Tour match between Kent [209/4] and Pakistan [168] ends in a draw

[Kazim_Pak86]

Rofl It has been hilarious experience reading posters making castles for Selector's nephew as though he has scored a ton. A useless 50 without carrying the bat and taking Pakistan past 200 atleast.

Arthur should get a wake up call. When all these seniors can't even score 200, why not try the 4 youngsters who you've taken for a UK holiday. LOL moreover the bowling is being spearheaded by 2 legends Amir & Rahat. This tour is going to get more than worse for them. Pakistan's most important player 'Rain' can't show up to help them. They have to fix the batting to have any chance, and its not going to work with Azhar, Sami and Shafiq.

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nice to catch up with my <a href="https://twitter.com/KarachiKingsARY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KarachiKingsARY</a> colleagues this week in our tour match v <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheRealPCB</a> Not sure the lads like the English weather at the minute &#55357;&#56834;&#55356;&#57127; <a href="https://twitter.com/iamamirofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamamirofficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/babarazam258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@babarazam258</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/simadwasim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@simadwasim</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Salman_ARY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Salman_ARY</a> <a href="https://t.co/6YbtvIVRPW">pic.twitter.com/6YbtvIVRPW</a></p>— Joe Denly (@joed1986) <a href="https://twitter.com/joed1986/status/990635625719222272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Frieeeeends</p>— Sam Billings (@sambillings) <a href="https://twitter.com/sambillings/status/990665087877820417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yes we are enjoying but weather&#55357;&#56905;&#55357;&#56905;&#55357;&#56905;&#55357;&#56905;&#55357;&#56905;&#55357;&#56905;&#55357;&#56905;&#55357;&#56905;</p>— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamamirofficial/status/990665874934784000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[AFM]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nice to catch up with my <a href="https://twitter.com/KarachiKingsARY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KarachiKingsARY</a> colleagues this week in our tour match v <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheRealPCB</a> Not sure the lads like the English weather at the minute &#55357;&#56834;&#55356;&#57127; <a href="https://twitter.com/iamamirofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamamirofficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/babarazam258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@babarazam258</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/simadwasim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@simadwasim</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Salman_ARY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Salman_ARY</a> <a href="https://t.co/6YbtvIVRPW">pic.twitter.com/6YbtvIVRPW</a></p>— Joe Denly (@joed1986) <a href="https://twitter.com/joed1986/status/990635625719222272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Wait, what's Imad doing there?

 

[fluke]

Imad is here for what ? Maybe he is engaged with any club there ?

 

[Abdullah719]

Wait, what's Imad doing there?

Imad is here for what ? Maybe he is engaged with any club there ?

He's undergoing rehab in UK for his knee issues.

 

[fluke]

He's undergoing rehab in UK for his knee issues.

ahan thats fine then .... good for us

 

[Abdullah719]

ahan thats fine then .... good for us

You thought he's chilling with the team in UK because Mickey is fond of him?

 

[fluke]

You thought he's chilling with the team in UK because Mickey is fond of him?

hahaha this was the second thought came in my mind. first was that maybe he's playing from any club that is why he's there. lol

will there be a fantasy competition for these two serieses

 

[Abdullah719]

hahaha this was the second thought came in my mind. first was that maybe he's playing from any club that is why he's there. lol

will there be a fantasy competition for these two serieses

Not for the Ireland match as it's a one-off. But for the England series, yes.

 

[coy0607]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nice to catch up with my <a href="https://twitter.com/KarachiKingsARY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KarachiKingsARY</a> colleagues this week in our tour match v <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheRealPCB</a> Not sure the lads like the English weather at the minute ���� <a href="https://twitter.com/iamamirofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamamirofficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/babarazam258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@babarazam258</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/simadwasim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@simadwasim</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Salman_ARY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Salman_ARY</a> <a href="https://t.co/6YbtvIVRPW">pic.twitter.com/6YbtvIVRPW</a></p>— Joe Denly (@joed1986) <a href="https://twitter.com/joed1986/status/990635625719222272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2018</a></blockquote>
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jeez.. our guys look like they're in the arctic - how are they possibly going to play cricket?

