Where is the news of fans breaking eggs on their head when Moin arrived and escaped from Karachi Airport???

I would be surprised if we defeat Zimbabwe. We have sent our weakest possible team ever and then feel surprised when we lose matches.

Waqar looks worried about the wicket. Green top.

It will be a disaster if Misbah played with Irfan against Zimbabwe. Though we must have to win. But playing with Irfan against a relatively week team is not wise decision. Hope Misbah will give a chance to Rahat Ali , Srafraz and Yasir shah to give them some match practice before match against SA. Plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Leave Nasir Jamshed and Younis out...

Request to PCB: Following liabilities must retire respectfully from Pakistan cricket after the worldcup: Younus Khan Misbah ul haq Shahid Afridi Let's groom youngsters!!!

@Imran 100% correct. Now they just play give their 100% Nothing else we can do....

A respectful exit is all we want. Is it too much to ask team Pak. By the way i think Pak selection committee should resign.

@A Pakistani We have to win the match. We have to play with best 11.

Pakistan club level team players must see ten times the recording of match SA v WI played today and learn playing sensible but very aggressive stroke play of AB de V of SA. See his technique of stroke making. Afridi must see his recording. Boom Boom should stop Zulm Zulm of his fans.

@Laeeq Ahmed -----Agreed but Irfan can be unfit anytime. We must have to save him for bigger matches.

My prediction Pakistan all out 147 in 32 overs. Too much cricket pressure and now public pressure.

Disappointing Pakistan Cricket Team, lets see what a blunder they will do against Zimbabwe. They are as hopeless as nothing in this world. Despite of their show off pictures.

@Asif Shahid Afridi has already announced his retirement from one-day crcket.

@Shahid Inam ... Everyone is playing like BOOM BOOM except Shahid Afridi.

@shaffiq "My prediction Pakistan all out 147 in 32 overs. Too much cricket pressure and now public pressure." : No Sir. Pakistan will either win by Five Wickets or 150 Runs. Peace

@Shahid Inam i like your' saying "Boom Boom should stop Zulm Zulm of his fans" awsome.

Irfan not able to show any performance yet!!!!

@waseemoscow ... Because he is not fully fit and Misbah/Waqar keep playing with him.

@Imran what was our best possible team by the way?

@A Pakistani if you see current performance of Pakistan team, every other team looks much comfortable and on winning streak. Lets pray that these guys dont take Zimbabwe lightly

@Enkay : Provided they are not taken out to some entertainment house, a night before !

@Mujji ... Agreed current performance is not great. But given the fact that we still left 4 matches that includes 3 matches against Zimbabwe, UAE & Ireland. Although we lost against Ireland in 2007. But we won last 3 matches against them. In 2007 , team performance was pathetic same like India. We have to win by big margin but shouldn't take any chance against SA where we must have to play with best 11.

C'mon guys, give your very best, U'll win InshaAllah. The team needs support! It is at the hard times that someone needs support.

I guess instead of saying PCB should have done this and that, shouldn't have done this and that, its time we hope for the best from the "existing team" - as we do not have any choice either. I am sure just one win and Pakistan would gain enough confidence to win against Ireland and UAE and may as well give competition to South Africa. Ours is not a bad team but what we lack is planning and commitment.

@Viking Star ... I wish Misbah/Waqar are listening to you. 100% agreed.

@Imran Its NOT a weak team. We lost to India many times in WC and those Pak teams were not weak either. Losing to India is what we do (always) "under pressure". And against West Indies Misbah did the most stupid thing, winning toss and inviting trouble (asking West Indies to bat), as we are such poor side chasing. So in my opinion, if we plan right and enter the ground with commitment, we will look a very different team. I wonder what job our dozen coaches are doing.

2 loss and ppl are putting so pressure, will it make things better

Hope we replace Yunus and Nasir Jamshed with Sarfaraz and Yasir Shah in game against Zimbawe. Umar Akmal whose place is secured whether he performs or not should open with Shahzad. Sarfaraz should keep wicket and can be an asset at 7. No point having extra batsman when we have over the hill players like Yunus and Nasir Jamshed still in the squad.

pakistan may win the match tomorrow. ultimately they will lose to UAE.

