Time for Saud Shakeel to take over Asad Shafiq's role in the Pakistan Test line-up?

[MenInG]

308 runs in 3 matches for Saud in the ongoing QeA20.

Compare that to Asad on 187 in same number of games.

So why not simply give Asad's role to Saud? Worth a try if we wish to move on and get some newer/better players in.

 

[choudhary6964]

Asad shafiq is the worst player ever to play so many tests.Most overrated player ever.He should have been dumped long time ago

 

[Goooby]

308 runs in 3 matches for Saud in the ongoing QeA20.

Compare that to Asad on 187 in same number of games.

So why not simply give Asad's role to Saud? Worth a try if we wish to move on and get some newer/better players in.

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Based on the table why not give it to Hussain Talat? Adds a bowling option too.

 

[NauV]

I would give Asad's place to Fawad Alam and bring in Hussain Talat as a batting all rounder at number . . again not sure where Hussain's bowling is at these days, but if he is where he was at . . then he could be a decent 4th seamer . . especially in places like NZ . . clearly, his batting is looking in decent order . . Fawad deserves to be given a proper run!

Saud Shakeel can be brought into the squad to ensure there's competition for places . .

My team in NZ would be:

Abid
Shan
Azhar
Babar
Fawad
Hussain Talat
Rizwan
Shadab
Shaheen
Naseem
Abbas

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Saud doesn’t have that oomph in him. The X factor is missing.

 

[MenInG]

Based on the table why not give it to Hussain Talat? Adds a bowling option too.

I Am thinking similar types of players - consolidators?

 

[Khan12]

Saud doesn’t have that oomph in him. The X factor is missing.

Yes something which azhar and asad shafiq have.

 

[Khan12]

Should be replaced garbage shafiq years ago. Perfect time to get saud in now too.

 

[Markhor]

Yes send him to New Zealand.

However Azhar Ali would rather jump off Minar-e-Pakistan than part with his beloved buddy Shafiq.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Yes something which azhar and asad shafiq have.

Obviously having more of Asad Shafiqs and Azhar Alis is good for the future of Pakistan. Am I right?

 

[Cric1234]

Saud doesn’t have that oomph in him. The X factor is missing.

Indeed Azhar Asad Fawad Iftikhar have that oomph which led is to wins in Australia and England.

 

[Khan12]

Obviously having more of Asad Shafiqs and Azhar Alis is good for the future of Pakistan. Am I right?

I was being sarcastic. Want both of them gone.

 

[Goooby]

I Am thinking similar types of players - consolidators?

I would much rather have a player that can take the game on at number 6 and bump Rizwan up to 5. So rizwan, hussain, shadab, yasser. This is only if Rizwan continues to play well and spend time at the crease consistently. Otherwise still, hussain, rizwan, shadab looks better than the current state esp because we never take 4 pacers and in swinging conditions a 4th medium pacer can be very useful, vs a yasir or shadab going at 4- 5 an over

 

[Goooby]

I would much rather have a player that can take the game on at number 6 and bump Rizwan up to 5. So rizwan, hussain, shadab, yasser. This is only if Rizwan continues to play well and spend time at the crease consistently. Otherwise still, hussain, rizwan, shadab looks better than the current state esp because we never take 4 pacers and in swinging conditions a 4th medium pacer can be very useful, vs a yasir or shadab going at 4- 5 an over

Having said that though, I don't think Hussain talat has done nearly enough to warrant a test call up. Needs to replicate his performances for the rest of the season and top it next season to be considered.

 

[Omer2002]

Misbah wont take a risk...he knows he will get battered in kiwi land anyways..

Talat is defo an good idea useful bowler on those conditions and saud should go with shaheens and if needed can easily come to to test team from there

 

[Zaz]

Misbah wont take a risk...he knows he will get battered in kiwi land anyways..

Talat is defo an good idea useful bowler on those conditions and saud should go with shaheens and if needed can easily come to to test team from there

Hows it a risk? Shafiq returns have totally dried up Hes a complete liability and a non performer at the moment

Its a risk keeping him in the team hoping he scores runs not getting someone more deserving in

 

[Usman Chadda]

Hussain Talat deserved a call up before anyone else. The guy has been in tremendous form in both the T20 cup and now QeA.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Two players in Hussain Talat and Saud Shakeel who should be a part of atleast Pakistan Shaheens. If they continue to perform then a test call up shouldn't be far. Because in mind the NZ will be a tricky and awful tour for Pakistan especially Misbah when he names his squad with Azhar, Asad, Abid and Yasir Shah prominently featuring in it.

