With India on the end of a 4-0 trouncing in Australia, one of our Indian contingent looks back to happier times.
After thirty-one matches that can be described as ‘sometimes interesting’, the first ever KFC T20 Big Bash League is over. But what did we think of the final and the competition as a whole?
India’s horror series reached its predictable conclusion with one final almighty beating from Australia. Here’s our verdict on the Adelaide massacre.
This time around, it was the left-armer who took the wickets. Abdur Rehman bowled sharply and accurately for 10.1 scintillating overs, during which he made England look as competent as Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard.
England’s tail wagged, Pakistan’s top order crumbled and things are fantastically poised for tomorrow.
England dominated all bar the final hour of the day, but were powerless to resist as Saeed Ajmal clawed Pakistan back into the game.
While the proper cricketers are busy rinsing India once again, the rest of Australia is getting ready for the final of the Big Bash. But which teams made it there?
Having lost the toss, England’s bowlers once again rose to the occasion and wore Pakistan’s batting down on an excellent pitch in Abu Dhabi.
“We’re going to bounce back”. “We’re ready to put it right”. “It won’t happen again”. Oh, just shut up and play.
India’s last away Test for nearly two years offers a final chance for some redemption. Or, more likely, one final beating at the hands of a rejuvenated Australia.