Who will be in your Pakistan 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in June 2024 in USA/West Indies?

[daytrader]

There's no justification for Rizwan as opener. And increasingly , theres no justification for him as a T20 player at all.

An Indian fan for sure would like to see the RizBar partnership break. Kitnay aadmi thay Nikhil?

 

[Nikhil_cric]

An Indian fan for sure would like to see the RizBar partnership break. Kitnay aadmi thay Nikhil?

Lol. As an Indian fan Id love to see Rizwan as opener when we play.

 

[mominsaigol]

An Indian fan for sure would like to see the RizBar partnership break. Kitnay aadmi thay Nikhil?

Let's keep it about team analysis, rather then India vs Pakistan.

When it comes to our team, our 2024 team is stronger then our 2023 team which was probably the weakest team we've ever sent

 

[daytrader]

Let's keep it about team analysis, rather then India vs Pakistan.

When it comes to our team, our 2024 team is stronger then our 2023 team which was probably the weakest team we've ever sent

I didn't know we played a T20 world cup in 2023.

We made the finals last time btw so the only way 2024 team would be better is if they win the whole thing.

 

[mominsaigol]

I didn't know we played a T20 world cup in 2023.

We made the finals last time btw so the only way 2024 team would be better is if they win the whole thing.

First of, 2023 team doesn't need to play a t20 in order for you to determine which side is weaker.

Secondly the 2024 logic is so silly, 2023 Australia was far weaker then 2019 Australia, yet 2023 won the world cup lol.

2023 India was far superior then 2011 India yet they lost the wc.

 

[CricLegend]

The openers have to be Fakhar and Saim. Enough of Rizwan and Babar. Imgine having 2 openers going full throttle instead of 2 steady accumulators.

Saim Ayub
Fakhar Zaman
babar
Usman
Rizwan
Shadab
Ifti
Imad
Shaheen
Amir
Naseem

3 fast bowler
4 spinners (Imad, Shadab, ifti, Saim)

 

[MenInG]

Careful with personal stuff.

Won't be tolerated

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Don't want Mohammad Rizwan to miss T20 World Cup: Pakistan coach on injury concern

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I: Pakistan head coach coach Azhar Mahmood said the home team took a cautionary approach by not allowing Mohammad Rizwan to take the field again after he retired hurt while batting on 22 in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

Mohammad Rizwan had to retire hurt in midst of PAK vs NZ, 3rd T20I. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Azhar Mahmood explained Pakistan's call to pull out Rizwan from 3rd T20I vs NZ. Azhar said that Rizwan's absence was solely decided with T20 World Cup in mind

Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood explained their decision to retire hurt Mohammed Rizwan during the 3rd T20I of a 5-match series against New Zealand after the batter picked up a hamstring injury. According to Azhar, the decision to not let Rizwan continue with the match on April 21, was made specifically with their 2024 T20 World Cup in mind. The former all-rounder added that they did not want to aggravate the wicketkeeper-batter's injury.

New Zealand rode on Mark Chapman's unbeaten 87 off just 48 balls to draw level with Pakistan in the 5-match series. New Zealand chased down a below-par total of 179 in the 19th over with 7 wickets in hand.

Source: India Today

 

[Rana]

Azhar Mahmood said ‘we need Rizwan to get back in form’…

What’s that supposed to mean? If Rizwan is in form, he strikes the ball at 200? What does it mean by Rizwan being in form?

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Waqar Younis names his Pakistan squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup

"This is what I feel, if they are all fit, I think this is my squad with Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, three openers. Then you got [Mohammad] Rizwan, Usman Khan, I think he needs to go to the World Cup,”

“And then, of course, you have Azam Khan, if you’re going to have two wicketkeepers then he should be in the side as he is another match-winner."

"Iftikhar [Ahmed], Shadab [Khan] definitely comes in the side automatically, Imad Wasim and Abrar [Ahmed], I feel that you’d be needing a mystery spinner, that is why I have gone with him, then Usama Mir, I think Pakistan might need another spinner there in the West Indies and United States. And then the four spinners, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf, if he is fit,”

 

[Markhor]

Waqar Younis names his Pakistan squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup

"This is what I feel, if they are all fit, I think this is my squad with Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, three openers. Then you got [Mohammad] Rizwan, Usman Khan, I think he needs to go to the World Cup,”

“And then, of course, you have Azam Khan, if you’re going to have two wicketkeepers then he should be in the side as he is another match-winner."

"Iftikhar [Ahmed], Shadab [Khan] definitely comes in the side automatically, Imad Wasim and Abrar [Ahmed], I feel that you’d be needing a mystery spinner, that is why I have gone with him, then Usama Mir, I think Pakistan might need another spinner there in the West Indies and United States. And then the four spinners, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf, if he is fit,”

Waqar made such a big deal about fitness in his coaching tenures yet wants Azam Khan in the squad ?

Also what has Abbas Afridi done to deserve being dropped ?

 

[Energy]

Abbas over Rauf for sure. Abbas is a very good bowler, underrated.

