2nd Test, Day 4 scorecard and discussion [19/03/05]

[Waseem]

I am not sure if Afridi is gonna do anything but one thing is for sure that he won't feel the same pressure as other batsmen.

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

Afridi would be my hero if he can score another 141

 

[sajjad]

Maybe another 37 ball century from Shahid is on the cards!

????? |-K
not really on the cards, its just something we hope for

 

[Raz]

How come Khalil hasnt bowled today?

 

[tahaqureshi]

D @ sage

 

[sajjad]

aamir blaming inzi as usual

what a retard, everything that goes wrong..its inzi or BW

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

adn there is his 50 well played

 

[tahaqureshi]

How come Khalil hasnt bowled today?


because inzi doesn't show faith in someone who is not even good for net practise

 

[Raz]

A streaky shot from Karthik to bring up his 50. He has played well though. All credit to him.

 

[Waseem]

I think Inzi no more considers Kaneria as his strike bowler.

 

[tahaqureshi]

well if he's not getting wickets then it would be stupid to put him in

 

[badxhah]

the whole thing is that with pakistan nothing seem to click at one time
If top order fails the bottam scores and vice versa
Same if the bowling if one bowler gets goin other flops.
Thats the biggest setback we have here.
But considering the resources we have done quiet well here in india.

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

u think Kolkata would offer their tickets for half pice today due to the heat seems to be a chore more than an enjoyable event for the crowd to be there

 

[Raz]

Is Aamer actually gonna say something positive about Pakistan!?!

 

[sajjad]

if we end the innings with a surge, a few quick wkts before india declares

itll really help the batsmen being more positive out there

 

[badxhah]

Is Aamer actually gonna say something positive about Pakistan!?!

I doubt all day he been after pakistan....
manjreker wearing glasses when he sits with amir... as the glare of his head is queit strong.

 

[sajjad]

u think Kolkata would offer their tickets for half pice today due to the heat seems to be a chore more than an enjoyable event for the crowd to be there

i dont think so.
with India kicking paks ass
and indian wud LOVE to be there.

 

[sajjad]

Is Aamer actually gonna say something positive about Pakistan!?!

I doubt all day he been after pakistan....
manjreker wearing glasses when he sits with amir... as the glare of his head is queit strong.

D D

 

[tahaqureshi]

i dunno y this scene didn't occur when india played tests in pakistan last year

 

[badxhah]

Nothing the pitch so far if u get it.

 

[Raz]

Mohammad Sami giving it everything!!!!

 

[tahaqureshi]

but y not those yorkers..like the one against gambhir

 

[badxhah]

i dunno y this scene didn't occur when india played tests in pakistan last year

which scene >

 

[tahaqureshi]

like a big crowd

 

[Raz]

It looks like India will declare at tea as their run rate has started to pick up in the last 5 overs or so. They're really looking to get past a 300 lead by tea and then declare.

 

[sajjad]

'i wud settle for 325+'

aamir with a word of wisdom

 

[sajjad]

india smashing it all abt now

 

[161]

has sami bowled a single yorker today ?

 

[Hydro]

78.4 Afridi to Dinesh, FOUR!!, comes to the pitch of the ball and lofts it to long off, there is no protection there

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

Well at least Aamer is acknowledging the fact that India have to get a good lead as Afridi can be very devastating that is prolly the most positive thing he has said about Pakistan

 

[Waseem]

I don't think we will see Afridi in the next over now.

 

[Saj]

Pakistani heads starting to drop now and the body language is pretty poor out there. Some worrying signs.

 

[sajjad]

theyr running off of nething and everything.

pakistani players a bit demoralized. need a quick splurge of wkts to revive thier hopes

 

[161]

karthik taking us to the cleaners- now i know how indians might have felt when akmal hit his century....

 

[Raz]

Saj it has been difficult today. They havent had much luck in the field. Sami has given it his all!

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

yea they are starting to look pretty bad body language wise. They have to remain positive. India is not all the way out of the woods yet..

 

[161]

hmmn why not try khalil again for a few ??

 

[Waseem]

It's pretty natural reaction if their heads are going down, no matter how much they try to ACT but it's natural to feel dejected after they had controlled the game so well.

 

[sajjad]

we have 6 good batsmen at the top.
if they play like dravid we can still save the match

 

[Raz]

"Looks like they've given up" Aamer Sohail talking about Pakistan

Shows which side hes supporting!

