Sri Lanka v Pakistan | 3rd Test | July 3-7 | Pallekele | Day 1

[angrypathan]

4, rekt again

 

[Thivagar]

I see like 4 people watching the match in the stadium, an unemployed guy, a kid dreaming of becoming an international cricketer, and a guy going through midlife crisis. I guess that's just 3 then.

 

[angrypathan]

good follow up delivery

 

[ViciousMachine]

50 up for SL... in the first hour... which should have helped bowlers.... oh my

 

[angrypathan]

I see like 4 people watching the match in the stadium, an unemployed guy, a kid dreaming of becoming an international cricketer, and a guy going through midlife crisis. I guess that's just 3 then.

3 more than you'd see in the UAE

 

[arehaan]

Umps call he felt the ball hit the bat end of story

 

[Xoib]

Adil is rubbish

 

[Thivagar]

Oh wow, given not out for inside edge? Did not see that coming.... looked like it had snuck past the bat. Would be interesting to see hawk eye cause I am not sure if we would have got the decision anyway though, he was fairly outside crease

I don't think there was, but I guess the two sounds would suggest there was, and was too hard to tell from the replays

He can only give it out if he had a clear evidence to give it out. If he doesn't, he'll stick with the original on field decision. Apart from the bowler no one was convincing and therefore the decision stays.

 

[imshally81]

We are Unlucky today.... too Many chances but only one wicket

 

[imshally81]

Adil is rubbish

Oh Really ??

 

[Thivagar]

Why the hell doesn't Tharanga play ODIs like this ? Anyone remember his 0(20) at he 2011 WC Final ?

 

[angrypathan]

He can only give it out if he had a clear evidence to give it out. If he doesn't, he'll stick with the original on field decision. Apart from the bowler no one was convincing and therefore the decision stays.

Yeah, I can see why the decision stayed, still a bit disappointed though

 

[Jabo]

3 more than you'd see in the UAE

This lol

 

[Thivagar]

But Herath wasn't effective in the last test.

And they say this is a 3 pacer pitch.

They don't drop a well established senior after 2 bad games, they weren't even bad and he didn't even bowl in one inning.

 

[Neferpitou]

I see like 4 people watching the match in the stadium, an unemployed guy, a kid dreaming of becoming an international cricketer, and a guy going through midlife crisis. I guess that's just 3 then.

lol killed it. )

 

[ViciousMachine]

He can only give it out if he had a clear evidence to give it out. If he doesn't, he'll stick with the original on field decision. Apart from the bowler no one was convincing and therefore the decision stays.

Fair enough I think in the end since I do not think the hawk-eye would have overturned it.... But still, that looked like it beat the bat though. Was probably worth the review.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Imran Khan bowling very good lines.

 

[Adnan Siddiqui]

Just 2 Slip and gully for Imran Khan.

Just 14 overs gone on pitch you elected to field.

 

[angrypathan]

Haven't seen any bouncers yet

 

[Neferpitou]

We desperately need an allrounder.

 

[Shafi]

Unfortunately our fast bowlers are worse among test teams. Its our spinners who won us matches.

 

[Thivagar]

Kusal Perera hit 4 centuries(3 not out), a 90 and an 87 vs Pakistan A and doesn't get selected

 

[Shafi]

Adil is rubbish

Who is better? I think all of them are rubbish

 

[Thivagar]

Fair enough I think in the end since I do not think the hawk-eye would have overturned it.... But still, that looked like it beat the bat though. Was probably worth the review.

Everyone is at sleep, so my volume is very low. I think there was a sound, not to sure. Just judging by Misbah and Sarfraz's reaction.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Haven't seen any bouncers yet

here you go

 

[Thivagar]

LOL No 80 ball 10 runs from Kaushal SIlva today

 

[Thivagar]

Good hustle by Azhar Ali

 

[angrypathan]

Messi into the attack

 

[Adnan Siddiqui]

On Pitch and condition which will help seamer and that why we opt bowling. Playing with 3 pacers but Yasir Shah has been given ball in 17th over.

Are we confused?

 

[neckbrah]

On Pitch and condition which will help seamer and that why we opt bowling. Playing with 3 pacers but Yasir Shah has been given ball in 17th over.

