Pakistan v England | 3rd ODI | Sharjah | Nov 17, 2015 | England innings

[Ilan Bluestone]

Shehzad hasnt set the world alight those so in comparison azhar is still better

IMO I don't think there is much disparity between the two. Shehzad has done well against NZ and SA as well, where Azhar hasn't really played.

Both are not ideal as ODI openers, but the problem is where do we go.

 

[Executioner]

It's so easy to criticize a keeper but its extremely difficult to keep when the ball turns square.

Yes sarfaraz isn't such a great keeper. Actually he is rather ordinary. But keeping in these wickets is a nightmare

 

[shah_1]

Sarfraz pathetic keeping will cost us the match, he is a hack when it comes to keeping

 

[MMHS]

PAK was 115/2 at this stage - shows what a monumental task MoHa & Sarfraz did there after..........

 

[Pak Warrior]

I've a feeling that this is the match where Butler will finally get some runs under his belt

Jinx him I see

 

[JibranAnsari]

ENG is throwing bat - 2 outcomes; they'll give some chances & PAK 'll spill the match or ENG 'll lose few in a bunch.

Pakistan bowlers arent bowling with much sense. Indian spinners would have bowled england out on the track.

 

[11ShadyBrothers]

Shehzad hasnt set the world alight those so in comparison azhar is still better

Against minnows or non-minnows?

 

[asyed]

11 of that over...

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Will ball reverse swing now?

 

[ChachaCricket]

It's so easy to criticize a keeper but its extremely difficult to keep when the ball turns square.

Yes sarfaraz isn't such a great keeper. Actually he is rather ordinary. But keeping in these wickets is a nightmare

He's been keeping on turning pitches his whole life. Sarfaraz is flat flooted, not quick enough and does not have the reflexes to be a quality wicket-keeper. Always a step too slow.

 

[JibranAnsari]

PAK was 115/2 at this stage - shows what a monumental task MoHa & Sarfraz did there after..........

They werent getting extravagant turn. The pitch is responding differently under lights.

 

[m.shah]

Miss stumping hurting already

 

[The_KING]

Time to bring on Irfan

 

[asyed]

ENG is trying to attack and finish game ASAP.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Against minnows or non-minnows?

There is only one non minnow and thats zimbabwe. For all we know , we are the minnows.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Need 2 wickets in next 20 runs or its done

 

[asyed]

This partnership => 30 runs, 4.0 overs, RR: 7.50

 

[JibranAnsari]

He's been keeping on turning pitches his whole life. Sarfaraz is flat flooted, not quick enough and does not have the reflexes to be a quality wicket-keeper. Always a step too slow.

Nowhere is pakistan the pitch turns this much these days , we get rathar flat pitches in domestic.

 

[Barragan]

What have the batsmen done?

Shocking stuff.

 

[MMHS]

Pakistan bowlers arent bowling with much sense. Indian spinners would have bowled england out on the track.

Bowling too fast - ENG is basically playing sweep. Need to loop the ball above eye line & take the pace off. It's a dead slow wicket with low bounce - forcing shot without footwork 'll land in hands.

 

[Enigma_]

Need 2-3 wickets here ASAP, this game is done and dusted otherwise.

 

[The_KING]

Azhar bowling himself

 

[MMHS]

Azhar is coming - good idea, but he must bowl tight.

 

[Pak Warrior]

Azhar in the attack? Bring Irfan

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Azhar??

 

[cricfan14]

I'm still laughing at all those delusional Pakistan fans who say we have a star studded future batting lineup LOLLL

 

[JibranAnsari]

Haha azhar trying his luck.

 

[WC-Passion]

I think Azhar is being silly now

 

[hussain.r97]

What the hell?

 

[#GreenRoars]

Kaptaan bowling now

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

He's been keeping on turning pitches his whole life. Sarfaraz is flat flooted, not quick enough and does not have the reflexes to be a quality wicket-keeper. Always a step too slow.

He's fine against pace and deplorable against spin.

Problem is we don't have any better options as keepers who are viable.

