*Official* Pakistan in Australia

[Dan]

I would have thought Ryan Harris was a chance after his T20 form.

Johnson's being rested

 

[social]

Is McKay really the 3rd best seamer available?

No

Just another example of Oz using virtually every match outside major tournaments as a trial/practice

 

[Nate]

Starting to wonder whether it's physically impossible for McKay to pitch the ball up with his action.

 

[Jayzamann]

Is McKay really the 3rd best seamer available?

I'd say sixth. Maybe seventh.

No Bracken, Johnson, Lee for this match. And even then, I'd go for someone like Hilfeh before McKay in limited overs. Or Nannes. Or even Hopes.

Of course if McKay gets his mac on and steamrolls the Pakistanis today, that would change my tune.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Nannes by a long shot. But I guess his age counts against him.

 

[Top_Cat]

Love seeing Younis in the side again. Go you good thing.

 

[stephen]

Watto

Dropping Hopes has left us vulnerable in the middle overs. He always provided a solid 10 overs of economical bowling. I just hope that doesn't come back to bite us on the backside.

 

[NUFAN]

100 ODI wickets for Shane Watson!

 

[AaronK]

Good start by pakistan here.. again what a needless shot to play.. kamran has done this so many times.. never learn from his mistakes..

I have soo much love for this younis guy.. lets hope he comes good today..

 

[Top_Cat]

Good start by pakistan here.. again what a needless shot to play.. kamran has done this so many times.. never learn from his mistakes..

I have soo much love for this younis guy.. lets hope he comes good today..

Hoping for a big one from him today just quietly.

 

[AaronK]

Butt has been in a good touch.. but the guy is soo unpredictable that u feel like he might be giving his wicket away anytime..

 

[pasag]

There's something very endearing about the Gabba.

 

[TT Boy]

Watson bowling at a good lick.

McKay seems like another Dorey, Laughlin, Lewis et cetera. The obligatory Aussie quick who gets a few games in the summer then disappears.

Khan killing the innings.

 

[social]

There's something very endearing about the Gabba.

Best ground in Oz by a mile - great pitch, outfield, viewing, close to transport and it's in Queensland

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Butt looks a fair bit like Chanderpaul at times. Good stuff.

 

[social]

Watson bowling at a good lick.

McKay seems like another Dorey, Laughlin, Lewis et cetera. The obligatory Aussie quick who gets a few games in the summer then disappears.

Khan killing the innings.

From what I've seen in India and here today, McKay is not quick enough, accurate enough or does enough with the ball to justify selection

Having said that, he'll probably succeed

 

[aussie]

AUS commentators trying too hard find a fault in PAK play ATM. Its like every minute they are complaining..

 

[aussie]

Watson bowling at a good lick.

McKay seems like another Dorey, Laughlin, Lewis et cetera. The obligatory Aussie quick who gets a few games in the summer then disappears.

Khan killing the innings.

I dont really rate McKay as a ODI bowler. But TBF to him i'd say he is a level above those bowlers..

 

[social]

AUS commentators trying too hard find a fault in PAK play ATM. Its like every minute they are complaining..

Aside from their glowing praise of Butt and Akmal, I agree with you

 

[Prince EWS]

AUS commentators trying too hard find a fault in PAK play ATM. Its like every minute they are complaining..

Yeah they are always like this with touring teams, regardless of how they're going.