 

[Kroll]

I was being sarcastic. Want both of them gone.

I think he means that Shakeel's in their mould which is a bit unfair since he's not been tried.

 

[hitthestump]

Saud doesn’t have that oomph in him. The X factor is missing.

That as it may, he's 25 and there's no need for oomph in test cricket particularly with our fragile line up.

Just be competent and don't be Asad Shafiq. That's all we ask that Saud does at this point.

 

[Kroll]

Saud Shakeel needs to be wasted for another 7/8 years before he's selected. By this time Azhar and Shafiq may have decided to retire although Misbah would be gutted.

Shakeel can then make his debut at the age of 33.

 

[naseem]

High time ....but not ideal place....home test series v BD n SL were best series and it would be better 2 give him debut in a home series.....

 

[Syed1]

He definitely is supremely classy and seems to have alot of time on his hands. Rarely ever is hurried. He also has amazing numbers, however, whenever I have seen him live he has flopped for a low score. Might be a case of getting nervous when playing in front of a crowd.

 

[Syed1]

Saud Shakeel needs to be wasted for another 7/8 years before he's selected. By this time Azhar and Shafiq may have decided to retire although Misbah would be gutted.

Shakeel can then make his debut at the age of 33.

At 33 he will be too young for a debut. Needs to be atleast 38. Then Misbah will bring youngsta beauty.

 

[MenInG]

Saud in QeA20 :

Saud Shakeel’s gallant 174 went in vain after Sindh resumed their innings on 77 for three. The 25-year-old had begun the day at 46 not out before stroking his way to his ninth century at this level. Saud faced 296 balls in total of which 27 were hit for boundaries.

 

[JibranAnsari]

hussain talat only has 3 100s in his career so far and his bowling is nothing to write home about , besides saw saud bowl some acceptable left arm spin the other day.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

High time ....but not ideal place....home test series v BD n SL were best series and it would be better 2 give him debut in a home series.....

Lol, couldn’t even give chances to youngsters against Zimbabwe... Misbah might even call retired Hafeez to bat against BD and SL.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

I Am thinking similar types of players - consolidators?

I think Hussain is best suited for Odis and certainly t20s and it would be a travesty not to award him a spot post retirement of Malik and Hafeez. I'm very happy he's coming good now, peaking at the right moment.

 

[MMHS]

If Saud is picked for PAK A in NZL, I guess it’ll be another scam - basically giving the guy bones to stop barking ......

He averages 48 in FC, this season 3rd in run scorers list, fourth on average table, has scored the best hundred of the domestic season by some margin ... and he looks like a peacock with his footwork, timing, placement and top-hand touches among crows with stagnant feet and bottom hand butchery - if the coaching/scouting staffs can’t recognise a batsman from the looks of it, don’t think they can ignore numbers at least.

He is been playing in age group, A team, emerging team cricket for like 10 years now - no more mockery. He should debut on the first Test in NZ or think for another career. After this innings, if he is not picked for Test debut, I don’t think he’ll make it in future - they’ll always find an excuse. Ideally, PAK should open with Azhar, play Saud at 3 & Haris at 5, May be Asad at 6 one for the last time (Or Talat, why not, he is in form of his life) and four pacers (no Shadab - Haris & Saud can provide enough spin coverage for NZ conditions) .....but then again, the formula I am suggesting is Shan-Azhar opening pair, means nephew misses out - not happening.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

I would give Asad's place to Fawad Alam and bring in Hussain Talat as a batting all rounder at number . . again not sure where Hussain's bowling is at these days, but if he is where he was at . . then he could be a decent 4th seamer . . especially in places like NZ . . clearly, his batting is looking in decent order . . Fawad deserves to be given a proper run!

Saud Shakeel can be brought into the squad to ensure there's competition for places . .