Insha Allah, our team will play real good game and at least couple of batsmen will do centuries and the reset close to half centuries. Our bowling will be lethal with very tight fielding, and will get the opp team out cheaply or restrict them extremely. All the best Pakistani team. Azam Chowdhry USA

Some sense has now prevailed over Moin Khans affair as he will meet PCB chief on Monday. By Monday either Pakistan will see some light after match against Zimbawe on Sunday or would have confirmed their return booking before quarters. Let us give our best try on Sunday by bringing in Yasir Shah and Safraraz. Ahmad Shahzad can open with Umer Akmal and Sarfaraz to keep wicket and bat at 7. Sincerely hope that Yunus himself withdraws from the team. He may get 15 of 42 balls and will continue to be a liability. Good luck Pakistan

@Shahid Inam Such is the genius of the man that emulating ABD is impossible, not by Afridi, not by anyone...

Only best 11 to play attacking cricket. ...that's the bottom line.

@A Pakistani PAijaaan this is a big match- MUST WIN game

I still support my team Green. Lets win, win, win and win. No options left. Good luck!

I am saying it again, DAWN please introduce a Not recommend/ Thumbs down option in the comments, most of the comments here needs one.

Positive mental attitude is the key to success. A friendly note to all pessimistic comments on this page: In Shaa Allah! we will bound back and our peaking time has arrived.

See what PCB and people need to know is, its not the opposition that has a strong bowling attack, its our batting that lacks technique. If our batsmen are trying to slog to get the scoreboard ticking you are going to be creating ample opportunities for the fielders. If the PAK team needs to know how to get the scoreboard ticking after having faced a few tough overs, they should watch South Africa's innings against West Indies from last night.

I hope when the team gets home after playing the final then the team gets to egg the Pakistani supporterS

Someone for the love of GOD put some agression into Irfan. His gentle giant attitude is not going to get him far. You need to get into the head of the batsman.. You have to create fear.. you have to be the boss. Irfan should get some 121 coaching from Curtly Ambrose. Who was indeed almost as tall as him but a very successful bowler.

Can it be that all our players suddenly become sick from food poisoning and return back to Pakistan. I am a Pakistan fan but this could be face-saving!.

If boom boom is playing them I put my money on zim

Imran Tahir took 5 wickets against WI and we benched Yasir shah against them

Wonder what Mushtaq is telling Irfan??

ITS SPORT GUYS ........................WIN OR LOOSE ! ENJOY THE GAME Pakistan team inshallah will do their best however which team will not try to give a great performance as any team would do so therefore Pakistan is not an exception......Encourage our players as we have already put them in lot of fear

The final will be b/w Pak and Eng, for bottom position.

Where is Sarfaraz Ahmad? Any Information?

Which script are you guys following in this world cup? The one from 2009(20 over) world cup or 2007(50 over) world cup. Is it going to be horrible performance and early exit or horrible performance and then you guys pick up and go all the way to the final? We as cricket fans, would like to know so that we can enjoy the right games and don't waste our time on garbage games, like the one from last night when South Africa Hammered West Indies. My bottom line now is who is more corrupt, Pakistan Cricket or South Africa/West Indies Cricket?

Zimbabwe a threat now

@Pakistani he is telling him, if you can't bowl fast, its better to become a leg spinner.

It's not about players, officials, technique or performing in pressure cooker situations. Present cricket scenario is just a reflection of prevailing state of affairs across Pakistan's institutions. Murder of merit, corruption, discrimination and inept people at helm have devastated (& bleeding) the country. Remember what happened to squash & hockey. Cricket is in coma. No rocket science - Appoint PCB personal on merit (sincere & professionals) with vision and results will come (in next world cup - 2019). Egyptian mummies should not have been in the team. Good luck, Green Shirts - You can do it. Winning/Losing is part of game - play hard, give your best.

To avoid further humiliations it is better the team should be packed for back home right now.

I am an Indian and I think this dialogue is too negative on Pakistan team. I am convinced that Pak can beat Zimbabwe with relative ease and will surely emerge as a potential contender for the rest of the tournament.

@Imran do you think west Indies has sent their strongest team? who would have thought leaving players like Bravo and Pollard and West Indies will still win. Even India team is not as strong as what they had in 2011 WC. My point is that whether you win or lose, at least put your effort in the game and the Pakistan team has not done that so far. Recall the match between Ireland and West Indies. Thought Ireland won, but West Indies given the horrid start they still managed to score over 300 due to hard work by the lower order. Pakistan has not even passed 250. This will bite them in case they are tied in terms of points.

