[VIDEOS] Why does Shadab Khan keep getting selected?

Shadab is getting his bowling form back, today he got the big fish Andre Fletcher and maintained his bowling economy 7.00 with figures of 1/21 in 3 overs against Kandy Falcons. Colombo Strikers should have given him a complete 4 overs.

I respect that you are fearless, but please don't jump the gun on a single performance in a low quality league...

Shadab will be smacked even in our "muhallay ka match"...

Nonsense bowler.. even worse all-rounder.. true parchi..

And to think that this guy is the captain of Islamabad United tells you how low the bar is in PSL...
 
The general story of Pakistan cricketers:

1. Do absolutely terrible generally against the world’s top teams

2. Come under heavy criticism and scrutiny

3. Ensure you have a captain or franchise that backs you only to be selected in some below par T20 league or an international match against Bangladesh or Sri Lanka that is around the corner.

4. Have a decent performance in those below par leagues or Sri Lanka/Bangladesh match and tell the entire world you are back to your very best! Those who backed you will also tell the world that you are one of the best in the world.

5. Let the cycle repeat again when playing top teams.
 
Why isn’t Shadab playing MLC if he was going to get one NOC? Same question goes for Babar and Rizwan, why are they choosing Toronto Cricket league and not MLC?

Oh, they don’t get picked for the top competition that goes around at one time?
 
Why isn’t Shadab playing MLC if he was going to get one NOC? Same question goes for Babar and Rizwan, why are they choosing Toronto Cricket league and not MLC?

Oh, they don’t get picked for the top competition that goes around at one time?
I want rizwan to be captain in 2025 for ct tbh.

If he is, sarfraz comparisons will forever haunt 2025. Ain't no one be claiming rizzu is the best wk batsmen for pakistan all time anymore.
 
Boy will be in action in a few minutes as his team Colombo Strickers is set to face Jaffna Kings in LPL 2024 game.

Having a good time with the ball so far. Let's see of he can produce another masterclass today.
 
Shadab Khan is getting into the habit of getting bowled for zero, as he went for a duck 0(1) against Jaffna Kings in LPL 2024, which has now reduced his batting average to 18.95 in T20s.
 
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Shadab Khan is getting into the habit of getting bowled for zero, as he went for a duck 0(1) against Jaffna Kings in LPL 2024, which has now reduced his batting average to 18.95 in T20s.
He couldn't be handy with the ball either, taking only one wicket for 15 runs in 2 overs, as his side lost to Jaffna by 7 wickets
 
Another 4fer for Shadab , 4/10 in 4 overs -highest wicket-taker so far in LPL 2024!

GSdO3X6WoAAP13O
 
Another 4fer for Shadab , 4/10 in 4 overs -highest wicket-taker so far in LPL 2024!

GSdO3X6WoAAP13O
Shows the standard of the league. The 2nd bowler on the list Isuru Udana, I've never once heard of him in my entire life, And he's 36 and a sri lankan player, how have I never heard of him?
 
Why isn’t Shadab playing MLC if he was going to get one NOC? Same question goes for Babar and Rizwan, why are they choosing Toronto Cricket league and not MLC?

Oh, they don’t get picked for the top competition that goes around at one time?
Toronto Cricket leauge?
Seriously.
 
Shows the standard of the league. The 2nd bowler on the list Isuru Udana, I've never once heard of him in my entire life, And he's 36 and a sri lankan player, how have I never heard of him?
Isaru Udana - it can't just be that remembers him is it?

"Oh boom boom, boom boom, it's down the finchley road somewhere"

@shaz619 @Markhor @ElRaja ring any bells?
 
Shadab's played a huge role in the decline of Pak cricket in the last few years. Neither can he bowl well , nor bat reliably well enough to strengthen batting. a total liability. He should be asked to go back to domestic and earn his way back, not just get consistent place in the side because of friendship with the captain
 
Shadab has been given more than enough opportunities where he has miserably failed. Time for us to move on and let him play domestic cricket and improve his game.
 
There is no replacement for Shadab Khan. There is no better talent in domestic cricket. He should be batting in the number 8 position as a bowling all-rounder. Nawaz and Imad are his only replacements, but both are older than him.
 
There is no replacement for Shadab Khan. There is no better talent in domestic cricket. He should be batting in the number 8 position as a bowling all-rounder. Nawaz and Imad are his only replacements, but both are older than him.
If Shadab is rubbish with both bat and ball, then why not just play a proper spinner?
 
Until he starts playing some domestic cricket, he shouldn't be anywhere near the Pakistan team.

Abrar Ahmed is much better bowler.
 
Probably because his projected talent has always been greater than his actual performances. Even I used to think highly of him when he just arrived. His spin bowling at that time seemed to have a lot of potential, he was the most electric fielder in the Pakistan team and there were glimpses of batting talent in him. But I must say that his record over the years has been very underwhelming. He’s been a let down and a glorified Mickey Mouse leagues cricketer at best. Not an international calibre cricketer.
 
Shadab rocking it in LPL , guess what LPL standard is even worst than Pakistan domestic cricket
 
And seriously will selectors consider him for his performances in LPL instead of checking his record in red ball cricket in domestic cricket?
 
Such an important match for Colombo Strikers, in the eliminator against Kandy Falcons, Shadab went for a first-ball duck in LPL 2024.

So far, in 9 innings, he has scored 50 runs at a strike rate of 104.16 for Colombo Strikers.
 
