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***Official*** Pakistan in Australia 2016/17
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vic_orthdox
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Jeepers, imagine how cooked Starc and Hazelwood might have ended up if we hadn't followed on and they had to bowl those overs without a rest in between.
Burgey
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What's the standard thinking about bowlers resting for a short period of time like they did? I think they had about four hours or so off the park before bowling again, maybe a bit more.
TheJediBrah
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hoe much difference would a few hours rest really make anyway?
harsh.ag
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Pak have the grace to lose.I thought the recent SA series was classic
Red
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Dunno about injury management but it feels ok for a bowler to put his feet up for a while after a spell.
burr
State Vice-Captain
Nah, a classic has to have at least one or two close finishes in my opinion.I thought the recent SA series was classic
listento_me
U19 Captain
Yeah, classically bad for AustraliaI thought the recent SA series was classic
Well, Pakistan were once renowned for thinking outside the box and giving untested, proven kids a shot at the limelight, which worked out well at times but at other times it didn't. Ether way, we got Wasim, Waqar and many others. However, with Misbah, it's clear he is cautious with how he picks his teams and he likes having experienced hands on deck. But the time is right to strike, bring Imad back in. push Sharjeel into the team, like we both agree instead of Azam and see how it goes. Sharjeel loves pace on the ball and he could get a quick 30 or 40 and unsettled the Aussies.Pakistan don't really think outside the box, so no Wasim. Nawaz will be feeling perplexed if he plays the second test and bowls a bit, as he wasn't trusted in the UAE against inferior opponents in what should be more comfortable settings for him. He'd ease the load somewhat, but don't see him taking wickets.
Long term they need Ammad Butt to progress to fill the pace bowling all rounder role which is a huge issue for them outside the UAE.
I'd bin Azam if Sharjeel must play, Sami needs to up his strike rate somewhat, but has done more in his short career than Azam.
Also Sohail won't be batting at eleven if he plays!
Grumpy
U19 Vice-Captain
Imad doesn't deserve a Test spot. His bowling is quick darts with some little variation. That's very handy in LOI, but useless in Tests. Out of the two, Nawaz would be the better wicket taking option. But seeing how he clearly sucked in the UAE against WI, there's no point in having either.
And LOL at Sharjeel replacing Babar. He's got a very limited off side game and would be easy pickings for Hazelwood. Off the little chance he does get going, the maximum he will produce is a quick 30 or 40 as you alluded to. That's not going to leave a big impact. Babar is a quality batsman, and will only get better the more he plays.
I don't see how Pak can make changes to the XI with the chosen squad. Rahat is the obvious candidate, but there are no suitable replacements. Sohail is a liability in a 4-man attack, especially on a drop in pitch at the MCG. I can't see Imran being a threat. Rahat at least has the potential to produce a random jaffa which may pick up some fluke wickets.
listento_me
U19 Captain
A definite need for a right hand "pace" bowler. Sohail is the only obvious choice.
Anyone following the domestic scene in Pakistan fill in the blanks, are there better fast bowlers around? Because Rahat, Sohail and Imran don't exactly fill us with awe.
Anyone following the domestic scene in Pakistan fill in the blanks, are there better fast bowlers around? Because Rahat, Sohail and Imran don't exactly fill us with awe.
There's Muhammad Asif...
listento_me
U19 Captain
He is well into his 30s, doesn't have any pace and is not deserving of his place in the team Misbah and co have built. Is there no one younger and faster?
Niall
International Coach
They don't trust Sohail to last a full test match and Arthur has said so. Its difficult to disagree. Rahat is way to inconsistent and fragile to be a long term success in test cricket, but because of some of his spells here and there, the selectors keep him hoping he will come good. Its feasible he may have a cracking spell in the second test and do nothing for ages.
Asif is 34 and from what I read online, he has struggled a bit with his fitness recently. This tour was way to early for him especially when you consider the other stuff.
I don't know any other right armers that would make an immediate impact, Adil and Hasan Ali are the only 2 names that jump out at me and Adil didn't look great in the world cup.
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smash84
The Tiger King
Why is he in the squad then?