England vs Pakistan | 3rd ODI | Bristol | May 14th, 2019 | Pakistan Innings

[AdamM97]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...land-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-pak-tour-of-eng-2016

We may not have the ideal opening pair of batsmen but he have improved a lot since 2014-2017 in this aspect. Good to see.

 

[x_KINGKHAN_x]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...land-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-pak-tour-of-eng-2016

Even in this one Yasir Shah got smashed Lol

 

[Mercurial]

Imam haters no where to be found

He should be backed in this format, but not in Test cricket though, where he is a proven nephew, lol.

 

[Markhor]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...land-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-pak-tour-of-eng-2016

Sarfraz averaged 60 at SR of 91 in that series batting at 5. That's where he should stay not at 6 or 7.

 

[ARK Rafay]

With Sarfraz IN. You can see how quickly 1s and 2s are coming in the middle overs

 

[Omer2002]

great fielding and great dive by imam unlike some other people....

 

[Veteran]

Can't stand listening to this woman. Nothing to offer. Talks incessantly.

 

[ExpressPacer]

And that boys and girls is commitment. Imam sees Willey fielding decently, he makes the dive.

 

[AdamM97]

I said this the last match and i’ll say it again.

Sarfraz needs to work on his running.
In the previous games he took singles where he could’ve taken twos.

 

[saeed5646]

Magnificent fitness from imam and on the other hand Sarfraz.....never mind

 

[mak36]

He is definitely needed for this side, he fulfills his role perfectly.

Big headache. Hafeez's return is imminent (whether we like it or not).

So the question is: how to fit Imam, Haris, Hafeez and Asif in the same XI?

 

[Chokli]

Imam average nearing 60.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Sarfraz needs to get his SR into the 80's.

 

[x_KINGKHAN_x]

So the question is: how to fit Imam, Haris, Hafeez and Asif in the same XI?[/QUOTE]
Drop Faheem

 

[Chokli]

Big headache. Hafeez's return is imminent (whether we like it or not).

So the question is: how to fit Imam, Haris, Hafeez and Asif in the same XI?

World Cup

1.Imam Ul Haq
2.Fakhar Zaman
3.Babar Azam
4.Haris Sohail
5.Sarfraz Ahmed
6.Mohammad Hafeez
7.Asif Ali
8.Shadab Khan
9.Hasan Ali
10.Junaid Khan
11.Shaheen Afridi

Shadab over Imad because of superior bowling.

 

[imshally81]

Big headache. Hafeez's return is imminent (whether we like it or not).

So the question is: how to fit Imam, Haris, Hafeez and Asif in the same XI?

Drop faheem and include hafeez?

 

[ARK Rafay]

Imam average nearing 60.

What are the chances that he ends up with highest ODI average of all time by the time he retires?

 

[ILcricket]

another road . Very tedious to watch . 135/3 with 26 to go , 300 on i guess .

 

[AdamM97]

Big headache. Hafeez's return is imminent (whether we like it or not).

So the question is: how to fit Imam, Haris, Hafeez and Asif in the same XI?

It’s going to be between Hafeez, Asif and Shoaib.

Imam and Haris are going to be in the XI.

 

[Titan24]

I honestly believe Imam could become the best batsmen the country has ever seen and people will still profusely dislike him.

He has done more than enough to deserve a spot on the squad.

Akmal
Amin
Maqsood
Shehzad
Farhat
Hameed

All come and gone, all worse than Imam, some of them much worse, and yet here he is, getting trashed on no matter what he does, just because of his name.

Agreed. I have mentioned multiple times that he has already in terms of centuries from Pakistani openers he is just behind Saeed, Ramiz, Salman Butt and Ahmed Shehzad and that too in just 27 matches. Just needs to work on pacing his innings to be an impact player but as you have mentioned he has already done more than most of our openers in history.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Imam average nearing 60.

It his overall SR which is the concern.

 

[Shaka81]

Well deserved 50 for Imam and even showing Haris how to dive to avoid run outs!

 

[Bigbb]

Imam will score a 100.

280 will be the total.

England will win by 7 wickets.

 

[Chokli]

What are the chances that he ends up with highest ODI average of all time by the time he retires?

Won't matter, y'all folks will keep harping on about hur dur dur dur strike rate wainn mummy.

 

[hadi123]

It's crazy that Imam's strike rate is still so high despite the fact he's only hit like one 4 in the last 20 overs or so.

