Mohammad Amir the prodigy

 Mohammad Amir who was banned for spot fixing alongwith Muhammad Asif and Salman Butt returned to the Pakistan national team in 2016 after serving his ban. He immediately made a key impact as he played a vital role in defeating India in the final of Champions Trophy in 2017 played in England at the oval London.

Muhammad Amir is a very talented bowler. He not only has pace but he can swing the ball in both Directions making the opposition batsmen almost impossible to play him. He has a very deadly and accurate yorker as well.

In the end what I like to say is that Mohammad Amir still has a lot of cricket left in him and he still has a lot to offer. Pakistan should play him regularly in international cricket atleast until Champions Trophy. to be played in Pakistan in 2025. Pakistan should also convince him to play test cricket. 

Mohammad Asif the Glenn McGrath of Pakistan

 Mohammad Asif wasted his talent and promise by indulging in spot fixing in 2010. Salman Butt, Muhammad Amir and Mohammad Asif were involved in spot fixing when Pakistan toured England in 2010. Mohammad Asif was banned from playing international cricket for 8 years. He wasnt selected for Pakistan again after serving this ban.

Mohammad Asif was a geniune fast bowler who bowled with immaculate accuracy and line and length just like Glenn McGrath used to do for Australia. He used to bowl magical and unplayable deliveries. He had every skill like inswing, outswing, incutters, outcutters and bouncers. He also deceived the batsmen with slight variations of pace. AB devilliers once said that Muhammad Asif made him to cry when he once dismissed him. Who can forget Mohammad Asif clean bowling of Sehwag, Tendulkar and Laxman all in quick succession in the historic Karachi Test in 2006. Pakistan won that test match against India in Karachi in 2006 all because of Mohammad Asif's bowling.

In the end what I would like to say is that Muhammad Asif wasted himself by getting involved in spot fixing.

Second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh 2024

 Pakistan lost the second test to Bangladesh at home in Rawalpindi and hence Bangladesh has whitewashed Pakistan 2-0. Pakistan now have a terrible record at home losing test series to England, Australia and now even to a low ranked team like Bangladesh. This is not surprising as Bangladesh team was much more experienced than Pakistan and they outplayed and outclassed Pakistan in all departments of the game that is batting, bowling and fielding.

Having said that Pakistan were in control of the second test match when they had Bangladesh at 26 for 6 from then onwards Bangladesh fought back through Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz world record partnership of 165 runs. I think Shan Masood was found lacking in his captaincy as he didnt make any proper strategy to break this partnership a lot earlier and the inexperienced Pakistani bowlers became complacent.

In the end what I would like to say is that Pakistan should better starts winning at home and every international team in cricket are lions at home. 

Younis Khan as Captain

  Younis Khan was another successful captain of Pakistan. Besides being Pakistan's all time highest scorer in Test cricket with over 10,000 test runs. He led Pakistan to a number of memorable victories like the Twenty20 World Cup 2009 and also leading Pakistan to Semi Finals in Champions trophy 2009. Besides leading Pakistan to a memorable Karachi test win over India in 2006 in the absence of Inzamam ul Haq.

Younis Khan led Pakistan to its only title in 2009 Twenty20 World Cup. Younis Khan retired from Twenty20 internationals after that. This Twenty20 World Cup 2009 win was a tremendous achievement as Pakistan's performance in 2014, 2016 and 2024 Twenty20 World Cups was below par. 

In the end what I would like to say is that if Pakistani players didnt revolt against Younis Khan after Pakistan's disastrous tour of Sri Lanka in 2009 where they lost the ODI series 3-2 and test series 2-0 to Sri Lanka then Younis Khan would have led Pakistan to more glory as captain.

First test between Pakistan and Bangladesh 2024

 Pakistan lost to Bangladesh in the first test at Rawalpindi by 10 wickets. This is a big blow for Pakistan's chances in the World Test Championship 2023-2025 making it almost impossible for them to reach the final of World test championship 2023-2025. Pakistan's selection was flawed in this test match especially in bowling as they selected 4 fast bowlers with no genuine spinner in the team. They should have played Abrar Ahmed instead of probably Mohammad Ali who is inexperienced at this level.

