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

[Ilan Bluestone]

Azhar Ali is starting to show his true colours I'm afraid. 8 straight sub 50 scores as a captain with some poor opposition sprinkled in there, and does not look good at the crease at all, with low SR's most of the way through. I thought at the start that maybe he could avery from his test prowess in the way he plays, but clearly that isn't the case.

 

[#GreenRoars]

200 done, now i have some hope

 

[zabalestmsm]

Wahab is a fighter! Wont give up!

 

[Big Mac]

Less said about selectors the better, but a captain should show some cojones when it comes to selection too. Misbah had say in selection, so not far fetched to think Azhar doesn;t

As for the batting order, you don't think its an issue that every match this series we have meddled around?

"some say", how much?

Aussie and Saffer captains don't select the playing XI, what makes you think the Pakistani captain does?

 

[hussain.r97]

200 up, thank god

 

[m.shah]

200 crossed

 

[The_KING]

Wahab should have been slogging from ball 1.

 

[#GreenRoars]

6 balls left, need 2 more biggies from Wahab.

 

[EngrOmair]

valuable runs from Wahab!

 

[hussain.r97]

Would have been handy if Gohar was still in. There would be no need for farming then.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Azhar Ali is starting to show his true colours I'm afraid. 8 straight sub 50 scores as a captain with some poor opposition sprinkled in there, and does not look good at the crease at all, with low SR's most of the way through. I thought at the start that maybe he could avery from his test prowess in the way he plays, but clearly that isn't the case.

Typical. Still pointing fingers at azhar. He looked at ease before getting run out and in the partnership he was going at run a ball.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Somebody make Wahab angry....

 

[#GreenRoars]

Classic shot Wahab that was beauty to watch

 

[shehzi]

Its sharjah ... Miracles happen here

 

[Arsal_AK]

Wahab. What a shot.

 

[The_KING]

Wahab you beauty

 

[#GreenRoars]

Not out, inside edge.

 

[EngrOmair]

The very much promised youngsters had to prove them selves today but as usual failed.

 

[hussain.r97]

Wahab!!!!!

 

[DesiPassion]

Wahabiiiiiiiiiiiiiii MashAllah

 

[dhump]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Irfan was like, "Sure I'm tall but this guy is HIGH"
<a href="https://t.co/rllhxqIvVd">https://t.co/rllhxqIvVd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvENG?src=hash">#PAKvENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cricingif?src=hash">#cricingif</a> <a href="https://t.co/xkZjilSuhf">pic.twitter.com/xkZjilSuhf</a></p>— Cricingif (@cricingif) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricingif/status/666621806418243590">November 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Irfans reaction is just priceless.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Wahab showing our batsmen how to confidently hit sixes! Our top order must learn something!

 

[#GreenRoars]

Some one please wake up the beast of 2015 WC

 

[#GreenRoars]

Now it is , no inside edge.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

shades of abdul razzaq in that shot

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Hope this innings doesnt take strength away from wahabs bowling

 

[Arsal_AK]

Review again )

 

[#GreenRoars]

Oooppss, i think wicket missing.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Should be missing leg

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Embarrassing for the umpire

 

[Arsal_AK]

Missing. ) ))

The poor umpire.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Wahab trolled England team, 2 balls 2 review 2 Not Outs )

 

[The_KING]

Two poor decision by the umpire

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

lol this is among the funniest thing i have seen on a cricket field, must be awful for an umpires ego

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Irfan just needs to slog now.

 

[MMHS]

This umpire should retire now - twice decision turned over in 2 balls.

 

[Big Mac]

The only way that could have been better is if Rizwan ran onto the pitch making not out signals.

 

[Abdullah719]

) The umpire is so embarrassed.

 

[zabalestmsm]

I know Irfan can hit big! If connects well! Come on Irfan!

 

[hussain.r97]

Nothing can bring Wahab down!!!

 

[Shafi]

2 consecutive wrong decisions by umpire!!!

