The Ashes 2021-22

What a comeback from Khawaja. Two centuries: quite the statement.
Wonder if they’ll give him another shot on tour. They're going to Pakistan next.
 

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Day 4: Stumps - England need 358 runs

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3WA said:
What a comeback from Khawaja. Two centuries: quite the statement.
Wonder if they’ll give him another shot on tour. They're going to Pakistan next.
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Definitely will especially in Pakistan - his home country - he's seen as something of an inspiration.
Also would seem very politically incorrect/unsportsmanlike to do that.
 
WaxLyrical said:
Definitely will especially in Pakistan - his home country - he's seen as something of an inspiration.
Also would seem very politically incorrect/unsportsmanlike to do that.
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Thing is, he averages 24 in away tests, and probably not suited to Pakistani pitches.
 
3WA said:
Thing is, he averages 24 in away tests, and probably not suited to Pakistani pitches.
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This stat is not a consideration when you look at the political importance of having a Pakistani born Aussie playing in Pakistan for the first time in 23 years. And I think this is exactly the reason they played him. At 35 he's way to old to be considered a future prospect when there's others who can be selected as second choice.

Also, Pakistan has a very poor record not only against Aus but against Aus on home soil.
This being their last victory.

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PAK vs AUS Cricket Scorecard, 1st Test at Karachi, September 28 - October 02, 1994

Get cricket scorecard of 1st Test, PAK vs AUS, Australia tour of Pakistan 1994/95 at National Stadium, Karachi dated September 28 - October 02, 1994.
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That is very misleading as Pakistan haven't played aus on home soil for 20 years.

The last 3 neutral series in 2x uae and 1 in England Pakistan has won 2 and draw 1.
 
Those were just disposable 2 match series to give Pakistan some airtime. Aus even sent a ODI side in 2018 to UAE for the test matches - drew 1, lost 1 but they hammered Pak in the ODI's - 5-0.
 
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