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

[GreenKnightRises]

Azhar even after facing 80 + balls looks unconfortable

 

[Amjid Javed]

Azhar needs to make Root pay for that drop and score a big 100 now!

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

This is the session in which pak need to Up the RR and look for atleast 100 runs . With lose of max 1 wkt

 

[JibranAnsari]

Grant flower needs to talk azhar about his grip.

 

[Pete Rose]

Hehe. Wish fulfilled

 

[Amjid Javed]

Azhar needs to not get carried away driving the ball here!

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Moeen always does well against Pakistan

 

[JibranAnsari]

Hehe. Wish fulfilled

What?

 

[MMHS]

Exactly, PCB will rather sack Inzamam and Micky to keep this hack

I am not a bigot by any means, and it's not personal with him. But, the amount of privilege that MoHa enjoys, it can't be only because of good contacts; he must be reputed highly.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Solid from Sami

 

[Pete Rose]

Anderson will be getting a warning soon. Not playing nice with the umps

 

[Saeed]

Grant flower needs to talk azhar about his grip.

His grip is ok. He should just tap the ball lightly and run for the single. Yousuf did think back in 2006.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Ramiz says the same stuff for every batsman

 

[Pete Rose]

What?

Umpire went for a stroll down the pitch. I was hoping for that a few minutes ago.

 

[Rana]

Azhar's a lucky boy! Schoolboy error in the shot and the fielding too

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Such pleasing to watch Sami even if he isn't scoring

 

[uberkoen]

Umpire went for a stroll down the pitch. I was hoping for that a few minutes ago.

Why?

 

[Pete Rose]

Why?

Because Anderson wants to bowl stump to stump

 

[#GreenRoars]

Good going boys, now try to rotate strike also.

 

[Syed1]

BBC commentators making excuses for England's shoddy batting performance.. Saying there was skip in the pitch which is gone now.


These angraiz are huge cry babies..

 

[MMHS]

[MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION]

What's the reason now that UK's 2nd largest metro doesn't have a single club in PL? Villa & City are in Championship, Coventry already there for last decade, Wolves may improve with the new owner but still 2 years & Walsall is probably in Div 3. Not much talent coming either - either it's coming mostly from greater London or Greater Manchester/Merseyside.

 

[Pete Rose]

Ramiz being apologetic

 

[Rana]

Anderson ticking into his colonial/imperialistic vibes lol

 

[MMHS]

BBC commentators making excuses for England's shoddy batting performance.. Saying there was skip in the pitch which is gone now.


These angraiz are huge cry babies..

They are right, and that's why it was a good decision to bat. Ball was holding with a sort of tennis ball bounce on Day 1. This is the best batting condition of the track & had MoHa survived the new ball, could have raced alone here.

 

[Syed1]

If this partnership prospers some more, watch how these English get lippy..

 

[Pete Rose]

Who is faster: Anderson, Kumble, or afridi

 

[Rana]

Sami Aslam seems to be the guy that was told by his parents not to open the knocking door if parents are not home...even if your chachu is at the door

 

[Pete Rose]

If this partnership prospers some more, watch how these English get lippy..

Nothing wrong with that. I suspect the plan is to keep pitching up to these guys and if it doesn't work go short at body.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Pitch has quickened up a bit.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Score 2 3 every over.

 

[pak4life]

His grip is ok. He should just tap the ball lightly and run for the single. Yousuf did think back in 2006.

It's the wristy flick he needs to cut down has got out on it many times. He needs to play the drive with a more straighter bat.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Azhar struggling outside off.

 

[Rana]

Taking one foot off at the vital moment, looks like they have learnt this from AB Divillier's catching masterclass,,,,but applying it in batting

 

[Pete Rose]

Pitch has quickened up a bit.

Are u sure?

 

[Syed1]

Sami Aslam seems to be the guy that was told by his parents not to open the knocking door if parents are not home...even if your chachu is at the door

Lol give the kid a break, he is still only 20. Barely old enough to tie his own shoelaces..

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Azhar should've taken a lottery

 

[shaaik]

Star sports was telecasting this series in India however they have stopped showing it now coz paksitan govt. Highlighting the atrocities Indian govt. on international forums. If true it's ridiculous

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[JibranAnsari]

The pitch has nothing , Pakistan has chance to score.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Are u sure?

Confident.

 

[Syed1]

England lack a quality spinner to trouble Pakistan in the fourth innings..

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Good going frm pak. But need to score runs at same time lads....

 

[Amjid Javed]

Azhar needs to get his head straight here as hes going to let england back in the game.

