***Official*** Pakistan in Australia 2016/17

[Zinzan]

Ouch Pakistan. How's the pitch playing by the way fellas? Much in the way of swing and seam? I missed most of the session, just caught the great Bill Lawry calling the hundred home!

 

[Son Of Coco]

I'm not suggesting he attempt to slog Wahab over mid-on, he just needs to get better at rotating the strike. It happened in the Boxing Day test as well, he seems pretty susceptible to getting bogged down.

Yeah, he needs to learn to rotate the strike. Other than that, what he's doing is fine. If he's not out at the end of the day, it doesn't really matter. There's no point in exposing a new batsman just to look good for the fans in the crowd who have the attention spans of a walnut.

 

[Zinzan]

Didn't realise Renshaw was born in Middlesbrough (just over 5 miles from where I live), anyway nothing wrong with his batting.

Interesting. I thought he was a Kiwi for some reason.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Yeah, he needs to learn to rotate the strike. Other than that, what he's doing is fine. If he's not out at the end of the day, it doesn't really matter. There's no point in exposing a new batsman just to look good for the fans in the crowd who have the attention spans of a walnut.

there's not?

 

[Compton]

Yeah, he needs to learn to rotate the strike. Other than that, what he's doing is fine. If he's not out at the end of the day, it doesn't really matter. There's no point in exposing a new batsman just to look good for the fans in the crowd who have the attention spans of a walnut.

Agreed.

All I was trying to say is that he needs to be more proficient in working a single.

 

[Zinzan]

Yeah, he needs to learn to rotate the strike. Other than that, what he's doing is fine. If he's not out at the end of the day, it doesn't really matter. There's no point in exposing a new batsman just to look good for the fans in the crowd who have the attention spans of a walnut.

Indeed, great compliment for Warner too.

 

[Son Of Coco]

there's not?

Well, I'm sure there is a point. In fact, it may well be compelling. Renshaw to go the tonk after lunch and get out for 26 off 110 balls.

 

[Zinzan]

Great start Australia, perfect platform for Smithy to get his mandatory home ton later today/tomorrow.

Jeez, what the hell do Pakistan discuss at lunch?

 

[adub]

Ouch Pakistan. How's the pitch playing by the way fellas? Much in the way of swing and seam?

Nothing off the pitch, not too much bounce, but not uneven. Not quick, but doesn't seem two paced or anything troubling. Could have done with a bit more moisture for the first session tbf. Certainly looks the sort of pitch that if you get in and get the pace of you should fill yer boots.

Only bright side for Pakistan is that Amir looked like he was just starting to get a little reverse at the end of the session.

 

[Nate]

Can't believe people are anti-Renshaw.

 

[jonbrooks]

Ouch Pakistan. How's the pitch playing by the way fellas? Much in the way of swing and seam? I missed most of the session, just caught the great Bill Lawry calling the hundred home!

It's a good pitch for batting but Pakistan have bowled some garbage.

 

[S.Kennedy]

Great start Australia, perfect platform for Smithy to get his mandatory home ton later today/tomorrow.

Jeez, what the hell do Pakistan discuss at lunch?

''What are the odds on a five day thunderstorm?''

 

[TheJediBrah]

Could all change very quickly. Remember 1st test of the summer at Perth, and 1st test in Sri Lanka. Aus were making an embarrassment out of the opposition after day 1.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Interesting. I thought he was a Kiwi for some reason.

Apparently lived in Yorkshire until he was 7, then New Zealand, lived in Australia from 10 onwards

 

[viriya]

Feels like Warner is taking a gigantic dump on what traditional test cricket is and I don't mind it.

 

[Zinzan]

Feels like Warner is taking a gigantic dump on what traditional test cricket is and I don't mind it.

Not too different to Sehwag in this respect though is he?

 

[Burgey]

Jeez, what the hell do Pakistan discuss at lunch?

The timing of Australia's declaration.

 

[S.Kennedy]

Not too different to Sehwag in this respect though is he?

Or Trumper in 1902, Bradman and Majid Khan.

 

[adub]

Shajeel looks like me chasing that ball.


That is not a good thing for a test cricketer.

 

[Gnske]

Amazing, 130 odd runs in the first session and Warne's still finds recourse to complain about Renshaw facing dot balls