It's that man Misbah again!

[Farhad]

What poise and non-chalance at the crease in times of such tense moments! He has turned into a real Man of Crises!

Misbah is looming large on Indian nerves. Yesterday they on ESPN sports Center likened him as the next Javed Miandad - the man whio constantly defied India.

[Momo]

Originally Posted by Farhad Misbah is looming large on Indian nerves. Yesterday they on ESPN sports Center likened him as the next Javed Miandad - the man whio constantly defied India.

Yes, they really despised Javed Miandad. I remember watching an Indian film in which they named the villain "Javed Miandad" That was how much Javed had gotten under their skins.

Misbah is surprising everybody, and in every match he plays. Lets hope he continues in the same mood.

[Amjid Javed]

Misbah is one of the reason pakistan in this match from the 1st inns, hopefully he can score a 100 which he missed out on during 1st inns.

[MIG]

even a 99 in a match winning context is fine with me

[Mohsin]

If there was ever a batsman who deserved a century. Let's hope Misbah can continue it tomorrow and this time jump the hurdle he fell at in the first innings and get those runs!
A 98 will be OK as well!

[The Godfather]

good stuff from him today but tommorow needs to finish india off and take us past 250 lead

[Momo]

Originally Posted by Mohsin_Pak786 If there was ever a batsman who deserved a century. Let's hope Misbah can continue it tomorrow and this time jump the hurdle he fell at in the first innings and get those runs! A 98 will be OK as well!

Misbah has not put a foot wrong in this match, except his run out and we know he didnt put his foot into the crease on that occasion.

Lets hope he continues and makes sure we get a 300+ lead. I will take a 97 as well!

[Hash]

Originally Posted by MIG even a 99 in a match winning context is fine with me

he can get out hit wicket for 99

Only Misbah could do it, but it would be funny.

[Kashif]

He is playing like a seasoned experienced middle order batsman who has seen it all and knows how to handle the situation. Now if Misbah can learn to how to complete a mission.

That dropped catch might cost India the match.

[Farhad]

Misbah watches the ball till the very last and that is why he scores so many runs through deft touches. Although he has fallen a few times playing those "very late" shots, but they also fetch him a lot of runs.

Judging by his fitness level and intensity of training regime, he is a real professional and takes the game very seriously. For a player to have come back from the cricketing wilderness, and playing so wondrously well, that in itself is a show of mighty sound character and firm belief in his abilities.

[Momo]

Originally Posted by Kashif That dropped catch might cost India the match.

Kumble gave Jaffer one hell of a stare when he dropped that one.
If India lose this one due to Misbah, you can bet your bottom dollar Sehwag will play the next two matches. No prize for guessing on whose cost!

[Shahid A]

a good player would punish there opponent for dropping him

lets hope Misbah can do that

[asad100101]

Itni tareef theek naheen hey nazar lug jayee gee us ko kaal! Let's talk about his greatness after tomorrow's days play.

[Luton Bad Boy]

He is Mr Cool as cat Misbah ul Haq, the dropped chance re-invogirated him and he chose the counter-attack method to lift the pressure from the team, he is a star in the making and has that nonchalence and verve to grit it out to the last delivery.

[swaziboy]

Excellent counter attack from misbah today
that really set the tone...
i hope they can really press home the advantage and take charge
if they can get to 280 i think we have a game on our hands...

[Amjid Javed]

Misbah indeed seems a man for a crisis. Hopefully he can use his experience and skill to get pakistan up to a lead of 250 tomorrow.

[Hash]

Originally Posted by Amjid Javed Misbah indeed seems a man for a crisis. Hopefully he can use his experience and skill to get pakistan up to a lead of 250 tomorrow.

what do you reckon Amjid?

250 will be enough?

[Amjid Javed]

Originally Posted by Hash what do you reckon Amjid? 250 will be enough?

I think 250 and some people will be biting nails, some wearing holes in the carpet, some suffering anxiety i think this game will go down the wire as test matches in past have in india.

[pakcricketfan]

Misbah is really the Man of Crisis!!! Ravi Shastri said Misbah has nerves of steel!!! He plays responsibly and sensibly...He is looking good at the moment...luved the 2 sixes he hit!!!
Not to forget, he very ill...being ill and playing in such a pressure situation is too far from being easy!!!
lets hope n Pray that he and Akmal get Pakistan back on track tomorow!!!Inshallah!

[Tay'yab-Ali Malik]

Originally Posted by Mohsin_Pak786 If there was ever a batsman who deserved a century. Let's hope Misbah can continue it tomorrow and this time jump the hurdle he fell at in the first innings and get those runs! A 98 will be OK as well!

The last thing you want him to do is JUMP

[Salman]

Great start so far and a hell of a lot more work to do, i don't want to jinx the guy so i won't say much... the highlite today for me was within a few overs, a very threatening and confident indian spin attack was forced back to try the pace option, only to be told by the umpire that the light was not sufficent.