For batting, no choice now but to bring Azam into the squad.

- Babar, Saim, Fakhar
- Rizwan, Iftikhar, Azam, Usman
- Shadab, Imad, Abrar
- Shaheen, Naseem, Amir, Abbas

The 15th slot could go to Zaman as extra seamer but I'll be inclined to include an extra batter. Salman Agha.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

we dont have time much time now to do experiments... so we have to go with the same squad which announced against New Zealand.

maybe we can call Sahibzada Farhan in.

 

[mominsaigol]

we dont have time much time now to do experiments... so we have to go with the same squad which announced against New Zealand.

maybe we can call Sahibzada Farhan in.

Bro ill highlight the issues in the squad

1) Saim( Can't play more then 4 overs)
2) Babar( regressed since 2022 becoming Nepal E Azam, Babar from 2016-2021 is finished, 2022 should have closed his door
3) Fakhar (Once in a blue moon wonder house)
4) Shadab (Same but not as impactful as fakhar and am even worse bowler)
5) UK (Should have been a uae superstar)
6) Chacha (Mohali flashback)
7) Shaheen and Amir (lack of pace, will get exposed
8) Usama (Haha)
9) Naseem (has pace but is all over the place)

^^ That's 9 problems in your squad, how will you fix it all?

In fact imad can be added to list bowling wise, since bowling wise he's proved he ain't a wicket taker but a good batsmen who should play as a batting allrounder.

 

[PakEngFan]

Waqar Younis names his Pakistan squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup

"This is what I feel, if they are all fit, I think this is my squad with Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, three openers. Then you got [Mohammad] Rizwan, Usman Khan, I think he needs to go to the World Cup,”

“And then, of course, you have Azam Khan, if you’re going to have two wicketkeepers then he should be in the side as he is another match-winner."

"Iftikhar [Ahmed], Shadab [Khan] definitely comes in the side automatically, Imad Wasim and Abrar [Ahmed], I feel that you’d be needing a mystery spinner, that is why I have gone with him, then Usama Mir, I think Pakistan might need another spinner there in the West Indies and United States. And then the four spinners, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf, if he is fit,”

Makes sense why he was so bad, since he wants Usama mir.

 

[Barragan]

1. Saim
2. Usman/Rizwan
3. Babar
4. Fakhar
5. Shadab
6. Iftikhar/Azam/Haider Ali
7. Iftikhar/Azam/Haider Ali
8. Imad
9. Shaheen
10. Amir
11. Naseem

12. Usman/Rizwan
13. Iftikhar/Azam/Haider Ali
14. Abbas
15. Abrar

Only one of Rizwan or Usman can play or move Fakhar to 5 and lose one of Iftikhar/Azam/Haider Ali to accommodate both.

I would like to see Haider selected as a finisher, but I highly doubt he will be.

 

[mominsaigol]

Makes sense why he was so bad, since he wants Usama mir.

The misbah and waqar duo was the worst coaching couple for Pakistan in all of its history

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Squad is going to be

Saim
Bobby
Rizzy
Fakhar
Chacha
Usman
Niazi
Imad
Shadab
Abrar
Shaheen
Naseem
Aamir
Abbas
Azam/Rauf

 

[BouncerGuy]

Waqar Younis names his Pakistan squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup

"This is what I feel, if they are all fit, I think this is my squad with Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, three openers. Then you got [Mohammad] Rizwan, Usman Khan, I think he needs to go to the World Cup,”

“And then, of course, you have Azam Khan, if you’re going to have two wicketkeepers then he should be in the side as he is another match-winner."

"Iftikhar [Ahmed], Shadab [Khan] definitely comes in the side automatically, Imad Wasim and Abrar [Ahmed], I feel that you’d be needing a mystery spinner, that is why I have gone with him, then Usama Mir, I think Pakistan might need another spinner there in the West Indies and United States. And then the four spinners, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf, if he is fit,”

Waqar has left abbas afridi out? LOL and Usama mir in ?? LOL.

This guy must be saying this in sarcasm otherwise it makes no sense.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Waqar has left abbas afridi out? LOL and Usama mir in ?? LOL.

This guy must be saying this in sarcasm otherwise it makes no sense.

It makes perfect sense. Azhar Mahmood indicated that Zaman vs Abbas was primarily to see who is better in case Rauf doesn't get fit in time.

Seems like Rauf is first choice

 

[BouncerGuy]

It makes perfect sense. Azhar Mahmood indicated that Zaman vs Abbas was primarily to see who is better in case Rauf doesn't get fit in time.

Seems like Rauf is first choice

On current from, Abbas shines for me. Haris is not fit atm and his form is not worth a selection as well but if he gets fit, he will get selected no matter who is doing what. Abbas will be scapegoat then. Zaman and Haris will get selected.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

On current from, Abbas shines for me. Haris is not fit atm and his form is not worth a selection as well but if he gets fit, he will get selected no matter who is doing what. Abbas will be scapegoat then. Zaman and Haris will get selected.

