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[VIDEOS] Kashif Bhatti - Left-arm spinner

Wow, seems a pretty good allrounder looking at those stats.
 
He got best allrounder award in quaid e azam trophy silver with 41 wickets and 350 odd runs, he should be in line after zulfikar babar because he has been taking wickets for a long time now.
 
Why hasn't this guy been selected? Very decent List A stats.
 
The selectors' alarm clock rings only after 30 years, so he has 2 more years to go.
 
When you have 625 players playing FC/List A cricket in a season, this sort of statistical anomaly 'll be very common.

Like this Pantangular Cup, make a tournament with teams from top 8 cities & play home & away (14 match) season, a lot of those statistical giants 'll be found out playing among top 150 cricketers, evenly distributed.
 
MMHS said:
When you have 625 players playing FC/List A cricket in a season, this sort of statistical anomaly 'll be very common.

Like this Pantangular Cup, make a tournament with teams from top 8 cities & play home & away (14 match) season, a lot of those statistical giants 'll be found out playing among top 150 cricketers, evenly distributed.
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On the contrary, there aren't many players who have stats like Kashif. Perhaps Zohaib Khan only.
 
asfandyar said:
On the contrary, there aren't many players who have stats like Kashif. Perhaps Zohaib Khan only.
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That's why I said anomaly.

I understand, PAK selectors get lot of sticks & most cases rightly so, but then, unless the competition is balanced & evenly spread out, it's impossible for 5 men to track 500 players almost manually. For example, Sadaf Hussain is a hot topic in PP, but I have seen the last man having a better stats than him blasting the Division 2 batsmen (Asad Ali).

I have never seen any AUS domestic match, even live telecast, in last 4/5 years, but, if you check, you 'll find I made 3 correct predictions in recent times - Hazlewood & SMarsh for Gabba, Joe Burns for MCG. Then check ENG WC team, 15 of my 16 players made the squad. Before AUS tour, I knew Lokesh Rahul 'll make the squad & one of Kulkarni or V Kumar 'll make the squad.

If I use the same criteria for selection & source of information, PAK 'll end up having a team with 8/9 unknown faces - that's PAK domestic cricket for you. Big 3 isn't Big 3 only because they have money, they have people behind as well.
 
In every over, his one bowls turns a lot that decieves the batsman, arm bowls is also good.
 
Although I do agree with most of what you've said, I personally believe Asad Ali was mistreated. Look here http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/222728.html and pay special attention to his ODI economy rate and then quickly move on to the number of matches he has played before quietly comparing this with his name-sake, Asad Shafiq. I'm sure this cycle of attention, quickness and quietness will make my point clear.
 
asfandyar said:
Although I do agree with most of what you've said, I personally believe Asad Ali was mistreated. Look here http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/222728.html and pay special attention to his ODI economy rate and then quickly move on to the number of matches he has played before quietly comparing this with his name-sake, Asad Shafiq. I'm sure this cycle of attention, quickness and quietness will make my point clear.
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Not much friend .. Cricinfo doesn't tell everything. Asad Ali played 3 ODI against WI on some low scoring tracks; still would have an economy close to 5, had he not played one ODI against Ireland (10-4-22-1).

There are 2 more clues - Asad Ali was 26, as it says now, 5/6 years back; so he was beyond learning curve way before he debuted. & second, speed gun or no speed gun - he doesn't bowl more than 130KM & at his height & action - he doesn't hit the bat harder than Shahid Afridi's faster ones. "ll go for plenty, if played on typical ODI wickets.
 
:raza :zulfiqarb good luck ! he is selected in emerging camp :ziaulhaq :inzi :inti :najam :wg :hadlee
 
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Can't be worse than Yasir Shah (LOI's)

But we have better options.
 
Took a fifer today in QeA super 8's and in the process also completed his 250 FC wickets in his 70th match
 
[MENTION=133760]Abdullah719[/MENTION] bhai, any footage?
 
Kashif Bhatti took 6 wickets for 59 runs, overall took 8 wickets in the match.
 
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Kashif Bhatti wickets bowling and batting later looks a bit on the big side weight wise more of a round arm action.
 
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On merit he should be played in tests in place of a batsman would help dismiss the lower order batsmen which was an issue in the last match.
Him and Bilal can make up the batting for a batsman in UAE.
 
Cric1234 said:
On merit he should be played in tests in place of a batsman would help dismiss the lower order batsmen which was an issue in the last match.
Him and Bilal can make up the batting for a batsman in UAE.
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Which batsman would you like to see dropped for him?

Should play PSL because I think he can be better than Nawaz who was decent in Asia Cup but has now had plenty of time to provide good consistent performances in PSL.
 
