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[VIDEOS] "I will leave no stone unturned in making myself worthy of national selection" : Azam Khan

ArabKnight said:
He is the one of the only mentally strong player in Pakistan team.

That is why I called for him to be made captain weeks ago.
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Great logic when the guy can't even control what goes onto his plate.

Managing 10 cricketers and a vicious fanbase should be a 'piece of cake' i guess.
 
Zaz said:
Really poor mentality from some of our young players including azam

If youre fitter you can run quicker and recover quicker to go again, you are more agile in the field and have more energy for longer innings

Its not just about the runs you make Its about improving yourself and every aspect of your cricket

Can someone like azam play a 300 ball innings?
Can he chase consecutive balls to the boundary and back?

Pakistans young cricketers dont seem to have the hunger to improve their game, strengthen their weaknesses and to actually play in all forms of the game

Look at indian young players and Here you have azam only interested in a quick buck
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It's good to see that Azam is getting the blasting that he deserves. His failure to become physically fit has been weakly masked by him now saying 'i dont need to become fit to score runs'.

Azam simply failed to get to the required level and now he's trying to cover that up behind a mantra that fitness doesn't matter.
 
i remember in one of the interviews moin khan his dad was saying things like if they want azam to get fit its the pcbs responsibility to hire a trainer for him… like what logic behind that? he gets his entitlement thinking from his dad i guess
 
da_don said:
i remember in one of the interviews moin khan his dad was saying things like if they want azam to get fit its the pcbs responsibility to hire a trainer for him… like what logic behind that? he gets his entitlement thinking from his dad i guess
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His Dad is right

If the boy is scoring runs at the correct strike rate, and is only being denied a spot because of fitness issues then the PCB should give him the help he needs to reach that fitness goal. Otherwise, pick him on performance!
 
Rana said:
His Dad is right

If the boy is scoring runs at the correct strike rate, and is only being denied a spot because of fitness issues then the PCB should give him the help he needs to reach that fitness goal. Otherwise, pick him on performance!
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Do you not think that the desire to reduce weight should come from Azam himself? Why is PCB expected to help him?
 
MenInG said:
Do you not think that the desire to reduce weight should come from Azam himself? Why is PCB expected to help him?
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I’m sure he knows that, but we are not body type/weight experts

Umar Akmal is a different case to Sharjeel and Azam

We have seen Umar in a proper athletic form. Him letting go is shameful on his part. Azam for all we know has a genetic issue that leads to extreme obesity. I know people who are like this, it’s not a pleasant way of living for those guys
 
Rana said:
I’m sure he knows that, but we are not body type/weight experts

Umar Akmal is a different case to Sharjeel and Azam

We have seen Umar in a proper athletic form. Him letting go is shameful on his part. Azam for all we know has a genetic issue that leads to extreme obesity. I know people who are like this, it’s not a pleasant way of living for those guys
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Then get professional help! Surely there are docs in Pakistan etc - and believe me Moin Khan is not a poor man.

PCB cannot spend money like that. Yes if he was thin and playing for Pakistan AND suddenly became big then I can understand but not for a fringe player.
 
MenInG said:
Then get professional help! Surely there are docs in Pakistan etc - and believe me Moin Khan is not a poor man.

PCB cannot spend money like that. Yes if he was thin and playing for Pakistan AND suddenly became big then I can understand but not for a fringe player.
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He is 24 years old. He bats and hits sixes in the middle order. He is the type of player we lack. He is being picked up in every world league he is allowed to play in. Clearly he is seen as a man for the job

It is up to the PCB to prepare their asset. If they don’t want to, well it’s their loss at the end of the day. Azam will keep picking up his pay cheques and making more money around the world than the sorry players who the PCB invest in instead
 
So you’re saying because he is the Type of player we lack and he hits sixes then pcb should protect him as an asset, how about he reach the standards set for being an athlete? What should PCB do to protect him? They can’t send someone everyday to the gym with him or force him to eat less.
 
