Australia v Pakistan | 4th ODI | Sydney | Jan 22, 2017 | Pakistan Innings

[waleed88]

The guy average over 50 with a SR of 90+. Why are we as a nation so ungrateful?

Thanks for the stats, I didn't know them

He averages 35 if you remove his 3 100s against a minnow WI bowling attack..

You don't get 2 dropped catches every innings to make hay

[ExpressPacer]

I am giving him a chance, I didn't say that he should be dropped.

You did when he dropped that second catch.

[msb314]

Hafeez looking good now!

[Mamoon]

Even though I'm starting to become a Sharjeel fan you are right. Common sense prevails here, he should be working hard towards his fitness. This comes down to his own discipline and attitude. I watched a video of Kohli recently and he spoke about when he started playing for India he wasn't looking after himself properly and wasn't doing well, he then sorted his diet out, trained and worked harder and continues to do so and the success follows. Sharjeel has great hand eye coordination no doubt, but if he worked hard on his fitness and his weak areas he would be a good Pakistani batsmen. Yes he has talent but to be able to use all of it he needs to work hard! But then again when have we ever seen a true professional from Pakistan cricket team.

People don't realize we are loosing for last 30 years to Auses mainly because of fitness. Even today, look at their fielding and ours, we we not taking doubles, they weee milking doubles left and right. Not to mention millions dropped catches and mis fields.

Talent only goes to a length, as cricket goes atheletic route, we have to go their, India has improved because they focus on those things apart from everything else. Some how people want to worship their favorite no matter what ����

True, all this he hasn't been in the team for long etc. are lazy excuses. He made his F/C debut 8 years ago, which means he has been a professional for nearly a decade. If he had the drive and motivation he would have been in good shape by now.

Few months ago, he said in an interview that there is no NCA like facility in Karachi/Hyderabad which is why he is not fit, which sums up his attitude. You don't need an NCA to get fit.

Check your diet and hit the gym regularly, rest will follow. I'm sure he goes to the gym but your 80% of your body is made in the kitchen, and his diet is simply not appropriate for any individual let alone a professional athlete.

[msb314]

Pakistan can't do that. These guys are playing 3 dots an over vs part timer Head. Even asking for singles is too much bro

Hafeez got the boundary we needed - need Malik to accelerate a bit too.

[Mamoon]

You did when he dropped that second catch.

I was quite angry at that time. In hindsight, I would fine him.

[Hawkeye]

Starc returns, much to the dismay of our experienced duo.

Lol. He's the guy our batsmen love the most in carting around.

Has been badly manhandled by us this tour.

[Da_Future_Knick]

I am giving him a chance, I didn't say that he should be dropped.

Yes you did

[Rafay Shafiq]

Our batting approach in ODIs while chasing big totals has been good lately, but we simply cannot bat like this when we are batting first.

Had we won the toss on this pitch, we would be 100/3 after 20 overs and not 130/3.

Was it better for chasing cause that azhar got out early?

[Hawkeye]

Thanks for the stats, I didn't know them

He averages 35 if you remove his 3 100s against a minnow WI bowling attack..

You don't get 2 dropped catches every innings to make hay

Do you realize how illogical and absurd that statement is, lol?

Why on earth would you remove X centuries against X opposition? Without them we would have lost.

[Mamoon]

Yes you did

Yes I remember now, but it was an impulsive comment out of frustration. Dropping him will be harsh, but as long as we don't fine players for being lazy, they won't improve.

[Mamoon]

Was it better for chasing cause that azhar got out early?

Surely yes. Babar did a better job than him.

[msb314]

WIth mid on/off up - we should look to go straight.

[Mamoon]

Lol. He's the guy our batsmen love the most in carting around.

Has been badly manhandled by us this tour.

They didn't enjoy carting him when he won Australia the MCG Test with a fantastic spell of reverse-swing.

[Stallion__]

Malik trying his best to suck the momentum.

[ExpressPacer]

Poor batting from Malik. All we ask of him is to get to the other side..

