The Long Farewell thread: Which Pakistan players should be axed after the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup?

[Master Blaster]

Bobby and Riz in T20 have etched themselves too deep into history through their stats padding albeit at the cost of the team.

It won't make sense now to drop them as their records will be overtaken by others.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Keeping Rizwan or Babar in the team is like getting rid of 7 rotten apples but keeping 1 in basket and wondering why they all were spoilt next day.

Need a fresh start.

Kirsten should be given powers and entire team should be axed except Naseem.

 

[Rana]

Keeping Rizwan or Babar in the team is like getting rid of 7 rotten apples but keeping 1 in basket and wondering why they all were spoilt next day.

Need a fresh start.

Kirsten should be given powers and entire team should be axed except Naseem.

Haye oye

Beautiful post. Beautiful description.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I think the selectors might be considering a purge after this tournament is over.

If they aren't then they themselves should be purged.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

I expect Saim and Usman to be out soon. Azam Khan too for sure

 

[cricketmania22]

Usman Khan
Azam Khan
Imad Wasim
Shadab Khan
Iftikhar Ahmed

 

[Savak]

Usman Khan
Azam Khan
Imad Wasim
Shadab Khan
Iftikhar Ahmed

Amir will likely not play for Pakistan anymore either.

Haris Rauf needs to be included in this list as well.

Babar, Rizwan and Shaheen should be rested from the format.

 

[cricketmania22]

Amir will likely not play for Pakistan anymore either.

Haris Rauf needs to be included in this list as well.

Babar, Rizwan and Shaheen should be rested from the format.

Let Amir play if he wants to play, if not then he can leave.
You can make a case for Haris and Rizwan. The thing with Haris is, he gives away runs but takes wickets as well. He shouldn’t be dumped off totally. Shaheen needs more match fitness and the only way it can be achieved is playing more games.

Babar should be relieved from the captaincy but I won’t drop him. Maybe you can give a home a couple of series off but he should play one down.

 

[followed]

First and foremost babar azam the great captain with strike rate of 112 in T20wcs should be kicked out along with his buddy rizwan.

Iftikhar chacha,Usman tailender khan,shadab the premier allrounder and azam the bhainsa khan should never be selected for Pakistan ever again.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

1. Axe all batsmen above the age 30.
2. Once retired is RETIRED. No takebacksies!!
3. Reserve 2 spinners mandatory, Where are the spinners?? (Batting from spinners should not be counted unless they can get into team as pure bowlers)
4. Get palyers from U-19
5. Mandate domestic FC games as criteria for central contracts and even NOC for foreign T20 leagues.

 

[Master Blaster]

Drop everyone except Bob, Riz, SSA, Naseem, Fakhar and Abrar.

Ban BabRi from having any say in team matters. Heck ban them even from team huddles.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

1. Axe all batsmen above the age 30.
2. Once retired is RETIRED. No takebacksies!!
3. Reserve 2 spinners mandatory, Where are the spinners?? (Batting from spinners should not be counted unless they can get into team as pure bowlers)
4. Get palyers from U-19
5. Mandate domestic FC games as criteria for central contracts and even NOC for foreign T20 leagues.

6. Also no more this facade of military camps. Cricket should not become propaganda tool for rulers.

 

[Mohraheem]

Ifthikhar should be kicked out of the team so badly so generation can learn and not become the same player as Chacha! Pakistan ruined by these 3rd class batsmen who think they are good but they are bunch of liars!

 

[Mohraheem]

If you don’t pick Chacha! Sorry to tell you all. You guys don’t watch cricket

 

[Farabi]

Babar. Only reliable batter
Rizwan. Somewhat reliable.
Fakhar. Occasionally performs.
Usman. Too new to comment
Saim. Too new to comment
Azam. Drop due to fitness.
Imad. Consider dropping due to knee issues/fitness. Skill wise makes the team.
Cachu. Drop.

Bowling:
Shadab. Drop due to lack of skills.
Amir. Best bowler Pakistan has right now.
Naseem. Second best bowler Pakistan has.
Shaheen. 3rd best.
Rauf. Needs a stern message.
Abrar. Too new to comment.
Abbas. Too new to comment.

Players deserving of a chance:
Agha
A Jamal
S Farhan

 

[Rana]

Amir will likely not play for Pakistan anymore either.

