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England vs Pakistan | 1st Test | Manchester | Aug 5-9, 2020 | Pre-Match Discussion Thread
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Pakistan fans can say the same how they came to england drawn both series against them.
Agreed il always bowl first unless it's going to be totally flat pluss both batting are weak so playing 2 spinners for day 3 4 and 5 it might not get to them days
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England will come very hard at pakistan, it depends how prepared are pakistan to fight it out.
Pakistan have pretty awful record at Manchester never won a test match in Manchester. It will be same this time as well. Pakistan record at Manchester is P 6 L 3 D 3. Not only that all the losses have huge margins. Lost by108 runs, lost by inns & 120 runs & lost by 330 runs most recently in 2016. So I expect 1st test to be over 3 days if it doesn't rain.
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England will assess Ben Stokes’s fitness to bowl over the next two days, as they weigh up the balance of their team to face Pakistan in the First Test on Wednesday.
Stokes was unable to bowl in the Third Test against West Indies — which finished six days ago — due to a quad injury, meaning Zak Crawley, the Kent batsman, was left out so England could play five specialist bowlers.
Stokes will need to prove his fitness to bowl at training on Monday and Tuesday. If, as expected, he is available to bowl, Crawley is likely to return at the expence of a fast bowler, possibly Jofra Archer, or perhaps spinner Dom Bess, who did not bowl at all in the Third Test against West Indies.
If Stokes is not fit to bowl, Mark Wood will come into contention for a recall for the first time since the opening Test of the summer at the Ageas Bowl.
The ECB have confirmed England’s coaching line-up for the series. There is a strong Warwickshire feel to the group, with former England batsman Jonathan Trott acting as batting consultant, Graeme Welch, the Bears’ bowling coach, the fast-bowling consultant and — from the Second Test — Jeetan Patel, who still plays for the county, returning as spin-bowling consultant.
Assistant coaches Graham Thorpe and Paul Collingwood will share the load in this series, before the latter leads the T20 group for three matches against Pakistan later this month.
Collingwood is currently in charge of the ODI group that took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Ireland on Saturday. The final match of that series takes place tomorrow and England have a full complement of 14 players and two reserves to pick from, with no injury concerns.
Collingwood and short-form skipper Eoin Morgan must weigh up whether to shuffle their hand and experiment with a debut for Lancashire’s Liam Livingstone or put Somerset’s Tom Banton to the top of the order. Tom Curran, who was rested on Saturday, is set to return to the side.
Players in the ODI squad will return to their counties to play four-day cricket in the second round from Saturday. It is a boost for Surrey, who will welcome back Jason Roy, Curran and Reece Topley. Jonny Bairstow has also confirmed his intention to play for Yorkshire, as he looks to restate his Test credentials.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/cri...-fitness-to-bowl-in-pakistan-test/ar-BB17uTmS
Stokes was unable to bowl in the Third Test against West Indies — which finished six days ago — due to a quad injury, meaning Zak Crawley, the Kent batsman, was left out so England could play five specialist bowlers.
Stokes will need to prove his fitness to bowl at training on Monday and Tuesday. If, as expected, he is available to bowl, Crawley is likely to return at the expence of a fast bowler, possibly Jofra Archer, or perhaps spinner Dom Bess, who did not bowl at all in the Third Test against West Indies.
If Stokes is not fit to bowl, Mark Wood will come into contention for a recall for the first time since the opening Test of the summer at the Ageas Bowl.
The ECB have confirmed England’s coaching line-up for the series. There is a strong Warwickshire feel to the group, with former England batsman Jonathan Trott acting as batting consultant, Graeme Welch, the Bears’ bowling coach, the fast-bowling consultant and — from the Second Test — Jeetan Patel, who still plays for the county, returning as spin-bowling consultant.
Assistant coaches Graham Thorpe and Paul Collingwood will share the load in this series, before the latter leads the T20 group for three matches against Pakistan later this month.
Collingwood is currently in charge of the ODI group that took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Ireland on Saturday. The final match of that series takes place tomorrow and England have a full complement of 14 players and two reserves to pick from, with no injury concerns.
Collingwood and short-form skipper Eoin Morgan must weigh up whether to shuffle their hand and experiment with a debut for Lancashire’s Liam Livingstone or put Somerset’s Tom Banton to the top of the order. Tom Curran, who was rested on Saturday, is set to return to the side.
