David Warner 151* as Australia pile on 312/1 at Stumps on Day 2 against Pakistan at the Gabba

[Dr_Bassim]

Even the commentators have said today and tomorrow are the best days to bat on this pitch. Hazlewood was trash outside australia. In these conditions, you need tall, mean fast bowlers, who bowl at your head and chest with the ball. Naseem is too short for these conditions, but shaheen has not been aggressive enough.
Having said that, this is a 400+ pitch and our batters only scored 240, so blame lies with them.

This is not about this match or this pitch.

Universally, Pakistan has the ability to convert flat tracks into minefields and minefields into flat tracks when they are bowling. People hype our bowlers even before they have set their foot on the field and I find that intellectual dishonesty.

The point is Shaheen and Naseem have rarely hit their lengths consistently enough to get anything out of the pitch. The less said about Imran, the better. If Abbas was in, he probably would get better control but he would also be luckless as well. The difference is in class and ability, but you would be welcome to doubt that.

The pitch has something in it still, but it is only for those bowlers who are world class. I am sure Bumrah and Shami on the same pitch would be more lethal than our Shaheen and Naseem. Bowlers need time to develop and we have thrown 02 rookies on a slightly difficult track. Now you can argue that it is the flatness of the track, which is preventing them from realizing their full potential, but at the end of the day they aren't good enough yet.

I won't repeat myself again so just read my words carefully and make of them what you will.

 

[Abdullah719]

Looks like the new ball isn't on the agenda today. Probably because they don't want to bowl IK and the teens have bowled 15 already.

 

[wrongun]

He was able to take wickets in uae. I think these are better conditions than that. He should have been included

He's a better bowler than Khan, full stop. That alone should get him selected. Pick your best & give them the chance.

 

[hussain.r97]

Misbah is captain here, Azhar is just his 'yes-man'.

 

[ARK Rafay]

We attack with defense

 

[uberkoen]

Take the new ball goddamnit. Stop being such weaklings.

 

[ARK Rafay]

This is entertaining at least

 

[jnaveen1980]

I am always fascinated by any leggie. But from what i see this is a subpar performance by yasir. I don't know if he has a bag of tricks that i don't know. So far looks less potent due to his slow speed, lack of revs, lack of variation. I will give the benefit of doubt given that pitch is somewhat flat. But generally wristies do well here than finger spinners.

 

[Danyaalr01]

Another thing about picking Abbas would be the mental aspect. Many of the Aussies would remember how he tore through them just last year. Whereas the Aussies remember destroying Imran Khan Sr just 3 years ago.

 

[Danyaalr01]

Finally the new ball.

I will change my name if Imran Khan doesn't bowl the second over with the new ball.

 

[hussain.r97]

Shaheen on now, taking the new ball soon?

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan still using old ball .

 

[Shafi]

We have too many useless batsmen in the team. Any good team would have drawn the test. Should have scored atleast 400 in the first innings. Now Australia will win by innings and over 200 runs.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Imran khan fc record this season in pakistan 8 wickets for 393 runs.

49 runs per wicket.

 

[Captain caveman]

If you are talking about test series first time. But they drew a series in 2004/05. india could have won it with a bit more luck. Also in 2007 Bucknor won a test for Australia. otherwise it would have been 1-1 as well.

We have also had our bad luck with umpires, we should have won the hobart test when akram was captain.

Anyway, no need to get upset, i was only making the point, that a full strength australia team at home are hard to beat.
And if it makes you happy, you guys are better than us nowadays, but we were be better than you in 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. In the 00s i would say we were equals.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Great stamina for Warner. Looks still fresh. Vegan boy.

 

[hussain.r97]

Field is still so defensive, even with the new ball. Bring the fielders in!

 

[JibranAnsari]

Tall bowlers are a necessity in australia unless you have extraordinary short bowlers. Shaheen afridi has been better because of his height.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Imran khan fc record this season in pakistan 8 wickets for 393 runs.

49 runs per wicket.

He has a strange action. He releases the ball slightly wide of the crease. He has no ability to bowl outswinger. So it is a dead give away his ball is always going to come in. You can easily set yourself up against him.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Bangladesh bats first. india's first pink Test. can't miss it.

 

[ARK Rafay]

Finally the new ball.

I will change my name if Imran Khan doesn't bowl the second over with the new ball.

So? What's your new name?

 

[Jeetlodil]

why is naseem bowling 138k with new ball

 

[ExpressPacer]

Naseem being overbowled. Man, I miss Amir. What an absolute farce it is that he's retired. Sad.

 

[Jeetlodil]

So? What's your new name?

 

[Big Mac]

So? What's your new name?

Imran Khan

 

[Pete Rose]

Uff I am so livid at Imran’s selection

 

[jnaveen1980]

303/1 Such a dominating top order performance. I think they did against Srilanka too

 

[JibranAnsari]

Wow wasim akram.

 

[Danyaalr01]

So? What's your new name?

Azhar made his first smart move of the day. I have decided not to change my name.

 

[jiduguravindra]

So? What's your new name?

Imran khan jr

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Naseem being overbowled. Man, I miss Amir. What an absolute farce it is that he's retired. Sad.

