The Hindu : dated December 17, 1952: The Tests with Pakistan

Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2002

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous - This Day That Age

dated December 17, 1952: The Tests with Pakistan

From the Editorials: "The Calcutta Test match that ended in a draw on Monday brought to an end a series of five contests between India and Pakistan which saw some good deeds on, and many pleasant exchanges off, the cricket field. Abdul Hafeez Kardar and his men played the game well throughout; if they have lost the rubber, they can take heart from the fact that they have not disgraced themselves but pressed India hard in many ways. Indeed they seemed well-placed in the Madras Test where the rain most definitely came to India's rescue. Pakistan owes a great deal to her captain who played a grand innings at Madras and managed his bowling with skill. He was helped in the batting department chiefly by Nazar Mohammad, Hanif Mohammad — the discovery of the tour — and Waqar Hasan who has been consistent throughout. One should not also forget the great century partnership for the last wicket at Madras between Zulfiqar Ahmed and Amir Elahi. Wicketkeeper-batsman Imtiaz Ahmed gave a glimpse of his real form only at Calcutta. In bowling, the honours must go for consistency and success to Fazal Mahmood who incidentally helped Pakistan to draw the Calcutta Test with a good stand with Waqar Hasan. Congratulations are richly due to Amarnath, the Indian skipper, who has led India country to two (and very nearly three) victories as against one defeat... .''

Printer friendly page
Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

Miscellaneous

Stories in this Section

The Hindu Crossword No. 7546

Solution to puzzle 7545

The purpose of life

dated December 17, 1952: Fasting Sriramulu passes away

dated December 17, 1952: The Tests with Pakistan

Weather