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

Disappointing end for Zafar Gohar vs Durham - out for 3 - lets see what he does with the ball

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Top of off, Stanley strikes🚀<br><br>314/5<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheNorth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheNorth</a> <a href="https://t.co/6fX16htDw7">pic.twitter.com/6fX16htDw7</a></p>— Durham Cricket (@DurhamCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/DurhamCricket/status/1558075896103424001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Zafar Gohar 1/18 in 4 overs so far

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">AN ABSOLUTE RIPPER FROM GOHAR!! ��<br><br>This pitches a foot a half outside off stump and grips to go through the defence of Nic Maddinson who is out for 36 ��<br><br>Brilliant delivery from Zaf ��<br><br>Durham are 139/3 at the halfway stage and require another 229 to win.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> ���� <a href="https://t.co/GWK8cDZtdz">pic.twitter.com/GWK8cDZtdz</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket�� (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1558116250101899265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
2/19 in 5 overs Zafar

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BANG BANG!! &#55357;&#56485;&#55357;&#56485;<a href="https://twitter.com/iamzafargohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamzafargohar</a> is making this pitch talk. Brilliant from the Shire left-armer. &#55357;&#56491;<br><br>Durham skipper Scott Borthwick is bowled for 45 (54).<br><br>The home side are 143/4 after 27 in pursuit of 368.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/xV66dj6xPI">pic.twitter.com/xV66dj6xPI</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1558118364010135558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Excellent work by Zafar - ends up on 3/51 as Gloucs narrowly defeat Durham by 6 runs

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Zafar picks up his third wicket as he traps Dickson LBW for 40 ��<br><br>Durham are currently 247/5 with just over 10 overs remaining<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> ���� <a href="https://t.co/kv9lZaEmvA">pic.twitter.com/kv9lZaEmvA</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket�� (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1558130151271153673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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MenInG said:
Out for 11 vs Leics
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Doing well with the ball

2/21 in 4 overs so far

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BRILLIANT FROM ZAFAR GOHAR!!! &#55357;&#56485;&#55357;&#56485;&#55357;&#56485;<br><br>A beautiful delivery from the left-armer takes the edge of Nick Welch's bat. The Foxes' opener is out for 1️⃣<br><br>Stunning catch from Ollie Price at slip, too! &#55358;&#56626;<a href="https://twitter.com/leicsccc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@leicsccc</a> are 4/1 after 2 overs.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/im9qzfowDr">pic.twitter.com/im9qzfowDr</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1559908576839323650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Ends upon 3/64 in 10 overs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">HUGE WICKET!!! &#55357;&#56485;<br><br>Tom Smith has Louis Kimber caught at long off for 68 ☝<a href="https://twitter.com/bobbybracey25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bobbybracey25</a> loved this one &#55357;&#56490;<br><br>This game is delicately balanced. Watch live ➡ <a href="https://t.co/X5zsCvDbfc">https://t.co/X5zsCvDbfc</a><br><br>Leicestershire are 126/4 after 24 overs.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/mwMC9F3bYZ">pic.twitter.com/mwMC9F3bYZ</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1559931208095653888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Congratulations to Zafar!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/iamzafargohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamzafargohar</a> on 100 career List A wickets!! &#55357;&#56495;&#55357;&#56495;<br><br>Here is 9️⃣8️⃣, 9️⃣9️⃣ & 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣, taken during our <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalLondonCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoyalLondonCup</a> fixture against Leicestershire on Wednesday&#55357;&#56491;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/DAnHnt1lh1">pic.twitter.com/DAnHnt1lh1</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1560279229774065665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Given the new ball - takes 1/21 in 5 overs vs Surrey
 
Zafar Gohar 1/35 in 10 overs - Glouc chasing 293 to win
 
MenInG said:
Out for 30(49)
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From match report:

Taylor’s seven overs of leg breaks contributed to 34 overs of spin bowled by Gloucestershire, with Pakistan international Zafar Gohar not conceding a single boundary in his ten overs. Gohar also bowled five of those overs in the first powerplay, having Ryan Patel held on the deep square leg ropes for 5 and, in the end, impressing with 1 for 35.

Gohar made a useful 30 before reverse-sweeping Majid to short third man, and Taylor struck further legside sixes off Lawes and Majid before holing out to deep mid wicket in the 39th over.
 