Players in the ODI squad will return to their counties to play four-day cricket in the second round from Saturday. It is a boost for Surrey, who will welcome back Jason Roy, Curran and Reece Topley. Jonny Bairstow has also confirmed his intention to play for Yorkshire, as he looks to restate his Test credentials.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/cri...-fitness-to-bowl-in-pakistan-test/ar-BB17uTmS
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Cricket stars throw their weight behind Azhar Ali’s team
• “I want to wish Pakistan team best of luck for their series against England,” says Aamir Sohail
• “There is a lot of experience in the coaching staff and it will help the players a great deal,” says Abdul Razzaq
• There are great expectations from Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and Azhar Ali,” says Mohammad Yousuf
• “I want to wish Pakistan team all the best. Be determined and fight it out. Nothing is impossible in life,” says Moin Khan
• “England might have got a head start with the three Tests against the West Indies, but they will be under pressure against Pakistan,” says Ramiz Raja
• “Pakistan have a world-class player in Babar Azam. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are joined by Mohammad Abbas and they will give tough time to the opposition,” says Rashid Latif
Lahore, 4 August 2020:
Cricketing icons have thrown their weight behind Pakistan men’s national cricket team ahead of their three ICC World Test Championship fixtures against England, which begin from Wednesday.
Pakistan are unbeaten against England in the last four Test series (2010 onwards). They beat England in home series in 2012 (3-0) and 2015 (2-0) before levelling the 2016 (2-2) and 2018 (1-1) away series.
Some of the greatest cricketers to don the golden star feel Azhar Ali’s men will provide a stiff challenge to the hosts and have an equal chance of winning a Test series there for the first time since 1996.
Aamir Sohail, who scored a double-century in the 1992 Manchester Test and was part of the squads that won 1992 and 1996 Test series in England, said: “I want to wish the Pakistan team best of luck for their series against England. We are hoping and praying that the Pakistan team will do well in England.
“Come on, Pakistan! Give it your best.”
Abdul Razzaq, member of the Pakistan team that drew a two-match Test series in England in 2001, said: “I wish good luck to our team for the England tour. There is a lot of experience in the coaching staff and it will help the players a great deal. Pakistan batting department boasts Azhar Ali, Abid Ali, Asad Shafiq and Babar Azam. They will have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders and will be encountered by tough conditions.
“The bowling department consists Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf and Sohail Khan, and they form a great combination. The spin department contains Yasir Shah and Shadab Khan.
“I am hopeful this will be a very successful tour. The team is based on strong combinations and we will get to see a very good series and it will help Pakistan improve their rankings.”
Mohammad Yousuf, who recorded most Test runs in a calendar year in 2006 including three centuries in four matches in England, said: “The whole country is behind our cricket team. There are great expectations from Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and Azhar Ali. I pray that both our senior and junior players give good performances on this tour.
“Good luck!”
Moin Khan, who scored a century in the 1996 Leeds Test and was member of the teams that beat England in 1992 and 1996 away series, said: “We are here to back the team to the fullest in the Test series which begins from Wednesday. Our hope from the team is that they will stay positive and will play positive, aggressive cricket, which is the actual Pakistani flair.
“I want to wish you all the best. Be determined and fight it out. Nothing is impossible in life. All the best.”
Ramiz Raja, who scored three half-centuries in the 1992 Test series and was also member of the team that beat England in the 1987 series, said: “I wish good luck to Pakistan. The series against England brings a big opportunity and a chance to be a hero.
“England might have got a head start with the three Tests against the West Indies, but they will be under pressure against Pakistan as they are a quality side. Be united when you play. Unlike ODIs and T20Is, one bad session will not cost you a match; rather you will get opportunities to overcome your mistakes. Slip catching is going to be very important, as it will put England under pressure.
“There should be clarity in your purpose, which is to beat England in England.”
Rashid Latif, who scored a half-century on debut in the Oval Test of the 1992 series and was part of the sides that beat England in the 1992 and 1996 series, said: “Pakistan have a world-class player in Babar Azam. Young pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are joined by Mohammad Abbas and they will give tough time to the opposition. Abid Ali has scored two centuries and is joined by Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq and Shan Masood. And, Mohammad Rizwan is also playing well.
