South Africa finish Day 1 of first Test at 127/5 in response to Pakistan's total of 181

[Pete Rose]

From Rameez Raja to Mark Nicholas.... that’s quite a variation in class

 

[Gullycricket]

Seems Mickey was right.We start playing better the moment we step out of UAE

 

[Junaids]

To be fair, the selections may be dodgy but the batting approach is spot on.

Mickey Arthur is actually terrific.

 

[Suleiman]

Time to bring out the shovel.

 

[Asif321]

Outfield is good so shots will go for four
In UAE it’s 2 or “maximum 3

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Have said this for years, Shan is a quality batsman and extremely hard working. Pretty obvious that he's a grounded, humble guy. I back him to score tons of runs this series and potentially come out as a future captain for Pakistan

Hard working and humble for sure, since the beginning, in fact.

People who say he's there because of connections should look at his exploits in domestic cricket nowadays.

 

[Ab Fan]

Poor bowling by Rabada. Has bowled down the wicket on pads which are easy picking for any Tom Dick and Harry although Harry is not playing due to knee injury.

 

[Boi]

Hope Azhar doesn’t get too loose. Seen it too often when he tries to play positively.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Oof Azhar.

 

[Junaids]

Seems Mickey was right.We start playing better the moment we step out of UAE

Yep.

I still think Pakistan should make small South African centres their base, not the UAE.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Technique.

I want that to be true because I love his work ethic.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

SA pitches are faster than Australia's now.

 

[TeamPak95]

Olivier damn

 

[letme alone]

ball bouncing

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Shan destroying the haters and receiving blessings from brother [MENTION=113824]Nikhil_cric[/MENTION].

He has batted much better than i have ever seen him. Should definitely be in the World Cup plans for PAK. Also what are your thoughts on Olivier? He looks like he might have an inefficient injury prone action?

 

[Square Drive]

Not bad not bad...

 

[Madplayer]

Is Shan a rare Pakistani player who has come back after actually improving his game?

 

[maanleo]

Pakistan has such a long tail in this match? Why no faheeem and Haris?

Haris was first choice in playing eleven, but a knee injury a day before start of test match forced management to replace him with Shan Masood. And looks like Shan wouldn't let us feel his absence. And Yasir was preferred over Faheem for some reason. Although in practice match even Azhar was out-bowling Yasir in these conditions.

 

[Baigel]

Azhar nai positivity dil pe lailiha!!! Quite literally

 

[Pete Rose]

Where is Kepler weasels, I used to hate-listen to him

 

[Boi]

Nice shot for a couple.

 

[Pete Rose]

Azhar playing a yk type shot

 

[Dark_Horse]

Hassan ali could be mighty effective on this pitch

 

[Chief Destroyer]

He has batted much better than i have ever seen him. Should definitely be in the World Cup plans for PAK. Also what are your thoughts on Olivier? He looks like he might have an inefficient injury prone action?

Can be a back up option for SENA wickets. Yeah, it is injury prone. His force exertion is all over the place.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Is Shan a rare Pakistani player who has come back after actually improving his game?

Misbah.

 

[aukhan]

Is Shan a rare Pakistani player who has come back after actually improving his game?

After YK i think.

 

[Markhor]

Have said this for years, Shan is a quality batsman and extremely hard working. Pretty obvious that he's a grounded, humble guy. I back him to score tons of runs this series and potentially come out as a future captain for Pakistan

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Let him score a century outside Asia before elevating him to the captaincy.

 

[Madplayer]

Shan in the process of getting struck by Nazar.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Shan in the process of getting struck by Nazar.

hahah true.

 

[Madplayer]

Misbah.

After YK i think.

True and i said Rare

Well even Hafeez came back into the side after improving his game but his best was also average.

 

[Suleiman]

Shan in the process of getting struck by Nazar.

No, people have hated on him so much in the past and recently that all that anti-nazar will come in handy

 

[Mamoon]

If someone had the misfortune of going through this thread, he or she would think that Masood is on 119* and not 19*. Sums up the state Pakistan cricket and its fans find themselves in at this point.

 

[Baigel]

Is Shan a rare Pakistani player who has come back after actually improving his game?

Sharjeel Khan?

 

[ExpressPacer]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Let him score a century outside Asia before elevating him to the captaincy.

Agreed. But I'm sure you understand where I'm coming from. He has it in him to take up the mantle and I know I'm not the only one who sees it.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Holy, Rabada already has 152 wickets.

 

[Markhor]

Outfield is good so shots will go for four
In UAE it’s 2 or “maximum 3

Yes and it's also refreshing to play on proper wickets with good carry and pace, and in front of a decent crowd.

It's the anti-UAE.

 

[Markhor]

Shan in the process of getting struck by Nazar.

Why, is Mudassar Nazar bowling ?

