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Transcript
00:00 Hello, Assalam-o-Alaikum and welcome to the Pavilion.
00:06 I am Fakhr-e-Alam and you are watching Sports and Sports and the ARY Zap app.
00:09 Our continued coverage of the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 from India.
00:14 And we have another day. Today we have another match.
00:19 Another big competition which we will talk about.
00:22 Yesterday, remember, Afghanistan achieved a historic victory against England.
00:30 With me in the Pavilion, I am joined with four former captains of Pakistan.
00:34 Four very good cricketing minds. Four very good friends.
00:38 And let me bring them into the conversation.
00:41 I have got the young dynamic, as I always say, dropping pearls of wisdom, Mr. Shoaib Malik.
00:46 Good afternoon, Shoaib.
00:48 Good afternoon. Assalam-o-Alaikum, everyone.
00:50 With that, I have got Mr. Dependable, the most successful Test Captain in Pakistan's Test Cricket history.
00:56 I have got Ms. Fahad Haq. Assalam-o-Alaikum, Ms. Fahad.
00:58 Wa-Alaikum-Salaam. Assalam-o-Alaikum, everyone.
01:01 One of the finest wicket keepers, excellent runner between the wickets, crooked fingers and the silver forks of the Pavilion,
01:07 Mohim Khan. Assalam-o-Alaikum, Mohim. Wa-Alaikum-Salaam. Assalam-o-Alaikum, everyone.
01:11 And the finest of them all, ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to introduce
01:17 the Sultan of Swing, the undisputed king of all rounders, Wasim Akram. Assalam-o-Alaikum, Wasim.
01:24 Good afternoon. Assalam-o-Alaikum. Do you know what I wrote here?
01:28 What did you write? It was a very important point.
01:30 Yes. If you… Can I tell you what I wrote?
01:32 Yes, tell us. It is very important.
01:33 Are you sure?
01:34 Look at the camera.
01:35 Are you sure?
01:36 Yes.
01:37 I taught you this in the morning.
01:38 Yes, that's why I am telling you. Tell us.
01:40 Chichko chich ganderiyan, do teriyan de do meriyan.
01:43 This is exactly what happened. We were playing a match in Faisalabad.
01:49 Salman Butt heard a voice from the crowd.
01:51 Chotiyan Lata, Wadde Butt, Jio Butt.
01:55 Oh, nice, nice. Well done, gentlemen. I see that we are all in good spicy mood this morning.
02:03 That came out of nowhere.
02:04 I know, but it came. Nonetheless, it's in.
02:06 People must be thinking, what is this?
02:08 When we were kids, we used to play a game in Mazang.
02:10 There were two teams.
02:12 The game was that you had to draw lines, hidden, under a brick,
02:18 behind a door, behind a pipe.
02:21 You finished your turn by drawing lines.
02:24 It was in 100.
02:25 So, to tell the other team, you come and find our lines.
02:29 So, you used to say this.
02:30 That's amazing. That's amazing.
02:32 It relates to Mazang. It bit Gulkan.
02:36 It bit Gulkan.
02:37 That's totally different.
02:39 Mohin's ear is still stuck there. It bit Gulkan.
02:44 Because he wants the full version.
02:46 I won't be able to sit on TV for the rest of my life.
02:49 That's fine, guys.
02:53 And back to the business of the ICC World Cup.
02:56 Yesterday was the match between Afghanistan and England.
02:59 Congratulations to Afghanistan fans everywhere.
03:01 They truly deserved that win.
03:03 Clinical performance by Afghanistan.
03:05 They actually dismantled the defending champions bit by bit in all departments.
03:10 So, well done and congratulations to them.
03:12 Let's take a look at the points table.
03:15 We're bringing it to your screen.
03:17 The situation at the moment is that the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is at the top of the list.
03:24 You can see that.
03:25 New Zealand is at the second number.
03:27 Three matches, three wins.
03:28 They won with six points.
03:31 They have a good net run rate.
03:33 Then South Africa, two matches, two wins.
03:36 And look at that run rate.
03:37 Now, when they play their third match, they'll definitely go right on top.
03:40 If they win that one, of course.
03:41 But look at that, we know it's cricket.
03:43 Pakistan is at the fourth number.
03:44 They've played three matches.
03:46 They've won two, lost one.
03:48 But the net run rate has gone down in Monfi.
03:50 England is at the fifth number.
03:52 Afghanistan has climbed up all of a sudden to the sixth number.