If Pakistan lose against Zimbabawe, they should pack their bags and go home to rotten eggs and tomato reception, lose their match fees and contract. Get rid of overconfident and night clubbing players, who have no regard for the country and cricket fans, just to make money. Most of the guys are illetrate and it would take them years to make money what they make in one match.

How hard you practice if you do not strategize and apply yourself it will be fruitless.

@Manohar Really appreciate your comments my brother, but Pakistan has underperformed for the last four world cups if you include this one.

Would someone tell YKhan that when scoring a century at a strike rate of 75-80 still is a recipe for defeat as he should know from UAE in the recent series with NZ. Look at ABD strike rate of 255 in scoring 155 odd runs against WI. That is a recipe for victory, not a strike rate of 76-80.

Pakistan team our support. Come on Green we are with you no matter what

A loss against Zimbabwe will send Pakistan packing. If that happens send YK and NJ on an early flight . They are hopeless on Australia and NZ pitches. The hype around Irfan must come good soon. He has only one wicket from two matches. Look at Imran Tahir, a reject from Pakistan leading the world cup wicket pack for SA.

@Asif Really Misbah is a Liability? which world cup are you watching?

Pakistan will loose the match again sure shot.

@shaffiq I think pakistan will easily beat the rest of the teams, except of course mighty SA. Issue is we just picked a weak team because of too much politics and regional influence in team selection. Merit needs to be the only item for selection. Look at SA - 3 Muslims in their team. We need to learn from others.

We need Education badly in our team and Management. Without education, these players have no idea of Strategy, Nutrition, Observing other teams, Team work, etc. Look at other teams, how different approach they have towards the game. Whether its India or Australia. It is only our players that our clueless when they get on the ground. The management fails to define a strategy, A-plan, B-plan, Nothing!!! We badly need education. The difference is quite clear if you compare.

Yes, you can (WIN). Be positive.

@Azam Chowdhry Dont you think thats a lot to ask for.

Pakistan will win this match by 90+ runs if they batted first or by 4 wickets. Best wishes from Pune.

roar time for pakistani tigers...meow

This should be a turnaround time for the Pakistan team. C'mon guys need to cheer for you. Without Pakistan in quarterfinal / semifinals there is no fun.

Pakistan will loose very very badly to Zimbabwe. Pakistan will crash out the tournament.

would love to see the reaction in this forum once pakistan loses

SA scored 408 against WI, against whom we lost in a grand manner. I think SA is going to score 600 against slack Pak bowling and sloppy fielding. Enjoy!

Main reason for Pak decline in cricket is not bcos of Moin or anyone. It is bcos of SL attack happened in Pak. This removed all the International matches from Pak and they lacked good amount of match practice. So instead of removing players/officials, understand the real problem and try to improve domestic security by completely eradicating terrorists (not like only bad terrorists only, terrorism is bad irrespective of any reason). If it continues, there wont be any future of Pak cricket too.

@Imran right bro

@A Pakistani his turn will come too INSHALLAH

Pak bowling wld crush the Zim.... Desperately wish to see Pak vs Ind in semis or may be the finals.... Guys support ur team, they are your nationals representing u.

If Pakistan is beaten by Zimbabwe though I do not wish so but relying on our present status the possibility cannot be ruled out either then our team must be jailed with hard labor to defame the country when they return but in case if they win then they must be monetarily penalized to have been defeated in 2 games. No more concessions and compromises. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Kuwait

Wow, such a negative comments from majority of the folks. Wait till the team wins just a single match and same people will go to the other extreme.

Pakistan is really a bad team. They don't deserve to pay World cup.

Cricket needs Pakistan. I will pray for Pakistan to make a strong comeback. As an Indian I would always love India to beat Pak but I will be sad if Pakistan does not do well with other teams.

Afridi is useless player in Pakistani side. He should be removed from Pakistan side.

Interestingly, no one understand the actual problem (the terrorist attack on SL Team, in turn, all International matches cancelled in Pak). Still Pak could not convince ICC or any board to travel in Pak due to their security concerns. Unless they remove this critical issue, they may continue to perform like this. Terrorism is bad for any country either good (Kashmir) or bad (its own) terrorism. Unless they understand this problem, the Pak cricket wont improve by simply changing their players/staff.

