[VIDEOS] Azam Khan - Performance Watch

[world cup captain]

If he wants to play for Pakistan, it's time he stops playing in nameless leagues over domestic cricket. At the moment, he is riding on this notion that he is a hitter but doesn't have much to show for it.

 

[hitthestump]

Not sure if its helped by the attire or not but, surely he is looking much fitter here.

His face is a lot slimmer plus there is some genuine definition developing in his arms. He is clearly in a pump in this photo but it's a massive improvement for sure.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Get some full seasons of domestic cricket first.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Always funny to me when people discuss the idea of Azam Khan earning his place in the side.

It won't really matter if he is good enough. He can be mediocre and all it will take for him to get selected will be a call from Moin Khan to Mohammad Wasim. That's how things work in Pakistan. The only reason Wasim didn't select him now is because he knows about the backlash that will follow if he selects him when he barely has any domestic games under his belt. All Azam needs to do is crack an average of 20+ and it'll get him in the limited-overs sides soon enough.

It will be highly unfortunate for Pakistan cricket, but good for him and his fans.

 

[Mamoon]

It is inevitable that Azam Khan will play for Pakistan soon. He has already built quite a fan following and his father will ensure that he gets called up after doing the bare minimum in domestic cricket.

Mohammad Wasim is also waiting for an excuse to draft him into the team right away, and the performance of players like Danish Aziz and Asif Ali will only speed up the process of integrating Azam in the national setup.

He does seem to have some reasonable amount of raw ability and is a pretty good ball striker, but he needs a lot of FC experience and although he claims to have improved his fitness levels, he still does not look like an athlete from any angle.

 

[OMB]

Will he be able to fulfil the promise and justify the trust placed in him by the selectors?

 

[marlonbrowndo]

No way he deserves a chance in this ODI series

 

[shamaan]

No way he deserves a chance in this ODI series

I don't think he's In the odi squad

 

[Firebat]

Azam excited to be in the squad it seems

 

[shaz619]

Azam excited to be in the squad it seems

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Looks like the big lad seen a kebab somewhere

 

[Major]

His keeping is terrible. A good keeper for isb would had saved runs. 5-7 runs have been leaked by him.. He is a terrible keeper and isb should give the gloves to Gurbaz.

It also seems the players also dont like him or interact with him that much

 

[Major]

Made a save but he makes it look awkward with that weight

 

[MenInG]

Made a save but he makes it look awkward with that weight

Brilliant save that

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Brilliant save that

It's brilliant because he is fat and you don't expect it from him. For a normal WK it would be routine.

 

[hitthestump]

It's brilliant because he is fat and you don't expect it from him. For a normal WK it would be routine.

Exactly. This is a normal day's work for Rizwan.

 

[Savak]

Azam Khan and Sharjeel have now had 3-4 years to get fit but they just get fatter and fatter.

 

[Saj]

Tough task when he came in to bat - managed 12 off 12 balls.

 

[Savak]

Tough task when he came in to bat - managed 12 off 12 balls.

I don't buy the myth that he is dangerous against spinners, he was struggling badly against Tahir and Khushdil and eventually desperately tried to hit his way to break the shackles.

 

[PakEngFan]

Azam Khan and Sharjeel have now had 3-4 years to get fit but they just get fatter and fatter.

They are getting fitter for sumo wrestling.

 

[Saj]

I don't buy the myth that he is dangerous against spinners, he was struggling badly against Tahir and Khushdil and eventually desperately tried to hit his way to break the shackles.

This is a big tournament for him.

Many have previously said that he only got a regular chance at QG because of his father, well now he's in a different team so let's see how he does.

 

[shah_1]

Overrated talent. His PSL record is abysmal

 

[Pakpak]

His keeping is terrible. A good keeper for isb would had saved runs. 5-7 runs have been leaked by him.. He is a terrible keeper and isb should give the gloves to Gurbaz.

It also seems the players also dont like him or interact with him that much

The others must see him for who he is. An unfit player who only got anywhere near the PSL due to connections.

 

[James]

 

[shamaan]

He must make match winning contributions otherwise thiers no chance he's going to be part of the world cup squad.

 

[DRsohail]

He must make match winning contributions otherwise thiers no chance he's going to be part of the world cup squad.

World cup squad, what??

 

[shamaan]

World cup squad, what??

He can be the second keeper becouse Sarfraz is past it,Rohail isn't a t20 player,Muhammed Harris can't get a game.

