Should Asif Ali be in Pakistan's World Cup squad?

[Saj]

At the moment he's looking in on from the outside and wasn't named in the 15-man provisional squad.

A superb innings today of 51 from 36 balls in Southampton has once again shown the talent he has and what he offers the team.

Should he be in the World Cup squad?

 

[Saj]

I would definitely pick him.

Too many accumulators in the squad who are not needed.

This lad offers the team something different.

 

[Major]

Im still not sure. did good uptil the 50, but now he has got out

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Yes because he is one of the few hitters in the squad, and you need one if the pitches are going to be as flat as this. Still doesn't look to have the temperament of a match winner, he got out when the crunch came, but beggars can't be choosers. He's a clean hitter, might score some useful runs.

 

[Major]

I think this decision should be made after the 5th odi has been made.

Because still not sure.

 

[superman]

Beggers cant be choosers, he is one of the few that can clear the ropes

 

[CricketingMinds]

Asif and Rizwan should replace Malik and Sarfaraz. But oh we know those are just wishes not reality

 

[Major]

See this is the most crucial point of the match. 30 needed from 18 this is where you need Asif but do you see ASif out there?

Thats the problem.

I understand that the purpose of sending asif above the order was so that Arthur could see and test him. Now he has played well, but his role is of a finisher who cmes down the order and makes the unthinkable happen. Getting 40 of 3 overs or something like that.

 

[mosh101]

Definitely need him, faheem and Imad are just not reliable with the bat.

I dont think faheem makes it to the playing 11.

Asif is a must pick.

 

[Plumb]

Will decide after the series is over!!!!!!

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

See this is the most crucial point of the match. 30 needed from 18 this is where you need Asif but do you see ASif out there?

Thats the problem.

I understand that the purpose of sending asif above the order was so that Arthur could see and test him. Now he has played well, but his role is of a finisher who cmes down the order and makes the unthinkable happen. Getting 40 of 3 overs or something like that.

The bigger problem is I don't see anyone else who might even come close to doing it either.

 

[Mueez]

Definitely.

 

[moghul]

Fakhar, Babar and Asif are playing modern day ODI game , not other batsmen.

 

[mak36]

See this is the most crucial point of the match. 30 needed from 18 this is where you need Asif but do you see ASif out there?

Thats the problem.

I understand that the purpose of sending asif above the order was so that Arthur could see and test him. Now he has played well, but his role is of a finisher who cmes down the order and makes the unthinkable happen. Getting 40 of 3 overs or something like that.

What are you talking about?!

 

[aloo paratha]

It's a hard decision, can't ignore him after today, he did play well. Whoever out of Shoaib and Hafeez fails should be replaced by Asif.

 

[aloo paratha]

See this is the most crucial point of the match. 30 needed from 18 this is where you need Asif but do you see ASif out there?

Thats the problem.

I understand that the purpose of sending asif above the order was so that Arthur could see and test him. Now he has played well, but his role is of a finisher who cmes down the order and makes the unthinkable happen. Getting 40 of 3 overs or something like that.

Well if he wasn't sent early we'd probably need 50 off the last 3

 

[Kohli The King of Chase]

Babar should be asked to get out this comfort zone.

Fakhar
Babar
Haris
Sarfraz + * (will be good against spinners)
Hafeez
Asif
Imad
Shadab
Amir
Hassan
Shaheen

Imam
Malik
Junaid
Hasnain

 

[CS Khan]

At least 2 more good innings needed in this series to justify his selection.

 

[sam_ahm]

As a neutral and an outsider, I must say whenever I have seen Asif Ali hit those sixes , I've been very impressed because he hits them so clean and solid.

I understand he is not consistent, but If Pakistan management has little common sense they should invest in a talent like Asif Ali who has tremendous potential rather than being stuck with dead weights like Malik and Hafeez.

