[VIDEOS] Imad Wasim taking dig after dig at Babar Azam

[Major]

PSL hasn't started, but Imad Wasim has started to take digs at Babar Azam.

This is coming from the captain of a team that had Iftikhar, Babar, Rizwan and Alex Hales, yet they let them all go...

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Imad Wasim in an interview speaking about Karachi Kings preparation.

"There is no doubt about his (Babar's) abilities. But it doesn't matter to us. Players come and go, but nobody is more important than the team. Now he's playing for a different team; so I wish good luck to him, this time we want to play aggressive cricket. There's no regret for losing the leadership in the past; now that the responsibility has been given again, we will try to present a better game as a team."

"There were a lot of tactical errors, and the team was not built as it was to be for the tournament either your batting or bowling department should be heavy, at least one thing should be heavy; the squad balance was quite out, the way we were playing in the powerplay it wasn't up to the mark, and we will try to overcome our mistakes,"

"There is no doubt about Babar Azam's abilities. It doesn't matter who comes and goes; there is nothing more important than the team; Shoaib Malik will give the youth a chance to learn, Kings squad is balanced, no one can be taken lightly, and the fans are very enthusiastic,"

"Shoaib Malik, who plays in leagues worldwide, can be a great choice for the team. Even if the seniors do not perform in batting or bowling, their presence in the dressing room benefits the captain and the team

"the team gets a lot of encouragement in the home ground, Karachi; even if we lose, the stadium is full of fans in the next match. I believe Pakistan has the best crowd; we will try to disappoint the fans this time."

"PSL cannot be compared with any other league; it is our own league and a brand; wherever we play in the world, there is a different attitude while participating in PSL. Here, players enjoy their performance to the fullest"

 

[Sher Khan]

He is not a fan of Babar's slow coach batting at the top.

 

[Bilal Ahmad15]

Imad Wasim saying the right things honestly

 

[Mamoon]

What wrong did he say?

He is right about the fact that although Babar is an excellent batsman, not every player will stay forever. This is how it is in franchise cricket.

He is also right about the fact that Karachi were tactically inept last year. Their team combination was completely out of order.

If Babar is insecure, he will perceive these comments as digs. There is nothing that Imad said that can be viewed as out of order.

In fact, Imad is holding himself back. He led Karachi to its one and only PSL and was still removed from captaincy even though he was part of the franchise.

Replacing Imad with Babar only made things worse for Karachi.

 

[shah_1]

It is distasteful to be honest if you are hoping to be part of the Pakistan team. How are you going to face him in the dressing room with that sort of attitude. I can understand ex cricketers criticizing Babar and rightly so. He is vengeful because Babar has preferred Nawaz over him, Babar made the right choice.

Sarfraz is graceful person, I respect him a lot for that.

 

[Major]

What wrong did he say?

He is right about the fact that although Babar is an excellent batsman, not every player will stay forever. This is how it is in franchise cricket.

He is also right about the fact that Karachi were tactically inept last year. Their team combination was completely out of order.

If Babar is insecure, he will perceive these comments as digs. There is nothing that Imad said that can be viewed as out of order.

In fact, Imad is holding himself back. He led Karachi to its one and only PSL and was still removed from captaincy even though he was part of the franchise.

Replacing Imad with Babar only made things worse for Karachi.

Babar didnt remove Imad as captain and made himself the captain, it was done by Karachi Kings ownership after Babar had won the ICC awards.

Second, Imad Waseem has shown himself to be toxic, as we saw in the past when he made comments about Rizwan not being good enough for the team. Same Rizwan would leave that toxic team and win a psl and also become the T20 cricketer of the year. Under imad, these guys let go of many good players like Iftikhar, Hales and Mohammad Harris.

Imad is protraying as if everything wrong with KK was Babar when infact it himself and Akram that are the issue.

Babar is a bad captain, I agree with that, but alot of the franchise issues are associate with the franchise itself.

Also Imad is salty because Babar prefers Nawaz, even you agree Nawaz is a much better spinner than Imad.

 

[gazza619]

Way to go Imad.

