A hero's welcome for Sarfaraz as Pakistan team returns

E-Paper | April 29, 2026

KARACHI: The Pakistan cricket team returned late Sunday night after crashing of the quarter finals of the Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Adelaide Oval .

Most of the players shied away from reporters and cameramen present at the airport and made their exit from the Hajj terminal amid tight security.

But star batsman and wicket keeper Sarfraz Ahmed reached his residence in Karachi to a warm welcome and fanfare organised by supporters and family members.

Also read: Goodbye to World Cup

A large number of his fans decorated the streets around his residence.

Some joyfully shouted the slogan "Sarfaraz dhoka nahin dega (Sarfaraz will not betray us)" - a dialogue borrowed from wildly popular Indian film PK - that has come to symbolise the confidence his followers have in the cricketer's ability.

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Talking to the media, pacer Wahab Riaz - whose aggressive bowling to Watson was the silver lining for cricket-obsessed fans - sought pardon from the nation over the team's failure to battle through the Cricket World Cup 2015.

He said, "It would be a great success if we had defeated Australia."

He said that Australia managed to cinch victory with a good game.

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Riaz said that he had no personal conflict with Watson and he only wanted to put the batsman under pressure.

Wahab Riaz, Muhammad Irfan, Sohaib Maqsood Aahsan Adil, Ahmed Shahzad, Misbah-ul-Haq, Omer Akmal, Haris Sohail, Nasir Jamshaid and Rahat Ali also arrived on the same flight.

Pakistan's defeat at the hands of Australia on Friday ended the one-day international careers of two veterans in captain Misbah-ul-Haq and all-rounder Shahid Afridi.

Pakistan, who had won the toss and elected to bat, were shot out for 213, with one ball to spare, as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood grabbed four wickets and Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell took two each.

Haris Sohail's 41 was the top score. Three other batsmen settled down to reach 20 but were unable to build on their starts.

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Mar 23, 2015 05:01am

It shows that Pakistanis are forgiving as long as the team puts its heart into the game and plays with passion.

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truef

Mar 23, 2015 05:13am

Fail or Success, Face the nation with right attitude. If you feel sorry, say in Public! Don't be coward.

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Arshad Ahmed Patel, West Chester,Ohio, USA.

Mar 23, 2015 05:17am

No news about the team OFFICIALS, specially Waqar Younis.

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sohaib

Mar 23, 2015 05:18am

We all Love you... Welcome back!

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ashish

Mar 23, 2015 05:23am

well done wahab

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Paki

Mar 23, 2015 05:24am

Let's move on now. Game over

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ashish

Mar 23, 2015 05:25am

well done wahab

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Anwar Amjad

Mar 23, 2015 05:28am

The performance of Pakistani cricket team in the world cup was poor but Sarfaraz and Wahab Riaz were exceptions. They showed great potential as superstars of the future. They both need good grooming.

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Misbah dhoka daiga

Mar 23, 2015 05:43am

Questions for Misbah? 1. Why Yasir Shah was not played 2. Why Yunus Khan was not selected? 3. Why he decided to slog Maxwell when half the overs in the match were still available 4. Why Maqsood was given so many chances? 5.He has been captain since 2011. He opted for all non-deserving players and deliberately kept out Sarfaraz, Fawad Alam and Abdul Razzak. Now he says Pakistan batting was weak. Who kept it weak? You Misbah you kept it weak

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Shahid

Mar 23, 2015 05:45am

We should develope a culture where sport is taken as sport and defeat is accepted as a part of all sports. Rahat Ali bowled supurbly in matches before the quarter final. Yes he spilled a catch but then who doesn't when it comes to Pakistan fielding. Its a part of the game. Rahat Ali should be encouraged for his bowling and wish him best times in the future.

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Noman

Mar 23, 2015 05:47am

A big achievement by Pak team for beating UAE, Ireland and Zimbabwe. SA lost by its own mistake.

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Hope

Mar 23, 2015 05:50am

You represented Pakistan, you did well but will do better in future. Pakistan is still proud of you!

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ENIGMA

Mar 23, 2015 06:05am

Khush Amdeed and WELCOME HOME! We support our Greenshirts unconditionally! You all did your best under difficult and stressful conditions in a completely new environment. We are proud of what you achieved and in the end you did not let us down. You were up against some powerful, well financed and well trained teams ... and remember yaaron - there's always tomorrow : ) So get some much deserved rest and relaxation, dust off any negativity and regroup for the next challenge .... PAKISTAN ZINDABAD, GREENSHIRTS PAINDABAD!!

