London:Ricky Ponting's men derived sadistic pleasure when England, their Ashes victor last year, bit dust in Pakistan but Australia's respect for their traditional rivals soared as Andrew Flintoff led his side to a series-equalling 212-run win against India in the Mumbai Test.
Sydney:Australia hold the edge over England in this year's Ashes series with their two match-winning leg-spinners Shane Warne and Stuart MacGill, according to former England batsman Graham Thorpe.
Centurion (South Africa): It will be a high-voltage honour duel between traditional rivals when India, looking in good touch, and a wobbly Pakistan meet here on Saturday in a match whose intensity goes beyond the World Cup stakes.
Centurion (South Africa): It will be a high-voltage honour duel between traditional rivals when India, looking in good touch, and a wobbly Pakistan meet here on Saturday in a match whose intensity goes beyond the World Cup stakes.
Dubai: India will have the edge over its traditional rivals Pakistan in the upcoming home series, though Shoaib Akhtar can become a thorn in the flesh for India if he gets his 'rhythm and swing' right, believes former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram.
