Pakistan finish on 126/5 at Stumps on rain-hit Day 1 of 2nd Test against England

[shamaan]

I don't think so. England bat deep.

But, Pakistan probably should've bowled first.

They do but they wouldnt have lasted in these conditions

 

[MMHS]

Played out 85 balls on demanding conditions, then gets out in probably Anderson’s last over of spell (now it should extend). Azhar is finished actually- old Azhar would have stayed till tea at least after this.

 

[TurkishCricketFan]

I think Pakistan may get all out between 250 and 300. Let's see.

Insallah, I would take that.
If this conditions continue England will also struggle to put a big score.

 

[shamaan]

Pitch is good, top order is not.

No it isnt good it's a bowling wicket first up it's not flat thiers swing and seem

 

[PakPremi]

His bowling analysis and expertise?

What do you get with Ramiz except for outlandish ideas and pathetic one-liners?

I agree I do not know why posters complain about his commentry.

 

[DandyFellow]

Azhar had three chances and could muster only 20.

He had one chance which the England team did not review. Abid Ali got two chances.

 

[Ellipsism]

His bowling analysis and expertise?

What do you get with Ramiz except for outlandish ideas and pathetic one-liners?

Analysis? The guy is clueless. Got his knickers into a twist when Athens (I think) asked him about whether Naseem was bowling from wider of the crease compared to previous games. Was quite a funny little debacle.

His commentary is limited to either reading the scorecard, the “I’ll tell you a story from my day”- taking all the focus away from the action at hand, and my personal favourite the, “I had a chat with him this morning” every time a Pakistani player does well.

Ramiz is a clown but Wasim is on another level of poor.

 

[Dark_Horse]

Played out 85 balls on demanding conditions, then gets out in probably Anderson’s last over of spell (now it should extend). Azhar is finished actually- old Azhar would have stayed till tea at least after this.

That's the big problem Pak always gives wicket in last of over of spell

 

[sweep_shot]

England haven't bowled too many yorker deliveries. Surprising.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Difficult bowling this

 

[Kroll]

No it isnt good it's a bowling wicket first up it's not flat thiers swing and seem

You will get that in England, its early doors, have some faith.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Analysis? The guy is clueless. Got his knickers into a twist when Athens (I think) asked him about whether Naseem was bowling from wider of the crease compared to previous games. Was quite a funny little debacle.

His commentary is limited to either reading the scorecard, the “I’ll tell you a story from my day”- taking all the focus away from the action at hand, and my personal favourite the, “I actually had a chat with him this morning” every time a Pakistani player does well.

Ramiz is a clown but Wasim is on another level of poor.

I’ll take Ramiz over Wasim any day. Atleast Ramiz can be entertaining

 

[Indiafan]

He had one chance which the England team did not review. Abid Ali got two chances.

There was one more where he edged one ball onto his stump but the bails didnt fall

 

[Kroll]

I think Pakistan may get all out between 250 and 300. Let's see.

I need a 400.

 

[Dark_Horse]

Looks like they waiting for complete darkness

 

[shamaan]

You will get that in England, its early doors, have some faith.

I have faith but just saying should have bowled first they may stil get 250 but bowling first could have had England in trouble

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Good captaincy from Root having 4 slips now for Abid after Azhar got out , and Abid is keep edging to the slips every now and then. this is how you apply pressure Azhar better learn by watching at least.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Feels like I'm watching a pink-ball test. Such dark clouds.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

There was one more where he edged one ball onto his stump but the bails didnt fall

Dont think it quite touched/hit the stumps...

 

[imshally81]

England bowlers bowled on legside mostly.....

 

[sweep_shot]

85/2 after 33 overs.

Rain is looking likely.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Dont think it quite touched/hit the stumps...

It did

 

[coy0607]

I’ll take Ramiz over Wasim any day. Atleast Ramiz can be entertaining

Yeah, entertaining at his own expense. Like a circus clown

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

Disappoiting from Azhar Ali, though I am a big fan of his. All he had to do was score a 40 - 45 runs ...

 

[Titan24]

Eng needs stadiums with a roof at least for test cricket.

 

[sweep_shot]

34 overs and not a single over of spin.

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

we need a 70 - 80 runs partnership now.

 

[imshally81]

Disappoiting from Azhar Ali, though I am a big fan of his. All he had to do was score a 40 - 45 runs ...

He will do in 2nd innings

 

[shamaan]

34 overs and not a single over of spin.

Dont need spin

 

[TurkishCricketFan]

This is Mohammed Amir type of conditions. He would be a handful here.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Analysis? The guy is clueless. Got his knickers into a twist when Athens (I think) asked him about whether Naseem was bowling from wider of the crease compared to previous games. Was quite a funny little debacle.

His commentary is limited to either reading the scorecard, the “I’ll tell you a story from my day”- taking all the focus away from the action at hand, and my personal favourite the, “I had a chat with him this morning” every time a Pakistani player does well.

Ramiz is a clown but Wasim is on another level of poor.

What are you on about?

I distinctly remember Wasim in 2016 tour talking about how ENG is the best place when it comes to using the crease to your advantage (something that Woakes exploited that Summer) and how Amir is not bowling closer to the stumps since his comeback.

 

[sweep_shot]

Dont need spin

I agree but you need some spin to avoid slow over rate. Skipper can get suspended.

 

[DandyFellow]

There was one more where he edged one ball onto his stump but the bails didnt fall

It won't go down as a chance but a matter of huge luck. But I get where you are coming from.

 

[castortroy]

Probably be done for the day

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

Frustrating with rain delays ....

 

[sweep_shot]

Rain stops play.

Pakistan - 85/2 (33.5 overs).

 

[Titan24]

Not a single test without rain or a threat of rain in this English season of test cricket.

 

[Junaids]

No it isnt good it's a bowling wicket first up it's not flat thiers swing and seem

Only two wickets in 34 overs and you think this is a Bowl First wicket?

I would have agreed if Pakistan was 35-7 at lunch.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

This is Mohammed Amir type of conditions. He would be a handful here.

Him and Abbas in tandem here would've been quite a sight.

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

If the sun doesn't shine after rain .... it might be a bad idea, batting first. But who knows.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

If the sun doesn't shine after rain .... it might be a bad idea, batting first. But who knows.

Rain is forecast throughout the test. Doesn't matter if you bowl first or not, PAK pacers will get these conditions to bowl in too.

 

[DandyFellow]

The radar shows that it won't be a long spell of rain but I do not know how much time they will take to come back to the field.

 

[shamaan]

Only two wickets in 34 overs and you think this is a Bowl First wicket?

I would have agreed if Pakistan was 35-7 at lunch.

Yes england dropped 2 catches and beat the bowl multiple times they had the majority of the luck

 

[Titan24]

Test cricket in England is a spectacle but rain is a big spoilsport, effected the WC 19 as well big time.

 

[shamaan]

I agree but you need some spin to avoid slow over rate. Skipper can get suspended.

Spinner will come in day as day goes u cant look at over rate on day 1 no chance

 

[Thephenom]

Azhar Ali, what a waste of space!

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

Rain is forecast throughout the test. Doesn't matter if you bowl first or not, PAK pacers will get these conditions to bowl in too.

That what I am worried about ... English forecast is so inaccurate. We need to score a 350 here. Nowadays in england the weather is very strange. It is sunny and rain doesnt last for long, but they are playing in south so could be wrong.

 

[Omer2002]

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He had one chance which the England team did not review. Abid Ali got two chances.

is ball hit the wickets too yet the bails didnt budge i would say thats like a chance..99% they fal

 

[ammar_merry]

Eng needs stadiums with a roof at least for test cricket.

Game of patience test cricket, for fans as well.

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

Wonder how long this going to be ..... Wet and slow outfield with strong winds and swinging conditions. Even with Dom Bess, england still in favour.

 

[Kroll]

just seeing the IK - Atherton interview during rain break. Athers questioning him about the dropping of Majid Khan despite him being cousin and hero of Imran.

Shame our management and captain don't have the bottle to drop players that deserve it.

 

[sweep_shot]

Wonder how long this going to be ..... Wet and slow outfield with strong winds and swinging conditions. Even with Dom Bess, england still in favour.

True but Pakistan are in good position.

 

[Firebat]

 

[sweep_shot]

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It looks like horror movie. No crowd and such a dark sky.

 

[MMHS]

Is there any chance of further play today? BBC weather doesn’t look promising for Southampton.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

just seeing the IK - Atherton interview during rain break. Athers questioning him about the dropping of Majid Khan despite him being cousin and hero of Imran.

