Adil Najam
Part of me thinks that I should wait until the current World Cup match against host and co-favorites Sri Lanka ends. But another part insists that no matter what the result of the game, the point is made: Pakistan is indeed a contender. Mercurial, unpredictable, sometimes spectacular, often its own worst enemy (and that could happen in this game too), but never shy of upsets and surprises (in its own favor and against!).
So, what do you think: Is Pakistan a contender? And now two two games done and every team already having played, how do you evaluate Pakistan’s chances in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup? Is our readers’ assessment of the team’s chances the same it was two weeks ago, or has it changed. Have your say.
Of course, one game does not change the course of a tournament. And even this game is not done at the time of writing this post. But this is no ordinary game. Along with India, Sri Lanka is being talked about as the other favorites. But more importantly, this is the first serious test of Pakistan in quite a while and at least till this point in the game, Pakistan has made quite a game of this. Is this a flash in the pan or indicator of things to come? And that, before we even know how the flash will end! Even so, if you want to place your money on them, you can easily do so on platforms like Kcasino.
I use the word ‘contender’ to mean a team that one should seriously consider as a possible winner. Not just because it can surprise, but because if it would pull off a win it would not necessarily be a surprise. Are we there yet? Can we get there?
Enough said. Now, you have your say.
wish and pray for pakistan for all the best in world cup 2011
This time I voted listening my heart, Inshallah Pakistan will win this World Cup :)
I am pleased to see they way Misbah and Younas batted yesterday (as well as in match against Kenya). I think they are the most important players in Pak team. They have to keep themselves on the crease and at the same time keep the ticker moving steadily. The strike rate of both these players matter the most for Pakistan (we have disappointing examples of Yousaf and Inzimam in the past).
But these players have gone through better display of batting while playing in the first innings. Testing times are yet to come when both of them have to chase with even more sensibility and agility.
Its great to see Afridi bowl superbly after a long time. hope to see more of him.
If there is no upset, and we win the quarter final then Pakistan will face Australia in Semis… the most crucial of stages of WC. Best of Luck Team Afridi
I am eagerly waiting for an India-Pakistan semifinal or a final, and would be rooting for both the teams until that stage :-)
Btw, Pakistan’s performance against Srilanka was awesome. Good luck with the other matches !!
Pakistan’s kit is awsome! BOY. one has 2 like iT. pakistan is a strong contEndeR for world cuP’s favourite kit along with team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!****** ****$. olamba nana warka dang(pushto cheering stYlE).