This guy is the best choice as the Pakistan white ball captain.

 

[Pakpak]

Way to go Imad.

This guy is the best choice as the Pakistan white ball captain.

I agree, another player in the mid-30s as captain, what a fantastic choice it is! I think we should recall Younis Khan too, make him captain of the Test team, should round all our teams off with mid-30s pensioners as captain

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I don't think he said anything controversial here.

Lets be honest, Karachi had a disaster last year and much of it was down to the strategy and captaincy.

 

[Mamoon]

Babar didnt remove Imad as captain and made himself the captain, it was done by Karachi Kings ownership after Babar had won the ICC awards.

Second, Imad Waseem has shown himself to be toxic, as we saw in the past when he made comments about Rizwan not being good enough for the team. Same Rizwan would leave that toxic team and win a psl and also become the T20 cricketer of the year. Under imad, these guys let go of many good players like Iftikhar, Hales and Mohammad Harris.

Imad is protraying as if everything wrong with KK was Babar when infact it himself and Akram that are the issue.

Babar is a bad captain, I agree with that, but alot of the franchise issues are associate with the franchise itself.

Also Imad is salty because Babar prefers Nawaz, even you agree Nawaz is a much better spinner than Imad.

Nawaz is better than Imad. I agree. However, regardless of whose decision it was to replace Imad with Babar, it didn’t work out for Karachi.

Karachi tried to fix something that was not broken and there is a good possibility that Babar insisted on captaining the team because of his status as Pakistan captain.

It was indeed strange that the Pakistan captain was not leading any PSL franchise. The ideal solution would have been to trade him with another franchise instead of replacing a captain that helped them win their only PSL trophy.

 

[Rana]

Nawaz is better than Imad. I agree. However, regardless of whose decision it was to replace Imad with Babar, it didn’t work out for Karachi.

Karachi tried to fix something that was not broken and there is a good possibility that Babar insisted on captaining the team because of his status as Pakistan captain.

It was indeed strange that the Pakistan captain was not leading any PSL franchise. The ideal solution would have been to trade him with another franchise instead of replacing a captain that helped them win their only PSL trophy.

Such things happen for a reason. Just to expose the delusion of Pakistan cricket and society.

I’m glad it happened. People who will be in denial of the truth will continue to maintain Imad was wrong.

He was never wrong. He was acting in full sincerity to his team and franchise

 

[pakistani pride]

LOL, no one saw this?

we will try to disappoint the fans this time.

 

[PakPremi]

All I remember of Imad was his terrible captaincy for Pakistan when he had small opportunity and Northern, Shadab was much better captian for Northern and under his captaincy they started winning.

 

[PakEngFan]

A nothing cricketer like Imad should shut up and play. He’s got an ego of a superstar when Nawaz is several levels above him. I will be always grateful to Babar for dropping this junk.

 

[PakEngFan]

All I remember of Imad was his terrible captaincy for Pakistan when he had small opportunity and Northern, Shadab was much better captian for Northern and under his captaincy they started winning.

Exactly he’s terrible. People love to being he won a PSL the only reason they won it was because of Babar.

 

[Rana]

Exactly he’s terrible. People love to being he won a PSL the only reason they won it was because of Babar.

What a farcical claim

What is your proof they only won it because of Babar?

Why has Pakistan won no championship ‘only because of Babar’??

 

[PakEngFan]

What a farcical claim

What is your proof they only won it because of Babar?

Why has Pakistan won no championship ‘only because of Babar’??

Look who scored majority of the runs for them. Why couldn’t Pakistan even win a match when Imad was the captain? What’s your proof it was Imad. The fact is Imad is a nothing cricketer and is several levels below nawaz.

 

[Rana]

Look who scored majority of the runs for them. Why couldn’t Pakistan even win a match when Imad was the captain? What’s your proof it was Imad. The fact is Imad is a nothing cricketer and is several levels below nawaz.

He was captain for 2 games. Calm your horses

 

[PakEngFan]

He was captain for 2 games. Calm your horses

Hypocrisy at its best rizwan was given 3 games as an opener in t20 and you said that’s too many and now for Imad 2 games are less. Make up your mind.

