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This has to be the most confusing comment everLet's fill the team with Tayyab Tahir, Sharjeel Khan and Shan Masood at the top of the batting order and we'll see how far we get.
Wasim Akram:
"A couple of them are not playing, they are sitting on television and they want to play for Pakistan how is this possible?"
Imad Wasim on Wasim Akram’s statement:
"When I was playing for the Pakistan team, I was the World No. 02 all-rounder in rankings, and without any reason, I was dropped. Please tell me what is the guarantee now that if I will play domestic cricket, they will consider me? Secondly, whoever has pointed this out, I will call him myself if I ever need an advice,"
"Two years ago, when I was asked to play domestic cricket, you can see my performance. But even then, I wasn't considered. So there's no guarantee here,"
So he is still whining.
Imad Wasim on Wasim Akram’s statement:
"When I was playing for the Pakistan team, I was the World No. 02 all-rounder in rankings, and without any reason, I was dropped. Please tell me what is the guarantee now that if I will play domestic cricket, they will consider me? Secondly, whoever has pointed this out, I will call him myself if I ever need an advice,"
"Two years ago, when I was asked to play domestic cricket, you can see my performance. But even then, I wasn't considered. So there's no guarantee here,"
Maybe enlighten us oh knowledgable one, which rankings we should accept and which we shouldn'tThis guy bashes babar for his ranking but now uses his own ranking for selection. Plus, all rounder rankings? Those rankings are ridiculous.
1. If you bash player x that his ranking is flawed and all, and than whine on national tv that i was also no.2 why was i dropped, that is just hypocrisy from that player. Basically, whatever suits his narrative.Maybe enlighten us oh knowledgable one, which rankings we should accept and which we shouldn't
Just so that we all know.
Oh fountain of knowledge, please do tell us which rankings are ok to accept and which ones aren't.1. If you bash player x that his ranking is flawed and all, and than whine on national tv that i was also no.2 why was i dropped, that is just hypocrisy from that player. Basically, whatever suits his narrative.
2. If you look at the rating points of all ranking systems (batting, bowling and allrounder), while batting and bowling rating points go above 600, in allrounder ratings, the points only goes till 300 - 400. Why? Because there isnt competation.
JJ Smit and a PNG player is in the top 5 of allrouder ranking.
Imad's highest rank was 3rd spot not even 2nd spot, and his highest rating points were 299.
Imad is right in saying because Babar and Rizwan and their fans parade there rankings to defend themselves. By the same logic why cannot Imad be selected on the basis of the same ranking1. If you bash player x that his ranking is flawed and all, and than whine on national tv that i was also no.2 why was i dropped, that is just hypocrisy from that player. Basically, whatever suits his narrative.
2. If you look at the rating points of all ranking systems (batting, bowling and allrounder), while batting and bowling rating points go above 600, in allrounder ratings, the points only goes till 300 - 400. Why? Because there isnt competation.
JJ Smit and a PNG player is in the top 5 of allrouder ranking.
Imad's highest rank was 3rd spot not even 2nd spot, and his highest rating points were 299.
I am again going to mention look at the rating points, but many will just ignore it, so just waste of time. Allrounder rating points are soo bad that anyone can become a top allrounder. Rashid cant even bat and hes at no.4Imad is right in saying because Babar and Rizwan and their fans parade there rankings to defend themselves. By the same logic why cannot
So it is clear that Imad is not playing domestic cricket because he was unfairly dropped 2 years ago. He is now expecting free & direct return to international cricket without playing domestic cricket or otherwise he will continue sitting on TV channels as an expert.
