QF 1 | Pakistan vs West Indies | Preview and Discussion Thread

[Amjid Javed]

Originally Posted by akamaka THAT, would be EPIC!!! I will be laughing for the next 4 years, if it did happen.

so would i!

[shahrukh619]

A reserve day has been factored in from the knock out stage in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Play will be continued from where it stopped on the scheduled day of the quarterfinals, semifinals and final if it spills over into the reserve day, as per the playing conditions of the tournament.

"There shall be one reserve day allocated to the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final on which an incomplete match shall be continued from the scheduled day.

"Every effort will be made to complete the match on the scheduled day with any necessary reduction in overs taking place and only if the minimum number of overs necessary to constitute a match cannot be bowled on the scheduled day will the match be completed on the reserve day," the playing conditions state.

There would be no reserve day for the group matches.

The quarter-finals are scheduled on March 23 (Mirpur), March 24 (Ahmedabad), March 25 (Mirpur) and March 26 (Colombo) and the semi finals are to be held on March 29 (Colombo) and March 30 (Mohali).

The final is at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2.


http://www.espnstar.com/cricket/icc-...ock-out-stage/

[talha3]

Originally Posted by shahrukh619 A reserve day has been factored in from the knock out stage in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Play will be continued from where it stopped on the scheduled day of the quarterfinals, semifinals and final if it spills over into the reserve day, as per the playing conditions of the tournament. "There shall be one reserve day allocated to the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final on which an incomplete match shall be continued from the scheduled day. "Every effort will be made to complete the match on the scheduled day with any necessary reduction in overs taking place and only if the minimum number of overs necessary to constitute a match cannot be bowled on the scheduled day will the match be completed on the reserve day," the playing conditions state. There would be no reserve day for the group matches. The quarter-finals are scheduled on March 23 (Mirpur), March 24 (Ahmedabad), March 25 (Mirpur) and March 26 (Colombo) and the semi finals are to be held on March 29 (Colombo) and March 30 (Mohali). The final is at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2. http://www.espnstar.com/cricket/icc-...ock-out-stage/

Thanks! Cricinfo need to update their points table page.

[shaheer]

Originally Posted by asif9138 first QF..its on Wednesday!

23rd March is Pakistan day and inshallah we will make it a Pakistan Day

[Prince_Pathan]

lol i hope it rains haha

[tallashk]

Originally Posted by hur rizvi westindies can be very dangerous .... I think Afridi and team management needs to use an ounce of sense and use hafeez if they are to start with spin ... Hafeez should be more dangerous to windies than rehman and considering the no of left-handers i think rehman should be replaced by ajmal

honestly hafeez is so crap its just dont see him in one match where the base was set and ponting was in already immense pressure.
he can't bat and he is not a proper bowler. he is the weakest link in the team.

[samiakh]

ajmal for wahab, have to play Ajmal against so many left handers. Looks like chanderpaul might play so that will be another left hander. 20 overs of gul/razzak are more than enough against the windies.

[tallashk]

Originally Posted by sam Look, there's Gul, Afridi, Hafeez, Rehman, Riaz and Razzaq. Why would you want another "specialist" bowler? And Ajmal has hardly played a game this WC. Risking him in a must win game is not advisable at all.

yes gul, riaz/ junaid and razzaq along with 2 spinnersr like rehman/ajmal and afridi makes a balance side.
having a part timer like hafeez , asad shafiq, younas khan gives a room like india has got yuvi.

i think bowling is balanced its the batting side and fielding that needs more concentration. they were about to collapse against aus at a stage. in this squad they can't do much experiments except by adding shafiq in at the cost of shehzad or hafeez.. beside that nothing is possible. they will not try junaid at this stage now. they could have tried it in group games but our team is in highly defencive mode.

finger crossed now no game is gonna be easy. beating india in semi is a dream as we never beated them. beating ausies second time will be something quite loving like we did to nz in 92.
we beated them as a last game and then in semi's. lets see if we dothe same with ausies..

on other hand a semi b/w srilanka and south africa will be awsome to watch and having them in final will be outstanding. i doubt SL will make to finals so expecting south africa in finals.

its becoming so much exciting ...........

[Phuzz]

Same ground as where West Indies bowled out Bangladesh for 59 so we can't underestimate them.