 

[gazza619]

I agree, another player in the mid-30s as captain, what a fantastic choice it is! I think we should recall Younis Khan too, make him captain of the Test team, should round all our teams off with mid-30s pensioners as captain

Dont see why a 34 year old cant be captain. It is rather dumb to argue based on age. Imad is a genuine 34 year old UK born. Meaning you can compare him to any 29 year old age fudging Pakistani players.

All our other guys in their 20s are more suited to running tik tok channels rather than leading the team. The only wise guy I see is Shaheen but we simply cant give him the burden of captaincy.

 

[Rana]

Hypocrisy at its best rizwan was given 3 games as an opener in t20 and you said that’s too many and now for Imad 2 games are less. Make up your mind.

3 games as an opener…..after a gazillion games in the middle order and failing again and again.

That’s fine. Rizwan continues to fail as an opener too. I don’t care about stats

 

[Rana]

Dont see why a 34 year old cant be captain. It is rather dumb to argue based on age. Imad is a genuine 34 year old UK born. Meaning you can compare him to any 29 year old age fudging Pakistani players.

All our other guys in their 20s are more suited to running tik tok channels rather than leading the team. The only wise guy I see is Shaheen but we simply cant give him the burden of captaincy.

What is Rizwan’s true age according to you?

 

[PakEngFan]

3 games as an opener…..after a gazillion games in the middle order and failing again and again.

That’s fine. Rizwan continues to fail as an opener too. I don’t care about stats

Your hypocrisy has been exposed. You have 1 rule for 1 and another for another. Allah is watching.

 

[Rana]

Your hypocrisy has been exposed. You have 1 rule for 1 and another for another. Allah is watching.

Alright my friend

Let Allah judge me.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

It's all fine as long as it is in the league cricket. Would like to see some fired up KK vs PZ matches now.
Things become a problem once players take their grudges to national team's dressing room.

 

[topspin]

I agree, another player in the mid-30s as captain, what a fantastic choice it is! I think we should recall Younis Khan too, make him captain of the Test team, should round all our teams off with mid-30s pensioners as captain

The problem is bro there aren't many other natural leaders. In the 20s age bracket, I would only consider Shaheen and Shadab as potential leaders.

Babar is not only a meek individual but also tactically inept.

Imad might be a short term option but he would be the best choice. He makes the team on merit, he always bats selflessly and has been a consistent performer with both bat + ball in white ball cricket.

Some feel there's only room for one left arm spinner. I disagree because Imad makes the team as a batsman alone (on merit) and he's a different type of left arm spinner. Nawaz is an attacking spinner who looks for wickets. Imad is a more defensive spinner who looks stem the flow of runs. Overall, they complement each other very well.

 

[topspin]

Dont see why a 34 year old cant be captain. It is rather dumb to argue based on age. Imad is a genuine 34 year old UK born. Meaning you can compare him to any 29 year old age fudging Pakistani players.

All our other guys in their 20s are more suited to running tik tok channels rather than leading the team. The only wise guy I see is Shaheen but we simply cant give him the burden of captaincy.

This is a very good point. In my view only Imad and Shan Masood (also born outside of Pakistan) are the only regulars in the Pakistan team who have not age fudged.

 

[PakEngFan]

The problem is bro there aren't many other natural leaders. In the 20s age bracket, I would only consider Shaheen and Shadab as potential leaders.

Babar is not only a meek individual but also tactically inept.

Imad might be a short term option but he would be the best choice. He makes the team on merit, he always bats selflessly and has been a consistent performer with both bat + ball in white ball cricket.

Some feel there's only room for one left arm spinner. I disagree because Imad makes the team as a batsman alone (on merit) and he's a different type of left arm spinner. Nawaz is an attacking spinner who looks for wickets. Imad is a more defensive spinner who looks stem the flow of runs. Overall, they complement each other very well.

The likes of kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Abdullah shafique etc are miles better batsmen than Imad. Lol at merit.

 

[topspin]

What is Rizwan’s true age according to you?

