Australia v Pakistan | 3rd Test | Sydney | Jan 3-7, 2017 | Day 3

**AlphaFighter** · 5th January 2017, 04:41

Misbah's lack of guts and unwarrior like spirit and persona on display.

**msb314** · 5th January 2017, 04:42

Meanwhile - this is YK's highest score in Australia now!

Really hope he now makes a big hundred!

**MMHS** · 5th January 2017, 04:42

Originally Posted by Sarfarazian92

I expected more fight from Misbah!

Misbah's lack of interest is on display. This is surely his last test. Even his slogs lack conviction.

I could see he wasn't mentally there, but I wonder why he bothered to play at SCG? Could have easily got injured.

**Junaids** · 5th January 2017, 04:43

Originally Posted by msb314

What has MIsbah done

He has been doing this ever since the second innings of the First Test in England. It was worse at Christchurch.

He has checked out mentally from international cricket.

Misbah is probably capable of averaging a Hafeez-like 15-20, but he has lost the mental toughness to dig in, which is why he is averaging 7.60 in this series.

It's why the idea of "going out with dignity at Sydney" was never going to happen.

**JibranAnsari** · 5th January 2017, 04:43

well that was expected. Lets see what asad shafiq has to offer.

**Chief Destroyer** · 5th January 2017, 04:43

So predictable. Selfless captain. What an honourable man.

**msb314** · 5th January 2017, 04:44

Really hope Shafiq makes a big hundred!

**Sarfarazian92** · 5th January 2017, 04:44

Originally Posted by MMHS

I could see he wasn't mentally there, but I wonder why he bothered to play at SCG? Could have easily got injured.

He should announce retirement at the end of the day's play.

**msb314** · 5th January 2017, 04:44

Originally Posted by Chief Destroyer

So predictable. Selfless captain. What an honourable man.

Is that sarcasm?

I can't even tell anymore regarding Misbah lol

**Abdul** · 5th January 2017, 04:47

Originally Posted by msb314

I see you are still upset about Azhar's runout.

Okay and your point is? Azhar has arguably had the best series of his career and announced himself to the world whereas Shehzad isn't even in the team for more than two years. He doesn't have a lot to do other than like tweets on Twitter.

**qaiser** · 5th January 2017, 04:47

Basically Misbah is clueless and scared of pacers so he goes bananas against spinners

**Junaids** · 5th January 2017, 04:48

Originally Posted by Sarfarazian92

He should announce retirement at the end of the day's play.

If Misbah announces his retirement now, he can retain some dignity and respect.

But if he doesn't, he looks like a desperate African dictator, whose whole life is built upon clinging to the trappings of power, and who will cling on by his fingertips to the end.

Tonight is a real crossroads. Misbah can exit with dignity or he can become the Robert Mugabe of Cricket.

**Belawal2014** · 5th January 2017, 04:48

Originally Posted by Abdul

Okay and your point is? Azhar has arguably had the best series of his career and announced himself to the world whereas Shehzad isn't even in the team for more than two years. He doesn't have a lot to do other than like tweets on Twitter.

lol at people comparing Ahmad Shahzad to Azhar Ali. He isn't even fit to tie Azhar Ali's shoes.

**Belawal2014** · 5th January 2017, 04:48

Originally Posted by Junaids

If Misbah announces his retirement now, he can retain some dignity and respect.

But if he doesn't, he looks like a desperate African dictator, whose whole life is built upon clinging to the trappings of power, and who will cling on by his fingertips to the end.

Tonight is a real crossroads. Misbah can exit with dignity or he can become the Robert Mugabe of Cricket.

Why not retire at the end of the test?

**HussainRx8** · 5th January 2017, 04:49

Originally Posted by Belawal2014

lol at people comparing Ahmad Shahzad to Azhar Ali. He isn't even fit to tie Azhar Ali's shoes.

Tie? I say clean.

**JibranAnsari** · 5th January 2017, 04:49

Asad needs to be careful against the inswingers.

**R0H1T** · 5th January 2017, 04:49

Originally Posted by Junaids

He has been doing this ever since the second innings of the First Test in England. It was worse at Christchurch.

He has checked out mentally from international cricket.

