**Official** Pakistan in New Zealand (3 tests)

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Not sure if anyone's spotted or posted this, but it's pretty classic:

"Yes, because both sides have such bad batsmen. That's my honest opinion, they're useless."
Napier curator Phil Stoyanoff on why he thought the pitch would produce a result in the third Test. Stephen Hill, NZC's public affairs manager, said he hoped the comments would be used "in context and with restraint".

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[Burgey]

Not sure if anyone's spotted or posted this, but it's pretty classic:

"Yes, because both sides have such bad batsmen. That's my honest opinion, they're useless."
Napier curator Phil Stoyanoff on why he thought the pitch would produce a result in the third Test. Stephen Hill, NZC's public affairs manager, said he hoped the comments would be used "in context and with restraint".

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That's brilliant

 

[TT Boy]

Disappointing to hear Iqbal said Pak are content and consider a draw a good result. With Kaneria and the New Zealand's top order, 50 overs could be more than enough time to force a result.

 

[nightprowler10]

Not sure if anyone's spotted or posted this, but it's pretty classic:

"Yes, because both sides have such bad batsmen. That's my honest opinion, they're useless."
Napier curator Phil Stoyanoff on why he thought the pitch would produce a result in the third Test. Stephen Hill, NZC's public affairs manager, said he hoped the comments would be used "in context and with restraint".

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[Fusion]

Not sure if anyone's spotted or posted this, but it's pretty classic:

"Yes, because both sides have such bad batsmen. That's my honest opinion, they're useless."
Napier curator Phil Stoyanoff on why he thought the pitch would produce a result in the third Test. Stephen Hill, NZC's public affairs manager, said he hoped the comments would be used "in context and with restraint".

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That's great!

Edit: I'm sigging that!

 

[Howsie]

Some more Umar Akmal luck But even worse captaincy.

 

[NZ Guy]

@!%# whats with this second slip crap! we should have around 3 slips and get rid of the bloody boundary riders!

 

[straw man]

Galling to see that edge fly between slip and keeper - reminds me of yesterday.

Gives me the feeling that this match is heading for a draw. I can't see Pakistan declaring to try to win the match but I think we'll also struggle to 6 wickets. Perhaps if Umar Akmal would be kind enough to get himself out and then the new ball in 14 overs *might* be enough to knock over the rest - but it seems a fairly slim chance.

 

[DingDong]

kiwi team should make today a celebration of o'brien's career rather than worrying about winning this game.

 

[Flem274*]

Pakistan should give all their wickets to O'Brien.

Corrected.

 

[Flem274*]

This is dire. Defensive field settings, defensive batting, play for the win ya sooks!

Obviously Guptill should be brought back into the attack.

 

[Flem274*]

Misbah goneburgers! My reverse jinx worked!

 

[straw man]

Thanks Misbah - odd shot to play when you're on 7 from 64 balls . Great work by McCullum.

Now with both Akmals in I wonder if we'll see some fireworks.

 

[NZ Guy]

Misbah you little beauty! one of the most idiotic shots ive seen

 

[Athlai]

haha thanks Misbah

 

[Flem274*]

Kamran and Umar=awesome. They'll advance the game.

 

[TT Boy]

What a prat. Defends half volleys for the best part of an hour, shows no interest of scoring a run or rotating the strike and then does that.

 

[Athlai]

Read ffs, I know that's not your strongest suit but.



And



Crap load was probably the wrong think to say before it, but he's had luck. Never have I said he's an average player.

And I implied that if he was a Kiwi you wouldn't be saying this. Strong suit reading etc.

 

[Howsie]

But I said the same about Taylor so.......

 

[Athlai]

But I said the same about Taylor so.......

Taylor isn't on his debut series