“I am hopeful Pakistan will perform well in England.”
• “I want to wish Pakistan team best of luck for their series against England,” says Aamir Sohail
• “There is a lot of experience in the coaching staff and it will help the players a great deal,” says Abdul Razzaq
• There are great expectations from Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and Azhar Ali,” says Mohammad Yousuf
• “I want to wish Pakistan team all the best. Be determined and fight it out. Nothing is impossible in life,” says Moin Khan
• “England might have got a head start with the three Tests against the West Indies, but they will be under pressure against Pakistan,” says Ramiz Raja
• “Pakistan have a world-class player in Babar Azam. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are joined by Mohammad Abbas and they will give tough time to the opposition,” says Rashid Latif
Lahore, 4 August 2020:
Cricketing icons have thrown their weight behind Pakistan men’s national cricket team ahead of their three ICC World Test Championship fixtures against England, which begin from Wednesday.
Pakistan are unbeaten against England in the last four Test series (2010 onwards). They beat England in home series in 2012 (3-0) and 2015 (2-0) before levelling the 2016 (2-2) and 2018 (1-1) away series.
Some of the greatest cricketers to don the golden star feel Azhar Ali’s men will provide a stiff challenge to the hosts and have an equal chance of winning a Test series there for the first time since 1996.
Aamir Sohail, who scored a double-century in the 1992 Manchester Test and was part of the squads that won 1992 and 1996 Test series in England, said: “I want to wish the Pakistan team best of luck for their series against England. We are hoping and praying that the Pakistan team will do well in England.
“Come on, Pakistan! Give it your best.”
Abdul Razzaq, member of the Pakistan team that drew a two-match Test series in England in 2001, said: “I wish good luck to our team for the England tour. There is a lot of experience in the coaching staff and it will help the players a great deal. Pakistan batting department boasts Azhar Ali, Abid Ali, Asad Shafiq and Babar Azam. They will have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders and will be encountered by tough conditions.
“The bowling department consists Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf and Sohail Khan, and they form a great combination. The spin department contains Yasir Shah and Shadab Khan.
“I am hopeful this will be a very successful tour. The team is based on strong combinations and we will get to see a very good series and it will help Pakistan improve their rankings.”
Mohammad Yousuf, who recorded most Test runs in a calendar year in 2006 including three centuries in four matches in England, said: “The whole country is behind our cricket team. There are great expectations from Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and Azhar Ali. I pray that both our senior and junior players give good performances on this tour.
“Good luck!”
Moin Khan, who scored a century in the 1996 Leeds Test and was member of the teams that beat England in 1992 and 1996 away series, said: “We are here to back the team to the fullest in the Test series which begins from Wednesday. Our hope from the team is that they will stay positive and will play positive, aggressive cricket, which is the actual Pakistani flair.
“I want to wish you all the best. Be determined and fight it out. Nothing is impossible in life. All the best.”
Ramiz Raja, who scored three half-centuries in the 1992 Test series and was also member of the team that beat England in the 1987 series, said: “I wish good luck to Pakistan. The series against England brings a big opportunity and a chance to be a hero.
“England might have got a head start with the three Tests against the West Indies, but they will be under pressure against Pakistan as they are a quality side. Be united when you play. Unlike ODIs and T20Is, one bad session will not cost you a match; rather you will get opportunities to overcome your mistakes. Slip catching is going to be very important, as it will put England under pressure.
“There should be clarity in your purpose, which is to beat England in England.”
Rashid Latif, who scored a half-century on debut in the Oval Test of the 1992 series and was part of the sides that beat England in the 1992 and 1996 series, said: “Pakistan have a world-class player in Babar Azam. Young pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are joined by Mohammad Abbas and they will give tough time to the opposition. Abid Ali has scored two centuries and is joined by Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq and Shan Masood. And, Mohammad Rizwan is also playing well.
“I am hopeful Pakistan will perform well in England.”
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">Pakistan's 16-man squad for the first Test against England:<br><br>Azhar Ali<br>Babar Azam<br>Abid Ali<br>Asad Shafiq<br>Fawad Alam<br>Imam-ul-Haq<br>Kashif Bhatti<br>Mohammad Abbas<br>Mohammad Rizwan<br>Naseem Shah<br>Sarfaraz Ahmed<br>Shadab Khan<br>Shaheen Shah Afridi<br>Shan Masood<br>Sohail Khan<br>Yasir Shah<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvPAK</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1290591142573203457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Squad is perfectly balanced.