My team in NZ would be:

Abid
Shan
Azhar
Babar
Fawad
Hussain Talat
Rizwan
Shadab
Shaheen
Naseem
Abbas

I like Shadab but i think his bowling isn't right for the longer format and so i would like to opt for Numan Ali who's done well for the last 2 season now or Zafar Gohar, we must remember though that a spinner can be old look at Zulifiqar.

1. Abid (not impressed but should still be given a chance)
2. Shan
3. Babar Azam
4. Azhar (not impressed and feel he's not done enough)
5. Fawad
6. Talat
7. Rizwan
8. Numan Ali/Zafar Gohar
9. Muhammad Abbas
10. Taj Wali/Naseem/Muhammad Umar
11. Shaheen Afridi

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Should have been selected in place of Fawad Alam to join the England biosecure bubble.

Saud will be selected at the age of 33 when another performing 24 year old should be selected instead.

 

[the Great Khan]

talat will probably debut before Saud. Saud will debut in 2030.

 

[cricketAXEpert]

Yes send him to New Zealand.

However Azhar Ali would rather jump off Minar-e-Pakistan than part with his beloved buddy Shafiq.

Azhar Ali is being demoted from Captaincy, so now Asad Shafiq can be shown the door. However it was Misbah who refused to even consider replacing Asad during his tenure as captain. The real Reason why Fawad Alam was ignored for so long was Asad Shafiq.

 

[cricketAXEpert]

Yes something which azhar and asad shafiq have.

Don't know about X-factor however Azhar and Asad both have the Ex-player factor. They are more and more looking like retirement material .

 

[NauV]

If Saud is picked for PAK A in NZL, I guess it’ll be another scam - basically giving the guy bones to stop barking ......

He averages 48 in FC, this season 3rd in run scorers list, fourth on average table, has scored the best hundred of the domestic season by some margin ... and he looks like a peacock with his footwork, timing, placement and top-hand touches among crows with stagnant feet and bottom hand butchery - if the coaching/scouting staffs can’t recognise a batsman from the looks of it, don’t think they can ignore numbers at least.

He is been playing in age group, A team, emerging team cricket for like 10 years now - no more mockery. He should debut on the first Test in NZ or think for another career. After this innings, if he is not picked for Test debut, I don’t think he’ll make it in future - they’ll always find an excuse. Ideally, PAK should open with Azhar, play Saud at 3 & Haris at 5, May be Asad at 6 one for the last time (Or Talat, why not, he is in form of his life) and four pacers (no Shadab - Haris & Saud can provide enough spin coverage for NZ conditions) .....but then again, the formula I am suggesting is Shan-Azhar opening pair, means nephew misses out - not happening.

Imam isn't in the first choice starting XI to begin with . . It's going to be Shan and Abid barring any injuries! that seals the top 4 . .

Harris can go head to head with Fawad! I think Fawad should be given a proper run . . Harris will hve to wait his turn . . though I am a big fan of his batting, but we can't play him when he is injured in every other series . . so I am okay with him being in the squad, he wouldn't be in the starting XI for that first test . .

that leaves number Asad . . I'd play Hussain Talat instead of him just because in NZ he could be a useful bowler! and he sure as hell won't do worse than Asad has been doing with the bat in the last few series (esp away from home) . .

Rizwan at 7

 

[Zaz]

Abid
Masood
Azhar
Babar
Saud / Harris
Fawad
Rizwan
Shadab
Shaheen
Naseem
Abbas

This should be the end of shafiq

 

[Third Man]

Hussain Talat deserved a call up before anyone else. The guy has been in tremendous form in both the T20 cup and now QeA.

What? Saud Shakeel deserves it ahead of any other hack like Hussain Talat. The guy has played 40 List A matches at an average of around 47 and has been a consistent performer for years.

It's not about current form. Form can come and go, but it's very easy to see that Saud is a far better batsman. And no, I don't consider Talat an all-rounder of any kind. His dibbly dobbly seamers aren't going to threaten anyone.

 

[Third Man]

I like Shadab but i think his bowling isn't right for the longer format and so i would like to opt for Numan Ali who's done well for the last 2 season now or Zafar Gohar, we must remember though that a spinner can be old look at Zulifiqar.

