BKB1991
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They are not gonna drop Kaneria, probably give him one more game. It depends on how the pacers go, if they do what they did to Aussies, we should use Ajmal as a more defensive option to restrict the flow of runs.
Pakistan vs England Jul-Aug-Sep 2010
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Well put. I think it may be lost on some whose only sense of 'balance' is having equal numbers of chips on each shoulder. Over a five day Test the clearly better side doesn't need decisions in their favour to win, and you get games you might have won where a big decision meant a batsman got a big score, or a bowler got a big name wicket. Liverpool lost to Sunderland because of a beachball, but they didn't score in the remaining 85 minutes plus stoppage time so to suggest they should have had a draw is lame - they should have scored and drawn/won, not relied on the beachball being sent off and the goal reversedEDIT : I can see this 'kicking off' well before it starts, maybe Pakistan should just stay in the dressing room and not bother with the series
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Really looking forward to this series, I think we've progressed a lot and I like all aspects of our attack and we bat deep too, with Swann/Broad coming in at 8/9. Pakistan have promise in the bowling department, but I think our bowlers will be too strong for a weak batting line-up. With some inclement weather of late, I'm expecting some bowler friendly conditions with generally favourable batting surfaces.
Should be good.
Should be good.
Themer
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Going to a part on Wednesday night and then have to walk back in the early morning still a long way from sober just to watch the game. Its a good three mile walk and I probably be up all night.
Just is my dedication to watch this series.
Just is my dedication to watch this series.
WubbaLubbaDubDub
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Azhar Ali is copy of Ijaz Ahmed (now the fielding coach). I have yet to see how he play in the air. Ijaz Ahmed was not less then a wood chopper. Start of Azhar Ali suggests a new version of Ijaz. Lets hope he does not follow his foot steps.
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Nah not at all Azhar Ali has totally different technique and approach.
sami ullah khan
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^For starter Azhar Ali does not shove his ass in face of short leg, the way Ijaz used to :laugh
Robelinda
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Cant see any Ijaz elements in Azhar's play. But I dont see whats wrong with the test record of Ijaz, he was a fine player, scored multiple tons in Australia too which not many Pakistani batsmen have done, class player.
sami ullah khan
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^Yes Ijaz was a thorn in Aussie side. I remember watching him hit a ton on a very fast perth pitch.
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FFS. Bresnan gets in the squad after all. Shahzad out injured, as he felt some discomfort in his ankle after training yesterday, so he's being rested for the week. Hopefully he'll be back in the 12 for the 2nd Test. Shouldn't really have any impact on the XI though really. I'd be very, very surprised if we play 5 bowlers against this batting line-up, and if we play 4, they should quite clearly be Anderson, Finn, Broad and Swann.
Themer
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If that hack Bresnan gets in the team I'm going shout at my television. Loudly as well, that'll show em.
Shame for Shahzad though he was very dangerous in the tests vs Bangladesh and though he probably wouldn't be in the team barring injury its always good to be around the squad.
KP's gone over on his ankle as well, luckily he's fine.
Shame for Shahzad though he was very dangerous in the tests vs Bangladesh and though he probably wouldn't be in the team barring injury its always good to be around the squad.
KP's gone over on his ankle as well, luckily he's fine.
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How Bresnan gets in that team Ill never know.
Cant wait to see how this series goes, there will be a lot of English players who want to make a point before the ashes for example Cook
Cant wait to see how this series goes, there will be a lot of English players who want to make a point before the ashes for example Cook
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pcfan123
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Cook? Cook could make 50 runs all series and he'd still be in the Ashes squad.
Morgan will the one trying to prove a point, if he has a shocker, we might even see Bopara play in the latter part of the series.
Will also be interesting to see if Aamer can bowl all 4 tests, they back up seamers for Pakistan are less than impressive. If Asif/Aamer have to sit out, it will have a tremendous impact on Pakistan.
Morgan will the one trying to prove a point, if he has a shocker, we might even see Bopara play in the latter part of the series.
Will also be interesting to see if Aamer can bowl all 4 tests, they back up seamers for Pakistan are less than impressive. If Asif/Aamer have to sit out, it will have a tremendous impact on Pakistan.
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Dutch
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Really looking forward to this series. Haven't been excited about a home series against someone else apart from Australia for a long time. I think it is going to be a cracking series.
Insomniac
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In case anyone is interested, Salman Butt will be on BBC 5 Live Sport Radio in about 15 minutes.
