Pakistan is not looking too good heading into the World Cup as Australia are dominating them in the current ODI series and have now won the series with two games to go. I thought that Pakistan bowled a lot better in this match but this time it was their batting that let them down thanks to a great bowling performance by Pat Cummins who also won the MOTM award.
The total was in their hands, but to them 266 was a little too much anyway. Pakistan has lost 3 consecutive ODIs against Australia, leads 3-0 which simply not good picture just before the world cup. Without playing consistent cricket there is nothing in your pocket except for disappointments.
If Pakistan manage to win the remaining 2 matches, they still can stay confident going into the World cup even after losing the series at this point. I expected Pakistan to actually win the 3rd ODI since 266 is not a very big total, but the results surprised me.
Finch, Cummins and Zampa are on fire at present. The question is whether Hazelwood will replace Cummins in the World cup squad.
Once again, against Australia, Pakistan played totally dull and bad cricket; it looked like as if they were still playing PSL. Mickey Arthur and Inzamam-ul-Haq literally ruined the whole series; they should've squeezed each and every match of this series to get the best team combination for the world cup. Giving rest to captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, and Hassan Ali makes absolutely no sense. Instead of rest, they should've been included in the playing eleven to get in-form and to get some momentum for the world cup. SMH. Moreover, the PCB needs to understand that it's NOT wise to put "raw" talent directly into international matches, and especially against the teams like Australia. WTH is Husnain doing in the team? He only got some speed - nothing else.
OTOH, this series will surely boost the confidence of Aussies for the world cup. Pakistan is probably going to get whitewashed by Aussies this time.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, told media that he's going to totally re-structure the first class cricket of Pakistan and make it similar to the Australian domestic structure.
PM Imran rejects PCB proposals, directs to adopt Australian cricket structurePrime Minister remarked during the start of the meeting that he has played cricket for 40 years hence he doesn't need any briefing on it.
The premier directed the PCB to structure the first class cricket as present in Australia with six teams.
He said that no country would be able to compete against Pakistan in cricket if the system he proposed is implemented in the country.
Absolute insanity. Can you mention why Asif was not present in the last couple of ODIs? An inexperienced Pakistan side against an experienced Australian side is seriously insane.
I like Imran Khan as a cricketer, but I don't trust him and he needs to keep his ego in check. Declaring that no country can compete with Pak after some changes is pure stupidity.
