ICC CT 2017 | India v Pakistan | 4th June, 2017 | Birmingham | India innings

[JibranAnsari]

And to think that wahab will bowl.. Its such a dreading feeling.

 

[Saeed]

. Hell yeah. Should have hit for six but its good.

 

[Indiafan]

The only reason I can think of Imad bowling is to put off the batsmen with hideous hairdo

Yeah whats up with that? Is the 80s making a comeback?

 

[Rayyman]

Set an unorthodox field. Be aggressive.

 

[Markhor]

He's a nervous wreck

Reinforces how all his bravado is for show.

 

[big_gamer007]

Nearly reached 5 an over good job by sharma and Dhawan getting RR up

 

[marlonbrowndo]

These small things matter...

 

[On_the_up]

NO ball spoiled a pretty good over

 

[Mamoon]

The worrying bit is that we haven't looked remotely close to taking a wicket.

 

[Madplayer]

Whats up with imad bowling 6 on a trot

 

[big_gamer007]

. Hell yeah. Should have hit for six but its good.

So you are an Indian now?

 

[captain crook]

Is Imad finishing his spell?

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Oh my god Imad is continuing...

 

[Ellipsism]

Set an unorthodox field. Be aggressive.

Why be unorthodox when the situation doesn't demand it?

We've got to be attacking I agree there.

 

[On_the_up]

Imad still continuing?

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Hasan should not ball in batting powerplay under these conditions. He will go for plenty.

 

[WC-Passion]

Badly need a wicket now.

 

[Arsal_AK]

Immad again.

 

[imshally81]

Why Imad..

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Imad again! LOOOL

 

[adzzy786]

Just giving away easy singles

 

[Zak_Fan]

He'd make a good method actor

Certainly. Never seen a forum overflowing with so much talent.

 

[Madplayer]

Cant see any Pakistani fans in the crowd lol

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Looks like Sarfraz is trying to run through the overs.

 

[big_gamer007]

The worrying bit is that we haven't looked remotely close to taking a wicket.

What is the logic of bowling IMAD for 6 overs straight up when conditions are a bit more suitable for fast bowlers? IMAD released all the pressure amir created on the other end so why IMAD and not Hasan and Wahab?

 

[Pete Rose]

The pitch is as barren as the parting between imads hair

 

[Ellipsism]

People also said that Sarfi understands the game, yet he continues with the same bowler who has looked the least threatening.

 

[shah_1]

Defensive captaincy

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

So early and defensive captaincy on.

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

sucha a bore fest.
make something happen

 

[Rayyman]

I say get in Wahab with a short leg, short mid-wicket and throw a short ball barrage at them.

 

[adzzy786]

Cant see any Pakistani fans in the crowd lol

A few of my friends are there- All Pakistani

 

[Slog]

These guys just can't keep pressure on

Sarfaraz, Mickey Arthur and entire team managements brain has gone for a hike

Imad is bowling SIXTH over now

Also he is a dud against left ganders. Can't even make a mistake against him as its on the leg side

 

[imshally81]

Good over

 

[Pete Rose]

Might as well ask Hafeez to chuck a few

 

[Abdul]

Looks like Sarfraz is trying to run through the overs.

Hahaha. )

 

[Saeed]

Stage is set for 400 plus score. These two need to bat till 150. We got big hitters. Hopefully we will see Yuvraj hitting 6 sixes again.

 

[Arsal_AK]

The worrying bit is that we haven't looked remotely close to taking a wicket.

True but Immad has bowled half the overs. Even Hafeez looks more likely to take a wicket.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Good over by imad.

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

Imad is bowling an excellent spell..

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Lool games over lads

 

[JibranAnsari]

India will get around 170 in first 30 and then 190 in last 20.

 

[sundries]

Bowling Imad seems a pre decided plan which Pakistan are too scared to change or else they are hoping that that the pacers could contain in the middle overs with Shadab from one end .. But baffling tactics to let these batsmen settle in ..

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Great bowling by Maddy. 30 off his 6 overs bowling 5 in powerplay. Spinners apart from Tahir have gone for plenty in this tournament.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Bring on Hafeez to chuck a few and dry up the runs further.

 

[Zak_Fan]

sucha a bore fest.
make something happen

Still, quite phaast by our new-age opening standards.

 

[Itachi]

We are so slow.

 

[Ellipsism]

Imad looks like such a paindo with that hair-do.

 

[Rayyman]

It's good to get rid of Imad's overs right now.

 

[Mlscicfan]

Me too .. common India

 

[shah_1]

Imad has got the most painduest hairstyle

 

[WC-Passion]

Agree with Warne I think we should give Wahab a go.

 

[Mamoon]

Shehzad and Shadab have been rubbish in the field.

 

[imshally81]

Missed field again

 

[JibranAnsari]

Poor by shadab

 

[ExpressPacer]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] still confident were winning?!

 

[Crafty_Indian]

I am really glad our attack is well rounded be it swinging or flat conditions. With bhuvi and bumrah in top nick I am not worried if we set them a below par total(read unnecessary rain interruptions) also.

 

[Ellipsism]

Shehzad and Shadab have been rubbish in the field.

Ironically they're probably our best fielders.

 

[Madplayer]

What is the logic of bowling IMAD for 6 overs straight up when conditions are a bit more suitable for fast bowlers? IMAD released all the pressure amir created on the other end so why IMAD and not Hasan and Wahab?

They are getting the defensive bowling option out early. Imad's job would always have been to go at 5 an over in his 10 overs. This is the best time to do that. I think thats the rationale behind it.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

if both Pakistan opened were being at 70 strike rate after 12 overs, PP would be up in arms #relax

 

[Pete Rose]

Pakistani captains in recent times are simply traffic cops. They have no sense for the feel of the game

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Ind should make 400+ here,anything less would be insulting to their batting power.

 

[Saeed]

So you are an Indian now?

Yeah. What's the big deal, we can't support our favorite team? Inzi ruined it for everyone by selecting this team.

 

[big_gamer007]

Both Dhawan and rohit look a bit nervous and not in full flow still, is it the pressure or lack of form or conditions? [MENTION=139678]Zak_Fan[/MENTION]

 

[Arsal_AK]

We have given about a dozen runs in the field, its pathetic.

 

[imshally81]

Beauty

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Need few wkts

 

[Ellipsism]

Good slower ball

 

[Hasan123]

Good aggression from Hasan Ali

 

[JibranAnsari]

Good.. Rain arriving.

 

[Slog]

Dude if it goes like this India will murder us in the last 20 overs

If Sarfraz and company think that they are doing a good job by keeping a lid on the run rate now they are in for an ugly surprise later

 

[Madplayer]

Is it drizzling?

 

[Indiafan]

Pitch has bounce and carry, where is Wahab?

 

[Faisalabadimunda]

Need sharma gone

 

[Ellipsism]

Shadeeb)

 

[Hawkeye]

The worrying bit is that we haven't looked remotely close to taking a wicket.

Umm, I'll see how Mickey & Sarfraz fans defend this atrocious strategy today.

Bowling a darter without any intent of picking up a wicket.

 

[Pakistani Pace]

Beauty that

 

[imshally81]

Good.. Rain arriving.

Oh no...

 

[Mamoon]

Excellent by Hasan, but we need wickets.

 

[Madplayer]

Nice by hassan