Shame our management and captain don't have the bottle to drop players that deserve it.

IK also pointed out the importance of a captain in cricket and how he leads the team on and off the field whereas other sports have a coach/manager who's in charge of the team's performance.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Why did Pakistan bat first stupid decision they could have rolled england over within 2 sessions

Makes no difference as it’ll be a draw

 

[shamaan]

Inspection at 3 15

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

It looks like horror movie. No crowd and such a dark sky.

Why are we batting first?

 

[shamaan]

Why are we batting first?

Ygm

 

[shamaan]

Why are we batting first?

Ygm

 

[Firebat]

Rain has stopped and the storm has subsided. An inspection is taking place at 3:15pm, in just over 15 minutes.

 

[DandyFellow]

The radar suggests that we might get an uninterrupted spell of cricket once we are back on till some time around 6. Let's see.

 

[MMHS]

This sort of stop start will always favour bowling side - bowlers are getting rest in between, but batsmen will have to start all over again. Won’t be surprised if PAK loses a wicket or two just after restart.

 

[King_Kohli]

Last time Fawad Alam played a test, Kohli, Smith, and Williamson weren't even Test cricketers. Now they all are in Fab 4!!

 

[sweep_shot]

This sort of stop start will always favour bowling side - bowlers are getting rest in between, but batsmen will have to start all over again. Won’t be surprised if PAK loses a wicket or two just after restart.

Yes. Rain always makes things tricky for batsmen.

I think Broad and Anderson may start another spell even though they just finished a spell.

 

[King_Kohli]

Anderson dismissing batsmen most number of times in Tests:
11 - Peter Siddle
9 - M Clarke/ D Warner/ S Tendulkar
8 - S Watson/ Azhar Ali

 

[King_Kohli]

Last game, Shan Masood got 2 reprieves and he went on to make a big score. Now Abid Ali gets two. Let's see what he does.

 

[Jeetlodil]

One has little confidence in bowling when Woakes and Jos played like that. This is a bat first wicket anyways

 

[shamaan]

One has little confidence in bowling when Woakes and Jos played like that. This is a bat first wicket anyways

How ?

 

[ManFan]

He had one chance which the England team did not review. Abid Ali got two chances.

You are right

. But he did have the ball hit his bails and not come off.

 

[Junaids]

just seeing the IK - Atherton interview during rain break. Athers questioning him about the dropping of Majid Khan despite him being cousin and hero of Imran.

Shame our management and captain don't have the bottle to drop players that deserve it.

And please note - the CAPTAIN took that decision - nobody even remembers who the Head Coach or Chief Selector were!

 

[King_Kohli]

Bowlers dismissing Azhar Ali most number of times in Tests:
10 - Rangana Herath
8 - James Anderson*
6 - Stuart Broad
5 - Chris Woakes

 

[sweep_shot]

James Anderson has 592 Test wickets currently. Can he reach 600 wickets during this Test?

 

[Junaids]

IK also pointed out the importance of a captain in cricket and how he leads the team on and off the field whereas other sports have a coach/manager who's in charge of the team's performance.

Precisely!

 

[ammar_merry]

Eng needs stadiums with a roof at least for test cricket.

Anderson dismissing batsmen most number of times in Tests:
11 - Peter Siddle
9 - M Clarke/ D Warner/ S Tendulkar
8 - S Watson/ Azhar Ali

And Shan 7 times i think

 

[Jeetlodil]

How ?

England bat deep and Pakistan bowling is inexperienced and inconsistent. One partnership by England will seal the game early for Pakistan

 

[shamaan]

England bat deep and Pakistan bowling is inexperienced and inconsistent. One partnership by England will seal the game early for Pakistan

Yes they bat deep but thier middle order is vunrelable.pakistan strength is thier bowling

 

[Yk313]

And please note - the CAPTAIN took that decision - nobody even remembers who the Head Coach or Chief Selector were!

That’s always the case. No one cares about the selection committee in Misbah’s time either. He will be remembered for the line up he played/did not play etc.

Much prefer captains who are willing to fight the board even if it means shortening their tenures. At least then you have full accountability / responsibility for winning or losing.

 

[Jeetlodil]

Yes they bat deep but thier middle order is vunrelable.pakistan strength is thier bowling

Doesnt tie up with Woakes and Butloer innings.