I am not the devil: Misbah
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LAHORE: Pakistan's normally mild-mannered captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Tuesday launched a blistering tirade against his critics as he confirmed his retirement from one-day internationals.
After patiently enduring years of abuse for almost every failing by the perennially mercurial Pakistan team, the 40-year-old said he was ready for a rest.
He said he had no intention of changing his mind about one-day cricket but would continue to play Tests, in which format he is Pakistan's most successful captain.
Misbah captained Pakistan in their recent World Cup campaign which ended in a battling quarter-final defeat to hosts Australia.
He said it was disappointing to see former stars on television laying into the team, "using abusive words that are way below the basic standard of ethics".
"Pakistan's media houses should have some rules for people appearing on television screens or at least some basic training, because it seems that anyone who can't find a job in the country becomes an expert or analyst on TV screens," he told reporters in Lahore.
Critics dubbed Misbah "tuk-tuk" after the slow-moving rickshaw because of his dogged, patient batting style.
He was also regularly lambasted for supposedly negative tactics as captain and contrasted unfavourably with the swashbuckling, big-hitting all-rounder Shahid Afridi.
"I was being pinpointed for everything: when the batting failed, the media blamed me, when the bowling failed, the media blamed me and when the fielding failed, the media blamed me," he said.
When Pakistan lost their opening World Cup games to India and the West Indies, effigies of Misbah were burned in the street in Lahore.
The phlegmatic Misbah led Pakistan through some of its toughest years, taking over the captaincy after the spot-fixing scandal of 2010 that saw three key players banned.
He has also never led his side in a home series. International cricket in Pakistan was abandoned after the 2009 militant attack on the Sri Lankan team bus and the side play all their "home" games in neutral venues.
"I can take responsibility to a certain limit but I am not the devil, I did not attack the Sri Lankan team, I did not end international cricket in Pakistan. Why blame me for everything?" he said.
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Mar 24, 2015 07:55pm
Sorry dearest Misbah, you are a Gentleman to the core and even if you had a weakness there was no one better to lead due to various problems that plagued PAK Cricket etc! You did your Best for the TEAM!
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Mar 24, 2015 07:56pm
Spot On !
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Mar 24, 2015 07:59pm
Tuk-tuk was not a name gained from the rickshaw!
Who came up with that one? It's from the sound of the ball being blocked...
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Mar 24, 2015 07:59pm
The best captain Pakistan had after Imran IMHO....
he will surly be missed (even by his critics) when Pak team finds itself in 10/2 or worst situation...
Good Luck Skipper...
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Mar 24, 2015 08:01pm
Well done Misbah.... you have done your job. People like selection committee is to be blamed for politicizing cricket. They kept all talent out of team, see example of Sarfraz.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:01pm
He is Right. I seen some of cricket expert. they are sitting as a expert because they was failed. if you are successful , you have right to comment. Misbah is right . He always help pakistan team.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:02pm
Gotta love Misbah - one of the few polished guys Pakistan cricket has produced.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:04pm
Misbah, please excuse Shoaib Akhtar, the man was & is a mere shadow of the man he could be. You served & continue to serve Pakistani cricket well. I was one of your critics in the early years but you won others & myself with your determination & level headedness.
I, however, do not have kind words for another great potential who retired. Hope he leaves T20s as well...
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Mar 24, 2015 08:04pm
"but would continue to play Tests, in which format he is Pakistan's most successful captain"
should be "but would continue to play Tests, the format in which he is Pakistan's most successful captain"
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Mar 24, 2015 08:04pm
Because they have nothing to do
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Mar 24, 2015 08:05pm
A single person can't win us matches, Misbha alone can't do anything. Until the system gets cleaned and real talent comes to front, the Pak team would be like that always. And please tell the players to work on fielding, they are embarrassing in that!
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Mar 24, 2015 08:06pm
Spot on!!
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Mar 24, 2015 08:06pm
Bravo Misbah...The Media needs to be regulated more carefully. Your right because some remarks are borderline defamatory and in any other country would lead to a slander action against the Individual and Media company for allowing its broadcasting.
I take my hat of to you sir as you can only play to the ability of the team handed to you. I agree you have been on the receiving end of some really unfair criticism
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Mar 24, 2015 08:06pm
Misbah is a great player. In present situation, not a single player can compete him... He is the person who managed the team in its crucial time... He must not be blamed.... Misbah you are a legend and we Love U....!!!!
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Mar 24, 2015 08:06pm
and only if Rahat Ali held that catch it would have been 64/4.
Media dont blame you. its the lack of confidence and self belief.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:08pm
Respect and only respect for a person who lead Pakistan in most difficult situation. All his strengths are presented as his weaknesses because that is what we have become.
All the best for your future
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Mar 24, 2015 08:09pm
Don't feel bad Misbah. Thats the way it is in pakistan :)
you should get used to of this rubbish blame game in our cricket. You have saved the game of cricket when it was in tatters and full of scandals. Thank you
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Mar 24, 2015 08:09pm
......Misbah we luv u
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Mar 24, 2015 08:11pm
agreed
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Mar 24, 2015 08:11pm
Your services to Pak cricket are unforgetable and remarkable. We have lot of respect for you.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:12pm
Well said bro. - when you are traveling all the time overseas to play because your country can't provide security, who can focus on the game.? And so called experts on endless TV talk shows, they are dime a dozen.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:13pm
Very true. It was always a result of various issues together. Improve your internal situations condusive enough to play cricket. Things will be on track.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:13pm
The saddest thing about our nation is that real heroes are treated poorly, from Abdus Salam to IK and Misbah.
We dont deserve you Misbah, you are too good for us!
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Mar 24, 2015 08:13pm
Blaming Misbah for every thing is unfare..
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Mar 24, 2015 08:14pm
Excellent answer to the negative mind and blind attitude people.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:14pm
Perhaps you need to learn. The leader is always responsible. If you cannot stand the heat then stay out of the kitchen.
Perhaps a better and more fitting response would have been to accept complete and absolute responsibility and highlight what needs to be changed for the future, thank everyone for their patience and understanding.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:17pm
When you are in the limelight, media criticism is a job hazard that comes with it and needs to be accepted.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:17pm
Among the so called young talents not even one has 50% of Misbah batting talent. Pakistani media and fans will realize Misbah's value soon when without him the team will fail to reach even 200 hundred. Hats off to Misbah to go down fighting with this average team.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:18pm
Misbah is absolutely right, decent with high morals.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:18pm
@abid agreed
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Mar 24, 2015 08:20pm
Misbah, you are the best captain Pakistan has ever produced. Do not get discouraged by negative comments by these so called experts. You have made Pakistan proud with your elegance, maturity and humbleness. You were able to pull Pakistan team out of the gutter after the match fixing fiasco and with limited resources have the best winning ratio for a Pakistani captain. Thank you "O Captain! my Captain! "
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Mar 24, 2015 08:20pm
Who is responsible for picking the team? Isn't it the captain's call along with the head coach. The insistence to keep certain players out of the team and certain others in the team with bad records eventually comes down to you and you should be held accountable for the following poor results.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:20pm
It might be a bit much but he has to take the lions share of the blame! He was captain!!
