Test 1 - Day 4 - Eng v Pak @ lords (commentary thread) [16/7/06]

[Easa]

Not a bad stroke first ball, eh? Timing but straight to the fielder

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

superb fielding by faisal iqbal

 

[Rob H]

Yet, we wont see anyone abusing him

so i just glorified his shot there and said he was unlucky to get out?

 

[ShowStopper]

Rubbish from Alistair who is never great when he has to score quickly, the next partnership is gonna be an important one whether its big or small.

Small is beautiful

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

pietersen is very clear with his intentions here pakistan will want to get him early here

 

[Easa]

so i just glorified his shot there and said he was unlucky to get out?

Did you abuse him, Robert?

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[ShowStopper]

pietersen is very clear with his intentions here pakistan will want to get him early here

Come on boys Get Him

 

[Rob H]

Eng have a cushion with the lead and lots of players to come, Afridi had neither, both were poor shots but Cook's was more excusable.

borderline if any. It really was asking alot to him to hit it over midwicket from that position. He was far too cramped and just ballooned it. Was uncalled for to be that audacious.

 

[Daoud]

Good to see Gul take another. He has probably been the most unfortunate bowler in terms of dropped catches and his figures in the previous innings werent a fair reflection. We need KP soon though

 

[Rob H]

Did you abuse him, Robert?

Who keeps thinking that is my name? ) )

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

razzaq continues and is bowling well

64-2 england atm

 

[Bilsher007]

Excellent breakthrough, cook gone and now peitersen must be dismissed straightaway. I think razzak should be changed to bring back kaneria, gul must continue as he is gving pakistan important wickets. Strauss, peitersen, collingwood, bell and jones the next targets. Come on pakistan

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

superb shot by strauss and he moves into the 40's

68-2

 

[ShowStopper]

I smell another wicket

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

too short by razzaq and consecutive 4's for strauss onto 44

72-2

 

[ShowStopper]

Strauss, peitersen, collingwood, bell and jones the next targets. Come on pakistan

Thats sums it up

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

the lead is upto 155 now

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

gul continues and starts with a shortish delivery that is defended by pietersen

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[Easa]

Pietersen getting tied down.

10 balls without a run

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

maiden over by gul 72-2

 

[MIG]

I am looking for a sign here - and a maiden from Gul is that sign - victory beckons with open arms ( and the alarm bell rings and I wake up....)

 

[shan]

bring back kaneria

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

2 more for strauss who is now on 46


74-2

 

[Bilsher007]

Peitersen has faced 10 deliveries without opening his account, we need to take advantage of this situation. Razzak as i said earlier needs to be rested for now, he's given 14 runs in just two overs which is not right. Kaneria will INSHALLAH get a breakthrough, need to bring him on next over. Strauss needs to be dismissed right NOW... Please ALLAH give us another gift of joy give us strauss and peitersen's wickets now.

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

end of the over

lead of 157 now

 

[MIG]

I predict an onfield collision between KP and Strauss, thus resulting in multiple injuries and the match on a platter to Pak - NOT!!!

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

pakistan doing well here to put the pressure on kp

 

[shan]

kp will blow up

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

gul gets a warning for running on the pitch and followed up by a 4 to kp

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[Rob H]

Pietersen's off

 

[Easa]

Shot!

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

make that 2 fours in a row as pietersen drives it perfectly down the ground

80-2

 

[Easa]

Another great shot

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[Bilsher007]

18.5 Abdul Razzaq to Strauss, 2 runs, again Razzaq’s consistency in line is lacking, as he pushes this wide of Strauss; short enough to cut, which Strauss does with plenty of time

Change razzak ! bring kaneria next over inzamam bhai PLEASE !

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

good running and england get 2 runs

84-2

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

good ball by razzaq as lloyd talks of the fielding styles

 

[shan]

i think england will declare on 350 if Pakistan dosn't take more wickets

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

well timed by strauss but its only a single

85-2

 

[The_Cricket_Devil]

risky run and couldve been close had the stumps been hit

 

[Bilsher007]

Peitersen getting off the mark but he must not be allowed to build a partnership, inzi bhai kaneria lein ahoooo agley overrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

[Gunner786]

gul is bowling good at one end so bring kaneria on

 

[Bilsher007]

Kaneria and afridi have the ability to take quick 2 to 3 wickets in space of one or two overs. We pakistan is to have any chance of winning this match they must employ kaneria and afridi as soon as possible.

 

[Afridi_Fan]

Whats wrong with Inzy give the ball to Kaneria

 

[moiez_no1]

oohohhh fell short

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[Bilsher007]

Danish Kaneria into attack, rather belatedly


You see finally !!! , kaab se keh raha hoon kaneria kaneria, he should have been brought back 2 or 3 overs ago. Inzi needs to change other end too by resting gul for a short period and bringing on afridi into the attack.

 

[shan]

bring aftridi

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[UsmanhailsAfridi]

is afridi on the field?

 

[deviously~fading~away]

bring aftridi

Demand, Demand & Demand! Is that what most pp's do all day? First you say bring kaneria so Inzi does and now you say bring Afridi

 

[Easa]

89-2

 

[moiez_no1]

edge for 4

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[Bilsher007]

21.5 Danish Kaneria to Strauss, no run, great bowling from Kaneria, tossing this wide of the off stump and turning back into the batsman

21.4 Danish Kaneria to Strauss, no run, “catch it” cry the Pakistan fielders, as Strauss appears to edge it to mid-off (just short of the fielder) but it was a bump ball

See already kaneria doing great stuff. MASHALLAH. Wickets coming soon INSHALLAH ,kaneria keep it up !



Moez bhai you are doing a great job, fantastic pictures and graphics.

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[Easa]

Good 50 for Strauss

Well played.

 

[Amir]

50for Strauss...damn it.

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[Amir]

moez bhai how do you post pics so fast?

 

[Gunner786]

come on kaneria!
remember west indies!!

 

[moiez_no1]

lol donna yaar i'm watching and posting lols

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[Bilsher007]

Shez bhai we need afridi from the other end, gul needs to be rested now.

 

[Rob H]

98/2

 

[moiez_no1]

[Edit By Mods: Pls dont post such stuff]

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[Rob H]

what batting. This man is such a wristy player.

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[moiez_no1]

easy singles

 

[ShowStopper]

Danish Kaneria to Pietersen, FOUR
Danish Kaneria to Pietersen, FOUR

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[shan]

192 runs lead

 

[moiez_no1]

 

[moiez_no1]

oiiiii good bowl