Tour of Australia: Day 4
Big day today for Pakistan and once again it was full of excitement and roller coaster rides.
The Pakistan Fan Zone was busier than expected and certainly added firepower to the efforts of the Pakistan team. It was a monumental task to chase over 300 but apart from the openers the rest of the batsmen played with determination and positivity.
Again umpires call decisions didn't go our way and a big controversial decision by the 3rd umpire dashed all hopes when he gave Rizwan out. Did it touch the glove or didn't it will be the question asked in all tea houses up and down the country from Rawalpindi to Karachi.
The fans kept going until the end and although disappointed we are proud of the fight shown by the team.
Highlight was the MCG allowing fans to walk onto the pitch afterwards. Dreams really do come true. Walking on the same ground as the Great Imran Khan. Looking around and seeing the stadium as he would have seen it back in 92.
Memories have been made for life. Boxing Day Test ticked off the list. My (Mr Pakistan) only regret is I forgot to get a blade of grass from the pitch for my cricket memorabilia collection!
The Pakistan Fan Zone was busier than expected and certainly added firepower to the efforts of the Pakistan team. It was a monumental task to chase over 300 but apart from the openers the rest of the batsmen played with determination and positivity.
Again umpires call decisions didn't go our way and a big controversial decision by the 3rd umpire dashed all hopes when he gave Rizwan out. Did it touch the glove or didn't it will be the question asked in all tea houses up and down the country from Rawalpindi to Karachi.
The fans kept going until the end and although disappointed we are proud of the fight shown by the team.
Highlight was the MCG allowing fans to walk onto the pitch afterwards. Dreams really do come true. Walking on the same ground as the Great Imran Khan. Looking around and seeing the stadium as he would have seen it back in 92.
Memories have been made for life. Boxing Day Test ticked off the list. My (Mr Pakistan) only regret is I forgot to get a blade of grass from the pitch for my cricket memorabilia collection!