Is the 'traditional' edge missing during the 2020 series between England and Pakistan?

[MenInG]

Could be the absence of English crowd that usually eggs Pakistani touring sides on be the source of a very polite series?

Or will we see something soon?

 

[MenInG]

Ok spoke too soon!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When you've just been given out, the best thing to do is to walk back to the dressing room, not to tell the fielding side to shut up <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/hzBeF5aA88">pic.twitter.com/hzBeF5aA88</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1292059453815218184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2020</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

Need some more jhagra in this series

Think Stokes vs Pakistanis maybe the one that will provide some needle.

 

[MoJoJoJo]

stupidiest thing to do tbh.. or is there any backstory in this?

 

[Robert]

It’s a T20 now....

 

[sweep_shot]

Cricket has changed. Sledging and other dramatic incidents are seen much less nowadays. There is a thing called demerit points and players probably don't want those.

Also, COVID-19 probably is a factor.

 

[MenInG]

Ok spoke too soon!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When you've just been given out, the best thing to do is to walk back to the dressing room, not to tell the fielding side to shut up <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/hzBeF5aA88">pic.twitter.com/hzBeF5aA88</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1292059453815218184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Another pic of the incident

 

[MenInG]

Another pic of the incident

 

[MenInG]

Getting there....


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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stuart Broad has been fined 15% of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the 1st Test against Pakistan. The incident occurred in the 46th over of Pakistan’s 2nd innings, when Broad used inappropriate language after dismissing 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/1293181494395994112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2020</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

Broad vs Yasir - part 2 maybe?

 

[Bhaijaan]

Pakistan definiely missing the desi crowd support on this tour.

A bowler gets one wicket, but it is the buzz in the ground that makes him take 2,3,4 in quick succession to run through the opposition. This is what Pakistani bowlers are missing this series because if no crowd.

 

[Sidilicious]

A pandemic and 3/4 of a million dead might have something to do with it

 

[MenInG]

Its the absence of the crowd which usually eggs players on - but it will come when situations get tight.

 

[MenInG]

So Mohammad Rizwan clarified this incident last night:

"There was a misunderstanding with Rory Burns in the 1st Test match; Our players were talking amongst ourselves and Burns thought we were talking to him so our guys asked him about it; The atmosphere between both teams is very cordial and they are very nice guys, as are we"

 

[Robert]

So Mohammad Rizwan clarified this incident last night:

"There was a misunderstanding with Rory Burns in the 1st Test match; Our players were talking amongst ourselves and Burns thought we were talking to him so our guys asked him about it; The atmosphere between both teams is very cordial and they are very nice guys, as are we"

It’s the nicest Anglo-Pakistan series I can recall, and long may it continue. All that strife should stay in the twentieth century.

 

[MenInG]

Guess you need to be equal to have that kind of edge

But good spirit though

 

[Bhaijaan]

Guess you need to be equal to have that kind of edge

But good spirit though

It was great to see. Best part was Naseem running to him from boundary to give him a fist pump

 

[Firebat]

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Excellent sportsmanship earlier from the Pakistan team when Zak Crawley was out <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvPAK</a> <a href="https://t.co/EWpVYmQqAW">pic.twitter.com/EWpVYmQqAW</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1297237495877455872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2020</a></blockquote>
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[Bhaijaan]

Ruthlessness and aggression was missing.

 

[Abdullah719]

Ruthlessness and aggression was missing.

 

[MenInG]

Naseer Hussain, who captained England to series win over Pakistan in 2000, said:

“It has been great that the Pakistan team have come over. Can you imagine having to make that decision to come over to England, which was full of coronavirus? They have played pretty well.

“They may have been one batsman short, but they have got a good young bowling attack.

“The best moment of the series for me was when the Pakistan players went up to Zak Crawley to congratulate him on his double hundred. All the legends on the balcony stood up and congratulated him and even Wasim Akram in the commentary box gave him a little clap.”

The 22-year-old Crawley scored a career-best 267 to help England recover from 127 for four to 583 for eight declared. Azhar Ali scored 141 but couldn’t save his side from follow-on. After being dismissed for 273, Pakistan were 187 for four when the rain-hit third Test ended on the final day.

“The series has been played in good spirits and it is great to have Pakistan.

“They have always been a great team: one minute up, next minute down. But they are very watchable.”

 

[MenInG]

Naseer Hussain, who captained England to series win over Pakistan in 2000, said:

“It has been great that the Pakistan team have come over. Can you imagine having to make that decision to come over to England, which was full of coronavirus? They have played pretty well.

“They may have been one batsman short, but they have got a good young bowling attack.

“The best moment of the series for me was when the Pakistan players went up to Zak Crawley to congratulate him on his double hundred. All the legends on the balcony stood up and congratulated him and even Wasim Akram in the commentary box gave him a little clap.”

The 22-year-old Crawley scored a career-best 267 to help England recover from 127 for four to 583 for eight declared. Azhar Ali scored 141 but couldn’t save his side from follow-on. After being dismissed for 273, Pakistan were 187 for four when the rain-hit third Test ended on the final day.

“The series has been played in good spirits and it is great to have Pakistan.

“They have always been a great team: one minute up, next minute down. But they are very watchable.”