Story Pakistan's attempt to become the best - PAK v WI[ICC3]

[Jaztheman]

Newsflash​

James Edmonds, an unknown English coach has been appointed as manager of Pakistan in Bob Woolmers position as he was rushed to hospital with food poisoning() Moving further into James Edmonds' career he has managed some minor clubs and has been on the verge of signing a deal with English Domestic club Essex but said "Want Pakistan, thats what me wants." It will be interesting how he interacts with the Pakistan players, of course not speaking Urdu like most of the players but he said "We can talk in IM." James Edmonds' first campaign(And possibly his last depending on the Woolmer Situation) is the World Cup in the West Indies. He has alot of good prospect at his hands and will be expected to choose a side that will at least get to the Semi-Final, unlike a phony fortune-teller(Himself a 'poxy' Englishmen) called Arslaan Khalid who said that Pakistan would not even get through their own group! We are expecting to hear an announcement soon about the squad that will be going to West Indies.​

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By the way just thought I would point out that it is BA's fault I am doing this story.

 

[Highlander999]

Another story James. Your getting as bad as me
I'll go and have a go at BA now

Good luck with this mate

 

[Pakistani Army]

By the way just thought I would point out that it is BA's fault I am doing this story. [

You don't know what you are on about

Best of luck Jaz.

 

[GrayNicolls]

Good luck in the World Cup, and lets hope you don't quit this story.

 

[Jaztheman]

Newsflash​

Pakistan stand-in coach James Edmonds, today revealed the 15 man team that would be travelling to the West Indies in which he said "The trophy is ours." Here is that team:

Inzamam Ul-Haq
Mohammad Yousuf
Salman Butt
Younus Khan
Fawad Alam
Yasir Hameed
Anwar Ali
Kamran Akmal
Shahid Afridi
Abdur Razzaq
Mohammad Asif
Umar Gul
Rao Iftikhar
Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Malik

A few suprises in store there with Anwar Ali and Fawad Alam both in the team along with Iftikhar. Definetly gambles which in my opinion won't pay off with them taking the place of people like Nazir,Sami etc but we'll see. Also the oldies are there too, the likes of Yousuf,Khan and Inzamam. Now for the 'Best Pick' section:

Best Pick​

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Mohammad Yousef​

Mohammad Yousuf raises his bat after breaking Viv Richards's record for most runs in a calendar year​

Mohammad Yousuf, one of Pakistan's best ever players in my mind, is a guru in all the forms of the game. He is paticulary good in TESTS, but in his ODI career he is also very good. His last century may of been in 2005, but it was against West Indies in Australia, against the team that they play first. I am sure history will repeat its self where he scored 105. A legend among his people.​

 

[Jaztheman]

Newsflash​

Groups & Fixtures​

Group A
Australia(Favourites)
Netherlands
Scotland
South Africa

Group B
Bangladesh
Bermuda
India(Favourites)
Sri Lanka

Group C
Canada
England(Favourites)
Kenya
New Zealand

Group D
Ireland
Pakistan(Favourites)
West Indies
Zimbabwe


1st Match, Group D - West Indies v Pakistan
2nd Match, Group A - Australia v Scotland
3rd Match, Group C - Canada v Kenya
4th Match, Group B - Bermuda v Sri Lanka
5th Match, Group D - Ireland v Zimbabwe
6th Match, Group C - England v New Zealand
7th Match, Group A - Netherlands v South Africa
8th Match, Group B - Bangladesh v India
9th Match, Group D - Ireland v Pakistan
10th Match, Group A - Australia v Netherlands
11th Match, Group C - Canada v England
12th Match, Group B - Bermuda v India
13th Match, Group D - West Indies v Zimbabwe
14th Match, Group C - Kenya v New Zealand
15th Match, Group A - Scotland v South Africa
16th Match, Group B - Bangladesh v Sri Lanka
17th Match, Group D - Pakistan v Zimbabwe
18th Match, Group C - Canada v New Zealand
19th Match, Group A - Netherlands v Scotland
20th Match, Group B - India v Sri Lanka
21st Match, Group D - West Indies v Ireland
22nd Match, Group A - Australia v South Africa
23rd Match, Group C - England v Kenya
24th Match, Group B - Bangladesh v Bermuda

