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I am pretty confident we will score a 100 runs at least and survive 40 overs.Scott Boland at MCG
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Shan will then say, if you had said we will play 40 overs, I would take it.
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I am pretty confident we will score a 100 runs at least and survive 40 overs.Scott Boland at MCG
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With current injuries and form of Shaheen. No.Realistically can anyone see pak getting 20 wickets in a test v Australia in Australia
Salman agha is a most useless and unserious cricketer i have seen ever represented pakistan in a test matches. He is good for nothing. Cant bowl properly, bat like he is a small kid and field wise also looks too casual. I hope he get replaced by someone elseSalman will play but I guess Khurram is out due to injury. Still few days to go but Not sure.
Aamer Jamal has not demonstrated any batting skills in recent tournaments. I didn't even see him score a fifty in recent domestic tournaments. During the 1st Test against Australia, it was an opportunity for him to become a hero as a batter, but I didn't see any intent from him.Ideally this should be playing 11:
Abdullah
Imam (Can't drop him after half century)
Shan
Babar
Saud
Saim Ayub
Sarfaraz (Has been good lately, need to give one more chance)
Jamal
Hassan
Shaheen
Wasim Jnr ( Considering Khurram is almost ruled out)
He should play as a bowler, anything with the bat is bonus.Aamer Jamal has not demonstrated any batting skills in recent tournaments. I didn't even see him score a fifty in recent domestic tournaments. During the 1st Test against Australia, it was an opportunity for him to become a hero as a batter, but I didn't see any intent from him.
You want to go with just 3 pacers and 2 out if these 3 have played just 1 test match and not really regarded as a test bowler by many. Noman ali? no chance. Only is Abrar is fit he should play, it won't mean much. We need another pacer and an all-rounder as well so salman will play ahead of saim here.Pakistan tour already in crisis , plagued with injuries and cocky management who is devoid of any sense
Imam
Shafiq
Shan
Babar
Saud
Saim
Rizwan
Jamal
SSA
Nauman
WasimJr.
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this has to be the XI, test cricket is about specialists joqers like Agha and faheem should be kicked out, play Saim at 6 when the ball is old
with Saim you may get a useful 60 of 100 to put opposition on backfoot, with useless Agha good luck also if 4 bowlers cannot do it then 5 wont do a jackYou want to go with just 3 pacers and 2 out if these 3 have played just 1 test match and not really regarded as a test bowler by many. Noman ali? no chance. Only is Abrar is fit he should play, it won't mean much. We need another pacer and an all-rounder as well so salman will play ahead of saim here.
No Naseem, no Abrar, Shaheen out of form and now one of the promising debutants is out too.As per reports:
With the visitors already missing star quicks Naseem Shah (who has a shoulder injury) and Haris Rauf (elected to play in the KFC BBL), it is the second injury suffered by one of their bowlers on this tour after Abrar Ahmed hurt his right leg during a tour match in Canberra.
The leg-spinner appears unlikely to play in the final two Tests but has remained with the squad.
I'd keep agha as the spinner if Abrar is out, and lengthen the batting slightly.M Wasim Jr for Faheem but what do we do if Khurram unfit?
Also Abrar news doesn't look too promising - Noman in place of Faheem?
As per a media report
Sarfaraz out - Rizwan in
Faheem Ashraf out - Sajid Khan in
Khurram Shahzad (ruled out) - One of Mir Hamza/Hassan Ali in
I won't go for Faheem he is as good as a brick.I think Pakistan have to go with 5 bowlers and keep bowlers fresh without extended spells. Salman bat isn't good enough, especially in pacey conditions where he'll be much of a difference maker.
Shaheen/Wasim Jr,/Jamal/Faheem & spinner (ideally Abrar if he is healthy).
Rizwan for Sarfraz is an easy swap as well.
Pakistan will probably need to pray they win the toss, bat first and hopefully put up a competitive 1st innings total to have any chance.
Sounds like a whole lot of nothing. and that's the problem with our country. A bunch of cowards with a whole lot of nothing. What do you bring to the table Mr. Yousuf? Sounds like nothing.Mohammad Yousuf during an interview ahead of Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test match:
"They [Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel] have gone to Australia for the first time, many players struggle, you need to be technically sound, have a strong fighting spirit, maintain solid technique, and work with patience on the field,”
“Look, the 'Bazball' cricket that we hear is being played by England, other teams are not playing like that. Yes, if necessary, judge the wicket, adapt to the conditions, and watch how the bowler is bowling. Based on that, if you feel you can play aggressively, then definitely play. If a ball is not conducive for aggressive play, then how can you play it aggressively?"
