Shan Masood and Ahmed Shehzad - Right decision to give them central contracts?

[Hawkeye]

Shan Masood:

Played less than 4 -5 tests since 2016, and failing continuously. Doesn't have the right ingredients, technique or ability to play at international level too.

Ahmed Shehzad:

More than 100 international matches, yet failing consistently. Averages in early 30s, at a strike rate in 60s / early 70s -- yes, in ODIs!

The moment he was dropped, our chances in the Champions Trophy also improved 10x times.

Who is backing these two players?

 

[Hawkeye]

Also,

SHOCKING: Why is Shoaib Malik still given a contract? If he's given, why is he given category A?

Given he cannot bat against most of the cricket teams or pace bowling and has failed for 16+ years?

 

[waleed88]

Also,

SHOCKING: Why is Shoaib Malik still given a contract? If he's given, why is he given category A?

Given he cannot bat against most of the cricket teams or pace bowling and has failed for 16+ years?

Him and Hafeez are the same... they will continue their blessings on us

 

[super hitter]

Also,

SHOCKING: Why is Shoaib Malik still given a contract? If he's given, why is he given category A?

Given he cannot bat against most of the cricket teams or pace bowling and has failed for 16+ years?

In the category A;

Amir makes it first and Malik makes it second based on their performances since the previous contract.

Why the heck is hafeez given A despite failing for the past 2 years with utmost consistency and just playing dead knocks in the past 2 matches makes him an A player.

And why the heck did you forget him?

Oh wait its you

This thread was more than expected, basically you wanted to make the second post your title but again you want be able to defend yourself so pointed out maqsood and Shehzad.

 

[ExplicitAI]

I've got no disagreements over the who was what contact and I'm happy to see that Umar Akmal missed out on one given how he's been in the past few years, his fitness and attitude is horrible and his form has declined rapidly. Hopefully this contract snub will motivate him to become a better player as age is on his side. Shehzad should use this opportunity to improve himself drastically to become a first choice player and iron out all his weaknesses.

 

[super hitter]

I've got no disagreements over the who was what contact and I'm happy to see that Umar Akmal missed out on one given how he's been in the past few years, his fitness and attitude is horrible and his form has declined rapidly. Hopefully this contract snub will motivate him to become a better player as age is on his side. Shehzad should use this opportunity to improve himself drastically to become a first choice player and iron out all his weaknesses.

If you know the OP well and see his previous threads, you'll come to know that post #2 is the actual reason to make this thread

 

[ads101]

Shehzad is still in plans of the future. He's young one of the best performers in domestic cricket, international experience with centuries in SA. Very good test record so far. He's not incredible and of course I wouldn't want him in the team any time soon, but he is on the fringes so to speak so contract C is fair. Contract C isn't much really.

Hafeez and Malik shouldn't have been given A, both nearing their end in their careers and both not exactly the best players in the team, Hafeez is worse than he used to be generally (even though his final knock was truly awesome). Malik did well since his comeback but then failed in the important CT and while by average he might of outperformed others in the series, a lot of our batsmen did well against those teams. If he hadn't done well in the England and Aus series, which impressed me, think he'd be out after this CT. Malik does look in great form, which you don't feel watching Hafeez hence fills me with more confidence he'll perform in the future.

Hence Malik and Hafeez should have been both Contract B IMO. I think they were only given contract A due to seniority and the fact they were contract A players before despite their reduced value these days.

 

[ExplicitAI]

If you know the OP well and see his previous threads, you'll come to know that post #2 is the actual reason to make this thread

) I had cricinfo opened and my mind went adrift a little given they were talking about Umar Akmal getting snubbed so I kinda made a mistake in posting something different to what the OP said.

And yeah Shan Masood is not suitable to play as an opener for us in Tests given his poor technique but since Sharjeel is out due to the spot fixing incident then Shan can make his way back but he's not a good choice as an opener.

 

[super hitter]

Shehzad is still in plans of the future. He's young one of the best performers in domestic cricket, international experience with centuries in SA. Very good test record so far. He's not incredible and of course I wouldn't want him in the team any time soon, but he is on the fringes so to speak so contract C is fair. Contract C isn't much really.

Hafeez and Malik shouldn't have been given A, both nearing their end in their careers and both not exactly the best players in the team, Hafeez is worse than he used to be generally (even though his final knock was truly awesome). Malik did well since his comeback but then failed in the important CT and while by average he might of outperformed others in the series, a lot of our batsmen did well against those teams. If he hadn't done well in the England and Aus series, which impressed me, think he'd be out after this CT. Malik does look in great form, which you don't feel watching Hafeez hence fills me with more confidence he'll perform in the future.

Hence Malik and Hafeez should have been both Contract B IMO. I think they were only given contract A due to seniority and the fact they were contract A players before despite their reduced value these days.

To be honest, the youngsters won us the CT and in an ideal world, both were meant to be dropped. Malik had won us quite more than a few lost matches in the past 2 years but now since the youngsters have won such a major tournament, it was a good time to move on.

 

[wasimjunior]

Hassan Ali should have been given A grade contract over hafeez and Malik.