Cric1234 said:
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Kashif Bhatti wickets bowling and batting later looks a bit on the big side weight wise more of a round arm action.
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Can't believe that we keep picking so-called all rounders like Nawaz and Co. and yet here is a guy who looks like twice the bowler and a pretty decent bat as well, and we have never even given him a chance?How can Pak keep waiting till bowlers are old and pretty much dead (e.g. Zulfi Babar) before calling them up, what is the point?

Its like PCB does not want their own team to succeed!
 
FastBowlingAllrounder said:
Which batsman would you like to see dropped for him?

Should play PSL because I think he can be better than Nawaz who was decent in Asia Cup but has now had plenty of time to provide good consistent performances in PSL.
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At the moment Imam is injured he should've played for him but he isn't and it could be costly as another spinner is needed if Bilal doesn't do well in the next match.
 
Man he should of been selected in place of Yasir for this series and the Australia series.
 
No idea how he did it but part of the Pakistan Test squad!
 
2/55 in 4 overs vs Southen Punjab today
 
Danyaalr01 said:
Again, he has been selected for tests, not t20i. They are 2 completely different formats.
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Yes, i know it doesn't change the fact that this guy is rubbish. They should have taken Imad who darts them in like him,but at least he's a better batsmen and even a fielder then him.
 
Apparently Mickey Arthur called him to camp once and asked him to run laps on the ground, the guy collapsed in the final lap and Mickey Arthur wanted nothing more to do with the guy. Fitness levels in Domestic Cricket have to be raised to international standards
 
Really struggling to understand his selection. Can someone please enlighten me?
 
Hopefully he will enjoy his paid holiday. A completely ridiculous selection. It is almost like he won a lucky draw.
 
MenInG said:
Really struggling to understand his selection. Can someone please enlighten me?
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Been one of the best FC slow left arm bowlers for 10 years, with.sn average of 22 with ball. Performed recently on A team and in FC cricket. Very handy batsmen as well.

It's a great selection. I would have preferred Gohar but this guy is also good
 
Mamoon said:
Hopefully he will enjoy his paid holiday. A completely ridiculous selection. It is almost like he won a lucky draw.
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How so? He has great control of the ball and is one of the best spinners in FC cricket and bats fairly well too.
 
HappyWarsFan said:
How so? He has great control of the ball and is one of the best spinners in FC cricket and bats fairly well too.
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He will not get a game in Australia. It would have made sense to select him for UAE Tests.
 
Khan12 said:
Yes, i know it doesn't change the fact that this guy is rubbish. They should have taken Imad who darts them in like him,but at least he's a better batsmen and even a fielder then him.
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So he darted his way to 300+ FC wickets @22.82 a piece in 82 matches while Imad darted his way to 141 wickets in 77 FC matches at 31 a piece? Different quality of darters? :sarf2
 
Mamoon said:
He will not get a game in Australia. It would have made sense to select him for UAE Tests.
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I personally believe he should as ideally Pak should plan to attack with pacers so if they are gonna play a specialist spinner it should be someone who can keep things bit tight at one end. I am not sure if Yasir is a wicket taker in overseas conditions and he surely isnt someone who can keep things tight at one end.
 
Titan24 said:
I personally believe he should as ideally Pak should plan to attack with pacers so if they are gonna play a specialist spinner it should be someone who can keep things bit tight at one end. I am not sure if Yasir is a wicket taker in overseas conditions and he surely isnt someone who can keep things tight at one end.
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This guy should play over Yasir, Iftikhar should play over Shafiq, they can be our spin attack.
 
aloo paratha said:
Hmm, pretty decent considering the pitches these games have been played on. How's his economy, because that'll play a big role, also how is his batting?
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His economy this season is 2.04 which is basically the best by quite a long way.

2017/18 season - 49 wickets @ 16
2018/19 season - 49 wickets @ 14

With the bat, he hasn't done much. 3 fifties in the previous 2 seasons, average 20ish.
 
Has always looked like a nothing bowler whenever I’ve seen him live. I guess he could give better control than Yasir in overseas conditions.
 
Boi said:
Has always looked like a nothing bowler whenever I’ve seen him live. I guess he could give better control than Yasir in overseas conditions.
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Thing is most of the bowlers we judge are by seeing them in action T20 matches or maybe list A as FC matches are televised with same frequency and moreover, many people dont watch full days of FC matches. Longer formats require a bit different skill set and that is why Herath was never as successful in LOIs as he was in Tests.
 
will he be in the playing eleven or only warming the bench as our MAIN spinner is Yasir bhai
 
aloo paratha said:
Hmm, pretty decent considering the pitches these games have been played on. How's his economy, because that'll play a big role, also how is his batting?
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As Abdullah has mentioned his economy this season is 2.04 showing he has been perfect holding one end and taking wickets on the way. Also his career economy is 2.64 which is pretty good and shows that he consistently have a decent control over his lines and lengths.
 