I agree Abbas is better than Haris on current form. But Zaman has no chance of selection.

If Haris is fit,

Haris/Naseem/Aamir/Shaheen

if not,

Abbas/Naseem/Aamir/Shaheen

 

[BouncerGuy]

I agree Abbas is better than Haris on current form. But Zaman has no chance of selection.

If Haris is fit,

Haris/Naseem/Aamir/Shaheen

if not,

Abbas/Naseem/Aamir/Shaheen

So abbas misses out while Usama makes it?

 

[mominsaigol]

I agree Abbas is better than Haris on current form. But Zaman has no chance of selection.

If Haris is fit,

Haris/Naseem/Aamir/Shaheen

if not,

Abbas/Naseem/Aamir/Shaheen

Hatis Rauf was garbage bro, idk what you mean. Him taking t20 wickets against weak teams while getting tonked is no different then abass taking wickets against weaker sides but also getting tonked.

Rauf got exposed 24/7 in cups

The difference is, Afridi can actually bowl well post PP, Rauf can't.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

So abbas misses out while Usama makes it?

PAK are likeky to pick 5 specialist bowlers + Imad + Shadab.

So , Abrar ahead of Usama and the 4 quicks I mentioned.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Hatis Rauf was garbage bro, idk what you mean. Him taking t20 wickets against weak teams while getting tonked is no different then abass taking wickets against weaker sides but also getting tonked.

Rauf got exposed 24/7 in cups

The difference is, Afridi can actually bowl well post PP, Rauf can't.

I agree that Abbas should be picked ahead of Rauf.

However , your TM just sees him as a back up for Rauf.

 

[mominsaigol]

I agree that Abbas should be picked ahead of Rauf.

However , your TM just sees him as a back up for Rauf.

Bhai I am not the management of Pakistan cricket .

Ik what our brainless management thinks, I'm fully aware. But I will comment on the problems and the issues 24/7 if I have to.

I don't expect teams to win cups every next season, winning cups has alot outside elements of luck related to toss, conditions, rain and drs, unexpected injuries etc etc.

But I and by extension almost every sensible pakiatani fan is obviously furious at the team and rightfully so. The decisions related to babar and certain selections will trigger people, especially when no one expected to lose and not just lose But get humiliated by a NZ team that is playing only with Chapman and bracewell as their only international superstars.

An Indian b or aussie b team would murder and mollywop this NZ c/d team easily. Afghanistan would crush this team

Pakistan is at FULL STRENGTH, and no rizwan perishing into the abyss, and shaheen and naseem not playing doesn't weaken anything.

Our front liners shadab, Chacha, Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen, Naseem, Usama etc etc have been outright dreadful.

In fact this team is being carried by abrar, imad, Amir, Fakhar etc etc aka players who are either newbies, making comebacks or In the case of fakhar what people wanted dropped for their precious rizwan.

 

[Barragan]

1. Saim
2. Usman/Rizwan
3. Babar
4. Fakhar
5. Shadab
6. Iftikhar/Azam/Haider Ali
7. Iftikhar/Azam/Haider Ali
8. Imad
9. Shaheen
10. Amir
11. Naseem

12. Usman/Rizwan
13. Iftikhar/Azam/Haider Ali
14. Abbas
15. Abrar

Only one of Rizwan or Usman can play or move Fakhar to 5 and lose one of Iftikhar/Azam/Haider Ali to accommodate both.

I would like to see Haider selected as a finisher, but I highly doubt he will be.

Iftikhar needs to be dumped.

I would take both Haider Ali and Salman Agha.

Haider Ali should be the new finisher.

 

[ritzy_123]

At the moment my 15 will be

1) Babar Azam
2) Muhammad Rizwan (WK)
3) Usman Khan
4) Fakhar Zaman
5) Irfan Niazi
6) Shadab Khan
7) Imad Wasim
8) Shaheen Shah Afridi
9) Muhammad Amir
10) Abrar Ahmed/Usama Mir (Rotation)
11) Abbas Afridi

13) Naseem Shah/Haris Rauf
14) Salman Ali Agha/Iftikhar Ahmed
15) Muhammad Haris (WK)/Saim Ayub

 

[Greenstorm]

We still have few matches to go but this is my 15 for now.

Saim
Babar
Usman
Shadab
Fakhar
Iftikhar
Mohammad Harris
Shaheen
Naseem
Amir
Abrar

Imad
Harris Rauf
Aamir Jamal
Abbas

 

[mumtaz]

Pakistan generally go bowling heavy in tournaments. With Shadab now an option in top 6 and no batting talent to speak of, I think Pakistan will go with 7 batsmen + Shadab + Imad + 6 bowlers (4-2 or 5-1).

The 7 batsmen will be:
Saim
Babar
Rizwan
Usman
Fakhar
Iftikhar
Niazi/Azam

Allrounders:
Shadab
Imad

Fast bowlers:
Shaheen
Naseem
Amir
Rauf (if fit) / Abbas

Spinners:
Abrar
Mir

I think if Rauf is fit, Pakistan still might take Abbas over one of the spinners but unlikely considering the wickets in the Caribbean.

