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[VIDEO] Imam-ul-Haq - The T20 batsman

Follows previous match with 51* (still batting) vs Central Punjab
 
Imam is an arrogant narcissist! Watch delivery 19.3 against South Punjab and he was half way down the pitch to pinch strike and the ball went for 4.

Instead of being a team player and appreciating what Kashif Bhatti did, he slams his bat in frustration that he isn't on strike.
 
Needs to up his SR in T20 cricket. But overall I don't think his game is suited to T20.
 
Like it or not but after his 80* off 55, he has become the leading run-scorer in Nat T20
 
Leading run-scorer now in the National T20 Cup.

But many are still unconvinced about his ability in T20s.
 
Saj said:
Leading run-scorer now in the National T20 Cup.

But many are still unconvinced about his ability in T20s.
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His acceleration from 10 to 20 overs is spot on but the problem in all three innings have been the power play. Today he scored 11 runs from 17 balls in the first 5 overs, then scored at SR of 186
 
Didn't watch his innings, but if that's the case then it's poor from him. Apart from that, it is encouraging that he scored 48 of his runs off of singles, twos and threes while having an overall strike rate of 153. Encouraging signs for him as an ODI batsman.
 
92* today from Imam-ul-Haq - PCB video

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He shouldnt be considered for t20 internationals full stop But hopefully playing in domestic t20s will improve his odi game

His attitude however is awful Another example is his refusal of that single Damn awful and he needs to be told that
 
Another one who has been completely hard done by the selectors. This guy should never have been dropped from ODIs and even Tests. He is the best opener in Pakistan but his Inzi connection hurts him.

With regards to his refusal to take a single in order to get to his century, I have no problems with that. People will say that's bad attitude, but I see it as a positive one. He's hungry for runs and milestones. It's stupid to suggest that he will do the same thing in Pakistan colours as well. In order to get back his place in Pakistan team, he needs to be selfish. Being a team player is fine, but that sort of altruism will only hurt you. He understands that and I like that about him.
 
He's about 25 years behind the time, would have a mainstay in the 90's teams.

Be it T20 or ODI, he plays really slowing for the 4/5 of the innings, cashes in on the last 1/5 of the innings to get to a good score and SR. The risk of course is if he gets out in the first 4/5 of the innings, he's effectively cost his team the game. In some cases (like today), even if he bats till the end, its not good enough
 
He and Harris Sohail batted far too slowly. Ended up costing them the match in the end
 
He should never be dropped from ODIs, I’m loving his improvement in his game. His ability to accelerate in a controlled manner is great to see. He needs to improve his power play game which is the most easiest phase of T20 cricket.

If he can average 50+ with a strike rate close to 90, he will be world class in ODIs
 
shariqnoor said:
Another one who has been completely hard done by the selectors. This guy should never have been dropped from ODIs and even Tests. He is the best opener in Pakistan but his Inzi connection hurts him.

With regards to his refusal to take a single in order to get to his century, I have no problems with that. People will say that's bad attitude, but I see it as a positive one. He's hungry for runs and milestones. It's stupid to suggest that he will do the same thing in Pakistan colours as well. In order to get back his place in Pakistan team, he needs to be selfish. Being a team player is fine, but that sort of altruism will only hurt you. He understands that and I like that about him.
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He has not been dropped from the one day team .
 
shariqnoor said:
Another one who has been completely hard done by the selectors. This guy should never have been dropped from ODIs and even Tests. He is the best opener in Pakistan but his Inzi connection hurts him.

With regards to his refusal to take a single in order to get to his century, I have no problems with that. People will say that's bad attitude, but I see it as a positive one. He's hungry for runs and milestones. It's stupid to suggest that he will do the same thing in Pakistan colours as well. In order to get back his place in Pakistan team, he needs to be selfish. Being a team player is fine, but that sort of altruism will only hurt you. He understands that and I like that about him.
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Hard done by selectors? Connection with Inzi hurts him? He still would not have played a match for Pakistan if it wasn't for chaachoo.

Best test opener in Pakistan? If the best in the country averages 25 after 11 tests we're in a very dark time.

Your second paragraph encompasses what is wrong with Pakistan cricket.
 
aloo paratha said:
Hard done by selectors? Connection with Inzi hurts him? He still would not have played a match for Pakistan if it wasn't for chaachoo.

Best test opener in Pakistan? If the best in the country averages 25 after 11 tests we're in a very dark time.

