Just as the Indian team of 1983 would have had little chance of winning it had the Cup been played in Asia,as the India- West Indies series in 1983-84 showed,New Zealand with asimilar team but for a genuine spinner in Vettori lost after gamely trying.
Much of the charm has gone out,the hoopla created by anIndia pakistan match notwithstanding.Since March 14,2001,the marquee contest has been between India and Australia.Ashes has wide following in the UK and Australia.However for the discerning Indian cricket follower an India Pakistan encounters are well normal business.
That said if India has to win the World Cup or even reach the finals,Pakistan has to be beaten.Tjhe last time they were in a World Cup semi final,they had beaten Kenya.The opposition on current form are better no doubt but the team to beat is Sri Lanka.
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