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Surely this guy knows how to score fast if needed in Tests. Sample is not big but 2 centuries and 4 fifties with this strike rate and average is something to appreciate in 9 Tests.

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Exemplifying why attack is the best form of defense.
 
He can be Tilakratne Dilshan of Pakistan, in the subcontinent at least. Good attitude.
 
Dude allowed Pakistan some chance by playing fast otherwise game was pretty much a draw due to how slowly others batted. When you play fast then you can take the game away in a session or two.
 
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You can tell the guy absolutely loves playing for his country and gives his 100% everytime. Loved his celebration.
 
Buffet said:
Dude allowed Pakistan some chance by playing fast otherwise game was pretty much a draw due to how slowly others batted. When you play fast then you can take the game away in a session or two.
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This is what I told [MENTION=8]MIG[/MENTION] in another thread that only Sarfraz provides excitement in this monotonous lineup of right handed boring batsman, and that batting at snail-pace doesn't always work.
 
He has looked good , since he has been playing freely.

Yes , there will be some low scores in between , but he needs to bat positively , you need two such dynamic batters in top 6 .
 
Batted slow as long as he could before he just gave up and went for tge spinners there, especially Craig. Temperament needs some work but fine batsman for a wicketkeeper.
 
Then we have players like azhar who has SR under 40.

I wonder whether they are playing in different matches or maybe be in different pitches :13:??

We lost the complete grip of the match once Azhar struggled to get even a single run, which created pressure to the other end thereby forcing YK to make such a mistake and eventually get out.

SR's in test do really matter
 
Changed his gears given the fall of wickets. Let's see how he bats with the tail this time. He will be key if Pakistan hope to erase the run deficit.
 
He has been outrageous with the bat. Well done, but focus on your keeping as well.
 
Sarfaraz proved why he is the best.
Time for Junior Kami and Adnan to enjoy the rest of their life playing for Lahore Lions.
The last hope of an Akmal coming back in the team has been buried in the grave.
Fans and supporters alike mourn the death of hope for all Akmal fans.
Their last chance to see an Akmal in the team has been destroyed.
Pakistani cricket is moving in the right direction. Merit is a criteria now and not the surname.
Club level cricketers like the akmals are no more appreciated at the International level anymore.
 
Needs to step up his keeping, the pressure from dropping catches will bleed into his batting form. Should bat up the order, push Azhar down.
 
waleed88 said:
Sarfaraz proved why he is the best.
Time for Junior Kami and Adnan to enjoy the rest of their life playing for Lahore Lions.
The last hope of an Akmal coming back in the team has been buried in the grave.
Fans and supporters alike mourn the death of hope for all Akmal fans.
Their last chance to see an Akmal in the team has been destroyed.
Pakistani cricket is moving in the right direction. Merit is a criteria now and not the surname.
Club level cricketers like the akmals are no more appreciated at the International level anymore.
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[MENTION=57576]MRSN[/MENTION] take note :))
 
Asif khan said:
In other words nothing like him :inti
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Their batting style is pretty similar actually. Classic throwback wicket-keeper approach before the dawn of Adam Gilchrist and his subsequent wannabes.

Sir Faraz is a Wk-batsman from the 90's and the spirit of Moin Khan lingers in him.
 
Mamoon said:
Their batting style is pretty similar actually. Classic throwback wicket-keeper approach before the dawn of Adam Gilchrist and his subsequent wannabes.

Sir Faraz is a Wk-batsman from the 90's and the spirit of Moin Khan lingers in him.
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I must admit I see a strong resemblance to Moin Khan in his demeanor.
 
Asif khan said:
I must admit I see a strong resemblance to Moin Khan in his demeanor.
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I think number 6 would be ideal for him in ODIs. Will get better utility for his unorthodox brand of cricket and if today's innings is anything to go by, he might just be the finisher we have been desperately looking for since the days of Inzamam and Razzaq.
 
this is spectacular and one of the main reasons we have won a few test matches. An attacking WK batsman is a must if you wanna win test matches consistently in modern cricket.
 
Mamoon said:
I think number 6 would be ideal for him in ODIs. Will get better utility for his unorthodox brand of cricket and if today's innings is anything to go by, he might just be the finisher we have been desperately looking for since the days of Inzamam and Razzaq.
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Yes he looks like the one who can make perfect use of the PP , :uakmal usually succumbs in the PP overs.
 
If his batting keeps improving like it is then surely Sarfraz is our keeper for the world cup. Would still like to see Umer Akmal play as a batsman if he takes responsibility and stops playing rash shots.
 