Abdullah719 said:
His economy this season is 2.04 which is basically the best by quite a long way.

2017/18 season - 49 wickets @ 16
2018/19 season - 49 wickets @ 14

With the bat, he hasn't done much. 3 fifties in the previous 2 seasons, average 20ish.
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Those are very good stats. Having a good economy overseas is very important, wicket won't be easy to come by, so if you can't take many wickets, you can at least keep it tight rather than leak 5 runs an over like Yasir Shah.

The batting is a nice bonus.
 
Abdullah719 said:
His economy this season is 2.04 which is basically the best by quite a long way.

2017/18 season - 49 wickets @ 16
2018/19 season - 49 wickets @ 14

With the bat, he hasn't done much. 3 fifties in the previous 2 seasons, average 20ish.
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Very impressive numbers.

Seems that he's the sort of bowler who even if he isn't taking wickets, he will keep things tight.
 
[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] another Zulf the making. Zafar Gohar should be picked for UAE series but Misbah love for over 30 age players never ends. Misbah is the worst thing happened to us I firmly believe.
 
aloo paratha said:
Those are very good stats. Having a good economy overseas is very important, wicket won't be easy to come by, so if you can't take many wickets, you can at least keep it tight rather than leak 5 runs an over like Yasir Shah.

The batting is a nice bonus.
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He won't play. If we had a pace blowing all rounder in the squad, it would make perfect sense.
In a 4 man attack you have to pick ur attacking bowler.
Cock up of a selection not to have a fast bowling AR
 
Abdullah said:
He won't play. If we had a pace blowing all rounder in the squad, it would make perfect sense.
In a 4 man attack you have to pick ur attacking bowler.
Cock up of a selection not to have a fast bowling AR
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Tour match will tell us I guess, I see Yasir getting spanked even by some kids. Be doesn't have it in him to bowl overseas. Even if he bowls well in the tour match, it would be insanity to play him, hbae we not learned from the previous tour of Australia and the tour of South Africa?
 
Kashif Bhatti is utter trash

How the in world has this joker picked in the test squad for Australia is beyond me. He was absolutely thrashed in a t20 game bowling rank full tosses and half volleys going for 50 plus runs in 4 overs. What a club level amateur, I'm shocked.
 
bilawal666 said:
How the in world has this joker picked in the test squad for Australia is beyond me. He was absolutely thrashed in a t20 game bowling rank full tosses and half volleys going for 50 plus runs in 4 overs. What a club level amateur, I'm shocked.
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He may or may not be a good selection, but (thankfully) Test players are not picked based on T20 performances.
 
Titan24 said:
So he darted his way to 300+ FC wickets @22.82 a piece in 82 matches while Imad darted his way to 141 wickets in 77 FC matches at 31 a piece? Different quality of darters? :sarf2
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Don't take [MENTION=138958]Khan12[/MENTION] seriously. The excellent squads gotta hurt.
 
He may well go on to prove me wrong and I hope he does but sadly I see no spark in his bowling, I saw nothing.
 
bilawal666 said:
I play club cricket, I know what I'm talking about. He wouldn't even make it to my team on current form but alas...
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10 wickets @ 27 in QAE at economy of 2.68. What form are you talking about?
 
Although I started this thread, I think his selection is inappropriate. Some weird selections by Misbah in Qadir, Irfan and Bhatti. Beefing your squad with spinners for Australia is a recipe for disaster.
 
asfandyar said:
Although I started this thread, I think his selection is inappropriate. Some weird selections by Misbah in Qadir, Irfan and Bhatti. Beefing your squad with spinners for Australia is a recipe for disaster.
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Do you reckon Shadab should have been there in his place. I do. Shadab's batting is pretty good for number 7, this would have allowed us to play 4 pacers at numbers 8-11. Not to forget about Shadab's fielding. Chances will come in Australia and we can't afford to put them down. Guys like Imran Khan and Bhatti will be a lialbility in the field. Same as Irfan in the t20i team. I don't think Qadir's fielding is that good either.
 
ARK Rafay said:
Your wish granted.
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Lol I was talking about the ODI Series against the Aussies before the World Cup and the England series that was going on back then. Dunno how his FC numbers look but I wanted him selected in our ODI side I guess if he does good in the tests he'll get a go in the ODI's.
 
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