Pakistan v New Zealand | 3rd Test- Day 4 | Napier | 14/12/09

[Seen Sheen]

:four for Yousuf

[saj001]

30-3

[Geordie Ahmed]

TEA

278/3

Lead by 30

Yousuf 75*
U Akmal 0*

[Momo]

Oh, no ! Faisal gone :(

Never mind. Rome was not build in a day !
True. But will the public understand?

Reminds me of the politician who was complaining that the public was still after his blood even after he had accepted their demands. The following conversation ensued:

His friend: But you just accepted those demands yesterday. You can't expect calves running around the field the day you mate your cows with a bull.

Politician: True, but is it too much to expect contented cows?
:))

[saj001]

30-3 at tea

[Yaser]

Look at this gem...


Chrys Gaile from Jamaica: "When facing Daniel Vettori it's like a left handed version of me bowling to myself. He hardly ever spins the ball." Cheeky. Comparing Vettori to Hauritz now are we?
:))) :)))
:))

[siccric]

Look at this gem...


Chrys Gaile from Jamaica: "When facing Daniel Vettori it's like a left handed version of me bowling to myself. He hardly ever spins the ball." Cheeky. Comparing Vettori to Hauritz now are we?
:))) :)))



:))) :)))

[Yaser]

umar saying ayat kursi under his breath lol
:)

[slix10]

30/3.

And it's tea.

Need atleast 200.

[luvthegame]

its cloudy so that will help nz fast bowlers. Pak batsmen have to be careful. Another 100 runs partnership needed...

[amar1212]

are we going to have overtime today?

[imshally81]

why pakistan batting is very slow ??????

[Geordie Ahmed]

why pakistan batting is very slow ??????

Because if we try to bat too quickly we might lose wickets

[Genghis]

I think he wont be required in the 2nd inns,so he'll remain a failure and should be replaced for Fawad Alam in the Boxing Day Test..:)
Looks like he will be required today! Big test here for him!

[amar1212]

bat till lunch tomorrow=main goal for now..

[slix10]

I hope Aamer gets his test 50 on this pitch.

[imshally81]

match will draw

[Cheguvera]

I hope Aamer gets his test 50 on this pitch.

I am waiting for the day when Aamer improves on this 3 wickets in an innings...

He is playing his sixth test and has yet to take a 4fer, leave along a 5fer...

[Gollum]

At least we saved the embarrassment of innings defeat. Now need to bat sensibly for the rest of the day. A lead of 120 for 3/4 by day's end will be terrific.

[Seen Sheen]

Looks like he will be required today! Big test here for him!
but I can trust :umarakmal!!

[saj001]

match will draw


i can see dani boy ripping through NZ batting

we have about 122 overs left

play 55 overs and give NZ 67 overs to bat

I think we can do it

[Khabri420]

First goal should be to play out the remaining 25+ overs without losing a wicket, make 70 odd runs, extend the lead to 100.

And them tomorrow play according to the situation. The priority is to draw the match.

[insaaniyat]

Another victim falling to nervous sixties.
glad Yousef has crossed 60

[sali]

i can see dani boy ripping through NZ batting

we have about 122 overs left

play 55 overs and give NZ 67 overs to bat

I think we can do it

Let's see if we can survive another 50 overs and score 200

[Gollum]

i can see dani boy ripping through NZ batting

we have about 122 overs left

play 55 overs and give NZ 67 overs to bat

I think we can do it

I think MoYo will be really conservative, so ideally it will be best if we just got out around lunch time tomorrow for a score of 250-300 to chase, it would give Kaneria, Asif and co a decent crack at Kiwis.

[kasoo10]

50% match will draw. 30% NZ wins, and 20% Pak wins.

[saj001]

I think MoYo will be really conservative, so ideally it will be best if we just got out around lunch time tomorrow for a score of 250-300 to chase, it would give Kaneria, Asif and co a decent crack at Kiwis.


Thats exactly what i was thinking!

