Pakistan vs South Africa | 1st Test | Lahore | October 12-16 | Pre-Match Discussion

[Aqib_mustafa]

Anything in media about the pitch for the 1st Test ?

Pure rank turner

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan vs South Africa Test Series

The Pakistan team held a training session at Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the upcoming Test series.

The national squad participated in a rigorous three-hour practice session, during which coaches conducted various drills.

Following the warm-up, players engaged in intensive batting, bowling, and fielding exercises.

The first Test match between South Africa and Pakistan will be played at Gaddafi Stadium starting on October 12.

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[Human786]

Pure rank turner

your perception or reports in media ?

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

your perception or reports in media ?

There are reports in media pakistan will play 3 spinners sajid nomam and abrar or asif afridi so pitch will be be pure rank turner.

 

[sweep_shot]

I think whoever bat first are likely to win.

I am guessing there would be turning pitches. So, batting in 4th innings should be difficult.

 

[adi_62941]

There are reports in media pakistan will play 3 spinners sajid nomam and abrar or asif afridi so pitch will be be pure rank turner

Really cant understand the role of 3rd specialist spinner if you already have salman agha as part time spinner.
Prepare rank turners but why not play 2 fast bowlers so that they get proper test matches and can be utilized well in non-asian spin conditions. Now if you play on non-spin pitches, you dont have a good second fast bowler

 

[adi_62941]

Now we have a perfect captains in ODI,Tests and T20s.
Shan, Rizwan and Salman, they dont deserve to be in the side alone on performances.
Shan aka aggressive opener, Rizwan aka specialist number 4, and Salman Agha the intent king