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LAHORE: Veteran pace bowler Umar Gul has been selected in the unannounced Pakistan side for the proposed limited-overs series against India.
According to well-informed sources, the selection committee has inducted Umar into the national team but the squad will be announced once the BCCI gives a green signal for the series scheduled to be held from Dec 15 to Jan 4 at the neutral venues of Sri Lanka.
In case the Indo-Pak series does not take place, the right-arm fast bowler, who has got vast international experience, is most likely to be recalled for Pakistan’s away series against New Zealand starting on Jan 7.
Umar, who last participated in the limited-overs game against Bangladesh this year but failed to impress selectors, has now again emerged on the scene by taking 28 wickets for HBL in six matches of the ongoing Quaid-i-Azam Trophy with an excellent average of 14.75.
The pacer is the seventh best bowler in the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy but the selectors while acknowledging his vast international experience apart from his fine performance against India have decided to prefer him to the first six best bowlers of the event.
The selectors are also likely to select fast bowler Mohammad Aamir for the series against New Zealand as his name is not included in the proposed series against India because the pacer is still undergoing rehabilitation programme.
Moreover, the pacer’s excessively flamboyant behaviour during the ongoing BPL matches has not gone down well with the PCB officials.
Published in Dawn, December 12th, 2015
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Dec 12, 2015 02:23pm
Why not recall Inzamam, Yousaf, Sarfraz Nawaz and Shaib Akhtar too!
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Dec 12, 2015 02:40pm
@Kickass don't forget aamir Sohail and Saeed anwar for the troubled opening slot aswell
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Dec 12, 2015 02:42pm
Umer Gul, Muhammad Aamir, Yasir Shah, Imad Wasim and Shoaib Malik will form a very formidable bowling attack. It's time to forget the past and look for our future. Lets not take any pressures and stick to this bowling attack.
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Dec 12, 2015 02:51pm
Dearth of quality talent is pushing PCB to go backwards, they should improve quality of domestic cricket to competitive level.
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Dec 12, 2015 02:52pm
@Dr why not Imran Khan for captaincy .........I think pak should be as under ....Sharjeel, Noman, Haris, Malik, Afridi, Rizwan, Hammad , Imad, Amir, Gul and Anwer remaining ......Yamin, Sadaf, Bilal, barber azam
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Dec 12, 2015 02:57pm
I didn't like Mohammad Amir's actions after taking Hafeez' wicket in BPL. He should be ashamed rather than showing this type of attitude. Him kicking the air after Hafeez' wicket was totally wrong considering his situation and Hafeez' seniority. If he does this again, I think he will fast lose that sympathy which cricket fans have shown towards him. He should know that in the end Hafeez' is right opposing his inclusion in the team and it is him who is on the wrong side. I would suggest he apologizes to Hafeez.
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Dec 12, 2015 03:05pm
Very soon we will see Sami, Imran Farhat and Kamran Akmal in the team. All teams are looking at youngsters to build their teams and we are looking to bring in failed veterans. And then we expect to win.
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Dec 12, 2015 03:07pm
If PCB officials have an atom of shame left in then then they should boycott the T20 world cup after so much begging india for a series which they refused.
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Dec 12, 2015 03:27pm
what happened to the boycott talk,self respect & blah blah blah.All comes out once money is invisible,when it comes out n visible all those talks go back stage..
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Dec 12, 2015 03:49pm
@Shahid correct did not like his reaction whenever he bowled any pakistani in bpl
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Dec 12, 2015 03:50pm
Inclusion of Umar Gul in Pak squad is not a good idea. I think PCB is compel to select these type of veteran player due to non availability of quality young bowlers. W.Riaz,M. Irfan, Junaid Khan, Rahat etc. are not the wicket taking bowlers.These are mediocre except one or two good performance in limited over games. On the other hand Amir should be included in the squad as his performance is very well in the recent time. But Amir should do better his attitude toward senior players. Aggressive celebration which he shown in BPL after taking wicket of Hafeez will not be good for him in the future.
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Dec 12, 2015 04:11pm
Dear God WHY?!?
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Dec 12, 2015 05:27pm
Finally. .umar Gul has been working really hard and he deserves this
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Dec 12, 2015 06:00pm
Please bring back Wasim Akram, Sarfaraz Nawaz and Waqar Yunis. Pakistan is taking the reverse gear.
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Dec 12, 2015 06:01pm
@Shakil hafeez should also keep his mouth close, amir gave him what he deserved. It is very commonly said give respect and get respect.
