[VIDEOS] Mubasir Khan - The Next Big Thing?

[hur rizvi]

For God's sake don't fast track him to national team. Let him play till the end of next season and see if he can maintain this performance

Also won't be bad if he can be given games against touring teams. If there is a tour game against SA he definitely should be given chance in that

 

[hur rizvi]

Don’t trust anything, just let a youngster perform a couple seasons or tournaments before hyping. Then make your decisions based on 70% stats and 30% naked eye.

So far, Mubasir has steamrolled every opportunity he’s gotten this season across U19 one day, U19 three day, second XI, and now first class. And he looks great while doing it too.

I would say rely even 90% on stats once there is a big sample set like 20+ FC games

I don't really trust the naked eye of some of our retired players

 

[shah_1]

There is where Muhammad Yousuf needs to justify his salary, work with players like him during off season.

 

[hur rizvi]

There is where Muhammad Yousuf needs to justify his salary, work with players like him during off season.

I hope I am wrong but I don't expect him to be a good enough coach. Does he have any coaching certificates/credentials?

 

[shah_1]

I hope I am wrong but I don't expect him to be a good enough coach. Does he have any coaching certificates/credentials?

He is paid by PCB to develop young batsmen, you better ask Wasim Khan/Nadeem Khan this question. They hired him.

 

[hur rizvi]

He is paid by PCB to develop young batsmen, you better ask Wasim Khan/Nadeem Khan this question. They hired him.

LOL just say you don't know man if you dont, none of us have access to Waseem/nadeem khan...

Coaching/Training people is a complete science and an uneducated person like Yousuf is highly unlikely to become a good coach unless he goes through some rigorous coaching courses

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Given his performances and all round capability, he's a shoo in for Northern's Pakistan Cup team I'd argue. Which is good, as he'll get a chance to play a full ODI tournament at domestic level.

So, the NZ tour ends on the 7th of Jan and the Pakistan Cup starts on the 8th of Jan. Further, the Pakistan Cup ends on 29th Jan and the SA test series starts on 26th Jan. So it's likely that internationals may only be available for three-four rounds of the Pakistan Cup, if at all. Thus there should be more opportunities for Mubasir InshAllah.

You'll probably see the following line up for Northern in the Pakistan Cup:

Ali Imran
Zeeshan Malik
Nasir Nawaz
Umar Amin
Rohail Nazir
Mubasir
Hammad Azam
Mohammad Nawaz
Musa Khan
Haris Rauf
Mohammad Amir

Depends on who Mohammad Wasim's replacement at Northern is. Hopefully it's another progressive minded coach InshAllah.

 

[Pacy with wisdom]

Given his performances and all round capability, he's a shoo in for Northern's Pakistan Cup team I'd argue. Which is good, as he'll get a chance to play a full ODI tournament at domestic level.

So, the NZ tour ends on the 7th of Jan and the Pakistan Cup starts on the 8th of Jan. Further, the Pakistan Cup ends on 29th Jan and the SA test series starts on 26th Jan. So it's likely that internationals may only be available for three-four rounds of the Pakistan Cup, if at all. Thus there should be more opportunities for Mubasir InshAllah.

You'll probably see the following line up for Northern in the Pakistan Cup:

Ali Imran
Zeeshan Malik
Nasir Nawaz
Umar Amin
Rohail Nazir
Mubasir
Hammad Azam
Mohammad Nawaz
Musa Khan
Haris Rauf
Mohammad Amir

Depends on who Mohammad Wasim's replacement at Northern is. Hopefully it's another progressive minded coach InshAllah.

You missed out their MVP.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

You missed out their MVP.

Yes, I thought they might rest Haider, so didn't include him. But yeah, he probably comes in, in place of either Nasir Nawaz or Hammad Azam.