The only genuine selection decision seems to be Azam Vs Niazi and I think Niazi will edge it.

 

[TeymurBlake]

More so what I would choose & Pakistan selector's could go with.

1. Saim Ayub
2. Usman Khan
3. Babar Azam (C)
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Shadab Khan
6. Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
7. Imad Wasim
8. Mohammad Amir
9. Shaheen Shah Afridi
10. Naseem Shah
11. Abrar Ahmed

12. Abbas Afridi
13. Usama Mir
14. Irfan Khan Niazi
15. Iftikhar Ahmed

Traveling Reserves
16. Arshad Iqbal
17. Sahibzada Farhan

 

[RidiculousMan]

My squad thus far.

Ideal first and/or second batting position also named.
A couple slots have multiple players. x.a (first choice) and x.b (second choice).

1. Babar Azam (C) (No. 3 / Opener)
2. Fakhar Zaman (No. 4 / Opener)

3. Saim Ayub (Opener)
4. Iftikhar Ahmed (No. 6 / No. 7)
5. Shadab Khan (No. 5 / No. 4)
6. Imad Wasim (No. 6 / No. 7)

7. Mohammad Harris (WK) (Opener / No. 7)
8a. Azam Khan* (WK) (No. 5 / No. 6)
8b. Mohammad Rizwan* (WK) (Opener)

9. Aamer Jamal (No. 7 / No. 8)
10. Shaheen Afridi (No. 7 / No. 8)
11. Naseem Shah (No. 9 / No. 8)
12. Mohammad Amir (No. 10 / No. 9)
13a. Haris Rauf* (No. 10 / No. 11)
13b. Mohammad Wasim Jr* (No. 8 / No. 9)

14. Abrar Ahmed (No. 11)
15. Usama Mir (No. 9)

* Subject to fitness and/or form.

All in all. 5 Pace options, 6 Spin options, 5 all rounders and 2 WKs.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Who are the alternatives for Ifti? Asif Ali?

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Bro ill highlight the issues in the squad

1) Saim( Can't play more then 4 overs)
2) Babar( regressed since 2022 becoming Nepal E Azam, Babar from 2016-2021 is finished, 2022 should have closed his door
3) Fakhar (Once in a blue moon wonder house)
4) Shadab (Same but not as impactful as fakhar and am even worse bowler)
5) UK (Should have been a uae superstar)
6) Chacha (Mohali flashback)
7) Shaheen and Amir (lack of pace, will get exposed
8) Usama (Haha)
9) Naseem (has pace but is all over the place)

^^ That's 9 problems in your squad, how will you fix it all?

In fact imad can be added to list bowling wise, since bowling wise he's proved he ain't a wicket taker but a good batsmen who should play as a batting allrounder.

agreed with these issues u highlighted!

but problem is that management should have addressed these things early on now we have only 1 month left in the world cup so u cant really do much to resolve these concerns so better to stick with the current squad and get ready for the heart attacks.

 

[mominsaigol]

agreed with these issues u highlighted!

but problem is that management should have addressed these things early on now we have only 1 month left in the world cup so u cant really do much to resolve these concerns so better to stick with the current squad and get ready for the heart attacks.

Brother the issue has never been the players kn our dugout.

The issue is the captaincy and coaching.

Indian and Australian players have access to world class coaching. We don't and never have.

Mohammad yousaf's idea to increase our SR was to have a random bafoon bowl 20KPH pies to our batting team so that they can hit it out of the ground, even yousaf a 48 year old casually partook and hit it out of the park.

^^ Like no wonder no one has improved, when on earth in international will anyone bowl at 20 kph and let you hit pies? The speed was lower then what woman spinners bowl in club cricket .

Someone like Usman Khan can easily become a world class superstar, and I'm dead serious. Bit he won't under Pakistan's management since babar is too stubborn to adhere to coaches and most of our coaches suck beyond belief. And the youtube videos under yousaf's coaching prove it.

No one will seek to help and identify the technical issues of saim and usman nor will they help to develop more shots and more power.

Heck we have posters claiming kakul camp was a tragedy, like brother, this type of standard gym fitness is common place. No need to be drama queen's, the reality is our players are unfit and 2023 wc exposed all these guys with bowlers being unable to bowl 10 overs and batters being unable to consistently play every game without some sort of hamstring injury.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

En route to Ireland next

https://twitter.com/x/status/1785286457101279647

 

[sam_ahm]

When are they announcing the squad?

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Are they still waiting on Rizwan's fitness?

 

[PakEngFan]

Brother the issue has never been the players kn our dugout.

The issue is the captaincy and coaching.

Indian and Australian players have access to world class coaching. We don't and never have.

Mohammad yousaf's idea to increase our SR was to have a random bafoon bowl 20KPH pies to our batting team so that they can hit it out of the ground, even yousaf a 48 year old casually partook and hit it out of the park.