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Dec 12, 2015 06:48pm
No. Not Gul!
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Dec 12, 2015 06:50pm
@Shahid - That is a very common sight in every cricket match. It is not only Amir.
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Dec 12, 2015 06:57pm
@SHAHID @AFRIDI FAN You guys don't get fast bowling.
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Dec 12, 2015 07:16pm
Its good he is the key Member of 2009 Winning campaign.
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Dec 12, 2015 08:42pm
No Gul please. Pakistan A players were playing against England when Gul was taking these wickets of Pakistan B and C teams.
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Dec 12, 2015 08:54pm
"...Moreover, the pacer’s excessively flamboyant behaviour during the ongoing BPL matches has not gone down well with the PCB officials...."
Wow, anything PCB can do to avoid players from getting selected on merit.
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Dec 12, 2015 09:02pm
@Shahid
You are right. How dare he takes the wicket of a senior like Hafeez.
He should have appologized instead of being happy after taking wickets of his former team mates.
That he bowls to his full potentials and thus exposes (the lack of) technique of his seniors is not tolerable.
He should first learn this lesson before being allowed to the international scene.
Now he should not be considered for the upcoming series.
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Dec 12, 2015 09:02pm
@Shahid Yes agree and Hafeez should apologise to all the people he has run out in the T20 and One day intl over the last 2 years
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Dec 12, 2015 09:03pm
@Fahd well said Hafeez needs to aplogise
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Dec 12, 2015 09:19pm
What? Amir's flamboyant behaviour? Poor kid what is expected of him ....you take a wicket and go apologize to the batmen !!
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Dec 12, 2015 09:42pm
I think Mohsan Hussain khan was very good coach. Under him Pakistan was playing as a unit and were succeeding. Team has to be a team to win. If a team has internal differences then no matter how good they are they are not going to win. I observed Mohsan Khan as a coach has this mantra to keep the team together. He has this potential to ignite cohesion in the team and then show them the way to success. He lacked coaching courses but, but what's the use of courses if you are not good coach. I will recommend him as a future coach.
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Dec 12, 2015 10:14pm
Ashar Zaidi is playing excellent in the BPL.He can be a useful player in the T20 World Cup in India as an alrounder.
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Dec 12, 2015 10:38pm
Calling Gul back is a mistake. He has no variety .street players can hit him for 6
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Dec 12, 2015 10:45pm
@Shahid
Mohd Amir is just playing cricket , why scrutinize his mannerisms when other bowlers do the same after claiming wickets. Mohd Hafeez doesn't own Pakistan cricket to say he won't play with Amir sharing the same dressing room. Mohd Hafeez should have been disciplined for his outrageous comments not Amir.
Amir served his punishment, stop remembering his past. For him to be a world class bowler after 5 years of abstinence where he couldn't even play club cricket in itself is a miracle.. let him and Pakistan prosper please.
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Dec 12, 2015 11:06pm
You guys should watch the video of all of Amir's wickets in BPL (there is a compiled video). Amir's actions after taking Hafeez' wicket were no different than any other wickets. So, there is no issue there.
Also--Fast Bowlers are supposed to be aggressive in nature and intimidating. Look at Starc, Johnson, Anderson, Broad, Steyn, etc. On the Pak side, only Wahab displays that aggressive behavior sometimes. Most of the bowlers in the Indian side don't display that behavior and I think it comes from a mindset. That extra bit of pace, motivation, zip, can be the difference between getting a wicket or getting spanked for four/six.
So, get off of Amir and let the guy bowl. We don't have anyone else who is bowling that quick, swing, and accuracy. He is our future. He has admitted his mistake and completed the rehab. We need to support our players now.
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Dec 13, 2015 12:54am
You have to be back in form, not frame!
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Dec 13, 2015 01:21am
@Shahid How long do you think Aamir has to pay for this eternal sin?
Hafeez comments were of the field and Aamir amicably avoided any argument. But on the field he has the right to express to his fullest aggression, being an able fast bowler. It is insane to link his past to his on-field commitment for ever and ever.
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Dec 13, 2015 03:42am
Gul is a bowler with class and should never have been overlooked despite injury woes he's was and I'm sure will still bowl with pure discipline
As with regards to Amirs Behaivior it is natural reaction to celebrate a wicket taking ball and he deserves to celebrate after the way he is still being tormented with his past I do not agree At all in wat he did but move on for greater benefit of the team and country get him back in the team and watch history being made pakistan will lead with honour again
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