Friday, June 4, 2010

Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup Cricket 2010

Pakistan selectors announced 15-man Pakistan squad for the upcoming Asia Cup Cricket 2010 which begins on 15 June in Sri Lanka. Selectors recalled veteran pacer Shoaib Akhtar and former captian Shoaib Malik, whose one year ban has recently been revoked by PCB following a trail.

Shahid Afridi, who recently captained Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup 2010, has been appointed captain for all three formats for the Asia Cup and Pakistan’s England tour. Opener Salman Butt has been appointed Afridi’s deputy for the upcoming two tours.

Speculations were rife in the media claiming Butt to become Pakistan’s new captain for the Test and ODI formats. However, the selectors changed their decision after Afridi had come out of his retirement in test cricket.

Chief selector Mohsin Khan has said that the selection process involved selectors as well as the coach Waqar Younis and captain Shahid Afridi. Afridi recently called for more young players in the squad and the inclusion of two new faces in the squad is reflective of his wish.

Two new players called up for the Asia Cup Cricket 2010 are Umar Amin and Asad Shafiq. Both of them impressed the selectors with their domestic performance in the recent years.

Umar Amin has a very good domestic record with an average of 42.00 in the first class cricket. Asad Shafiq, at 24, has 8 centuries in his 35-match first class career and has maintained an average of over 43. Asad can also keep wickets. So, he could be a back up for Kamran Akmal as far as wicket keeping is concerned.

There are many who were surprised by the selection of Shoaib Malik who few months back was banned by PCB for a year on disciplinary ground. His strained relation with Captain Shahid Afridi is no more a secret and many think it could have a negative impact in Pakistan’s on-field performance.

Two former Pakistan captains: Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf are not available for the upcoming tours. Both of them were banned for an indefinite time by PCB for breaching team discipline. Yousuf then suddenly announced his retirement from international cricket.

Pakistan cricket has suffered a lot over the last few years due to the country’s security condition and indiscipline among the players. They were stripped out of hosting rights of ICC World Cup Cricket 2011 following the bomb attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore in March 2009.

Pakistan cricket is going through a very tough phase. They were whitewashed in Australia recently, and then failed to retain their Twenty20 World Cup title. Afridi’s appointment as captain came as a shock to many who are doubtful about Afridi’s ability as a test cricketer. He has been in international cricket since 1996, but could earn only 26 caps in test cricket against his 293 appearances in ODI format. However, Pakistani fans are expecting that Pakistan team would perform better under his captaincy.

Another young batsman in the squad is Shahzaib Hasan who represented Pakistan in their triumph in Twenty20 World Cup 2009. However, the 20-year-old, who can also keep wicket, has not yet played any ODI or test match.

Shoaib Akhtar earned the recall based on his impressive recent form in the Pentangular tournament. Both Akhtar and Malik had to go through fitness tests before getting the final nod from the selectors.

Besides Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistan squad includes four other pacers: Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif, Abdur Rehman and Abdul Razzaq. Spin attack includes Saeed Ajmal, Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik.

Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq, the two specialist all rounders, could be very effective for Pakistan in Asia Cup. Sri Lankan condition would help Afridi and Ajmal as wickets may offer assistance to the spinners.

Batting line up is a blend of experienced as well as young batsmen. Imran Farhat, Salman Butt, Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Afridi and Abdul Razzaq are experienced members in their batting line up, while Umar Amin, Asad Shafiq and Shahzaib Hasan are young but talented batsmen who may have to wait for a while to get into the first eleven.

Umar Akmal, on the other hand, may not be that much experienced, but has already cemented his place in the first eleven within a very short time.

