January 17, 2006
Set for a result in Lahore
After four days play, the first Test between Pakistan and India in Lahore is poised beautifully for a result.
Sure, it may take some imaginative and bold captaincy from both Inzamam-ul-Haq and Rahul Dravid on the final day. A couple of declarations could set the match up to end like the second half of an evenly matched Twenty20 match. Perhaps the final overs will produce a thrilling finish in which both teams have a chance of snatching victory?
No, of course I'm dreaming. The batathon will continue. Sehwag and Dravid will no doubt bat themselves further into the record books in this ridiculous match that has so far produced 1,082 runs for the loss of just 7 wickets.
What is the point of preparing pitches like this that allow batsmen to plunder runs at will without moving their feet?
Posted to Cricket by Keith PittyAnd it must be doing wonders for the bowler's morale.
I even feel a twinge of sympathy for Shoaib, running in for over after over (in spells of no more than four of course) without even a sniff of a wicket.
Posted by: Andy Todd at January 17, 2006 3:03 PM