Day 3, 3rd Test; Pakistan vs England at Headingley

[Amjid Javed]

Pakistan 202/2 - still 313 runs behind and still a lot of hard work and graft needed till pakistan are back on even keel with england. Pakistan need to bat solidly for 2 sessions if not all day just like they did at lords, the new ball will be due just before or after lunch. Big hundred needed from Moyo and Y khan aswell as big runs from the big man Inzi.

come on pakistan fight like you did last evening!

[ShowStopper]

If the current pair can go on teil lunch then Inshallah we have good chances of winning this test.

I think the biggets reason for Paks sucess over the last few years is these two being consistant performers.

[TaZ]

Morning everybody. :-)

Let's hope these 2 can keep going through this session and beyond and if we do lose one early then inzi to continue the pace. We need pak to bat ALL day today and get on par with england and let's see how england play under a bit of pressure. Good luck to the boyz!

[ex-opener]

Inshallah the boys WILL do well today

[Solid Snake]

Originally Posted by ex-opener Inshallah the boys WILL do well today

INSHALLAH!

[Hash]

Darrel Hair has been eaten up by a pack of wolves

[Amjid Javed]

Originally Posted by Hash Darrel Hair has been eaten up by a pack of wolves

More like to be Hair eating 6/7 wolves for breakfast and increasing his waist line!

[UJ]

Anyone have the weather forecast for today?

Are we going to get a full day in?

[Billy]

If Pakistan want to win by an innings then they need to score another 650 or so runs.

Another 400 might let them scrape a win.

Hmmm...

On the other hand if they want to draw then they probably only need another 260 or so and a bit of luck.

ps. Hoggy lad why can't you bowl properly against Pakistan?

[Salman]

Afridi would have murdered the bowling in the pitches current stare.

[Billy]

Originally Posted by Billy ps. Hoggy lad why can't you bowl properly against Pakistan?

Boycs says yer knee's injured Hoggy lad!

That's a bit of a booger innit? You looked ok at stoomps.

[Amjid Javed]

Originally Posted by Salman Afridi would have murdered the bowling in the pitches current stare.

yeah am sure 15 off 9 balls would have dented england majorly!

[cavin420]

Originally Posted by Salman Afridi would have murdered the bowling in the pitches current stare.

i 2nd that , please always drop danish kaneria , you cant go wrong, stick with freedi , even if that means sending him to bat at no 11 (!

[Bilsher007]

Asalaam alikum Wr Wb Brothers;

Cricinfo's latest update;

I'm having the first of a half-dozen cups of tea, and what a fine cup it is. Not too weak or milky and plenty of strength in depth. We're about 20 minutes away from the start of play and, in the meantime, don't forget to check out our photos of the Test. Sunday is also Almanack Day, where we pick out an essay from a past edition of The Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. Today's is a chronicle of 2005.

10.35am
A few light clouds but it’s probably the sunniest morning so far this Test. Ominously for England, it looks a fine day for the batsmen and there is no sign of the that forecast rain just yet. The pitch is being rolled at the moment, while a huddle of TV people in the middle is formed with Ian Botham, David Gower and Michael Atherton all offering their views to the camera.

[Zeenix]

Darrel Hair has been eaten up by a pack of wolves

Lets hope he doesn't take his revenge from the Pakistani's

[Solid Snake]

Originally Posted by Salman Afridi would have murdered the bowling in the pitches current stare.

Unfortunatley that is as likely as Afridi self-destructing...

Afridi is great when our team is ahead and looking to up the tempo. But when we're trailing, I would prefer a specialised batsmen. Afridi has yet to show the maturity we expect of him. It's saddening to see him get out in his usual old manner; 6, dot ball, attempted six OUT caught!

[zMario]

Just woke up, any news I need to know about?

[zMario]

Originally Posted by Billy Boycs says yer knee's injured Hoggy lad! That's a bit of a booger innit? You looked ok at stoomps.

Hoggard can't bowl?

Why couldn't it be Monty or Harmison...

[Bilsher007]

Asalaam alikum Wr Wb Brothers;

Cricinfo's latest update;

I'm having the first of a half-dozen cups of tea, and what a fine cup it is. Not too weak or milky and plenty of strength in depth. We're about 20 minutes away from the start of play and, in the meantime, don't forget to check out our photos of the Test. Sunday is also Almanack Day, where we pick out an essay from a past edition of The Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. Today's is a chronicle of 2005.

10.35am
A few light clouds but it’s probably the sunniest morning so far this Test. Ominously for England, it looks a fine day for the batsmen and there is no sign of the that forecast rain just yet. The pitch is being rolled at the moment, while a huddle of TV people in the middle is formed with Ian Botham, David Gower and Michael Atherton all offering their views to the camera.

