[VIDEO] Wasim Akram: “A couple of them are sitting on television and they want to play for Pakistan”

Ex players make good comedians

Azhar Ali saying Pak never played with intent v Bangladesh
Kamran Akmal talking about dropped catches
Misbah talking about aggressive cricket
Wasim saying his never fixed a game in his life.
 
Imad wasn’t dropped due to performance, so he doesn’t need to play domestic cricket to get his place back.

Inclusion of Imad over Nawaz/Shadab would’ve made this team significantly stronger - that is what these experts need to focus on instead of making uninformed cliched statements.
 
Wasim is completely right.

No one who is choosing TV stints over domestic cricket should ever be considered for the national team. It's an extreme disrespect to the ones training day in day out to even get into the domestic team.

Let'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.
 
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Let'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.
This has to be the most confusing comment ever

What do you want people to do if they wish to play for Pakistan? Where are you supposed to perform if performances in the domestic doesn’t matter?
 
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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,"
 

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,"

Wrong mindset.

If you play, they might not consider you.

If you don't play, they definitely won't consider you.

Too much crying and less doing from a lot of players in the system. Pakistani cricket is whimsical so you should always continue playing domestic cricket as that call-up is often right around the corner.
 

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.

This guy bashes babar for his ranking but now uses his own ranking for selection. Plus, all rounder rankings? Those rankings are ridiculous.

Two years ago he was freshly dropped because he wasnt spinning the ball. By that logic, pakistan should had selected the likes of kamran akmal after every domestic season.

Just excuses by him and nothing else. There is never going to be guarante you will get pick, but you need to be there available and also improving yourself
 
Imad is a garbage cricketer with a garbage attitude. I have been around long enough to remember how he was destroyed by fans here in favor of Nawaz and Zafar Gohar.

The cycle will keep repeating itself until we do away with all of these pseudo-all rounders and groom specialist spinners.

Only Shadab should be kept as he has actually won Pakistan games.
 
If you're not corrupt then I see no reason whatsoever for leaving out a player due to their overt opinions.

Unless they're disruptive in the changing room, a good captain and team manager/coach should be able to ensure that all sorts of characters play together and do well as a team.

In my opinion Imad Wasim was the missing cog in this team... superior to any of the so called spin bowling all rounders currently in the squad and an answer to our missing bowler to partner Shaheen with the new ball.
 
This guy bashes babar for his ranking but now uses his own ranking for selection. Plus, all rounder rankings? Those rankings are ridiculous.
Maybe enlighten us oh knowledgable one, which rankings we should accept and which we shouldn't

Just so that we all know.
 
Maybe enlighten us oh knowledgable one, which rankings we should accept and which we shouldn't

Just so that we all know.
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.
 
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.
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 ranking
 
Former players who are still not retired should play every possible domestic comp.



Its good for everyone. Younger players learn a lot from experience pros. Pros keep themselves sharp. Level of competition goes up. Prestige of comp goes up.



It's win-win-win solution
 
Imad is right in saying because Babar and Rizwan and their fans parade there rankings to defend themselves. By the same logic why cannot
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.
 

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 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
 
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.
Fountain of knowledge, tell the world which rankings and rating points we should accept and which ones we should not.

I've asked you a few times now, but you won't answer.
 
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
this is the exact approach Yousuf adopted. His career ended badly.
For Yousuf, i think it was that he had the seniority thing stuck in his head that just because he is senior cricketer he should get automatic selection.

Thing is, anything can happen. PCB musical chairs is not going to stop and general elections are going to be held by february. By than Shakil Sheikh will be back in Islamabad region, and have his influence on selection. Which is what some of these guys are hoping for.
 
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.
 
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.

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.
 
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.
Neither should have been in the World Cup squad for differing reasons.

But what makes me laugh is how you try to play the rankings card when it suits you and flip it over when it doesn't suit you.

Either the rankings should be accepted or you ignore them, don't flip-flop when it's convenient.

Me, I don't care about the rankings, wins against the top sides are what matter to me.
 
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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
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.
 
Imad is only relevant because Nawaz was an absolute disaster. Both are not good enough. We need someone who is Santner Jadeja quality. Imad is more of a middle order batter and 6th bowler like Iftikhar
 
Nawaz
Shadab
Imad

All three mediocrities who have ensured that we continue to be a mediocre ODI side for the last 5-6 years.

The quality of these so called “allrounders” is shockingly bad when compared with the other top 4 teams.

