What should be Pakistan's squad for the ODI series vs Australia?

[mak36]

Key players will be rested. Ideal time to test the bench strength ahead of WC19. What's your squad?

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Players who shouldn't play:

Sarfraz Ahmed
Fakhar Zaman
Babar Azam
Mohammad Hafeez
Shadab Khan
Faheem Ashraf
Hasan Ali
Shaheen Afridi


Team:

Imam Ul Haq
Shan Masood
Haris Sohail
Umar Akmal
Shoaib Malik(C)
Mohammad Rizwan(Wk)
Imad Wasim
Zafar Gohar
Mohammad Amir
Haris Rauf
Junaid Khan

Bench:

Umar Amin
Asif Ali
Aamer Yamin
Umer Khan
Usman Shinwari

 

[babajee]

I'll play Fakhar so he can get some confidence and form back.

1) Fakhar Zaman
2) Imam-ul-Haq
3) Haris Sohail
4) Umar Akmal
5) Shoaib Malik (C) - let's be realistic here
6) Mohammad Rizwan
7) Imad Wasim
8) Mohammad Amir - needs to prove himself
9) Umer Khan - Zafar won't be selected
10) Haris Rauf
11) Mohammad Hasnain

12) Shan Masood
13) Junaid Khan
14) Faheem Ashraf
15) Umar Amin

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

I dont see the point of resting key players apart from fast bowlers.
Bench should be tried for players who are not locked like opener in place of Imam/Fakhar and hard hitter in middle order.


Abid Ali/Shan Masood
Babar Azam
Haris Sohail
Sarfraz Ahmed
Saud ShakeelUmar Akmal
Nasir Nawaz/Umar Akmal
Shadab Khan
Zafar Gohar/Faheem Ashraf
Shaheen Afridi/Zafar Gohar
Mohammad Hasnain
Haris Rauf

 

[lahoriyah1234]

Whats the obsession with Shan Masood. The guy is only good for Test. We need batsmen with good strike rate.

I am v tempted to try Asif Ali as a opener with Fakhar.

My team for the aussies.

imam ul haq
Asif Ali
Saud shakeel
Shoaib Malik unfortunately and a Captain.
Harris Sohail
Umar akmal
New WK
Faheem
Rauf
Shaheen
Ibtisam

 

[Salman4.]

None of the above posters have mentioned Saad Ali or Abid Ali. Both are strong contenders.

Plus reports are that the youngsters will only be given 2 games, which I feel is a bit harsh. They must be given 3 games at least.

 

[barah_admi]

There's no point in resting half the main group of players this close to a world Cup but as is the current scenario, some players are being given a rest for a couple of games.

I think it's a good idea and guys like Rauf, asif Ali and a few others should be tried. Not too much chop and change, mind.

A squad of sixteen should look something like -

Imam UH
Fakhar Zaman
Hussain Talat
Babar Azam
Asif Ali
Shoaib Malik
Sarfraz Ahmed (he ain't going anywhere)
Umar Akmal
Back up keeper... Rizwan??
Faheem Ashraf
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Hasan Ali
Shaheen Shah
Muhammad Amir
Haris Rauf
Junaid Khan/Rumman Raees

With a team in the first ODI being

Imam
Fakhar
Talat
Akmal
Malik c
Keeper
Shadab
Faheem
Imad Wasim
Hasan Ali
Haris Rauf

 

[Sultan Baba]

Umar Siddiq(wk)
Umar Amin
Umar Akmal
Shoaib Malik(c)
Hussain Talat
Asif Ali
Hammad Azam
Anwar Ali
Ammad Butt
Mohammad Musa
Haris Rauf
Mohammad Hasnain
Junaid Khan
Umer Khan
Ibtesham Sheikh

 

[Chokli]

1.Imam Up Haq
2.Shan Masood
3.Haris Sohail
4.Umar Akmal
5.Shoaib Malik
6.Umar Siddiq (wk)
7.Aamir Yamin
8.Ibtisham Sheikh
9.Zafar Gohar
10.Haris Rauf
11.Mohammad Husnain

 

[iPakistani]

Imam Ul Haq
Umar Siddiq (wk)
Haris Sohail
Saud Shakeel/Saad Ali
Shoaib Malik (c)
Umar Akmal
Mohammad Nawaz
Faheem Ashraf (has not played as much as others)
Haris Rauf
Mohammad Hasnain
Junaid Khan

 

[moghul]

Whats the obsession with Shan Masood. The guy is only good for Test. We need batsmen with good strike rate.

