Sri Lanka Tour of the UAE and Pakistan - September/October 2017

[Neo 7]

Not selecting Fawad Alam, costed Pakistan this match...

Not even "intending" to select him would've been better ^ .

 

[Perfect Square]

Not even "intending" to select him would've been better ^ .

You seemed to have matured. Maybe grown-up?

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Wow only Pakistan can do something like this. I did not see a single ball being bowled but judging by fellow member's comments it seems Pakistan dug up their own grave. Slow negative starts followed by lack of intent. Have never seen a side so unpredictable in any sport such as Pakistan. There is a high of defeating India in CT 17 and then this where you loose to a Sri Lankan side.

 

[Master Khan]

Wow only Pakistan can do something like this. I did not see a single ball being bowled but judging by fellow member's comments it seems Pakistan dug up their own grave. Slow negative starts followed by lack of intent. Have never seen a side so unpredictable in any sport such as Pakistan. There is a high of defeating India in CT 17 and then this where you loose to a Sri Lankan side.

That too chasing 136 after scoring over 422 in the first innings.

 

[Velocity]

Well have to say it was a pretty good match in the end. Looking beyond the result, this was still a great match, slow scoring in the first few days with a thrilling finish at the end.

Pakistan should have won this match really even though it was turning, under 150 wasn't a huge issue but Herath was too good for them today. Haven't watched a ball of the match, but reading the commentary of the wickets, looks like Pakistan didn't do much wrong in that 2nd innings.

Nice win there by Sri Lanka, this win should boost their confidence. Bad luck Pakistan.

 

[Rehan_24]

Wow only Pakistan can do something like this. I did not see a single ball being bowled but judging by fellow member's comments it seems Pakistan dug up their own grave. Slow negative starts followed by lack of intent. Have never seen a side so unpredictable in any sport such as Pakistan. There is a high of defeating India in CT 17 and then this where you loose to a Sri Lankan side.

It happens in cricket, Australia when being champion of champions lost to Zimbabwe and Bangladesh as well I remember when both teams were at their worst. Pakistan not only defeated India in CT 17 with a great performance but also won the World 11 later One match doesn't count that much surely the expectations are on the rise but its a new combination and Pakistan really played some good cricket in this match as expected but collapsed in 4th innings. Credit must be given to Hearath as well for his sheer experience and Lankans want to do something, there intent was high and they looked more passionate.

 

[Bigby Wolf]

Malinga dropped for Pakistan ODIs | Cricbuzz.com
WOW! Didn't see that coming from Sri Lanka , he did struggle a bit against India but was slowly getting into the rythm in the last couple of ODIs.

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Good decision. He was way past his prime. He should retire as it wont affect an already struggling Sri Lankan side.

 

[Villain]

Malinga dropped for Pakistan ODIs | Cricbuzz.com
WOW! Didn't see that coming from Sri Lanka , he did struggle a bit against India but was slowly getting into the rythm in the last couple of ODIs.

Don't know why I feel he was given the chance to play against India just so he gets his 300th ODI wicket.

Anyway, it's sad to see such players who were dominating at a point and now being mentioned as a liability. Fast bowlers always are dealing with injuries plus the current scenarios make it worse for them.

 

[Rehan_24]

My ideal lineup and batting order for this second test:

1. Sami Aslam/Shan Masood
2. Sarfraz Ahmed
3. Azhar Ali
4. Babar Azam
5. Haris Sohail
6. Asad Shafiq
7. Aamir
8. Mir Hamza (Since Hasan Ali most likely not available)
9. Yasir Shah
10. Abbas
11. Asghar

Though Sarfraz has been quite concerned to avoid himself as a batsman since he has become the captain. He is batting quite low out there and under performing

 

[Perfect Square]

My ideal lineup and batting order for this second test:

1. Sami Aslam/Shan Masood
2. Sarfraz Ahmed
3. Azhar Ali
4. Babar Azam
5. Haris Sohail
6. Asad Shafiq
7. Aamir
8. Mir Hamza (Since Hasan Ali most likely not available)
9. Yasir Shah
10. Abbas
11. Asghar

Though Sarfraz has been quite concerned to avoid himself as a batsman since he has become the captain. He is batting quite low out there and under performing

Sarfraz as opener in Tests...? I would rather have Azhar Ali to open. no.3 is not that good for Azhar. My line-up will be...

Sami Aslam/Shan Masood
Azhar Ali
Babar Azam/Usman Salahuddin
Sarfraz Ahmed
Haris Sohail
Asad Shafiq
Mohammad Amir
Yasir Shah
Hasan Ali/Wahab Riaz
Mohammad Abass
Mohammad Asghar

 

[Ahmad94]

Imam-ul-Haq called up to Pakistan's ODI squad - ESPNcricinfo

Something positive to come out of the PCB after a while. Azhar Ali dropped and replaced by Imam ul Haq. Feel a little worried and sorry for Imam - he has to hit the stride from very early in his career for him not be the classed as a "parchi" player due to this connection with the chief selector - Inzimam.

 

[Rehan_24]

Imam-ul-Haq called up to Pakistan's ODI squad - ESPNcricinfo

Something positive to come out of the PCB after a while. Azhar Ali dropped and replaced by Imam ul Haq. Feel a little worried and sorry for Imam - he has to hit the stride from very early in his career for him not be the classed as a "parchi" player due to this connection with the chief selector - Inzimam.

Another blunder by Inzamam Ul Haq... Does Imam deserves a slot by excluding Azhar Ali? Though he isnt a specialist ODI Opener, What was the point to exclude him to adjust Imam there.... So Fakhar Zaman and Ahmed Shehzad will open the innings and if Fakhar or Shehzad doesn't perform in 2 innings, Inzy will call Sarfraz to please induct Imam? I am not questioning Imam's talent? But the strategy to induct him is pretty wrong. It can be clearly seen nepotism instead of merit and for your country. And the excuse here is to Rest Azhar Ali.. Just Wow Inzy....

 

[Perfect Square]

Another blunder by Inzamam Ul Haq... Does Imam deserves a slot by excluding Azhar Ali? Though he isnt a specialist ODI Opener, What was the point to exclude him to adjust Imam there.... So Fakhar Zaman and Ahmed Shehzad will open the innings and if Fakhar or Shehzad doesn't perform in 2 innings, Inzy will call Sarfraz to please induct Imam? I am not questioning Imam's talent? But the strategy to induct him is pretty wrong. It can be clearly seen nepotism instead of merit and for your country. And the excuse here is to Rest Azhar Ali.. Just Wow Inzy....

Right. And when will Asif Zakir get a chance...?

 

[Rehan_24]

Right. And when will Asif Zakir get a chance...?

I don't know about him.. If he is an opening batsman, surely not then as Imam and Salman butt are ready to rock in Inzy plans probably...