It was way back in 2007 that India and Pakistan last played a Test. Since then, the teams have been involved either in ODIs or T20Is and that too only at the ICC or the Asia Cup events. Now, PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja has opined that Test Cricket needs India and Pakistan to clash regularly. Here, we take a look at how Twitter reacted to the scenario of India playing Tests on Pakistan pitches.
India vs Pakistan Tests may not happen in the near future
Due to political reasons, India and Pakistan do not meet in the five-day format. Unless both teams reach the finals of the World Test Championship, in the near future, at least, we may not see both teams playing a Test match.
India is one of the best sides in Test cricket right now. Yes, the team might have faltered against South Africa and England recently but it is still a formidable side. The team has recorded some fine wins in Australia and England, something that was unlikely a few years ago. Every Test Team needs a bowling attack that can take 20 wickets regularly. India has a strong pace attack and a solid spin attack comprising R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. On the other hand, Pakistan is a struggling Test squad. There is talent but the team is losing games to Australia and England at home. Hence, it may not be a competitive fixture from a cricketing perspective.
Twitter reacts to what would happen if men in blue play in Pakistan
Pakistan’s pitches in recent years have been very bland. It is extremely favourable to the batting attack and hence, Pakistan is not able to win games consistently. Now, imagining India would play on this track, it might become a hard task for any bowling attack to dismiss the Indian batters. We take a look at some of the reactions below in this regard:
Sirjee aise wicket banaoge to Pujara ambulance mangwa dega bowlers ke liye.🏏 https://t.co/fWGnupkpMR
— Shantanu Shrivastava (@DaKingInDaNorff) December 6, 2022
If wicket like this #Pujara will play 5 days @shoaib100mph @wasimakramlive https://t.co/Mk1wFUrUgG
— Mahesh N (@yen_mahesh) December 7, 2022
England wouldn't dare declare against the Indian test team the way they did in #ENGvPAK 😂 https://t.co/Vdh2rpWBo2
— A.S.K. (@mitosis1991) December 6, 2022
It needs you to stop making pitches https://t.co/n1SxolhWaU
— Ahmad Ghafran (@goofy_7_) December 6, 2022
Not on that Rawalpindi pitch it doesn’t…. 😆
Otherwise? Totally agree. India/Pakistan Test cricket would be phenomenal for the game. Essential viewing. https://t.co/MrH7E7pVYM
— Kevin Framp (@BigKev67) December 6, 2022
No rather Pak & it’s board needs it https://t.co/vGF0n57k5Y
— Yashraj (@Yashrbh) December 6, 2022
Make good pitch. Try to quality for WTC final. And india can come also aus vs india series will decied. If you serious about it make good pitches. https://t.co/p6G5TyOnRx
— Shubham Jangid ᅠ (@shubhamjangid) December 6, 2022
Then play like champions and qualify for WTC final https://t.co/BNu6OKwDfV
— TSG (@_goodonestaken) December 6, 2022
