarrassment to the country

not everyone can take steroids to get to fitness. unless of course they can mix it in the biryani the captain is having.

 

[zn426]

Sarfraz got a free pass thanks to the champions trophy. Remember when the new coaching regime came in and put such focus on fitness? You can't have a fat captain and talk about fitness. This is rock bottom. Losing to Afghanistan, getting demolished by the team that barely made it here (although they've looked lethal lately). Two years since demolishing India in the CT trophy, PCT should have been demolishing every opponents to kingdom come (and winning at least twice against England).

 

[Swashbuckler]

Shoaib played under Inzi and now calling Sarfaraz the most unfit captain

Wicket keepers need supreme fitness, Sarfaraz may be a but overweight but he wouldn't be able to keep for 50 overs if what Shoaib is saying is true.

 

[Junaid_ahmed]

So Pakistan lost bcz of srfraz tummy, we always need non issues to talk.

 

[Savak]

Someone asked Akhtar as to why is Kohli so successful and what is the difference between Kohli and Sarfaraz, he responded "Just watch how Kohli goes about his fielding drills and training sessions"

 

[Rana]

Shoaib fatty boom boom in 2011 with his thunder thighs! He had to go through a few liposuctions to keep a flat tummy himself!

I hate it when these comments come out when the team loses at the grand stage! why not when he was fat and shape before this in meaningless bilaterals?? Why not make an issue when things can be bought to attention for a change rather when it is too late?

 

[Shaddy86]

In person it looks even worse. Haris Sohail and sarfraz looked really fat unfit for international standards whereas West Indians were built like bunch of iron men.

 

[dravidthewall]

Arjun ranatunga was also fat. Whats wrong in it

 

[Swashbuckler]

Such vicious verbal assaults on the skipper when team morale is down won't help anyone. This is the time to back your boys, especially Sarfaraz. These players are under tremendous pressure possibly more than they have ever been in their careers, leave the hate, taunts and disrespect till the end of the campaign.

 

[shaz619]

Sarfraz needs to man up stop being such a sissy, you're still in the tournament why is having a matham ?

As for his controversial tid, the less said the better.

 

[Titan24]

From PP’s tweet:View attachment 91920

Lordy lordy lord....

Sarfaraz always clears yo yo test though. Atleast thats what we are told.

 

[Hawkeye]

So I'm not denying all of that. He needs to resign and leave with respect. No point being a captain of a side in which you did not have complete say in. Also no point being captain for fans you abuse you and call you names. Better to leave and see if that helps the team.

You're just trying to hide behind one more excuse hahaha. No say, **. The most empowered captain infact, got any of his selections he wanted.

It's his lack of leadership, cricketing skills, zero batting, poor fitness and hopping and jumping against the pacers which has ruined not only him but Pak cricket.

Stop defending him and bringing new excuses.

 

[Savak]

Arjun ranatunga was also fat. Whats wrong in it

Lol what a pathetic defence. The era in which Arjuna Ranatunga played is completely different to today where everyone is required to have a baseline level of athletic fitness

 

[Snowflake]

While I'm no fan of Akhtar, the analyst, but Sarfraz's fitness is pathetic!

If you cannot control your weight, that too while captaining you national team, there should be no sympathy or leniency shown to you.

Sarfraz just doesn't look the part! No matter how many yo-yo tests he pass, he's still huffing and puffing at the crease after facing a couple of over. His keeping is mediocre to say the least.

If a guy can't motivate himself to lose a few kilos for WORLD CUP, I wonder how he can motivate others.

It is really hard to be a Sarfraz supporter these day.

 

[NauV]

I dont understand why our ex-cricketers have to stoop so low in their criticism? He could have said the same thing in a much more cultured and respectful way! Criticize but never disrespect! Very disappointing!

 

[Snowflake]

The size of sarfaraz's stomach is the least of the problems right now lol.

The problem is what his physique represents. Lack of motivation and professionalism.

How can the captain of a national team be over-weight?!

 

[topspin]

Shoaib wasn't wrong. His stomach was clearly sticking out:



Imagine how it looks after a full plate of biryani.

 

[dildilpak]

Sarfaraz has been fat since atleast Champions Trophy, what is the point in bringing this all up now & demoralizing him further? IMO, Sarfaraz fitness issues should have been tackled way before.

Honestly though, the Pak ex-cricketers are the worst of the lot - you will never find any other nations ex-players being so openly pessimistic about the current lot in the middle of a World Cup. Constructive criticism about lack/ application of skill is one thing, but these guys are downright insulting.