03:54 Pushing Australia right to the bottom.
03:57 And then Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Netherlands.
03:59 Now, it is how it is.
04:01 The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals.
04:04 This is the situation.
04:05 And today is a very important match.
04:08 We're bringing it to your screen.
04:09 Today, we are taking you to see this game at 1.30 live.
04:13 It's Australia versus Sri Lanka.
04:14 This is how it is.
04:16 We're going to go to Lucknow.
04:17 The match will start at 1.30 for you.
04:20 Both on A-Sports, TEN Sports and the ARY Zap app.
04:24 It's a big match because Australia definitely want to now start their campaign.
04:30 Get some victories and get some points.
04:33 And Sri Lanka, well, they might not look to be very, very potent.
04:38 But all the matches they have played so far,
04:40 they have shown glimpses of really good cricket.
04:44 The match against South Africa, we saw their batsmen playing really well.
04:49 They played really big shots against the South African bowling attack, which is quite potent.
04:53 And then, of course, with Pakistan, they put up a historical total,
04:57 which Pakistan successfully chased.
04:58 So, it's going to be a good, fun game, Wasim.
05:01 Yes, big deal for Australia and, of course, for Sri Lanka.
05:05 You saw Australia, they are at the bottom of the table.
05:09 And I think this is their worst World Cup, I suppose, so far.
05:13 All the World Cups they have played, there have been four consecutive matches.
05:17 Two in this and two in 2019.
05:19 Obviously, that was a long time ago.
05:20 But a lot of pressure on Australia.
05:23 And Sri Lanka, obviously, going through some fitness problems.
05:26 Their skipper is injured.
05:27 So, they invited, I mean, the player who has come in the squad,
05:31 that's Karuna Ratne. He's an all-rounder.
05:35 And a while ago, there was a series against Australia.
05:38 I think he won the series, he scored 75 on 75 balls.
05:42 So, they probably need someone in that captain's place,
05:46 who was struggling with his form.
05:48 Could be a blessing in disguise for them.
05:50 But Australia are under pressure big time here.
05:52 Yes, they are.
05:53 First of all, the travel head hasn't joined them yet.
05:57 He's on the way, I believe, from Australia to join the squad.
06:00 And then they need to win today.
06:02 And I think they are favourites.
06:03 But again, anything can happen, we have seen.
06:05 Yeah, England were favourites yesterday.
06:07 So, surprises happen, it is cricket, we don't know.
06:09 Misma, why is the Australian batting lineup not firing?
06:12 It's difficult to just say.
06:16 The biggest thing is, I think,
06:19 recently, their main player was Travis Head.
06:23 He has performed well.
06:25 He has done a lot of runs at the top opening.
06:28 He has done runs in Pakistan as well.
06:31 Suddenly, they have to change the batting order.
06:34 Marsh, who was not performing well,
06:36 had to take him to the opening.
06:38 And when changes like that happen,
06:40 then you have not played much of ODI cricket.
06:43 There are a lot of plays in between.
06:45 When the team came to Pakistan,
06:47 they missed the main players.
06:49 Then in South Africa, South Africa gave them a good beating.
06:54 They were up against South Africa in five match series.
06:57 Then they lost the series.
06:59 And the momentum that you lose,
07:02 you are losing 400-400,
07:04 all your players are under pressure,
07:07 that momentum is not coming back.
07:10 And then, tricky pitches.
07:12 The first pitch was like that,
07:14 it was a match in Chirai.
07:16 The pitch was saying that they have to bat first,
07:19 but the dew factor damaged it.
07:21 In the second, when they won the toss and bowled,
07:25 they made the same mistake.
07:28 In such a situation, suddenly you lose your confidence.
07:33 And it is very difficult to come back.
07:36 That's how it is. You have to come back.
07:39 - I think a point we discussed after the second game,
07:41 when they lost New Zealand, Australia.
07:43 Usually they are very intelligent,
07:45 they have won so many World Cups,
07:47 they have a very good selection.
07:49 But this time, apart from Xampa,
07:51 there was no spinner in the squad.
07:53 Proper spinner, I'm talking about.
07:54 - Yes, overall, if you see,
07:56 we talked about it last time too,
07:58 too many all-rounders.
07:59 Looking at T20, their team is fine.
08:02 But I think in one-day cricket,
08:05 at least your six batsmen with wicket-keeper,
08:09 they should be proper batsmen.
08:11 And then you consider all-rounders.
08:13 Even if you consider five,
08:15 and the sixth is Maxwell, or Stoenius, or whoever.
