I guess I am the only one here
Anyone else here??? 
New Zealand 145/5 (64.1 ov)
Yeah I am here man:)
Ball gets glove, Moin gets it, Umpire didnāt get it 
FINAL SCORE New Zealand are 151/5
Shoaib was awesome today :k: Bowled his heart out and so did Sami, he was really unlucky. I hope thee last 5 wickets dont bother the way it happened in Hamilton.
By the Way Inzi was sleeping today for sure, why the hell he was continuosly sticking with Razzaq 
I really couldnt think of any reason.
Hey they read my mail in the Dilmah tea party....assholes made fun of it and did'nt get my question
Shoaib Akhtar :k:
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*Originally posted by pkpride1: *
Hey they read my mail in the Dilmah tea party....assholes made fun of it and did'nt get my question
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wat was ur question??
Shoaib Akhtar:k:
hay BrokenSky,Shoki did you seet he match. man this FOX Sports sux big time.. I waited all the nite to see the match and they kept on showing GOLFā¦
anyway well played Pakistan, Shoaiby baby, and the rest of the team, good luckā¦
I think Samiā spell was devastating as well.. he has controlled that No-Ball problem :k:
Bowling O M R W
Shoaib Akhtar 11 4 14 3 (1nb, 1w)
Mohammad Sami 19 9 39 0 (1w)
Shabbir Ahmed 15 3 31 1 (2nb, 1w)
Danish Kaneria 8 3 10 0
Abdul Razzaq 18 3 50 1 (4nb)
hmz,, well played Pakistan.... but i gotta say, Inzamam sux as a captain, and even the coach, for not asking or advising him to be more attacking. What is with this negative defensive approach wen u,ve got the artillery to blast the opposition?!
CB Yaar Fox Sports telecasted the 3rd Test of AUS vs. IND series ā¦ it was watching Aussies getting spanked by Desis but i admit i was waiting them to telecast the 2nd Test of NZ vs. PAK series ā¦ But iām pretty sure Fox Sports will telecast atleast 4 out of 5 ODIās of the NZ vs. PAK series ā¦
more details?
I agree that Inziās captaincy sucks. I always wanted Youhana as the captain anyway. Way more aggressive than Inzi. 
inshallah.
I hope Shoiab is alright.
Pakistani bowlers payed really well, but again umpiring sucked.
well played Pakistan.
Anyone aware in which month is the Sharjah tournment being played?, whats the schedule? and If ARY Digital are broadcasting the Tournment. plz let me know
sukeria.
**Vincent and Akhtar give Black Caps double trouble **
It was difficult to decide what might have been the biggest concern for the New Zealand cricketers yesterday - the sight of batsman Lou Vincent trudging off, or Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar charging in.
For vastly different reasons, the performance of the pair was the main talking point to emerge from the opening day of the second test at the Basin Reserve, where New Zealand were scrambling to stay in the match after another bipolar batting effort.
On a day in which Wellingtonās blustery, buffeting northerly took an early nomination for Most Influential Performance, Akhtar made his presence felt with another destructive visit to the bowling crease, taking three wickets and handing Pakistan the early advantage.
Itās not exactly the first time a Pakistani paceman has caused carnage in a New Zealand top-order and yesterdayās skirmish was little different to the previous scenes - stumps flying everywhere, plumb LBW shouts, and a snorter of a delivery to Scott Styris.
By the time stumps were drawn, although not nearly as drawn as the New Zealand batsmen, the home side had crawled through to 151 for five, thanks mainly to a fighting innings from Mark Richardson, who resisted all manner of efforts to remove him.
Richardson, unbeaten on 53 at the close, was the only New Zealander to have much of a clue about Akhtar, who, while bowling within himself, still uncorked the occasional vintage delivery to keep the batsmen guessing.
Whereas in the first test it was Shoaibās partner in crime Mohammad Sami who blazed through the top order, this time it was the worldās fastest bowler himself, and he should have picked up a fourth late in the day when Robbie Hart gloved a short ball to Moin Khan.
The displeasure of watching umpire Asoka de Silva decline the appeal was translated into a brute of a delivery next ball, a 149k/h bouncer that struck Hart flush on the side of the helmet. Unfortunately, he also suffered a leg strain that might yet leave him in doubt for today, a possibility that will not unduly perturb the New Zealand batting line-up.
