Pakistan v Australia | 2nd ODI | October 10, 2014 | Dubai | Pakistan Innings

[Batman]

Pakistan Squad

Misbah-ul-Haq*, Ahmed Shehzad, Anwar Ali, Asad Shafiq, Fawad Alam, Mohammad Irfan, Raza Hasan, Sami Aslam, Sarfraz Ahmed†, Shahid Afridi, Sohaib Maqsood, Sohail Tanvir, Umar Akmal†, Umar Amin, Wahab Riaz, Zulfiqar Babar


Australia Squad

GJ Bailey*, SA Abbott, XJ Doherty, JP Faulkner, AJ Finch, BJ Haddin†, PJ Hughes, MG Johnson, NM Lyon, GJ Maxwell, KW Richardson, SPD Smith, MA Starc, DA Warner


Match scheduled to begin at 15:00 local time (11:00 GMT | 12:00 BST | 13:00 CEST | 16:00 PST)

Toss in about 10 minutes away.

 

[Yatoo]

You are late

 

[Yatoo]

Shehzad Aslam Akmal Alam Misbah Maqsood Afridi Raza/Tanvir Babar Irfan Wahab
This is what I would go with

 

[Shafi]

Misbah won the toss !! We will bat first!!! Raza for Anwar. Feel sorry for Sami Aslam.

 

[Mir jibran]

Pakistan to bat raza in for anwar ali

 

[Logical]

2.30 pm Pakistan win the toss and will bat

 

[waleed88]

Lollllll asad shfiq still playing

 

[Barragan]

Maqsood still not selected.

 

[waleed88]

Are you kidding me noooo sohaib maqsood

 

[Arsal_AK]

No changes expect Raza in for Anwar. What is wrong with these guys??



We have lost this match again at the toss.

 

[Shafi]

Either Sahiq or Younis. Very poor selection

 

[Lords]

Good start, at least toss went Misbah's way.

 

[Aman]

Pakistan batting, still no Maqsood.............................................................................................

 

[Arsal_AK]

Three batsman, that is what we are going with.

 

[Mir jibran]

no maqsood
team management sucks

 

[Mr Consistent]

Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat.

 

[waleed88]

Man asad shafiq looked soo nervous on his interview

 

[Sam18696]

Misbah please get it into your head that Shafiq is a USELESS ODI PLAYER

Another 150 collapse expected

 

[razabbas]

No maqsood

 

[Yatoo]

We will win the dead rubber (3rd Odi) by getting the combination right.

 

[Hawkeye]

This pitch is a RANK TURNER.

Excellent to include Raza and Zulfi BOTH. This is at max 220-230 pitch as DEAN JONES said.

Very good move by not including Sohaib, we are in no position to become more HOPELESS against spin that too on a turning track!!

 

[Red Devil]

Maqsood and Aslam still warming the bench

 

[saiyan0312]

Only one change. Raza is back otherwise trash like shafiq get another go.

 

[hussain.r97]

Same team, except Raza in for Anwar. I'm not too fussed, clearly just trying out players for the World cup. I hope Asad Shafiq performs, for the sake of him not wasting his talent, and for the sake of Pakistan. A firing Shafiq could do wonders for us.

 

[Asif321]

pathetic no maqsood what the hell
why is shafiq getting such treatment

 

[Arsal_AK]

Pakistan batting, still no Maqsood.............................................................................................

This is downright disgusting, to be honest.

How can you drop someone like Maqsood??

 

[Hawkeye]

It was between Sohaib and Shafiq, Maqsood is clueless against spin.

You have to go by the pitch.

 

[Arsal_AK]

This pitch is a RANK TURNER.

Excellent to include Raza and Zulfi BOTH. This is at max 220-230 pitch as DEAN JONES said.

Very good move by not including Sohaib, we are in no position to become more HOPELESS against spin that too on a turning track!!

Will you give it a rest.

Maqsood is better player of spin than almost everyone in the team.

Besides what happened to the spin kings in the last match??

 

[razabbas]

Same team, except Raza in for Anwar. I'm not too fussed, clearly just trying out players for the World cup. I hope Asad Shafiq performs, for the sake of him not wasting his talent, and for the sake of Pakistan. A firing Shafiq could do wonders for us.

He will only perform in 1 or 2 matches otherwise he is pretty useless just good for nothing

 

[waleed88]

It was between Sohaib and Shafiq, Maqsood is clueless against spin.

You have to go by the pitch.

I agree with this. But shafiq looks a nervous mess.

 

[saiyan0312]

Hopefully that the bowling will restrict them to such a low score that batsmen will be able to chase it down with ease. Have zero hopes from shafiq.

 

[hussain.r97]

The only reason Maqsood isn't being selected is because he's practically already in the WC squad. People need to look at things the way the coach is. Shafiq/Sarfraz are people who's trying to get into the WC squad

 

[waleed88]

Why is our team so nervous??? Its do. Or die just go all guns blazing

 

[Lords]

Dean Jones has tweeted: Same pitch as used in the T20 match.... Which means a low scoring match guys. #nosheen #turner

Low scoring is good for pakistan.

