Pakistan In New Zealand

wow, i literally only looked at this for about 5 minutes, which was long enough to see Umpire Harper pull off two absolute shockers

I was really ****ed off when he didn't gave Reece out when he was plumb, it has already costed PAK a lot. I really do not understand why the UDRS is not used in this series when the hotspot, snicko, Hawk eye, everything is available! Moreover this should be made mandatory for all series.

Edited by sam_ahmed - 15 January 2011 at 7:47am

well I think it should be ICC's responsiblity to make sure the UDRS is in place... by the way Hot spot is there Zuhair, I'm sure, saw it in todays game itself.

Vettori has indeed hit a century Zuhair! NZL have posted a very good total there and PAK too have responded very well. It could have been better had Taufeeq still been there.

Originally posted by zuhair_abbasi UDRS is not being used because the broadcaster has to pay for it and for a low profile two match series like this, it does not make much commercial sense. And there is no hot spot Sam. Both team will be satisfied with the day's play. Tomorrow morning is going to be crucial if Pakistan can knock them out early. Something tels me Dan is going to score a ton. I also did not understand Dan's decision to bat first - he could have bowled first and NZL could have been batting by day end.

I'm pretty sure it wasnt that the broadcasters didn't want to use the technology in this series.... I was told it was the suppliers of the technology not being able to come to terms/agree about some thing with icc or who ever?? (not the broadcasters) sorry about being so vague, I cant remember who the other guys were. Thats basically it tho.

How Harper keeps his job is beyond me , he's always rubbish!

Misbah has done well since getting the captaincy in Tests.  One things for sure, this current set of Pakistani batters are applying themselves.  I think Yousuf would have made pretty light work of this kiwi bowling attack.

No doubt about that Spinny. W was surprised by the Kiwis approached today. They have just scored at 3 an over when they were trailing by 20 runs. they surely had nothing to lose and should have played lot more freely. it is still anybody's game and Vettori will be the vital figure for the Kiwis on day 5, but they have not put a lot of runs on the board. On the other had, this may actually work in their favour as Pakistan may go for a win and lose instead of playing a boring draw. interesting 5th day on the cards for sure.

Originally posted by 1Daz Something needs to be done about these slow over rates, Pakistan bowled 12 overs in the first session today, Crazy. ....

  I didn't see any cricket this morning , but surely you mean 12 overs in the 1st hour Daz ?  Over rates are pathetic nowadays (and by all teams) , but 12 overs in 2 hours is really something !!


Edited by Sledger - 18 January 2011 at 5:37am

Pakistan 176/4 with still two hours of play left at least, 98 runs to win. Looks like Pakistan have this one in the bag. They are batting very sensibly. Vettori captaincy has left alot to  be desired in this test series. NewZealand bowling attack is really lacking any penetration. Vettori not bowling well.

Edited by 1Daz - 19 January 2011 at 3:42am

So Pakistan finally win a series and fully deserved too , they were better in all disciplines.  Misbah has excelled , especially with the bat , but also by leading the side so well.   Younus brought much needed experience and the youngsters benefitted - a good allround team effort.
           As for New Zealand, they seem to have gone backwards and you'd have to say they'd abttle to beat Zimbabwe in a test series at present. Allan Donald's a good bowling coach , but even he won't be able to turn this lot into a finely tuned attacking machine.  Lots of heartache before New Zealand start to win again methinks.

Yep , in days gone by you'd have thought they'd crumble against Vettori on a 5th day pitch - there's some solidity about this line up.

Good to have you back Amal.

Haha hope so!

Congratulations to Pakistan. Good and a much needed win there.The team finally seem to put all pieces together while NZ's pieces are falling apart.I expect them  (NZ) to come all guns blazing in WC though.There is something strange in NZ's capability to make it to WC semis stage.

Edited by MalhotraRaj84 - 19 January 2011 at 7:53pm