This was also Bangladesh's first test win in it's history against Pakistan. Pakistan cricket is at its lowest ebb at the moment and there seems no respite in the near future.

On the otherhand Pakistan has a lot of talent but they are not playing upto their full potential. They should also make sporting pitches when they know their main strength is fast bowling. Rawalpindi pitch for the first test pitch was a flat track hardly supporting the bowlers both fast and spin.

In the end what I would like to say is that Pakistan has the potential to level the series if they play according to their strengths.

Saqlain Mushtaq the inventor of Doosra

 

Saqlain Mushtaq was one of the finest off spinners in the world produced by Pakistan. He had one mystery delivery the doosra which was a ball that Saqlain Mushtaq invented which was a ball that turned away. This ball turned in opposite direction to his stock ball which was the off break. Saqlain Mushtaq used this delivery pretty cleverly and often bamboozled and outfoxed the opposition batsmen by it.

Saqlain Mushtaq's best performance came in 1999 test tour of India in which he bagged 20 wickets in the series taking 5 wickets in each innings in the two test series which was drawn 1-1. Pakistan won the Chennai test by the narrowest of margins of 12 runs when Saqlain Mushtaq dismissed Sachin Tendulkar caught by Wasim Akram with just 17 runs still needed.

Saqlain Mushtaq was a brilliant ODI bowler often bowling incisive spells with great economy rates. He played a key role in Pakistan's triumph in Carlton and United Series in Australia. in 1996/1997.

In the end what I would like to say is that Saqlain was not only an amazing off spin bowler but a great coach of Pakistan cricket team as well. Coaching Pakistan to semi finalist standing in 2021 Twenty20 World Cup and runners up in 2022 Twenty20 World cup.

Wasim Akram as Captain

Wasim Akram led Pakistan to many great victories as captain. Under Wasim Akram's captaincy Pakistan reached the 1999 World Cup final. This was Pakistan's last great performance in a 50 over World Cup. Otherwise Pakistan had very disappointing campaigns in 2003, 2007, 2015, 2019 and 2023 World Cup. The lone exception being 2011 World Cup when Pakistan reached the semi finals under Shahid Afridi's captaincy.

A great achievement under Wasim Akram's captaincy was the Carlton and United Series in Australia in 1996/1997 when Pakistan beat West Indies in the best of three finals to win the tournament. Australia which was the World best test side in that era failed to reach the finals and won just three matches out of eight in the competition.

As a test captain Wasim Akram won the Asian test Championship beating Sri Lanka in the final in 1999 in Dhaka. Besides defeating England in England  in 1996 in the test series 2-0.

In the end what I would like to say is that if Wasim Akram had been allowed to stay as captain till the 2003 World Cup he would have led to Pakistan to more and better victories.

Pakistani Legend Muhammad Yousuf

 Muhammad Yousuf formerly known as Yousuf Youhana when he was a christian is a true Pakistani legend and a Pakistani batting genius. Amongst his list of achievements his achievement a world record of highest tally of runs in a calendar year is the best. Muhammad Yousuf scored 1700 runs in a calendar year in test cricket in 2006 beating another great Viv Richards record.

Muhammad Yousuf was a very elegant batsman and a stylish batsman with sound technique. He rescued Pakistan a number of times from losing positions. In the 2000 Carlton series against India in a match at Brisbane GABBA Pakistan were in a losing position when they were at one stage 70 for 6 Muhammad Yousuf saved Pakistan from that position helped them win the match by 2 wickets chasing the Indian total of 195. Muhammad Yousuf also played a number of memorable innings like his century against India in champions trophy in 2009 which resulted in India's elimination from that tournament.

In the end what I would like to say is that PCB treated Muhammad Yousuf unfairly which caused his early retirement from the sport.

Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's white ball coach

 

Gary Kirsten's tenure as Pakistani coach didnt begin well as Pakistan lost the Twenty20 Series 2-0 against England and they had a terrible Twenty20 World Cup 2024 not going beyond the first round. Although the results so far havent been good so far I back Gary Kirsten as coach of white ball cricket.

I am saying this because Gary Kirsten has had a pretty decent record as coach of India and South Africa. He needs time to settle down as Pakistan's white ball coach. First of all he needs the support of Pakistani players. Also the problem with foreign coaches in Pakistan is that of communication gap as most of the Pakistani players are illiterate and they dont understand the English language.

In the end what I would like to say is that Gary Kirsten has the ability to inculcate skills, technique, tactics, strategy and temperament in Pakistani players.

Misbah ul Haq as Captain

 Misbah ul Haq was Pakistan s most successful test captain. Under Misbah ul Haq Pakistan very briefly were ranked No.1 Test team in the world. He won many memorable test series for Pakistan in UAE as Captain. He Captained Pakistan to 3-0 whitewash of England in 2012 when England were the No.1 ranked team in the World. He Captained Pakistan to 2-0 whitewash of Australia in 2014. He captained Pakistan to 2-0 test series win over England in 2015. All these series wins came in UAE which used to be Pakistan's adopted home.

As an ODI captain Misbah was successful but not as successful as he was a test captain. Pakistan defeated India in India's home in the ODI series played in 2012-2013 by a margin of 2-1. This was a tremendous achievement as defeating India in their own backyard is not easy at all. He was the first Pakistani Captain to defeat South Africa in South Africa 2-1 in 2013. He won Pakistan's only the second Asia cup title in 2012 defeating Bangladesh in the final. He captained Pakistan to Asia cup title in 2012 after a long gap of 12 years.

In the end what I would like to say is that Misbah ul Haq was a very shrewd, master strategist and a great Pakistani Captain.

Pakistan vs India

 Pakistan and India matches are always exciting and thrilling to watch. In the past Pakistan always started as favourites against India but now the Indian team is better than Pakistan.

This is because all of a sudden Pakistani legendary duo of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis retired from international cricket in 2003. From then onwards mostly India has got the upper hand against Pakistan. This can be seen from the fact that Pakistan s last ODI win against India came in the final of the Champions Trophy in 2017. Pakistan s last test win against India came in 2006 in the historic Karachi test. Pakistan s last Twenty20 win against India came in Asia Cup in 2022. Otherwise India have really dominated Pakistan in recent times. 

In the end what I would like to say is that when it's Pakistan s day no team can defeat them not even India. 

Pakistan vs India ICC events

 India has a superior record against Pakistan in all ICC trophies. In Twenty20 World Cup India has won 7 times, and Pakistan has only beaten India once. In 50 over cricket World Cup matches India has defeated Pakistan 8 times while Pakistan hasn't won even a single time against them.

I think India is mentally tougher than Pakistan when it comes to world cup matches. Maybe Pakistani cricketers are unable to take pressure and panic against India in world cup matches. Also of late India has more talented, skilful and experienced players than Pakistan. In recent times India has the edge over Pakistan.

In the end what I would like to say that Pakistan can take heart for having a better record over India in Champions Trophy. In Champions Trophy Pakistan has defeated India three times and lost just twice to India. 

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan 2024

 Bangladesh is going to tour Pakistan in 2024 with the First Test match in Rawalpindi and the second test match in Karachi. This time Pakistan are the favourites as they are playing in home conditions and Bangladesh is a weak test team. We almost gave Australia a huge scare in the last two test matches of the test series in Australia but batting proved to be Pakistan's Achilles heel during that series and we were whitewashed 3-0 by Australia. Shan Masood made his debut as captain in the Australian series. Shan Masood this time has a good chance of opening his account as a winner in this home test series against Bangladesh.

Pakistan has got a match winning spinner in mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed. Abrar Ahmed can spin the ball both ways making him a dangerous spinner. In pace bowling they have Aamer Jamal who made quite a decent debut against Australia. In Babar Azam they have got a world class batsman. The only Bangladeshi batsman Pakistan has to worry about is Mushfiqur Rahim.

In the end what I will like to say is that Pakistan should win this series atleast by a margin of 1-0. 