 

[moghul]

Looks like he is working hard on gaining more weight.

 

[DRsohail]

He can be the second keeper becouse Sarfraz is past it,Rohail isn't a t20 player,Muhammed Harris can't get a game.

Hw is not better than Sarfaraz either

 

[angrypathan]

He’s been in the PSL for what, 3 years now? Plenty of time to lose weight, yet he’s still obese.

 

[volcyz]

Hes been gaining weight instead of losing.

He’ll probably claim it’s muscle

 

[shamaan]

Hw is not better than Sarfaraz either

You obviously don't know anything about cricket if you think Sarfraz is better than Azam Khan also go watch the Innings today something that Sarfraz can only dream off.

 

[Ismailtoca]

1 innings in a blue moon does not make him an ATG. Also - his fitness is still below par, and he hit spin, not pace bowlers.

 

[Pakpak]

His fitness is a joke, the state of him is an embarrassment.

He's just smashed a 45 year old.

The thread is quite because we don't have time to comment on a joker who only got in cricket due to his Dad.

 

[shamaan]

His fitness is a joke, the state of him is an embarrassment.

He's just smashed a 45 year old.

The thread is quite because we don't have time to comment on a joker who only got in cricket due to his Dad.

Who said his fitness isn't a joke also what do you think of Stirling.

Sarfraz or any other keeper baring rizwan could not play an innings like even if it was a 70 year old.

 

[Zaz]

Who said his fitness isn't a joke also what do you think of Stirling

Theres no doubt hes extremely overweight

Stirling is too As far as im concerned anyone with huge weight issues should not be picked for any psl team It makes a mockery of the quality of the league seeing obese players in the field

 

[Pakpak]

Who said his fitness isn't a joke also what do you think of Stirling.

Sarfraz or any other keeper baring rizwan could not play an innings like even if it was a 70 year old.

Stirling's fitness is also a joke but atleast he didn't get into teams because his abaa is a coach.

Seeing Azam and the state he's in I am glad he wasn't in the WC. It would have made him a laughing stock at grounds.

Average cricketer who's done nothing in every PSL barring 3-4 games in each PSL. Can't believe he's got supporters.

 

[shamaan]

Theres no doubt hes extremely overweight

Stirling is too As far as im concerned anyone with huge weight issues should not be picked for any psl team It makes a mockery of the quality of the league seeing obese players in the field

The only reason why Azam will get more criticism is becouse of his dad which shouldn't be the case.However I would stil pick Azam as second keeper than any other Pakistani keeper in t20s.

 

[shamaan]

Stirling's fitness is also a joke but atleast he didn't get into teams because his abaa is a coach.

Seeing Azam and the state he's in I am glad he wasn't in the WC. It would have made him a laughing stock at grounds.

Average cricketer who's done nothing in every PSL barring 3-4 games in each PSL. Can't believe he's got supporters.

Yes correct that's why his dad did kept him at Quetta this season.

If you want to talk about average cricketers then you should look at some of the foreign players then come back.

 

[DRsohail]

You obviously don't know anything about cricket if you think Sarfraz is better than Azam Khan also go watch the Innings today something that Sarfraz can only dream off.

Oke innigs in whole career and that too against lala, his keeping fitness everything should be considered, you obviously know nothing about cricket.

 

[finalfantasy7]

Yes correct that's why his dad did kept him at Quetta this season.

If you want to talk about average cricketers then you should look at some of the foreign players then come back.

can't blame the foreign players, they just accepted the contract, its the franchise who bought them / coaches who selected them.

which specific foreign players are you referring to?

 

[shamaan]

can't blame the foreign players, they just accepted the contract, its the franchise who bought them / coaches who selected them.

which specific foreign players are you referring to?

Theirs quite a few players do you want a whole list ?
Would you prefer to give a chance to average Pakistani crickters or average foreigns.

 

[shamaan]

Oke innigs in whole career and that too against lala, his keeping fitness everything should be considered, you obviously know nothing about cricket.

Can you name a keeper baring Rizwan who is decent and can smash a few in Pakistan.Yes becouse you know everything about cricket.

 

[Pakpak]

Yes correct that's why his dad did kept him at Quetta this season.

If you want to talk about average cricketers then you should look at some of the foreign players then come back.

They're bang average too, the overseas players. Not sure what that has to do with Azam. Who was only called up because of his father.

