I think the upcoming series will be a high scoring series, looking at the batting in the current test series between NZL and Sri. It will be a good opportunity for young batsman to score big and gain some experience.
I didn’t know he was part of “Opposition”… hmmmmm
news tickers on TV look funny when posted like these 
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and why did ING faint in Egypt?
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any body (teaser bhai :D ) showing this series online?
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Inshallah yes I will.
thanx for sharing the pics. Those are from PTV Prime Khabarnama, right? do you have your dish connected to your computer?
Shobby seems really depressed for some reason. May be coz he got no Wasim bhai to party with and break curfews etc!
Meanwhile, the Khanewal-Express seems fresh and eager to terrorize a few batsmen.
weather reports are not very good. thunders and showers are expected this week and next week including weekends :-/
Pakistan face a stiff challenge in Sri Lanka
After delays and confusion about the date, the Pakistan squad for the triangular in Sri Lanka was finally announced on April 29 by the PCB chairman rather than by the chief selector who held a press conference a day later.
The squad does look a balanced outfit, with an impressive pace attack, complemented by a batting line-up that is a blend of experience and youth.
There were four changes in the recent Sharjah team, with Naved-ul-Hasan, Naved Latif, Mohammad Zahid and Misbah-ul-Haq missing out. While replacing Naved Latif was always on the cards after a poor display in Sharjah plus a disciplinary issue, the others may consider themselves unlucky.
Pacer Zahid got no opportunity to prove his mettle, and after a poor showing in the selection trial matches, as did most of the fast bowlers on Gaddafi’s flat track, he was left out. While some may disagree due to fond memories of his fine beginning some years ago but after his back injury, Zahid has lost pace, and is really no longer his old self.
Young Shabbir Ahmed performed well in domestic cricket and deserves his place. He has corrected his somewhat dodgy action and bowled with a great deal of control in the selection matches.
Naved-ul-Hasan was impressive in Sharjah and it may seem a bit cruel to see him left out but the reason quoted is understandable. The selectors are following the policy of picking players according to expected playing conditions for each tour. On flat but turning wickets of Sri Lanka, a medium pacer is not likely to do too well and the need is for a genuine pacer like Shoaib Akhtar.
Naved-ul-Hasan must understand a great future still lies ahead for him, and he might just be picked for the seamer friendly conditions in England in June.
As for Shoaib, who carries a reputation as the ‘bad boy of Pakistani cricket’, many have questioned his inclusion while pointing out he has failed in domestic matches after the World Cup, where his performance in crucial games was simply atrocious. Whilst that may be true, the chief selector Aamer Sohail sounded convincing when he said Pakistan were in desperate need for another attacking bowler to complement Mohammad Sami.
Umar Gul serves well as the line and length bowler with the new ball, but a first change bowler is required to have some venom to knock the wind out of the opposition’s sails in the middle overs. Shoaib is capable of doing that, and with PCB boss Tauqir Zia making it perfectly clear no indiscipline will be tolerated, he is likely to shape-up.
Shoaib is still a vital asset for Pakistan. Admittedly, despite PCB’s heavy investment his performances have been a mixed bag at best - moments of sheer match-winning brilliance and some mindless bowling coupled with fitness issues. He now has perhaps a final but an ideal chance to let his bowling do the talking and should operate as the first-change bowler and not be handed the new ball.
Umar Gul who utilizes the seam well and bowls a tight line, the order of the day at the start of an ODI will be the best foil for Sami who has clearly shown pace, penetration and the ability to swing the ball.
Danish Kaneria should be the lead spinner and depending on playing conditions, may even swap places with Shoaib Akhtar in the playing eleven.
Other inclusions to look out for are young batsmen Yasir Hameed and Faisal Athar. While Misbah did look good in his single outing in Sharjah, he has not yet displayed the best technique, so had to make way to give some promising youngsters a go.
Yasir Hameed has had an excellent domestic season and shown great maturity batting at the crucial one-down slot but Faisal Athar is a bit of an unknown entity. He plays for Hyderabad and Sui Gas in domestic cricket, but few were predicting his inclusion. However, Aamer has made it quite clear the selectors are picking players based on ‘visible’ talent rather than mere statistics. The decision to include Mohammed Hafeez for Sharjah did pay dividends and Faisal Athar has been similarly praised by Aamer.
The one-down slot is up for grabs, it will be interesting to watch these two new faces in a three-way fight which includes Faisal Iqbal.
It is important to discuss the oppositions Pakistan is pitted against, in this next challenge during the re-building phase. This triangular is sure to test the mental strength and ability of the youthful side.
Sri Lanka has stabilized after the captaincy issue was resolved, and will be dangerous especially on home grounds. The pitches there are likely to produce sharp turn, and the batsmen will be thoroughly tested by the magical Muralitharan.
New Zealand is the side to look out for, and it remains to be seen how Pakistan’s opening pair deals with Shane Bond fast becoming one of the best swing bowlers in current cricket and his sharp in-swing should be quite a handful. The New Zealand batting order also looks in good touch, with Fleming already in brilliant form in Sri Lanka.
Pakistan’s performance in this tournament will clearly indicate whether they can consider themselves back amongst the top five ODI sides or still languish near the bottom.
Whatever the final outcome, the policy of persisting with youth with Rashid Latif at the helm should be continued for the next assignment in England. Players can only learn by being out in the middle, and it would be premature to expect them to massacre an opposition when they are so new at the international level.
If the team can carry forward the ability, spirit and commitment shown in Sharjah, they certainly have a good chance of victory in the upcoming tournament.
Indeed its going to be a tough decision for the selectors to select top 11 players.
