"The way I play is that I never hold back my natural stroke-play" : Faheem Ashraf

[Arham_PakFan]

Shadab needs to be given more chamces to bat.Should bat at 6 in the next game

 

[kaifmazhar]

Faheem has it in him all the right ingredients . Everything that one would be looking at in a newcomer. Still a bit raw but can easily be polished and can be developed into a gem. Not too different from the raw Razzaq look of 1997.

 

[hadi123]

Faheem Ashraf makes his T20I debut in Pakistan!

 

[Abdullah719]

Why hasn't he been sent in to bat

 

[Sajjad-007]

Faheem Ashraf -An unlucky Player?

He has got immense talent.But wont get a chance regularly in this present pak line up.Where do you play in this line up.If he plays Imad, Sadab or either one pacer has to be missed out.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

In Subcontinent both Imad and Shadab should play along with 3 pace bowlers and Fahim should sit out.

On tours outside subcontinent, one of Imad and Shadab should play along with Fahim and 3 pace bowlers.

 

[Hamza_]

[MENTION=484]Arslan Pro[/MENTION] I dont agree. Razzaq played in Asia for us.

Faheem can play as well.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

[MENTION=484]Arslan Pro[/MENTION] I dont agree. Razzaq played in Asia for us.

Faheem can play as well.

Agree but razzaq bowled at 90mph and was used well by the bowling captain Wasim akram back then. Faheem has to improve his bowling like razzaq had to contribute as an all rounder. India is planning well with hardik for the 2019 CWC in England where you need a pace bowling all rounder.

 

[Kohli The King of Chase]

Faheem will get his chances, in NZ .

You should play this 11 in NZ

1.Fakhar
2.Haris
3.Babar
4.Malik
5.Sarfraz * +
6.Hafeez
7.Yamin
8.Amir
9.Shaheen
10.Hassan
11.Junaid

Amir, Shaheen, Hassan, Junaid to bowl 10 each.

Yamin, Hafeez, Malik and Haris to bowl 10 together

 

[mak36]

What does not seem to have been discussed is his fielding. A lot of the youngsters in the team have shown excellence and energy in the field. Ashraf on the other hand has not- he has dropped two crucial catches so far (one as a substitute fielder):

1. Virat Kohli- was on 43 at the time and went on to score 81*- need I say more?

2. DAS Gunaratne- was on 16 at the time went on to score 27- this was an absolute sitter and while it didn't prove too costly, Gunaratne is a dangerous batsmen, especially given he was the last recognised batsmen.

So my question is:

1. How much of a problem do you think his fielding is? Do you think his fielding is a factor in the management's reluctance to select him?

Took an excellent catch today- was an absolute skier that he had to run back for.

Shame he was only a sub.

 

[babajee]

Doesn’t seem to be much use for Imad against this Lankan batting lineup with the lefties. I’d play Faheem instead.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Should replace Imad next match.

 

[mak36]

Should replace Imad next match.

Agreed. Imad wasn't really used today so might as well strengthen the batting and bring Ashraf in.

 

[Hamza_]

Should come in for Imad.

We have too many spinners

 

[ExpressPacer]

Agreed. Imad wasn't really used today so might as well strengthen the batting and bring Ashraf in.

Exactly. Bowling options, especially in the spin department are many with Shoaib, Hafeez and Shadab playing. We need to test his batting. I can't wait for it.

 

[mak36]

Exactly. Bowling options, especially in the spin department are many with Shoaib, Hafeez and Shadab playing. We need to test his batting. I can't wait for it.

I honestly would like to know Mickey's reasons for holding him back.

 

[mak36]

But... but... he can't hit.

)

Comes in with 2 balls to go and proceeds to hit two sixes. Not many batsmen could do that, but no doubt his detractors will come up with some nonsense.

 

[PennOne]

You name some serious talent to come in and hit the ball from 1.

 

[Abdullah719]

His bowling certainly seems to be improving.

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[Hasan123]

His bowling certainly seems to be improving.

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The Azhar Mahmood effect!

 

[ethan hunt]

His bowling certainly seems to be improving.

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He has added some serious pace . Has a strong wrist action that will help him move the ball. Just needs to keep improving his control and seam position further .
Lots of potential .

 

[fawad_wellwisher]

He has added some serious pace . Has a strong wrist action that will help him move the ball. Just needs to keep improving his control and seam position further .
Lots of potential .

Bowled well in patches but still went for more than 8 an over in this game I think. Lots of upside potential and needs to be persisted with.

 

[mak36]

I mentioned this in the "outstanding performances" thread but I thought posters here would also like to read it:

I was very happy when I saw this spell live. Here's why. My one worry with him was whether his body language was "aggressive" enough for an all-rounder. Ideally you want someone who is in the batsmen's face whereas Fahim struck me as someone quite "smiley" on the field. However, as the video shows yesterday he showed a different side to him. Great aggression and intimidation.

Yes, was a bit expensive as the pitch was pretty unforgiving and he bowled a couple of loose deliveries but that's inconsequential to the wider point I am making.

