***Official*** England in Pakistan

[superkingdave]

Collingwood apparently having words with the umps about the light at the moment, can't be too long before they call it a day.

don't know why, Tresco is looking glorious at the moment

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Well I'd say they'll give themselves absolute minimum five sessions to bowl Pakistan out, meaning it's more of a time thing than a runs thing - if they're still batting come mid-morning on Tuesday, they'll have around 650 on the board, and that'll be roughly when they'll declare, I'd say.

They've still scored at 3.81 an over. It's not THAT appalling a rate...

 

[Barney Rubble]

They've still scored at 3.81 an over. It's not THAT appalling a rate...

OK, I'm confused. What was wrong with my post? I miscalculated how many they'd have by Tuesday or something, didn't I?

 

[greg]

OK, I'm confused. What was wrong with my post? I miscalculated how many they'd have by Tuesday or something, didn't I?

I'm confused. Seemed reasonable to me - although doubt they'll go on to 650

 

[Barney Rubble]

I'm confused. Seemed reasonable to me - although doubt they'll go on to 650

Me too, but I wouldn't bet against it.

 

[Jono]

Absolutely wonderful innings by Trescothick. Other than the LBW shout, he's done it with ease. He's in the best form of his career right now, and is making best use of it.

 

[Barney Rubble]

Collingwood gone to Shabbir, caught behind. Maybe they'll go off for the day now.

EDIT: Nope, but Hoggard's come out.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

OK, I'm confused. What was wrong with my post? I miscalculated how many they'd have by Tuesday or something, didn't I?

Nah, I think you're pretty much spot on. It wasn't to you really, just to those complaining about the rate.

Colly. Stick to ODIs, mate.

 

[Barney Rubble]

Colly. Stick to ODIs, mate.

Couldn't agree more - Bell is certainly back in the driving seat for when Vaughany comes back.

 

[Barney Rubble]

And that's stumps, due to bad light, and the end of Day 2.

It couldn't have gone much more comprehensively England's way, really.

 

[social]

Another good day for Eng.

Billy's howler taking on huge proportions now.

I'll be charitable and say that the Pakistani bowlers arent match-hardened and hope they improve as the series goes on. Unfortunately, it wasnt just the bowling, but fielding and running between wickets. Eng have been infinitely more professional.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Couldn't agree more - Bell is certainly back in the driving seat for when Vaughany comes back.

Based on one innings where the ball didn't do squat and he had all day to bat - and had several lucky escapes before making an earth-shattering 71. Oh let me guess, only Bell is allowed to attract a decent delivery - whereas Collingwood gets to bat in a no-win situation (yet again).

 

[Jono]

Another good day for Eng.

Billy's howler taking on huge proportions now.

I'll be charitable and say that the Pakistani bowlers arent match-hardened and hope they improve as the series goes on. Unfortunately, it wasnt just the bowling, but fielding and running between wickets. Eng have been infinitely more professional.

I agree, bad decision proving very crucial. I'll also agree the bowlers don't look 100% up to it and short of practice, but I still think there was some poor captaincy involved and whether a bowler is 'match-hardened' or not, the amount of no-balls was a disgrace. I'm sure the Pakistani fans on this forum would be livid.

Akhtar bowled well, Kaneria was unlucky but at the same time far from brilliant, and Shabbir was okay. Sami was poor despite one good ball which got him a wicket, same goes for Malik. The pitch had a lot to do with it no doubt, but Malik just kept feeding Trescothick down legside and Sami was doing the same, except to the off-side.

Definitely lots of improvement to come.

 

[superkingdave]

Based on one innings where the ball didn't do squat and he had all day to bat - and had several lucky escapes before making an earth-shattering 71. Oh let me guess, only Bell is allowed to attract a decent delivery - whereas Collingwood gets to bat in a no-win situation (yet again).

How predictable

 

[greg]

Another good day for Eng.

Billy's howler taking on huge proportions now.

I'll be charitable and say that the Pakistani bowlers arent match-hardened and hope they improve as the series goes on. Unfortunately, it wasnt just the bowling, but fielding and running between wickets. Eng have been infinitely more professional.

Well if Pakistan had caught their catches then the decision (good or bad - he was a long way forward and the ball turned pretty sharply) wouldn't have mattered.

 

[greg]

Based on one innings where the ball didn't do squat and he had all day to bat - and had several lucky escapes before making an earth-shattering 71. Oh let me guess, only Bell is allowed to attract a decent delivery - whereas Collingwood gets to bat in a no-win situation (yet again).

Keep up the good fight.

 

[howardj]

Just goes to show that all these people who say that Pakistan are "unpredictible" (brilliant one day, horrible the next) are so far off the mark, and need to update their assessment. In my view, Pakistan are a pretty ordinary team, who don't have much heart.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Man this thread is HUGE.

I hate Trescothick on the basic principle that I, being an opening batsman, wish I could bat with such little footwork and score so many runs. : P

 

[aussie]

superb day all-round for England, first cleaning up Pakistan now this splendid batting performance, must say well played to Ian Bell he looked real good much was said about him going into this test & i think this innings he showed his quality..

 

[simmy]

Trescothick... is pure class. Never lets his side down. What a player!

He deserves all the success he has.