Should Babar Azam stay as white ball captain

 I think Babar Azam should better resign as Pakistan's white ball captain. I am saying this because Babar Azam no longer has the respect and support of his team mates. Throughout the Twenty20 World Cup 2024 some players deliberately underperformed under Babar Azam's captaincy. The most notable player who underperformed on purpose was pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Shaheen Shah Afridi not only bowled poorly in the Twenty20 World Cup 2024 but also dropped a crucial catch of Aaron Jones in the match against USA. If Shaheen Afridi had taken that catch of Aaron Jones Pakistan would have definitely won that match and they would have qualified for the Super eights as Aaron Jones played a vital innings for USA in their win against Pakistan.

In the end what I will like to say is that not only Shaheen Afridi but Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan deliberately underperformed in the Twenty20 World cup 2024 to undermine Babar Azam's captaincy. As suggested to PCB by Sarfraz Ahmed , Muhammad Rizwan should be made captain of the White ball teams.

World Championship of Legends

 

In the World Championship of Legends Pakistan is doing well as they have won all four matches they have played so far. Pakistan defeated India in this tournament which comes as a sign of big relief for Pakistani fans because Pakistan havent defeated India in any format of the game ever since that Twenty20 World Cup 2021win.

Given the team that Pakistan has in this tournament I predict they will not only win the semi final but they will In Sha Allah go onto win the Championship. As they have stars like openers Sharjeel Khan and Kamran Akmal in their team. In the middle order they have Sohaib Maqsood, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, Misbah Ul Haq and Younis Khan. In bowling they have Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq, Sohail Tanvir and Saeed Ajmal.

In the end what I will like to say is that Pakistan should win this tournament and cheer up the whole Pakistani nation after their disappointing Twenty20 World Cup 2024 campaign.

Pakistan's performance at Twenty20 World Cup 2024

 Pakistan's performance at Twenty20 World Cup wasnt that bad, It wasnt as bad as Pakistani public is saying. New Zealand which has always been a strong team failed to reach super eights. Sri Lanka who have been former champions of Twenty20 World Cup 2014 failed to reach Super eights. Australia a world Champion team was beaten by minnows Afghanistan and they failed to go beyond super eights part of the tournament. Both New Zealand and Australia two strong international sides were beaten by minnows Afghanistan.

Pakistan cricket team was unlucky throughout the tournament. If Muhammad Amir didnt bowl those wides and if he had been careful with his line and length in the Super over then Pakistan would have beaten USA. If Jasprit Bumrah didnt bowl that incisive spell against Pakistani batting Pakistan would have probably chased down that Indian total of 119. Infact throughout the competition only Pakistan was the team that came close to defeating India in Twenty20 World Cup 2024.

In the end what I would like to say is that it wasnt written in Pakistan's destiny to reach Super Eights part of the Twenty20 World Cup 2024.

Sarfraz Ahmed as Captain

 Sarfraz Ahmed as captain was doing well in 2019. Fresh from defeating Sri Lanka in the ODI series at home in 2019 2-0 Sarfraz Ahmed was removed as captain in all formats by the Pakistan Cricket board after being whitewashed 3-0 by Sri Lanka in the preceding Twenty20 series. He was replaced as captain by Babar Azam in white ball cricket and by Azhar Ali in tests. This was a huge mistake by Pakistan Cricket board to remove Sarfraz Ahmed as captain.

I am saying this because Sarfraz was being very successful as Pakistani skipper. As a youngster he won the 2006 ICC Under-19 World Cup for Pakistan. He captained Pakistan to it's only ICC trophy in seven years by winning the ICC champions trophy in 2017. He made Pakistan no.1 Twenty20 side for two years consecutively. He was the last Pakistani Captain to win a test series against Australia.

In the end what I would like to say is that given Sarfraz Ahmed's achievements as captain of the Pakistani cricket team. PCB made a huge mistake by removing Sarfraz Ahmed as captain in 2019. If he was allowed to stay as captain Pakistani cricket would have been in a much better situation than it is now.

