Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka (Tests) 2023

[wazza]

20 hours ago, Lord said:

 

that again tells about greatness of Ash-Jaddu who have done well in SL and BD too.

But they need doctored pitches to do well in Asia. 

South african pace bowlers don't doctor pitches to suit their tall fast bowlers at all. That's not pitch doctoring. That's fair cricket. 

[the don]

Agha salman is a good player of spin. Keeps proving me wrong.

 

Pakistan win but out spinners and batting against spin is still poor.

[rageaddict]

That mammoth partnership during the first Innings won the match for Pakistan in the end. 

[Lone Wolf]

Another 40-50 runs lankans may had won this. ...   

A good win for Pakistan nonetheless 

[Nikhil_cric]

Lots of positives for Pakistan. With the exception of Hurraira, this is probably the best XI available in the country. So kudos for getting the selections right. Also as Slaman said, they had camps to prepare for the series and their exemplary catching was a result of that. Considering that Tests are not even a priority for PCB, this is impressive. 

 

The bowling is very unimpressive though. Apart from Shaheen's burst in the first innings, there's nothing there that screams quality. 

[eulbninem]

After this test match, where do you lot think he'll be on the rankings once they get updated on Wednesday?

[Vijy]

7 hours ago, Lone Wolf said:

Another 40-50 runs lankans may had won this. ...   

A good win for Pakistan nonetheless 

mostly down to shakeel. he looks better than barber to me

[Lone Wolf]

Just now, Vijy said:

mostly down to shakeel. he looks better than barber to me

Barber has significantly declined I think...  Gun ODI bat but average Test & T20 bat. 

[Lone Wolf]

2 hours ago, eulbninem said:

After this test match, where do you lot think he'll be on the rankings once they get updated on Wednesday?

Gujara in the ranks be like Raziya Gundo mai khas gyi...  From Kunt Dracula to this

[Vijy]

4 minutes ago, Lone Wolf said:

Barber has significantly declined I think...  Gun ODI bat but average Test & T20 bat. 

shakeel looks better than peak barber to me, and that says more about barber than shakeel I think

[Tillu]

 

 

[Iconoclast]

Sri Lanka win toss and bat.

 

Pak continue with excellent fielding as Shan Masood runs Madushka out

[Nikhil_cric]

If SL can't win this Test, they too should give up on this format and focus on white-ball cricket Batting lineup performing like minnows at home with no real replacements available

[Iconoclast]

Naseem bowling peaches ... picks up two, Shaheen one as well.

 

Lanka in big trouble 36/4

[Lala_is_back]

1 hour ago, Nikhil_cric said:

If SL can't win this Test, they too should give up on this format and focus on white-ball cricket Batting lineup performing like minnows at home with no real replacements available

2-0 is on the cards  we are the bowling powerhouse  

 

[Lala_is_back]

Pak and Eng will be the finalists in next test championship 

[the don]

Naseem is the most improved all format bowler in the world in the past year. Bowls 140-147 kph and moves it both ways from a good length. Good with reverse swing too. Love his pairing with Shaheen.

[the don]

Chacha nomi with a dropped catch has ruined the day for pak somewhat.

[Norman]

1 hour ago, Lala_is_back said:

Pak and Eng will be the finalists in next test championship 

 

Lol

 

 

You have two series in Australia and South Africa where your side has a history of getting raw dogged by pace and bounce despite being the so called phaasst bowling pawarhouse. 

 

Another home series whitewash against England on top of that. 

[Nikhil_cric]

32 minutes ago, the don said:

Naseem is the most improved all format bowler in the world in the past year. Bowls 140-147 kph and moves it both ways from a good length. Good with reverse swing too. Love his pairing with Shaheen.

Didn't he go missing after getting thrashed by England in the first test.