[insaaniyat]

I think MoYo will be really conservative, so ideally it will be best if we just got out around lunch time tomorrow for a score of 250-300 to chase, it would give Kaneria, Asif and co a decent crack at Kiwis.
if we get the lead of 250-300 before lunch. NZ will crumble in two sessions

[JeeraBlade]

At the end of 116 overs;

NZ were 378/6 @ 3.25
Pak are 278/3 @ 2.39

[Genghis]

but I can trust :umarakmal!!
I actually read cricinfo, and thought it was Misbah who came in. My bad.
Hopefully these two can play out to end of day's play. That will make it a perfect day for Pakistan!

[Momo]

At the end of 116 overs;

NZ were 378/6 @ 3.25
Pak are 278/3 @ 2.39
It clearly shows that Pakistan showed more character.

[insaaniyat]

At the end of 116 overs;

NZ were 378/6 @ 3.25
Pak are 278/3 @ 2.39
we can;t lose any wicket today. So it doesn't matter what the run rate is today.

[imshally81]

any support for bowler from this pitch ??

[Genghis]

Looking at the odds for this test match ... Draw is looking most likely @1.08

[Gollum]

any support for bowler from this pitch ??

Kaneria should be turning the ball square tomorrow.

[insaaniyat]

why cricinfo only showing Yousef there on the scoreboard

[saj001]

Looking at the odds for this test match ... Draw is looking most likely @1.08


1.18 now

[Momo]

any support for bowler from this pitch ??
You know that the first four Pakistani batters all made 50 plus, right?

[insaaniyat]

You know that the first four Pakistani batters all made 50 plus, right?
right, 3 of them got out in 60's so next time omar needs to skip 60 and directly to 70's

[Desi]

stream working consistently for anyone?

[kingusama92]

You know that the first four Pakistani batters all made 50 plus, right?

:))) :)))

Yup that pretty much sums up the pitch right there. Especially considering the first three batsman were named Butt, Farhat and Iqbal. :))

[sehban]

People are thinking too far ahead, we are still effectively 30 for 3 which is really a not a good position to be in, if you see it in the overall circumstances

and with such a brittle line up, anything can happen within a matter of minutes so it is highly important that pak plays risk free cricket

[imshally81]

match is starting

[insaaniyat]

People are thinking too far ahead, we are still effectively 30 for 3 which is really a not a good position to be in, if you see it in the overall circumstances

and with such a brittle line up, anything can happen within a matter of minutes so it is highly important that pak plays risk free cricket
we are not out of the wood at all. These two need to stay thru the end of the day

[Momo]

right, 3 of them got out in 60's so next time omar needs to skip 60 and directly to 70's
Omar can go from 59 to 61 in two deliveries.

But honestly any time Pakistan top four score 50 each, it has to be the deadest of tracks.

[saj001]

Sun is out

[amar1212]

lets go!! i believe in these 2

[Genghis]

At the end of 116 overs;

NZ were 378/6 @ 3.25
Pak are 278/3 @ 2.39
Similarly at the end of the 66th over:

NZ were 149/5 @ 2.25
Pak were 151/2 @ 2.28

NZ were chasing a low total so they had the confidence to accelate (plus it was Vettori and McCullum then), whereas Pak had Faisal and Yousuf and they are never going to play fast, plus they were still well behind NZ.

[imshally81]

ohhhhhhhh
jr just saveeeeee

[saj001]

Umar lucky

[daghetto]

OMG, THAT WAS SO SCARY

match deciding drop there!

[imshally81]

666666666666666666

[insaaniyat]

Omar can go from 59 to 61 in two deliveries.

But honestly any time Pakistan top four score 50 each, it has to be the deadest of tracks.
and we have won the match too. May be our bowlers are good on flat track

[saj001]

Mcmillan about to cry

and sixer by umar

[Seen Sheen]

What a shot by :umarakmal!amazing,:six

[daghetto]

LMAO

umar back INTO IT!

[insaaniyat]

wow droped and then 6

[sali]

this guy has some guts

[Cheguvera]

Umar's wicket coming up...

[Genghis]

Living dangerously here. Still not safe yet ... and chota akmal has just hit a 6

[insaaniyat]

i guess my Geo is slower than some of the people watching. I get the score faster here:) lol

[Cheguvera]

Can't rely on Akmal to be a dependable test batsman...better fit for the shorter version of the game...against good bowling sides UA would be exposed big time...

[Gollum]

Umar's wicket coming up...

