One question that I am asking myself right now after watching Pak innings in the 2nd ODI is to what to do with TEAM PAKISTAN…LOVE IT or HATE IT….I guess as a hardcore Pakistani fan, I have no choice but to support my team always but such are discrepancies in its performance within a small period of time that it literally kills hardcore fans like me emotionally …Two days ago, they were tormented and bullied like anything by the very same attack and today !!!..Jesus Christ…..but you know what…we still have 50 more overs more to go and with Pakistani team, that is an awfully long time to predict anything….So keep your finger across and lets hope for the best…
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I was disappointed at the loss in first ODI but not angry or mad. Our bowlers did give many extras and that was the prime reason for big score. Otherwise, Saffies fielding was one the main reason we were out cheaply.
Pakistani team has players that are mentaly tough, I think that is what makes us contendors. We can shake off defeats very easily....I like our chances.
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Without taking any credit from the greats, it was Imran Nazir's initial burst that set the tempo and broke the taboo of Saffie bowling. We need more players like Imran Nazir, players who have the passion and desire to play in the big league and out to prove their worth. Hats off to Imran Nazir, he is my hero for today.
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SirJee, Good to see you back—seems like your little one is keeping you very busy these day:D
before we get carried away, lets wait for the result of this game, i really waana see how the bowling will react when Saafies are going to be going after them…
Pak did exact same thing in last Sa tour before WC 2003, when after losing first ODI Pak came back in 2nd Saleem Elahi and Razaaq scored 100, pak still lost that series.! lets see how this game goes!
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I know.. I was just thinking the same thing and had the score card of that match opened in front of me.
http://usa.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2002-03/PAK_IN_RSA/SCORECARDS/PAK_RSA_ODI2_11DEC2002.html
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I cant believe that Mod and i think alike!
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before we get carried away, lets wait for the result of this game, i really waana see how the bowling will react when Saafies are going to be going after them....
Pak did exact same thing in last Sa tour before WC 2003, when after losing first ODI Pak came back in 2nd Saleem Elahi and Razaaq scored 100, pak still lost that series.! lets see how this game goes!
nikema jee kaya haal chaal haan...yes you are right about my little one:D but I was also really tied up with my B-school applications....I still read most of the posts here but unfortunately dont find enough time to post....oh, lights are back...lets hope for the best...
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^ strange you guys did not notice Sami took 3 wickets in that match. Damn.
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For asking such annoying questions, how about SHOVE IT?
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To win ODI, you need tight bowling and a blazing start in the innings.
And these two are the differences b/w first and second ODIs.
Bring back Waqar for ODI bowling coach. He did make huge difference last year. Specially for Rana looks like his key is in Waqar's hand. He is totally different ODI (and one of the best) bowler when Waqar is working on him.
Waqar started the game plan for each bowler as Khan Saab used to do.
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Absolutely. We are in the same boat as the rest. Nevertheless, a 'W' in the victory column should not translate into all the selection and captaincy faults being rolled under the carpet and forgotten about. On the same token, same equation could very well be reversed if a particular team is on the verge of receiving end. Two sides of a coin need caring and comfort in both ways.
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he was also less expensive than Wasim and Waqar, now how many times can he do that? but then again, he is Sami who can bowl extra-ordinary stuff every once 100 overs 
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Love always:jano:
likin kubhee kubhee burree performance pay thoraa saa gussaaa bhee:mad:
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no, every once 100 matches…