[MATCH THREAD] 2nd Test Afghanistan v Zimbabwe @Abu Dhabi

[Jemisi]

ok, that was cleanly timed.

[CrimsonAvenger]

Just saw this on Cricinfo:

Utseyalitharan: "I hope its going to be like one of those classic tests where Yusuf and Younis Khan post a huge score and Jayawadene and Sangakara come and eclipse it when they bat"

Must be the Utseyalitharan we had as a forum member many years ago...

[Jemisi]

[Jemisi]

Gee there is plenty of turn. Even with the dull surface that will test us.

[Jemisi]

Nice stroke Prince

[zimbot]

Hamza getting a few to turn past Kasuza's bat. Unlike their Zimbabwean counterparts Rashid and Hamza are not serving long hops every 3 - 4 balls.

Good start though by Prince and Kevin.

[zimlover]

I don’t see how this is anyone’s fault, I believe the squad selected is our best players at the moment, what’s the alternative to what we have at the moment?

[paranoidandroid]

I think it's probably the best squad (or close to, reasonable minds might differ). The problem is that the pitch is a fucking dud, the bowlers bowled poorly and also didn't get the luck you need in conditions like this.

Zimbabwe just have to bat and bat and bat now on a flat deck. Do that and it's a series win away from home.

[zimbot]

I wonder what happened to Mohammad Shahzad the wicket keeper? Anyone know where he went? The guy couldn't shut his mouth to save his life.

[Mr Twig]

I wonder what happened to Mohammad Shahzad the wicket keeper? Anyone know where he went? The guy couldn't shut his mouth to save his life.

Didn't he get banned?

Nicely done openers.