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[VIDEOS] "I have learnt a lot from him, and it is my aim to emulate Babar Azam": Abdullah Shafique

I think pretty much everyone in this forum knows that he should not be oppening in odis.
 
It would be a lifetime achievement for this joke of batsman if he score in double digit on this whole tour...People here are after Rizwan and Babar but this guy gets a free pass... He has been mediocre throughout his nothing career... Time to boot him out... He isn't going to improve. Just a waste of spot.
 
For his own sake, put him in a format where he can score runs as it will soon start effecting his red ball form
 
FearlessRoar said:
Abdullah Shafique in the ODI series against South Africa:

1st ODI: 0(4)
2nd ODI: 0(2)
3rd ODI: 0(1)
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I love how his ball tally also became worse game by game.

1st odi survived 4 balls
2nd odi survived 2
3rd odi golden duck
 
FearlessRoar said:
Abdullah Shafique in the ODI series against South Africa:

1st ODI: 0(4)
2nd ODI: 0(2)
3rd ODI: 0(1)
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Most ducks by an opener in a single calendar year in international cricket:

8 - Herschelle Gibbs (2002)
8 - Tillakaratne Dilshan (2012)
7 - Dion Ebrahim (2001)
7 - Chris Gayle (2008)
7 - Upul Tharanga (2006)
7* - Abdullah Shafique (2024)
 
FearlessRoar said:
Most ducks by an opener in a single calendar year in international cricket:

8 - Herschelle Gibbs (2002)
8 - Tillakaratne Dilshan (2012)
7 - Dion Ebrahim (2001)
7 - Chris Gayle (2008)
7 - Upul Tharanga (2006)
7* - Abdullah Shafique (2024)
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Abdullah will surpass this record if given a go in the test series.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Most ducks by an opener in a single calendar year in international cricket:

8 - Herschelle Gibbs (2002)
8 - Tillakaratne Dilshan (2012)
7 - Dion Ebrahim (2001)
7 - Chris Gayle (2008)
7 - Upul Tharanga (2006)
7* - Abdullah Shafique (2024)
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He’s in an elite company to be honest.

Gibbs, Dilshan, Gayle are all legends.
 
6,ducks in Test Cricket (42 innings)
4 ducks in Odi cricket (21 innings)
4 ducks in T20I (6 innings)

14 ducks in 69 innings. This kid needs to be put out off his misery and sent on a long, long vacation.
 
mominsaigol said:
He's finished at age 25 lol
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Bit of an age fudger, ain't he? I am not completely writing him off but pretty clear he is not the next big thing as many had hoped.

He isn't cut for White ball cricket. Not gonna happen. Tests. I would be tempted to bring him back as a Middle order bat in the future but he needs to go back and grind in domestic for the time being.
 
A comparison of the techniques of Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam during the ODI series against South Africa.

His head is low, and the angle of the bat is inclined, he needs a proper technique overhaul.

Pic credit: Starzplay Cricbuzz

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DTrump said:
Bit of an age fudger, ain't he? I am not completely writing him off but pretty clear he is not the next big thing as many had hoped.

He isn't cut for White ball cricket. Not gonna happen. Tests. I would be tempted to bring him back as a Middle order bat in the future but he needs to go back and grind in domestic for the time being.
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Bro I agree with you lol. I don't want Abdullah back. I'm saying he's such a rubbish player that at age 25 he's finished
 
Poor from PCB clearly Abdullah is out of form out of nick lacks confidence as well so what do they do pick him to face Rabada to get his hatrick of ducks. Only team in the world who don’t shield a player for his well being with a view of bringing him back against other bowlers.
Needs to be shown the door in white ball cricket
 
He's gonna milk his fluke inning against Lanka for 10 more years to come... Meanwhile he will keep on piling ducks...Haris and fakhar are way better than this nothing player...that temporary purple patch of his is long gone... He isn't good enough for international cricket.
 
