West Indies v Pakistan | 2nd ODI | Providence | April 9, 2017 | Pakistan Innings

[mon858]

one thing is for sure this team has managed to ensure:
> we are not missing waqar (people thought after him and with mickey we'll be a diff team)
> we are not missing misbah (people thought if was his captaincy and influence that made batters bat slow)
> we are not missing azhar (people thought making sarfi captain will make everyone aggressive and strategy/selection/batting order will all be perfect)

 

[Syed1]

If they want to trouble babar they need to get the ball shorter. He can pull, can't hook

Any shorter and he might duck it.

 

[Hasan123]

He will - after both seniors retire, he'll come back & bat at 4. If Sarfu struggles, he'll lead PAK in Test.

Exactly what I'm dreading

 

[Hasan Cheema]

the pitch today is definitely slower than it was in first ODI

 

[MMHS]

So, you wouldn't mind a top 3 of rhb if the quality was available?

Other way - I'll pick 3 right handers in top 3 only if there is a reasonable lefti not available. ENG tried Ducket as opener & they'll try again in future.

 

[Syed1]

Oh I miss Mike Haysman as commentator, he doesn't do commentary anymore?

 

[Mamoon]

In this lineup, only one batsman plays for the team. Not hard to guess who.

 

[imshally81]

Too many bowling options again available for us....
It's mean... Again too much confusion today....

 

[Citizen4]

If they want to trouble babar they need to get the ball shorter. He can pull, can't hook

the pitch don't have much bounce, and their bowlers don't have pace except Gabriel who gets tired easily

 

[mon858]

Pakistan building up slowly and steadily, West Indies should be worried.

yes things could be setup nicely for an afridi/razzaq assault in the last 15 overs. wait, we dont have a single hitter from 6 to 11.

 

[Rayyman]

Ramiz saying that Shadab is a batting all-rounder and deserves to bat in Top 6.

On what basis? This is where the favoritism culture starts from.

 

[Syed1]

yes things could be setup nicely for an afridi/razzaq assault in the last 15 overs. wait, we dont have a single hitter from 6 to 11.

Whaaaa... you mean to say shupa-ishtaar Imad isn't a good hitter? Who would have thought.

 

[Hasan123]

Hafeez looking clueless and panicky vs spin.

 

[Justcrazy]

Bishoo to continue

 

[MMHS]

81 now

It's not apple to apple - he is batting on a different surface & batting at 46/2. Ball is gripping at bit here.

 

[Syed1]

Laga hi dehta edge

 

[Pete Rose]

Pakistan's right handed batsmen are targets for deliveries pitched perfectly for left handed batsmen

 

[imshally81]

Bishoo is outstanding here..

 

[Hamza_]

In this lineup, only one batsman plays for the team. Not hard to guess who.

Malik?

 

[Arsalan Pro]

69/2 in 16.

 

[Abdullah719]

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[Citizen4]

the sticker on the vehicle that carries Pakistani batsmen

 

[Hamza_]

Hafeez living on luck

 

[imshally81]

Why this smoke there?

 

[Hasan123]

Hafeez has sucked all the momentum out of the innings

 

[Pete Rose]

Hafeez's call for run sounds remarkably like a braying sheep.

 

[Mamoon]

Malik?

Yes.

 

[Syed1]

Abay yaar

 

[Arsalan Pro]

M Hafeez saved by luck once again.

 

[Justcrazy]

hafeez is playing too many dots again

 

[mon858]

hafeez tryign to find the gap between middle stump and leg stump and under keepers legs but unable

 

[Citizen4]

Hafeez have some good luck really

 

[Rayyman]

We are well on our way to 270 here.

 

[mon858]

babar needs to play like batting with number evelen, keep strike first 4 balls then look for single

 

[imshally81]

Great too see... M hafeez in the team...

 

[Syed1]

Hafeez trying to run out Babar

 

[MMHS]

hafeez is playing too many dots again

Audition for next Test series.

 

[mon858]

We are well on our way to 270 here.

tbh that may have been enough had we played ashgar

 

[Mamoon]

the sticker on the vehicle that carries Pakistani batsmen

Bhai no one looks at your gifs and funny pictures. It's not 2010 anymore, the internet has moved on. You are proving to be a hindrance for those who are having serious discussions.

 

[Hamza_]

Yes.

Really has turned it around on later part of his career.
If he was 30-32 would have been much more beneficial for Pakistan.

 

[Khan12]

Ramiz saying that Shadab is a batting all-rounder and deserves to bat in Top 6.

On what basis? This is where the favoritism culture starts from.

He is a much better batsmen than Imad by far. At least he should bat ahead of him.

 

[crick23]

I've had enough of Hafeez...

 

[Hasan123]

Going to need a big effort to get 280 plus

 

[Justcrazy]

71 / 2

17 overs

 

[Citizen4]

Professor with a SR of 50

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Wish i was lucky like Hafeez.

 

[Pete Rose]

Bhai no one looks at your gifs and funny pictures. It's not 2010 anymore, the internet has moved on. You are proving to be a hindrance for those who are having serious discussions.

I think that's unnecessary. Not everyone has been here long enough to be jaded.

 

[Rayyman]

He is a much better batsmen than Imad by far. At least he should bat ahead of him.

