Pakistan end Day 1 of the 1st Test on 33/4 after bowling out South Africa for 220

[sweep_shot]

So spin could well play a huge role in the series opener as Pakistan and South Africa lock horns in Karachi.

Would be interesting to see if Saud or Imran get the nod, but will be surprised if Tabish gets a game.

Also what's the future for Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis if Pakistan lose this series?

Plenty of questions!

 

[azimiqbal]

Guys is it fair to play Saud at number 3 when he does not play there for his domestic team !

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Guys is it fair to play Saud at number 3 when he does not play there for his domestic team !

He does.

 

[moghul]

Nothing wrong with playing Imran Butt and Abid Ali as openers, Saud should replace Shafiq as #6 batsman. No need to play so called all rounder Faheem at # 6 . Two spinners and Shaheen and Hasan are enough as bowlers.

 

[Darkrai]

Guys is it fair to play Saud at number 3 when he does not play there for his domestic team !

Why do people keep saying this? We can't hide everyone.

Besides, Saud batted at 3 for the majority of the season. That is his position in FC and LA cricket.

 

[azimiqbal]

Guys what channel is the cricket on in uk ?

 

[TrentDevil]

Guys what channel is the cricket on in uk ?

Sky Sports Mix

 

[banzoid]

Any broadcaster in the UAE?

 

[azimiqbal]

I don’t think this is a game for faheemm I am surprised they didn’t keep Zafar who can bat picked has third option

 

[azimiqbal]

Saud misses out !
Imran Butt and nauman make debuts

I wanted to see Saud but I don’t agree moving Azhar around to accommodate other players let’s see what happens

 

[shaaik]

Sky Sports Mix

Sky Sports Cricket

 

[azimiqbal]

Lord South Africa won the toss , can’t let them make more then 350

 

[shaaik]

Any broadcaster in the UAE?

PCT YouTube

 

[MenInG]

South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat first in the 1st Test against Pakistan in Karachi

 

[angrypathan]

Imran Butt... I really wish Wasim didn't give Misbah the option.

 

[moghul]

Faheem is the wrong selection in 11, there should be a specialist batsman, Saud there. If an "all rounder" needed, I would prefer Nawaz over Faheem.

 

[jiduguravindra]

SA team looking strong on paper

 

[Energy]

The two I was least interested in seeing have made their debut.

Sajid, Saud were more impressive during the recent QeA.

 

[Indiafan]

Shamsi injured so out today.

 

[Ahmed216]

Right decision to play Imran. Both Abid and azhar are not going to play for long. That leaves us with no choice but to try a new opener in home conditions
I would have gone for Sajid khan offie because their 2 main guys elgar n kock are lefties

 

[Mesozoic]

SAF are favourites now.

 

[OldWarHorse]

This is a strong South African team. Pakistan have to play very well to beat these guys, especially now that they are batting first.

 

[Ahmed216]

George linde is he an all rounder??

 

[Zeshan547]

so both spinners spinning their stock ball away from right handers and sajid who would spin other way is neglected, pace all rounder over spin all rounder in Asia, Misbah hats off to you, cricketing intelligence at its best. How would we survive without you?

 

[azimiqbal]

I don’t agree with Faheema as all rounder , surely someone should be completing the Hafess role ?

 

[Zeshan547]

George linde is he an all rounder??

Whatever he is will be well known by whole world and we are most likely handing him man of the match, that's how we teart noobs.

 

[Bigboii]

SAF are favourites now.

Why?

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Wow didn't expect Misbah to ruin the playing XI even though he got a reasonably well squad.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

What I said in another thread, after the 17 was announced about 2 days back. A thankee, thankee, thankee!

My guess:


1.Abid Ali
2. Imran Butt
3. Azhar Ali
4. Babar Azam
5. Fawad Alam
6. Mohammad Rizwan
7. Yasir Shah
8. Faheem Ashraf
9. Hasan Ali
10. Shaheen Shah Afridi
11. Another spinner

I think Abid Ali and Imran Butt are pencilled in as openers for the series, since the 17 does not have any other opening bats (unless I missed something).

Shakeel is a middle order bat as per cricinfo, so I doubt if he will be selected to open- hence my belief that is he will not be first XI, but will be backup for Fawad or Azhar Ali if they fail (all 3 are middle order bats).

Sarfaraz possibly is seen not just as a cover for Rizwan, but as a middle order also.

The other pacers are just cover. As is the other allrounder Nawaz.

 

[Kaddy]

Wanted to see Saud & Sajid play.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

This is fine to be honest, batting second can be good from what I’ve seen. Pakistan should aim to bowl the majority of them out today, that’s a good bowling line up and Numan can be a handful on the last 2 days if we surpass their first innings lead.

 

[Indiafan]

so both spinners spinning their stock ball away from right handers and sajid who would spin other way is neglected, pace all rounder over spin all rounder in Asia, Misbah hats off to you, cricketing intelligence at its best. How would we survive without you?

Didn't PCB clearly say that Misbah will have no inputs in selecting Final XI and only Babar will?

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...owers-Babar-Azam-to-have-final-say&p=11040878

Then why are people still blaming Misbah?

 

[B_Positive]

Nauman Ali debuting at 34. This is pakistan. Either gives them debut at 16 or at 34.

