[VIDEO] Imam-ul-Haq as captain of Peshawar Zalmi?

[Hasan123]

I know Wahab is captain but he is never going to captain Pakistan, also he is not really a long term appointment.

Wouldn’t it be better for PZ and Pakistan if Imam got some captaincy experience? It’s good for us to develop leaders just in case Babar needs replacing or steps down from one of the formats as captain. Imam is going to be a long term player for Pakistan whether people like it or not. So why not give him some experience?

In the IPL Kohli and Rohit were made captains even before being appointed leaders in the Indian team. Also Iyer and KL captain their franchises.

PCB and franchisees should work together in ensuring long term leaders are developed.

 

[Hasan123]

[MENTION=142432]Titan24[/MENTION] [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] [MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION], your thoughts?

 

[Rana]

Imam has no business playing T20 let alone captain a side. He is a one shot pony who can only get out of jail with a dance down the track six when he is bogged down with dots.

There is a reason why England didn’t ever bother with Alistair Cook as a T20 player.

People seem to have lost their mind since Pujara bagged a $50k deal with CSK

 

[Hasan123]

Imam has no business playing T20 let alone captain a side. He is a one shot pony who can only get out of jail with a dance down the track six when he is bogged down with dots.

There is a reason why England didn’t ever bother with Alistair Cook as a T20 player.

People seem to have lost their mind since Pujara bagged a $50k deal with CSK

He is going to play PSL wheather we like it or not. I don’t see a harm in giving him a chance with the captaincy.

Imam has done well in ODIs unlike Pujara who is clearly a test specialist.

I thought you liked Imam lol.

 

[Rana]

He is going to play PSL wheather we like it or not. I don’t see a harm in giving him a chance with the captaincy.

Imam has done well in ODIs unlike Pujara who is clearly a test specialist.

I thought you liked Imam lol.

As a one day player yes I think he is very good. Now I do, initially I didn’t think so. But he is no T20 batsman we have to be honest, and not an opener. You need a wider shots range and a predator like mindset. Imam is a very conservative player, although he isn’t a bad player.

Alistair Cook was a great cricketing mind and a solid Batsman also but the guy only had 1 or 2 aggressive shots. It’s better to invest in some young and up coming dasher in comparison to such players. That being said, Imam can adapt like Rizwan has and maybe he will become that sr 135+ batsman. Although openers in T20 should aim for 150+ because they get 36 balls of fielding restrictions.

Imam currently is a 120 player. Also Imam is an emotional wreck. He’s a good guy and a lad’s lad but he is very easily triggered at some of the most basic things. He will throw lots of tantrums in press conferences and post match interviews if the journalists try pulling his leg like they always have.

 

[Hasan123]

As a one day player yes I think he is very good. Now I do, initially I didn’t think so. But he is no T20 batsman we have to be honest, and not an opener. You need a wider shots range and a predator like mindset. Imam is a very conservative player, although he isn’t a bad player.

Alistair Cook was a great cricketing mind and a solid Batsman also but the guy only had 1 or 2 aggressive shots. It’s better to invest in some young and up coming dasher in comparison to such players. That being said, Imam can adapt like Rizwan has and maybe he will become that sr 135+ batsman. Although openers in T20 should aim for 150+ because they get 36 balls of fielding restrictions.

Imam currently is a 120 player. Also Imam is an emotional wreck. He’s a good guy and a lad’s lad but he is very easily triggered at some of the most basic things. He will throw lots of tantrums in press conferences and post match interviews if the journalists try pulling his leg like they always have.

I wouldn't play him in T20 internationals but if he is playing in the PSL we may as well try to further his skills in something.

He could become more responsible as a captain. He would know he can't behave like that and would surely adapt. If he didn't he could be replaced no problem.

This is just an idea, just want to try and see how some of our players do under pressure and with added responsibility. Because I believe you learn a lot about a player when they are under pressure.

 

[Mr Crickekter]

I know Wahab is captain but he is never going to captain Pakistan, also he is not really a long term appointment.

Wouldn’t it be better for PZ and Pakistan if Imam got some captaincy experience? It’s good for us to develop leaders just in case Babar needs replacing or steps down from one of the formats as captain. Imam is going to be a long term player for Pakistan whether people like it or not. So why not give him some experience?

In the IPL Kohli and Rohit were made captains even before being appointed leaders in the Indian team. Also Iyer and KL captain their franchises.

