West Indies v Pakistan | 1st Test | Sabina Park, Kingston | Apr 21-25, 2017 | Day 4

[Arsalan Pro]

2 away from 100 runs lead now.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Yasir shah will have to pick a fifer if we are to win.

 

[imshally81]

First Run from Abbas bat in test cricket..

 

[JibranAnsari]

Abbas seems pretty decent for a number 11.

 

[shah_1]

Get a hundred

 

[imshally81]

2 away from 100 runs lead now.

100 runs lead is enough?

 

[JibranAnsari]

Misbah should get his 100

 

[Markhor]

What's the reason behind this madness from Misbah, I'd really like to know.

Are you gonna ask the same question of Babar Azam, Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq whose SRs read 35, 42 and 32 ?

 

[last_knight]

100 runs lead is enough?

100 will eat up 6 WI batsmen.

 

[JibranAnsari]

52 overs bowled today. 46 remaining and minus two of innings change. 44 more.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Another No ball.

 

[imshally81]

1oo runs lead..

 

[imshally81]

Are you gonna ask the same question of Babar Azam, Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq whose SRs read 35, 42 and 32 ?

But they are not Misbah..

 

[Arsalan Pro]

100 runs lead is enough?

Nope, but can you expect anything more with a selfish Misbah and a No.11?

 

[JibranAnsari]

9 mins to tea.

 

[imshally81]

 

[Arsalan Pro]

 

[Belawal2014]

Are you gonna ask the same question of Babar Azam, Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq whose SRs read 35, 42 and 32 ?

Yup, all need to be asked the same question. Were they batting to set up a possible test match win or batting out a draw? Are you ever going to question Misbah's tactics as a captain or are you going to blindly defend his every move?

 

[Abdul]

Misbah special :')

 

[Arsalan Pro]

6 away from 400 now.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Good defense shown by Abbas.

 

[imshally81]

Good defense shown by Abbas.

Abbas for no. 8 position... Anyone?

 

[ask_analyse_act]

Faced 180 balls at 42 years old and he's running that hard for two runs, yet Umar Akmal can't pass a fitness test. A Pakistani fitness test at that.

Akmal family drink water while running so they become fat...

 

[Belawal2014]

Let's hope Misbah can get to his 100. Would be a fitting way to sign off a great career.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Tea will be delayed.

 

[dildildalwalla]

Just stopped watching the match but I hope Misbah ups the rate a little. The pitch has dried out and with almost a day gone to rain, Pak don't have enough time.

 

[imshally81]

 

[Markhor]

Yup, all need to be asked the same question. Were they batting to set up a possible test match win or batting out a draw? Are you ever going to question Misbah's tactics as a captain or are you going to blindly defend his every move?

The whole team is one paced. Too many grinders and nudgers, which explains why we were caught out in Australia against a very aggressive batting unit.

I have criticised him many times but the double standards and hypocrisy is amazing here. If you're worried about the scoring rate, show some intellectual honesty and criticise Babar, Shafiq and YK's SRs instead of parroting what everyone else is saying.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

 

[imshally81]

4oo UP..

 

[Arsalan Pro]

400 up.

 

[Abdul]

Yesss. Misbah into the nineties now.

 

[shah_1]

6 runs away from Hundred

 

[TalhaSyed]

Half through Yasir's innings Misbah got his act together.

He started taking more of the strike, putting away the poor ball and looking to keep the scoreboard moving over.

C'mon skipper! Let's get a 100 now!

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Reverse-sweep maar misbah

 

[Markhor]

Windies need a better Test match spinner than Bishoo. Don't be fooled by his Dubai spell when we slogged our wickets away.

WI pitches are generally spin-friendly and I accept he hasn't had great support from his other bowlers over the years, but a 42 bowling avg at home isn't good enough.

 

[shariqnoor]

Misbah is like water in a desert. Priceless. This guy has done so much for Pakistan its nigh on ridiculous. Another superb knock for Pakistan when required.

