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Reasons why Ind-Eng series won't generate enthusiasm

New Delhi: After much anticipation, India's long awaited England tour, of five Test matches, seven ODIs and one Twenty 20 is now underway. Given India's track record in overseas tests recently, Indian cricket fans are



2) Lack of real match winners



The hosts and the visitors lack the match winners in their sides. It means the fireworks which was expected might just not happen. The absence of genuine match winners also contributes to the luke response.

The fresh legs on the Indian side would be raring to go and pose a tough challenge to England.. Ishant Sharma is the only experienced fast bowler in the side while Ashwin another spin department. So can we expect this team to win the matches….? Not a tough question to answer.. The batting department might have lot of experience but their form is the major concern.



The hosts England too lack playerers whom they can call match winners. England had a humiliating defeat in Ashes and recent Sri Lanka series. The players who won the Ashes for England earlier in 2013 have now lost their show. Yes, Stuart Broad took a hat-trick against Sri Lanka but it is the result what matters. England still lost the match and further the series. Sam Robson batted well against the Lankans but what is the use of such innings which cannot win you the match.