PCB and franchisees should work together in ensuring long term leaders are developed.

That's a great idea... And PCB Should encourage such steps..
This way we will be able to get an experienced leader.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Imam is the natural captain to succeed Wahab. I also believe Imam will surprise a lot of people this PSL season — he’s been working hard on his strike rate.

If for whatever reason Imam fails to make a mark as player, Haider can step up in 2 years.

 

[Hasan123]

That's a great idea... And PCB Should encourage such steps..
This way we will be able to get an experienced leader.

Thanks.

As I said in the IPL, Indian players are trusted to be captains and they are captaining proven international players.

There is no harm in trying younger players as captains in T20 leagues. If it comes off, the franchises have a long term captain and Pakistan have a leadership option .

 

[Hasan123]

Imam is the natural captain to succeed Wahab. I also believe Imam will surprise a lot of people this PSL season — he’s been working hard on his strike rate.

If for whatever reason Imam fails, Haider can step up in 2 years.

Wahab is not a captain. Let's be honest. Imam should have been captain, if it doesn't work he can be replaced.

I hope you are right about his strike rate.

 

[Square Drive]

Well from the current squad, realistic local options are Malik, Kami, and Imam. So Imam stands out from that list as the only long-term option and would be my pick as well. Though it'll probably go to Malik, atleast for the time being.

If Imad continues to captain KK, though, maybe Babar should transfer over to PZ and captain them.

 

[Square Drive]

Good idea [MENTION=141114]Hasan123[/MENTION]. Kya baat hai.

 

[Rana]

It’s worth trying but in that case it made no sense to replace Shan as the captain of MS

 

[Hasan123]

Good idea [MENTION=141114]Hasan123[/MENTION]. Kya baat hai.

I thought about it when PSL restarted in November, I don’t see Wahab as a long term captain. So why not develop someone for the long term?

 

[saeed5646]

He is going to play PSL wheather we like it or not. I don’t see a harm in giving him a chance with the captaincy.

Imam has done well in ODIs unlike Pujara who is clearly a test specialist.

I thought you liked Imam lol.

and wahab will captain PZ this season whether you like it or not .He is buddy of javed afridi and he won,t change him just like that

 

[Hasan123]

and wahab will captain PZ this season whether you like it or not

Wahab has broken the bio secure bubble rules. He should learn how to follow basic protocols before being put into a leadership position.

 

[MHN1293]

Its important that he is tried for captaincy so that he can take over from babar in odis if needed. One of the few players who have guaranteed their spot in the odi lineup.

 

[Square Drive]

I thought about it when PSL restarted in November, I don’t see Wahab as a long term captain. So why not develop someone for the long term?

Yes brother it actually makes sense.

What do you think about Babar transferring to PZ though? Even though as a KK fan I don't want him leaving.

 

[Hasan123]

Its important that he is tried for captaincy so that he can take over from babar in odis if needed. One of the few players who have guaranteed their spot in the odi lineup.

This is the main reason why I’m advocating for him to be PZ captain. I know Imam will never be a great T20 player, I’m more interested in him developing his game further. How he does as a captain will tell us a lot about him.

 

[Hasan123]

Yes brother it actually makes sense.

What do you think about Babar transferring to PZ though? Even though as a KK fan I don't want him leaving.

Wouldn’t it make more sense for Babar to transfer to Lahore as he is from there and he can captain them as Sohail Akthar is a poor player and not a long term captain. If Babar demands to be made captain, it will happen. If KK aren’t going to make him captain, he needs to go to Lahore or a franchise who will make him captain. Islamabad and Multan have made Shadab and Rizwan captains and they are only vice captains for Pakistan. Don’t like the fact the captain of Pakistan is not captaining a team in the premier tournament for Pakistan.

 

[Hasan123]

@Saj, if you could ask someone from the PZ management why Wahab was made captain and give us there answer. I really would like to know the thinking behind making him captain.

 

[MHN1293]

Wouldn’t it make more sense for Babar to transfer to Lahore as he is from there and he can captain them as Sohail Akthar is a poor player and not a long term captain. If Babar demands to be made captain, it will happen. If KK aren’t going to make him captain, he needs to go to Lahore or a franchise who will make him captain. Islamabad and Multan have made Shadab and Rizwan captains and they are only vice captains for Pakistan. Don’t like the fact the captain of Pakistan is not captaining a team in the premier tournament for Pakistan.

if Babar does transfer over to Lahore , the franchise will be unstoppable. Babar , Fakhar openers. Dunk, Hafeez , Suhail Akhter middle order. Good allrounders in Weise and samit patel. And the tournaments best bowling attack in Shahen, Dilbar, Rauf, Rashid khan.