1. Abid (not impressed but should still be given a chance)
2. Shan
3. Babar Azam
4. Azhar (not impressed and feel he's not done enough)
5. Fawad
6. Talat
7. Rizwan
8. Numan Ali/Zafar Gohar
9. Muhammad Abbas
10. Taj Wali/Naseem/Muhammad Umar
11. Shaheen Afridi

That is a terrible batting line up. Really nothing there apart from Babar. The following is our best bet going forward:

Imam
Shan
Abdullah Shafiq
Babar Azam
Haris Sohail
Saud Shakeel
Rizwan

 

[Rayyman]

Yea he should replace either Asad or Abid and bat at #5/6.

 

[MMHS]

Imam isn't in the first choice starting XI to begin with . . It's going to be Shan and Abid barring any injuries! that seals the top 4 . .

Harris can go head to head with Fawad! I think Fawad should be given a proper run . . Harris will hve to wait his turn . . though I am a big fan of his batting, but we can't play him when he is injured in every other series . . so I am okay with him being in the squad, he wouldn't be in the starting XI for that first test . .

that leaves number Asad . . I'd play Hussain Talat instead of him just because in NZ he could be a useful bowler! and he sure as hell won't do worse than Asad has been doing with the bat in the last few series (esp away from home) . .

Rizwan at 7

In that case, Saud can debut at 5, with Haris at 6; Asad dropped.

Bottom line is, Saud must debut in NZ - it’s unfair for him to be debuted in NZ where PAK is expected to go through rough time, because he should have debuted at home last year, if not in Australia; but it was criminal not to pick him even in 29 people squad for UK.

 

[Bewal Express]

Saud has to play now. Its a nonsense that aren't played when they are in form and young.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

That is a terrible batting line up. Really nothing there apart from Babar. The following is our best bet going forward:

Imam
Shan
Abdullah Shafiq
Babar Azam
Haris Sohail
Saud Shakeel
Rizwan

ok mate whatever you say

Abdullah Shafiq- He's only played one QeA game and that was last December granted he did well but that was just one game.
Azhar Ali- I agree he's garbage but you can't get rid of him or Asad for that matter due to politics.
Asad Shafiq- see above response
Imam- Are you kidding when was the last time he played a valuable innings??? Besides go look at his list of batting innings only 3 half centuries- 1 against Ireland, SA and Australia
Haris Sohail- He's not exactly fit and needs to improve
Saud Shakeel- fully agree he deserves a go
Rizwan- no complaints of him being our test wicket keeper

Go on and tell me why that's the best line-up

 

[Saj]

He should have played a couple of years ago and by now he would have been an established Test batsman.

But as usual we've stuck with a tried and tested failure.

 

[Hasan123]

The time has come to test him at international level. He can't do much else in domestic cricket and A level cricket.

 

[angrypathan]

He should have played a couple of years ago and by now he would have been an established Test batsman.

But as usual we've stuck with a tried and tested failure.

Is there an update on Haris Sohail's fitness? Ideally Saud would slot in for Shafiq but realistically his only chance of playing is if Haris remains unfit for the next test match

 

[Arsal_AK]

If Saud is picked for PAK A in NZL, I guess it’ll be another scam - basically giving the guy bones to stop barking ......

He averages 48 in FC, this season 3rd in run scorers list, fourth on average table, has scored the best hundred of the domestic season by some margin ... and he looks like a peacock with his footwork, timing, placement and top-hand touches among crows with stagnant feet and bottom hand butchery - if the coaching/scouting staffs can’t recognise a batsman from the looks of it, don’t think they can ignore numbers at least.

He is been playing in age group, A team, emerging team cricket for like 10 years now - no more mockery. He should debut on the first Test in NZ or think for another career. After this innings, if he is not picked for Test debut, I don’t think he’ll make it in future - they’ll always find an excuse. Ideally, PAK should open with Azhar, play Saud at 3 & Haris at 5, May be Asad at 6 one for the last time (Or Talat, why not, he is in form of his life) and four pacers (no Shadab - Haris & Saud can provide enough spin coverage for NZ conditions) .....but then again, the formula I am suggesting is Shan-Azhar opening pair, means nephew misses out - not happening.

I agree should go to NZ with the Pakistan team. This hundred should seal the deal, it has come at the perfect time. Couldn't have asked for anything better.