 

[Junaids]

Rofl It has been hilarious experience reading posters making castles for Selector's nephew as though he has scored a ton. A useless 50 without carrying the bat and taking Pakistan past 200 atleast.

Arthur should get a wake up call. When all these seniors can't even score 200, why not try the 4 youngsters who you've taken for a UK holiday. LOL moreover the bowling is being spearheaded by 2 legends Amir & Rahat. This tour is going to get more than worse for them. Pakistan's most important player 'Rain' can't show up to help them. They have to fix the batting to have any chance, and its not going to work with Azhar, Sami and Shafiq.

Well, you have pretty much got everything the wrong way round.

It’s a Dukes ball, so 168 is probably worth 268. And it’s April in England, so it’s probably worth 368.

The whole point is that only 8 out of 29 First Class innings this April have even reached 300: the conditions are extremely damp.

Whichever batsmen are going to play the England Tests need to already have six First Class innings in the conditions under their belt. The last thing Pakistan can afford is to chop and change the batting.

 

[shaz619]

Well, you have pretty much got everything the wrong way round.

It’s a Dukes ball, so 168 is probably worth 268. And it’s April in England, so it’s probably worth 368.

The whole point is that only 8 out of 29 First Class innings this April have even reached 300: the conditions are extremely damp.

Whichever batsmen are going to play the England Tests need to already have six First Class innings in the conditions under their belt. The last thing Pakistan can afford is to chop and change the batting.

Junaids has been paying attention to me posts he has no choice but to rely on me with this insider info having jumped ship from Manchester to Australia, I don't blame him for it

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There will be no play today. Far too wet.</p>— Kent Cricket &#55356;&#57295; (@kentcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/kentcricket/status/990865847626412032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Amjid Javed]

With current batting pakistan will be lucky to score 200 runs in any inns of the test series vs england!

 

[pakistani pride]

jeez.. our guys look like they're in the arctic - how are they possibly going to play cricket?

Its not even a week for them in the UK. remember they came from PAK and the weather in PAK..... it will take some time before they get used to it.

 

[BreadPakoda]

With current batting pakistan will be lucky to score 200 runs in any inns of the test series vs england!

But 200 is equal to 468. So that's actually a good score.

 

[Junaids]

Junaids has been paying attention to me posts he has no choice but to rely on me with this insider info having jumped ship from Manchester to Australia, I don't blame him for it

Absolutely - I fully admit that I'm far too lazy to check your stats, and I trust you anyway!

 

[NeVerMind]

jeez.. our guys look like they're in the arctic - how are they possibly going to play cricket?

I'm a local and even I am freezing my butt off today due to the freak weather. Hopefully the warmth returns tomorrow with 14 degrees Celsius predicted and getting better as the week goes on.

 

[Hawkeye]

Well, you have pretty much got everything the wrong way round.

It’s a Dukes ball, so 168 is probably worth 268. And it’s April in England, so it’s probably worth 368.

The whole point is that only 8 out of 29 First Class innings this April have even reached 300: the conditions are extremely damp.

Whichever batsmen are going to play the England Tests need to already have six First Class innings in the conditions under their belt. The last thing Pakistan can afford is to chop and change the batting.

True. The Fawad Alam brigade will be going for imamulHaq s head no matter what he does. It will continue for a while.

Anyways, love reading your posts [MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION], pp would become boring without your insightful posts and vast history knowledge.

 

[Junaids]

True. The Fawad Alam brigade will be going for imamulHaq s head no matter what he does. It will continue for a while.

Anyways, love reading your posts [MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION], pp would become boring without your insightful posts and vast history knowledge.

Thanks for the kind words.

I actually don’t think Pakistan will lose 2-0: they will get nicely warmed up in Ireland and it will be like the 2016-17 Spring series in NZ, which would have only been a narrow 1-0 defeat if they hadn’t gone crazy and tried to score 200 after Tea on the last day.