Misbah is probably capable of averaging a Hafeez-like 15-20, but he has lost the mental toughness to dig in, which is why he is averaging 7.60 in this series.

It's why the idea of "going out with dignity at Sydney" was never going to happen.

He would've been bracketed alongside Swann the deserter.
Regardless of what he did, or didn't do, this wasn't going to end well for him or Pak.

On the flip side who would've been the captain, Azhar & if so would he have done as well opening as he's done this innings?

**msb314** · 5th January 2017, 04:50

Originally Posted by Abdul

Okay and your point is? Azhar has arguably had the best series of his career and announced himself to the world whereas Shehzad isn't even in the team for more than two years. He doesn't have a lot to do other than like tweets on Twitter.

What does Shehzad have anything to do with this thread or even this match?

And yes - Azhar had a great series and is in a purple patch but this series will most likely be remembered for Misbah's disastrous end to his career and another 3-0 whitewash in Australia.

**JibranAnsari** · 5th January 2017, 04:50

Ahmed Shehzad and Azhar Ali are the future of pakistan test opening for next 5 6 years.

**HussainRx8** · 5th January 2017, 04:51

Originally Posted by Junaids

If Misbah announces his retirement now, he can retain some dignity and respect.

But if he doesn't, he looks like a desperate African dictator, whose whole life is built upon clinging to the trappings of power, and who will cling on by his fingertips to the end.

Tonight is a real crossroads. Misbah can exit with dignity or he can become the Robert Mugabe of Cricket.

Doc, I see the hyperbole is not lost on you.

**Abdul** · 5th January 2017, 04:51

Originally Posted by msb314

What does Shehzad have anything to do with this thread or even this match

I was just pointing out your hypocrisy.

**Abdul** · 5th January 2017, 04:52

Hopefully Asad scores big here. Really need him to step up.

**MMHS** · 5th January 2017, 04:53

Originally Posted by Junaids

If Misbah announces his retirement now, he can retain some dignity and respect.

But if he doesn't, he looks like a desperate African dictator, whose whole life is built upon clinging to the trappings of power, and who will cling on by his fingertips to the end.

Tonight is a real crossroads. Misbah can exit with dignity or he can become the Robert Mugabe of Cricket.

I think, that stage is over. We can sugar coat his departure, but truth is, apart of PAK, any other Test country, he would have been sacked after SCG Test. Therefore, retiring after SCG doesn't mean anything to me - his last chance was MCG - just like Kim Hughes, 32 years back, almost same day.

**Junaids** · 5th January 2017, 04:53

Originally Posted by Sarfarazian92

He should announce retirement at the end of the day's play.

Originally Posted by Belawal2014

Why not retire at the end of the test?

If he announces it now even a defeat will be bathed in a sentimental warm glow.

But if the match ends without an announcement first, it just looks like Misbah was trying to hang on and perform enough to extend his reign.

Basically, every day of this match that passes without an announcement just makes Misbah look selfish and desperate to go on and on.

**msb314** · 5th January 2017, 04:53

Originally Posted by JibranAnsari

Ahmed Shehzad and Azhar Ali are the future of pakistan test opening for next 5 6 years.

This I agree with.

Sharjeel lacks the temperament for Test cricket and Shehzad is a better strokemaker than Sami (although Sami is good at grinding it out and playing out the new ball but is simply too slow)

**HussainRx8** · 5th January 2017, 04:53

Originally Posted by JibranAnsari

Ahmed Shehzad and Azhar Ali are the future of pakistan test opening for next 5 6 years.

Ahmed Shezzy will be history in a few months.

**MMHS** · 5th January 2017, 04:53

Can YK do it before 2nd ball?

**msb314** · 5th January 2017, 04:56

Originally Posted by Abdul

I was just pointing out your hypocrisy.

How?

A lost cause is a lost cause whether Shehzad, Azhar or anyone is batting.

Personal records can't hide the fact that we got demolished again in this tour and now need a miracle to prevent a 3-0 defeat.

**FlickedOffHips** · 5th January 2017, 04:57

At the end Misbah's going out like the man we didn't know. opposite of composed.

**MMHS** · 5th January 2017, 04:57

YK's chances of hitting a hundred is about 1:30 odd ...........

**msb314** · 5th January 2017, 04:58

Really hope YK gets to the elusive hundred in Australia!

