T20 Specialist: !!!****Aftab Ahmed***!!!

[roman]

Originally Posted by Tiger444
I agree Nasir has work to do as a T20 player but we've got to understand that T20's are a new format for us. We're seeing that even our best players like Tamim and Shakib are struggling. So it's going to take Nasir a little bit of time before he gets going. Let Alok perform in the BPL and then we can talk. It's not looking good for him though as Shabbir has went ahead of him as a legspin allrounder.

And Farhad's there as the backup pace allrounder. In this format, pace allrounders are key. That being said, Milon or Babu seemed to be the better prospects than Farhad in T20's.

Agreed..but we do see Tamim and Shakib shine in T20 every now and then. We are waiting for Nasir to do the same. National team is not the place to get used to a format. I hope he realizes that soon. The sooner the better..

[PoorFan]

Aftab still plays cricket?!

[Nadim]

Originally Posted by MohammedC
Its the other way round nadim. Aftab is the Bariwala who had a problem with his Barate.

Aftab er moto amaro mathay somossa...

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[Navo]

Originally Posted by roman
Agreed..but we do see Tamim and Shakib shine in T20 every now and then. We are waiting for Nasir to do the same. National team is not the place to get used to a format. I hope he realizes that soon. The sooner the better..

That's a bit unfair on Nasir. He scored a 50* not that long ago against Ireland. Even Shakib just has one 50 (that too against Ireland) in T20is.

[roman]

Originally Posted by Navo
That's a bit unfair on Nasir. He scored a 50* not that long ago against Ireland. Even Shakib just has one 50 (that too against Ireland) in T20is.

Besides that 50* I don't recall anything significant from Nasir. Could be wrong though. And his SR is not something to be proud of. We depend a lot on him and his poor form is costing us games. hopefully he can lift his game up a bit against NZ. And I was talking about his T20 ability only..

[Navo]

Originally Posted by roman
Besides that 50* I don't recall anything significant from Nasir. Could be wrong though. And his SR is not something to be proud of. We depend a lot on him and his poor form is costing us games. hopefully he can lift his game up a bit against NZ. And I was talking about his T20 ability only..

Let's look at some Strike Rates in T20Is (now that we've played a fair few):

Tamim Iqbal - 100.23
Md. Ashraful - 126.10
Shakib al Hasan - 113.10
Mushfiqur Rahim - 104.71
Nasir Hossain - 116.51
Mahmudullah - 85.12
Ziaur Rahman - 170.00

So, of our top and middle order, Nasir has the third best strike rate in T20Is. He may not look like the type of player who can belt a ball all over the park but somehow he gets the job done - and he clearly does it on the big, international stage rather than in warm-up or domestic T20s. Yes, his form is a concern but evidence of the past year indicates that he comes good, more often than not.

[mufi_02]

Aftab as a specialist!!

খোদা!! এইবার দড়িটা ফালাইয়া দেন, বায়া ওইঠা যাই

[roman]

Originally Posted by Navo
Let's look at some Strike Rates in T20Is (now that we've played a fair few):

Tamim Iqbal - 100.23
Md. Ashraful - 126.10
Shakib al Hasan - 113.10
Mushfiqur Rahim - 104.71
Nasir Hossain - 116.51
Mahmudullah - 85.12
Ziaur Rahman - 170.00

So, of our top and middle order, Nasir has the third best strike rate in T20Is. He may not look like the type of player who can belt a ball all over the park but somehow he gets the job done - and he clearly does it on the big, international stage rather than in warm-up or domestic T20s. Yes, his form is a concern but evidence of the past year indicates that he comes good, more often than not.

Yeah apparently he does get the job done but his current form is a major concern. And the sooner he gets his form back the better. And that was the point I was trying to make

I've never questioned Nasir's inclusion and talent. I did raise a finger at his T20 form and wanted Alok in the XIV since he is a better hitter of the ball.( Now I don't want him in place of Nasir but think Alok can have a place in our T20 XIV ) But thanx for the stats. I had no idea that his SR is that high..

[Zeeshan]

arrey rakhen apnar Aftab Ahmed bhaisss and dadas.... agey bolen DMX Rough Ruyders, Exhibit, 50 cent na Doctor Dre's bandana ber hoise naki.... Aftab chachu nischoy jolhmole ekta 2-pac marka bandanara khoje anthropological research kortese Madagascare.... onake shanti te thakte deen

[Jadukor]

Where is Bujhikom Bhai these days?

anyways one must admire the die hard fan base Aftab Ahmed still has even after being away from the spotlight for so long.

[Shaan]

bhaire, ajker jonno maf koron jayna !!