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Aleem Latif

Mar 23, 2015 06:08am

Wahab Rayaz, Mohammad Irfan, Junaid Khan & Mohammad Amir will be playing together in the Pakistan Team after October - and that would be the most LETHAL fast bowling attack, to exterminate any opposition. With Sarfaraz as the opener and keeper, Pakistan just need a New Crop of Batsmen from the domestic circuit.

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omer

Mar 23, 2015 06:11am

Come on PCB. Name Sarfaraz as our new ODI captain. We need an aggressive and passionate captain !!

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Kashif

Mar 23, 2015 06:14am

Played better than expected. No need to apologize

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zaccheo

Mar 23, 2015 06:15am

PK players played well but needed cool head

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jawad

Mar 23, 2015 06:21am

PK movie dialogues are being said to welcome a good batsman. How pathetic!!

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Khan

Mar 23, 2015 06:29am

Logic suggests that entire setup need to be reformed with smart and professional folks including the struggling chairman, selectors, and some players as well. Glade to see the most overrated show peice afridi is gone. He made sure that pakistan played with 10 players for past 20 years. Those who played him nonstop should have been in the perison for negligence. Pak can rebuild and can be reformed but the current mindset will take this team further down. Over 70 year olds r running cricket show. What a pathetic place and administration.

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ruksaar

Mar 23, 2015 06:31am

Not Sarfaraz but Wahab was tthe hero!!

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Srini

Mar 23, 2015 06:39am

Heroes indeed, led by the incredible Misbah and that man, Wahab. They deserve all the accolades they can get. Kudos to world's most resilient team - India fan.

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Shah

Mar 23, 2015 06:39am

Only Sarfaraz, Wahab and Misbah are good enough to be considered as professionals, rests are very mediocre and should learn basics. How Sohaib is part of the team is beyond comprehension, armored clothing for protection is required for his survival.

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Canada

Mar 23, 2015 06:41am

No one should keep their heads down and be ashamed. Except for the whole PCB, Waqar and Afridi. Time for change at the top, fire all of PCB and get some professionals in and bring back Akram.

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Ali

Mar 23, 2015 06:44am

Wahab new Captain. . SARFARAZ vice Captain

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Ali

Mar 23, 2015 06:46am

We need a Lion like Wahab as Captain.. and a Wolf Like Sarfaraz as Vice-Captain. Aggressive Cricket is The New World Order

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Ammar Gill BWP

Mar 23, 2015 06:54am

Time to learn from miatakes and take some concrete steps to make system better and more productive! Best of luck pakistan for future.

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Nadeem

Mar 23, 2015 06:57am

Afridi will make a come back out of retirement on the popular demand of the nation (pun intended).

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Sami

Mar 23, 2015 07:14am

It shows if a team or player plays well people acknowledge their efforts whether they won or lost. When team shows no courage or selection is poor, people's anger must be taken positively. Pakistani nation is not worst spectators but they are punched time and again by irresponsible decision makers which make them angry.

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rahul

Mar 23, 2015 07:21am

I wonder what kind of welcome Rahat Ali got...

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Sarah

Mar 23, 2015 07:22am

Time has come to appoint new Captain for ODI and groom future Captain for Test cricket.Wahab Riaz and Sarfaraz Ahmed should be biggest contenders.Pakistan could try another Mohammad Rizwan just for his batting ability.He looks very consistent so far.Good prospect and tried for his batting since Umar Akmal and Sohaib Maqsood given too many opportunities and need break .Provide other opportunities on big platform.

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sandeep

Mar 23, 2015 07:23am

All this hype aside..Watson smashed the pakistanis all round the park and was Unbeaten. Australia scored 214 in 34 overs losing just 4 wickets...the only major side pakistan defeated in the tornament was sa. One over of good bowling doesnt make anyone a great bowler. Ishant sharma did the same to ponting in a series and look where he is today..consistency is the key

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Indian Rajput

Mar 23, 2015 07:24am

Dear Pakistanis We Indians will take Australians arrogance revenge with their defeat in upcoming match ! DONT WORRY

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Mar 23, 2015 07:51am

Can we depoliticize the PCB now please. Make it an autonomous body with its charter of integrity and professionalism.