An average of 21 in T20s, with an average of 17 in PSL, overweight, yes what an ideal cricketer. Average today too, I guess he needs pies from 45 year olds to score.

Unless I am blind and missing some stellar numbers please do correct me. I am sure someone else other than him can do better than his numbers. There's not point droning on about his hitting prowess when he's barely going to make 17

 

[DRsohail]

Can you name a keeper baring Rizwan who is decent and can smash a few in Pakistan.Yes becouse you know everything about cricket.

Any cricketer and any keeper in domestic is better than him..

 

[DRsohail]

What an innings by this guy today!!!!!!!

 

[DRsohail]

They're bang average too, the overseas players. Not sure what that has to do with Azam. Who was only called up because of his father.

An average of 21 in T20s, with an average of 17 in PSL, overweight, yes what an ideal cricketer. Average today too, I guess he needs pies from 45 year olds to score.

Unless I am blind and missing some stellar numbers please do correct me. I am sure someone else other than him can do better than his numbers. There's not point droning on about his hitting prowess when he's barely going to make 17

We could have pick any keeper fr domestic even that guy haris is better than him, but he is Moon khan,s son after all.very wrong message have been given to youngsters by playing this guy in PSL, that's another negative thing.

 

[shah_1]

His father is rich, he really has no ambitions seeing him gain more weight.

 

[gazza619]

His father is rich, he really has no ambitions seeing him gain more weight.

True. He just doesn't want to succeed. A person can move a mountain if the will is there.

Azam and Moin have taken nepotism to next level.

 

[finalfantasy7]

Theirs quite a few players do you want a whole list ?
Would you prefer to give a chance to average Pakistani crickters or average foreigns.

iam curious, yes which foreign players, im not arguing, ive even listen on the quetta thread - wheres shiron hetmeyer -hasnt played a game, talented, hope its not his attitude problem - causing problems.

i wouldnt picked average players at all - fill the league with talent players mixed with youth players

 

[Pakpak]

Saw a video of him where he was asked what is his favorite thing to eat. He said "biryani which I eat on cheat days"

Everyday is probably cheat day for Azam

 

[Finisher]

The irony of Azam Khan and one of Isb Utd's sponsors being Food panda

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Big man is on fire today and against a medium pacer rather than a spinner. These 15 runs have swung the momentum.

Credit where its due.

 

[shamaan]

iam curious, yes which foreign players, im not arguing, ive even listen on the quetta thread - wheres shiron hetmeyer -hasnt played a game, talented, hope its not his attitude problem - causing problems.

i wouldnt picked average players at all - fill the league with talent players mixed with youth players

So you don't class as Azam Khan as a youth he's only 23.

Samit Patel,Ian Cockbain,Lewis Gregory that's just three names.

Thiers only a few world class overseas Hales,Stirling,Rashid,munro,Livingston and maybe a few others.

 

[shamaan]

Changed the momentum of the game excellent Innings.

 

[Wahid1234]

Changed the momentum of the game excellent Innings.

Wonderful innings on a slow pitch just what you need as a finisher in a tight t20 game can defo do a job for Pakistan as a finisher guys got raw power

 

[MenInG]

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Well done to him

 

[shamaan]

They're bang average too, the overseas players. Not sure what that has to do with Azam. Who was only called up because of his father.

An average of 21 in T20s, with an average of 17 in PSL, overweight, yes what an ideal cricketer. Average today too, I guess he needs pies from 45 year olds to score.

Unless I am blind and missing some stellar numbers please do correct me. I am sure someone else other than him can do better than his numbers. There's not point droning on about his hitting prowess when he's barely going to make 17

It is got alot to do with it becouse you would rather have a average overseas than an average Pakistani players in psl.

Shal we compare his fitness and Sharjeel fitness ?

Didn't he bearly make the Pakistan squad a couple tours again.

 

[Wahid1234]

It is got alot to do with it becouse you would rather have a average overseas than an average Pakistani players in psl.

Shal we compare his fitness and Sharjeel fitness ?

Didn't he bearly make the Pakistan squad a couple tours again.

Both sharjeel and Azam khan are a must in Pakistan t20 squad. Both are serial hitters of a cricket ball and you need raw power to clear the big Australian boundaries. babar type players will struggle to clear the inner circle over there

 

[DRsohail]

Lol, we have got few very good jokes from few posters here, two strokes against umeed Asif and low quality bowler and 140kg is must for world cup, one is fixer which fortunately Ramiz would not let it happen to be part of the team and the other one is ordinary and extremely unfit..