[tallashk]

Originally Posted by adnan yasin my line will be AFRIDI ( score here as our opener already not scoring and even you as well) SHAFIQ ( he will give stability to the team) YOUNIS ( steady the ship and you will not lose wicket) MISBAH (he needs to bat early ...cant afford to have him beyond 38th over) HAFEEZ (his pathetic technique with the new ball...he can handle spin and play while field is open) UMAR AKMAL ( best man to be at six.. he looks to me a sensible aggressive player and he will improve the more he play inshallah) Kamran akmal ( i think he can utilize P3 well...and will help in crunch situations as well) RAzzak ( its a waste at 8 but we know we wont be playing with 7 batsman) WAHAB (obvious choice...i have serious concern over shoaib fitness) AJMAL ( he is a wicket taker and can stop runs as well) GUL (the best) Play your top 3 batsman ... shafiq younis and misbah ....more overs as you can . . with umar in the line at 6 can play fast after 35th over

i really dont get the point here. hafeez is so crap in technique and he still opens it. why dont they try him on 7-8 and get razzaq or shafiq up in the order..
like .

1- kamran (he plays fast),
2- asad shafiq (provides better stand)
3- younis khan
4- misbah
5- umar akmal
6- razzaq
7- hafeez
8- afridi
9- riaz
10- gul
11- rehman/ajmal

i know shuffling is no good but what happens when u lose a wicket in first 2 overs and hafeez steps back .. nothing except there is a pressure on others players and we are 1 down before anything.. its a joke to play him in the team but more ridiculous to hav him as a opener in the team.

[adnan yasin]

Originally Posted by tallashk i really dont get the point here. hafeez is so crap in technique and he still opens it. why dont they try him on 7-8 and get razzaq or shafiq up in the order.. like . 1- kamran (he plays fast), 2- asad shafiq (provides better stand) 3- younis khan 4- misbah 5- umar akmal 6- razzaq 7- hafeez 8- afridi 9- riaz 10- gul 11- rehman/ajmal i know shuffling is no good but what happens when u lose a wicket in first 2 overs and hafeez steps back .. nothing except there is a pressure on others players and we are 1 down before anything.. its a joke to play him in the team but more ridiculous to hav him as a opener in the team.

thats why i kept him at number 5 ...he can play spin and play the ball in gaps every now n then...he will be waste at 7 what he will do there .... atleast at 5 he can score some runs when field is spread out and spinners will be bowling most of the time

[tallashk]

Originally Posted by adnan yasin thats why i kept him at number 5 ...he can play spin and play the ball in gaps every now n then...he will be waste at 7 what he will do there .... atleast at 5 he can score some runs when field is spread out and spinners will be bowling most of the time

he can't do much at any place in the team. why to disturb the regular players orders like umar akmal /misbah n younas. let him leave in the end. if he can hit some shots n score 15-20 runs .. den he can do it in the end.. he isn't reliable neither he is good enough to be counted on..

[adnan yasin]

Originally Posted by tallashk he can't do much at any place in the team. why to disturb the regular players orders like umar akmal /misbah n younas. let him leave in the end. if he can hit some shots n score 15-20 runs .. den he can do it in the end.. he isn't reliable neither he is good enough to be counted on..

AS (IMRAN KHAN) LEGEND....... Make your best player up the order

so atleast in my line up you will see ...shafiq...younis...misbah... at 2-3-4

because i also believe ... your expeirenced and best batsman should be up the order to use more overs ..and stable the innings

I have seen hafeez batting in middle order more comfortably...seriously

[Turbokam512]

Congrats to Team Pakistan on the wonderful victory.. against the team undefeated 34 games.. guess 35 is unlucky for them .. on how they completely bowled out..

Ponting
Clarke were the wickets that glouted them out..

Even Hussey could not come back from that..

Looking from the 6 wickets we lost..

4 were taken by Lee.. (Hafeez, Akmal, Younis, Misbah) all very good balls to be left alone..

a pacer...gets the top batsmen of the team..

1 .. of the wickets was a silly shot.. (Afridi)

1 very good bowling (Asad - nothing he could have done about that.. a good catch by Watto)


take care of the seamers.. the hard part is over.. no other bowling should be tougher than the aUSTRALIANS...




In Windies team they have Rampaul .. who is on fire after 5/51 against India..

[cric-chat72]

Insha-allah Pakistan will win. But please don't underestimate Windies. It will be no big surprise if Windies won the match - all the matches from now (apart from SAvNZ) are more or less 50-50. Various factors will play a part : the toss, luck and performances on the day.