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Mar 24, 2015 08:20pm
He is a very smart and safe player - i think Test format suits him well. Those who blindly criticize him are the same ones who will be all praise for him when his methods work and we win. This is not the time for finger pointing and accusations - thats what the parliamentarians and politicians do.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:22pm
he is really legend of pakistan cricket.!! he is only cricketer who is consistent throughout the season of pakistan innings...!!! as an indian i respect him...!!
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Mar 24, 2015 08:24pm
He may have his strategic flaws on the field and he may be a little defensive but I have a lot of respect for him as he has won so many games as captain with the least talented pool of players. He never had the extraordinary talent Pakistan has possessed over the years and more importantly he lead the team with integrity. We had no scandals in last 4 years. His calmness will be missed in the team.
Good Luck to Misbah
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Mar 24, 2015 08:27pm
Thank you Misbah for everything. Some people will always be ungrateful.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:27pm
He was unfairly blamed for everything even though he was the only consistent performer.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:28pm
Thank you misbah for all you have done for Pakistan cricket.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:28pm
I have repeatedly stated here : "The easiest job in the world is to CRITICIZE without any knowledge."
We appreciate you (Misbah) for whatever you had to do and you have done in keeping Pakistan's cricket alive when everybody had failed.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:29pm
Poor Misbah - whatever Pakistan cricket has achieved was because of him and still he got the flak. Now it will be interesting to see who fills out his boots.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:31pm
We love you Misbah
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Mar 24, 2015 08:32pm
it seems to me like any cricketer who is non-religious in his outlook, noncontroversial and consistent is hounded like this in pakistan. as an indian, i respect role model-material cricketers like misbah and younis khan who give their all and still cop criticism. this is a team game and one man cannot be responsible for a defeat.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:35pm
Thank you, Misbah. You are the most successful ODI batsman of our country since 2004. You'll be missed.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:41pm
Misbah - you were the light in this dark batting line up. Enduring so much unnecessary and baseless criticism speaks volumes of your strong character. Those who failed to see this are either incompetent or blame you for the heck of it. Thanks a lot for your services to Pakistan cricket, especially taking charge after the spot fixing scandal low point. You were a terrific and reliable ODI batsman and we will miss you dearly.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:41pm
the best captain pakistan ever had
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Mar 24, 2015 08:44pm
I have nothing but respect for you Misbah. no one's going to hear/recognize your contributions. You deserve much better!
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Mar 24, 2015 08:44pm
To all: If Misbah and others had played Misbah's cricket (defensive cricket) at 2 for 98 and started attacking at power play in 35th over, Pakistan would have scored 270/280. Afridi, one of the foolish cricketers played for his own glory not for the team not for the country. There was no reaons for him taking big shots in 33/34 overs instead of waiting for one more overs when there will be field restriction and those big shots will be safer.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:50pm
The critics are partly true as cricket is a mind game. The captain with more will power and self belief will win the game.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:51pm
Someone who has single-handedly rescued the Pakistan team in crisis time on so many occasions in the past so many years is at the receiving end - what irony !! Is there no one to defend him publicly ?
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Mar 24, 2015 08:52pm
All unjust criticism aside. I have a special problem with M. Yousef when he criticizes Misbah's defensive approach. He himself epitomized extreme and uncalled for defensiveness in our tour to Australia in 2009-10. At least don't be a hypocrite.
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Mar 24, 2015 08:58pm
Well said Misbah.....we love you....you really gave your best in difficult situations.....
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Mar 24, 2015 08:59pm
It is Tuk Tuk which helped Pakistan to cross 200 runs mark. Had it been Fatafut then 150 runs would have been dream with kind of batting.
Some of the players have the ability but they need not coaching rather a jolt to set them right. Media has praised them in past just for a good inning here and there but that do not qualify them as automatic choice in One day Team.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:00pm
Misbah is very much correct in saying that for each and every incident that could be failure in batting, bowling or fielding he is blamed by the so called experts. Some of the experts do not know what cricket is. Pakistan Broadcasting Authorities should make some rules in this respect, as suggested by Misbah. As a cricket follower I see Misbah as a real Gentleman, even in one of the fielding incidents Shoaib Maqsood did not obey his orders which he took it homself and stood a close in fielder, no complaints, he is really great. The incoming Captain should take some lessons from this legend.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:00pm
Can't blame any of the players. The selection process needs to be on merit
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Mar 24, 2015 09:03pm
Mishbah, was the only performer in the team and I have great respect for the him always.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:03pm
Cricketers should do their talking on the field, not off. What a spectacular match between New Zealand and SA. Cricket has moved on to something real spectacular. Misbah's team couldn't score 250 runs in 50 overs, let alone 43.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:04pm
Dear Misbah, You are a great cricketer,a solid captain and a great asset to Pakistan Cricket. Just learn to take the heat. Criticism and praises are part of the game. Take the High Road!
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Mar 24, 2015 09:09pm
Off course it is not Misbah faulh that such a team was given for him to lead. Some of the players selected will not be picked by any other team of the world except perhaps UAE and Scotland. The selectors, management and those hirarchy who put pressure to select a certain player should realize that one bad decision, one missesd catch or one bad innings can cost Pakistan million of dollars.
PCB should invest in under - 19 and the A team on their fitness and fielding.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:12pm
Misbah has been recognised as one of the best batsmen around by many foriegn pundits. Yes he is no AB Devilliers or Kohli but he always held our batting line going. He never had the luxury to play shots as no one else ever performed. Pakistan team is now filled with players who would, on their best day score in 30s and 40s. Even UAE batting line performed much better than Pakistan.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:13pm
@Adnan Anwar
What the only performer?
Praise to who deserves.
What about Sarfraz Ahmad, Wahab Riaz and other quicks???
Misbah played to his potential and the team reached what they deserved. We did not have the best 15 and in the end the best 11 on the field. We have to accept it and try to rectify the reasons that lead to it again and again.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:14pm
He did well and stop criticizing him, because non of his fault, it team management who plan well before WC.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:16pm
Misbah, you let be known your sentiments. Good. You were a thinking captain.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:17pm
Nobody but Misbah could have brought back Pakistan cricket from the abyss of 2010. Pakistan Cricket team is still one of the best in the world in Tests, which is the best format to test a team's skills. Not a bad team in ODIs and T20s as well. All other cricket teams in the world would have been obliterated by now if they had gone through the same situations. Pakistan is still alive thanks to Misbah.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:17pm
Misbah's defensive mindset and captaincy kept irking me through out his tenure. However, overall I have respect for him.
He took the reigns when Pakistan cricket was in a massive crises (spot fixing and its consequences). He instilled stability in the team. Also, he only had below-par cricketers / team members at his disposal. He showed so many times that it was possible to bat well in situations where all other batsmen failed.
In spite of my reservations, well done Misbah and good luck for your future.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:23pm
People should not criticize Misbah, for he has done a very good service to Pak cricket.
Despite numerous problems and his few of the limitations, he has done his very best what he was capable of.