Imad Wasim on Wasim Akram’s statement:
"When I was playing for the Pakistan team, I was the World No. 02 all-rounder in rankings, and without any reason, I was dropped. Please tell me what is the guarantee now that if I will play domestic cricket, they will consider me? Secondly, whoever has pointed this out, I will call him myself if I ever need an advice,"
"Two years ago, when I was asked to play domestic cricket, you can see my performance. But even then, I wasn't considered. So there's no guarantee here,"
Fountain of knowledge, tell the world which rankings and rating points we should accept and which ones we should not.I am again going to mention look at the rating points, but many will just ignore it, so just waste of time. Allrounder rating points are soo bad that anyone can become a top allrounder. Rashid cant even bat and hes at no.4
Imad is a darter and so is Nawaz. The rotation between these two will need to come to an end and Shadab will also be sent packing with these guys.
New set of spinners are required that can actually spin the ball.
this is the exact approach Yousuf adopted. His career ended badly.So it is clear that Imad is not playing domestic cricket because he was unfairly dropped 2 years ago. He is now expecting free & direct return to international cricket without playing domestic cricket or otherwise he will continue sitting on TV channels as an expert.
There will be no one left to play domestic cricket in Pakistan if every cricketer adopts this kind of attitude & approach
That's hilarious.1. If you bash player x that his ranking is flawed and all, and than whine on national tv that i was also no.2 why was i dropped, that is just hypocrisy from that player. Basically, whatever suits his narrative.
2. If you look at the rating points of all ranking systems (batting, bowling and allrounder), while batting and bowling rating points go above 600, in allrounder ratings, the points only goes till 300 - 400. Why? Because there isnt competation.
JJ Smit and a PNG player is in the top 5 of allrouder ranking.
Imad's highest rank was 3rd spot not even 2nd spot, and his highest rating points were 299.
That's hilarious.
So pick and choose the rankings that suit you.
Most cricket followers couldn't care less about the rankings what we want are victories.
It's just the likes of you that are obsessed with rankings when it suits you.
Neither should have been in the World Cup squad for differing reasons.Tell me one thing, do you seriously believe that Nawaz should be replaced by Imad again? Or do we need to go for spinners that are turning the ball?
The Nawaz-Imad musical chairs have been going around since 2016.
You’ll never be able to explain this to Imad and Malik.So it is clear that Imad is not playing domestic cricket because he was unfairly dropped 2 years ago. He is now expecting free & direct return to international cricket without playing domestic cricket or otherwise he will continue sitting on TV channels as an expert.
There will be no one left to play domestic cricket in Pakistan if every cricketer adopts this kind of attitude & approach
Only in Pakistan cricket you will find dropped cricketers whining & whinging like this on public platform even after their repeated failures. Pakistan' ODI cricket has badly declined after 2002-2003 when many big players retired at the same time. The main reason for team's decline in ODIs is because of repeated chances given to failed players like Malik, Afridi, Hafeez, Younis. All these players did lot of lobbying in media, ranted against PCB openly and were eventually forced to retire. Malik should be thankful to PCB that he got a free ride for several years without any substantial performance despite the politics he played in the team.You’ll never be able to explain this to Imad and Malik.
Both have a superstar mentality based on very average returns. This delusional mindset is ridiculous.
Even now Malik feels he ought to get into the next t20 WC side. What he has done to deserve that only he knows.
It was Imad who finished the match against Afghanistan in 2019.Imad is a bits and pieces player, an inferior option to Shadab (who equally doesn't deserve a place in the 11).
He can deliver tight overs in limited overs cricket against the second string international sides, but will have little impact against the top sides. He's an ok fielder but nothing spectacular by today's standards.
Sub par as a batsman and at best can play second fiddle at the crease alongside an established batsman. Cannot farm strike with the tail, cannot finish games or pinch hit in the end overs.
As a batsman Shadab > Imad, as a bowler Imad > Shadab = two incompetent all rounders!
He missed the independence cup in 1997From 1996 to 2000, to the best of my recollection, Wasim Akram didn't miss any crucial Pakistan assignments for counties.
It seems like your statement was more of a guess without a specific example, and when questioned, you're suggesting I find the information myself. This assertion was made by you, not me.
