They tried to make something out of running on the pitch but it wasn't close to good enough an excuse for failing to beat Pakistan this time. Must try harderThis must be the first drama free tour of England for a while, previously we've had the spot fixing scandal in 2010 and Inzi lobbing his toys out the pram in 2006.
Was there not one Test in that series where England were comfortably ahead (Trescothick might even have scored190odd) the we just collapsed on the final day?
That was also the series where Afridi decided to bust out a few moves on a good length wasn't it?
1st Test: Pakistan v England at Multan, Nov 12-16, 2005 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN CricinfoYeah we failed to chase something like 178
I got up with us five down needing maybe 20-30 (could be more) and it was over in minutes
You know what'll happen though, it'll be 1-1 with everyone dying for a 3rd or a 4th Test while India will probably be pasted 5-0.Rather Pakistan play two tests in 2018 than go six years without them touring again.
True in the Pakistan series, but rain did ensure Lanka drew the third test and washed out an ODI.Just me or did we lose virtually bugger all time to rain all summer?
Shoaib was so good that series. Those slower balls were hilariously awesome.Thinking about it, 2005 is still my favorite series between these two teams. The first two Tests especially were so close right until the end.
That was Inzy's peak as a captain.- Inzi scoring 2 100s in the 2nd Test to go ahead of Miandad, the second one probably cost us a win.
My favourite is this one- Akhtar just being generally great and fit for a whole series. I don't know which was better, knocking out Giles' two stumps or the almost waist height full toss LBW on Geriant.