08:18 When in the top four or five,
08:21 only three all-rounders come,
08:23 and you think that 10 or 15 all-rounders will play.
08:27 And then your bowling is not complete,
08:29 your bowler is under pressure,
08:31 then it's a problem for you.
08:32 - All right, with that, we're going to take a break
08:34 right here on The Pavilion, but when we come back,
08:36 there's more on the other side.
08:37 Don't go away, keep watching
08:38 A-Sports, 10-Sports, and the ARY Zap app.
08:40 Welcome back to The Pavilion.
08:41 I'm Fakhar Khan, and you're watching
08:42 A-Sports, 10-Sports, and the ARY Zap app.
08:44 Our continued coverage of the ICC Men's World Cup.
08:46 Today, we are taking you to Lucknow,
08:48 where Australia are going to clash with Sri Lanka.
08:50 And here, we have a match preview for you.
08:53 Rajiv, there you have the match preview,
08:56 both teams.
08:57 Let's take a look at the Australian bowling stats
09:00 for this World Cup.
09:01 We're bringing it to your screen.
09:02 These are the bowling stats, Waseem, Moeen.
09:05 Let's take a look at Australia's bowling stats
09:07 for this World Cup.
09:08 So we can open the debate about their bowling as well,
09:10 because, all right, so, okay, no problem.
09:14 We do not, but let's talk about the bowling.
09:17 Australia's bowling, Moeen, what do you think is lacking there?
09:21 There's something going on there as well.
09:22 I think, first of all, Waseem has mentioned this a couple of times.
09:25 There's a lag spinner in the team,
09:28 which is not in good form.
09:29 You know, here, the Australian team is missing a spinner.
09:33 We've talked about this a lot, the pitches.
09:36 The team's balance, I think, is being taken out
09:39 by Australia right now, due to a lack of a spinner.
09:42 So, in this squad, a spinner, I don't know,
09:45 is not present at the moment.
09:47 No one can take it, unless someone is unfit,
09:49 then you can call back-up support.
09:52 But what is clearly visible is that a spinner is lacking.
09:55 And the other thing is their batting against the spinner.
09:58 They've struggled a lot.
10:00 Normally, they don't do it, but the kind of pitches they've got,
10:04 unfortunately, they've turned, there's been a low bounce,
10:07 they've struggled a lot on that.
10:08 And their flair, like, to counter-attack,
10:12 no Australian team has shown that,
10:15 in both the matches of this tournament,
10:17 that they've played so far.
10:18 I think it's clearly visible that they're not in a clear frame of mind.
10:22 Their flair is that they come and play great cricket,
10:26 attacking cricket, they counter-attack.
10:29 The team that has won the World Cup five times,
10:32 I don't think they had any expectations from that.
10:36 I think the balance is totally out,
10:38 for the Australian team right now.
10:40 The record of Pat Cummins in India,
10:44 his worst record is his bowling.
10:49 This is also a big factor for him.
10:51 Mainly, he depends on his three fast bowlers.
10:54 And if one of your fast bowlers doesn't perform,
10:58 the captain will be under pressure because of that.
11:00 And then the spin department is not there at all.
11:02 So this is another factor for him.
11:05 And the second biggest thing, we haven't talked about it yet,
11:08 the Australian team is used to starting from the top order.
11:12 Malik has repeatedly said that when their openers,
11:15 number three, give a good base,
11:18 then they become very dangerous at the bottom.
11:20 So that is also hurting them.
11:22 Australia is not used to having two out in the first 50,
11:27 and then the spinners have to play in these conditions.
11:30 That becomes very difficult for them.
11:32 Is this what is all adding to the pressure on the Australian team,
11:36 that their fielding is also looking shaky,
11:39 that catches are being dropped.
11:41 They are not looking the best in the field as well.
11:44 I think their morale is very low.
11:47 Their body language has gone down.
11:51 When they are losing the series from South Africa,
11:54 after winning the first two matches,
11:56 the rest of the three games they lost.
11:58 And their confidence is completely gone.
12:02 And secondly, the problems they are facing,
12:05 is that their batters are not in form.
12:08 Their bowling is looking so good,
12:11 that their stats are looking like this for a long time.
12:15 But their batting used to cover that.
12:18 But their batters are not in form.
12:21 And they called Travis Head in an emergency,
12:25 that his rehab was going on in Australia.
12:28 So he came, and I think that
12:31 whatever resources they have,
12:34 their utilization can still be good.
