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Title: Australia V Pakistan
Post by: 100 not out on December 15, 2023, 09:28:23 AM: Been watching a bit of this on the box, don't usually have time to watch much cricket these days.
Aussies big favourites for this series, with Shan Masood's first series as Pakistan captain. I've been impressed by the two new quicks in the Pakistan side.

Anyone else see them, thoughts?
Title: Re: Australia V Pakistan
Post by: KW9221 on December 15, 2023, 11:21:12 PM: They are pretty decent bowlers but only in mid 130s speed. It would be better if they can gain speed and hit at lease mid 140s.
Title: Re: Australia V Pakistan
Post by: Thor Odin’s Son on December 17, 2023, 07:04:15 AM: The Pakistani rookies did a good job. Both showed big hearts. Might only be medium pacers but that’s ok at Perth but the next test in Melbourne will be tougher

The main issue for Pakistan is their supposed “superstars” Azam and Afridi are just stat padders.

Those two need to go and play a season of county cricket.
Title: Re: Australia V Pakistan
Post by: Buzz on January 03, 2024, 09:28:53 AM: Interestingly poised game here for the Aussies. Although I would say Warner will come out hard tonight.

Can't believe Shaheen has been rested for the 5 t20s. Madness.
Title: Re: Australia V Pakistan
Post by: Thor Odin’s Son on January 03, 2024, 09:43:07 AM: Cummins a match winning and series winning 10fer at the G last week. Another bagful today different class.
Title: Re: Australia V Pakistan
Post by: Jimbo on January 03, 2024, 10:10:51 AM: Jamal looks like some find for Pakistan mind. Tidy bowler and looks well capable of batting at least number 8.
Title: Re: Australia V Pakistan
Post by: thegowerwaft on January 03, 2024, 10:05:43 PM: Quote from: Buzz on January 03, 2024, 09:28:53 AM
Interestingly poised game here for the Aussies. Although I would say Warner will come out hard tonight.

Can't believe Shaheen has been rested for the 5 t20s. Madness.

Wasim's and Waqar's comments were interesting on Pakistan's selection approach. Wasim: "T20, who cares?"
Title: Re: Australia V Pakistan
Post by: jimmy23 on January 04, 2024, 08:27:37 PM: Aussie doing their best to keep test cricket alive with a run rate of 2.46
Lots of empty seats again.
Title: Re: Australia V Pakistan
Post by: Thor Odin’s Son on January 05, 2024, 12:49:35 AM: Quote from: jimmy23 on January 04, 2024, 08:27:37 PM
Aussie doing their best to keep test cricket alive with a run rate of 2.46
Lots of empty seats again.
Series is already decided.
Weather is pretty crap in Sydney…as per usual
Title: Re: Australia V Pakistan
Post by: Thor Odin’s Son on January 05, 2024, 12:23:13 PM: So, rather unexpectedly, Steven Smith says he wants to move up to open after Warner retires. Didn’t see that coming…
Title: Re: Australia V Pakistan
Post by: Buzz on January 05, 2024, 02:32:23 PM: Really odd this, probably to deflect from his horrific dismissal today and his marginally declining form.

The new Aussie opener thing has been rumbling on for ages.

Under normal circumstances Bancroft would get the next go, but I don't see that happening.
The idea that Cameron Green could open the batting is a but nuts too, he goes harder at the ball that Shane Watson did.