Yes tomorrow at 2:30PM NZ Local Time.

[insaaniyat]

38 for 3

[Momo]

That's the way to play. If you get a ball to hit, hit it. And play with bat. Play with intentions to score on every ball. Play like Ponting. Play like Umar.

[kasoo10]

This is no time to take risk. We have to bat sensibly, we can still loose this match.

[imshally81]

not outttttttt

[insaaniyat]

Can't rely on Akmal to be a dependable test batsman...better fit for the shorter version of the game...against good bowling sides UA would be exposed big time...
so far he has proved you wrong in test too

[saj001]

Can't rely on Akmal to be a dependable test batsman...better fit for the shorter version of the game...against good bowling sides UA would be exposed big time...


UA?

[imshally81]

444444444444444444

[daghetto]

great 4!

[saj001]

44444444444 by yousuf

[insaaniyat]

44444444

[Momo]

What a bunch of losers in the commentary box!

[insaaniyat]

class of Moyo, you miss he hits:) good comment

[kasoo10]

Was 4 leg bies?

[imshally81]

What a bunch of losers in the commentary box!
commentator should be neutral in test matches like Umpires

[insaaniyat]

42 for 3

[GLORY OF '92]

I'd take nz chasing 230 off 70 overs.

[slix10]

People are too quick to write NZ off. If we lose these umar/yousuf wickets, we will be ending at 100 AO which NZ will cruise at.

[imshally81]

Was 4 leg bies?
no from bat

[insaaniyat]

commentator should by neutral in test matches like Umpires
i think it's tough to be neutral. I haven't see nanyone of them yet, may Ravi Shastri?

[Momo]

commentator should be neutral in test matches like Umpires
True.

[imshally81]

22222 for Jr

[Genghis]

27 overs remaining today, so should be looking at getting a lead of around 130+.

[Inswinger]

Umar needs to realize that he's no permanent fixture in the playing XI. He has to play according to the situation and at the moment we only need about 4 runs an over which can be achieved via singles and the odd four off the loose balls.

[insaaniyat]

27 overs remaining today, so should be looking at getting a lead of around 130+.
if Omar stays around we could get the lead of 150, i would say

[Genghis]

cricinfo still confused:

118.1 Tuffey to Umar Akmal, no run, good delivery, on a length, tight around off, Yousuf gets well forward and defends

[daghetto]

beautiful running

akmal playing his shots in the perfect areas for easy 2's

[adzzy786]

Look the way Pakistan have been batting, Had they always been this determined, shows our team can bat!

[161]

Who is Oohmaa Akmaa ?

[insaaniyat]

Umar needs to realize that he's no permanent fixture in the playing XI. He has to play according to the situation and at the moment we only need about 4 runs an over which can be achieved via singles and the odd four off the loose balls.
I think he should play his natural game

[sali]

People are too quick to write NZ off. If we lose these umar/yousuf wickets, we will be ending at 100 AO which NZ will cruise at.

Yep, they have upper hand until we build 150 lead with no more than 4 wkts down. Only advantage we have is they will be getting tired soon.

[Momo]

Umar needs to realize that he's no permanent fixture in the playing XI. He has to play according to the situation and at the moment we only need about 4 runs an over which can be achieved via singles and the odd four off the loose balls.
I'd say on merit he is the only permanent fixture in the team. Not in the 'seniority' culture prevalent in our team though.

[kasoo10]

We have to bat very sensibly till one hour start of play tomorrow. Then we can think about exploding and scoring like there is no tomorrow.

[saj001]

47-3

[kasoo10]

Yousuf has to bat all the way. He has to score a double if he wants any respect earned from this series.

[Genghis]

Look the way Pakistan have been batting, Had they always been this determined, shows our team can bat!
If you give them a dead pitch ... of course they can bat. Only problem is that Darryl Tuffey can bat too!

[saj001]

Another 2

[Geordie Ahmed]

295/3

Lead by 47

Yousuf 79*
U Akmal 13*

[Momo]

The difference between Umar and say a Malik or a Misbah is that Umar looks to score, and the latter too don't. They are too defensive and timid.

[insaaniyat]

If you give them a dead pitch ... of course they can bat. Only problem is that Darryl Tuffey can bat too!
same dead pitch we folded for 223 or so.