Shan, Abid, Imam
Azhar, Babar, Asad, Fawad
Rizwan, Sarfaraz
Yasir, Shadab, Kashif
Shaheen, Naseem, Abbas, Sohail
At least one backup at all positions with the option of extra spinner, 4 pacers, or a combination with Shadab at number 7. All options are available as per the pitch conditions.
Shan, Abid, Imam
Azhar, Babar, Asad, Fawad
Rizwan, Sarfaraz
Yasir, Shadab, Kashif
Shaheen, Naseem, Abbas, Sohail
At least one backup at all positions with the option of extra spinner, 4 pacers, or a combination with Shadab at number 7. All options are available as per the pitch conditions.
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Well all but confirmed that Pakistan will go with 2 spinners tomorrow since Faheem Ashraf is not in the squad. Can't say I have a particularly good feeling about this.
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Trying to remember the last time a team played two spinners and beat England in England.
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Don’t rule it out.
Faheem can’t bat for his life, if Pak really wanted to play four pacers they would play Sohail, which is what Misbah has indicated by selecting him.
All combinations are still on the cards - Faheem was just never in any of them.
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6. Rizwan (wk)
7. Yasir / Shadab
8. Sohail
9. Abbas
10. Shaheen
11. Naseem
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6. Rizwan (wk)
7. Shadab
8. Yasir
9. Abbas
10. Shaheen
11. Naseem
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6. Fawad
7. Rizwan (wk)
8. Yasir
9. Abbas
10. Shaheen
11. Naseem
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The rest depends on pitch and weather.
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If confirmed by playing 2 spinners then pakistans tactics will be win toss and bat, England should bring Crawley back after stockes deemed fit to ball and I would play both broad and Anderson for the opening test.
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Faheem ashraf is the worse cricketer to have worn the pakistan shirt.
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Weather Thursday onwards very hot
Yeah, I’m expecting Archer to be dropped if Stokes can bowl.
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I don't think Archer will be dropped no matter what. Anderson will most likely sit out.
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Can't see that, archer offers different options to root, a sign of a quality test attack is to have variety in it.
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Bess out. Anderson in. No need for spinners against Pakistan batting lineup.
Anderson, Broad and Woakes with Duke are phenomenal. Archer will test the batters through pace and bouncers against a lineup that is scared of playing bouncers and short stuff. Stokes to chip in as fifith option as well.
They have not included Faheem, means playing with 3 seamers, max two spinners, terrible Strategy. When was the last time England played with 3 seamers? - Who happens to have best seamers of all time in their lineup
Misbah has not learned anything from the past, you cannot play just three seamers in Eng/NZ/SA/AUS
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Probably to keep Rizwan on his toes, complacency is easy to set in for a Pakistani cricketer.
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Hmm, guess Fawad could have kept instead if Rizwan were to be injured?
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They have not included Faheem, means playing with 3 seamers, max two spinners, terrible Strategy. When was the last time England played with 3 seamers? - Who happens to have best seamers of all time in their lineup
Misbah has not learned anything from the past, you cannot play just three seamers in Eng/NZ/SA/AUS
Misbah has no clue even though he thinks he's Einstein when it comes to cricketing strategy and tactics.
Four seamers is preferable than two spinners but my concern is that Sohail has been liability in the past due to his fitness for the longer version of the game.
If they play two spinners, then it's going to be an issue once they start getting tonked around. Terrible planning by thick tank.
Pakistan beat England at OT in 2001.
But yeah we were woeful in 2006 and 2016. I think we'll be more competitive in Southampton.
Good riddance to Faheem. Don't know why people are crying over a club level "all rounder".
Play four seamers and have your part timers make up the spin overs as it's not like our batting is good enough to take the Test into Day 5 for spinners to come into play.
Play four seamers and have your part timers make up the spin overs as it's not like our batting is good enough to take the Test into Day 5 for spinners to come into play.
At least he's down from the 10-12 fast bowlers to 4
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I agree that Pakistan have their work cut out, especially with the first test being at OT. However you are wrong with your stats as they won a test there in 2001.
