Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 9-13 November, 2014

Here's a chance for the Sheep to embarrass their despised "across the dutch" neighbours. A half decent effort by the Snoozies (one or more draws in the 3 Test series) will emphasise what an appalling effort Aus put in.

spot on S...I expect the live sheep exporters to do better

I'll wager the Snoozers play spin better than your lot, h.

ATM, they're without their two best batsmen. Taylor's a doubt for the first Test - haven't heard that Williamson has recovered.

Merlin wrote:I'll wager the Snoozers play spin better than your lot, h.

and the straight balls too

Why is it that this is a three test series, but Pak v Aus was only two tests?

NZ are more challenging opponents.

I predict one all

Henry wrote:Why is it that this is a three test series, but Pak v Aus was only two tests?

I thought exactly the same thing when posting the thread.

Then again, perhaps the admins thought 2-0 doesn't look as bad as 3-0.

horace wrote:I predict one all

How embarrassing would that be for Aus?

am starting to think pup has grown to big for his paws...his comments are all about me me me

horace wrote:am starting to think pup has grown to big for his paws...his comments are all about me me me

that would be acceptable if what he said was along the lines of 'i am resigning the captaincy to concentrate on learning how to bat again'

horace wrote:am starting to think pup has grown to big for his paws...his comments are all about me me me

Why on earth would he want to talk about you, H ?

Henry wrote:Why is it that this is a three test series, but Pak v Aus was only two tests?

That was three tests but was reduced to two to have a one day series. That, and Australian summer is beginning, while NZ's isn't till later.

tricycle wrote:

Henry wrote:Why is it that this is a three test series, but Pak v Aus was only two tests?

That was three tests but was reduced to two to have a one day series. That, and Australian summer is beginning, while NZ's isn't till later.

What day does it fall on this summer?

Yeah, has to be some time in autumn... Just the two tests in New Zealand this year.

NZ play a two test series against Sri Lanka starting on boxing day, and then SEVEN ODIs against Sri Lanka, followed by two (random) ODIs against Pakistan, then the World Cup. Talk about ODI overkill. Everyone wil be sick of ODI cricket before the world cup even begins! And then that will be a drag as well.

Merlin wrote:

horace wrote:am starting to think pup has grown to big for his paws...his comments are all about me me me

Why on earth would he want to talk about you, H ?

....me is a subject I try to avoid...as opposed to Taips who is a void

For me, the highlight of today's play has been umpire Ranmore Martinesz giving the soft signal regarding a catch at slip by Taylor off Sodhi's bowling. This indicated that Martinesz thought that it hadn't carried.

Pakistan 0/75 at the moment.

Shezad looking good for 3 tons in a row.

WideWally wrote:For me, the highlight of today's play has been umpire Ranmore Martinesz giving the soft signal regarding a catch at slip by Taylor off Sodhi's bowling. This indicated that Martinesz thought that it hadn't carried.

Pakistan 0/75 at the moment.

What signal?

Still not Rikkied??

Mark Craig is a James Tredwell clone.

So NZ are officially as crap as Aus.

McCullum bowling; just his second trundle in Tests (and FC cricket) I think.

So identical wicket to the Aus Test pitch and possibly an identical result? Misbah and Younis must be licking their lips. Well done to Shehzad on another ton.