 

[waleed88]

Shafiq doesnot show any sign of a cornered tiger.

 

[Red Devil]

This pitch is a RANK TURNER.

Excellent to include Raza and Zulfi BOTH. This is at max 220-230 pitch as DEAN JONES said.

Very good move by not including Sohaib, we are in no position to become more HOPELESS against spin that too on a turning track!!

They could have included Maqsood in place of Shafiq, who's hopelessly out of form.

 

[hussain.r97]

Shafiq is really talented but he needs to stop being so scared. He always looks really scared at the crease. He just needs to go out there and play his game. I'm not sure why he's scared, scared of getting dropped? or what?

 

[Barragan]

The only reason Maqsood isn't being selected is because he's practically already in the WC squad. People need to look at things the way the coach is. Shafiq/Sarfraz are people who's trying to get into the WC squad

Why give shafiq a chance?

Why not Sami Aslam?

 

[Hawkeye]

Will you give it a rest.

Maqsood is better player of spin than almost everyone in the team.

Besides what happened to the spin kings in the last match??

Just emotional mantra. it's the same pitch as used in the T20s and is going to turn a lot. At max 220 pitch as Dean Jones said.

I have nothing against Sohaib, but I'd rather play him on a bouncy and fast track. He's not dropped, he's in the WC team.

 

[Mr Consistent]

No maqsood

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

Maqsood still not selected.

exactly

 

[mosh101]

Misbah once again showing why he's a trash captain !

Well done for continuing with shafiq '

 

[Hawkeye]

Why give shafiq a chance?

Why not Sami Aslam?

You don't just throw a young promising player in front of the beasts.

He needs to stay with the team in pavilion and learn stuff.

This is what SA did to de Kock, he was in the squad for maybe an year before finally giving him a chance.

Please, that's how professional cricket works.

 

[hussain.r97]

Why give shafiq a chance?

Why not Sami Aslam?

Sami Aslam is in opener, he would only come in if Sarfraz failed, as he's the one opening.

 

[Aman]

The only reason Maqsood isn't being selected is because he's practically already in the WC squad. People need to look at things the way the coach is. Shafiq/Sarfraz are people who's trying to get into the WC squad

The obvious reasoning behind it, but why keep Amin and Sami out on the sidelines? Why not drop Fawad for Amin or Shehzad for Sami since those guys are certainties?

 

[hussain.r97]

He will only perform in 1 or 2 matches otherwise he is pretty useless just good for nothing

That's not what his domestic record says. He needs to stop being so scared at the crease, the runs will come themselves with someone of his ability.

 

[imshally81]

Pakistan will win the match. InshaAllah
Mark my words...

 

[saiyan0312]

Lets see what amazing knocks shafiq will play today but alas those that want him will say give him a chance for 15 ODI at number 3 position bcz he cant play anywhere else.

 

[the Great Khan]

Raza hasan is back. Good move but if we don't put up any runs it wont mean diddly squat.

 

[Arsal_AK]

Lol at the logic that Maqsood is not playing because he is already in the world cup team.

I don't see any other team dropping their best players just because they are already in the world cup XI. You want your best to spend time out there, get runs under their belts going into WC ; rather than carrying out drinks and towels.

 

[hussain.r97]

The obvious reasoning behind it, but why keep Amin and Sami out on the sidelines? Why not drop Fawad for Amin or Shehzad for Sami since those guys are certainties?

Well logically the NZ series is coming too, so they'll get their chances there. But this is Pakistan we're talking about, so I haven't got the faintest right now.

 

[Arsal_AK]

Just emotional mantra. it's the same pitch as used in the T20s and is going to turn a lot. At max 220 pitch as Dean Jones said.

I have nothing against Sohaib, but I'd rather play him on a bouncy and fast track. He's not dropped, he's in the WC team.

The irony.

 

[Hawkeye]

They could have included Maqsood in place of Shafiq, who's hopelessly out of form.

Could have, but they've selected the team based on PITCH.

This is a trench, a rank turner.

I can understand why they played Shafiq over him in this match, to have some chance of tackling their spinners.

 

[Amjid Javed]

same batting line up as last time, i have to say its time misbah got the sack. ive always been a fan but hes lost the plot now god knows why shafiq keeps being selected! Also afridi at 7 again is asking for trouble.

 

[razabbas]

That's not what his domestic record says. He needs to stop being so scared at the crease, the runs will come themselves with someone of his ability.

Sometime stats dont matter sarfraz ahmed do have some ordinary stats but they way he play it seems that he is sachin or lara (talking about attitude).