And besides, he has been a wonderful ambassador of cricket, while being Pak captain.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:24pm
Misbah is spot on when he said anyone who has no job becomes expert on tv . Thats particularly true for the one appearing on political talk shows too.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:26pm
@Nadeem " O Captain My Captain " Nice
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Mar 24, 2015 09:28pm
Misbah, you are a true gentleman and a brave captain who took up a challenging task to lead the Pakistani team in this WC which was filled with rookie players and you took the team all the way to QF. Instead of buring your effigies, Pakistani people should thank you and praise for your captaincy.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:32pm
I would ask these so called experts, what have they done, when they were playing for Pakistan? I think after Miandad, you were the true Crises Man, and you have saved our team from many embarrassing situation. Well done......
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Mar 24, 2015 09:32pm
Dont heed it Miabah you done your best. A single man cannot bring WC in Pakistan.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:35pm
Dear caption u did your job well, but the thing is that, Pakistani nation has a great expections from there team. No doubt, you played at your best level and the its a team game not an individual. Pakitani nation is a emotional nation at the time of match everyperson left his work and pray fot there team. And in the same manner if team team did not perform well then they have right to criticise.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:40pm
I will only say one thing. I have met this gentleman once in my life. And the only thing I can say is he is a true gentleman and loves his country. Viva Misbah. Pakistan will miss you.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:42pm
Misbah u r spot-on... A true gentlemen...I think that its a big loss of Pakistan Cricket Team after you have left. By the way expect some stability as "Bilawajeh ka Boom Boom" has retired(finally).
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Mar 24, 2015 09:43pm
I wish writer knows y we called him Tuk Tuk...
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Mar 24, 2015 09:46pm
I am not Misbah supporter but the way our so-called experts bashed our team since the first match was totally uncalled for. Instead of motivating the players, they demoralized them and which was visible in Zimbabwe match also. Mohammad Yousaf, Sikandar Bakht, and Shoaib Akhtar all three should be banned on TV.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:47pm
Misbah, it is really not your fault. You are a gentleman and PAK cricket should be in debt to your services. This is how we generally treat our heroes and this is why we are hitting the rock bottom.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:48pm
""Pakistan's media houses should have some rules for people appearing on television screens or at least some basic training, because it seems that anyone who can't find a job in the country becomes an expert or analyst on TV screens," "
agreed. 100 percent.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:49pm
Absolutely true Misbah! A great player ended up playing for a wrong side at a wrong time. Pakistan always gave you a step motherly treatment blaming you for the collosal failure of that dumb dumb Afridi & co. Wishing you the best from India for your future endeavors. Glad that you spoke at least now to silence those good for nothing critics on TV.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:50pm
What's this witch hunt by the Pakistani media? Misbah and Wahab were the only two pakistani players who carried their team to the QFs. Rest of them just collected their playday checks.
Infact Misbah must be lauded for his passion and commitment to the nation. He has stood there for Pakistan when everyone else doubted themselves.
From an Indian fan.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:51pm
Befitting reply, keep it up Misbah. Give it to them, they deserve
such truthful answers. They did it to several others on several occasions but nobody till now had the gal to say what you have
done. Stand high, stay tall and always be truthful which is a
commodity lacking entirely in the whole pakistan, irrespective
of being sports, governance, politics, defencejournal, or whatever.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:51pm
No body is saying the Sri Lankan team was attacked because of you. Please don't try to gain sympathy.
You were in charge of team since 2011. Plenty of time to groom a Vice Captain. You did not.
You did not groom an opener and agreed to persist with Hafeez. You did not groom a middle order batsman. You did not groom a wicket keeper. You overplayed Ajmal against poor teams like Zimbabwe and Ireland.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:54pm
I am with you on this Misbah.
You surved the country well. I am proud of you and your achievements
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Mar 24, 2015 09:56pm
No you are not a devil Misbah. In fact you are the saviour of our brittle, crumbling batting line. Thank you for being there in testing times and for being a gentleman, a rare specie now a days.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:57pm
Respect for u Misbah. You did try your best. You will be missed deeply. You are a true gentleman.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:57pm
@Keiky M Press . Agree what you have said. Yes he did well for PAK cricket. Blame those who have created condition that there are no home games for Pakistan team.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:58pm
Even outside Pakistan, we all respect Misbah not only for his cricketing talent but for the grace and dignity with which he has always carried himself.
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Mar 24, 2015 09:58pm
Misbah, you are a legend !
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Mar 24, 2015 09:59pm
@Nadeem well said
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Mar 24, 2015 10:03pm
misbah was able to handle a bunch of motley crew who were in the team ,for reasons unknown to him. He did his part.All the best for your future endeavours.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:12pm
I started watching cricket after more than a decade. Misbah is the player I admired most within the Pakistani cricket team. I was the team's rock, steady and dependable, even if you set captaincy aside. As a captain, he can only work with what his team has. I watched with bemusement, the YouTube videos of all craziness in Pakistan after the two initial losses. He deserves better.
Misbah, if they don't respect you enough in Pakistan in your post-cricketer life, come over to India. I am sure India will have plenty of opportunities and respect for someone of your experience and wisdom.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:12pm
Misbah is a respected cricketer and great ambassador of cricket , we all should thank him for his contribution.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:14pm
I blame the T20 format, which is destroying cricket. People's minds are warped. They don't seem to appreciate any player who plays sensibly and works to construct an innings. They are blinded by all the glittery stuff and all the boom boom. They don't display any patience. Misbah is a smart player who somehow managed to outperform his teammates and he managed to keep their egos in check. They fail to realize that it was the so-called took took rickshaw guy who led the team in scoring. The entire world of cricket respects Misbah, except his own teammates and his own countrymen.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:15pm
You are the savior of Pakistan cricket, you do not need to justify anything to anyone!
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Mar 24, 2015 10:17pm
No fault of misbah. But appointing him as captain after the 2011 world cup semifinal 2010 T20 semifinal exit after the team had played aggressive cricket under Afridi did not make sense. Best captains were Afridi and younus. They brought out the best in youngsters. This decision of appointing misbah should be investigated and discussed on media.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:20pm
Misbah,
I am not sure if you would read this or not, but you are a hero for us with most of the team not cooperating with you and showing grudges you have led the team to the best. I wish you best of luck in your life we've lost a wonderful and educated captain for one days.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:21pm
So Misbah press is bad ?
You got into quarter final because the media pressurized you to get rid of Nasir Jamshed and play Sarfaraz !!
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Mar 24, 2015 10:25pm
Totally sympathize and agree with Misbah.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:26pm
Misbah is a credit to Pakistan and Pakistanis should be proud that such a responsible and capable person has led their cricket team all these years.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:29pm
Despite all his shortcomings, Misbah never gave up. Moreover look at the PCB circus around him. People like Aamir Sohail, Mohammad Yousaf, etc. simply chickened out when faced with issues. Misbah deserves a pat on the back and big thank you for leading the ship when nobody wanted to lead. he is right up there with IK and Javed Miandad.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:30pm
Why blame me for everything?" Misbah said.
