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[VIDEOS/PICTURES] Zafar Gohar joins Middlesex Cricket until the end of 2026 County season [Update at post#303]

A very average bowler don’t know why fans want him in the Pakistan squad he’d get smashed.

We have to do with Nouman and sajid because the cupboard is bare for spinners

No real spin talent coming through Pakistan just bang average spinners atm
 
Raza Hasan should be kicking himself.

The lad could have played a lot of international cricket if he had kept on the straight and narrow and become so indisciplined.

He could have been a better bowler than these Sajids, Naumans and Zafars put together.
 
Saj said:
Raza Hasan should be kicking himself.

The lad could have played a lot of international cricket if he had kept on the straight and narrow and become so indisciplined.

He could have been a better bowler than these Sajids, Naumans and Zafars put together.
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What a shame as raza hasan was a world class bowler and had the craftiness to set up a batsmen.

Pakistan need to do a talent hunt for mystery spin bowlers
 
Another fighting effort with the bat from Zafar.

27 runs in a 65-run partnership with Ryan Higgins.
 
Taken 1/27 so far against Lancashire

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Gohar is no mug with the bat.He is still not a top class spinner but he is improving.I hope he will get a chance to play in tests.
 
Fenrir said:
Gohar is no mug with the bat.He is still not a top class spinner but he is improving.I hope he will get a chance to play in tests.
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Out for 3 in 2nd innings.
 
Zafar Gohar loses his place in the Gloucestershire XI
 
New signings Brad Wheal, Zak Chappell and Jacob Bethell as well as experienced bowlers Matt Taylor and Zafar Gohar, come into the squad for The Shire’s final match of the first round of County Championship fixtures.
 
Been a struggle for him so far this season.

Lacked the zip and variety.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ First-Class wickets for <a href="https://twitter.com/iamzafargohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamzafargohar</a>. <br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gloscricket</a> spinner has achieved the milestone in 5️⃣5️⃣ matches!&#55357;&#56908;<br><br>Congratulations and well bowled, Zafar! <a href="https://t.co/ihC1I4YH3b">pic.twitter.com/ihC1I4YH3b</a></p>— PCA (@PCA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PCA/status/1525141727652237314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Not much in batting also

Out for a duck.

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Zafar so far:

0 and 1/121 in this game so far

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Completed a pair today with the bat.

Dearie me.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">How about this run out from <a href="https://twitter.com/iamzafargohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamzafargohar</a> 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gloscricket</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LVCountyChamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LVCountyChamp</a> <a href="https://t.co/QVqNXTLycf">pic.twitter.com/QVqNXTLycf</a></p>— LV= Insurance County Championship (@CountyChamp) <a href="https://twitter.com/CountyChamp/status/1526657735353417729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Currently 9* for Gloucestershire in County Championship game vs Kent
 
Zafar 7* - team bowled out for 213 vs Kent
 
Good effort with the bat - 62 against Lancashire.
 
He is handy batter but there is nothing to write home about his bowling.If he can improve his bowling then he will a very useful player.
 
15 wickets at an average of 46.86

Very poor numbers so far.
 
Zafar Gohar 29* (36) for Gloucestershire vs Essex on Day 1
 
Much better effort with the ball today taking 5 for 84 from nearly 32 overs against Essex.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Five-fer for <a href="https://twitter.com/iamzafargohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamzafargohar</a>! &#55357;&#56396;<br><br>3️⃣1️⃣.4️⃣ overs<br>9️⃣ maidens<br>8️⃣4️⃣ runs<br>5️⃣ wickets<br><br>&#55357;&#56908;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/sOUp83gqKJ">pic.twitter.com/sOUp83gqKJ</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1546868881406451713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Currently 17* in second innings for Glouc v Essex
 
Really good effort, just no support from his Gloucs teammates unfortunately!
 
Essex beat Gloucestershire by 9 wickets. Gloucestershire managed to extend the game beyond lunch with Zafar Gohar aggregating 110 runs and five wickets - but the search for a first Championship win continues as Essex reached their target of 79 with ease.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Impressive performance by Zafar Gohar in the latest County Championship match against Essex:<br><br>29 not out in a total of 136<br>5-84 from 31.4 overs<br>81 in a total of 252<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CountyCricket2022?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CountyCricket2022</a> <a href="https://t.co/RoRtwJM13e">pic.twitter.com/RoRtwJM13e</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1547258648921051136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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MenInG said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Impressive performance by Zafar Gohar in the latest County Championship match against Essex:<br><br>29 not out in a total of 136<br>5-84 from 31.4 overs<br>81 in a total of 252<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CountyCricket2022?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CountyCricket2022</a> <a href="https://t.co/RoRtwJM13e">pic.twitter.com/RoRtwJM13e</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1547258648921051136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Thanks to Zafar Gohar, Gloucestershire achieved some respectability reaching 252 in their second innings before being bowled out. The 27 year-old Pakistani, by virtue of disciplined clean hitting, posted 81 from 75 balls that included 13 boundaries, three of them maximums.
 
Nothing special in this round so far

0/44 in 17 overs for Glouc vs Hants
 
1/57 for Zafar so far - Gloucestershire bowlers in general not looking too impressive.
 
MenInG said:
1/57 for Zafar so far - Gloucestershire bowlers in general not looking too impressive.
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He isnt great but people here think he is the next messiah...we just have any good talent in spinners or batters coming thru
 
MenInG said:
1/57 for Zafar so far - Gloucestershire bowlers in general not looking too impressive.
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Now 3/74 in 25 overs - highest wicket-taker in this innings.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WICKET! ZAFAR AGAIN! &#55357;&#56396;<br><br>Bracey takes a superb catch down the legside to dismiss Rickelton for 95!<br><br>Tea will now be taken &#55356;&#57200;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/Us43X8V2uH">pic.twitter.com/Us43X8V2uH</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1551943840797442050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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Zafar Gohar ends up on 4/93 - not that bad considering what's happened to other bowlers from his team
 
Harmer averages 22 while Zafar averages around 37 with the ball in county div 1, so there is a clear difference in class when comparing with a quality spinner currently. Zafar is more like the English spinners bowling in country circuit currently as most of them also have similar stats under these conditions. With bat though Zafar has scored 3 50s so far with over 5 40 plus scores overall. Considering the lack of quality in our spin bowling department maybe worth investing in spinners who can bat as well for now as its not like the ones who are playing as specialist spinners are offering much more potency with the ball.
 
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Zafar Gohar 3/37 so far but team is losing.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&#55358;&#56964; <a href="https://twitter.com/iamzafargohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamzafargohar</a> was magic with the ball against Northants <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gloscricket</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LVCountyChamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LVCountyChamp</a> <a href="https://t.co/gsTzhoAprz">pic.twitter.com/gsTzhoAprz</a></p>— LV= Insurance County Championship (@CountyChamp) <a href="https://twitter.com/CountyChamp/status/1553714372517691393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Excellent fightback for Gloucestershire by Zafar Gohar 62 (51), Glouc all out for 264
 
0/57 in 10 overs for Glouc vs Sussex in Royal London OD Cup
 
Zafar fighting it out for his side, 36* (27) at the moment - chasing 335 to win vs Sussex
 
Another good effort with the bat from Zafar - 53 off 41 balls which included 6 fours.
 
It's a Shame he can't bowl for toffee because he would make an excellent 8 because of his batting. But the worse part is that the other left arm spinners are just as bad, if not worse.
 
Bewal Express said:
It's a Shame he can't bowl for toffee because he would make an excellent 8 because of his batting. But the worse part is that the other left arm spinners are just as bad, if not worse.
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Will take him over Yasir and Nauman Ali not sure even Nawaz is a better option then him especially as I think Zafar will contribute more with the bat then Nawaz who is a tailenender.
 
Xoib said:
Will take him over Yasir and Nauman Ali not sure even Nawaz is a better option then him especially as I think Zafar will contribute more with the bat then Nawaz who is a tailenender.
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What your comparing is a very poor spinner with other terrible spinners. It's time they looked outside all of these guys, and obviously it's not guaranteed that they would be any better, but surely they can't be any worse than the mediocrities we have selected.
 
Decent OD figures - 1/37 in 10 overs vs Somerset in the Royal London OD Cup
 
MenInG said:
Decent OD figures - 1/37 in 10 overs vs Somerset in the Royal London OD Cup
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Bewal Express said:
What your comparing is a very poor spinner with other terrible spinners. It's time they looked outside all of these guys, and obviously it's not guaranteed that they would be any better, but surely they can't be any worse than the mediocrities we have selected.
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At the moment not much options. Guys at junior level are atleast going to take couple of full seasons (That is if they play most of the main team matches).

So better stick to spinners who can bat then the ones who can neither bat much, nor ball much and are nothing much in the field as well.
 
Titan24 said:
At the moment not much options. Guys at junior level are atleast going to take couple of full seasons (That is if they play most of the main team matches).

So better stick to spinners who can bat then the ones who can neither bat much, nor ball much and are nothing much in the field as well.
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Its a terrible situation. Its incredible to think that Gohar looked a better bowler at the U19 level than he does now. As i said Asghar has something but lacks the intelligence to realise what he has. He is no World beater but better than the dross we have at the moment.
 
Bewal Express said:
Its a terrible situation. Its incredible to think that Gohar looked a better bowler at the U19 level than he does now. As i said Asghar has something but lacks the intelligence to realise what he has. He is no World beater but better than the dross we have at the moment.
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Asghar's issue is that he is neither bringing in domestic bowling numbers nor he can bat. In terms of potential he was right up there in the radar until 3-4 years ago. He has been even part of test squads but, could not maintain or improve on that initial skillset and reputation. Still young so I hope he turns it around but, as it stands now its not looking easy.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Zafar Gohar produced two of the more unusual wickets so far this season &#55357;&#56837;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LVCountyChamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LVCountyChamp</a> <a href="https://t.co/TtPzzbV3xz">pic.twitter.com/TtPzzbV3xz</a></p>— LV= Insurance County Championship (@CountyChamp) <a href="https://twitter.com/CountyChamp/status/1557405720982831109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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