 

[tahaqureshi]

i feel sorry for the boys...they just couldn't hold on to an excellent position..

i hope we have another good bout of bowling from someone like we did in the indians' first innings

 

[sajjad]

It's pretty natural reaction if their heads are going down, no matter how much they try to ACT but it's natural to feel dejected after they had controlled the game so well.

they only did that on the second day. we had the potential to take over on the 3rd but india came back very well.

 

[Waseem]

sajjad i think it's either you win it or lose it.

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

Aamer Sohail used to be one of my fav playas but he is really losing my respect here...

 

[sajjad]

aamir right about the opening partnership.
that will be crucial if pakistan want to do save or win this match

 

[sajjad]

sajjad i think it's either you win it or lose it.

u can also draw it :?d

 

[catwoman]

Thankfully I fell asleep while watching the match ^

 

[MIG]

Aamir Sohail - the man with the motor mouth - to think I actually used to like this guy....

How did Laxman get hurt ?

 

[badxhah]

karthik taking us to the cleaners- now i know how indians might have felt when akmal hit his century....

It was his century that inspired him ,, actually he said that in a interview

 

[tahaqureshi]

india attacking now..and with their faster running, they are gonna demoralise our boys even more...this is very disheartening..

i don't care wat anyone says, the boys DESERVE a win..the indians were just lucky..the only one in their team who has performed in this match was dravid...

but in our team , razzzaq, sami, yoyo, yk have all performed...not to undermine indians' effort, we still deserve to win

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

Forget drawing Pakistan should still be looking to win this one or at least try to for the first 5 wickets in their innings

 

[tahaqureshi]

sami bolwed a 94 mph delivery that smacked him on his eye..and he needed stitches

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

MiG thats exactly how i feel..

 

[MIG]

Good news is that I dont see anything horrendous in the pitch - now totally upto our batsman to play sensibly...

 

[sajjad]

Aamir Sohail - the man with the motor mouth - to think I actually used to like this guy....

How did Laxman get hurt ?

bouncer from sami, goign throw between grill and helmet top.
surprising why he went of...maybe just to avoid the good spell of Sami. he is fine, and will come in next

 

[tahaqureshi]

pakistan can definitely win....BUT!

we need sensibility from shahid and good nerves from taufeeq....WATS HAPPENING TO OUR BOYZ????!!!!!!!!

so demoralised

 

[sajjad]

Good news is that I dont see anything horrendous in the pitch - now totally upto our batsman to play sensibly...

a lot of balls have kept low...come the pak batting, we will se more variable bounce and lotsa spin

 

[Raz]

India leading by 287 runs.

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

lol so wats this inzi kartik tussle now?

 

[DM]

WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Hey ppassioners, i've just been able to get to a comp! - GO SAMISSILE
FAST FAST FAST!!!!!

Great to see him thunder the batsmen out. This is what we need more of, a bowler who bowls them out and breaks bones!

Bring on Yasir Ali and Mohammad Irshad!!

This match is becoming VERY interesting........

 

[tahaqureshi]

well we have good players of spin..yk, yoyo, inzi(although not against kumble), razzaq, asim kamal

 

[sajjad]

Inzi telling karthick not to run on the wkt

 

[sajjad]

inzi slowing things down
in other words wasting time to avoid too high a score in this session

 

[tahaqureshi]

how do u know sajjad?

 

[Raz]

Khalil on to bowl.

 

[tahaqureshi]

khalil on

 

[sajjad]

he was gesturing towards the track and the commentators mentioned it

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

I am even rooting for Khalil now cmon buddy do something..

 

[sajjad]

cmon khalil
get a wkt or 2 atleast

 

[tahaqureshi]

ok

 

[Raz]

Khalil still on that leg stump line! Not learned from yesterday!!!!!!!!

 

[tahaqureshi]

khalil - next wasim akram

pls show something

 

[sajjad]

hair has warned him as well now

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

on a side not why does he not try to bowl around the wicket and karthik has been cautioned for running on the pitch its all happening here

 

[badxhah]

I dont know wat bob saw in him.. he is not even pretty ;-P

 

[tahaqureshi]

"pakistan must look to defend in this next hour or so"

- ramiz raja

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

wow...nice shot there by karthik

 

[Raz]

Khalil smacked for a 4!

 

[sajjad]

khalil gets smashed

 

[DM]

Go Khalil!

Mohammad Khalil
made a meal
of that wicket
he tried to seal