Unfortunately cricketers born in Afghanistan/North West Frontier Province of Pakistan are serial age fudgers so I would add 10 to 15% of the age stated on his profile.

 

[PakEngFan]

Unfortunately cricketers born in Afghanistan/North West Frontier Province of Pakistan are serial age fudgers so I would add 10 to 15% of the age stated on his profile.

Yes agreed just like cricketers from punjab are fixers.

 

[topspin]

The likes of kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Abdullah shafique etc are miles better batsmen than Imad. Lol at merit.

I was talking about lower middle order players in white ball cricket. I would have Imad at 6 or 7 over the names you've stated above.

 

[PakEngFan]

I was talking about lower middle order players in white ball cricket. I would have Imad at 6 or 7 over the names you've stated above.

Imad is nothing more than a 8 or 9. The same players will do miles better job then Imad at 6. You can’t have a tail starting at 6 with Imad.

 

[topspin]

Imad is nothing more than a 8 or 9. The same players will do miles better job then Imad at 6. You can’t have a tail starting at 6 with Imad.

If we're talking about white ball teams like England, India, Australia then yes I would 100% agree.

However, we're talking about a Pakistan team which has a very short supply of lower order hitters. Imad averages 42 at a strike rate of 110 in ODIs which is more than good enough to be a specialist number 6 for a mediocre cricket side.

 

[Rana]

Unfortunately cricketers born in Afghanistan/North West Frontier Province of Pakistan are serial age fudgers so I would add 10 to 15% of the age stated on his profile.

I want to hear it from [MENTION=131470]gazza619[/MENTION] who maintains “all Pak players born in Pakistan” are 5 years older than their real age.

Rizwan is 29 on paper and his decline in batting reflects how a 34 year old usually starts losing it with the bat

 

[topspin]

If we're talking about white ball teams like England, India, Australia then yes I would 100% agree.

However, we're talking about a Pakistan team which has a very short supply of lower order hitters. Imad averages 42 at a strike rate of 110 in ODIs which is more than good enough to be a specialist number 6 for a mediocre cricket side.

Also he's a proper batsman, certainly not a tail ender. He has a FC average of over 40 in 77 matches.

 

[Rana]

Yes agreed just like cricketers from punjab are fixers.

Asif Afridi says hi.


I also hope he doesn’t spill the bean on others in his tight knit group for your sake.

On a side note, So that’s why you hate my views? Because they go against a player from a particular region?

 

[topspin]

I want to hear it from [MENTION=131470]gazza619[/MENTION] who maintains “all Pak players born in Pakistan” are 5 years older than their real age.

Rizwan is 29 on paper and his decline in batting reflects how a 34 year old usually starts losing it with the bat

I agree with this assessment. Lets see if Gazza will maintain his stance on one of his favourites or whether he'll bottle it.

 

[PakEngFan]

Asif Afridi says hi.


I also hope he doesn’t spill the bean on others in his tight knit group for your sake.

On a side note, So that’s why you hate my views? Because they go against a player from a particular region?

What views Asif Ali should be the captain? Asif Ali is better than Babar? Sharjeel would have won us a World Cup? Kamran Ghulam and Saud are better then Babar? My favourite players were Mohammed yousuf, Saeed Anwar never knew they were from my region.

I don’t support fixers I could care less who they are you are getting excited and hoping it’s rizwan. Don’t worry he’s not and even if he is I won’t want him ever to play for Pakistan in-line you who wants sharjeel.

As for Asif Ali it’s 1 compared to dozens of Punjabi fixers who we know about.

I support Pakistan not regions like you who what’s sharjeel, Sarfraz umer akmal etc. get your facts right.

 

[topspin]

What views Asif Ali should be the captain? Asif Ali is better than Babar? Sharjeel would have won us a World Cup? Kamran Ghulam and Saud are better then Babar? My favourite players were Mohammed yousuf, Saeed Anwar never knew they were from my region.

I don’t support fixers I could care less who they are you are getting excited and hoping it’s rizwan. Don’t worry he’s not and even if he is I won’t want him ever to play for Pakistan in-line you who wants sharjeel.

