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TWGL1
16-03-22, 15:23
Great rearguard Innings

https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12567561/pakistan-vs-australia-babar-azam-leads-rear-guard-as-hosts-hold-on-for-draw-in-second-test

The Bloop
16-03-22, 15:48
I meant to watch it today as I thought they had a chance of history and chasing down that mammoth total.
Babar Azam is a class batsman.

TWGL1
16-03-22, 16:51
I meant to watch it today as I thought they had a chance of history and chasing down that mammoth total.
Babar Azam is a class batsman.

He is , Pakistan have the makings of a superb balanced side given the ideal conditions… my favourite overseas team

Hot Shot Hamish.
16-03-22, 18:16
Babar Azam truly is a world class test batsman. I only managed to see probably half hours play this morning and I couldn’t believe how ugly a set up the left handed Fawad had. His feet and bat were set up facing backward square leg. Glad he failed as I was struggling to watch his stance. He made Chanderpaul look classical.

TWGL1
16-03-22, 18:45
Babar Azam truly is a world class test batsman. I only managed to see probably half hours play this morning and I couldn’t believe how ugly a set up the left handed Fawad had. His feet and bat were set up facing backward square leg. Glad he failed as I was struggling to watch his stance. He made Chanderpaul look classical.

Yes here it is here , makes Peter Willey look like Bradman

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/12567523/fawad-alams-unique-batting-stance-during-pakistans-test-match-against-australia

The Bloop
16-03-22, 18:57
Yes here it is here , makes Peter Willey look like Bradman

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/12567523/fawad-alams-unique-batting-stance-during-pakistans-test-match-against-australia

Peter Willey was unorthodox but was basically a bigger step from a decent defensive shot. Fawad looks all over the place, even after his stroke, but somehow still manages an average over 50.

Hot Shot Hamish.
16-03-22, 18:59
Yes here it is here , makes Peter Willey look like Bradman

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/12567523/fawad-alams-unique-batting-stance-during-pakistans-test-match-against-australia

I remember years ago hearing about some youngster playing for Middlesex who was told by Clive Radley the coach that he needed to change his back lift. The player said that his back lift was exactly the same as Bradmans and if it was good enough for Bradman it was good enough for him. To which Radley replied just think how good Bradman would have been if he had picked the bat up properly.

I just can’t believe how much harder Fawad has made batting with all those bloody movements.

TWGL1
16-03-22, 19:15
Peter Willey was unorthodox but was basically a bigger step from a decent defensive shot. Fawad looks all over the place, even after his stroke, but somehow still manages an average over 50.

Steve Smith has so many moving parts before he plays the ball and he averages 61.00. I guess once his eyes go, he will deteriorate quickly

the other bob wilson
16-03-22, 19:20
What channel is that series on, I’d much prefer to have watched it than India thrashing Sri Lanka on Sky. Although they have some great players, I’ve seen enough of India in recent years and it seems like two out of every three years we have either them or Australia touring in this country. For me, Pakistan historically have as much flair as any side in the world and it’s such a shame England barely seem to play them these days.

With Williamson injured, Smith not recapturing his 2019 Ashes form, Kohli looking increasingly fallible and Root again finding it tough in Australia, I’d say there’s a pretty strong case to say that Babar is the best batsman in the world at the moment.

Apparently, Fawad had a pretty ordinary career before he remodelled his technique and you can’t deny that Chanderpaul was a very effective test player with his crab like batting, but Fawad takes it so far that you think it must be a handicap for him.

TWGL1
16-03-22, 19:25
What channel is that series on, I’d much prefer to have watched it than India thrashing Sri Lanka on Sky. Although they have some great players, I’ve seen enough of India in recent years and it seems like two out of every three years we have either them or Australia touring in this country. For me, Pakistan historically have as much flair as any side in the world and it’s such a shame England barely seem to play them these days.

With Williamson injured, Smith not recapturing his 2019 Ashes form, Kohli looking increasingly fallible and Root again finding it tough in Australia, I’d say there’s a pretty strong case to say that Babar is the best batsman in the world at the moment.

Apparently, Fawad had a pretty ordinary career before he remodelled his technique and you can’t deny that Chanderpaul was a very effective test player with his crab like batting, but Fawad takes it so far that you think it must be a handicap for him.

Not sure just highlights available on you tube

the other bob wilson
16-03-22, 19:39
Not sure just highlights available on you tube

Thanks, I’ll keep an eye out for that for the third test - I wonder if they’ll make it more of a result wicket?

Hot Shot Hamish.
16-03-22, 19:47
It's on Sky.

The Bloop
16-03-22, 20:46
What channel is that series on, I’d much prefer to have watched it than India thrashing Sri Lanka on Sky. Although they have some great players, I’ve seen enough of India in recent years and it seems like two out of every three years we have either them or Australia touring in this country. For me, Pakistan historically have as much flair as any side in the world and it’s such a shame England barely seem to play them these days.

With Williamson injured, Smith not recapturing his 2019 Ashes form, Kohli looking increasingly fallible and Root again finding it tough in Australia, I’d say there’s a pretty strong case to say that Babar is the best batsman in the world at the moment.

Apparently, Fawad had a pretty ordinary career before he remodelled his technique and you can’t deny that Chanderpaul was a very effective test player with his crab like batting, but Fawad takes it so far that you think it must be a handicap for him.

It's been on Sky Sports Mix.
It's just nice to see Pakistan holding Test matches at home again.

adz-a32
16-03-22, 20:59
It's been on Sky Sports Mix.
It's just nice to see Pakistan holding Test matches at home again.

And in Karachi too :thumbup:

poc
17-03-22, 08:41
What channel is that series on, I’d much prefer to have watched it than India thrashing Sri Lanka on Sky. Although they have some great players, I’ve seen enough of India in recent years and it seems like two out of every three years we have either them or Australia touring in this country. For me, Pakistan historically have as much flair as any side in the world and it’s such a shame England barely seem to play them these days.

With Williamson injured, Smith not recapturing his 2019 Ashes form, Kohli looking increasingly fallible and Root again finding it tough in Australia, I’d say there’s a pretty strong case to say that Babar is the best batsman in the world at the moment.

Apparently, Fawad had a pretty ordinary career before he remodelled his technique and you can’t deny that Chanderpaul was a very effective test player with his crab like batting, but Fawad takes it so far that you think it must be a handicap for him.

its been on sky on the lesser channels mix and arena i think:thumbup:

the other bob wilson
17-03-22, 08:45
its been on sky on the lesser channels mix and arena i think:thumbup:

Cheers, with the India series finished now, I assume the third test will be on the cricket channel.

poc
17-03-22, 08:51
Cheers, with the India series finished now, I assume the third test will be on the cricket channel.

cant do links but i use live cricket on tv website, pretty good majority of the time but it can get the start time wrong on occasions another one is live cricket on sky website

the other bob wilson
21-03-22, 07:19
Another duck for Labuschagne (awful shot as well), Australia 70-2 at lunch on the first day of the final test.

TWGL1
21-03-22, 09:15
Another duck for Labuschagne (awful shot as well), Australia 70-2 at lunch on the first day of the final test.



Teams appear have a specific bowling plan to him by delivering balls into him sharply with two square leg fielders positioned in place when there is usually one.

poc
21-03-22, 10:45
well thats one way to repair a foot hole :facepalm: