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Xuhaib · 27-01-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Fusion

I think it’s the right move. I’m wary of Younis because of the way he twice turned down the captaincy before. However, he’s obviously the best candidate for the job as Malik just doesn’t seem to be captaincy material. I’d loathe the appointment of someone like Afridi to the post. I’ll just hope against hope that Younis will get the support and stability he needs to succeed at the job.

Yaar this is a very poor side I don't think changing of a skipper will have as big an effect as every one is expecting and from what I have seen Younis is also quite ordinary in terms of on-field leadership.

Fusion · 27-01-2009, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Xuhaib

Yaar this is a very poor side I don't think changing of a skipper will have as big an effect as every one is expecting and from what I have seen Younis is also quite ordinary in terms of on-field leadership.

I don’t disagree at all. But Younis to me is still the best candidate from a very weak pool. I don’t expect his appointment to do any wonders. The best I can expect is stability at the Captaincy position so the team can focus on the million other areas that need improvement.

nightprowler10 · 27-01-2009, 07:35 AM

I take this as good news. Poor side or not, a good captain can bring out the best in his team. Younis can be a better captain than Inzi was IMO, so I'm glad he's finally decided to try it out.

G.I.Joe · 27-01-2009, 07:37 AM

One of the comments on cricinfo summed up the situation best: The problem is not with the driver but with the car or its engine.

Evermind · 27-01-2009, 09:29 AM

Why does every article containing "PCB" read like it was written for The Onion?

Xuhaib · 27-01-2009, 09:42 AM

I hope Malik is not dropped from the test squad I genuinely believe he has the talent to average 40+ in tests.

Bouncer · 27-01-2009, 10:14 AM

Very good move and i hope that YK decides to move down the order in ODI to 4 and let Malik bat at 3, where he belongs and where he is more likely to be his attacking self.

I hope PCB decides on shoaib issue too and be brave enough to keep him out and bring back Yasir who just took 7 in an inning couple of days ago, a genuine allrounder and also keep Sohail tanveer Out of test squad for either Sohail Khan or Talha to have a genuine quickie in squad and not someone like tanveer.

Pakistani Test Pace Bowling looks a lot better with Umar Gul, Arafat and Talha/Sohail Khan than Gul, Tanveer and Rao.

Lets see if YK persists with Kamran, i have a feeling he is going to as with already weak batting i dont think he is going to be brave enough to over look Kamran's batting ability, But if he does than it wouldnt be a bad move and this past season the replacement Sarfraz in ASIA cup have scored couple of good knocks in Quaid-e-azam trophy and in one game scored good odd runs against Sohail khan.

at top i really wouldnt mind seeing that aggressive opener who played few ODI's last year to open the batting, yes he is very flashy but i would ruthar have someone who can get few runs and get out after providing some momentum than someone who looked as scratchy as Khuram manzoor.

pup11 · 27-01-2009, 10:24 AM

This is funny nonetheless, didn't the PCB extend Malik' tenure as captain recently, though no doubt Younis should prove to be a better captain, but since this is Pakistan cricket we are talking about, i am not ruling out Younis saying 2 days before a series that he isn't ready to be a captain the side, and Afridi eventually ending up with the captaincy!!!

R_D · 27-01-2009, 01:01 PM

I think the best move PCB made in long time...... Never got it why Younis never accepted the captaincy offer when intially offered. He's probaly the best candidate out of the lot.
All the best to him.

Jono · 27-01-2009, 10:07 PM

Weird how Younis is suddenly so enthusiastic to be captain, considering he's turned it down twice.

Younis is one of my favourite characters in cricket, but you've gotta think he's been offered something more than simply being captain again.

That, or he knows he'll have an easy job considering Pakistan barely play test cricket

vic_orthdox · 27-01-2009, 11:44 PM

That, or some of those whom he doesn't get on with may not be picked...

Craig · 28-01-2009, 12:14 AM

Hopefully his stint with SA has done him wonders.

haroon510 · 28-01-2009, 01:47 AM

it is a good move but i think they need to clean up and build the team again.. i mean it is time for guys like kamran akmal, afridi, shoaib akhter, and afew others to go...

i also think that.. since india didn't tour pakistan.. pakistan should break all cricketing relationships with them.. that means no IPL and ICL.. they should bring yousuf and razzaq back... they have afew years of cricket left on them.. they should give them a chance to play untill other young cricketers are ready to take over..

Craig · 28-01-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by haroon510

it is a good move but i think they need to clean up and build the team again.. i mean it is time for guys like kamran akmal, afridi, shoaib akhter, and afew others to go...

i also think that.. since india didn't tour pakistan.. pakistan should break all cricketing relationships with them.. that means no IPL and ICL.. they should bring yousuf and razzaq back... they have afew years of cricket left on them.. they should give them a chance to play untill other young cricketers are ready to take over..