As for Asif Ali it’s 1 compared to dozens of Punjabi fixers who we know about.

I support Pakistan not regions like you who what’s sharjeel, Sarfraz umer akmal etc. get your facts right.

Umar Akmal isn't from the same region as Sharjeel and Sarfraz.

 

[PakEngFan]

Umar Akmal isn't from the same region as Sharjeel and Sarfraz.

I know he’s not he just loves players from that too and specifically fixer which umer akmal is.

 

[Rana]

What views Asif Ali should be the captain? Asif Ali is better than Babar? Sharjeel would have won us a World Cup? Kamran Ghulam and Saud are better then Babar? My favourite players were Mohammed yousuf, Saeed Anwar never knew they were from my region.

I don’t support fixers I could care less who they are you are getting excited and hoping it’s rizwan. Don’t worry he’s not and even if he is I won’t want him ever to play for Pakistan in-line you who wants sharjeel.

As for Asif Ali it’s 1 compared to dozens of Punjabi fixers who we know about.

I support Pakistan not regions like you who what’s sharjeel, Sarfraz umer akmal etc. get your facts right.

Why would I hope it’s anyone? I don’t want anyone to have to face Shame/Zillat in their life. I shudder at the thought of it because we are all naked/exposed in the eyes of God. Wishing for someone to be disgraced is pretty low, I would honestly never hope for it.

However, the damming article shared in the Asif Afridi thread will lead to many questions, and certain behaviours+support around the player could answer some of those questions

This thread isn’t about fixing, you brought it up by saying Punjabis are fixers. Well, today it is proven that isn’t true is it?

 

[Rana]

I know he’s not he just loves players from that too and specifically fixer which umer akmal is.

Na mate. I have no regional bias.

My favourite player in Pakistan is Fakhar Zaman.

My favourite emerging player is Muhammad Harris. I also would love for Saim Ayub to break through too.

The Mayor of Slog Sweep City is I title I have coined for Fakhar.

For me, if you can play hard, it doesn’t matter where you are from! It’s others who have fascinations for players from particular regions, I honestly don’t.

 

[Saj]

PSL8 could be a tournament which ultimately decides the next Pakistan T20I captain.

Over to you Imad, Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen etc

 

[PakEngFan]

Why would I hope it’s anyone? I don’t want anyone to have to face Shame/Zillat in their life. I shudder at the thought of it because we are all naked/exposed in the eyes of God. Wishing for someone to be disgraced is pretty low, I would honestly never hope for it.

However, the damming article shared in the Asif Afridi thread will lead to many questions, and certain behaviours+support around the player could answer some of those questions

This thread isn’t about fixing, you brought it up by saying Punjabis are fixers. Well, today it is proven that isn’t true is it?

This thread isn’t about age either so practice what you preach. Where did I say only punjabis fix? The fact is majority of them are punjabis and some from sindh. Yes we alll know what you meant that rizwan and Khushdil are close to Asif Afridi.

 

[Cric1234]

People are confusing formats here Babar is a decent test and ODI batsman not T20s he’s regressed a fair bit in T20 as an opener here are recent strike rates from last years tournaments.

PSL : 118

Asia Cup : 107

World Cup : 93

After playing every match as an opening batsman these are very ordinary numbers for a batsman in his prime which then leads you to believe Babar will do anything to keep himself opening and doesn’t care about the teams results.

Although he did well in tests at home in the last 3 series the flat wickets and lack of planning again makes you believe he wanted to statpad instead of doing whatever is possible to win Pakistan test matches.

 

[abughio]

Babar didnt remove Imad as captain and made himself the captain, it was done by Karachi Kings ownership after Babar had won the ICC awards.

Second, Imad Waseem has shown himself to be toxic, as we saw in the past when he made comments about Rizwan not being good enough for the team. Same Rizwan would leave that toxic team and win a psl and also become the T20 cricketer of the year. Under imad, these guys let go of many good players like Iftikhar, Hales and Mohammad Harris.

Imad is protraying as if everything wrong with KK was Babar when infact it himself and Akram that are the issue.

Babar is a bad captain, I agree with that, but alot of the franchise issues are associate with the franchise itself.

Also Imad is salty because Babar prefers Nawaz, even you agree Nawaz is a much better spinner than Imad.

As much as I like Nawaz, he may be more capable player, but he mental midget, we were at our best when we had players like Imad, who are aggressive in their approach.

A captain should be tactically sound as well as good man manager as well. Babar should have managed him better. He can win you matches. But, Alas.

 

[abughio]

People are confusing formats here Babar is a decent test and ODI batsman not T20s he’s regressed a fair bit in T20 as an opener here are recent strike rates from last years tournaments.

PSL : 118

Asia Cup : 107

World Cup : 93

After playing every match as an opening batsman these are very ordinary numbers for a batsman in his prime which then leads you to believe Babar will do anything to keep himself opening and doesn’t care about the teams results.

Although he did well in tests at home in the last 3 series the flat wickets and lack of planning again makes you believe he wanted to statpad instead of doing whatever is possible to win Pakistan test matches.

Babar hasn't regressed rather, he was trying too much. and hence was getting out, this has more to do with rizwan batting with him. We need to see the stats in detail to understand how and why this has happened

 

[gazza619]

What is Rizwan’s true age according to you?

34

 

[Rana]

This thread isn’t about age either so practice what you preach. Where did I say only punjabis fix? The fact is majority of them are punjabis and some from sindh. Yes we alll know what you meant that rizwan and Khushdil are close to Asif Afridi.

You should visit the Asif Afridi thread and you can debate with me there. The article shared by MIG is pretty serious if true

 

[Cric1234]

Babar hasn't regressed rather, he was trying too much. and hence was getting out, this has more to do with rizwan batting with him. We need to see the stats in detail to understand how and why this has happened

Yes we can Asia Cup World Cup teams at full strength intensity is higher pitches are varied which exposed any weaknesses in technique and power hitting.

Bilaterals in the past teams resting their main bowlers mostly flat wickets against low bounce medium pace bowling easy runs the false perception was created here a lack of opportunities were given to other batsmen as Babar and Rizwan were now the number 1 and 2 ranked batsmen.

 

[gazza619]

I want to hear it from [MENTION=131470]gazza619[/MENTION] who maintains “all Pak players born in Pakistan” are 5 years older than their real age.

Rizwan is 29 on paper and his decline in batting reflects how a 34 year old usually starts losing it with the bat

It first occurred to me first when Shahid Afridi who used to live and play cricket in my neighbourhood was first selected for Pakistan. He was famous as Shahid Pathan. Saw him play many times on tape ball before his debut.

He was not 16 but 21 years old back then.

 

[shamaan]

Way to go Imad.

This guy is the best choice as the Pakistan white ball captain.

We will see am expecting them not to qualify for the semi final.

 

[shamaan]

All I remember of Imad was his terrible captaincy for Pakistan when he had small opportunity and Northern, Shadab was much better captian for Northern and under his captaincy they started winning.

I hope Imad is exposed and they come last in the psl.

 

[shamaan]

I don't rate Imad as a captain and I hope karachi come last in the psl.

Shadab is the best out of the current captains in psl.

 

[Rana]

I hope Imad is exposed and they come last in the psl.

Why man? He’s a decent captain with the right mindset that you need

 

[topspin]

34

Credit where credit due for sticking to your original stance in re: the age of Pakistani cricketers.

 

[topspin]

Why man? He’s a decent captain with the right mindset that you need

Exactly. He always leads by example with the way he plays selflessly for the team. Doesn't play for his stats unlike our T20 openers.

 

[FreakCricket]

Reasons why he is not selected for IT20 even though he is a better all-rounder cricketer than Muhammad "No-Ball" nawaz.

Babar shouldn't be playing t20 cricket at all, with him in the team forgot about getting any trophies.

 

[SM1989]

Exactly he’s terrible. People love to being he won a PSL the only reason they won it was because of Babar.

They won the PSL because Imad hit a four in the qualifier (against Multan) off the last ball to tie the game and take it into the super over after Babar had failed to take the team over the line during the run chase after getting his personal milestone.

