Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
pitches are rolled before every day’s play right. so what are they complaining about.
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
Atlanta bhai, if roller was the answer then it would quite easy to rectify the issue, the bowlers wear spikes which can crack up the pitch and roller may bind it for a session but eventually it will tear up on the 3rd day, those cracks which will bring “haveoc” on the 5th day for the English team may come early:p
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
39.3 Kaneria to Bell, no run, that is a chance, Bell walks down the track and misses, Kamran Akmal just messes with it, never collected it clean, Bell quickly regains crease!!
missed stumping :(
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
Match resumes. Bell and Pietersen are playing defensively looking to build a big innings.
I know its been a gloomy 2nd day especially in light of Afridi's actions. But whats happened has happened and lets not think about yesterday much. Today is a new day and we should come back with renewed spirit.
What should pakistan's gameplan be for now? In my opinion.. *ideally *Pak should try and bowl out England by stumps today for 360. With a 100 run lead then Pak should look to put a quick 350-400 on the board tomorrow and put england back in by Tea leaving them with 450 to chase in 4 sessions.
Maybe someone can improve on these numbers...
Sincerely,
Captain Lota
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
Get England out for just 250 and enforce the follow-on...hmmmmmmm
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
- Follow on is kinda unrealistic
- Batting last on day 4-5? I dont think so.
Sincerely,
Captain Lota
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
Why isnt Rana being bowled? When do you think he should be brought in? I think he should be bowled in tandem with Kaneria.
Slower deliveries on a slow pitch might frustrate the batsmen (like it did Bell just now) and force them into making that odd mistake...
Sincerely,
Captain Lota
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
Missed a simple stumping, would have really put England on the back foot plus Bell was the set batsman.
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
^^You have to think that way...the follow-on style... :)
PS: Its a question of just 2-3 quick wickets...and Akhtar will clean up the tail...hmmmmmmm
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
We really need 3 quick wickets 
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
bach gaya bacha (Pie-ter-son)!
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
England: 130/3 (45.0 Ovs)
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
Kaneria is getting good spin :k:
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
Current Partnership: 25(79)
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
quarter century ki partnership ho gayee hay, ab khatam karo issay :bash:
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
I am here as a representative for the english team. Go England!
Bell nearing his half.
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
they way england is playing this match is heading for a draw unless Pakistan take some quick wickets.
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
close lbw shout, kaneria gets a warning as a response :(
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
England: 140/3 (48.0 Ovs)
Re: Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match, Faislabad
not so soon buddy! :nono: