England finally have a good spinner. He was on target, he was attacking, and he spun the ball. With the Pakistani batsmen more worried about the swing I don't know how many paid attention to Mushtaq's assessment of Swann but they surely should now.
Umar Akmal's (who is doing plenty for the bowlers on his own in this series) wicket apart his wicket taking deliveries were really wicket taking deliveries. A few more matches like the last four and the younger Akmal may be singing his swan song.
Monday, August 09, 2010
A Very Broad Nuisance
Broad as usual Made a nuisance of himself and again his infractions were mostly ignored by the officials.
1. Bowls and starts to celebrate with team mates never turning around to look at the umpire. On the appeal being declined (whether it could be said to be a decline since there was no appeal will be determined by the MCC). Then no challenge from England and the replays show, as Lala Ammarnath would say, that you can fit a football in the gap between bat and ball. The officials take no action (Though on a similar offense Asif got a 10% match fee fine and he at least had the wicket).
2. Turns eventually very, very late as an after thought on an appeal against Haider.
3. Walks all over the pitch as he returns from his follow through which to begin with finishes in the center of the pitch.
4. Throws the ball at Haider as he stands in the crease hitting him in the shoulder. Finally Madugalle gives him fine. Said Madugalle, "I understand the frustrations of a bowler in the heat of the moment but as an international sportsman one needs to control these emotions whatever may be the situation and always respect the opponent."
If this batting lineup is frustrating Broad then Broad needs a psychological evaluation. Said Broad, "It was the ball that invaded Haider's personal space, not me."
1. Bowls and starts to celebrate with team mates never turning around to look at the umpire. On the appeal being declined (whether it could be said to be a decline since there was no appeal will be determined by the MCC). Then no challenge from England and the replays show, as Lala Ammarnath would say, that you can fit a football in the gap between bat and ball. The officials take no action (Though on a similar offense Asif got a 10% match fee fine and he at least had the wicket).
2. Turns eventually very, very late as an after thought on an appeal against Haider.
3. Walks all over the pitch as he returns from his follow through which to begin with finishes in the center of the pitch.
4. Throws the ball at Haider as he stands in the crease hitting him in the shoulder. Finally Madugalle gives him fine. Said Madugalle, "I understand the frustrations of a bowler in the heat of the moment but as an international sportsman one needs to control these emotions whatever may be the situation and always respect the opponent."
If this batting lineup is frustrating Broad then Broad needs a psychological evaluation. Said Broad, "It was the ball that invaded Haider's personal space, not me."
A Lineup to Defeat England
Pakistan does have the batsmen that can score above 400 runs. They are just not picking them. The following lineup will also enhance a strong bowling unit.
Waqar Younis* (Comes out of retirement to lead the side)
Tanveer Ahmad
Wahab Riaz
Zulqarnain Haider
Mohammad Amer
Saeed Ajmal
Umar Gul
Aaqib Javed (Another retiree makes a return)
Mohammad Asif
Danish Kaneria (Iffy but he can score a 0 too so has a case)
Umar Amin (included as a bowler)
They're all there. They won't even have to fly anyone in.
Waqar Younis* (Comes out of retirement to lead the side)
Tanveer Ahmad
Wahab Riaz
Zulqarnain Haider
Mohammad Amer
Saeed Ajmal
Umar Gul
Aaqib Javed (Another retiree makes a return)
Mohammad Asif
Danish Kaneria (Iffy but he can score a 0 too so has a case)
Umar Amin (included as a bowler)
They're all there. They won't even have to fly anyone in.
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