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Pakistan outclassed by dominating England

Express August 01, 2010

NOTTINGHAM: England thrashed Pakistan by 354 runs in the first test match played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Sunday.

Pakistan required a record-breaking 435 runs to win the first test match of the series in their second innings but succumbed to a dismal total of 80 all out.

For England, the chief destroyer was James Anderson who claimed six wickets for just 17 runs bringing his match tally to 11. Stuart Broad and Stephen Finn picked up two wickets each.

Only Danish Kaneria and Imran Farhat reached double fiqures for the Pakistani side with scores of 16 anf 15 runs.

The next match of the series is set to be played at Birmingham on the 6th of August.

COMMENTS (6)

sarah | 14 years ago | Reply i think the 5 lacs winning incentive should be taken back!

Khadimhussainsubhpoto | 14 years ago | Reply Unfortunately, the test win against the formidable Australian team failed to inspire Pakistan to seek further wins ahead. Pakistan's brittle and shaky batting failed miserably again, disappointing their fans immensely. The inexperience of our batsmen was the major cause of the this poor and dismal performance. It's high time for the PCB to swallow the personal egos and think in the larger interest of the country's name and fame. Enough is enough! We cannot afford the further such humiliating defeats. Mr.Ijaz butt is humbly requested to allow our two great and world-class batsman to play for their country. Pakistan needs them, Their country needs them badly. They both are supposed to come back unconditionally in this hour of trial and try to help Pakistani team to face the challenging times ahead. Mere bowling cannot win us matches. Our bowlers need scores to defend. We hope Pakistan team will perform better in the coming tests with the inclusion of Muhammad Yousuf and Younis Khan.

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User | 14 years ago | Reply The test win against formidable Australian team after fifteen years failed to inspire Pakistan to come out of the morass of defeats. Pakistan's shaky and brittle batting line again miserably failed, disappointing their fans to the core. We cannot blink the fact that the inexperience of our teams led them to the shameful fiaso. They were bundled out to paltry 80 runs. It's high time the PCB chief should swallow its ego, and take the right decision in the interest of our national. We are looking forward to our great heroes and world-class batsmen--- Muhammad Yousuf and YOunis Khan. Pakistan team needs them. Their country needs them. They must show their patriotism and should be willing to come back unconditionally. We cannot stand further such humiliating defeats. Our bowlers need some score to defend. Mere bowling cannot win us matches. Mr.Ijaaz Butt is humbly requested to allow both these experienced batsmen to strengthen or consolidate our batting. The presence of seniors will also bolster the confidence of young batsman. This decision will surely bring desired result.

Kashif | 14 years ago | Reply No need to press panic button. Too many changes in the team may dampen the spirit of the young side. Lets pray that the sun shines on the remaining three tests, and our young cricketers will show their batting prowess. England conditions have always been difficult for new cricketers. Courage to perform better in remaining series should prevail upon the despondency.

Shahjahan Bhatti | 14 years ago | Reply Well done England! I want you to be world champion. Cricket by all means belongs to England.

aariz memon | 14 years ago | Reply It was being expected. No need to be astonished. Wait for the same fate in the coming 3 more tests.

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