Shoaib Malik : The most naturally gifted Pakistani batsman of recent times?

[Bhaijaan]

So your India is a lulloo attack on such a spinning surface even!
love to see some people getting bashed for their own comments.

Sensy has his lulloo moments but is overall quite theoretically correct so give him the benefit of Afridi.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

So your India is a lulloo attack on such a spinning surface even!
love to see some people getting bashed for their own comments.

Yeah 1 knock CHANGES EVERYTHING.

Shoaib Malik can perform against better attacks.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Malik reminds me of Dinesh Karthik.

Very good skills but somehow doesn't make it count.

 

[Statsman]

Malik reminds me of Dinesh Karthik.

Very good skills but somehow doesn't make it count.

Both made it count when it mattered.

 

[s28]

Pathetic batsman. Couldn't even put away countless full tosses today.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Shobby = a beacon of light in an otherwise poor batting lineup. Shame he couldn't do more today though.

 

[Bhaijaan]

I thought he played well. At least the striking was as crisp as ever, just one of those days when you don't find the gaps or ropes. Also give credit to Kiwi bowlers, they did bowl very smartly towards the end. Clearing them with RR pressure climbing up wasn't an easy thing to do at all.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Shobby = a beacon of light in an otherwise poor batting lineup. Shame he couldn't do more today though.

He tried. All his strokes reached into fielders' hands. Not much opportunities to clear the fences by aerial route.

 

[batfirst]

How the hell does this guy get into the team without any performances?
Even a headless chicken can play better than him.

 

[Ab Fan]

He is not a slogger...Deserves to move up the order..

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Malik is staying back as a captain after the world cup.

 

[Bhaijaan]

He is not a slogger...Deserves to move up the order..

Thanks for stating the obvious. If only their coaches and captains over the years could understand this thing.

 

[Black Zero]

Malik SR of 115 is just not good enough.

 

[Bhaijaan]

All Indian commentators asking why Shobby was not sent at 1 down.


Great six by him., Should have come in at 1 down yar.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Shot!

Shobby 20 from 10.


The one man fighting still.

 

[Ab Fan]

All Indian commentators asking why Shobby was not sent at 1 down.


Great six by him., Should have come in at 1 down yar.

Pak team management logic is simply absurd. The natural timers of ball( non- slogger or regular player) bats at no.6 while a newcomer or a comeback player out of form bats in the top order.

 

[Havok]

Malik do not belong to the t20

 

[Bhaijaan]

Pak team management logic is simply absurd. The natural timers of ball( non- slogger or regular player) bats at no.6 while a newcomer or a comeback player out of form bats in the top order.

Especially on a ground with this kind of surface and outfield.

Absurd as hell.

Shobby being totally wasted.


Also Sarfraz comes in to bat now at 8. What a disgrace,

 

[Bhaijaan]

Batting like a dream!


Why so late yar. Why

 

[Ab Fan]

Shobby should be given the role that Faf plays for SA not what David Miller plays for them.

 

[Bhaijaan]

37* from 18.



The whole cricketing world demands an answer. Why Shobby wasn't sent at #3? Why he wasn't even utilized in bowling either on a wicket that assisted spinners.

 

[Mamoon]

He should be dropped for the Kohlis, Roots and Smiths who are not getting a chance because of him.

 

[Majid Khan]

I'm confused - just don't get Malik, there are days when you need quick runs and he does not even attempt a big shot and will carry along taking singles and dot balls not looking in any rush at all... and then he comes out and plays big shots on days like today, he hardly mishits and looks a class apart even if its just a brief cameo.

 

[OS_89]

Wouldn't have changed the result even if he had bowled or if he had batted higher. Pakistan are just that bad.

But yes, he should have batted higher.

 

[Khizr96]

37* from 18.



The whole cricketing world demands an answer. Why Shobby wasn't sent at #3? Why he wasn't even utilized in bowling either on a wicket that assisted spinners.

Because he is selfish and instead of playing shots waits for teh spinners!
Mind your own business and worry about the pathetic performance of Afghanistan!and please take all these refugees from here back to Afghan

 

[Ab Fan]

I'm confused - just don't get Malik, there are days when you need quick runs and he does not even attempt a big shot and will carry along taking singles and dot balls not looking in any rush at all... and then he comes out and plays big shots on days like today, he hardly mishits and looks a class apart even if its just a brief cameo.

More like soft runs. No need to appreciate this inning but he is simply not a slogger to bat at 6..He should bat up the order.