[Geordie Ahmed]

298/3

Lead by 50

U Akmal batting well here

[saj001]

50 up

[daghetto]

akmal man, hes hitting it in ALL the gaps!

wonderful!PURE control over his shots and a REAL gem

[Genghis]

I think he should play his natural game
Spot on ... he can't play like someone he isn't. He's flamboyant and thats whats made him successful so far. Its the exuberance of youth. He can bat like Misbah when he gets to that age!

[insaaniyat]

Omar placing the ball well

[Geordie Ahmed]

The difference between Umar and say a Malik or a Misbah is that Umar looks to score, and the latter too don't. They are too defensive and timid.

Spot on - people think test's are all about playing defensively BUT its not. Its about playing each balll as it deserves to be, if a ball is there to be hit then just hit the damn thing

[Genghis]

same dead pitch we folded for 223 or so.
Its not the same pitch as that on Day 1! No bounce at all anymore.

[Desi]

If you give them a dead pitch ... of course they can bat. Only problem is that Darryl Tuffey can bat too!
Seriously though, Tuffey was out at least two times before the innings ended. Had some catches been taken it could have been 3+ times, not to mention how many close calls he had in the first 20 odd runs of his innings.

[Geordie Ahmed]

U Akmal 16 off 19 - looking comfortable

[Geordie Ahmed]

Vettori to bowl - Umar to face it

[saj001]

vettori coming on

[insaaniyat]

Its not the same pitch as that on Day 1! No bounce at all anymore.
hopefully when nz bats, pitch will become bowler friendly:)

[Genghis]

3/50 at the moment with Butt, Farhat and Iqbal out ... I would have settled with that most times!

[Momo]

Vettori in to bowl. Interesting!

[Geordie Ahmed]

44444444444444444

Umar Akmal smashes Vettori - nice

[daghetto]

4444 by akmal!

[saj001]

4444 by umar

[insaaniyat]

3/50 at the moment with Butt, Farhat and Iqbal out ... I would have settled with that most times!
not bad from the deficit of around 250

[Seen Sheen]

Cant bowl short to umar..he cuts it with disdain to get another :four

[Geordie Ahmed]

Stunning shot from Umar

300 up for us

302/3

Lead is 54

[Geordie Ahmed]

44444444444444444444

Umar Akmal smashes it square for 4

[taaveez]

if we can get 120 runs tonight from here, it's game on

[Genghis]

Seriously though, Tuffey was out at least two times before the innings ended. Had some catches been taken it could have been 3+ times, not to mention how many close calls he had in the first 20 odd runs of his innings.
Did you watch Farhat bat first innings?
You've got to ride your luck while batting. NZ have been just as lucky as we have been.

[Seen Sheen]

Boy,he treats Vettori like a part-timer!

[saj001]

one more 4444

[daghetto]

4 Again!!!akmal U Beauty!

[Geordie Ahmed]

Wow - just wow.

Loving the attitude

[insaaniyat]

another four

[insaaniyat]

Wow - just wow.

Loving the attitude
yes. He must play his natural game. He looks very comfortable that way

[Momo]

2 fours. I'll take that.

[Geordie Ahmed]

and then he defends the next ball - nice, very nice

306/3

Lead is 58

Yousuf 79*
Umar Akmal 24*

[kasoo10]

if we can get 120 runs tonight from here, it's game on

100 more will be enough for today. Let us accelerate 1 hour after start tomorrow.

[Random Aussie]

Wow - just wow.

Loving the attitude

x2 Love this guy's batting.

[Geordie Ahmed]

2 fours. I'll take that.

Indeed - the ball was there to hit and he duly delivered.

[Gollum]

100 more will be enough for today. Let us accelerate 1 hour after start tomorrow.

Looks like it will be way more than that if these two stay...

[saj001]

x2 Love this guy's batting.


I cant wait to see him bat On boxing day :umarakmal

[Genghis]

So who's going to get to his century first U Akmal or Moyo?

[Seen Sheen]

:moyo on 81

[Geordie Ahmed]

308/3

Lead by 60 runs

[Genghis]

I cant wait to see him bat On boxing day :umarakmal
I second that ... what an entertainer!

