Group D (West Indies, Pakistan, Ireland, Zimbabwe)

It just wasn't swinging at all for him, and it dosen't look like he has a back up plan, he is struggling definately.  

 Anyone else disappointed in the crowd at the start of the match?  I was at Newlands for game 1 in 2003 - it was packed to the rafters!

   If they can't fill the place for the Windies/Pakistan fixture , I think we're going to see a lot of empty stadiums for the minnow clashes.

Originally posted by Sledger  Anyone else disappointed in the crowd at the start of the match?  I was at Newlands for game 1 in 2003 - it was packed to the rafters!    If they can't fill the place for the Windies/Pakistan fixture , I think we're going to see a lot of empty stadiums for the minnow clashes.

No team structure. No leadership. No outstanding bowler. I'm writing them off. This early? Yes, this early.

Good to see Smith hinting at his ability. All too often he has flattered to deceive but there is no question he has a certain something about him to be a really big player but you can't help but feel his attitude is somewhat lacking. Maybe this is where he turns it around.

Since no one else mentioned it, and even the commentators were rather laid back about it, I'll just comment that Bravo's caught and bowled was absolutely fantastic. It is a testament to his athletic ability that he made it look as graceful and effortless as he did.

It was great to see how passionate the WIndies players were about it, they got so excited at every wicket didn't they? I really think the desire that has sometimes lacked a bit is back, and should mean them playing out their skins. I thought they bowled really well accross the board, with the exception of the Inzy-Yousuf partnership when they should have tried to make something happen, and although I didn't see them bat it sounds like there were flashes of great batting, if they can only cut out the tendency to collapse

I expect the top teams will heat up come the business end.

It's funny how the most valuable player in the Pakistan side currently is the most undermentioned... Why doesn't anyone ever talk about Shoiab Malik? I don't think the Paks would go anywhere without him at this point in time...

Originally posted by bond2322 No team structure. No leadership. No outstanding bowler. I'm writing them off. This early? Yes, this early.

Totally agreed bond. They are never going to come back.

Let's hope that they can make it to super8 (Irish players must have their eyes lit by yesterday's performance of Pak!!!)

And St. Patty's day is coming up too!!!  Could it be a sign?

Originally posted by Ahmed i hope they play Yasir in place of rana and drop Kaneria and play Mehmood. Well done to westindian team they totally deserved it

What about Imran Nazir? Like Afridi, he has only one match to perform out of 100 played!!!

I think Malik should open the batting and Nazir should be replaced by Arfat.

Mahmood may replace Rana.

Give Kaneria a few more chances to show his ability in ODIs. I don't think its fair to play one of the most talented bowlers in only one ODI and then drop him just becoz he didn't perform as good as expected.

Yes, Windies were simply brilliant on field. They created their own chances by bowling so tight. I always think its very difficult to beat them on their home soil.




Edited by GreenCap - 15 March 2007 at 5:25am

Is it worth the trade off for his batting and feilding?

It's amazing just how far Rana has fallen - two years ago he couldn't stop taking wickets and now he can't buy one for love nor money.
     Shows how a dip in confidence can wreak havoc - the lad can't help bowling 4-balls.

Originally posted by scuudz I expect to see big changes in Pak's XI for their next match.

Only four changes can be made. If they make three of them, it would mean a  real pathetic choice for the tournament opener.

Pakistan has lost poorly, no doubt, but no matter what they will beat the minnows with comfort and probably i would stick with Nazir and kaneria , and probably give sami two matches in place of navid. No need to change any one except Navid as he is not improving at all.