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saj

Mar 23, 2015 07:57am

@jawad - the dialogue was being used when sarfraz played his first game. So what is wrong with using a dialogue?.

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Shafique

Mar 23, 2015 08:07am

players in the field always try their best. problem lies off the field with team selection, mis-management and politics. Strange that when our team loses nobody questions officials

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Ali

Mar 23, 2015 08:18am

There were some positives out this world cup for pakistan. For me Wahab Riaz deserves a lot of respect, he gave his heart out, he couldn't have done anymore than what he has already done. I would also like to congratulate sarfaraz ahmad, muhammad Irfan. Misbah did his best as well, but we have to be honest here, he didnt have outstanding team to lead, poor batters (wrong technique, poor shot selection, no sense of match, no temperament), poor fielding all lead to pakistan's ousting of world cup.

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concerned_Cit

Mar 23, 2015 08:19am

No matter what, we all are really proud of Team GREEN.

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Nadu Lal

Mar 23, 2015 08:19am

Sarfraz for captain in ODI and vice captain for test. Next year captain in test also! Wahab Riaz for vice captain in ODI and T20

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Nadu Lal

Mar 23, 2015 08:21am

Waqar and company should be fired immediately!!!15 dropped catches blame should go to the coaching and selection staff!

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Rana

Mar 23, 2015 08:29am

Now enjoy the remaining semi finals and finals along with your family at home. You are very tired Misbah 40 yrs. is too much for a cricket player.

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asif ajaz

Mar 23, 2015 08:34am

My man loads of respects.

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hyat

Mar 23, 2015 08:58am

same as bom bom afridi?

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Acp Rathod

Mar 23, 2015 09:04am

headlines shows A hero's welcome for Sarfaraz as Pakistan team returns Then why show the picture of player dropping the catch. Any correlation about team returns and dropping catch

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An Overseas Pakistani

Mar 23, 2015 09:05am

Wahab, you don't have to give any excuses.. You did try and give your 100% and even much more, and so did all the other bowlers including Irfan, Sohail, Rahat, Ehsan... So Bravo.. Bravo to Sarfaraz as well and partial Bravo to Misbah. But the rest of the team management, hope we do not see you ever again..

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Yaar Nawab

Mar 23, 2015 09:19am

Team Pakistan - you 'll rise and shine soon - welcome back :)

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Fanu

Mar 23, 2015 09:26am

Well done Pakistan team. You did what was expected from you guys..........Its not the end of the world.

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Rashid

Mar 23, 2015 09:37am

Warm welcome for players who failed disgracefully..no wonder they keep failing happily..In my opinion Sarfaraz did deceive in the quarterfinal..

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Point of View

Mar 23, 2015 09:41am

The news and the fans reactions would have been different, if the team would have lost against India. Doesn't matter how good they would played.

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GREEN JAGUAR

Mar 23, 2015 09:46am

WELCOME BACK GREENSHIRTS! Pakistan and your fans around the world admire you for your best efforts to reach the QF! You guys did an awesome job despite your coach Waqar Younis's incompetent coaching decisions which made your performance difficult. PCB needs to let Younis go or he should resign! He was nakaam in 2011 as a coach and again in 2015, enough PCB!!

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Manish

Mar 23, 2015 10:13am

I was emotionally supporting PAK first time in my life in their last match. Wahab riaz was really giving it back to them. These aussies need to be given the taste of their own medicine. he was exactly doing that. if those catches were not dropped... my heart was with Wahab.. the brave chap!! Manish, India

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Santhosh

Mar 23, 2015 10:17am

I salute Wahab's intensity, aggression, passion in his spell against Shane Watson in QF's, sadly there was no support from batting nor fielding, i feel petty.

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Atif Khan

Mar 23, 2015 10:23am

Sarfraz, you fought like a tiger and led by example. Please stay that way and instill the same fighting-spirit in your fellow team members. Winning or losing is in God's hands but a good fight is often better than a win.

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Mein_Jinn

Mar 23, 2015 10:23am

Why such celebrations???? We, once ruled Cricket and now we are Jubilant as we beat Ireland and UAE. Oh yes, not to mention "South Africa". But that's it?? Why such a hearty welcome? Why praises? After last world cup, we had 4 years to put our act together. If we continue to appreciate such show from our team, then, please don't expect any improvement. It might be worse in 2019 !!!! Our standards have stooped low !! and I guess we're okay with it !!