"In my opinion, mentally our boys are fine. If you meet them, you will find that mentally they are well. It's a significant advantage to have the right technique. This is a recognized fact. Our technique should be correct from top to bottom. This is going to be a very important task, so a lot of work is going to happen here, that's why this point is being reiterated again and again to focus on First-Class cricket,"
Three pacers. Feels short. I would be inclined to bring in Wasim Jr in place of Salman.As per a media report
Sarfaraz out - Rizwan in
Faheem Ashraf out - Sajid Khan in
Khurram Shahzad (ruled out) - One of Mir Hamza/Hassan Ali in
Does Wasim Jnr. not have the fitness to bowl 18 overs a day at pace?Three pacers. Feels short. I would be inclined to bring in Wasim Jr in place of Salman.
Bro, updates on Noman Ali and Khurram Shahzad have already been posted for quite some time. Have a look at our these threadsMCG Test X1
Imam
ABD
Shan
Babar
Saud
Riz
Salman
Jamal
Wasim Jr
Shaheen
Sajid if Abrar is not available or add faheem and go with 4 quicks plus salman and saud as spinners.
Reports have suggested Nouman and khurram are ruled out for the series
They’ve taken more wickets in the first game than they did in the last tour. Nothing will top the 2019 tour.This could turn out to be the worst EVER tour of Australia.
Let's hope not.
My bad broBro, updates on Noman Ali and Khurram Shahzad have already been posted for quite some time. Have a look at our these threads
Khurram Shahzad ruled out of Australia versus Pakistan Test Series
Khurram Shahzad ruled out of the Test Series Melbourne, 21 December 2023: Khurram Shahzad has been ruled out of the Test series against Australia due to a stress fracture in his left 10th rib, as well as an abdominal muscle tear. Fast Bowler Khurram Shahzad complained of discomfort in his...ppforum.pakpassion.net
[PICTURES] Noman Ali ruled out of the Test series against Australia due to acute appendicitis, Mohammad Nawaz named as replacement
Noman Ali ruled out of the Test series against Australia Melbourne - December 23, 2023 Noman Ali has been ruled out of the Test series against Australia due to Acute Appendicitis. Noman Ali complained of sudden and severe abdominal pain yesterday, leading to examinations and scans in...ppforum.pakpassion.net
Definitely better than current Faheem. At the very least he will not bowl in mid 120sDoes Wasim Jnr. not have the fitness to bowl 18 overs a day at pace?
I saw him live at the World Cup and he looked comfortably more threatening than Shaheen/Rauf etc.
He is definitely an upgrade over fraud allrounder Faheem Ashraf at any rate
Wow, we have won 2 Test matches at MCG.We havn't won a test in more than 40 years! Of course, when it did, it was under Imran's leadership
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Rizwan - good move , Khurram - Hamza [ Hassan absolute NO ] , Khurram - hope Sajid not being picked for his batting ability . Likely we lose 3-4 hours on day 1 & some on day 2 as well , gives a chance for visitors to draw the game .As per a media report
Sarfaraz out - Rizwan in
Faheem Ashraf out - Sajid Khan in
Khurram Shahzad (ruled out) - One of Mir Hamza/Hassan Ali in
Rain threat in both boxing day test on day 1 .First day of boxing day always gives a fantastic atmosphere. It will be a let down if it rains.
its better to pick sajid into playing 11 instead of hassan ali else better go with 10 players.Pakistan announced twelve players for Second Test Against Australia MCG, 26- 30 Dec. Final XI will be announced tomorrow.
1.Imam-ul-Haq
2.Abdullah Shafique
3.Shan Masood - (C)
4.Babar Azam
5.Saud Shakeel
6.M Rizwan - (WK)
7.Salman Ali Agha
8.Shaheen Afridi - (VC)
9.Hassan Ali
10. Mir Hamza
11. Aamir Jamal
12. Sajid Khan
Sadly this bowling attack is even worse than the 1st Test.
I would play saim what’s to lose the the sooner the more he plays in Australian conditions the better in the long runRizwan + Nauman in.
Faheem + Sarfraz out.
The team will still get pummeled on a massive ground like the MCG but it's the least they can do. The wild card selection might be Saim, but I would avoid putting him in this situation.
Yes those 7 runs from first test, will be so crucialSickening to see Rizwan back in the side with no performances in red ball cricket.
Feel so bad for Sarfaraz.
Watch yourself Sycamore. This series is alive now because I am the nemesis.Yes those 7 runs from first test, will be so crucial![]()
Wow, we are all so scared!For all of you who lobbied and cried for Rizwan’s inclusion, this series has become personal now. It was a good series to just breeze through and lose 3-0
Now I will bring the fire in this 3-0 defeat.
Yes I am on the same page, especially with all the mediums and slow medium pacers we have, he is the fastest of them all..stupid selections that ruin our 1 percent chance of winning. Can't think of any worse bowling attack from us in recent times..I fail to understand why Wasim Jnr in not getting chances in test cricket despite being in setup for many years. Even in the recent WC he was tried only when Hasan Ali got injured.
I fail to understand why Wasim Jnr in not getting chances in test cricket despite being in setup for many years. Even in the recent WC he was tried only when Hasan Ali got injured.