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The Don has scored his 500 and so is now rightfully hitting out.
 
Shobby come on you have a hundred on the plate. Play sensibly.


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Adil_94 said:
Shobby classy knock. Showing his experience and class. [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] [MENTION=135196]waleed88[/MENTION] [MENTION=1080]miandadrules[/MENTION]


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Wasn't he caught off a no-ball?

When has Malik ever played a chanceless innings?

Both Malik and Hafeez have given one chance each to the team on flat tracks.

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Bilal7 said:
The Don has scored his 500 and so is now rightfully hitting out.
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Give credit where credits due. This is when Misbah throws it away a lot of the time. Hope He kicks on and gets a ton.


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waleed88 said:
Wasn't he caught off a no-ball?

When has Malik ever played a chanceless innings?

Both Malik and Hafeez have given one chance each to the team on flat tracks.

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The main thing is shobby is still out there fighting for the country. Filled in for Azhar very well.


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Fallen King said:
Against Australia in Australia, 2009. Played some classic cover drive as well. :)
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Yea I remember he was there because many seniors skipped the tour or were doing horribly with the bat. He scored a fifty and the Aussies commentators were like: where has Malik been all these weeks?
 
Thats a much better angle for Moen. If the odd ball turns, short leg can come into play.
 
Adil_94 said:
The main thing is shobby is still out there fighting for the country. Filled in for Azhar very well.


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Oh yea we should equate him to Raheel Sharif now for the valor he has shown in testing conditions.

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Oh yea we shoule equate him to Raheel Sharif now for the valor he has shown in testing conditions.

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I never said that I just said he has done a good job today. After years in the test wilderness he's played well. Yes he isn't a long term option outside UAE and SC but on these phattas can do a job for the time being.


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Fallen King said:
His spot is sealed now. The only reason he is batting at one down because of unavailability of Azhar Ali. In the second and third test matches, he is set to play down the orders but i think he will play the position after Asad Shafique. He needed fifty to show that he can play in Test format. Now he will score centuries after centuries, Insha Allah. :)
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Thats one of the most overly optimistic comment I have read

Sorry I don't speak optimism.
 
Prince of Pakistan said:
Yea I remember he was there because many seniors skipped the tour or were doing horribly with the bat. He scored a fifty and the Aussies commentators were like: where has Malik been all these weeks?
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In that match he was set to score century, but after quick dismissals of Salman Butt, Sarfarz and others [cannot recall the names], he started attacking right away due to his lack of trust for tailenders. :|

Same in fifth ODI against Australia, 2009, where he was set to score century, but was run out. :facepalm:

Prince of Pakistan said:
Azhar Ali has issues in rotating the strike. That's why he has to move around in ODI to make some space and hit out to cover it up.

He has impoved though. It used to be worse when he started.
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No surprise about that but he sure can play the game all day long. :jf
 
TNA said:
Thats one of the most overly optimistic comment I have read

Sorry I don't speak optimism.
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My optimism always paid off. But i wasn't optimistic about Pakistan chance of winning ODI WC 2015 under the captaincy of Misbah if that can help. :jf
 
Fallen King said:
My optimism always paid off. But i wasn't optimistic about Pakistan chance of winning ODI WC 2015 under the captaincy of Misbah if that can help. :jf
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Pakistan had no chance anyway with that handicapped team. Damn we had to play 5 genuine bowlers in modern day cricket #facepalm
 
Prince of Pakistan said:
Pakistan had no chance anyway with that handicapped team. Damn we had to play 5 genuine bowlers in modern day cricket #facepalm
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Yeah. Unfortunately, people weren't ready to hear the harsh truth back then. Plus the presence of Younus Khan never benefits Pakistan, never has and never will. No amount of world-class performance in Test format can compensate for what he has caused the damage to Pakistan cricket. :facepalm:
 
Adil_94 said:
Give credit where credits due. This is when Misbah throws it away a lot of the time. Hope He kicks on and gets a ton.


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Well played to get his fifty, a real bonus for us because no one was expecting this from him. Shouldn't throw it away though.
 
Fallen King said:
Yeah. Unfortunately, people weren't ready to hear the harsh truth back then. Plus the presence of Younus Khan never benefits Pakistan, never has and never will. No amount of world-class performance in Test format can compensate for what he has caused the damage to Pakistan cricket. :facepalm:
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I like to differentiate the Younus of ODI and the Younus of Tests.