Gohar on fire - 2/17 in 6 overs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">GOHAR HAS ANOTHER!! ☝<br><br>Beautifully bowled by the Glos left-armer. Excellent pressure applied by Shire in this opening period ��<br><br>Mark Stoneman is gone for 12. Middlesex are 20/2 after 8 overs.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> ���� <a href="https://t.co/wA8zPL2tMc">pic.twitter.com/wA8zPL2tMc</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket�� (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1561299642440114176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BIG GLOS WICKET!! ☝<br><br>It's that man <a href="https://twitter.com/iamzafargohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamzafargohar</a> with the wicket! Zaf is so good with the new ball in hand &#55357;&#56399;&#55357;&#56399;<br><br>Eskinazi goes for 3. Middlesex are 15/1 after 4 overs.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/zWRa0zW8QM">pic.twitter.com/zWRa0zW8QM</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1561296404462665732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
3/29 in 9 overs now - Gohar has been outstanding

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">GOHAR BREAKS THE PARTNERSHIP!! ⚡<a href="https://twitter.com/iamzafargohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamzafargohar</a> traps former England international Sam Robson LBW for 5️⃣9️⃣&#55357;&#56485;<br><br>Middlesex are 144/3 after 34 overs.<br><br>Watch live ➡ <a href="https://t.co/X5zsCvDbfc">https://t.co/X5zsCvDbfc</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/x3VISW6Afa">pic.twitter.com/x3VISW6Afa</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1561326508832161801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
MenInG said:
3/29 in 9 overs now - Gohar has been outstanding

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">GOHAR BREAKS THE PARTNERSHIP!! ⚡<a href="https://twitter.com/iamzafargohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamzafargohar</a> traps former England international Sam Robson LBW for 5️⃣9️⃣��<br><br>Middlesex are 144/3 after 34 overs.<br><br>Watch live ➡ <a href="https://t.co/X5zsCvDbfc">https://t.co/X5zsCvDbfc</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> ���� <a href="https://t.co/x3VISW6Afa">pic.twitter.com/x3VISW6Afa</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket�� (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1561326508832161801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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And follows it up with 23*(17) to help his side to a 5 wicket win
 
A fine all-round performance by Zafar Gohar today of 10-38-4 and 23 not out off 17 balls as Gloucestershire beat Middlesex by 5 wickets in the Royal London One-Day Cup
 
Another wasted talent. He should have been given a proper chance since 2015. Apart from his missed debut, I seem to remember that he was made to wait a number of years--as a sort of punishment?--and if I'm not mistaken he did quite well, especially with the bat, in one or two ODI's he played. And then he didn't play again. It is just not true that there is no spin bowling talent. We seem to be obsessed with fast bowling.
 
In action for Gloucestershire - no wickets so far
 
1/12 in 8 overs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Zafar Gohar has Warks three down! ☝<br><br>GVB's attacking field pays off as Charlesworth takes a good diving catch at short leg. Hain is out for 10.<br><br>Warks 64/3 after 27 overs.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/cfkdzepsN8">pic.twitter.com/cfkdzepsN8</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1572183022925148166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Zafar 4/59 today

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BOWLED HIMMMM!!! ☝<br><br>Beauty from <a href="https://twitter.com/iamzafargohar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamzafargohar</a>. This creeps up on Jayant Yadav (17) and clips off stump.<br><br>Warks 136/5.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/EVqhyTsqXp">pic.twitter.com/EVqhyTsqXp</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1572215565980147715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Zafar Gohar makes things happen &#55358;&#56793;*♂️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/iMIY8m7kD4">https://t.co/iMIY8m7kD4</a> <a href="https://t.co/cWUCQYhr0m">pic.twitter.com/cWUCQYhr0m</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1572219313100029957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Zafar ended up on 5/64 in Warwickshire's first innings.
 
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Steady performer this season for Gloucestershire.

Averaging nearly 30 now with the bat and 37 wickets at an average of 32 in the County Championship.
 
this is probably his level. struggled quite a lot in QaE trophy on flatter pitches. good for him to be getting consistent cricket, a few more years and he'll pbly get residency.
 
Good match for him:

55 and 10*
Match figures of 6 for 102
 
Nothing to show that's he's a better option then Nawaz or vice versa for test cricket I think Nawaz will bowl better while Zadar will give you more runs.
 