I am v tempted to try Asif Ali as a opener with Fakhar.

My team for the aussies.

imam ul haq
Asif Ali
Saud shakeel
Shoaib Malik unfortunately and a Captain.
Harris Sohail
Umar akmal
New WK
Faheem
Rauf
Shaheen
Ibtisam

Saud Shakil looks like batman version of Sadaf, not good enough to be picked up by any team but a lone warrior keeps fighting for his inclusion in Pakistan team, good luck.

 

[moghul]

None of the above posters have mentioned Saad Ali or Abid Ali. Both are strong contenders.

Plus reports are that the youngsters will only be given 2 games, which I feel is a bit harsh. They must be given 3 games at least.

Don't know why Abid Ali after such a strong performance in domestic cricket and then with Pak A team has not been being much talked about for the national team.

 

[Square Drive]

Shan Masood
Umar Amin
Haris Sohail
Umar Akmal
Shoaib Malik*
Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
Imad Wasim
Faheem Ashraf
Zafar Gohar
Haris Rauf
Mohammad Hasnain

Bench: Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Junaid Khan, Musa Khan

No point of considering Yamin, Saud, Saad, etc as they have zero chance of making the WC squad. Even Zafar is a bit of a stretch, but I have an iota of hope now that he'll cement his spot for IU at least by the end of this season, and then maybe get a surprise call-up. Let's see.

 

[mak36]

Tring to keep it as realistic as possible:

1) Shan Masood
2) Ahsan Ali
3) Haris Sohail
4) Umar Akmal (W/K) (only selected if he passes fitness test)
5) Shoaib Malik (C)
6) Asif Ali
7) Aamer Yamin
8) Mohammad Amir
9) Zafar Gohar
10) Haris Rauf
11) Mohammad Hasnain

12) Saud Shakeel
13) Amad Butt
14) Hussain Talat
15) Saad Ali
16) Would love to add a legspinner like Irfan Khan/Usama Mir but seems very unlikely

 

[Aliykyzwo]

Players to be rested;
Fakhar
Babar Azam
Shahdab
Faheem Ashraf
Sarfraz Ahmad
Hasan Ali
M.Amir
Shaheen


The squad vs Australia:
Openers
Shan Masood
Imam ul Haq
Abid Ali

Middle Order;
Haris Sohail
Umar Akmal
Saud Shakil
Asif Ali
Shoaib Malik (c)

Wicketkeeper;
Umar Siddique

All rounder:
I Wasim
A Yamin

Bowlers:
Umer (Karachi Kings)
Junaid Khan
Shinwaari
M Abbas
M Irfan

 

[Khan12]

Sarfraz trying his best for us to select shehzad, nawaz, anwar ali etc.

 

[b.lesner]

Rest all players play your A be a bit courageous and check new players for wc.
1. Abid Ali
2. Shan masood
3. Umar Siddiq (wk)
4. Saud Shakeel (c)
5. Adil Amin
6. Khushdil Shah
7. Aamir yamin
8. Zafar Gohar
9. Mohammad Hasnain
10. Sadaf Hussain
11. Haris Rauf
12. Shahzaib ahmed
13. Mohammad musa
14. Ahsan Ali
15. Saad Ali

 

[Khan12]

Rest all players play your A be a bit courageous and check new players for wc.
1. Abid Ali
2. Shan masood
3. Umar Siddiq (wk)
4. Saud Shakeel (c)
5. Adil Amin
6. Khushdil Shah
7. Aamir yamin
8. Zafar Gohar
9. Mohammad Hasnain
10. Sadaf Hussain
11. Haris Rauf
12. Shahzaib ahmed
13. Mohammad musa
14. Ahsan Ali
15. Saad Ali

When was the last time shahziab played a domestic. Does he still play. Was a decent talent.

 

[b.lesner]

When was the last time shahziab played a domestic. Does he still play. Was a decent talent.

