New Zealand v Pakistan l 1st Test l Mount Maunganui l Dec 26 - Dec 30 2020 l Day 1 Discussion Thread

[angrypathan]

Ben Stokes

Abbas that got Stokes earlier this year. Yasir got him in the second innings.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Taylor and Williamson are absolutely awful at communicating between the wickets.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Shaheen should bowl a yorker to get Williamson.

 

[We Bleed Green]

Might as well get slips at Spinners slip lengths

Slips are too far. They all need to come in for Abbas

 

[Rana]

Come on Shaheen. Off stump all 6 balls!

 

[Jeetlodil]

Abbas has been a bit flat so far. Kept it tight but not made the batsmen play enough.

Isnt he always like that?

 

[Bigboii]

One word

HIGH QUALITY cricket
something that's hard to find now a days outside of big 3

No two words

 

[imshally81]

Better line by Shaheen against Taylor

 

[Belawal2014]

No two words

High-Quality-Cricket.

 

[Snowflake]

I know that this is his 7th over, but I feel like Shaheen has been below his average pace, likely trying to make the bowl swing with more control?

 

[Titan24]

This should be Shaheen’s last for the spell

 

[Rana]

Whiskers away from top of off stump

 

[Titan24]

I know that this is his 7th over, but I feel like Shaheen has been below his average pace, likely trying to make the bowl swing with more control?

He was around 140 mark in the first few overs. In tests his pace is generally like this. In white ball cricket he can go upto high 140s.

 

[Bigboii]

Isnt he always like that?

Focus on "not made the batsmen play enough"

Even rizwan was saying that to Abbas now he is doing that and we are seeing some ohh ahh! moments

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Why isn't there any Pakistan presence in the commentary box for this series?

I know Pak probably has one of the worst commentary panel maybe in the world but still either Ramiz or Bazid should have been there, no?!

 

[shamaan]

Brilliant spell by shaheen

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Taylor living dangerously but seems like that is the way for this pitch today. Need another wicket atleast in this session.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Good to see Babar getting involved and doing some coaching on the sideline. Abbas being very attentive.

 

[Bigboii]

High-Quality-Cricket.

) ) My bad

 

[Snowflake]

What a session! Treat to watch!

I think the initial pace bowling is the only time when Pak is a watchable test team. Outside of this, we're quite poor.

 

[szrana007]

Faheem and Naseem have to bowl well here.

 

[Titan24]

Faheem, Naseem and Yasir will need to follow up well. Williamson, Taylor, Nicholls and Watling is some quality batting available for NZ

 

[imshally81]

Faheem on

 

[Rana]

Faheem Ashraf the new Abdul Razzaq

 

[ataullah]

Great areas from bowlers. Let's see if Naseem and faheem can sustain the pressure. This is key

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Faheem Kallis on now.

 

[chacha kashmiri]

Faheem 2.0 looks like the future

 

[imshally81]

Abbas should bowled one more over here.. . imo

 

[MMHS]

Interesting. Faheem comes as first change - I think PAK wants Naseem to bowl with wind from Shaheen's end.

 

[Bigboii]

After Abbas and Shaheen when you see faheem ashraf

 

[Ismailtoca]

Interesting to see Faheem before Naseem - I thought abbas could bowl another over

 

[Ismailtoca]

Faheem @131KPH - thats not bad

 

[Omer2002]

Abbas will carry on for sure .
Faheem.is the right choice

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Biggest thing going for us today are the prayers of 1.5 billion Indians.

 

[Yk313]

The change will now show whether PAK can hold up the squeeze. Faheem's not traditionally been a spray gun and I hope today's not when he starts building this reputation. More nervous about what Naseem will bring to the table. Won't mind an expensive over or two from NS if he can prise off Taylor or Williamson.

 

[chacha kashmiri]

New Zealand batting very strained and no impetus

 

[shamaan]

To short from ashraf

 

[angrypathan]

Good lines but should be looking to bowl fuller

 

[Titan24]

Faheem bit short till now. Needs to adjust his length

 

[Savak]

Great decision to play 5 pacers. Now all can attack in all the spells

 

[imshally81]

No ball

 

[Markhor]

Here comes Naseem, please don't release the pressure.

 

[volcyz]

Nadeem run up looks so jagged and not smooth

 

[szrana007]

I hope that Naseem doesn't get carted around.

