England in Pakistan

[Indiangod]

Our selectors have got to look at this recently concluded Aus A tour of Pakistan A. Bazid Khan did a pretty good job and he deserves another go in international cricket. Mohammad Asif, Shahid Nazir and Najaf Shah bowled pretty well too. Shahid Nazir is a better bowler than Sami, so I recommend him over the latter. Bringing in Mushy is not as good a decision as it looks. He hasnt played cricket in Pakistan for two years (am I right?), he isnt used to the subcontinental pitches anymore and he didnt look his former self in the South African series in 2003.

P.S.Any news about Saqlain?

The have forgotten Saqlain, if he kept on playing I'm sure he would have been the world's best spinner or one of them after warne.

 

[usy]

Pakistan will win the ODI and england test

 

[UsmanCHADDA]

The have forgotten Saqlain, if he kept on playing I'm sure he would have been the world's best spinner or one of them after warne.

Well the fact is, after the injury, Saqlain couldnt be the bowler he once was. He struggled against Bangladesh and South Africa, but India really did hurt him. He is even struggling at Surrey. I just want to see the old magical Saqlain back, nothing else.

 

[Stephen Bailey]

Simon Jones out of Pakistan tour:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4310054.stm

Now we have a problem, with Tremlett a doubt too.

 

[Sureshot]

Big blow, i feel Jimmy could do a job though, as Cooley has said he has improved and Cooley is one of the best bowling coaches in the world.

 

[ZexyZahid]

Here is another news about Simon Jones's absence: http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/pakveng/content/story/220931.html

I hope Mushtaq Ahmed will get a chance to play. He deserves it after (another) terrific season.

 

[barmyarmy]

Yeah, Jones definitely out is a blow. I'd be tempted to play 3 seamers, Giles and Udal.

 

[Sureshot]

Yeh, although would picking Udal be a negative decision as he is only going to be on the scene for 2 years max?

 

[m_vaughan]

I think England should stick with one spinner and 4 seamers.

 

[JamesyJames3]

I think England should stick with one spinner and 4 seamers.

I think they probably will in Pakistan, but India is another question.

 

[Sureshot]

I think England should stick with one spinner and 4 seamers.

So Anderson for Jones?

Maybe Sidebottom he's done superb for Nottinghamshire.

 

[Stephen Bailey]

So Anderson for Jones?

Well, if Jimmy's improved as much as they say he has, then why not.

 

[Indiangod]

England should play with 2 spinners in India, as its spinn friendly pitches in India. I would have Giles and Louden.

 

[andrew_nixon]

England should play with 2 spinners in India, as its spinn friendly pitches in India. I would have Giles and Louden.

Who would you have as your second spinner?

 

[JamesyJames3]

Who would you have as your second spinner?

I take it you dont rate one of the two Andrew. Please enlighten us? which dont you rate, and how come?