Pakistani Cricketers County Watch - 2011

[pakistandiehardfan]

I've made this thread so that we can ponder and analyse the performances of Pakistani players in county cricket.

- Umar Gul (Sussex)

- Saeed Ajmal (Worcestershire)

- Abdul Razzaq (Leicestershire)

8 June 2011 - (19 over match) Abdul Razzaq 4 0 29 1 7.25 Good bowling by Razzy Bhai, was economical (except from the last over) and picked up the one wicket! http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492383.html An explosive start from Razzaq as he blasted 62 from only 30 balls to not only win the match, but to also recieve man of the match (£250 and a champagne)

10 June 2011 - day/night (20-over match) Picked up two wickets against Nottinghamshire at a good economy rate, however he has a job to do with the bat. (Rain stopped play at the moment). Also it seems he pulled off a blinder according to BBC Radio! Abdul Razzaq 4 0 23 2 5.75 http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492390.html

- Rana Naved (Sussex)

2 June 2011 - day/night (20-over match) 5 wickets in the first match of his T20 stint verses Essex. Article : http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ry/517599.html Here's a video of the match in which he got 5 wickets and led his team to victory. http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/sussex-tv/sctv-player/

5 June 2011 - (17-over match) Rana's scintillating form continues as he picks up another 2 wickets vs Gloucestershire at the end of the innings this time. Naved-ul-Hasan 3 0 18 2 6.00 http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492378.html

8 July 2011 - (20-over match) Naved-ul-Hasan 4 0 23 2 5.75 Rana Naved amongst the wickets again, this time he picks up 2, making his total wickets 9 from just 3 matches! http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492381.html

10 June 2011 - (20-over match) Rana Naved now cashing in on his good form with the bat as he launches 19 runs off 7 balls, with 2 fours and a six towards the back end of the innings to get Sussex to a competetive total vs Middlesex. http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492394.html

14 June 2011 - day/night match (20 overs) Naved-ul-Hasan 2.2 0 14 2 6.00 Didn't have too bowl as many overs as he expected, and was brought in late in the game, but picked up the two wickets to mop up a low scoring innings from Somerset. http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492406.html

- Afridi (currently not playing - Hampshire)

- Yasir Arafat (Surrey)

2 June 2011 - day/night (20-over match) Yasir Arafat 4 0 43 1 10.75 His figures against Gloucestershire yesterday, rather expensive but picked up the one wicket. http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492363.html[/I]

13 June 2011 - day/night (20-over match) Picked up 3 wickets yesterday against Essex, bowled with good pace (85mph) and swing as Surrey pulled of a good victory against a strong Essex batting side. Yasir Arafat 3 0 15 3 5.00 http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492403.html

- Wahab Riaz (Kent)

11 June 2011 - (20 over match) Wahab Riaz debuted for Kent yesterday, and he proved a good find for Kent as they managed a win due to Wahab Riaz's hitting abilities. Wahab Riaz 4 0 26 1 6.50 He also excelled with the bat as he hit 32 runs off 15 balls, with 2 fours and 2 sixes, sharing an unbeaten stand of 66 in 26 balls with Sam Northeast to guide his team to a close win. http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ry/518733.html

15 June 2011 - (20 over match) Wahab Riaz 3 0 17 5 5.66 Great figures from Wahab, proving a class act for Kent. Picks up 5 wickets, including a hattrick at the back end of the innings. http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492408.html

- Junaid Khan (Lancashire)



I will update this thread after every Pakistani performance during the Friends Provident T20 League.

[Alien9511]

any videos of rana plz post

Rana's doing the best I think so far. Been takin wickets regularly.

Arafat seems to be struggling, not seen his name in the wickets column much this season yet.

[The Muppets XI]

Originally Posted by Dodger Rana's doing the best I think so far. Been takin wickets regularly. Arafat seems to be struggling, not seen his name in the wickets column much this season yet.

I know - not good viewing. He wasnt even selected to play yesterday's T20.