 

[Yk313]

Was there any reason given during press conferences for Haris Sohail not playing the Shaheen's game? Just curious if there are more surprises to come during this test.....

 

[Titan24]

Good field set for Naseem to let him settle into his lenghts.

 

[angrypathan]

Don't like seeing big no balls from 17 year old pacers

 

[imshally81]

Great decision to play 5 pacers. Now all can attack in all the spells

You mean 5 bowlers?

 

[Yk313]

Great decision to play 5 pacers. Now all can attack in all the spells

5 pacers?

 

[volcyz]

Shocking ball dispatched

 

[Rana]

Poor start by Naseem

 

[Caved12]

Biggest thing going for us today are the prayers of 1.5 billion Indians.

lol

 

[Jeetlodil]

Abbas will carry on for sure .
Faheem.is the right choice

I say Abbas is done for this innings till the new ball comes in.

 

[Khan12]

Poor start by Naseem.

 

[angrypathan]

Two short and wide ones in his 3 deliveries so far, one of them a no ball. Not a great start aye

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Not getting great vibes from Naseem. Looks down on pace

 

[hur rizvi]

Rubbish stuff. Naseem releasing Pressure already

 

[Yk313]

Was the point sweeper out for Abbas, Shaheen or Faheem? Seems like Rizwan has sent the guy out for Naseem to get his bearings right.

Run up looks off.

 

[Markhor]

No ball and a short wide long hop.

 

[Bigboii]

In a perfect world Hasan ali for Faheem ashraf

Would have loved that attack!

 

[szrana007]

Taylor will take apart Naseem here, if he keeps bowling like this.

 

[moghul]

Pressure released by two changed bowlers.

 

[Ismailtoca]

ooh - wide too by naseem - he needs to get his bearings right

 

[Thunderbolt14]

What happened to Naseem? Has he not been practicing?

 

[Mueez]

What happened to Naseem? Has he not been practicing?

Waqar happened...

 

[Snowflake]

Poor start by Naseem. He looks quite stiff.

 

[Yk313]

I say Abbas is done for this innings till the new ball comes in.

Nope, think she should be able to come on again after lunch. Possibly even 2-3 overs before lunch.

 

[Bigboii]

What's the point of Naseem if he is bowling in 130s..

 

[Abdullah719]

Don’t like seeing big no balls from 17 year old pacers

Who is the commentator who thought that was a good moment to say, “Good thing he’s not 18 or he would have been foot over the line”…?

 

[Titan24]

Fans should be prepared for inconsistency when someone is selected with so little FC experience. Naseem has the potential but, is still learning.

 

[tyron_woodley]

What happened to Naseem? Has he not been practicing?

No bro. He is just not ready yet and maybe never will be.

I always asked for Sameen to play but Pakistan don't care.

 

[Omer2002]

I said it b4 ..why do ppl mess.with his run up...since he has shortened he hasnt been the same. His pace is down and bowling wide and short

 

[Extra_Cover]

Faheem is a very underrated bowler. Having him adds a much needed balance to the test side only if he knew how to hold a bat (such a shame).

 

[Slog]

Naseem Shah is so mediocre. No way would our delusion fans be going gaga over him if he wasn’t officially aged 17

People ask “what’s the big deal even if he had faked his age. At the end of the day isn’t his performance the most important thing?” To to that I say that if he wasn’t ‘17’ then no way would he be making the side with that skill level. For a 21-22 year old that is a mediocre skill level but just because he is seen as 17, people think that “Oh look at his level at 17 and imagine how much he will have progressed by the time he’s 22! The potential is limitless.”

And that’s why him being an age fudger hurts Pakistan.

 

[Jeetlodil]

Nope, think she should be able to come on again after lunch. Possibly even 2-3 overs before lunch.

Yes he will but I dont expect any wickets. It will be to have a quiet time.

 

[lahoriyah1234]

Fahim will get taylor here.

 

[Markhor]

When was the last time Naseem bowled in a competitive match ? Hasn't had many overs under his belt since England.

 

[shah_1]

Naseem is the most hyped bowler as if he is second coming of Malcom Marshalll but he looks to me more of Sami 2.0(at least Sami was super fast)

 

[szrana007]

Faheem Klusener on the money.

 

[moghul]

very innocent bowling now .