*Official* Pakistan vs Australia in the UAE 2018

[NUFAN]

I had a hunch that Mitch would move up to 5. With Head likely to debut and Marsh getting the vice captaincy, I think L R L R handed bats from 4 to 7 seems better especially with Khawaja at 3.

Assuming Renshaw plays of course.

 

[Borges]

Irrespective of what raw numbers may suggest, Lyon and Maharaj are two of the better spin bowlers at the moment.

 

[stephen]

Irrespective of what raw numbers may suggest, Lyon and Maharaj are two of the better spin bowlers at the moment.

Especially now that his roundness has retired.

 

[Burgey]

Love how cricinfo has running scores on this game but CA doesn’t when it involves its own side. **** they’re a **** outfit

 

[Starfighter]

Hafeez has been added to the Pakistan test squad.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Hafeez has been added to the Pakistan test squad.

Probably to play as a 7th spinner

 

[Starfighter]

Probably to play as a 7th spinner

Lol, that was my thought too. Has he been cleared to bowl even? I just don't see what they could gain from selecting him as an opener, when they should be looking to start afresh. Although I suppose they might bat him in the middle order for the 'experience' role, considering the flakiness of their batting since MisYou retired, and with his chucky bowling a bonus on the side.

 

[NUFAN]

I think Agar is more than 50 percent chance of coming in as a replacement for Renshaw. So like Ashton 55% - Marnus 45%.

 

[TheJediBrah]

I think Agar is more than 50 percent chance of coming in as a replacement for Renshaw. So like Ashton 55% - Marnus 45%.

Pls no we don't need to weaken the batting that much. Agar should come in for Neser. Neser will offer nothing.

 

[NUFAN]

Pls no we don't need to weaken the batting that much. Agar should come in for Neser. Neser will offer nothing.

It just feels like a JL move especially since the Marsh bros are in the runs.

 

[morgieb]

I think Agar is more than 50 percent chance of coming in as a replacement for Renshaw. So like Ashton 55% - Marnus 45%.

That would be a terrible move given how weak the batting is already.

 

[Heboric]

Marnus Labuschagne - a true Australian name

 

[GotSpin]

Obviously the bowling attack isn't super strong, but it's nice to see some runs on the board

 

[morgieb]

Is this no longer a FC match?

 

[Daemon]

I'm liking Australia's preparations.

They've got Sriram to fly some random Indian leggies over as well. Can't fault them for effort even if execution remains to be seen.

 

[marc71178]

Am i correct in saying this is the first michelle for Lyon in FC that wasn't for the test team?

Cricinfo now suggesting it's not a FC game.

 

[Gnske]

I guess under whoever's auspices the FC match (UAE or Pakistan?) was taking place didn't have provisions for concussion substitutes

 

[Starfighter]

Cricinfo seems to think it's one of those 15-a-side games when it doesn't seem to be.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Marnus Labuschagne - a true Australian name

What should an "Australian" name sound like? It's a country of immigrants from all over the planet

 

[Gnske]

What should an "Australian" name sound like? It's a country of immigrants from all over the planet

Bruce Smith