How many golden ducks has he had this tournament? Every other game he is out first ball

This is Pakistan’s current number 4 mind you!
No 5. No 4 in odi belongs to T20 Bradman. And in t20 it belongs to fakhar who was given this role so that his opening slot could be taken over by T20 Bradman.

But don't worry, Fakhar isn't lonely, he has shadab to accompany him.
 
I just noticed that Rashid and Shadab are (officially) the same age, yet comparing their stats it’s crazy how little Shadab has developed over his career. Heck, Rashid even has more ODI 50s then Shadab who is considered a middle order batsman these days.
 
How many golden ducks has he had this tournament? Every other game he is out first ball

This is Pakistan’s current number 4 mind you!
correction: "He was the member of Pakistan team" now atleast for 200 years we wont see him back in team. lol
 
If Shadab is rubbish with both bat and ball, then why not just play a proper spinner?
There is no proper spinner in the domestic cricket circuit. The upcoming talent is so mediocre, man. I prefer to have bowling all-rounders at positions 8 and 9 to avoid having a lengthy tail.
 
What a pathetic player Shadab Khan is, a spinner who cannot turn the ball, a batsman who cannot bat.

The fact that he is the captain of Islamabad United,PSL champions, shows how low our cricket has fallen..

PSL is a joke, probably the worst league in the world..

We as Pakistan Cricket fans should be ashamed that he has represented us for so long without any performances, how low can our cricket fall..
 
There is no proper spinner in the domestic cricket circuit. The upcoming talent is so mediocre, man. I prefer to have bowling all-rounders at positions 8 and 9 to avoid having a lengthy tail.
Ok then why not play a proper batter like Salman Agha who can bowl part time spin?
 
Is the LPL of a lower standard than PSL?
Both leagues are of low standards. Don't believe the hyper patriots here who try to hide the incompetence of our batting superstars by overhyping low scoring games as some sort of result of great bowling standards.
 
Shadab Khan headlines the first player nominations for the BBL 2025 draft, as one of the most sought-after players in the league. Meanwhile, Haris Rauf is also among the nominees, adding to the excitement for the upcoming draft.

Shadab should just focus on playing leagues. He's a certified league bully and their is nothing wrong with it.

Does he not realise that he'll ruin his reputation in leagues if he plays more international cricket?

He'll get spanked left and right in international.
 
Shadab should just focus on playing leagues. He's a certified league bully and their is nothing wrong with it.

Does he not realise that he'll ruin his reputation in leagues if he plays more international cricket?

He'll get spanked left and right in international.
any leaugue with a bit of quality will have players who will smash him.
PSL, LPL and BPL plus some local African leagues is where his level is at!
 
any leaugue with a bit of quality will have players who will smash him.
PSL, LPL and BPL plus some local African leagues is where his level is at!
Obviously, you think this guy will get selected for the 100? 🤣🤣. Or for big bash league?
 
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Shadab should just focus on playing leagues. He's a certified league bully and their is nothing wrong with it.

Does he not realise that he'll ruin his reputation in leagues if he plays more international cricket?

He'll get spanked left and right in international.
I dont mind that but it will a big waste of space if our own PSL continues to give him captaincy.
 
I dont mind that but it will a big waste of space if our own PSL continues to give him captaincy.
Psl is screwed either way with the captains being rizwan, Shan, Babar, Shadab and a foreigner lol.

Ironically QG have it best because even though their not the best team and likely don't have resources to win, their the only squad that plays without some sort of drama.

Every other squad has their own nonsense agendas.
 
Shadab Khan has been nominated as the captain of the PANTHERS for the upcoming Champions One-Day Cup 2024.

Wise decision? saw his form in PSL, he did an okay job and won his team the cup.
 
To those who thought Shadab should be captain of the national side, please watch his captaincy in the ongoing Champions One-Day Cup 2024.
 
To those who thought Shadab should be captain of the national side, please watch his captaincy in the ongoing Champions One-Day Cup 2024.
Tbf to sheddy he's playing with a much much weaker team then rizzu which is jam packed with superstars.

However sheddy captained poorly and it doesn't help that he hides himself in bowling behind others and thinks he's a good batter lol
 
Tbf to sheddy he's playing with a much much weaker team then rizzu which is jam packed with superstars.

However sheddy captained poorly and it doesn't help that he hides himself in bowling behind others and thinks he's a good batter lol
This game was winnable

Poor batting by 3-4 top order players
 
Yes but shadab captained very very poorly, Who on earth bowls usama mir and amad butt at the death?
It’s a rubbish bowling attack spearheaded by Hasnain. Whoever picked these teams did it purposely to make Harris and Rizwan’s team’s look strong
 
They have inexperienced batting line up I blame the bowlers and Shadab captincy.
It might be inexperienced but all it took was one partnership at the top and they would have been in this chase.
 
It might be inexperienced but all it took was one partnership at the top and they would have been in this chase.
Bro I doubt it, You'd need someone to play a samad esc innings, and who is going to do so?

Logically the way they were batting was at 280, I don't think even misbah or chacha thought samad would do what he did since I saw what chacha was doing.

He was telling samad to give him strike so he can hit and the moment samad did, Chacha took a single 🤣🤣. Dude probs had enough of chacha nonsense.
 
It might be inexperienced but all it took was one partnership at the top and they would have been in this chase.
But if you havent been in a position before its alot harder and I dont think they could have chased that anyways.
 
Good decision by Shadab Khan to demote himself in the batting order, as it allowed proper batters to get an opportunity to perform.
 
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