Operating from the RA Vance stand end, Akhtar struck early, careering through Vincentās wonky-looking forward defensive shot, and then trapping Stephen Fleming in front - just like the old days, when the New Zealand skipper had a habit of falling across his front leg.
Akhtar, who has proved a favourite with New Zealandās younger fans during the tour, playing tennis ball cricket with them at the breaks and signing autographs at will, then had a well-earned spell before returning to end the steadily improving innings of Styris.
It was only his second test against New Zealand, having returned career-best figures of six for 11 in his first outing last year in Lahore, and it included the fastest delivery ever recorded in this country - a 157k/h thunderbolt at Craig McMillan.
Unfortunately for Akhtar, he was unable to maintain his strike-rate and was forced to return to the team hotel knowing that he was injured, and that his average against New Zealand had blown out to 2.77. :rotfl:
But if the problem of what to do Akhtar is occupying the minds of the New Zealand team management, the question of what to do with Vincent is starting to become just as pressing, and particularly after his comprehensive defeat yesterday.
Vincent, who suffered dual failures in the first test at Hamilton, looked like he was attempting to locate Akhtarās fullish length delivery by sonar yesterday, and was caught with his bat on a 45 degree angle as the timberwork was demolished.
The likeable, happy-go-lucky right-hander made a century a couple of seasons ago at Perth, and emerged from two years of lean pickings to score another in October, in the second test against India at Mohali.
The concern must be that Vincent, who has more shots than your local immunisation centre, is in danger of mimicking the career of Mathew Sinclair - dropped for inconsistency despite scoring two double centuries and a 150 against South Africa. He hasnāt quite got to that stage yet but it is a sobering thought that the 25-year-old has managed to reach double figures only twice in his past eight test innings, even though the two exceptions resulted in a century and a half-century against India.
Whatever his problems, the New Zealand team management have evidently decided that Vincentās future is as an opening batsman, and will doubtless defend their stance on the basis of his sterling work at Perth and Mohali. For all that, the main concern is not his centuries - but his lack of runs in between.
Talk about biting sarcasm. Funny write up. Especially the comments about fishing for Shoaibās delivery with sonar and Vincent having more shots than your local immunisation centre.. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Good News
Akhtar affected by blistered toe
27 December 2003
The injury that forced Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar from the bowling crease late yesterday is nothing more than a blistered toe.
Akhtar appeared to have aggravated his calf strain during the final ball of the third-to-last over but he said the sharp pain was simply the opening of a blister.
āIāve got a blistered toe so I had to stop,ā Akhtar said.
āIām fine, just a little bit stiff. Iām really up for the cause in this test because it is very important to us and I think we can get them out for under 200. (Mohammmad) Sami, Shabbir (Ahmed) and (Abdur) Razzaq are all bowling well so we are well-placed.ā
New Zealand were 151-5 at stumps on the first day of the Boxing Day test and it was Akhtar who was the most dangerous and successful bowler with 3-14 from 11 overs.
He had a strong northerly at his back, which blew at a force he had not experienced before.
āIāve never had that before. It helped me in a way because it gets you going.ā
When asked whether he offered to bowl upwind, Akhtar replied: āNo, I wouldnāt dream about itā.
However, he praised captain Inzamam-ul-Haq for the way he rotated Pakistanās pace attack.
Razzaq may not share that view after punching into the wind for 18 consecutive overs, broken only by the tea break.
āIt was difficult for me but I think the captain used me well,ā Akhtar said.
will shoaib play 2 day or was his injury really serious? i hope he plays 2 day!
i guess he is after reading zero1's post
so that was the reason Shoaib didn't bowl much overs - good thinking by the big man! - those who are criticizing Inzi's ability to lead the side needs to grow - captain doesn't need to be fancy shancy stylish - Inzi is a slow learner but for God's sake give him a chance you fools!
New Zealanders better pray that blind Ashoka de Silva and weather play its part this time around - Shoaib is bowling beautifully - and so is Sami - Pakistan has a perfect chance to bowl out New Zealand under 200