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Old Trafford is a fast wicket. Our batsmen will struggle.
We will have to bowl amazingly well to win.
We will have to bowl amazingly well to win.
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[MENTION=93712]MenInG[/MENTION] [MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] as the game is tomorrow, any idea on whether all England players have been tested for COVID and results have come in? Thought this might be something you would know. Much appreciated.
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Agreed, we have 3 quality players in Babar, Shaheen and Naseem that could do some damage but this is negated with having just as many bums in the team.
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Playing two spinners here in Manchester could be a good one because England have very poor players of spin at the moment , if there is little bit of spin on offer then Pak have a very big chance.
But I don’t believe they should play both Shadab and Yasir. Instead should play kashif bhatti.
If your are not gonna play Yasir here in Manchester then highly unlikely he will play in other grounds or make any impact playing in other grounds. Yasir s high chance of getting wickets and performing well should be here in 1st test. Shadab might leak runs if he doesn’t get his length right, Stokes might cart him all over the park just like what Fakhar did to him.
Sohail vs Abbas Only difference is Sohail has taken significantly more wickets in the practice games + Sohail can bat a bit compared to Abbas. Some will say practic games shouldn’t be the yardstick but I think it is because both are starting afresh after 3-4 months of no cricket. Abbas bests him only in fitness for now.
Having said all that, my bowlers for the first test would be
Yasir
Bhatti
Sohail
Shaheen
Nasim
But I don’t believe they should play both Shadab and Yasir. Instead should play kashif bhatti.
If your are not gonna play Yasir here in Manchester then highly unlikely he will play in other grounds or make any impact playing in other grounds. Yasir s high chance of getting wickets and performing well should be here in 1st test. Shadab might leak runs if he doesn’t get his length right, Stokes might cart him all over the park just like what Fakhar did to him.
Sohail vs Abbas Only difference is Sohail has taken significantly more wickets in the practice games + Sohail can bat a bit compared to Abbas. Some will say practic games shouldn’t be the yardstick but I think it is because both are starting afresh after 3-4 months of no cricket. Abbas bests him only in fitness for now.
Having said all that, my bowlers for the first test would be
Yasir
Bhatti
Sohail
Shaheen
Nasim
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They have been tested, Woakes mentioned that in his presser yesterday. I’m sure the results should be in by now but I haven’t seen any updates. Hopefully, everyone is clear.
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They have not included Faheem, means playing with 3 seamers, max two spinners, terrible Strategy. When was the last time England played with 3 seamers? - Who happens to have best seamers of all time in their lineup
Misbah has not learned anything from the past, you cannot play just three seamers in Eng/NZ/SA/AUS
England has the luxury of good all rounders in Stokes and Woakes, we don't. If you were to only see Faheem bowl you'd think surely he must be a batsman, if you only see Faheem bat, you'd think he must be a bowler.
Batting is looking terribly weak if we go with shadab at 7 and Yasir at 8.
Abbas, Shaheen, and Naseem are either to raw with the bat or just very poor.
3 pacers in England is not that bad an idea . It’s different in Australia but in England they will be ok. Worked for us in 2016.
It’s a tough one but I would rather have Rizwan at 7, who himself is stil finding his feet in test cricket . Play 3 pacers and one spinner and Fawad alam and azhar Ali and Shan masood can chip in combined with 10-15 overs per innings .
Abbas, Shaheen, and Naseem are either to raw with the bat or just very poor.
3 pacers in England is not that bad an idea . It’s different in Australia but in England they will be ok. Worked for us in 2016.
It’s a tough one but I would rather have Rizwan at 7, who himself is stil finding his feet in test cricket . Play 3 pacers and one spinner and Fawad alam and azhar Ali and Shan masood can chip in combined with 10-15 overs per innings .
I think the team picks itself.
We are gambling with Yasir now.
We need to be brave, bat first even though it's cloudy and muster 350 runs.
If we lose the toss and have to bowl first our quicks need to get amongst England and use that new ball very very well to get England out for sub 200
Let's go!
We are gambling with Yasir now.
We need to be brave, bat first even though it's cloudy and muster 350 runs.
If we lose the toss and have to bowl first our quicks need to get amongst England and use that new ball very very well to get England out for sub 200
Let's go!
Yasir and shadab is ok. Yasir batting has improved.