I think one Test will be rain-ruined and the other will be a low-scoring May Test on a green wicket.

It wouldn’t surprise me at all if Pakistan beat England 1-0.

 

[Hawkeye]

Thanks for the kind words.

I actually don’t think Pakistan will lose 2-0: they will get nicely warmed up in Ireland and it will be like the 2016-17 Spring series in NZ, which would have only been a narrow 1-0 defeat if they hadn’t gone crazy and tried to score 200 after Tea on the last day.

I think one Test will be rain-ruined and the other will be a low-scoring May Test on a green wicket.

It wouldn’t surprise me at all if Pakistan beat England 1-0.

I wish I was as optimistic as you Though anything can happen, but high chance the Dukes ball and swing will expose us, like always.

 

[Junaids]

I wish I was as optimistic as you Though anything can happen, but high chance the Dukes ball and swing will expose us, like always.

The thing is, if it’s a really damp May it won’t swing much.

It’s frustrating - this is the one series in which Mohammad Asif bowling at 126K would have been unplayable.

 

[MenInG]

The weather could be a factor for the outcome of the Tests also. No idea why any series needs to be played so early in the summer in England.

 

[Junaids]

The weather could be a factor for the outcome of the Tests also. No idea why any series needs to be played so early in the summer in England.

The World Cup.

Basically, every cricket lover in the country will be focused on Russia from early June to mid July.

This series is deliberately being got out of the way before attention turns away from cricket.

 

[Lefthanded]

Pakistan would've lost to Kent, so I wouldn't put it past Pakistan to lose to Ireland.

 

[Hasan123]

Poor weather has costs us some preparation time. Not the best time to play test cricket in England in. Best time is July/August.

 

[Napa]

Rofl It has been hilarious experience reading posters making castles for Selector's nephew as though he has scored a ton. A useless 50 without carrying the bat and taking Pakistan past 200 atleast.

Give the guy a break. He scored equal to Azhar, Sami, Babar, Haris and Shafiq combined!

 

[coy0607]

Poor weather has costs us some preparation time. Not the best time to play test cricket in England in. Best time is July/August.

pak batters got a go - that was probably the most important thing going into this practice match

 

[giri26]

England have a struggling batting but I expect them to do well at home. Pakistan bowling will do well but will they be able to out bat England is the question. It will be an interesting series though.

 

[waleed88]

Pakistan bowling will do well, or we will find justifications to blame it on others besides Amir, or justify by saying other bowlers 'released' pressure from the other end while Amir 'built pressure.' Make no mistake about it, this should be the last england tour for Amir, no more excuses for his failiures... No more dropped catches excuse, or he's just coming back to International cricket. If he doesn't act like the senior pro of this bowling squad (namely the only guy from the 2010 era playing in 2018 in England test matches) then he should just pack his bags and retire from Test Cricket

 

[Gotham Cronie]

The weather could be a factor for the outcome of the Tests also. No idea why any series needs to be played so early in the summer in England.

The World Cup.

Basically, every cricket lover in the country will be focused on Russia from early June to mid July.

This series is deliberately being got out of the way before attention turns away from cricket.

May 24 - June 5th: Test Series vs Pakistan

June 10th - June 24th - ODIs vs Scotland/Australia

June 27th - July 8th - T20Is vs Australia/India

July 12th - July 17th - ODIs vs India

August 1st - September 11th - Tests vs India

 

[MenInG]

So better chance of play today as it looks sunny (ie non-rainy)

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The ground is looking a lot drier but the umpires are encouraged by how well the ground has drained after yesterday's deluge.<br><br>Early lunch at 12.30pm followed by an inspection. We'll keep you posted.</p>— Kent Cricket &#55356;&#57295; (@kentcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/kentcricket/status/991229380499304449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Arham_PakFan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The ground is looking a lot drier but the umpires are encouraged by how well the ground has drained after yesterday's deluge.<br><br>Early lunch at 12.30pm followed by an inspection. We'll keep you posted.</p>— Kent Cricket �� (@kentcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/kentcricket/status/991229380499304449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2018</a></blockquote>
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what a shame

 

[AFM]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The ground is looking a lot drier but the umpires are encouraged by how well the ground has drained after yesterday's deluge.<br><br>Early lunch at 12.30pm followed by an inspection. We'll keep you posted.</p>— Kent Cricket &#55356;&#57295; (@kentcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/kentcricket/status/991229380499304449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Why not have inspections before 12:30 if it has drained well?

 

[Amjid Javed]

The weather could be a factor for the outcome of the Tests also. No idea why any series needs to be played so early in the summer in England.

Test series are always played in May, ts no different to any other year in UK. But yes weather isnt always great this time of year.

 

[MenInG]

Why not have inspections before 12:30 if it has drained well?

Think bit of an English failure in that tweet from Kent.

 

[Baigel]

So what time can we expect the Game to start (if all goes well)?

 

[Zahid87]

The World Cup.

Basically, every cricket lover in the country will be focused on Russia from early June to mid July.

This series is deliberately being got out of the way before attention turns away from cricket.

Ermm not really.

Standard ECB scheduling has seen one team play a 'small' series from May-June, followed by the major July-August series. You had SL in 2014, NZ in 2015 and SL again in 2016 - all touring from May to June. Last season disrupted the standard pattern with the Champions Trophy.

Nothing to do with the WC. Pakistan are just following the same line as everyone else has.

 

[Shafi]

Is Kent in Africa or in Europe? Rain 1 day and they cannot dry in 3 days. ICC should fine the cricket board for negligent. If its in Ireland then they should not arrange any international match.

 

[Shafi]

This match should be called off!!!1 day rain and 3 days are not enough to play is simply mockery of cricket

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hurrah! We are all set for a 2pm start with sessions 2pm-3.50pm and 4.10pm and 6pm.</p>— Kent Cricket &#55356;&#57295; (@kentcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/kentcricket/status/991287855254294528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Big Mac]

The weather could be a factor for the outcome of the Tests also. No idea why any series needs to be played so early in the summer in England.

If I have to play club cricket in this weather, then the internationals can do it without moaning

 

[Abdullah719]

 

[pakistani pride]

If I have to play club cricket in this weather, then the internationals can do it without moaning

Who says they are moaning?
This is the whole point of touring abroad / adjusting to different conditions.

It takes time.
To see all these arm chair experts writing the team of after just 5 days in the UK...... well well.

 

[Amirforpresident]

I have not seen Amir bowl, but looking at the scorecard he has been pretty expensive goint at 3.88 an over, while Hasan is only 0,57.

 

[Shafi]

What's wrong with Amir? Does he seriously want to play in tests or want to be a franchise players across the globe like Yasir Arfat or Sohail Tanvir?

 

[AFM]

Those pics show that the sun is out. Looks like perfect batting conditions

 

[MenInG]

Some pics from previous days

 

[babajee]

Why is Amir getting phainty

 

[Shafi]

Those pics show that the sun is out. Looks like perfect batting conditions

In the same pitch our batsmen failed like no tomorrow against 2nd grade Kent's bowling.

 

[DRsohail]

looks like we are going to be bdaly defeated if our prime bowlers are going more than 4 per over in helping conditions against the non internationl players.

 

[AFM]

In the same pitch our batsmen failed like no tomorrow against 2nd grade Kent's bowling.

Diffent conditions. It was cool and cloudy - perfect for bowling.

 

[AFM]

Amir is bowling pure filth though. Just saw 2 clips on Kent's website. One was really wide loosner out side off stump and another easy leg stump volley.

Not much swing either.

 

[AFM]

Shadab on.

 

[DRsohail]

shadab bowling.it will be interesting that he can keep batsmen quiet or not.