My team : Ajmal instead of Wahab is a must in Dhaka. However, Afridi will play the same team.

Go Pakistan!

[Free Hit]

Pakistan leading the poll. 46-2

[cric-chat72]

Guys - I realise we are all pumped up and expecting Pakistan to sail through. I have also predicted Pakistan to be in the semis. But I hope you don't mind if I mention the following :

- please let's not underestimate the Windies. They are not a bad team.

- remember that we are capable of self-destructing. Our unpredictability is our greatest asset. And sometimes its also our enemy.

- let's support our team and be positive - but without any arrogance!

INSHA-ALLAH - Pakistan will be in the semis.

[Free Hit]

Originally Posted by cric-chat72 Guys - I realise we are all pumped out up and expecting Pakistan to sail through. I have also predicted Pakistan to be in the semis. But I hope you don't mind if I mention the following : - please let's not underestimate the Windies. They are not a bad team. - remember that we are capable of self-destructing. Our unpredictability is our greatest asset. And sometimes its also our enemy. - let's support our team and be positive - but without any arrogance! INSHA-ALLAH - Pakistan will be in the semis.

InshaAllah.

and one more thing to be aware of is our batting collapse

[cric-chat72]

Pakistan is the enigma of World Cricket. The most exciting team in World Cricket. The most unpredictable team in world cricket.

Pakistan. The Unpredictables.

This is the team that played like schoolboys for the first 12 overs against the worst team in the tournament - Kenya.

This is is the team that then went to the home of one of the WC favourites, Sri Lanka - and beat them with a fair degree of comfort, style and panache.


This is the team that then came perilously close to losing to the second worst team in the tournament - Canada. The team that got whipped silly by all the big boys gave Pakistan more then a fright.

This is the team that then got soundly thrashed by the Kiwis whom they comfortably beat in their home conditions a few months earlier. Yet , in more favourable conditions, they were dominated by a team with half their talent.

This is the team that conceded 100 runs in the last 5 overs against the Kiwis.

This is the team that dropped the sort of catches against the Kiwis that would embarrass a 12 year old.

This is the team that then couldn't bowl out a poor Zimbabwe side in another below par performance.

This is the team that then faced up to the previously unbeatable Aussies who hadn't been beaten for 34 games - and outplayed them in every department of the game. They won the game even after losing an important toss. They won the game even after a below par batting performance.

This is the team that then played against a struggling Windies side against whom they were strong favourites and............


This is the team for which you make predictions at your peril.

This is the team you simply cannot predict.

Pakistan. THE UNPREDICTABLES.

[Turbokam512]

Players to look out for in the opponents team :

Gayle

Pollard

Rampaul

...

batting wise they are not any better than .. say NZ.. relying completely on one mans brilliance..

bowling wise they look more attacking and fielding is average,..

Pakistan on the other hand looked like the almost perfect team one can think of..

Excellent bowling.. restricting Australia to 176 is no joke..

OUtstanding fielding.. they were .. surprisingly

good batting...

and my fav.. TOP finishing.. Razzaq was my MOM .. 2/ 8 (Dangerman Clarke who averages 100 + in world cups... Jhonson probably the last threat Pakistan faced by the OZ batting)& then 20* ...class strokes and the winning boundry was IMMORTAL...

[hashmist]

Just realized our QF is on Pakistan Day! Lets go Pakistan, make the nation proud!

[Patriot]

It's my birthday on the 23rd so Inshallah I will get a nice present from the team.

[MAJID-SHAH]

rain or no rain...pakistan wll reach the semis

[Riff]

If it rains, I hope it leads to the match being called off

For some reason, I think if the match is reduced to less overs, the chances for WI would increase.

[GLORY OF '92]

No chance of rain.

[90MPH]

Let's hope it does not rain - D/L method gives mediocre teams a chance to win.

[saad1024]

Originally Posted by hamzie Hope there is no rain in quarters and we beat WI But semi finals against india it rains and we are through. IMAGINE THE RIOTS IN INDIA HAHAHAHAAH

Lol that will be EPIC!

[Muhammad Waleed]

This is not PCB, This is BCCICC. They would find a solution of the problem.

[pakishahg]

The windies are just as unpredictable as us pakistanis but i think we have the edge but i would like some changes in the batter order.