Unfortunately Yasir is probaly the best number 8 in terms of expected runs scored in our squad!
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Pakistan squad short on experience but filled with talent and pace can hurt England in their own backyard
The twin seamers of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah have only played 12 Test matches between them but are highly though of in Pakistan
By Saj Sadiq
August 4, 2020 6:56 pm
Updated August 4, 2020 6:57 pm
While Pakistan have enjoyed a rather low-key build-up to the first Test against England the time has now come to face the music.
England’s clinical demolition of the West Indies in their last two Test matches provided evidence that Pakistan face a monumental challenge if they are to leave English shores with a Test series victory under their belts.
Despite Pakistan lacking recent international match practice, they are still expected to provide a sterner challenge to Joe Root’s team, than what West Indies recently presented. While touring Pakistan sides of yesteryear had many illustrious names at their disposal, the current group, led by Azhar Ali, has a largely inexperienced look about it.
Pakistan’s batting line-up has represented their Achilles heel in recent times overseas. A huge test of character and technical ability awaits their batsmen as they confront one of the world’s strongest pace-bowling attacks in their own backyard.
While Pakistan’s openers, Shan Masood and Abid Ali, have looked comfortable and effective in Asian conditions, it would be simplistic to assume that they would have faced the quality of bowling that they will come up against when they face the likes of Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes and James Anderson.
Babar the pick of the batsmen
Pakistan’s limited-overs captain, Babar Azam, is undoubtedly the outstanding batsman among the current crop. He has made quite a name for himself since making his debut for his country in 2015, with many former players feeling that Babar is not too far away in terms of talent from the likes of Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson. Facing the Dukes ball in England against an in-form and supremely confident attack will be a tough ask of Babar, but if anyone can face this challenge head on, it’s the 25-year-old Lahore-born batsman.
Skipper Azhar, a firm favourite at Somerset, and middle-order batsman Asad Shafiq had been touted as successors to Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan, but their records suggest that they have flattered to deceive since the retirements of Misbah and Younis in 2017.
Azhar and Asad were expected to take over as Pakistan’s leading batsmen, but the reality is that both have faltered when the pressure has been on and expectations were high. Since January 2017, Azhar averages 31 and Asad averages 34 in Tests. If ever there was a time for both to prove their critics wrong, this is it.
Babar, Azhar and Asad will largely be expected to prop-up Pakistan’s brittle batting line-up, with the gutsy wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan and the popular, unorthodox left-hander Fawad Alam providing a supporting role in the middle order.
Pace in spades, experience less so
The young pace duo of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah have only played 12 Test matches between them. While both are relative novices, these youngsters have the ability and skills to unsettle England’s batsmen. Misbah, now Pakistan’s head coach, recently described 17-year-old Naseem as someone “who could win a Test match on his own”.
Pakistan have never been reluctant to throw young cricketers in at the deep end, and by the end of the series against England, both Shaheen and Naseem could have enhanced their growing reputations.
Mohammad Abbas, who has enjoyed two seasons at Leicestershire in the County Championship, will provide leadership among the pace-bowlers, but has only played in 18 Test matches himself, such is Pakistan’s predicament when it comes to experienced Test bowlers.
In Shaheen, Naseem and Abbas, Pakistan have hope in the pace-bowling department, the trio undoubtedly have the ability to target some of the frailties that were on display by England’s batsmen against the West Indies recently.
Yasir Shah will be the man Pakistan will turn to, if there is any turn on the pitches at Old Trafford and Southampton. While Yasir has not been at his best in recent times, he will be buoyed by the return of Mushtaq Ahmed as the spin-bowling coach.
Pakistan’s tactics will be simple, get enough runs on the board in the first innings, build pressure on England, and then hope that Yasir Shah has the ability to see Pakistan home in the later stages of the match.
This may not be the strongest Pakistan squad to have toured England, and the home team will be clear favourites, but they are at their most dangerous when they are underdogs and England will be well-advised to not take them lightly.
https://inews.co.uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-squad-babar-azam-azhar-ali-naseem-shaheen-afridi-571354
The twin seamers of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah have only played 12 Test matches between them but are highly though of in Pakistan
By Saj Sadiq
August 4, 2020 6:56 pm
Updated August 4, 2020 6:57 pm
While Pakistan have enjoyed a rather low-key build-up to the first Test against England the time has now come to face the music.