^^ Like no wonder no one has improved, when on earth in international will anyone bowl at 20 kph and let you hit pies? The speed was lower then what woman spinners bowl in club cricket .

Someone like Usman Khan can easily become a world class superstar, and I'm dead serious. Bit he won't under Pakistan's management since babar is too stubborn to adhere to coaches and most of our coaches suck beyond belief. And the youtube videos under yousaf's coaching prove it.

No one will seek to help and identify the technical issues of saim and usman nor will they help to develop more shots and more power.

Heck we have posters claiming kakul camp was a tragedy, like brother, this type of standard gym fitness is common place. No need to be drama queen's, the reality is our players are unfit and 2023 wc exposed all these guys with bowlers being unable to bowl 10 overs and batters being unable to consistently play every game without some sort of hamstring injury.

Lol at Usman Khan superstar

 

[mominsaigol]

Lol at Usman Khan superstar

Send UK to India and see what happens.

 

[PakEngFan]

Send UK to India and see what happens.

He wouldn't get in to their domestic teams like he struggled in Pakistan. The have 100s better batsmens than him.

 

[mominsaigol]

He wouldn't get in to their domestic teams like he struggled in Pakistan. The have 100s better batsmens than him.

Let me have my fanboy moment

 

[PakEngFan]

Let me have my UK fanboy moment

You can but calling him a superstar? He has no potential other than hitting average spinners. As I said I will be happy if he proves me wrong.

 

[RidiculousMan]

When are they announcing the squad?

I have heard that they will be giving the name to ICC as formality but won't be announcing it until after the hard deadline which is late May.

They are unsure about some players still. Usama, Abrar, Usman, Abbas, Zaman, Azam.

 

[Rana]

Pakistan waiting on the injury status of 4 players before announcing their squad

We know 3 of them are Rizwan, Irfan and Azam. Who’s the 4th?

It means the injuries are serious

 

[mominsaigol]

You can but calling him a superstar? He has no potential other than hitting average spinners. As I said I will be happy if he proves me wrong.

Give him a bit more time

 

[PakEngFan]

Give him a bit more time

You can give him as much time you want he won't because he doesn't the talent or ability to succeed.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Pakistan waiting on the injury status of 4 players before announcing their squad

We know 3 of them are Rizwan, Irfan and Azam. Who’s the 4th?

It means the injuries are serious

Rauf?

 

[Rana]

Rauf?

Yes that’s likely the 4th one

These guys are not going to be fit I recon

 

[mominsaigol]

You can give him as much time you want he won't because he doesn't the talent or ability to succeed.

How can someone with zero talent be the Star of an entire psl which includes the likes of Babar and rizwan?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I've heard rumors that Riz and Rauf are out for a while.

Mohammed Haris may be back.

 

[TeymurBlake]

I've heard rumors that Riz and Rauf are out for a while.

Mohammed Haris may be back.

If true

Then it could be Azam Khan &/or M.Haris or Haseebullah Khan as WK.

Abbas, Amir, Shaheen & Naseem as pacers, which to me seems a little light.

 

[riddu]

I would choose Best setup for all matches

1. Rizwan
2. Babar
3. Saim ayub
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Usman khan
6. Mohd Haris
7. Salman ali agha/Imad Wasim
8. Mohammad Amir
9. Shaheen Shah Afridi
10. Abbas Afridi
11. Abrar Ahmed

Bench
Infi, Naseem, Shadab

 

[Mohraheem]

1. Rizwan
2. Babar
3. Saim ayub
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Usman khan
6. Shadab
7. Salman ali agha/Imad Wasim
8. Mohammad Amir
9. Shaheen Shah Afridi
10. Naseem Shah
11. Abrar Ahmed


Bring Ifthikhar to Carry drinks and give responsibility to clean kit and make sure everyone’s uniform is clean and tidy.

 

[PakEngFan]

How can someone with zero talent be the Star of an entire psl which includes the likes of Babar and rizwan?

Performing in PSL is one thing and international another. I thought you would have learned your lesson, but no.

 

[heddie19]

1. Babar
2. Saim
3. Rizwan
4. Usman
5. Fakhar
6. Iftikhar
7. Shadab
8. Imad
9. Shaheen
10. Naseem
11. Amir
12. Rauf
13. Abrar
14. Shafique
15. Jamal

Traveling Reserves.

16. M. Haris
17. Mir
18. Niazi
19. Abbas Afridi

 

[mominsaigol]

Performing in PSL is one thing and international another. I thought you would have learned your lesson, but no.

The point is someone with zero talent cannot be a scorer especially if said psl includes babar and rizwan

 

[BouncerGuy]

I think, PCB should have announced a provisional squad at least so the players have some idea that they can make it in to final team as well. All other countries are announcing their team but Pakistan is still thinking about it.

