Is it just me, or do others think that the Ind/Auss is a tad over-hyped? Both teams have struggled off late, both have aging players and both have slipped in the rankings in the last 12 months. The quality of the cricket from both has not been to the standard we know both teams can/have produced in the past… May be its getting more attention due to the fact that we know it’s the last time the “Indian 3" will tour Aus?
On the flip side, you have Pakistan vs England. England record over the past 18 months speaks for itself, and Pakistan have turned the corner in the last 12 months going unbeaten and showing strength of character in the process. Granted slow pitches, but the quality and skill will be more prevalent in this series than the other.
Aussie/india – Will produce results due to tracks, two average bowling attacks with good batsmen on both.
Pak/England – two teams on the rise, best two spinners in the world, cat and mouse games galore.
Take your pick..
Ind/Auss vs eng/pak
posted on 23/12/11
But Hazsa you said that you don't wanna see England play in Pak either? Is it about spot fixing?
posted on 23/12/11
It's about a lack of respect and i'm sick of it, whether it be in Pakistan or the UAE.
posted on 23/12/11
What lack of respect? You are not really clarifying anything here?
posted on 23/12/11
Lack of respect between players? Not sure what your getting at here.....
you sure, you just dont want an ease ride Hazsa...... Dont think you'll face dolly-bowlers for a while yet.
posted on 23/12/11
Well let me see. Pirouettes in the middle of a pitch, spot fixing, walking off the field during a Test Match, accusing England of cheating, AFTER we went out of our way to host Pakistan games in England.
Sick of it.
posted on 23/12/11
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posted on 23/12/11
I think everyone had a problem with SA, time heals wounds.
I don't want to play Pakistan this soon, especially in the UAE, which will be soulless and boring. The accumulation of controversy just makes me dread the thought of playing Pakistan even more.
Perhaps i'm not eloquent enough to explain my feelings. It's just my gut feeling when I think of playing Pakistan.
posted on 23/12/11
No worries Hazsa, no point arguing over it. Hopefully when the series starts you will be looking forward to seeing England showing the world why they are the best team in the world.
posted on 23/12/11
I haven't read all the comments but it was mentioned cricket is on the decline in OZ....I don't think the series against N-Z is much of a guide...
The test series against India is getting loads of press coverage and the fact that it's Tendulkar last visit (well more then likely) will bring people out of there arm chairs plus the elusive century required, Sachin will need nerves of steel when/if he reaches the nervous 90's in front of an Aussie crowd.
The fact there will be empty seats doesn't mean the crowds are on decline because the grounds hold between 30 - 100,000 depending on the city, plus a lot of people get out of the city for the coastal waters on holidays and sit back with a beer trying to find the right position for the arial on the portable telly....
posted on 23/12/11
how will it get so much hype in january...... the stadiums have barely seen any people. most of the matches we will see will either be a draw, because we all know how slow pakistanis bat. the only reoson why anyone would be interested in it would be to see how england performs. otherwise empty stadiums + slow batting will be so boring to watch