[Inswinger]

but he has to stop droping the ax on his own foot

[cornered tigers]

ice man, looks so calm under pressure, so much alike and un-alike the tohr ul-haq.

[D]

Originally Posted by Tay'yab-Ali Malik The last thing you want him to do is JUMP

[KA$H]

he's fast becoming the team favourite

deserves all the plaudits he can get in my view

[XFactor]

I like his cool confidence at the crease. No doubt he was under big pressure when he came in, but he put his head down and allowed himself to settle in before launching a counter attack. A good crisis man to have in a team! He has had a huge role to play in this test so far. And it isnt over yet.

[Amir]

250 wont be enough if we give them 4 sessioins to ba tsince they can take their time. We need to get to that magical 300 somehow. Its dangerou snow, we got our last two recgonized batsmen. One ball, one wicket and it could lead to collapse.

[Caved12]

Misbah has "Super Star" written all over him. He has a total package. I wish He was 23.

[usman_ash14]

Originally Posted by Hash he can get out hit wicket for 99 Only Misbah could do it, but it would be funny.

he might start crying on the pitch tho...if that is to happen

[Inswinger]

we need misbah to get his 100

[Legendary_Sage]

Best of Luck Misbah.INSHA ALLAH U WILL SCORE A 100 TOMORROW.great professional cricketer and an asset for any team.i love his humbleness and calmness.

[deviously~fading~away]

Originally Posted by Momo Misbah has not put a foot wrong in this match, except his run out and we know he didnt put his foot into the crease on that occasion. Lets hope he continues and makes sure we get a 300+ lead. I will take a 97 as well!

how ironic!

[deviously~fading~away]

Originally Posted by Luton Bad Boy He is Mr Cool as cat Misbah ul Haq, the dropped chance re-invogirated him and he chose the counter-attack method to lift the pressure from the team, he is a star in the making and has that nonchalence and verve to grit it out to the last delivery.

grit it out to the last delivery...are you trying to mock him?

[inzibhai]

wait until he fails and most of you will be calling for his head....

[deviously~fading~away]

Originally Posted by Tay'yab-Ali Malik The last thing you want him to do is JUMP

[the_game]

That Harbhajan over where he hit two sixes was the defining over of the match for me. I literally applauded that effort from Misbah (I usually just sit quitely and watch Pakistan bat with all the tension in the world). Typical cornered tiger stuff; immense pressure, and he hits out and relieves all of it.

[pakistani]

Inshallah Misbah will make 100

Akmal will also make a 100

[Bongo]

Misbah's mere presence at the wicket gives the Indians the jitters. He had Jaffer flailing like a woman.

[smoothcriminal]

Originally Posted by inzibhai wait until he fails and most of you will be calling for his head....

Exactly, every single post has praised him, and dont get me wrong, I have tons of respect for the guy right now.. but lets just hold on and see how he does in his second innings, better yet the end of the series.

[Bongo]

Originally Posted by Mohsin_Pak786 If there was ever a batsman who deserved a century. Let's hope Misbah can continue it tomorrow and this time jump the hurdle he fell at in the first innings and get those runs! A 98 will be OK as well!

I'd prefer it if he doesn't do too much jumping in this innings

[Plasma]

Has the new Haq stomped his authority?

[octavian]

Originally Posted by the_game That Harbhajan over where he hit two sixes was the defining over of the match for me. I literally applauded that effort from Misbah (I usually just sit quitely and watch Pakistan bat with all the tension in the world). Typical cornered tiger stuff; immense pressure, and he hits out and relieves all of it.

yes exactly, this mentality has been missing from our team for soo long, it is so refreshing and heartening to see him perform this way.

Misbah was sick today, played thru the sickness like a tiger and has given us some hope. Unlike the recent trend of our leaders who sat out big matches citing "my hair hurts".

[khilari]

i love his reverse sweeps... mashaAllah a great find. Go Misbah!

[00_Zed]

Originally Posted by the_game That Harbhajan over where he hit two sixes was the defining over of the match for me. I literally applauded that effort from Misbah (I usually just sit quitely and watch Pakistan bat with all the tension in the world). Typical cornered tiger stuff; immense pressure, and he hits out and relieves all of it.

What was almost as entertaining as the sixes was the look on Harbhajans face - he looked like he was about to cry.

[Bailan]

Can someone please post the videos of those sixes?

[Mercenary]

Dare I say it but his counter attacking innings down the order today reminded me of a certain other Ul Haq

[asad100101]

Yup. I missed it. After Malik gone I had lost a bit of interest in the game. I went for my laundary instead. I'd like to watch those sixes as well.

[Bailan]

http://www.dipvid.com/46912b56d09c8f...lights-Part-11



Got em!!

[Momo]

Thank you overlord.

[Imy]

Its time for Misbah to finish what he started