**Junaids** · 5th January 2017, 04:59

Originally Posted by MMHS

I think, that stage is over. We can sugar coat his departure, but truth is, apart of PAK, any other Test country, he would have been sacked after SCG Test. Therefore, retiring after SCG doesn't mean anything to me - his last chance was MCG - just like Kim Hughes, 32 years back, almost same day.

Exactly.

Any team with a modicum of ambition or self-respect would sack Misbah at the end of this match if he doesn't get his retirement in first.

It's not just about averaging 7.60 with the bat.

It's also about spectacularly weird and whacky field placements, terrible selections and utter misuse of the bowlers that he has got.

I've been watching Test cricket from Australia for decades. I've seen some pretty poor captaincy.

But Misbah's captaincy this year is the worst in Australia in my lifetime. By a very wide margin.

**msb314** · 5th January 2017, 05:00

Originally Posted by Junaids

If Misbah announces his retirement now, he can retain some dignity and respect.

But if he doesn't, he looks like a desperate African dictator, whose whole life is built upon clinging to the trappings of power, and who will cling on by his fingertips to the end.

Tonight is a real crossroads. Misbah can exit with dignity or he can become the Robert Mugabe of Cricket.

I have to admit - most of the things you said have turned out to be true!

**MMHS** · 5th January 2017, 05:00

Originally Posted by Junaids

Exactly.

Any team with a modicum of ambition or self-respect would sack Misbah at the end of this match if he doesn't get his retirement in first.

It's not just about averaging 7.6 with the bat.

It's also about spectacularly weird and whacky field placements, terrible selections and utter misuse of the bowlers that he has got.

I've been watching Test cricket from Australia for decades. I've seen some pretty poor captaincy.

But Misbah's captaincy this year is the worst in Australia in my lifetime. By a very wide margin.

Mine too. I think, I have seen some gems - MoYo, MSD, Madhugale, Adams ... but this was royal.

**MMHS** · 5th January 2017, 05:01

Only YK can hit that SIX like this .....

**Arham_PakFan** · 5th January 2017, 05:01

YK on 98 after a

**Junaids** · 5th January 2017, 05:02

I wonder what Smith just got told off for.

Perhaps the umpires want to know how a wet ball is reversing?

**msb314** · 5th January 2017, 05:02

YK on 99 now!

**ahmedwaqas92** · 5th January 2017, 05:03

about to troll millions

**Caved12** · 5th January 2017, 05:04

Sad to see Misbah not finishing on high, but it does not matter as he has had a great career and I salute him for that. Misbah will retire after this game before anybody says anything to him as he understands that it is time. His captaincy has been bad this series, but this can happen to any captain in Australia. Our bowlers have performed horribly in this series, so all the blame should not go to Misbah. Let's celebrate his career and send him off with all the respect he deserves!

**Arham_PakFan** · 5th January 2017, 05:05

Shafiq walks

**JibranAnsari** · 5th January 2017, 05:05

poor stuff from shafiq.

**Belawal2014** · 5th January 2017, 05:05

Amazing batting..

**Sarfarazian92** · 5th January 2017, 05:05

Younis is averaging 50+ in this series

**JaDed** · 5th January 2017, 05:05

Lol Shafiq ,

**Mir jibran** · 5th January 2017, 05:05

shafiq gone

**JattMaula** · 5th January 2017, 05:06

**MMHS** · 5th January 2017, 05:06

Once more, Sarfy is coming to face the new ball .......

**Belawal2014** · 5th January 2017, 05:06

Welp, at least he didn't get out on 0.

**Sarfarazian92** · 5th January 2017, 05:06

@MMHS sarfraz comes out to bat just before the 2nd new ball lol again

**msb314** · 5th January 2017, 05:06

Another dissapointing knock by Shafiq!

**MMHS** · 5th January 2017, 05:07

Originally Posted by Sarfarazian92

@MMHS sarfraz comes out to bat just before the 2nd new ball lol again

Stability, continuity, establishment .......

**AlphaFighter** · 5th January 2017, 05:07

Shafiq is a mental midget. Only does well when he is not expected too but always fails when there are expectations and responsibilities.

**JattMaula** · 5th January 2017, 05:08

Can Pakistan avoid follow on?