[insaaniyat]

x2 Love this guy's batting.
he should just keep on going that way:)

[iZeeshan]

This is quite entertaining from Umar.

Match wide open.

[insaaniyat]

60 for 3

[Geordie Ahmed]

I cant wait to see him bat On boxing day :umarakmal

What if the Aussies bat first?

[Geordie Ahmed]

Vettori to continue - Umar batting

[mindless slogging]

Intelligent batting from Moyo.

And super stuff from Umar Akmal.

[Random Aussie]

commentator should be neutral in test matches like Umpires

No the broadcasters sending this match to Pakistan fans should stop being cheap and have their own commentators.

What used to happen was there were domestic commentators for the domestic audience and then a different (and more neutral) set of commentators for the international broadcast. Now the broadcasters are cheap so they just take the domestic feed - and then you wonder why the comms are biased, they are commentating for the Kiwi audience. Habits are hard to break.

And if you don't like them, turn the sound down. ;-)

[Momo]

Indeed - the ball was there to hit and he duly delivered.
That's the way to go. Don't dismiss bowlers but don't give them undue respect either. When the ball is there to hit, hit it no matter who the bowler is, and what the situation is.

[Seen Sheen]

Yousuf makes defence look easy..!

[Gollum]

MoYo eyeing it like a futbol now....very nice :14:

[Genghis]

What if the Aussies bat first?
We'll bowl them out then! :aamir

[insaaniyat]

24 overs left

[Geordie Ahmed]

Ooooh - decent bowling, just got bat to it

[saj001]

What if the Aussies bat first?


Well lets hope they don't. :D

[slix10]

Last 10 ovs 45/1 RR 4.50

All thanks to :Umar

[Geordie Ahmed]

We'll bowl them out then! :aamir

That would be nice :asif :aamir :gul

[Random Aussie]

What if the Aussies bat first?

Would imagine we might like to put Pakistan in to bat if we win the toss. :D And Pakistan would probably bat if they won the toss.

[Seen Sheen]

What if the Aussies bat first?
then Pak would bat 2nd..!as simple as that..:P

[insaaniyat]

good bowling

[Geordie Ahmed]

then Pak would bat 2nd..!as simple as that..:P

I know that BUT then he wont get to see Umar Akmal bat on boxing day

[saj001]

Akmal is pissed , he didnt score in one over :D

[Gollum]

Would imagine we might like to put Pakistan in to bat if we win the toss. :D And Pakistan would probably bat if they won the toss.


Yes we will bat, our philosophy is 'when in doubt, bat!'

[Geordie Ahmed]

I like how Umar defended that entire over

It was good, tight bowling from Vettori and he didnt do anything daft

[Genghis]

Good comeback from NZ's Mr. Cricket ... maiden over. But well batted from Chota Akmal too.

[Momo]

The funniest comment today was from Ian Smith. "Had it been ANYBODY but Chris Martin ..."
:))

[insaaniyat]

Would imagine we might like to put Pakistan in to bat if we win the toss. :D And Pakistan would probably bat if they won the toss.
let's not have a toss then:) it's all decided

[Seen Sheen]

I know that BUT then he wont get to see Umar Akmal bat on boxing day
good luck to the Aussies then..:asif,:aamir,:gul

[uzy99]

McCullum talking smack

[Momo]

Would imagine we might like to put Pakistan in to bat if we win the toss. :D And Pakistan would probably bat if they won the toss.
I wish they would. But I am not sure. They don't always do the right thing.

[kingusama92]

The funniest comment today was from Ian Smith. "Had it been ANYBODY but Chris Martin ..."
:))

Reminds me of what we were saying when Farhat was fielding in the 1st test. :))) :)))

[Geordie Ahmed]

Evertime i see Umar bat i keep thinking of the dancing

[Momo]

Reminds me of what we were saying when Farhat was fielding in the 1st test. :))) :)))
That's right. :))

[kingusama92]

McCullum talking smack

I heard what he said. I noticed it live when they were showing Akmal.

When he was walking by he said.. "What is this one day cricket now?"

I am not making this up, I honestly heard him say that when walking past Akmal.