First with the bowling, M Sami and Umar Gul look to open with Danesh Kaneria and Shoaib Akhtar come in as first and second change to keep the pressure on the opposition. And maybe Abdul Razzaq will be picked for his reputation and Muhammad Hafeez with his part time bowling. That leaves Shoaib Malik out, but he is such a useful allrounder.
With the batting, Taufeeq Umar and Muhammad Hafeez are sure to open the batting with Yousuf Youhana and Younis Khan come at 4 and 5. That leaves number 3 open for Faisal Iqbal, Yasir Hameed, and Faisal Athar. I think Faisal Iqbal will get the spot in the first match.
Taufeeq Umar
Muhammad Hafeez
Faisal Iqbal
Yousuf Youhana
Younis Khan
Abdul Razzaq
Rashid Latif
Shoaib Akhtar
Muhammad Sami
Dinesh Kaneria
Umar Gul
I think its going to be a big shuffle between Muhammad Shabbir and Umar Gul, a medium pacer on subcontinental pitches is very ordinary, and Shabir is faster than Gul.
teaser... jab aap itne saray logoan ko dikhao gay to system slow nai hoga??
is there anyone else who is showing the matches.. ehsan bhia.. can u fixed that voice problem?
wat about pakistan vision.. are they gonna show live matches or no..
Pak team
- Rashid Latif (captain) (wicketkeeper)
- Taufeeq Umar
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Yousuf Youhana
- Younis Khan
- Shoaib Malik
- Yasir Hameed
- Shabbir Ahmed
- Shoaib Akhtar
- Mohammad Sami
- Umar Gul
- Abdul Razzaq
- Faisal Athar
- Faisal Iqbal
- Danish Kaneria.
I agree with Umair, it is going to me pretty tough decision to select that best 11 players aganist Sri Lanka. Sami & Shoaid Akhtar will be the opening bowlers, unless Shoaid decided to show his attitude. I would give Shabbir Ahmed a chance because not only he is familier with ODI, played in Sharjah before, also he had some montrous games in domestic cricket. A. Razzaq will be their because of his experience...
Pakistan team for 1st ODI in Sri Lanka
- Taufeeq Umar (Evcn though I don't think That Taufeeq is a perfect fit for #1 spot, his shot selections are pretty bad, slow player, I think he should come on #3 or #4)
- Mohammad Hafeez (He is also played slow but let hope he plays like a real opener, not just another afridi)
- Yousuf Youhana (I know YoYo doesn't like to play #3 but I think he is should play #3)
- Yasir Hameed
- Younis Khan
- Abdul Razzaq
- Rashid Latif
- Shoaib Akhtar
- Mohammad Sami
- Danish Kaneria
- Shabbir Ahmed
Squads are announced for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Squad
Marvan Atapattu (capt),
Sanath Jayasuriya,
Kumar Sangakkara,
Mahela Jayawardene (vice-captain),
Romesh Kaluwitharana,
Tillakaratne Dilshan,
Russel Arnold,
Upul Chandana,
Chaminda Vaas,
Chamila Gamage,
Prabath Nissanka,
Kaushal Lokuarachchi,
Kumar Dharmasena,
Muttiah Muralitharan,
Kaushalya Weereratne
Personally I think Muttiah Muralitharan is being overused these days, he is a first class cricketer, and has been playing cricket for a long time. I think he should get a break from cricket from couple months.
New Zealand annoucned their squad for the Tri-angular tournament today. 
Vincent named in One-Day International squad to play tri-series
New Zealand Cricket chairman of selectors Sir Richard Hadlee today confirmed the TelstraClear Black Caps 14-man one-day squad to play in the upcoming tri-series between New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
The TelstraClear Black Caps one-day squad, with the exception of Lou Vincent, had already been named before the Test squad departed for Sri Lanka in early April.
Hadlee said Vincent had been included because of the enthusiasm he brings to the side on the field, the batting options he provides and his ability to cover the wicket-keeping position.
**"Lou gives us a number of options by being able to bat anywhere in the top six and he can cover wicket-keeper.
"He is also a livewire inside the circle and the other members of the team feed off his energy and enthusiasm.
"However it’s fair to say that we had hoped that Richard Jones and Mathew Sinclair might have pushed him harder for a place in the side, but that hasn’t happened.
“Although, in fairness to Jones, Scott Styris’ shoulder injury meant we had to play another bowler in the Tests and he was therefore denied an opportunity.” **
Paul Wiseman has also stayed in Sri Lanka to act as cover for Daniel Vettori.
**"Paul will stay on until at least the conclusion of the first One-Day International as precautionary cover for Daniel.
“Daniel’s ankle injury was not as serious as first thought but we would like to see him get through that first match before we bring Paul home.” **
New Zealand’s first match in the tri-series is against Pakistan at Dambulla Rangiri Stadium, Dambulla, this Sunday (May 11).
- New Zealand Squad: Stephen Fleming (captain), Andre Adams, Shane Bond, Chris Cairns, Chris Harris, Matt Horne, Brendon McCullum, Kyle Mills, Chris Nevin, Jacob Oram, Scott Styris, Daryl Tuffey, Daniel Vettori (Paul Wiseman temporary cover)and Lou Vincent.
Looks to me all teams (Pakistan, New Zealand and Sri Lanka) are well balanced sides. This tournament is gonna be worth to watch!
what about the weather?
they are saying its going to rain and thunderstorms on saturday and sunday. :-)
Thats nothing to smile about 
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lets start another thread for Worldcup 2007 also.
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hahaha
Monsoon season in SL. I hope it gets better.
**Match Timings in EST.
5/9/03 11:45pm Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
5/10/03 11:45pm New Zealand vs Pakistan
5/12/03 11:45pm New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
5/16/03 11:45pm Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
5/17/03 11:45pm New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
5/18/03 11:45pm New Zealand vs Pakistan
5/23/03 4:15am Finals: TBD vs TBD
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