Zafar Gohar edges to first slip off the bowling of Patterson for 5 vs Yorkshire
 
MenInG said:
Zafar Gohar 4/40 so far vs Yorkshire
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Another five-wicket haul for Zafar! &#55357;&#56399;

Zafar gets Coad caught by Hammond for 1 &#55357;&#56397;

Yorkshire are now 166/9 and trail by 24.
 
MenInG said:
Another five-wicket haul for Zafar! ��

Zafar gets Coad caught by Hammond for 1 ��

Yorkshire are now 166/9 and trail by 24.
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5/40 for Gohar

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gohar grabs ✋<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gloscricket</a> spinner runs through the Yorkshire batting to give the visitors a seven run lead &#55357;&#56399;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LVCountyChamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LVCountyChamp</a> <a href="https://t.co/zB31LCemKb">pic.twitter.com/zB31LCemKb</a></p>— LV= Insurance County Championship (@CountyChamp) <a href="https://twitter.com/CountyChamp/status/1574735165569605634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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He's flighting the ball really well and giving it a good rip..County stint seems to have improved him
 
Great bowling effort against Yorkshire.

Match figures of 9 for 109 as his team won by 18 runs.
 
Saj said:
Great bowling effort against Yorkshire.

Match figures of 9 for 109 as his team won by 18 runs.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">GLOUCESTERSHIRE WICKET!!! ☝<br><br>Zafar Gohar has Ben Coad out lbw for 3. Shire need one wicket to win ��<br><br>Yorks 191/9 need 50 more to win.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> ���� <a href="https://t.co/YtmQ5mlPeF">pic.twitter.com/YtmQ5mlPeF</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket�� (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1575152348367757313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watch that leg slip!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56740; <a href="https://t.co/kBqxL3UYN7">https://t.co/kBqxL3UYN7</a> <a href="https://t.co/t4zzQ9DeYg">pic.twitter.com/t4zzQ9DeYg</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket&#55356;&#57295; (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1575143420921880579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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A good season for Zafar Gohar in the County Championship at Gloucestershire:

Batting
Runs 493
Average 27.38

Bowling
Wickets 47
Average 28.40
 
Saj said:
A good season for Zafar Gohar in the County Championship at Gloucestershire:

Batting
Runs 493
Average 27.38

Bowling
Wickets 47
Average 28.40
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Gloucestershire’s Zafar Gohar made a late charge up the MVP Rankings, finishing in third with 323 points, having taken 47 wickets at 28.4, whilst scoring 493 runs with the bat at 27.4.
 
He has done extremely well this season. He surely won't be worse than those naumans sajids and yasirs.

He should get the call up against England and hopefully he will perform well.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">And your Bowler of the Year for 2022 is...<br><br>Zafar Gohar!! 💯<br><br>Congratulations, Zaf!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlos</a> 💛🖤 <a href="https://t.co/ERcICqGd9f">pic.twitter.com/ERcICqGd9f</a></p>— Gloucestershire Cricket🏏 (@Gloscricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket/status/1575960476038860800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Can’t see him getting picked for Pakistan.

If he was Kuwaiti or had any relation to an ex cricketer he’d have 50 Test caps by now.
 
He has done really well for Gloucester but if he is the same as when he played in NZ, he won't take many wickets. On the other hand, Nauman has been awful, and the likes Mehran are too young, and Asghar hasn't kicked on, he may be back in soon
 
Zafar Gohar signs new two-year deal at Glos


Pakistani spinner Zafar Gohar has signed a new two-year deal at Gloucestershire Cricket, keeping him at the Seat Unique Stadium until at least the end of the 2024 season.

Zafar has committed his future to Gloucestershire having played for the Club in the previous two seasons on short-term agreements.

The 27-year-old was a star performer for The Shire last season, which ended with him picking up the Bowler of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season awards at the Club’s annual End of Season Gala Dinner in October.

Speaking about his excitement at extending his stay in Bristol, Zafar said: “I’m delighted to have committed my future to Gloucestershire for the next two years. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Bristol last season and have made some great friends in the dressing room, so I’m really excited to be back.

“There’s a lot of talent in the group and I want to do my best to help the team next achieve success, starting with promotion back to Division One of the County Championship next season.”

