England v Pakistan | 3rd Test | Birmingham | Aug 3-7, 2016 | Day 2

[Syed1]

Hope Younis, Misbah, Asad and Sarfraz contribute handsomely after Azhar and Sami.

Need atleast 200-250 from those four..

 

[uberkoen]

While I am supremely happy with how things have gone, I think it is a legitimate question as to why would England make a flat pitch, considering how things went at Old Trafford. Was it because of the rain?

Would've been a repeat of Old Trafford had England won the toss.

 

[troodon]

England pacers trundling. Barely bowling 81-82.

 

[Pete Rose]

In England the groundsmen are usually pretty independent.

Yes, but this is not how this pitch played last year.

 

[uberkoen]

Should really give the new ball to Woakes. Anderson and Broad are utterly useless.

Not that I mind but honestly, what the hell is he thinking

 

[shaz619]

While I am supremely happy with how things have gone, I think it is a legitimate question as to why would England make a flat pitch, considering how things went at Old Trafford. Was it because of the rain?

They probably wouldn't want it to backfire if they lost the toss, we got them all out for 297 but it could have been a lot less then that if the groundsman left some grass

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

This one?
http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?247507-Is-this-tour-going-similarly-to-the-India-tour-of-England-in-2014

Or this one?

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?245523-If-Pakistan-manage-to-win-a-few-Tests-in-England-will-they-prove-to-be-a-better-side-than-India/page3

Yes. Second one. Thanks.

 

[Syed1]

Deficit under 50 lads.

 

[imshally81]

25o Up for Pakistan

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[Pete Rose]

Would've been a repeat of Old Trafford had England won the toss.

They would have batted first. And we saw how that turned out.

 

[Shafi]

Need atleast 200-250 from those four..

It would be great if we manage 550 by lunch on day 4. By than our bowlers will be well rested and we can attack on English batsmen.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

The drop has almost cost England 100

 

[Syed1]

Yes. Second one. Thanks.

BVB bhai teeli laganay ja rahay ho? :ahmed

 

[Pete Rose]

They probably wouldn't want it to backfire if they lost the toss, we got them all out for 297 but it could have been a lot less then that if the groundsman left some grass

Maybe, although confidence in England camp would have been quite high.

 

[street cricketer]

If Pakistan don't win this test, they should be kicking themselves.

 

[yasir]

In England the groundsmen are usually pretty independent.

Really?? - Lets see what they do after this Phanti. Now they need to give their seamers rest, Green Top is coming!!!

They were over confident after OT, last year there was more green on this very ground.

 

[uberkoen]

If Pakistan don't win this test, they should be kicking themselves.

Thanks for the input

 

[uberkoen]

5 overs to go and still no Woakes.

 

[shaz619]

Yes. Second one. Thanks.

Hows it going Bhaag, you enjoying this burial of the Raj. I might head to the ground on saturday, will convince my mates to come with me by telling them we're going to see a T20

 

[mz123]

The drop has almost cost England 100

which drop ?

 

[uberkoen]

which drop ?

Azhar Ali was dropped twice. First on 30 something in the first over after lunch

 

[yasir]

If Pakistan don't win this test, they should be kicking themselves.

Yes, we have them on the run, wear them out for whole day tomorrow, and then unleash Yasir on them Day 4.

 

[shaz619]

Deficit under 50 lads.

I feel nervous watching Younis bat

 

[majiz]

i reckon misbah has pulled a blinder here lol. i thought it was a negative, bad decision myself at the time

 

[uberkoen]

Edged. Didn't carry I think.

 

[uberkoen]

Younis really needs to stop jumping around.

 

[uberkoen]

i reckon misbah has pulled a blinder here lol. i thought it was a negative, bad decision myself at the time

Looking at the history of Edgbaston and the pitch condition at the time it was correct decision.

 

[street cricketer]

Thanks for the input

No worries..

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

England pacers trundling. Barely bowling 81-82.

not eng only anderson
and thats his avg speed i think.
correct me if im wrong

 

[yasir]

Nasir is hammering English attack...Like we were after our guys in OT

Pakistan has shown lot of resolve in this tour. Yesterday it was Sohail, today Sami and Azhar. In A tour couple of guys were really good. As a fan we were lot more worried. Only thing that was really disappointing was the "Amir Show", which we were expecting but did not see... Other than that pretty good tour thus far!!!

 

[Seen Sheen]

Shot yar!!

 

[uberkoen]

 

[dhump]

Its good that they are bowling 8/10 overs with new ball today, when batsmen have good eye and they are tired

yes it is good and 4 more overs before end of play they should just stay here.


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[dhump]

Younis really needs to stop jumping around.

if only he could.