Because You Are a Captain.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:33pm
Salute you for your services
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Mar 24, 2015 10:36pm
@farhan If anyone bat can 30-40 overs then he should.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:37pm
@optimist spot on. He was given below averahe club level plauers except 1 or 2 amd that is not enough
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Mar 24, 2015 10:37pm
This man saved Pakistan cricket, I have nothing but respect for him. We love you sir.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:40pm
@JP thanks for your kind words. We Pakistani are in tatters but still can't let our hereos go away. He well be ok. You can see 99 percent people here like him. Media and people like shoaib akhter can only talk
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Mar 24, 2015 10:43pm
Misbah,s reservations &his point of view is very much to the point.Every one from any corner of pakistan if talks about the team they should need to use moderat language whether they are crickete fans or analysts.
And what is wrong with Misbah he is doing his best as a captin.His bating performence is outstanding.
Misbah don't loos heart we are withe you...plz took back your retirment decision we need you.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:43pm
You were capatin
tell us, Why did You Ignore Sarfraz Ahmed for first three one days?
He was with the team and Captain choose playing eleven
Why Did Not Select One Of Pakistan Top run Maker of 2014, Fawad Alam in the Playing team?
Did you ask Moin to pick him, if not , why not? If yes, what Moin said
I agree you are not devil but I do not know what Fawad Alam think about you?
What Sarfraz thought about you for first three one day matches?
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Mar 24, 2015 10:43pm
I think Misbah is amazing, both as a cricketer and a human being. He must be the most humble captain ever. Glad to see he spoke up for himself after all.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:50pm
He is not called "tuk-tuk" after the slow moving rickshaw. If you played any cricket you would know that "tuk- tuk" is a slang used in Pakistan street cricket for someone who defends more than they hit the ball. Tuk, tuk, tuk the sound that the bat makes on consecutive forward defensive stops.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:52pm
For sure, he is not what is talking about. Nevertheless, being at the helm, he is for sure responsible for all the overall on-the-field activities related to green-shirts.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:57pm
@Effayy94
is he better than Edhi?
Let him appoint Captain for next world cup. We need good Captain who can fight for right stuff.
Waqar was running a show but Misbah was very weak to pick his fav. Sarfraz Ahmed for first three one days.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:58pm
Misbah---when you accepted the captaincy---you accepted the knives and the digs that would come out for you.
No doubt that you are a great batsman---but you are no captain material. I cannot understand why people are relating his batting to his captaincy---.
Misbah---you do not have leadership qualities. You could be a great member of the board so to say---but you are not the CEO caliber---.
Your personality lacks the fire and the ruthlessness that is required in a team leader.
You will always be the anchor of the team---but it was a blunder to make you the captain of the team.
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Mar 24, 2015 10:59pm
I am an Indian and really a great admirer of players like Misbah & Younis Khan. I really appreciate Misbah particularly for soaking a lot of pressure for the team. I particularly remember the first T20 WC where he had scored 22 runs of Harbhajan's last over and India almost lost the match. No player in the tournament had scored more than 6-7 runs in his over.
Pak fans & critics should learn to give dignified farewell to their players. I am very sad to see players like Javaid Miandad, Waqar, Md yosuf, Inzamam,etc getting an unceremonious farewell.
Passion is one thing, but when a person who has served the nation faithfully hangs his boots he should be shown some respect.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:02pm
you are a gentleman and a hero
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Mar 24, 2015 11:02pm
Misbah Nation likes you and see all the comments are positive, despite people reservations but still you get positive remarks and this is what you have done for cricket and keep it up. Our Lala is leaving for good we really going to miss him, he is really excellent player and with marvelous character and we never heard about him negative remark at all, Weldon Shahid Afridi and Misbah.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:07pm
I am from India and trust me, the only player we feared in Pakistan was Misbah. Since Pakistan is an opponent to India, we always checked if he was still batting. Whenever he played, the game could have gone either way. This is what Misbah deserves. A true Pakistani who played for his country.
Regarding his tuk tuk, he played according to the situation. Take Shahid Afridi for example, the way he got out against Australia was bad. Someone should have reminded him that it was not the 45th over.
For Misbah, I can only say one thing. He was such a player that he deserves respect even from across the border.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:08pm
@Guest
Afridi ever played well in any world cup? same for Ahmed Shezad, Umar Akmal
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Mar 24, 2015 11:08pm
the best thing about this article is when read the last paragraph and scroll down to see PM Nawaz Sharif smiling :p
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Mar 24, 2015 11:12pm
Its nice to see that there are sensible people like Misbah in Pakistan.
Burning effigies due to a loss in match is senseless.
He is correct. He did not attack the Srilankan Team, He did not end Pakistan's isolation in International Cricket. Why unncessarily blame him.
I would urge all pakistani's and its government to adopt the same thing when it comes to their domestic and international affairs.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:20pm
The ship sank in your command. Chin up and take the blame.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:20pm
Even Glenn McGrath, the great Australian bowler had implied that Australia did not win the match, Pakistan had lost it. Have a very long rest now Misbah. Others have the right to criticize you, get over it.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:21pm
Well said Misbah. You are a gentleman and lot of people interpreted your mild manner to be a weakness. To be fair, you were the only one who stood between Pakistan and some humiliating defeats in this world cup. For all the aggression of Shahid Afridi, I can't think of a single innings where he made any material difference in this world cup.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:21pm
@JP Come on! Be realistic because the Indians have categorically refused to induct Pakistani player in the IPL. What kind of portfolio did you have for Misbah, by the way?
Does he fit in any possible cricketing scenario in India. Need specific answers, please!
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Mar 24, 2015 11:39pm
Not sure if the writer ever played cricket otherwise he/she would not have made a comment about Misbah nick name - Tuk Tuk is the sound that comes out when ball contacts the bat during a defensive play.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:43pm
PCB and selectors should respond to the Nation's anguish... they are the one who left deserving players out. Fawad Alam is one for e.g. Why a young player need to keep playing on domestic circuit if there is no merit system in placed.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:43pm
@Anon as pointed out by misbah ...every one these days is an expert in cricket who dont even know a percentile about the facts.equating tuk tuk with rickshaw is just one example..
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Mar 24, 2015 11:45pm
First of all, my salute to Misbah agianst all the odds. Very Sad, same old story, put some one at the front to get the blame. Real culprits always get's away in Pakistan.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:53pm
Misbah comes across as a polished and a well mannered human being who has undoubtedly given his best to Pakistani cricket. Being a leader he has to take the accolades along with the brickbats. The buck has to stop somewhere, and in this case unfortunately, he has been targeted for the team's poor performance.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:54pm
Granted It was not your fault, but there is something to be said about your defensive captaincy and your selection in openers. Teams figure out your fear and that's where you needed to be strong. I do agree that you can only play the cards at hand, but you could have done better with Sarfraz.
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Mar 24, 2015 11:56pm
Misbah - You're a thorough gentleman. Teams win and lose all the time, but it's the character that stays. Unfortunately you got blamed for things that may not have been in your control. Thank you for your contribution to Cricket for Pakistan and the World. Wish you the best.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:01am
what Sangakara did in his final game of career after four successive centuries..tuk tuk when other batsmen crumbled. Misbah did same many times because he always got such a scenario to bat when other batsmen make scoreboard read 4/1 four down for one...Hats off Misbah..we always played with one Batsmen..it was U!
