Fingers are now being pointed at the organisers for not having the outfield covered as rainstorms formed puddles on the outfield. Hence, the flaws that cause this all-important game to be called off are what the media has reported from Rawalpindi.
Guess Sr Lanka ground staff are specialists in this area, which sadly Pakistani ground staff lack the experience in covering the full playing area.
They will learn from their ignorance for sure.
The group ” B” teams comprise Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan .
South Africa has 3 points, and Australia, too, has 3 points , however, South Africa leads the points table with a better runrate.
Tomorrow, England, who are still to get points on board due to their loss against Australia, they play against Afghanistan in a must win game for both teams to stay alive in the competition. On paper, England looks favourites , but we are lovers of the glorious uncertainty of our beloved game. Hence, like what my late friend Tony Greig states, quote, let’s give that prediction a skip mate .unquote.
Afghanistan also has another challenge, the talent and ruthless DNA of Australia. Basically, Afghanistan has to pull a rabbit because they are very competitive in the 20-over format but lack experience in the longer veverscn of the white ball format.
Pakistan vs. Bangladesh is a dead rubber. Let’s not break our heads about the outcome.
The only worry for Pakistan is not humiliating selves by losing to Bangladesh and ending at the bottom of the table that too in their own backyard.
Here is our final trivia coming up on Friday two top teams
South Africa faces the biggest challenge against England.
Business end of the Champions trophy looks mind boggling and it is hoped mother nature will not intervene and spoil the party.