Test cricket. England-v-Pakistan.

[Leekbrookgull]

As much as i enjoy criclet,this series is of no interest to me and i doubt i am the only one ? This three test series being played in Dubai which we all know is well known for cricket at international level in stadiums that i suspect will be almost empty against a side i don't think many have a lot of time for.

 

[PHCgull]

i think this series could surprise you - Pak are desperate to regain credibility and earn the trust of world cricket to play "home" games again.. the facilities and pitch in Dubai are very good too.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Also it has been confirmed you can get a beer in the stadium in Dubai.

 

[Gwylan]

i think this series could surprise you - Pak are desperate to regain credibility and earn the trust of world cricket to play "home" games again.. the facilities and pitch in Dubai are very good too.

I agree with this. The only worry is that the pitch might be a bit benign but after the embarrassingly one-sided series last summer and last winter, this could prove to be a tougher, er, test. The new captain has instilled a bit of discipline into the side - I think they're unbeaten in their last 11 games - and they're going to be hard to beat.

Looking forward to it

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Well England to bat first and only one spinner,Swann.

 

[Beach Hut]

Cook out 11/1

 

[armchairclubber]

Lovely stadium .....is there anyone there other than the commentators / staff ?!

 

[bhafc99]

Lovely stadium .....is there anyone there other than the commentators / staff ?!

Nope, I'm stuck in my office. ;-(

 

[Pevenseagull]

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[Gwylan]

42-3 now. Time for Pietersen to step up

 

[Daffy Duck]

43-5 now. Not good. Pieterson out.

And Monty not in the team.

 

[Seecider]

Are England being sponsored by Ladbrokes or William Hill ?

 

[Mendoza]

They have batted a bit stupidly against the spinners. Only one wicket fell to seam, a stupid shot by Trott. We won toss and chose to bat, and batted stupidly.
Although Prior and Morgan have looked comfortable, but its a matter of time before they play more attacking shots

 

[vegster]

As much as i enjoy criclet,this series is of no interest to me and i doubt i am the only one ? This three test series being played in Dubai which we all know is well known for cricket at international level in stadiums that i suspect will be almost empty against a side i don't think many have a lot of time for.

Its time to put the fixing in the past and try to re-build bridges for the sake of the ordinary Pakistanis and for their players who just want to play cricket. It may not be the perfect venue but security needs require this to be played outside of Pakistan.

Anyway, if it is of so little interest, why bother commenting ?

 

[Uncle Buck]

There were some odd shots against the spinners.

Stauss looked unable to move his feet.

 

[keaton]

82-6

Think how bad a state we'd be in a pitch that wasn't benign

 

[CHAPPERS]

Oh look, we're playing ONE spinner.

Great.

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

Oh dear

I quite liked the Test Match Special email from a guy in Leicester

TMS inbox: "I'm actually finding this return to ignominy quite comforting. Was never that comfortable with us being all conquering - although enjoyable it never really felt right. A bit like going out with a girl who you know is much better looking than you."


TNBA

TTF

 

[vegster]

Oh dear

I quite liked the Test Match Special email from a guy in Leicester

TMS inbox: "I'm actually finding this return to ignominy quite comforting. Was never that comfortable with us being all conquering - although enjoyable it never really felt right. A bit like going out with a girl who you know is much better looking than you."


TNBA

TTF

 

[matthew]

94-7 Pakistan have a great side even without Butt, Amir, Asif and Afridi!