Keeping in mind Pakistan’s itinerary this year and various developments in the world of cricket, here is a look at why Pakistan is likely to have fun against the Big Three i.e. Australia, England and India during the next few months.
England
England has had an awful winter. Their batting line was dismissed for 50 odd runs in New Zealand quite recently. Hence, Pakistan’s formidable bowling line-up even with Yasir Shah not available should pose a serious threat to the men in blue.
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If batting can hold its own there is no reason why the Pakistani boys should not comeback home victorious.
Australia
Australia will play Pakistan in Zimbabwe for a tri-nation series and then in UAE during a bilateral series. With Smith and Warner not available, Pakistan should fancy a pretty decent chance particularly, on wickets that suit their style of bowling and batting.
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India
Owing to political issues back home, India has agreed to host Asia Cup in UAE. With years of experience of playing in the country, there is no team in the entire Asian continent that knows the conditions that UAE has to offer better than Pakistan.
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Hence, men in green are likely to dominate the proceedings during the tournament – provided of course they do not falter under pressure and provided they have their best eleven available.