Either we have keepers who can bat, but not keep the spinning delivery, or we have some who are great keepers, but can't score 5 runs.

I don't know where we should go exactly. We have to stick with Sarfraz, but he should be an asterisk until we find a better all-round option. Problem is that Pakistan haven't had a good keeper in more than 15-20 years, so we shouldn't hold our breath.

 

[WC-Passion]

Turning it away from the batsmen here.

 

[DesiPassion]

wth is azhar doing ????

 

[JibranAnsari]

Hafeez in all his career never got to bowl on such a pitch.

 

[Barragan]

Why is Azhar bowling?

Not defending a huge total.

 

[Pakcricket89]

Such poor captaincy why on earth would he bowl himself here?

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

R we playng a charity match here?

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

Bowling himself was the worst option Azhar could have come up with, and yet he did it.

 

[MMHS]

Azhar is bowling medium pace - thanks for the effort, but this should be his last over

 

[Executioner]

Azhar hahahahahaha Pakistan can only lose from here

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Maybe he wants to change end of zafar

 

[JibranAnsari]

81 left. Imagine pakistani batsmen in such a condition.

 

[taqi]

Need two quick ones now


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[WC-Passion]

What the ****

 

[The_KING]

Bring Irfan on please. He is our last hope.

 

[Pakcricket89]

Ideally the pair of Irfan and Gohar should be bowling and Azhar being the pathetic captain he is brings himself on

 

[#GreenRoars]

Time to bring Irfan

 

[taqi]

Bowl irfan and gohar


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[Pakcricket89]

Gohar shouldnt have been taken off, he was posing a significant threat

 

[MMHS]

80 of 23 - it's a Test match situation. MS would have won or lose it inside 40 overs - Azhar 'll carry this game to respectable 46th over.

 

[cricfan14]

That chart showing the Pakistan fall of wickets is so freaking pathetic. What a horrible display we've put on.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Azhars inexperience as a captain is showing here.

 

[#GreenRoars]

80 of 23 - it's a Test match situation. MS would have won or lose it inside 40 overs - Azhar 'll carry this game to respectable 46th over.

And the winner will be?

 

[cricfan14]

And the winner will be?

How is there any doubt, he's saying Azhar will drag out the loss

 

[Enigma_]

This game is over. Not enough runs.

 

[JibranAnsari]

The match is done.

 

[Justcrazy]

England should win by four wickets

 

[#GreenRoars]

we need to take 2 quick wickets in next 5 overs.

 

[Big Mac]

That's a brilliant shot

 

[MMHS]

And the winner will be?

ENG - on this wicket, you don't win bowling 90KM spin.

 

[Pak Warrior]

Damn it...

 

[cricfan14]

Azhar you dummy, you're giving them so much spin, give them Irfan!!!

 

[ChachaCricket]

Azhars inexperience as a captain is showing here.

Not inexperience, inability. He doesn't have a cricketing brain.

 

[JibranAnsari]

So much turn and yet our spinners failing to get wickets.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Buttler is the danger man!

 

[Justcrazy]

And the winner will be?

England by.four wickets

 

[WC-Passion]

Azhar is a terrible captain

 

[taqi]

No good their counter attack have won them the game


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[StreetSmart]

Pakistan In need of Two wicket

 

[JibranAnsari]

Anyway short and sweet , will be over in 40th over.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

You've gotta be kidding me

 

[Justcrazy]

207 can be defended if Pakistan is chasing

 

[cricfan14]

What are you doing Azhar?!?!?!??!

 

[Pakcricket89]

What the heck, Azhar Continues

Pathetic captain

 

[JibranAnsari]

Give irfan and wahab another go.

 

[#GreenRoars]

What is Azhar Ali thinking ?

 

[Pak Warrior]

Irfan Irfan Irfan Irfan Irfan!

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan can only beat Lanka , Zim .

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

What the **** azhat

 

[Enigma_]

This is seriously the worst captaining I have seen from a Pakistani side for a while. GET IRFAN ON YOU ABSOLUTE MORON!