Australia v Pakistan | 2nd Test - Day 4 | SCG | 6/01/10

[Gollum]

MoYo and U. Akmal must continue this partnership for another 30-50 runs at least. Leave not too much for Misbah and Mr. Butterfingers.

 

[WithLoveFromCanada]

Yeah......... what happened there???

Well because it was already time when Johnson's over was completed australians were pretty keen to get one over before tea, so they brought Hauritz. yousuf hit 3 boundaries and then was rightly showing the finger to Haddin "cmon get one more over in"

 

[mmkextreme_1]

Aussies phir ro rahi han

RA bro..does it sound good the other way around?

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

Thw wicket is very batsmen friendkly . The remaining runs should be a piece of cake

Haha - Khalil getting a clause put in early - if Yousuf inshallah makes a winning contribution you will be ready with that - give it a rest

 

[Khabri420]

Aussies phir ro rahe hain

 

[Chuffed]

The most threatening bowlers by far are MJ and Bollinger. MJ will always give scoring opportunities, but we need to survive Bollinger.

 

[ShehryarK]

they can say what they want, the fact remains that he's outperformed ponting this series.

But he's not out performing Watson or Katich or Hussey...cos those guys play with a brain, and mostly, Umar checks in his in the pavillion as he rushes out.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

MoYo and U. Akmal must continue this partnership for another 30-50 runs at least. Leave not too much for Misbah and Mr. Butterfingers.

More like another 99 runs

Dont expect anything from Mish-bah and the way Kamran is playing, he will do a sajdah if he gets a single

 

[saadjhussain]

Whatever it was, Moyo got fired up. Three fours in the over. A few more like those and we're home InshaALLAH!

a cup of tea will cool him down make that 2 cups )

 

[strongman123]

Thw wicket is very batsmen friendkly . The remaining runs should be a piece of cake

it would be if it were another team, with pakistan a collapse is an over away...

 

[Gollum]

Aussies phir ro rahe hain

Yaar ye log kabhi haste bhi hain?

 

[GLORY OF '92]

If we play 30 overs we win

 

[kingusama92]

this is what I caught og the conversation.

Billy: Stop chatting to the batsman
Bollinger: I hardly said anything
Billy: I don't wanna hear it at all. (at this point Haddin pushes Bollinger away from Billy)
Ponting: You never say anything to those guys (paks)
Billy: Leave that to me

That's exactly what I heard as well.

This is what I imagined when Ponting said " You never say anything to those guys"...

 

[abcanada]

The most threatening bowlers by far are MJ and Bollinger. MJ will always give scoring opportunities, but we need to survive Bollinger.

I think its MJ and Hauritz........ though Yousuf showed it to him that he is the boss!!

 

[Khabri420]

Yaar ye log kabhi haste bhi hain?

Its call Indianitis.

 

[saadjhussain]

But he's not out performing Watson or Katich or Hussey...cos those guys play with a brain, and mostly, Umar checks in his in the pavillion as he rushes out.

you can put their performances down to drop catches. but stats don't lie. he's a new guy and will learn the more he plays with moyo

 

[Gollum]

I think its MJ and Hauritz........ though Yousuf showed it to him that he is the boss!!

To be frank, they have bowled nothing so far we can't handle. All wickets were gifted away through poor shots and loss of concentration.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Well because it was already time when Johnson's over was completed australians were pretty keen to get one over before tea, so they brought Hauritz. yousuf hit 3 boundaries and then was rightly showing the finger to Haddin "cmon get one more over in"

Classic!

 

[ShehryarK]

I think its MJ and Hauritz........ though Yousuf showed it to him that he is the boss!!

I don't think Hauritz will be an issue, Insha Allah

 

[saadjhussain]

To be frank, they have bowled nothing so far we can't handle. All wickets were gifted away through poor shots and loss of concentration.

faisal iqbal got a good delivery and salman was unlucky

 

[luvthegame]

moyo fighting back..I hope he hits the winning runs...

 

[ShehryarK]

you can put their performances down to drop catches. but stats don't lie. he's a new guy and will learn the more he plays with moyo

I completely agree. That's why I don't blame him - as long as he's willing to learn.

I do blame his brother's batting who's played criminal shots in all three innings this series. He should know better, is the SECOND MOST senior batsman in the team!!

 

[strongman123]

That's exactly what I heard as well.

This is what I imagined when Ponting said " You never say anything to those guys"...

totally agree ) )

 

[Gollum]

I don't think Hauritz will be an issue, Insha Allah

We should play him as Hauritz not Shane Offie Warne and we'll be fine!

 

[abcanada]

I don't think Hauritz will be an issue, Insha Allah

I hope you are right or Yousuf smacks him around again so that Ponting is out of too many options and changes to apply pressure on us.

 

[ShehryarK]

Haha - Khalil getting a clause put in early - if Yousuf inshallah makes a winning contribution you will be ready with that - give it a rest

LOL! Great bit of detective work to figure that one out. Are you Hercule Geordie Poirot?

 

[ZAK]

Its call Indianitis.

Congrats Khabri for your 4000th post .

 

[Rizwan25]

I hope these two take us home!

 

[luvthegame]

butt was unlucky but their took an amazing catch...we must concentrate on winning and forget everthing else for now...Inshallah victory is close..

 

[abcanada]

moyo fighting back..I hope he hits the winning runs...

If that happens......... then it will be "poetic justice". Cricinfo ppl will go crazy writing all sorts of articles.

 

[Inswinger]

But he's not out performing Watson or Katich or Hussey...cos those guys play with a brain, and mostly, Umar checks in his in the pavillion as he rushes out.

