**Official** Pakistan and England in the UAE 2015/16

[Black_Warrior]

I'm a fan of Masood as well... Was very impressed with the 70 odd he got vs SA on debut. But weren't there allegations of nepotism? Something about his father being part of the board?

Yeah I have heard of those...I dont think his father works in PCB but he might be connected. But here's the thing about nepotism though, it's very much part of the system..it's about who you know. Amir got picked because Wasim was impressed and he rang up the selectors to pick him.

This is pretty much how everyone gets anywhere. Not like Shehzad or Malik who keep coming back don't have any contacts. As long as he can perform, I'm fine.

Ultimately in sports, contacts can only get you so far, it won't get you test hundreds.

 

[Black_Warrior]

So putting away a full bunger means you are an excellent player against spin does it?

Boy he is such a bad commentator, no idea why they keep using him.

Who was this?

 

[Howe_zat]

Bit odd to see these herberts talking about Samit Patel as though James Taylor wouldn't be the next man in.

 

[91Jmay]

Seems like the pitch has a little bit more, Moeen got a couple to turn a little. Still looks like a 400+ first dig pitch though, but day 4 I think could be much more exciting and set up a good Test hopefully.

 

[morgieb]

I'm going to claim the Gambhir here.

DBZ.

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[Niall]

I'm a fan of Masood as well... Was very impressed with the 70 odd he got vs SA on debut. But weren't there allegations of nepotism? Something about his father being part of the board?

Very much so.

His father struck it rich, Shan Masood struck it for six - The Express Tribune

Masood’s father, who is a member of the Board of Governors at the PCB

 

[Howe_zat]

50/50 decision really. Gimped UDRS working in our favour there

This is the partnership now, isn't it? Great opportunity.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Who was this?

Rameez Raja.

Batsman did jerk head round to look so always a bit of a giveaway. Couldn't overturn it though.

 

[Furball]

Sounded like there was a noise which had to have been bat on ball.

I don't think they're broadcasting the stump mic.

 

[Black_Warrior]

Don't understand if the broadcaster can show us the snicko, why can't they just share it with the umpires? Not refering to this decision, this was clearly out.

 

[91Jmay]

Bit of a gift, didn't need to play it but off-cutter first up shows how supremely confident Jimmy is in his skills.

 

[Howe_zat]

Runs have dried up a bit, don't think these two will mind though

 

[Howe_zat]

Stop showing random replays of wickets with fielders appealing

stop it

 

[Black_Warrior]

Runs have dried up a bit, don't think these two will mind though

This is exactly what they did exactly 1 year ago, at the same venue, around the same time. Two cheap wickets and 1 half century in the top 3 and then these two.

1st Test: Australia v Pakistan at Dubai (DSC), Oct 22-26, 2014 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Stop showing random replays of wickets with fielders appealing

stop it

Yeah, you go to make a coffee and walk back in thinking a wicket has gone. Bastards do it all time.

 

[Black_Warrior]

Don't undrestand this move from Cook. Wood was troubling Misbah. He kept taking him off after a good over in the first test as well.

 

[91Jmay]

This is looking ****ing ominous.

 

[Spark]

There are few things in cricket better than Misbah's completely random six-hitting after looking totally sedate for ages.

 

[Black_Warrior]

There are few things in cricket better than Misbah's completely random six-hitting after looking totally sedate for ages.

lol yeah

 

[Howe_zat]

There's the genuine nick off a fast bowler nowhere near carrying #justuaethings