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*Official* Pakistan in New Zealand
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govinda indian fan
State Captain
Pakistan got beaten by nz c team
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Pleasant scorecard to wake up to. Chapman finally had a good day out in ODIs eh
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Stoked for Abbas too, can't really get a better debut
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Surely Abbas gets an IPL deal this year or next?
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Didn't stop Adil Rashid or Imran Tahir, mate.
Just need to allow the extra time to get the visa stamped.
CricAddict
International Coach
That was a bit of an earlier time. Pakistan origin players are not picked in Ipl anymore.Didn't stop Adil Rashid or Imran Tahir, mate.
Just need to allow the extra time to get the visa stamped.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Pretty sure Adil was playing even last year or the year before that. Moeen too. Tahir is not picked but is always in the auctions. They dont allow Pak players but Pak origin players have been playing all the time.
RossTaylorsBox
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Adil and Moeen weren't born in Pakistan, Abbas was and it probably makes a big difference visa-wise.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Tahir was, though. And he was playing till very recently. I dont think its as big a deal. The visa thing does take longer but IPL teams are well aware of that.
I would think the rule of Pakistani origin applies just as much to Moeen and Adil as it would to Abbas. And its only about the longer time for visa processing anyways. My point is I dont think that would be any reason for IPL teams to not pick him.
thierry henry
International Coach
Has no-one ever commented before on how good looking Abbas is? Holy ****. Makes me question the rigour of our NZ domestic posters tbh
jcas0167
International Regular
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
While a lot is made out of (and usually wrongly) the smaller player pool and the competition of other sports that NZC faces, I do think their desperation in wanting to keep the talents they identify is a major reason their team has become this good. Players unions esp. the current international (lol) one, can make a million demands but this board seems to know how to exactly take care of the players they do identify and keep the equation harmonious enough that they really feel a connection in playing for that team.
It can very easily become a band thrown together but they ensure there is more than that at the heart of these players and this team. Kudos to everyone who is involved in NZC in such activities for that.
It can very easily become a band thrown together but they ensure there is more than that at the heart of these players and this team. Kudos to everyone who is involved in NZC in such activities for that.
Bahnz
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
This is a big part of why Stead is so reluctant to make changes. He knows how strong the team culture is and is worried that too many changes, or even changes made too soon, risks diluting or damaging that culture. Not saying he's made smart choices, but you can definitely see where he's coming from.
I dunno...he looks like a Pakistani Dick Dastardly.
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honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Yeah its a bit understandable as all it takes is just one bad egg to ruin this for the whole system.