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

[marlonbrowndo]

Start in 2 minutes

 

[sweep_shot]

Covers are coming off. Game should resume shortly.

 

[Robert]

Pakistan’s morning, helped by England’s terrible catching problem.

 

[adzzy786]

At least they are showing fight and some backbone and seems like they want to do well. I am 100% sure little Tendulkar when he comes out will fail us again

 

[Rana]

I pay decent money to Sky and now i want a refund considering they are torturing me with Wasim Akram's commentary.

This is terrible value for money

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan’s morning, helped by England’s terrible catching problem.

Who is England's fielding coach? England have been dropping catches for quite a while now (not just this game).

 

[Mueez]

I pay decent money to Sky and now i want a refund considering they are torturing me with Wasim Akram's commentary.

This is terrible value for money

Ramiz is so much better than Wasim.

 

[last_knight]

Malik by a country mile. He was a genius. Pity about what happened with him but when he played and then captained us we looked like world beaters..then, well the rest is history..

In terms of batting style and shots, Salim Malik was closest to Don.

 

[fight_club]

Pakistan got lucky but to succeed in these condition you do need bit of luck.
Masood got an absolute peach from Anderson. Zero fluncy from AA but he
has temperament to make it count.

Great 1st session for Pakistan. I Like that Pakistan is choosing to bat first
now go on to make a minimum of 350

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Can’t stick to 5 bowler combination. First test was the perfect 11 , match was lost because of poor captaincy not capitalising the situation when on top. It is not due to the selection strategy.

Good to see they stick with Abid Ali and he is still out there which is good. Selection of Fawad here is not appropriate and not needed

 

[Rana]

What are Wasim Akram's strengths as a media man?

The guy has a good sense of humour and can have good banter with fellow, fluent english speaking commies who respect him as a bowler. Maybe thats what he should focus on, he sounds dumb trying to sound smart!

 

[castortroy]

Been a heatwave in UK but trust pak to be batting in overcast conditions

 

[IAJ]

Can’t stick to 5 bowler combination. First test was the perfect 11 , match was lost because of poor captaincy not capitalising the situation when on top. It is not due to the selection strategy.

Good to see they stick with Abid Ali and he is still out there which is good. Selection of Fawad here is not appropriate and not needed

Fawad must have been batting well in the nets. How did he fare in the warm up matches?

 

[marlonbrowndo]

That was out. They didn’t review or even appeal really

 

[sweep_shot]

67/1 after 26 overs.

No over was lost due to rain. Lunch was taken early.

 

[Rayyman]

Waiting for Babar man

 

[Rana]

Hang in there Abid bro!

 

[sweep_shot]

Abid is on 42*.

 

[IAJ]

Waiting for Babar man

I hope your wait is delayed till second session tomorrow, in sha Allah.

 

[Titan24]

Soft hands from Abid.

 

[FreakCricket]

Soft hand specialist

 

[Rayyman]

Guys what's more exciting?

Azhar Ali's batting, or this:

 

[Yk313]

I hope your wait is delayed till second session tomorrow, in sha Allah.

InshAllah, and not just due to rain

 

[Kroll]

I hope your wait is delayed till second session tomorrow, in sha Allah.

Ditto

 

[sweep_shot]

Abid's average is 79.80!

 

[Yk313]

Guys what's more exciting?

Azhar Ali's batting, or this:


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Azhar Ali’s batting, if it wins us games.

 

[Kroll]

a lot of edges and streaky shots coupled with dropped catches, loving it.

 

[Rayyman]

Azhar Ali’s batting, if it wins us games.

He's not even batting. Just standing there hoping he doesn't get out.

 

[Jeetlodil]

Azhar Ali heading to slowest quarter century

 

[Kroll]

He's not even batting. Just standing there hoping he doesn't get out.

He's got 20 which is an achievement in itself. But long way to go so if these two can still stay at crease for a while, it will be very good for Pak. Babar isn't invincible.

 

[sweep_shot]

He's not even batting. Just standing there hoping he doesn't get out.

He is on 20*.

This is how top-order batsmen usually bat in England. Slow grind.

Pitches aren't easy.

 

[Kroll]

Azhar Ali heading to slowest quarter century

Its early doors, good hes still there and battling. This is what we need to see.

 

[Rana]

Stay there Abid!

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

What are Wasim Akram's strengths as a media man?

The guy has a good sense of humour and can have good banter with fellow, fluent english speaking commies who respect him as a bowler. Maybe thats what he should focus on, he sounds dumb trying to sound smart!

His bowling analysis and expertise?