Pakistan out of the Twenty20 World Cup 2024

 The USA and Ireland match was washed out on Friday which means USA gained a point from the rained off match and they are now in the Super Eights at the expense of Pakistan. Pakistan are only themselves to blame as they should have defeated USA and India according to their match position in these two matches.

   I dont know why Abrar Ahmed wasnt played instead of Shadab Khan who is an allrounder, Shadab Khan is not a proper batsman and we could have easily played Abrar Ahmed instead of him. Their last league match is to be played in Florida against Ireland. This match is likely to be washed out too.

In the end what I would like to say is that luck didnt favour Pakistan as rain played spoilsport in the USA-Ireland match giving USA a crucial point. ICC should have intervened and moved the matches out of Florida to perhaps New York when they knew the weather forecast. In this way Pakistan have been treated unfairly by the ICC.

Pakistan vs Canada Twenty20 World Cup 2024

Pakistan are almost out of the Twenty20 World Cup 2024 after losing to India and USA. It will take a minor miracle if Pakistan are to qualify for Super eight part of the competition. For that to happen Pakistan will need to defeat both Canada and Ireland and then hope that India beat USA and Ireland beat USA. Then net run rate will decide Pakistan's fate in the tournament.

Pakistan have plenty of talent to beat Canada and they should beat Canada by a big margin to boost their net run rate. Pakistan although they lost both their matches were on the otherhand close to winning both the matches had good luck gone their way. 

In the end what i will like to say that Pakistan should beat Canada and Ireland by big margins to restore some pride if not qualifying for the Super Eights is not meant for them. 

Pakistan vs India Twenty20 World Cup 2024

 Pakistan is a team that rises to the occasion when the chips are down. I have full faith that Pakistan will bounce back and win three consecutive matches in a row to reach the super eights stage of the tournament.

Pakistani bowlers will need to come with a plan to contain Indian batsmen especially Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandiya. Their batsmen will need to clear the ropes on a regular basis as Indian bowling is quite decent.

In the end what I will like to say is that Pakistan should now play like cornered tigers. 

Pakistan vs USA Twenty20 World Cup 2024

 Pakistan face USA in their first match of the Twenty20 World Cup 2024. This is by no means an easy match for Pakistan as USA showed plenty of class in their opening match against Canada. Aaron Jones emerges as a dangerous hitter in USA batting line up. There is also the former New Zealand all rounder Corey Anderson in the USA team. Corey Anderson broke Shahid Afridi's fastest hundred record before AB DeVilliers broke it again both against West Indies.

Although the USA bowling line up isnt great but it includes Corey Anderson who is a dangerous All rounder. Pakistan team isnt in great form of late and the USA has every ability to upset Pakistan in this Twenty20 World Cup match.

In the end what I will like to say is that Pakistan will have to work hard in order to beat USA and USA will give Pakistan a good run for their money.

Pakistan vs England review of 2nd Twenty20 2024

England defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the Second Twenty20 international at Birmingham. Pakistan haven't defeated England in a Twenty20 international for two years now and the trend continues. 

Saim Ayub and Azam Khan are liabilities in the Pakistani team as they hardly score any runs. Saim Ayub especially needs to be dropped and in his place Pakistan must bring the successful opening pair of Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam.

Our bowling is giving too many runs as Shadab Khan is being hit all over the ground by the opposition batsmen too often now. Abrar Ahmed will prove to be a much better bowler than Shadab Khan.

In the end what I will like to say is that Pakistan need to improve in all departments that is batting, bowling and fielding in order to beat England in this series. 

Pakistan vs England 2nd Twenty20 international 2024

 The first match between Pakistan and England at Leeds of the Twenty20 series has been rained off. This is effectively a best of three match series with the first match being abandoned. I will again say that England are the favourites as England have home advantage.

Pakistani cricket team underperformed in their home series against a second string New Zealand team and given that they are a talented side they should have whitewashed Ireland 3-0 instead winning 2-1 against Ireland. This indicates Pakistan cricket team is not in form and they will find it very hard to beat England even in one match in the series in England's own backyard.

In the end what I would like to say is that Pakistan should have named their squad much earlier and they are the only team not to name their squad before the Twenty20 World Cup in June. All this causes instability in their squad.

Pakistan vs Ireland 3rd twenty20 international 2024

 I am delighted with Pakistan winning the series 2-1 against Ireland after being 0-1 down in this series. Pakistan bounced back in this series recovering well to win the series. On the otherhand given that Pakistan is more talented than Ireland in all aspects of the game that is batting, bowling and fielding Pakistan should have whitewashed Ireland in this series 3-0. Pakistan's bowling was ordinary throughout the series which resulted in them losing the first match.

Ireland scored 178 for 7 in the third match which was easily overhauled by Pakistan thanks to Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam partnership. Pakistan's batting was impressive throughout the series thanks to hard hitting by Muhammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman and Azam Khan.

In the end what I would like to say is that if Pakistan bat like this as they did in this series they have a good chance of doing well on England Tour and the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup in June.

Pakistan win the Second Twenty20 against Ireland 2024

 

Pakistan defeated Ireland by 7 wickets in the second Twenty20 International in Dublin. Pakistan finally played upto its potential in this match which was a one sided one. Pakistan's bowling again was disappointing and it looked quite ordinary against Ireland in this match as well as the first match. On the otherhand Pakistan batted well in this match and Pakistan's batting ensured they won this match.

    Ireland is competing well in this series and is giving Pakistan a tough time in this series. They are showing they are no longer minnows and cannot be taken lightly. Ireland's batting especially is giving tough time to Pakistan in this Twenty20 Series.

In the end what I will like to say is that Pakistan should overcome Ireland in this series and are clear favourites to win the decider on Tuesday 14th May of 2024.

Pakistan vs Ireland 1st Twenty International 2024

 Well Pakistan is not playing to its true potential and they lost to Ireland in the first Twenty20 International by 5 wickets. These are not good signs for Pakistan for the Twenty20 World cup to be played in West Indies and USA. The way Pakistan is playing I am not sure they will go past the first round in the upcoming Twenty20 World cup in June. Pakistan cricket team is really disappointing its fans and are disheartening it's fans. Pakistan cricket team is really having a terrible 2024 so far.

I am not sure that making Babar Azam the captain again was a smart move as Babar Azam's captaincy inspite of being Pakistan's second most successful captain in it's history after Imran Khan has proved to be disappointing so far. New Zealand defeated Pakistan 4-1 under Shaheen Afridi's captaincy but that New Zealand team was at full strength playing in home conditions. On the otherhand Babar Azam's team lost two matches to a severely depleted New Zealand team at home in April of this year. and now they lost a Twenty20 International to minnows Ireland.

In the end what I will like to say is that Pakistan cricket team definitely have the talent and ability to bounce back in this Twenty20 international Series against Ireland.

Pakistan tour of England 2024

 Pakistan will tour England for four Twenty20 Internationals later after playing the Ireland Twenty20 Series in May. England are the favourites to win this series because Pakistan come into pressure whenever they play England. Pakistan havent defeated England in any format of the game for a long time.

England is a strong Twenty20 international side whereas Pakistan seem to have a psychological problem whenever they face England. England has the edge over Pakistan in all formats of the game.

England is better than Pakistan in all aspects of the game that is batting, bowling and fielding. England have more power hitters than Pakistan which is a prerequisite in Twenty20 cricket. England's bowling is also much tighter than Pakistan and they can easily contain Pakistan to a low total.

In the end what I will like to say is that England have home advantage and Pakistan will find it difficult to beat England in their own conditions. I hope Pakistan cricket team's morale will not be down after this series as it will be detrimental to Pakistan's chances in the upcoming twenty20 World Cup to be held in June.

Pakistan tour of Ireland 2024

 Pakistan will visit Ireland for Three Twenty20 Internationals in May of this year. Pakistan are the favourites as Ireland as compared to Pakistan is a weak and inexperienced Twenty20 team. On the otherhand Pakistan cannot take Ireland lightly as they lost to Ireland in the 2007 ODI World Cup resulting in their foreign coach Bob Woolmer's death.

The only batsman of Ireland Pakistan have to worry about is Paul Stirling who plays in Pakistan Super League. Pakistan have plenty of talent to whitewash Ireland in this Twenty20 Series and have all bases covered. Still Pakistan should pick's it s best available team in order to beat Ireland.

In the end what I will like to say is that Pakistan should win atleast 2-1 against Ireland in this Twenty20 International Series. 

Pakistan bounce back in the 5th Twenty20 against New Zealand

 Pakistan bounced back in the Twenty20 international series against New Zealand in the 5th twenty20 international to draw the series 2-2. When the series started Pakistan were the favourites but it was seen that no team can be taken lightly at international level.

  Babar Azam found useful partners with first Usman Khan and then Fakhar Zaman to post a fighting total of 178 against New Zealand. Once Usama Mir got the wicket of Tim Seifert who scored an important 52 runs New Zealand collapsed to 125 for 7 chasing 178 with Shaheen Afridi doing most of the damage with figures of 4 for 30.

  In the end what I will like to say is that if Pakistan perform like they did against New Zealand in this home series in the 2nd Twenty20 International and in the 5th Twenty20 international they would do well In Sha Allah in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup in June.

Pakistan so far having a terrible year in cricket

 Pakistan cricket team having a terrible 2024 so far. The year began with a defeat to Australia in the third Sydney test match, then losing to New Zealand 4-1 in the Twenty20 series away from home and are now on the verge of losing another series this time at home to a second string New Zealand team.

A lot has to do with the mindset of Pakistani players in their pathetic performances so far this year. Pakistani players come onto the ground with a losing mindset. This mindset affects their performance. Pakistan in the current series against New Zealand have been experimenting with different combinations in every match so far in the series. Pakistan should have stuck with the winning side in the Second Twenty20 international and also Mohammad Rizwan their regular wicket keeper is injured which doesnt help matters.

I hope Pakistan turns things around in the next international twenty20 series against England and hopefully perform well in the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in West Indies and USA in June this year that is 2024.

First Three Twenty20 Internationals NewZealand tour of Pakistan

 The Pakistan - New Zealand Series is so far even at 1-1. Given that Pakistan absolutely thrashed New Zealand in the 2nd Twenty20 international by 7 wickets bowling New Zealand to a very low total of 90. I was surprised that in just one day after absolutely dominating New Zealand in the 2nd Twenty20 international Pakistan's performance will nose dive to badly lose to New Zealand by 7 wickets in the 3rd Twenty20 International.

Given that New Zealand is playing almost a second string side with several key players playing in Indian Premier League Pakistan's performance in the 3rd Twenty20 international was pathetic to say the least. Pakistan's total of 178 was low given that Rawalpindi is a high scoring ground and their bowling was pathetic clearly missing Mohammad Amir. Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah's bowling was erratic as they were hit to all parts of the ground.

In the end what I would like to say is that Pakistan clearly need to show consistency in their performance and they should not disturb a winning combination.

Bringing back Babar Azam as captain

 Bringing back Babar Azam back as captain was a good choice by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Babar Azam is back as captain in the white ball formats of the sport. Babar Azam will lead Pakistan in the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in West Indies and USA in June 2024 instead of Shaheen Afridi who was made captain of the Twenty20 side just for the abroad series against New Zealand.

Babar Azam is a better choice of captain instead of Shaheen Afridi because Shaheen Afridi is inexperienced at international level in Twenty20 cricket whereas Babar Azam has plenty of exposure in Twenty20 cricket at international level captaincy wise.

Given that Babar Azam has a decent record as captain of white ball cricket formats. I recommend Babar Azam to stay as captain in Twenty20 Internationals and One day internationals for as long as possible.

Pakistan Super League 2024

 Pakistan Super League contained some great action and players for the future for Pakistan cricket team. Pakistan found talented players like Usman Khan and Mehran Mumtaz who will serve Pakistani cricket in future. This tournament also proved to be a comeback for Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim who have returned to the Pakistan National side.