He should be nowhere near the ODI team, simply not good enough and a passenger in the team
 
dont know why we are wasting time on him.. he just focus on being stylish but as a batter he is a complete failure... just bring back fakhar zaman and kick him out.
 
Reminds me of Ian Bell. Looks good does nothing
 
Can we please have a video of his celebration against SL last year?
 
By keep playing him in ODI, where he is clearly out of form and struggling, team management has created a problem for our test team. His confidence is shot which will lead to poor performance in Tests (the only format he should be playing)......
 
Sohaib Maqsood, while talking on his YouTube channel:

"Abdullah Shafique is one of the biggest concerns right now for Pakistan. Three ducks in this series. I think he is a very talented player, but when you force someone to play in a certain format, their performance in other formats also gets affected.

"I am sure there are better options than Abdullah Shafique at the moment. Imam-ul-Haq can be tried, Fakhar Zaman has to come back."
 
All time highest Duck percentage among openers in all three formats combined.

Let's not be too harsh on Abdullah, he is still only 3rd on the list!

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Eshaal Associates’ Abdullah Shafique (93*) excelled with the bat on Day 2 of the seventh round of the President's Trophy 2025 against WAPDA – let’s see if he gets a century tomorrow or not.
 
Inshallah He will be back in national colours soon.
FearlessRoar said:
Eshaal Associates’ Abdullah Shafique (93*) excelled with the bat on Day 2 of the seventh round of the President's Trophy 2025 against WAPDA – let’s see if he gets a century tomorrow or not.
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FearlessRoar said:
Eshaal Associates’ Abdullah Shafique (93*) excelled with the bat on Day 2 of the seventh round of the President's Trophy 2025 against WAPDA – let’s see if he gets a century tomorrow or not.
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Eshaal Associates' Abdullah Shafique (107) stood out with the bat, scoring a century on Day 3 of the seventh round of the President’s Trophy 2025 against WAPDA.
 
Aaqib Javed, while addressing the press conference:

"He [Abdullah Shafique] has performed in Test matches as well as ODIs. He was going through a bad patch. He was rested in South Africa. At times, it's not just about technique being bad; mentally, players get stuck. He was rested, played in domestic cricket as well. I still believe he has played only 22 matches. He has potential, and if we back him, he will become a proper player."
 
Mohammad Yousuf while speaking on a local TV show:

"I am not saying he [Abdullah Shafique] doesn’t have talent, but to refine that talent, his technique needed improvement, which did not happen."

"He has played on very easy wickets and scored runs there. If you check his record, see how many times he has failed as well. There were two problems. I have been telling him since 2021–22 when I was with him, but maybe he has no time, or he doesn’t want to understand."

"On every ball, there is such a big gap in his stance, and against spinners, his leg moves in such a way that when a left-arm spinner brings the ball in, he gets hit on the pads. The England spinner, Leach, got him out two or three times because he brought his leg inside."
 
FearlessRoar said:
Mohammad Yousuf while speaking on a local TV show:

"I am not saying he [Abdullah Shafique] doesn’t have talent, but to refine that talent, his technique needed improvement, which did not happen."

"He has played on very easy wickets and scored runs there. If you check his record, see how many times he has failed as well. There were two problems. I have been telling him since 2021–22 when I was with him, but maybe he has no time, or he doesn’t want to understand."

"On every ball, there is such a big gap in his stance, and against spinners, his leg moves in such a way that when a left-arm spinner brings the ball in, he gets hit on the pads. The England spinner, Leach, got him out two or three times because he brought his leg inside."
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Last part is comical lol It is more a common man observation. It is anything but technical inputs. I think Pakistan has good fast bowling analysts. But batting analysts are not good. DK, Ashwin give you far better analysis.
 
Abdullah Shafique spoke to the media today in interaction during the ongoing National T20 Cup 2025 tournament:

About comeback in the National Team and preparation for the upcoming tour:

“First of all, I thank Allah Almighty for giving me a chance to make a comeback in the team. I must say that any Asian team struggles when they go to New Zealand. We will try to practice at that level, focusing on the bounce there, so that we are not disturbed by the challenges. Besides this, everyone has enough international experience to perform well.”