England’s clinical demolition of the West Indies in their last two Test matches provided evidence that Pakistan face a monumental challenge if they are to leave English shores with a Test series victory under their belts.
Despite Pakistan lacking recent international match practice, they are still expected to provide a sterner challenge to Joe Root’s team, than what West Indies recently presented. While touring Pakistan sides of yesteryear had many illustrious names at their disposal, the current group, led by Azhar Ali, has a largely inexperienced look about it.
Pakistan’s batting line-up has represented their Achilles heel in recent times overseas. A huge test of character and technical ability awaits their batsmen as they confront one of the world’s strongest pace-bowling attacks in their own backyard.
While Pakistan’s openers, Shan Masood and Abid Ali, have looked comfortable and effective in Asian conditions, it would be simplistic to assume that they would have faced the quality of bowling that they will come up against when they face the likes of Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes and James Anderson.
Babar the pick of the batsmen
Pakistan’s limited-overs captain, Babar Azam, is undoubtedly the outstanding batsman among the current crop. He has made quite a name for himself since making his debut for his country in 2015, with many former players feeling that Babar is not too far away in terms of talent from the likes of Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson. Facing the Dukes ball in England against an in-form and supremely confident attack will be a tough ask of Babar, but if anyone can face this challenge head on, it’s the 25-year-old Lahore-born batsman.
Skipper Azhar, a firm favourite at Somerset, and middle-order batsman Asad Shafiq had been touted as successors to Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan, but their records suggest that they have flattered to deceive since the retirements of Misbah and Younis in 2017.
Azhar and Asad were expected to take over as Pakistan’s leading batsmen, but the reality is that both have faltered when the pressure has been on and expectations were high. Since January 2017, Azhar averages 31 and Asad averages 34 in Tests. If ever there was a time for both to prove their critics wrong, this is it.
Babar, Azhar and Asad will largely be expected to prop-up Pakistan’s brittle batting line-up, with the gutsy wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan and the popular, unorthodox left-hander Fawad Alam providing a supporting role in the middle order.
Pace in spades, experience less so
The young pace duo of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah have only played 12 Test matches between them. While both are relative novices, these youngsters have the ability and skills to unsettle England’s batsmen. Misbah, now Pakistan’s head coach, recently described 17-year-old Naseem as someone “who could win a Test match on his own”.
Pakistan have never been reluctant to throw young cricketers in at the deep end, and by the end of the series against England, both Shaheen and Naseem could have enhanced their growing reputations.
Mohammad Abbas, who has enjoyed two seasons at Leicestershire in the County Championship, will provide leadership among the pace-bowlers, but has only played in 18 Test matches himself, such is Pakistan’s predicament when it comes to experienced Test bowlers.
In Shaheen, Naseem and Abbas, Pakistan have hope in the pace-bowling department, the trio undoubtedly have the ability to target some of the frailties that were on display by England’s batsmen against the West Indies recently.
Yasir Shah will be the man Pakistan will turn to, if there is any turn on the pitches at Old Trafford and Southampton. While Yasir has not been at his best in recent times, he will be buoyed by the return of Mushtaq Ahmed as the spin-bowling coach.
Pakistan’s tactics will be simple, get enough runs on the board in the first innings, build pressure on England, and then hope that Yasir Shah has the ability to see Pakistan home in the later stages of the match.
This may not be the strongest Pakistan squad to have toured England, and the home team will be clear favourites, but they are at their most dangerous when they are underdogs and England will be well-advised to not take them lightly.
https://inews.co.uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-squad-babar-azam-azhar-ali-naseem-shaheen-afridi-571354
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Faheem is much more reliable with the bat than Sohail Khan, who is basically a tailender.
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You guys won one U-19 WC. Not 3-4, so hold onto your horses there.
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There is rain forecast after midnight in Manchester but we still might get an 11 am start depending on the condition of the ground due to overnight rain. On the first day, there will be moisture early on and there might be some rain delays and overcast conditions. Due to that, team batting first will only get the advantage if they score 250 plus. Weather forecast for the rest of the days is hot and relatively less overcast especially Day 3.
