Pakistan v Nepal | Abu Dhabi | Practice Match | Nov 8, 2015 | Match Thread

[Ahson8]

Will be played tomorrow. I hope we try out some youngsters. If someone like Babar scores a century in this game, it will be hard to ignore him for the ODIs. Zafar Gohar should get a go too IMO.

 

[dashing_man]

Will be played tomorrow. I hope we try out some youngsters. If someone like Babar scores a century in this game, it will be hard to ignore him for the ODIs. Zafar Gohar should get a go too IMO.

he still won't get in the XI because of Team man

 

[Ahson8]

he still won't get in the XI because of Team man

If he gets a go tomorrow and scores a ton, I think he'll get a go. I really hope he's given a chance tomorrow and does well

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

team man to score a 100, followed by press conference stating - this was good preparation for 2019,

 

[Ahson8]

team man to score a 100, followed by press conference stating - this was good preparation for 2019,

I won't be surprised if he fails to score vs Nepal too. A big score for him would be a disaster...

 

[Firebreaker]

Nepal is one overrated Associates.

 

[Ahson8]

Babar and Gohar are musts for this game, you can't get a better opportunity to try out upcoming players than this.

Nepal is one overrated Associates.

I just hope one of their bowlers dismiss YK early if he plays.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Khadka is pretty much Nepals entire batting. Sompal Kami is a decent bowler for them though, interested to see how they fare in their first ever game 50 over match vs a full member

 

[aloo paratha]

Nepal is one overrated Associates.

So is UAE

 

[dashing_man]

Nepal is one overrated Associates.

miles better than UAE, I'll take them any day to warm up

 

[#GreenRoars]

Whoever performs, still YK will be in playing XI

 

[Firebreaker]

miles better than UAE, I'll take them any day to warm up

I know you hate UAE but at least do not speak without facts.They have defeated us only once in 2013 that too during their golden period.I think in this year's Qualifier they got out before 100 twice

 

[dashing_man]

I know you hate UAE but at least do not speak without facts.They have defeated us only once in 2013 that too during their golden period.I think in this year's Qualifier they got out before 100 twice

but still UAE couldnt qualify

 

[Impala_KaifTamasha]

Does this count as an official ODI?

 

[Major]

Nepal is one overrated Associates.

No they are not.

They have more fan following then Ireland Cricket or Scotland Cricket team.

After Afghanistan, Nepal is one team to look out for

 

[Firebreaker]

No they are not.

They have more fan following then Ireland Cricket or Scotland Cricket team.

After Afghanistan, Nepal is one team to look out for

Talent isn't based on the fans.Namibia,Kenya,PNG all are better than Nepal

 

[Firebreaker]

Does this count as an official ODI?

No,not even List A

 

[dashing_man]

I'm glad PCB didn't book the game with UAE. Our momentum would have hit low playing with those drop out jobbers

 

[Major]

Talent isn't based on the fans.Namibia,Kenya,PNG all are better than Nepal

bhai mayray, if you have fan following, it helps alot, because then the younger players are motivated to join the sport aswell. There is no point in being a good team if there is no fan following, we saw what happened to Kenya, it dint had any coverage, not any fan following, after 2003 no new player could come into their side and take the team back to its top performance.

Thing is such teams dont have money so they rely on passionate players who are willing to take up the sport even if there is very less opportunities in it.

Nepal will slowly but at faster rate, will improve in cricket, and trust me, after Afghanistan and Ireland, they would be the next major affiliate/association force.

 

[Firebreaker]

I'm glad PCB didn't book the game with UAE. Our momentum would have hit low playing with those drop out jobbers

No worries.England will play against us

 

[dashing_man]

No worries.England will play against us

thanks for this favor. We wont return it

it is team like UAE that other associates had to suffer post World Cup. They were a complete joke. Even the blind team of Zimbabwe would have defeated them

 

[Suleiman]

you guys know which channel this is going to be on? is it even broadcasted since it's just a tour game no?

