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Chair of the Selectors Muhammad Wasim, in consultation with captain Babar Azam and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has named Sohaib Maqsood as Haider Ali’s replacement for the two tours on which the Pakistan men’s national cricket team will play three ODIs and eight T20Is, apart from two Tests in Jamaica.

Sohaib has had a stellar HBL Pakistan Super League 6, in which he has to date scored 363 runs in 11 matches with an average of 40.33 and strike-rate of just under 153.

Sohaib has represented Pakistan in 26 ODIs and 20 T20Is, with his last T20I appearance being against New Zealand in Hamilton in January 2016.
 
Haider’s time will come. He’s still young and has looked short on confidence. Maqsood has easily looked Pakistan’s best batsman in the PSL. Time for him to make up for his poor international run a few years ago.
 
He is going to flop very bad against England if they play their proper team, but if they select second string, he might be able to get some runs.
 
He can score quick 30's nd 40's but you can bet on him to flop in pressure situations
 
Haider Ali is a new Umar Akmal in the making. How sad that these players can not learn...
 
I’m a longtime Sohaib fan and consider him amongst the biggest disappointments of the past decade (up there with umar akmal).

While I wish him success the fact that the world cup is in India is a problem. He’s particularly been suspect against quality spin (can’t read it) and I’m not sure he’s worked on that aspect of his game.
 
gazza619 said:
I see, so every top dick and harry gets a gazillion chances and we are only willing to give poor lad Sohaib just one last chance?
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I never said I’m ok with giving all the other TTFS endless chances. Maqsood is officially 34. Do you wanna give him chances for the next 5 years if he keeps failing? Give him an extended run till the World Cup and hopefully he does well.
 
I guess some things just have a way of working themselves out. Couldn't be happier for Maqsood though. Hope he makes the most of his opportunity.
 
Good for Sohaib. Hope he doesn't succumb to pressure in international cricket(again). During his 2013-15 stint, he had a lot of technical deficiencies as well as mental block to adjust to top which wasn't helped by his constant demotion down the order.
 
marlonbrowndo said:
I never said I’m ok with giving all the other TTFS endless chances. Maqsood is officially 34. Do you wanna give him chances for the next 5 years if he keeps failing? Give him an extended run till the World Cup and hopefully he does well.
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Since the start of 2020, Maqsood has the highest T20 strike-rate among Pakistani batsmen and the ninth highest in the world. That's no small feat. And for a team like Pakistan that struggles to find players who can score runs quickly, you would someone like Maqsood replicating his domestic/PSL form.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Since the start of 2020, Maqsood has the highest T20 strike-rate among Pakistani batsmen and the ninth highest in the world. That's no small feat. And for a team like Pakistan that struggles to find players who can score runs quickly, you would someone like Maqsood replicating his domestic/PSL form.
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Read my replies in this thread. I’m in favour of his selection
 
marlonbrowndo said:
Haider’s time will come. He’s still young and has looked short on confidence. Maqsood has easily looked Pakistan’s best batsman in the PSL. Time for him to make up for his poor international run a few years ago.
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he isnt... plays too many ariel shots ... for a no3 batsmen, too risky

need to play rolling game.... and hit solid hits... his shots over cover and mid on r just too risky
 
stupid stupid stupid stupid Haider

WI and Eng pitches are most suitable for his style of batting and he could have found his form back

stupid stupid stupid
 
Maqsood's recent interview was illuminating. He admits to working on his game more but also claimed that Afridi asked him why he didn't win games in the PSL the same way he did in domestic? To which Maqsood replied that in domestic he gets more chances to bat at 3 where is shot selection is much better as compared to 5 or 6, where he bats in the PSL. He claims that either Afridi or Abdur Rehman [South Punjab coach] or both convinced the management to promote him and he has been doing well ever since.

Feel like Pakistan too need to try him at 3 so they can see for sure if he has what it takes to make it on the top-level or not.
 
Deserved call-up.

Let's hope he can take his PSL form into the international arena.
 
Just to remind that Sohaib is scoring runs on the same platform where the likes of Khushdil, Haider, Asif, Danish too and all of them look like rabbit in front of headlights in international cricket
 
SangasCoverDrive said:
Just to remind that Sohaib is scoring runs on the same platform where the likes of Khushdil, Haider, Asif, Danish too and all of them look like rabbit in front of headlights in international cricket
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But that’s where understanding and actually watching the game comes into play. Watching him bat, he has simply looked better than other Pakistani batsmen including Babar who has treated this PSL like stat pad city. Plus, he has looked better in international cricket than hacks like Khushdil.
 