Rana said:
He is 24 years old. He bats and hits sixes in the middle order. He is the type of player we lack. He is being picked up in every world league he is allowed to play in. Clearly he is seen as a man for the job

It is up to the PCB to prepare their asset. If they don’t want to, well it’s their loss at the end of the day. Azam will keep picking up his pay cheques and making more money around the world than the sorry players who the PCB invest in instead
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The weight loss is for his OWN health. If he is fine like that then he should know that once he is past 40, life will not be that great for people who have obesity issues. If he is earning those big paycheques, maybe spend a bit on professional help to improve himself.
 
Rana said:
His Dad is right

If the boy is scoring runs at the correct strike rate, and is only being denied a spot because of fitness issues then the PCB should give him the help he needs to reach that fitness goal. Otherwise, pick him on performance!
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In the same game he scored a 100 another pakistani usman khan scored a match winning 100 and he is in much better shape.. who should the pcb choose between these two?
Ifti chacha scored a century today and is much fitter why not select him?
What logic is this that pcb has to go running after him and not vice versa.. He should be chasing after selection himself.
 
Rana said:
He is 24 years old. He bats and hits sixes in the middle order. He is the type of player we lack. He is being picked up in every world league he is allowed to play in. Clearly he is seen as a man for the job

It is up to the PCB to prepare their asset. If they don’t want to, well it’s their loss at the end of the day. Azam will keep picking up his pay cheques and making more money around the world than the sorry players who the PCB invest in instead
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ok so tell him the facts.

We will only pick you when you are fitter, able to run faster, able to field better.
 
He should work on his fitness and his weight it's going to help him in the long run
 
Saj said:
ok so tell him the facts.

We will only pick you when you are fitter, able to run faster, able to field better.
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Which is fine

As long as the PCB are telling his competition to hit the ball as well as he does.
 
da_don said:
In the same game he scored a 100 another pakistani usman khan scored a match winning 100 and he is in much better shape.. who should the pcb choose between these two?
Ifti chacha scored a century today and is much fitter why not select him?
What logic is this that pcb has to go running after him and not vice versa.. He should be chasing after selection himself.
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Usman Khan is rubbish

Decent for franchise level

Iftikhar should be in the team I agree
 
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Failed in the exhibition match where he was facing a half decent bowling attack.

Azam Khan is the biggest con in the history of not just cricket but all sports.
 
Azam Khan – Islamabad United (who has scored 632 runs at a strike rate of 134.75)

“I was struggling against fast bowling on the tricky Abu Dhabi wickets during the HBL PSL 6 and I realised I needed to work on my ability to play against pace bowling. I started more intense practice, which made it easier to tackle pace in match situations.

“It was popularly perceived that I struggle against pace bowling at 140+ kph but for the past two years, I have vastly improved this aspect of the game and I feel satisfied to have overcome it.

“Initially, I felt I feared facing fast bowling. I started watching Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), which fascinated me and I thought to myself that the cricket ball is just a small thing and we are scared of it. How much hurt it can cause me compared to what the MMA fighters go through?”
 
Azam Khan has a brilliant ability to pick the ball early and hit those big sixes. Onus is on him really to work on his fitness a lot more and show seriousness, the way Sharjeel Khan has turned a corner on fitness in last 12 months.

A prospective lineup of Fakhar, Sharjeel, M Haris, Azam Khan, Ifti, Amad Butt, Nawaz, Shadab +3 pacers is a dream team for T20Is
 
Met a good friend from Karachi yesterday whose nephew was a class mate and a friend of Azam Khan in defense Karachi.
And according to him, Azam Khan has no control over his diet. He eats at least four peoples worth of food in a single sitting - EVERY TIME!
 
Can you be the size of Azam due to medical issues or is it a case of poor diet?

Maybe medics on PP have the answer.
 
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gazza619 said:
Azam fails 99.9% of the times he is facing a good bowling attack.

