Re: Pakistan vs India 3rd Test Match @ Karachi Jan 29 - Feb 2 2006
Wow what a pressure cooker it will be in Karachi, with Pakistan having to bear the brunt of ALL of it. Injuries galore, missing captain, pitch problems, and the home team playing the last match against arch rivals with the series level. It doesn't get any worse than that.
If I was an Indian I would be licking my lips in anticipation on what will be the best chance India will have in clinching the series. The momentum is with India and the Pakistan camp will be quite panicky as Inzi and Malik have been ruled out.
Rana should be back at the expense of Asif (tough luck but experience is needed especially with Rana's swing in Karachi). Razzaq will unfortunately stay as our batting will be at its weakest. Farhat will open with Butt, and neither of them are exactly dependable. Faisal Iqbal another inexperienced newbie will have to step in the boots of Inzi. I am surprised why Hameed isn't in the squad, surely he would fare better than Iqbal who hasn't played international cricket in a while.
Most probable team for Karachi
Butt
Farhat
Younis
Yousuf
Iqbal
Afridi
Akmal
Razzaq
Rana
Akhtar
Kaneria