 

[Hasan123]

if Babar does transfer over to Lahore , the franchise will be unstoppable. Babar , Fakhar openers. Dunk, Hafeez , Suhail Akhter middle order. Good allrounders in Weise and samit patel. And the tournaments best bowling attack in Shahen, Dilbar, Rauf, Rashid khan.

It’s probably unrealistic. I don’t think Karachi will want to lose him. Plus LQ would probably have to give up 1 of there main players to get Babar,which KK might not want.

But I do want Babar to captain a PSL team so we can see how he does in a pressure situation and how he manages a squad of players.

 

[Rana]

I think in regards to PZ, they seem to behave like an elite members club only franchise. You have to be in the Javed Afridi clique to be a part of the leadership group, and he seems to favour the international pros in his ranks. Wahab gets on very well with Sammy also. This must be something that matters to PZ

 

[Titan24]

Good suggestion and I agree that someone younger like Imam should take over as it will not only be better for forming a decent leadership group for National team but, will also be a decent move for Zalmi as a franchise with Wahab not having many seasons left in him.

I think with Hassan Ali’s departure they not only lost a player but, also lost a decent young leader as well as he was impressive as captain of Central Punjab this season and turned around their fortunes to allow them to defend the QAE trophy.

I also think PZ missed the trick in the draft by not going for Mohammad Rizwan as they not only needed a captain but, also a wicket keeper to replace aging Akmal. So unless they can somehow rope in someone from outside, I think Imam is their best bet with maybe Haider as VC in couple of seasons.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Wahab is out of the first match due to a biosecure bubble breach with Sammy. Can we see Imam getting the nod or will they give the role to Shoaib Malik?

 

[Thunderbolt14]

I also think PZ missed the trick in the draft by not going for Mohammad Rizwan as they not only needed a captain but, also a wicket keeper to replace aging Akmal.

Peshawar did one better. They drafted Mohammad Haris which I think is an excellent investment.

 

[Titan24]

Peshawar did one better. They drafted Mohammad Haris which I think is an excellent investment.

I am not sure if he is officially under PZ contract rather has been included as a support player if required if I am not wrong. So he will be in the draft next year as well. In terms of leadership I dont think Haris offers anything currently but, would be a good addition if PZ can officially bring him in and give him a contract.

 

[Hasan123]

Wahab is out of the first match due to a biosecure bubble breach with Sammy. Can we see Imam getting the nod or will they give the role to Shoaib Malik?

I think MenInG said Kamran or Malik will be the captain.

 

[topspin]

Imam isn’t even good enough to play for Nepal’s T20 team let alone in the PSL.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

First Imam needs to prove himself as a T20 player.

 

[moghul]

Not a very intelligent idea/post . Imam, captain of a T20 franchise really ? He is lucky to get some games with Peshawar Zami.

Franchise are not cricket nursery or academies , they want to win and make money out of it.

Wahab is fine as captain for the time being.

 

[Hasan123]

Not a very intelligent idea/post . Imam, captain of a T20 franchise really ? He is lucky to get some games with Peshawar Zami.

Franchise are not cricket nursery or academies , they want to win and make money out of it.

Wahab is fine as captain for the time being.

How is making Wahab captain a money making or winning decision? He has no captaincy experience and is only going to decline.

At least with Imam if he comes good he can be captain for a while and still can improve as a T20 player. With Wahab there is 0 upside and nothing to suggest he will be a successful captain.

 

[RyanRyan10]

Scored 375 runs in 9 innings at a SR of 144 and some believe he should not be starting

Some fans are blinded by hate towards him

 

[Saj]

Possible skipper gone first ball to Shaheen Afridi.

Loose shot to a wide one.

 

[MenInG]

Possible skipper gone first ball to Shaheen Afridi.

Loose shot to a wide one.

Video of his dimissal

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[Rana]

Potential captain not taking any responsibility up front

PZ 66-4 now

 

[pakistani pride]

Imam has no business playing T20 let alone captain a side. He is a one shot pony who can only get out of jail with a dance down the track six when he is bogged down with dots.

