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Australia vs Pakistan | 1st Test | Brisbane | Nov 21-25, 2019 | Pre-Match Discussion Thread

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Sir-fraz said:
Need to play 4 fast bowlers and no yasir shah.

Yasir is a liability in aus.

Also we only have 2 capable fast bowlers who will threaten the other team. That SSA and naseem shah. Abbas is too slow, imran jr is too slow, and musa doesnt have the radar.

Also SSA is only one with height advantage. Rest are around 5'10 to 6'1 maybe.
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misbah will never drop him lol
he would rather drop abbas or naseem
 
Abdullah719 said:
According to some rumours, Imran might play ahead of Abbas.
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At this point i dont even care. Abbas should play ahead of imran jr. Misbahs selections make no sense.

I still cant believe pcb signed a guranteed contract with him. What baffoons.
 
I have a feeling Misbah will drop Shaheen. Naseem, Abbas and Imran will be our pace attack. Yasir as a spinner is locked. Iftikhar as an all rounder.
 
Going with 4 pacers will be a suicidal move. It will lengthen the tail further, plus fast bowlers won't have much time to recover. I would prefer Bhatti over Yasir, as he can bat.
 
Mercurial said:
I have a feeling Misbah will drop Shaheen. Naseem, Abbas and Imran will be our pace attack. Yasir as a spinner is locked. Iftikhar as an all rounder.
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Well Misbah has an obvious disliking towards Shaheen, we all saw that during Misbah's "expert" analysis during the world cup.
 
Seriously, WT truck 2 tests?i mean three should be a minimum....
anyways, i look forward to your young pace guns....should be thrilling....all the v best from an indian fan :salute
 
There are a couple reports that Rizwan might not be fully fit play. Let's hope not. But if Rizwan couldn't play it will be a huge set back.
 
ARK Rafay said:
There are a couple reports that Rizwan might not be fully fit play. Let's hope not. But if Rizwan couldn't play it will be a huge set back.
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If that was the case why they didnt call Sarfaraz or someone else as backup because there were quite a few days before the 1st test to analyze everything. Putting in Abid Ali with gloves after so much preparation, I doubt it.
 
Titan24 said:
If that was the case why they didnt call Sarfaraz or someone else as backup because there were quite a few days before the 1st test to analyze everything. Putting in Abid Ali with gloves after so much preparation, I doubt it.
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It's very unlikely that he won't play but if he doesn't or something happens during the test match. Misbah will get a lot of backlash.
 
Titan24 said:
If that was the case why they didnt call Sarfaraz or someone else as backup because there were quite a few days before the 1st test to analyze everything. Putting in Abid Ali with gloves after so much preparation, I doubt it.
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Asad Shafiq is the solution then..
 
Australia v Pakistan in Tests in Australia

1999
Australia won 3-0

2004
Australia won 3-0

2009
Australia won 3-0

2016
Australia won 3-0

2019
????????

waitinggggggggggggg. This time expecting tough fight

why they reduced to 2 tests?
 
King_Kohli said:
Australia v Pakistan in Tests in Australia

1999
Australia won 3-0

2004
Australia won 3-0

2009
Australia won 3-0

2016
Australia won 3-0

2019
????????

waitinggggggggggggg. This time expecting tough fight

why they reduced to 2 tests?
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Your post explains exactly why they have reduced it to 2 tests :))
 
Pakistan genuinely have an exciting team. Looking forward to it
 
Omer2002 said:
we cant drop a spinner thats a fact 4 fast bowlers is never a good idea
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really depends on what Ifti chacha is - if he's like a Haris Sohail or Asad Shafiq type bowler, then definitely agree, they need a proper spinner

but if Ifti is a someone who can bowl 10-15 overs a day, which is how I think Misbah see's him, then he can comfortably be the lone spinner and fifth bowler
 
King_Kohli said:
Hmm..
This should not happen based on previous results. IMO
:74:
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Well it will be a dream result if Pakistan win the series. either 1-0 or 2-0. And from that point big teams will have to reconsider of no. of test to be played against Pakistan. It is a very critical time and if we get humiliated in this series Pakistan test team will fall hard.
 
