*Official* India in Pakistan Thread

[Vroomfondel]

Afridi bowled. Credit to the batsman as much to the bowler.

India in the game...

 

[Arjun]

It was intriguing to watch his duel with Yuvraj in the final few overs, and I think Yuvraj would agree that he was done by the excellent variations in flight and pace that the lad showed.

Is the Pied Piper of Punjab the Indian version of Marcus Trescothick? He too has been in the team for far too long without being dropped, without scoring enough runs. At least Trescothick can play spin well. And he can last longer. Much longer.

Good ball by Pathan to get Afridi out. Hope he and Balaji keep up the god work. The fielding has to support them. Ganguly, take note.

 

[Arjun]

OWW!OWW!! OWW!!! DD, DO SOEMTHING ABOUT THE SOUND! BAD SOUND!!!!!! I wouldn't mind paying extra for Ten Sports if this continues.

 

[Jono]

Pathan got Afridi! You beauty! Come on India.

 

[Vroomfondel]

Hameed's timing it beautifully. Just shot one past a diving Kaif.

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Pathan's got 'im! Slower, wider ball, and yohanna plays a crap shot.

Inzi's got gastro issue, so younis khan comes out to bat.

 

[Jono]

GO PATHAN!!!

 

[Arjun]

Three boundaries in an over, unfortunately all by Younis Khan, who should have been out long back (he's not in form), but that shouldn't keep him down. He'll get another wicket later on in this match. He's definitely made a point- dropping him was a big mistake.

 

[Arjun]

Good fielding by Balaji to get that runout- perhaps Zaheer and Nehra can take a tip or two. Good bouncer to follow, too.

 

[Arjun]

Umm.... not so good in the outfield, but mistakes do happen. They shouldn't happen again. Good hard one by Zaheer.

 

[Swervy]

Good hard one by Zaheer.

Pardon!!!!

 

[Arjun]

Yasir got hit hard. Godo sign.

That WAS caught behind!

 

[Vroomfondel]

would like to see tresco dive and save four like that...:P

 

[Vroomfondel]

GONE! Shoaib Malik caught off Zaheer.

Inzy comes out, stomach bug and all. India really can't afford these two to put up a partnership. hameed's playing wonderfully, and we all know what Inzy can do.

 

[tooextracool]

SURPRISE SURPRISE afridi fails when the ball does a bit. i think pakistan should stick to either hafeez or farhat when the pitch is not that good for batting. from what i saw of hafeez in england i thought he was superb but since then he has really struggled with form.
yasir hameed though looks like hes the real deal...i think hes the future of pakistani cricket and he has a really good technique too.

 

[Jono]

Inzi just hit a six and the ball is lost :O

 

[scrumpy]

Inzamam`s out, lbw to Tendulkar. India needed that, it`s anyone`s game now.

Another close one I think!

 

[Arjun]

Now Lucky Yasir's luck has run out.

Definitely anyone's game, though Razzaq's wicket (when taken) will set things up nicely for the Indians.

 

[Jono]

Oh the game is in the balance now, anything can happen. Hameed out on 98, that hurts Pakistan.

 

[Arjun]

Three mistakes.... Dravid is not a wicketkeeper of any quality. The only way he can add balance to his team is by concentrating on his batting and fielding in slips.

 

[Jono]

India need one more wicket.