 

[asadee]

My favourite cricketer atm after Hasan Ali

 

[babajee]

Hope he is given chances to bat in this T20 cup

 

[mak36]

But...but... there is no evidence Fahim is a quality batsman. )

Encourage all the doubters to watch his match winning innings in today's match Vs Pindi.

Clean hitting under pressure to win the match from an unlikely position.

Challenge anyone to disagree.

 

[Khan12]

But...but... there is no evidence Fahim is a quality batsman. )

Encourage all the doubters to watch his match winning innings in today's match Vs Pindi.

Clean hitting under pressure to win the match from an unlikely position.

Challenge anyone to disagree.

Man those sixes were just too good. They would have been sixes on any ground. The good thing when he's hitting is that he looks to hit straight and also gets into a very good hitting position. Plus he can hook and pull too. I am really exicitied about him, hope he keeps improving and also i thing i have noticed about him is that is is not as efficient against spinners which i am sure he will iprove on.

An excellent prospect.

 

[babajee]

Hope he is given chances to bat in this T20 cup

Knew it.

This guy is a gem and needs backing with.

 

[Syed1]

But...but... there is no evidence Fahim is a quality batsman. )

Encourage all the doubters to watch his match winning innings in today's match Vs Pindi.

Clean hitting under pressure to win the match from an unlikely position.

Challenge anyone to disagree.

I think Pandya is better.

 

[m.shah]

How much did he score.. And any vedio of his inning?

 

[Madplayer]

Need a video of Faheem's innings. Please.

 

[Syed1]

How much did he score.. And any vedio of his inning?

26 off 10 with 3 sixes to chase down 193.

 

[Madplayer]

Short video of Faheem's innings today

https://youtu.be/FnRm9lJM36U

 

[Khan12]

Short video of Faheem's innings today

https://youtu.be/FnRm9lJM36U

Thanks for this.

 

[Madplayer]

Thanks for this.

My Pleasure mate.

Some monstrous hits those.

 

[Khan12]

My Pleasure mate.

Some monstrous hits those.

Yes, i watched the game live and wanted to see them monstrous sixes again lol. This guy can make it big all he needs to do is work hard and focus. He's an excellent prospect.

 

[run-out]

Wow... would love to see faheed batting against bumrah

 

[Madplayer]

Yes, i watched the game live and wanted to see them monstrous sixes again lol. This guy can make it big all he needs to do is work hard and focus. He's an excellent prospect.

He has tremendous potential. And to think that he used to be a frontline bowler before his batting talent was identified is incredible. He can be the next genuine allrounder from Pakistan after Razzak.

Amir Yamin is more of a batting allrounder and so is hammad azam. Amaad butt is the only fast bowling allrounder who has a higher ceiling in terms of bowling than any one of these guys. He has the potential to be an out and out pacer and can also bat decently. Good to see Pakistan has a few options now in terms of pace bowling all rounders with some also at the u19 level.

 

[Khan12]

He has tremendous potential. And to think that he used to be a frontline bowler before his batting talent was identified is incredible. He can be the next genuine allrounder from Pakistan after Razzak.

Amir Yamin is more of a batting allrounder and so is hammad azam. Amaad butt is the only fast bowling allrounder who has a higher ceiling in terms of bowling than any one of these guys. He has the potential to be an out and out pacer and can also bat decently. Good to see Pakistan has a few options now in terms of pace bowling all rounders with some also at the u19 level.

I would like to add Hussain Talat as well. Feel sorry for hammad as he was never given a proper chance. As for Yamin we should play him at 6 if because he is more of a proper batsmen and not somone who can hit big from the word go. As for Amad he got picked for the 1 t20 against England last year and wasn't given a chance. He has a lot of potential too though has has recently changed his bowling action. His batting is not bad too can eaisly avergae 20+ and looks a very good fielder. Though he hasn't developed as quickly as i would have liked.

We have a good bunch but we need to give them a chance too. I would like to see hussain talat getting selected for the NZ series.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Faheem Ashraf's excellent innings of 26 in 10 balls for Faisalabad against Rawalpindi in the National T20 Cup <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/hFWp6OMpMo">pic.twitter.com/hFWp6OMpMo</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/933012856630599681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[UN talkz]

17* from 9 balls with one six and a four... good innings helped his team win the match with Khalid sealing it with a six

 

[Caved12]

17* from 9 balls with one six and a four... good innings helped his team win the match with Khalid sealing it with a six

He is a fantastic player. Any update on his injury? I thought he pulled his hamstring or something just before that Khalid's six?

 

[Hermoine Green]

He is a fantastic player. Any update on his injury? I thought he pulled his hamstring or something just before that Khalid's six?

He is fine.

 

[Caved12]

He is fine.

Good news. Thanks Hermoine.

 

[UN talkz]

He is a fantastic player. Any update on his injury? I thought he pulled his hamstring or something just before that Khalid's six?

Hamstring injury.. will take tests in few days.... most probably wont play in NatT20 any further

 

[owaistabish]

Whats with the entite team almost getting injured? Fitness issues?