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[VIDEOS/ PICTURES] Mohammad Nawaz - A risky pick for Pakistan's spin attack?

Nawaz is just a poor man's Imad Wasim. What an awesome bowling attack this would be with him in the side. Plus he is a superior batsman and fielder to Nawaz.
 
Capable of a good knock just thrust up order unnecessarily. Good bowler who puts the brakes on

shane said:
Nawaz is just a poor man's Imad Wasim. What an awesome bowling attack this would be with him in the side. Plus he is a superior batsman and fielder to Nawaz.
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Same guy who just darts it in and quite expensive?. Players really do get better in absentia
 
Imad not the answer as Nawaz has better wicket taking abilities

…when he’s given a chance to bowl.
 
SpiritOf1903 said:
Capable of a good knock just thrust up order unnecessarily. Good bowler who puts the brakes on





Same guy who just darts it in and quite expensive?. Players really do get better in absentia
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They also get better with experience though. And Imad was excellent in the CPL which, to be fair, is against some excellent batsman.

Darting the ball in is hardly a new or bad thing for spinners in T20 cricket. But he does it intelligently and economiclly and I have no doubt he would not bowl a no-ball in the most important moment of a game against India. Basically, he is very similar to Nawaz but with much better temperament.
 
shane said:
Nawaz is just a poor man's Imad Wasim. What an awesome bowling attack this would be with him in the side. Plus he is a superior batsman and fielder to Nawaz.
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Truly incredible how soon and easily these fickle fans forget after one bad match. My goodness.

Do people remember the NZ tri-series final innings? Vs India in Asia Cup? Vs Bangladesh in tri-series prior to the finals. Heck, even the match prior vs SA was pretty decent considering the tough situation he came to bat in and ended up being given out when he wasn't. Had a very good economical over too to keep the DLS in favourable situation for Pakistan.

There needs to be an understanding that if you are not going to utilize a player well and properly in their role, then he will not perform well. There is zero reason why Nawaz should be being sent at #3 to bat and bowling him in the 20th over - both situations which he is not used to and then being surprised when it doesn't work out.
 
shane said:
They also get better with experience though. And Imad was excellent in the CPL which, to be fair, is against some excellent batsman.

Darting the ball in is hardly a new or bad thing for spinners in T20 cricket. But he does it intelligently and economiclly and I have no doubt he would not bowl a no-ball in the most important moment of a game against India. Basically, he is very similar to Nawaz but with much better temperament.
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The reason why Imad didn’t make the squad is because he’s exclusively become a power play bowler. That’s it. Has been so forever. So, when your strength is your pace bowling, such that you play four front line seamers, Imad’s role becomes redundant in the team.

Also Imad is different to Nawaz in that he doesn’t actually bowl orthodox spin, which is why, if the wicket takes even a bit of grip, having a genuine spinner like Nawaz is very useful.

Lastly, whilst Imad has played the odd useful knock, Nawaz has been more prolific in recent times.

Thus, in closing it’s not Nawaz who’s taking Imad’s place, it’s more a Mohammed Wasim.
 
Unfortunately, haven't looked at him the same way after the final over playing India and Zimbabwe.

All it takes is minutes to change your view of a player, same thing happened to Rahat in 2015 and Hasan Ali last year.

I can't even help it but I just get angry every time I see him these days, needs to really get it together after what he's been doing to Pakistan Cricket in the last few weeks here.
 
Nawaz is too good and well deserves his place in this side. Nawaz is so good and vital that I can bet he would play an important part in either semi-final or final if we reach there. I believe in the guy.
 
Although Nawaz choked under huge pressure in last over in this WC match against India, but he is much needed allrounder in all formats. Yes, he has to work on his weakness and gain some confidence back, but he played match winning knock against India in Asia Cup and had good tri series in NZ specially the final which Pakistan eventually won. However, he is a specialist bowler and Babar should use him carefully. He was asked to bowl in some really tough situations but not utilized at all in some matches or bowled very few overs. In batting he is being used with hit & trial approach, in every match he is playing at different position and in different situation
 
Need to think horses for courses now. Will a holding finger spinner be of any benefit against the Kiwi batsmen? Can Iftikhar do the job along with Shadab?

