At last Pakistani cricket team has put behind the truck loads of negativity about itself – match- and spot-fixing, ball tampering, dressing room infightings, conspiracies against fellow players, nepotism; all forgotten when the Greens proved on 28 Jan in Abu Dhabi that last week’s victory against England in Dubai was not a fluke. It was a great day for Pakistani cricket fans who were quick to dishearten and pessimistic not only due to persistent performance and corruption related issues with their team but also lack of international cricket on their soil (thanks to militants who would like to have guns and bullets not bats and balls). As expected there were some noises against the Pakistani bowlers’ style. However, they soon died down as mere noise can’t change the wind direction.
England may like to consult India who also must be wondering what has happened to them this week in Australia – first complete whitewash in a Test series after 1967-68. Heartiest congratulations to Greens.
MASOOD KHAN
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
(II)
Brilliant, and all the other synonyms of this word, for the Pakistani team. What a performance. Over the last few years my passion for following the Pakistani team has toned down for two reasons. First, I don’t get a chance to watch games because of my professional commitments and secondly, whenever I do get a chance I get disheartened by watching Pakistani team on the receiving end, either because of poor performance or other controversies that surround them.
But this week’s performance has been truly a treat to watch. Misbah has proved that if the leadership is working in the right direction, even the weakest can overpower the giants. I am excited and cannot wait to see the reaction of the British press on the win. I hope that this time they will show the heart to leave all the politics behind and appreciate the quality performance of the Pakistani team.
DANISH MAHMOOD
Lahore
(III)
No words are enough to praise the historic 2-0 series win at Abu Dhabi of Pakistan cricket team against England. It was a fantastic team effort of all the players who outplayed the England team in every department of the game.
This sensational victory of Pakistan cricket team will always be remembered in the annals of the history as the most glorious performance of a team which is debarred for more than three years to play international games on its own soil.
Pakistan Zindabad and kudos to Pakistan cricket team, its tour management and PCB management. Keep up the good work.
SYED NAYYAR UDDIN AHMAD
Lahore
(IV)
Bravo, Pakistani team. Pakistan defended such a low total in a champion’s style in UAE. Credit goes to the spinner and team captain. Pakistan cricket team, you made us proud, as always. Well done and keep it up.
ZAHID RASHID
Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir