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Fahim Khan

Mar 23, 2015 10:23am

Waqar Younus still in casino?

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Mein_Jinn

Mar 23, 2015 10:23am

@sohaib WHy?

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Mar 23, 2015 10:32am

@jawad and what is pathetic about that? PK was immensely popular movie here in Pakistan and yes we South Asians love to quote movies..

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Dev

Mar 23, 2015 10:50am

@NS Indian color while welcoming the cricket team. Thanks Guys!! We are proud that we have been used in your moment of joys and sorrow. Now we won't give up the world cup and bring it back. Think of us.

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Dr Sadique Khan NJ

Mar 23, 2015 10:59am

Poor boys. After so much of hype before the game fallen flat in the wicket. Never play world cup again and face humiliation. Enjoy domestic cricket only so that you guys don't have to hide your face.

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Sanjay Guha

Mar 23, 2015 11:00am

Sign that Pakistani fans are becoming more sportive and mature.

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syed wasim haider

Mar 23, 2015 11:15am

Just think what would have happened if Pakistan were defeated by India or India were defeated in the semis; the fans in both these countries would have done so much of fuss which cannot be imagine because we are not a good loser which is an essential requirement in sports. PCB,BCCI and Bengladesh Cricket board must take a notice of these fanatic actions of the cricket fans otherwise no good player will think to go to play among these rivals.

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asgher

Mar 23, 2015 12:11pm

Blistering Spell Pakistani left arm pacer Wahab Riaz made history last Friday by giving introduction of Aggression to Australia at home ground Adelaide. And not just by the clapping gestures but the piercing deliveries that nearly cut Shane Watson in half!! In the present age of cricket where bowlers are less feared and batsmen enjoy the favoritism of ICC. This man reminded 35 thousand fans present in the ground and many more watching this blitz on their screens that fast bowlers still rule the industry. Wahab Riaz provided sufficient evidence that watching the scorching deliveries fly past batsmen head can make the blood rush just as equally as watching high sixes. Regardless of the venue and home crowd advantage, Australians team felt the chills watching their ace batsman Shane Watson miserable at the mercy of the ball. It will not be incorrect to say that Pakistan has once again produced a legend to accompany Wasim Akram, Waqar Yunus and Shoaib Akhtar in their ranks. Top class indeed!

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aslam pervez

Mar 23, 2015 12:17pm

We need to learn from Indians who discarded star players like Yuvi, Harbhajan, Sehwag, Gambheer and Zaheer because of their poor current form. We, however, persisted with perennial non performers like Umar Akmal and Afridi. Misbah is totally unfit for number four position as that position demands scoring quick runs. He needs to learn from Raina who skilfully rotates the strike and has maintained a strike rate of more than 90.

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sandeep

Mar 23, 2015 12:17pm

@Misbah dhoka daiga my addition to your questions - Why did misbah not place 2 good fielders at square leg and cover boundary when the captain could see what fast bowlers were trying? That judgement alone could have changed the fate of the world cup.

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A troll from nowhere

Mar 23, 2015 12:23pm

Well done Sarfraz! We see in you the future captain of Pakistani cricket team.

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Zeeshan Aziz Barlas

Mar 23, 2015 12:27pm

Hey Wahab you don't need apologise. Job well done. Keep your pace and raise the level of game. Thanks for such a good show.

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Bahadur, India

Mar 23, 2015 12:48pm

Not much time to relax for Pakistanis. Unless they rebuild, regroup and prepare - Bangladesh tour in April is going to be very tough. As Bangladeshi Tigers are like wounded tigers now and will be raring to go full steam against Pakistanis in their homeland. So, it's going to be a real test of talent for Pakistan.

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Concerned

Mar 23, 2015 12:58pm

Wahab Riaz has won many hearts with his fiercy spell and his attitude outside. No wonder, many in India have started liking this fast bowler. Also, Pak will miss services of Misbah. A thorough gentleman of cricket, often reminds me of the great Indian wall, Rahul.

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fida sayani USA

Mar 23, 2015 01:02pm

@Indian Rajput Don't get too excited, India might end up losing the semi final.

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A Pakistani

Mar 23, 2015 01:30pm

@Misbah dhoka daiga --- absolutely agreed. He always played with at least 6 batsman and now saying the batting is week. Why he never ask for a deserving player to be in? Why he never demand for saeed ajmal during the world cup while he was cleared. Saeed ajmal is the player who actually helped him to be the most successful captain. ( only in test).

