It's been glaringly obvious that Shaheen has not been in form for an extended period of time now. Still only 24, what is the likelihood that we see Shaheen get back to his peak form he was in back in 21-22?
Player Talk Will Shaheen Afridi regain his old form?
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Kaleem
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Never been the same after that knee-injury. He has definitely lost a few yards of pace too and that has made a huge difference. Not sure if he'll ever reach that level again.
Still he bowls with a lot of heart and manages to get wickets somehow but not the same Shaheen who a lot of people were rating as the best bowler in the world.
Still he bowls with a lot of heart and manages to get wickets somehow but not the same Shaheen who a lot of people were rating as the best bowler in the world.
The injury definitely had an impact but do you think his attitude has also changed? It appears he thinks of himself more of an all rounder now.
Kaleem
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Maybe but his biggest issue is the pace he has lost which is definitely a physical issue.
He needs to look after his body, have solid rest/recovery post matches to avoid getting overcooked again. Also, work with a top class bowling coach to get back to his old self.
No. He won’t
How will he earn money if he doesnt play in T20 leagues tho?
He’s paid well enough being on A graded contract, he can play leagues just not every single one, there needs to be a limit for these players now.
He got injured due to overkill of cricket last time, he needs to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
The loss of pace has meant he has lost that fear factor. Also, he tends to go for the inswinging yorker too often and it is too predictable and can be neutralised easily without the extra pace. Shaheen needs to vary his pace and length more often.
Munna
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Those mentioning his lack of pace, let’s not forget Shaheen himself doesn’t admit that he has lost any pace.
Someone needs to smack some sense into these guys’ brains and make them realize that they can have technical issues and deficiencies.
Someone needs to smack some sense into these guys’ brains and make them realize that they can have technical issues and deficiencies.
This is why I pointed at his attitude and mindset being the main issue.
I agree with you but I’m sure seeing some random players getting more money in IPL will make these guys feel some type of way
It is a shame that pak players aren’t allowed to play IPL. Otherwise they wouldn’t be running to play all these random leagues.
The first thing he has to do is put aside his ego and work on his bowling. Give up all the T20 leagues for a year and get in better shape.
Sadly his ego in saying things like I haven’t lost pace is a factor. He’s still picking up wickets but he’s not got the same X Factor.
Tbh this was inevitable. People were showing this all the time when they shared how many overs he had bowled in all cricket vs other premium pacers. PCB jaahils did it again
Tbh this was inevitable. People were showing this all the time when they shared how many overs he had bowled in all cricket vs other premium pacers. PCB jaahils did it again
What an over. Pace, fitness, energy, wrist position and confidence all up. Look at the energy in the camp.
So unlucky not to have 2-3 wickets this over.
So unlucky not to have 2-3 wickets this over.
Sadly he’s become a one trick pony and hasn’t shown any growth over the last several years.
Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah need to play test cricket only from now on...
No, he is a shoda wannabe AR fool. Should dafa himself
Got his pace back but still as brainless as his father in law
he's not fit enough to tie his FIL shoe laces
Needs to be dropped for a min of one year to humble him
Goes to show how shit he is given Afridi was pathetic for 80% of his career.
Ye needs dropping down a peg or two. Don't know who he thinks he is.
Loool he makes Pak's GOAT ODI and T20 teams with emphatic ease.
Yes he can, if he is sent back to play domestic and given a target of reaching 145mph+ or say bye-bye to international cricket.
Doesn’t make the ODI team lets be honest here
Lol.. let's not derail the thread further.
Used to be the best player on the team, the most exciting to watch but after that injury he hasn't been the same .
will he ever get back to that level again?
ASLI-PATHAN
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Not with the attitude he has currently. He needs to plant his feet on the ground and let go of this arrogant behavior where he thinks he is the best.
Lemme ask right quick
jaldi
Not the same after marriage
Just some stats on Shaheen this year:
In 24 games, he's got 35 wickets with 24 wickets out of 35 being SENA plus India. However, although the wickets aren't the issue the main issue is the ER with it being 8.39 this year but if you take out the minnows it's 8.89.
In 24 games, he's got 35 wickets with 24 wickets out of 35 being SENA plus India. However, although the wickets aren't the issue the main issue is the ER with it being 8.39 this year but if you take out the minnows it's 8.89.
Needs to dafa himself, otherwise will continue to get embarrassed more and more
only Shaheen can answer this question
another poor outing for him last game