IMO, the team can be:

1. Babar
2. Saim
3. Rizwan
4. Usman
5. Fakhar
6. Iftikhar
7. Shadab
8. Imad
9. Shaheen
10. Naseem
11. Amir
12. Abbas
13. Abrar
14. Rauf
15. Usama Mir

 

[jnaveen1980]

Deadline is May 1st right. They have still not announced?

 

[mominsaigol]

I think, PCB should have announced a provisional squad at least so the players have some idea that they can make it in to final team as well. All other countries are announcing their team but Pakistan is still thinking about it.

IMO, the team can be:

1. Babar
2. Saim
3. Rizwan
4. Usman
5. Fakhar
6. Iftikhar
7. Shadab
8. Imad
9. Shaheen
10. Naseem
11. Amir
12. Abbas
13. Abrar
14. Rauf
15. Usama Mir

Pakistan always does this, they got no clue on how squads work lol

 

[BouncerGuy]

Deadline is May 1st right. They have still not announced?

You have to submit the squad by May 1st night and then you can make changes to it till the 25th.

 

[mominsaigol]

You have to submit the squad by May 1st night and then you can make changes to it till the 25th.

I hope Australia comes to their senses and makes fraser frontline, no need for mattew wade.

Oh wait, we're talking about Pakistan? Well anything I say will fall on deaf ears but the batting order I'd go with is

1) Haris
2) Fakhar Zaman
3) Babar Azam (NZ series showed no 3 is his best spot)
4) Tayyab Tahir
5) Imad Wasim
6) Shadab Khan(C) ( Should use no 6 to slog cause that's what he's good for, also captain, i cant think of anyone better
7) Salman Ali Agha (Have him Makeshift ig, no 7 isn't his position but you can rotate him to no 4 if Wickets fall early as tayyab is a basher and should only come after 10 overs, pfftt not like Pakistan understands the concepts of shuffling orders lmao)
8) Shaheen Afridi (No one else at this stage tbh)
9) Amir (He's doing better then naseem tbh)
10) Ali (Again why is this moron in reserves?)
11) Abrar

12, 13 and 14 shpuld be

12) Saud Shakeel (Needs to be included as free flow)

13) Abdullah Shafiq (In case openers can't kick off or babar fails)

14) Wasim Jnr (Maybe include him, as the 4th pacer, on current form he's > Naseem and zaman khan)

15) Usman Khan (Backup keeper)

Reserves

1) Usman Tariq (Backup spinner)

2) Omair bin Yousaf

3) Naseem Shah (Honestly Based of Form he should be here since he doesn't deserve playing 11 atm)

4) Azam Khan (Only in reserves that's all)

 

[MenInG]

Squad expected today

 

[MenInG]

Squad expected today

Correction:

Pakistan will announce their Ireland and England tour squad tomorrow

The World Cup squad deadline is by 24th May

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Here's why Pakistan have delayed the announcement of T20 World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has postponed the unveiling of its T20 World Cup squad until late May, citing fitness and performance concerns surrounding certain players.

A PCB source disclosed that Pakistan intend to reveal its World Cup squad either on May 23 or 24, in adherence to the ICC's deadline for teams to adjust their squads without consulting the WC Technical Committee.

The management and selectors are closely monitoring the niggling injuries of Muhammad Rizwan, Azam Khan, Irfan Khan Niazi, and Haris Rauf. Their performances, alongside others, during the tours of Ireland and England will be scrutinised before finalising the squad.

The selectors will first announce the squad for the forthcoming tours, after which the team management and selectors will evaluate the fitness and performance of the chosen players before making the World Cup squad public.

India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand have all announced their WC squads until now.
"It (delay) doesn't matter because all these teams can change their entire squad by 24th May after that changes can only be allowed on fitness or injury basis with approval of the technical committee," he said.
"That is why the PCB and selectors have decided to hold off until after the first match in England."

Additionally, the source emphasised that the selectors aim to provide Babar Azam and other players with ample time to re-establish their camaraderie and cohesion in the dressing room before unveiling the World Cup squad.

This extended period will enable the team to foster the kind of unity and synergy crucial for a successful campaign.
The selectors are keen on creating an environment where players feel comfortable and connected, laying a strong foundation for the challenges ahead in the World Cup.

"For the time being we have sent a provisional squad to the ICC for public relations and promotion purposes," the source said.

Probable squad for Ireland and England series: Babar Azam (Capt), Muhammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Irfan Khan Niazi, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Abrar Ahmed, Muhammad Amir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi and Aamir Jamal.

Source: TOI

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Which two would make it into your T20 WC Squad guys?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1785702404886807020

 

[gazza619]

There is absolutely zero chance that all of my squad will be picked, but here you go anyway:

1. Babar Azam
2. Mohammad Rizwan
3. Mohammad Haris
4. Fakhar Zaman
5. Salman Ali Agha
6. Asif Ali
7. Shadab Khan
8. Imad Wasim
9. Shaheen Afridi
10. Mohammad Amir
11. Naseem Shah

12. M Waseem Jnr
13. Aamir Jamal
14. Abrar Ahmed
15. Saud Shakeel

 

[Major]

Babar Azam
Mohammad Rizwan
Saim Ayub
Fakhar Zaman
Iftikhar Ahmad
Usman Khan
Irfan Niazi
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Abbas Afridi
Shaheen Afridi
Naseem Shah
Haris Rauf
Abrar Ahmed
Aamir Jamal

Reserve:
Mohammad Harris
Tayyab Tahir
Waseem Jr
Usama Mir

 

[Maher96]

I think the squad Waqar picked looks like the best possible squad.

