Former Pakistan Test cricketer, Sadiq Mohammad, has stated that the time has come to make some changes in the national selection committee including replacing the chief selector, Mohammad Waseem.
Sadiq, while speaking to the media on Pakistan’s 23-run loss to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final, said, “It is the right time to change the selection committee, especially Mohammad Waseem.”
The former cricketer stated that Asif Ali and Iftikhar Ahmed got chances in an away tour, however, they did not demonstrate their skills, but were still kept in the squad, indicating that they are Wasim’s favorites.
It is worth noting that Pakistan’s middle order has come under fire after failing to deliver a satisfactory performance in the Asia Cup. Iftikhar scored 32 off 31 and Asif Ali was bowled out without opening his account in the final.
While expressing his views on Asif and Iftikhar, Sadiq added that they are club-level batters who do not even deserve to be in the regional teams, as they will deprive the deserving youngsters.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the squad for the England series at home and the T20I World Cup in Australia today. There might be some new faces in the squad.
The Babar Azam-led side will play seven-match T20I series against England at home scheduled from September 20 and will also tour New Zealand for the tri-series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022.
Shame on those who are accusing the Chief Selector…both the players deserve to be in the team on merit alone Period
Asif Ali should be given chances as he has the ability to escape Pakistan from hard situations but Iftekhar should be rested as he is near 40 and can’t play well now no matter he is a good player. Sharjeel Khan should be restored as he can support Pakistan from the front Haris Sohail is a good option for middle order
Shargeel ,fakhar n shan masood as picthes will be bouncy as openners babar haider ali n then rizwan nawaz ,shahad n asif .
But plz utilize asif talent properly dont expect him to take u out of trouble everytime.
If need quick runs send him up before rizwan as we did in nawaz case against india.
Fast bowlers we few options.
Naseem
Dahni.
Rauf.
Iimran sr doing great job if our selectors see in last few years in local t20s .he has experince variety n accuracy.
Waseem akram jr.
And one new young talent from local t20s batsman boundry hitter
(Asif), How can a professional player unable to play spinners.
(Chacha), gone d days, he’s too old for the game
(Fakher), he even dont know, how to stop d ball
(Nawaz), b used at No 6/7 as all rounder
Shame on your team selection
Time to get rid of so called ‘Chief Selector’
In middle order haris sohail is best batsman for pakistan team
PCB has a lot of options due to PSL but don’t want to use because of favoritism…SHAN MASOOD included in squad that’s a good decision…HARIS SOHAIL and SHARJEEL should have included in the squad…ASIF ALI ,IFTEKHAR AHMED and KHUSHDI SHAH should be given Chances in other matches not in the coming T20 WC…They are either out of form or not good batsmen.Their selection after ASIA CUP ,clearly show that they are favorite players of CHIEF SELECTOR MUHAMMAD WASEEM.
Asif Ali was a useless player
And he is still useless
Winning one or two matches should not be the criteria being consistent should be
Iffi chacha aur khushdil shah mein bc kia dekhlia jo unko world Cup mein lkr jarahay. Jaisay khud cricket kheli hai waesay hi selection kri hai aur Australia le jarahay. Pta nai kis ne isko chief selector bnadia. Khair ye tmhara akhri WC hoga q k iske baad jo awaam haal kregy uske baad PTV per bhi nai bethogy.
Both of these do not deserve to be in the team, however Shoaib Malik, Shan Masood deserve to be in the team. It is high time that we change our opening combination. No use to save wickets and score 35 in power play if our middle order is collapsing every other game
Sharjeel is too heavy and needs to lose at least 20 kg to be fast amongst the wicket. Bringing back Shoeb Malik is a good option. New faces who have performed must be given a chance. Shan Masood is a natural opener and should be tried against England.