Mohammad Amir had a lot of cricket left in him when he retired from international cricket. He still swings the ball in both directions and has not lost his ability. Imad Wasim is a valuable allrounder and proved himself to be match winner as his team Islamabad United lifted the PSL 2024 trophy.

Islamabad United proved to be a strong and resilient team as they won three knockout matches in a row to lift the trophy. Lahore Qalandars the defending champions had a torrid time in PSL 2024 as they won just one match in the league phase and finished at the bottom of PSL 2024.

In the end what i will like to say is that PSL 2024 has created a lot of talented players for Pakistan's bench strength and these players will serve Pakistan in the future.

New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024

 New Zealand is coming to Pakistan for five Twenty20 internationals. This time Pakistan are the favourites as New Zealand will be without several key players missing from action as they are contracted to play in Indian Premier League. Also Pakistan has the home advantage and home conditions suit them.

Pakistan has great openers like Saim Ayub, Saud Shakeel and Fakhar Zaman which can provide Pakistan with quick start. They are openers who can hit the ball a long away. In the upper middle order in their batting they have Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed who are solid batsmen.

In bowling they have Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Shadab Khan and Usama Mir who can easily contain New Zealand to a low total. 

In the end what I would like to say is that I predict a series win for Pakistan in this home series against New Zealand. 

ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2024

 Pakistan has a decent chance in the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in West Indies and USA. Pakistan are one of the favourites as they are a pretty good Twenty20 side.

Pakistan has a great all round side with hardly any weakness. In twenty20 cricket you need quick scoring for which Pakistan has got good hitters like Fakhar Zaman. In bowling they have some of the fastest bowlers in the world such as Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf who can reverse swing the ball as well. They have nice spinners like Shadab Khan and Usama Mir. 

In the end what I will like to say that conditions in West Indies suit Pakistan cricket team and In Sha Allah they will reach the Semi Finals at least in the tournament. 

Removing Babar Azam from captaincy.

 Removing Babar from captaincy was a big mistake. We lost the test series 3-0 against Australia under Shan Masood whereas a weak team like West Indies managed to beat Australia in one test. This clearly shows lack of good leadership.

Under Shaheen s captaincy we lost the twenty20 series 4-1. All this results indicate that Babar was a much better choice as captain.

In the end what I would like to say that without Babar s leadership at the top we will perform even worse than before. 

Pakistan tour of New Zealand review 2024

 Pakistan team performed below expectation in the Twenty20 series against New Zealand losing the series 4-1. Pakistan defended a low total of 132 runs in the 5th Twenty20 and avoided a whitewash against New Zealand by bowling out New Zealand for 92 runs in the 5th Twenty20.

Pakistan were outclassed in all departments of the game that is batting, bowling and fielding in the first 4 Twenty 20 internationals.

In the end what I would like to say that had Pakistan batted first in the first three Twenty 20 internationals the results might have been quite different.

Pakistan s performance in World Cup 2023

 Pakistan s performance in World Cup 2023 wasn't that bad. It was a satisfactory performance as Pakistan finished 5th in the world Cup. England finished just 7th in the World Cup and Pakistan performed better than England.

Afghanistan defeated Pakistan which was a major upset. If Pakistan had defeated Afghanistan Pakistan would have been a better position to reach the Semi Finals. Their morale would have been high in their match against England and who knows they might have defeated England in their last league match.

In the end What I will like to say is that had Umpiring favoured Pakistan in their match against South Africa Pakistan would have reached the Semi Finals.

Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024

 

Pakistan has a good chance of competing with New Zealand on their tour of New Zealand. Pakistan is a good Twenty20 team and they have a good chance of winning atleast two matches in the best of 5 match series.

Pakistan have batsmen who can score quickly which is a prerequisite in Twenty20 cricket. They have got good hitters like Fakhar Zaman who can hit the ball a long way. Their bowling attack is good and they can easily contain New Zealand batting to a slower run rate.

In the end what I would like to say is that New Zealand just lost to a weak team like Bangladesh in a Twenty20 international so Pakistan Twenty20 team definitely has a chance against New Zealand.