 

[troodon]

Shoaib Akhtar still looks like a Sher at his age.

 

[Energy]

Cant understand why does Akhtar need to sugar-coat his criticism? He talked about many things during that piece, one of which was on Sarfaraz' fitness level. Which is clearly abysmal.

When you bat only 20 overs and the opposition chases with 80% of the overs remaining then what should one say? Shabaash? Or lagay raho munna bhai?

 

[gazza619]

I dont understand why our ex-cricketers have to stoop so low in their criticism? He could have said the same thing in a much more cultured and respectful way! Criticize but never disrespect! Very disappointing!

Completely agree. We are stooping low in every aspect.

 

[TAK]

View attachment 91918

Is it that bad?

Yeah!!!

he's a professional sportsman, a wicket keeper and captain to boot, yet he's quite obviously carrying a paunch...

Maybe Samit Patel's his role model?


If I was his coach, I'd get him on a diet and fitness programme PRONTO...

 

[TAK]

Sarfaraz has been fat since atleast Champions Trophy...

That's shocking management then...

Why's the captain allowed to set such a bad example??

That Harris Sohail looked a bit of salad dodger too

 

[King-Misbah]

very bad comments by Akhtar.

needs to stay in his limits.

Sarfraz atleast doesn't to illegal stuff like this guy did, and now look at Akhtar's face, the ill effect of his substance abuse could be seen

It is the best you can come up with? Shoaib was a super star cricketer who performed on the pitch; his record speaks for itself. The world acknowledges his performances and his presence. His personal life is none of our concern.

 

[CricketDon]

very bad comments by Akhtar.

needs to stay in his limits.

Sarfraz atleast doesn't to illegal stuff like this guy did, and now look at Akhtar's face, the ill effect of his substance abuse could be seen

What illegal stuff did Akhtar do?

 

[TAK]

..you will never find any other nations ex-players being so openly pessimistic about the current lot in the middle of a World Cup.

They would if a player looked like he was body morphing into into Humpty Dumpty before their eyes...

A good way for Sarfraz to avoid being insulted about his protruding gut, is to get himself into shape...

Oh, and next time he's being photographed, he really ought to leave his Primarni vest at home...

 

[Gullycricket]

These ex-cricketers all become pak saaf naik hubul watan as soon as they are done playing. Where was this guy when Sachin ripped him a new one in 2003. Cowering and running away scared, Sarfaraz will never hide from the opposition like Akhtar did on that day. Then he has the gall to call anyone coward.

Where was this guy when he took performance enhancing drugs and got himself banned before a world tournament. Akhtar should be the last person to raise fingers on the integrity of anyone.

Exactly.Hate most of our ex-cricketers.They lost to mediocre Indian teams and could never achieve anything like CT final win.They could only win useless Coca-Cola cups etc and talk as if they know it all.They never provide solutions just criticism.I remember how Akhtar used to mock our team for money on Indian TV channels.Shameless individuals

 

[hitthestump]

That's shocking management then...

Why's the captain allowed to set such a bad example??

That Harris Sohail looked a bit of salad dodger too

Imad Wasim also looks like a chubster. Like you say, we have the captain setting the examples here.

 

[Savak]

Pakistani team badly lags behind modern fitness and nutritional requirements compared to the Big 5. Yes Mickey Arthur has tried his best to establish a new culture but it is clear that player power has eventually won over and the players have returned back to bad habits. I think perhaps the PCB needs to take tough decisions and kick out all those players not meeting the minimum requirements and not worrying about win/losses, criticism by the media, ex players.

 

[dildilpak]

That's shocking management then...

Why's the captain allowed to set such a bad example??

That Harris Sohail looked a bit of salad dodger too

The Champions Trophy win blinded everybody. Sarfaraz became a savior of Pakistan cricket even though it was obvious that he was not fit himself.

But it is pointless now to criticize him on his fitness - that water is under the bridge now. For better or more likely worse, we are stuck with him till the end of the CWC.

 

[Madplayer]

"When Sarfaraz came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat. The first captain I've seen who is so unfit. He's not able to move across, he's struggling with keeping. I don't understand team selection. Shoaib Malik has been dropped and he'll be brought back in 2 games"

At best this guy can go personal. Never has he ever come out and helped pakistan cricket in anyway. If all he is famous for is to complain every where. Where was he when he was supposed to spear head the bowling attack, ohh yea sorry genital wart i forgot..ohh sorry sleeping with a random aussie only to be sent over coz she pressed rape charges against him.

Whats personal about that? Fitness is crucial in the game. Akhtar pointed out something that is visible to everyone.

