What happened to the "Fizz"???

[Habib]

Originally Posted by zman
Thank you for noticing! Folks who are driven by spiteful agenda or aren't very sharp don't get these subtle things.

After 35 overs NZ were cruising at 178/3, poised to post another 320 ish score. Just as NZ were getting ready for the expected onslaught, Fizz was brought into the attack to stem the run flow at this critical juncture. He bowled a very tight 3 over spell giving away only 11 runs and taking the crucial wicket of Taylor. At the end of 40 overs, NZ found themselves at 203/4 suddenly in a bit of pressure situation, which necessitated going after Mosa.

It was Taskin who took Taylor's wicket. But yes, Mustafiz was bowling really well in the later part of the innings.

[Rifat_02]

Nothing to do with him being found, did anyone notice his line and length is all over the place. Bowling short and wide, the bowling coach is not doing enough

[Mas_UK25]

Originally Posted by Rifat_02
Nothing to do with him being found, did anyone notice his line and length is all over the place. Bowling short and wide, the bowling coach is not doing enough

+++++100

[Electron]

He is trying to find different ways since the usual method isn't working on English pitches. This is Fizz outside his comfort zone, will take him a while before he settles down.

[Roey Haque]

What happened to his effort??????

Any saw the "no dive" at the boundary line? And then the other day when he took forever to throw the ball back? Is he playing hurt? If so, why?

[Night_wolf]

His action should not have been changed, injury or not with his natural action altered he is struggling

[WarWolf]

Originally Posted by Night_wolf
His action should not have been changed, injury or not with his natural action altered he is struggling

As a result, he lost his full confidence too.

[Mas_UK25]

Home sick. Missing his home made curry of shutki with aloo.

[Habib]

Originally Posted by WarWolf
As a result, he lost his full confidence too.

Is it 100% confirmed that Fizz's action has been changed? Haven't seen any article anywhere regarding this, that's why asking.

[Night_wolf]

Originally Posted by Habib
Is it 100% confirmed that Fizz's action has been changed? Haven't seen any article anywhere regarding this, that's why asking.

just check the highlights of his bowling before and during IPL 2016 and see it now, you will see the difference..it was all natural free flowing back than. now it looks forced

[Fazal]

What happened to the "Fizz"???

Someone kept the cap unscrewed long enough.... the Fizz are out of the drink.

[Night_wolf]

This was fizz with his natural bowling action




And this is fizz with the new one

[tonmoy.dhaka]

Starting from the second ODI against India (during BD-india ODI series) till his operation, fizz was bowling constantly over 140kmph (his faster balls).... Now he barely bowls at 135 max....
He needs few more months to fully recover... he is not 100 percent yet...

[Kohli_Sox]

This is a lame excuse that he is not 100 percent. His bowling action is changed and thats why he is struggling. With new action he is not effective. I question his place in the team with this new action. No place for emotion. If you are not effective you should not play. Simple.

[Nafi]

The new action looks more smooth though. I just think he needs more work, needs to hit the gym etc. Not convinced walsh is a good bowling coach.

[nsuRocks]

Its his 140km pace that made him so effective. When he's bowling at 130-132 its easier to adjust to a slower that is 125km.
Give him some time he will get better. He is still only 21 or 22

[patriot]

He needs a good bowling coach to guide and help him regain his old form. Walsh is a waste if space. The sooner we get rid of him the better.

[Bhorta]

Is he finished? He doesn't seem to swing the ball, he needs to learn from Junaid Khan, Mohammed Amir and Rumman Raes who to operate the ball. At the moment he is bowling like Chris Harris

[Shingara]

Gone to waste.
Emerging player of the year to a complete dud! Syed Rasel plz!

[Shaan]

no need to dismiss him, for some reason he is not able to perform his 100%, it is due to his injury concern still playing his mind, then little bit of changed action. But at the end all will come good, but for now he needs to be given rest from national duty regards to finds himself in peace and get back the rhythm. He is not gone, potential is there.

[simon]

tumi aar nei shey tumi

[NoName]

If he doesn't get his speed back up he won't trouble any batsmen

[Rinathq]

not just his speed though, I think his accuracy has taken a hit...he does need a really good bowling coach... Walsh aint doing jackk

[Shingara]

Originally Posted by Shaan
no need to dismiss him, for some reason he is not able to perform his 100%, it is due to his injury concern still playing his mind, then little bit of changed action. But at the end all will come good, but for now he needs to be given rest from national duty regards to finds himself in peace and get back the rhythm. He is not gone, potential is there.

National team is not a place for emotions. If you can't perform, you shouldn't play. We don't play for shommanjonok porajoy but for wins.

[ononto]

Originally Posted by Rinathq
not just his speed though, I think his accuracy has taken a hit...he does need a really good bowling coach... Walsh aint doing jackk

Coaching issue?
May be not. Coach can't spoon feed a bowler to maintain line. That's too basic. He bowled terribly bad vs India. So bad that's it almost felt like scripted.

His explanation of "cutter not working overseas":
I disagree. His cutter bowl use to come from an angle and pitch in middle and off stump. He isn't pitching the ball in right areas at all.

Post surgery issue:
This is ruled out to be an issue by Mr. Sarwar.

I think this guy lacks mental strength and severely lacks motivation to better himself. Coming from a village area, he has already seen a lot and possibly thought he has touched the summit. He looks lethargic and shows no emotion in a negative way. Education is also a factor. I remember he made a statement possibly after his surgery that he first want to a good person then a good cricketer. Excellent, nothing wrong with that, but the circumstances gives a tone that he isn't having the eagerness or confidence to come back strong.

Unless these mental boundaries can be broken, he is a gone case. Hope he comes back strong.