Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 1st Test | Day 3 | Abu Dhabi | 20/10/11

[JibranAnsari]

And PTV go to a break.

and my stream changed to neo cricket

 

[asifp]

So how many matches can Taufeeq afford to fail now before Farhat replaces him

 

[cricketpassion]

After a Longtime Pakistani batsman scored a double hundred in test if remeber correctly

 

[ash 68]

so why are those critising the slow rate now applauding 203 off 459 balls?

 

[JibranAnsari]

Hope the new ball gets rid of asad

 

[Friend786]

well played taufeeq !!

 

[Sledger]

Asad beaten.

 

[qamar84]

classy innings by

 

[hur rizvi]

Asad 6 off 47


Needs to do better

 

[akheR]

After a Longtime Pakistani batsman scored a double hundred in test if remeber correctly

Aamir Sohail in 1992 was the last (205.)

 

[qamar84]

the first Pakistani opener to score a double since Aamer Sohail in 1992

 

[khalil1986]

5 of 43, seriosuly, whats wrong with you?

we should have a lead of about 325-350 by end of days play with two full days left, why don't you look at the bigger picture rather than a quick rush?

 

[Ahson8]

Welldone Taufeeq

 

[Sledger]

Shafiq needs to rotate strike.

 

[Friend786]

TU's maiden first class double hundred !!

 

[ares1000]

200!

Takbeer!

On the issue, hope we put them in for 8-10 overs tonight. That way, we get 2 bites with the new cherry.

 

[hur rizvi]

6 off 50 balls now to Asad....

Pathetic batting

 

[qamar84]

let's see how play little bit agression please

 

[Strike!]

Shafiq 6 off 50, Pathetic to say the least.

 

[Sledger]

Big drive attempted by Taufeeq. Missed it.

 

[qamar84]

get beaten up try some agressive shots

 

[JibranAnsari]

50 for asad

 

[attock]

Gul choosing the ball

 

[hur rizvi]

Gul choosing the ball....

Declaration will come today ...

Asad's innings is a disgrace in the circumstances

 

[Strike!]

50 for asad

 

[Sledger]

Driven straight to the fielder.

 

[Couch Cricketer]

They should up the run rate need to put sl to bat with 3-4 overs to go

 

[cricketpassion]

50 for asad

 

[hur rizvi]

Runs at last from Asad...

 

[Sledger]

Dabbed past third man for three.

 

[qamar84]

there is another explanation for the slow rate of pakistan the outside field is very slow

 

[Sledger]

Looks like Misbah wants 500 - that will be around a 300 lead.

They might not declare tonight unless runs start flowing a bit faster.

 

[khalil1986]

Looks like Pakistan might be looking to declare soon, Gul was picking a ball a moment ago.

 

[hur rizvi]

Asad's S/R = 17

When we are looking to declare surely he needs to paly well...

 

[JibranAnsari]

Can not understand one thing , if we going to declare soon why asad was not told to play positively. Its not like he has a full day to score. Senseless.

 

[Sledger]

On the pads, Asad misses out.

 

[khalil1986]

Looks like Misbah wants 500 - that will be around a 300 lead.

They might not declare tonight unless runs start flowing a bit faster.

Ideally Asad needs to step up a bit but I can guarantee he is scared of getting out and has gone into his shell

 

[hur rizvi]

Looks like Pakistan might be looking to declare soon, Gul was picking a ball a moment ago.

Thats why Asad shafiq needs to do better than what he is doing

 

[Couch Cricketer]

there is another explanation for the slow rate of pakistan the outside field is very slow

They are blocking the ball not hitting it. On a slow filed we would get lots of 2 and 3s but not 4s that is not the reason for slow runrate.

 

[insaftak]

Asad issed:

 

[hur rizvi]

Can not understand one thing , if we going to declare soon why asad was not told to play positively. Its not like he has a full day to score. Senseless.

I dont think anyone would have told him to bat like that...

He should aware of the situation.

 

[Sledger]

Doesn't look in great form, finding the fielder each time.

 

[hur rizvi]

Disgusting stuff from Asad...

 

[JibranAnsari]

I think we should not declare today.

 

[Zamee]

Asad being selfish here !! Not playing for the team

 

[ash 68]

Ramis spouting rubbish about getting a move on

let the boys play, 2 days is more than enough to get Lankans

 

[taqi]

need to press on require some quick runs before close of play

 

[Sledger]

Hopefully Taufeeq won't feel extra pressure to accelerate due to Shafiq's blocking.

 

[Bhaijaan]

I get it, Pakistan doesn't want to bat again.

 

[khalil1986]

Thats why Asad shafiq needs to do better than what he is doing

I agree but I think there is a reason for this as these youngsters are thinking if I get a low score I will get dropped. Still needs to up the temp to at least 4 an over if not more.

 

[attock]

They need to up the run rate.....

 

[hur rizvi]

Asad is playing a real selfish innings here...

 

[khalil1986]

Hopefully Taufeeq won't feel extra pressure to accelerate due to Shafiq's blocking.

Doesn't really matter now about the wickets though if they are looking to declare.

 

[Sledger]

Only Misbah came in and straight away got used to conditions. Umar, Azhar and Younis had very low strike rates at the start too. I'm hoping Shafiq will click into gear..

 

[Bhaijaan]

Ramis spouting rubbish about getting a move on

let the boys play, 2 days is more than enough to get Lankans

If the Lankans play 150 overs, forget about winning

 

[Sledger]

Shafiq out, good for Pakistan.. unless Malik comes back.

 

[hur rizvi]

End of a PAthetic innings from Asad

 

[Sledger]

It's a no ball. )

 

[Bhaijaan]

Last 10 overs, 19 runs

Now i really hope the Lankans score heavily in second inning and teach the Pakistani players a lesson

 

[hur rizvi]

It was a no ball

 

[Sledger]

He's not out, Shafiq will continue! )

 

[Legend Killer]

Its a no ball, Shafiq is not out

 

[JibranAnsari]

Dammit no ball saves the turtle

 

[NeVerMind]

Tailenders to come in. The fun starts now!

 

[attock]

Speed up now Asad

 

[khalil1986]

Asad better wake the **** up now.

 

[Abdullah22]

i like the guy but this is a pathetic innings by asad

 

[Sledger]

Doesn't really matter now about the wickets though if they are looking to declare.

Well ideally Taufeeq should stay in because he's comfortable with the conditions. This is the last recognised pair really.

 

[anakwalajinn]

hahahahahhahahahahaha

 

[Friend786]

unlucky pradeep !

 

[ares1000]

Out on a no-ball.

Lulz.

 

[musama]

declare please

 

[ash 68]

If the Lankans play 150 overs, forget about winning

so slogging out is answer?
to let Adnan Akmal and Umar Gul get the lead to 400 in 20 overs?

 

[akamaka]

asad batting slower than misbah uncle.

SR of 14

 

[hur rizvi]

Asad needs to accelerate ....

This type of innings would result in him getting dropped

 

[Legend Killer]

Cmon Shafiq, wake up

 

[Sledger]

Shafiq into double figures!

 

[NeVerMind]

Asaq will be even more cautious now. The thing with dropping players all the time is that they are always thinking they are playing for their position. If we could gurantee a decent run, this would not happen....

 

[hur rizvi]

Asad needs to go for boundaries now to make up for his pathetic batting upto now

 

[Alamgeer]

Umar akamal could have score 50 + playing so many devilries.