He somehow managed to include Usama and Abrar in the squad which seems good.

Only downside is it seems a bit bowling heavy.

With likes of Shadab, do you really want Usama to occupied a spot in 15?

May be take him and also Abbas in the Reserve 3. If a pacer is injured we can replace. Other wise rotate 3 of the 4 for rest purposes and form a healthy competition.

The best ingredient for this teams success is discipline in my opinion. Need to be calm and collected and utilise the best moments for yourself. Batting order to flexible depending on scenario in match if good opening stand given rizwan may go lower down.

My 15 as of today ,

1 Saim
2 Babar
3 Usman
4 Rizwan
5 Fakhar
6 Shadab
7 Azam
8 Imad
9 Shaheen
10 Naseem
11 Rauf

12 Amir
13 Abrar
14 Iftikhar
15 Zaman

Chachu to replace the first batsmen to flop - Azam, Saim, Rizwan, Fakhar, Usman play with one life!

Babar, Shadab and Imad are enough to take it deep with others playing positively around them. 120 divided by the Top 8 only allows for 2.3 overs each.

That’s 15 balls.

We say on a good day our openers both play out their quota and get us to some what 20-25 runs each we should be at around 50 runs after 5 overs.

That would suggest here one of the batsmen takes a chance either in the 6 over as if that goes well that momentum needs to be utilised in the 7th over.

Either way failing in the 6th over means next batsmen in now will play at around 9th over with one wicket down and 11 overs to go. By this stage the opening batsmen should have played his avg of 15 balls and to his next 15. Where he should be at around 25-35 runs. Making a 50 off 30 balls.

Going by this avg the team total should come close to 200 runs if not over.

Hitting out in the death or having a more than Average Power play with mean you go close to 250.

With our bowling restricting to 170-80 should be manageable.

 

[BouncerGuy]

My 15 as of today ,

1 Saim
2 Babar
3 Usman
4 Rizwan
5 Fakhar
6 Shadab
7 Azam
8 Imad
9 Shaheen
10 Naseem
11 Rauf

12 Amir
13 Abrar
14 Iftikhar
15 Zaman

I think these are going to be the names we will see in today's squad announcement by PCB. Rauf might be replaced here with abbas because he needs to be there. Rauf might not get fit and not like his form is great to name him in the squad. Let's see.

 

[mominsaigol]

Babar Azam
Mohammad Rizwan
Saim Ayub
Fakhar Zaman
Iftikhar Ahmad
Usman Khan
Irfan Niazi
Shadab Khan
Imad Wasim
Abbas Afridi
Shaheen Afridi
Naseem Shah
Haris Rauf
Abrar Ahmed
Aamir Jamal

Reserve:
Mohammad Harris
Tayyab Tahir
Waseem Jr
Usama Mir

1) I'd include wasim Jnr > Naseem atm due to form, Naseem's form is extremly lacking amd atm both waseem and naseem provide 140+ KPH pace but wasim has more control.

2) I also think Tayyab and Harris need to be in over irfan Khan and Usman Khan atm unless Usman does something in England.

Otherwise good squad.

 

[mominsaigol]

Guys the squad that will be selected will likely be the same that went on the series against NZ, I doubt any drastic changes will occur.

I want saud, Abdullah in reserved with tayyab and Haris coming back into the squad.

 

[mominsaigol]

I think the squad Waqar picked looks like the best possible squad.

He somehow managed to include Usama and Abrar in the squad which seems good.

Only downside is it seems a bit bowling heavy.

With likes of Shadab, do you really want Usama to occupied a spot in 15?

May be take him and also Abbas in the Reserve 3. If a pacer is injured we can replace. Other wise rotate 3 of the 4 for rest purposes and form a healthy competition.

The best ingredient for this teams success is discipline in my opinion. Need to be calm and collected and utilise the best moments for yourself. Batting order to flexible depending on scenario in match if good opening stand given rizwan may go lower down.

My 15 as of today ,

1 Saim
2 Babar
3 Usman
4 Rizwan
5 Fakhar
6 Shadab
7 Azam
8 Imad
9 Shaheen
10 Naseem
11 Rauf

12 Amir
13 Abrar
14 Iftikhar
15 Zaman

Chachu to replace the first batsmen to flop - Azam, Saim, Rizwan, Fakhar, Usman play with one life!

Babar, Shadab and Imad are enough to take it deep with others playing positively around them. 120 divided by the Top 8 only allows for 2.3 overs each.