Yea okay...

 

[Hamza_]

He is a much better batsmen than Imad by far. At least he should bat ahead of him.

Yes. Rameez is spot on, In our dull batting line up, Shadab can put some impetus at #6.

 

[Mamoon]

I think that's unnecessary. Not everyone has been here long enough to be jaded.

Maybe. I'm scrolling on my phone and I don't want to see funny pictures taking up half of the page.

 

[imshally81]

Professor with a SR of 50

He is playing Anchor role here...

 

[Barragan]

Other way - I'll pick 3 right handers in top 3 only if there is a reasonable lefti not available. ENG tried Ducket as opener & they'll try again in future.

I think that was more down to Hales not wanting to travel to BD and a gap opening up

Moving on....

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

Bhai no one looks at your gifs and funny pictures. It's not 2010 anymore, the internet has moved on. You are proving to be a hindrance for those who are having serious discussions.

Memes are one of the biggest sensations on the Internet today.

 

[Syed1]

Bhai no one looks at your gifs and funny pictures. It's not 2010 anymore, the internet has moved on. You are proving to be a hindrance for those who are having serious discussions.

Serious discussion like:

Won't mind if Pakistan gets banned from playing cricket in order to preserve the quality of the game.

 

[Citizen4]

Bhai no one looks at your gifs and funny pictures. It's not 2010 anymore, the internet has moved on. You are proving to be a hindrance for those who are having serious discussions.

bla bla bla no none cares what you think

 

[Mamoon]

Really has turned it around on later part of his career.
If he was 30-32 would have been much more beneficial for Pakistan.

He has. Will retire from ODIs after the World Cup and T20Is after the WT20 MMXX.

 

[Hasan123]

Hafeez can't even rotate the strike vs spin where he is supposedly a good player of spin. Rubbish selection by Inzi

 

[Justcrazy]

hafeez strike rate below 50 .

 

[Justcrazy]

Hafeez can't even rotate the strike vs spin where he is supposedly a good player of spin. Rubbish selection by Inzi

he is his friend.

 

[Mamoon]

Memes are one of the biggest sensations on the Internet today.

Yes they are, but this thread doesn't need them.

 

[Hamza_]

He has. Will retire from ODIs after the World Cup and T20Is after the WT20 MMXX.

I dearly wish he does end it on a high.

Very consistent and genuine performer in last two years.

 

[Markhor]

Does Shahzaib Hasan stand accused of any wrongdoing ? I thought he was the whistleblower in PSL scandal ? If his case clears, I'd draft him in to open.

If Awais Zia's actually improved his technique and doesn't resemble the tape ball gully hack that he did in 2012, and impresses in Pakistan Cup then I'd consider him too.

Hussain Talat and Saad Ali, if they also impress in Pakistan Cup, can also be brought in. There's no point waiting until the inevitable group stage exit in the CT before clearing out the deadwood and beginning rebuilding process (AGAIN).

 

[Rayyman]

I hate it when keyboard warriors act all aggressively online

 

[Hasan123]

he is his friend.

That's all that matters it seems.

 

[waleed88]

Babar Azam currently playing at the same strike rate Hafeez played in the lasst game...

How exactly is he an upgrade on Hafeez??

 

[Hamza_]

Hafeez clearly struggling.

 

[Syed1]

Luck is with Hafeez today

 

[QalandarFan]

My word look at that pull from hafeez

 

[Pete Rose]

West Indies giving babar easy singles to get hafeez on strike

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Hafeez is so trash omg

This dude must have some next level connections

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Hafeez struggling big time here

 

[Markhor]

Mickey looking furious. You picked the players mate. Hope the penny's dropped.

 

[Justcrazy]

babar

 

[Syed1]

Hafeez can't play that shot in five lifetimes.

 

[QalandarFan]

Babar with a lovely straight drive for

 

[Citizen4]

Yes they are, but this thread doesn't need them.

With Hafeez at the crease, This thread need more gifs, because the game itself is boring

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Babar Azam currently playing at the same strike rate Hafeez played in the lasst game...

How exactly is he an upgrade on Hafeez??

Babar is a bit limited against spin. Dont use his feet like Smith or play sweep shots like YK and Sarfraz. Thats why the low SR.

Hafeez on the other side plays for himself first. Thats what fans are against.

 

[Hamza_]

Babar Azam currently playing at the same strike rate Hafeez played in the lasst game...

How exactly is he an upgrade on Hafeez??

Hafeez made 30 off 63. Babar already at 36 off 44, Let the innings end and you'll have your answer.

 

[Pete Rose]

Does Shahzaib Hasan stand accused of any wrongdoing ? I thought he was the whistleblower in PSL scandal ? If his case clears, I'd draft him in to open.

If Awais Zia's actually improved his technique and doesn't resemble the tape ball gully hack that he did in 2012, and impresses in Pakistan Cup then I'd consider him too.

Hussain Talat and Saad Ali, if they also impress in Pakistan Cup, can also be brought in. There's no point waiting until the inevitable group stage exit in the CT before clearing out the deadwood and beginning rebuilding process (AGAIN).

I think they need to bring back awais Zia, he did well in the departmental cup.

 

[Indiafan]

Babar is so, so classy