Who would you select and what batting line up would you go with? I'm in favour of shoaib returning in place of wahab who to be frank hasn't been great, asad shafiq retaining 3rd place and keep the rest the same.

Probable line-up...

Mohammad Hafeez
Kamran Akmal
Asad Shafiq
Younis Khan
Misbah Ul Haq
Umar Akmal
Shahid Afridi
Abdur Razzaq
Umar Gul
Abdur Rehmaan
Shoaib Akhtar.

^ That's the most likely outcome but i think the line up should be changed to the one below...

Shahid Afridi
Kamran Akmal
Asad Shafiq
Younis Khan
Misbah Ul Haq
Mohammad Hafeez
Umar Akmal
Abdur Razzaq
Umar Gul
Abdur Rehmaan
Shoaib Akhtar.

Reason why i think Shahid Afridi should open is becouse he has some good records as an opener, i think it was against India in 2006 (correct me if im wrong) when he avereged around 80 with a few hundreds and fifties. Even if he doesn't get away with a big score him and kamran will give us a flying start and help us keep the run rate up.

your thaughts?

[zulfiqar]

Pak all the way! If we have to bowl first we have to restrict them to under 250, and if we bat first we have to cross at least that much also. As long as Gayle doesn't get stuck into us

[pakishahg]

Originally Posted by zulfiqar Pak all the way! If we have to bowl first we have to restrict them to under 250, and if we bat first we have to cross at least that much also. As long as Gayle doesn't get stuck into us

i thaught gayle was injured? or is he back for the QF.

[choclate]

Originally Posted by tallashk honestly hafeez is so crap its just dont see him in one match where the base was set and ponting was in already immense pressure. he can't bat and he is not a proper bowler. he is the weakest link in the team.

He bowled 10 overs for 26 and got wickets as well, got a firey Lee bounce of good length to get out

[Free Hit]

if won toss. pakistan chould aim for 150 and that should be the game to me, provided gayle doesnt fire.

[Free Hit]

Originally Posted by pakishahg The windies are just as unpredictable as us pakistanis but i think we have the edge but i would like some changes in the batter order. Who would you select and what batting line up would you go with? I'm in favour of shoaib returning in place of wahab who to be frank hasn't been great, asad shafiq retaining 3rd place and keep the rest the same. Probable line-up... Mohammad Hafeez Kamran Akmal Asad Shafiq Younis Khan Misbah Ul Haq Umar Akmal Shahid Afridi Abdur Razzaq Umar Gul Abdur Rehmaan Shoaib Akhtar. ^ That's the most likely outcome but i think the line up should be changed to the one below... Shahid Afridi Kamran Akmal Asad Shafiq Younis Khan Misbah Ul Haq Mohammad Hafeez Umar Akmal Abdur Razzaq Umar Gul Abdur Rehmaan Shoaib Akhtar. Reason why i think Shahid Afridi should open is becouse he has some good records as an opener, i think it was against India in 2006 (correct me if im wrong) when he avereged around 80 with a few hundreds and fifties. Even if he doesn't get away with a big score him and kamran will give us a flying start and help us keep the run rate up. your thaughts?

we have won 5 out of 6 matches. and with your lineup strategy, its like we havent won a match for 5 years.

ult pult kar diyya sab kuch

[Free Hit]

Originally Posted by zulfiqar Pak all the way! If we have to bowl first we have to restrict them to under 250, and if we bat first we have to cross at least that much also. As long as Gayle doesn't get stuck into us

totally agree. pakistan should evaluate all of gayle's weaknesses

[Free Hit]

Originally Posted by hashmist Just realized our QF is on Pakistan Day! Lets go Pakistan, make the nation proud!

that indeed will be an excellent day.

i just simply cannot wait

[pakishahg]

Originally Posted by Free Hit we have won 5 out of 6 matches. and with your lineup strategy, its like we havent won a match for 5 years. ult pult kar diyya sab kuch

lol

No ult pult. Jus swapped Afridi from no.7 to no.1

[asifp]

Ajamal for Rehman is a must. Rehman only stops runs cannot take wickets.

If he takes a bashing then he is of no use.

Ajmal even if he takes a bashing can turn the match around by taking wickets.



As for Gayle, Umar Gul will pitch one on middle angle across, nip it back in slightly, Gayle will be late and it will crash the top of off stump, within the first three overs

[talha3]

Originally Posted by asifp Ajamal for Rehman is a must. Rehman only stops runs cannot take wickets. If he takes a bashing then he is of no use. Ajmal even if he takes a bashing can turn the match around by taking wickets. As for Gayle, Umar Gul will pitch one on middle angle across, nip it back in slightly, Gayle will be late and it will crash the top of off stump, within the first three overs

This can happen too...