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a Pakistani

Mar 23, 2015 02:47pm

@sandeep --- The captain who never understand how to place fielders is misbah. Even a club cricketer knows that fielders at boundaries should be tall enough to catch the ball... But from the beginning of world cup he was keep fielding with tiny Yasir Shah (5ft") at the boundary line...

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prashant

Mar 23, 2015 02:58pm

What great performance... Neither he was able to ball him out nor was he able to stop making him run(Do you know how many runs was conceded by Wahab in the inning?). All he does was putting bouncer repeatedly and make strange gestures... And this has become a curtain for losing pak side... Hypocracy!!

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aadil

Mar 23, 2015 03:45pm

Game is not over. Despite Misbah's TUkk Tukk , he is legend.

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Lone Ranger

Mar 23, 2015 03:52pm

@Aleem Latif - Probably ICC will find some reason to again target key performers and match winners of Pakistan team before the next world cup!!!

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Dr. Sadaf

Mar 23, 2015 04:01pm

Why is Wahab apologizing, apology should be coming from other quarters

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Dr. Sadaf

Mar 23, 2015 04:05pm

@truef , what should he do come on the national TV. He was not the only player and definitely not the decision maker. Open apology should come from the management who totally mismanaged everything from the word go. Why are we asking them to apologize anyways when in so many years we haven't had the guts to ask the people ruling the country to apologize for their wrong decisions.Apology should start from the top.

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Sajjad

Mar 23, 2015 04:08pm

@Aleem Latif nice comment. Couldnt of put it better myself

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Saeed Masood

Mar 23, 2015 04:11pm

We should be thankful to Sarfraz and Wahab Riaz that they gave us opportunity to celebrate .. SHABASH SARFRAZ..SHABASH WAHAB..this was not the last world cup many more to come Team Pakistan will play better in times to come Inshahallah.

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Harsh

Mar 23, 2015 05:30pm

5 things PAK cricket needs to do before sending team to 2019 WC: 1. Appoint Wahab Riyaz as captain and Sarfraz as wise captain (bowler and batsmen duo will work together) 2. Doesnt matter if team looses under them for couple of tournaments. give them long rope to experiment. 3. Immediately drop players who have not done any justice to their reputation and are occupying the spot. eg- umar Akmal, Younis Khan, Ahmed Shezad 4. Keep your egos aside and appoint Wasim Akram as coach/ approach him in any capacity for talent scouting and grooming the way BCCI has approched Ravi Shastri. 5. No matter how good you are a batsmen or bowler if you are a poor fielder you wont find place in the team. appoint a reputed fielding coach. take case of India though Yuvraj singh is one of the best fielders he lost the place due to other atheletic fielders in the squad.

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Aussi

Mar 23, 2015 06:20pm

Team Pakistan: Let me announce you your new captain. Meet Mr.aggression and our beloved Wahab Riaz. He bowled his heart out and Watson actually looked like a little bunny in-front of him. He is the right person for any Pakistani!

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Jaago

Mar 23, 2015 06:21pm

The Pakistan teams's performance went according to the form book. They're ranked number 7 in the world in ODI's, they made it to the QF's and lost to the home team. Along the way, they upset SA which has a ranking of 2. All in all, a realistic if not desired result. People need to get a grip and stop breaking TV's.

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Imran Naseem

Mar 23, 2015 07:00pm

I think Wahab has to be commended first for his exceptionally hard work through out the tournament and Sarfaraz for good performance in first 2 matches. I sincerely hope that Pakistani Team have gotten some good lessons from this tournament and use them to their benefit for T20 world cup next year.

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Junaid

Mar 23, 2015 07:03pm

This nation is used to failures. This is what we have seen in last 15 years in every department of life, in Pakistan. Cricketers come from within the same, after all. We reached the quarter finals , was a miracle in it self. But team must learn from its mistakes and learn to achieve victories without waiting for a miracles. Most importantly team should do a press conference and allow questions from general public via news correspondents ( without being abusive). Also be considerate of the sentiments of their fans so they (we) can continue to pray for them in future also.

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Imran A.

Mar 23, 2015 07:16pm

I think Wahab should be next ODI and twenty20 captain. Afridi should retire from all forms of cricket. Waqar has no clue how to coach Pakistani team. I think that Aajib Javed should be offered the job as coach. Wasim and Waqar act more like celebrities. Moin Khan was an embarrassment Misbah is a real gentle man, but I think he's defensive approach cost us the world cup. He should focus on improving the Domestic cricket for the next generation.