 

[PakEngFan]

Both sharjeel and Azam khan are a must in Pakistan t20 squad. Both are serial hitters of a cricket ball and you need raw power to clear the big Australian boundaries. babar type players will struggle to clear the inner circle over there

Last time Babar played there he got 2 50s azam will be a sitting duck there with long boundaries teams will go short at him and and will be offering catching practice.

 

[Wahid1234]

Lol, we have got few very good jokes from few posters here, two strokes against umeed Asif and low quality bowler and 140kg is must for world cup, one is fixer which fortunately Ramiz would not let it happen to be part of the team and the other one is ordinary and extremely unfit..

What do you suggest then…? we have we don’t have many big hitters in our t20 squad and the quicker you accept these lot are the best we got the better let me just name a few of the players who I think are the best we’ve got e.g. Azam khan, Kushdil, Nawaz, Asif Ali, Ifthikar Ahmed

These 5 players are our finishers we have to select from and are our best options we just don’t have the luxuries to select better finishers simple.

 

[shamaan]

Both sharjeel and Azam khan are a must in Pakistan t20 squad. Both are serial hitters of a cricket ball and you need raw power to clear the big Australian boundaries. babar type players will struggle to clear the inner circle over there

Babar prefers the ball on so I don't think both are a must in the t20 squad we have fakhar who can clear the ropes.i only suggested Azam as a back up keeper to rizwan and can bat if someone gets injured.

 

[DRsohail]

What do you suggest then…? we have we don’t have many big hitters in our t20 squad and the quicker you accept these lot are the best we got the better let me just name a few of the players who I think are the best we’ve got e.g. Azam khan, Kushdil, Nawaz, Asif Ali, Ifthikar Ahmed

These 5 players are our finishers we have to select from and are our best options we just don’t have the luxuries to select better finishers simple.

Azam Khan is clearly not one of them and should not be.

 

[Pakpak]

It is got alot to do with it becouse you would rather have a average overseas than an average Pakistani players in psl.

Shal we compare his fitness and Sharjeel fitness ?

Didn't he bearly make the Pakistan squad a couple tours again.

What are you droning on about. Where have I said I want an average overseas player than Pakistani.

Sharjeel is the same boat as Azam. A disgrace to play with the weight he has.

 

[Savak]

Him switching to Islamabad United is a master stroke. He is now part of a high performance environment surrounded by match winners. That will do wonders for his confidence

 

[Wahid1234]

Him switching to Islamabad United is a master stroke. He is now part of a high performance environment surrounded by match winners. That will do wonders for his confidence

It seems to have boosted his confidence and seem on the verge of playing international crickets again.. Could be a decent finisher to have in the team

 

[Shazzam]

It seems to have boosted his confidence and seem on the verge of playing international crickets again.. Could be a decent finisher to have in the team

He could be our next Inzi if he manages to use his weight as a power boost to his shots.

 

[finalfantasy7]

So you don't class as Azam Khan as a youth he's only 23.

Samit Patel,Ian Cockbain,Lewis Gregory that's just three names.

Thiers only a few world class overseas Hales,Stirling,Rashid,munro,Livingston and maybe a few others.

azam is youth, but he's obese - and a wicketkeeper who cant dive due to his obesity, i wouldnt have picked unless he reduced his size, if he was just a batsman like sharjeel / stirling - i would have allowed him to play, but not as a wicketkeper/ batsmen.
Muhammad Akhlaq is the second keeper for islamabad - i know nothing of him / have you watched him by any chance

Agree with the 3 foreign players you picked - all rubbish

Hopefully as the under 19's world cup finished we get to see some of them + Muhammed Huraira - cant believe he hasn't played

 

[shamaan]

What are you droning on about. Where have I said I want an average overseas player than Pakistani.

Sharjeel is the same boat as Azam. A disgrace to play with the weight he has.

What about Stirling?

 

[shamaan]

azam is youth, but he's obese - and a wicketkeeper who cant dive due to his obesity, i wouldnt have picked unless he reduced his size, if he was just a batsman like sharjeel / stirling - i would have allowed him to play, but not as a wicketkeper/ batsmen.
Muhammad Akhlaq is the second keeper for islamabad - i know nothing of him / have you watched him by any chance

Agree with the 3 foreign players you picked - all rubbish

Hopefully as the under 19's world cup finished we get to see some of them + Muhammed Huraira - cant believe he hasn't played

Azam maybe obese but he's good done okay job whilst keeping for Islamabad.sharjeel has been playing for ages thou.