There is a reason why England didn’t ever bother with Alistair Cook as a T20 player.

People seem to have lost their mind since Pujara bagged a $50k deal with CSK

This.
What is he doing opening the batting for PZ?
This shows how poor certain selections are.
He is one of the worst T20 bats!

 

[Rana]

The truth is, PSL should only have the international pros as the captains.

The current crop of Pakistani cricketers besides Imad do not really understand cricket at all. They are all out of touch with reality I am afraid, and their poor tactics are reflecting poorly on the standard of the tournament.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Scored 375 runs in 9 innings at a SR of 144 and some believe he should not be starting

Some fans are blinded by hate towards him

Completely agree. He’s not cut out for the national T20 team, maybe. But this guy does very well at the domestic level and continues to work hard. Was out first ball yesterday but I judge batsmen more when they get set in than when they get a first ball duck.

He is much better than many other so called “openers” in our country. It’s not his fault that he’s not Matthew Hayden.

 

[moghul]

The truth is, PSL should only have the international pros as the captains.

The current crop of Pakistani cricketers besides Imad do not really understand cricket at all. They are all out of touch with reality I am afraid, and their poor tactics are reflecting poorly on the standard of the tournament.

And most of the current Pakistani Captains in PSL other than Imad struggling with their own game

 

[Bigboii]

Wouldn’t it make more sense for Babar to transfer to Lahore as he is from there and he can captain them as Sohail Akthar is a poor player and not a long term captain. If Babar demands to be made captain, it will happen. If KK aren’t going to make him captain, he needs to go to Lahore or a franchise who will make him captain. Islamabad and Multan have made Shadab and Rizwan captains and they are only vice captains for Pakistan. Don’t like the fact the captain of Pakistan is not captaining a team in the premier tournament for Pakistan.

Premier in quality or viewership?
cause I think FC cricket rn has more quality in terms of players than PSL

 

[Hasan123]

Premier in quality or viewership?
cause I think FC cricket rn has more quality in terms of players than PSL

In terms of players. I think it would be difficult to get a replacement for Babar with pool of players the PSL has to pick from.

 

[Line and Length]

Pretty selfish innings so far. Could end up costing Zalmi the game.

 

[Firebat]

Imam playing a quite steady anchoring innings while the required rate shoots over 12. Perhaps he ought to turn a few more singles into doubles. Not really the time for a steady anchoring innings

 

[Firebat]

Imam playing a quite steady anchoring innings while the required rate shoots over 12. Perhaps he ought to turn a few more singles into doubles. Not really the time for a steady anchoring innings

I take it back...

 

[Line and Length]

I take it back...

. But it’s definitely a good dismissal...for Zalmi.

 

[Rana]

My word

Giving this guy a T20 contract in a global pandemic should be investigated by the CIA and Interpol. Better yet he should be captain apparently

 

[MenInG]

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[Saj]

His skin saved today by Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik and Koehler Cadmore

 

[Line and Length]

His dismissal was the turning point of the game for Zalmi. If he had stayed out there for an over or two more, the match might have been unsalvageable.

 

[pakistani pride]

This.
What is he doing opening the batting for PZ?
This shows how poor certain selections are.
He is one of the worst T20 bats!

Innings today showed his worth.
Pathetic!

 

[Forum363]

He was actually not as bad as everyone is making him out to be. He held the innings together and made it easier for the dashers Zalmi had in their middle order to finish it off.

Yes, the last 5-10 balls of his innings could have been better however had he got out early, there is every likelihood that PZ would have collapsed in a heap. Remember Wahab was due in next if another wicket had fallen.

It's a lot easier for the likes of Rutherford and Haider to score 40 of 20 then it is to score 100 of 60.

 

[Hasan123]

I did say he isn’t really a T20 player and would not select him for international T20s. Making him captain was more about developing another leader, Imam is going to play for Pakistan long term. So why not build another captain?

 

[pakistani pride]

He was actually not as bad as everyone is making him out to be. He held the innings together and made it easier for the dashers Zalmi had in their middle order to finish it off.

Yes, the last 5-10 balls of his innings could have been better however had he got out early, there is every likelihood that PZ would have collapsed in a heap. Remember Wahab was due in next if another wicket had fallen.

