*Official* Pakistan vs Australia in the UAE 2018

[NotMcKenzie]

Such an anticipated tour this thread appeared 10 days out from the start of the 1st test


Sep 29, Sat - Oct 02, Tue Australia vs Pakistan A, Four-day Practice match
ICC Academy, Dubai

Oct 07, Sun - Oct 11, Thu Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test
Dubai International Cricket Stadium , Dubai

Oct 16, Tue - Oct 20, Sat Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Oct 24, Wed Pakistan vs Australia, 1st T20I
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Oct 26, Fri Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd T20I
Dubai International Cricket Stadium , Dubai

Oct 28, Sun Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd T20I
Dubai International Cricket Stadium , Dubai

 

[Starfighter]

Some way or another, this is gonna be shite.

 

[NUFAN]

so the XI for.the practice match

Renshaw Finch Khawaja Marsh Head Marsh Paine Starc Neser Holland Lyon.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Neser? Really? Hopefully just a place-holder for Agar to come in

 

[Starfighter]

They're gonna make Finch open when he usually bats middle order for Vics. Hmm.

I'll be staggered if Neser picks up more than one wicket in UAE conditions.

 

[harsh.ag]

Who the hell is Neser

 

[Starfighter]

Who the hell is Neser

He's h4x with Dukes ball as Jake Hancock can attest. No more than a decent 132 km/h bowler-who-bats-a-bit type otherwise.

 

[GoodAreasShane]

Neser was damn good last Shield season, but I can't see him being too effective in the UAE. Certainly don't think he was by any means a bad selection though, there are far mire questionable inclusions in the squad.

 

[stephen]

Queensland are the new New South Wales it seems.

 

[randycricfreak]

Who the hell is Neser

I remeber him playing for Brisbane Heat in the Big bash

 

[Starfighter]

 

[the big bambino]

What! No Amir?

 

[Starfighter]

I didn't even notice. Surprised about no Junaid, especially as Wahab is there for no reason at all.

 

[GoodAreasShane]

It's somewhat odd how Pakistan haven't even considered Junaid for Tests in a couple of years, since before Amir returned in fact. Wondering if it may be fitness issues? I know he did spend a fair while injured before that.

 

[the big bambino]

Yeah, they are a funny crew.

 

[morgieb]

Yeah Amir getting dumped is ITSTL. Especially when you've got Abbas and Hamza in the squad too. With that said, feel like Wahab would be more effective in the likely conditions.

 

[the big bambino]

Actually I've just recalled that Amir is being work load managed so that may explain it. Just checked Mir Hamza's FC record. Wow. Profile says he's left arm medium but I'd suspect he's quicker than that. Anyone know what sort of speeds he bowls and anything else about his style?

 

[Starfighter]

I don't think you have to bowl that fast to do well in Pakistani domestic cricket.

 

[trundler]

Bowling averages in Pakistani domestic cricket are a bit like Ranji trophy batting averages. Saw him in PSL and he wasn't too slow.

 

[Burgey]

Pakistan should win this easily. Will be good to have some test matches on at decent watching hours though. Personally, am most interest to see how blokes like Renshaw and Khawaja perform. Hopefully they’ll both have decent series. Predicting Finch to be our leading runscorer though.