 

[Xoib]

For God's sake don't fast track him to national team. Let him play till the end of next season and see if he can maintain this performance

Also won't be bad if he can be given games against touring teams. If there is a tour game against SA he definitely should be given chance in that

Most impressive youn fc debutant since Naseem Shah and look what they did to him so please for God let him play 2-3 seasons.

 

[Titan24]

Yes, I thought they might rest Haider, so didn't include him. But yeah, he probably comes in, in place of either Nasir Nawaz or Hammad Azam.

I would like Haider and other fast tracked youngsters to get as many domestic games as they can especially when its 50 overs or 4 day.

 

[Titan24]

He will obviously will see success as well as failures in domestic cricket and that is really important for growth of any young player. Management stole those days from the likes of Shaheen and Shadab (2-3 of years ago) while from Naseem, Haider, Abdullah, Musa and Hasnain more recently. I hope Mubasir is safeguarded from that.

 

[aloo paratha]

He will obviously will see success as well as failures in domestic cricket and that is really important for growth of any young player. Management stole those days from the likes of Shaheen and Shadab (2-3 of years ago) while from Naseem, Haider, Abdullah, Musa and Hasnain more recently. I hope Mubasir is safeguarded from that.

It's to the point where I'm thinking that it's more of a curse to be selected for the Pakistan side after a couple of good performances.

Honestly I think Shadab is the hardest hit by it, he had one good PSL season as a spinner and was brought into the team and slotted in at 8. I don't think he ever saw himself as more of a bowler, in the U19 WC he batted at 5 or 6 and wouldn't bowl his full overs. We threw him into the team and expected him to be our specialist spinner and slog in the lower order if needed, which was never the type of batsman he was.

 

[Titan24]

It's to the point where I'm thinking that it's more of a curse to be selected for the Pakistan side after a couple of good performances.

Honestly I think Shadab is the hardest hit by it, he had one good PSL season as a spinner and was brought into the team and slotted in at 8. I don't think he ever saw himself as more of a bowler, in the U19 WC he batted at 5 or 6 and wouldn't bowl his full overs. We threw him into the team and expected him to be our specialist spinner and slog in the lower order if needed, which was never the type of batsman he was.

Absolutely.

 

[Abdurmirr]

Another youngster being overhyped to the moon by our delusional fans. I can imagine in 10 years after Mubasir has become a regular in the team fans will be calling for his head, talking about how much of a liability he is and how he should be replaced by player X- the 13 year old batting prodigy who will miraculously fix all our problems

 

[aloo paratha]

Another youngster being overhyped to the moon by our delusional fans. I can imagine in 10 years after Mubasir has become a regular in the team fans will be calling for his head, talking about how much of a liability he is and how he should be replaced by player X- the 13 year old batting prodigy who will miraculously fix all our problems

Mamoon type of attention seeking post. Who called him the messiah?

 

[Abdurmirr]

Mamoon type of attention seeking post. Who called him the messiah?

When did I mention anything about him being called “Messiah”. What I said was that our fans are continuing to perpetuate these delusional thoughts of every single young batsman that can play a front driver to be the reincarnation of Sachin Tendulkar. Instead of calling Mubasir some kind of future star we should just allow for him to play and when he begins to perform well in high level cricket, than we can start praising him

 

[aloo paratha]

When did I mention anything about him being called “Messiah”. What I said was that our fans are continuing to perpetuate these delusional thoughts of every single young batsman that can play a front driver to be the reincarnation of Sachin Tendulkar. Instead of calling Mubasir some kind of future star we should just allow for him to play and when he begins to perform well in high level cricket, than we can start praising him

Exactly my point, who said anything like this? Using the word messiah was just a metaphor, since you're talking like everybody else thinks he's gonna be Bradman. Everybody I've seen in this thread has said that he's looked good thus far, has come through the system nicely with great U19 and second XI performances, and that they'd like to see him develop more by playing at least another 1 or 2 domestic seasons.

