Pakistan Tour of England and Ireland - July/September 2016

[Salman.]

 

[Neo 7]

Well done Pakistan.......... Make them pay for it..

Next will be ours when they tour us

 

[Velocity]

No we don't need India Pakistan series.

Second congratulations Pakistan, your captains determination made everyone play like a team. This isn't common for a Pakistani team. I am really happy seeing the result 2-2. That's why teams should play odd number of matches to get a series result.

Also some great performances this series got and Misbah thank you for showing others in the team what hard work and determination can get you. You should be the true idol for those millions of people in Pakistan, but

We meant we need one in GENERAL. It's not cause of world ranking and that, but we haven't had a series like this in like 9 yrs. Many people want to see this series

 

[Salman.]

Yup, I agree a test series between Pakistan and India would be great.

 

[CerealKiller]

No we don't need India Pakistan series

I agree. Till the pellets don't stop hitting innocents, we don't need a cricket series.
What I meant is, a series between India and Pakistan would do a lot do determine whether either team deserves to be No.1 in the rankings.

 

[Salman.]

I think that Hafeez is gonna get picked for our next test series too , with Iftikhar failing to impress although he bowls decent offspin.

 

[CerealKiller]

I think that Hafeez is gonna get picked for our next test series too , with Iftikhar failing to impress although he bowls decent offspin.

I hope they don't pick him. He averages 16 outside Asia! (excluding Zimbabwe)
Who do you think should be the backup opener? ( assuming Azhar and Sami will open against the Windies)

 

[Salman.]

I hope they don't pick him. He averages 16 outside Asia! (excluding Zimbabwe)
Who do you think should be the backup opener? ( assuming Azhar amd Sami will open against the Windies)

Butt, maybe? We don't really have a strong opener in our domestic circuit.

 

[CerealKiller]

Butt, maybe? We don't really have a strong opener in our domestic circuit.

He hasn't played any FC cricket.
Maybe recall Taufeeq Umar? Or perhaps Saud Shakeel? Jaahid Ali?

 

[Salman.]

Saud Shakeel? Jaahid Ali?

They need some more experience.

 

[Rehan_24]

Misbah says that he is proud of his team. Can't be more right. A Man of crisis made a strong team with immense hardwork and consistency and results are here. Having no home matches and still managed to rise in test rankings as Number 2 Team. Misbah and his team particularly Younis Khan performance is not just one of the best in Pakistan it is one of the best performances in the World.

You see a lot of substance from World Greats but Media and Money plays important role in making some people greats by over-rating them.

As far as India vs Pakistan is concerned. India has missed many opportunities. There is no use now. Our schedule seems packed. We should be more excited about Newzeland and Australia Series.

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He would've averaged around 25 had the 7 catches been taken. So this shows that he's been our best pacer along with Sohail.

I see but I don't think so He was at his best. His captain said he was unlucky and overall he performed OK. I hope by the time He will able to catch that old magic soon in test matches

 

[Aoun13]

Problem with Amir and other Pakistani bowlers is that they didn't bowl as full as they should have. I have compared Amir's last series in England, New Zealand and Australia, he was much fuller which allowed him to use that late swing. This time around he was trying to just bowl more on the 4th and 5th stump channel and pitching the ball in good length area which is a bad idea for a swing bowler. He needs to be aggressive by pitching the ball up with occasional yorker.
I feel there is none in the supporting staff who can work with fast bowlers so its high time that Pakistan should hire Wasim as fast bowling coach since we have around 4 different left arm bowlers who can make big with just little guidance.

 

[Velocity]

The upcoming tours are going to show whether or not Pakistan can be No.1 (If they are consistent against top teams) and India, when England come.

 

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The upcoming tours are going to show whether or not Pakistan can be No.1 (If they are consistent against top teams) and India, when England come.

Pakistan have shown consistency for 6 years. They had the longest unbeaten streak in tests from 2010-2012 and again now. They almost completed the double against England and have consistently had some of the highest rated bowlers and batsmen...well ok, Younis Khan. On top of all that, they probably have the most well respected captain in world cricket right now.

I don't believe any team is an out right number one like the Aussies were for a while but Pakistan have a better case than India and Australia.

 

[Velocity]

Pakistan have shown consistency for 6 years. They had the longest unbeaten streak in tests from 2010-2012 and again now. They almost completed the double against England and have consistently had some of the highest rated bowlers and batsmen...well ok, Younis Khan. On top of all that, they probably have the most well respected captain in world cricket right now.

I don't believe any team is an out right number one like the Aussies were for a while but Pakistan have a better case than India and Australia.

They are a very good team, no doubt that. In 2010 to 2012, they also played a lot at home which is why they are rated then as "consistent". You could say Aus is consistent as a whole when they at home. All the bowlers need to prove themselves (Amir, Rahat and Wahab) taht they can take on the best in the world. Aus is going to be a tougher tour.