Haris Rauf needs to be included in this list as well.

Babar, Rizwan and Shaheen should be rested from the format.

Rested?

You mean Arrested in this format?

 

[chinaman00]

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6. Also no more this facade of military camps. Cricket should not become propaganda tool for rulers.

Agreed.

Everything the establishment touches, becomes rotten.

 

[AAli98]

Ayub Ifty azam shadab usman Haris rauf should not be seen in Pak colours again.

 

[Slim]

From the t20I team remove Babar, Rizwan, Shadab, Azam, Ifthikar.

At least these players need to be dropped permanently and made to go to domestics.

 

[kingusama92]

Azam Khan
Iftikhar
Usman Khan
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim

All of these guys should be 100% dropped.

Remove Babar as captain.

Babar and Rizwan should be asked to bat in the middle order to see how they perform. If they refuse, they're out. No need to give them opening spots when they are nothing more than stat-padders in that position.

I would also have Haris Rauf, Shaheen, and Amir on a short leash. There's no need to tolerate bad performances just because they have performed well in the past. Although, Amir was reasonable except for the super over.

They need a complete change in strategy and thinking to do well.

 

[cricketmania22]

Azam Khan
Iftikhar
Usman Khan
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim

All of these guys should be 100% dropped.

Remove Babar as captain.

Babar and Rizwan should be asked to bat in the middle order to see how they perform. If they refuse, they're out. No need to give them opening spots when they are nothing more than stat-padders in that position.

I would also have Haris Rauf, Shaheen, and Amir on a short leash. There's no need to tolerate bad performances just because they have performed well in the past. Although, Amir was reasonable except for the super over.

They need a complete change in strategy and thinking to do well.

Fakhar should be put on a short leash as well. Why does he her a free pass too? He threw away his wicket in all three matches!

 

[Slim]

Azam Khan
Iftikhar
Usman Khan
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim

All of these guys should be 100% dropped.

Remove Babar as captain.

Babar and Rizwan should be asked to bat in the middle order to see how they perform. If they refuse, they're out. No need to give them opening spots when they are nothing more than stat-padders in that position.

I would also have Haris Rauf, Shaheen, and Amir on a short leash. There's no need to tolerate bad performances just because they have performed well in the past. Although, Amir was reasonable except for the super over.

They need a complete change in strategy and thinking to do well.

You still want to give Babar and Rizwan chances?

 

[pakistani pride]

Babar. Only reliable batter
Rizwan. Somewhat reliable.
Fakhar. Occasionally performs.
Usman. Too new to comment
Saim. Too new to comment
Azam. Drop due to fitness.
Imad. Consider dropping due to knee issues/fitness. Skill wise makes the team.
Cachu. Drop.

Bowling:
Shadab. Drop due to lack of skills.
Amir. Best bowler Pakistan has right now.
Naseem. Second best bowler Pakistan has.
Shaheen. 3rd best.
Rauf. Needs a stern message.
Abrar. Too new to comment.
Abbas. Too new to comment.

Players deserving of a chance:
Agha
A Jamal
S Farhan

Babar. Only reliable batter

Do you even know his stats when it matters?
He is a huge failure!

 

[oatmeal]

Ifti chacha should never play another international game
Same for Azam Khan
Shadab should go back to domestic and get selected only if he performs there

 

[kingusama92]

You still want to give Babar and Rizwan chances? You guys deserve this lanat.

I don’t but they can’t gut the entire team with limited domestic options, they can keep one in the middle order.

Maybe both is overkill though.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Babar Rizwan and Fakhar are the best top 3 Pakistan has and that should be kept, What is lacking is a middle order with some brain cells. position 4-7 is completely filled with mindless sloggers or bottlers.

 

[Rana]

You still want to give Babar and Rizwan chances?

This

They still want to live in denial

They deserve nothing but failure as a nation!

 

[Monday Morning]

Rizwan, Amir, Imad, Iftikhar, Rauf, and Azam shouldn't play another game for Pakistan.

Shadab needs a long break.

Fakhar
Saim
Babar
Usman
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Shaheen
Naseem
Abrar

Whatever four names you add to this, it's a mediocre team at best. Pakistan is a team on decline and has been since 2003 TBH.