After initially impressing with a string of match-winning performances during the latter stages of the 2021 season, Zafar re-signed for The Shire for the start of the 2022 campaign. He went on to bowl an extraordinary 527 overs in First-Class and List A cricket combined, and finished the year as Gloucestershire’s leading wicket taker with 60 wickets in all competitions.

In Division One of the LV= Insurance County Championship, Zafar claimed 47 wickets with a bowling economy of 2.97, the eighth-best figures of any bowler in the top division last season. Among a catalogue of player-of-the-match performances was Zafar’s nine-wicket-haul in The Shire’s dramatic win v Yorkshire at Headingley, and his ten wickets in the match v Northants at Cheltenham.

The left-arm wizard also played a key role in Gloucestershire’s One-Day Cup campaign, taking 13 wickets in eight matches at an average of 4.69, the joint-most for Glos alongside Paul van Meekeren.

Traditionally a tailender, Zafar flourished with the bat as well as with the ball during the 2022 season. In eleven four-day matches, Zafar scored 493 runs at an average of 27.38 and provided a handful of crucial contributions at the crease. His prowess as an all-rounder also shone through in August’s 50-over matches, in which he averaged 40.80 and accumulated 204 runs from eight innings. It was in-fact in the opening One-Day Cup match v Warwickshire that Zafar scored his career-best List A score of 62 at Cheltenham, a tally that was later followed up by a terrific 53 v Sussex Sharks in Hove.

Zafar is currently playing for Central Punjab in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy in Pakistan and in his last outing, took five wickets and scored 41 runs v Balochistan. He will be available for selection in all three formats for Gloucestershire next season and will link up with the rest of the squad for pre-season training in the Spring.

Steve Snell, Performance Director at Gloucestershire Cricket, said: “I’m delighted Zafar has committed to the club and will be with us for at least the next two years. Zafar has become a supporter’s favourite because of the fantastic performances he put in for Gloucestershire during the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

“Zafar has not only made a significant impact on the pitch with the bat and ball, but has also been such a positive influence in and around the dressing room, and across the whole club with his determination, attitude and infectious smile. The boys absolutely love playing with him and this news is superb for the group.

“We’re really confident that Zafar signing a contract with the club not only strengthens our squad, but can assist Zafar’s career and keep helping him improve over the next couple of years. We’re all really excited to see what Zafar can continue to achieve for Gloucestershire, starting with next summer.”

Dale Benkenstein, Head Coach at Gloucestershire, added: “It’s great news to have secured Zafar’s services for the next two years, he grew as a player and as a member of the squad as the 2022 season progressed.

“We firmly believe we still haven’t seen the best of Zafar yet, which is really exciting, and we will continue to help Zafar reach his true potential as a match winner for Gloucestershire.”

https://www.gloscricket.co.uk/news/zafar-gohar-signs-new-two-year-deal-at-glos/
 
He’s spinning it miles in the pak cup. Saw some footage.
He is a genuine allrounder and a much bigger spinner of the ball than zahid and nawaz
 
Starts the season with 27 runs today batting at number 8.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A fine start to the season for the Dutchman 🇳🇱<br><br>𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 👉 <a href="https://t.co/rh9bljo0au">https://t.co/rh9bljo0au</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GLAMvGLOS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GLAMvGLOS</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoGlam?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoGlam</a> <a href="https://t.co/pQaI08ekpx">pic.twitter.com/pQaI08ekpx</a></p>— Glamorgan Cricket 🏏 (@GlamCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/GlamCricket/status/1644030597206011911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Saj said:
Starts the season with 27 runs today batting at number 8.
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Zafar's wicket - out for 27

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Zafar had improved his batting.It is tricky to bat on English pitches at the start of the season.Not sure about his bowling.He is doing well in county cricket but can he be successful at international level.
 
Zafar Gohar takes a wicket at start of the day - Good start for him. (1/7 at the moment)
 
His first century of the County season - with the ball.

1 for 111 today from 28 overs.
 