He is right now best legspinner in pakistan has all variation googly , flipper etc not fake googly like shadab and yasir who bowl wrong one
He has had back problems
I remember in 1 game he was bowling and Rizwan was laughing and saying yaaay shahzaib ek andar ek bahir he has deadly

 

[Khan12]

He is right now best legspinner in pakistan has all variation googly , flipper etc not fake googly like shadab and yasir who bowl wrong one
He has had back problems
I remember in 1 game he was bowling and Rizwan was laughing and saying yaaay shahzaib ek andar ek bahir he has deadly

He was good, but hasn't played in ages i think.

 

[mak36]

He is right now best legspinner in pakistan has all variation googly , flipper etc not fake googly like shadab and yasir who bowl wrong one
He has had back problems
I remember in 1 game he was bowling and Rizwan was laughing and saying yaaay shahzaib ek andar ek bahir he has deadly

He was good, but hasn't played in ages i think.

Zahid Mehmood was the other one IIRC.

Made a brief return after three years in the most recent FC season, but only as a temporary player.

 

[Rayyman]

I have no idea who is resting or playing.

The most fatigued look to be Fakhar and Amir.

First 2 games:

Imam ul-Haq
Shan Masood
Babar Azam
Haris Sohail
Shoaib Malik
Umar Akmal+
Imad Wasim*
Shadab Khan
Hasan Ali
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Junaid Khan
-----------------------------------
Fakhar Zaman
Faheem Ashraf
Mohammad Amir


For the last 3 matches and WC squad:

Imam ul-Haq
Fakhar Zaman
Babar Azam
Haris Sohail
Shoaib Malik
Sarfraz Ahmed*+
Imad Wasim
Hasan Ali
Shadab Khan
Mohammad Amir
Shaheen Shah Afridi
-----------------------------------
Umar Akmal+
Shan Masood
Faheem Ashraf
Junaid Khan

 

[ShahidDar08]

01. Imam ul Haq
02. Fakhar Zaman
03. Babar Azam
04. Haris Sohail
05. Umar Akmal
06. Umair Masood
07. Imad Wasim
08. Shadab Khan
09. Hasan Ali
10. Mohammad Amir
11. Shaheen Afridi
12. Haris Rouf
13. Mohammad Hasnain
14. Ahmed Shahzad
15. Umar Amin
16. Shoaib Malik

 

[Arsalan Pro]

As per news, Squad will be announced tomorrow.

 

[Salman4.]

You all gonna get surprised when the squad will be announced. Saad, Abid and Waqas are going to be selected.

 

[Syed1]

I hope Junaid is not mysteriously deemed "injured" by Inzi again. I don't know how a garbage bowler like Shinwari can get a gig ahead of Junaid. Forget Junaid, Shinwari shouldn't even be selected ahead of the likes of Ruman Raees or even Rahat Ali. Heck I'd take a completely green and raw Harris Rauf or Muhammad Hasnain over Shinwari any day of the week.

 

[Ahson8]

Fakhar
Imam
Shan
Haris
Malik (c)
U Akmal (wk)
Yamin
Imad
Fahim
Hasnain
Rauf

Umar Siddiq (wk)
Musa
Zafar Gohar / Umer Khan

 

[indianpanacea]

The best for ODI's against Australia shall be
Imam
Ahmed shehzad
Umar Amin
Umar akmal
Haris sohail
Rizwan (wk)
Nawaz
Musa
Zafar gohar
Hasnain
Haris rouf
Reserves
Ilyas
Umer khan
Asif ali

 

[Abdullah719]

As per news, Squad will be announced tomorrow.

Yes, it'll be announced in the afternoon.

Some reports suggesting that Umar Akmal will be back with Saad Ali and Abid Ali in the frame for selection.

 

[b.lesner]

Zahid Mehmood was the other one IIRC.

Made a brief return after three years in the most recent FC season, but only as a temporary player.

Zahid Mehmood was best t-20 legspinner in pakistan But Shahzaib ahmed is better in odi and tests

 

[DRsohail]

I hope Junaid is not mysteriously deemed "injured" by Inzi again. I don't know how a garbage bowler like Shinwari can get a gig ahead of Junaid. Forget Junaid, Shinwari shouldn't even be selected ahead of the likes of Ruman Raees or even Rahat Ali. Heck I'd take a completely green and raw Harris Rauf or Muhammad Hasnain over Shinwari any day of the week.

Inzi being around I see Wahab, Rahat and Shinwari in the team.

 

[The Viper]

Hopefully at least one front line spinner is selected. Shadab is out of touch and maybe some competition will get him upping his game.