Pakistan Tour of West Indies - March/May 2017

[Rehan_24]

Shahzad has been given enough chances, he wastes many deliveries and then gets out, putting the pressure on the other player. While Kamran has performed better than Shahzad, he doesn't waste deliveries and doesn't care about personal milestones. And what is your problem with Malik? He is the only guy who can hit sixes in our middle order.

In my opinion, Both Akmal and Malik aren't specialist batsmen, Let me use the term. They are "Relu Kattas" according to me. Shehzad did perform in the first one day as well as in the Final T20. Give him some time, He will give performances like before. While Akmal inclusion has been forced. I can understand and see Malik's utility he is providing in the batting lineup currently, but in my opinion, His place has been forced as well by not allowing any other new player or former player to get settle in. Malik's case is no different than Hafeez. Both plays in the team at the sacrifices of other talent. Thats my view, Anyone has a right to disagree, Doesn't matter

 

[Ahmad94]

A little worried Sarfaraz's captaincy. He seemed more occupied in saving runs than getting wickets early on.

 

[Perfect Square]

Sarfaraz is so much into talking that he forgets his primary responsibility as a player. Wicket keeping.

 

[Velocity]

Very good win by Pakistan. I think they will be assured in the batting department, especially with Malik and Hafeez stepping up and taking charge of the chase . They bowled superbly in the final overs and Imad Wasim bowled very well once again. Pakistan may need to find someone good who can take the new ball alongside Amir. Junaid is too expensive on some days.

On WI, this has just been a poor display from them ever since the 1st ODI where they played quite well. There certainly needs to be a change of captaincy. The team is clearly not doing well under Holder and he should be replaced. In my opinion, Kraigg Brathwaite did not do too bad, but he is should be the captain in my mind, rather than Holder, who himself is very inconsistent with ball and should be dropped. Someone like Darren Sammy is perfect for captaining the WI becuase of the way he motivated players. Permaul, a spinner was only required for 4 overs while he is a SPECIALIST spinner. Just really poor captaincy. This team is an example why you need experienced batsmen in your lineup, such as Hafeez and Malik for Pakistan. Darren Bravo and Sunil Narine would make a huge difference to this side, and WI side is way too inexperienced. But I believe this team still has it in them to do well, just as in the 1st ODI. They just need their top players. They are certainly in danger of playing qualifiers.

 

[Perfect Square]

Pakistan may need to find someone good who can take the new ball alongside Amir. Junaid is too expensive on some days.

There are some young lads who are good with new ball. But for me Sohail Khan is the one who can bowl really well with new ball.

 

[Bigby Wolf]

Sarfaraz needs to be much calmer as captain his emotions are getting better of him and his wicketkeeping too.
He is criticizing almost every player when he misfields almost spontaneously be it a bad throw ,a bit of misfield which is letting him lose focus on the match. He missed a easy runout opportunity yesterday he was telling the fielder something instead of looking at the batsman.Even in the first game when Pakistan was losing control it was more so because of his captaincy.

 

[Rehan_24]

I must say Hafeez and Malik has given me a shut call lol... Very well played. A Match winning performance by both guys. I wish they can be more consistent in their careers. A much needed win from Pakistan Alhamdulillah

There is not too much worry about Sarfraz. Every Captain learns and so will Sarfraz as the time passes. Junaid used to be our prime bowler he doesn't deserve a bench at this stage of career. Rather he requires backing and consistent play. He should got the chance in the test matches against Wahab Riaz. Junaid is far talented and smart than Wahab Riaz so we should carry Junaid. Besides, He is getting wickets as well giving us important breakthroughs. The guy has loads of talent which he showed in Australia as well. Gave Warner and Khawaja run out of their money.

This should be last ODI series for Kamran Akmal. I believed that he deserved one chance but It would be foolish to induct him as Opener in the Champions Trophy. We need a Solid and specialist opening batsman instead of Akmal. Akmal can be given chances for T20's. His batting style and technique is suiting that.

 

[Salman.]

Let's hope that Abbas gets a go today.

 

[Perfect Square]

Let's hope that Abbas gets a go today.

Is there any match today?

 

[Satan666]

Is there any match today?

Last I check first match is on the 21st, unless a warm up. In dire need of some cricket to watch, all this ipl slog crap is disturbing to true cricket fans!

 

[Salman.]

Is there any match today?

Tour match. But Abbas and Salahuddin not given a chance.

 

[Perfect Square]

Tour match. But Abbas and Salahuddin not given a chance.

Can you give me link to scorecard/summary ?

 

[Satan666]

Can you give me link to scorecard/summary ?

Tour match: West Indies President's XI v Pakistan at Florence Hall, Apr 15-17, 2017 | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[Salman.]

Abbas will play tonight.

 

[Rehan_24]

A very fine article by Misbah paying tribute to Younis Khan and himself The end begins for Younis and I: Misbah | cricket.com.au