England v Pakistan | Only IT20 | Manchester | September 7th, 2016 | England Innings

[Abdullah719]

England Squad
EJG Morgan*, MM Ali, SW Billings, JC Buttler, AD Hales, CJ Jordan, TS Mills, LE Plunkett, AU Rashid, JE Root, JJ Roy, BA Stokes, DJ Willey, MA Wood.

Pakistan Squad
Sarfraz Ahmed*†, Amad Butt, Babar Azam, Imad Wasim, Khalid Latif, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Sharjeel Khan, Shoaib Malik, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz.

 

[Markhor]

Hope the boys can go home on a high note.

Let's cap a memorable tour with a win.

 

[#GreenRoars]

1 hour to go.

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

I hope Wahab plays instead of Tanvir, he may prove to be the difference between the two sides because of his variations and pace.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Hope the boys can go home on a high note.

Let's cap a memorable tour with a win.

[MENTION=53290]Markhor[/MENTION] I saw some Markhors on the way to Khunjerab pass yesterday.

On topic, England is in for a rude surprise.

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

Sarfraz dhoka nahe dega, I feel we will excel under him, series win coming up.

 

[jog_1]

Hope we bat second.

 

[90MPH]

Old Trafford can be a tricky wicket, seam and spin.

But it also has pace and bounce - some batsman thrive on it but some no doubt will struggle unless they adjust their techniques.

I think Pak should bat 2nd personally if they are unsure how the surface will play.

 

[classic]

What time is the match ?

 

[gunner]

I hope they select Amad

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Pakistan must maintain momentum from last Win!
All guns blazing!

 

[Sarfarazian92]

let's go Saifi bhai, ek trophy tou banti hai is tour pe.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="ht" dir="ltr">Pakistan team : K Latif Sharjeel S Malik Sarfraz Rizwan Babar Imad Hasan Ali M Amir Wahab S Tanvir <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EngvPak?src=hash">#EngvPak</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/773566587232190464">September 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Markhor]

Would've selected Amad Butt instead of Wahab.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">England have won the toss and will bat first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EngvPak?src=hash">#EngvPak</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/773567295016894466">September 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[pakistanigoneaussie]

what a joke, no ammad butt, instead 30+ year old failure who has no future with us in limited overs

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

I hope they select Amad

nope

who need young talent when you have ferrari riaz and Sohail Sobers

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

I want to see at least 250 by England

 

[Markhor]

What time is the match ?

Starting at 6:30pm BST, so just under half an hour to go.

 

[Sherlock]

England win toss and bat first.

No Woods, Mills [] or Billings.

 

[Markhor]

Cricinfo saying no Tymal Mills, Sam Billings or Mark Wood for England who are batting first.

Our chances increase then.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Why not give Amad a chance?

Brainless stuff

 

[Adijazz1706]

This could get ugly, I expect a completely flat pitch.

 

[Abdullah719]

So Nawaz and Amad benched.

 

[Markhor]

FWIW I remember a short Sky doc when they were following Pakistan around before the Tests and Mickey Arthur mentioned he was impressed by Tanvir in the CPL.

Still wouldn't have selected him though.

 

[HitWicket]

Cricinfo saying no Tymal Mills, Sam Billings or Mark Wood for England who are batting first.

Our chances increase then.

Not entirely sure bringing Billings in for anyone would strengthen the team. The 3 seamers were statisitically England's best seamers in the wt20 so it makes sense really. Mills hasn't played a game in over a month.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

. No Ammd Butt. instead we have superstar Wahab and 'no choice since we already spent cash on flying him from Pakistan for T20 Tanvir:

 

[Bade496]

Just pathetic. Amad Butt sits out after being flown into UK, Shoaib Malik playing, Eng wins toss and bat. Does'nt give much hope to the fans to be very honest.

On the other side Buttler, Root, Roy, Hales enuff for 2 Pak sides.

 

[Barragan]

Why the heck is wahab playing?

The guy doesn't pick up wickets and goes at an economy of 8.29.

Can we afford a guy who concedes 33 runs in 4 overs?

Can't believe Ammad wasn't selected, absolutely horrendous decision!!

 

[GreenKnightRises]

didn't expect this from Sarafara

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

Poor selection, a long tail can cost us.

 

[Bade496]

didn't expect this from Sarafara

Was expecting some show of spine by Sarfaraz. Another captain like Azhar Ali whose decisions are made by the board & selectors.

 

[SM1989]

We can't play Amad in a high profile series. He might bottle it under the pressure. That would destroy his confidence. It would be best to give him his debut against west indies.

 

[90MPH]

Just silly team selection.

20/20 is not always about winning but trying to give new players a chance.

Playing both Wahab (who has been awful in LOI) and Tanvir is such a backward move.

At least give Butt a chance.

This is why I said there is too much buddy selections.

 

[ExplicitAI]

Oh my god they selected Wahab (a very mediocre player) over Amad I wouldn't have complained if Amad was only given 2 overs. I think he may play against WI. Happy to see Tanvir in the team.