Zafar out for 28, Glouc sitting pretty at 481/7
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dip ✅<br>Turn ✅<br><br>Textbook spin bowling from Zafar Gohar<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LVCountyChamp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LVCountyChamp</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gloscricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/YZLOo4iNcj">pic.twitter.com/YZLOo4iNcj</a></p>— LV= Insurance County Championship (@CountyChamp) <a href="https://twitter.com/CountyChamp/status/1645080228987797504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Zafar Gohar fighting it out after batting collapse by Gloucestershire - at the moment 16* with Glouc 7 down
 
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Zafar Gohar fighting it out after batting collapse by Gloucestershire - at the moment 16* with Glouc 7 down
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Eventually out for 22 - but Gloucs have somehow reached 231 all out

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One wicket for Gohar Zafar of a well-set Sussex' Ali Orr

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Zafar Gohar with just one wicket in the game against Derbyshire, 1/34
 
Zafar a bit expensive (1/61 in 16 overs) vs Durham

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Improved a bit Zafar with 3 wickets now - 3/92
 
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Improved a bit Zafar with 3 wickets now - 3/92
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Ends up on 4/104 and the main wicket-taker in this innings as Durham reach 393/9 at Stumps on Day 1 of the 7th round.

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Needs to be in the test team
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Aside from the current game, he has averaged around 60 with the ball and 26 with the bat in the current season. He really needs to get that bowling average lower if he wants a chance in the national team.
 
Zafar scored 18 runs today in Gloucs first innings.
 
He's sort of stayed at the same level over the years. A steady performer rather than spectacular.

I thought he might have pushed on in his career.
 
Unfair to judge

Because early spring wickets in england and weather is not the ideal conditions for a spinner. Its always gonna be a struggle to pick wickets.

These wickets cloudy weather conditions favour seam bowlers .
 
Zafar Gohar with one wicket in 2nd innings - bit expensive 1/66
 
Zafar Gohar could make his T20 Blast debut vs Kent tonight

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Zafar out for 8 (run out) in Gloucs' tournament opener.
 
Out for 9, Zafar vs Glamorgan - let's how he does with the ball

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥<br><br>Gohar holes out to Smith and Douthwaite has his third 💥<a href="https://twitter.com/Gloscricket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gloscricket</a> 149/7<br><br>𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 👉 <a href="https://t.co/97BNrzexc6">https://t.co/97BNrzexc6</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OhGlammyGlammy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OhGlammyGlammy</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GLOvGLAM?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GLOvGLAM</a> <a href="https://t.co/iuBkMjQVRZ">pic.twitter.com/iuBkMjQVRZ</a></p>— Glamorgan Cricket 🏏 (@GlamCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/GlamCricket/status/1662167319890599937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Zafar takes his first wicket of the game, ends up on 1/31 in 3 overs as his side is beaten by Glamorgan by 2 wickets
 
Takes 1 wicket, 2 wickets here and there. Scores 10 runs, 20 runs here and there

It seems like some counties have a lot of money to waste.
 
Zafar not picked for game against Middlesex.
 
Zafar Gohar not playing but took a blinder as sub

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One to watch over and over again from Zafar Gohar! 🤩<br><br>Is this the best catch of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blast23?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blast23</a> so far? <a href="https://t.co/6G1WG3APZQ">pic.twitter.com/6G1WG3APZQ</a></p>— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) <a href="https://twitter.com/VitalityBlast/status/1663660354885255175?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Back in the Gloucs XI in the Vitality blast and bowled decently so far - 2 over for 6 runs (no wickets)
 
4 overs for just 15 runs today.

Good time for him to bowl after the loss of so many early wickets.
 
3 overs for 18 and one wicket - Zafar done well today vs Middlesex.

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Zafar out for 28 in the game vs Leics

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">☝️ | 𝐙𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐫 (𝟐𝟖), 𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧, 𝐛 𝐇𝐮𝐥𝐥.<br><br>The short-pitched ploy continues to pay dividends for Hull. Zafar Gohar the latest to fall to the trap, caught by Scriven at point.<br><br>GLO 222/8<br><br>🦊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GLOvLEI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GLOvLEI</a> <a href="https://t.co/rXnxBeiCl3">pic.twitter.com/rXnxBeiCl3</a></p>— Leicestershire Foxes 🦊 (@leicsccc) <a href="https://twitter.com/leicsccc/status/1668247829041541120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Crazy how few opportunities he’s gotten at the international stage despite having genuine ability.

While the likes of Shan get 100s of opportunities spanning 10 years for doing diddly squat and having the most mediocre and amateur like performances .
 
Zafar out for a well-played 25(26) - which given the performance of the rest of the batting order is pretty good

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