 

[x_KINGKHAN_x]

World Cup

1.Imam Ul Haq
2.Fakhar Zaman
3.Babar Azam
4.Haris Sohail
5.Sarfraz Ahmed
6.Mohammad Hafeez
7.Asif Ali
8.Shadab Khan
9.Hasan Ali
10.Junaid Khan
11.Shaheen Afridi

Shadab over Imad because of superior bowling.

Imad wasim is more valuable than Asif Ali

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Knowing England even if they were 3 down at this stage they would have been going at over 6 an over with ease, that is why having bowlers who can bat comes in so handy.

 

[Chokli]

It his overall SR which is the concern.

Oh boohoo, that is his role.

 

[ARK Rafay]

English commentators are still talking about England possible wc squad.

 

[Titan24]

It his overall SR which is the concern.

Yes it is but we have to realize other than Saeed and now maybe Fakhar we have never produced openers who can create impact in LOIs. Imam is 23 so we can only hope he learns to manage the pace of the innings.

 

[Mueez]

It will be a huge boost for Sarfraz if he scores a fifty or more.

 

[Plumb]

Say whatever about Imam he got heart and commitment, needs to back him up.

So much praise for the best batsmen and they are back in dressing room sipping tea. Pathetic that after so long harry and Babar don’t realize how muchtheir wicket is worth

 

[mak36]

Drop faheem and include hafeez?

You are forgetting about Shadab. He has been declared fit.

 

[imshally81]

Should be wide..

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Oh boohoo, that is his role.

No need to 'Oh boohoo' me as I do not have any problem with him but he just needs to work on his strike rotation and his SR which can easily be 85-88 if he works on his game.

 

[ARK Rafay]

4 bowlers is not an option for the WC.

Only one of Asif and Hafeez will play I think.

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

Oh boohoo, that is his role.

I think we can both criticize and say his spot is not in jeopardy.

He needs to not get hundreds at less than a 100 SR and turn up the speed when the innings calls for it.

Sub-300 is not a winnable total anymore.

This is the same criticism I would give to Babar as well.

 

[Plumb]

It his overall SR which is the concern.

Runs at the board matters at this point, our best batsmen not able to put runs on board and we are concerned about SR.. great

 

[Titan24]

You are forgetting about Shadab. He has been declared fit.

Will he be available for any of the remaining matches against Eng?

 

[imshally81]

Good shot...

 

[mak36]

World Cup

1.Imam Ul Haq
2.Fakhar Zaman
3.Babar Azam
4.Haris Sohail
5.Sarfraz Ahmed
6.Mohammad Hafeez
7.Asif Ali
8.Shadab Khan
9.Hasan Ali
10.Junaid Khan
11.Shaheen Afridi

Shadab over Imad because of superior bowling.

Don't see them dropping Imad- means we would be playing with four front line bowlers.

 

[angrypathan]

Imam just never looks settled does he?

 

[Rifaqat]

Get a move on fatty Sarfaraz

 

[imshally81]

 

[mak36]

Will he be available for any of the remaining matches against Eng?

Unclear:

The leg-spinner will now leave for London on Thursday, 16 May, where he will consult Dr Patrick Kennedy on Friday, 17 May, before joining the team in Bristol on Monday, 20 May.

However, Shadab’s appearances in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 warm-up matches, scheduled for 24 and 26 May against Afghanistan and Bangladesh respectively, are subject to his fitness and the team management’s decision.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Runs at the board matters at this point, our best batsmen not able to put runs on board and we are concerned about SR.. great

Not saying about now but in general his SR is 77-79 in his ODI career so far, that I think what most people go on about when it comes to Imam.

 

[Titan24]

I can never understand why Sarfaraz himself for last two years down the order when he clearly looks much more comfortable batting at no 5 in ODIs.

 

[saeed5646]

Will he be available for any of the remaining matches against Eng?

Pcb officials statement
The leg-spinner will now leave for London on Thursday, 16 May, where he will consult Dr Patrick Kennedy on Friday, 17 May, before joining the team in Bristol on Monday, 20 May.

However, Shadab’s appearances in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 warm-up matches, scheduled for 24 and 26 May against Afghanistan and Bangladesh respectively, are subject to his fitness and the team management’s decision.

 

[Titan24]

Unclear:

The leg-spinner will now leave for London on Thursday, 16 May, where he will consult Dr Patrick Kennedy on Friday, 17 May, before joining the team in Bristol on Monday, 20 May.

However, Shadab’s appearances in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 warm-up matches, scheduled for 24 and 26 May against Afghanistan and Bangladesh respectively, are subject to his fitness and the team management’s decision.

