It seems ages since there were some meaningful test cricket to enjoy. The winter tour of Bangladesh was never going to be a serious test. That was followed by a glut of twenty20 cricket courtesy of the Indian Premier League. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy the IPL but it drags on and on and on. Surely the tournament would benefit from a shorter duration. Unfortunately, the money men might not agree with that suggestion.
This summer’s fixture list is unusual to say the least. After the world twenty20 competition is out of the way. Things begin with two tests against Bangladesh. This is followed by a series of one-dayers against Australia and Bangladesh which spans a month. Pakistan is the opposition for a four test series during August followed by yet more one day international matches.
It is fair to say the Pakistan national team is going through a transitional phase so how much resistance they will provide is anyone’s guess. However, at least the visit of Australia provides some top class opposition although it is in the 50 over format. If nothing else, the summer will be a confidence building exercise prior to the Ashes defence later this year.
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