Amir used to bowl gun barrel straight as well after coming from his ban.

He was so average in tests, he was bound to retire.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Thats why mohammad amir retired.

 

[Danyaalr01]

why is naseem bowling 138k with new ball

Because it's the new ball and you get more swing when you bowl a bit slower. Also he is obviously stiff and a bit tired, he has bowled all day in the heat. He's not a robot.

 

[Jeetlodil]

Naseem is leaving the field.

 

[Danyaalr01]

Naseem has left the field. I hope he isn't injured. This is what happens when you select a useless Imran Khan Sr, you are forced to overbowl a 16 year old.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Pakistan failed to exploit gap between warners bat and pad

 

[hussain.r97]

Shaheen bowling really well, really hope he can pick one up today.

 

[ARK Rafay]

They're bowling wide with the new ball.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Aamir really did retire at the right time. He would have been destroyed here .

 

[JibranAnsari]

Good bowling by shaheen

 

[ARK Rafay]

Pakistan failed to exploit gap between warners bat and pad

Need one ball to jack back in.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Good bowling

 

[Justcrazy]

150 for Warner

 

[jiduguravindra]

Warner scored 746 runs against Pakistan at an avg of 74.6 and still counting...surely he loves Pakistan bowlers..

 

[JibranAnsari]

Very good over , probing.

 

[Danyaalr01]

I really hope Naseem hasn't picked up an injury. Maybe it's just cramp.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Warner scored 746 runs against Pakistan at an avg of 74.6 and still counting...surely he loves Pakistan bowlers..

Stuart Broad loves Warner lol

 

[JibranAnsari]

Only positive is shaheens bowling , some wickets to his name will be good.

 

[JibranAnsari]

125 kph thunderbolt.

 

[Danyaalr01]

125 kph thunderbolt.

And 2 meters away from the bat, great plan.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan bowling toothless here.

 

[Mamoon]

Labuschagne is quality but he cannot score a softer hundred. He should be absolutely livid with himself if he misses out.

 

[JibranAnsari]

You should be able to hit the deck hard at good length in australia , or shoukd be able to swing the ball. Pakistan bowlers height do not allow hitting the deck hard part.

 

[Shafi]

Our test team will go down under Misbah as well due to his bias selection. Since Misbah has no one to answer and support from his buddy Wasim he will continue to do these types of selection.

According to Misbah fans ODI and T20s are useless. Soon they will say test is useless.

 

[hussain.r97]

Didn't some people here say Imran is better because he's quicker than Abbas? Loving these 128kph thunderbolts here

 

[ARK Rafay]

Can't they call the day off?

 

[JibranAnsari]

Our test team will go down under Misbah as well due to his bias selection. Since Misbah has no one to answer and support from his buddy Wasim he will continue to do these types of selection.

According to Misbah fans ODI and T20s are useless. Soon they will say test is useless.

Our test team was already down.

 

[Abdullah719]

Can't they call the day off?

4 mins left.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Labuschagne is quality but he cannot score a softer hundred. He should be absolutely livid with himself if he misses out.

Even their number 11 should be eyeing a 100.

 

[Danyaalr01]

This is just sad.

 

[Mamoon]

Avoiding an innings defeat would feel like a victory from here.

 

[Shafi]

Our test team was already down.

It will go down further

 

[JibranAnsari]

Wow. How did he survive. Beautiful delvery.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Australia should look to set some records here. Not many times do you get such opportunities.

Feel for Naseem. He will be over bowled and injured probably.

 

[Danyaalr01]

128kph not quick enough to take the bail off.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Avoiding an innings defeat would feel like a victory from here.

Can we score 400 in 2nd innings?

 

[jiduguravindra]

Avoiding an innings defeat would feel like a victory from here.

That's not gonna happens..heavy innings defeat coming..

 

[Mamoon]

Warner has been lucky twice today. Looks like a 300 is written in the stars for him.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Lol @ bails didn't move.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is such a horrible seam position by Imran unless it is intentional.

 

[Mamoon]

Can we score 400 in 2nd innings?

Yes if Cummins and Starc don’t bowl.

 

[Zeshan547]

we are cursed in Australia tests and vs Indian in WCs, that's just our destiny, accept it and move on guys

 

[jnaveen1980]

Lol @ bails didn't move.

If you hold the seam like that , nothing will happen lol Not even a proper scrambled seam.

 

[Danyaalr01]

Shaheen bowling well. Unlucky not to have at least 2 wickets today.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Warner has been lucky twice today. Looks like a 300 is written in the stars for him.

Even Azhar has a triple as an opener. Warner won't get an easier chance for a triple.

 

[B_Positive]

Warner is riding his luck

 

[jnaveen1980]

Save a review for Smith lol If they lose it it is gone.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Lol even labu got his 50

 

[Shafi]

Warner has been lucky twice today. Looks like a 300 is written in the stars for him.

Warner deserve that!!!! He is not timid like Azhar. Fortune favors the brave.

 

[ARK Rafay]

Completely owned Pakistan today. That too without hitting the 4th gear.