Pakistan Tour of Australia 2009/10

[Covvy]

Wow, what the flipping hell happened? One minute Pakistan were looking to be chasing 80 at the most but then they let Peter Siddle, one of the worst batsmen around, bat for a good while whilst they let Hussey get easy runs and create a lead of 170, which still should have been chased down easily. But no, Pakistan have to get all out.

 

[Robelinda]

Siddle has shown at test level he is far from the worst tail ender, in fact he is quite decent, his defense is tight and he doesnt wildly slog and he values his wicket. you might want to look at the Pak lower order. Siddle has played many solid little innings so far in his small career.

 

[Covvy]

Well he's ok, but he definately shouldn't be in batting for 2 hours.

 

[mattfb]

Why? He's not a bad batsmen. If Dougie did it on the other hand...

 

[King Pietersen]

Played Kamran Akmal, basically lost his side the game by dropping Hussey 3 times (iirc). Such a terrible wicket-keeper, and it's actually cost Pakistan a match here. Nice comeback from Australia though, brilliant knock from Hussey after being dropped a few times early and Hussey and Siddle's partnership was excellent. Nice performance with the ball from Johnson and Hauritz as well, still think Hauritz is hugely under-rated, bowled well in the Ashes but got very little credit.

 

[Offspinner]

Was it Hussey that Kamran dropped four times or was one of those drops from Siddle?

 

[Dabi]

Was it Hussey that Kamran dropped four times or was one of those drops from Siddle?

He dropped Hussey thrice and then Siddle once.

Sarfraz Nawaz will fly to Australia tonight. I hope he plays the dead rubber.

 

[Howsie]

Tbh I still see Hauritz as nothing more then a pie thrower *at times Any decent player of spin should put him away as Umar Akmal and Yousuf showed in the first innings, full credit to him for his success though.

 

[faizan.hp]

just read at geo super that sarfaraz ahmed is leaving for australia tonight

 

[Howsie]

He dropped Hussey thrice and then Siddle once.

Sarfraz Nawaz will fly to Australia tonight. I hope he plays the dead rubber.

You want a 61 year old former fast bowler playing in the last test?

 

[BKB1991]

Wel written article. Got some strong points

Pakistan played like they did not believe | Cricket Features | Australia v Pakistan 2009/10 | Cricinfo.com

And Yousef defends Kamran

Yousuf backs Kamran despite drops | Cricket News | Australia v Pakistan 2009/10 | Cricinfo.com

 

[stevo1]

Should be 1-1 going into Hobart FFS!! ::

 

[Covvy]

Great, now Hobart's a dead-rubber, how exciting. IMO Australia should throw in some youth to this match, keep Hughes in the team. Chuck in Mitch Marsh or somebody like that for North. Give Hauritz a break and play Steve Smith.

 

[Howsie]

Great, now Hobart's a dead-rubber, how exciting. IMO Australia should throw in some youth to this match, keep Hughes in the team. Chuck in Mitch Marsh or somebody like that for North. Give Hauritz a break and play Steve Smith.

I didn't think anyone would be able to suggest a worst pick for the Australian test team then Steve Smith, but there it is Mitch Marsh Even if it's a dead-rubber it's still test cricket.

 

[TumTum]

I'm not afraid to say I think Ponting is a great captain.

I would be afraid :laugh

still think Hauritz is hugely under-rated, bowled well in the Ashes but got very little credit.

Tbh I still see Hauritz as nothing more then a pie thrower *at times

WTF does that mean? He got a lot of balls to spin this innings and nothing is diffirent from his bowling to any others. What would you describe as a "pie" exactly? Something that invites a batsmen to attack or a dart thrower (eg Vettori)?

Should be 1-1 going into Hobart FFS!! ::

Take it easy mate, you might prove your point next time