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Shafiq needs to play a marathon innings here. We all know that he has a habit of getting a big score when he is on the verge of being dropped but this innings needs to be super extraordinary. Can't just get a century then get out, needs to go big, 150+ score ideally
How will that help?
Rabada is the only bowler who has looked threatening so far this innings. Just negotiate him out.
I know those intense 8 overs out there must have killed his legs your right.
150 for Asad, 100 for Shan, 70 odd for Fakhar, a century for Babar and Pakistan set a total for SA....ahem....
Shafiq needs to play a marathon innings here. We all know that he has a habit of getting a big score when he is on the verge of being dropped but this innings needs to be super extraordinary. Can't just get a century then get out, needs to go big, 150+ score ideally
Yeah because the length of overs is relevant in anyway to injury. He dived and landed awkwardly while fielding and could have caused a minor injury scare leading management to not send him too early
But of course peoplem only get injure based on how many overs are bowled ....
Give me a chance, I will try my best as well.
Now we are going to select garbage players on the basis of how hard they try. Wouldn't even make the A team if chachu wasn't chief selector.
Agreed. Only a big ton will make up for his meekness this series.
While I'm impressed by the fightback, it only takes our side 50 odd balls to go from 100-2 to 120-8.
Guys, please dont think way ahead. focus on the game and not who should score what. Each ball is a different story!
While I'm impressed by the fightback, it only takes our side 50 odd balls to go from 100-2 to 120-8.
If we don't plan. How will we achieve?
This batting effort from Asad clearly shows most of the players in this team are playing for themselves. He did nothing in NZ series, Srl series and in this series when it was needed by the team.
Now he needs it to save his career and he is showing his otherside.
Look at Asad Shafiq. How on earth can you term this as a fluke? He is taking on Ollivier and disptaching him around. Why is this Shafiq not seen, unless his place is under threat? How long can we ignore the elephant in the room and realize our players do not lack the talent, but rather are mentally too weak for international cricket. People who harp on about lack of quality, should watch Babar's knock in the first test and Asad's here, and realize the problems are much deeper than a simple lack of talent.
Shan has improved his game. His technique was all over the place last time.
Shan isn't the most talented but he is hard working as hell.... Dravid type
Also this is what a little bit of education does to you, paindu players like Shehzad and Akmal will keep making the same mistakes for decades.
Agreed. Only a big ton will make up for his meekness this series.
Has Imam contributed in a single game since he started playing regularly as an opener? I can't remember a single innings where he played a meaningful knock.
What a waste.
Shan isn't the most talented but he is hard working as hell.... Dravid type
Also this is what a little bit of education does to you, paindu players like Shehzad and Akmal will keep making the same mistakes for decades.
One step at a time..They should look to take small baby steps by clearing the deficits in 10's and not get complacent.
He must have practiced a lot between the two games to be able to improve so drastically
We’ve gone at almost a run a ball without a wicket lost in this session
This is the kind of cricket I like to watch when it comes to Pakistan, great, positive stuff!
That's quite a non-sensical comment. How would he benefit from playing badly earlier?
Went to the grocers, came back, switched the tv on and saw the score...
Wth has happened in Cape Town?
Asad Shafiq went on a rampage.
Once in a lifetime event and you missed it
Asad Shafiq went on a rampage.
Once in a lifetime event and you missed it
Place saving 50 from Asad, always does it after 7/8 failures. Am sure Azhar will do same in final test.
I agree with every word!Impressive batting. When in flow Asad is really a treat to watch, probably one of the best driver of the ball; definitely PAK’s best cover driver since MoYo.
This pair has the right idea of batting in SAF/AUS; once Kookaburra gets old, it’s much easier to bat and ball comes on to bat. I am sure had PAK not gone to lunch 5 down, that first innings of 177 could have been much bigger. I expect FZ to bat well here as well. Long way to go, but a target of 170 will be interesting.
And the petition continues - Shan for Test Captaincy after SAF series. PAK would have won against Kiwis with him instead of of 2 dummy hand at top.
These 2 need to wipe out the deficit
Hahaha, Agreed. Last time was in Australia I guess but that was also in loosing cause.