 

[ExpressPacer]

If someone had the misfortune of going through this thread, he or she would think that Masood is on 119* and not 19*. Sums up the state Pakistan cricket and its fans find themselves in at this point.

Quite frankly, I think it's about the intent and technique he's shown. He's out now but that is usually enough.

 

[Greenstorm]

Lag gae nazar

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Very unlucky for Shan

 

[babajee]

Fluke fluke fluke yaar

 

[Baigel]

Nazar lag gayi

 

[Markhor]

If someone had the misfortune of going through this thread, he or she would think that Masood is on 119* and not 19*. Sums up the state Pakistan cricket and its fans find themselves in at this point.

Yes, let's get to 250 before doing bhangra.

 

[Asif321]

That’s so unlucky shannni he looked good

 

[Gullycricket]

Shan in the process of getting struck by Nazar.

Wow

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Shan in the process of getting struck by Nazar.

Thanks for the jinx

 

[Mamoon]

Greatest 19 in history. Cementing his captaincy credentials.

 

[letme alone]

Shan in the process of getting struck by Nazar.

go to another one

 

[Naim]

laga di na nazar bache ko

 

[Mamoon]

Quite frankly, I think it's about the intent and technique he's shown. He's out now but that is usually enough.

Means nothing. A garbage player playing in a garbage team.

 

[rollingstoned]

These conditions are a complete anti thesis to what you get in uae so not surprising to see pakistan scoring at a good rate. Quick outfields and plenty of carry means you get good value for shots while the wicket rewards good bowling too. As highveld as it gets.

 

[Madplayer]

No, people have hated on him so much in the past and recently that all that anti-nazar will come in handy

Told you. I know PP. Bari Nazreeli aankhen hain PPers ki

 

[ARK Rafay]

This is where we needed the luck

 

[Pete Rose]

Well. This can’t be good, shafiq coming to the crease with Pakistan in trouble

 

[Amjid Javed]

Unlucky dismissal for shan.

Duck king asad in next

 

[Rathore]

very unlucky to go that way

 

[world cup captain]

Nazar lag gayi

How does Virat never get Nazar? Always curious why Pakistani players go through this process of nazar?

 

[mak36]

Shan in the process of getting struck by Nazar.

Lol you said it.

 

[DRsohail]

Greatest 19 in history. Cementing his captaincy credentials.

And imam scored a double.

 

[Mueez]

What kind of a fluke wicket was that...

 

[ExpressPacer]

Means nothing. A garbage player playing in a garbage team.

I disagree. We'll see by the end of the series.

 

[TeamPak95]

lol unlucky Shan, come on technique saab

 

[Asif321]

2 legends on crease
Last tour Shafiq scored a Ton

 

[Mamoon]

How does Virat never get Nazar? Always curious why Pakistani players go through this process of nazar?

Because it does not exist.

 

[Stalin]

If someone had the misfortune of going through this thread, he or she would think that Masood is on 119* and not 19*. Sums up the state Pakistan cricket and its fans find themselves in at this point.

 

[Gullycricket]

This Olivier should be smashed.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Regardless, he needs to play ODI's . He was playing his shots well. Technique is not that important in ODI's. He can give you quick runs up the order.

 

[rollingstoned]

I remember Warner getting outt like that against Abbott., After playing and missing like 20 times. Bad way to go.

 

[Madplayer]

Wow

Thanks for the jinx

Why, is Mudassar Nazar bowling ?

go to another one

He was getting itchy after so much praise here.
Like the old saying, "the camel was put into a small bottle because of evil eye"

 

[Amjid Javed]

Is shafiq the easiest player to dismiss early in an inns, lucky 1st ball

Off the mark now though.

 

[Mamoon]

I disagree. We'll see by the end of the series.

I should perhaps add my contradiction here: Shan, Imam and Babar are the only three players I care about after losing interest in Pakistan cricket.

 

[Pete Rose]

Unlucky dismissal for shan.

Duck king asad in next

Shan looked good. Unfortunate method to go

 

[TeamPak95]

Lol Shafiq not phased at all

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Babar is Pakistan's best batsman why is he batting at # 6? Ajeeb!

 

[Madplayer]

How does Virat never get Nazar? Always curious why Pakistani players go through this process of nazar?

Only the ones who believe in it go through it
Also, maybe he is affected by Nazar. Maybe he would score a 200 every game if it werent for Nazar

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Quite a journey for him

A must for your ODI team.

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

Asad getting all the luck he needs

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Choka by choker :

 

[Sidilicious]

Wow! look at that scoring rate! One wouldn't think it was Pakistan playing looking at the RR.

 

[Square Drive]

I should perhaps add my contradiction here: Shan, Imam and Babar are the only three players I care about after losing interest in Pakistan cricket.

Why care about them even?