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Mar 25, 2015 12:02am
Misbah is absolutely right. He is no magician that can create Bradmans out of guli-danda players with a choomantar!
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Mar 25, 2015 12:03am
He said it rightly.. He didn't attack the Srilankan Team bus.. which is the root cause of the rot in Paki cricket.
People are not coming there since they are not willing to suicide and when you don't have other teams coming .. you loose interest in Cricket.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:18am
As an outsider, at a time where Pakistanis are viewed unfavourably around the world, I can say Misbah played the perfect gentleman. Calm, composed, professional, hardworking, articulate and smart. All this to say he was an excellent ambassador for Pakistan internationally. Unfortunately I can't say that for any other single player on the team for now. I think Wahab has potential but he must learn to reign in his temper/emotions as well as prove that he is a consistent performer.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:29am
Only one thing....How many ODI players have scored >5000 runs without a century.
He ever batted for 40 overs this WC scoring in 70's. You have more oppertunities to score a hundred when you come in at 10 or 30 for 2/3.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:31am
@Pakistani . Do not insult Sanga by comparing him to Misbah.
How many centuries with >5000 runs?
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Mar 25, 2015 12:33am
Respect Misbah...the game needs more leaders like u.
Would love 2 see u involved in anyway with IPL. the youngsters need your knowledge!
Good luck.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:35am
I blame Misbah for missing our chance to win the world cup. But what do I know, I wash dishes and polish shoes. And I'm pretty good at it, sometimes I get flak for not doing a perfect job. So I take it out you Misbah. You made us lose the world cup. It was your presence that players like Rahat Ali lack confidence in themselves to catch a simple catch. It's all your fault!
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Mar 25, 2015 12:38am
Misbah...you are our favorite Captain. Don't let these so called critics get in your head. You have accomplished what they could never accomplish. Our hearts!
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Mar 25, 2015 12:45am
Great career! Great Captain! now please retire and make room for youngsters. Half retirement is not acceptable as later these players sneak back in.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:45am
@OS you are addressing Misbah and not some of the other captains. Please don't use that word for him. If captain is to be blamed for everything than give him powers vested in Imran Khan. You must have seen what Sohaib did to him during match against Australia over helmet issue. Such players should be banned for a year and sent for rehab. before being inducted into team. Discipline is our core issue. Once we understand the various aspect of discipline we would be winning most of our tests, ODIS and T20ies.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:53am
@Raza
Better than Imran. Won more tests than anyone in the fewest matches. Including Imran. And usually carried the team and didn't have the stars that Imran had.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:53am
Dear Misbah, We love you.
I have said before and I am saying again that you were an honest, hardworking and thorough Captain. You services in the toughest time will not be forgotten.
Thank you for everything you have done for Pakistan Cricket.
Please dont worry People like Shoaib and Sikandar. They can't do anything better..after all they need a job to run their kitchen.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:54am
I feel sorry for Misbah, he should not be blamed for everything and all the times. However, being a captain that's how it is, you have to perform best and make your team perform best. Misbah mostly played defensive game instead of offensive. I believe its time for a clean up in PCB as they are mostly running the show from behind.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:59am
Good cricketer and captain. Others are plainly jealous as your skills have outlasted them.
Keep smiling and hold your head high.
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Mar 25, 2015 01:08am
I have never liked watching Misbah play.. but I respect the man now!
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Mar 25, 2015 01:11am
Sir
Misbah you changed the attacking style of our cricket into dour and dull tuk tuk mode.
You survived as captain because the PCB kept other deserving players out to keep you in office.
Since you have decided to sit at home so please retire from test cricket and rest well!!!
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Mar 25, 2015 01:18am
He is correct. Some of former Pakistani players and know all TV commentators did use unsuitable and demoralizing language to abuse Misbah and his team—without realizing that Pakistan captain has a relatively inexperienced team. I have not seen such language being used against Indian cricket team or it members—even when strong criticism is directed against them. He played the gentleman’s game like a gentleman. I respect him.
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Mar 25, 2015 01:32am
He may not be a devil. But he and his boys certainly lacked determination ,the mindset, the body language, the plan,the focus, the elegance, the hard headedness and the resilience ,befitting of a true competitor in pursuance of glory for their nation. He lacked novelty of ideas and control. There was no grace even in their loss. Besides a gentleman would have stepped aside at the right moment.
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Mar 25, 2015 01:43am
You are a hero Misbah! Critics are always there for everyone. The main reason for failure is the weaknesses of the management, and to be honest, we don't have a management at all. It's politics being played at all levels, putting totally unrelated people on higher posts who don't even know the ABC of cricket.
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Mar 25, 2015 01:44am
Simple Misbah. They are called "singles" and "doubles" that's when you run one end of the wicket to the other. You needed to be taught about them. Also, they are called "gaps" that the empty space between fielders where to place the ball and run from one side to the other, that's called a run.
I just fail to understand a man who can make a hundred in about 60 balls in a test match, makes 1 run in 23 balls.
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Mar 25, 2015 01:44am
We love you Misbah. Your performance as a captain and as a batsman was the best among the available lot. Yes you had some shortcomings but there was nobody even closer to your calibre, forget about someone better than you.
Best of luck in Tests.
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Mar 25, 2015 01:58am
Awww Misbah, I wish Pakistan as a nation could pay you for ll you have done for it. May Allah bless you
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Mar 25, 2015 02:00am
Misbah. You have done your duty and the world stands behind you.
Your statement "Pepople should be trained before coming on TV for a press conference" is well worth and some action should be taken. Sportsman have forgotten they are ambassadors of the nation.
Let's see some change in future. World will be watching.
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Mar 25, 2015 02:36am
I totally agree to each and every word Misbah said
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Mar 25, 2015 02:40am
Its not related to personality, the individual performance was great as well, but the people are disappointed about the captaincy!
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Mar 25, 2015 02:42am
Dear Misbah....
lots of love and respect from india. We are your fan. We have still the memories of your three consecutive sixes to harbhajan singh...u just won the t20 world cup, but we were lucky. We still remember your india tour... you were the best.
When your players refused to field at short leg, they denied the nationl duty without any shame , it was only you who stood for that. Our eyes were wet to see this. We wish if we can see you again in india. You were the best.... the last man standing.
We know how precious you are.
Lots of Love from india.
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Mar 25, 2015 02:54am
He had enough....
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Mar 25, 2015 03:17am
Misbah.. you have done a great job and the nation should thank you for it... Look who are the critics; Shoaib Akhter, Kamran Akmal, M. Yusuf, et al... These guys may have been good at one time but all failed miserably and were booted out of the team for their failures. Not one of them had retired honourably as you did Misbah, and rightly said.... They can't find jobs anywhere and thus become "Experts"...
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Mar 25, 2015 03:19am
Well said, Skipper. A very well timed shut up call to the likes of Shoaib "Actor", Yousaf and Sikandar Bakht. You will continue to hold a special place in our hearts for captaining Pakistan in some turbulent times .
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Mar 25, 2015 03:20am
My respect to this excellent and gentleman Captain - Fan from India.
