**Official** Pakistan and Sri Lanka in UAE

[BoyBrumby]

Really like to know what Misbah's thought process is. 2 off 49 and counting? Not like it's even an overly defensive field.

 

[Spark]

okay i often make jokes about batsmen taking their time but this is ridiculous.

edit: holy **** he scored another run

 

[Agent Nationaux]

He wants a draw Brumby.

 

[Howe_zat]

He's hit two fours now. Two!

When he makes his run-a-ball century you'll all look foolish.

 

[BoyBrumby]

He wants a draw Brumby.

Well he's suddenly remembered some scoring shots, even if the first one was an agricultural heave to cow corner deep mid-wicket.

Dilshan bowling in shades now. O tempora o mores, etc.

 

[Agent Nationaux]

Misbah just hit 2 fours.

 

[Prince EWS]

When you're 1-0 up in a two Test series, lose the toss and concede 413 in the first innings, run-rate is not really your prime concern. The problem with Misbah though is that he has very limited strike rotation abilities so if he's not trying to get on top of the bowling with strokeplay then he's just not scoring at all. Him suddenly opening the shoulders just now and hitting two fours after stonewalling for 15 overs is of no surprise at all; that's how he bats.

 

[Agent Nationaux]

Which means 20 more dot balls before he remembers that he has to hit another boundary.

 

[Agent Nationaux]

How is the crowd guys?

 

[Agent Nationaux]

Younis on 99*

 

[BoyBrumby]

When you're 1-0 up in a Test two series, lose the toss and concede 413 in the first innings, run-rate is not really your prime concern. The problem with Misbah though is that he has very limited strike rotation abilities so if he's not trying to get on top of the bowling with strokeplay then he's just not scoring at all. Him suddenly opening the shoulders just now and hitting two fours after stonewalling for 15 overs is of no surprise at all; that's how he bats.

Dead batting half-volleys is never good tho. Especially when there's an easy single on offer to long off.

 

[Agent Nationaux]

What a great player Younis. 18th Hundred for him.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Younis on 99*

Now 100*. Played. Pleasant batsman to watch.

Crowd's making a fair bit of noise, but a bit spartan judging by the limited wide angle shots we're getting in the coverage.

 

[smash84]

well played youni.....

well played so far misbah

 

[smash84]

I hope i don't jinx him too like I did with azhar ali

 

[r3alist]

It would be good if the pak tail could wag a bit, sl have done quite well with their tail.

 

[Flem274*]

I think I love Misbah.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Lovely nut from Wele that; swung in and then seamed away. Tired looked shot from Younis, but lovely delivery.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Danny Morrison just said "Chocolate teddies for tea".

Anybody? Accompanied a leg-side half-volley so assume it means a gift, but odd turn of phrase.

 

[smash84]

Misbah has a SR less than 25