@omar ..yeah mate but u have to stick to ur team when team is down ..not just support them when they are winning !

Pakistan is comfortably winning this game. We will celebrate on Sunday.

Let's hope we are still praising the ground staff after game. Go Green shirts this is your big game.

Wonder what kind of reception the team will get when they arrive after exiting early in the tournament! Just as "Lyra" was talking about MK, who could escape via another door without collecting his baggage (courtesy the indian nesws paper "The Hindu"), how will the 15+ escape?. Just curious!

Many of us are underestimating Pak team. They will play very well against Zimbabwe. Wahab Riaz is a good bowler. Like India, Pak will find the form in this match.

Zimbabwe is a tough team to beat...we might see a VERY CLOSE encounter...Mr Najum Sethi...see I am NOT EXPECTING TOO much from Pakistani Team...are you HAPPY NOW...

@Asif Absolutely,these oldies must retire. Thanks to their services but now they should hang their bats and go home.

Watching Australia/New Zealand. Pakistan has a chance? Same as Moin Khan devouring the entire beef supply of the country at one sitting! They play great. Amazing fielding by the Kiwis the like of which Pakistan cant even dream about.

@A Pakistani : I do agree with you but who will replace them?

@Mansoor Sajid : Afradi has played enough but i sense there is no replacement for Afradi at the moment. So Afradi should play another two years for the grater interest of Pakistan cricket.

Almost half way through the world cup, and our coaches are teaching our class bowlers how to place their foot!! should they be wasting heir time for the baiscs now?

@A Pakistani ....so u think Zimbabwe is a weaker team then Pakistan. ....u be lucky, if u beat Zimbabwe. .

Pakistan believes in height and weight(Irfan). Fast bowlers are not always super humans. Cricket is a game of knowledge and techniques. Gone are the days when Majid, Imran, Zaheer played cricket with brain and not super human capabilities.

@Oz Irfan is not just hopeless, he is useless. No speed, no variety and no aggression. South Africa will destroy him.

@Pakistani Lover .We Indians & Pakistanis will criticise our teams when they will lose badly. I feel Pakistani team has always been an unpredictable side. I am sure they will beat Zimbabwe & this confidence Pakistani fans should have in their team.

They all are coming back...Well atleast the First team to return ......They are #1 in something ..Coming back home

Reactions are typical Pakistani style- Hero's if you win Zero's if you lose. Every fan knows more than the the management. Despondency and criticism when hope prayers and support is what is required now. Hold inquisition when they return, for now please support with good energies

I see no pictures of the team doing any catching practice.....

When the team wins, it is always the team that gets the accolades. But when it looses, it is always the selectors and the coach that is blamed. This is just a game of sports and the best team on the day is the winner. We must learn to accept defeat. From the defeat we must learn where we went wrong and redeem ourselves by improving our game plan. This applies not only to cricket! Please give these sportsmen a chance and stop the blame game.

All Biggies are practicing in Solo - Where is the TEAM ? Only Team Wins - AB Deviller proved it the other day .... did'nt he....

I am an Indian, but I come to read the sports' section of the Dawn just for the comments. You guys are so funny. I actually laugh at some of the comments. I can see your love for your team and your passion for the game. Keep it up guys. And btw, I am sure you guys will beat Zim comfortably.

@shaffiq 147?? You are showing too much respect to Pakistan's batsmen.

I want to see India and Pakistan play final. It might be possible if Pakistan gives a good try and India can easily win The world cup in final.

We should tell our batsman that during net practice work on their weakness, but once they are batting try to keep eye on ball as much as they can and technique automatically will follow. What I have realized tha our player are preoccupied with technique intentionally which is affecting their game and please no premedited shots. I have talk to so many qualified co ches in thggolf and same rule applied in cricket.

Having read most of the comments in wake of Pak team's unexpectedly low performance, there seems to be wholly lot confusion. There is utmost need to keep patience and allow the team to play its own game, as they have pretty good and bad experience of the game.By now they must have planned how to face Zimwabbe and and win over it, as they are not so strong to give a defeat to PAK. One more thing ,it is felt need, that public at large sitting thousands mile far away must not make unnecessary'hulchal' on every ball/ stroke played, since the world is anxiously watching the behaviour and tense emotions,not good for country's image. Have faith and good wishes for your team and never try to break TVsets etc. Indian well wisher.