I must emphasize again that county cricket is not a fair comparison to the T10 league. In the past, cricketers were often advised to go to counties to enhance their skills, a recommendation that doesn't apply to leagues like T10 in Dubai and attending shows on Tv. I would LOVE it if Ihsannullah, Amir, Shaheen and other boys prioritize playing counties instead of International T20 matches and T20 leagues.
It was Imad who finished the match against Afghanistan in 2019.
Shadab failed to finish the game against Zimbabwe in 2022
He was effective in conditions where there is movement in the air and batsman have to score. He was ineffective in tests and particularly bad in australia.I'm sorry, Amir is not mediocre. He had the potential and made mistakes, but talent-wise he was special.
No we lost and got kicked out because Babar and Rizwan in the super over when the team needed them to score 19 in 6 ballsOh what a bump.
Alot of people here were supporting imad, and amir.
Turns out those two led us to losing and being kicked out.
So what was the role of Iftikhar power hitter and fakhar when everything is to be done by rizbabar???No we lost and got kicked out because Babar and Rizwan in the super over when the team needed them to score 19 in 6 balls
Why do you people claim Pakistan can’t do anything if RizBar dont do it??!So what was the role of Iftikhar power hitter and fakhar when everything is to be done by rizbabar???
4 wides in a super over by your beloved.No we lost and got kicked out because Babar and Rizwan in the super over when the team needed them to score 19 in 6 balls
Clearly, you do not understand the role here. How many times have you seen players who are so-called power hitters and are known for hitting sixes in domestics and not coming to bat in super overs???Why do you people claim Pakistan can’t do anything if RizBar dont do it??!
What happened here??
What is the role of T20 openers? Why do they bat in the powerplay?Clearly, you do not understand the role here
Say more4 wides in a super over by your beloved.
and than Imad vs Axar patil lol. Less said the better
Super over is a powerplay scenerio???What is the role of T20 openers? Why do they bat in the powerplay?
Imad 15 of23 balls when run a balls was needed..,what happened to him??Say more
40 off 40 against USA on a flat deck opening in the powerplay
Zimbabar for a reason!
Answer my questionSuper over is a powerplay scenerio???
Would you send Shai hope ahead of Pooran or russel???Answer my question
What is the role of T20 openers. This is not the year 2004 when T20 cricket started. What are T20 openers supposed to do? How do you utilise them as a team?
Do I agree with West Indies???Would you send Shai hope ahead of Pooran or russel???
then agree with this scenerio that babar and rizwan are not fit enough to bat in super overs.. it was Iffi, fakhar and IMAD's job to finish the game. but they failedDo I agree with West Indies???
Are you asking me to agree to this lol?then agree with this scenerio that babar and rizwan are not fit enough to bat in powerplays
I meant to say super over but anyways, why would you want to send 2 guys who are bad in powerplays to bat in super overs???Are you asking me to agree to this lol?
This is what I want you to admit. Admit this first. Normalise this truth. Admit it, Misbah ul Haq knowingly destroyed Pakistan cricket. Admit that this is the core issue.
This is step one, and then we can discuss all other issues.
So, I take it you agree they shouldn’t be batting in the powerplay. Can you confirm this.I meant to say super over but anyways, why would you want to send 2 guys who are bad in powerplays to bat in super overs???
When you have Imad on the bench who was a great finisher according to many???
Do you agree that amir and imad botched the games for PakistanSo, I take it you agree they shouldn’t be batting in the powerplay. Can you confirm this.
I expect going forward, you will not suggest a Pakistan XI with Babar and Rizwan both in the top 3?
No I don’t agree.Do you agree that amir and imad botched the games for Pakistan
??
Then you will not agree to any other fact as well, whatever anybody else is going to say.No I don’t agree.
Next?
Not on this subject.Then you will not agree to any other fact as well, whatever anybody else is going to say.
You don't agree that Imad's pathetic inning was the turning point. You do not agree that Amir bowled the worst super over possible against USA.Not on this subject.
I am not going to allow any deflection from the core issue. Sorry
It is impossible to comment/analyse on Pakistan cricket until this core issue is resolved.
