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of a performance from world number 1. They were beaten comprehensively yet
again. They are in danger of losing their number 1 ranking very soon. Stuart
Broad is on fire and the top of his game with both ball and bat. What a
revelation he has been considering he was a doubtful starter at Lords after his
unimpressive performances during the first half of the summer where he
struggled for form and rhythm. What a spell
with the 2nd new ball from Broad to get England back in the game. Top day of
test cricket at Trent Bridge. Highly eventful action packed drama. Swann took
an absolute battering. The no1 spinner was taken to the cleaners. Dravid was
steady and solid as ever to get his 2nd century of the tour. Adjusted well to
opening the batting and demonstrated immense concentration & technique. In
37 tests as captain Strauss has had 19 victories and 13 draws. Michael Vaughan
is England's most successful test captain with 26 victories in 51 tests.
Strauss at the age of 34 is on track to over take him in terms of the most wins
registered. His record as captain includes back to back Ashes triumphs in 2009
and 2010-11.
There is a bit of a break between now and the 3rd test. In between
this time there will be the County 20/20 quarter finals this weekend. Pakistan
Players participating include Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq, Wahab Riaz, Junaid
Khan, Rana Naved, Umar Gul, Azhar Mahmood, Imran Tahir, Naved Arif. Personally
I reckon Kent will go the distance. They have a well balanced unit. I think
there is a very good chance 4 south based teams will make the Edgbaston finals
day on the 27th of this month. The standard in this division is of a
high quality.
Pakistan bowler’s performances
in the County T20 Cup 2011. Group stages finished.
1) Wahab Riaz–19 wickets-average: 19, economy: 8
2) Saeed Ajmal-16 wickets-average: 11, economy: 6
3) Abdul Razzaq-16 wickets-average: 22, economy: 7
4) Rana Naved-15 wickets-average: 14, economy: 7
5) Shahid Afridi-14 wickets-average: 12, economy: 6
6) Azhar Mahmood-13 wickets-average: 28, economy: 7
7) Umar Gul-12 wickets-average: 21, economy: 9
8) Junaid Khan-10 wickets-average: 15, economy: 6
Kent and Hampshire are looking strong candidates for the FLt20 title. If their overseas players can click then anything is possible as with Afridi, Wahab and Azhar in there it should be a cracker!
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