Australia v Pakistan | 1st Test | Brisbane | Dec 15-19, 2016 | Day 2

[street cricketer]

This match can end in a draw with some proper application from the Pakistani batters. They just shouldn't lose the game in their head.

Scoreboard pressure can be daunting in Australia but you can always score runs if you're disciplined enough. This wicket doesn't seem to have too many demons. Pak batsmen shouldn't get intimidated with Starc and Hazelwood and look to apply themselves more, runs are there for the taking.

 

[JaDed]

Dinner,its spinning and the bounce nice!

 

[Rinnegan Sasuke]

Sami !! Cool it.

 

[Big Mac]

That's a shot of panic from Sami

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Sami trying a wild slog sweep.

The ball is turning for sure.

 

[boomboom6]

Hauritz in 2009/10 and now it looks like Lyon who will school us more then the pacers

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Lyon getting some good bounce. Sami will have to be careful against him although he is a really good player of spin

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Babar looking really determined. What a special player. Sami looking good too

 

[boomboom6]

if I'm Amir I am literally studying the way Starc & Hazlewood are bowling on this wicket. This is exactly how he should be bowling. Got to make the batsmen play.

 

[Hawkeye]

Let me tell you folks.

it's LYON who will get all them wickets!!

 

[boomboom6]

Babar looking really determined. What a special player. Sami looking good too

Are we watching the same match? Sami is looking AWFUL out there. Nearly gifted his wicket away to Lyon.

 

[MMHS]

I believe your talking about Salman Bhat playing in the QAE final where the conditions are completely opposite. Remember Azhar Ali has scored a triple ton with the same technique 3 tests ago. I think with our batters it's more about a mental disintegration than technique when they tour out side Asia barring Younis khan whose technique warrants a lot of reassessment. Mentally you can say he is still a tough nut to crack.

I am talking about batting technique - balance, feet movement, leaving ball doesn't depend on wicket. Azhar got a triple in UAE & he'll average 60+ there - on wickets where batting success is a factor of patience & time, whole day you might not get one unplayable ball. Even in that 300, I didn't see him playing one back foot drive or a hit on the rise. Fundamental mistake that everyone makes is, technical batting is not about dogged defense, shot making ability is big part of it. Gavasker didn't score 14 hundres against WI with high elbow, steady head, eyes on line only - he scored off them as well. Azhar's first mantra is survival, which won't work in AUS - didn't work in NZ with 31 in 4.5 hours.

 

[boomboom6]

Let me tell you folks.

it's LYON who will get all them wickets!!

I will not be surprised. Hauritz did us in back in 2009/10.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Are we watching the same match? Sami is looking AWFUL out there. Nearly gifted his wicket away to Lyon.

Sami is a fighter. Manages to survive. Needs to show a little more intent though

 

[marlonbrowndo]

It will be tough. Need to set small targets

 

[Archer]

Lyon will be a lot to handle for our batsmen who cannot handle anything that seams, swings, spins, or deviates even a bit

 

[Aman]

Sami looks so far out of his depth here...

Seems like a very limited batsmen.

 

[Aman]

This match can end in a draw with some proper application from the Pakistani batters. They just shouldn't lose the game in their head.

Scoreboard pressure can be daunting in Australia but you can always score runs if you're disciplined enough. This wicket doesn't seem to have too many demons. Pak batsmen shouldn't get intimidated with Starc and Hazelwood and look to apply themselves more, runs are there for the taking.

Are you even watching the match?

 

[Junaids]

For months I've been writing that a new ball can reduce you to 95-6 under lights.

And that that is why players like Aamer Yamin and Hasan Ali were crucial here, for their ability to turn 95-6 at the end of play into 300 all out by Dinner the next day. A bit like Bird and Lyon converted 380/9 into 429.

I'm not sure that Rahat Ali will be much help with the bat.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

I think instead of Starc or Hazelwood, Pakistan will find it tough against Lyon.

The only batsmen who will be at ease will be Younis Khan, but he has to survive Starc first

The pitch has bounce, and that's gonna be the only problem.

Otherwise, this pitch has 300-350 runs on offer.

Also the rate at which we generally bat, is going to be a problem, because if you bat 100 odd overs and score only 200 runs, you are going to be bowled out for 220 even batting that many overs.

Need to target a RR of around 3 in Australia.

 

[Aman]

Its time to cash-in boys!!!

Lyon comes onto bowl the last over before dinner

Then you see the ball turning )

 

[yasir]

Strac is a whole different proposition, it's going to be worse under lights. I had my worries of Azhar facing Strac, and he lost his wicket in the very first ball.

