emranabbas
T20I Debutant
- Joined
- Oct 29, 2013
- Runs
- 8,114
Let’s say we all agree that Babar and Rizwan are the best batsmen Pakistan has seen in years perhaps even the best since sliced bread. Their skills and consistency are unmatched, and they’re seen as the backbone of our batting lineup.
let’s also assume that Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique and some others deserve endless opportunities based purely on their potential. Despite limited success so far, we’re willing to keep them in the lineup indefinitely, trusting that their talent will eventually shine through, regardless of how many chances it takes.
Then there’s Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, hailed as the second coming of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. We’re ready to believe they can replicate the legendary impact of those two icons, regardless of the inconsistency they may show. After all, with labels like these, how could we question their place?
Now, let’s assume there’s no other talent worth developing in Pakistan, that our existing squad is as good as it gets. Trying out different combinations or giving other players a chance? That’s seen as unnecessary because we’re managing to keep our losses at a respectable margin
We also decide that no domestic player deserves a fair shot. They’re written off as “home track bullies” based on a few international appearances, without giving them the opportunity to adjust or prove themselves on the bigger stage.
But here’s the big question: when this current lineup inevitably ages out and retires, where do we go from there? With no new players groomed, and no experience in our bench strength, do we face the possibility of going down the path of Zimbabwe? Or do we drop even further and find ourselves competing against teams like UAE and Nepal just to stay competitive? Without developing new talent, are we not setting ourselves up for a dramatic fall?
let’s also assume that Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique and some others deserve endless opportunities based purely on their potential. Despite limited success so far, we’re willing to keep them in the lineup indefinitely, trusting that their talent will eventually shine through, regardless of how many chances it takes.
Then there’s Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, hailed as the second coming of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. We’re ready to believe they can replicate the legendary impact of those two icons, regardless of the inconsistency they may show. After all, with labels like these, how could we question their place?
Now, let’s assume there’s no other talent worth developing in Pakistan, that our existing squad is as good as it gets. Trying out different combinations or giving other players a chance? That’s seen as unnecessary because we’re managing to keep our losses at a respectable margin
We also decide that no domestic player deserves a fair shot. They’re written off as “home track bullies” based on a few international appearances, without giving them the opportunity to adjust or prove themselves on the bigger stage.
But here’s the big question: when this current lineup inevitably ages out and retires, where do we go from there? With no new players groomed, and no experience in our bench strength, do we face the possibility of going down the path of Zimbabwe? Or do we drop even further and find ourselves competing against teams like UAE and Nepal just to stay competitive? Without developing new talent, are we not setting ourselves up for a dramatic fall?