 

[Bhaijaan]

40* from 20


0 overs bowled on a pitch that assisted spin, when Sami gave 50+.



Thank you Waqar Younis.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Because he is selfish and instead of playing shots waits for teh spinners!
Mind your own business and worry about the pathetic performance of Afghanistan!and please take all these refugees from here back to Afghan

Afghan team is on the rise and is lead by sensible folks unless fools in PCB. So you know your role as well Khizzy bhaijaan.

 

[Bhaijaan]

He should be dropped for the Kohlis, Roots and Smiths who are not getting a chance because of him.

Classic comment lol.

Sums it up.

There is nothing in the pipeline and Shobby should be utilized for Pakistan's benmefit.

 

[Adil_94]

I'm not his biggest fan but if Shehzad and Umar made a 40 off 20 everyone would be going gaga. He should play at 4 IMO. 6 is too low for Malik he is one of our few bats who can rotate strike in the middle overs.

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[rollingstoned]

This guy got a raw deal most of his career but good to see him making a statement of sorts even if its at the end .

 

[Black Zero]

Top performer from Pakistan in this WC...

Even coming so low in the order...

SR 165 avg 96

 

[Bhaijaan]

Top performer from Pakistan in this WC...

Even coming so low in the order...

SR 165 avg 96

Terrific stats for Shobby as expected.


Regrets being him not been given more bowling and that he was sent in too late most of the times like today.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Poor Malik - he's not having a good time in England, it's sad to see
[MENTION=65183]freelance_cricketer[/MENTION] do you still have faith in your man.

 

[The_KING]

The most rubbish batsman of the last 17 years. Get lost Malik

 

[Hawkeye]

HAHHAA This thread!"


He's definitely the most talented jumper when batting. Specially against pace.

 

[Fahdi]

The most naturally gifted trundler basher you mean.

 

[Fahdi]

The guy averages 9 something in England from 18 ODIs.

24 in Aus.

 

[The_KING]

Even I can average in double figures in England and I don't even play cricket. What a pathetic record for a batsman.

 

[Square Drive]

Kick this useless excuse of a cricketer out.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Even I can average in double figures in England and I don't even play cricket. What a pathetic record for a batsman.

Wasim Akram averages more than him in England, was twice the batsman that Malik ever was outside Asia.

 

[The_KING]

Wasim Akram averages more than him in England, was twice the batsman that Malik ever was outside Asia.

Wasim was a better bat than Malik and he didn't even pay much attention to his batting.

 

[nailbiter]

Utter nonsense to call him talent


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[Prince of Pakistan]

For the first time Mickey puts Malik at 4/5 during the middle overs and he delivers straight away.

He has never been a finisher which Mickey realised pretty late. Never play Malik lower than 5 because he is useless there as he is not a power hitter. At 4/5 during the middle overs he utilizes the spinners and keeps ticking the scoreboard.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

What a match winning knock by him today

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

What a match winning knock by him today

Great stuff from Malik and Sarfraz.

 

[wicketpace]

For the first time Mickey puts Malik at 4/5 during the middle overs and he delivers straight away.

He has never been a finisher which Mickey realised pretty late. Never play Malik lower than 5 because he is useless there as he is not a power hitter. At 4/5 during the middle overs he utilizes the spinners and keeps ticking the scoreboard.

in actual, micky brought him b/c he is the only reliable six hitter in the team atm..

 

[the_best]

He should be sacked irrespective of result just for the way he got out today. Why the need of hitting when you score 10 run already in the over and you are the set batsman in a team with weak tail. If after playing 10+ years and could not read match situation, then you have no business of playing international cricket

 

[MenInG]

Don't get personal with each other or posts will be deleted

 

[Bade496]

[MENTION=138508]aloo paratha[/MENTION]

Who has an agenda one can see .
LOL Ok check recent stats of Shoaib malik in UK tour

ODI tour

4 matches - 4 inn. 46 runs ave. 11.5
last match with help of having Sarfaraz removing the pressure, 77 of 90 again pathetically mostly getting support from Sarfaraz who kept the run rate up scoring w/ consistent rate.

vs UK, UAE

3 matches 3 inn. 55 runs Ave.: 18.3
again last match score of 52

vs NZ, NZ

1 match 1 inn. 32 runs

again got chance in latter part makes score when batsman on the other side, Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmad are scoring.

Things that are common, does a pathetic job thruout series and then makes a consolation 50 in the end. Pakistan lost all of the ODI series v England, v NZ.