Lyon will cause problems with Sami the most, because of been lefty. Others should do better. Pakistan has to play him sensibly and not try to over attack, he knows how to bowl here. Pakistan has tendency to go after spinners, since they don't do much against seamers.

I did not see the match earlier,Why the hell last pair batted for 40 odd runs ??

 

[JibranAnsari]

Need to bat with positive intent , you have to score quickly in australia.

 

[IAJ]

How on earth did Aus manage to score 400+ runs against this "world class" bowling unit?

 

[MenInG]

How on earth did Aus manage to score 400+ runs against this "world class" bowling unit?

Same way we will score the same. Nothing in the pitch.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Same way we will score the same. Nothing in the pitch.

I don't see us scoring anything remotely that much !! We'd practically have to play out our skins to even reach 300 here.......

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

What do players have for dinner?

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

I think Hazzlewood and Bird will be ineffective against Pakistan, Pakistan have net bowlers like Hazzlewood and Bird. Lyon will retire after this match. Only threat is Starc

 

[yasir]

This match can end in a draw with some proper application from the Pakistani batters. They just shouldn't lose the game in their head.

Scoreboard pressure can be daunting in Australia but you can always score runs if you're disciplined enough. This wicket doesn't seem to have too many demons. Pak batsmen shouldn't get intimidated with Starc and Hazelwood and look to apply themselves more, runs are there for the taking.

Yeah, if Strac and HW gets injured and Lyon has stomach bug for next four days and all this has to happen now

Even playing spin here is problem. Bounce is killing us even in this department

 

[Ellipsism]

What do players have for dinner?

Biryani.

 

[Bilal7]

Let's go, boys! Dikhado hymaray naujavaano ka jose aur junoon!!!

 

[Junaids]

How on earth did Aus manage to score 400+ runs against this "world class" bowling unit?

No grass, and Rahat bowled too short.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Biryani.

I used to have Biryani and bat for hours, good choice. I hope Aussies don't serve them fish and chips, fish and chips are overrated and doesn't taste that good

 

[Markhor]

Need to get to 350 by hook or by crook if we're to stay in this. Can't afford any more dismissals today.

 

[Junaids]

Babar has good skills, but needs to leave the wider balls.

He is playing balls that he should be leaving.

 

[Aman]

Babar looks so comfortable out there in his very first tour of Aus, that too against a strong Aussie pace attack.

He looks like the real deal.

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Lyon looks like he's going to get sami out.

 

[shaaik]

I am talking about batting technique - balance, feet movement, leaving ball doesn't depend on wicket. Azhar got a triple in UAE & he'll average 60+ there - on wickets where batting success is a factor of patience & time, whole day you might not get one unplayable ball. Even in that 300, I didn't see him playing one back foot drive or a hit on the rise. Fundamental mistake that everyone makes is, technical batting is not about dogged defense, shot making ability is big part of it. Gavasker didn't score 14 hundres against WI with high elbow, steady head, eyes on line only - he scored off them as well. Azhar's first mantra is survival, which won't work in AUS - didn't work in NZ with 31 in 4.5 hours.

I just couldn't agree more with u on this. There's none denying the fact that our batsmen hv abysmal technique to play on hard and bouncy pitches and when there's a bit of a side wise movement we probably are worse than Zimbabwe but what I m trying to put across is that cricket has changed a lot over the years and batsmen even with faulty technique have made it big on international level their mental strength. The likes of Haydens, gillys, sehwags etc have been extremely successful cricketers in the last decade or two and we all know how good they technically were. If we talk of this test match, I m sure u will be the first one to say that Smith doesn't come across as a technically sound player but look how's he fared over the last couple of years as a batsman. So to me if u are sound mentally and know your game, know your weaknesses and strengths you can be a success story in international cricket.

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Sami is on 4 off like 41 balls.

 

[JaDed]

beautiful shot!

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

4 of 41 balls, what a boring batsman

 

[desirous of desire]

beautiful drive from babar

 

[Big Mac]

Top shot

 

[Waqarkhan]

Sami on target looking for 10 from 100 balls

 

[Aman]

Babar will join the big 3 in a few years time.

 

[Big Mac]

4 of 41 balls, what a boring batsman

Let's hope he continues to bore everyone until dinner tomorrow.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Umar Akmal is so much better than Sami

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Let's hope he continues to bore everyone until dinner tomorrow.

This will create pressure on Babar Azam

 

[Amjid Javed]

Sami needs to rotate the strike here and look for singles, this is going to end up causing extra pressure on our batting here. You cant just occupy the crease and not look to score runs.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Sami needs to come down the pitch.