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Mar 25, 2015 03:24am
No doubt that cricket in Pakistan is managed by mediocre, non-professional and incompetent people appointment on political basis. Have some self respect Misbah and instead of giving excuses just quit, in more than hundred one day matches you have not been able to produce a single match winning innings and your captaincy has been below par.
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Mar 25, 2015 03:32am
Misbah you seem like a good man with ethics and morals and standard You should never fogot the Politics in our great country and people like to talk. Just Ignore these people and chill Over all in Sports one win and one loose
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Mar 25, 2015 03:33am
@zubaida khan
I like your advice but take your first two line paragraph out. Misbah needs full respect as Misbah. Win and loose should make no difference in his personality. Tks
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Mar 25, 2015 03:43am
Dear Mr. Haq: As late as beginning of the CWC series, I too was your critic. But by God your performance as a batsman, as a fielder, and as a captain in this series was stellar. I think you should continue in this role for as long as is possible, and later in an advisory or supervisory capacity.
I would be honored if you consider me as your admirer.
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Mar 25, 2015 03:43am
misbah...you lost,...we lost.....!!! what do you want us to do pat your back....grow up and deal with some criticism....also if you are that good show us....if not leave the team on your own!
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Mar 25, 2015 03:49am
He is so right about the 'experts' ( especially Mohammed Yousuf) literary spilling out venom against Misbah. Criticism is Ok but the way he talks about Misbah the captain of our team is very offensive... We are with you Misbah and you will always be remembered as the lone warrior captain (who didn't have a worthy enough team) in Pak fan's hearts. #RespectForMisbah
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Mar 25, 2015 04:00am
and Wait Younus khan wants to dedicate century to BoB Woolmer ... funny ... his total score in all games last 10 is less than 50 ... Bob Wooler must be really mad at him ... So to tell you Misbah .. your team started joking around you and you did not notice ... Do you think he can make a century ... a player who cannot hit a six ... can score a century ...
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Mar 25, 2015 04:03am
Misbah, I apologize to you on the behalf of whole nation. You have been a great servant to Pakistani cricket and perhaps the greatest ever captain in Pakistan's history. Your frustration is absolutely valid and like the true gentleman you have responded now after hanging up your boots from ODI. Only that speaks volumes of your character. And those who criticize you, they are useless people, jealous of you who don't worth your salt. Respect for you Misbah, the deepest of respects.
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Mar 25, 2015 04:05am
With Misbah gone, Pakistan's first goal will be to play out the entire 50 overs. Somehow that seems a challenge now..
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Mar 25, 2015 04:08am
correct
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Mar 25, 2015 04:09am
All these critics will soon learn your valuable contributions to the country when the team is stranded AGAIN on 20 runs for 4 wickets. These 'expert analysis' are nothing but bullies who are venting their own frustration regarding their own failures.
Thank you for your services Misbah. You will always be remember as one of the the BEST ODI captain for Pakistan.
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Mar 25, 2015 04:22am
@Anon
The word tuk-tuk originated in 1952, thanks to the Little Master, Pakistan opening batsman Hanif Mohammad, who to defend his team, when the wickets were falling on the other end, has to play tuk-tuk to save Pakistan team from humiliation.
His memorable inning of 337 runs spread over three days ( 994 minutes ) in 1958 against West Indies in WI is one good example. So far no cricketer has broken his record.
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Mar 25, 2015 04:23am
Friends, eighty percent of the negative comments here against our gentleman Captain Misbah have no basis of fact. Misbah will forever be a true good guy in the hearts of many Pakistani fans, and if anyone here truly cares to know the TRUTH about what went South during the Pakistan-Australia match, please go online and carefully listen to Misbah's Lahore press conference at Gaddafi Stadium which took place on March 24.
It would be helpful if PCB could post this video on its website in its entirety so more can discover the real deal behind Misbah and Lala's unexpected performance.
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Mar 25, 2015 04:30am
Misbah is the best thing that happened to Pakistan cricket in the last 5 years or so, anyone who focuses on his negatives rather than what this guy has done for us, doesnt know what they are talking about. One of the best captains we have ever had! On par with Imran Khan. MISBAH you are the KING!!!!!
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Mar 25, 2015 04:38am
@mfkhan69@gmail.com WHY should he have waited one more over for the power play? They should have taken the power play one over ago. Whose fault was that? Could Afridi have decided to take power play or was it Misbah's fault to not take power play while he knew this was the last pair who could bat.
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Mar 25, 2015 04:40am
Misbah
You did your job and you are the best. For now, accept all the good comments and time will deal with the negative ones later.
SB
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Mar 25, 2015 04:50am
All respect for Misbah the batsman and fielder but not fully as captain. He should not mind the criticism which is on merit. (1) Misbah has been captain for years now, he should have groomed some players but he did not. All of his liking kept on to be around a couple of players who were not the deserving. (2) His influence on selection can not be denied. He demanded the selection of Ehsan Adil while selectors and all other of knowledge knew that he did not deserve to be there. (3) He did not play Sarfraz in the early matches. (4) He did not kept eye on things which could decide the fate. Against Australia, when Afridi came to bat, he should have signaled for power play. It was the last batting pair so there was no need for waiting until the 35th over and specially when he knew that Afridi will play airborn. Had he decided for an early Power play, Afridi could possibly have scored more.
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Mar 25, 2015 05:10am
Thank you Misbah !!!
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Mar 25, 2015 05:17am
I agree with Misbah... he is not responsible for everything that has gone against Pakistan cricket. It is time Elite in Pakistan start looking inward and look for answers... what happened in CWC to Pak cricket team is a result of many years of denial about everything.... Misbah is a good man and face savior...
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Mar 25, 2015 05:17am
@Anon exactly!!
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Mar 25, 2015 05:18am
Sir, you are very much respected on the eastern side of the border. The only Pakistani who can bat according to the match situation. You are last of your kind. With you gone, the sun has set on the Pakistani one day team. We can now knock the others under 200 runs pretty much consistently.
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Mar 25, 2015 05:30am
If the attacks are this vicious and senseless no sane person would want to play for Pakistan, let alone captain it! These "experts" are digging Pakistan Crickets grave every time they open their mouths and defecate their "opinion".
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Mar 25, 2015 05:37am
Very sad & unfortunate.
Misbah is one of the very few true sportsmen from Pakistan.
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Mar 25, 2015 05:48am
Misbah was undone by coach and selection committee but his defensive tactics also did not help him. IK and all experts are right, if he could once listen to them. Where were you when Sarfraz or Yasir Shah not playing...not a club team can think of playing unreliable player like Umar Akmal....when will we get rid of curse of Akmals..
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Mar 25, 2015 05:56am
@KingofLalaland
exactly. It's like Titanic
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Mar 25, 2015 06:14am
We respect you but if you would have Won the WC then all the critics would be praising you, unfortunately this is waht Pak nation is all about..
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Mar 25, 2015 06:15am
@saad
Yes, Misbah is clearly popular in this forum. Dawn readers don't represent average Indians and Pakistanis (lots of expats for one) and clearly, things are saner here, aside from a troll or two. If we were average citizens, our countries would not have these pointless conflicts.