[shahidafridi123]

http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/sussex-tv/sctv-player/

That is the link to the match between Sussex and Essex where Rana got 5-17, Just go to the Essex innings and you should see Rana bowling, what a celebration lol.

[pakistandiehardfan]

Originally Posted by shahidafridi123 http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/sussex-tv/sctv-player/ That is the link to the match between Sussex and Essex where Rana got 5-17, Just go to the Essex innings and you should see Rana bowling, what a celebration lol.

Thanks for the link

[shahidafridi123]

Originally Posted by pakistandiehardfan Thanks for the link

No prob bro.

[pakistandiehardfan]

I've updated the thread and added Wahab Riaz who is set to play for Kent.

[talha3]

Nice updates so far. Keep it up.

[shahrukh619]

Add Azhar Mahmood with Kent.

[talha3]

Originally Posted by shahrukh619 Add Azhar Mahmood with Kent.

I think the thread is mainly about players who have a chance of playing for pakistan again.

[Xohaib]

junaid khan has now contract with lancashire

[shahrukh619]

Originally Posted by Xohaib junaid khan has now contract with lancashire

What really???/?????? Source?

[Hando]

Originally Posted by Xohaib junaid khan has now contract with lancashire

Excellent news

[talha3]

Originally Posted by Xohaib junaid khan has now contract with lancashire

apologies for earlier post.

[pakistandiehardfan]

Originally Posted by Xohaib junaid khan has now contract with lancashire

Unless you can give my a source then I'll add him to the above list.

forget azhar mahmood lol, too old.

[shahrukh619]

Younis Khan is playing for Warwickshire.

[shaaan]

Originally Posted by shahrukh619 Younis Khan is playing for Warwickshire.

r u sure. He ia not playing T20s. May be he will join them for 4 dAY games

[alberto]

kent are going to be a force 2 be reckoned with after the signing of wahab

[pakistandiehardfan]

Gloucs v Sussex (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT)

Leics v Lancashire (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT)

Notts v Yorkshire (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT)

Somerset v Middlesex (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT)

Warwickshire v Northants (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT)

Worcs v Durham (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT)

Kent v Hampshire (15:00 local | 14:00 GMT)

These are todays T20 games, should be quite a few of our boys playing today. However, these matches are not televised unfortunately.

[IAJ]

Originally Posted by pakistandiehardfan Gloucs v Sussex (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT) Leics v Lancashire (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT) Notts v Yorkshire (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT) Somerset v Middlesex (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT) Warwickshire v Northants (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT) Worcs v Durham (14:30 local | 13:30 GMT) Kent v Hampshire (15:00 local | 14:00 GMT) These are todays T20 games, should be quite a few of our boys playing today. However, these matches are not televised unfortunately.

Kent v Hampshire will be telecasted on Sky. But as we know Afridi can't play for Hampshire and Riaz is still not ready to play as of yet for Kent.

[shahidafridi123]

Is it true that Junaid has a contract with Lancashire?

[pakistandiehardfan]

Originally Posted by shahidafridi123 Is it true that Junaid has a contract with Lancashire?

Yes, there's a thread on PakPassion about it somewhere.

[AZ]

great work PDHF mate, keep it up

[alberto]

and it is very good to hear that umar akmal is on the verge of signing for a county

[alberto]

this is good for pakistan cricket as exposure in tough conditions will do them no harm. i've never seen so many pak players in england playing county cricket.this maybe down to the fact that windies ind and sl players are not available.

[IAJ]

I saw Lancashire's squad on cricinfo, didn't see Junaid's name there. Maybe he was supposed to play club cricket in Lancashire?

[pakistandiehardfan]

Originally Posted by IAJ I saw Lancashire's squad on cricinfo, didn't see Junaid's name there. Maybe he was supposed to play club cricket in Lancashire?

I think the procedure is still on going, it's not 100 % confirmed yet and talks are still happening.