Your second paragraph encompasses what is wrong with Pakistan cricket.
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Ofcourse his connection with Inzi hurts him. Everytime he gets out for a low score, people scream Parchi. The amount of pressure that he regularly plays under is incredible.

His average is low, granted but he has the ability to be at least a 40 average test batsman. What was Babar's average in his first 10 matches? In Pakistan you're a victim of circumstances. Abid Ali comes and plays his matches against a cannon fodder team like Sri Lanka at home and suddenly he gets the nod of approval. If the roles were reversed and Imam played against SL at home, people here would be saying how bad Abid is.

I'm not saying Imam is a world beater, but he is still far ahead of any opener right now in Pakistan. We saw how hopeless Abid Ali looked in England. And the 60 he made, he probably gave 4 chances. Shan masood, 1 century and then rest of the series looked like a taileender.
 
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LordJames said:
Imam is an arrogant narcissist! Watch delivery 19.3 against South Punjab and he was half way down the pitch to pinch strike and the ball went for 4.

Instead of being a team player and appreciating what Kashif Bhatti did, he slams his bat in frustration that he isn't on strike.
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THIS!!!

can we have a vid pls
 
He can be cover for Babar in T20i’s , I liked his brashness @ the start but he’s a bit cringe with some of his statements & has to learn to be a team player & keep his emotions in check & answer questions with simplicity & not big statements lol
 
Who cares if he’s a team player or if he’s likeable. Clearly he’s channeling this parchi controversy into motivation to be better and score runs. He will never be a truly dynamic player but he’s shown that he can consistently score runs at a good strike rate.

Will be a key ODI player for us over the next 15 years I feel. But will be in and out of the Test team, and won’t get a chance in T20s.
 
shariqnoor said:
Ofcourse his connection with Inzi hurts him. Everytime he gets out for a low score, people scream Parchi. The amount of pressure that he regularly plays under is incredible.

His average is low, granted but he has the ability to be at least a 40 average test batsman. What was Babar's average in his first 10 matches? In Pakistan you're a victim of circumstances. Abid Ali comes and plays his matches against a cannon fodder team like Sri Lanka at home and suddenly he gets the nod of approval. If the roles were reversed and Imam played against SL at home, people here would be saying how bad Abid is.

I'm not saying Imam is a world beater, but he is still far ahead of any opener right now in Pakistan. We saw how hopeless Abid Ali looked in England. And the 60 he made, he probably gave 4 chances. Shan masood, 1 century and then rest of the series looked like a taileender.
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His List A stats were quite mediocre when he was brought into the side, his selection was nepotistic no doubt.

Still, there's no doubt he has talent, but to act like he's a victim of dodgy selections is wrong, he's a beneficiary of dodgy selections. His slow batting coupled with his extremely arrogant personality is what turns most off from him. If he can improve on those things he could be a really good player for us.
 
Mirpur express said:
He can be cover for Babar in T20i’s , I liked his brashness @ the start but he’s a bit cringe with some of his statements & has to learn to be a team player & keep his emotions in check & answer questions with simplicity & not big statements lol
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Abdullah should be replacement for babar
 
24 off 19 for Imam today in the Eliminator - not good enough am afraid.
 
Strange innings again today.

24 off 19 including 2 sixes, but once again too many dots and not enough strike rotation.
 
He eats up too many dot balls in the LOIs cricket. He needs to work on his strike rotation if he wants to be successful in modern cricket.
 
From earlier this year:

Imam in a power hitting training session with Hashim Amla

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He’s not a t20i player but in the absence of Fakhar, he should be opening for us. Abdullah is not suited to the format.
 
shamaan said:
And imaam is suited to t20s abdullah is a level above imaam in t20s
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Well I said Imam is not a T20 player but he has been decent at the international level against good bowlers so given the lack of options, he should be playing. Abdullah looks a good prospect, but he is also not a T20 player. On their best days, Imam and Abdullah will give you similar innings - 70 from 45-50 balls. Pretty good especially for our standards. However out of the two Imam is more proven so I’d pick him. Abdullah should play ODIs for the time being.
 
Abdullah Rabbani said:
��, Abdullah is 3 level above than this tuk tuk
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Ah yes, tuktuk who scored more runs than Abdullah in the recent national T20 tournament they played, in less innings .... at a strike rate of 144 vs 133 for Abdullah.