He will also fail against good bowlers in PSL.
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Based on what, 3 international matches?

He averaged 30 at a strike rate of 140 in the last PSL. Besides, even if he performs in the PSL you’re still not going to rate him so why even use the PSL as a benchmark.
 
First outing in PSL 8 for Azam Khan - lot expected of him.
 
IM becoming a fan of him. Man if only the kid could be abit lean. Atleast, be paul stirling level
 
This guy has totally no game awareness. Just ran out Munro who was well set and on a half century. Islamabad will still win but fine margins in international cricket cant be risked by the addition of an overweight cricketer that isnt on the intelligent side...
 
Major said:
IM becoming a fan of him. Man if only the kid could be abit lean. Atleast, be paul stirling level
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Running between the wickets is as suspect as always
 
Needs to loose weight. Way too big.
It’s quite obvious dad was away working so mother over fed him and hence he’s overweight.
 
Needs to work on his off side game. Leg slide slogs against trash PSL talent wont work in internationals...
 
Seems like he's even bigger than what he was previously.

Definitely put on weight.
 
Just needs to lose weight . He is clean striker rate him much higher than asif khushdil haider
 
The run out of Munro - seemed very keen to get to the other end, without checking on his partner

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Brilliant innings by Azam

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Played an absolute blinder

Contributed effectively for his team to win.

Not sure what else he can do to get the approval you apparently need here
 
He’s made one thing clear. He isn’t going to lose weight and try to become something that looks good to the eye in terms of physical appearance

What he has also made clear is that he will continue to hone his art as an aggressive middle order batsman with a very high strike rate against spin.

What Pakistan needs to make clear to him is that they are either interested in what he brings to the table the way he is physically or they are not. Simple as that

You are all welcome to pick whoever you want in the middle instead of him. (Shan, Iftikhar, Nawaz and Khushdil)
 
Asif321 said:
Just needs to lose weight . He is clean striker rate him much higher than asif khushdil haider
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Weve been saying that for the last 3-4 years and he hasnt lost an ounce

He aint gonna play for pakistan regularly in the size and shape he is He just wont cut it on the intnl level where the margins are small and every weakness will be used against you
 
His weight his weight his weight his weight his weight his weight his weight.

It doesn’t take many brain cells to see that he’s a wide boned boy.

However, how about we appreciate him for what he is, which is the most explosive middle order keeper we have in Pakistan.

He ran well today (The Munro run out was on Munro, given that it was Azam’s call) and for perhaps the first time, showed improvement in showing attacking strokes against good pace.

Hope he continues to shine.
 
While speaking in the post-match press conference, the Colin Munro claimed that Azam is one of the best batters in Pakistan.

“Azam is amazing. I don’t know why he is not in the Pakistan team. A lot is spoken about his weight, but if he is one of the best batters in the country, why not get him in there?”
 
MenInG said:
While speaking in the post-match press conference, the Colin Munro claimed that Azam is one of the best batters in Pakistan.

“Azam is amazing. I don’t know why he is not in the Pakistan team. A lot is spoken about his weight, but if he is one of the best batters in the country, why not get him in there?”
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Because apparently we have a team of Olympic Athletes Colin.
 
I think recent selections and squads already answer your question whether they are interested or not and if he can’t be bothered to look like a cricketer and prefers to look like the late great Yokozuna then so be it and let him keep playing leagues as he don’t mind anyway
 
KingOfPakBreakfast said:
His weight his weight his weight his weight his weight his weight his weight.

It doesn’t take many brain cells to see that he’s a wide boned boy.

However, how about we appreciate him for what he is, which is the most explosive middle order keeper we have in Pakistan.

He ran well today (The Munro run out was on Munro, given that it was Azam’s call) and for perhaps the first time, showed improvement in showing attacking strokes against good pace.

