And in both tests it all started from our batting collapses, and that originates right from the openers who are a miserable tragedy. The nephew couldnt even reach double figures in either inning.
Second inning, batsmen tried to score but it was too little too late. Asad Shafiq finally woke up to do something.
The only bit of consistency has been shown by SHAN MASOOD who is the leading scorer from both teams after two tests with 189 runs averaging 47.25 runs. And he was only selected in the team after the two injuries otherwise he has been on bench for more than a year. That shows how critically ignorant selectors are.
From SA camp, Hashim Amla is retired hurt and Du Plessis is suspended for one match which will be the third test. But I'm sure even without them SA is very strong and Pak is xtremely weak. So dont see any hopes for last test either.
Shan masood played brilliantly. Very happy that asad shafiq played what he can , but sad that he didnt scored big. This is the difference between him and the seniors. When they get set , they score big not the 70's and 80's. He has all shots in his bag... If he doesnt score consistently , he will be out of team.
As I mentioned again , very surprise to see why our bowlers were not getting the bounce that SA bowlers were constantly getting and our bowlers also got in the 2nd innings. I belevie that adjusted their length in 2nd innings. This was not a 350 wicket. Our batters as usual didnt put any thing on the board at which the bowlers can bowl specailly yasir and amir. They need runs on the baord to get wickets. they cannot bowl with defencive frame of mind.
Agreed, pathetic excuse and comment from Sarfaraz. Its more of batting issue than bowling. If batsmen can’t score enough then how are bowlers going to create pressure?