The decider
January 28, 2006
At National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan has suffered just one loss. In the last 10 tests here, 8 matches have provided results. India has never won here (losing twice and drawing thrice). Inzamam averages above 70 here. A lot more facets here. Inzamam and Akhtar face injury worries and there are soft mumblings that they may not be as effective even if they play.
The grass is unlikely to be shaved off the wicket as it would mean backlash. There has already been a lot of frustration among fans and media after the first two tests. In these circumstances Pakistan has a slight advantage. A combined effort from India though could see a memorable win. It can be safely said that most people are praying that this match does produce a result. I am hoping that we see some brilliant cricket in the match and a superb inning from Tendulkar, at a ground he returns 16 years since he made his debut, which shuts a portion of the people who feel he is past his best for good.
It is game on!
well, it is hard to beleive this time that the pitch will be supportive or live, again with the likely absence of thier captain and main strike bowler akhtar, the result is likely to be a docile draw. the spirit on the part of hosts is not as high as it was on the last indian tour.
Comment by riverbelle — January 28, 2006 @ 9:55 pm