Here is the Pakistan squad announced for Asia Cup Cricket 2010:

Role

Pakistan Squad

Batsmen

Salman Butt, Imran Farhat, Kamran Akmal (wk), Umar Akmal, Shahzaib Hasan (wk), Asad Shafiq (wk), Umar Amin

Bowlers

Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif, Shoaib Akhtar, Abdur Rehman, Saeed Ajmal

All rounder

Shahid Afridi (c), Abdul Razzaq, Shoaib Malik

49 comments:

  1. india haray he haray pakistan gand hi maray

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  2. it would be an intersted tournment and i hope pakistan will brng the asia cup to their home this time inshallah...............from jahan alam s/o saifur rehman

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  3. This team is very good but Imran nazir is not here why? whats wrong with you selector? he is one of the best player plz give him a chance Inshallah the team will be very strong with him. From: Umar khan

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  4. As salamualaikum the best cricket teams is pakistan and may inshallah will take the trophy of aisa cup 2010 inshallah taala

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  5. Shoaib akhtar`s comeback makes game more interesting

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  6. i want imran nazir and nasir jamsheed back in team pls give then 1 chance and pls pls dnt ever call back fawad alam in the team this m very happy with the selection of team insha allah v win this cup

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  7. i miss shahid afridi he is will b captan

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  8. fawad alam is a very talented guy and needs proper faith and support of team management he can prove his talent

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  9. this team is very good.imran nazir should be in team

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  10. i also go with those people who is with imran nazir whats wrong in the pakistan side idont know why they r not giving chance to imran nazir he is good hitter i think and he can turn the game at any time so please give one chance to him

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  11. I AM SUPPORT PAKISTHAN. THE ARE GOOD TEAM . LATER THIS MONTH ASIA CUP MATCH.I HOPE PAKISTHAN WIN THE TROPHY.PAKISTHAN TEAM HAVE ANNUNCED FOR ASIA CUP.BUT I HAVE ONE QUESTION ?MY QUESTION IS WHY IMRAN NAZIR ,NASIR JAMSHEED ,YASIR HAMID NOT THERE . YASIR HAMID IS VERY TALLENT FULL PALYER. IMARN NAZIR IS ALSO TALLENT PLAYER AND NASIR JAMSSED IS ALSO.I HOPE THE ARE BACK IN LAST TOUR OF ENGLAND . GOOD BY GOOD BY.

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  12. Imran farhat ko bhot chance mil chuka ha is ki jaga imran nazir ko lena chahiye tha

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  13. imran nazir iss where ?????????????


    PAKISTANI KAY SELCTRORS KII GAAND MAIN DARD HOO RAHA HAI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  14. Pakistan is very good team.But Mohammad sami is very good bowler & imran nizer is good batsman

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  15. thanks for PCB come in the shoaib akhtar

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  16. shoib akhtar big wanted 4 over team

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  17. Hii i m suppoter of india team because m also a indian but m support to pakistan team special for this tournament because my favourite player in the team like that Abdul Razzaq, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Asif,Shoaib Akhtar,Shahid Afridi

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  18. PCB has gone mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  19. I dont know why people have been in favour of Imran Nazir. Even i used to be his big fan. But that way he has played his last matches with England & earlier, as if he doesn't have common sense. He is facing fast bowlers & he wants to charge. He gets a bounces & everytime attacks the bowler. What about leaving a good ball & appreciating it? RUNS COME WITH BAT AND MORE WITH MIND ... Rest of the team is good. I wanted to see Mohd. Irfan in the team as next Joel Garner. I hope he will be selected in Englands Squad.

    Regards
    Hassan

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  20. afridi bhai kaisa bi ye cup win hona cahiye all the best

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  21. the reason wy the pcb are not lettin imran nazir play is becoz he has been batting very badly in his recent games. He has not been making many runs and has been occasionally been out on between 0 to 10 runs which will not strengthen pakistans batting side!

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  22. the reason wy the pcb are not lettin imran nazir play is becoz he has been batting very badly in his recent games. He has not been making many runs and has been occasionally been out on between 0 to 10 runs which will not strengthen pakistans batting side!