I still believe Pakistan should bat first and try to score 250+ in the first innings. Pitch will be best for 2nd and 3rd innings hence in 3rd innings Pakistan should try to match the 2nd innings score of England and do not worry even if England outscores them by around 100 after 1st innings. The pitch will detororiate due to the conditions and a target of over 250 would be a good one to challenge England and hopefully defendable too.
Personally I feel playing Shadab would be the worse move. If they want two spinners they should opt for Kashif otherwise they should play Fawad. Playing Fawad seems more balanced considering we should bat first in Manchester.
I still believe Pakistan should bat first and try to score 250+ in the first innings. Pitch will be best for 2nd and 3rd innings hence in 3rd innings Pakistan should try to match the 2nd innings score of England and do not worry even if England outscores them by around 100 after 1st innings. The pitch will detororiate due to the conditions and a target of over 250 would be a good one to challenge England and hopefully defendable too.
Personally I feel playing Shadab would be the worse move. If they want two spinners they should opt for Kashif otherwise they should play Fawad. Playing Fawad seems more balanced considering we should bat first in Manchester.
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the front row is the uncle row (minus Babar). Need Hafeez, Malik, Ifti in there to elevate to grandpa row
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Abid
Imam
Azhar
Babar
Shafiq
Fawad
Rizwan
Yasir Shah
Shaheen
Nasim
Shinwari
But knowing Misbah, he’ll go with Kashif instead of Fawad and Shoail Khan instead of Shinwari.
Imam
Azhar
Babar
Shafiq
Fawad
Rizwan
Yasir Shah
Shaheen
Nasim
Shinwari
But knowing Misbah, he’ll go with Kashif instead of Fawad and Shoail Khan instead of Shinwari.
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Think this is going to be the lineup:
Abid
Shan Masood
Azhar
Babar
Fawad Alam
Shafiq
Rizwan
Yasir Shah
Naseem Shah
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Mohammad Abbas
Abid
Shan Masood
Azhar
Babar
Fawad Alam
Shafiq
Rizwan
Yasir Shah
Naseem Shah
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Mohammad Abbas
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Seems like Shaheen's gatecrashed a midgets group photo.
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Babar or nothing. Don't have much hopes with this team.
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So its raining right now but should stop before the scheduled start time.
Rain is also forecasted from about 3pm for about couple of hours.
The rest of the days should be fine. Alas not enough rain to save us then.
Rain is also forecasted from about 3pm for about couple of hours.
The rest of the days should be fine. Alas not enough rain to save us then.
I have seen nothing to make me think that Misbah intends to select Fawad.
I think he's either going to pick Shadab, or even pick Sarfraz to allow Rizwan to be a specialist batsman.
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To bat or bowl first? That is the question 
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Make Asians proud.
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Make Asians proud.
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To bat or bowl first? That is the question
Pakistan is the only team that can chase in England except Southern Afrikaan.
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Shadab khan at no. 6?
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Pretty sure this will be the playing eleven
Shan Masood
Abid Ali
Azhar Ali(c)
Babar Azam
Asad Shafiq
Mohammad Rizwan(wk)
Shadab Khan
Yasir Shah
Mohammad Abbas
Shaheen Afridi
Naseem Shah
Depending on the pitch, I would pick Sohail Khan over Shadab. Even if the guy can pick up a few first inning wickets, that will be a huge plus. Shadab I feel will struggle...he is not a wicket taking option nor can he contain the runs. But if the pitch is dry, Shadab + Yasir combo might be super effective in the 2nd innings of the game.
Shan Masood
Abid Ali
Azhar Ali(c)
Babar Azam
Asad Shafiq
Mohammad Rizwan(wk)
Shadab Khan
Yasir Shah
Mohammad Abbas
Shaheen Afridi
Naseem Shah
Depending on the pitch, I would pick Sohail Khan over Shadab. Even if the guy can pick up a few first inning wickets, that will be a huge plus. Shadab I feel will struggle...he is not a wicket taking option nor can he contain the runs. But if the pitch is dry, Shadab + Yasir combo might be super effective in the 2nd innings of the game.
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How’s the weather?
Yeah I realized my mistake after 5 minutes of posting.
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To bat or bowl first? That is the question
Bat. Lets not make mistakes of WI. Anything else will be defensive
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Overcast today and tomorrow...so should bowl first...
How can you include Shinwari
He has been terrible in tests he played and in England so far.
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