Nawaz played a good innings against SA in Sydney so I would persist with him. And have faith in him. Bowl him 2 overs to relieve pressure off any paver who is having a bad day.
 
Energy said:
Need to think horses for courses now. Will a holding finger spinner be of any benefit against the Kiwi batsmen? Can Iftikhar do the job along with Shadab?

Nawaz played a good innings against SA in Sydney so I would persist with him. And have faith in him. Bowl him 2 overs to relieve pressure off any paver who is having a bad day.
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I think most of New Zealand batters are right handers so that should benefit Nawaz.
 
Continues to impress - taking quality wickets too
 
Nawaz rises to the occasion and gets the big wicket of the in form Glenn Phillips!

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It’s about time he’s been poor the whole tournament with bat and let’s not even talk about the last time he bowled
 
Why is he being held back? When will he bowl?
 
Not trusted with the ball, and not good enough to play as a specialist batsman. Needs to be benched. Played a big part in the subpar end of the innings.
 
Not sure why iftikhar was made to complete the over, over Nawaz
Why is he in the team
 
What is Babar doing with this guy, always sends him in to bat at the wrong time (he needs to come in earlier) and doesn’t bowl him. He’s a good bowler, he needs to bowl.
 
Nawaz is not good enough at this level. Should never play for Pakistan again
 
May be am wrong but I believe Babar is ruining his career. He is a specialist bowler but not allowed to bowl in many matches where he should have actually bowled. Part time bowler like Iftikhar is allowed to bowl over him. In batting, team management wants him to score @ SR of 200 but his position is not fixed. In every match he was asked to bat at different position and in different situation. There is no consistency and clear policy about the role of Nawaz in the team
 
If he’s not bowling fine, but he’s failing in his batting so he shouldn’t be in the team
 
Nawaz missed a runout of Harry Brook. That's 4 games this world cup he showed lack of composure.

Could have been a match turning moment.

Between Shadab and Nawaz, there is now a gap as wide as the Pacific.
 
I prefer Imad over Nawaz. Nawaz seems to fail under pressure and that's not a good attribute to have. Even today, he didn't deliver the goods with the bat or by missing the run out.

Plus, he is not bowling and his batting is not reliable. Bring back Imad please.
 
If Nawaz wasn't part of the bowling plans they should have played the extra batsman. Weird call and borderline superstitious.
 
He is good in spinning conditions but you cant play him as a specialist batsman in these conditions lol.
 
He had the most ill defined role in the team this WC. Not sure Babar knew what he wanted from Nawaz
 
Bowled just 9 overs in the whole tournament:

did not bowl v England
2 overs v New Zealand
did not bowl v Bangladesh
1 over v South Africa
2 overs v Netherlands
did not bowl v Zimbabwe
4 overs v India
 
Speaking to media at the Islamabad Club on Saturday, Nawaz was excited ahead of the historic three-match series against England.

"I will represent Pakistan for the very first time at my home ground [Pindi Cricket Stadium]. I'm excited to play in front of my home crowd,” Nawaz said.

"I'm extremely happy with the complete revival of Test cricket since major teams have also started touring Pakistan. This will be a motivation for upcoming generation of cricketers in Pakistan,” he added.

The left-armer also believes that performing in Test cricket proves beneficial in the limited-overs formats.

"I will play as a spin all-rounder in Test cricket as well. My target is to perform in Test cricket because the more you perform in longer version the more it helps to easily play in white-ball formats,” he said.
 
daytrader said:
Speaking to media at the Islamabad Club on Saturday, Nawaz was excited ahead of the historic three-match series against England.