12:37 Only their confidence,
12:39 which is known that under pressure,
12:42 they are the best in the world.
12:44 They have to show their confidence here.
12:48 And that confidence is low,
12:50 that is also one reason.
12:52 That against India, where they should have bowled first,
12:54 they batted.
12:55 Against South Africa, where they should have batted first,
12:58 they bowled.
12:59 They are indecisive.
13:01 And I have never seen in my career,
13:03 Mohin bhai, Wasim bhai, or Mishpa bhai,
13:05 never seen, they are indecisive.
13:08 In this world cup, they are indecisive about taking decisions.
13:12 Well, apparently they are indecisive when taking catches as well.
13:15 They come on your screen, Wasim,
13:17 and you can see, when a team gets into the bad frame,
13:20 this is what is happening here.
13:21 If I remember, they dropped about 5-6 catches against
13:25 South Africa.
13:27 6 catches to be exact.
13:29 So obviously, when your team is performing well,
13:32 everything matters then.
13:34 Then pressure, then drop catches, then mis-fielding.
13:38 Well, this was a little difficult,
13:40 but here catches, this is a drop.
13:42 But not like Australian team,
13:44 we know this is one of the best fielding sides in world cricket.
13:48 Wherever they field in the world,
13:50 or play matches, their fielding is top notch.
13:53 And today's catch, it's clear that they are under a lot of pressure.
13:58 Yeah, it's a big day for Australia.
14:01 What is the mood in Australia?
14:06 I mean, you speak back home regularly.
14:08 There's that fan thing going on as well,
14:12 but are people disconnected with what's happening in the world cup?
14:16 I think plus the timing, the world cup starts at about 1.30, 2 o'clock in the afternoon,
14:21 it's about 8 o'clock at night in Australia.
14:24 But cricket lovers will be watching, my father-in-law loves his cricket.
14:27 And he wasn't saying nice words about Australian side.
14:32 I can't say it on television.
14:34 But…
14:35 - Idbit Gulkan?
14:36 Along those lines, yes.
14:38 Actually, I would love to hear your father-in-law say that.
14:42 Idbit Gulkan.
14:44 Poor Tony Thompson.
14:46 He must be saying the last part.
14:49 In Aussie accent too.
14:51 In Aussie accent too.
14:53 Alright, so that's Australia for you today.
14:55 They are going to be looking to get a win.
14:57 But they have an opposition, that's Sri Lanka.
15:00 Their problems are their own.
15:03 Their captain is injured.
15:05 We'll talk about that.
15:07 But for now, sir…
15:09 Chit-chit-chit…
15:10 Two hours.
15:11 Two hours, two hours.
15:13 Let's take a break.
15:15 Welcome back to The Pavilion.
15:17 You're watching Esports, TEN Sports and the ARY Zap app.
15:21 Continuing coverage of the ICC Men's World Cup 2023.
15:24 Today we're heading out to Lucknow where India…
15:26 Sorry, Sri Lanka and Australia are going to be clashing.
15:29 And here's a story, Vasim, I've got some news for you.
15:31 Yes, please.
15:32 Chit-chit-chit…
15:33 Two hours.
15:34 And a pitch report.
15:36 Alright, so a pitch report brought to you by Onik.
15:40 Vasim.
15:41 They've also said that a pitch report will help fast bowlers, spinners and batters too.
15:49 I mean, even my 8-year-old daughter can give me a pitch report like this.
15:53 But again, Nasir said something very interesting.
15:55 I'm just kidding.
15:56 The matting on this gives moisture.
15:59 It's red clay so that it doesn't break.
16:01 But from here, it looks like there's a bit of grass on there.
16:04 And nicely rolled in.
16:05 But when South Africa batted, the way Dikok batted…
16:09 Didn't it look like there were demons on the pitch?
16:12 Vasim, in their report, it was also said that the Australians bowled more.
16:18 The South Africans bowled a bit more.
16:21 6-8 metres.
16:22 6-8 metres.
16:23 So, from the pitch report, it looks like you should bat first.
16:28 So that if you bowl 6-8 metres, you get a bounce and lateral movement.
16:34 But South Africans have quick bowlers.
16:36 Nagidi, Nubada…
16:38 But if Australia wins, straightaway, there shouldn't be any other thought.
16:46 Toss should win and bat first.
16:48 They've already struggled so much.
16:50 So, after winning the toss, I think they should bat.
16:52 It's important for them.
16:53 Because their opponent's team is struggling in bowling too.
