[Cricket] Pakistan v England Second Test Match Dubai 22nd - 26th October 2015

[jakarta]

Thought I would start a thread for the Second Test as it will be kicking off early tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a better wicket than that abortion last week.

Stokes maybe out after getting a stomach bug, apparently Samit Patel might play instead in which case the caterers had better get some more Pies in.

 

[Gwylan]

More importantly, Yasir's back for Pakistan; that will be a sterner test for our batsmen

They've also unearthed another chucker, er, bowler with an interesting action. Should an interesting test

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Meaningless.

 

[jakarta]

Meaningless.

Really? In what context would this game have meaning for you?

 

[simmo]

Moeen snares one

 

[Hiney]

Probably Pakistan's day.

One thing I've noticed (in the Ind v SA ODI as well) is how BIASED the Asian commentators are. It really sticks in their throats when they have to praise the opposition, but when it's one of their own, they wax lyrical, regardless of the circumstances. They are also stupidly biased when it comes to talking about contentious decisions.

It ANNOYS me

 

[Hiney]

CLASSIC example:

A ball goes through the slips for 4

Indian player: 'Expertly guided through the slip cordon, showing a beautiful touch'

South African player: 'A very streaky boundary there from De Villiers'

 

[BensGrandad]

I noticed that Imran Khan is at no 11 wouldnt he be a little old as he played for Sussex in the 80s.

 

[Gazwag]

I noticed that Imran Khan is at no 11 wouldnt he be a little old as he played for Sussex in the 80s.

Did you miss the first test then

 

[Pavilionaire]

On the news just now the stadium was largely empty and members of the crowd were fast asleep.

This series highlights our serious lack of spin bowling. I miss Graeme Swann.

 

[jakarta]

On the news just now the stadium was largely empty and members of the crowd were fast asleep.

This series highlights our serious lack of spin bowling. I miss Graeme Swann.

8 down, 4 to Rashid and Ali, presumably Swann would have had them all?

 

[The Wizard]

When was the last time Bell actually did anything to warrant him being in the team?

 

[spring hall convert]

When was the last time Bell actually did anything to warrant him being in the team?

143 against the Windies back in April. 2 half centuries at Edgbaston against Australia.

But yes, he must be in the last chance saloon. Again.

 

[vegster]

When was the last time Bell actually did anything to warrant him being in the team?

It is the Bell-end I think.

 

[spring hall convert]

Have we seen this stat about Cook now overtaking Graham Smith to be the 2nd highest run scorer as an opener in Test matches?

He's less than 600 runs behind Sunil Gavaskar, who is top.

 

[Eeyore]

Have we seen this stat about Cook now overtaking Graham Smith to be the 2nd highest run scorer as an opener in Test matches?

He's less than 600 runs behind Sunil Gavaskar, who is top.

I was thinking about how many he would need to score the highest aggregate in a three match series.

Then I remembered Graham Gooch and the home series against India in 1990. So we'll forget that record.

 

[Machiavelli]

I'm going to defend Ian Bell. He should stay in the team. I accept that he's not fulfilled his potential. What's his Test average now though: 43 or so? There's a lot of youngsters around, and they'll benefit from Cook not being the only experienced batsman around (especially as he's got enough on his plate with the captaincy, batting for 14 hours, ...)

 

[Stattoseagull]

There are only a handful of spectators at the match but guess who I spotted wearing an Albion Polo shirt - Shortly after this picture he started to kiss his badge!

 

[blueandwhitestripes]

The woman with dark hair has lost her face

 

[Bold Seagull]

I'm going to defend Ian Bell. He should stay in the team. I accept that he's not fulfilled his potential. What's his Test average now though: 43 or so? There's a lot of youngsters around, and they'll benefit from Cook not being the only experienced batsman around (especially as he's got enough on his plate with the captaincy, batting for 14 hours, ...)

The youngsters are certainly getting a lot of experience batting with Bell in the team!