people suggesting playing imran khan over abbas should consider never watching cricket again. you shouldn't pick players on a whim based on practice matches unless they have genuine potential as in the case of naseem shah. think abbas has the ability to wickets in Australia even though he is not quick . the idea of not playing him when has a test average of under 20 is ridiculous.
literally if abbas was english or australian nobody of either's fans would be thinking twice about playing him . how you can even entertain the thought of dropping a guy who has a bowling average of under 20 after 14 games . pakistani fans are so knee-jerk. the idea of dropping him becaause another guy took a five-for in a warm-up game is ludicrous
just had to get that out there
 
majiz said:
people suggesting playing imran khan over abbas should consider never watching cricket again. you shouldn't pick players on a whim based on practice matches unless they have genuine potential as in the case of naseem shah. think abbas has the ability to wickets in Australia even though he is not quick . the idea of not playing him when has a test average of under 20 is ridiculous.
literally if abbas was english or australian nobody of either's fans would be thinking twice about playing him . how you can even entertain the thought of dropping a guy who has a bowling average of under 20 after 14 games . pakistani fans are so knee-jerk. the idea of dropping him becaause another guy took a five-for in a warm-up game is ludicrous
just had to get that out there
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While you are correct that a warm up match shouldnt effect the selection of a proven test performer like Abbas but you have to understand the reason for even that consideration is Imran Khan took a fifer against few of the best batsmen in Australia and that too in Australia and was the most fruitful spell by any bowler in the warm ups. A bit of confusion if their is in the minds of the management is understandable to me.
 
My side,

1. Shan
2. Imam
3. Azhar
4. Babar
5. Shafiq
6. Iftikhar
7. Rizwan
8. Wahab
9. Yasir
10. Abbas
11. Naseem
 
you do not drop a player who averages under 20 with the ball after 14 games. simple as. only pakistani selectors could be dumb enough to even consider it
 
ARK Rafay said:
There are a couple reports that Rizwan might not be fully fit play. Let's hope not. But if Rizwan couldn't play it will be a huge set back.
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Not really, Dont mind Abid Ali slotting in even as a poor keeper
 
Titan24 said:
While you are correct that a warm up match shouldnt effect the selection of a proven test performer like Abbas but you have to understand the reason for even that consideration is Imran Khan took a fifer against few of the best batsmen in Australia and that too in Australia and was the most fruitful spell by any bowler in the warm ups. A bit of confusion if their is in the minds of the management is understandable to me.
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you're placing an unsubstantiated amount of importance on a few warm-up dismissals and in fact, being a drama queen. imran khan has no right to play over abbas
 
majiz said:
you're placing an unsubstantiated amount of importance on a few warm-up dismissals and in fact, being a drama queen. imran khan has no right to play over abbas
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Abbas didn't do much in SA. Did decently for Leics, but nothing special (in comparison to his displays in the previous campaign). Was below average in the few matches he played in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. He hasn't been at his best over the past year or so.

Not a fan of Imran, but just providing some perspective.
 
Abdullah719 said:
Abbas didn't do much in SA. Did decently for Leics, but nothing special (in comparison to his displays in the previous campaign). Was below average in the few matches he played in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. He hasn't been at his best over the past year or so.

Not a fan of Imran, but just providing some perspective.
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you don't drop somebody because of one iffy tour. it was his first tour to south africa and he actually looked threatening at times. and why are you reading so much into first-class games. english and Australian fans don't do this, it's like you're dissecting his every move. he was still pretty good for leics last season anyway, average in the 20s. abbas should play. should go without saying really
 
lots of really good bowlers go through periods of not exactly being world beaters in first class cricket. there's been loads of instances of even elite test bowlers being flat in first-class. mohammad asif wasn't even that good for leics for cyring out loud. you really shouldn't criticise a bowler harshly for not skittling everybody out in first-class over a period. and you should not over analyse. also lots of rubbish bowlers are lethal non-stop in FC. it's a different game in some ways . as i said though abbas was still pretty good for leics last season anyway
 
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majiz said:
you're placing an unsubstantiated amount of importance on a few warm-up dismissals and in fact, being a drama queen. imran khan has no right to play over abbas
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First class and warm up matches are the only way to judge a player outside of test cricket. Abbas was mediocre in QAE just like Imran along with being mediocre in tests vs SA (Last test series he played) and his county stint in 2nd div with Leicestershire.

Imran took a fifer including wickets of Burns and Carey on ducks while Abbas took a couple of wickets against a much weaker lineup.

No one can deny the ability Abbas has but the confusion comes in whether he is in the best of form or not. You are entitled to your opinion as well as showcasing your great vocabulary with the words like "Drama Queen" but again to me it doesnt look as straight forward a decision as you are claiming it to be.