Wow Abdullah really must be three levels above.

Seriously the hate for Imam is ridiculous
 
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I wouldn't mind Imam playing in place of Abdullah. He is a decent t20 player. Hate for him here is nothing but mindless trolling. Only a few posters have ever made any genuine arguments against him.

However, I think we should go with Abdullah because I think we need to develop Abdullah and I am not sure about Imam's batting against Short and Fast bowling.
 
Forum363 said:
Well I said Imam is not a T20 player but he has been decent at the international level against good bowlers so given the lack of options, he should be playing. Abdullah looks a good prospect, but he is also not a T20 player. On their best days, Imam and Abdullah will give you similar innings - 70 from 45-50 balls. Pretty good especially for our standards. However out of the two Imam is more proven so I’d pick him. Abdullah should play ODIs for the time being.
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Abdulllah scored 58 ball century that was his best day not 70 from 50 whats imaam best state in t20s in terms of balls and runs ?.abdullah played at different positions in the line up were imaam played right at the top he has a issue of getting to good starts but then after powerplay he lacks singles and doubles and puts preesure on himself
 
Forum363 said:
Ah yes, tuktuk who scored more runs than Abdullah in the recent national T20 tournament they played, in less innings .... at a strike rate of 144 vs 133 for Abdullah.

Wow Abdullah really must be three levels above.

Seriously the hate for Imam is ridiculous
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Imaam strike rate is 124 in domestic i belive
 
shamaan said:
Imaam strike rate is 124 in domestic i belive
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Imam was a limited but stodgy batsman when he made his debut. There is no doubt his range of shots and in particular his strike rate has improved over the past year or so. In the 2019 PSL he played regularly and scored at 130. By the national t20 this year (albeit a lower standard tournament) he has improved that to 144 which, considering the amount of runs he scored is brilliant.

As such, you cannot compare his overall stats. Look at his current game and compare it to Abdullah, not that they should be compared.
 
shamaan said:
Abdulllah scored 58 ball century that was his best day not 70 from 50 whats imaam best state in t20s in terms of balls and runs ?.abdullah played at different positions in the line up were imaam played right at the top he has a issue of getting to good starts but then after powerplay he lacks singles and doubles and puts preesure on himself
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Imam scored 94 of 54 against the same team a few days later. Identical strike rate and a matter of a few runs. In the rest of the tournament, Imam was much better. Point is, the people claiming there is a gulf of quality difference between the two either hate Imam or are hyping up Abdullah.
 
Forum363 said:
Imam was a limited but stodgy batsman when he made his debut. There is no doubt his range of shots and in particular his strike rate has improved over the past year or so. In the 2019 PSL he played regularly and scored at 130. By the national t20 this year (albeit a lower standard tournament) he has improved that to 144 which, considering the amount of runs he scored is brilliant.

As such, you cannot compare his overall stats. Look at his current game and compare it to Abdullah, not that they should be compared.
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I agree Imam has improved a lot, plus he’s a leftie which we don’t currently have in our top 4. However these T20s are really meaningless. I would much rather develop Abdullah since he has a much higher ceiling.

Just because Imam has a lower ceiling but has been developed enough that he’s come closer to it, doesn’t mean he should be the first choice. Abdullah has barely played, with enough exposure and some much-needed confidence, the hope is he becomes a much better bat.

Note that I do rate Imam more than most posters on this forum, given how much he’s improved as a batsman, plus he’s a gun fielder.

I think PSL 6 will be very important to determine who the most in-form opener is, in the meanwhile Abdullah Shafique and Zeeshan Malik should be dipped into the international arena.

Then we can see how all three perform.
 
I love Imam's attitude. Lots of self belief. Nothing wrong with arrogance if he can deliver on the pitch.

Which he does.

He averages 52 in ODIs with a strike rate of 80!

He has only played 2 T20Is - but has played 64 T20s with an average of 35 and strike rate of 125.

What else does he need to prove himself?

He is a talent and criminally underrated here.
 
