3rd Test: England v Pakistan at Dubai (DSC) Feb 3-7, 2012

[Horrie Is God]

another 11 runs from monty to bring up his 200th run in test cricket

In 41 tests..:shock:

 

[TheParraboy]

Monty on 195, great innings to date

 

[Horrie Is God]

It's all over..

Monty gawne..

lol@the Poms..

3-0..

 

[Horrie Is God]

3 - 0

lol@the Poms..

 

[Mr Spock!]

Congratulations to the Pakistan Cricket Team.

 

[Hallatia]

go Pakistan. Good on them. I wish their tour of India that was scheduled for next month was still going ahead. How awesome would it be to see them beat India 3-0 in India after doing this to England. That would have been all sorts of amazing. But for whatever reason the tour didn't get clearance

 

[aussies1st]

Well played Pakistan thoroughly deserved that result.

 

[Twizzle]

well done Pakis, they've come along way in a short time considering how they have been out of cricket for

 

[hineyrulz]

Well done to the Pakis. And lol @ the Poms.

 

[Hutty1986]

lol, EAD Poms

 

[African Monkey]

All hail king Misbah. Only 1 test match loss since taking over.

 

[Valheru]

Well done Pakistan and lol at the “number 1 team in the world”. England have always struggles in the subcontinent and this has been no different.

South Africa now have a chance to move to number 1 with a 3-0 result against NZ and look for Pakistan to move up the rankings over the next 12 months.

 

[Hallatia]

I honestly feel that if Pakistan can rid themselves of the issues that have plagued them, then they should be world number one

 

[Horrie Is God]

I honestly feel that if Pakistan can rid themselves of the issues that have plagued them, then they should be world number one

Maybe..But i'd rather be in Australia's position than Pakistan's..

 

[Hallatia]

South Africa now have a chance to move to number 1 with a 3-0 result against NZ and look for Pakistan to move up the rankings over the next 12 months.

the predictor is playing up for me. It's counting extra matches in some of the series, I know it affects the ratings, not sure if the points would be different. If the points the predictor gives me and my maths are right, then South Africa would become number one even by beating New Zealand 2-1.

The predictor is putting an extra match up for each series and doing the maths for the rating score accordingly :crazy:

 

[Hallatia]

Ajmal comment sparks action confusion
George Dobell in Dubai
February 7, 2012

Saeed Ajmal, Man of the Series as Pakistan whitewashed England 3-0 in the UAE, has sparked confusion over his bowling action by giving an interview in which he appeared to claim that he has special dispensation to exceed the 15-degree tolerance limit currently permitted by the ICC.

In an interview with the BBC, Ajmal volunteered the belief that the ICC has allowed him 23.5 degrees of flexion to compensate for an accident in which he injured his arm. The ICC, however, were quick to reject the suggestion.

Ajmal said: "Someone is telling me my action is bad because the ICC allowed me as a bowler 23.5 degrees, because my arm is not good. A few years ago I had an accident. Otherwise, no problem, the action was cleared by ICC."

An ICC spokeman denied that was the case. "There is no dispensation for anyone," he said. "It is worth remembering that his first language is not English and this may have been a slip of the tongue."

It may be that Ajmal, having bamboozled England's batsmen all series, was simply leaving his best trick until last. Renowned for his sense of humour, it could be that Ajmal, who started the series talking of a teesra delivery that never materialised, was simply joking.

Ajmal tormented the England batsmen in all three Tests, claiming 24 wickets in the series at an average of just 14.7. Their inability to distinguish between his off-break and doosra caused particular confusion and vastly reduced the effectiveness of England's much-vaunted middle order. Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan and Kevin Pietersen all failed to average more than 13.

While Bob Willis, the former England captain turned pundit, had raised concerns about Ajmal's action at the start of the series, the England team have been reluctant to be dragged into any controversy. Consequently, they have stuck to the line that it is job of the umpires and the ICC to scrutinise bowlers' actions.

However, Andy Flower, the England coach, expressed his surprise after being told of Ajmal's remarks. "If that's the degree, then there's a problem," Flower said. "That's ridiculous.

"That is an ICC issue, though. They are there to police the game, and make sure that it is played within the rules, so they've got to scrutinise his action. We've all got our own views, but our job is to combat whoever is put against us, and part of it is also to play the game in the right spirit."

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This particular article is very sympathetic, but, wow.

 

[lockyno1]

Jeez...it looks worse than 23 degrees! It really shouldn't be allowed, accident or not. His doosra is WORSE than 23 degrees, it is shocking that the ICC will allow it!

 

[Twizzle]

well they obviously do allow it, the whole action thing has become a bit of a farce much like the ICC

 

[Hallatia]

I recommend watching the video in the article. I am not convinced, but I'm glad that "he's constantly monitored"

Saeed Ajmal does not have 'special dispensation' - ICC

International Cricket Council general manager Dave Richardson says Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal's bowling action has "not been cleared for life".

He reveals he is being constantly monitored and, if his action changes, he can be reported.

Richardson says the bowler, who took 24 wickets as Pakistan whitewashed England 3-0 in the Test series in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has a "perfectly legal" action as long as his forearm does not straighten "beyond the levels of tolerance".

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[Hallatia]

The facts about Saeed Ajmal
George Dobell
February 8, 2012

ESPNcricinfo can today provide the facts that prove the legality of Saeed Ajmal's bowling action.

Ajmal was Man of the Series against England after taking 24 wickets in the three-Test series and playing a prominent role in Pakistan's first Test whitewash against England.

Ajmal caused confusion when he gave a TV interview following the series and appeared to indicate he had been given dispensation by the ICC to bowl above the 15-degree tolerance limit.

Countless fans have contacted ESPNcricinfo through social networking sites and by email asking us to clarify the situation regarding Ajmal. After a thorough investigation, including extensive discussion with the ICC, these are the facts.

Ajmal's action is well within the ICC range of tolerance. While he does bowl with a bend in his arm, it does not straighten more, on average, than about eight degrees.
His arm does come through at a bent angle but that is allowed so long as it doesn't straighten beyond the tolerance level.
The figure of 23.5 degrees mentioned by Ajmal is the average angle of his arm at the beginning of delivery.
The ICC put Ajmal, along with other bowlers, under constant scrutiny and evidence suggests that there has been no significant deterioration in Ajmal's action since he was tested in 2009.
Contrary to widespread belief, Ajmal's off-break and quicker ball actually cause his arm to straighten more - though only a fraction more - than his much-debated doosra.
The ICC is reluctant to discuss bowling actions in detail because officials fear the subject is too complicated to explain.
For the full story read senior cricket correspondent George Dobell's piece from Dubai.

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