Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2018/19

[StephenZA]

I wonder if QDK struggles with his role of late; as has been mentioned, with a weak batting line-up batting at 7 is very different to an aggressive 7 in a stronger line-up. But batting him at 4 and 6 meant he needed to be a more responsible batsmen. So maybe ask what does he need to be doing in the team? That also comes down to the allrounder role if/when we get one. If Mulder (as example) bats 6 then QDK is a different player at 7, versus Mulder at 7 and QDK taking on the 6 role.

 

[Pup Clarke]

Got a bet on for QDK to top score in the 1st innings.

 

[Gnske]

Are Mulder and Jason Smith still the top candidates for that all-rounder position?

 

[trundler]

I can't wait for 2 glorious tests in the same day

 

[Dendarii]

Are Mulder and Jason Smith still the top candidates for that all-rounder position?

Mulder very much so. Smith has gone off the boil, so probably not under serious consideration at the moment..

 

[SeamUp]

Mark Nicholas part of the Super Sport comms team ?

The bogeyman returns to claim his record - ESPNcricinfo

 

[SeamUp]

I wonder if QDK struggles with his role of late; as has been mentioned, with a weak batting line-up batting at 7 is very different to an aggressive 7 in a stronger line-up. But batting him at 4 and 6 meant he needed to be a more responsible batsmen. So maybe ask what does he need to be doing in the team? That also comes down to the allrounder role if/when we get one. If Mulder (as example) bats 6 then QDK is a different player at 7, versus Mulder at 7 and QDK taking on the 6 role.

It's odd because we we went to England really under the cosh. No Faf in first test, no AB, no opening partner for Elgar and it seemed all the pressure was on QdK after that test and from the moment we moved him up to 6 that is when the 'decline' started. I wouldn't say it is mutually exclusive necessarily but QdK is a very simple person (no disrespect) who definitely needs a clear mind for his role. So I definitely do think your line of thinking is vital for Quinny.

 

[StephenZA]

Mark Nicholas part of the Super Sport comms team ?

The bogeyman returns to claim his record - ESPNcricinfo

2 more days and real celebrations and holiday cheer can start....

 

[Heboric]

2 more days and real celebrations and holiday cheer can start....

Hope there is a nice crowd

 

[Gomez656]

Pakistan win warm up with scores of impressive performance from

Imam 68
Harris 73*
Babar 100
Azhar 100
Amir 4 wickets
Shan Masood okayed at 3
Zaman poor

Sporting declaration by southafrica Xl captain Ackerman (100) Richards (98)

 

[Gomez656]

Dane Patterson playing in place of Philly while D.Oliver confirm in place of Lungi NGidi

 

[Dendarii]

Dane Patterson playing in place of Philly while D.Oliver confirm in place of Lungi NGidi

Unless you've got some source I haven't seen, that's not correct. Olivier came into the squad in place of Ngidi, and will play because of Philander's injury. That injury resulted in Paterson being called up to the squad but he'll only play if they go with four seamers and no spinner, which is unlikely.

 

[Pup Clarke]

Be very interested to know what bowling combination Pakistan will opt for. I think if Abbas is not fit, Amir will return as the leader. Possibly Faheem has a chance of making the X1 too if they got for 5 bowlers

 

[SeamUp]

2 more days and real celebrations and holiday cheer can start....

Ha so true ! Nothing like boxing day for sport. Test cricket in New Zealand, Oz and us and being the football fan I am it really is the holy day for sports.

 

[SeamUp]

De Bruyn passed fitness test.

Bavuma is ill but is expected to pass fitness test tomorrow.

 

[SeamUp]

Be very interested to know what bowling combination Pakistan will opt for. I think if Abbas is not fit, Amir will return as the leader. Possibly Faheem has a chance of making the X1 too if they got for 5 bowlers

Could Faheem play as the 3rd seamer ? Perhaps a bit risky. Would go Amir, Afridi, Hasan as not sure they will want to go a batsman light.

Imam over Masood ?

 

[SeamUp]

Just saw this on the web.

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ehsan Mani will visit South Africa on Monday, wherein he will invite Proteas to visit Pakistan for a bilateral Cricket series. Sources said that Mani is going to South Africa with a plan related to foreign teams’ tour to Pakistan. They said that Mani will meet Officials of Cricket South Africa (CSA) and ask them to send their male and female teams to Pakistan.

Sources said that the PCB chairman will also watch the Boxing Day Test between Pakistan and South Africa , beginning at Centurion on December 26. Pakistan Cricket Team is already in South Africa for a full bilateral series which includes three Test matches, five One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20 Internationals (T20Is).

Mani has said that his main priority remains to see the return of full international cricket to Pakistan and the country again hosting ICC events.

An official source in the board told PTI that Mani would also be persuading the South African cricket officials to continue their support for the return of international cricket to Pakistan as last year the World XI included several South African players.

"Mani will request them to also play a short limited over series sometime in 2019 in Pakistan, the source said.

 

[Pup Clarke]

For UK viewers, NOW TV have a special xmas discount (£12.99 for a month) which will include NZ/SL as well as this series. Get on it!

 

[GRAB]

Are Mulder and Jason Smith still the top candidates for that all-rounder position?

Feel like Smith is more a long term prospect for a batting position (and maybe turning his arm a bit if needed), despite his early bowling returns.

 

[Gomez656]

Mohamed Abbas ruled out for Boxing day test,I wonder why he was picked on first place for the tour when you have Minefield of fast bowlers in Pakistan ?

Zaman fits to play tomorrow