Main criteria for A grade is playing all three formats and only Azhar Amir Hassan and Babar do that.

 

[yasir]

Hassan Ali should have been given A grade contract over hafeez and Malik.

Main criteria for A grade is playing all three formats and only Azhar Amir Hassan and Babar do that.

That's not the only Criteria. There importance to the team is key factor, that's why Yasir is Cat A and he should be, because test is premium format, same reason I would put Azhar, he is key for test. At the same time, Hafeez and Malik are not important for any format, there presence shows control of seniors. Hasan and Babar should be in Cat A as well, no doubt.

Cat A or not, Hafeez and Malik on thin Ice, they have a competition from juniors. Wind is bowling, that will take them away, their weakness against pace is going to be talked a lot more as we see better player of pace.

Shezad, Shaun, Inam-ul-haq are pure parci, how PCB can live without it

 

[Abdullah719]

Hassan Ali should have been given A grade contract over hafeez and Malik.

Main criteria for A grade is playing all three formats and only Azhar Amir Hassan and Babar do that.

Azhar doesn't play all three formats but he definitely one of the most deserving of an A contract.

Looks like Hafeez and Malik will get A contracts as long as they keep playing - presumably the rumours about ex-captains getting A contracts is accurate.

 

[wasimjunior]

That's not the only Criteria. There importance to the team is key factor, that's why Yasir is Cat A and he should be, because test is premium format, same reason I would put Azhar, he is key for test. At the same time, Hafeez and Malik are not important for any format, there presence shows control of seniors. Hasan and Babar should be in Cat A as well, no doubt.

Cat A or not, Hafeez and Malik on thin Ice, they have a competition from juniors. Wind is bowling, that will take them away, their weakness against pace is going to be talked a lot more as we see better player of pace.

Shezad, Shaun, Inam-ul-haq are pure parci, how PCB can live without it

Agree with all your points apart from imam- he is a serious quality player

 

[Arham_PakFan]

) I had cricinfo opened and my mind went adrift a little given they were talking about Umar Akmal getting snubbed so I kinda made a mistake in posting something different to what the OP said.

And yeah Shan Masood is not suitable to play as an opener for us in Tests given his poor technique but since Sharjeel is out due to the spot fixing incident then Shan can make his way back but he's not a good choice as an opener.

I would even select Shehzad over Shan.Sami is the top choice to partner Azhar though.

 

[ExplicitAI]

I would even select Shehzad over Shan.Sami is the top choice to partner Azhar though.

I'd go for the same thing but Sami tends to play so many dot balls then get out for a low score.

 

[abughio]

Against the popular opinion, we should understand what Shoaib Malik adds to the team. personal hatred aside. He perform well throughout the year. he deserved it

Plus some posts are really trash. what they want from PCB, saying players at the end of their career shouldn't get A contract. but if players with potential of no where gets A contract purely on potential and then they will come all guns blazing.

To be fair to the criticism, there is no uniform policy in awarding contracts. I think there should be points system for awarding contracts. Only then we can understand the selections and selectors will also be able to defend their picks.

 

[Pete Rose]

for making the effort of training hard to improve their overall mediocre game.

 

[Billy1999]

Also,

SHOCKING: Why is Shoaib Malik still given a contract? If he's given, why is he given category A?

Given he cannot bat against most of the cricket teams or pace bowling and has failed for 16+ years?

yaar Malik can bat against pace,He plays the cut and pulls,Hafeez can as well.

 

[Leo23]

Both are young and cannot be thrown out completely. but it is time to move on from players like hafeez malik and wahab. the ct showed what we can achieve if we trust youngsters.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Hilarious to see clueless people still back the failure shehzad even in this thread

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Shehzad is a wonderful talent. Second best batsman in Pakistan. Masood, not sure. Maybe because Misbah thinks he's talented.

 

[idrizzy]

Shehzad is a wonderful talent. Second best batsman in Pakistan. Masood, not sure. Maybe because Misbah thinks he's talented.

Why would you say Shehzad is talented despite his stats, the way he plays, his strike rate - all attributes going against him?

Wouldn't you rather have a hard worker like Azhar who actually tries, or a failure of a player like Shehzad? Talent doesn't mean success, but hard work generally does.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Why would you say Shehzad is talented despite his stats, the way he plays, his strike rate - all attributes going against him?

Wouldn't you rather have a hard worker like Azhar who actually tries, or a failure of a player like Shehzad? Talent doesn't mean success, but hard work generally does.

He was kidding. He knows shehzad is garbage

 

[idrizzy]

He was kidding. He knows shehzad is garbage

Ah sarcasm wasn't detected.

 

[fawad_wellwisher]

Why was Wahab Riaz given a central contract? He should go back to the domestic circuit and learn some consistency in his line and length. He has been bowling rubbish and his averages are proof that he should be now where near the team.

 

[msb314]

Well deserved more so than Shafiq, Umar Amin and even Umar Akmal.

 

[msb314]

He was kidding. He knows shehzad is garbage

Why is Asad Shafiq a category B despite playing in only 1 format and being mediocre since the Oval Test?

Also why is Yasir category A - should be C at best?