 

[Third Man]

If the coaches are even half-decent, which they probably aren't, they need to ask him to not play with a straight knee on the off side and play with a bent knee, transferring his weight forward. He should've corrected this in his U19 days, but such is the level of our coaching at all levels.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

So many next big things , in reality when facing top teams, shows the true colour.

Pakistan should continue to play with bottom 5 teams and not compete with top 5 teams to save some embarrassment and make their next big things really look like a next big thing.

 

[shah_1]

When did I mention anything about him being called “Messiah”. What I said was that our fans are continuing to perpetuate these delusional thoughts of every single young batsman that can play a front driver to be the reincarnation of Sachin Tendulkar. Instead of calling Mubasir some kind of future star we should just allow for him to play and when he begins to perform well in high level cricket, than we can start praising him

I agree

But the problem lies with us being mediocre so there is desperation by selectors, media and fans to see the next Amir or Babar that is why players are being fast tracked to hit the jackpot but clearly it isn't working

 

[shamaan]

Needs to play domestic for a whole season and concentrate on both aspects on his game hopefully he keeps developing

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Took the wickets of Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, and Israr Ullah in the Pakistan Cup game today against KPK even though KPK was only chasing 112.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Took the wickets of Iftikhar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, and Israr Ullah in the Pakistan Cup game today against KPK even though KPK was only chasing 112.

They also tried to open with him today, which really isn't his thing. They need to persist with him at 5.

 

[Officer Barbrady]

Mubasir Khan

Really enjoying watching Mubasir Khan bat for the first time. Looks so comfortable at the crease with a simple technique and time for shots against the pace bowlers. Played spin well too.

Apparently only in his 4th game and can also bowl some off spin. Hope he continues to get opportunities - there’s potential here.

Anyone heard much about him?

 

[Officer Barbrady]

Didn’t realize there already was a thread

Gets a 100! 2 hundreds in 4 FC games.

 

[ElRaja]

has this calmness not often seen in pakistani players, let alone someone whos 18. looked calmed and composed after he got a hundred, played a bit of a loose shot to get out, but didnt exult in frustration, just looked a bit disappointed and walked off.

hopefully he continues to develop, would be very useful to have a proper batsmen who can bowl off spin, also seems like a decent fielder in the t20 comp.

 

[shah_1]

Hopefully, a whole season will do him a world of good.

 

[Omer2002]

Played seconds too and did well bowls handy off spin...him and qaiser akram will take over shoaib mailk and hafeez in couple of years

 

[b.lesner]

Gone for 112

 

[in_cutter]

Looks like a sweet timer of the ball

 

[Bewal Express]

A proper player who needs to bat at 5 this years and develop to become a 4 next year.

 

[Third Man]

Solid player, I must say. In Haider Ali, Abdullah, Qasim, Mubassir, Huraira, and Abdul Wahid we have a good pool of young batsmen to look forward to. I just hope they have the intelligence to capitalize on their talent and keep working hard to improve. PCB needs to manage them well.

 

[imranq]

If he is the next big thing, who was the previous big thing who actually panned out?

 

[Bewal Express]

If he is the next big thing, who was the previous big thing who actually panned out?

One batsman in the last 20 years. This lad is good but history is against him. Lets hope even one of these guys comes off.

 

[Omer2002]

Hurraira doesnt look special...qasim and mubashir only talents because of their all rounder status. Abdul wahid and abdullah do look good technically but so did asad shafiq and azar ali...

 

[Bewal Express]

Hurraira doesnt look special...qasim and mubashir only talents because of their all rounder status. Abdul wahid and abdullah do look good technically but so did asad shafiq and azar ali...

Hurraira is a genuine aged player and for his age he is good. He needs lots of matches and he will sink or swim.

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Give him another 3 years. We’ll see his true colours after that.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Just putting it out there - have any of Bullet Drive's anointed ones been successful?....Like ever?

Ermm Joe Root maybe?