 

[CS Khan]

I wonder what is faheem doing in the team,we certainly have good bowlers than him ,his batting also very poor not a single 30 plus score till now in 50 overs Amir would be better choice than him

 

[Major]

The bigger problem is I don't see anyone else who might even come close to doing it either.

yes you are right.

Asif Ali's selection is a big dilemma. People are crying about Amir, but this selection is the main problem.

He hits sixes soo cleanly, but he gets out at crucial times.

Lets see what he does in the next 3 games. Today he has done enough to get another game.

 

[Mueez]

Babar should be asked to get out this comfort zone.

Fakhar
Babar
Haris
Sarfraz + * (will be good against spinners)
Hafeez
Asif
Imad
Shadab
Amir
Hassan
Shaheen

Imam
Malik
Junaid
Hasnain

Best team possible considering our limited options.

Someone send this to Mickey!

 

[Zaz]

Hes a must One of the few that can clear the rope Hes not world class but the best we have

 

[Titan24]

Babar should be asked to get out this comfort zone.

Fakhar
Babar
Haris
Sarfraz + * (will be good against spinners)
Hafeez
Asif
Imad
Shadab
Amir
Hassan
Shaheen

Imam
Malik
Junaid
Hasnain

Solid lineup

 

[Titan24]

Asif Ali or someone who can hit is a must considering how one dimensional rest of the batting is with the exception of Fakhar.

 

[Markhor]

Has to play on these belters. Much easier to hit through the line than in UAE where he struggled.

 

[ARK Rafay]

Asif Ali or someone who can hit is a must considering how one dimensional rest of the batting is with the exception of Fakhar.

After seeing consistency from our batsman and what Imam brings to the table, his SR. We can drop him for Asif Ali and open with Babar

 

[Slim]

He had a dropped catch, most of his shots were towards the mid wicket. I am still not sold. Needs to perform in all three remaining matches.

 

[Usman Chadda]

On the fence with this. Not long ago Asif Ali was frustrating each and everyone with his one-paced batting.

Let's re-evaluate after the five matches.

 

[Saj]

17/2 in favour of selection so far.

 

[Chokli]

17/2 in favour of selection so far.

Should be 18/1... I clicked No by accident.

 

[theariezman]

If Asif Ali can get us closer then his job is done ...its the other batsmen who should take up and show some courage.

We are 1 more short of power hitter.

Yes because he is one of the few hitters in the squad, and you need one if the pitches are going to be as flat as this. Still doesn't look to have the temperament of a match winner, he got out when the crunch came, but beggars can't be choosers. He's a clean hitter, might score some useful runs.

 

[Titan24]

After seeing consistency from our batsman and what Imam brings to the table, his SR. We can drop him for Asif Ali and open with Babar

Definitely can be done as Babar likes new ball coming onto bat as he has been showing in T 20s for sometime now.

His T20 avg is now more than his ODI avg which clearly shows he is very comfortable at that position. Also with Haris and Sarfaraz we dont need any other accumulator in the middle order.

 

[Titan24]

If Asif Ali can get us closer then his job is done ...its the other batsmen who should take up and show some courage.

We are 1 more short of power hitter.

I agree, ideally we should have developed Iftikhar Ahmed or Khushdil Shah over the year. They both are pretty decent with the bowl as well and its always good to have bowling options when one of your bowler is having an off day.

 

[MMHS]

Any one is better than buzurgs. Today, PAK reached within 2 shots of winning it because of less experience (& because of an early wicket)

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Yep in place of Malik. Hafeez atleast offers offspin, Malik offers nothing.

 

[Slim]

Any one is better than buzurgs. Today, PAK reached within 2 shots of winning it because of less experience (& because of an early wicket)

"early wicket"

 

[Sami92]

Babar should be asked to get out this comfort zone.

Fakhar
Babar
Haris
Sarfraz + * (will be good against spinners)
Hafeez
Asif
Imad
Shadab
Amir
Hassan
Shaheen

Imam
Malik
Junaid
Hasnain

Too good !

 

[boomboomcheema]

Has Asif Ali done enough to force his way into the World Cup Squad?

