Talha
April 20, 2005, 9:17am
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Aejaz:
Talha bhai,
you cant have your cake and eat it too, Bhai ODI’s and Test’s are 2 different animals all together, if you are talking about ODI’s then in my humble opinion he is better off batting anywhere after 5 down.
Where as if you are talking about test’s then I would say and this is my opinion only (PCB is not responsible in any way ), nahi yaar seriously, I doubt he would even be selected for theTest’s, Because test’s need what is called “Lambi Race ka Ghoda” and Afridi at his best is like a Cheetah who can beat everyone in short spurts, but concetration or dedication or even Patience and test mentality is not even in his books.
As far as Bowling is concerned, oh yes we forget when he Bats good we overlook all his short comings, but of late his bowling has been nothing to write home about!!.
Aur rahi feilding ki baat, well you can either call him as GOOD or as BAD as any other Pakistani Player and yes i am not talking about the 11 selected to play but all the 16 shortlisted, and may be even all the 30 plus candidates.
Ok now looking at Fiction, lets assume he does get selected for the Test’s, I am willing to bet my last dollar (Only the last one) He will be selected as a bowler, which I repeat is a folly. I wish you guys all the best. I do honestly wish he proves me wrong, (I am one of his staunch Supporters, apart from his Batting Order), but hey I know that and you know that and the Paanwala at the Nukkad knows that.
So from my side that is that!!!
PS: I know at this time you guys are on a Afridi High, but remember we are The Indo/Pak fans, God forbid he Fails in his Bowling, all of you who are supporting him, will be demanding his Scalp.
Aejaz bhai,
The person who has always been high on Afridi is taking a break these days off GS due to family matters. Don’t confuse him with me, please I know it, you know it. He’s related to me but he ain’t me.