After a stellar return of form against India, and then continuing that trend against Zimbabwe, we thought Saeed Anwar was back for good. His play was reminicent of his hay-days and those two games was also a great calming feature in the middle. But in return what do we see? Him getting dropped for Sharjah. What gurantee do we have that he would be having the same momentum going when’s he’s reselected (if he ever is).
Blooding youngsters is obviously a reasonable policy. But to drop someone who finally hit a century and played like his old self after 2 yrs. (or more?) is out and out dumb. Aamir Sohail is just over-aggressive with his selection policies just like he is with his words! I just dont get him sometimes. It would be ideal to have an experienced player (who still obv. has some cricket left in him) and a youngster (Mohd Hafeez, Taufiq or whoever) as openers.
Australia dropped Mark Waugh, soon Steve Waugh will be dropped. If a batsman scores a century doesn't mean that he should be kept forever. This is the time we need to look for the future, not the past, he was a great batsman and its a good thing that he will leave international cricket on a high note rather than booted out like What happend to Miandad, or Waqar in their dark days.
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*Originally posted by UMAIR316: *
Australia dropped Mark Waugh, soon Steve Waugh will be dropped. If a batsman scores a century doesn't mean that he should be kept forever. This is the time we need to look for the future, not the past, he was a great batsman and its a good thing that he will leave international cricket on a high note rather than booted out like What happend to Miandad, or Waqar in their dark days.
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they were right when they dropped mark waugh as he was clearly struggling and was given ample chance. Steve's dropping was a major mistake even if it din't deter them from acheiving their ultimate goals - winning the world cup and continuing to be the best in the world. Every one knows he still had some gd cricket in him when he was dropped. If it was his own decision to retire gracefully then that would have be a diff. thing.
And no one is implying that saeed shd be kept forever! But any player shd be given a chance until he performs and merits his selection or until he retires. And Saeed does warrant a place in the side. And read my post carefully, i do absolutely agree with playing youngsters. I also agree with the axing of inzi, waqar, wasim, and others. Just dont agree with saeed's non-inclusion.
We All know that our youngsters are performing well but v shudnt forget our senior players.... Saeed Anwar is a great batsman and agreed to play for further matches... he got another a year or two so let him play his good cricket last days...
Yeah Saeed Anwar being dropped is unfair. This team still needs some veteran leadership. Saeed Anwar played with everything he had. Played big in against India and had a good start in Zimbabwe. Not including him is unfair.
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*Originally posted by BrokenSky: *
We All know that our youngsters are performing well but v shudnt forget our senior players.... Saeed Anwar is a great batsman and agreed to play for further matches... he got another a year or two so let him play his good cricket last days...
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Not much point in bringng Anwar back at this stage. The team's already begun a delicate rebuilding process. His possible return won't solve anything for the opening lineup in the long run.
I say stick with Taufeeq-Hafeez-Elahi +/- 2 others (with promise), and test them out in 2 or 3 series and try to get some needed structure at the top.
Saeed Anwar was a remarkable player. However, we must now look towards the LT future.
Also, there was too much politics and hidden agendas attached with some of our so-called legends and its about time that we waved them taataa and tried guys who are true to their fans and country.
I think Saeed still had some good Cricket left in him, and Taufeeq Umer could have learned a lot from him. But anyhow, I think we shouldn't bring him back now, if we were to bring him back, PCB should have had him in the Sharjah tour, but I think we must now look towards the future, and move on without Saeed :(