It's a lot easier for the likes of Rutherford and Haider to score 40 of 20 then it is to score 100 of 60.

Uhmm no. They got away today but to be 1 down and the rrr to be at 11 with around 10 overs to go is not ok.

Besides all he was doing was taking singles and a dab here and there.

He is a very very limited player.

 

[Forum363]

Uhmm no. They got away today but to be 1 down and the rrr to be at 11 with around 10 overs to go is not ok.

Besides all he was doing was taking singles and a dab here and there.

He is a very very limited player.

It is okay when you’re chasing 195 with a batting lineup that has dashers in the middle and Wahab in the lower order.

Plus he started off very positively and it was only towards the end where he was too slow.

Anyway, PZ won and he was a contributing factor not a hindrance.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

He was actually not as bad as everyone is making him out to be. He held the innings together and made it easier for the dashers Zalmi had in their middle order to finish it off.

Yes, the last 5-10 balls of his innings could have been better however had he got out early, there is every likelihood that PZ would have collapsed in a heap. Remember Wahab was due in next if another wicket had fallen.

It's a lot easier for the likes of Rutherford and Haider to score 40 of 20 then it is to score 100 of 60.

Imam was the MVP of this match for me. Held the entire innings together, first with Kamran and then with TKC. Even if that doesn't reflect in the strike rate, he shifted all the pressure back onto the Multan bowlers and forced them to commit errors, which his partners could capitalize on and batsmen coming in could then feel more free to play their shots.

Essentially, the role that Babar plays for our national team, Imam is more than capable of playing this role in a domestic franchise. And he does so quite well.

It is time for Wahab to be dropped, and Imam to be made the permanent captain.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Uhmm no. They got away today but to be 1 down and the rrr to be at 11 with around 10 overs to go is not ok.

Besides all he was doing was taking singles and a dab here and there.

He is a very very limited player.

Not sure if you listened to his game plan on the parvaz cam but he said this was explicitly the strategy. Taking singles and a dab here and there is exactly how you master a chase. And a rrr of 11 at around 10 overs to go is definitely not okay if you take it out of context, but having only 1 wicket down with 11 required is actually exactly the ideal equation if you're chasing 190. It's unrealistic to expect a rrr of 9 at the halfway mark when chasing such a big score. Imam is no Warner who would break the back of the chase, but Warner would also get out too early more often than not in such a situation. In terms of Imam's role within the team, which is the anchor role while Kamran and co accelerate around him, Imam did exactly what his job was and did it like a master artist completing his magnum opus.

Imam is limited in ability, but his temperament is world class and that is exactly why he averages 52.4 in ODIs including a score of 151.

Here's one of my favorite quotes from Rahul Dravid: I think we judge talent wrong. What do we see as talent? I think I have made the same mistake myself. We judge talent by people's ability to strike a cricket ball. The sweetness, the timing. That's the only thing we see as talent. Things like determination, courage, discipline, temperament, these are also talent.

 

[Saj]

His dismissal was the turning point of the game for Zalmi. If he had stayed out there for an over or two more, the match might have been unsalvageable.

Big mistake from Multan. They should never have run him out.

If he had batted to the end of the innings, there is no way PZ would have won.

 

[Hawkeye]

He was actually not as bad as everyone is making him out to be. He held the innings together and made it easier for the dashers Zalmi had in their middle order to finish it off.

Yes, the last 5-10 balls of his innings could have been better however had he got out early, there is every likelihood that PZ would have collapsed in a heap. Remember Wahab was due in next if another wicket had fallen.

It's a lot easier for the likes of Rutherford and Haider to score 40 of 20 then it is to score 100 of 60.

Why am I not surprised to see you as an Imam fan.

Hilarious.

Worst T20 player around.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Big mistake from Multan. They should never have run him out.

If he had batted to the end of the innings, there is no way PZ would have won.

Yup, and vice versa it was a mistake to send Khudshil to play the last over for Multan.

 

[Muddaser]

His innings allowed the likes of Haider Ali to play freely.

Built a platform.

What would you prefer? 15 off 8 balls?

 

[Forum363]

Why am I not surprised to see you as an Imam fan.

Hilarious.

Worst T20 player around.

Imam is a key player for this Zalmi outfit. He holds the team together and allows the dashers to bat around him.

Malik and Akmal are on their last legs and Haider, Rutherford are not yet reliable.

