Comments on: Pakistan’s Problems Are Catching

By: Reverse Swing

Reverse Swing — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:34:34 +0000

Pakiman, You are clearly caught by the stupid propaganda by commentators and western writers. They have made a habit of writing or calling him 17 year old Aamer rather then only Aamer, they never miss a single time to use his age with his name and that too in a teasing way specially when he performs and produce 151 km/h deliveries which only Kemar Roach a giant was able to produce recently.

I noticed this first time in NZ series those commentators were worse ever I haven’t heard such biased commentary in my life. At start I thought they are inspired by his talent but the tone was teasing. They also think he isn’t 17 and it has been mentioned quite a few times now.

But even if he is not 17 he can’t be more then 19 and still his talent is amazing for a 19 year old too. They can’t produce a single talent like this at such age and they envy that. But I think we should better be concentrate and appreciate his talent not his age specially as Pakistanis.

So don’t worry about age enjoy the talent and a rising Wasim Akram like.

By: Stani Army

Stani Army — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:16:54 +0000

Pakiman
Welcome. I assume you’re going by looks right? I’m not sure….sometimes he seems younger than 19. If you look at his mannerisms the way he conducts himself, the cheeky grin and the fact he doesn’t get caught up in the sledging or staring battles with batsmen, tends to indicate someone more teen than near adult. I guess, until there is other evidence, we will just have to go with 17. At least we can agree he is a teenager though which still makes his talent and achievements amazing whatever the likes of Nicholas try to insinuate.

By: Pakiman

Pakiman — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:13:52 +0000

Lets be honest, Ameer is not 17 he is atleast 19.

By: Stani Army

Stani Army — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:46:43 +0000

Reverse
That’s the problem. If we had that, we would be the best in the world. Still, we shouldn’t be put off striving for it.

By: Reverse Swing

Reverse Swing — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:40:13 +0000

That consistency? That consistency is not in our blood our culture our freaking minds Stani so forget it but a little consistency will not hurt us right?

Last time any consistency was shown by them specially batsmen was Yousuf’s 1700 runs in a year, he isn’t looking in that flow after that. I guess he is getting back to that day be day but still may not be able to achieve that. But half of that flow in this series will do great for us.

By: Stani Army

Stani Army — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:21:05 +0000

Maz
Agree with most points but Kamran Akmal should hang his head. He’s one of the most experienced in that side, his second innings dismissal was mindless. Not one of those Australians gave away their wicket that cheaply even when they were in a position to do so. Unless we bat with the same grit and determination, we’re never going to attain that consistency in performance.

By: Maza786

Maza786 — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:12:31 +0000

Reasons why we lost this test:

1) Drop catches on day one. This put us on the back foot and was influential in the difference in margin between the two sides.
2) Pakistan’s tail not “wagging”.
3) Simply the brilliance of Mitchell Johnson, Shane Watson and Nathan Hauritz. Just were too good for us at the end of the day.

But then again there were some positive signs:

1) Aamer bagging the 5 for in the second innings. This was a record and personal best.
2) Umar Akmal’s 50 in the first innings. His intent throughout was promising.
3) Kamran Akmal’s batting. He was looking in splendid touch and played some wonderful shots. His day may come soon.

By: Stani Army

Stani Army — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:26:41 +0000

Reverse
Perfectly summed up. Akmal did not have to be that aggressive. When he was in, there was still a chance so why on earth was he playing like a maniac?

By: Reverse Swing

Reverse Swing — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:18:40 +0000

Well first two wickets were due to those great deliveries in first over of the day batsman’s footwork is always a bit bubbly and is facing such a line, length and angle it is bound o happen. Misbah had to face a good first ball and is gone even before settling down. So I would say it may be only 20% batsman fault but after that it was out of Pakistan’s reach even to draw.

But if you play like Kamran Akmal you probably don’t deserve to survive for the day, how stupid was that walk down the pitch?

By: Stani Army

Stani Army — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:00:59 +0000

Wasim
Settled? I didn’t even make it to my chair!!! How stupid are we for believing? Ah well, they’re bloody tough those Australians.