To get him in is the right call. He will have a ball on these UAE pitches, with sharjeel at top, Hafeez in the middle along with sohaib, azam and Lower order can do wonders.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Maqsood's recent interview was illuminating. He admits to working on his game more but also claimed that Afridi asked him why he didn't win games in the PSL the same way he did in domestic? To which Maqsood replied that in domestic he gets more chances to bat at 3 where is shot selection is much better as compared to 5 or 6, where he bats in the PSL. He claims that either Afridi or Abdur Rehman [South Punjab coach] or both convinced the management to promote him and he has been doing well ever since.

Feel like Pakistan too need to try him at 3 so they can see for sure if he has what it takes to make it on the top-level or not.
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Best decision, really chuffed for him. He'll get some much needed match practise and we'll see if he's that explosive no. 3.
 
marlonbrowndo said:
Haider’s time will come. He’s still young and has looked short on confidence. Maqsood has easily looked Pakistan’s best batsman in the PSL. Time for him to make up for his poor international run a few years ago.
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Now i hope Dhani gets in this tour somehow.

Haider didn't deserve selection by any means and this will probably be good for him.
 
Maher96 said:
To get him in is the right call. He will have a ball on these UAE pitches, with sharjeel at top, Hafeez in the middle along with sohaib, azam and Lower order can do wonders.
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Sharjeel, Azam, Maqsood in one fielding team is a nightmare.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Maqsood's recent interview was illuminating. He admits to working on his game more but also claimed that Afridi asked him why he didn't win games in the PSL the same way he did in domestic? To which Maqsood replied that in domestic he gets more chances to bat at 3 where is shot selection is much better as compared to 5 or 6, where he bats in the PSL. He claims that either Afridi or Abdur Rehman [South Punjab coach] or both convinced the management to promote him and he has been doing well ever since.

Feel like Pakistan too need to try him at 3 so they can see for sure if he has what it takes to make it on the top-level or not.
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Still have a feeling he'll be found wanting against top level attacks, but he's still a better bet than Haider Ali. Haider has more natural hitting talent, but his shot selection is probably the worst I've ever seen. Amazing how cleanly he hits the ball right into strategically placed fielders hands. It's like he's giving them catching practice.
 
Why Is haider Ali suspended.maqsood deserves his chance but he will have to bat in the lower order 5/6
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
Still have a feeling he'll be found wanting against top level attacks, but he's still a better bet than Haider Ali. Haider has more natural hitting talent, but his shot selection is probably the worst I've ever seen. Amazing how cleanly he hits the ball right into strategically placed fielders hands. It's like he's giving them catching practice.
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Moqsood is still a good pick, let's see he looks as if he's peaking at the right time.
 
shamaan said:
Why Is haider Ali suspended.maqsood deserves his chance but he will have to bat in the lower order 5/6
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Suspended due to a Covid breach.

Well our debate will no longer continue but like i said nothing impressive in the PSL
 
shamaan said:
I stil think he can do a job in the lower order but I don't belive they will give him a chance in the top order
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I mean he fits fine at no. 3. If Rizwan and Babar are your openers then surely Moqsood is your no. 3.
 
SangasCoverDrive said:
Just to remind that Sohaib is scoring runs on the same platform where the likes of Khushdil, Haider, Asif, Danish too and all of them look like rabbit in front of headlights in international cricket
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But they not been scoring as many times as Sohaib. I do not rate Shoaib either due to his unnecessary aerial shots and apparently lazy attitude.
 
Squad looks good now.

Babar Azam
Mohammed Rizwan
Fakhar Zaman
Moha Hafeez
Sohaib Maqsood
Azam Khan
Faheem Ashraf
Imad Wasim/Shadab Khan
Hasan Ali
Shaheen Afridi
Haris Rauf
 
Sohaib Maqsood should grab this opportunity with both hands.

This would be his last return to international cricket.
 
This could work

Babar
Rizwan
Fakhar
Hafeez
Maqsood

Let’s see how they get on in the England matches and make adjustments accordingly for the Windies tour possibly .
 
If he's not played at the number 3 position, then it's useless for him to be in the team. The problem Pakistan management has is that they play players on different positions than what they play for their domestic teams. He's performed at number 3, so play him at number 3. Otherwise tell him that there's no space for him in the team.
 
He will not get position 3 as Fakhar or Babar will occupy that, depending on who opens with Rizwan.
 
Amazing six hitting power - need that for Pakistan.

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Cpt. Rishwat said:
Still have a feeling he'll be found wanting against top level attacks, but he's still a better bet than Haider Ali. Haider has more natural hitting talent, but his shot selection is probably the worst I've ever seen. Amazing how cleanly he hits the ball right into strategically placed fielders hands. It's like he's giving them catching practice.
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Natural ability means absolutely nothing if you're not willing to put in the hardwork. Which is exactly the case with Haider Ali at present.

As for Maqsood, let him play and judge him for his performances instead of just assuming he will do poorly.
 
