tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post208253737715173180..comments2024-03-21T21:25:28.098+04:00Comments on Well Pitched - a cricket blog: Two Contrasting Teams, a Familiar Selection Committee, and an Understatementobaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04686432822347334520noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-60621590831798191462009-02-20T01:10:00.000+04:002009-02-20T01:10:00.000+04:00Wasim - I agree on Fawad.. though I've heard that ...Wasim - I agree on Fawad.. though I've heard that Younis wants to play both Faisal and Asim and that he's thinking of using Malik as opener...<BR/><BR/>That may not be such a bad idea..Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-52668700518642078862009-02-20T01:08:00.000+04:002009-02-20T01:08:00.000+04:00It sure should be bored member..It sure should be bored member..Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-13438977784292402692009-02-20T00:45:00.000+04:002009-02-20T00:45:00.000+04:00QOsman said that in one of his articles, you are r...Q<BR/><BR/>Osman said that in one of his articles, you are right about Qadir, I also read his statement in the newspapers today and was surprised that it was Younis and Intikhab who are forcing these strange decisions.<BR/><BR/>As regards #6 position it should be Fawad Alam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-64699384835413321272009-02-19T23:24:00.000+04:002009-02-19T23:24:00.000+04:00Mendis in a test match again. should be fun, eithe...Mendis in a test match again. should be fun, either way.bored cricket crazy indianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545162008403965698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-22429870795460744132009-02-19T21:54:00.000+04:002009-02-19T21:54:00.000+04:00KK - about Asim Kamal. I say its an interesting ca...KK - about Asim Kamal. I say its an interesting case because he certainly did not deserve to be dropped from the team when he was previously. With Younis, Yousuf, and Inzi set at 3,4, and 5 it was always the number 6 position that was up for grabs and Asim did well but for many reasons Pakistan tried Faisal Iqbal, Afridi, and Shoaib Malik at that position. All of these also played with some success at 6.. so choosing among these 4 usually meant that Asim would miss out.<BR/><BR/>Qadir seems to be giving him a chance again but im afraid he might be past his sell by date.<BR/><BR/>Having said that im not sure if Asim will play.. with Salman, Khurram / Shehzad, Younis, Misbah, and Malik a surity for the test, again its the number 6 position and again there are 3 players vying for it - Asim, Fawad, Faisal.. who will u pick?Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-79501413474541306012009-02-19T21:51:00.000+04:002009-02-19T21:51:00.000+04:00Wasim, I read the comment by Osman.. I don't remem...Wasim, I read the comment by Osman.. I don't remember him saying that Kamran was in the team cos of Shoaib Malik.. but i've read other people say that..<BR/><BR/>As for the unfair selection.. Qadir cannot be blamed for Kamran's selection cos Younis and Intikhab made that happen as has been reported. Faisal Iqbal also is not unfair because he has been a part of pakistan's test squad for a long time and has done alright.. he was inzi's long term replacement before misbah emerged.. and Faisal has a 50 in his last test. As for Khurram, again it was not Qadir's selection as he had wanted Nasir but YOunis insisted on Khurram.. As for Asim, his is an interesting choice, which i will comment on in response to Karachi Khatmal's comment.<BR/><BR/>So Wasim, its not qadir who has left a hole, but Younis who has created one.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-46498615356875505472009-02-19T09:32:00.000+04:002009-02-19T09:32:00.000+04:00come on man... who but asim kamal deserves a place...come on man... who but asim kamal deserves a place in this squad? if he shouldn't be there, then the whole argument on pecking orders, deserved chances and common sense falls awaykarachikhatmalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10230156724789704199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-66006349986150264162009-02-18T22:42:00.000+04:002009-02-18T22:42:00.000+04:00Q"Apparently, the chief selector has said that it ...Q<BR/><BR/>"Apparently, the chief selector has said that it was the captain's decision to keep Kamran on board.<BR/><BR/>Younis Khan?<BR/><BR/>If that is true, that should shut all those up who had been complaining that Kamran remained a part of the team due to his closeness to Shoaib Malik.<BR/><BR/>Eat crap all of you"<BR/><BR/>I Completely agree with you. <BR/><BR/>I wrote a post about Osman Sammiuddin criticizing his blind support for Younis Khan he responded on my site stating that<BR/>I was not a journalist and hence I didn't knew what was going on behind the scenes.<BR/><BR/>I wonder what he is thinking now about Younis Khan's support for Kamran Akmal.<BR/><BR/>Qadir has very effectively derailed Pakistan teams progress again by his unfair selection.Khurram, Faisal,Asim and Kamran Akmal didn't deserved to be in the team there were better options available. <BR/><BR/>If you take out four players out of fifteen selected then the eleven remaining will get to play the team management has not been left with much of a choice. This is what Qadir did to Malik and nw he has done it again with Younis apparently they are not on talking terms with each other and are trying to score points against each ther which is quite sad.<BR/><BR/>He has deliberately left a hole at the top and lower middle order, he has also made the bowling department weak by nt selecting Aamer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com