 

[samiakh]

This is why we don't move ahead in ltd over cricket. Keep coming back to tested flops. There is absolutely no value to be gained in playing Wahab or even aamir over amad butt. It's a one off match may as well have tried a new guy

 

[srh]

what a joke, no ammad butt, instead 30+ year old failure who has no future with us in limited overs

yeah should have try Ammad instead of Wahab

 

[90MPH]

We can't play Amad in a high profile series. He might bottle it under the pressure. That would destroy his confidence. It would be best to give him his debut against west indies.

That is a load of baloney.

It's 1 T20 match for god sake. If he can't play and make a debut in such a simple format when will he play ?? Against Hong Kong in Bangladesh ??

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Haha Wahab after scoring his ton, gets selected again, expecting at least a 50 or a 60 by Wahab

 

[Bade496]

We can't play Amad in a high profile series. He might bottle it under the pressure. That would destroy his confidence. It would be best to give him his debut against west indies.

This excuse would've held some weight if he did his debut. Such a concern should've made not to fly in the guy to UK. Flying in as a reserve and not giving chance also shatters confidence. This is not only waste of money but waste of a talent.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Seriously why Rashid, I wanted Woakes the golden boy

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

We can't play Amad in a high profile series. He might bottle it under the pressure. That would destroy his confidence. It would be best to give him his debut against west indies.

he doesnt have much competition and performing well here will be a measure of his character.

Look at hasan Ali

You know that by performing in these conditions against such a line up he will at the very least be a good bowler

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Just silly team selection.

20/20 is not always about winning but trying to give new players a chance.

Playing both Wahab (who has been awful in LOI) and Tanvir is such a backward move.

At least give Butt a chance.

This is why I said there is too much buddy selections.

looks like sarfraz will bring his friend anwar ali if he is the ODI captain...if that is expected better to stay with azhar ali...

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I'm glad that England won the toss, now Pakistan will be forced to chase a 200+ score, no hiding behind setting a careful total of 160.

 

[srh]

Ammad is already a world beater although he has not debut yet

 

[bilawal666]

I don't understand why they select players and don't play them. Feeling bad for Ammad Butt. Riaz doesn't deserve to be in the side after that drubbing he got.

 

[mz123]

on which sky sports is the match ?

 

[Muhammad10]

on which sky sports is the match ?

Sky Sports 1.

 

[hadi123]

on which sky sports is the match ?

sky sports 1

 

[ask_analyse_act]

I don't understand why they select players and don't play them. Feeling bad for Ammad Butt. Riaz doesn't deserve to be in the side after that drubbing he got.

hope wahab get thrashed and thrown away forever...

 

[hadi123]

Unbelievable decision to not play Butt and Nawaz and play two TTFs instead of them

 

[shaz619]

Fantastic atmosphere! reports in that many Brumistanis in attendance whom shall inspire Pak to an unlikely win

 

[ExplicitAI]

Good start by Imad

 

[shaz619]

It would have been ideal if Butt was playing but Wahab thrives in an atmosphere like this, he feeds of the energy of the support from fans

 

[blue_champion]

Bad move though...should have started with Aamir to unsettle the openers...Imad's darts will just ensure the batsmen get their eye in.

 

[world cup captain]

It would have been ideal if Butt was playing but Wahab thrives in an atmosphere like this, he feeds of the energy of the support from fans

Well, he is feeding on my blood right now.

 

[gunner]

Tanvir is hafeez of t20. keeps getting selected despite crap performance.

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Is this England's official T20 dress??

 

[ExplicitAI]

Not impressed by Tanvir so far, I supported his inclusion

 

[shaz619]

Well, he is feeding on my blood right now.

Relax brother, enjoy the game have a cold soft drink to cool down

 

[GreenKnightRises]

Not god sign

 

[badsha001]

how do you get hit in the head like that???

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Poor start by England

 

[HitWicket]

Is this England's official T20 dress??

Yes, blue for ODIs red for t20is.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Imad is a tough guy. That hurts.

 

[ExplicitAI]

Ouch that will hurt

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

How is Imad? That was a dangerous blow, hope he is fine, any update from the stadium, anyone?

 

[ExplicitAI]

Hope we steam roll Jason Roy now, not a good start from him

 

[BabarAkmal_Fan]

Imad you weakling get up

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Great start. Hope imads fine

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

Imad shouldn't play the game, and take rest instead.

 

[gunner]

I hope Imad is ok that was nasty

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Very disappointed not to see Ammad Butt. Why include him then? He missed LHR Whites key games now.

 

[Cricket World]

In this format slower you bowl better it is

 

[GreenKnightRises]

What has happened to Amir ???

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Pakistan on top here, good start

 

[ExplicitAI]

first boundary

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Excellent fielding by Sharjeel. I am impressed

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

90 MPH by Amir

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

Great support, good to see.