16:57 In both the matches, they've scored 328 and 344 runs.
17:03 So, I think they should bat here.
17:06 So that Australia can get out of the pressure they're in.
17:11 First, they should bat.
17:12 Go out there and play with their flair.
17:16 Australia should think out of the box.
17:19 Like Steve Smith, Manas Labhushain and Warner.
17:23 I think these three should bat first.
17:26 Because you need good technique.
17:28 And they're struggling from the top.
17:30 Like Mitch Marsh, they've opened up.
17:33 They've started opening up now.
17:36 After Finch's retirement, they've done a couple of experiments.
17:41 But they're not going in their favour.
17:43 Because Mitch Marsh is a very good player.
17:46 But he'll probably be useful as an opener.
17:48 Maybe on Aussie and South African pitches.
17:50 True bounce, proper bounce.
17:51 And here, they're out of the turn.
17:53 They were out of the turn with Mumra.
17:55 It's not easy to play against the new ball.
17:58 So I think the ones with good technique should come forward.
18:03 Like Steve Smith or Manas Labhushain.
18:05 One of them should open up.
18:07 One should be at 3 or 4.
18:09 So that they can play with the rest of the all-rounders.
18:12 Today, Travis Head is not in the match.
18:14 But when he joins them, I think they'll start opening up.
18:18 It's very important that the combinations get right.
18:22 And even the batting order gets right.
18:24 But here's the thing.
18:25 I think Cummins would probably be hoping he loses the toss.
18:28 So that he doesn't have to make a decision.
18:30 I don't think they'll win the toss.
18:32 Like Meen Bhai said, their strength is their fast bowling.
18:36 And we've seen in the last match that under lights, fast bowlers get help.
18:41 The spin department is not working properly.
18:44 So that's the best chance for Australia.
18:47 If they play and score more than 250 runs,
18:50 then their fast bowlers, under lights, can damage Sri Lanka.
18:55 So I think that's the best chance they have.
18:58 Alright, we've got Smith with us. Let's listen in.
19:01 Well, there you have it. They really want to turn it around.
19:04 Very keen on doing that.
19:06 And sticking to their natural way of playing.
19:09 That's what Smith has been saying.
19:11 Now, let's talk about Sri Lanka.
19:13 We've talked about Australia and the Australian game.
19:15 Sri Lanka has been struggling, of course, with various things.
19:18 Their injuries, Hasan Anga is no more. He's injured.
19:21 The captain is injured now. So he goes in.
19:24 But Sri Lanka does show signs of good cricket throughout this World Cup.
19:29 Even though they've lost their games, but they look really good.
19:32 They're not scared of taking on the big opposition.
19:35 We saw against South Africa.
19:37 We saw against Pakistan.
19:39 Of course, they have a good side.
19:42 And they have played good cricket.
19:45 But in bits and pieces.
19:47 They've done a good job of batting.
19:49 Against South Africa, against Pakistan.
19:51 You can see glimpses of that in their batting.
19:53 But you can't see that in their bowling.
19:55 They're good at fielding.
19:57 But their bowlers, okay, Hasan Anga is no more.
19:59 But you have to win matches other than those.
20:02 And how do you win? By consistently bowling well.
20:05 They're good at fielding. Their fielders back the bowlers.
20:09 But their wickets aren't coming in that way.
20:11 Their ticshana, after Hasan Anga, they rely on him a lot.
20:15 They get him to bowl a new ball.
20:17 But they're not able to get wickets that way.
20:19 Because teams do their homework.
20:21 They say, okay, the main bowlers who can get them success,
20:24 we won't give them wickets.
20:26 We'll target the other bowlers.
20:30 So the bowlers, at least you have to have three bowlers out of five.
20:35 Who should have good analysis with wickets.
20:38 Then your chances will increase.
20:40 So I think the bowling department,
20:42 they need to improve a little bit.
20:45 Alright, with that we're going to take a break here on the Pavilion.
20:47 But when we come back, we'll talk more about the Sri Lanka team.
20:49 Don't go away, keep watching.
20:51 Welcome back to the Pavilion.
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20:55 And our continued coverage of the ICC Men's World Cup.
20:58 Today in Lucknow, Australia vs Sri Lanka.
21:01 We were talking about that.
21:02 With me in the Pavilion, I've got Chouhaib Malik,
21:04 Miss Faulhaq Mohin Khan and Wasim Akram.
21:06 Before we go on break, we started our conversation about Sri Lanka.
