England beat Pakistan by 3 wickets in the first Test at Manchester in a close encounter

[Titan24]

Ebony saying Pak has always been one of my favourite teams to watch.

 

[angrypathan]

Naseem not hitting 140kph yet

 

[Junaids]

Took 4 wickets and scored 33 runs as a tailender. Thoughts on yasir @ Junaids

I’m delighted for him.

I just love cricket, and while I will always point out my preferences and concerns, ultimately I just appreciate any good performances.

 

[MMHS]

Have to say - disappointing opening spell from Shaheen; not a single ball openers were any doubt. And, he probably bowled a yard short with new ball.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Shabba nassii.. pace like fiyaahhh

 

[castortroy]

Shaheen has been a bit of a disappointment in this test to be honest

 

[Fahdi]

Variable bounce for Naseem, one just died and then the next one took off. Good signs for Pakistan

 

[Third Man]

Pitch has nothing in it

 

[Mueez]

Uneven bounce

 

[Titan24]

Uneven bounce, ball not rising and then jumping to keepers head

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Change of angle works... abbas

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Well deserved for Abbas. Hopefully not too high

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Naseem revealing the uneven bounce on this pitch.
4th ball died. 6th ball flew. That'll play on the batsmen's minds.

 

[castortroy]

That's plumb

 

[Yk313]

Good run rate. This may just creep away early. Captaincy will be properly under scrutiny.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Aaaaaaand gooneee

 

[Titan24]

Shaheen has been a bit of a disappointment in this test to be honest

As Archer said they are not robots.

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

Yeah one wicket down.shabba Abbas.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

1 down 9 to go... come on boysssss

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Abbas has bowled beautifully today

 

[jiduguravindra]

Same thing happened yesterday as well

 

[Titan24]

Abbas is a genius

 

[Zeshan547]

First Umpire call going pak way, Nice change at last and timely one.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Reviewed but clipping bang middle stump.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Abbas is a genius

To think some geniuses of pakpassion wanted him out )

 

[uberkoen]

That was a silly review. Looked plump.

 

[Omer2002]

Shukar hai umpire thanks

 

[Mueez]

Umpire’s call hehe

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

I don't like Abbas much but he has been relentless.brilliant bowling.

 

[shady]

Abbas in England is actually unfair. Top class bowling so far.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I’m delighted for him.

I just love cricket, and while I will always point out my preferences and concerns, ultimately I just appreciate any good performances.

Fair enough. Good stuff.

 

[babajee]

What you saying guys - have we won yet?

 

[Markhor]

Umpire's call goes our way.

Abbas deserved that wicket.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

As Archer said they are not robots.

The more I see the more I’m convinced that Naseem is the rockstar and Shaheen is his supporting partner

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Abbas deserved this. He was challenging both edges all morning. Need to capitalise now. Don't let Root settle. Bring his pads into play. Sort of wicket where one will bring two.

 

[Titan24]

Abbas has one hell of a cricketing mind, future is bright in the management roles as well.

 

[Mueez]

What you saying guys - have we won yet?

Ayyo nice to see you bro! Think we will win this one!

 

[Square Drive]

Let's goooo

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Words exchanged.

 

[shamaan]

Brilliant bowling excellent

 

[trickyone]

Umpire ke bacho ko Allah salamat rakhe

 

[uberkoen]

What was Burns saying?

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Root will look to rotate strike here.. need to tie him down with some disciplined bowling

 

[castortroy]

To think some geniuses of pakpassion wanted him out )

Only place where he isn't suited is in Australia

 

[Major]

so where are all those who were crying about umpires call yesterday

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Yes man! Good to see some fire.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Write it better way bro - highest scorer in second innings, best bowler in first innings. And, he’ll be MoM if PAK wins it.

Lol yeah. Poor wording on my part.

 

[Yk313]

Man I love Abbas. Reel em in boys reel em in.