Shoaibbtt said:
Best decision, really chuffed for him. He'll get some much needed match practise and we'll see if he's that explosive no. 3.
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You gotta play him at 3 if you want to get the best out of him. And if he can play at that number the way he has been playing in the PSL than it will be a massive bonus for us.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Only 3 batsmen have scored 400 runs in PSL6:<br><br>Babar Azam<br>Mohammad Rizwan<br>Sohaib Maqsood<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL6final?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL6final</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MSvsPZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MSvsPZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/uTzOG7SGn3">pic.twitter.com/uTzOG7SGn3</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1408117906077097984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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RedwoodOriginal said:
Natural ability means absolutely nothing if you're not willing to put in the hardwork. Which is exactly the case with Haider Ali at present.

As for Maqsood, let him play and judge him for his performances instead of just assuming he will do poorly.
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We know Haider Ali hasn’t done well. Curious to know how do we know Haider Ali is not putting in the hard work? It’s possible the kid is but the hardwork hasn’t hasn’t paid off yet.
Again, I am not saying Haider Ali is putting in the hard work, I am just saying I don’t know and let’s not assume
 
Firm believer that Pakistan has the batting talent, and PSL teams need to give Pakistani batsmen more consistent chances at the right batting order.
Case in point;
Rizwan and Sohaib Maqsood who have not been treated fairly until PSL 6
 
Sohaib Maqsood in PSL 6:

Innings 12
Runs 428
Average 47.55
Strike-rate 156.77
Fifties 5
Sixes 22
Fours 39
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
You gotta play him at 3 if you want to get the best out of him. And if he can play at that number the way he has been playing in the PSL than it will be a massive bonus for us.
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Yep, pretty much confirmed. Fakhar at 3 makes zero sense for me given he's an opener and also given his poor form.

Feel so much better with him coming to England and WI, both really tough tours. All you can do is award performers and nothing else.
 
Play him at number 3 please! Lets see what he does, cant argue against the selection - its on merit.
 
Sohaib's limited fitness and technique is good for domestic cricket only but not upto international standard. Lets hope he proves me wrong.
 
PCB were desperate after PSL to get rid of Haider and put in Maqsood. Haider provided the opportunity.

The onus was on him to make the plane and he had another one of his brain fades.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Maqsood's recent interview was illuminating. He admits to working on his game more but also claimed that Afridi asked him why he didn't win games in the PSL the same way he did in domestic? To which Maqsood replied that in domestic he gets more chances to bat at 3 where is shot selection is much better as compared to 5 or 6, where he bats in the PSL. He claims that either Afridi or Abdur Rehman [South Punjab coach] or both convinced the management to promote him and he has been doing well ever since.

Feel like Pakistan too need to try him at 3 so they can see for sure if he has what it takes to make it on the top-level or not.
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He started his intl career at 3 , then pushed to 4 to accomodate failing opener hafeez a good dhost of Misbah. He was doing fine there too but then Misbah and Waqar pushed this top order batsmanfurther down until no.7 and he was gone for good 4 years after that.

Misbah is doing the same with Haider now, i feel haider will go the same way as well.
 
Haider Ali didn't deserve to be selected anyways. Good for him to get a much needed reality check
 
Shoaibbtt said:
Yep, pretty much confirmed. Fakhar at 3 makes zero sense for me given he's an opener and also given his poor form.

Feel so much better with him coming to England and WI, both really tough tours. All you can do is award performers and nothing else.
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Yeah but I don't see him fitting well in the ODI team especially with Haris back. The only spot available is 6, which according to himself is a detriment to his batting.
 
Farabi said:
I think you and I have been on the hype train for Sohaib Maqsood even before the PSL
But great to see Sohaib converting those amazing domestic performances into PSL.
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Not really. I used to deeply dislike him during his first run in the team from 2013-15. To me he was always a watered down version of Umar Akmal.

But he has really impressed me with the way he has improved recently. He played some monsters knocks in the Domestic T20 Cup aswell, and now ofcourse he's been one of the integral elements of Multan's title-winning campaign.

Point is, I'm willing to change my opinions on players if they show me that they can improve and put their past failures behind them. The jury is still out on Maqsood but let's just hope he does well for Pakistan.
 
I think if squads were picked after psl6 we would have a few more names missing out.

Thing with international t20 is he won’t get the time he’s asking for, unless rizwan or Babar move a bit more down the order which is not going to happen. Well we have 4 matches to see where it takes us.

Currently on paper what we see is that we will play depending on situation with SSA, Hasan, Shadab and Imad for definite. Imad doesn’t usually go above 8 an over and his PP will be handy especially against rather bad spin playing nations.

Shadab needs to get some form back as Qadir is in form.