21:09 Let me bring this to you, Wasim.
21:12 What would you be talking to your boys if you were in that camp today?
21:17 You know, they've lost a captain, they're a young side and all.
21:21 They don't have their main strike ballers as Chouhaib was pointing out earlier today.
21:24 What would be the conversation there?
21:26 I think for starters, there shouldn't be big meetings.
21:28 Because Sri Lanka, we know, is a very exciting team in general.
21:32 Their talent was amazing.
21:33 Obviously, before the World Cup, they had injuries.
21:36 We talked about Chameera, then we talked about Saranga.
21:39 Then they had another injury, the captain was injured.
21:42 So now they've brought an all-rounder, who's kind of a bowling all-rounder.
21:47 Karuna Ratne.
21:50 Karuna Ratne.
21:51 The name was mentioned here as well, Chameeka Karuna Ratne.
21:54 So I think they're a young team.
21:56 Don't have too many meetings.
21:57 Go out and just try to show your skill and have fun.
22:01 It's a World Cup.
22:02 If you lose two matches, it won't matter if you have long meetings.
22:06 There's no quick fix.
22:08 The only quick fix is to give them confidence.
22:10 I think, Wasim bhai, overall, if you look at both the teams, Sri Lanka is in better shape.
22:17 And the most important thing is that Sri Lanka has done runs.
22:21 Their batting is confident.
22:23 Unlike Australia, both are a little tricky.
22:26 They got pitches.
22:29 They're a little low in confidence.
22:31 And the loss for Sri Lanka was that both pitches were difficult for bowling.
22:37 The conditions were such that their bowling didn't suit.
22:40 This pitch suits their bowling.
22:42 Like we saw the South African spinners.
22:45 The left-arm spinner's ball was gripping.
22:47 Theekshana and their Vallelle were effective here.
22:52 So if they bat first, then later, it'll be a tricky pitch.
22:58 Sri Lanka will basically fancy their chances to win the match against Australia.
23:05 I heard Smith say in an interview that the ball was wet at the end of the game.
23:15 That's what he said.
23:16 I think if you bowl 280 or 290, it'll make a difference.
23:21 But still, I saw in the last match, even at the end, Shamsi was bowling.
23:27 Or the left-arm Maharaj was bowling.
23:30 Still, the ball was bouncing and spinning.
23:34 So I think it won't be that easy.
23:37 It's beneficial because if Australia wins the toss, they'll go bat.
23:42 Naturally, the first inning will be dry.
23:44 So it'll help the spinners.
23:46 On the other hand, Australia is struggling against the spinners.
23:50 So if you compare the two teams, I think Sri Lanka is in a better position.
24:00 If they get 300 or 400 runs, they've already done 350.
24:07 So the batting is in form and the opponent is struggling against the spinners.
24:11 So the spinners can affect the first dry conditions.
24:15 Right on. We have the young Silva with us. Let's listen in.
24:18 Alright. Confidence, confidence, confidence.
24:21 Very clearly. But with that, we'll take a break here.
24:23 When we come back, there's more on the other side.
24:25 Welcome back to the Pavilion. I'm Fakhr-e-Alam.
24:27 You're watching Airsports and Sportsnetwork.
24:29 Today, it's Lucknow. It's Australia vs Sri Lanka.
24:32 We were talking about Sri Lanka.
24:34 It's an interesting situation.
24:37 But, obviously, everyone is concluded on this.
24:40 You said it well, that they look to be the better side right now.
24:44 But let me ask you this. We're consistently hearing the word fatigue, injuries.
24:51 Overall, in this whole thing.
24:53 That's a very valid question as well.
24:56 I'll also answer it before Mispa, if you don't mind.
25:00 They organized a tour of cricket boards.
25:03 They should know when Pakistan finished Asia Cup.
25:06 Before that, the boys were playing in your league.
25:09 When Asia Cup was over, they put in three one-day Emmys in Sri Lanka.
25:14 And, you know, they went to Afghanistan.
25:17 There was no break. They should have rested.
25:20 They should have come here fresh. They had two practice matches.
25:23 And the same goes for Sri Lanka.
25:25 LPL was over, Asia Cup was over.
25:27 They came straight here, so their injuries kept increasing.
25:30 And they had a few injuries in the LPL.
25:34 They should have put in some youngsters there.
25:36 Especially against Afghanistan.
25:39 It was necessary.
25:41 We would have gotten a backup strength for the World Cup.
25:44 They didn't put in any youngsters.
25:46 The whole team played.
25:48 I think Pakistan made a small mistake.
25:51 You had organized it.
25:53 And you knew the World Cup was right in front of you.
25:55 The ultimate tournament.
25:57 The whole world was waiting. Every nation was waiting.
26:00 That you would put in the best team in this tournament.
26:03 Pakistan made a big mistake.
26:05 They didn't give a chance to the new players.
26:08 And we always think we won't get a backup.
26:11 We always think who is the backup?
26:13 I am not just talking about Pakistan.
26:15 I am talking about Australia's camp.
26:17 Sri Lanka's camp has the same problem.
26:20 The injury keeps increasing.
26:22 The injury will keep increasing with cricket.
26:24 And this tournament is big.
26:27 That's why the teams are struggling.
26:29 The weather is bad.
26:31 The teams are struggling.
26:33 This will keep going.
26:35 The more cricket there is, the more injuries will come.
26:38 I think where cricket has gone.
26:42 And it is increasing.
26:44 With all these leagues all over the world.
26:46 Your pool of players should not be 20.
26:49 It should be at least 30 players.
26:52 So that the rotation policy keeps going.
26:54 You communicate.
26:56 And the tours that come.
26:58 I think the players like A team.
27:02 They should be your national team.
27:06 And it should be like this for everyone.
27:08 The pool of players should be 30.
27:10 They should play on the rotation policy.
27:12 Whichever important series comes.
27:14 Who will play Pakistan cricket?
27:16 I am talking about the overall.
27:18 We have to go to Lucknow for the toss.
27:21 So it's time for a flip.
27:23 Lucknow has won the toss.
27:25 And has decided to play first.
27:27 What do you think about that?
27:29 Good toss to win.
27:31 If you have seen Pat Cummings face.
27:34 He had a word that Moeen and Shoaib Mushtaq had used.
27:38 Ujjading.
27:40 He looked a little under pressure.
27:43 He was talking.
27:45 He didn't look very happy.
27:47 Because he wanted to win the toss.
27:49 And bat against Sri Lanka.
27:51 Their captain said 300 would be perfect.
27:55 But I think 260-270 will be good.
27:57 To defend on this pitch.
27:59 Against this Australian side.
28:01 Which is coming from the mindset.
28:03 Could this be dangerous?
28:05 If you set a score so high.
28:07 And you try to go after it.
28:09 And induce a collapse.
28:11 Whatever you set the target.
28:13 When you go.
28:15 And play 1-2 overs.
28:17 You look after that.
28:19 What is the target.
28:21 Whatever type of cricket is happening.
28:23 Whatever the pitch.
28:25 Ideally you think.
28:27 You should be scoring something around 300.
28:29 But.
28:31 It is very important to reassess.
28:33 Looking at the pitch and the bowling.
28:35 Waseem said it right.
28:37 Anything over 250.
28:39 At least.
28:41 300 could be a winning total.
28:43 Alright.
28:45 Let's listen to Sri Lanka's first 11.
28:47 Shoaib take us through.
28:49 Nishanka.
28:51 Pereira.
28:53 Kushal Mendis is in very good form.
28:55 Sadeera.
28:57 Aslanka.
28:59 This change is for the captain.
29:01 Chameka.
29:03 Kumara Lairoo.
29:05 Is also on the side.
29:07 And the left armer.
29:09 Two changes.
29:11 Well balanced side.
29:13 They have been able to out.
29:15 And Australia.
29:17 Yes Australia.
29:19 Is going with the same team.
29:21 And looking at the condition.
29:23 They have tried.
29:25 Their team.
29:27 Wander, Marsh, Smith, Labushan.
29:29 They are all struggling.
29:31 In batting.
29:33 They brought in England in the last match.
29:35 Maxwell, Stoinis, Cummins, Stark.
29:37 Zampa, Hazlewood.
29:39 One spinner is still missing.
29:41 And the other.
29:43 Out of balance.
29:45 One is not a spinner.
29:47 And the other.
29:49 The top order batsmen.
29:51 Are not giving a good start.
29:53 We are going to take a break.
29:55 But when we come back.
29:57 We are getting closer to the action.
29:59 It is Australia vs Sri Lanka.
30:01 And with that.
30:03 It is time for.
30:05 Obama Live Natural.
30:07 Expert predictions.
30:09 What do they think.
30:11 Is going to be the winner.
30:13 At the end of the day.
30:15 Seery Lanka.
30:17 You are singing.