 

[angrypathan]

122kph

 

[Mamoon]

So will Holding and our fans cry about this decision like they did over Rizwan’s?

We were told that this umpire is biased towards England.

 

[neonoir]

Abbas looking threatening, root to go next!!

 

[Major]

what did rory burns say when he was going?

 

[Yk313]

Umpire ke bacho ko Allah salamat rakhe

Ameen lol

 

[Titan24]

The more I see the more I’m convinced that Naseem is the rockstar and Shaheen is his supporting partner

In test cricket Naseem is bit more mature which is probably due to a season of QAE behind before his debut. Shaheen will get better with time in test cricket, he has all the ingredients just need bit more experience and consistency.

 

[Ismailtoca]

Abbas has been excellent!

Need to get 9 more mistakes from the batsmen

 

[Markhor]

What you saying guys - have we won yet?

Would have won already with

Only joking yaar, 277 is difficult to chase at OT so Pakistan are in a good position.

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Useless Burns has the guile to exchange words. If I were him, I’d just go with my mouth shut like the loser I am

 

[Major]

So will Holding and our fans cry about this decision like they did over Rizwan’s?

We were told that this umpire is biased towards England.

, see.

Now no one is gonna discuss that

 

[marlonbrowndo]

So will Holding and our fans cry about this decision like they did over Rizwan’s?

We were told that this umpire is biased towards England.

I don’t think bias was the issue even if some idiots were crying about it

 

[Yk313]

what did rory burns say when he was going?

Account number to hain na? Lunch se pehle transfer kardena...

 

[GLORY OF '92]

what did rory burns say when he was going?

Think we said something first

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

So will Holding and our fans cry about this decision like they did over Rizwan’s?

We were told that this umpire is biased towards England.

No but you are as expected

 

[angrypathan]

So will Holding and our fans cry about this decision like they did over Rizwan’s?

We were told that this umpire is biased towards England.

Don't know about Holding but there's certainly a lot of tears flowing out of Peshawar at the moment

 

[shamaan]

Loving the exchange of words

 

[ManFan]

So will Holding and our fans cry about this decision like they did over Rizwan’s?

We were told that this umpire is biased towards England.

The problem is when the ball is shown as hitting the stumps but because the umpire said no instead of yes, it’s not out.

 

[Major]

and to think akram was talking about bringing in yasir shah here in place of abbas

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Burns shushed when leaving

 

[Yk313]

I don’t think bias was the issue even if some idiots were crying about it

There is no conspiracy or bias. It was and still is about consistency. And that’s not consistency in terms of the human umpire but potential revision of definition of clipping vs hitting and it being accepted by all.

 

[MMHS]

That ball came off the track from round the wicket, a leg cutter; most difficult ball to master. DK Lillee was master of that ball, .... and with a bit more pace than Abbas.

 

[Slog]

Rory burns and sibley really are paanch dus over ke players

 

[angrypathan]

Beauty from Naseem

 

[Forward Defensive Push]

Modern day great Root has no clue against the rookie teenager Naseem...

 

[King_Kohli]

So will Holding and our fans cry about this decision like they did over Rizwan’s?

We were told that this umpire is biased towards England.

I thoght of posting same.
Yesterday some posters called biased umpiring

 

[angrypathan]

140kph

 

[Titan24]

Burns was giving Shhh signals after getting out. Some heat out there

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

, see.

Now no one is gonna discuss that

The decision still isn't fair to Rizwan and now Burns is added to that loooong list but... life's not fair, mate.

It's a serious debate though. Umpire's call is frustrating always.

 

[Fahdi]

so where are all those who were crying about umpires call yesterday

Yeah I really don't know what Holder was on about.

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

Shabba Naseem.Nice line.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Yet another chance for root to reclaim his position in Fab 4.

 

[Yk313]

and to think akram was talking about bringing in yasir shah here in place of abbas

I concede defeat. I thought he had some brain.