**Arham_PakFan** · 5th January 2017, 05:09

**JaDed** · 5th January 2017, 05:09

Congrats to Yk on the ton.

**Mir jibran** · 5th January 2017, 05:09

king khan's 34th

**Arham_PakFan** · 5th January 2017, 05:10

First in Australia for YK,completes the set.

**Red Devil** · 5th January 2017, 05:10

Legend!

**msb314** · 5th January 2017, 05:10

What a hundred!!!!!!!!

**MMHS** · 5th January 2017, 05:10

Well played great man - equals Sunny & Brian on 34, made in all possible 11 countries.

**Junaids** · 5th January 2017, 05:10

Well played Younis Khan.

I think it's time to go, because the consistency is gone, but I admire how hard he trains and what is left of his ability.

**ads101** · 5th January 2017, 05:10

well done yk

**JattMaula** · 5th January 2017, 05:11

Younis once again defies the odds!

**ahmedwaqas92** · 5th January 2017, 05:11

ATG Machera

WELL DONE CHAMP

**Mir jibran** · 5th January 2017, 05:11

form is temporary class is permanent

**MMHS** · 5th January 2017, 05:13

Originally Posted by AlphaFighter

Shafiq is a mental midget. Only does well when he is not expected too but always fails when there are expectations and responsibilities.

This was technical flaw though. I wrote it at MCG - Asians don't push at spin, rather waits for the ball to come on & dabs it with loose bottom hand. An inside edge was waiting to happen for his lunging forward push.

**FlickedOffHips** · 5th January 2017, 05:13

Well played YK. well played. His haters will have to endure him for a long while. This guy's going no where

**Abdul** · 5th January 2017, 05:13

Congratulations to FTB. Predicted even before the series started that he'll fail in all matches except the last one, just like what happened in England. Feel free to go through my old posts.

Hopefully he gets to his selfish milestone that he has always wanted in this match - so we're out the way and done with and he leaves for forever. Needs 107 more runs.

**Idrees1990** · 5th January 2017, 05:13

Misbah should keep his head high. Had a great career. Time for him to hang it up. Same goes for Younis. Finish his 10,000 runs and then retire.

**FlickedOffHips** · 5th January 2017, 05:14

Swann there on YK! "if only every game was the last game of the series!"

**MMHS** · 5th January 2017, 05:14

Originally Posted by Junaids

Well played Younis Khan.

I think it's time to go, because the consistency is gone, but I admire how hard he trains and what is left of his ability.

I told you, he is unreal for a man of 43. Imagine him playing 13/14 Tests every year between 2005 to 2014 - had a realistic chance of crossing Tendulkar's volume.

**Indiafan** · 5th January 2017, 05:15

So you guys think, with Misbah's possible retirement, should Younis also retire on a high or continue to guide the team, as losing 2 seniors would be disastrous?

**sensible-indian-fan** · 5th January 2017, 05:16

Originally Posted by Indiafan

So you guys think, with Misbah's possible retirement, should Younis also retire on a high or continue to guide the team, as losing 2 seniors would be disastrous?

Hehe....I think Zulfi should guide young spinners.

**uberkoen** · 5th January 2017, 05:16

Really hope YK gets to 200.

**Arham_PakFan** · 5th January 2017, 05:16

Originally Posted by FlickedOffHips

Swann there on YK! "if only every game was the last game of the series!"

Spot on!

**FlickedOffHips** · 5th January 2017, 05:17

Originally Posted by Indiafan

So you guys think, with Misbah's possible retirement, should Younis also retire on a high or continue to guide the team, as losing 2 seniors would be disastrous?

misbah def. gone. YK- you couldn't drag out if you wanted to. I predict another 6-12 months atleast

**Hamza_** · 5th January 2017, 05:17

Shafiq, Another poultry farm?

**Abdul** · 5th January 2017, 05:17

Originally Posted by FlickedOffHips

Swann there on YK! "if only every game was the last game of the series!"

He is right on the money. My favorite analyst after this statement.

**uberkoen** · 5th January 2017, 05:18

Younis now has centuries in all 11 countries. He is the first batsman to do so. Rahul Dravid also achieved this in all countries, apart from the UAE.

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