30:19 Seery Lanka.
30:21 All right.
30:23 We all know.
30:25 Australia.
30:27 And in-laws.
30:29 Kind of.
30:31 It is a helplessness.
30:33 It is a helplessness.
30:35 It is important to support Australia.
30:37 Mohit.
30:39 Sri Lanka.
30:41 And Mr. Malik.
30:43 I will support Wasim.
30:45 We have a divided.
30:47 Experts prediction.
30:49 50-50.
30:51 Two for Australia.
30:53 Two for Sri Lanka.
30:55 This is going to be really interesting.
30:57 And that is your expert predictions.
30:59 All right.
31:01 With that it is time for.
31:03 The player to watch out for.
31:05 Manas Labhushain.
31:07 Labhushain.
31:09 Mohit.
31:11 Kushal Mendis.
31:13 Kushal Mendis.
31:15 What did you do.
31:17 I will go for Mitchell Stark.
31:19 Mitchell Stark.
31:21 Big.
31:23 And for you.
31:25 Valala Gaye.
31:27 All right.
31:29 And that is you.
31:31 Sorry you were asking something.
31:33 I asked you.
31:35 Player to watch.
31:37 I said Manas Labhushain.
31:39 What did you do.
31:41 I bit him.
31:43 Tell us what you did.
31:45 You tell us.
31:47 Do it on camera.
31:49 What I did.
31:51 You did this.
31:53 And that is your player to watch out for.
31:55 Bought to you by you phone.
31:57 You guys are settled.
31:59 You guys are settled.
32:01 Aren't the boys sitting on the benches.
32:03 We were there.
32:05 They were not listening to the teacher.
32:07 You are talking about the next bench.
32:09 Oh.
32:11 Mohit made him bounce.
32:13 He is back.
32:15 All right.
32:17 We are actually looking forward to the
32:19 Lobster party that you have arranged for us.
32:21 Mohit you cook by yourself.
32:23 Yes.
32:25 I love cooking.
32:27 How do you cook by hand?
32:29 Ask him.
32:31 How will he cook?
32:33 Do you have any cooking expertise?
32:35 I just love to eat.
32:37 I can see that.
32:39 He can't cook.
32:41 He will eat raw.
32:43 We are looking forward to it.
32:45 Mohit has given us an invitation.
32:47 The day you are off.
32:49 We will be at your house.
32:51 I remembered a poem.
32:53 I remember a poem.
32:55 The day I was drowned.
32:57 Laughing.
32:59 We don't get a day off.
33:01 We don't get a day off.
33:03 In esports, where do you get a day off?
33:05 In Odisha.
33:07 This is a strange thing.
33:09 All right.
33:11 Let's just quickly.
33:13 Shalanka has won the toss.
33:15 Decided to bat.
33:17 How does this go for Australia now?
33:19 Their captain is very worried.
33:21 But you never know.
33:23 I mean.
33:25 You have to basically go there.
33:27 And execute your plans well.
33:29 Sri Lanka's top order.
33:31 Kushal, Mendes.
33:33 And great Nick.
33:35 We will try to out them.
33:37 Early wickets. Put them under pressure.
33:39 Because if.
33:41 They manage to score.
33:43 Something around 280, 270.
33:45 Then I think.
33:47 Australia.
33:49 Mentally down in batting.
33:51 It is going to be a tough.
33:53 As for them to score.
33:55 Those runs.
33:57 But Australia.
33:59 When they come back.
34:01 They come back strongly.
34:03 They have lost two tosses.
34:05 No, they have won.
34:07 Today's Australian team has lost.
34:09 Today's match will win.
34:11 This was on your screen.
34:13 Live images of Sri Lanka's team.
34:15 From Lucknow Stadium.
34:17 They looked very relaxed.
34:19 Confident, relaxed, smiling.
34:21 There is pressure.
34:23 Although both the matches are coming.
34:25 But the way the team has played.
34:27 The way the spinners have bowled.
34:29 Or the batsmen have batted.
34:31 I think.
34:33 There is a reflection in their body language.
34:35 That they are very confident.
34:37 Alright with that folks.
34:39 It is time to take you live to Lucknow.
34:41 Where both the teams are ready.
34:43 To play the match.
34:45 After a little while.
34:47 So keep watching.
34:49 On the ARY Zapp app.
34:51 Gentlemen, thank you very much.
34:53 I will see you on the other side of this game.
34:55 May the best team win.
34:57 See you later.
34:59 (water splashing)