posted Jun 24, 2008

only noticed it was on TV about 48 overs in

can't see Hong Kong chasing a run-a-ball

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posted Jun 24, 2008

A couple of silly shots in there,

The pitch was slow and Hong Kongs spinners are actually decent, they kept it tight and bowled economically and just waited.


I dont see fawad Alam as Afridi's replacement, (if anything that is mansoor Amjad) but Fawad has great domestic stats for such a young player and has a bright bright future.


Sohail has alot of batting talent which he doesnt show and he hasent played any international innings of note, (BUT he has played some great innings at domestic level), he can become a very usefull player for pakistan as a opening bowler and a late order batsman

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posted Jun 24, 2008

I believe that Fawad Alam should bat higher up the order. He has shown today, that he has the right temperament to do so.
He averages 45+ in first class cricket and he is a useful bowler. Ok. I don't see him as afridi's replacement (as a big hitter), but he can offer a lot more.

Pakistan need to stick with him and nurture his talents.

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posted Jun 24, 2008

Truly said 'lordpakistallion' and 'isa216'. In addition to this, i think credit must be given to Younus Khan and Tanvir also not just Fawad because each have contributed much with the bat. Without these, Pakistan would have struggled when they are far experienced than Hong Kong.

Hopefully, experience will pay off at the end and Pakistan will win Inshallah.

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posted Jun 24, 2008

BTW, B'Desh raked up 300 against UAE. Given the poor form of the B'Desh batsmen in recent times, that says a lot about UAE's bowling

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posted Jun 24, 2008

Although, the Pakistani openers are still not fully certified to be stable scoring and predictable batsmen.

I do think howver, you lads have found a Wasim in Tanver..

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posted Jun 24, 2008

Didnt know there were so many islamists in Hong Kong. Sounds like a Hongistan team to me and not Hong Kong.

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posted Jun 24, 2008

Its hard for big players to get motivated against Honk Kong. It worked out o.k as they failed and gave Alam and Tanvir a chance to getting some batting practice.

Overall Pakistand are in good form at the moment and I feel we should win this tournament. InshAllah.

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posted Jun 26, 2008

Tanvir has shown his potential since his debut at the 20/20 World cup last year. He had an excellent IPL tournament highest wicket taker and I think he also had the lowest economy rate, batting wasn't bad either Shane Warne put him in at no 3. A definate Wasim in the making

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