@cricketlover
Like I said, I haven't followed cricket for over a decade and hence do not know about what IPL has been up to. Even then, surely, there are many non-IPL opportunities for him, especially off the field since he is soon fully retiring, in a country like India which will further pour resources into cricket as its economy improves.
Anyway, I will admit my response was indeed in spirit than in specifics.
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Mar 25, 2015 06:17am
@Ravi : At very critical time Misbha led the Pakistan side. Great job done Misbha. I liked your commitment. At this age you ate able to play & lead a side. Well done - S. Srinivasaraghavan Mysore India
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Mar 25, 2015 06:28am
I personally think that misbah changed the whole mindset of the pak cricket team to defensive where cricket these days is getting very fast and attacking. there was no aggression and passion in the team and i think misbah is to be blamed for that as he was the leader of the team at the time.
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Mar 25, 2015 06:43am
"... it seems that anyone who can't find a job in the country becomes an expert or analyst on TV screens"
Brilliant put down and it applies not just to cricket "experts" and "analysts" but also political ones.
Misbah has done more to shore up the team when they needed it than any other captain in Pakistan teams history.
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Mar 25, 2015 06:53am
You are a gentleman but in present days sports it is not a good quality. You should be shrewd and not a yes man to save your nokri. People respect you but they do not consider you a talented captain.
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Mar 25, 2015 07:22am
@Not a Devil
Fawad Alam was selected ,that was very good decision.
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Mar 25, 2015 07:27am
We will miss Misbah Niazi as much as we do Imran Khan Niazi.
Misbah has been great gentleman, high educated and cool captain and great ambassador on and off the field.
He was totally was different then other captains and we may never that kind of highly educated high class player in cricket again. We salute for you service for Pakistan. You made a mediocre team still compete like Champions all credit goes to you.
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Mar 25, 2015 07:27am
Biggest contribution of Misbah is to bring respect back to Pakistan's cricket after years and years of dishonesty, corruptions, bans, jails, ball biting the list goes on.
Him along with other members conducted themselves with utmost professionalism and punched above their weight and gave us enough good results to enjoy and feel proud off. Any other team facing so much problems coupled with country in strife would have nose dived like Zimbabwe.
And for this reason alone he deserves our respect. Not to mention staying super fit at this age.
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Mar 25, 2015 07:36am
How pathetic is this? The only consummate cricketer from Pakistan defending his reputation. We should thank him for taking us to the quarter finals. He is going to leave a big void that is hard to fill. If anything we should all thank him for his services. I am ashamed to be a Pakistani the way we are treating this great man. This is beginning of the end of PCB and Pakistan Cricket.
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Mar 25, 2015 07:37am
Misbah has always been the sole warrior in the team. He is not responsible for the team's fiasco but Umer Akmal, Najam Sethi. we need to have those players in the team which are psychologically fit and are men of nerves and ability. Misbah is a great player, no doubt about that.
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Mar 25, 2015 08:01am
Dear Misbah....
lots of love and respect from india. We are your fan. We have still the memories of your three consecutive sixes to harbhajan singh...u just won the t20 world cup, but we were lucky. We still remember your india tour... you were the best.
When your players refused to field at short leg, they denied the nationl duty without any shame , it was only you who stood for that. Our eyes were wet to see this. We wish if we can see you again in india. You were the best.... the last man standing.
We know how precious you are.
Lots of Love from india.
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Mar 25, 2015 08:12am
If any "expert" is lambasting Misbah for "negative" tactics then imho that expert is no expert. And contrasting him with Afridi is ridiculous. Look at Afridi's approach. No matter what the situation is, Afridi just plays his own game for a few overs and that's just it. He is not a team player, one who would play differently depending upon the situation and contribute towards the win.
I believe Misbah deserves praises & accolades for bringing stability to otherwise very volatile Pakistan.
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Mar 25, 2015 09:25am
Love you Misbah. All Pakistan proud of you even the cricket world knows your potential except those, who don't know Cricket.
Your absence will be unbearable for Pakistan Cricket. We request you to take rest for few months and then rejoin team "As Captain" at-least for another 1-2 years. Don't worry about the criticism, its the unfortunate Pakistani culture. So far, you did outstanding job for Pakistan Cricket. Heads-Off to you.
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Mar 25, 2015 09:37am
Captaincy is not about emotions, but mature decision making. Misbah and Ajmal have been the only two consistently successful players in the team for quite some time now. It is just so inappropriate to blame Misbah for all the individual failures in the team.
Even at an age of over 40, he by far is the fittest of the lot and in my personal view we DO need him for another year or so, till we can find a reliable batsman to replace him.
Team management should take the blame for not finding alternates and not punishing the culprits.
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Mar 25, 2015 10:02am
You can be blamed for not playing Sarfaraz against India, West Indies and Zimbabwe. If we would have won against India and WI, the quarter finals fixtures would have been different.
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Mar 25, 2015 10:04am
When winning credit is yours the blame should also be yours. Be a man enough to take responsibility.
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Mar 25, 2015 10:21am
Dear Captain Misbah
you are the main culprit ,u are the captain from so many years if the things were not happening according to your desire in selection then it would have been better for u to resign from captain ship rather than now giving lame excuses .
you and afridi destroyed all cricket in pakistan we will not forgive you ,
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Mar 25, 2015 10:23am
I have always been Misbah fan. Considering the batting weakness, which exists since the beginning of time, he promoted the tuk tuk phenomenon. He survived the Board politics and severe and sometimes harsh media. He is a solid gentlemen. Considering his current knowledge of cricket and our young players, i strongly suggest him to be considered for senior management position at PCB. He has all the talent to perform at this level. Trust me Misbahism works!!
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Mar 25, 2015 10:32am
@Sohaib thanks for the English lesson mate!
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Mar 25, 2015 11:10am
@Vic
With due respect, I must say that it was Misbah's brave captaincy due to which Pakistan managed to enter QFs. His captaincy specially the attacking approach while fielding and the sudden bowling changes proved to be the key factor in restoring the team's ranking and finally led to an honorable exit.
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Mar 25, 2015 11:25am
@Nadeem :"Thank you O My captain, O my captain"
Thank you for bringing the team down to number 7 ranking in ODIs.
Thank you for loosing series against Sri Lanka, against Australia in UAE, against NZ In UAE and against NZ in NZ.
Thank you for not listening to Shane Warne, Wasim Akram, Imran Khan
and Rameez Raja ( they begged you to play Yasir Shah). By the way none of these gentlemen are from Karachi !!
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Mar 25, 2015 11:30am
I remember i heard this "Tuk Tuk" from Afridi's daughter talking to news channels when loosing Semi Final from India in 2011. This word became viral on social media.
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Mar 25, 2015 11:51am
Met Misbah and team in a practice session in Australia. What an absolute gentleman he is and his services for the nation are nothing less than blessings!