His unorthodox approach is a breath of fresh air in a largely conservative line up. Think Moin Khan '99 world cup when he was sweeping the likes of Mcgrath, Donald and Pollock for sixes.

Sarfraz has yet done nothing of note outside the subcontinent but the run machine he has become in the SC should give him serious confidence abroad.
 
Can become our first great keeper-batsman. An average of 40-45 in tests and an explosive player in the LOI formats. Defies belief that this is the same guy who was getting bullied in South Africa and was being written off by 90% of the posters praising him now.
 
what a player he is turning out to be.

I always knew he would be a decent test batsman but I never thought he would ever perform like this.

Also I completely discounted him in ODIs, but what a player, proved me and many people wrong.

In an ideal world he becomes our Sanga, plays for another 10 years and piles on the runs.
 
Kianig89 said:
[MENTION=57576]MRSN[/MENTION] take note :))
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in tests it has been settled long ago that Kamran will not be making a comeback. I admit he is past his prime in the tests but there is always a chance for him in the LOIs. The tuk tuks style of batting can work in tests but you need real power hitters in the other formats.
I'm liking Sarfraz as a batsman. At the end of the day it comes down to who is serving Pakistan atm. I'm not one of those blind fans who will defend their favorites to any level even at the cost of Pakistan not moving forward. If he can carry this form to ODIs then that will be good but the question is can he?
Umar Akmal though on the other side is irreplaceable in this team. One of the best current no.6 batsman in the world and best ever in Pakistan's history. We need him in this team to make a game out of tuk tuks style of batting in the middle order by YK,Misbah and Asad Shafiq that will be full in display in the upcoming ODI series and wc.
 
This guy is still playing in attacking mode even when all others already playing for a draw.
 
Seems to come out and be able to score regardless of match situation at a high tempo, in a real purple patch as a player right now
 
I think the difference between Sarfraz pre-2014 and Sarfraz today is purely based on attitude. He was trying too hard to stay at the crease earlier and played tentative cricket. Defensive approach is not his game and he looked rabbit in headlights. The same will happen again if he opts for that style because he does not have a good defensive technique.

He has his own niche in which he operates wonderfully well and he has realized that very quickly. I won't call it a purple patch anymore because it is obvious that he is a very good offensive batsman. Yes he has had his fair share of luck as well because he indeed gets carried away at times but he is making his own luck nonetheless.

A real asset to the team but must improve his wicket-keeping.
 
MRSN said:
in tests it has been settled long ago that Kamran will not be making a comeback. I admit he is past his prime in the tests but there is always a chance for him in the LOIs. The tuk tuks style of batting can work in tests but you need real power hitters in the other formats.
I'm liking Sarfraz as a batsman. At the end of the day it comes down to who is serving Pakistan atm. I'm not one of those blind fans who will defend their favorites to any level even at the cost of Pakistan not moving forward. If he can carry this form to ODIs then that will be good but the question is can he?
Umar Akmal though on the other side is irreplaceable in this team. One of the best current no.6 batsman in the world and best ever in Pakistan's history. We need him in this team to make a game out of tuk tuks style of batting in the middle order by YK,Misbah and Asad Shafiq that will be full in display in the upcoming ODI series and wc.
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Best no 6 ? Irreplaceable ? U need some break lad ! Umar akmal phobia on the high !


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I said one of the best. He is behind Raina because of his loss of form but he has as good numbers batting at 6 as him. I have numbers to back it up. If you want to deny then it's okay be in denial.
 
MRSN said:
lol its one your one own favorite threat that I was just using for fun...;P
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Threat ? Hahahahahahahahha ! Sarcasm isnt ur strength ! Up your game fan boy


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from the scorecard it seems he was going for a win even today. thats the attitude of a champion. respect for him is going up as days pass.
 
He is a limited player but he is the one who knows his limits and he is street smart with that miandad like fighting attitude. I love this attitude!
 
Mamoon said:
I think the difference between Sarfraz pre-2014 and Sarfraz today is purely based on attitude. He was trying too hard to stay at the crease earlier and played tentative cricket. Defensive approach is not his game and he looked rabbit in headlights. The same will happen again if he opts for that style because he does not have a good defensive technique.

He has his own niche in which he operates wonderfully well and he has realized that very quickly. I won't call it a purple patch anymore because it is obvious that he is a very good offensive batsman. Yes he has had his fair share of luck as well because he indeed gets carried away at times but he is making his own luck nonetheless.

