[VIDEOS] Saim Ayub in PSL 2021 Performance Watch

[Firebat]

Highly-rated 18 year old Saim Ayub getting his first taste of PSL today.

Batting at 4 for Quetta, and with 2 early wickets he's into the innings in the 3rd over.

Lot of eyes will be on him to see how he does.

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Playing at #4 for Quetta today

 

[MenInG]

Looks pretty confident and has Gayle there to guide him

 

[Sher Khan]

This kid has literally been drilled at the young grassroots level to play under his eyes. At times, it seems he is more focussed on making that pronounced.

 

[Saj]

Wasted a lot of deliveries, very poor innings.

Could hardly hit it off the square.

You have a guy like Gayle batting with you, yet you don't give him the strike.

 

[Firebat]

Ayub tries to accelerate and pulls it straight into the hands of deep square leg.

Unsuccessful PSL debut for him, just 8 runs from 14 balls

 

[Usman]

That innings was as bad as it gets in T20 cricket terms...he'll need to learn very fast if he is to survive at this level.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Quetta Gladiators current batsmen:<br><br>Saim Ayub born - 24 May 2002<br>Chris Gayle international debut - 11 September 1999<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL6?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSL6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKvsQG?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKvsQG</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1363150573609099265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2021</a></blockquote>
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[ethan hunt]

I like his technique tbf. Looked good defending.
Good signs for the longer formats.

 

[Saj]

Must be some nerves out there.

Don't want to write the lad off so quick, but that was very ordinary batting from him.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Looked out of sorts and his timing was very poor today.

 

[b.lesner]

Karachi Gladiators aka Pakistan cricket club strikes again

 

[Line and Length]

Showed solid technique and looked confident for the most part. Poor innings, but this isn’t really his format. Will need to adjust, but he still has plenty of time to improve.

 

[hafeezrocks]

Looks like a proper batsman with Test Cricket technique . Not very suitable for the T20s.

 

[Titan24]

He should open the innings for QG in my opinion or max at no 3. Slotting a young top order batsmen in middle order is not the best way to groom one. Looked stylish though in the end it was a non impactful knock but, then again his first match at such a stage so would have been nervous as well.

 

[Khan12]

Hes seems much better now then hs u16 days. Looked pretty good technically. Hopefully they dont play him in this t20 circus. Dont need him to be slogging across the line soon.

 

[Bewal Express]

Its early days but i didnt see the spark of a prodigious talent. Lets hope the lad was just nervous and has much more to offer.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

If he is to be played then opening is the spot for him.

There isn't any place apart from that really especially if he's paired with an aggressive guy at the top like Banton.

 

[moghul]

Franchise don't pick players for nothing, they must have seen something in him. Will not write him off after one outing. Lets see what he is made of , incoming matches.

 

[nextover666666]

Not a good start but only one game so he will get more chances but i feel he is more of a test prospect

 

[Ertugrul_Bey]

He’s not ready for this level of cricket. Quetta had far better options to pick such as Abdullah Shafiq.

 

[Titan24]

He’s not ready for this level of cricket. Quetta had far better options to pick such as Abdullah Shafiq.

He is picked from emerging category and one emerging player has to play. Abdullah Shafique was in gold since he has already debuted for Pakistan in T20s.

Saim is yet to debut in FC cricket for his region. Though he was the highest scorer in U19 3 day tournament and QG must have seen something in him which made them pick him. There were few options from emerging category which have made their debut for their regions this year or last year who would have possibly find it easier to adapt but, Saim comes with a decent reputation from junior cricket so lets see if he can adapt to this level directly without any domestic cricket before this.

 

[Rana]

Another soft cricketer in the long line of softies we have been churning out for nearly a decade now

 

[Baigel]

Nothing wrong with his innings yesterday. As a commentator added above, he seemed to be showing signs of a strong foundation (playing under his eyes etc). T20 is just an extension of the foundational cricket. All he really needs to do is open up a bit more.