Akhlaq is OK but he won't fit into Islamabad style of attacking cricket pluss akhlaq proberly more suited at the top of the order Azam does suit Islamabad style of attacking cricket down the order.

That's only a few rubbish foreign.

Huraira same thing with him he won't get into the team becouse they have Stirling Munro and Hales at the top.

Qasim Akram and Fasial Akram have a chance to make KK line up but that's about it.

 

[Major]

The guy has talent. No questionc about that anymore. He has the talent to be a middle order batsmen and not just a slogger.

In islamabad, when the others failed, this guy was able to bat well in the middle order. Not a finisher and that shouldnt be his job if he plays in the middle.

As a keeper he is terrible amd his fitness is terrible.

If this guy can shed that weight and work on his fitness, he can be a very good batsmen for pakistan.

He should start playing more domestic cricket and not become a freelance t20 player just yet. He can become a freelance cricketer when he is in his 30s.

The guy should play all domestic formats and in the off season, instead of playing foreign leagues he should shed the weight..

Now shedding weight is difficult, no cricketer has probably been able to do that.. cosgrove, stirling, samit, none that i have seen.

If this guy does it than good enough.

He has the potential, but his father is of no use. His father is the reason why he was getting hate. Making him into a t20 slogger plus selecting him for pakistan...

He shouldnt be near pakistani selection for now. Work on the fitness perform in domestic, become a domestic bully like iftikhar amd than walk into the team.

I hated this guy, but i habe started to respect him. He knows how to play

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

The guy has talent. No questionc about that anymore. He has the talent to be a middle order batsmen and not just a slogger.

In islamabad, when the others failed, this guy was able to bat well in the middle order. Not a finisher and that shouldnt be his job if he plays in the middle.

As a keeper he is terrible amd his fitness is terrible.

If this guy can shed that weight and work on his fitness, he can be a very good batsmen for pakistan.

He should start playing more domestic cricket and not become a freelance t20 player just yet. He can become a freelance cricketer when he is in his 30s.

The guy should play all domestic formats and in the off season, instead of playing foreign leagues he should shed the weight..

Now shedding weight is difficult, no cricketer has probably been able to do that.. cosgrove, stirling, samit, none that i have seen.

If this guy does it than good enough.

He has the potential, but his father is of no use. His father is the reason why he was getting hate. Making him into a t20 slogger plus selecting him for pakistan...

He shouldnt be near pakistani selection for now. Work on the fitness perform in domestic, become a domestic bully like iftikhar amd than walk into the team.

I hated this guy, but i habe started to respect him. He knows how to play

Barring one missed stumping for ISLU, there is no extended record of him being a terrible keeper. In fact I’d say he’s a better keeper than Kami right now.

I agree though that he’s nowhere near the Pakistan team right now. He needs to play play play in domestics and hopefully shed the weight in a proper manner. 2022 is his year to do it and I hope he takes it seriously.

 

[hitthestump]

Now shedding weight is difficult, no cricketer has probably been able to do that.. cosgrove, stirling, samit, none that i have seen.

Losing weight is not difficult, especially not as a professional sportsman. It is eminently doable. If you have heart, discipline and desire it will happen.

Azam Khan lacks in all 3 areas. This is what happens when you are born into priviledge and don't learn to struggle.

 

[Major]

Barring one missed stumping for ISLU, there is no extended record of him being a terrible keeper. In fact I’d say he’s a better keeper than Kami right now.

I agree though that he’s nowhere near the Pakistan team right now. He needs to play play play in domestics and hopefully shed the weight in a proper manner. 2022 is his year to do it and I hope he takes it seriously.

Na, he is to be honest a terrible keeper.

You dont have to judge him on a miss stumping. Whenever there was a runout chance, his stance as a keeper was terrible, he doesnt know how to position himself as a keeper on a runout chance, and he often isn't able to get hold on the ball.

His throwing with the gloves is also really bad, the ball goes wayward...

His keeping went on notice as Islamabad bowled terribly in the PSL. Yes he made sure to save the byes etc. Its funny he was able to save 4 byes many times while the LQ keeper couldn't. However, the LQ keeper was able to produce some terrific and clsoe runouts because of his position and the fielder trusting the keeper.