A real asset to the team but must improve his wicket-keeping.
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no the difference is no games in asia vs all games in asia
 
He has given a new method & model to our batsman that attack & play with positive intent when you are under pressure rather than apply that THAKKA of dot ball after dot ball by which bowler gets more set and gets on top more . Had he not played like this hearth would have eaten up our batsman by maximum score of 175 all out . I wish n pray that he keeps putting in hardwork in his batting and improve his keeping as well , which requires improving his technique & physical fitness
 
filthyfulltoss said:
no the difference is no games in asia vs all games in asia
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You are being too hard on him. Yes he is not good enough to do well overseas due to his poor technique and poor ability vs. pace (especially short-pitched bowling), but it is pretty obvious that he has had a change in attitude.

Sure at times he gets carried away and rides his own luck, but he is doing an exceptional job and has provided what he have missed for years at his position, and seems to be good for a hundred in every Test series in this part of the world.

I am not a big Sarfraz fan, in fact I want him dropped from ODIs and focus solely on Tests, because he has been poor for me in that format, but have to give credit where it is due - he has been amazing in Tests since 2014.
 
MRSN said:
in tests it has been settled long ago that Kamran will not be making a comeback. I admit he is past his prime in the tests but there is always a chance for him in the LOIs. The tuk tuks style of batting can work in tests but you need real power hitters in the other formats.
I'm liking Sarfraz as a batsman. At the end of the day it comes down to who is serving Pakistan atm. I'm not one of those blind fans who will defend their favorites to any level even at the cost of Pakistan not moving forward. If he can carry this form to ODIs then that will be good but the question is can he?
Umar Akmal though on the other side is irreplaceable in this team. One of the best current no.6 batsman in the world and best ever in Pakistan's history. We need him in this team to make a game out of tuk tuks style of batting in the middle order by YK,Misbah and Asad Shafiq that will be full in display in the upcoming ODI series and wc.
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Shukar hai bhai kch tou manay tm log !


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Mamoon said:
You are being too hard on him. Yes he is not good enough to do well overseas due to his poor technique and poor ability vs. pace (especially short-pitched bowling), but it is pretty obvious that he has had a change in attitude.

Sure at times he gets carried away and rides his own luck, but he is doing an exceptional job and has provided what he have missed for years at his position, and seems to be good for a hundred in every Test series in this part of the world.

I am not a big Sarfraz fan, in fact I want him dropped from ODIs and focus solely on Tests, because he has been poor for me in that format, but have to give credit where it is due - he has been amazing in Tests since 2014.
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You'll never been a fan of him until your boys are picked ! And who should play odi's ? Umar akmal ?


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fahadshah said:
You'll never been a fan of him until your boys are picked ! And who should play odi's ? Umar akmal ?


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Rizwan. Sarfraz should play Tests only, playing all three formats would result in a premature end to his Test career.
 
Mamoon said:
Rizwan. Sarfraz should play Tests only, playing all three formats would result in a premature end to his Test career.
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Why do you think so? I think he will do well as an opener in ODIs, especially in Asia. If he is a reserve player for ODIs, picked when Shehzad/whoever is injured or out of form, then he should do fine.
 
Mamoon said:
Rizwan. Sarfraz should play Tests only, playing all three formats would result in a premature end to his Test career.
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I don't think so ! He has been playing tremendously in all 3 formats ! He needs to keep working in his fitness to play long cricket !


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Mamoon said:
You are being too hard on him. Yes he is not good enough to do well overseas due to his poor technique and poor ability vs. pace (especially short-pitched bowling), but it is pretty obvious that he has had a change in attitude.

Sure at times he gets carried away and rides his own luck, but he is doing an exceptional job and has provided what he have missed for years at his position, and seems to be good for a hundred in every Test series in this part of the world.

I am not a big Sarfraz fan, in fact I want him dropped from ODIs and focus solely on Tests, because he has been poor for me in that format, but have to give credit where it is due - he has been amazing in Tests since 2014.
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I think a good example of what you're saying would be that cape town test where he left that ball on middle and leg...

Now he eats spinners like those for breakfast, dinner and lunch.
 
Pantani said:
Why do you think so? I think he will do well as an opener in ODIs, especially in Asia. If he is a reserve player for ODIs, picked when Shehzad/whoever is injured or out of form, then he should do fine.
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Personally, I am a big fan of having different keepers for Limited Overs and Tests. Keeping is a very taxing job, and keeping in all three formats with the amount of cricket that is being played today is not easy.

Secondly, Sarfraz has been asked too much to do very early in his career. He has only just managed to cement himself at this level, and he is now vice-captain in two formats and the first-choice wicket-keeper in three. Given our history, we are not very competent when it comes to handling players, and there are numerous examples of talented players losing their way due to a variety of reasons, including mismanagement.

Sarfraz has not had an impressive ODI career. He has played 44 ODIs, but his performances have been hit and miss. Even on his to the ODI team last winters on the back of his form in Tests, he has been largely inconsistent.

