As expected the first match between Bangladesh and Pakistan was delayed by rain and restricted to 40 overs a side. Pakistan won the match comfortably with contributions from Salman Bhatt, Mohammed Yousuf, Misbah in batting and Afridi chipping with three wickets. Only batsmen to score for Bangladesh was Ashraful with 50+. Given that its monsoon season for Bangladesh, hope and wish we get full 50 overs of play this Tuesday when Team India takes on Pakistan.
NewZealand lost the 3rd test by an innings with out much fight, except for MacCullam and Flynn no batsmen showed any inclination to fight it out. A quick-fire unbeaten 50 by Oram will help his confidence going. With the overcast whether and pitch assisting seam bowling SideBottom made full use of the conditions to pick 6 wickets to rap up the new Zealand innings. The series started off well with both teams fighting to win the 1st test, the 2nd test could have gone either way but in the 3rd Test but for the 1st day when england were 89-5 , through out the test it was England's game.
Modi seems to be the man behind creating all possible means to make full use of the frenzy the T20 format has created. Yes I am referring to the Champions Trophy for T20 champions from all over the world. The format is like two top teams from each country will fight it out for the Champions Trophy. Its early days in conceptualizing the event and one can only except good things from this man Modi. One sad part is that no one from the ICL is eligible for this tournament even though they play domestic cricket for these teams in their respective country or county. Mode is hell bent on sending the ICL to trash.
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