World Cup 2019: This underdog could win it all!

[szrana007]

You have no clue about history. India was ranked #1 way back in 1971. India beat Pakistan in a Test series in 1953, while Pakistan had to wait till 1979 to beat India. The only reason why Pakistan is ahead is the Tests head to head is the countries didn't play each other from the mid-60s to the mid-70s when India was a far superior team.

If it was true that "Pakistan has been the best Asian team historically" then it wouldn't have been whitewashed 12-0 in WCs by India.

Anyway, instead of trying to live in history you should focus on not getting whitewashed at home by SL which still hasn't won one Test in India. Or isn't that whitewash part of the history of the "best Asian team historically"?

No replies unless I see something intelligent.

You are not worth my time, welcome to ignore list.

 

[barah_admi]

You are not worth my time, welcome to ignore list.

Yes, ignore him, he always talks utter...well you know.

Anyway, back to the WC, England have got to be standout favourites and people talking about SA have to forget it. Much like the Netherlands in football, they are never going to win the big one.

 

[CricVet]

I am surprised tjis particular poster is not blaming Pakistan Army for the Pakistan losses. If you check his posts on timpas, all his posts end up blaming ONE institution for Pakistan's failures. I can understand some but when it gets repetitive and redundant, it's a huge borefest.

Sticking to the topic, Pak will just need to score consistently with an average of 5.5+ to be a major competitor in the tournament.

Our openers will need to be on careful in the first 5-6 overs. I Will accept even average of 4 something as long as we get a start of 60-70/0 in the first 10 overs if we bat first.

 

[Balthazar]

Don't think Pak has any chance this time around. Other teams will be wary of them and will make sure not to take them lightly like they did in the last CT. This way it will be easier to tackle them with no surprises.

 

[CricVet]

I am craving for attention - give it to me since I don't get it in my own place-

Indians will be taken more seriously. A team that lost to SL was taken lightly and made to the final before getting thrashed like no other in the past finals. Teams will come better prepared now to their pop gun attack.