 

[Rana]

Reasons why he is not selected for IT20 even though he is a better all-rounder cricketer than Muhammad "No-Ball" nawaz.

Babar shouldn't be playing t20 cricket at all, with him in the team forgot about getting any trophies.

Oh I thought it was because of Babar only

 

[Saj]

Babar at PZ is going to be interesting.

A new challenge and not as many senior players around him as at KK.

He could and should be able to mould PZ into playing the type of cricket he wants them to and to lead from the front - let's see if he does that.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Imad may or may not be saying the right thing.

But he hasn’t won this year’s PSL so best to big up his approach and slag the previous guy after he has won it.

 

[Khurram1989]

Whether or not Babar is a good captain or not. Facts are his the best batsman in Pakistan, our current national captain and one of the best in the world and rated around the world and deserves more respect especially from Nobody’s like Imad. Apart from being a darter and winning us one game with his batting he does nothing. Do we ever see in the IPL players blasting the ex captain of their IPL team or national team captain such as Kohli or Rohit etc because they were out of international reckoning. Only our weak midgets like Imad are capable of such cheap statements.

 

[shamaan]

Why man? He’s a decent captain with the right mindset that you need

I just don't like him I think he's a limited player who made use off all the limited skill he had.Multiple times he hides himself down the order even for his domestic side.He had the management have picked a crap team.Shadab is a much better captain

 

[KyoOne]

People are confusing formats here Babar is a decent test and ODI batsman not T20s he’s regressed a fair bit in T20 as an opener here are recent strike rates from last years tournaments.

PSL : 118

Asia Cup : 107

World Cup : 93

After playing every match as an opening batsman these are very ordinary numbers for a batsman in his prime which then leads you to believe Babar will do anything to keep himself opening and doesn’t care about the teams results.

Although he did well in tests at home in the last 3 series the flat wickets and lack of planning again makes you believe he wanted to statpad instead of doing whatever is possible to win Pakistan test matches.

POTW.

We need more discourse on how BIG a statspadder Babar is. He damn cares about the team winning as far as he's making runs and getting on the top of the charts with risk free runs.

SR of 93 & 107 is not even Ahmad Shehzad (Our ATG slow opener would) have achieved in an important tournament one after another

 

[KyoOne]

PSL hasn't started, but Imad Wasim has started to take digs at Babar Azam.

This is coming from the captain of a team that had Iftikhar, Babar, Rizwan and Alex Hales, yet they let them all go...

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Imad Wasim in an interview speaking about Karachi Kings preparation.

"There is no doubt about his (Babar's) abilities. But it doesn't matter to us. Players come and go, but nobody is more important than the team. Now he's playing for a different team; so I wish good luck to him, this time we want to play aggressive cricket. There's no regret for losing the leadership in the past; now that the responsibility has been given again, we will try to present a better game as a team."

"There were a lot of tactical errors, and the team was not built as it was to be for the tournament either your batting or bowling department should be heavy, at least one thing should be heavy; the squad balance was quite out, the way we were playing in the powerplay it wasn't up to the mark, and we will try to overcome our mistakes,"

"There is no doubt about Babar Azam's abilities. It doesn't matter who comes and goes; there is nothing more important than the team; Shoaib Malik will give the youth a chance to learn, Kings squad is balanced, no one can be taken lightly, and the fans are very enthusiastic,"

"Shoaib Malik, who plays in leagues worldwide, can be a great choice for the team. Even if the seniors do not perform in batting or bowling, their presence in the dressing room benefits the captain and the team

"the team gets a lot of encouragement in the home ground, Karachi; even if we lose, the stadium is full of fans in the next match. I believe Pakistan has the best crowd; we will try to disappoint the fans this time."

"PSL cannot be compared with any other league; it is our own league and a brand; wherever we play in the world, there is a different attitude while participating in PSL. Here, players enjoy their performance to the fullest"

There's no dig here. In fact Imad is buttering up Babar by appreciating Babar repeatedly, when in fact Babar is one of the worst T20 batsmen, who bat at abysmal SR of 90-110 in an age of T20 cricket where par scores are 170+

 

[Maher96]

KK are well at home with Imad as there captain.