None of them is a proper spinner who could at least contain runs or take wickets during the middle overs. A super crucial area where teams have bashed us left right in this World Cup.

Keep these three mediocrities away please.

First invest in players who can properly spin the ball. Batting will be secondary.
 
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.
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.
Imad & Amir are doing the same now
 
This person has been responsible for Indian bowling having a golden generation. He's been a mercenary in IPL and often helping Indians who's Pakistan has regressed
 
Who is this Imad Wasim and why does he think he deserves to be playing for Pakistan?

What are some of his great performances? I don't recall many.

He should consider himself lucky that he got the opportunity to represent Pakistan given his limited abilities.
 
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!
It was Imad who finished the match against Afghanistan in 2019.

Shadab failed to finish the game against Zimbabwe in 2022
 
From 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.
He missed the independence cup in 1997
 
It was Imad who finished the match against Afghanistan in 2019.

Shadab failed to finish the game against Zimbabwe in 2022

Wow you have really sold me on bringing Imad back to the team. He finished a match against against Afghanistan 4 years ago

Let's bring him in asap :ROFLMAO:
 
If Mohammad Amir was so desperate to play in the ICC ODI World Cup for Pakistan and he plays in T20 leagues around the world, why is he not participating in the National T20 World Cup 2023?
 
I wonder if this is why Imad decided to quit the KK franchise?
 
Seeing Amir and Imad talk so much smack on TV is going to make the PSL a lot of fun to watch.
 
I'm sorry, Amir is not mediocre. He had the potential and made mistakes, but talent-wise he was special.
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.

then there is the matter of if his slim stature even hold up to the rigors of test cricket. It certainly didn't in Aus test tour YK let him have it in the field if I recall correctly
 
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Oh what a bump.

Alot of people here were supporting imad, and amir.

Turns out those two led us to losing and being kicked out.
 
Oh what a bump.

Alot of people here were supporting imad, and amir.

Turns out those two led us to losing and being kicked out.
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
 
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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
So what was the role of Iftikhar power hitter and fakhar when everything is to be done by rizbabar???
 
So what was the role of Iftikhar power hitter and fakhar when everything is to be done by rizbabar???
Why do you people claim Pakistan can’t do anything if RizBar dont do it??!

What happened here??
 
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
4 wides in a super over by your beloved.

and than Imad vs Axar patil lol. Less said the better
 
Why do you people claim Pakistan can’t do anything if RizBar dont do it??!

What happened here??
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??
 
4 wides in a super over by your beloved.

and than Imad vs Axar patil lol. Less said the better
Say more

40 off 40 against USA on a flat deck opening in the powerplay

Zimbabar for a reason!
 
Super over is a powerplay scenerio???
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?
 
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?
Would you send Shai hope ahead of Pooran or russel???
 
Do I agree with West Indies???
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 failed
 
then agree with this scenerio that babar and rizwan are not fit enough to bat in powerplays
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.
 
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.
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???
 
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???
So, 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?
 
So, 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?
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.
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.
 
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.
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..
 
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..
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.
 
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.
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 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.
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.
 
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.
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.
 
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.
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?
 
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?
Babar is still the top scorer for Pakistan while others failed..

Did Imad botched the game against India or no?? Simple question.
 
Did he botched the game against India???
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?
 
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?
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.
 
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
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.
 
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??
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.

Only exception was 2019 because Ben stokes played an atg innings and understood the conditions so Roy was sent at no 3, but butler still played.

Australia would do the same, Travis head and David warner are 100% being sent to play a super over.

And that's how it should be in t20 since the whole job of openers is to make use to the first 6 overs. And hence be the most destructive by default.

Babar was the top scorer against usa that day, rizwan is an opener in t20, So why aren't these 2 sent?

If your argument is that they are not Strikers, then the counter argument must he made as to why are they openers in t20 in the first place.
 
Babar is still the top scorer for Pakistan while others failed..

Did Imad botched the game against India or no?? Simple question.
That's because you're making an entire team for babar to look good.

Babar opens or bats at no 3 so obviously he and rizwan in t20 will have the advantage of being the top scorers in the format.

Secondly who asked shadab to bat at no 5 and Chacha at no 6. Why select these 2 tried and tested failures?

Fakhar is batting at 4 out of position but you expect him to open in a super over?

Usman Khan at 3 is poor 100%, no excuses for that and same for saim, they were garbage, but shadab, chacha, and azam have done nothing to warrant a spot?
 
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