[shariqnoor]

Thanks for the stats, I didn't know them

He averages 35 if you remove his 3 100s against a minnow WI bowling attack..

You don't get 2 dropped catches every innings to make hay

Why would you remove his 3 100s against WI? If its so easy to score hundreds against WI, why aren't the rest of our batting lineup scoring hundreds against them? Ridiculous statement from you.

[waleed88]

Do you realize how illogical and absurd that statement is, lol?

Why on earth would you remove X centuries against X opposition? Without them we would have lost.

He has not made one match winning contribution against a big side sadly.. that just says enough about him, so comparisons with Kohli are off by quite a bit here

[MMHS]

Sharjeel should have continued and scored a Hundred atleast here, It was there for the taking. I agree with @Mamoon Should have had better awareness, Got 17 off the last over.

One more over, he would have laid flat on back in middle of the wicket. In this heat, this guy has fielded for 50 overs - dropped couple, hence Azhar punished him sending on line (another Azzu special though, Wasim used to keep Anwar at short 3rd man or short mid wicket) - then this guy with his 18 stone body (inclusive of 6 stone fat) ........ he could have fainted you know!!!!!

He was well aware, played beautifully till then, but his belly was more aware than his - it wanted rest.

[Hawkeye]

They didn't enjoy carting him when he won Australia the MCG Test with a fantastic spell of reverse-swing.

He's been decent in patches, with great support from fellow bowlers (Bird outbowled him by a good margin).

Overall, received a good thrashing.

[Hitman]

Imagine if Pak wins this match, what'll be the state of the Aussie players. I'd love that sight

Pak does have a very good chance as well from this position.

[waleed88]

Why would you remove his 3 100s against WI? If its so easy to score hundreds against WI, why aren't the rest of our batting lineup scoring hundreds against them? Ridiculous statement from you.

Azhar did.. Malik scored a 90 odd.. people made hay against WI.. don't let stats fool you

[fazleefridi]

Malik not helping the cause.

Hafeez is.

Once haris returns, hafeez and Malik would fight for one spot.

Let's see, who has the upper hand today

[ExpressPacer]

Zampa is on. Need to get a huge over here.

[Hawkeye]

He has not made one match winning contribution against a big side sadly.. that just says enough about him, so comparisons with Kohli are off by quite a bit here

Of course nobody is comparing him with Kohli except Arthur.

But don't hate him, he's one of the best "prospects" in the world atm.

[JibranAnsari]

Malik should get out.

[Blistering Barnacle]

Malik is killing momentum.

[yasir]

Cummins is bowling really well, he is doing job of Hasan for Auses, don't need to give him too many wickets, still need to take singles though 😼😼

[Barragan]

Malik needs to go after the spinners.

He won't be able to hit the pacers.

[Mir jibran]

4 dots by malik

[msb314]

Malik - please get a move on!

[ExpressPacer]

I think this is the time to go big or go home. Malik needs to get his act straight. Send Imad in next if he gets out.

[Aviator]

Malik is putting hafeez under pressure..

[Stallion__]

Malik of 2010 to 2014

[Mamoon]

Mian going nowhere with this right now, but it is important that keeps his customary cool head and doesn't throw it away.

[hass]

Malik is scoring really slowly here. Need Hafeez on strike to take some of the pressure off.

[shah_1]

Malik playing too many dot balls

[Flat_Track_Bully]

When have Hafeez and Malik ever gone on to big hundreds and won us matches?

[fazleefridi]

Wth is malik doing, was in gr8 form in previous matches.

Whereas, hafeez who was struggling is striking good

[Hamza_]

One more over, he would have laid flat on back in middle of the wicket. In this heat, this guy has fielded for 50 overs - dropped couple, hence Azhar punished him sending on line (another Azzu special though, Wasim used to keep Anwar at short 3rd man or short mid wicket) - then this guy with his 18 stone body (inclusive of 6 stone fat) ........ he could have fainted you know!!!!!

He was well aware, played beautifully till then, but his belly was more aware than his - it wanted rest.

Could have eased down a bit for a while. Put more emphasis on finding empty gaps than relying over power which he did earlier.

[yasir]

Last two overs were terrible, killed lot of momentum, still need to make 200 in 30, we got to keep meeting milestones

[Mamoon]

When have Hafeez and Malik ever gone on to big hundreds and won us matches?

Many times against SL and India respectively.

[MMHS]

Malik should get out.

I feel Mian is following some instructions - may be they'll allow it to reach up to 8 level. 160 in 20 overs with 7 wickets & 2 set batsmen on are like average T20 scenario for this good wicket & out field.

Normally, Mian is very cool in his chase within his limit.

[mmkextreme_1]

Malik really needs to get a move on, he's putting pressure on Hafeez.

[fazleefridi]

Malik striking at 60, especially when spinners are on

[Ankit007]

Pakistan is going good. Need to play this way till 40th over....

[darksher]

Two experienced TTFs won't win it for Pakistan, meanwhile Malik is sucking the entire momentum out of the chase with relentless blocking.

[JibranAnsari]

Poor batting. Rurrate 8 now.

[ask_analyse_act]

cant afford this from malik chasing 350... move on malik...

[Pakpak]

What is Malik doing?

[Mir jibran]

much needed boundary

[Stallion__]

Hafeez almost did a Botham Boycott to Malik. Should have done that.

[msb314]

crucial boundary by Malik!

[shariqnoor]

Although Malik is playing slow, its imperative he stays till the end. Can't afford to get out now and expose Akmal when there are more than 20+ overs remaining?

[Mamoon]

Good over.

[fasihulhaq94]

need to go till the 40th over these two

[JibranAnsari]

All the good work has been wasted by malik.

[Indiafan]

Something's gotta give here

[Mamoon]

If Hafeez scores a hundred with letting his SR drop below 100, we will be within striking distance.

[adzzy786]

Really need some big overs here. The required RR is getting high

[Rayyman]

Reminding me of YK and Misbah in WC Semis.

[JibranAnsari]

Can't frigging rotate the strike.

[Barragan]

Hit zampa!

[Mamoon]

Much to the dismay of PPers, Hafeez has done enough with the bat in this series to keep his place in the playing XI.

[Stallion__]

Zampa flights his goolies a lot more. Should bowl it at same speed as his leggies to deceive the batsman.

[ExpressPacer]

These guys are playing like they're chasing 270. Need to pick up the pace and capitalize on the platform set by Sharjeel. We need a tullay-baaz player in the middle order desperately..

[MMHS]

Could have eased down a bit for a while. Put more emphasis on finding empty gaps than relying over power which he did earlier.

Problem in batting is, it's not like bowing in pairs - you have to run for your partner's run as well. He was to his limit - I don't think he had anything left. Probably going basaltic was his only option left. Before that played well, therefore don't think he wasn't aware of that 17 runs.

No place for unfit players in modern days - 15 years back, Saeed would have limped a bit & Umpire would have allowed Babar to run for him. These days are more ruthless .....

[msb314]

Should have gone after Zampa

[Mamoon]

Zampa is more skilled than Yasir.

[Hawkeye]

Much to the dismay of PPers, Hafeez has done enough with the bat in this series to keep his place in the playing XI.

Of course. He's always a handy bat when he's not exposed to new ball movement.

I bet he'd do wonders for us if we restrict him to #4 or #5. No more top 3.

[yasir]

Zampa is killing us, spin kings are going nowhere against him 😾😾

[ahmedwaqas92]

Yar Is Bachay ko Toh Phainta Maro

[Mir jibran]

run rate climbing up

[Hawkeye]

You don't need to be much special to be better than Yasir's mediocrity.

[Mamoon]

Pakistan following the old adage of double your 30th over score.

[JibranAnsari]

Pathetic batting.

[MABA]

Req RR is climbing very fast and batsmen do not seem to have any urgency

[JibranAnsari]

Hafeez is back to old, wasting deliveries.

[Stallion__]

And now even Hafeez has slowed down.

[Saurav]

'Better than Dhoni' malik doing well.For Aussies