"I will represent Pakistan for the very first time at my home ground [Pindi Cricket Stadium]. I'm excited to play in front of my home crowd,” Nawaz said.

"I'm extremely happy with the complete revival of Test cricket since major teams have also started touring Pakistan. This will be a motivation for upcoming generation of cricketers in Pakistan,” he added.

The left-armer also believes that performing in Test cricket proves beneficial in the limited-overs formats.

"I will play as a spin all-rounder in Test cricket as well. My target is to perform in Test cricket because the more you perform in longer version the more it helps to easily play in white-ball formats,” he said.
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Spin all rounder? :)))

The guys batting look as bad as a tail ender during SL series. Plastic all rounder aka bits and pieces player more like.
 
He deserves a stint in the test arena. He brings more to the table than Nouman Ali and does turn the ball. With more attacking fields will improve his bowling which in turn will improve his batting confidence.

England will target his bowling though as his confidence never really returned after the India game.
 
Neuman Ali Sajid Khan Abrar Ahmed Zahid Ahmed Muhammad Nawaz take your pick

I'd pick Nawaz
 
You know Pakistan's spin stocks are at all time low, when an average cricketer like Nawaz is your main spinner for a test series. God help us.
 
daytrader said:
Speaking to media at the Islamabad Club on Saturday, Nawaz was excited ahead of the historic three-match series against England.

"I will represent Pakistan for the very first time at my home ground [Pindi Cricket Stadium]. I'm excited to play in front of my home crowd,” Nawaz said.

"I'm extremely happy with the complete revival of Test cricket since major teams have also started touring Pakistan. This will be a motivation for upcoming generation of cricketers in Pakistan,” he added.

The left-armer also believes that performing in Test cricket proves beneficial in the limited-overs formats.

"I will play as a spin all-rounder in Test cricket as well. My target is to perform in Test cricket because the more you perform in longer version the more it helps to easily play in white-ball formats,” he said.
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Average spinner and tail ender with the bat. Should be nowhere near test side as an all rounder.
 
Done well as a batter for sure - but can he take us across the line?
 
If Mohammad Nawaz has the power to hit big shots why was he trying to play a finesse shot when he ended up gloving it to the English keeper? I can’t figure out why this team does the things they do.
 
ZafarKhan2022 said:
If Mohammad Nawaz has the power to hit big shots why was he trying to play a finesse shot when he ended up gloving it to the English keeper? I can’t figure out why this team does the things they do.
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This is how cricket is played. You don't play 'power' shots every ball in cricket.
 
How big a mistake did Pakistan make by playing Mohammad Nawaz against India?
 
hitthestump said:
At least Imad keeps things tight and can bat.

Nawaz contributes to us somehow having the worst spin attack at the world cup.
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I don't think he would have been any better because he also doesn't spin the ball. To get good batsman out, you need to spin the ball
 
hitthestump said:
At least Imad keeps things tight and can bat.

Nawaz contributes to us somehow having the worst spin attack at the world cup.
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In T20s Imad's economical bowling is fine but in ODIs your spinner needs to be a wicket-taking threat not just keeping things tight.

Imad averages 62 against the teams ranked 2-6.

If our spin options are so poor we may as well play four seamers. Surprisingly seamers average better than spinners in ODIs in India since 2019 World Cup (32 v 44).
 
Markhor said:
In T20s Imad's economical bowling is fine but in ODIs your spinner needs to be a wicket-taking threat not just keeping things tight.

Imad averages 62 against the teams ranked 2-6.

If our spin options are so poor we may as well play four seamers. Surprisingly seamers average better than spinners in ODIs in India since 2019 World Cup (32 v 44).
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Fair enough. Maybe we need to drop the 3 spinner quota and start including Faheem Klusener or Mohammad Wasim.

But even those options don't feel great.

Guess the lack of an effective all rounder is simply going to be one of Pak's weaknesses in this WC.
 