He was not afraid of anything attitude matters alot and asad shafiq is just a coward

 

[Asif321]

openers need to give good start atleast a 50

 

[hussain.r97]

Lol at the logic that Maqsood is not playing because he is already in the world cup team.

I don't see any other team dropping their best players just because they are already in the world cup XI. You want your best to spend time out there, get runs under their belts going into WC ; rather than carrying out drinks and towels.

He will probably be rotated with Fawad next game or in the NZ series, Pakistan are forced into doing this because they started preparing for the World Cup a year too late. Maqsood is also captaining the OneDay side vs UAE in case your aren't aware.

 

[Arsal_AK]

And Rank turners is got not Pakistan games. They thrive on slow, low turning tracks. The Ideal track would have the ones we used against Eng, even the ones in the recent SL series would be better than this.

 

[Aman]

What are the odds of Umar doing well back to back?

 

[razabbas]

In next series when hafeez will come who will be dropped ofcourse maqsood

 

[Red Devil]

Shafiq in his last 10 ODIs ) still gets selected over Maqsood

 

[Hawkeye]

Lol at the logic that Maqsood is not playing because he is already in the world cup team.

I don't see any other team dropping their best players just because they are already in the world cup XI. You want your best to spend time out there, get runs under their belts going into WC ; rather than carrying out drinks and towels.

I'm a big Maqsood fan.

But I can also understand why they're playing Shafiq over him on this pitch.

If you ask me, I'd prefer Maqsood but there are logical reasons behind playing Shafiq as well.

 

[hussain.r97]

Sometime stats dont matter sarfraz ahmed do have some ordinary stats but they way he play it seems that he is sachin or lara (talking about attitude).

He was not afraid of anything attitude matters alot and asad shafiq is just a coward

I wouldn't say he's a coward, I would say he's under-confident, and because of that, pressure gets to him. He needs to play more like a cornered tiger.

 

[Sam18696]

Tbf don't think Maqsood would make a difference in the team. He is clueless against spin. But I would've preferred him over Shafiq any day. Need young blood not TTFs .
Good move to include Raza though.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Batting line up loses us the game so today Misbah changes bowlers.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Shafiq's last chance.

 

[Hawkeye]

What are the odds of Umar doing well back to back?

He'll do well. At least better than others.

 

[Barragan]

You don't just throw a young promising player in front of the beasts.

He needs to stay with the team in pavilion and learn stuff.

This is what SA did to de Kock, he was in the squad for maybe an year before finally giving him a chance.

Please, that's how professional cricket works.

That's laughable, considering we have inducted many young and raw players to the international scene, which have gone onto become Pakistani legends.

 

[tauseef_mahmood]

I think it is not a good idea to play sarfraz as opener. I remember when saleem yousaf used to open, but he was a good keeper and a decent bat. Why not play Asad as opener and play umar akmal at 3. alam at 4 and misbah at 5. sarfraz can bat well at 6.

 

[Bullet Drive]

If PAK lose do u think we will see Sami Aslam debut?

 

[Barragan]

Sami Aslam is in opener, he would only come in if Sarfraz failed, as he's the one opening.

I understand he is an opener and all, but worth giving him a go at the no. 3 position, no?

We may need to have a top 3 packed with regular openers, due to the conditions.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Hope Sarfraz does well but he isn't long term. He will get hammered in Australia.

 

[Sam18696]

Also good move to keep Sarfraz as the opener. Need to give him another chance. Also he plays spin well which is good.

 

[Hawkeye]

Batting line up loses us the game so today Misbah changes bowlers.

So including Raza Hassan is a bad choice on a spinning track? Why Bailey included another spinner then?

 

[hussain.r97]

If PAK lose do u think we will see Sami Aslam debut?

Nope, I reckon Umar Amin will come in, unless both Sarfraz and Shafiq fire in the loss. We'll probably see Maqsood in place of Faddi next game.

 

[Yatoo]

Shafiq in his last 10 ODIs ) still gets selected over Maqsood

Look at that strike rate and mode of dismissal.
And off course the number of single digit scores..

 

[imshally81]

Shafiq's last chance.

Soch hey ap ki..

 

[Arsal_AK]

He will probably be rotated with Fawad next game or in the NZ series, Pakistan are forced into doing this because they started preparing for the World Cup a year too late. Maqsood is also captaining the OneDay side vs UAE in case your aren't aware.

Which is wrong, Fawad and Maqsood need all the time they can get in the middle. Their spots are fixed so why change them??Its not like anyone is going to play ahead of him, by that logic.

Hafeez, Junaid, Ajmal, Sharjeel are not there from the last tour. Why not try new players in these positions??

And yup I know about the U.A.E series but they are not the quality that Pak will be facing in Aus.

 

[saiyan0312]

Shafiq in his last 10 ODIs ) still gets selected over Maqsood

But but but but the cover drives and class.

 

[Shafi]

Dr. Nauman advocating for Azhar selection in ODI. This guy does not have any understanding about cricket.