[pakistandiehardfan]

Naved's good form continues, I've updated the thread.

[Cover Drive]

I wish our youngster like Wahab Raiz and Junaid Khan who have been signed so far play in 4-Day tournament, man that will help them the most!

I don't think they will learn or benefit much from T20 stints to be honest.

[talha3]

Azhar mahmood bowls a superb first over in a 5 over match. only 5 runs conceded. Then langevelt bowls a great over, only 4 runs off it.

The next 2 overs go for 28 each 8 sixes in 2 overs.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492377.html

[pakistandiehardfan]

Originally Posted by talha.raja Azhar mahmood bowls a superb first over in a 5 over match. only 5 runs conceded. Then langevelt bowls a great over, only 4 runs off it. The next 2 overs go for 28 each 8 sixes in 2 overs. http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492377.html

Nice.

poor Azhar bhai.

[Shaggy_husla]

Add Mohammed Yousuf To Warwickshire Bhai

[pakistandiehardfan]

Originally Posted by Shaggy_husla Add Mohammed Yousuf To Warwickshire Bhai

I don't think he's playing t20's mate, just 4 day matches which this thread isn't for. There is a 'Mohammed Yousuf Warickshire Watch' thread anyway.

[shahidafridi123]

Junaid confirmed to go to Lancashire.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/lancashi...y/518081.html?

[pakistandiehardfan]

Wed Jun 8
16:30 GMT | 17:30 local
17:30 BST North Group - Warwickshire v Nottinghamshire
Edgbaston, Birmingham

Wed Jun 8
16.40 GMT | 17.40 local
17.40 BST North Group - Lancashire v Leicestershire
Old Trafford, Manchester

Wed Jun 8
18:00 GMT | 19:00 local
19:00 BST South Group - Essex v Sussex
County Ground, Chelmsford

Wed Jun 8
18:00 GMT | 19:00 local
19:00 BST South Group - Hampshire v Glamorgan
The Rose Bowl, Southampton

tommorow's games, the match Lancashire vs Leicestershire, will hopefully feature Abdul Razzaq for Leicestershire, and maybe Junaid Khan for Lancashire, and also it's on sky sports!

[Sledger]

Which county is [apparently] interested in Umar Akmal?

[pakistandiehardfan]

Originally Posted by Sledger Which county is [apparently] interested in Umar Akmal?

Lancashire maybe? But I don't know for sure..

[Cover Drive]

pakistandiehardfan,

I must say you're doing very good job, keep it up bro

PS: Could you regularly update OP because it gets difficult to find the update post in the thread.

JazakAllah Khair

[pakistandiehardfan]

Originally Posted by Cover Drive pakistandiehardfan, I must say you're doing very good job, keep it up bro PS: Could you regularly update OP because it gets difficult to find the update post in the thread. JazakAllah Khair

thanks,

Yes, I've got all the performances on the OP, there have been no t20 matches for a while, tommorow there are a few and some of our players are yet to arrive.

[shahidafridi123]

Keep it up...thanks for the updates!

[pakistandiehardfan]

Updated razzaq's bowling performance.

[Theo_14]

Good job Pakistandiehardfan HOWEVER there's already a seperate thread on Junaid Khan & M. Yousuf. I think Junaid Khan deserves a seperate thread as he is the next hot prospect from Pakistan and it's his first season at county level so it makes more special from a fans point of view.

BUT I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread, only for performances of Razzaq, Rana, Gul and possibly Umar Akmal.

Good stuff... Also a good start Razzaq, explosive display from him.

[pakistandiehardfan]

Originally Posted by Theo_14 Good job Pakistandiehardfan HOWEVER there's already a seperate thread on Junaid Khan & M. Yousuf. I think Junaid Khan deserves a seperate thread as he is the next hot prospect from Pakistan and it's his first season at county level so it makes more special from a fans point of view. BUT I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread, only for performances of Razzaq, Rana, Gul and possibly Umar Akmal. Good stuff... Also a good start Razzaq, explosive display from him.