[UJ]

Umps and Players walking out

[Billy]

Originally Posted by zMario Hoggard can't bowl? Why couldn't it be Monty or Harmison...

I think he can bowl, but Boycs suggested he'd hurt his knee a bit yesterday when he pulled up.

[Salman]

Saj mahmmod starting the days over

[iZeeshan]

Saj mahmood to start opening. Hope we don't lose quick wickets, and we caan erase deficit today.

[darkmoon459]

Good morning all.Here we go ,sajid to start the day and MY & YK to take Pakistan to safer waters, Inshallah.

[zMario]

Cmon Younis, Yousuf!!!

[iZeeshan]

And Pakistan is off the mark right away.

[zMario]

Originally Posted by Pepsi™ Saj mahmood to start opening. Hope we don't lose quick wickets, and we caan erase deficit today.

Sajid doesn't bowl well...

[zMario]

Good running first ball!

[iZeeshan]

Saj not far away from breaking Sami's record...

[zMario]

Well, the field is spread out, men on the boundaries, so good running is needed to make the runs tick along

[zMario]

Originally Posted by Pepsi™ Saj not far away from breaking Sami's record...

Whats his avg? Lets see who gets there first

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by zMario Sajid doesn't bowl well...

He really isn't a bad bowler. Stats don't tell everything. He has a smooth action, good pace and bounce. Bretter then Liam Plunkett at least.

[iZeeshan]

3 runs off the first over.

[zMario]

Good shot attempted down the ground!

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by zMario Whats his avg? Lets see who gets there first

45.46

[zMario]

Pakistan 205/2 Yousuf 92* Younis 65*

[zMario]

Originally Posted by Pepsi™ 45.46

Hmm, he has less wickets

If we add another 100 runs, against him, he should get it

[iZeeshan]

Harmison to support at the other end.

[darkmoon459]

Harmison to share attack with Sajid ,and starts with slight movement

[shan]

we need to take advantage of this negative field

[zMario]

Originally Posted by shan we need to take advantage of this negative field

How?

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by zMario Hmm, he has less wickets If we add another 100 runs, against him, he should get it

Thats quite possible at this stage.

[shan]

Originally Posted by zMario How?

to score at 6 or over

[zMario]

I almost imagined the umpire giving it out.

[zMario]

Originally Posted by shan to score at 6 or over

Hows the field negative I mean?

[iZeeshan]

Yousuf being VERY careful at this stage. Anything thats wide, but low, he's not going for it

[zMario]

Originally Posted by Pepsi™ Yousuf being VERY careful at this stage. Anything thats wide, but low, he's not going for it

He wants his 100

I'd do the same

[iZeeshan]

Good shot, but very well fielded.

[shan]

Originally Posted by zMario Hows the field negative I mean?

i am not watching the match thanks to my receiver which is not working

somebody above said that all the fielders are on boundries

[iZeeshan]

We should score as much as we can before they get the new ball.

[iZeeshan]

Flicked away for a single.

[shan]

Moyo plz past 100 mark and feel easy

[iZeeshan]

Man the English really love Monty

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by shan Moyo plz past 100 mark and feel easy

Theres always a very SLOW period for Pakistan when they are in their late 40s and mid 90s.

[iZeeshan]

3.1 overs 4 runs for Pakistan

[KB]

Majestic shot behind sqaure on the off side from Yousuf.

[darkmoon459]

Beautiful shot ................... and its 4.

[iZeeshan]

Brilliant shot for 4. Yousuf to 96*

[zMario]

SHOT!

Thats 4!

[iZeeshan]

Wide ball...

[UJ]

Excellent innings...!!!

100 for Yousuf

[darkmoon459]

Hook harmi for a 6,and wow what a way to get his 100, well done M.Y.

[zMario]

SIX!?

100 for Yousuf!

[iZeeshan]

100 for Yousuf. Hooked for 6. MASHALLAH...what a shot to bring up the 100. Great stuff

[zMario]

What an innings by MoYo!!!

And lovely six

[Disco_Lemonade]

Congratulation Mohammad Yousuf for another fine fine 100... MashAllah and he will score a double once again InshAllah!!!

[shan]

wow who said out batsmen are slow in 40s and 90s

[iZeeshan]

Harmison really not in good touch.

[shan]

another 100 now get 200

[KB]

Majestic innings from Yousuf.

[iZeeshan]

Beauty cut from Younis.

[zMario]

SHOT by Younis!

Another 4!

[shan]

another 4 great going

[iZeeshan]

Last two balls were well bowled from Sajji

[iZeeshan]

Played fine for 4!

[iZeeshan]

Another one played fine, 3 runs.

Fantastic batting, mashAllah.

[zMario]

Four!

[zMario]

[shan]

24 runs in last 2 overs

[iZeeshan]

Quick single taken. Very good running here.