 

[DRsohail]

Amir is bowling pure filth though. Just saw 2 clips on Kent's website. One was really wide loosner out side off stump and another easy leg stump volley.

Not much swing either.

it will happen if u are hungry for money with no motivation to play test cricket.

 

[Shafi]

it will happen if u are hungry for money with no motivation to play test cricket.

Amir should be treated harshly and give no NOC for global T20 leagues.

 

[MMHS]

Horrible bowling, PAK bowlers must be bowling T20 length; otherwise on this wicket 76/1 in 31 overs is unexplainable.

 

[AFM]

Horrible bowling, PAK bowlers must be bowling T20 length; otherwise on this wicket 76/1 in 31 overs is unexplainable.

Watch the clips on Kent's website. Aamir wasn't bowling a disciplined line. And hardly any flight or drift from Shadab.

 

[BreadPakoda]

Denley seems to have got a liking for Shadab. Some explosive batting by the veteran.

 

[DRsohail]

terrible team..

 

[Loralai]

Mohd Amir should not have been a part of this squad to begin with. He has not merited a place in the Test squad over the last year. He was average in PSL. But we keep going back to him. Not surprised at all he has been hammered.

As I said previously, Mohammed Irfan should have been included (if a leg spinner was going to be picked). Zafar Gohar should have also been in the mix. No way Shadab should have been picked. He is an exciting prospect but young and should be handled with care.

It was a poor choice not to include a second keeper in case of injury to Sarfraz.

 

[Shafi]

Looks like Ireland will defeat us with ease.

 

[BreadPakoda]

Could have got a result here if not for the rain.

 

[babajee]

Relax guys Shadab was always in line for a phainty.

Amir and Hasan should be banned from T20 cricket from now on.

 

[Kohli The King of Chase]

Lol Shadab getting a phainty

 

[Vildoc]

Lol Shadab getting a phainty

Toothless batting and bowling. The English and the Southafrican teams must be licking their lips with glee.

 

[BreadPakoda]

Shadab removed from the attack. Has Pakistan taken any other spinner along with him? If not, I see them playing 4 pacers in the first test who would be happy that this is not a long series.

 

[shariqnoor]

Everyone here knew that Shadab is not worth it in Tests right now given his lack of control and the fact that we are playing in early May and June in England. How come a man like Inzi who has played over 100 Tests and 300 ODIs not understand that simple fact? If you have to pick a spinner, pick one that can act as a stock bowler and control the runs while allowing the pacers to attack from the other end.

I really hope we go in with 4 fast bowlers for the first test. Amir is useless so at least we can have 3 bowlers who can take wickets. Rahat Ali is going to be my choice for being Pakistan's pick of the bowlers in this series.

 

[rexbamezai]

Is Yasir Shah injured?

 

[troodon]

128/1.

What is happening with Pak bowling?

 

[pakistani pride]

128/1.

What is happening with Pak bowling?

Maybe wail till the actual tests starts.
PP aunties overreacting for a practise game.

 

[babajee]

Maybe wail till the actual tests starts.
PP aunties overreacting for a practise game.

What people need to realise is that there’s almost a month until we play England and we will have more practice. No amount of net sessions can substitute match practice.

 

[NeVerMind]

Did Amir get injured as cricinfo shows Shadab finishing the over for him?

 

[troodon]

What people need to realise is that there’s almost a month until we play England and we will have more practice. No amount of net sessions can substitute match practice.

Pak made a mistake by not playing Faheem Ashraf. He would have shown the Aukat of this Club level Kent players.

 

[AFM]

The fast bowlers performance is the real matter of concern. The batting will improve with more time and practice. Shadab is inexperienced in unresponsive conditions. But the fast bowlers should do better. Amir played a lot of cricket in England last summer and should know where to bowl. This is our best attack against Division 2 batsmen.

 

[babajee]

Haha 3 quick wickets.

 

[ataullah]

Haha 3 quick wickets.

Bhai this is mickey and inzi masterplan ☺ they can pick up wickets at will