 

[SecularPakistanii]

Sarfaraz is an embarrassment on and off the field. Needs to be shown the door immediately after this WC.

 

[IAJ]

Whats personal about that? Fitness is crucial in the game. Akhtar pointed out something that is visible to everyone.

It is just unbelieveable. If a random man om the street is overweight, no issues at all. But when you are a professional player and you know whole World is watching you, there should be no excuses whatsoever. Just get to the gym yaar and work hard and wait for the halwas and jalebis till the career is over.

 

[topspin]

very bad comments by Akhtar.

needs to stay in his limits.

Sarfraz atleast doesn't to illegal stuff like this guy did, and now look at Akhtar's face, the ill effect of his substance abuse could be seen

If I had the choice between Shoaib Akhtar, Misbah and Sarfraz. I would pick Shoaib because unlike the others, he didn't just make the team on merit but he was also a world class bowler.

As expected from you though, you will find any opportunity to bash him with. Refer to my earlier post (51) and you will see for yourself what Sarfraz's stomach looks like - FYI this is how it looks first thing in the morning!

 

[sshakir411]

And yours was bigger when you played 2011 WC and you somehow still say that had you played against India in the semi final you'd win us the cup. LOL. Boozing too much bhai.

 

[Mean&Green]

Shoaib played under Inzi and now calling Sarfaraz the most unfit captain

Wicket keepers need supreme fitness, Sarfaraz may be a but overweight but he wouldn't be able to keep for 50 overs if what Shoaib is saying is true.

That’s true but I did see him struggle behind the stumps today he could barely dive

 

[pillionrider]

He should have rocked that shalwar instead.

That will show them. Yeah.

 

[Pakistanian]

I'm no fan of Sarfaraz but as somebody that has studied genetics and physiology the comments on here and those of Shoaib Akhtar's are so ignorant.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Players should be forced to wear those under armour type tight shirts - that might shame these guys into getting fitter and leaner.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

* a compression shirt.

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Shoaib wasn't wrong. His stomach was clearly sticking out:

View attachment 91921

Imagine how it looks after a full plate of biryani.

not looking that bad

 

[Titan24]

I'm no fan of Sarfaraz but as somebody that has studied genetics and physiology the comments on here and those of Shoaib Akhtar's are so ignorant.

So genetically Sarfaraz cant flatten his stomach or have six packs? Never heard that even if you work hard on your fitness you wont be able to flatten your stomach because of genetics.

Also what about Kohli’s genetics, when he was young he clearly had comparatively higher body fat but he reduced it and is now as athletic as anybody through hardwork.

 

[moghul]

Yeah!!!

he's a professional sportsman, a wicket keeper and captain to boot, yet he's quite obviously carrying a paunch...

Maybe Samit Patel's his role model?


If I was his coach, I'd get him on a diet and fitness programme PRONTO...

Smith Patel was a very useful allrouder, he was discarded from the team exclusively for his Sarfraz like belly. Strauss specifically mentioned that, particularly before English team's Indian tour where Patel would have been an idea member of the tam but had big belly. We can;t only show this gut the door, he is captain of our national team, for all three formats, unbelievable.

 

[moghul]

I'm no fan of Sarfaraz but as somebody that has studied genetics and physiology the comments on here and those of Shoaib Akhtar's are so ignorant.

Little knowledge is dangerous. I'm sure Sarfraz has no genetic abnormality, he is otherwise a healthy person just lazy and unfit and should not be a professional sportsman, unless he was performing well.

And if he cannot attain fitness and perform, due to some genetic abnormality, he should be in the team.

 

[Slog]

First captain?

Inzi?

 

[topspin]

not looking that bad if you compare it to Afghanistan’s wicket-keeper

Corrected

 

[Iffitheking]

100% accurate, have you seen other captains? Virat, Kane, Morgan, they are like super duper fit and look at Sarfaraz he is simply fat, and on top of it he is not delivering. Inzamams, Ranatungas, were delivering that's why no one had problem with they being fat.

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

Sarfraz is just the worst player to captain a national team.He doesn't make team on merit.His keeping is really really awful and less said about the batting better.awful rubbish player.

 

[Cric1234]

I think he forgot about one man he played under.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I think he forgot about one man he played under.

He hated Inzi, and the feeling was mutual.

Shoaib is always going to say offensive stuff, he is like Amir Sohail, neither of them has a filter. But I'm not going to disagree with what he's saying because it's true. Sarfraz is fat, and it reflects on the whole team when he is your captain.