Kamran has not been part of the national side since lat year’s World Cup but his omission had more to do with his pending clearance by the PCB than his form as he faced allegations of match-fixing. While the PCB refrained from making a statement on the matter, Kamran’s inclusion in the squad confirms the green signal for the wicket-keeper.
‘No evidence against Kamran’
An official close to the integrity committee said that the body failed to find concrete evidence against the player.
“As there was nothing against Kamran, the committee was told that no player can be banned on the basis of suspicion only,” the official told The Express Tribune. “Kamran’s name has been dragged in on various occasions and that is what the committee questioned him about. He was handed a warning and told to stay clear of controversies.”
Apart from Kamran, the PCB has named Sarfraz Ahmed and Shakeel Ansar in the squad. There was no place for ODI and Test captain Misbahul Haq.
Selection process to start after team’s return: Qasim
Pakistan’s chief selector Iqbal Qasim confirmed to The Express Tribune that the pool was formed keeping the players’ Twenty20 expertise in mind.
“These players are our best in this format,” said Qasim. “Razzaq is experienced and he can be very useful if he’s fit and in good form. I will meet the team management on July 13 or 14 to discuss the final squad. Players that we select for the Twenty20s against Australia will most probably be retained.”
30-man squad
Mohammad Hafeez, Ahmed Shehzad, Khalid Latif, Nasir Jamshed, Imran Nazir, Shahzaib Hasan, Awais Zia, Sharjeel Khan, Umar Akmal, Asad Shafiq, Haris Sohail, Shoaib Malik, Ramiz Raja, Shahid Afridi, Hammad Azam, Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul, Mohammad Sami, Sohail Tanvir, Yasir Arafat, Wahab Riaz, Junaid Khan, Aizaz Cheema, Anwar Ali, Saeed Ajmal, Abdul Rehman, Raza Hasan, Sarfraz Ahmed, Kamran Akmal, Shakeel Ansar
Published in The Express Tribune, July 12th, 2012.
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Having tried various wicket keepers and found them not upto the required standard,it is quite justifiable to bring back Kamran Akmal to the National side.He falters behind the wicket and often make costly mistakes,which even the ones replaced him made.One aspect in which Kamran Akmal is undoubtedly way ahead of other wicket keepers is his batting which can immensely strengthen Pakistan's batting line up.He is an aggressive batsman capable of batting either as an opener or in the middle order.His batting prowess has been proven in many a occasion.He only needs to be more focused behind the wicket.With the inclusion of Imran Nazir,Kamran Akmal would be an ideal opening partner for Imran Nazir.
The three ideal teams for Pakistan:
T-20 Team: 1. Imran Nazir 2. Mohammad Hafeez 3. Umar Akmal (WC) 4. Shoaib Malik 5. Shahid Afridi (C) 6. Abdul Razaq 7. Azhar Mahmood 8. Yasir Aafat 9. Rana Naved-ul-Hasan 10. Sohail Tanvir 11. Saeed Ajmal
ODI Team: 1. Nasir Jamshid 2. Mohammad Hafeez 3. Imran Nazir 4. Umar Akmal 5. Misbah-ul-Haq 6. Shahid Afridi (C) 7. Kamran Akmal (WC) 8. Abdul Razaq 9. Rana Naved-ul-Hasan 10. Mohammad Sami 11. Saeed Ajmal
Test Team: 1. Taufiq Umar 2. Mohammad Hafeez 3. Azhar Ali 4. Younus Khan 5. Mohammad Yousuf 6. Misbah-ul-Haq (C) 7. Adnan Akmal (WC) 8. Umar Gul 9. Mohammad Sami 10. Saeed Ajmal 11. Junaid Khan/Abdul Rehman
That is the only way Pakistan can make a difference. I don't see potential in players other than that I have chosen.
My Ideal Pakistan T20 Team:
Ahmed Shehzad Imran Nazir Mohammad Hafeez Umar Akmal Kamran Akmal Shahid Afridi Abdul Razak / Hammad Azam Asad Shafiq / Shoaib Malik / Sohail Tanveer Junaid Khan 10.Saeed Ajmal 11.Umer Gul / Anwer AliT20 world cup ideal team
Ahmed Shehzad Nasir Jamshed +Kamran Akmal Imran Nazir Umar Akmal *Shahid Afridi Mohammad Sami Umar Gul Abdul Rehman Saeed Ajmal Junaid Khan
If Kamran Akmal is in the list of 30 then he sure will make it to the final 15, and eventually in the playing XI. His associations and frienship with the bookies, poor keeping, dirty politics, all seem to have gone under the carpet. This shows how powerful PURCHEES the Akmals have.
We definitely need razzak n nazir in t20 team atleast. Why keep having players like latif he had avrg of strike rate of 80
At the same time, no two Akmal brothers should be in team.
Kamran is a bad choice, he has been close ally of Salman Butt etc. he is a tainted charachter, has made us loose many a matches with his bad keeping, he might be a good batsman but considering his established poor keeping, established but not proven links in match fixing, poor demenour and creating bad enviourment in the team, he for once and for all should never be selected but we keep on repeating the same mistakes over and over again.
Afridi captain please please please :)