England v Pakistan | 3rd Test | Birmingham | Aug 3-7, 2016 | Day 1

[TurkishCricketFan]

ok we all want Sohail to take 5 but he is really really tired. Finishing England off is more important here.

 

[MMHS]

278-9

Both sides would be happy with their efforts uptil now.

300 would be small advantage England.

If PAK doesn't bat well, even 278 is more than enough for a 50 runs lead; but as I see the wicket & weather, if it's sunny; no excuse why PAK can't put 450 on best 2 days of batting.

Now, Sohail has bowled 22 overs over the wicket - if PAK gets 100 runs lead, Yasir'll make it like 250.

 

[troodon]

Sohail does not seem to be picking wickets anymore.

Amir will get his 3'fer.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Sohail has turned into a spinner in this spell. Even Afridi can bowl faster.

 

[Abdullah]

sorry i dont want sohail to get fifer in this over.
Wicket can come after this over

 

[troodon]

That better be a slower ball. 68MPH.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Pakistan taking wickets in the first inning
Root getting out cheaply
Moin played beautifully
Sarfraz taking catch after catch

Bad day at work for some posters

 

[TurkishCricketFan]

on second thought, just bowl maidens dont get the last wicket until no more play is possible.

 

[Abdullah]

should have reviewed it to wast time

 

[JibranAnsari]

4 overs possible.

 

[imshally81]

4 overs possible.

No need

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[mawarid]

Pakistan should not take the last wicket till the 88 over.

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Sohail does not seem to be picking wickets anymore.

Amir will get his 3'fer.

Sohail just wants to go home. He is really struggling. Should be replaced by Yasir.

 

[srh]

Sohail should not get another over. Put Rahat back

 

[imshally81]

Need some Yorker here...

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[marlonbrowndo]

Should be a third man for tailenders at all times.. Cant have them scoring runs like that

 

[aloo paratha]

What a shot!

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

If PAK doesn't bat well, even 278 is more than enough for a 50 runs lead; but as I see the wicket & weather, if it's sunny; no excuse why PAK can't put 450 on best 2 days of batting.

Now, Sohail has bowled 22 overs over the wicket - if PAK gets 100 runs lead, Yasir'll make it like 250.

Hows the bounce of this pitch compared to Lords and Old Trafford?

 

[MMHS]

I am more than convinced - Misbah is not a Captain to operate with Pacers, more like the MSD version.

PAK desperately needs a bowling Captain, better if a Fast bowling one. Asif was extremely cunning & could have been a fantastic Test Captain, but it's time for Aamir to step up. Misbah, Azhar, Sarfu would make PAK a Indian team of 80s with PAK players of 2010s.

 

[imshally81]

Pakistan should not take the last wicket till the 88 over.

Spot on

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[iRfaN_LA]

400 on cards. )

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Proper Hacking by Anderson !!

 

[troodon]

Hows the bounce of this pitch compared to Lords and Old Trafford?

There is some bounce with the new ball. Old ball did not bounce much. Pak does not have hit the deck bowlers.

Expect Broad, Finn and Woakes to extract more bounce than Pak bowlers.

 

[Red Devil]

Spot on

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They're scoring crucial runs man

 

[srh]

leaking runs

 

[JibranAnsari]

Sohail khan must be 35 36

 

[asyed]

poor fitness from Sohail.

This is bound to happen when you over use a pace bowler.

He's bowled 22 overs on first day in 5 days game man!

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Hows the bounce of this pitch compared to Lords and Old Trafford?

Comparable to Lords, a bit more carry.

 

[imshally81]

They're scoring crucial runs man

Actually.. They already scored..

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[sensible-indian-fan]

If bounce comparable to Lords then Pakistan's batting has more chance.

450 though....I don't think so.

 

[srh]

If England score 300 then its advantage England

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Sohail is clearly struggling here.... Send him off

 

[Adijazz1706]

Hope Rahat comes on instead of SK, poor rotation by Misbah.

 

[MMHS]

Hows the bounce of this pitch compared to Lords and Old Trafford?

