*Official* Pakistan v New Zealand in the UAE 2018

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Really hope this is one of Henry's good days.

 

[Athlai]

I can appreciate what Taylor was doing. But think he didn’t give enough respect to Shaheen there.

 

[Moss]

Irresponsible doesn't begin to describe it. Half the battle won in managing to get the fielders to go back.

 

[Bahnz]

Taylor series score 3/10 - has looked completely incapable of staying at the crease for long, even on the one occasion he got a start. Played like a best case scenario Colin. Also missed a vital chance on the first morning of the second test.

 

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Whew.

 

[Moss]

Taylor series score 3/10 - has looked completely incapable of staying at the crease for long, even on the one occasion he got a start. Played like a best case scenario Colin. Also missed a vital chance on the first morning of the second test.

Whatever happened to the batsman who showed vast reserves of application at Colombo 2012. Think we need to get Gary Stead to feud with him.

 

[Grasshopper]

What was Taylor thinking? Bizarre approach to take at this stage of the game.

 

[vandem]

I can appreciate what Taylor was doing....

Memories of the last tour to UAE? A counter-attacking century on day 4 turned around a likely loss into a 5th day declaration and possible win. IIRC he was cutting the SLA off middle.

2nd Test, New Zealand tour of United Arab Emirates at Dubai, Nov 17-21 2014 | Match Summary | ESPNCricinfo

 

[straw man]

It was fine for Taylor to take a risk on a start like that against Yasir Shah when he's been a walking wicket to him first few overs of his innings. Was totally unnecessary though, once he was on twenty odd, to hit Afridi who he has few problems playing, in the air with the man back.

Taylor series score 3/10 - has looked completely incapable of staying at the crease for long, even on the one occasion he got a start. Played like a best case scenario Colin. Also missed a vital chance on the first morning of the second test.

Think 3 is generous. Only scored runs in the innings when a match was already lost.

 

[Athlai]

It was fine for Taylor to take a risk on a start like that against Yasir Shah when he's been a walking wicket to him first few overs of his innings. Was totally unnecessary though, once he was on twenty odd, to hit Afridi who he has few problems playing, in the air with the man back.



Think 3 is generous. Only scored runs in the innings when a match was already lost.

He was trying to keep it down tbf. Afridi outplayed him.

 

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*gulp*
That looked close live, but no review.

 

[NZTailender]

When it gets to his turn it's last chance saloon for Colin to prove he's not a write off away from home.

 

[NZTailender]

When it gets to his turn it's last chance saloon for Colin to prove he's not a write off away from home.

That said, if there's any situation when we need him to pull a blinding century out of his butt...

 

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Wahey, one-run lead!

 

[straw man]

He was trying to keep it down tbf. Afridi outplayed him.

Wasn't sure how much he tried to roll his wrists, would have to see another replay. Good bowling yes, Taylor didn't need to play it of course but he'd decided he was going to flash at everything.

 

[Moss]

He was trying to keep it down tbf. Afridi outplayed him.

Well done to Shaheen but Ross will be hurting that guy just over half his age and very little experience got the better of him there.

 

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****ity **** ****.


EDIT: Ooh, great review!

 

[straw man]

Henry the White Bradman incredibly lucky twice.

Can't be playing back to that all the time.

 

[Gnske]

Kane is too good for this AIDS show

 

[straw man]

This business of Taylor batting like it's a T20, Nicholls missing reverse sweeps and exciting Pakistan with his pads, all a clever ruse by NZ to distract from Williamson just batting away in a bubble at the other end.