Nothing else left to talk. I am allowed to view cricket and it’s pros/cons the way I like. Just like you are ambiguous with your view on Babar and Rizwan opening in T20…and also your confusion on the roles of T20 openers.You don't agree that Imad's pathetic inning was the turning point. You do not agree that Amir bowled the worst super over possible against USA.
What else is left after that to talk..
I never said that you should agree to what I said and same goes for me. You cannot convince me that imad and amir had nothing to do with those botched games. just like you cannot provide any solution to babar and rizwan stuff.Nothing else left to talk. I am allowed to view cricket and it’s pros/cons the way I like. Just like you are ambiguous with your view on Babar and Rizwan opening in T20…and also your confusion on the roles of T20 openers.
Oh I can provide a solution. But it’s no point suggesting or discussing it anymore. I have accepted that Babar and Rizwan should continue as T20 openers until Pakistan cricket is totally annihilated, destroyed, buried, cremated, obliterated. I have accepted this. It’s the only way people will wake up without asking for ‘solutions’ and then showing impatience on those ‘solutions’.I never said that you should agree to what I said and same goes for me. You cannot convince me that imad and amir had nothing to do with those botched games. just like you cannot provide any solution to babar and rizwan stuff.
I hope you find your peace because Amir and imad might retire again and all the hoax about them being coming back for country will be done and dusted.Oh I can provide a solution. But it’s no point suggesting or discussing it anymore. I have accepted that Babar and Rizwan should continue as T20 openers until Pakistan cricket is totally annihilated, destroyed, buried, cremated, obliterated. I have accepted this. It’s the only way people will wake up without asking for ‘solutions’ and then showing impatience on those ‘solutions’.
For Pakistan cricket to live again, it must die with these two as its openers first.
It’s you who needs to find peace my friend. Amir was Pakistan’s best bowler in the tournament. Who wants to deny this? And Imad was begged to play the crucial games even though he wasn’t 100%, he is still Pakistan’s best T20 spinner. Prove me wrong?I hope you find your peace because Amir and imad might retire again and all the hoax about them being coming back for country will be done and dusted.
Babar is still the top scorer for Pakistan while others failed..It’s you who needs to find peace my friend. Amir was Pakistan’s best bowler in the tournament. Who wants to deny this? And Imad was begged to play the crucial games even though he wasn’t 100%, he is still Pakistan’s best T20 spinner. Prove me wrong?
Was he the only one? Did Bumrah fluke the comeback or it’s something that he does regularly in accordance to his exceptional ability and plan given to him?Did he botched the game against India???
Ok thanks that you agree he was the one.Was he the only one? Did Bumrah fluke the comeback or it’s something that he does regularly in accordance to his exceptional ability and plan given to him?
So it’s 1-1 or is it 1 to you and a thousand to me considering Rizwan has been bottling every crucial game for Pakistan?Ok thanks that you agree he was the one.
I agree to the fact that Rziwan played a bad shot and threw his wicket away as well.
Whatever suits you brother, I understand how you feel.So it’s 1-1 or is it 1 to you and a thousand to me considering Rizwan has been bottling every crucial game for Pakistan?
They will just select based on who has connections. Quota picks, nephew type picks, players to centre around babar. Players who don't make babar look bad etc. I scratch you, you scratch me mentality.Maybe we should pull up the stats of last year’s 50 over domestic cup to add context to our Chief selector’s and captain’s World Cup squad selection
Then let’s see if it’s worth playing this tournament if you want to play for Pakistan
England would 90% of the time send their openers to play a super over, Since butler ans salt are obviously the ideal choice amd the sole reason they open is because they are their to utilise the PP in t20.Clearly, you do not understand the role here. How many times have you seen players who are so-called power hitters and are known for hitting sixes in domestics and not coming to bat in super overs???
Why did not Imad come to bat?? he was called the best finisher by some people, NO??
That's because you're making an entire team for babar to look good.Babar is still the top scorer for Pakistan while others failed..
Did Imad botched the game against India or no?? Simple question.