Probably more consistent, therefore it should be even & ball would come better on bat tomorrow.

But, you are in UK, where SUN on back matters LOT. 17 years back, Nasser made a fatal mistake - put India at the same venue in a WC eliminator under bright sun & then next day batted under cloud.

If the Sun is shining tomorrow, PAK, should bat well - BUT, AZHAR ALI has to bat positively. Facing ~300, if your No. 3 bats for 20 (100) when the sun is shining, you don't win Test matches in UK.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Lol SK really wants that fifer

 

[Big Mac]

Hope Rahat comes on instead of SK, poor rotation by Misbah.

Sohail is desperate for that five-for and he'll fight to keep the ball in his hands.

 

[Markhor]

68 MPH from Sohail.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Should finish this game before the end of the day.

 

[Big Mac]

Holy crap, what a shot

 

[srh]

64 runs scored by 7th to 10th wicket partnership

 

[Chief Destroyer]

C'mon Sohail.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Might as well bring on Yasir from the other end and have spin from both ends

 

[Adijazz1706]

Rubbish captaincy, risks injuring SK and ending up with 3 bowlers.

 

[Adil_94]

may as well bowl Rahat instead of Sohail he looks all out of Gas.

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[Markhor]

Finn with some decent hits here.

 

[srh]

Misbah

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Don't worry. It's eating up overs.

Tomorrow our batsmen will put this docile pitch to sword.

 

[Big Mac]

haha and again, Ponting would have been proud of that pull shot.

Rahat will get the next over from this end guaranteed.

 

[TurkishCricketFan]

come on Sohail ***?

 

[Shaheerthe2nd]

sohail khan doesn't have the fitness at all

 

[Red Devil]

Ye iska 5-fer humain ley doobey ga. )

 

[Hasan123]

Should be Sohail last over of the day.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Yar yeah pura Pathan hay

Take him off before he gets injured

 

[Adil_94]

I know it's be a nice touch for Sohail to get a 5fer but let's not injure him or put personal records ahead of the Team every run is vital when we are batting last.

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[Faisalabadimunda]

Given away useless runs

 

[MMHS]

England is playing into PAK's game - there is absolutely no point hanging around there without scoring & allow PAK to relax over night. GET OUT & put MoHa - Sami for 4/5 overs to night & then again tomorrow morning. Those 10/12 runs is nothing compared to PAK starting tomorrow or finishing today 10/1.

 

[Shaheerthe2nd]

Don't understand why the yorker isn't used at all in the modern game

 

[srh]

tailenders gonna score 50?

 

[imshally81]

Yesss

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[Markhor]

And he gets his 5-fer.

 

[Red Devil]

Will be awkward if this is overturned

 

[Big Mac]

I'm going to **** myself laughing if this gets overturned, Sohail's reaction will be priceless.

 

[Adijazz1706]

I'll get me some humble pie, sorry misbah

 

[imshally81]

No bat

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[Adil_94]

Sohail thanks for shutting me up. Well done great effort lad

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[Chief Destroyer]

Lol congrats Sohail.

 

[imshally81]

Sohail khanz day

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[marlonbrowndo]

Well bowled Sohail. Deserves it

 

[Firebreaker]

Great ball

 

[Hasan123]

Burnley Lara caught on the crease. ) )


Well done Sohail nice end to the day. A decent day for us tbh!

 

[imshally81]

Thanks God... No Push up today

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[sensible-indian-fan]

SK deserved that 5fer.

England would be happy too.

Weird how test cricket can make everyone happy.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Lol if it got overturned he wouldnt get back up. Push ups? You idiot lol. You could barely walk

 

[Adil_94]

pehlwan Khan showing us his strength

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[srh]

tailenders scored 42 runs

 

[Hasan123]

Sohail press ups )

 

[Big Mac]

Where's the push ups?

ahahahaha he's doing them )

 

[Red Devil]

Will they come out to bat?

 

[marlonbrowndo]

We will bat 2 overs right?

 

[QalandarFan]

All out for 297!