 

[Shafi]

Sami is the most boring batsman I have ever seen. SR 9.3!!!!!

 

[Amjid Javed]

I can see a daft shot coming up from Sami pretty soon!

 

[JibranAnsari]

Sami and azhar , i bet no one will wakw up to see these guys bat together.

 

[Major]

The turn on the wicket

Well well well nathan lyon is getting a big turn from the wicket, this wicket all of a sudden is good for spinners and its day 2.

Could yasir become dangerous here?

 

[Bilal7]

Not sure if Mitchell Starc or Conner McGregor. Uncanny similarity in both looks and body language.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Strac giving Sami a mouthful again

 

[shaaik]

Sami Aslam left handed version of Wajahat ullah Wasti.

 

[Boi]

Great learning curve for Sami and Babar. Both of them would never have faced pace like this on such a quick and bouncy wicket. Whatever happens they'll come out better players from this tour.

 

[leatherface58]

Sami should really get going. Spending time at the crease is good but atleast rotate the damn strike.

 

[Junaids]

Chris Rogers on ABC Radio just decribed Asif in the top three bowlers he ever faced.

Said that him and Shaun Pollock were the only two who could control which way the Ball seamed off the pitch.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

I am going to take a nap, hope Pakistan adds another 100 runs at the end of the day

 

[Big Mac]

Sami and azhar , i bet no one will wakw up to see these guys bat together.

This is true but only because nobody could possibly sleep if you knew you these two were going to bat the next day. It would be like a kid going to Disney World, you'd be up all night because you're unable to contain the excitement.

 

[Big Mac]

Chris Rogers on ABC Radio just decribed Asif in the top three bowlers he ever faced.

Said that him and Shaun Pollock were the only two who could control which way the Ball seamed off the pitch.

Why don't you tweet Faf and ask him to select Pollock for the next series.

 

[shaaik]

Chris Rogers on ABC Radio just decribed Asif in the top three bowlers he ever faced.

Said that him and Shaun Pollock were the only two who could control which way the Ball seamed off the pitch.

When did he face Mohammad Aasif. May be in the county.

 

[Bilal7]

Strac giving Sami a mouthful again

They've become best buds already.

 

[Big Mac]

Strac giving Sami a mouthful again

Bless him, making sure the visitors are well fed.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Just watched Babar Azam for the first time, the kid has it in him to be the next Kohli, ok time to sleep now

 

[Bilal7]

This is true but only because nobody could possibly sleep if you knew you these two were going to bat the next day. It would be like a kid going to Disney World, you'd be up all night because you're unable to contain the excitement.

Lol! Keep 'em coming, bro! )

 

[PakLFC]

Our best bet is to try and play for a draw from here on. No point in trying to score fast, bore the hell out of the Aussies.

 

[Hawkeye]

I like how Sami is frustrating not only the Aussies but also the wrist slitters on PP who have no idea of Test cricket, that too in Australia on a first tour.

Jealous much, haters?

 

[boomboom6]

On a side note, quite enjoying listening to Clarke commentating

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Bless him, making sure the visitors are well fed.

Man you come with the best comeback lines on this forum

 

[boomboom6]

I like how Sami is frustrating not only the Aussies but also the wrist slitters on PP who have no idea of Test cricket, that too in Australia on a first tour.

Jealous much, haters?

This strategy cost us 2 straight matches and a series defeat in NZ yet we don't learn. No one is asking to go t20 mode for the umpteenth time. Simple rotation of strike would do. Kid can't even do that ... even worse then Azhar!

 

[Bilal7]

I like how Sami is frustrating not only the Aussies but also the wrist slitters on PP who have no idea of Test cricket, that too in Australia on a first tour.

Jealous much, haters?

LOL! I love it! Sami is getting on Australian nerves. Starc is going to explode any second.

 

[sandsaims]

Babar looks a cut above the rest.

 

[Bilal7]

Wow, shots fired. Did anyone catch the sarcasm when the commie referred to Sami as a batsman?

 

[Amjid Javed]

Really dont understand why Sami keeps playing slog sweep, such a risky shot which hes likely to throw his wicket away to,

 

[Bilal7]

Pakistani batting average on this tour: 40.

 

[Aman]

Wow, shots fired. Did anyone catch the sarcasm when the commie referred to Sami as a batsman?

I'm with the commentator... Sami is batting like a nightwatchmen who is out there to protect the batsmen.

 

[Big Mac]

He got a boundary but I don't like that shot from Sami, Lyon is getting a lot of bounce and the risk/reward ratio isn't in the batsman's favour. Lyon will be happy to see us sweeping and slog sweeping.