Two decent knocks in two games under the pressure of performing or else have no chance to be considered for the WC, Asif Ali has done well imo. He provides the much needed firepower to the middle order that the Pakistan teams currently lacks.

Now the question is who he could replace in the squad? I think the options are Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, now if Hafeez could bowl he brings more variety to the table along with his decent batting in the Middle Order while Malik is the least deserving selection who has not been in form either as a batsman or bowler.

I think Asif Ali would be a much better upgrade on someone like Shoaib Malik.

 

[Asif321]

What else he needs to do?
This is more than enough
Abid Ali will have to go unfortunately
Don’t see Hafeez or Malik getting dropped

 

[Markhor]

Yes, kick sainted senior Malik out.

 

[Kianig89]

More than enough

But the TTF brigade will not let this happen :kamran

 

[W63L35]

What else he needs to do?
This is more than enough
Abid Ali will have to go unfortunately
Don’t see Hafeez or Malik getting dropped

MALIK NEEDS to go! I would keep Abid Ali!

 

[Major]

still not convinced, gets out at the wrong time.

maybe i am jsut too critical of him

 

[marlonbrowndo]

I think there’s no question

 

[szundercover]

MALIK NEEDS to go! I would keep Abid Ali!

Then we will loose experience

 

[hadi123]

Was against the idea of him being selected initially but today's innings as well as his innings on Saturday. Get him in and drop Malik perhaps, or Abid

 

[MenInG]

Good stuff from Asif - giving Pakistan a good headache!

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

still not convinced, gets out at the wrong time.

maybe i am jsut too critical of him

It's a valid criticism, but we don't have anyone else who can hit the ball as cleanly, and if the pitches are going to be like this, we will need big hitters.

 

[NauV]

Isn't doing his chances any harm, is he?

 

[NauV]

Too good !

Imam out?

 

[msb314]

I had my doubts over Asif but it is now pretty clear he is a MUST in this ODI side over Malik...

 

[Zaz]

Hes a must This should be the end of malik im afraid

 

[Saj]

52 off 43 balls (2 fours & 3 sixes)
51 off 36 balls (2 fours & 4 sixes)

Get him in the squad.

I'd pick him over Hafeez or Malik.

 

[mosh101]

Someone has to make way for him, will the management have the courage to drop malik or hafeez?

 

[ahmedzee]

Asif Ali should be included in place of Abid Ali...Abid is new and we already have fixed openers.

Amir should definitely be included in place of Hasnain or Faheem Ashraf....Faheem is a bits and pieces cricketer who doesn't warrant a position as a batsman or a bowler...Hasnain is too raw and is very expensive as we found out recently.

 

[Chokli]

We need him to get a move on after 50. It's great to see him score consecutive 50s but on these pitches where he has an innate ability to butcher the ball, he needs to score more.

A 80(60), 73(41) types.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

To be honest he didn't do anything else than what Hafeez would have done in the middle overs. When his time came to hit out he gave his wicket away.

He will be in anyway because of those innings, but he needs to be more consistent in his hitting between 40-50. Needs to find ways to hit those shorter or fuller deliveries.

 

[Sami92]

Imam out?

After today's performance, no. Imam goes to open with Fakhar.

 

[Mamoon]

He has played well, but I don’t think England have bowled effectively to him. If Inzamam and management think that he has what it takes to handle 9 different bowling attacks in a short period of time, then they should go ahead and select him, but I have my doubts.

 

[iPakistani]

Only player we can drop is Abid.

Fakhar and Imam will definately be the opening combination and if one of them is out of touch we have Babar Azam to open. No point keeping a guy who's only played 2 ODIs and there's better options already in the team.

 

[Rifaqat]

Cant drop Malik or hafeez

Goodbye Mr Abid Ali

 

[Afhan Ali]

Yes in place of abid ali

 

[Rana]

Asif to stay
Umar Akmal to keep
Hafeez to swap with Imad of Faheem

Problem solved