That's fine Theo, my thread is not primarily a discussion thread, it's more for the people who want to look at players performances quickly without scrolling down.

I've updated all performances for today. Razzy and Rana both doing well!

[~Red Devil~]

Wahab Riaz cleared to make Kent debut at Taunton

Kent’s new overseas signing, Wahab Riaz, has arrived in the country and been cleared to make his debut for the county in tonight’s Friends Life t20 game against Somerset at Taunton. The Pakistan international arrived yesterday afternoon after receiving his visa, before making his way to Taunton to meet up with the rest of the Kent squad. The left-arm fast bowler’s inclusion in the squad will be a major boost for the Spitfires after they lost both Matt Coles (metatarsal) and Martin van Jaarsveld (broken finger) to injury this week. Skipper Rob Key will have a new-look attack to call on with Riaz and fellow overseas signing Charl Langeveldt likely to spearhead the Kent attack at Taunton and for Saturday night’s trip to Cardiff to face the Glamorgan Dragons. Key will be looking at his experienced overseas to make inroads into a Somerset batting line-up that took the Spitfires’ attack apart at Tunbridge Wells last Friday night. They will have to counter the attacking instincts of Roelof van der Merwe who hit a career-best 89 at the Nevill Ground, while Marcus Trescothick remains the linchpin of the Somerset side. Sam Northeast profits from van Jaarsveld’s absence and will bat at three for the Spitfires, while Adam Ball is likely to get the nod over Ashley Shaw and Adam Riley despite his one over going for 28 against Hampshire last Sunday. Play starts tonight at 5.30pm. Kent’s likely line-up: Joe Denly, Rob Key, Sam Northeast, Darren Stevens, Geraint Jones, Azhar Mahmood, James Tredwell, Wahab Riaz, Adam Ball, Charl Langeveldt, Simon Cook.

[IAJ]

Hope he doesn't ball no-balls. They are often very costly and they can affect his stint as well.

When are Ajmal and Gul arriving????? I have been asking this several times but no one seems to know the answer

[~Red Devil~]

Originally Posted by IAJ Hope he doesn't ball no-balls. They are often very costly and they can affect his stint as well. When are Ajmal and Gul arriving????? I have been asking this several times but no one seems to know the answer

According to this article Ajmal is arriving next Wednesday

http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport...d_with_friend/

[Sledger]

The Kent game isn't being shown but the Lancashire one is, not sure on Junaid's status.

Will be interesting to see Wahab against Trescothick, can he add him to the many left handers who've fallen to that lethal yorker?

[talha3]

Originally Posted by Sledger The Kent game isn't being shown but the Lancashire one is, not sure on Junaid's status. Will be interesting to see Wahab against Trescothick, can he add him to the many left handers who've fallen to that lethal yorker?

Junaid won't play today. It'll be a good test for Wahab though.

[Sledger]

Wahab's game has been rained off lol.

[pakistandiehardfan]

Razzaq's bowling figures updated guys.

[shahidafridi123]

Originally Posted by pakistandiehardfan Razzaq's bowling figures updated guys.

Thanks man ur doing really well

[pakistandiehardfan]

Rana Naved's batting performance updated guys.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492394.html

[shahidafridi123]

Originally Posted by pakistandiehardfan Rana Naved's batting performance updated guys. http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...ch/492394.html

You rock man!

[alberto]

abdul razzaq destroyed lancashire even tough the game was written off by the commentators.only bumbl predicted the right result. lancashire lost another nail biter.that azeem rafiq looks like a to prospect.he has got nerves. was he born in pakistan?

[shahidafridi123]

Originally Posted by alberto abdul razzaq destroyed lancashire even tough the game was written off by the commentators.only bumbl predicted the right result. lancashire lost another nail biter.that azeem rafiq looks like a to prospect.he has got nerves. was he born in pakistan?