He has been getting starts throughout the tournament, so hopefully he will get another score next match as well. That will make it three innings in four games and the worry about him not being consistent will be put to bed too.

But nevertheless should travel to NZ with the national team.

Imam is not in contention thankfully. But that doesn't make things better, Misbah isn't dropping Abid Ali.

I think no.5 suits him best anyway, but for that to happen one of Fawad and Asad have to sit out.

Haris shouldn't be in the squad. For one, I don't think that his injury will heal in time. And even if he is somehow declared 'fit', he is not lasting 5 days.

 

[Mamoon]

With Azhar getting axed, Shafiq could finally be put out of his misery.

The good news is that he is definitely closer to getting dropped than he was 2 years ago, and that is when the plug should have been pulled on his sorry career.

 

[zain7077]

With Azhar getting axed, Shafiq could finally be put out of his misery.

The good news is that he is definitely closer to getting dropped than he was 2 years ago, and that is when the plug should have been pulled on his sorry career.

Your thoughts on Saud?

 

[naseem]

A poor Nz series can bring an abrupt end to Misbah's coaching career too

 

[Shafi]

A poor Nz series can bring an abrupt end to Misbah's coaching career too

Highly unlikely!!! Misbah has full support from IK and Mani. Wasim Khan doesn't have any power to remove him.

 

[Kroll]

Should have been selected in place of Fawad Alam to join the England biosecure bubble.

Saud will be selected at the age of 33 when another performing 24 year old should be selected instead.

Even Zimbabwe players like Chigumbura are retiring at 34, for Misbah, this is the ideal age to hand out debuts, to reintroduce players after a decade out in the cold like Fawad and for Azhar to say Shafiq is showing potential.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

I can take over from Asad Shafiq. We both have similar styles, play seam up deliveries to slip, bottle under pressure and hide when things go wrong. Also, we both make no noise about our talent or lack of - perfect team men.

 

[JibranAnsari]

asad shafiq isnt going anywhere , the youngster needs more chances.

knowing misbah can you really expect him to drop asad?

 

[shamaan]

I would definitely have saud in the team ahead of husain talat fawad alam

 

[shamaan]

Based on the table why not give it to Hussain Talat? Adds a bowling option too.

Talat is good but can he consitantly score runs am not to sure

 

[shamaan]

I would much rather have a player that can take the game on at number 6 and bump Rizwan up to 5. So rizwan, hussain, shadab, yasser. This is only if Rizwan continues to play well and spend time at the crease consistently. Otherwise still, hussain, rizwan, shadab looks better than the current state esp because we never take 4 pacers and in swinging conditions a 4th medium pacer can be very useful, vs a yasir or shadab going at 4- 5 an over

I would go with saud he can be aggressive but naturally his very good time of the ball also has stats to back it up.i think hussain is good but he should maintain a good average in this year and maybe next.yaser no thankyou

 

[shamaan]

Misbah wont take a risk...he knows he will get battered in kiwi land anyways..

Talat is defo an good idea useful bowler on those conditions and saud should go with shaheens and if needed can easily come to to test team from there

Talat should be a replacement for fahim or shadab depending on the conditions talat and saud are to different players and Saud wins it hands down

 

[shamaan]

If Saud is picked for PAK A in NZL, I guess it’ll be another scam - basically giving the guy bones to stop barking ......

He averages 48 in FC, this season 3rd in run scorers list, fourth on average table, has scored the best hundred of the domestic season by some margin ... and he looks like a peacock with his footwork, timing, placement and top-hand touches among crows with stagnant feet and bottom hand butchery - if the coaching/scouting staffs can’t recognise a batsman from the looks of it, don’t think they can ignore numbers at least.

He is been playing in age group, A team, emerging team cricket for like 10 years now - no more mockery. He should debut on the first Test in NZ or think for another career. After this innings, if he is not picked for Test debut, I don’t think he’ll make it in future - they’ll always find an excuse. Ideally, PAK should open with Azhar, play Saud at 3 & Haris at 5, May be Asad at 6 one for the last time (Or Talat, why not, he is in form of his life) and four pacers (no Shadab - Haris & Saud can provide enough spin coverage for NZ conditions) .....but then again, the formula I am suggesting is Shan-Azhar opening pair, means nephew misses out - not happening.