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

Finally Misbah doing something

 

[ExplicitAI]

Misbah please get a ton

 

[shah_1]

3 balls to face ...

 

[TalhaSyed]

Mashallah Abbas has looked pretty solid apart from when the ball has done something crazy which is very understandable for a number 11 on debut.

 

[shah_1]

Torah aur Abbas

 

[shah_1]

Last ball for him to survive

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Abbas for no. 8 position... Anyone?

Although he has shown good defense, his run making ability is still questionable as he has a average of 7 in First Class, we should promote him gradually if he gets some success.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

6 incoming.

 

[Abdul]

Although he has shown good defense, his run making ability is still questionable as he has a average of 7 in First Class, we should promote him gradually if he gets some success.

Surviving is more important once your team's eight down.

 

[Markhor]

Abbas for no. 8 position... Anyone?

Amir's a better batsman, he's earned his 8 spot. But Abbas showing a decent defensive technique for a tailender.

 

[shah_1]

Why take such a risk?

 

[imshally81]

Very good Abbas..

 

[shah_1]

Now hit a four

No more singles

 

[ExplicitAI]

3 left

 

[Belawal2014]

The whole team is one paced. Too many grinders and nudgers, which explains why we were caught out in Australia against a very aggressive batting unit.

I have criticised him many times but the double standards and hypocrisy is amazing here. If you're worried about the scoring rate, show some intellectual honesty and criticise Babar, Shafiq and YK's SRs instead of parroting what everyone else is saying.

Let's stop assuming things please. I've criticized Babar and YK when they were out in the middle, you can check Day 3's match thread. I haven't been as active on these commentary threads as I've exams to study for, and only post when I'm on a little break. I agree that the hate Misbah cops around here is unwarranted and exaggerated, but that being said, nobody is above criticism, not even Misbah.

My concerns were more regarding Misbah the captain and what his tactics really are. He's looked quite lackadaisical in the field over the past couple of series, and so I wonder whether his heads in it or not. Anyways, he's nearing a hundred, let's hope he gets it so I can get back to studying.

 

[shah_1]

97*

 

[imshally81]

Great defense by Abbas

 

[Markhor]

Let's stop assuming things please. I've criticized Babar and YK when they were out in the middle, you can check Day 3's match thread. I haven't been as active on these commentary threads as I've exams to study for, and only post when I'm on a little break. I agree that the hate Misbah cops around here is unwarranted and exaggerated, but that being said, nobody is above criticism, not even Misbah.

My concerns were more regarding Misbah the captain and what his tactics really are. He's looked quite lackadaisical in the field over the past couple of series, and so I wonder whether his heads in it or not. Anyways, he's nearing a hundred, let's hope he gets it so I can get back to studying.

Fair enough !

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Surviving is more important once your team's eight down.

Tail nowadays should know both how to survive and score quick runs.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Lol. Another day and session to go.

 

[Belawal2014]

So...why is Abbas' batting average c.7? Looks to be miles better than Wahab.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Sharp turn there.

 

[imshally81]

Misbah on 99*

 

[Arsalan Pro]

99* Misbah

 

[shah_1]

99*

Can Abbas survive 6 balls or take a single?

 

[GLORY OF '92]

That was 3 man!!!

 

[imshally81]

Actually.. Misbah doesn't deserve it...

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Could've ran 3

 

[shaz619]

What a de ja vu this is but so typical, Misbah will be left stranded

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Abbas gone.

 

[imshally81]

Oh no..

 

[SpiritOf1903]

 

[Arsalan Pro]

 

[Belawal2014]

Dammit.

 

[Syed1]

That's unfair

 

[imshally81]

Umpire call...

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Misbah left stranded on 99*.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Cmon that can't be out...

 

[Syed1]

Sad for Misbah

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Actually.. Misbah doesn't deserve it...

Rubbish

 

[Markhor]

Where's Hotspot or Snicko ?

 

[imshally81]

Unlucky Misbah...

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Confirmation, Abbas gone.