Our matches that we are playing are in bold as we set to open the 2007 Sky Sports World Cup against West Indies. We then play Ireland followed by Zimbabwe. We are expected to finish top of our group with West Indies expected second.​

Rules​

1. A bowler can bowl a mazimum of 10 overs

2. For a win in the Group Stages and Super Eights you will get 2 points.

3. If a draw or Tie occurs in the Group Stages and Super Eights you will get 1 point.

4. If you lose in the Group Stages and Super Eights then you will get 0 points.

5. If a tie or draw happens in a knockout match then it will be decided by bowl out or a no result.

6. The top two teams from each Group will go into the Super 8 stage and the Top 4 from the Super 8s will go into the Semi-Finals. These top teams will be decided by most points, in the occurrence that the points are tied, then the following methods in turn will be used to decide which team goes through:
1. Most Wins
2. Higher Net Run Rate
3. Higher Number of Wickets Taken Per Ball
4. Winners of Head to Head Matches
5. The Drawing Of Lots​

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[Pakistani Army]

Nice to see Anwar Ali and Fawad Alam in the team. Best of luck Jaz. Reps for your works so far. Keep it up.

 

[Jaztheman]

Pakistan v West Indies​

Well here we are for the first game of the entire 2007 World Cup and Coach James Edmonds' first game as Coach of Pakistan. The last two World Cups have been won by Australia and this time every team wants it to be different. The first game to open the World Cup will be Pakistan against the hosts, West Indies. Just before the game both Countries put forward their teams. So here they are:​

Well both teams have put Fantastic teams forward and it looks like it could be an even contest here at Sabina Park in Jamaica(Kingston) Both teams have put forward quite an easy solution to win the game and have played the first game quite safe with no real suprises although Afridi is in the side and they will need a big game from him, with the bat and bowl today. It's a Sunny day and the Sun should last all day, although aong with the very flat pitch and the very fast outfield it could be a batsman's pitch. If this is the case and turns out who can hit the highest, then it will go down to the wire with Pakistan with a 4 man tail opposing to West Indies' 3 man tail, in which Pakistan would probaly just edge it. Although I think if the Bolwers can get something out of the pitch today then I also think that Pakistan will win, so I am going to go on and say Pakistan for the win in this sunny, and light, day. Well anyway, I have just been inmformed that they have just been out for the toss and Pakistan Captain Inzamam Ul-Haq called heads and... lost. Funny how the team that bat first is going to be the favourites to win the game and the team batting first will be West Indies. Looks like my prediction is out of the window then. Moving swiftly on it's time for 'The Player To Watch' section​

Player To Watch​

My players to watch for this game, 1 from either side are Brian Lara and Shahid Afridi. Brian Lara is a legend in the world of cricket and has a very high standard. He will of course be instrumental in all of West Indies matches, but todays could be an important tie for him. His elequant cricketing style can sometimes getaggressive and he can get the runs when needed. He can pretty much decipher on his own wether a team wins the match sometimes.

On the other hand with Have Shahid Afridi who will either be absolutely amazing or will be very poor. I can only hope that he plays with technique at least a small priority of his game and uses his brain a bit more when in a tight situation rather than lashing out. A very aggressive batsmen, whom at his best is invulnerable to bowlers. Hopefully he won't divert too far from his game but hopefully he can make an impact on todays game.

 

[Highlander999]

Great presentation mate. This looks really good so far

 

[dullah]

Good graphics work there. I think Pakistan will win.

 

[Left_Hander]

Really nice presentation Jaz. Clean and easy to read. Good start

 

[Jaztheman]

Thanks for the comments guys, will play the game now but going into Grantham in abit so the update might be delayed till later today.

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[freddiw]

awesome work and although would normally back the windies
come on PAKISTAN

 

[iloveireland]

Looks great so far. Cant wait to see Yousuf in action

 

[gamerkid22]

Brilliant start to the story and perfect presentation . Afridi v Lara : i think Lara will win the battle