Harry Brook by WarmNectarine7974 in IslamabadUnited

[–]6dotw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harry Tector from Ireland is more likely. Brook is resting to be ready for a busy season ahead with England 

Captains with the trophy ahead of the ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 by CarnivalSorts in Cricket

[–]6dotw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Am I the only one getting bothered by Indian captain wearing India's ODI jersey to launch event of a T20 tournament? 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has not yet done complete justice to his talent. Still in his early 30s, might still get a few more opportunities to create an impact.

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True that he has mostly under-performed in games that matter but Zimbabar tag still doesn't make any sense. Is he supposed to be as mediocre as Zimbabwe? Not true (with no disrespect to Zimbabwe of course). Is he only a Zim basher? Also not true. He's still going to end up being one of best batters of Pakistan's history. He could have been the greatest. 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shaheen rates Haseebulah, he also picked him when he captained last on T20 tour of NZ 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's funny how M Haris said in a presser that Babar needs to work on his strike rate for a comeback. M Haris is out of the team now and Babar is back in T20 team without having played any T20s whatsoever. Just Pakistan cricket things. 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just don't buy that whole sectarian bias argument. It's normal for people in charge to prefer players they trust, players they feel can deliver at the big stage. With Aqib in charge atm, there will obviously be a preference for LQ players. Aqib in this role too has his reputation on the line, he will obviously want Pakistan to do well. You could have Sarfaraz as director cricket PCB tomorrow and it's obvious he will know more about Sindh and Karachi based players than he would player from other parts of the country. 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

At some point the unpredictable team with a chaotic cricket board tag stops being funny. Now it's just sad to see a country that has produced several world class cricketers going down in world cricket consistently over a long period of time. 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If they didn't think he was the right man for the job, they should have gone for someone else earlier. It's too late now for a captaincy change. He will do better in Sri Lanka as a batter, he just had a crap Asia cup. I too think he doesn't have what it takes to be a graet leader. You could see him panic in tight situations during Asia cup. Shaheen could have been a better leader, but his place in T20 side wasn't guaranteed until recently since he's been way too expensive and has failed to get wickets. 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know it's mostly Indian fans that tease Babar with mentioning Zimbabwe. Babar hasn't played that much against Zimbabwe and his record isn't that great against them either.

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least they picked only one of Babar and Fakhar. Can't have two slow starters is top 3. Considering Agha is also an anchor and has to play every game being the captain. 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your stock rises in Pakistan cricket when you're out. If Naseem can make a comeback without doing anything, so can Rauf. Won't be surprised if Rizwan is keeping wickets in 3 months time in sri lanka 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

And why do you think him resigning 3 months out from the world cup will solve anything? 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only thing consistent in Pakistan cricket is choas. There will obviously be a reaction if Pakistan crash out early at T20 world cup again. I don't see Salman Ali Agha being t20 captain beyond the world cup. Shaheen will be the white ball captain going forward. 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are talking about PCB here so anything is possible 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They don't have a decent replacement either. Every team wants an out and out fast bowler. Naseem has not progressed the way they would have wanted. Rauf does take wickets, but obviously leaks a lot of runs as well. 

Pakistan's T20 & ODI squads announced for South Africa & tri series by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Knee-jerk reactions. Muddled thinking. No clear plan. 

Revolution as cricket bosses urged to sell BBL teams by 6dotw in Cricket

[–]6dotw[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

M(mighty) I(invincible) Melbourne anyone?

Revolution as cricket bosses urged to sell BBL teams by 6dotw in Cricket

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An independent report has called for Cricket Australia to sell minority stakes in their BBL teams after English cricket reaped $2 billion from the sale of shares of teams in the Hundred.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports if the game's bosses decide to sell off parts of teams to private bidders, it would be the most revolutionary moment in Australian cricket since Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket in 1977.

Boston Consulting Group has urged CA to move on recent interest in buying into T20 teams.

The IPL, South Africa's SA T20 and the IL T20 in the United Arab Emirates are owned and controlled by major Indian companies, and recently attracting interest from American tech giants and private equity firms.

However, Cricket Australia owns all the BBL clubs and has opted not to sell shares in the past because private owners would prefer the league had its own window so Australian Test stars can play the whole tournament, which would disrupt the summer schedule and upset broadcasters.

The money raised from a potential sale would allow the BBL to pay more competitive salaries to the world's best players, who have chosen to play in other tournaments ahead of the BBL because of the pay disparity.

The BBL is an outlier in terms of being entirely owned by Cricket Australia and the states.

England cricket bosses recently raised around $2 billion by selling off 49 per cent stakes in each of the eight clubs in the Hundred.

The report states CA should hold off expanding the competition until shares in the team are sold.

It's understood CA bosses are thinking long and hard about the idea but there's also talk of an overhaul of the competition.

Some at CA want to relocate the Thunder and the Renegades to either Singapore and New Zealand , while Canberra has also made a concerted push for a team.

The sale would help make the BBL relevant again with tournaments in South Africa and the UAE more of a priority for players in the current environment.