The Old master of the game which is deviated from its path for a long time is trying hard again to be back in the game and follow what their old generation was to be. The saying “Old is Gold” is truely proved by West Indies when they beat Pakistan in their opening game of this World Cup.
West Indies rocked Pakistan with their fast bowling so hard that it just recall the saga of 1970-80’s, the time when West Indies tantrum was so high that their bowling unit was unanswerable for anybody in the world. Under the lights of Joel Garner, Andy Roberts, Malcom Marshal, Michael Holding, Courtney Walsh, Curtly Ambrose and few more speed star that rocked every side with their speed.
The side of 70-80’s were so powerful with leader like Sir Viv Richards and Clive Lloyd that they easily conquered continuously two world cup 1975 and 79. Also, in 1983 they played like a champion but this time Team India turn around the table and won the world cup
In the meantime Pakistan was trying to understand how to manage the fast bowling, Oshone Thomas and Jason Holder quick fast bowling just blown away them. This whole thing was looking like a flashback of West Indies old generation fast bowling which I watched in videos in early days of my life. Pakistan scored just 105 run which West Indies (108/3) scored in 13 overs beating Pakistan by 7 wickets. Playing his last tournament Chris Gayle powerful 50 made target more easier for the Windies.
Now, as West Indies are in pretty good form and in high spirit after thrashing New Zealand in the warm –up and Pakistan in the league matches, the side looks interesting with Gayle and Russell powers in the batting while Oshone Thomas fiery fast bowling will give them the chance to upset anybody. This may be beginning for them, a ray of hope and giving the best shot to yet again to be GOLD…
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