Looking at the depth we currently seem to have unearthed we need to utilise our powers to the best. I feel at times Haris Rauf pace is exaggerated as he can go for plenty jus like Wahab. May be Aamir will return but that won’t happen till the WC. Fast bowling and which options we will go with is quite important leading up to WC.

Hafeez wouldn’t want to bat lower than 4. Sharjeel and Fakhar might just not make to the WC squad due to team combination but I would still take one of them probably SK.

Sarfraz as back up WK is a waste of a spot but due to Covid will make the cut. The idea of him at any post should be cut as he is an accumulator who can only be to value in too 4 where there is a fist fight of players to bat. Problem lies at numbers 5-10 where the batting order needs to be set and players told they are first XI members.

I would field looking at current options the following

Sharjeel
Rizwan
Babar
Maqsood
Hafeez
Azam Khan / Fakhar may be lower order
Shadab
Imad Wasim
Hasan Ali
Aamir
Shaheen

Nobody is quite beating this bunch in my view.

Just need to ensure the fielding is up to scratch.
 
Farabi said:
We know Haider Ali hasn’t done well. Curious to know how do we know Haider Ali is not putting in the hard work? It’s possible the kid is but the hardwork hasn’t hasn’t paid off yet.
Again, I am not saying Haider Ali is putting in the hard work, I am just saying I don’t know and let’s not assume
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I have seen Haider Ali bat for Pakistan recently. The problem, for me, is not just that he has been failing or not scoring; but that he has been getting out by playing some shockingly bad shots. That just tells me that his attitude is not right or his head is not in the right place. Because those shots are based on bad judgment. And people who are making bad decisions constantly (even if its temporary) should not be playing professional cricket.

The conversation about hardwork begins much later. First you attitude and head should be in the right place.
 
Good knock today, still not sure if he will perform against the very best, but surely has a better chance than perennial flops Asif or Haider Ali.
 
alishahid said:
Squad looks good now.

Babar Azam
Mohammed Rizwan
Fakhar Zaman
Moha Hafeez
Sohaib Maqsood
Azam Khan
Faheem Ashraf
Imad Wasim/Shadab Khan
Hasan Ali
Shaheen Afridi
Haris Rauf
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Here is the problem. Sohaib is pretty useless at #5. If he swap places with Hafeez, that could pay higher dividents.
 
ask_analyse_act said:
He started his intl career at 3 , then pushed to 4 to accomodate failing opener hafeez a good dhost of Misbah. He was doing fine there too but then Misbah and Waqar pushed this top order batsmanfurther down until no.7 and he was gone for good 4 years after that.

Misbah is doing the same with Haider now, i feel haider will go the same way as well.
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Surprisingly scored 2 50s in 2 of his first two innings in ODIs at no 3 and after that never batted at no 3.

Injuries also set back his career big time. Haris Sohail took that no 3 position around 2015 and in WC 15 and Maqsood’s struggles in WC at no 5 and 6 further pushed back his career. In the mean time Haris had that 2 years or so long knee injury and Babar came into the team making no 3 position his own permanently.
 
SARJ_BD said:
Here is the problem. Sohaib is pretty useless at #5. If he swap places with Hafeez, that could pay higher dividents.
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Absolutely. As per current T20 form there would be a case to even play Maqsood at 3. Maqsood is performing at that no 3 pretty consistently so it would be best to utilize his form at the number he is delivering in.
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Only 3 batsmen have scored 400 runs in PSL6:<br><br>Babar Azam<br>Mohammad Rizwan<br>Sohaib Maqsood<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL6final?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL6final</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MSvsPZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MSvsPZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/uTzOG7SGn3">pic.twitter.com/uTzOG7SGn3</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1408117906077097984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Top 3 sorted for national XI
 
gazza619 said:
Top 3 sorted for national XI
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Yep, hopefully he keeps this up. Slight concern with Babar and Rizwan’s recent form but given they all played in Abu Dhabi I’d like to think it was fatigue kicking in. Shoaib is that guy we need for a solid top order. If we sort out our spinners then we are golden.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Yeah but I don't see him fitting well in the ODI team especially with Haris back. The only spot available is 6, which according to himself is a detriment to his batting.
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Well as long as Moqsood is in the t20 team i am more than happy with that. Lots of good head scratching to see who makes the playing XI. Sharjeel looks like he's slightly getting his groove back (get it groove lol), Fakhar looks out of touch and Hafeez couldn't buy a run to save his life so maybe some changes to come.
 
Andy Flower on Sohaib Maqsood:

"I could mention a lot of individuals here but Rizwan was sensational with the bat in Karachi. Sohaib Maqsood when he got a spot at 3 was obviously brilliant. He's fought his way back into the national squad so I am happy for him. He was sensational and came through under pressure and I hope he does the same in international games also"
 
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