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thought we could have been better. Bowlers (aside from Kumar mainly) were underwhelming. Can't let Pakistan get any early wickets as that'll just increase the pressure.

surprised Jadhav hasn't been given the ball yet. He was a big game-changer against Bangladesh. Gotta have faith in him because Jadeja and Ashwin are getting lazy and not even getting close to wickets.

more the dive than the actual throwing the ball back.

Brilliant fielding by Bumrah!!!

yep, one of these throws has to hit one day. interesting you mention subcontinental lack of fielding ability. For the past 3-4 years India have been labelled as one of the best teams for fielders. Historically we've been dogshit but not so much recently.

agree but very effective! Especially at the death as the Sky presenters mentioned before the game. He's improved so much over the years. He used to be just another bowler to use, but he's become one of the top bowlers for India in the past year.

these 2 openers getting a bit fortunate here. Inside edge just misses the stumps. Top edge goes through slip for four. Pressure was on in first 4 overs and we didn't take advantage.

First bit of excitement there. Hate when any player bowls a no-ball in that manner. It's like a foul throw in football. You should know your mark!

Cheers mate. Op was yesterday so hoping he's out early today so he can watch the game! Hope that group is wrong

fellow sports journalists, young and old, don't do enough to cut this stuff out.

both mate. Lots of beer, sun, sand, sea and no doubt sex

fuck. Whereabouts in Greece are you?

No complaints about this. He and Shakespeare obviously get on well with each other but will be interesting to see how Shakespeare does as being the main man and the one mainly in the spotlight. Wonder how much and what Appleton will do as well as assistant managers at different clubs have varying roles and importance.

I'm in Mykonos from Tuesday for a week. I think I'll have the same reaction

my dad broke his wrist on Thursday and his op might be on Sunday

Kohli is on another level though. The simplicity he plays his shots with has to be admired.

haha it's bound to be competitive. Since the game in the group stages, they've improved massively. We're in good form - my only concern is that the middle order don't get much batting practice because of how good the top 3 are Should be a cracker.

some much needed breakthroughs made. Jadeja and Jadhav.

Didn't think much of Jadhav before that wicket !

getting smashed around here for fun. Not very effective with the ball today.

Frantic start to this game. Couple of wickets and plenty of boundaries. Bangladesh 46-2 after the powerplay.

lol storts with the -1. Just a joke mate

Superb performance from Pakistan. Can't really fault it at all in any department and you don't say that often! Hopefully there's not another shock tomorrow! Wonder if Mohammed Amir will be back in time for Sunday.

you often find they go to new forums when the one they're on isn't doing so well

damage was done before him I think. Didn't help that he didn't hit a boundary but he was in difficult circumstances. Pakistan bowlers played the game and the situation beautifully.