Sri Lanka v Pakistan| 3rd Test - Day 2 | Colombo | 21/07/09

[Wasim_Waqar]

Why did Younis have to face? Should they have not called close after the wicket?

 

[Afridi_Fan]

82/1

 

[insaftak]

well played YK, there was some tension

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

why didn't sent any nightwatchman to open and now yunus has come to bat.

the way younis is playing in this series...he is the nightwatchman )

 

[Blistering Barnacle]

Fawad also tried to get out twice or thrice but he is lucky....

How so? Don't agree at all. Those lbw shouts weren't close.

I can't believe YK had to come out to face one ball. Stumps should have been called.

 

[Oxy]

should i complete my century today or not????

Please elaborate?

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Fawad also tried to get out twice or thrice but he is lucky....

Well dude to be honest, you sound pathetic.

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

another fantastic test match in the making

 

[Saj]

despite the late wicket, an excellent day for Pakistan.

 

[Amoeba]

As always we lose a wicket just before a break. Anyway a very good day for Pakistan. We've had quite a few in this series - just don't win the match changing session.

Anyway if we can get anything above 200 then a target higher than 275 should be enough.

 

[Khabri420]

Please elaborate?

I think he is asking if he should add another worthless trolling post to this thread

 

[Ali888]

from cricinfo commentary

One ball to go...Lots of chirping from Sanga and Mahela. "All excuses," says Sanga as Younis takes a while to settle into his stance. Herath comes in. Three close-in fielders on the off side


what is he talking about?

 

[Afridi_Fan]

from cricinfo commentary

One ball to go...Lots of chirping from Sanga and Mahela. "All excuses," says Sanga as Younis takes a while to settle into his stance. Herath comes in. Three close-in fielders on the off side


what is he talking about?

May be the ball change?

 

[Khabri420]

Hope that there are no more ball changes unless 80 overs have been completed. If that does happen, Pakistan should look to score a good amount of their runs in the 71 overs tomorrow.

 

[muzher]

from cricinfo commentary

One ball to go...Lots of chirping from Sanga and Mahela. "All excuses," says Sanga as Younis takes a while to settle into his stance. Herath comes in. Three close-in fielders on the off side


what is he talking about?

From what I heard Sanga was saying, as Younus walked out, "C'mon, two-nil down......is this the first or last Test?"

Then Younus said something I couldn't make out, to which Sanga replied "All excuses." Younus repeated, "All excuses" sarcastically. Mahela was chirping something in the backround also. Seems this rivalry is getting spiced up! Hopefully this carries through to the ODIs, probably won't be too far away if anything's said.

 

[muzher]

Just want to add that we should be supporting Pakistan first and foremost, not for/against any particular individuals. Some people here seem to be forgetting that...

 

[Fallen King]

Not today malik, see you some other time, may be tomorrow when that undeniable talent bats.

You will see the remarkable performance by undeniable talent on the upcoming series Champion Trophy.

 

[hasanb]

From what I heard Sanga was saying, as Younus walked out, "C'mon, two-nil down......is this the first or last Test?"

Then Younus said something I couldn't make out, to which Sanga replied "All excuses." Younus repeated, "All excuses" sarcastically. Mahela was chirping something in the backround also. Seems this rivalry is getting spiced up! Hopefully this carries through to the ODIs, probably won't be too far away if anything's said.

Good to see younis giving some back to sangakkara there, remember this is the same 'the weight of all these expectations fellas!' sangakkara

For those of you who havent yet seen this video (I think most would have done for sure): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlFF98dM8sA

A bit of well mannered chirp like this is good for the game, I quite enjoy watching this sort of banter between the players, I hope it carries on as well.

 

[Oxy]

From what I heard Sanga was saying, as Younus walked out, "C'mon, two-nil down......is this the first or last Test?"

Then Younus said something I couldn't make out, to which Sanga replied "All excuses." Younus repeated, "All excuses" sarcastically. Mahela was chirping something in the backround also. Seems this rivalry is getting spiced up! Hopefully this carries through to the ODIs, probably won't be too far away if anything's said.

I love this sort of banter!

 

[muzher]

Good to see younis giving some back to sangakkara there, remember this is the same 'the weight of all these expectations fellas!' sangakkara

For those of you who havent yet seen this video (I think most would have done for sure): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlFF98dM8sA

A bit of well mannered chirp like this is good for the game, I quite enjoy watching this sort of banter between the players, I hope it carries on as well.

Indeed. Best way for us to reply is to score at least 250 odd runs. Stick 'em in on day 4/5 with Kaneria/Ajmal turning it all over the place, crowd the batsmen and get in their ears!

Of course for that to happen we need to avoid The Pak Collapase™.

 

[Mercenary]

OMG Waqar comparing Tushara with Wasim Akram

All he said was Tushara has a short run up like Wasim did, that was it. No other comparison!

 

[Deewana Mastana]

All he said was Tushara has a short run up like Wasim did, that was it. No other comparison!

Thats exactly what I heard him say aswell!

 

[lalaji]

I am amazed how many of you have started hating Sanga childishy after he didn't praise our team for beating them in T20 world cup
Forgetting his statements after they were attacked in SL etc

CC,

i dont hate him..there is no reason to hate...i've always thought he was overrated....

for me to like or dislike someone, has nothing to do with praising my team...

and not a single time have i complain that he did not praise pak team after the final...who care if he did or he did not? him and his team got his ass whopped...

he was given credit after what happen in lahore ...

oh yeah he is one of the most overrated player ...so is Mahela jaya

 

[HuZi]

what did sanga mean with"all excuses

 

[muzher]

what did sanga mean with"all excuses

Was in response to what Younus replied with, I couldn't make it out.

 

[Savak]

Gul has had a very poor series. These wickets have given enough assistance to the faster bowlers.

 

[Muhammad Saad]

Gul has had a very poor series. These wickets have given enough assistance to the faster bowlers.

Yea but you cannt expect your only horse to win you each and every race ,I think he should have rested in this series as he is having severe problems like his seam position and no ball problem.

 

[pakcricketfan]

Good day for Pak!!
Excellent bowling by Kaneria and Ajmal.. Now if we can bat well and avoid any collapses, this match will be ours (InshAllah)!!
Hopefully, Fawad and Younus can give us a marathon partnership tomorrow
By the way, what has happened to Gul?? He's been looking so ordinary in this series

 

[Wassixpakistani]

Sanga has become too arrogant and a cry baby after getting Captaincy ;/ . The look on his face was ) after Ajmal had him LBWed.
Sorry Sanga , I like your batting but not your personality.I hope we win this one to just to show that IT WAS OUR BATTING COLLAPSES THAT GOT HIM THE WINS AND NOTHING ELSE.

 

[Wassixpakistani]

There's a 70% of a collapse tomorrow for us if Yk falls early , If Yk stays on the crease than the chances are 40%.

 

[Ali888]

gul is over rated on back of his meaningless t20 bowling

Test is real test of a cricketer

 

[Wassixpakistani]

Gul was really struggling , the line and length was messed up and he's pace had also dropped alarmingly , I think either he's got an injury or he's tired.

 

[waqar_ahmad]

Gul was really struggling , the line and length was messed up and he's pace had also dropped alarmingly , I think either he's got an injury or he's tired.

Pakistan hasnt played enough cricket for anyone to be tired just yet

 

[Wassixpakistani]

Pakistan hasnt played enough cricket for anyone to be tired just yet

Well I think their's something wrong with him and he's body langauge is showing that, maybe the yorkers and effort he put into the T20 WC burned him out.I really don't want to see him bowl in this humid heat as injuries might be just around the corner , it would be better to rest him for the ODIs.