That’s 15 balls.

We say on a good day our openers both play out their quota and get us to some what 20-25 runs each we should be at around 50 runs after 5 overs.

That would suggest here one of the batsmen takes a chance either in the 6 over as if that goes well that momentum needs to be utilised in the 7th over.

Either way failing in the 6th over means next batsmen in now will play at around 9th over with one wicket down and 11 overs to go. By this stage the opening batsmen should have played his avg of 15 balls and to his next 15. Where he should be at around 25-35 runs. Making a 50 off 30 balls.

Going by this avg the team total should come close to 200 runs if not over.

Hitting out in the death or having a more than Average Power play with mean you go close to 250.

With our bowling restricting to 170-80 should be manageable.

Why Zaman? He's useless, why not Ali who had the best psl record? Bowling wise?

Also why Rauf?

 

[BouncerGuy]

Guys the squad that will be selected will likely be the same that went on the series against NZ, I doubt any drastic changes will occur.

I want saud, Abdullah in reserved with tayyab and Haris coming back into the squad.

Abdullah? Do you need another accumulator?

Haris might see a door to come in but tayyab is nowhere atm. Tayyab was dropped in an unjustified manner as he never played any game and was still dropped but he is not going to comeback atm.

 

[mominsaigol]

Abdullah? Do you need another accumulator?

Haris might see a door to come in but tayyab is nowhere atm. Tayyab was dropped in an unjustified manner as he never played any game and was still dropped but he is not going to comeback atm.

Abdullah and saud on reserves yes.

Thing with Abdullah is that as an accumulator he has passion to bat through the innings and he tries his best to make use of the PP unlike babar and rizwan who play with fear of getting out.

In fact in odi for games where fakhar departed early, Pakistan hadn't hit a 6 in over 50 games in the first 10 overs and Abdullah on appearing hit 2. His sr was also considerably higher then rizwan.

Saud had a 141 sr and a higher avg then rizwan, he's free flow and takes alot of singles and doubles. Their not bad options in the middle, but you can't open with them.

And Abdullah is happy to vat at no 3 unlike Mr Captain.

Babar and rizwan don't understand that they need to bat at 3 and 4. The middle order is the problem for Pakistan and their accumulation can actually help saim and haris if they kick off but one of them departs early.

Babar and rizwan opening are the problem, However Abdullah and saud do not have the ego of opening. Their happy to take 3 and 4, hence their fine replacements. If babar and rizzu sacked it up and batted at 3 and 4, I'd be fine. No one wants these 2 booted if they shut up and bat at the position where Pakistan is weak.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Abdullah and saud on reserves yes.

Thing with Abdullah is that as an accumulator he has passion to bat through the innings and he tries his best to make use of the PP unlike babar and rizwan who play with fear of getting out.

In fact in odi for games where fakhar departed early, Pakistan hadn't hit a 6 in over 50 games in the first 10 overs and Abdullah on appearing hit 2. His sr was also considerably higher then rizwan.

Saud had a 141 sr and a higher avg then rizwan, he's free flow and takes alot of singles and doubles. Their not bad options in the middle, but you can't open with them.

And Abdullah is happy to vat at no 3 unlike Mr Captain.

Babar and rizwan don't understand that they need to bat at 3 and 4. The middle order is the problem for Pakistan and their accumulation can actually help saim and haris if they kick off but one of them departs early.

Babar and rizwan opening are the problem, However Abdullah and saud do not have the ego of opening. Their happy to take 3 and 4, hence their fine replacements. If babar and rizzu sacked it up and batted at 3 and 4, I'd be fine. No one wants these 2 booted if they shut up and bat at the position where Pakistan is weak.

Not gonna happen. Maybe after the world cup we might see some changes in the team but atm, the squad that played against KIWIS recently will most probably be seen again.

 

[mominsaigol]

Not gonna happen. Maybe after the world cup we might see some changes in the team but atm, the squad that played against KIWIS recently will most probably be seen again.

Bro it obviously won't happen but the thread is who will be in your squad, Aka fan 15.

I can choose who I want even though ik for a fact that I'm not as brainless as wahab riaz, Asad shafiq ie whoever is sitting on that joke council.

But people need to realise that Abdullah and saud while anchorers are more accustomed to six hitting and playing at a higher sr then babar and rizwan.

And unlike babar and rizwan, they aren't egotistical, Abdullah wants no 3 in t20 while saud is happy anywhere from 1-4.

The middle order is weak, and that's the area of concern but babar and eizwan who people call the best are too egotistical to occupy 3 and 4 and provide stability.

 

[RidiculousMan]

I've heard rumors that Riz and Rauf are out for a while.

Mohammed Haris may be back.

To be honest if Rizwan won't be opening then I prefer him to be out of XI.

 

[BouncerGuy]

To be honest if Rizwan won't be opening then I prefer him to be out of XI.

Yep. If not opening, he should just sit and warm the bench. He is pretty bad with 127 strike rate. Won't keep him in the team with this strike rate.