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[Syed1]

3 overs to go lads

 

[Seen Sheen]

Azhar is looking as secure as a bank vault!

 

[shaz619]

Azhar is looking as secure as a bank vault!

I read your post in Ramiz Raja voice

 

[Pete Rose]

Wicketless Woakes wonderful

 

[uberkoen]

Woakes in finally.

Let's not give him a wicket lads.

 

[Muhammad10]

This is Azhar's best Test knock yet, in my opinion. Haven't ever seen him look so fluent as his innings progresses.

 

[Seen Sheen]

Woakes always looks the most likely bowler to pick up a wicket. Play him out safely.

 

[Pete Rose]

Would be nice for Azhar to get 150 tonight

 

[shaz619]

Got to give it to younis in a way, he is obviously struggling and it's easier said than done to stop dancing etc when you're in terrible knick but he's still desperately trying to fight instead of throwing his wicket away like the master blaster Hafeez did

 

[Syed1]

This is Azhar's best Test knock yet, in my opinion. Haven't ever seen him look so fluent as his innings progresses.

No.. his innings in Lanka to chase 300 odd in the last innings was the best of Azhar

 

[Muhammad10]

No.. his innings in Lanka to chase 300 odd in the last innings was the best of Azhar

That was in the UAE.

This is a far more impressive bowling attack in tougher conditions. Having said that, he was dropped playing a very poor shot earlier so not a chanceless innings.

 

[uberkoen]

This is Azhar's best Test knock yet, in my opinion. Haven't ever seen him look so fluent as his innings progresses.

His 157 and that partnership with YK in Dubai back in 2012 was absolutely brilliant as well.

 

[Syed1]

That was in the UAE.

Aek Lanka mein bhi thi..

 

[Seen Sheen]

Would be nice for Azhar to get 150 tonight

Looks difficult. English bowlers bowling tight lines; not pitching it up too often and we have seen that Azhar's go to shot has been drive through point/covers.

 

[Pete Rose]

The press conference at the end of the day should be interesting

 

[Syed1]

Current partnership quietly reached 73. I didn't even realize.

 

[Pete Rose]

Looks difficult. English bowlers bowling tight lines; not pitching it up too often and we have seen that Azhar's go to shot has been drive through point/covers.

Joe Root on

 

[Muhammad10]

Aek Lanka mein bhi thi..

Shan Masood? Team Man?

 

[uberkoen]

2 overs to go

 

[Syed1]

Woakes looking the most threatening..

 

[uberkoen]

Joe Root on.

What a waste of the new ball. Silly captaincy here.

 

[Syed1]

Lol Root on.. England throwing in the towel

 

[uberkoen]

Root troubling Younis Khan. LOL

 

[troodon]

This is Azhar's best Test knock yet, in my opinion. Haven't ever seen him look so fluent as his innings progresses.

You know he is playing well when he is not exposing his leg stump in an effort to cover the swing from the bowler.

 

[Muhammad10]

His 157 and that partnership with YK in Dubai back in 2012 was absolutely brilliant as well.

I guess the main blemish on this knock is the earlier drop, as we would have slated him for throwing away his wicket if Root had held on, however, what's impressed me the most is his intent to score after getting into the 70s/80s. Not constant tuk-tuk for once.

 

[Syed1]

Hahahaha YK is a proper tailender

 

[Syed1]

Last over lads

 

[troodon]

Hahahaha YK is a proper tailender

He is still playing because of his determination. With that technique, most batsmen would not last long.

 

[Seen Sheen]

Aek Lanka mein bhi thi..

Yes that ton from him at P Sara Oval on a very difficult track is under-rated because we lost that game. But I remember Azhar was the lone man standing in that innings and scored a brilliant ton.

 

[ViciousMachine]

Oh no.... what a shame

 

[Adil_94]

unlucky Azhar Ali

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[Inswing]

OMG Abeeeyyyyyyyyyy yaaaaar

 

[Muhammad10]

Astaghfirullah.

 

[shah_1]

Wth was that?

 

[Markhor]

Damn, Azhar nicks one last ball of the day. Could've just left it.

Still, he's done his job and played brilliantly. Need the others to step up now.

 

[Syed1]

What?!?!?!?!? last ball pe?

 

[#GreenRoars]

Brainless from Azhar Ali

Why even he tried to touch that ball??

 

[uberkoen]

What the hell did Azhar do that for?

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Are you freaking kidding me

 

[The_KING]

Azhar why?

 

[street cricketer]

Idiot.

 

[supersix]

Woakes should have done some press ups!!

 

[yasir]

What the hell Azhar just did?

 

[Seen Sheen]

This is heart-breaking for every supporter

 

[Mamoon]

Day ruined.

 

[Syed1]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttt...