Good ol' Indo Pak

Saturday's Asia Cup match between India & Pakistan took one back to the old times. When 270 was considered a very good score in ODIs. And when there used to be a lot of needle on the ground.

Over the years, I think, as India has grown economically stronger & more confident, the players of the cricket team have reflected this in their attitude. While in the 1996 World Cup, Aamer Sohail could flail his bat at Venky while chasing a 'huge' 280ish score in Bangalore with nary a response from the gentle vegetarian, this time it was the Pakis getting it nice and good from the Indians. Good to see .... even though some of the 'action' from the Indians had me squirming.



And the icing on the cake was the penultimate ball victory, courtesy a huge sixer from Bhajji. The perfect way to spend a Saturday evening.