I would go with if it was to me

Imran butt (misbah fan of him) but azhar will play against NZ
Shan masood
Omair bin Yousuf (unpopular choice)
Babar
Rizwan
Saud
Shadab (talat)
Gohar
Shaheen
Naseem
Abbas (akif long term)

 

[Markhor]

If Hussain Talat wants to get into the Test side it has to be has a pure batsman because his bowling is military medium and doesn't trouble domestic batsmen let alone international batsmen.

 

[Saj]

With a change of Test skipper may come a change of some personnel.

But remember, Misbah is a big fan of Asad Shafiq too.

 

[Kaddy]

Well........as per Rashid Latif, Pakistan doesn't have any replacement of legend Asad Shafiq and he should/can play for another two years.

I have mentioned it here because some people in this forum want Rashid Latif as our new chief selector.

 

[Ahson8]

If Saud is picked for PAK A in NZL, I guess it’ll be another scam - basically giving the guy bones to stop barking ......

He averages 48 in FC, this season 3rd in run scorers list, fourth on average table, has scored the best hundred of the domestic season by some margin ... and he looks like a peacock with his footwork, timing, placement and top-hand touches among crows with stagnant feet and bottom hand butchery - if the coaching/scouting staffs can’t recognise a batsman from the looks of it, don’t think they can ignore numbers at least.

He is been playing in age group, A team, emerging team cricket for like 10 years now - no more mockery. He should debut on the first Test in NZ or think for another career. After this innings, if he is not picked for Test debut, I don’t think he’ll make it in future - they’ll always find an excuse. Ideally, PAK should open with Azhar, play Saud at 3 & Haris at 5, May be Asad at 6 one for the last time (Or Talat, why not, he is in form of his life) and four pacers (no Shadab - Haris & Saud can provide enough spin coverage for NZ conditions) .....but then again, the formula I am suggesting is Shan-Azhar opening pair, means nephew misses out - not happening.

Not even selected for Pakistan A squad lol.

 

[Syed1]

He is from Karachi obviously he won't be selected.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

He is from Karachi obviously he won't be selected.

I don't know why, seems to me some of the better rounded batsmen are from Karachi.

 

[mon858]

Really shocking that he couldn't even find a spot in Shaheens squad. If space in squad was issue, I would have picked him even above Fawad Alam or Danish Aziz or Imran Butt or even Fakhar, or even dropping one of the bowlers that keep going for free rides with nothing performance like Musa and Faheem.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Really shocking that he couldn't even find a spot in Shaheens squad. If space in squad was issue, I would have picked him even above Fawad Alam or Danish Aziz or Imran Butt or even Fakhar, or even dropping one of the bowlers that keep going for free rides with nothing performance like Musa and Faheem.

Danish Aziz merits a place, looking at Fawad as well he's only 4th in line for top run getter and he too merits a spot despite him being apart of technically one test. If they play the kookaburra in NZ then i think that will play in the hands of the batsmen in NZ as oppose to the Dukes which is tougher to play.

 

[TeymurBlake]

I genuinely wonder what more he must do to get into the intl team. He's been prolific for some time now and yet constantly ignored.

 

[Saj]

I guess it was a toss up between Saud and Imran Butt and Imran got the vote.

 

[Bewal Express]

I guess it was a toss up between Saud and Imran Butt and Imran got the vote.

But Imran is an opener and Saud is suited to 5. Its a stupid decision by a moronic selector. When Misbah got the job I thought the guy would be a sane, reasoned selector but the guy is a total *****. Saud may or may not succeed but he looks a player and he is being wasted.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

I guess it was a toss up between Saud and Imran Butt and Imran got the vote.

I don’t think so, to be honest. I might be wrong, but the way Saud got a special mention, it means he wasn’t in the original 45-man squad and if he was, he would have been selected in the final 35 based on his recent performances. Meanwhile, Imran Butt was in the original 45-person squad and his recent performances for Balochistan have helped him confirm the spot.

Considering that they’re both contending for different positions, it seems that at the time of deciding the 45-person shortlist, Saud was compared to other middle order options and since there are just 2 four-day matches and 6 T20 matches, especially in light of the recent National T20 tournament, they passed Saud up for T20 middle order batsmen Hussain Talat and Danish Aziz.