And to all these TV jokers - 'get a real job losers'
These 2 guys Misbah and Wahab played their heart out, also hinted some talent in Harris as well but the rest were just like playing grade II cricket. #ThankyouMisbah
#RespectforWahab
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Mar 25, 2015 12:02pm
You should have acted like a strong captain like Imran Khan. If the management was not listening to you regarding selection, you should have resigned. You proved to be a very week person on and off the field. Please leave test cricket also and give chance to somebody who is agressive sensible and have good track record.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:17pm
Every captain has to cop his share of criticism when the team loses. Criticism is fair enough. But the language used against Misbah was unbelievable. It got very personal, which is not the way to criticize. That's what Misbah was talking about. By the way, congratulations to Misbah on doing one of the most thankless jobs. He is one of a vanishing breed, a gentleman cricketer.
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Mar 25, 2015 12:27pm
I have immense admiration and respect for
Misbah. I do not find fault with him as a Captain nor as a player on the ground. The fault lies with BCCP, which functions like a beaurocracy.
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Mar 25, 2015 01:34pm
Well said Misbah, we have seen so many times that he can be an aggressive batsmen only if our openers and other batsmen had made it easier for him. He always came to bat with his team in complete disarray. You were a great leader and someone people will only start to believe in now as they will see worse things happening to Pakistan Cricket. You have won our heart and will always remain special. Thank You Misbah ul Haq
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Mar 25, 2015 01:52pm
And i am not the deep sea.
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Mar 25, 2015 02:13pm
They'll realize the value of Misbah and Younis Khan when Pakistan is 17/3 or 24/4 and 31 overs to spare.
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Mar 25, 2015 02:13pm
It is not the 'experts' but their media hosts (channels) who are to blame for rubbish sports programming.
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Mar 25, 2015 03:39pm
@Thank you captain .... 100% agreed.
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Mar 25, 2015 03:43pm
Why all indians only appreciate Najam Sethi and Misbah????.
Why not Javaid Miandad, Inzemam, Saeed Anwar, Basit Ali, Imran Khan or Wasim Akram...
The reason is obvious. They act intentionally / non intentionally in favour of them.
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Mar 25, 2015 03:50pm
@Anila .. Absolutely agreed.
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Mar 25, 2015 04:51pm
If Misbah like man remains captain for 100 years , pak cricket team will play a brand of face saving cricket, not conquering cricket. As he has stepped down now , pak team will lose some game initially and within few years will form a strong team. He was boring man and will remain so in one day cricket.
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Mar 25, 2015 07:59pm
@zubaida khan He did endure the bashing for years. There is a limit to patience.
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Mar 26, 2015 12:01am
@Aeezara you don't have confidence when you have to go to bat and there are 4 wickets for only 10 runs on the board.
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Mar 26, 2015 02:58am
Misbah deserve respec but get the fact right and put correction
Afraid I was captain after 2010 episode and Pakistan reaches Semi final in 2011 worldcup so not that drastic situation as portrayed here
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Mar 26, 2015 04:06am
@Square Cut - Spot on. The last four years was the most dull cricket palyed by Pakistan. Whenever Misbah came into bat we take a break.
Just compare Misbah with M. Clarke, AB De Villiers, B. McCullum, MS Dhoni, Mathews. Misbah was the most spuinele4ss captain of them all.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:39am
I have a strong desire to meet Misbah just to say ..... Thank you!
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Mar 26, 2015 11:48am
i always blvd that misbah is a very good player but not a good captain. in last few matches he did agressive captaincy which was good to see but in initial matches he was way too defensive. also as per my opinion a person who doe snot have a single century to his name after playing so many matches doe snot qualify to be a skipper. yes few critics were very hard on him but few were very right about his approach. if we pin point faults in a captain , everytime it\does not mean that its about politics, we love our country and to make our cricket better we feel like saying something from our heart to improve it. misbah should have kept quiet about those crtics in media. whats the diofference between misbah and them now?
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Mar 26, 2015 11:51am
@a Pakistani well....i think you have problems with every thing in this world. It is only najam sethi who can bring back international teams in your country because of his calm and polite manners and clever diplomatic ability . At the time of big-3 decision you people were again at the wrong side. You should have negotiated that opportunity to visit india to your country and an IPL deal for your players. Ramiz raza mentioned about it. But again your board lost that opportunity and Everybody else seized that .
Na khuda hi mila, na visaal-e-sanam.
Be with us for the shakeof your cricket
Dont run cricket according to your foreign policy.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:26pm
Pakistan cricket going the same way as Pakistan hockey, now the menu will be excuses, and politics to keep public interest alive, no winning, only excuses why the team lost.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:48pm
Go for it Misbah..the media and Shoaib Akhtar..the guy who used to sit out games when we were going to lose. Then Wasim Akram, who sat out a quarter final and a world cup final..are making up these stories..kindly find me a more patriotic and team orientated captain than Misbah..the team had never been more united and suddenly everyone thinks they know about the game.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:19pm
I get amazed by his consistency and composure as a batsman and as a person. True that, he has been overly criticized. We are surely going to miss his like in ODI's.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:07am
"Pakistan's media houses should have some rules for people appearing on television screens or at least some basic training, because it seems that anyone who can't find a job in the country becomes an expert or analyst on TV screens," Very well said Misbah.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:09am
So who financed attack on Srilankan team in Lahore??
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Mar 27, 2015 02:22am
Alister Cook of Ebgland cricket team was fired because of his teams's poor performance. When you are captain its your responsibility and you must take the blame. Look at all the other captains they support their players but only Pakistani coach and captain put the blame on others.
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Mar 27, 2015 03:44am
@khan - Definitely, not Misbah!!!
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Mar 27, 2015 04:56am
Misbah is brilliant and the best Captain Pakistan ever had.
I am sure he will lead Pakistan to victory in many future tests.
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Mar 27, 2015 06:40am
If you not then who is the culprit? Tell Mr. Thuk Thuk.
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Mar 27, 2015 07:56am
How could he be a Captain of Pakistan team, as he never ever did 100 in his ODI Carrier....is this what we got? We get lots of talent but no one wants to use it on merits...come on PCB if u can't produce a good team then ICC should need to drop the Pakistani team from International cricket because they really don't deserve to play anymore...I don't understand why they even going to play in Bangladesh....what in there mind that they go their and perform well and everyone will get happy and forget what happened.... thing wisely even Bangladesh and Zimbabwe played very well our current team is not even inch of them. and on of all fav Shahid Afridi...I don't like this guy...a person who throughout his carrier did not know the sensible tactics of batting how come he be a superstar.....and his interview he's blaming the media is to open and this is not good for the country well being....Sikander Bakht is saying absolutely true they need to go now for the sake of Pakistani team future.
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Mar 27, 2015 06:56pm
For once, after a long time, we had an educated leader. That is all that matters.
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Mar 27, 2015 06:58pm
With reference to my earlier comment, also note that just being able to speak in English does not make you educated. THAT is what most Pakistanis believe.
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Mar 28, 2015 01:17am
Misbah, my brother. Don't worry we have lot of foolish people in our society. You did a splendid job to calm things down after lot of bad events. You also had good results in test matches and not to mention your own batting form. You are one of the best to lead the team. You had no great players in the side to help you. Retire,with pride and satisfaction.
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Mar 28, 2015 03:02am
The nation is proud of your services Misbah.
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