[Geordie Ahmed]

Good running - 2 runs for Yousuf

311/3

Lead is 63 runs

[Seen Sheen]

The funniest comment today was from Ian Smith. "Had it been ANYBODY but Chris Martin ..."
:))
Chris Martin is also their no.11 fielder!:))

[Geordie Ahmed]

Oooooooooooh

Huge swing and a miss by Umar

[Momo]

Evertime i see Umar bat i keep thinking of the dancing
It's a good thing you haven't seen me dance. :)

[Geordie Ahmed]

That was adventurous

[saj001]

What was umar doing?

[Geordie Ahmed]

It's a good thing you haven't seen me dance. :)

That good is it? :D

[insaaniyat]

Who is that commentator saying NZ is stil heavy favorite to win

[Geordie Ahmed]

What was umar doing?

That was a :afridi moment

[Momo]

Silly shot by Umar.

[insaaniyat]

but what if we give them a 250 leads, would they be heavy favorite then? my question to that commentator

[kingusama92]

Who is that commentator saying NZ is stil heavy favorite to win

I believe that is Ian Smith.

[Momo]

That was a :afridi moment
:)))
Well everybody has it once in a while.

[saj001]

That was a :afridi moment


Very much so.:|

[insaaniyat]

I believe that is Ian Smith.
thanks:) they are not giving pakistan any chance at this moment.

[Gollum]

Silly miss by Umar.

Corrected. Its really not necessary at this point. MoYo needs to rein in the young lad.

[Momo]

That good is it? :D
No comments. :)

[Geordie Ahmed]

Who is that commentator saying NZ is stil heavy favorite to win

I think it is Ian Smith - although he is a rubbish commentator he kinda has a point

A couple of quick wickets and we are in a spot of bother

[kasoo10]

Good to see Yousuf talking some sence into the youngster.

[insaaniyat]

20 overs to go. I think Yousef have told Omar to slow it down

[daghetto]

*edit*

[insaaniyat]

I think it is Ian Smith - although he is a rubbish commentator he kinda has a point

A couple of quick wickets and we are in a spot of bother
true, but hope that doesn't happen. More like quick runs and a lead of 250 or so, nz in trouble:)

[taaveez]

Pretty funny. EVERYone knows U Akmal wants to hit out. Even NZ knows. And there are smiles and giggles all over. As if the little kids wants the ice cream, but daddy on the other side is staring down hard.

[Geordie Ahmed]

A bit of banter out there - nice to hear that

[kasoo10]

I think Yousuf's target is not to loose a wicket today. He does not care about runs for now.

[insaaniyat]

they need to show both side of the coin. do fair analysis

[Momo]

Everybody is thinking that Danish is Pakistan's trump card. It might turn out that Asif mistakes the NZers for his breakfast tomorrow.

Provided we score some runs first.

[saj001]

Why is brendon laughing?

[classic]

can anyone post a live commentry radio link please ..many thanks .

[insaaniyat]

Pretty funny. EVERYone knows U Akmal wants to hit out. Even NZ knows. And there are smiles and giggles all over. As if the little kids wants the ice cream, but daddy on the other side is staring down hard.
lol. good one:)

[Seen Sheen]

Chris Martin again..:))

[Geordie Ahmed]

44444444444444444

Umar hits it down the ground - Martin should have stopped it BUT fails to do so

[daghetto]

4!!!

[insaaniyat]

4

[saj001]

444 by umar

[UP]

4 down the ground.

[Geordie Ahmed]

That was lame from Martin - is he pakistani?

[Momo]

Chris Martin again lol

[saj001]

MArtin is Cheetah

[Geordie Ahmed]

Waqar likes that Yousuf called Umar chota

[saj001]

Yousuf to Umar: Well done CHota

[insaaniyat]

Everybody is thinking that Danish is Pakistan's trump card. It might turn out that Asif mistakes the NZers for his breakfast tomorrow.

Provided we score some runs first.
Asif will support well. But I think it will be danish

[alibaba90]

can anyone post a live commentry radio link please ..many thanks .

http://radiosport.co.nz/ListenLive/Default.aspx

[Geordie Ahmed]

Ian Smith talking about Aamer's age - mong

Waqar should sort him out

[Gollum]

I change my mind. I say just let Umar play the way he plays....he's not gonna block and make 10 runs every 3 overs. Let him make his quick runs, may be it will come off and we'll be on our way.

