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I hope this puts Mohsin's coaching ambitions to an end. He is responsible for the sides batting primarily. Glad to see him being shown up.
 
starchild said:
I have always said this: win toss and bowl. Play to your strengths. Last test, if anything, was an anomaly.

I knew this was going to happen. Pakistan's batting doesn't stand much of a chance to get on top of England with the kind of bowling England has. Sigh.

There's still a lot of time left in this test. But 4 wickets and the the first hour isn't even over yet...it's gonna be mighty hard for Pakistan to get back in the game.
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Ah make that 5. Geez
 
Pakistan 21/5 pathetic stuff... even if we are 2-0 up!

could be bowled our for something very embarrasing here!
 
Wow, England getting some revenge here

Still plenty of cricket left so no need for the dramatics
 
starchild said:
I have always said this: win toss and bowl. Play to your strengths. Last test, if anything, was an anomaly.

I knew this was going to happen. Pakistan's batting doesn't stand much of a chance to get on top of England with the kind of bowling England has. Sigh.

There's still a lot of time left in this test. But 4 wickets and the the first hour isn't even over yet...it's gonna be mighty hard for Pakistan to get back in the game.
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Make that 5 wickets in the 1st hour! Lucky if we cross 50 now!
 
Pakistan is just one of those teams - you should never have any faith in them, because that's the only time they ever win.
 
:)))

our batsmen can't play straight deliveries now! MBA gone! :facepalm:

game set and match! would take a Kami-esque knock ala Karachi '06 to save us now!
 
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Well what a load of bullsh*t!

Thanks for that!

We really needed it! This is required at least once in every series guys!
 
Pakistan should be constitutionally forbidden to bat first anyway. :0)
 
decison of batting first was wrong .. wen u won in dubai bowling first
why bat today

today we have to doubt the MBA
 
starchild said:
I have always said this: win toss and bowl. Play to your strengths. Last test, if anything, was an anomaly.

I knew this was going to happen. Pakistan's batting doesn't stand much of a chance to get on top of England with the kind of bowling England has. Sigh.

There's still a lot of time left in this test. But 4 wickets and the the first hour isn't even over yet...it's gonna be mighty hard for Pakistan to get back in the game.
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Pak are actually playing to their strength here...4th innings chases aren't often easy...but the're giving the advantage away eith some stupid shots
 
hot spot fail or ridiculous umpiring u guys decide here is the video of hot spot

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Pakistan's batting lineup is top-heavy. All over bar the shouting with that dismissal?

Difficult to see the latter five Pakistani wickets lasting beyond tea. Could even get them out in a session.

Doesn't make up for losing two games, but...phwoar. Good response.
 
Savak said:
I hope this puts Mohsin's coaching ambitions to an end. He is responsible for the sides batting primarily. Glad to see him being shown up.
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LOL

I am so glad we have the series won, dread to think what this place would have been like if we lost
 
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Still MHK as batting coach?

There was absolutely nothing wrong in batting first. There is a bit moisture under the track & once it dries out, the wicket 'll start to take spin. What they required to do is to go at 60/2 at lunch.

I think MHK should be removed for 3 prime reasons

1. Pakistan's batting is worst among the top 8 sides in 2 folds - top orders are 20-30 players & there tail stars at 7. Neither of 8-11 'll bat higher than 10 for any other top sides. I said this in BD tour & here again - they are worst subcontinent batting side (Of 3) against spin & worst in world against moving ball (of 8)

2. He is incapable to help the bowlers, what ever the bowlers are doing is the harvest of Waquar era, within few months MHK era 'll start to creep in, unless immediately someone competent is brought

3. This team is the dumbest & I repeat dumbest among any international side including IRL, when it comes to rules & regulations, street smartness, quick thinking, flexibility & alternative plan. Absolutely no improvement in intellectual part of the game

MHK is fortunate to have Misbah as Captain. Even if Pak wins this tour 10-0 under MHK, I 'll believe under Dav, even for 7 days to start with, they would have done better.

It's a shame that in modern days, when BCB & ZIM boards are going for specialist Pros, PCB is sticking with novices like Waquar, MHK or Intikhab.
 
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Whippy said:
All over bar the shouting with that dismissal?

Difficult to see the last five Pakistani wickets lasting beyond tea.
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Yep, can't see us adding too much to this total

Need our bowlers (again) to do some massive damage
 
This batting line up is full of cr@p! They dont know how to play staight balls! This is a lost match!
 
This is the best chance our batsmen will ever have to find some form on Asian wickets. About time they buckle down.
 
chance for Asad Shafiq to announce himself...I've always regarded this guy highly..
 
Azhar needs to go, and Younis probably should have been rested.

Bet all the haters wish Umar Akmal was playing now.
 
Nas is sitting there with a freaking microscope . I finally saw the faint mark after a million replays .
 
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I think we can almost guarantee this match isn't going to be a draw.
 
srry guys heres the video

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seeing how our batsmen haven't been able to play straight balls, and this group is suppose to be miles better than the one from England 2010...just imagine if this was in England :facepalm:
 
ShaazE said:
Azhar needs to go, and Younis probably should have been rested.

Bet all the haters wish Umar Akmal was playing now.
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Azhar needs to go??I thought he and shafiq were the two potential test batsmen Pak have unearthed...he looks rock solid...reminds me of our own Dravid...(sob sob)
 
Looney said:
you mad bro azhar won us last match
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He's alright, but 1 out of 5 performances doesn't really cut it. Plus if it's between him and Umar I would play Umar any day.

Sandeep99 said:
Azhar needs to go??I thought he and shafiq were the two potential test batsmen Pak have unearthed...he looks rock solid...reminds me of our own Dravid...(sob sob)
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Really don't need another Misbah. We need at least one guy in the team who can take on the attack (other than Hafeez). So again... Umar over Azhar any day.

Also, the wall has shattered.
 
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Taufeeq is a big weak link in Pakistan batting. Just got back home and seeing a collapse worse then England :facepalm:
 
Ball moves a micro milli meter and our batsman show their true color.
Khair was bound to happen sooner than later
england aiming for the 72 revenge
 
I laughed when they said England had the best bowling attack...now I see...balanced attack for all conditions...impressive!
 
these 2 can't just hang around, only a matter of time before they go as well, have to look to score...
 
cricfan4ever said:
seeing how our batsmen haven't been able to play straight balls, and this group is suppose to be miles better than the one from England 2010...just imagine if this was in England :facepalm:
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To be fair, it cant get much worse than 21/5.
 
I THK COUNTER ATTACK IS THE BEST WAY TO GO FRM HERE
BUT IN ORDER TO DO THAT U NEED TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BALL
SO FAR PAKISTAN IS BALL- LESS I MEAN CLUE LESS :p
 
Over the last year or so Hafeez, Tafeeq and somewhat Azhar have been playing out the new ball for us the few matches they have not we have got very small scores. Today is a similar story.
 
Xoib said:
aah finallly good to see, you were missing from here for the past few months did not contribute much during the Aus-ind series
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you would not be in the mood to post on internet forums if your team is playing the way india is atm ..I watched more of Pak-Eng series than our matches
 
jusarrived said:
you would not be in the mood to post on internet forums if your team is playing the way india is atm ..I watched more of Pak-Eng series than our matches
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a true fan sticks with his team through thick and thin.
 
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