Rizwan on the other hand has shown good promise with the bat, and although his keeping is raw at the moment, he deserves an opportunity in Limited Overs to further develop. I don't see the rationale behind playing Sarfraz in both ODIs and T20s when you already have a promising young wicket-keeper knocking on the door.

Why not give him a few ODI and T20 series and see what he is made of? I don't see the harm in it, since Sarfraz has not been setting the world alight in those formats and doesn't seem to have a position in the batting order.

If Sarfraz continues to do well in Tests and Rizwan manages to cement himself in Limited Overs, it'll be good for both of them as well as for Pakistan.

Not many teams have two competent wicket-keeper batsmen competing with one another, and we saw how well Bairstow's performance today bodes well for England's future. It is pretty clear that England have two very talented wicket-keeper batsmen to choose from.

Similarly, New Zealand have Watling and Ronchi, while South Africa have put their faith in de Kock, but they have de Villiers who can do a good job as well.

If Pakistan has the opportunity to groom two wicket-keepers and have them push each other, why put all your eggs in one basket?
 
Mamoon said:
Personally, I am a big fan of having different keepers for Limited Overs and Tests. Keeping is a very taxing job, and keeping in all three formats with the amount of cricket that is being played today is not easy.

Secondly, Sarfraz has been asked too much to do very early in his career. He has only just managed to cement himself at this level, and he is now vice-captain in two formats and the first-choice wicket-keeper in three. Given our history, we are not very competent when it comes to handling players, and there are numerous examples of talented players losing their way due to a variety of reasons, including mismanagement.

Sarfraz has not had an impressive ODI career. He has played 44 ODIs, but his performances have been hit and miss. Even on his to the ODI team last winters on the back of his form in Tests, he has been largely inconsistent.

Rizwan on the other hand has shown good promise with the bat, and although his keeping is raw at the moment, he deserves an opportunity in Limited Overs to further develop. I don't see the rationale behind playing Sarfraz in both ODIs and T20s when you already have a promising young wicket-keeper knocking on the door.

Why not give him a few ODI and T20 series and see what he is made of? I don't see the harm in it, since Sarfraz has not been setting the world alight in those formats and doesn't seem to have a position in the batting order.

If Sarfraz continues to do well in Tests and Rizwan manages to cement himself in Limited Overs, it'll be good for both of them as well as for Pakistan.

Not many teams have two competent wicket-keeper batsmen competing with one another, and we saw how well Bairstow's performance today bodes well for England's future. It is pretty clear that England have two very talented wicket-keeper batsmen to choose from.

Similarly, New Zealand have Watling and Ronchi, while South Africa have put their faith in de Kock, but they have de Villiers who can do a good job as well.

If Pakistan has the opportunity to groom two wicket-keepers and have them push each other, why put all your eggs in one basket?
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Good Analysis but at the end it's upto selection committee what they want and I am pretty sure they are not thinking the way as you are.

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theariezman said:
Good Analysis but at the end it's upto selection committee what they want and I am pretty sure they are not thinking the way as you are.

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I am not really sure about that, because Rizwan has been getting a game each series. Sarfraz didn't play in either of the last ODI vs. Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, and both played 1 T20 each against the latter.

So far, it seems like Waqar is adopting a rotation policy with his wicket-keepers in LOIs.
 
Although he only have one gear but i like it because sometime you have to attack back the opposition otherwise you will fall like cards if you keep blocking on a pitch like this you will come under massive pressure.

I hope he give us more than those quick 20s and 30 today because if some how Pakistan can get 250 in this innings that will be enough for spinners.
 
Such a breath of fresh air...Malik down the order and Sarfraz at no.3 actually doesn't sound a bad idea. The more you let English pacers dictate the pace of the game, the more you will struggle. You need counterattacking batting in tests too.
 
HuzaifaE said:
Such a breath of fresh air...Malik down the order and Sarfraz at no.3 actually doesn't sound a bad idea. The more you let English pacers dictate the pace of the game, the more you will struggle. You need counterattacking batting in tests too.
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In Asia he can be tried at number 3 but outside asia he will struggle big time at that number.
 
Looks like he only got one gear so no matter in which situation the team is he don't change his gears. Current strike rate 140 when the team is already 5 down and we still need at least 300 on board to defend.
 
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Looks like he only got one gear so no matter in which situation the team is he don't change his gears. Current strike rate 140 when the team is already 5 down and we still need at least 300 on board to defend.
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He got bogged down after the dismissal of shafiq and then I think he started playing for the end of the day too early.

Nicked behind on a regulation line n length delivery
 
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