[insaaniyat]

they heard the story, if Aamir is actually 17?

[Geordie Ahmed]

they heard the story, if Aamir is actually 17?

I dont think that guy (Ian Smith i think) has anything good to say

[kingusama92]

Mohammad Aamer 22 years of age?!

BAHAHA... I don't think so. Wouldn't have been able to play in the U19 WC if that was the case.

[insaaniyat]

I change my mind. I say just let Umar play the way he plays....he's not gonna block and make 10 runs every 3 overs. Let him make his quick runs, may be it will come off and we'll be on our way.
he needs to play his game. He is very at ease when he does that.

[Geordie Ahmed]

317/3

Lead is 69 runs

Yousuf 85*
Umar 29*

[J-Essence]

what do u guyz think...is aamir 17?

[Geordie Ahmed]

Vettori bowling - Yousuf to face

[PapaBear]

I think this one beats that.
Ian Smith says to Doul, "When you batted the rate was 102, exactly 102 people came to watch you bat" :))) :jm :jm

[classic]

thanks alibaba..

[kingusama92]

what do u guyz think...is aamir 17?

He could perhaps be 18. No more then that.

Like I stated before.. he wouldn't have been able to participate in the U19 World cup otherwise.

[Momo]

I dont think that guy (Ian Smith i think) has anything good to say
Yes, and NZers in general have always been 'touchy' about ages, reverse swings, and anything that has ever made them lose matches.

[Geordie Ahmed]

sweep from Umar - leg bye

Lead is 71 runs

[alibaba90]

I think this one beats that.
Ian Smith says to Doul, "When you batted the rate was 102, exactly 102 people came to watch you bat" :))) :jm :jm

no he said
you had a strike rate of 102- each time you batted 102 fewer people watched test cricket

[Gollum]

he needs to play his game. He is very at ease when he does that.


The point is to not try to suppress his natural talent and make him something he is not...it may be counterproductive and ruin his game in the long run...

[Geordie Ahmed]

Martin Guptill is gonna bowl now

[daghetto]

guptill back on

LOL did yousuf say this?::

'isne dho adhmee kee jan lee hai, mar dhey isko!'

[saj001]

Guptill to umar

[Geordie Ahmed]

what do u guyz think...is aamir 17?

Lets not entertain their nonsense

[PapaBear]

We need a cameo here, come on build the lead...

[Geordie Ahmed]

guptill back on

LOL did yousuf say this?::

'isne dho adhmee kee jan lee hai, mar dhey isko!'

I heard that BUT i think someone else said it - doubt Yousuf would tell him to go after him

[namak]

Mohammad Aamer 22 years of age?!

BAHAHA... I don't think so. Wouldn't have been able to play in the U19 WC if that was the case.

I believe the PCB does wrist scans of every player that is selected for U19 WC and Aamer passed. Nasir Jamshed was not selected because he failed, despite being officeially under the age of 19 at the time.

Having said that, Aamer could be 19 right now (he would have passed the wrist exam at the last U19 WC). Its not highly unlikely that people use the incorrect age in Pakistan :)

[Geordie Ahmed]

Nice shot from Umar - late cut, gets 2 runs

321/3

Lead is 73 runs

[Gollum]

I agree with Waqar: "Leave the kid alone, let him play"

[GLORY OF '92]

Going to plan for us so far, if these bat the rest of the day and get another 40-50 rubs it will be great.

[PapaBear]

no he said
you had a strike rate of 102- each time you batted 102 fewer people watched test cricket
Still funny I think..

[slix10]

So, what's the target for today fella's?

130?

[Lightning]

Leave the kid alone says Waqar. I agree.

[kasoo10]

It is an amazing feet if we loose only 3 wickets in entire day.

[Geordie Ahmed]

Commentators criticising Umar Akmal and his backing up - I quite like that he stays in his crease

[insaaniyat]

Mohammad Aamer 22 years of age?!

BAHAHA... I don't think so. Wouldn't have been able to play in the U19 WC if that was the case.
well you know how we hide age in pakistan. I wouldn't doubt it. May be 20