SL Tour Of the UAE & Pakistan- Sept 28th to Oct 29 - Page 6

aklemalp · #**126** October 17, 2017, 04:35 PM

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dhur miya, I am talking about odis.

Oh, I didn't see u mentioned that in your post that I quoted

simon · #**127** October 17, 2017, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aklemalp
Oh, I didn't see u mentioned that in your post that I quoted

Neither did I

aklemalp · #**128** October 17, 2017, 04:40 PM

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Neither did I

Well, he struggles a lot in the longer format.

He might truly be the batting equivalent of Rubel Hossain...comparing averages of both formats.

simon · #**129** October 17, 2017, 04:44 PM

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Well, he struggles a lot in the longer format.

He might truly be the batting equivalent of Rubel Hossain...comparing averages of both formats.

Pak would love him to find his way in longer format but for now he is already an asset in odi, maybe T20 too

Gowza · #**130** October 17, 2017, 04:50 PM

I think Babar will become a quality long format player but it will take him a bit of time, he is young so he has that.

aklemalp · #**131** October 18, 2017, 10:28 AM

Another sluggish batting wicket it seems..

SL made only 208 all out

Gowza · #**132** October 18, 2017, 06:14 PM

SL should be sticking with kusal perera as he was starting to get better and they should get that young keeper bat who just has his first test to also play. They've tried most of their other options and these two seem to be the most talented. Chandimal is pretty woeful in one dayers these days, thirimanne hasn't really stepped up, tharanga is prob their best and it's just not good enough.

aklemalp · #**133** October 18, 2017, 08:56 PM

Hasan Ali continues to impress with a five-wicket haul.

And who is Imam ul Haq? Debut ton.

aklemalp · #**134** October 18, 2017, 08:58 PM

O just read, he is the nephew of Inzamam ul Haq:

Only 21 years old

aklemalp · #**135** October 18, 2017, 09:02 PM

He style is a little bit like Soumya:

Gowza · #**136** October 18, 2017, 09:09 PM

Yes quite funny actually, on another forum lots were saying he shouldn't have been selected, at best he was selected for the wrong format and it should've been for tests instead yet he gets a ton on debut. Don't forget inzi is a selector.

aklemalp · #**137** October 18, 2017, 09:11 PM

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Yes quite funny actually, on another forum lots were saying he shouldn't have been selected, at best he was selected for the wrong format and it should've been for tests instead yet he gets a ton on debut. Don't forget inzi is a selector.

This was a slow century. It was a difficult wicket. Pakistan's bowlers won the game for them.

Gowza · #**138** October 18, 2017, 09:32 PM

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This was a slow century. It was a difficult wicket. Pakistan's bowlers won the game for them.

Well a strike rate of 80 on a difficult wicket, it's still a good century and has shown he is capable at this level, whether he deserved the call over other talents I'm not sure but he sure proved his detractors wrong (at least for now).

aklemalp · #**139** October 19, 2017, 12:04 PM

Hafeez's action reported again...

jeesh · #**140** October 19, 2017, 09:10 PM

Looks like PCB chiefs have managed to convince SL to tour Pak. Players against it.

But board forcing their hand. Probably getting paid heavily.

Mas_UK25 · #**141** October 19, 2017, 09:30 PM

Hasan Ali. ODI/LOI find of the year IMO. I knew this dude has something about him, saw him in England the last series Pak cane to play. And he has good passion, attitude about his style/game, there’s Bit of a Brett Lee, Waqar Yunis about the fella, ans seemed hardworking, energetic and vibrant in the field. Good find for Pakistan.

aklemalp · #**142** October 21, 2017, 06:44 PM

Is Hasan Ali the #1 ranked ODI bowler in the world atm?

Gowza · #**143** October 21, 2017, 06:52 PM

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Is Hasan Ali the #1 ranked ODI bowler in the world atm?

Yes, just became number 1 but you know what's ridiculous? Hafeez took over as number 1 allrounder despite being called for chucking. Can't believe it, he's called for chucking and the next day takes over as number 1 allrounder which obviously involves his bowling.

Roy_1 · #**144** October 21, 2017, 08:07 PM

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Is Hasan Ali the #1 ranked ODI bowler in the world atm?

One of the best odi bowlers in the world atm, beautiful action, hasn't got express pace but a fantastic seamer and got plenty of variations as well, far better than that overrated Amir.

Night_wolf · #**145** October 21, 2017, 09:50 PM

SL and BD both need each other now, SL needs BD to get out of this losing streak and BD needs SL to get some confidence back

shahid ali · #**146** October 23, 2017, 06:45 AM

Five wickets for young fast bowler usman khan

aklemalp · #**147** October 23, 2017, 08:09 AM

The angles from this guy was superb.

Pakistan keep on unearthing these talents.

Way better than Junaid and Wahab

Roy_1 · #**148** October 23, 2017, 09:11 AM

Amir, Hasan, Usman and Raees, could be a very lethal attack on all surface, but again I will wait and reserve my judgement till they perform against big teams consistently.

exotic · #**149** October 23, 2017, 09:22 AM

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Amir, Hasan, Usman and Raees, could be a very lethal attack on all surface, but again I will wait and reserve my judgement till they perform against big teams consistently.

The only big team, as far as cricket is concerned, is INDIA. But they won't play pak, home or away anytime soon. So basically you are saying you are not actually judging them anytime soon either. Btw, looks like India unearthed another gem of a fast (I mean fast) bowler in Siraj. Looking forward to seeing him in action.

Roy_1 · #**150** October 23, 2017, 09:52 AM

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The only big team, as far as cricket is concerned, is INDIA. But they won't play pak, home or away anytime soon. So basically you are saying you are not actually judging them anytime soon either. Btw, looks like India unearthed another gem of a fast (I mean fast) bowler in Siraj. Looking forward to seeing him in action.

I am not sure if you are being sarcastic but India is not the only big team. If their bowlers perform consistently against Eng, Aus, SA, NZ then their records will speak volume of their class and ability, don't think they will be needing any validation from an Indian then. Beating SL at home is not exactly something great, it is expected of them, but if you ask me I think at this point they will have to bring in their A game to beat BD in UAE/Sub-continental condition, SL getting owned in UAE or BD getting thrashed in SA don't exactly tell the complete story, I think BD and Pak is more evenly matched in Asian condition than many would acknowledge. Call me arrogant but that CT final was a fluke, India will beat Pak 8 out of 10 times anywhere in the world.

Yes I have seen Siraj, looks promising, I am eagerly waiting for his debut as well. Bhuvi is a punching bag in flat pitches against better batsmen and Bumrah is not that good with the new ball, Shami is injury prone and Umesh leaks runs, we desperately need a decent strike bowler for ODIs.