 

[shamaan]

Let him play the whole season more suited to the longer format and odis not a t20 player.

 

[MenInG]

QeA Round 6, Day 1:

Northern youngsters Mohammad Huraira and Mubasir Khan led their side’s fight back with an 83-run fifth-wicket stand. Huraira who opened the innings scored 70 off 139 balls with the help of 11 fours before his unfortunate dismissal via a run out.

Mubasir who scored a century on his first-class debut in the last edition of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy fell four short of his century. The right-hander 96 off 174 balls, striking 14 fours in his outstanding innings.

 

[MenInG]

Would love to see him get some games for Islamabad in PSL 7- for now good to see him there.

 

[Xoib]

Will never get a game at IU with shadab as captain as he is a direct competition to Shdab

 

[Titan24]

Will never get a game at IU with shadab as captain as he is a direct competition to Shdab

No other off spin option available other than maybe Stirling who has not been as regular with the ball in recent times but, can chip in an over or two. Considering their data driven approach which also creates natural inclination towards match ups, having a decent offie (Mubashir has bowled really well in recent QAE) against lefties would be something they might consider.

Further with Hassan, Wasim Jr, Faheem Ashraf, De lange/Topeley as the 4 possible front line seamers there is more chance for a spin bowling all rounder to be playing as an emerging player to support Shadab in the spin bowling department instead of adding an emerging pacer. Lets see how they go but, as far as I see their combination I think Mubashir will atleast be getting some games.

 

[finalfantasy7]

times the ball very well, however pitches have no bounce - easy to be timed - all the best to him, hope he just becomes a batsmen as we are in a dire need for a number 4 in test/ odi/t20 teams

 

[shamaan]

No other off spin option available other than maybe Stirling who has not been as regular with the ball in recent times but, can chip in an over or two. Considering their data driven approach which also creates natural inclination towards match ups, having a decent offie (Mubashir has bowled really well in recent QAE) against lefties would be something they might consider.

Further with Hassan, Wasim Jr, Faheem Ashraf, De lange/Topeley as the 4 possible front line seamers there is more chance for a spin bowling all rounder to be playing as an emerging player to support Shadab in the spin bowling department instead of adding an emerging pacer. Lets see how they go but, as far as I see their combination I think Mubashir will atleast be getting some games.

Mubashir If he plays needs to bat in the top 5

 

[Saj]

31 not out batting at 6
Then 6-43 for Northern against Balochistan.

 

[ElRaja]

seems to have a very good arm ball (altho his action changes a bit) and varies his pace well too, his stock offie doesnt turn a lot tho. work in progress, but 500 runs and 25 wickets is a good return for a season if he can get some runs in the final.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

I'm extremely chuffed for the lad. He has performed at every level he's played at, including u19 and 2nd XI cricket. He's exactly the type of prospect who could come on leaps and bounds with actual technical and tactical coaching at NHPC . A Yousuf or an Ajmal could help with his development.

I think a good PSL may further raise his profile. I think it'll be interesting to see who between Qasim Akram and Mubasir becomes the more effective off spinning alrounder cricketer.

 

[ElRaja]

I'm extremely chuffed for the lad. He has performed at every level he's played at, including u19 and 2nd XI cricket. He's exactly the type of prospect who could come on leaps and bounds with actual technical and tactical coaching at NHPC . A Yousuf or an Ajmal could help with his development.

I think a good PSL may further raise his profile. I think it'll be interesting to see who between Qasim Akram and Mubasir becomes the more effective off spinning alrounder cricketer.

i dont think qasim has got a first class game for CP this season and the A tour games he did play were heavily rain affected, so from a fc pov this season has been a write off for him. mubasir may be less dynamic, but playing long form cricket his mental game will develop a lot faster.

the fact that nauman ali bowled mubasir ahead of himself shows that hes settling into fc cricket.