About working on weaknesses for improvement:

“As a cricketer, setbacks happen. I've had them as well, but I will try to overcome them as quickly as possible. That phase was a learning experience for me. I played the President's Trophy, applying the lessons I learned from my mistakes. My focus now is on the upcoming series.”

“Setbacks do happen, but you have to stay strong-minded and focused. Moreover, Babar Azam’s confidence in me, being one of our best batters, really boosts me. Now it is up to me to translate that confidence into on-field performances. I will do my best to prepare well for the New Zealand series, aiming to play match-winning innings for Pakistan.”

About youngsters struggling in New Zealand:

“New Zealand series is not easy, especially given the significant difference in conditions there. However, this is a talented young side, and they will strive to win matches for Pakistan.”

About criticism and Saim Ayub’s injury:

“When you play on TV, criticism is inevitable, but you need to take it positively. Some things work in your favor, while others don't. I focus on improving areas where I see weaknesses, ignoring unnecessary talk. As for the injury, my best wishes are with Saim Ayub, and I hope he recovers quickly. The Pakistan team needs them.”

“When you represent Pakistan in cricket, your performances need to meet a certain standard. In the last few matches, I admit my performances weren't up to the mark, but that period was a learning experience for me. Now, I aim to focus on the upcoming series and prepare well for it.”

About him being labeled as a red-ball format player only:

“I believe no player should be restricted to one format. Every cricketer should aspire to play all formats. I consider myself capable of playing all forms of cricket. Yes, there are areas where I need fine-tuning, and Insha’Allah, I will improve them and play all formats.”

About playing modern-day cricket:

“When we go on a tour, especially in white-ball cricket, strike-rate is crucial. The team that plays less dot-ball has more chances of winning. I don't want to dwell too much on the past because the next series against New Zealand is coming up. We will try to minimize these issues and play according to the team's plan.”

About his personal goal:

“When you go to a place like New Zealand, you need guidance from seniors who have played there and performed well. We have such seniors in our team, and we will try to learn from them and practice with them. This will give us an idea of how to improve. As long as a cricketer is playing, the learning process never stops. I will keep learning and improving my game.”
 
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The Bald Eagle said:
Abdullah Shafique spoke to the media today in interaction during the ongoing National T20 Cup 2025 tournament:

About comeback in the National Team and preparation for the upcoming tour:

“First of all, I thank Allah Almighty for giving me a chance to make a comeback in the team. I must say that any Asian team struggles when they go to New Zealand. We will try to practice at that level, focusing on the bounce there, so that we are not disturbed by the challenges. Besides this, everyone has enough international experience to perform well.”

About working on weaknesses for improvement:

“As a cricketer, setbacks happen. I've had them as well, but I will try to overcome them as quickly as possible. That phase was a learning experience for me. I played the President's Trophy, applying the lessons I learned from my mistakes. My focus now is on the upcoming series.”

“Setbacks do happen, but you have to stay strong-minded and focused. Moreover, Babar Azam’s confidence in me, being one of our best batters, really boosts me. Now it is up to me to translate that confidence into on-field performances. I will do my best to prepare well for the New Zealand series, aiming to play match-winning innings for Pakistan.”

About youngsters struggling in New Zealand:

“New Zealand series is not easy, especially given the significant difference in conditions there. However, this is a talented young side, and they will strive to win matches for Pakistan.”

About criticism and Saim Ayub’s injury:

“When you play on TV, criticism is inevitable, but you need to take it positively. Some things work in your favor, while others don't. I focus on improving areas where I see weaknesses, ignoring unnecessary talk. As for the injury, my best wishes are with Saim Ayub, and I hope he recovers quickly. The Pakistan team needs them.”

“When you represent Pakistan in cricket, your performances need to meet a certain standard. In the last few matches, I admit my performances weren't up to the mark, but that period was a learning experience for me. Now, I aim to focus on the upcoming series and prepare well for it.”