Azeem Rafiq
England

Full name Azeem Rafiq

Born February 27, 1991, Pakistan

Current age 20 years 103 days

Major teams England Under-15s, England Under-17s, England Under-19s, Yorkshire, Yorkshire 2nd XI

Batting style Right-hand bat

Bowling style Right-arm offbreak

Education Holgate School, Barnsley

[shahidafridi123]

I hope Riaz is playing today , Game not on sky sports.

[pakistandiehardfan]

Updated Wahab's performance yesterday!

[shahidafridi123]

Originally Posted by pakistandiehardfan Updated Wahab's performance yesterday!

Keep it up bro

[chui_kadoo]

I was wondering why Azhar Mahmood has not been added as well since he is also a Pakistani cricketer and playing for Kent

[chui_kadoo]

Arafats bowling perfomance yesturday has not been updated at the top yet.
His figures yesturday for Surrey were 4- 26-0.

[pakistandiehardfan]

Originally Posted by chui_kadoo Arafats bowling perfomance yesturday has not been updated at the top yet. His figures yesturday for Surrey were 4- 26-0.

Thanks mate, I'll add them soon.

& I haven't add Azhar mahmood because he doesn't really have a chance of coming back into the side, so it would be rather pointless.

[chui_kadoo]

Originally Posted by pakistandiehardfan Thanks mate, I'll add them soon. & I haven't add Azhar mahmood because he doesn't really have a chance of coming back into the side, so it would be rather pointless.

It would have been great If he was there since he is still a very good player in the T20 format.
Also I am sure there are quite a few Azhar Mahmood fans on here.

[emclub]

Originally Posted by pakistandiehardfan Thanks mate, I'll add them soon. & I haven't add Azhar mahmood because he doesn't really have a chance of coming back into the side, so it would be rather pointless.

and also he's British now!

[The Muppets XI]

Originally Posted by chui_kadoo Arafats bowling perfomance yesturday has not been updated at the top yet. His figures yesturday for Surrey were 4- 26-0.

Yasir didnt get any wickets but some fantastic foot work for a run out.

http://www.kiaoval.com/tv/gladiators-flt20

[Hasnain_786]

are they gonna be any matches shown today and what channel

[KA$H]

an excellent thread

pls keep the OP updated

[talha3]

You can update OP with this link for Wahab's batting:

[DeadlyVenom]

Yasir in to bat just now against Essex. Only about 9 balls left though.

[DeadlyVenom]

He took 3 singles off 3 balls.

This young lad played excellently. His names Zafar Ansari - hit 30 off 18 balls today.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-c...er/349853.html

Hope Yasir bowls well.

[emclub]

Yasir has taken 2 wickets now, bowling well

[emclub]

Arafat takes his 3rd with a great yorker

Surrey have won, good figures by Arafat 3 overs 3-15

[talha3]

All our pakistani's are shining in t20 county cricket this year so far. Long may it continue.

[Fireworks11]

Impressive performance by Yasir, great to see him do well yet again.

[Sledger]

Anybody know if Umar Gul will be making his debut tomorrow? That game is going to be televised.

Would be a treat to see and at the death, could help their team go a long way if they don't feel a sudden urge to be generous with extras.

[Seen Sheen]

Originally Posted by Sledger Anybody know if Umar Gul will be making his debut tomorrow? That game is going to be televised. Would be a treat to see and at the death, could help their team go a long way if they don't feel a sudden urge to be generous with extras.

Bump!!Is making his much anticipated Sussex debut today?Any updates?

[The Muppets XI]

Any news yet on Ajmals arrival for Worcester??? They are playing live on TV tomorrow was hoping he would be there.

[DeadlyVenom]

http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news/...inal-re-match/

Hes not in the squad.

[talha3]

Originally Posted by DeadlyVenom http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news/...inal-re-match/ Hes not in the squad.

That sucks

[Seen Sheen]

Originally Posted by DeadlyVenom http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/news/...inal-re-match/ Hes not in the squad.

Why arent they making use of their signing?