Definitely one for the future

 

[Golden arm]

Nothing wrong with his innings yesterday. As a commentator added above, he seemed to be showing signs of a strong foundation (playing under his eyes etc). T20 is just an extension of the foundational cricket. All he really needs to do is open up a bit more.

Definitely one for the future

absolutely agree.

 

[asadee]

He actually looked very compact and decent. Surprised by some of the reactions here

 

[UzmanBeast]

Another soft cricketer in the long line of softies we have been churning out for nearly a decade now

When the likes of Naseem get hammered, people say that we shouldn't rush to decisions so quickly.

Why does that not apply for Saim Ayub?

Doesn't look like a T20 player but you never know what confidence can do. The example of Rizwan is in front of you.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Should be made to open. It’s what he’s done all his life and that’s how you groom a youngster with good technique in T20s. I’m certain he’ll be a future Pakistan opener.

 

[Saj]

He actually looked very compact and decent. Surprised by some of the reactions here

Compact isn't exactly one of the assets a batsman really needs in T20s though is it.

 

[deems]

Compact isn't exactly one of the assets a batsman really needs in T20s though is it.

By that logic, Babar Azam and Kane Williamson should have given up at the start of their t20 career.

 

[Fahdi]

Showed decent technique and looked like he could time the ball well but overall the vibe was that he has been thrust into the game too soon. Looked like club cricketer making a straight jump to FC, yes there's some potential there but the
sudden difference in level was apparent.

 

[Saj]

By that logic, Babar Azam and Kane Williamson should have given up at the start of their t20 career.

Saim Ayub shouldn't be mentioned in the same breath as Babar Azam and Kane Williamson.

There is compact and there is brilliant.

Babar Azam and Kane Williamson were on a different level to Ayub.

 

[Baigel]

Compact isn't exactly one of the assets a batsman really needs in T20s though is it.

Once again, surprised by that statement Saj. I'd much rather take a batsman who's compact and fundamentally strong over a noncompact player. Sure there are your exceptions (Fawad, Chanderpaul, Smith) but as I said earlier, T20 cricket is an extension of the basics.

 

[Energy]

Looked very nervous but looking forward to seeing him bat in the tournament.

 

[Saj]

Once again, surprised by that statement Saj. I'd much rather take a batsman who's compact and fundamentally strong over a noncompact player. Sure there are your exceptions (Fawad, Chanderpaul, Smith) but as I said earlier, T20 cricket is an extension of the basics.

It's obvious, not sure what's surprising. Being compact doesn't get you the match-winning knocks in T20s. A compact batsman in the shorter formats will at best be ok at times in a supporting role.

If T20 batting was about being compact then the likes of Azhar Ali would be playing in the PSL.

 

[Belawal2014]

You guys realize he's only 18 right? What were y'all doing at 18?

 

[Khan12]

You guys realize he's only 18 right? What were y'all doing at 18?

And a genuine one too. Hes not a t20 player but comfortably has better technique then our test openers.

 

[IAJ]

You guys realize he's only 18 right? What were y'all doing at 18?

He is 18 and should be given many more chances, the more he plays with Gayle and co the more he will learn. I also read in a thread here yesterday that Gayle was praising him, so he is doing something good.

 

[Firebat]

Saim pushed up the order to open along with Banton today. Let's see if he can improve upon his performance last game

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Saim pushed up the order to open along with Banton today. Let's see if he can improve upon his performance last game

That’s his natural position - Sarfaraz did him one wrong by selfishly opening last game and putting him at four

 

[Firebat]

That’s his natural position - Sarfaraz did him one wrong by selfishly opening last game and putting him at four

Already looking more comfortable opening. Though last game he came in at 2.4 overs and batting most of the powerplay, is it that much different? I never really understood why it's different for the opener compared to the #3 coming in the first over, for example.

 

[Firebat]

Saim looks to loft the ball back over Shaheen's head, but only succeeds in lobbing it to mid on. Another disappointing score, 3 from 5.

