Story Pakistan aim to become the Ultimate(C07)***Pakistan inning analysis posted***

[Karachi Xpress]

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After a devasting World Cup followed by a 3-0 victory over Sri Lanka. Later in the year, reaching the finals of the Twenty20 World Championship but losing the finals after collapsing. Misbah-ul-Haq, earning a recall after a long time, Got Pakistan down to needing 5 runs but lost his wicket on a paddle seep and getting caught by Sreesanth. This was the second time Misbah-ul-Haq got Pakistan so close to a victory against India but could not get them to victory. All this happened under the temporary captain of Pakistan, the young Shoaib Malik. But soon after the Twenty20 World Championship, he was made captain for another year and Shahid Afridi was appointed as the Vice-Captain. What can Pakistan do under their new captain? Can they be the team which will not be beatable by any other team? A new start for Pakistan under a new captain and the new coach Jeff Lawson who will guide the young team through many highs and lows in his first every reign as International Captain.

 

[mattfb]

Great start mate, should be good.

 

[pinchinator]

Good start mate KUTGW

 

[surendar]

I was suprised that you didn't make Boom boom as captain Hmmm, expecting Afridi to get more MOTM in this. Oh ya, good luck.

 

[Pakistani Army]

Very nice start. Let's see if you can bring Pakistan Cricket back on track.

 

[Karachi Xpress]

Tour To Zimbabve​

PCB announces a tour to Zimbabve soon after the Twenty20 championship. Pakistan also announce their squad which has some youngsters as well as some old regular players. Shoaib Akhtar brought back after the spat with Asif and Abdul Razzaq, Sami and Imran Farhat recieve a recall.

Pakistan squad:

Shoaib Malik(captain)
Shahid Afridi
Imran Nazir
Salman Butt
Imran Farhat
Younis Khan
Muhammad Yousuf
Misbah-ul-Haq
Fawad Alam
Kamran Akmal
Abdul Razzaq
Iftikhar Anjum
Imar Gul
Shoaib Akhtar
Muhammad Sami
Sohail Tanvir
Muhammad Asif
Abdur Rehman

 

[PaulNixon1]

Good start KUTGW

 

[Highlander999]

Should be a walk over so good confidence boost playing Zimbabwe.

Good luck with this story mate

 

[Pakistani Army]

Nice to see the Young ones (Fawad, Tanvir) coming into the side. I am very unhappy that Imran Farhat is in the team though in my opinion : Best of luck for the Tour Rameez bhai. Keep up the good works.

 

[Karachi Xpress]

Pakistan vs Zimbabve 1st Test​

Pakistan playing XI(batting order)
Salman Butt
Shahid Afridi
Younis Khan
Muhammad Yousuf
Shoaib Malik
Misbah-ul-Haq
Abdul Razzaq
Kamran Akmal
Sohail Tanvir
Shoaib Akhtar
Umar Gul
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Shahid Afridi wins the toss and elects to bowl first.
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Shoaib Akhtar is going to open the bowling for Pakistan. Ferreira and Vermeulen to open for Zimbabve.

Shoaib Akhtar starts off with a maiden. Sohail Tanvir is going to share the new ball with Shoaib Akhtar. 5
runs off the 1st over of Tanvir. Vermeulen strikes to 4s in Shoaib Akhtars 2nd over. One with a
sensational cover drive and the other one with a beautiful on drive. Another 4, and this time off Sohail
Tanvir off a beatiful cover drive. And another 4 and again off Shoaib Akhtar. A few good overs and Shoaib
Akhtar finally stirkes to get rid of Vermeulen for 27 off 47 balls, with a beautiful outswinging yorker.

Taibu comes in next.

Gets off the mark with a 4.

18 overs bowled and Zimbabve lead by 61 runs. Shoaib Akhtar being replaced by Shahid Afridi. Sohail Tanvir
brought off too and Umar Gul comes in.Afridi strikes and gets the important wicket. Ferreira gone for 58
off 82, LBW by Shahid Afridi. Ewing comes in.

Afridi strikes on the very next ball too and Ewing is bowled by Afridi for 0 off 1.

Williams comes in next.

Shahid Afridi on a hatrick....DOT ball.
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End of the first session with Zimbabve at 123 for 3. Taibu 38* ----Williams 2*
Shahid Afridi 2-31
Shoaib Akhtar 1-36

 

[Pakistani Army]

Nice to see Afridi getting 2 wickets. Keep up the superb works Ramzz.

 

[Highlander999]

Good start for Pakistan getting 3 early wickets.

Good work and nice update

 

[w3lshrugby]

Good start man, should be an easy win. Come on Pakistan

 

[Karachi Xpress]

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Pakistan vs Zimbabve 1st Test​

Start of the 2nd session.


Afridi strikes in his 13th over to send Williams back to the hut with 25 off 46.


Strydom comes in next.


The danger man is gone! Taibu bowled by Umar Gul for 53 off 93.


Blignaut comes in next.


Abdul Razzaq comes in to replace Umar Gul. 55 overs up and Zimbabve are at 203 for 5. End of the second session of Day 1.


Zimbabve 240 for 5.


Strydom 37 off 76
Blignaut 34 off 76


Shahid Afridi 24 overs 2 maidens and 3 for 88
Abdul Razzaq 5 overs 0 for 20.


The partnership frustating the Pakistani bowlers. 69 runs partnership.

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Ian Bishop: Hello everyone and welcome to Behind the Play. With me is Rameez Raja. Hi Rameez.

Rameez: Hi Ian.

Ian Bishop: We are having a very good game going on where Zimbabve have got to a very unexpected score. What do you think of the game so far?

Rameez: Well, Zimbabve are scoring well and this was really unexpected as Pakistan have a very strong bowling. The current partnership between Strydom and Blignaut is very important and Pakistan could be in danger if this partnership is not broken.

Ian Bishop: What do you think about the Pakistan bowling so far?

Rameez: The Pakistani bowlers made a good start and later Afridi got 2 quick wickets and has got rid of all important players, but I think he should be given rest for some time. He has bowled 24 overs in one spell which is the highest number of overs in one spell by any bowler as far as I can remember.

Ian Bishop: What do you think would be Pakistan's stratigie in the 3rd session of today?

Rameez: I think Shoaib Malik would want the inning to be over before the end of today's play.

Ian Bishop: And what about their batting?

Rameez: According to the line-up which was in batting order, Afridi and Salman Butt will open which is a good choice. Salman is a very good wrist player. Afridi is a player who can destroy any team although I think that Shoaib Malik should open the inning with Salman Butt.

Ian: Thank you Rameez for being with us and we look forward to you joining us after the end of today's play. Thats it from the studio for now. We will be back with the 3rd session of today's play very soon. ​

 

[gamerkid22]

Brilliant story mate, good bowling by Pakistan but Zim have managed to score 240 for 5 and that too at a good rate. Pakistan should bowl them out in the 3rd session. Give the ball to Afridi . Nice presentation mate