[FusedBulb]

Ajmal or Akhtar ... Make a pick.
And Afridi to open.

Hafeez gots to go !!

[BoomBoomCricket]

Imran Khan has recommended Pakistan play the following team against West Indies
1) Kamran Akmal
2) Asad Shafiq
3) Younis Khan
4) Misbah
5) Umar
6) Razzaq
7) Afridi
8) Wahab
9) Rehman
10) Gul
11) Ajmal (MUST)

[BoomBoomCricket]

Originally Posted by BoomBoomCricket Imran Khan has recommended Pakistan play the following team against West Indies 1) Kamran Akmal 2) Asad Shafiq 3) Younis Khan 4) Misbah 5) Umar 6) Razzaq 7) Afridi 8) Wahab 9) Rehman 10) Gul 11) Ajmal (MUST)

He believes tactically aggressive moves and brave moves are the way forward as opposed to a tried and tested game plan which you stick by. The conditions and opposition vary from match to match. He stressed that champion sides look at ways of improving and adjusting even when their winning whereas average sides/good sides only make the necessary changes after their exploited in a loss.

He sees and assesses potential weaknesses quickly rather than buying into don't change a winning combination. He looks one step ahead and plays the most effective team composition rather than being worried about losing..

[BoomBoomCricket]

If Pakistan do reach the final their possible opponents can only be:
1) South Africa
2) England
3) Sri Lanka
4) New Zealand

[BoomBoomCricket]

In 48 hours time we will know if Pakistan have progressed to the climax stages of the tournament or alternatively whether their world cup dreams are over. Which will it be? Pakistan is much stronger than the West Indies on paper. West Indies are up against it. Pakistan has the momentum, psychological edge and in form confidence after topping the Group A table and breaking Australia’s 34 match unbeaten streak. If Pakistan turn up and avoid complacency they will win the match. Considering the superb preparation, positioning and build up they have gained from doing so well in the early stages of the tournament, there is absolutely no reason why they should not win this match. Only a sloppy performance could prove otherwise, but Pakistan are firm favourites and are expected to win. Go Greens Go!!! Make 23rd March 2011 a special national holiday for the people of Pakistan. The match is yours to WIN...

[Maula Jutt]

I've got butterflies the size of Boeing 747 flying around in my stomach. Why am I so nervous?

[hashmist]

Originally Posted by Maula Jutt I've got butterflies the size of Boeing 747 flying around in my stomach. Why am I so nervous?

I feel the same way. Very uneasy feeling about this match. Looking at how WI pacers bowled early on in the India innings, I'd say our openers at least will be in some trouble. Someone please tell me I am being a pessimist.

[AZ]

you need to go see a physician first.

[Maula Jutt]

Originally Posted by AZ you need to go see a physician first.

I've been to. He advised me to come here and whine about it. Said sometimes depressing others helps.

[AZ]

have a 7UP with lemon, should do the trick.

your physician seems dodgy

[Maula Jutt]

Originally Posted by AZ have a 7UP with lemon, should do the trick. your physician seems dodgy

It's not those butterflies, AZ. Talking like a Lahori. Eat and drink to your heart's content and 7up with lemon shall take care of the rest!

[Fireworks11]

Pak have the prize of Mohali in their eyes. India awaits. Expect a mounumental performance.

[hasanmehmoodkhan]

Originally Posted by pakistandiehardfan It's now official. If India and Pakistan both win, they meet in a Mohali semifinal on March 30. where's Mohali?

chandigar

[chacha kashmiri]

Serious preparation needed for left arm spinner benn who opens the bowling

Need a plan for pollard after what ross taylor did

and wi havent played even 50% in their last 2 matches

[Abidi110]

Originally Posted by Free Hit ^ gayle, sarwan and bravo and to some extent pollard, Pakistan also has 3-4. younis, mishbah Umar akmal and Afridi its bowling which will decide

How can you miss Asad? also, how you you mention Afridi?

[pakfan4life]

Originally Posted by hamzie Hope there is no rain in quarters and we beat WI But semi finals against india it rains and we are through. IMAGINE THE RIOTS IN INDIA HAHAHAHAAH

LOL Reading that has just made my day! Now that would be funny!