 

[Shafi]

Not a T20 player for sure. He really needs to work with a proper batting coach if he wants to be national team either ODI or Test. He failed to grab the 2 chances, most likely he will be dropped from next matches.

 

[Markhor]

Forget First Class, how many 2nd XI matches has Saim Ayub played in his whole career ?

And a PSL franchise declares him ready to play T20 franchise cricket ?

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Already looking more comfortable opening. Though last game he came in at 2.4 overs and batting most of the powerplay, is it that much different? I never really understood why it's different for the opener compared to the #3 coming in the first over, for example.

Mentality is very different. There can be a mental block if there are two wickets already down so quickly and a second mental block if you’re playing out of position (even if it’s not so different). Then there’s the fact that he was debuting, and the fact that it was the opening match of the tournament. Wasn’t surprised at all to see him nervous and eventually give his wicket away.

Gets out right now as well, I was hoping he would stay in a bit and learn from Gayle at the other end. He should be given a sustained run for Quetta as opener and given the Babar anchor role while Gayle and Banton play around him. No need for these hacky shots.

 

[Xoib]

Don't mind him failing here PSL ruined Haider technique don't want Saim to follow suit.

 

[Firebat]

Mentality is very different. There can be a mental block if there are two wickets already down so quickly and a second mental block if you’re playing out of position (even if it’s not so different). Then there’s the fact that he was debuting, and the fact that it was the opening match of the tournament. Wasn’t surprised at all to see him nervous and eventually give his wicket away.

Gets out right now as well, I was hoping he would stay in a bit and learn from Gayle at the other end. He should be given a sustained run for Quetta as opener and given the Babar anchor role while Gayle and Banton play around him. No need for these hacky shots.

That's wishful thinking I'm afraid. It's very hard to succeed in this format without hacky shots, and if you're not good at them you inevitably succumb to the pressure building up dot balls as you try to drop and run with Chris Gayle, as he has done. Babar only succeeds in the anchor role because he is so talented and gets scores so consistently, and even while anchoring he finds the boundary on a regular basis.

I don't think Quetta have the time nor patience to give him this role for an extended period and hope he can do it like Babar, because if he can't then it's a waste of a spot in a T20 team in 2021.

He looks wonderful playing proper cricket shots. I just think he should focus on formats that will hone that.

 

[Firebat]

Saim looks to loft the ball back over Shaheen's head, but only succeeds in lobbing it to mid on. Another disappointing score, 3 from 5.

Poor shot selection:

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[hitthestump]

Forget First Class, how many 2nd XI matches has Saim Ayub played in his whole career ?

And a PSL franchise declares him ready to play T20 franchise cricket ?

I applaud that a franchise took a chance on a batsman in the emerging catagory as all we normally see is bowlers. It's just sad that Ayub is the cream of the crop at that level.

 

[Shafi]

Don't mind him failing here PSL ruined Haider technique don't want Saim to follow suit.

But based on his T20 performance he will not be selected in other formats. That’s how Pakistan cricket works.

 

[Rana]

Good player

Just a soft heart I’m afraid

 

[Firebat]

Oh dear. That could be a very very very costly drop

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

I’d stick with him. Early days for him. If he starts performing then the same people who are now criticising him will start singing his praises. Not much of an expert, but I think there is still value in having faith in youngsters when you know what they are capable of.
Besides, Gayle will be leaving soon so QG are definitely going to need an opener, so maybe it’s worth sticking with him.

 

[Firebat]

Oh dear. That could be a very very very costly drop

Well. I ought to have added a few more "very"s

 

[Thunderbolt14]

I’d stick with him. Early days for him. If he starts performing then the same people who are now criticising him will start singing his praises. Not much of an expert, but I think there is still value in having faith in youngsters when you know what they are capable of.
Besides, Gayle will be leaving soon so QG are definitely going to need an opener, so maybe it’s worth sticking with him.

I’ll stick with him too. I’ll bring Steyn in for Shinwari and Delport in for Gayle, no other changes to the playing XI.

 

[Saj]

Tough ask that for the young lad today. Facing Rauf and Shaheen with the new ball.

