***Official*** Pakistan in Australia 2016/17

[smash84]

So, the first test starts on Dec 15th with Pak getting whipped in NZ and with little practice before the tour. The practice schedule for Aus is probably similar and I expect a whitewash with bigger margins than in NZ to be the result. But I am still looking forward to see these two sides play each other.

Fixtures, Schedule | Global | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[smash84]

Mickey Arthur on Babar Azam,

"He is incredible, he is a young gun who is going to be an exceptional player and I will go so far as to say, at the same age I would reckon he is as good as Virat Kohli. I know that's high praise, he is right up there." he added.

lawl

Mickey Arthur exudes confidence ahead of tough Australia tour | Cricbuzz.com

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Is there a need for any comparison as such? Praise him as much as you can but the comparison looks silly. Babar Azam might be better than Kohli but you dont say so.

 

[smash84]

Is there a need for any comparison as such? Praise him as much as you can but the comparison looks silly. Babar Azam might be better than Kohli but you dont say so.

don't worry, Mickey Arthur will be eating his words in about 6 months time when Babar Azam will prove himself to be the next Umar Akmal and Arthur will recommend him to be dropped.

And "silly" is an understatement

 

[Slifer]

If Pakistan can win a non dead rubber test, I'll be very impressed. For now anything less than atleast 2-0 by Australia should be considered a disappointment.

 

[Chrish]

Reminds me of people writing off Pakistan before England tour (including myself)

Can they prove everyone wrong again?

 

[Tangles]

When was the last time Pakistan drew or won a series in Australia? I don't think of them as tourists who come to Aus and do well. That's really just SA and the old WI. Even the crappy WIP team we have should have enough to win at home.

 

[Slifer]

Pakistan have actually beaten ENG in England in the past. Unfortunately, they have never come remotely close to even drawing in Australia (recently).

 

[vcs]

They last won a Test match in Australia more than 20 years ago, a dead rubber.

3rd Test: Australia v Pakistan at Sydney, Nov 30-Dec 4, 1995 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Think they haven't even managed a draw since then in 3 series. They don't get to tour as much as other countries TBF.

 

[Burgey]

When was the last time Pakistan drew or won a series in Australia? I don't think of them as tourists who come to Aus and do well. That's really just SA and the old WI. Even the crappy WIP team we have should have enough to win at home.

They havent won here but tbh this series could go either way because both sides are prone to crazy collapses and brain fades in between playing some good or very good cricket.

One Swallow doesn't make a summer as far as Australia is concerned, and Pakistan has bowlers capable of taking 20 wickets. I think Australia will win but I would be surprised if they sweep it or win with any measure of ease.

 

[Slifer]

They last won a Test match in Australia more than 20 years ago, a dead rubber.

3rd Test: Australia v Pakistan at Sydney, Nov 30-Dec 4, 1995 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Think they haven't even managed a draw since then in 3 series. They don't get to tour as much as other countries TBF.

Man look at that bowling attack in 94 for Pakistan: Waqar, Wasim, Saqlain, and Mustaq. Two great pacemen a very good leggie and a very good/borderline great off spinner... Wow!!!

 

[Burgey]

Ijaz Ahmed. Fmd he was a good bat out here. Scored some great runs with that wood chopper style of his. Love him.

 

[smash84]

Man look at that bowling attack in 94 for Pakistan: Waqar, Wasim, Saqlain, and Mustaq. Two great pacemen a very good leggie and a very good/borderline great off spinner... Wow!!!

The attack in 1999 was even better.

That Justin langer caught behind not being given still hurts. Was the pivotal moment in that series

 

[honestbharani]

Rameez Raja seems to have made decent runs in Australia too. IIRC he was among the top run getters in the 1992 WC as well. Maybe an under rated batsman?

 

[Tangles]

Would be cool if Sydney turns out an old fashioned turner. Could the Aussie bats score runs? Could Lyon/Sok take wickets?

 

[Starfighter]

Just been reading an article about the Brisbane Test. Aside from the likelihood of losing a good chunk of each day's play due to storms, it sounds like we're going to get the same flat, boring, no-sideways-movement PoS Brisbane wicket that we've got for the past few years. Hopefully the humidity makes the ball swing.

 

[TheJediBrah]

When was the last time Pakistan drew or won a series in Australia? I don't think of them as tourists who come to Aus and do well. That's really just SA and the old WI. Even the crappy WIP team we have should have enough to win at home.

No team from Asia has ever won a series in Australia, in the history of the world

would be a pretty big deal if they could be the firet

 

[smash84]

I am beginning to dislike Mickey Arthur somewhat. He is so full of cliches. ugh

 

[Fuller Pilch]

No team from Asia has ever won a series in Australia, in the history of the world

would be a pretty big deal if they could be the firet

The key word is TEST series. As a Kiwi the 1992 WC (and Inzaman) still brings back bad memories

 

[smash84]

mods, can we have this stickied?