The real issue is that they gave T20 matches way too much priority for some pretty serious four-day selections - that’s my guess.

 

[shamaan]

Saud should have been in the squad he has great stats

 

[mon858]

I don’t think so, to be honest. I might be wrong, but the way Saud got a special mention, it means he wasn’t in the original 45-man squad and if he was, he would have been selected in the final 35 based on his recent performances. Meanwhile, Imran Butt was in the original 45-person squad and his recent performances for Balochistan have helped him confirm the spot.

Considering that they’re both contending for different positions, it seems that at the time of deciding the 45-person shortlist, Saud was compared to other middle order options and since there are just 2 four-day matches and 6 T20 matches, especially in light of the recent National T20 tournament, they passed Saud up for T20 middle order batsmen Hussain Talat and Danish Aziz.

The real issue is that they gave T20 matches way too much priority for some pretty serious four-day selections - that’s my guess.

I agree. I think the way selections are going the only way to get noticed is performance in national t20 or psl. Forget batsmen even test match bowlers have been selected after little bit of psl performance instead of first class record for example Musa in last whole year.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

I agree. I think the way selections are going the only way to get noticed is performance in national t20 or psl. Forget batsmen even test match bowlers have been selected after little bit of psl performance instead of first class record for example Musa in last whole year.

Very saddening indeed. Hopefully Mohammad Akram, or whoever the new selector is, has some more sense than this.

 

[JibranAnsari]

I feel sad everytime I see this thread now , the well deserved said shakil wasn't picked up and he may lose his best years in domestics like many did in pakistan. Guys like fawad Alam ,zulfikar Babar , tabish khan , sadaf Hussain and many more toiled their whole career in domestic without getting very little or no chance at all.

 

[NauV]

I know this thread is all about the negativity and anger . .
But Saud Shakeel will do well to look at Fawad's trajectory . . and I am sure Saud won't have to go through the same hardship as Fawad . .

If I were Saud, I'd be looking at it the following way:
1. NZ is a very tough place to bat and Pakistan's recent performances have shown that as well . . the batters may not have a great time .. Azhar Ali's time is coming to an end . . Harris Sohail is very iffy . . one series in, one series out . . Asad Shafiq is gone . . there is a potential spot for him in the team . . he is on the brink

2. He needs to ensure he has a bumper QEA! He has had a good start . . he needs to pad it up with some more amazing numbers/innings! I am sure he will be in the team very soon . .

The last thing he can afford is for him to get disheartened and performances to drop!

We've got test matches coming up against SA at home . . if he continues to do well, I see him being part of that squad!

 

[shamaan]

I know this thread is all about the negativity and anger . .
But Saud Shakeel will do well to look at Fawad's trajectory . . and I am sure Saud won't have to go through the same hardship as Fawad . .

If I were Saud, I'd be looking at it the following way:
1. NZ is a very tough place to bat and Pakistan's recent performances have shown that as well . . the batters may not have a great time .. Azhar Ali's time is coming to an end . . Harris Sohail is very iffy . . one series in, one series out . . Asad Shafiq is gone . . there is a potential spot for him in the team . . he is on the brink

2. He needs to ensure he has a bumper QEA! He has had a good start . . he needs to pad it up with some more amazing numbers/innings! I am sure he will be in the team very soon . .

The last thing he can afford is for him to get disheartened and performances to drop!

We've got test matches coming up against SA at home . . if he continues to do well, I see him being part of that squad!

He should have gone into the shaheens squad which will be slightly easier and becouse he hasnt got selected it will be harder to get in the team becouse we will see 1 or 2 bright players perform weather its from the main squad or the shaheens .but like u said he needs to get lots of runs and keep getting runs

 

[MenInG]

Asad has out scored Saud today in Round 4 of QeA20

Currently 70*

 

[MenInG]

Reaches 100

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[MenInG]

Seems like a statement from Asad! 123* but retired.

 

[MMHS]

I watched Saud’s dismissal today - lazy shot, played too away from body and got caught in cordon. He was surprisingly struggling- scored like 7/8 in an hour before getting out.