Pakistan should play four quicks. Shadab and Agha Salman can be the spin options.Faheem should be dropped for good.I don’t why Arshad Abbas Afridi or Jamal are not considered.Dahani has disappointed but he can still resurrect his career if he works hard.
 
Pakistan need to play four seamers against India at least, it’s a no brainer. And if we currently have Faheem only then we have to play him.

All of our spinners are just to make up the numbers, to be honest. You just wait on back foot and play them comfortably. Inexperienced teams will try to take them on play some wild shots and get out, but better teams will play them comfortably.
 
Fenrir said:
Pakistan should play four quicks. Shadab and Agha Salman can be the spin options.Faheem should be dropped for good.I don’t why Arshad Abbas Afridi or Jamal are not considered.Dahani has disappointed but he can still resurrect his career if he works hard.
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I think Jamal would be a good addition. He balls a heavy ball and is ok with the bat. Certainly adds more to the ball than Faheem.
 
PakHammer said:
I think Jamal would be a good addition. He balls a heavy ball and is ok with the bat. Certainly adds more to the ball than Faheem.
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no i think faheem is better option compare to jamal.. because we need someone who can bat aggressively at the end of the innings and faheem has that ability.
 
Quite righty dropped for the game against Bangladesh.

Not sure if he will play again in Asia Cup and whether his chances of a World Cup slot are dead and buried now
 
He's a nice guy, humble and very likeable.

But has he got enough fire in his belly especially at key moments in matches. That could be one criticism of him.
 
Saj said:
He's a nice guy, humble and very likeable.

But has he got enough fire in his belly especially at key moments in matches. That could be one criticism of him.
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Or talent. No better than a Bham league spinner in terms of his lack of spin.
 
He excels in T20 matches where he can deliver cost-effective overs. However, in ODIs there is a need for someone who can consistently take wickets in the middle overs, and with a flatter trajectory and minimal spin I don't think Nawaz can deliver exceptional performances in ODIs.
 
Reckon he's going to be back in for the WC if we encounter spinning pitches.
 
Firebat said:
Reckon he's going to be back in for the WC if we encounter spinning pitches.
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Hope they continue to play 4 seamers against Asian sides.
Our mediocre spinners won't bother India no matter what the nature of surface is. Better we stick to our strength
 
SpiritOf1903 said:
That Imam kiss was from everyone
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Thanks to Usama Mir's dismal performances, Nawaz finds himself back in for the South Africa game.

Big task to contain their batting unit
 
Plastic fake all rounder back in team, with wasim Jnr and imam as well. Pakistan. Playing with 8 players
 
No threat at all from him throughout the tournament so far.

Very little variety, batters just milking him and then waiting for the bad ball.
 
This is what happens when you pick up spinners based on psl performance.

Baffles me how he’s had such a long rope all these years.
 
its amazing that this guy made his debut in 2016 yet he is still playing for Pakistan having never done anything significant with bat and ball apart from maybe the odd performance but never enough to be persisted with for the last 7-8 years.

Also he cant run. Must be one of the slowest runners in the team. Like he is running on a treadmill
 
Other team's spinners are ripping apart opponents, yet our spinners have looked ineffective throughout and irrespective of the opposition.
 
2 wickets at an average of 109 at this World Cup so far.

Economy-rate of 5.81.

A very average tournament for Nawaz.
 
Pathetic. I have text saying he is gonna bottle it. Always bowls rubbish deliveries when called on. Has the mentality of a mouse.
 
Cost us again at the end like he did against India at last years t20 World Cup. I don’t want to see this awful cricketer play for us again.
 
Pathetic cricketer all round should never play for pakistan again he shouldn’t even play domestic cricket ever again just not cut out for cricket
 
Bottled it again.

Always was going to be a risk to give him the ball at the end.
 
Why the hell did they give him the ball again. All I could think is what happened to him v India, and he messed up again.
 
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