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Pakistan v West Indies | 1st Test (D/N) | Dubai (DSC) | Oct 13-17, 2016 | Day 4

Field is wide open and single are all open for WI. Situation is not good, but it should be a lesson to learn for our batter after such a pathetic batting display. Shows that there is no stoke player in this Test side, who can make quick runs when needed.
 
This lalu sarfraz is still standing way behind the wicket as if we are playing on and old waca pitch,
 
Amir's gotta attack the stumps and Misbah's gotta pack the legside. There's no point bowling good length here.
 
I don't know why we're not slipping in the occasional yorker, maybe its the dew and its harder to grip the ball but WI batsmen are getting used to this length from the pacers.

Just vary the pace and length a bit more.
 
Amir is now the most unlikeliest bowler to get a wicket right now, only good for 1st spell new ball, and compelete passenger for rest of the inning.
 
Both Bravo and Johnson are not bothered by Yasir and length bowling by pacer. Should bring in Nawaz.

Also should try to stop these easy singles to build pressure.
 
Markhor said:
I don't know why we're not slipping in the occasional yorker, maybe its the dew and its harder to grip the ball but WI batsmen are getting used to this length from the pacers.

Just vary the pace and length a bit more.
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The field is not set to attack the stumps.
 
Someone should start a poll thread after this day ends, asking users who will win this match.
 
LBW ! That could be huge. Johnson reviews.
 
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tomorrow before tea this WI team will lose 6-7 wkts atleast or the match could even be over by then....dew factor is helping the WI...
 
Its above the knee roll. I think it might be just clipping though. This could be close.

This is a big moment in the match.
 
Wow not even clipping. Massive wicket.

The floodgates could open now.
 
Amirrrr!!! But yes . . let's drop him cuz ofcourse he is a liability in the team . .
 
Got a bit lucky there by we'll take it!!
 
Zeshan547 said:
Amir is now the most unlikeliest bowler to get a wicket right now, only good for 1st spell new ball, and compelete passenger for rest of the inning.
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Someone give this guy a medal. I often see him posting this sort of stuff, and disappears as soon as he is proved wrong.
 
Zeshan547 said:
Amir is now the most unlikeliest bowler to get a wicket right now, only good for 1st spell new ball, and compelete passenger for rest of the inning.
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Lol impatient Pakistani fans. Amir is the best fast bowler in the country
 
Pitch isn't that good. I think Bishoo just bowled a brilliant spell and Pakistani batsmen had gotten complacent.
 
Darren bravo has had a very impressive match must say

Prolly better player of spin than any English or Aussie batsman barring Cook
 
Amir really owned me their but i'm eating those humble pies with a lot of red bull, at the end of the day we all want pak to win. So no need to rub it in.
 
Come on one more wicket before close of play tonight
 
I think SK will be making way for either Rahat or IK (or maybe chacha Zulfi) in next game. Not has been impressive in this game and as effective as he was before.
 
Sohail Khan really has done nothing of note and seems a waste of spot till now
 
sohail just 2 overs and gone to hibernation mode... really waste of space so far here in UAE.... RAHAT and IMRAN who carried the pace bowling unit in this part of the world has been benched for this old uncle...
 
putF%8id said:
I think SK will be making way for either Rahat or IK in next game. Not has been impressive in this game and as effective as he was before.
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Rahat should be the first name on the team sheet just for his nightwatchman ability.
 
putF%8id said:
I think SK will be making way for either Rahat or IK in next game. Not has been impressive in this game and as effective as he was before.
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Or even a spinner

We always had 2 spinners and 2 pacers in UAE so now we can go back to that as Nawaz is technically playing as an AR
 
Slog said:
Darren bravo has had a very impressive match must say

Prolly better player of spin than any English or Aussie batsman barring Cook
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What surprises me is the extreme disparity between his home and away performances.

He's performed quite well in Asia and Caribbean pitches are slow low turners for the most part. Yet Bravo averages 29 at home.
 
Why aren't they extending play to complete the overs? It's not like light is an issue
 
Slog said:
Or even a spinner

We always had 2 spinners and 2 pacers in UAE so now we can go back to that as Nawaz is technically playing as an AR
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:uakmal that's why I edited my post, missed Uncle Zulfi there. It'll be a subject of pitch though.

That's said, in next two game. I would certainly like to test both Rahat and IK, because we'll need them for sure in AUS and NZ.
 
putF%8id said:
I believe Yasir will be more successful against right handers. Spinning the bowl well.
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If tomorrow Windies try to go for a win it will be an easy job for him

But if they just defend then no because he won't be able to exploit bat and pad gap due to defensive shots
 
putF%8id said:
:uakmal that's why I edited my post, missed Uncle Zulfi there. It'll be a subject of pitch though.

That's said, in next two game. I would certainly like to test both Rahat and IK, because we'll need them for sure in AUS and NZ.
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Sohail Khan is so daaamn slow that he can never be useful in tests on flat pitches it seems

And he looks like a tank lol

I'd go with Imran Khan jr if not a spinner

Guy averages 28 having played all his tests in Asia

He's not as fancy as PP hipsters would prefer but honestly deserves a recall
 
Slog said:
If tomorrow Windies try to go for a win it will be an easy job for him

But if they just defend then no because he won't be able to exploit bat and pad gap due to defensive shots
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True, I guess a lot will depend on how Samuel, Blackwood and Dowrich will play and support Bravo. Bravo is the key.
 
Slog said:
Sohail Khan is so daaamn slow that he can never be useful in tests on flat pitches it seems

And he looks like a tank lol

I'd go with Imran Khan jr if not a spinner

Guy averages 28 having played all his tests in Asia

He's not as fancy as PP hipsters would prefer but honestly deserves a recall
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Yes, either Zulfi baba or IK, because having SK in next game will only waste a spot. And again, we will be only bowling with Amir, Yasir and Wahab (Nawaz is a there to support and maybe pick up 1 or 2 wicket). SK can be tried in AUS and NZ later.

Need either a spinner to support Yasir or Pacer to effectively share new ball with Amir.
 
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