Read moreISLAMABAD - Pakistan cricket team has left for West Indies to play one T20, five ODIs and two Tests; and surely it is a real chance after a gap of over 40 years for Pakistan to beat West Indies at their own backyard.
Although this time the current West Indian side is much weaker as compared to past sides, which were full of big starts such as Viv Richards, Malcolm Marshall, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Michael Holding, Clive Lloyd, Walsh, Ambrose and many more. The counting will have to be stopped but the players' list will continue. And any chance of West Indian backlash was further dampened with the axing of Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpul and Ramnaresh Sarwan.
Without these players, West Indies will find it almost impossible to beat Pakistan, who are playing well and their morale is high after reaching the World Cup semi-final. The Pakistani selectors have almost selected the same side, which took part in the recently concluded World Cup with one or two minor changes.
On cards Pakistan will not face much difficulty in disposing of West Indies...
Chance for Pakistan to make history
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BallOil
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The West Indies are trying to find a combination, whereas Pakistan has a settle dopening combo (Hafeez and Shehzad) and a settled middle order (Umar and Misbah). On the bowling front they have Riaz, Afridi and Saeed as in form bowlers. A tough task for this West Indies squad to win the ODI series.