You have consistently shown how wrong you are with your PSL predictions so you calling him the worst T20 player is great for him.

 

[pakistani pride]

Not sure if you listened to his game plan on the parvaz cam but he said this was explicitly the strategy. Taking singles and a dab here and there is exactly how you master a chase. And a rrr of 11 at around 10 overs to go is definitely not okay if you take it out of context, but having only 1 wicket down with 11 required is actually exactly the ideal equation if you're chasing 190. It's unrealistic to expect a rrr of 9 at the halfway mark when chasing such a big score. Imam is no Warner who would break the back of the chase, but Warner would also get out too early more often than not in such a situation. In terms of Imam's role within the team, which is the anchor role while Kamran and co accelerate around him, Imam did exactly what his job was and did it like a master artist completing his magnum opus.

Imam is limited in ability, but his temperament is world class and that is exactly why he averages 52.4 in ODIs including a score of 151.

Here's one of my favorite quotes from Rahul Dravid: I think we judge talent wrong. What do we see as talent? I think I have made the same mistake myself. We judge talent by people's ability to strike a cricket ball. The sweetness, the timing. That's the only thing we see as talent. Things like determination, courage, discipline, temperament, these are also talent.

In my opnion he is a very limited bat. He has no gameplan when it comes to high run chases because he is limited.

His ODI average can be 100 but tell me how many games did his 50 plus average help PAK win games?

I do remember him scoring a 100 vs SA and celebrating as if the WC was won, only for SA to chase down the score.

 

[Rana]

The turning point of the game was Imam’s run out and then Rutherford smashing 15 off 6.

Had Imam survived another over, Multan Sultan’s would have won

 

[Forum363]

He should replace Wahab as the captain for the rest of the season. He may yet help Zalmi to avoid a bottom two finish.

 

[Forum363]

The turning point of the game was Imam’s run out and then Rutherford smashing 15 off 6.

Had Imam survived another over, Multan Sultan’s would have won

Are you sure? I mean he was followed by Malik ‘can’t play pace’ and Haider ‘golden duck’ Ali according to you..? And Peshawar had definitely lost the game shortly after the Rutherford cameo you said right?

 

[Forum363]

In my opnion he is a very limited bat. He has no gameplan when it comes to high run chases because he is limited.

His ODI average can be 100 but tell me how many games did his 50 plus average help PAK win games?

I do remember him scoring a 100 vs SA and celebrating as if the WC was won, only for SA to chase down the score.

And name one of our batters who has a gameplan for large run chases?

Our fans act like we have Warner’s and Roys to open the batting whereas we have spent the last 15 years with the like of Kami, Hafeez, Shehzad as our openers.

Imam is a league above them as opener in ODIs. In T20s he should only be playing domestic / PSL level to improve his game.

 

[shamaan]

Imam is a key player for this Zalmi outfit. He holds the team together and allows the dashers to bat around him.

Malik and Akmal are on their last legs and Haider, Rutherford are not yet reliable.

You have consistently shown how wrong you are with your PSL predictions so you calling him the worst T20 player is great for him.

Imaam should play domestic psl but not for Pakistan.hes perfect for zalmi as they dont have a glue batesman

 

[Rana]

Are you sure? I mean he was followed by Malik ‘can’t play pace’ and Haider ‘golden duck’ Ali according to you..? And Peshawar had definitely lost the game shortly after the Rutherford cameo you said right?

Am I sure? Why don’t you check the scorecard first? Imam ran himself out. He knew what he had to do, and that was to get out before he is blamed for a required rate of 15 per over.

Haider surprisingly didn’t get out to a golden duck today. Impressive stuff from him

 

[Rana]

Are you sure? I mean he was followed by Malik ‘can’t play pace’ and Haider ‘golden duck’ Ali according to you..? And Peshawar had definitely lost the game shortly after the Rutherford cameo you said right?

And yes, Malik can’t play pace. Don’t be fooling yourself

 

[Forum363]

Imaam should play domestic psl but not for Pakistan.hes perfect for zalmi as they dont have a glue batesman

Completely agree.

 

[Forum363]

Am I sure? Why don’t you check the scorecard first? Imam ran himself out. He knew what he had to do, and that was to get out before he is blamed for a required rate of 15 per over.

Haider surprisingly didn’t get out to a golden duck today. Impressive stuff from him

So everything you said was proven wrong basically.

