Second Test-- Pakistan vs Australia at MCG

yasir_hameed · December 26, 2004, 2:29am

man the video is not working for me :S

Sohaib · December 26, 2004, 2:31am

Kindly post your video related comments in other thread. Stick to the match in this one.

umair_ahmed_1 · December 26, 2004, 2:38am

Very elegent cut from Youhana to bring Pakistan 100.
Still to come, Shoaib Malik, Abdul Razzaq and Kamran Akmal for Pakistani batting.
Pakistan should target atleast 300 in the first inning.

Sohaib · December 26, 2004, 2:40am

As a result of Inzimam's withdrawal, Pakistan went into the match with a negative mindset, including Malik for a bowler. Hopefully it doesnt backfire and even after a good first innings score, we struggle to take wickets.

umair_ahmed_1 · December 26, 2004, 2:40am

Good running between the wickets from Youhana and Younis Khan.
Younis khan breaks his bat in process.

umair_ahmed_1 · December 26, 2004, 2:42am

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*Originally posted by saby: *
As a result of Inzimam's withdrawal, Pakistan went into the match with a negative mindset, including Malik for a bowler. Hopefully it doesnt backfire and even after a good first innings score, we struggle to take wickets.
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I disagree, Pakistan have come out with the right mindset and have attacked from ball 1.
Obviously when a team loses 3 quick wicket, the run rate will slow down.
I think both batsman are doing a good job of taking singles.

Sohaib · December 26, 2004, 2:44am

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*Originally posted by umair_ahmed: *

I disagree, Pakistan have come out with the right mindset and have attacked from ball 1.
Obviously when a team loses 3 quick wicket, the run rate will slow down.
I think both batsman are doing a good job of taking singles.
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I am not talking about Their approach while batting. I am talking about team selection.

umair_ahmed_1 · December 26, 2004, 2:46am

A great SIX by Yousuf Youhana off Shane Warne.

umair_ahmed_1 · December 26, 2004, 2:48am

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I am not talking about Their approach while batting. I am talking about team selection.
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I think the team selection is justifiable. Yasir Hameed coming in for Inzi and Malik replacing M Khalil. The pitch is good for batting, so Malik was the right decision for replacement.
Asim Kamal could have come in for Hameed, but he hasn't had alot of games under his belt.

Sohaib · December 26, 2004, 2:48am

A gorgeous Six by Youhana off Warne. Good to see :k:

Sohaib · December 26, 2004, 2:50am

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*Originally posted by umair_ahmed: *

I think the team selection is justifiable. Yasir Hameed coming in for Inzi and Malik replacing M Khalil. The pitch is good for batting, so Malik was the right decision for replacement.
Asim Kamal could have come in for Hameed, but he hasn't had alot of games under his belt.
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Pitch is good for batting, thats why we need more bowlers to dismiss this australian batting line up. Anyways hopefully Malik and Razzaq will not disappoint.

umair_ahmed_1 · December 26, 2004, 2:53am

Thats the problem, if they play Khalil or another specialist bowler, they would be one batsman short. Since Pakistan's weakness is batting, I thought it was wise to bring in Malik instead of a specialist bowler. And Malik can be handy with his offspin.

umair_ahmed_1 · December 26, 2004, 2:54am

Warnie getting some good turn. It should be good news for Kaneria.

Sohaib · December 26, 2004, 2:54am

Four By Younis

drT · December 26, 2004, 2:54am

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Warnie getting some good turn. It should be good news for Kaneria.
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hardly ... he doesn't Really turn the ball much

ajnubee · December 26, 2004, 2:55am

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Pitch is good for batting, thats why we need more bowlers to dismiss this australian batting line up. Anyways hopefully Malik and Razzaq will not disappoint.
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I don't agree, Pakistani bowlers couldn't even take wickets on bowling wickets. We have to know who we are playing with. Batsmen have to stay on wicket as long as they could.

umair_ahmed_1 · December 26, 2004, 2:56am

Great shot by Younis Khan played off his back foot.

umair_ahmed_1 · December 26, 2004, 2:57am

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hardly ... he doesn't Really turn the ball much
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Same goes for Warne, he hardly takes wickets with his turning deliveries anymore. Kaneria was turing a little bit in Perth.

Sohaib · December 26, 2004, 2:57am

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*Originally posted by ajnubee: *

I don't agree, Pakistani bowlers couldn't even take wickets on bowling wickets. We have to know who we are playing with. Batsmen have to stay on wicket as long as they could.
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ahan?? who had australia reeling at 78-5 on a perth pitch and only let them get away because of lack of quality after Shoaib and Sami?

smooth_guy · December 26, 2004, 2:58am

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*Originally posted by umair_ahmed: *
Thats the problem, if they play Khalil or another specialist bowler, they would be one batsman short. Since Pakistan's weakness is batting, I thought it was wise to bring in Malik instead of a specialist bowler. And Malik can be handy with his offspin.
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at the end Razzler will be the escape goat, if Actor can't bowl more than 4 overs, and incase Sami gets hammered. Keneria and Razzler will bowl their hearts out to fill the day's game somehow. I don't think Malik will be any useful against Aussies. I hope he proves me wrong. Malik for batting is a good idea, specially when Inzi sat out. Wese I would give Asim a chance, since Yasir was not much in form lately, so its a 50/50 for both of them. So why not try a batsman with better technique.