Forum363 said:
Imam scored 94 of 54 against the same team a few days later. Identical strike rate and a matter of a few runs. In the rest of the tournament, Imam was much better. Point is, the people claiming there is a gulf of quality difference between the two either hate Imam or are hyping up Abdullah.
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Abdulllah played in different positions were imaam played at the top.i dont hate imaam if he playrd in odis i wouldn't mind but i would rather develop Abdullah he has s bigger ceiling his imaam is limited plsyer but he made use of all that which is good to see.also Abdullah can bat at 3 so he gives another option to the batting line up
 
Forum363 said:
Imam was a limited but stodgy batsman when he made his debut. There is no doubt his range of shots and in particular his strike rate has improved over the past year or so. In the 2019 PSL he played regularly and scored at 130. By the national t20 this year (albeit a lower standard tournament) he has improved that to 144 which, considering the amount of runs he scored is brilliant.

As such, you cannot compare his overall stats. Look at his current game and compare it to Abdullah, not that they should be compared.
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I would rather invest in Abdullah who can play all formats.i dont disagree that imaam has improved but he has scores good in powerplay but then slows down and wastes balls.
 
Not a great start to his National T20 campaign

Bowled for 6 by Sohail Tanvir

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Imams PSL team saw sense and stopped picking him after a few games. selfish snail like batting benefits no one in white ball cricket whether it be T20s or ODIs.
 
Amjid Javed said:
Imams PSL team saw sense and stopped picking him after a few games. selfish snail like batting benefits no one in white ball cricket whether it be T20s or ODIs.
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Peshawar Zalmi could see it but PCB can’t. He should be nowhere near the LOI teams.

The frustrating thing is that Peshawar dropped him from the team but will then retain him for the next PSL and they’ll end up dropping him again.
 
YousafTheBeast said:
Peshawar Zalmi could see it but PCB can’t. He should be nowhere near the LOI teams.

The frustrating thing is that Peshawar dropped him from the team but will then retain him for the next PSL and they’ll end up dropping him again.
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nepotism at its best, its clearly obvious he only gets included in T20 games due to his connections at domestic level. Anyone wiv 2 brain cell can see hes not suited to T20s.
 
He has opened for Pakistan as a T20i opener

This is why we are going nowhere as a limited overs set up whereas others are targeting 500 in 50 overs
 
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Balochistan captain Imam-ul-Haq has been admitted to the hospital after getting an injury during the game against Southern Punjab earlier today.

While trying to keep the ball inside the rope, Imam put in a despairing dive but ended up bumping with the advertising hoardings.

The southpaw was taken on a stretcher after getting medical attention on the field.

According to details, Imam has got scratches on the rib cage and has been taken to the hospital for further x-rays.

https://cricwick.net/news/9600/National-T20-Cup-ImamulHaq-taken-to-hospital-after-getting-injury-during-fielding
 
Imam and T20 don't go together.

He is like Azhar Ali. Good for Test and perhaps ODI.
 
Imam-ul-Haq is the worst selection ever for T20s

Imam-ul-Haq is prime example of injustice in Pakistan cricket. The guy is not a T20 player and yet he is captain of a T20 team in Pakistan domestic T20 tournament :facepalm: times millions.

Imran Khan you get the government after you promise to bring justice to Pakistan. Where is the justice in this matter?
 
OMB said:
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Balochistan captain Imam-ul-Haq has been admitted to the hospital after getting an injury during the game against Southern Punjab earlier today.

While trying to keep the ball inside the rope, Imam put in a despairing dive but ended up bumping with the advertising hoardings.

The southpaw was taken on a stretcher after getting medical attention on the field.

According to details, Imam has got scratches on the rib cage and has been taken to the hospital for further x-rays.

https://cricwick.net/news/9600/National-T20-Cup-ImamulHaq-taken-to-hospital-after-getting-injury-during-fielding
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Rawalpindi: Balochistan’s captain Imam-ul-Haq has been advised to have three-day rest by the doctors after he suffered scratches on his rib cage yesterday.

Imam is not part of the side today against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the 15th match of the National T20 Cup. Bismillah Khan is leading Balochistan in his absence.

Imam will leave for Lahore and join the side during second leg, scheduled in Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium from October 6.

It must be noted that Imam was admitted to a hospital after he suffered an injury while colliding with the boundary boards as he tried to stop a boundary.

He was taken away on a stretcher after the team’s physiotherapist treated him initially. Later in the day, the injury was not serious as the X-ray had shown that Imam’s ribs were not fractured.

ARY
 
64* from 46 balls to lead Balochistan to victory over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today.

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Imam the T20 batsman should be how Imam the ODI batsman should play to keep up with the modern game.
 
Imam misses out on selection at PSL7, despite uncle Inzi being at Zalmi.
 
Finally PSL has caught up with the rest of the world

This guy has no business in T20 cricket
 
I must admit, I thought he's be one of those players who somehow gets into a PSL squad each year without offering much or doing anything.
 
Saj said:
I must admit, I thought he's be one of those players who somehow gets into a PSL squad each year without offering much or doing anything.
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1) everyone knows hes not a T20 player
2) nepotism played apart in his PSL selection
3) look at attack array of batsmen Peshawar zalmi have and they decide to pick imam to open the inns? over much better players.

This is the problem with PSL its littered with player selections like this.
 
Bring Imam ul Huq in T20 side

He has done wonderfully well in the ODIs for Pakistan. He has compact game, he is consistent, has very good average in ODIs with pretty decent SR . His record in T20s is good with 33 average and decent SR. I m sure he will improve his T20 game once he is given a run on the side.

This fellow would have outclassed Masood,Ifti, Haider,Haris, Khushdil easily.

I think Pakistan can try him at number 3.
 
Mainul said:
He has done wonderfully well in the ODIs for Pakistan. He has compact game, he is consistent, has very good average in ODIs with pretty decent SR . His record in T20s is good with 33 average and decent SR. I m sure he will improve his T20 game once he is given a run on the side.

This fellow would have outclassed Masood,Ifti, Haider,Haris, Khushdil easily.

I think Pakistan can try him at number 3.
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:eek: :banned:
 
Nope.

Pakistan need proper attacking T20 batters. Imam should stick to ODI and possibly Test.
 
Mainul said:
He has done wonderfully well in the ODIs for Pakistan. He has compact game, he is consistent, has very good average in ODIs with pretty decent SR . His record in T20s is good with 33 average and decent SR. I m sure he will improve his T20 game once he is given a run on the side.

This fellow would have outclassed Masood,Ifti, Haider,Haris, Khushdil easily.

I think Pakistan can try him at number 3.
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After reading this OP

I feel like Raadhe in the climax scene of tere naam…when he himself walks back into the mental assylum van as he gives up on everything
 
I knew the consequences of writing this thread.

Most people will just bash my point and laugh. But I shall still stand by my point on Imam.

Imam could have made a difference has he been picked in this world cup.

Pakistan doesn't have any proper and consistent hitter as it is evident,has got few hacks with tailender like batting style who are considered as hitters among Pakistanis.

Pakistan does have a chance to win even if they score 150-160 because of their bowling. Today's match was another example. Pakistan needs Babar,Rizwan at the top and another batsman like them at number 3 and 4 . Many want replacement of either Babar or Rizwan at the top. But I think it will only bring disaster for the team. Any team should decide on basis of their resources and limitations, not ride on generalized ideas.


Pakistanis should admit and realize that there isn't any hitter even one third as good as QD cok, Buttelr, SKY, Pandya, Hales, Warner in Pakistan side. Their only chance to win is back a batting order who can post or chase 150 on pitches like Melbourne and 170 on pitches like Adelaide. Their bowling will do the rest.
 
If Imam makes the T20 squad, the crowd will have to get involved again like they did with Kushdil
 
Mainul said:
I knew the consequences of writing this thread.

Most people will just bash my point and laugh. But I shall still stand by my point on Imam.

Imam could have made a difference has he been picked in this world cup.

Pakistan doesn't have any proper and consistent hitter as it is evident,has got few hacks with tailender like batting style who are considered as hitters among Pakistanis.

Pakistan does have a chance to win even if they score 150-160 because of their bowling. Today's match was another example. Pakistan needs Babar,Rizwan at the top and another batsman like them at number 3 and 4 . Many want replacement of either Babar or Rizwan at the top. But I think it will only bring disaster for the team. Any team should decide on basis of their resources and limitations, not ride on generalized ideas.


Pakistanis should admit and realize that there isn't any hitter even one third as good as QD cok, Buttelr, SKY, Pandya, Hales, Warner in Pakistan side. Their only chance to win is back a batting order who can post or chase 150 on pitches like Melbourne and 170 on pitches like Adelaide. Their bowling will do the rest.
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I hear you. When Shan & Rizwan who on average strike at 125 are acceptable in T20 then why not Imam.

Having said that it is not a free ride. Imam has the PSL platform to prove his metal and let his bat do the talking.
 
People complain that Babar and Rizwan do not utilise the PP. Imam would equally struggle even if the PP ever for extended to 10 overs.
 
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