Azam Khan missed on runouts and the fielders never trusted him.

 

[Salman4.]

Barring one missed stumping for ISLU, there is no extended record of him being a terrible keeper. In fact I’d say he’s a better keeper than Kami right now.

I agree though that he’s nowhere near the Pakistan team right now. He needs to play play play in domestics and hopefully shed the weight in a proper manner. 2022 is his year to do it and I hope he takes it seriously.

Is that supposed to be an achievement?
Kami has been finished for 5 years atleast. He's over 40. Azam is 20 something.
Goodness gracious if we are gonna compare a retired player with someone who's having his better years.

 

[Major]

Now shedding weight is difficult, no cricketer has probably been able to do that.. cosgrove, stirling, samit, none that i have seen.

Losing weight is not difficult, especially not as a professional sportsman. It is eminently doable. If you have heart, discipline and desire it will happen.

Azam Khan lacks in all 3 areas. This is what happens when you are born into priviledge and don't learn to struggle.

thats a very personal comment and made out of jealousy.

So what he was born privledged? Atleast the the guy batted better than the likes of Akhlaq, Danish Aziz and many other so called batsmen.

ANd what do we know about his struggles.

People talk about losing weight, but i am still yet to see a cricketer that has lost weight. Cosgrove, samit patel, that west indian spinner and many other are examples. Were those guys also privileged? No, its not as easy as people think it is.

 

[Major]

Is that supposed to be an achievement?
Kami has been finished for 5 years atleast. He's over 40. Azam is 20 something.
Goodness gracious if we are gonna compare a retired player with someone who's having his better years.

Kami was a bad catcher true, but Kami as a stumper and getting run outs was actually very good.

His positioning against spinners and his hand movements are very good as keeper.

His catching and unathletic ability was the reason why he was bad.

Azam khan as a keeper cant catch and cant position himself for run out. Even the Peshawar keeper Mohammad Harris is also bad at this.

These guys need keeper coaches

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Is that supposed to be an achievement?
Kami has been finished for 5 years atleast. He's over 40. Azam is 20 something.
Goodness gracious if we are gonna compare a retired player with someone who's having his better years.

Ignoring the Pearl clutching, my point is that he’s not irredeemable as a keeper. People seem to forever be in his case because he’s

a) Privileged
b) Obese

However he’s shown in this tournament, and in the domestic t20 tournament, that he deserves a place in the domestic scene at least, on merit.

Incidentally, he was in better shape in 2020 than he is today. I think, with the right career pathway, better keeper coaching and dedicated correct weight loss, the lad could become a much better player.

However, what I can’t accept, is an irrational hate for the guy because of points a) and b) above

 

[hitthestump]

People talk about losing weight, but i am still yet to see a cricketer that has lost weight. Cosgrove, samit patel, that west indian spinner and many other are examples. Were those guys also privileged? No, its not as easy as people think it is.

How does this tell us anything when 99.9% of cricketers haven't let themselves get so obese in the first place?

Are you honestly arguing that it is "hard" for a professional athlete to lose weight and therefore Azam Khan should be given a pass?

On what basis are you making such a claim except based on a sample size of about 5 unextraordinary past-it cricketers?

Kindly explain how a sedentary office worker can shed the weight Azam Khan currently has but the man himself cannot.

 

[Major]

How does this tell us anything when 99.9% of cricketers haven't let themselves get so obese in the first place?

Are you honestly arguing that it is "hard" for a professional athlete to lose weight and therefore Azam Khan should be given a pass?

On what basis are you making such a claim except based on a sample size of about 5 unextraordinary past-it cricketers?

Kindly explain how a sedentary office worker can shed the weight Azam Khan currently has but the man himself cannot.

Difference between being lean and maintaining that and being fat and trying to get lean.

When you are fat and try to become lean that is very difficult and not as easy people think. I think dieticians or posters who are into fitness can maybe better explain this here.

I never said azam should be gicen pass, i basically saying that it is very difficukt as we havent seen any cricketer turn from fat to lean. The odds are against him ...

In domestix him being fat i dont care, yes to play international he would have to get lean but i doubt he can do that. Very difficult.

The reason i choose those 5 is because those are the 5 cricketers who were fat but never toned down their body...

If there was a cricketer who was fat and became lean do tell us.