Are we confused?

No i think its just you, maybe get some sleep

 

[Shafi]

Sri Lanka is far better team than us and we deserved to loose 3-0 but it's a miracle or fluke we won the 1st test. So we should not complain

 

[angrypathan]

four

 

[Adnan Siddiqui]

No i think its just you, maybe get some sleep

If Misbah has no trust on his pacers, then should not opt bowling.

 

[Shafi]

On Pitch and condition which will help seamer and that why we opt bowling. Playing with 3 pacers but Yasir Shah has been given ball in 17th over.

Are we confused?

Our fast bowlers are rubbish so Misbah has no choice.

 

[Shafi]

If Misbah has no trust on his pacers, then should not opt bowling.

Our batsmen will be all out under 100 in this pitch if we bat first.

 

[b.lesner]

why isnt dushmanta chameera playing??????

 

[Adnan Siddiqui]

Our batsmen will be all out under 100 in this pitch if we bat first.

OK. By the way decision based on weakness or under fear may prove worst decision.

Hope for best

 

[Adnan Siddiqui]

Hope Rahat will trouble Left handers

 

[angrypathan]

Unlucky Ali

 

[angrypathan]

why isnt dushmanta chameera playing??????

Side strain

 

[MMHS]

I heard once Ian Chappell saying - if you win the toss & put opponents in, unless you get them 4 down by lunch, 80% chances are that you 'll not win the match & a good number of those, you 'll end up losing.

In cricket, I value AUS Captains' comments to the highest order (as they don't come at wholesale rate like PAK) - let's see.

 

[ViciousMachine]

OK. By the way decision based on weakness or under fear may prove worst decision.

Hope for best

like a few people said/implied, we made the correct decision after winning the toss. No offense, but you just seem a negative person in general. If we had batted and we would be 20/3, would you actually fight and claim "At least they showed guts!!!"? Very doubtful. You make a calculated decision based on the odds, and Pak made the correct decision.

Our bowlers have just let us down. Hopefully Yasir can produce some magic (again).

 

[Adnan Siddiqui]

I heard once Ian Chappell saying - if you win the toss & put opponents in, unless you get them 4 down by lunch, 80% chances are that you 'll not win the match & a good number of those, you 'll end up losing.

In cricket, I value AUS Captains' comments to the highest order (as they don't come at wholesale rate like PAK) - let's see.

Spot on.

 

[Man Of Steel]

Such an incompetent Test Bowling lineup, How the hell can mediocre Rahat get selected in playing 11, I'll never understand. This man cost Pakistan World Cup by dropping a dolly which could have changed the entire complexion of the game. Mediocre bowler and a terrible fielder, how can he look himself in the mirror?

 

[ViciousMachine]

Okay I guess if Pak dont get 4 wickets by lunch then Pak should just pack up their bags and go home. Ian Chappell and a ******** Bengali fan said so, has to be true.

^^ This!! lol. Well said

Also, just an add on, in neither of the 1st two tests were either team 4 down by lunch. So this "stat" is complete rubbish.

 

[neckbrah]

Such an incompetent Test Bowling lineup, How the hell can mediocre Rahat get selected in playing 11, I'll never understand. This man cost Pakistan World Cup by dropping a dolly which could have changed the entire complexion of the game. Mediocre bowler and a terrible fielder, how can he look himself in the mirror? Shameless guy!

If Junaid is playing then "Why is he playing omg, such a bad bowler". He gets benched and then you complain about the guy taking his place. There are no other bowlers so get over it.

 

[angrypathan]

Such an incompetent Test Bowling lineup, How the hell can mediocre Rahat get selected in playing 11, I'll never understand. This man cost Pakistan World Cup by dropping a dolly which could have changed the entire complexion of the game. Mediocre bowler and a terrible fielder, how can he look himself in the mirror? Shameless guy!