 

[princeuk]

This will be really good experience for Nepal, the associates deserve more matches against the top teams.

 

[Ahson8]

you guys know which channel this is going to be on? is it even broadcasted since it's just a tour game no?

Won't be broadcasted

 

[Abdul]

Pakistan team (probable) : Azhar Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Younis Khan, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfraz Ahmed, Zafar Gohar, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Rahat Ali

Nepal team (probable) : Mahaboob Alam, Bikram Sob, Naresh Budayair, Mahesh Chhetri†, Shakti Gauchan, Irshad Ahmed, Karan KC, Paras Khadka, Subash Khakurel, Gyanendra Malla, Anil Mandal.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Really want to see Aamer Yamin play

 

[Belawal2014]

Not televised, right?

 

[Abdul]

Not televised, right?

Don't think so.

 

[anakwalajinn]

1 minute left. Hope there is a ball by ball coverage somewhere.


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[omidahomie8]

official icc game?

 

[arehaan]

Azhar Ali playing the mighty England Attack 13 balls for 1 run

 

[Suleiman]

LOL tuk tuk to a F grade team, what have we come to

 

[Belawal2014]

Babar gets a game.

 

[hussain.r97]

What's Azhar up to?

 

[anakwalajinn]

Slow batting so far by Azhar. But he has been away from the game for some time, so good to get his eye in.

Also, Nepal must be pretty geared up for this game.

No Zafar Gohar?


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[blackanhyellow]

Isnt Rizwan in the squad?

Why isnt he in the playing XI???

 

[blackanhyellow]

Warner would have already made a 50 against this bowling attack.

 

[anakwalajinn]

Boys are picking up the pace now.


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[Belawal2014]

Shezzy at almost a run a ball

 

[anakwalajinn]

To OP/admin = game is being played in Abu Dhabi according to Cricinfo, whereas the thread title says Dubai.


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[hussain.r97]

Shezzy at almost a run a ball

Still the same block block boom approach though, even against Nepal.

 

[Square Drive]

Great to see Shezzy scoring!

Making it harder and harder for Saint to make the XI. Now all we need is YK failing when he comes out to bat...

...Unless the management is stupid enough to consider dropping Rizwan/Sarfraz for Younis.

Though I doubt that will happen as Sarfraz is the VC and Rizwan's dropping can potentially create a massive earthquake in the media.

 

[Square Drive]

Need to score 350 here with everyone chipping in.

 

[hussain.r97]

Azhar Ali turning it on now. Needs to have some time out there in the middle, he's been seriously off colour. The team needs him the most this series.

 

[anakwalajinn]

And Shehzad is gone after the usual start.


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[Major]

even against such teams shezad sucks

 

[Fantasy]

Can somebody please tell me where are you getting the scores?

 

[Shafi]

Can't believe we have to drop Rizwan for YK. We don't have enough hitters. Why our players are so shameless that they have to forcefully kick out rather than graceful retire?

 

[Ahson8]

Good to see Babar play. I hope he comes in to bat next and gets a big score.

 

[ChachaCricket]

Hopefully Younis makes a 50 ball hundred.

 

[Ahson8]

Can't believe we have to drop Rizwan for YK. We don't have enough hitters. Why our players are so shameless that they have to forcefully kick out rather than graceful retire?

I don't think Rizwan will be dropped vs England. He's played quite well in his short career. Would be unfair if he is dropped. Think Waqar has purposely played Ahmed and Babar here. If one of them does well, he might have an excuse to play them ahead of Younis.

 

[Ahson8]

Hopefully Younis makes a 50 ball hundred.

Be careful what you wish for

 

[Square Drive]

Can somebody please tell me where are you getting the scores?

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/930561.html

 

[ChachaCricket]

Get a move on already. Should be 150+ by now. Freaken loaded with tuktuks and now have added Younis Khan.

 

[Shafi]

I don't think Rizwan will be dropped vs England. He's played quite well in his short career. Would be unfair if he is dropped. Think Waqar has purposely played Ahmed and Babar here. If one of them does well, he might have an excuse to play them ahead of Younis.