Hope he continues to shine.
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Being "big-boned" is something he himself used as defense, arguing that he doesn't want to risk losing muscle mass that could affect his six-hitting ability, but surely there's a minimal fitness to maintain despite being big-boned, heavy skulled, or whatever, at least as a pro athlete?

He did lose some extra KGs with Shehzar Mohammad (Hanif Mohammed's grandson and certified fitness trainer) a while back, I think it's a question of motivation.
 
To those who say “keep him away, he’s too fat”, stop pretending as if we aren’t desperate for a middle/lower order power hitter who scores consistently.

Also what are our 0% fat players doing
 
as-95 said:
This guy has totally no game awareness. Just ran out Munro who was well set and on a half century. Islamabad will still win but fine margins in international cricket cant be risked by the addition of an overweight cricketer that isnt on the intelligent side...
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Munro was ball watching pluss it was behind the wicket so it's Azam khan's call.
 
Good Innings batted sensibly against Amir and Imad and attacked everyone else did a good job keeping wickets aswell.
 
Why are people saying he is obese due to health reasons? I am not a doctor but I have been to many and their first advice to lose weight is cut down on bad diet and get physical activity.

I would assume playing a competitive game is good enough physical exercise and it’s not like that he won’t be doing fielding drills, running and basic stretching so which leaves us to the other problem: Food by that I mean unhealthy food.
 
Selectors would rather have the six pack model prestige upper class Shan Masood who has good english than Azam who'll actually win you matches.
 
Minnowbasher said:
Selectors would rather have the six pack model prestige upper class Shan Masood who has good english than Azam who'll actually win you matches.
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Why should we pick him when he doesn't want to represent the badge enough to maintain a simple calorie defecit for a few months?

It will harm our cricket in the long term to let Azam Khan play in national colours.
 
Minnowbasher said:
Selectors would rather have the six pack model prestige upper class Shan Masood who has good english than Azam who'll actually win you matches.
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If he can pass the fitness tests then sure get him in the squad if he can't then he should not be in the squad thats with every player.
 
hitthestump said:
Why should we pick him when he doesn't want to represent the badge enough to maintain a simple calorie defecit for a few months?

It will harm our cricket in the long term to let Azam Khan play in national colours.
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So, you’d rather have a guy with 1% body fat, struggles to clear the boundary, isn’t consistent, bats with a low strike rate over someone who’s fat af, but hits BIG consistently.
 
Local.Dada said:
Why are people saying he is obese due to health reasons? I am not a doctor but I have been to many and their first advice to lose weight is cut down on bad diet and get physical activity.

I would assume playing a competitive game is good enough physical exercise and it’s not like that he won’t be doing fielding drills, running and basic stretching so which leaves us to the other problem: Food by that I mean unhealthy food.
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You are absolutely right.

You lose weight when you expend more than you consume. A professional cricketer doing all the things you said will be expending plenty of energy. There are variables like slow metabolism, being big boned etc. but these will only be a minor issue to the committed athelete.

Azam Khan's appearance really means one thing - the calories he is consuming must be absolutely crazy.
 
YousafTheBeast said:
So, you’d rather have a guy with 1% body fat, struggles to clear the boundary, isn’t consistent, bats with a low strike rate over someone who’s fat af, but hits BIG consistently.
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Not sure where you've got all that from. Azam Khan's weight will have an impact on his ability in the field and send the wrong message to the next generation of cricketers.

Therefore for someone of his weight to make it into the side he needs to score runs which compensate for those shortcomings.

Of course there is a simpler option - get on a diet plan and stick to it. But we have had this discussion for years and Azam Khan is not capable of the discipline required to get into reasonable shape.

If he did then this wouldn't even be a discussion and the number 5 spot for Pakistan would belong to him.
 
I don't think the issue with him is eating related. Even if he ate a a lot, spending hours training and playing matches as a professional athlete he will burn quite a lot of calories.

Perhaps he has something genetic/natural?
 
