Mercurial Pakistan prepare to challenge odds against Australia
The odds are in favour of Australia, but Pakistan's unpredictable nature make them threatening opponents.
The odds are in favour of four-time champions and co-hosts Australia, but Pakistan's unpredictable nature and four consecutive wins after a poor start to the tournament make them threatening opponents.
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| Sarfraz Ahmed plays a shot during a nets session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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| Harris Sohail prepares to bat during a nets session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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| Younis Khan and other teammates warm up during a practice session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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| Yasir Shah and Shahid Afridi engage in warm-up exercises during a practice session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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| Misbah-ul-Haq takes a catch during fielding practice in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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| Sarfraz Ahmed takes a catch during a training session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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| Sohaib Maqsood gets ready for the fielding practice in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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| Paceman Mohammad Irfan gets ready for fielding practice in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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| Yasir Shah and Shahid Afridi engage in warm-up exercises during a practice session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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| Shahid Afridi smiles during a fielding practice session in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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| Coach Waqar Younis monitors team training in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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| Misbah-ul-Haq gestures during fielding practice in Adelaide ahead of Pakistan's World Cup quarter-final match against Australia. — AFP |
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Mar 19, 2015 04:19pm
Wish you best of Luck !
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Mar 19, 2015 04:28pm
Why is irfan still practicing?? Thought he is done. Means he is not done and can play semis..IF we reach.
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Mar 19, 2015 04:34pm
All the best!!!!!
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Mar 19, 2015 04:44pm
very strange to see irfan doing fielding practice with a stress fracture
what they r upto
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Mar 19, 2015 04:46pm
I hope it will not be one sided match like IND v/s Bangla and SA V/s SL. I am happy to see IND V/s PAK in finals.
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Mar 19, 2015 04:47pm
@ali or maybe these pics were take before his departure?
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Mar 19, 2015 04:48pm
It is clear who will win. Australia will beat Pakistan by more than 100 runs looking at respective form of both teams.
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Mar 19, 2015 04:51pm
Give Irfan some pain-killing injections and roll him out for a burst of 6 overs.....
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Mar 19, 2015 04:56pm
Yes like bangladesh lost miserably to India, Pak is going to lose big time to Australia.
Pakistan just managed to scrape thorugh to the semis by beating 3 minnows and a fluke win against SA. Where as Aus won all their matches, one against New Zealand lost by small margin and against SL by rain
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Mar 19, 2015 05:48pm
Where is our fielding coach?
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Mar 19, 2015 05:51pm
best of luck against the cricketing beasts
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Mar 19, 2015 05:56pm
Either they blow or self-destruct..
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Mar 19, 2015 06:47pm
Mercurial? I would say "Unpredictable" is the right word.
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Mar 19, 2015 07:33pm
Go the sons of Pakistan and beat Australia ...May GOD keep you in His Strong and Powerful protection. Inshahallah and Ameen
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Mar 19, 2015 07:58pm
All the best guys!! It will be nice to have an India/Pak SF.
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Mar 19, 2015 08:02pm
Best of luck for pakistani team....Pak win inshallah....
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Mar 19, 2015 08:09pm
Best of luck....pak win inshaallah....
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Mar 19, 2015 08:35pm
We Wish best luck to Pakistan. Cricket for Indians is not fun without Pakistan. We want more fun and that is why I say wish you good luck. This will boost national pride in the mist of deadly war against taliban's which Indians wants Pak to win as well.
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Mar 19, 2015 09:44pm
Irfan practising for the match ?????
I thought he was injured, or are these photos old ?
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Mar 19, 2015 10:32pm
We must win today at any cost lest we develop another jinx against Australia too. I have been praying for the victory.
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Mar 19, 2015 10:49pm
Your comment best of luck for the tomorrow's match .....work hard and Allah will give u the fruitful result Insha Allah ....give ur 100% and left every thing on Allah ....and Insha Allah we r gonna win tomorrow and to see our team in semis .......
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Mar 19, 2015 11:42pm
How wonderful to see our team smiling and keeping it all upbeat : ) We wish our guys all the best and all the luck in the world for you have countless duas of many, many fans - Pakistani, European, South Asian, North American and yes even Indians lol.
JAZBA JANOON ... himat na haar! Pakistan cricket ZINDABAD!!!
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Mar 20, 2015 12:21am
@Ramesh Nakhwa dont underestimate power of pakistan......tomarrow results will stun whole india...take ma word.....
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Mar 20, 2015 12:27am
@Ramesh Nakhwa tomarrows match will be remmbered as upset of millinium....
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Mar 20, 2015 12:42am
Best of luck to the green-shirts.
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Mar 20, 2015 01:44am
@Patriotic Indian - I appreciate the constructive comments especially in this forum, thanks.
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Mar 20, 2015 01:52am
Good Luck Aussies !
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Mar 20, 2015 02:52am
Australia will beat Pakistan in the QF. It doesn't matter if India win or lose in semis against Aus. All we need is a very good opponent and good fight from Indians...not surrendering like Pakistani's. Inshahallah. Ameen.
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Mar 20, 2015 03:38am
If we are destined to lose against India, it's better that we LOSE against Australia today !!!!!
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Mar 20, 2015 03:49am
Good luck Team Pakistan. Keep spirits high and fight like cornered tigers.Aggressive and confident play is the only way to suppress Team Australia. Our prayers and wishes are with you.
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Mar 20, 2015 05:20am
best of luck
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Mar 20, 2015 05:29am
Whoever will play in XI they should best in catching & fielding.....................
SHAHID AFRIDI it's your turn to win it for Pak by your allround performance................
Pak XI should as given below...
01. Sarfraz Ahmad
02. Ahmad Sehzad
03. Shahid Afridi
04. Haris Sohail
05. Sohaib Maqsood
06. Umar Akmal
07. Misbah Ul Haq
08. Wahab Riaz
09. Yasir Shah
10. Sohail Khan
11. Rahat Ali
..................................Yonus Khan is burden on team. Haris & Maqsood are better batsman as well as PART-TIME bowlers...
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Mar 20, 2015 06:53am
Fight without fear.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:42am
InshaAllah Pakistan will win. Lets pray for that. Misbah and Afridi deserve a good happy farewell. Go Pak go.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:59am
Nasir Jamshed arrrrrggggggghhhhh ....my blood boils..... see how he is smiling...having a picnic...after WC he should be put on dieting by the PCB.
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Mar 20, 2015 09:16am
Afridi dose not look like he is smiling.........You call that a smile?
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Mar 20, 2015 09:54am
Inshallah we will win today. If not we must pray for India to win the World Cup.
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Mar 21, 2015 11:38am
@kashmiri guy LOL Results didn't stun me.
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