 

[Indiafan]

Wow didn't expect Misbah to ruin the playing XI even though he got a reasonably well squad.

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...owers-Babar-Azam-to-have-final-say&p=11040878

PCB has clearly said Misbah will have no say in choosing final XI and only Babar will

 

[azimiqbal]

I have zero faith in Pakistan chasing even 150 in the final innings , first innings lead is massive

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Didn't PCB clearly say that Misbah will have no inputs in selecting Final XI and only Babar will?

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...owers-Babar-Azam-to-have-final-say&p=11040878

Then why are people still blaming Misbah?

Babar has the final call but Misbah still has input. Also note that Imran Butt has 8 years of association with Misbah since the SNGPL days.

 

[Zeshan547]

worst team selection from 17 squad opar se toss b har gaey, what amazing start and luck we have, as if our legendary team need this extra motivation.

 

[Kaddy]

Now I can understand.

Between Nauman & Sajid, Nauman was in ideal age bracket for Misbah.

But anyway, Best of luck to Nauman.

 

[Zeshan547]

Now I can understand.

Between Nauman & Sajid, Nauman was in ideal age bracket for Misbah.

But anyway, Best of luck to Nauman.

Yeah that's the only criteria under misbah. Long may it continue.

 

[King_Kohli]

Left-arm spinner Nauman Ali, meanwhile, is getting his first cap at the age of 34.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Lol. SA are playing Lungi over Lutho?

 

[Indiafan]

Yeah that's the only criteria under misbah. Long may it continue.

So you are going to ignore clear facts where PCB has given final say in selecting XI to Babar and withdrawn Misbah's rights and still blame Misbah?

 

[JattMaula]

WAKE UP PAKPASSION!

Its your first home test in a decade!!!

Get hype!!!!

 

[King_Kohli]

George linde is he an all rounder??

Bowling allrounder.

 

[Mesozoic]

No Sony channel showing it.

 

[Gullycricket]

Lol our fans. Match hasnt even started and we are bashing everyone. Come on give the poor guy Imran and Nouman a chance. I too wanted to see Saud but the opening slot is the only one which was open.

 

[King_Kohli]

SA has batting depth, the can bat till 8th down.

 

[dildilpak]

worst team selection from 17 squad opar se toss b har gaey, what amazing start and luck we have, as if our legendary team need this extra motivation.

Why would you need extra luck on home soil? If Pak are worried about losing toss in home conditions, then they ought to stop playing test cricket!

 

[Nov15]

Fellow Indians, why hasn’t the match started on Sony Ten 2 yet?

 

[JattMaula]

No Sony channel showing it.

Where can we watch? YouTube?

 

[Gullycricket]

SA has batting depth, the can bat till 8th down.

We too with Hasan

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Congratulations Pakistan.. hopefully more SENA tours. Was expecting more responses on this thread but I guess people must be in office there today.
It’s holiday in India and Australia so I am gonna catch up some quality game time.

 

[Gharib Aadmi]

Lol our fans. Match hasnt even started and we are bashing everyone. Come on give the poor guy Imran and Nouman a chance. I too wanted to see Saud but the opening slot is the only one which was open.

They could have moved Azhar to opener, and player Saud.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Was that really 90mph that died down going to Rizwan

 

[Mesozoic]

Where can we watch? YouTube?

No idea.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

There are no crowds allowed?? Stadium looks empty

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Sony TV isn't showing this yet goddamn it! I'm on the app. Yeh kya ho raha hai?

Ps: So much for Indian fans not watching Pakistan games.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Some bare patches next to the pitch doesn't look too nice at all

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

No idea.

Sony or ten sports are not showing? If you have sky sports it’s coming on that.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

3-0 in the first over

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Hasan Ali

 

[Devadwal]

Where to watch in india?

 

[globalcitizen]

Good luck to Pakistan and South Africa, especially Pakistan whom I am supporting . This is historic series , it’s been ages since cricket played in Pakistan against a top side. let’s go!!!

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Ramiz sounding clueless already not even mentioning that he's played FC cricket and did well to prove there

 

[azimiqbal]

Look so rusty everything bowled wide or down leg side

 

[Kaddy]

Cricinfo is sleeping

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Another 3 for Edgar

 

[Deewana Mastana]

4 it is

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Look so rusty everything bowled wide or down leg side

They need to get their radar right

 

[shaaik]

Where to watch in india?

She be on Sony espn I think ..

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Bowling wayward

 

[B_Positive]

so many indians craving for this match

 

[Thunderbolt14]

I think we’ve already lost this match

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Cricinfo is sleeping

So is Sony, and I'm beginning to think some PP folk are making commentary ***** up just to keep the rest of us guessing.....

 

[King_Kohli]

No Sony channel showing it.

Sony Ten2 HD.
I just subscribed.

 

[B_Positive]

Hasan ali being hit...

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

so many indians craving for this match

It's a Test match, it's padosis playing in the same timezone, it's a holiday, what's not to like?

 

[Kaddy]

Bowling wayward

Where are you watching the match in Moscow?.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Crapinfo still stuck on

9.58am Time for national anthems. First up, South Africa's Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika followed by Pakistan's Quami Taranah

 

[Indiafan]

Sony Ten2 HD.
I just subscribed.

Can you see it? Its not coming in india on thjs channel