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

 

[sweep_shot]

England are yet to use Bess. 29 overs of pace so far.

 

[FreakCricket]

Dot, dot, dot, dot, edge to slip, dot, dot, dot, dot, untimed shot, dot, dot, untimed shot, edge to slips 4 runs.

 

[sweep_shot]

His bowling analysis and expertise?

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

I actually like Wasim's commentary. Ramiz is a better speaker but Wasim is more knowledgeable.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Fawad must have been batting well in the nets. How did he fare in the warm up matches?

Just once he scored 30 or 40 that’s it. He is not someone who u will like watching in the nets.

 

[Rayyman]

MashAllah Abid batting solidly

 

[DandyFellow]

The problem for Azhar is that he has toiled really hard yet scored only 20 runs. And he does not improve his strike rate alot once he is set. With age, this issue only aggravates.

 

[MMHS]

So far so good. Staying on the wicket always help, and Abid has been a bit lucky as well - this is how you frustrate bowling side. If England doesn’t get a breakthrough with this spell of their two senior pacers, PAK should score big here.

 

[castortroy]

Wow how lucky has Abid been here

 

[sweep_shot]

Are England missing Archer here?

 

[TurkishCricketFan]

All the runs are streaky. Have not seen a single scoring shot so far.

 

[Kroll]

another edge lol.

 

[Pacy with wisdom]

Man, this is one boribg batting line up.
Cant drag myself to watch these clowns.

 

[Rana]

I think this would be one of the first 50s I have seen in England where the majority of the runs were scored in the 3rd man and fine leg area by an opening batsman

 

[shamaan]

Man, this is one boribg batting line up.
Cant drag myself to watch these clowns.

You obvs fidnt watch the west indies vs england series

 

[Kroll]

Dot, dot, dot, dot, edge to slip, dot, dot, dot, dot, untimed shot, dot, dot, untimed shot, edge to slips 4 runs.

Other than that it will be annoying the hell out of England which is good.

 

[shamaan]

I think this would be one of the first 50s I have seen in England where the majority of the runs were scored in the 3rd man and fine leg area by an opening batsman

Its swinging so majority of the runs would come down 3rd .an

 

[castortroy]

Azhar missing half volleys on leg stump

 

[FreakCricket]

The problem for Azhar is that he has toiled really hard yet scored only 20 runs. And he does not improve his strike rate alot once he is set. With age, this issue only aggravates.

Azhar is yet to strike how he managed those 20 runs is beyond me.

 

[Rayyman]

Man, this is one boribg batting line up.
Cant drag myself to watch these clowns.

Babar, Asad and Rizwan can be attacking

 

[sweep_shot]

Abid is on 49*.

 

[castortroy]

Azhar flops again

 

[sweep_shot]

Azhar is gone!

78/2.

Anderson has his second wicket.

 

[Rayyman]

Have not seen one bouncer at all from England

 

[castortroy]

Such a horrible innings

Anderson was always going to perform today after all the comments

 

[Usman Chadda]

I actually feel sorry for Azhar now.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

2nd for Anderson..

 

[shamaan]

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

 

[castortroy]

It's still seaming around

Don't understand pak logic of batting first

 

[Kroll]

Damn.

 

[imshally81]

Finally Azhar gone..

 

[Markhor]

Azhar completes nightwatchman duties.

 

[wrongun]

Azhar Ali at least did a job here & put on a stand. Stage set for Babar. What can he do?

 

[ARK Rafay]

Babar Azam in. Not a good time for him. Anderson is running full on confidence. Dark clouds above.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

New ball blunted.

Time for some Babar drives

 

[sweep_shot]

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

I don't think so. England bat deep.

But, Pakistan probably should've bowled first.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Azhar Ali’s batting, if it wins us games.

He won’t be winning us much with his batting, he’s out.

 

[castortroy]

Anderson will get 5 here

 

[DandyFellow]

Pakistan needs to play positive and attacking cricket. Babar, Asad and Rizwan all look good when they play positive cricket. In between, Fawad should try to stick to the wicket.

 

[Kroll]

Anderson will get 5 here

dude was angry with 1st test criticism

 

[TurkishCricketFan]

I have a feeling this will go down crashing very fast.

 

[castortroy]

Pak are very lucky to be just 2 down

 

[Titan24]

It has gone really dark out there.

 

[Rayyman]

"Pakistan skipper battled hard for 20"

 

[sweep_shot]

I have a feeling this will go down crashing very fast.

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

 

[Kroll]

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

Pitch is good, top order is not.

 

[ManFan]

Azhar had three chances and could muster only 20.