 

[Rana]

So everything you said was proven wrong basically.

Yeah. Happens. So what?

 

[ads101]

And name one of our batters who has a gameplan for large run chases?

Our fans act like we have Warner’s and Roys to open the batting whereas we have spent the last 15 years with the like of Kami, Hafeez, Shehzad as our openers.

Imam is a league above them as opener in ODIs. In T20s he should only be playing domestic / PSL level to improve his game.

I'd play him for Pakistan too. He has one of the highest domestic T20 averages in Pakistan and at a not too bad SR 125. Today he still made a platform at a decent rate. He is extremely flawed, but I can not think of many players better to select instead.

This probably won't be a common situation for us where we're chasing 200 and Imam's slow SR costs us the game. Usually we're just setting/chasing a decent total. And scoring at SR 120 and reliably will usually be an asset.

I'd think the hitters in our team would have more licence to hit/better platform if we had 4 reliable batsmen in Babar, Rizwan, Hafeez and Imam than 3. And Hafeez is old, we'll soon be down to just Babar and Rizwan soon which is not ideal. Imam is young and can improve. Worse case scenario he gets useful practice for upping his SR for ODIs.

Imam is not a brilliant T20 player, but he's amongst the best of our options and I think would currently be an asset. We have a lot of empty slots in our line up apart from 3 batsmen. Think of other good top order batsmen we can choose from. There really isn't any. All that comes to mind is Fakhar who's not scoring consistently anymore, Sharjeel who's a fixer and unfit, or Azam who's extremely unfit with a pretty poor domestic record anyway (and who is likely to be an only T20 player).

We have a much bigger problem right now than not being able to chase 200 scores. We are so reliant on that three of Babar, Hafeez, Rizwan, if two of those goes cheaply, our prospects of setting a decent score is often gone.

 

[Forum363]

Yeah. Happens. So what?

Fair enough. It happens. You may be right next time.

In terms of where this started. I disagree on Imam's innings being a hindrance to PZ's victory, quite the opposite actually. But lets agree to disagree there.

 

[srh]

His skin saved today by Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik and Koehler Cadmore

He tried very hard to lose the game for Peshawar

Sometimes I dont mind when spectators call him p@rch!

 

[Forum363]

I'd play him for Pakistan too. He has one of the highest domestic T20 averages in Pakistan and at a not too bad SR 125. Today he still made a platform at a decent rate. He is extremely flawed, but I can not think of many players better to select instead.

This probably won't be a common situation for us where we're chasing 200 and Imam's slow SR costs us the game. Usually we're just setting/chasing a decent total. And scoring at SR 120 and reliably will usually be an asset.

I'd think the hitters in our team would have more licence to hit/better platform if we had 4 reliable batsmen in Babar, Rizwan, Hafeez and Imam than 3. And Hafeez is old, we'll soon be down to just Babar and Rizwan soon which is not ideal. Imam is young and can improve. Worse case scenario he gets useful practice for upping his SR for ODIs.

Imam is not a brilliant T20 player, but he's amongst the best of our options and I think would currently be an asset. We have a lot of empty slots in our line up apart from 3 batsmen. Think of other good top order batsmen we can choose from. There really isn't any. All that comes to mind is Fakhar who's not scoring consistently anymore, Sharjeel who's a fixer and unfit, or Azam who's extremely unfit with a pretty poor domestic record anyway (and who is likely to be an only T20 player).

We have a much bigger problem right now than not being able to chase 200 scores. We are so reliant on that three of Babar, Hafeez, Rizwan, if two of those goes cheaply, our prospects of setting a decent score is often gone.

Well it's like you said, we already have 3 players in the top order who are reliable and do what Imam can do but better. Each of them are better t20 batsmen. If Fakhar continues his form, he is a sure fit as the second opener, or even Sharjeel if he magically starts performing consistently. Then you have the likes of Haider and Shadab who should be batting around 4/5 themselves.

There is just no way Imam will make our international T20 squad anytime soon.

However when I compared Abdullah to Imam a few months ago (saying Abdullah should look to match him), so many posters jumped on my back about how Abdullah is in a different league etc. But Imam continues to do well at the domestic level.

 

[MenInG]

He helps PZ get to 199 tonight and he may well become a very GOOD option for captain

 

[Firebat]

Imam falls trying to smash a ball out the ground that was just not there to be hit. Good innings of 41 nonetheless