Great learning experience for him this.

But I wonder if QG management are handling him how they should.

 

[Titan24]

He is yet to debut in first class cricket and his first PSL match was his first domestic T20 match so naturally isnt easy for him to adapt to the stage straight away. Definitely a very valuable experience for him which would be extremely valuable for him at this stage of his career.

 

[Barragan]

Looks like a player for the longest format.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Obviously not a T20 in his early career days but looks like an extremely promising prospect for Tests and ODI. He looks aesthetically pleasing on the eye.

 

[nextover666666]

Obviously not a T20 in his early career days but looks like an extremely promising prospect for Tests and ODI. He looks aesthetically pleasing on the eye.

I mentioed it in an earlier post as well that he looks like a better test prospect indeed

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Good player

Just a soft heart I’m afraid

Could be, but might just be early nerves. I like his technique, looks like a proper batsman, he might look a different player once he's got some runs under his belt. Never wise to write someone off after a couple of innings, that's what happened to Saeed Anwar and Mo Yousuf early on in their careers. Both came back into the side after disappointing early on.

 

[shamaan]

He is a proper bateman and more suited to the longer format. I hope they give him a few more opportunities.

 

[Firebat]

Quetta have stuck with him for the opening slot vs Peshawar. And he starts off 2 boundaries in a row.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Quetta have stuck with him for the opening slot vs Peshawar. And he starts off 2 boundaries in a row.

Do you have the clip? I missed this. One of the few highly rated prospects that I’ve been keeping an eye on

 

[asadee]

Definitely a proper batsman for the longer formats

 

[Firebat]

 

[Firebat]

Do you have the clip? I missed this. One of the few highly rated prospects that I’ve been keeping an eye on

I'm afraid not (at the moment anyway). Was a cut through point followed by a cover drive. He has struggled since those 2 shots however.

 

[Rana]

Always late on the short ball

 

[Firebat]

Oh dear. Goes for a quick single and pays for it. Saim run out for 21 from 19 balls

 

[Caved12]

He looked much better today. Very difficult for me to know how good a player is at the age of 18 by simply looking at his first few T20 innings. Need to see more of him. For now, I would like to just support him and hope that he gets better every game and learns as much as possible from his senior players and then use that experience to become a better player by working extremely hard. Sarfaraz should not change his batting position again and again if he wants him to have any success in this tournament.

 

[Firebat]

Ayub goes for another underwhelming low score, succumbing to Hassan Ali on the 5th ball of the match.

 

[Ahmed216]

Could be his last psl for a while

 

[Markhor]

Not even ready for FC level yet. Typical Pakistani mindset of rushing a youngster's development prematurely.

Should be playing 2nd XI cricket for a couple of seasons first.

 

[Firebat]

Loose shot from Saim (and a brilliant catch too)

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[Mamoon]

Looks a real softie. His technique and style are for show only. He is going to be another mid 30s averaging FC player like Amin.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Reminds me of young M.Hafeez , so much style and flair and zero substance , I hope he turns around like Hafeez but early in his career instead of passing 32 birthday.

 

[shamaan]

Could be his last psl for a while

They have no other emerging player baring arish whos a bowler

 

[Saj]

Loose shot from Saim (and a brilliant catch too)

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Such an ordinary shot.

I know he's a young lad, but there is so much wrong with that shot.

 

[TeamPak95]

I'm assuming Saim is in the emerging category for Quetta? If that's the case, he seriously needs to refine his technique more through FC cricket whether first or second XI, as should all emerging players solely to get a more solid foundation to their batting/bowling technique.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

I'm assuming Saim is in the emerging category for Quetta? If that's the case, he seriously needs to refine his technique more through FC cricket whether first or second XI, as should all emerging players solely to get a more solid foundation to their batting/bowling technique.

Nothing wrong with his technique , currently he is just a pretty boy with glorious technique and zero result , T20 is not his format and he should be stay away from it on the contrary the should play FC only for now not even OD because he seriously lacks game awareness and street smartness.