Well hes left plenty of stones unturned The major one is losing weight and getting fit

He might be a great guy and teammate but in the condition hes in he aint no.intnl cricketer

Im sorry but if you cant control what goes in your mouth you have no dedication to your sport never mind intnl cricket
 
Don’t they say with a big belly comes big potential?
 
Ranatunga can win his country a WC but Azam can’t play a game for national team.

Everyone is acting like the guy isn’t trying to lose weight, he is but it’s not the eating habit but rather some genetic disorder such as thyroid issue. Easy to judge someone without knowing their condition.

Well done Azam!
 
he is a good batsman but he has put on more weight in recent times , he was already very heavy and to put on more weight his eating habits must be very very bad. This will affect his running behind between the wickets and the agility needed to be a good keeper wont be there. He needs to lose like 12 inches from his waist at least.
 
Ertugrul_Bey said:
Ranatunga can win his country a WC but Azam can’t play a game for national team.

Everyone is acting like the guy isn’t trying to lose weight, he is but it’s not the eating habit but rather some genetic disorder such as thyroid issue. Easy to judge someone without knowing their condition.

Well done Azam!
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Lol. It'd be pretty easy for Azam to come out by now and state he has a rare medical issue which prevents him from maintaining weight loss given he has had people on his back for years about it.

The reality is that it's just another weak excuse for a man who cannot get himself into shape because he's never done it in his life and doesn't have the required discipline.

I would wager that if we could look at Azam's calorie intake over a typical week we won't be blaming thyroids.

Azam Khan needs to prove he is in the same bracket as Ranatunga if he wants to be fat - and that means playing domestic cricket rather than pyjama leagues.
 
Played a match winning knock yesterday though against Kachra bowling. One thing I like about him is his attitude, most of our international players lack it.
 
This guy is an insult to our cricket.

You asked him to loose weight, and he put on twice the amount of weight.

A scammer!
 
Ertugrul_Bey said:
Ranatunga can win his country a WC but Azam can’t play a game for national team.

Everyone is acting like the guy isn’t trying to lose weight, he is but it’s not the eating habit but rather some genetic disorder such as thyroid issue. Easy to judge someone without knowing their condition.

Well done Azam!
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Rajapaksa won SL the Asia cup
 
hitthestump said:
Lol. It'd be pretty easy for Azam to come out by now and state he has a rare medical issue which prevents him from maintaining weight loss given he has had people on his back for years about it.

The reality is that it's just another weak excuse for a man who cannot get himself into shape because he's never done it in his life and doesn't have the required discipline.

I would wager that if we could look at Azam's calorie intake over a typical week we won't be blaming thyroids.

Azam Khan needs to prove he is in the same bracket as Ranatunga if he wants to be fat - and that means playing domestic cricket rather than pyjama leagues.
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Go watch his IG account. The guy works out like a horse. Not everyone have to have slender physique to be a good sportsman. I see him take quick singles and he has power. I would pick him over Khushdil, Shan and Haider Ali any day!
 
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Showing in the first ball today that he really is a part-time wicket-keeper.

Dropped Rizwan first ball due to terrible footwork.
 
Saj said:
Showing in the first ball today that he really is a part-time wicket-keeper.

Dropped Rizwan first ball due to terrible footwork.
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it was not a dropped catch. Difficult chance. Has kept well vs. Abrar and generally keeps well. We should not unnecessarily criticise him.
 
umarf76 said:
it was not a dropped catch. Difficult chance. Has kept well vs. Abrar and generally keeps well. We should not unnecessarily criticise him.
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Meh. It's a natural reaction that when you're fat it will emphasise your athletic failures even more.

It might be unfair in this instance but it's within Azam's control not to give people the opportunity. He hasn't done that.
 
Spinner killer and weak against pace.

Ihsanullah today showed how weak Azam is against genuinely quick bowling - the sort of bowling that he would face regularly at the international level.

Azam looked clueless against Ihsanullah and then was bowled by Abbas Afridi in th next over.
 
This is not the right picture for a sportsperson

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