[purepak]

Umpires for this match will be billy bowden and steve davis

Any thoughts?

[Khan88]

Hate school for making me miss most of this game but I'll have cricinfo on my phone. Expecting a win inshAllah. The boys are ready and know what's at stake.

[Friend786]

i m concerned about razzaq's bowling on flat tracks in bangladesh and india

[FusedBulb]

Originally Posted by Maula Jutt I've got butterflies the size of Boeing 747 flying around in my stomach. Why am I so nervous?

U sure it's not gas ? I mean u can try Hajmola or sumthin.

[Maula Jutt]

Originally Posted by FusedBulb U sure it's not gas ? I mean u can try Hajmola or sumthin.

Nahi yaar it's not. I mean, otherwise it won't occur everytime I think of our quarter final, would it? Gas is not dependent on one particular thought. It is a free agent.

[AZ]

Originally Posted by Maula Jutt It's not those butterflies, AZ. Talking like a Lahori. Eat and drink to your heart's content and 7up with lemon shall take care of the rest!

how do you know its not those butterflies?

waise bhi machharon ka season shuroo hogaya hai.

[Free Hit]

AZ changed his signature again!

am waiting the day you display my sig for some time. and i can bet once applied you would never change it....

[*sallu*]

Thank God don't have many classes on Wednesday
I won't miss much (in lectures)

[Free Hit]

am taking full day off, my attendance since world cup started has been 20%

[*sallu*]

Originally Posted by Free Hit am taking full day off, my attendance since world cup started has been 20%

Same bro

[zains_rulez]

What the hell ?? 10% of pper's still thinking that WI will Beat Pakistan .... huh

[Poison]

Yes I'm very nervous today. Haven't been this nervous for a game since the WC in 07. Sri Lanka in 09 were always gonna be a walkover, maybe as nervous as the semi in 09 vs South Africa.

Butterflies everywhere

[saeed-sohail]

Originally Posted by Poison Yes I'm very nervous today. Haven't been this nervous for a game since the WC in 07. Sri Lanka in 09 were always gonna be a walkover, maybe as nervous as the semi in 09 vs South Africa. Butterflies everywhere

To ease your nerves.

[Poison]

Fantastic video, thanks

[BoiWonder]

hopefully we won't be batting first on a green track

[Fireworks11]

I posted that video in another thread as well. If that doesn't get your heart racing nothing will. Fantastic video.

[iHammad]

That video is amazing.

[MRSN]

Originally Posted by chui_kadoo How is the pitch in Dhaka?

Slow track

WI are fond of playing on such tracks

[Turbokam512]

Might Wanna Try Junaid Khan in this one ..

but unlikely as Akhtar will play ...

other than that .. Rehman has been very handy ... and Ajmal is a right hander.. so considering Pakistan play a left arm offie for the majority of the left hand batsmen in Winidies lineup is not a surprise..

[PakPosheeda]

Hafeez should open the bowling. He'll get Gayle in no time. He's the lefty specialist with his doosra.

[adnan yasin]

Thanks for sharing the video.... fantastic memories ...

[hamzie]

Originally Posted by Turbokam512 Might Wanna Try Junaid Khan in this one .. but unlikely as Akhtar will play ... other than that .. Rehman has been very handy ... and Ajmal is a right hander.. so considering Pakistan play a left arm offie for the majority of the left hand batsmen in Winidies lineup is not a surprise..

i thought akthar wasnt going to be in the QF team

[Turbokam512]

^he might just be ..

Wahab could'nt do much in the OZ match .. and its a knock out game the QF ..

Junaid is nice surprize package .. simply not yet revealed to keep him under covers..

Kamran
Hafeez
Asad
Younis
Misbah
Umar
Razzaq
Afridi
Gul
Rehman
Akhtar

this should be the strating line - up against WI

[Turbokam512]

change that to Saeed Ajmal in for Rehman

[tallashk]

Originally Posted by choclate He bowled 10 overs for 26 and got wickets as well, got a firey Lee bounce of good length to get out

his batting average before this match against aus was 12.5 now it will be less than dat. thats what his caliber is.

look it was a difficult pitch and you can't praise him to sky based on one match. you need to look at his stats. no one has such a bad opener in the team. if they want him in team as a bowler then put him lower order but his bowling avg are not great enough. useless if you dont know about his averages..