 

[timeflies]

Ahaha the expression on the umpires face You just don't give Wahab out

 

[DesiPassion]

Wahab! King of DRS loool

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

The umpire has made an absolute fool of himself here. Neither decision looked remotely out.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Excellent yorker
209 Target, well early wickets can bring some life in this match

 

[Shafi]

This umpire reminds me of Moni of BD!!!!

 

[MMHS]

Review 3rd time - he might have missed a No ball .........

 

[timeflies]

The only way that could have been better is if Rizwan ran onto the pitch making not out signals.

Hahaha good one

 

[hussain.r97]

Should have reviewed that too

 

[HuzaifaE]

Hilarious end of the innings

 

[Shafi]

Irfan is such a rubbish as batsman and fielder!!!!!

 

[MMHS]

It should be a damn close match - if Anwar doesn't spoil the 1st 6-7 overs.

 

[jusarrived]

There's a fine line between being a fan and being delusional and you just crossed it.

I dont think that applies for me , since am a Indian fan ?

 

[hussain.r97]

Well, Wahab's innings only just give Pakistan a chance. Need to bowl really well.

 

[Sherlock]

Did that crystal ball say anything about the players forgetting how to run? If so - where do you buy it from

There was a mention. I just thought it was mainly about Hafeez though

 

[hussain.r97]

It should be a damn close match - if Anwar doesn't spoil the 1st 6-7 overs.

Wouldn't be surprised if he does.

Wahab and Zafar are key here. Irfan can't screw up the opening spell, if he bowls well, so will Anwar.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

It should be a damn close match - if Anwar doesn't spoil the 1st 6-7 overs.

How about opening with irfan and zafar

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

Typical. Still pointing fingers at azhar. He looked at ease before getting run out and in the partnership he was going at run a ball.

I'm not pointing fingers at Azhar for the loss. Bold where I did. Please, try it. Oh wait, you cannot.

I made a point in isolation of Azhar himself and his batting in the last little while.

"In the partnership he was going at run a ball"

What a hilarious statement. He ended up going 66.66, it doesn't matter what he did for a few overs, the entire batting is looked at holistically.

He did poorly today. Period.

 

[JibranAnsari]

England will win easily. We do not have wicket takers. England didnt have to take a single wicket.. we just threw them all.

 

[winchester]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">They must think we are all stupid.....</p>— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/666617539640885250">November 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Something to read here.

OK

Now I really hope that we somehow nip this away from the English

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

It should be a damn close match - if Anwar doesn't spoil the 1st 6-7 overs.

Not unless we get early wickets. We are about 40 runs short of a competitive total, England bat down to #10.

 

[MMHS]

How about opening with irfan and zafar

Young spinner, on 1st match, defending a tight total - I won't have given him the new ball. May be, they can open with Malik, but it's better to keep spinners when the ball loses shine, it'll be tough to score against spinners later. Also, Anwar has to use the new ball, otherwise he'll be a burden in later stages.

A pathetic ODI wicket - don't know what I am writing in this context.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Young spinner, on 1st match, defending a tight total - I won't have given him the new ball. May be, they can open with Malik, but it's better to keep spinners when the ball loses shine, it'll be tough to score against spinners later. Also, Anwar has to use the new ball, otherwise he'll be a burden in later stages.

A pathetic ODI wicket - don't know what I am writing in this context.

Youre right. I feel zafar will have a big role. Hes an excellent limited overs spinner. Better than shah

 

[MMHS]

Have to attend a meeting now ("by chance", called the meeting at 9:30 to 10:30, 2 days back, pure coincidence that the dinner break is also at that time) - my money 51 PAK - 49 ENG - I have full respect & confidence on ENG's spin playing ability.

 

[Robert]

I do rate Wahab. He's a fighter and he never gives up. The sort of chap Imran wanted in his teams.

 

[asyed]

After Rizwan I sear a few, and closed TV. Now totally amazed to see that we crosses 200. Something to be fight for.

Let's see how Irfan and Anwar bowls. Desperately need some early wickets and then match will be balance.

 

[DesiPassion]

I agree with you