I personally wont mind either ways as both the decisions as both have certain reasons to go for.
 
We all should hope test match lasts 4 or 5 days.....I see us getting wrapped up in 2.5-3 days:angelo...No place for Yasir and if he plays then will be taken to cleaners from ball 1.
 
here's to three decades of following tours to Australia. Waking up early, getting doodh from neighborhood bara, sitting with chai paratha and desi omelette waiting for the game to start, while hearing roosters going off in the neighborhood.
All of it would boil down to Pakistan getting Australia to 80 for 5 in the first session, Australia rallying, Pakistan dropping three vital catches and Australia end the day on 300 for 5 and then declare next day before lunch at 460 for 7, giving Pakistan five overs to lose three wickets.

Time to change that tomorrow. Lets go boys!
 
Pete Rose said:
here's to three decades of following tours to Australia. Waking up early, getting doodh from neighborhood bara, sitting with chai paratha and desi omelette waiting for the game to start, while hearing roosters going off in the neighborhood.
All of it would boil down to Pakistan getting Australia to 80 for 5 in the first session, Australia rallying, Pakistan dropping three vital catches and Australia end the day on 300 for 5 and then declare next day before lunch at 460 for 7, giving Pakistan five overs to lose three wickets.

Time to change that tomorrow. Lets go boys!
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Beautifully put. And very accurate for me apart from a few minor changes due to living in Scotland.
 
I hope they give chance to both Naseem and musa with abbas and shaheen as other two faster man

ifti haris azhra all can bowl so shouldn't bother at all about playing Yasir as he will be useless here

Shan
Azhar
Haris
Babar
Asad
Iftikhar
Rizwan
Shaheen
Naseem
Musa
Abbas

with this bowling line up I hope we can restrict them under decent total but lets see
 
any update about the weather forecast shall i wake up at 3 am to watch the match in KSA :(
 
Pete Rose said:
here's to three decades of following tours to Australia. Waking up early, getting doodh from neighborhood bara, sitting with chai paratha and desi omelette waiting for the game to start, while hearing roosters going off in the neighborhood.
All of it would boil down to Pakistan getting Australia to 80 for 5 in the first session, Australia rallying, Pakistan dropping three vital catches and Australia end the day on 300 for 5 and then declare next day before lunch at 460 for 7, giving Pakistan five overs to lose three wickets.

Time to change that tomorrow. Lets go boys!
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Sydney test still gives me nightmares, thought we'd changed the grain when we bowled them out cheap in the first innings. :mv
 
Cmon boys. Not expecting much, but give it your all. Excited to see our pace bowling attack. Possibly one of the most exciting we have put out in recent years.

In sha Allah we make history this time :salute
 
All the pre-Australia tour optimism usually vanishes after the first session.

I hope we at least take the ganes to a 4th and 5th day.
 
Markhor said:
All the pre-Australia tour optimism usually vanishes after the first session.

I hope we at least take the ganes to a 4th and 5th day.
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Lets hope we arent staring down the barrel to defeat after day 1.
 
It's great to see even the naysayers excited about our Test cricket now.

Such a short time for Team Misbah and so many refreshing changes. Time to build the team and revive our Test+ODI cricket!
 
anxiously waiting I am at job and will be leaving by 45 minutes 12 midnight then I will have 3 hours i will try and sleep for couple of hours (looks impossible) then wake up sharp at 2:45 for the game
 
Man, I'm excited and scared at the same time. Really want to see Babar, Shan and Haris go ham with the runs, and Shaheen, Naseem with the wickets.
 
Wonder if Pak will bat first if they win toss?
 
I'd play
1. Shan
2. Azhar
3. Haris
4. Asad
5. Babar
6. Iftikhar
7. Rizwan
8. Shaheen
9. Abbas
10. Imran
11. Musa

Bit worried about the tail though, it's extremely weak, and I'd be more worried of the bowlers batting.
 
Ideal for first test...

Abid
Imam
Azhar
Harris
Asad
Babar
Iftikhar
Abbas
Shaheen
Naseem
Musa

Shouldn't play Yasir plus Abbas/Imran same speed bowler I would pick Abbas. Abid we can take a chance as keeper and it provides batting depth. I know above won't be the playing 11 coz our coach and management is always about safety and not about playing attacking cricket.
 
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