England in Pakistan

[ZexyZahid]

I still find it strange they have scheduled a match on Saturday. I rather see a match starting on Thursday and finishing it on Sunday and possibly Monday. In that way a lot of people have free time and they watch the match at home too.

Maybe it has something to do with Ramadan and England wanted two warm up matches.

 

[m_vaughan]

Well both sides are definitely capable of imploding. I'm not too concerned about the loss. At least we worked out how to bat a little bit in the second innings. Losing Vaughan for the whole series would be a massive blow though.

I totally agree with that.

 

[aussie1st]

I still find it strange they have scheduled a match on Saturday. I rather see a match starting on Thursday and finishing it on Sunday and possibly Monday. In that way a lot of people have free time and they watch the match at home too.

Maybe it has something to do with Ramadan and England wanted two warm up matches.

I agree, Aus always schedule their matches to start on Thur or Fri and finish on Mon or Tue. Its very strange for the game to be starting on Sat.

 

[ashu2411]

England lost a big person here Vaughan. He is definitely a good batsmen against spinners. So England will feel his shortage especially when batting looks to struggle.

 

[aussie1st]

His captaincy will also be missed. He has proven to be a very good captain. I don't know how Marcus will go taking over the captaincy.

 

[ashu2411]

His captaincy will also be missed. He has proven to be a very good captain. I don't know how Marcus will go taking over the captaincy.

trescothick will be interesting to see but Eng will miss Vaughan in each field even his off - spin .

 

[aussie1st]

Don't think they will miss his fielding. I remember the Ashes where he was fielding at mid on. Trescothick at least is in the slips closer to the action. I do remember though the last time he captained he didn't have that same authority.

 

[ZexyZahid]

Today they will find out if Vaughan's tour is over or not. Didn't see any news yet.

 

[m_vaughan]

That is a crucial blow for the visitors, and its gonna hurt them. Trescothick isnt half as good as a captain.

 

[JamesyJames3]

That is a crucial blow for the visitors, and its gonna hurt them. Trescothick isnt half as good as a captain.

Agreed. But hopefully Vaughan will be able to dictate information to Tresco in some way. Maybe through our famous sub fielders :

Is Gary Pratt on this tour by any chance?

No runs to him!

 

[Sureshot]

Every player will get runs lets just hope it's not at the crease.

 

[ZexyZahid]

It was thought the same thing about Strauss when he replaced Vaughan. Trescothick will be a good captain as far as I see it. And you want see Pratt here. These local specialist fielders only come when England is playing at home.

They are delaying the news all the time.

Further delay over Vaughan injury
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/pakveng/content/story/224512.html

 

[scorpion_rulezz]

They are delaying the news all the time.

Further delay over Vaughan injury
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/pakveng/content/story/224512.html

Essex opening batsman Alastair Cook called up by England

England captain Michael Vaughan will stay with the squad but remains "very doubtful" for the first Test against Pakistan on Saturday.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/england/4420548.stm

 

[hassan]

i just cant wait for the match to start

 

[Sureshot]

Alastair Cook has 2,700 career first class runs and only turns 21 in December. Highest score 214* vs Australia.