 

[shamaan]

I'm extremely chuffed for the lad. He has performed at every level he's played at, including u19 and 2nd XI cricket. He's exactly the type of prospect who could come on leaps and bounds with actual technical and tactical coaching at NHPC . A Yousuf or an Ajmal could help with his development.

I think a good PSL may further raise his profile. I think it'll be interesting to see who between Qasim Akram and Mubasir becomes the more effective off spinning alrounder cricketer.

I'd definitely say Qasim is more dynamic but mubasir proberly is better (all rounder)

 

[Saj]

Watching him in the QeA final.

Tidy action, varies his length nicely. Looks like he has some variety.

 

[Bewal Express]

Watching him in the QeA final.

Tidy action, varies his length nicely. Looks like he has some variety.

He is a very talented batsman and needs to concentrate on that. Too many young players fall between the too stools and end up as nothing players.

 

[PakEngFan]

He is a very talented batsman and needs to concentrate on that. Too many young players fall between the too stools and end up as nothing players.

He’s a very talented batsmen but I don’t think he will make as a batsmen alone. He should be aiming at the 6 batting sport for a batting all rounder in Tests. The likes of Saud shakeel etc are next in line while Kamran Ghulam is also ahead. I also like the look of Saad Khan from Sind looks very good too.

 

[Bewal Express]

He’s a very talented batsmen but I don’t think he will make as a batsmen alone. He should be aiming at the 6 batting sport for a batting all rounder in Tests. The likes of Saud shakeel etc are next in line while Kamran Ghulam is also ahead. I also like the look of Saad Khan from Sind looks very good too.

If he doesn't make it as batsman alone, then that is more to do with his character than talent. He is a proper batsman and should in my view concentrate on his batting. I don't mind seeing him bowl 6-8 overs an innings but injuries withstanding, any more on a regular basis will affect his mentality as a batsman looking to score big.

 

[ElRaja]

cleaned up the tail with some smart bowling, especially to asif afridi, drawing him into a leg side slog off a side ball turning away.

is 54 runs and 1 wicket away from 500 runs and 30 wickets in the season, which would be an excellent return for his first full season of domestic.

 

[Junaids]

If he doesn't make it as batsman alone, then that is more to do with his character than talent. He is a proper batsman and should in my view concentrate on his batting. I don't mind seeing him bowl 6-8 overs an innings but injuries withstanding, any more on a regular basis will affect his mentality as a batsman looking to score big.

This is absolutely what Pakistan needs.

Australia gets to carry Nathan Lyon - a spinner who can't bat - because they now have in Cameron Green a Number 5/6 batsman who can bowl five good overs in every session. Last season against India his bowling was not at this level, so he did not add the balance that he now does.

Mubasir Khan has the potential to be for Pakistan something they haven't had since Mushtaq Mohammad, who had the following features:

1. Batted in the Top Five
2. Averaged 39.17 as a Test batsman, and reached 50 in 29 Test innings out of 100.
3. Averaged 12 overs bowled per Test innings, and finished with 79 wickets at an average of 29.22.

That, in turn, would let Pakistan shorten their Test tail while adding depth to the bowling:

5. Mubasir Khan - part-time off-spinner
6. Mohammad Rizwan (or Rohail Nazir) - wicketkeeper
7. Shadab Khan - part-time leg-spinner
8. Faheem Ashraf - part-time fourth seamer
9. Hasan Ali - third seamer in SENA
10. OPENING BOWLER (SENA) / LEAD SPINNER (ASIA)
11. Shaheen Shah Afridi - opening bowler

 

[Saj]

This lad and Huraira, amongst the young finds of the season in the QeA Trophy.

Great to see a couple of young cricketers who look like they have the basics to become very useful players in future.

 

[Last Monetarist]

Named Player of the Tournament in the QeA Trophy:

 

[ElRaja]

needs a lot of work but its obvious he has potential. requires lots of first class cricket, unfort pak play no A games any time soon.

will spend the next ten months failing to develop his long game skills.

