[Cricket] Pakistan-England Test Series

[maltaseagull]

It's been a terrific series so far. Loving the new style of play from England and pleased with the competitiveness of the Pakistan side. Both sides have contributed to what has been a great advertisement for Test Cricket.

Also a pleasant change to see both sides playing in the spirit of the game.

 

[knocky1]

Yes both teams enjoying the contest.
Rizwan when asked about having his stumps sent flying said "I love him".
Also this shot of Babar looking very fat was funny thanks to Erasmus's belly.

 

[Kuipers Supporters Club]

Thank you. The weather has been great. Today was the first really hot day. It was about 30, but felt warmer than that!!

Still only one in shorts though!

Wonderful. Glad you had a great time.

How was the weather ? it seems it wasn't too hot there for this.

 

[dazzer6666]

Yes both teams enjoying the contest.
Rizwan when asked about having his stumps sent flying said "I love him".
Also this shot of Babar looking very fat was funny thanks to Erasmus's belly.
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Though Imzamam Ul Haq had made a comeback

 

[Bodian]

From the BBC "Before this series, England had only ever won two away Tests to Pakistan in 30 attempts across 61 years. Now, they have won two in a week."

 

[jakarta]

Freebie next up in Karachi, our young leggie gets a game?

Foakes back as well?

Anyone want the Nos for this weekends Lottery while I'm at it?

Ahmed to become youngest man to play for England

Leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed will become the youngest man to play Test cricket for England after being handed a debut in the third Test against Pakistan.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Eeyore]

Can't remember a time when a spinner has taken a wicket in the first 25 minutes of a Test match.

 

[Rodney Thomas]

Thank you. The weather has been great. Today was the first really hot day. It was about 30, but felt warmer than that!!

Still only one in shorts though!

There's a fairly obvious reason for that!

 

[jakarta]

Start of second session, Pakistan 130-3, Babar set - obviously the crucial wicket.

I see our debutant spinner has been expensive!

 

[Javeaseagull]

Start of second session, Pakistan 130-3, Babar set - obviously the crucial wicket.

I see our debutant spinner has been expensive!

Just took his first wicket!!!

 

[jakarta]

Just took his first wicket!!!

Indeed. Have to expect a youngster only playing his 4th First Game to go for a few so well done Young Man!

 

[Pavilionaire]

First ball after tea and Wood has steamed in, bowled a bouncer which just died on the surface and bounced again before reaching the keeper.

 

[CHAPPERS]

Bonus run out there. Pakistan just haven’t scored quickly enough, something I think Rizwan picked up on. England well in charge

 

[jakarta]

Babar gone run out - that's why Foakes is playing!

219-6, England's day...

 

[dazzer6666]

Doing v well here to get 6 so far on this pitch…..

 

[jakarta]

Doing v well here to get 6 so far on this pitch…..

Make that 7 down...

 

[banjo]

2nd wicket for Hamed.

 

[Machiavelli]

I don't have Sky, for those that are watching, any chance that you can send over a sentence or two characterising bowling of Rehan Ahmed.
We need a decent spinner and, for me, haven't had one since Graeme Swann.

 

[The Wizard]

Leach snares one, 8 down.

Not been overly impressed with his bowling today mind you.

 

[jakarta]

And 8 down now. 285-8. Pakistan rather given it away today.