How long did it take for Watson to start playing with his brain? 5 years? This is Umar's fifth match.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

LOL! Great bit of detective work to figure that one out. Are you Hercule Geordie Poirot?

Sshhh - dont tell anyone

 

[germanboy]

need arahi hai yaaro

 

[Khabri420]

Congrats Khabri for your 4000th post .

Thanks yaar, didn't realize it. Tells you I don't play for myself.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

How long left til tea is over?

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

need arahi hai yaaro

same here - it will be worth it if we win, if not then issed: issed: issed:

 

[Saqs]

99 runs left

If Siddle/Hussey could get a 100 partnership, it should be alright for our next 7 wickets to get these runs

Inshallah

Inshallah

 

[Khabri420]

How long left til tea is over?

Should be 2-3 minutes I would think

 

[Gollum]

Thanks yaar, didn't realize it. Tells you I don't play for myself.

Mate you got no future in the team!

 

[ShehryarK]

Thanks yaar, didn't realize it. Tells you I don't play for myself.

LOL! You can't play in the Indian middle order then...if you don't play for records

 

[BAADSHAH]

Its 4:30am here in England
Been watching it all night......so nervous now!
Its been snowing heavily all night
Hopefully will be snowed in, in the morning
So won't have to go to work....and can catch up on my sleep!

 

[ZAK]

Thanks yaar, didn't realize it. Tells you I don't play for myself.

No doubt about that.

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

99 runs left

If Siddle/Hussey could get a 100 partnership, it should be alright for our next 7 wickets to get these runs

Inshallah

Inshallah

Difference being - they are not gifting us easy singles and there bowlers are looking threatening

 

[future doctor]

our openers doing well , we need a genuine one down player, who can hold his wicket and play under pressure.

 

[Khabri420]

LOL! You can't play in the Indian middle order then...if you don't play for records

Mate you got no future in the team!

 

[TalhaSyed]

Looks like someone forgot to show Mark Butcher the new PP banner before he converted to a Pakistani fan:

BEING A PAKISTANI FAN CAN PROVE SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH

 

[abcanada]

4 recognized batsmen left.............. 99 runs to take it home!!

so we need 25 runs more from each of them............... or simply 50s from Yousuf and Umar to finish it off.

 

[pak4life]

need arahi hai yaaro

stay awake I think there is another twist yet to come

 

[WithLoveFromCanada]

1 minute

 

[Geordie Ahmed]

our openers doing well , we need a genuine one down player, who can hold his wicket and play under pressure.

Aye - if only there is a guy out there that averages 50 in test cricket and has played at 3 numerous times for us - Hmmmm, i cant think of anyone

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Beautiful sleep if we win, if we lose fitful and nightmarish.

 

[saj001]

johnson to start

 

[Chuffed]

99 runs left

If Siddle/Hussey could get a 100 partnership, it should be alright for our next 7 wickets to get these runs

Inshallah

Inshallah

Definitely, the new ball shine has worn out. It's a near perfect scenario for Umar to showcase his skills.

 

[abcanada]

Difference being - they are not gifting us easy singles and there bowlers are looking threatening

I wouldn't agree with that.............. already they have misfielded 3,4 boundaries and gifted us atleast 10 runs.

 

[ali_ed2006]

im so nervous!

 

[ZAK]

Here we go....

 

[Desi]

Its 4:30am here in England
Been watching it all night......so nervous now!
Its been snowing heavily all night
Hopefully will be snowed in, in the morning
So won't have to go to work....and can catch up on my sleep!

That's what test matches in Pak/India are like when you live in the states. Sucks, so many days I went to school to take exams on zero sleep...

I really don't think there are any fans as passionate (or insane, funny how thin that line is) about an international sport as pakistan cricket fans are.

 

[BAADSHAH]

Come On The Boyz

 

[future doctor]

Aye - if only there is a guy out there that averages 50 in test cricket and has played at 3 numerous times for us - Hmmmm, i cant think of anyone

why not , we must look for it, someone from new generation

 

[germanboy]

nathan will continue? what do u guys think?

 

[cricfan967]

I want to see more of Hauritz!

 

[saj001]

johnson trying to tempt umar into a false drive

 

[ZAK]

Be careful Umar and Yousuf.

 

[haseebbabar]

I Hope Ponting Does Not Realize Moyo Doesnot Play Left Arm Spin Very Well .... I Mean Clarke Is The Option Here N I Feel If He Can Bowl Sure We Can See Some Thing Unexpectd....

 

[cricfan967]

nathan will continue? what do u guys think?

I dont think so Ricky doesn't have many runs to play with.

 

[germanboy]

stay awake I think there is another twist yet to come

na darao yaar

 

[saj001]

Maiden over

 

[germanboy]

wow i have 1000 posts now

 

[Dare2Dream]

Aussies phir ro rahe hain

That line goes especially well with your avatar, you should post it even more than you do!

 

[Gollum]

I Hope Ponting Does Not Realize Moyo Doesnot Play Left Arm Spin Very Well .... I Mean Clarke Is The Option Here N I Feel If He Can Bowl Sure We Can See Some Thing Unexpectd....

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[saj001]

hauritz on

 

[germanboy]

I dont think so Ricky doesn't have many runs to play with.

ya but he think he is wicket taker

and here we go he does continue

 

[cricfan967]

Hauritz again!

 

[ZAK]

Just like that Umar.

 

[cricfan967]

He's tempting him!

 

[cricfan967]

Huge chant from the crowd ... this is scary

 

[saj001]

moyo gone

 

[germanboy]

what a catch

 

[future doctor]

Oh almighty ALLAH, please may this session brings us happy memories

 

[cricfan967]

And thats why i was scared.