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  23. well first of all,i will thank PCB which played a big role in recalling Shoaib akhtar and Shoaib malik and i wish that PCB should let both of them playing for a long period of time.
    I am very happy with the team and i am sure that Pakistan will win the title of Asia cup inshallah.
    ALONG WITH ME EVERY SINGLE PERSON PRAYS ARE WITH PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL TEAM.
    Again i am saying that i will be very thankful to PCB if they will let shoaib akhtar playing for a long period of time because he will be very beneficial for pakistan team

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  24. bt if imran nazir gets going no one can stop him then except Allah

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  25. where is nazir man?????????

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  26. ALLAH KARAY SHOAIB AKHTAR BHAI 2011 KA WORLDCUP BHI KEHLAIN OR 2015 KA BHI AGAR SHOAIB AKHTAR BHAI TEAM MIEN RAHAY TO INSHA ALLAH PAKISTAN ASIA CUP 2010 BHI JEETAY GA OR WORLD CUP 2011 BHI

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  27. why pakistani bord chance to imran nazir ...... imran nazir is a good hitar

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  28. Hammad Azam, Imran Nazir And Fawad Alam Shud get a chance as wel

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  29. 90%matches pakistan apni fielding ki vajah se har jati hai agar pakistan apni fielding world class kar le to pakistan ki baiting ki kamiyaan chup jayegi

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  30. afridi bhai aap ko ye baat seekh leni chahiye ki last over spinner se nahi karana chahiye

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  31. I LOVE SHOAIB AKTHAR AND IMRAN NAZIR

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  32. Shoaib please fit hoja

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  33. INDIA SAB KI GAN MAR LEGA ,,,,,,,,, INDIA IS THE WINNER

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  34. jo acha kheley ga wo jeetey ga PAKISTAN all the best ALLAH TAYALA aap key sath hian SAAF DIL or JEET kay JAZBEY se khelna JEET PAKISTAN ki ho gi. INSHA" ALLAH

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  35. saurabh tiwari hit u all pak bowler out of the ground

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  36. hit all the teams out of the tournament pakistanis

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  37. akhtarrrrrrr roxxxxxxx!!!!!!!!

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  38. please Imran Nazir ko chance den

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  39. paki out of the asia cup shewag and thiwari raina gamber

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  40. imran nazir ki team main bilkul jagah nhe bnte..q k us ko phly kafi chance dia hy..behrhaal,team boht ache hy..aur hamari duaen team k sath hen..

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  41. PAKISTAN 1 ACHI TEAM HA OR INSHAALLAH PAKISTAN ASIA CUP JEETEY GA.SHAHID AFRIDI IS A BEST CAPITAN


    JEETEY GA BHAI JEETEY GA PAKISTAN JEETEY GA
    HARAY GA BHAI HARAY GA INDIA HARAY GA

    GEO TO AISE
    GEO PAKISTAN
    FROM
    MOHAMMAD AHMAD SAMANA

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  42. plz plz imran nazir ko aik aur chance dai.i know this time he will came and he will perform well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  43. imran nazir is a pathetic player!!!!!his lot should not play in international cricket!!!they are only suitable for domestic cricket!!!!

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  44. pakistan asia cup jeete ga aur world cup bhi.ALL THE BEST.

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  45. SRILANKA OR PAKISTAN KE MACTH MAIN SHAHID AFRIDI NE BOHAT ACHI BATTING KARI LEKIN KISI NE ISKA SAATH NAHI DIYA.ALL THE BEST SHAHID AFRIDI.
    INDIA KE MATCH ME BHI SHAHID AFRIDI KO AISA HI KHELNA CHAHIYE.

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  46. PAKISTAN KI PEHLE KAM BADNAMI HOI THI KE MOHAMMAD AMIR NE OR BADNAMI KARA DI.
    AFRIDI NE BOHAT ACHA KHELA SRILANKA KE MACTH MAIN

    FROM MOHAMMAD AHMAD SAMANA

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  47. Sri lanka going to win

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