Pcb officials statement
The leg-spinner will now leave for London on Thursday, 16 May, where he will consult Dr Patrick Kennedy on Friday, 17 May, before joining the team in Bristol on Monday, 20 May.

However, Shadab’s appearances in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 warm-up matches, scheduled for 24 and 26 May against Afghanistan and Bangladesh respectively, are subject to his fitness and the team management’s decision.

Thanks.

 

[mak36]

I can never understand why Sarfaraz himself for last two years down the order when he clearly looks much more comfortable batting at no 5 in ODIs.

Because Hafeez and Malik...

 

[ARK Rafay]

I can never understand why Sarfaraz himself for last two years down the order when he clearly looks much more comfortable batting at no 5 in ODIs.

Because he's not selfish

 

[saeed5646]

I can never understand why Sarfaraz himself for last two years down the order when he clearly looks much more comfortable batting at no 5 in ODIs.

My observation

Fitness issue .

 

[imshally81]

 

[NauV]

It's not a question of whether we like Hafeez in the team or not . . the fact is, we need him right now! this batting line up is too thin . . and unfortunately, there is no way you can fit in Asif Ali with Imad and Shadab both playing . . you dont wanna go in with 4 regular bowlers only

 

[ARK Rafay]

I'm quite happy that finally team Management showed some balls and coach dropped Hafeez and Malik despite both of them being available

 

[AdamM97]

No 6 as of yet for Pakistan. We only have three hitters in the squad: Fakhar, Asif Ali and Imad Wasim.

 

[imshally81]

:

 

[Pete Rose]

Happy that the captain is contributing to this total

 

[Mercurial]

It would be a shame if we dont score 350 from here.

 

[Darkness]

Malik's chances are getting really thin with even sarfraz performing

 

[imshally81]

Because he's not selfish

Spot on

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

Imam looking in fine form.

Needs to keep being aggressive like this.

 

[imshally81]

No 6 as of yet for Pakistan. We only have three hitters in the squad: Fakhar, Asif Ali and Imad Wasim.

Faheem??

 

[Chokli]

Not saying about now but in general his SR is 77-79 in his ODI career so far, that I think what most people go on about when it comes to Imam.

Not much of a sample size those matches.

 

[Markhor]

Nice flick off the hips. Cash in and make your ton now.

 

[Plumb]

Not saying about now but in general his SR is 77-79 in his ODI career so far, that I think what most people go on about when it comes to Imam.

In general also Baber and Harris not delivering consistently. Let Imam play however he is least he is scoring runs and not embarrassing the team

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Imam striking at 98.61. Decent enough I'd say.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Its funny how some people only post when Imam is failing and stop posting completely when he is doing a good job.

 

[Mercurial]

Imam should develop power hitting skills.

 

[ARK Rafay]

We the team wants Imam and Haris both. Malik's chances are 0 then.

Only one of Hafeez and Asif will play. It really depends on team Management what's in their mind.

 

[Chokli]

Don't see them dropping Imad- means we would be playing with four front line bowlers.

Imad is more of a T20 bowler.

 

[mak36]

I'm quite happy that finally team Management showed some balls and coach dropped Hafeez and Malik despite both of them being available

Really hope that's true but do you not think their media friends would be kicking up more of a fuss if that was the case?

 

[imshally81]

RR exactly 6.00

 

[Gullycricket]

Posters like Syed in hiding

 

[Titan24]

Because Hafeez and Malik...

Thats why I am not a fan of this team management. Hafeez can clearly hit the bowl well and is more potent at no 6 than Sarfaraz will ever be and Sarfaraz can do the same role which Hafeez does in the middle overs decently. So its basic common sense to give positions to the batsmen where overall team combination becomes stronger.

While for Malik he can only play if he is better than Haris at no 4 which he is clearly not with declining reflexes.

 

[iPakistani]

Pakistan done well considering they lost early wickets, 156 off 156 balls.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

In general also Baber and Harris not delivering consistently. Let Imam play however he is least he is scoring runs and not embarrassing the team

Exactly.

 

[mak36]

Spin back on. Pakistan wins that little battle.

 

[GreenKhan]

Great consistency shown by Imam on this tour . The more he scores the more his haters will get fuelled up .

Pakistan have always been a weak batting line up . If we now have some one who averages 55 at SR of 80!he should be respected .

Also guess what he is just not doing it against the minnows!

 

[IMMY69]

A very good base being set for the the rest to boost us to a good total.