It's not his fault if he gets selected. Gibbs basically cost South Africa a World Cup, should he have quit playing? The bowling lineup is incompetent, definitely, but all 3 pacers have probably done a better job than Junaid would have done

 

[ViciousMachine]

It's not his fault if he gets selected. Gibbs basically cost South Africa a World Cup, should he have quit playing? The bowling lineup is incompetent, definitely, but all 3 pacers have probably done a better job than Junaid would have done

Agreed. But I also feel Junaid needs more time in domestic. Maybe he got rushed back too fast?

 

[angrypathan]

Agreed. But I also feel Junaid needs more time in domestic. Maybe he got rushed back too fast?

Junaid might be spending an eternity in domestic if he doesn't get his act together. But yeah, I think he was rushed back too fast, especially for Tests

 

[b.lesner]

rahat ali going for nearly 6 in over thats why he isnt suited one day format.

 

[angrypathan]

Did Rameez just call Rahat a medium pacer?
although, he has been trundling a bit today

 

[m.shah]

How did ehsan Adil bowl??

 

[MMHS]

^^ This!! lol. Well said

Also, just an add on, in neither of the 1st two tests were either team 4 down by lunch. So this "stat" is complete rubbish.

I hope you have the fundamental knowledge of percentiles & English - there are few conditions attached with the logic, therefore the doubt arises. I am not risking to introduce Ian Chappell to someone who don't know him already by now.

 

[#GreenRoars]

Lunch
Sri Lanka 85/1 (26.0 ov)

 

[#GreenRoars]

Some good shouts after lunch, but so far no good result

 

[Uzair Gooner]

Needs a wkt
We are bowling well here

 

[JibranAnsari]

Really bad decision to bowl first on this pitch.

 

[Pete Rose]

Lots of hindsight warriors on the thread.
The bowling combination makes more sense right now. Right arm pacers against the lefties seems to be working better.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Now these SL are looking set for a big score again! Frustrating! Why would u bowl first Misbah?

 

[neckbrah]

Now these SL are looking set for a big score again! Frustrating! Why would u bowl first Misbah?

They havent scored over 350 this series, what are you talking about big score?

And bowling really well after lunch, lots of close calls. Wicket around the corner.

 

[zabalestmsm]

They havent scored over 350 this series, what are you talking about big score?

And bowling really well after lunch, lots of close calls. Wicket around the corner.

Agreed mate! But my patience ran out as many close calls yet not in our favor! Ha ha!

 

[neckbrah]

Agreed mate! But my patience ran out as many close calls yet not in our favor! Ha ha!

Batsmen can only be lucky for so long. Run rate also slowed down quite a bit, down from 4 to 2.5.

 

[Pete Rose]

6 overs 7 runs post lunch so far. tight bowling

 

[zabalestmsm]

I like this commentator Sikandar Bakht! Good English and comments!

 

[LegbreakGoogly]

Wicket is coming guxs. . . . .

 

[#GreenRoars]

 

[zabalestmsm]

Yas strikes! Way to go!

 

[LegbreakGoogly]

Yeh , i was feeling this. Messi got it. . .

 

[angrypathan]

 

[zabalestmsm]

Wicket is coming guxs. . . . .

keep it up mate ha ha!

 

[Belawal2014]

Now if a quick one falls here, Pakistan will be right on track.

 

[neckbrah]

Yas strikes! Way to go!

What did i tell you, they arent going to be lucky everytime. And just when I was about to sleep...Have to watch the next 5 overs now.

 

[angrypathan]

I like this commentator Sikandar Bakht! Good English and comments!

+1, enjoyed his commentary on this tour

 

[#GreenRoars]

Wicket machine strikes

 

[Pete Rose]

Tight bowling produces a wicket.

 

[angrypathan]

How did ehsan Adil bowl??

Got the ball to nip around both ways, and was much more tight in his line than Rahat, an edge or two here or there that didn't carry. Wasn't brilliant, but bowled well

 

[Belawal2014]

What did i tell you, they arent going to be lucky everytime. And just when I was about to sleep...Have to watch the next 5 overs now.

Canadians unite!

 

[Neferpitou]

How did ehsan Adil bowl??

Swung more than Junaid has in his whole career.

 

[Belawal2014]

"The first 50 runs are for him, the next 50, for the team" - Russel Arnold.

 

[Neferpitou]

Lol Adil just can't buy an edge.