2023 ICC Cricket World Cup (October/November) - India

[icyman]

While Babar's mindset as a captain is quite defensive, Pakistan must ask questions of their visiting coach, His Mickyness Arthur as well.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Does the div 2 matter as much? Steve Smith and Labuschagne played in div 2 this season, Saud Shakeel didn't do much in the matches he played and he went on to become a Test mainstay

The main thing you will learn in county cricket is how to play against 75mph bowlers hooping and nibbling the Dukes ball. At international level, it doesn't necessarily provide much basis for if you can succeed, unless you face a team of Kyle Mayers.

Just look at Zak Crawley. Very average county numbers but I doubt any other opener in England could've played an innings like he did at Old Trafford.

 

[Bevab]

Does the div 2 matter as much? Steve Smith and Labuschagne played in div 2 this season, Saud Shakeel didn't do much in the matches he played and he went on to become a Test mainstay

It’s not an accurate reflection of their ability (whether they were good or bad) which I assume was the point.

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The main thing you will learn in county cricket is how to play against 75mph bowlers hooping and nibbling the Dukes ball. At international level, it doesn't necessarily provide much basis for if you can succeed, unless you face a team of Kyle Mayers.

Just look at Zak Crawley. Very average county numbers but I doubt any other opener in England could've played an innings like he did at Old Trafford.

We truly must be living in the end times if Crawley gets such positive praise.

 

[Bigby Wolf]

A finger spinner on a slow turner is always more handy than leggies.

Iftikhar chacha might just be the last hope here.

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

Mir is sooooooo bad

 

[Bevab]

Finch, Steyn, Watson - all of the 'newly' retired cricketers have been great on the comms. Clearly more aware of the modern game than the uncles of the 90s.

Haven’t heard Steyn properly and Watto hasn’t really impressed me much. At the other end of the spectrum you have Morgan who hasn’t been worth much in the comms box despite being the sharpest tactical mind over the last decade or so. The most colossal prick on comms I can think of was a 2000s player too…

There’s definitely an interest from these recently retired blokes to improve their commentary game compared to the older blokes because the latter’s jobs are fairly settled.

 

[pillowprocter]

Fair enough, I still think Masood is much better than what CK gives him credit for, and much worse than the management have given him credit for

 

[Gaurav_7]

What am I seeing here? Damn this could be another win for Afghanistan if their batters keep their heads on their shoulders from here on. Even if they consider this as a T20, they should get home easily.

I am surprised Pakistan bowling has looked so toothless today. Weren't people earlier saying 220/225 will be enough here? I have just started watching the match..

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

Haven’t heard Steyn properly and Watto hasn’t really impressed me much. At the other end of the spectrum you have Morgan who hasn’t been worth much in the comms box despite being the sharpest tactical mind over the last decade or so. The most colossal prick on comms I can think of was a 2000s player too…

There’s definitely an interest from these recently retired blokes to improve their commentary game compared to the older blokes because the latter’s jobs are fairly settled.

Steyn was great during the T20 WC, and I have admittedly not heard much of Watson. But what I have heard of him hasn't made me wanna jam a metal rod in my ears, unlike the Rajas and Sanju Manjus of the world. Even DK, who's been doing commentary only for a few years is much more digestible than them two specifically (low bar, but still).

Of course, not talking about the time he equated a cricket bat to someone's wife and said "they always feel good when they're someone else's".

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Short in the spin department. Missing their best bowler. Other bowlers looking out of sorts.

Pakistan Gonna England.

 

[Gaurav_7]

Back in it now Pak!

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Pakistan should see if Ajmal can join their squad.

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

Pakistan should see if Ajmal can join their squad.

You misspelt Muralidharan

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Btw, Afghanistan in same position with more wickets in hand and 10 less deliveries compared to what India had. However India had Kohli, this will be Afghanistan's true test of character, can they hang on here?

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You misspelt Muralidharan

Not the same as he aint Pakistani lol!

 

[A.P Haux]

Of course, not talking about the time he equated a cricket bat to someone's wife and said "they always feel good when they're someone else's".

Wait, that actually happened?