posted Nov 25, 2007

II agree SC

And Pak must start looking for other prospects, I do not know why Mohd Irshad who can be quick is not ion conytention and Rao Iftekar will also figure in case Asif and Gul take a longer time to recover

Malik will need a good year at the helm to take pak up, and from what I have seen PCB is fully supporting him

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posted Nov 25, 2007

To frustrate an all rounder of the calibre of Abdul Razaak to the extent that he announced retirement from Int.cricket at such a young age shows how interested the authorities have to have players who can win matches.Shoiab is not performing himself possibly due to pressure.If the coach is a specialist bowler then you certainly need some one exclusively to impart batting tips according to situation during team briefing.Pakistan are still very lucky that Dravid got out to peach of deliveries in both the innings specially the second.Sachin's frustrating their bowlers in the second innings was a lesson for any batsman to take because not playing his shots and letting Ganguly do that he was just avoiding any hiccups in the dressing room in reaching the target which has been nearly achieved. It is not far that Yuvraj will be another ace batsman in line up.
One wonders why are players like Wasim Akram not being involved in team management and not ot forgetting Imran cricketer turned politician who will always be willing to help his players if he was heeded to with some discipline.

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posted Nov 25, 2007

rather than the claims and counter claimes of the various fans, I am concerned with the use of 'txt speak' on this forum. Please don't be lazy and use the queens english

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posted Nov 25, 2007

oh how may oneself replicate himself to speak queens english ?. one will be utmost delighted if you shall be as courteous to explain. r8 ?

ps: Maybe india collapse for runs after shoaib and kaneria leave a trail of destruction. Maybe not. second test to focus on ...

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posted Nov 25, 2007

Hats off to Indian bowlers for restricting pakistan to 247 in the second essay. India though in drivers seat can still lose this Test, if Shoaib delivers a fiery session tomorrow. ifr he can dismiss Sachin, Laxman and Dhoni quickly, Ganguly alone will be left and India's tail has the reputation of folding in an over.

So, Pakistan should not lose heart and take a leaf out of Australia's playbook. Every run must be denied. Then they can still win. Remember, the fifth day at Kotla is a near impossible pitch to play on

Ravi Balkish

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posted Nov 25, 2007

C'mon, Only bad weather can come in the way an Indian victory tomorrow.

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posted Nov 25, 2007

Paksitan should appoint Sarfraz Nawaz as a coach. sarfraz was a very successful fast bowler and has bowled with the legendary Imran in tandem to bundle oppostiions for cheap scores. Time to bring him in as coach.

Balkish Rav

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posted Nov 26, 2007

A classic example of how intriguing and capitulating a test match can be..hats off to both India and pakistan..But can India break the Aussie juggernaut?..will be a big question mark of all the cricket fans from the Boxing day test..All the best India for the rest of the series and series "Down Under"

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posted Nov 26, 2007

In the end, it was a convincing victory for India....

It's hard to see what changes Pakistan can do for the second Test, seeing the squad that they brought with them. I really think Afridi should've been in the squad.

If Gul is fit, he should come in for Sami, who, IMHO, is a complete waste of time!

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posted Nov 26, 2007

could do worse than afridi , average score of team has ben 15 - a quicfire one from afridi and a lethal spinner is included - afridi also.

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