Pakistan lost 8 out of the 10 appearances of Mr. Malik

compare this to Khalid Latif who shoulders responsibility and bats up, his all 4 appearances have contributed to wins in chasing which Pakistan with Maliks & Akmals in the team struggled.

He keeping his place with such a pathetic average only raises more questions with the PCB, on which basis they have persisted w/ him to make sure he scores once in a dead rubber and lose matches for Pakistan?

Why players like Latif and Alam not given such 'many' chances eventhen they have better average than this guy stilll they are pushed out of the side whereas he remains in the team same for U. Akmal.

 

[wicketpace]

[MENTION=138508]aloo paratha[/MENTION]

Who has an agenda one can see .
LOL Ok check recent stats of Shoaib malik in UK tour

ODI tour

4 matches - 4 inn. 46 runs ave. 11.5
last match with help of having Sarfaraz removing the pressure, 77 of 90 again pathetically mostly getting support from Sarfaraz who kept the run rate up scoring w/ consistent rate.

vs UK, UAE

3 matches 3 inn. 55 runs Ave.: 18.3
again last match score of 52

vs NZ, NZ

1 match 1 inn. 32 runs

again got chance in latter part makes score when batsman on the other side, Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmad are scoring.

Things that are common, does a pathetic job thruout series and then makes a consolation 50 in the end. Pakistan lost all of the ODI series v England, v NZ.

Pakistan lost 8 out of the 10 appearances of Mr. Malik

compare this to Khalid Latif who shoulders responsibility and bats up, his all 4 appearances have contributed to wins in chasing which Pakistan with Maliks & Akmals in the team struggled.

He keeping his place with such a pathetic average only raises more questions with the PCB, on which basis they have persisted w/ him to make sure he scores once in a dead rubber and lose matches for Pakistan?

Why players like Latif and Alam not given such 'many' chances eventhen they have better average than this guy stilll they are pushed out of the side whereas he remains in the team same for U. Akmal.

lol, if you can't even copy stats properly, I won't even dare to read the rest of your post...

against england in ODI's

17 (the whole lineup including Sarfraz went off early after the rain swept the pitch)

26

1 (was a game that was meant to be lost by Pak standard)

77 of 80 (and you say Sarfraz handled the pressure 1st and he scored his quota and then Malik came to make 77...lol....be logical bro)

 

[Bade496]

lol, if you can't even copy stats properly, I won't even dare to read the rest of your post...

against england in ODI's

17 (the whole lineup including Sarfraz went off early after the rain swept the pitch)

26

1 (was a game that was meant to be lost by Pak standard)

77 of 80 (and you say Sarfraz handled the pressure 1st and he scored his quota and then Malik came to make 77...lol....be logical bro)

hehehe did'nt want to read the post but srill read it so thanks lol, the crap u offered is enuff to determine how on earth one can defend Mr. Malik. Random no.s with no relevance

Thanx for confirming with Malik there, Pakistan is meant to lose with some sort of Pakistan standard now drafted by Malik for Pak losses.

Sarfaraz won Pakistan the match by continuing to score in the middle overs and hitting consistent boundaries taking advantage of a debut spinner of England, ppl have a lot better memory than u can imagine s u can't spin much there. How Malik was blocking one and then giving Sarfaraz the strike to do the hard work is available in clips also.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Naturally gifted player of Spin.

Minnows fear him.

2003 to 2008 Indian Team feared him.


Was Once a great Allrounder. Icc needlessly banned his doosra when as per old testing protocols he was as fine as ajmal & harbhajjan. Than he changed his action which previously was copy of Saqlain Mushtaq's Action and he lost the zippy offspin, lost the drift, lost the straigther one aswell and became completely impotent bowler. Until than he was a Captain's Dream.


Hasn't ever performed in Top 5 batting numbers against Top 4 pace Attacks of the times. Limited against Good pace bowling as he was a bowler who developed into a batsmam very late. Suspect against quick bouncers.

 

[aloo paratha]

hehehe did'nt want to read the post but srill read it so thanks lol, the crap u offered is enuff to determine how on earth one can defend Mr. Malik. Random no.s with no relevance

Thanx for confirming with Malik there, Pakistan is meant to lose with some sort of Pakistan standard now drafted by Malik for Pak losses.

Sarfaraz won Pakistan the match by continuing to score in the middle overs and hitting consistent boundaries taking advantage of a debut spinner of England, ppl have a lot better memory than u can imagine s u can't spin much there. How Malik was blocking one and then giving Sarfaraz the strike to do the hard work is available in clips also.

Lol bro stop making a fool out of yourself. Me and [MENTION=140176]wicketpace[/MENTION] are bringing stats into this and you're just acting like an illiterate not even 1) rivaling our points 2) not backing up your own points with evidence.

Lol why are you taking his performances in the last matches out?? Are they not ODIs?? Lol all you wanna do is just pick all his bad innings and leave out the good ones. The fact you say that Sarfraz took all the pressure off is such a brainless comment. They came in at around 75-3, 2 b-3 balls apart from each other, chasing a total of 300+, but somehow Sarfraz took all the pressure off??

At least if you wanna hate blindly, don't come up with lies

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Going into the CT Malik looks in great touch.

 

[Bhaijaan]

As is evident, Shobby has been the one player who's played with his heart on his sleeve for the greens. Was u lucky against India to have got run out. So far the best Pakistani batsman in the tournament slightly ahead of young Fakhar Fahim.

 

[Billy1999]

The way Malik fissed pumped Babar when he cut morkel for 4 was amazing

Yes he wasn't exactly talented but he has Experiance and a technique that works for him

 

[Pollack]

Shows great determination and intent. Has limited skills. Overall a good player.

 

[big_gamer007]

This thread has seen as many ups and downs as Malik's career.. I think he is one of top 10 ODI batsmen Pakistan has ever produced..

 

[TahirFan]

He is not naturally talented of gifted

The guy has grey matter between his ears and he is a hard worker.

I think Umar Akmal has more talent than Malik but Umar Akmal is lazy with very little grey matter between his ears

 

[Bhaijaan]

The most Indian looking batsman in Pakistan team. Miss him.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Still going strong.

19 years of cricket for Pakistan.

He deserves respect. He is a veteran, Played alongside 3 generations of Pakistan cricket.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

He is a good cricketer.
I find a lot of similarities between him and yuvraj.
He is like pakistan's version of yuvraj singh, (obviously without the world cup man of the tournament and six sixes.) .

 

[coy0607]

He is a good cricketer.
I find a lot of similarities between him and yuvraj.
He is like pakistan's version of yuvraj singh, (obviously without the world cup man of the tournament and six sixes.) .

That's coming in 2019

 

[Rayyman]

Still going strong.

19 years of cricket for Pakistan.

He deserves respect. He is a veteran, Played alongside 3 generations of Pakistan cricket.

He was garbage today. His only two fours was one a gift down the leg side and the other short and wide. Constantly struggled to find the boundariy in the latter overs.

 

[MenInG]

100 t20i landmark coming up!

 

[Hasan123]

Far from the mostly naturally talanted batsmen. Struggles against pace and bounce. We should be looking to move on from him. He's done a good job but time to move on.

 

[TeymurBlake]

He's only smashing against minnows. Sure alot of players were fault for today's game but the seniors in particular Malik should have stood up and used there experience. But like others he failed and again it was pace that got him. Get rid ASAP.

 

[cricketerB94]

He's only smashing against minnows. Sure alot of players were fault for today's game but the seniors in particular Malik should have stood up and used there experience. But like others he failed and again it was pace that got him. Get rid ASAP.

I thought he was looking good until he got run out?

 

[Majid Khan]

Maybe 2nd most naturally gifted Pakistani batsman in recent times, 1st place was taken by his fellow and distinguished colleague - multiple time Wisden cricketer of the year, and undisputed ATG.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Poor Shobby looks a shadow of his former great self - has been poor now for the last 20-25 odis. Time to dump him before he costs the team matches at the WC.

 

[Zaz]

The tough decision needs to be made Theres no time for false loyalties now

Pakistan cant go in with malik and a batsman down in the world cup

 

[asifp]

A bold decision needs to be made and that is to drop this guy. He has hurt Pakistan cricket for too long

 

[The Viper]

Hopefully sense prevails and his omitted from his spot in the starting 11. Hafeez gets the place as senior and Akmal and Haris are better than Malik.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

@Freelance bhai, are you still a fan?

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Time for Malik to retire.

 

[Bewal Express]

He was picked to hit spinners but the opposition bowl quicks at him. It's not fair!

 

[Bhaijaan]

Adios Shoaib.

The most gifted Pakistani batsman of last 20 years in my opinion.

His career is the real tragic story.

 

[Bhaijaan]

@Freelance bhai, are you still a fan?

I will always be Shobby samarthak bro.

He could have been a legend if he was groomed and given the right opportunities.

 

[miandadrules]

Adios Shoaib.

The most gifted Pakistani batsman of last 20 years in my opinion.

His career is the real tragic story.

I agree.

Watching him play was tragic.