Talk about an over-reaction!

haroon510 · 28-01-2009, 02:43 AM

here another shocker

Cricinfo - Mianded quits as PCB director

here is the bright side now.. faisal Iqbal won't be playing in test matches,,

27-01-2009, 07:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
nightprowler10 Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 13,388	I take this as good news. Poor side or not, a good captain can bring out the best in his team. Younis can be a better captain than Inzi was IMO, so I'm glad he's finally decided to try it out. __________________ Can't decide on a signature? Why not Zoidberg? (\/) (;,,;) (\/) RIP Craigos

27-01-2009, 10:14 AM	#22 (permalink)
Bouncer First Class Debutant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Area 51 (Been requesting videos that even robelinda cant come up with - up yours all CW ) Posts: 860	Very good move and i hope that YK decides to move down the order in ODI to 4 and let Malik bat at 3, where he belongs and where he is more likely to be his attacking self. I hope PCB decides on shoaib issue too and be brave enough to keep him out and bring back Yasir who just took 7 in an inning couple of days ago, a genuine allrounder and also keep Sohail tanveer Out of test squad for either Sohail Khan or Talha to have a genuine quickie in squad and not someone like tanveer. Pakistani Test Pace Bowling looks a lot better with Umar Gul, Arafat and Talha/Sohail Khan than Gul, Tanveer and Rao. Lets see if YK persists with Kamran, i have a feeling he is going to as with already weak batting i dont think he is going to be brave enough to over look Kamran's batting ability, But if he does than it wouldnt be a bad move and this past season the replacement Sarfraz in ASIA cup have scored couple of good knocks in Quaid-e-azam trophy and in one game scored good odd runs against Sohail khan. at top i really wouldnt mind seeing that aggressive opener who played few ODI's last year to open the batting, yes he is very flashy but i would ruthar have someone who can get few runs and get out after providing some momentum than someone who looked as scratchy as Khuram manzoor. __________________ Twitter @3Bouncers One of my friends said "And it’s not like we haven’t defeated India enough. I think we’ve beaten them on a couple of occasions, on a lot of occasions, in fact."

27-01-2009, 01:01 PM	#24 (permalink)
R_D International Debutant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,938	I think the best move PCB made in long time...... Never got it why Younis never accepted the captaincy offer when intially offered. He's probaly the best candidate out of the lot. All the best to him. __________________ Indian Restaurant

28-01-2009, 01:47 AM	#28 (permalink)
haroon510 State Captain Join Date: May 2006 Location: california united states Posts: 1,627	it is a good move but i think they need to clean up and build the team again.. i mean it is time for guys like kamran akmal, afridi, shoaib akhter, and afew others to go... i also think that.. since india didn't tour pakistan.. pakistan should break all cricketing relationships with them.. that means no IPL and ICL.. they should bring yousuf and razzaq back... they have afew years of cricket left on them.. they should give them a chance to play untill other young cricketers are ready to take over.. __________________ The best test match ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc1SR...eature=related Yahoo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct0lSesNpWs

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27-01-2009, 07:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
G.I.Joe International Coach Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: India Posts: 10,223	One of the comments on cricinfo summed up the situation best: The problem is not with the driver but with the car or its engine.

27-01-2009, 09:29 AM	#20 (permalink)
Evermind International Debutant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,250	Why does every article containing "PCB" read like it was written for The Onion?

27-01-2009, 09:42 AM	#21 (permalink)
Xuhaib Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Karachi Posts: 9,394	I hope Malik is not dropped from the test squad I genuinely believe he has the talent to average 40+ in tests.

27-01-2009, 10:24 AM	#23 (permalink)
pup11 International Coach Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: India Posts: 12,134	This is funny nonetheless, didn't the PCB extend Malik' tenure as captain recently, though no doubt Younis should prove to be a better captain, but since this is Pakistan cricket we are talking about, i am not ruling out Younis saying 2 days before a series that he isn't ready to be a captain the side, and Afridi eventually ending up with the captaincy!!!

27-01-2009, 10:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,430	Weird how Younis is suddenly so enthusiastic to be captain, considering he's turned it down twice. Younis is one of my favourite characters in cricket, but you've gotta think he's been offered something more than simply being captain again. That, or he knows he'll have an easy job considering Pakistan barely play test cricket

27-01-2009, 11:44 PM	#26 (permalink)
vic_orthdox Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24,363	That, or some of those whom he doesn't get on with may not be picked...

28-01-2009, 02:43 AM	#30 (permalink)
haroon510 State Captain Join Date: May 2006 Location: california united states Posts: 1,627	here another shocker Cricinfo - Mianded quits as PCB director here is the bright side now.. faisal Iqbal won't be playing in test matches,,

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