Even last year people were calling for a Captaincy change mid tournament.

Imad’s style is suited to KK.

He has a incredible team on paper,

Sharjeel
Vince
Wade
Haider
Malik
Qasim Akram
Imad
Yamin
Amir
Hamza
Tahir

 

[gazza619]

KK are well at home with Imad as there captain.

Even last year people were calling for a Captaincy change mid tournament.

Imad’s style is suited to KK.

He has a incredible team on paper,

Sharjeel
Vince
Wade
Haider
Malik
Qasim Akram
Imad
Yamin
Amir
Hamza
Tahir

Absolutely! With Imad as captain i have high hopes this year.

 

[Gullycricket]

[MENTION=2016]Rana[/MENTION] let this PSL be a challenge then. You have everything now. Sharjeel, Imad as captain and Amir, Malik and Haider. If Imad wins the PSL with his brilliant captaincy and playing T20 the attacking way then you win with your endless debates. If Rizwan or Babar wins then it's the end of your career here. If anyone else wins then it's a draw.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I think its kinda impossible to ignore the passive aggressive digs that Imad is taking at Babar here, even if you take his comments at face value. Probably a combination of jealousy and resentment borne out of being removed as Karachi Kings captain and being dropped from the national team.

At the end of the day though, in any sport, you have to put your money where your mouth is. And if Imad has the confidence to say all these things than he should be able to back it up to.

Babar was the least of Karachi Kings problems last season. One player rarely ever is when you fail so spectacularly in just about every area.

 

[aukhan]

What a cancerous team we have full of nevlay. We deserve better.

 

[Rana]

[MENTION=2016]Rana[/MENTION] let this PSL be a challenge then. You have everything now. Sharjeel, Imad as captain and Amir, Malik and Haider. If Imad wins the PSL with his brilliant captaincy and playing T20 the attacking way then you win with your endless debates. If Rizwan or Babar wins then it's the end of your career here. If anyone else wins then it's a draw.

Oh jaa kam kar apna Mama!

If the truth hurts you so much, put me on your ignore list

 

[Gullycricket]

Oh jaa kam kar apna Mama!

If the truth hurts you so much, put me on your ignore list

Let the truth come out man. Why you afraid. Your double standards have been exposed and will be again exposed. Let this PSL be a decider.

 

[alishahid]

Cant wait to see imad and his team get beaten. Specially when they meet peshawar. It will be eventful. Imad and his team is going down for sure

 

[Rana]

Let the truth come out man. Why you afraid. Your double standards have been exposed and will be again exposed. Let this PSL be a decider.

What double standards? List them

 

[Gullycricket]

Cant wait to see imad and his team get beaten. Specially when they meet peshawar. It will be eventful. Imad and his team is going down for sure

Exactly. Fixers, unfit hacks who have been made to look the flavour of the season will come crashing down. It will be very clear where the problem lies. This PSL will make everything crystal clear

 

[Rana]

Exactly. Fixers, unfit hacks who have been made to look the flavour of the season will come crashing down. It will be very clear where the problem lies. This PSL will make everything crystal clear

Like it did last year proving Fakhar is a better opener than Babar and Rizwan?

 

[Gullycricket]

Like it did last year proving Fakhar is a better opener than Babar and Rizwan?

Did it win him a PSL. Because if Riz winning ICC awards is farce then same for Fakhar. Runs don't matter. Tournaments do. Riz won twice. He or Babar might win again. Let's see.

 

[Rana]

Did it win him a PSL. Because if Riz winning ICC awards is farce then same for Fakhar. Runs don't matter. Tournaments do. Riz won twice. He or Babar might win again. Let's see.

Ok. Good for them

But I still think they are rubbish openers for T20.

Not just me, legions of my type believe so too.

 

[shamaan]

Why man? He’s a decent captain with the right mindset that you need

He had a chance to prove himself that he's not a lower order batesman but he didn't instead he hid himself down the order.