**Official**VB Series 2005 Australia,Pakistan,West Indies.

[wahindiawah]

Great job by pakistan. Lets hope they dont crumble miserably in the batting which is a big possibility.

If they bowl well, they don't bat well, if they bat well they don't bowl well.Thats why they happen to be a poor team.

Pak 13-3 chasing 237. They are going to lose this one.

 

[Jono]

What the hell? Only listening on the radio but this is mayhem!

Pakistan must recover. Brilliant start by Lee and McGrath.

 

[Zinzan]

To his critics despair, Lee is bowling magnificently so far.....

No doubt they will still find something to criticise him about.

His first over LBW was exactly the same ball he got Fleming with in the first NZ onedayer. Fullpitched and fast with late swing. Very difficult for a lefthanded early on.

How people describe him as a rubbish bowler is beyond me....

 

[Arrow]

I hate to say it but im not surprised. It almost always happens.

 

[Arrow]

How people describe him as a rubbish bowler is beyond me....

Its because he often gets thrashed about, but many ignore the fact he gets wickets and is POTENT. Hes worth the risk.

 

[Scallywag]

Actually all the Pakistani supporters did toady was to mention the wrong decisions. You think members shouldnt be allowed to mention wrong decisions on the forums ?

Steve davis has denied two PLUM lbws. He is a joke.

Wow another PLUM on symonds denied. ****en hell

Steve Davis proves to the world why he isn't in the elite panel. Some very, very bad LBW calls. Looks like he can't handle pressure, 3 bad decisions and counting

I'd be livid if i was a pakistani. Gilchrist gone by a mile

That was a disgraceful decision. As if the Aussies need help from blind 3rd umpires!

Terrible decision. He had to be blind not to see the stump move when the bat was short. If the stump moves the bails have been broken.
A shocker.

Ponting was clearly out... the umpires are really spoiling things for Pakistan

 

[wahindiawah]

Salman butt is having a nightmare, after such a flying start he's ending the series on a very low note. Some ppl were already calling him a star without realising that the guy haven't even cemented his place in the team.

 

[Arrow]

Salman butt is having a nightmare, after such a flying start he's ending the series on a very low note. Some ppl were already calling him a star without realising that the guy haven't even cemented his place in the team.

I never had any time for him. Everytime i saw him he seemed to be getting out cheaply. He seems a very fragile batsman, who will fire and get a good score once in a blue moon.

 

[sir middle stump]

Steve davis has denied two PLUM lbws. He is a joke.

Wow another PLUM on symonds denied. ****en hell

Steve Davis proves to the world why he isn't in the elite panel. Some very, very bad LBW calls. Looks like he can't handle pressure, 3 bad decisions and counting

I'd be livid if i was a pakistani. Gilchrist gone by a mile

That was a disgraceful decision. As if the Aussies need help from blind 3rd umpires!

Terrible decision. He had to be blind not to see the stump move when the bat was short. If the stump moves the bails have been broken.
A shocker.

Ponting was clearly out... the umpires are really spoiling things for Pakistan

Except for the run out one( which was probably a result of ambiguous knowledge of rules) , what do you find objectionable about these?

 

[Scallywag]

Except for the run out one( which was probably a result of ambiguous knowledge of rules) , what do you find objectionable about these?

I just think its stupid to lay $hit on the umpires just because you dont understand how and why they came to make their decision.

 

[Choora]

I don't understand as to why Malik is not batting at one-down slot, a position in which he has done so well in onedayers lately?? Also why Pakistan continue to use Akmal as an opener when they have the option of Hameed/Umer is something i cannot get!

You can't expect to beat Aus with a messed up batting lineup.At a time when Butt is struggling a suitable opener should have been opening the innings for Pakistan.

 

[sir middle stump]

I just think its stupid to lay $hit on the umpires just because you dont understand how and why they came to make their decision.

Thats a preposterous argument.

How do you evaluate umpires mate ? Do you just excuse umpires for 3 wrong decisions in an innings ?

 

[Zinzan]

Steve davis has denied two PLUM lbws. He is a joke.

Wow another PLUM on symonds denied. ****en hell

Steve Davis proves to the world why he isn't in the elite panel. Some very, very bad LBW calls. Looks like he can't handle pressure, 3 bad decisions and counting

I'd be livid if i was a pakistani. Gilchrist gone by a mile

That was a disgraceful decision. As if the Aussies need help from blind 3rd umpires!

Terrible decision. He had to be blind not to see the stump move when the bat was short. If the stump moves the bails have been broken.
A shocker.

Ponting was clearly out... the umpires are really spoiling things for Pakistan

The Aust umpires (apart from Simon Talful) always appear reasonably fair if Australia are hammering the other team (which is usually the case). But it has to be said whenever Australia are under pressure or its a close game they seem to buckle and make terrible decisions. Fatty Parker's did it against NZ, Davis is doing it again. It's heartbreaking for their opponents because they are such a good side, its hard to get them underpressure in the first place. As a NZ'er, I felt very sorry for the Pakistani's when they were bowling.

 

[Choora]

Haffeez is out, Pak 27-4 and the game is all over!

Yet another shameful defeat for Pak, shameful coz they gave their fans some hope for the finals, but the finals are proving to be the same old story.

I think WI would have given Australia a better fight.

 

[Arrow]

With Inzi, razzaq and afridi still around, they still have a good chance.

 

[Choora]

With Inzi, razzaq and afridi still around, they still have a good chance.

Razzak and Afridi can only chip in some quick runs, but they need someone to really built an innings. Only Inzi can do that, but i don't think he will be able to do it, have often seen him falter while chasing

 

[LongHopCassidy]

Haffeez is out, Pak 27-4 and the game is all over!

Yet another shameful defeat for Pak, shameful coz they gave their fans some hope for the finals, but the finals are proving to be the same old story.

I think WI would have given Australia a better fight.

Steady on, the fat lady's still putting on her makeup.

I wouldn't underestimate Inzy, Razzaq, Malik or Afridi.

 

[Scallywag]

The Aust umpires (apart from Simon Talful) always appear reasonably fair if Australia are hammering the other team (which is usually the case). But it has to be said whenever Australia are under pressure or its a close game they seem to buckle and make terrible decisions. Fatty Parker's did it against NZ, Davis is doing it again. It's heartbreaking for their opponents because they are such a good side, its hard to get them underpressure in the first place. As a NZ'er, I felt very sorry for the Pakistani's when they were bowling.

And heres another who thinks Australia are helped by the umpires.

Your just a poor sport who cant handle watching Australia win, but dont worry you have lots of friends who will cry along with you.

 

[Crazy Sam]

well done to australia's best odi player, andrew symonds, the in-form batsman in the side.

 

[Choora]

And heres another who thinks Australia are helped by the umpires.

Your just a poor sport who cant handle watching Australia win, but dont worry you have lots of friends who will cry along with you.

I don't think Australia needs any helps from umpires to win matches. However i must say that the umpiring in this match was terrible, it doesn't matter as to which team wins the game, but watching matches conducted by such inefficient umpires really dissapoints and frustates cricket fans.