Wednesday, August 31, 2016

England v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge - England crush Pakistan mercilessly


The wicket at Trent Bridge was a batting paradise and England cashed on it big time. They unleashed an absolute carnage to crush the Pakistan bowling attack and posted 444 for 3 to overtake Sri Lanka's 443 for 9 against Netherlands in 2006.

Alex Hales, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler plundered a hapless Pakistan attack and left me staggered about their astonishing improvement since that World Cup exit last year. The last 18 months have been outstanding for England in the 50-over format and their attacking display have been somewhat a revolution and if they can maintain this form, I am sure, they will be able to break the hoodoo of the World Cups in 2019.


Pakistan need to change the ODI captain as soon as possible. Azhar Ali is not a captaincy material and I question Misbah-ul-Haq’s cricketing eye. How could he endorse the thought of Azhar as the captain in the 50-over format? At present, Sarfraz Ahmed should be the captain and in my opinion, he can change Pakistan’s fortune in the 50-over format.   

Thank You
Faisal Caesar 

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