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logic

Mar 23, 2015 07:44pm

Hats off to Misbah, for his excellent performance & truly gentlemanly conduct during the world cup. He is the real unsung hero of Pakistan cricket

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Shah-Ji

Mar 23, 2015 07:51pm

I.Do not disturb Sheheryar Khan . Let him work without interference. 2. Take Afridi off from T20. 3. Sarfraz or Wahab make one of them captain for both T20 and ODI... 4. Groom Sarfraz , Wahab ,Asad or Azhar for Test Captain. 5. Do not select Afridi Younis any more for T20 or ODI Kindly Award them and Misbah Sitar E Pakistan Or Hilal E Imtiaz for their distinguished services to the nation. Give them One Last Big limited over Match in Pakistan, Even against International Eleven

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Shah-Ji

Mar 23, 2015 07:54pm

@omer Srfraz or Wahab.....even Fawad

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Rupa

Mar 23, 2015 08:11pm

Pakistan team always looks great and loved by people when they are defeated. The beat part is Pakistanis celebrate defeat. People are very forgiving when Pakistan looses against India. That't the best loosign spirit you will find in the world.

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S. M. Nazim

Mar 23, 2015 08:23pm

Cricket is no different in Pakistan where every thing is going down the drain.

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adnan

Mar 23, 2015 09:28pm

what is a hero? and what is heroism from wahab riaz? pakistanis have started clinging onto every small spark calling it big names next you know.... irfan will be Atlas?

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Raam

Mar 23, 2015 10:02pm

@Rana after finals watch IPL from April

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samera

Mar 23, 2015 10:21pm

@sandeep wake up boy wahab took 3 against SA as well scored 50 and against australia he took 2 wickets while 2 catches were droped with wahab balls so stop comparing wahab with ur ordinary bowler. thanks

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A Kashyap

Mar 23, 2015 10:29pm

Well played Wahab..God Bless

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Munir Ahmed

Mar 23, 2015 10:37pm

@NO HERO - no more Afridi, Misbah, younus khan pls thank nor more test cricket and T20 do not put your leg there. leave pak team if you are really Pak your time is over. similarly Shazad, Akmal, Jamshed Maqsood the so called Inzi jr take a time off play in domestic team show ur talent one yr. Team should be build Sarfaz,Wahab, Haris with some talent bastman.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Mar 23, 2015 11:15pm

Well done green-shirts. Keep it up and hang on tough.

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Ahmer

Mar 23, 2015 11:22pm

Let us put all our resources into winning WC-2019 from right now.

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let's face it !!

Mar 23, 2015 11:22pm

well played Pakistan !! respect for Pakistani bowlers.

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wana

Mar 24, 2015 12:20am

welcome back my hero.....

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Junaid

Mar 24, 2015 01:16am

@sandeep Why do you consider Ishant Sharma a bad bowler. I think he remains to be a good bowler. He was out of world cup due to injury. Also, the Bhuvash is a good bowler though he was kept on the sideline through the world cup. That does not make him a bad bowler.

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Fawad

Mar 24, 2015 01:19am

Amir, Junaid, Wahab, Irfan = Pace Ajmal = spin Shehzad, Hafeez, Haris, Sarfaraz, Sohaib, Fawad = Batsmen Pak XI Umar Akmal, Zulfiqar babar, Yasir Shah, Hammad Azam as extras

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Usman Chaudhri

Mar 24, 2015 01:25am

Kudos Wahab. Great enthusiasm, good show, and great spirit.

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Junaid

Mar 24, 2015 01:34am

@Indian Rajput I doubt that you can take revenge. Unfortunately, your own (Indian team) recent record has not been so good against Australia either.

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nawab

Mar 24, 2015 03:45am

Afridi retired 3rd time.

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Pak786

Mar 24, 2015 04:01am

@Hope go learn about cricket pakistan beat South Africa because pakistan bowled great and wanted to just how AB said in the press conference own mistake lol that's what they all say wen they lose

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Ali

Mar 24, 2015 04:44am

Why not held waqar you us accountable for dropping scarf razz in earlier matches. We might have own matches against India and west indies that would have made our quarter final easier. Jamshed and Umar akmal kept dropping catches and not scoring runs because they knew until waqar you us is there they cannot be dropped

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