 

[MenInG]

PSL debut for Islamabad United for Mubasir

 

[Major]

The reason why i love psl is because any player we think is good and havnt seen, we dont have to wait for that player to play international cricket.

Seeing him bowl, but to be honest, there is nothing special in his bowling as of yet. Yes he bowled an over only but mo spin or nothing, for now i would consider him A legspin version of imad waseem

 

[MenInG]

Another chance to impress for Mubasir

 

[MenInG]

Another chance to impress for Mubasir

Excellent work from him

1/19 in 4 overs.

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[Major]

The worst possible thing. Should not be even close to international cricket for the next 5 years.

Terrible fielding.. such a terrible fielder i have ever seen. Dropped 2 catches and gave it away as boundary. Every time the ball rolled to him he was under pressure to get to the ball and throw it back.

Even Azam khan was shouting at him and was fed up with this guy.

He almost lost Islamabad the game and kicked us out of the play offs....

 

[Major]

Worst cricketer to play in this psl

 

[Wahid1234]

Worst cricketer to play in this psl

Had high hopes from him but after watching him player looks like a tailender. Just not good enough and will never make it unfortunately. He should just stick to playing grade 2 cricket

 

[PakEngFan]

People using PSl to judge players. Mubasir is not a t20 player. He’s has a solid FC season.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Doesn't look like a t20 batter. Too nervy at the big stage.

Basically looking like another Danish Aziz and one Danish is already a big burden on the team.

Should go with Huraira tomorrow.

 

[Xoib]

Worst cricketer to play in this psl

Yes let's judge a guy who has made a mark on 4 day performances with couple of t20 games when he is not even an opening bat ,Pakistan has the worst fans.

The guy is a long format cricketer and should be judged on his qea performances which were solid

 

[Arsal_AK]

Had high hopes from him but after watching him player looks like a tailender. Just not good enough and will never make it unfortunately. He should just stick to playing grade 2 cricket

Ah yes, one of the best performers in the premier FC tournament of the country with both bat and ball, at the age of 19 no less, will never make it and should stick to grade 2 cricket.

 

[shamaan]

Worst cricketer to play in this psl

He's playing in the wrong format he's a long format player.

 

[shamaan]

Had high hopes from him but after watching him player looks like a tailender. Just not good enough and will never make it unfortunately. He should just stick to playing grade 2 cricket

Do you watch fc cricket ?

 

[shamaan]

Ah yes, one of the best performers in the premier FC tournament of the country with both bat and ball, at the age of 19 no less, will never make it and should stick to grade 2 cricket.

Half these people don't watch FC or take notice hence why they come out with these predictions.

 

[Moiz14]

Why don't they give him bowling?

 

[Major]

Yes let's judge a guy who has made a mark on 4 day performances with couple of t20 games when he is not even an opening bat ,Pakistan has the worst fans.

The guy is a long format cricketer and should be judged on his qea performances which were solid

long or short format means nothing when you cant even do fielding properly. The GUY has zero confidence.

 

[Rana]

People using PSl to judge players. Mubasir is not a t20 player. He’s has a solid FC season.

Another one from the Misbah institution of ‘innings building’

 

[PakEngFan]

Another one from the Misbah institution of ‘innings building’

I bet you will prefer Jason Roy over root as a batsmen. As I said he not a t20 player not sure why you have a problem with that.

 

[finalfantasy7]

Doesn't look like a t20 batter. Too nervy at the big stage.

Basically looking like another Danish Aziz and one Danish is already a big burden on the team.

Should go with Huraira tomorrow.

ive been saying hurraira name since - hales / stirling left - giving him 1 game is a joke,

 

[BunnyRabbit]

ive been saying hurraira name since - hales / stirling left - giving him 1 game is a joke,

bro the thing is IU management probably doesn't look at our comments on PP or even if they do, they choose to ignore it or they are just some weird stat mad people.