About him being labeled as a red-ball format player only:

“I believe no player should be restricted to one format. Every cricketer should aspire to play all formats. I consider myself capable of playing all forms of cricket. Yes, there are areas where I need fine-tuning, and Insha’Allah, I will improve them and play all formats.”

About playing modern-day cricket:

“When we go on a tour, especially in white-ball cricket, strike-rate is crucial. The team that plays less dot-ball has more chances of winning. I don't want to dwell too much on the past because the next series against New Zealand is coming up. We will try to minimize these issues and play according to the team's plan.”

About his personal goal:

“When you go to a place like New Zealand, you need guidance from seniors who have played there and performed well. We have such seniors in our team, and we will try to learn from them and practice with them. This will give us an idea of how to improve. As long as a cricketer is playing, the learning process never stops. I will keep learning and improving my game.”
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Now that he got a chance once again, I hope he performs now because I don't think he is on merit for a comeback. What has he done that selectors called him back in the team ???
 
BouncerGuy said:
Now that he got a chance once again, I hope he performs now because I don't think he is on merit for a comeback. What has he done that selectors called him back in the team ???
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the cupboard is empty and so no one else there to replace.. but also if u look at the squads selected..

They have dropped Kamran Ghulam who made a century and the plan was to put him at no.3 in CT2025 when Babar opens, he made a ton once but dropped and retained Tayyab Tahir ( on Lahore boy quota).. Saud Shakeel was then replaced him at 3 did decent enough against India and dropped again..

Farhan, haseebullah (now Haris comes in from nowhere ) , Arafat minhas, Hasnain, Aamer Jamal , Ahmed Daniyal , Faisal Akram all these guys played 1 or 2 games and then dropped and now a new set of players come in but the non-performing players keep getting chances after chances after so many failures..

Farhan out Nawaz in
Haseeb out Haris in
Arafat out Khusdil in
Hasnain out Ali in
Ahmed Daniyal out Samad in
Jamal out Faheem in
Faisal out Shadab khan in
 
We may have turned a corner in T20s, (having said that, another one might not be too far) ... our odi set up? ... imagine that;

Abdullah
Imam
Babar
Riz

.... God help us with strike rates!
 
Was looking good on his comeback game before he threw his wicket away in the 1st ODI against Kiwis.

36 off 49 for him
 
Savak said:
Unfair to judge him on his comeback on this wicket against this NZ bowling attack and conditions.
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Unfair is bringing him back to odi squad based on absolutely nothing after he laid 3 consecutive eggs last time he played. Our desi 🐔 mashallah.

This fraud averages 32 at 82 sr in list A. He should be nowhere near the team.
 
Marooned said:
Unfair is bringing him back to odi squad based on absolutely nothing after he laid 3 consecutive eggs last time he played. Our desi murgi mashallah.

This fraud averages 32 at 82 sr in list A. He should be nowhere near the team.
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Even someone averaging 70 in list A cricket would have struggled on these NZ wickets. I have never seen such challenging NZ wickets before and this level of bounce, pace, seam, swing on offer. The Pakistani batsmen have been caught by surprise by the conditions.

More than the batsmen, its our bowlers who need to be on the hook. Pakistan's batting has always been historically weak in these conditions, it is what it is, Out of 10 games, our batsmen will win one game on their own where they will have to bat out of their skin but the Pakistani batting line up is not England, Australia, India where they will consistently chase 300, 350 runs in ODI Cricket.

The template for success historically for Pakistan has been our bowlers restricting the opposition to par scores, bowling them out cheaply or defending totals. There is not a single game on this tour where i can say our bowlers have bowled brilliantly and had a good game, thats how bad and horrible they have been and with their impotent bowling display, they have put the batting line up under even more pressure. They have failed to exploit the bowling conditions like NZ have done in comparison.
 
Both are crap and were back in the hutch in no time. This hero talk is not warranted.
 
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