Younus in Tests is a Legend for Pakistan. And the Younus in ODI's? He has played too many of them. Let's keep it at that.
 
Amazing the last 10 overs Pakistan has scored 58 runs switch to ODI cricket ?
 
Hafeez should get his century by cover driving Stokes. Will put Mr. Anger Problems in his place.
 
Bilal7 said:
Well played to get his fifty, a real bonus for us because no one was expecting this from him. Shouldn't throw it away though.
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Yes I agree I though Jimmy would have him on toast. But Abu Dhabi pitch has given Malik a great welcome back into Test Cricket.


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Fallen King said:
I agree. This is the best entertainment we can get. After Azhar Ali comes back, Test format will definitely be boring but watchable though.
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Yea and the fact that Hafeez and Malik have been scoring quick in the last 30 minutes. If you find this boring then you'll never like Test matches.

Awesome going by Professor and Malik!
 
Rashid going at an ODI economy rate so far. Feel bad for him, he's not ready for Test cricket, must be nerve wrecking.
 
Arsal_AK said:
His spot is sealed. Malik is playing all three tests.

Azhar will replace Shan unless he scores a ton in the second dig.
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It's a big if, there is big possibility Shan could come in and hit a fifty in the second inning aswell.

Malik can't simply come in tease their fans with a 50 and seal his spot. You have to earn your spot through consistency. But for now, his bowling is what will decide for certainty that he has sealed his spot over Masood and Azhar
 
Adil_94 said:
Yes I agree I though Jimmy would have him on toast. But Abu Dhabi pitch has given Malik a great welcome back into Test Cricket.


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To be honest Jimmy would have most of Pakistan's batsmen. Only Younus might survive him on a sporting track.
 
Prince of Pakistan said:
I like to differentiate the Younus of ODI and the Younus of Tests.

Younus in Tests is a Legend for Pakistan. And the Younus in ODI's? He has played too many of them. Let's keep it at that.
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Test format gives him mileage to impose his presence on Pakistan cricket regarding limited formats. :|
 
And sledging the ex-hobbit Stokes as well. Some real fire from Hafeez . Hobbits should know better than to play with dragon fire :hafeez
 
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Also averages 37 in the last five years in ODIs. Is the best ODI batsman currently playing for Pakistan .
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Bhai in ODIS he is king against Lanka Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Has choked in ICC tournies. He is average ODI bat. Very good minnow basher.


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Prince of Pakistan said:
To be honest Jimmy would have most of Pakistan's batsmen. Only Younus might survive him on a sporting track.
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In English conditions with a bit of nibble and swing Jimmy would trouble us for sure. Make a biryani of our batting line up.


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Fallen King said:
Test format gives him mileage to impose his presence on Pakistan cricket regarding limited formats. :|
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That's the mistake of the chairmans who allow the players to become Kings. Every cricketer wants to play as many matches as possible.

Look how Afridi is allowed free holidays an awesome contract. It's just pathetic.
 
Adil_94 said:
Bhai in ODIS he is king against Lanka Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Has choked in ICC tournies. He is average ODI bat. Very good minnow basher.


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Also bats well against India. Regardless he is quite underrated in that format atleast
 
Prince of Pakistan said:
Yea and the fact that Hafeez and Malik have been scoring quick in the last 30 minutes. If you find this boring then you'll never like Test matches.

Awesome going by Professor and Malik!
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Yeah. I am not fan of Hafeez. But this partnership has been enjoyable indeed. Pakistan cricket is back. :)

TNA said:
It's a big if, there is big possibility Shan could come in and hit a fifty in the second inning aswell.

Malik can't simply come in tease their fans with a 50 and seal his spot. You have to earn your spot through consistency. But for now, his bowling is what will decide for certainty that he has sealed his spot over Masood and Azhar
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That's why Shoaib Malik spot is now sealed so he can consistency in 2nd and 3rd test matches as well. You cannot prove your worth by sitting on the bench. :jf

Whether or not you wanna accept that, but Shoaib Malik is guaranteed to play 2nd and 3rd Test matches. His spot is now confirmed. There is the reason why he was added as 16th member way before the news about Azhar Ali not fit for the first test in this series.
 
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