Don't think Waqar has enough power to bench YK. The chief selector already mentioned that YK will be vital in next Eng and NZ tour so can't see he will be dropped soon. Besides, he keeps coming back in ODI after scoring a hundred in test. He got lots of back up in media, formers, PCB boss and selectors. Really feel sorry for players like Haris, Fawad, Sami Aslam, Hammad Azam and Sadaf who never get 10% of the back up.

 

[Square Drive]

[MENTION=139353]ChachaCricket[/MENTION] where you based in?

 

[Fantasy]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/930561.html

Ah.thank you.

Did check CI earlier but couldn't find it that time.

 

[Fantasy]

C

 

[Fantasy]

Can anyone please confirm whether this is a List A game or not?

 

[Fantasy]

Azhar Ali on fireeeeeee..

2 back to back sixes.

 

[Firebreaker]

This is not even a List A game............

 

[dashing_man]

[MENTION=139353]ChachaCricket[/MENTION] where you based in?

guess ?

 

[Shafi]

guess ?

Chacha of YK.

 

[Ahson8]

Don't think Waqar has enough power to bench YK. The chief selector already mentioned that YK will be vital in next Eng and NZ tour so can't see he will be dropped soon. Besides, he keeps coming back in ODI after scoring a hundred in test. He got lots of back up in media, formers, PCB boss and selectors. Really feel sorry for players like Haris, Fawad, Sami Aslam, Hammad Azam and Sadaf who never get 10% of the back up.

Agree with everything you've said but I still think Rizwan won't be dropped.

 

[Ahson8]

How come YK never gets injured and promising guys like Haris & Imad do ?

 

[dashing_man]

How come YK never gets injured and promising guys like Haris & Imad do ?

that's like saying "How come an adult don't get injured and child do while playing KING!

 

[dashing_man]

Azhar Ali should retire now and give Team Man to warm up for the ODs

 

[Fantasy]

Can anyone please confirm whether this is a List A game or not?

 

[dhump]

Can anyone please confirm whether this is a List A game or not?

No it is not.


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[Shafi]

Manipulator on!!!

 

[dhump]

Team man to bat....I hope for a humiliating performance.


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[dhump]

Also azhar retired


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[hussain.r97]

What's the points of playing Younis, Hafeez, Wahab, and Yasir in this game?

Rizwan, Babar, Zafar, and Yamin should have gotten a game instead.

 

[Junaids]

How come YK never gets injured and promising guys like Haris & Imad do ?

Because, for all his faults, Younis Khan is a much more professional cricketer than they are.

He works twice as hard on both his technique and his fitness.

 

[Ahson8]

Because, for all his faults, Younis Khan is a much more professional cricketer than they are.

He works twice as hard on both his technique and his fitness.

Well tbh Imad got a fractured finger, which isn't fitness related.

 

[hussain.r97]

Team man to bat....I hope for a humiliating performance.


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He's the one player I want to fail.

Really sad when a player loses so much respect.

 

[Ahson8]

Babar Azam is not a No. 6 batsman, our think tank really is a thick tank.

 

[dhump]

He's the one player I want to fail.

Really sad when a player loses so much respect.

Same...He is one player playing for any country I really want to fail when playing in color clothing.....Pathetic way if getting selected have no respect for YK the person..I will always say a top test player and that is all he is.


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[Fantasy]

What's the points of playing Younis, Hafeez, Wahab, and Yasir in this game?

Rizwan, Babar, Zafar, and Yamin should have gotten a game instead.

100% agree with this...

In fact I wanted Wahab Riaz to be rested for first 2 ODIs or at least 1 ODI.But here they are playing him in a nothing match.Then we all say why our players get injured this often?

 

[hussain.r97]

100% agree with this...

In fact I wanted Wahab Riaz to be rested for first 2 ODIs or at least 1 ODI.But here they are playing him in a nothing match.Then we all say why our players get injured this often?

Exactly.

Wahab needs to be managed very carefully.