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***Official*** England in Pakistan
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Beleg
International Regular
Oh, he did. But judging by his overall game, those two wickets were an exception (in case of Pieterson, suicide) not the rule. Can we expect him to take two important wickets when the situation asks for it, again? On his current form, I have to say no.
Besides, Pakistani lower-order for this test was probably their worst in the last 10 years. It almost proved to be their undoing. They cannot afford to go in the second test with someone like Shoaib or Sami coming in at eight. Afridi is the only logical choice, as far as I am concerned.
luckyeddie
Cricket Web Staff Member
Don't speak ill of the dudmagsi23 said:I guess collingwood's 3-0 whitewash is out of the window
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
Beleg, looking at your Pakistani line-up, why do you keep insisting we use three spinners and only two seamers? If not Sami, Razzaq would be a good choice.
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
LMAOluckyeddie said:
Dasa
International Vice-Captain
Well, what a win! I certainly didn't expect this today, but Pakistan have shown what they can do when they get it right. Very impressed with Shoaib, not only did he bowl well, he kept coming in at top speed and showed a lot of commitment with the bat as well. It looks as if he's finally sorted his attitude out. Kaneria was excellent, as expected. Flintoff and KP...brainless, but excellent bowling nonetheless.
For the next game, I'd like to see the side that Beleg posted...England have always been shaky against leg-spinners, and Afridi provides a LOT more in the batting and bowling department over Sami, despite his bowling today.
For the next game, I'd like to see the side that Beleg posted...England have always been shaky against leg-spinners, and Afridi provides a LOT more in the batting and bowling department over Sami, despite his bowling today.
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
I was under the impression that Razzaq was due back for the next test.Dasa said:
Slow Love™
International Captain
OK, but we could be a while...Beleg said:Jono and Slow_Love:
Heh. You both reached that post before I did. Can I have my way with howardj when you are finished?
(I'm sure he'll take this in the good nature in which it's intended.
)
godofcricket
State 12th Man
Awesome win for pak.....shoaib was great to watch!!!!! I seriously cant see pakistan loosing the test series, no way 
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
I just realized something. This is Pakistan's first Test win against England at home in 18 years!!! The last one being the test where Qadir was unleashed on England and took 13 wickets.
GladiatrsInBlue
Banned
Congrats to all Pak fans on the forum, Pakistan won the match because of team work and were the deserving winners.However at the same time i believe England played good cricket in the first test match and didn't deserve to loose.
GladiatrsInBlue
Banned
Pak will make only one change in next match, Afridi will come in in place of Hasan Raza.
I still think that Sami should be dropped(even though he bowled well in 2nd innings) and should be replaced by Gul or Asif
I still think that Sami should be dropped(even though he bowled well in 2nd innings) and should be replaced by Gul or Asif
great win, one of the best tests i have ever witnessed. was extra special for me because pak was once again the underdogs in this series and england were at the top of the game for the better part of this match.
for next test i hope abdul razzaq is fit. i'd like to seem the abdul/afridi combo play in the next game in place for hasan/sami. hasan has done nothing wrong by getting out cheap both times, but we really need an afridi's legspin and his overall pumped-up attitude. Sami had that great one spell, however, that has exactly been his problem. those spells are too few and far. i'd like to see abdul in his place. and if his elbow isnt coming good [as some reports suggest] then sami's spot shd go to rana IMO.
for next test i hope abdul razzaq is fit. i'd like to seem the abdul/afridi combo play in the next game in place for hasan/sami. hasan has done nothing wrong by getting out cheap both times, but we really need an afridi's legspin and his overall pumped-up attitude. Sami had that great one spell, however, that has exactly been his problem. those spells are too few and far. i'd like to see abdul in his place. and if his elbow isnt coming good [as some reports suggest] then sami's spot shd go to rana IMO.