 

[Syed1]

Azhar Ali playing with fire..

 

[MMHS]

PAK must tire out English pacers so that they have to bring Moeen. Also, I think, there is only spell left in Jimmi, before 2nd ball.

 

[Syed1]

Playing too slow though

 

[Pete Rose]

Confident.

Yes that edge from Azhar flew through.... NOT

 

[Rana]

Its strange how if the English are failing in the UAE they manage to hold a brave face and do their best still...yet if they are not doing well in England they become annoyed and mardy.

 

[Pete Rose]

PAK must tire out English pacers so that they have to bring Moeen. Also, I think, there is only spell left in Jimmi, before 2nd ball.

I don't think Anderson is match fit

 

[Nostalgic]

I'm watching a game live after months. I just realized, again, just how irritating Ramiz's commentary is.

 

[JibranAnsari]

PAK must tire out English pacers so that they have to bring Moeen. Also, I think, there is only spell left in Jimmi, before 2nd ball.

There are 4 pacers and all fit enough to bowl 20 plus overs

 

[Boi]

Need to dig in and bat long here. Run rate doesn't matter, tire the bowlers out.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Give him a warning already!

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Is there a bigger hypocrite than Botham!

 

[Syed1]

Give him a warning already!

He is not Pakistani.

English don't get silly things like warnings and such..

 

[JibranAnsari]

Do poor outside off.

 

[Boi]

Azhar needs to get through this phase. Struggling abit but has to battle it out. Come on.

 

[Pete Rose]

Pretty loose and soft from Azhar. Acting like hafeez now

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Legend Azhar!!

 

[Saeed]

At least rotate the strike.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Yes that edge from Azhar flew through.... NOT

Dropped his hands.

 

[Syed1]

Azhar Ali is hell bent on getting out

 

[MMHS]

There are 4 pacers and all fit enough to bowl 20 plus overs

None of them are fit enough - check Jimmi's body language. Berbi has carried English attack for 3 Tests & he is 30 now, while Finn is never fit. Only Woakes, who is going through a bad day, as expected - he did more than his share in last 2 Tests. If PAK can keep England for 100 overs for 5 down with as low as 240, last 5 wickets should add at least 150.

 

[geraltofrivia]

Looks like Pakistan is the no 1 test side after all.

Congos guys on a well deserved series win.

This witcher's gonna meditate.

 

[Syed1]

If you didn't know the age and experience of both batsmen, you would think Azhar is one playing his third match and Sami is the one with 6-7 years of experience.

 

[Pete Rose]

Dropped his hands.

But the pitch has quickened up, apparently....

 

[Third Man]

Sami Aslam seems to be the guy that was told by his parents not to open the knocking door if parents are not home...even if your chachu is at the door

hahah.. I was thinking something along the same lines. I think he needs to open up a little. Both of them should.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Azhar need to cut down on meaningless pokes outside off.

 

[PerfectionPersonified]

azhar is nt a natural strike player, he is more like an improved tail ender who has limited shots

 

[Rana]

Sami Aslam at times reminds me of that tailender with the best technique sent in as a night watchman, but is defiant to get out the next day.







In other words, if only our openers could learn from night watchmen on seeming tracks, they may actually thrive

 

[Pete Rose]

Azhar Ali doesn't know where his next run coming from at the moment

 

[MMHS]

But the pitch has quickened up, apparently....

I am also surprised - may be they are standing at the standard Edgebaston distance, but this wicket has much less bounce.

 

[Syed1]

No matter how they come

 

[Chief Destroyer]

But the pitch has quickened up, apparently....

That wouldn't carry on most pitches. And quickened up doesn't mean it's bouncing like the WACA, just a little faster from yesterday.

 

[Rana]

85-1 after 35

is there a record for the slowest 2nd wicket 100 partnership?

 

[Pete Rose]

I am also surprised - may be they are standing at the standard Edgebaston distance, but this wicket has much less bounce.

It's a slow pitch. This illusion of quickening is happening because the bowlers are putting it a fuller length

 

[Syed1]

The best time to score is from overs 35 onwards. When the ball has completely lost his shine. Hope they kick on now..

 

[JibranAnsari]

Shabash sami bro.

 

[MMHS]

Probably, slight technical change from Azhar - I see he is a bit more chest on in stance, than his normal. I can see right pad behind his left pad. This is probably to improve his balance against incoming balls.

 

[#GreenRoars]

English bowlers are frustrated.

 

[Rana]

England have maintained 3-4 slips and a gully for Sami throughout