Bookies back England to Prevail over India – Cricket News Update
According to latest reports, it has been learned that bookies are eyeing a victory by England in the four-Test series against India, scheduled to begin from July 21, 2011.
Bookies believe that the first Test, which is scheduled to be played between the two sides at Lord's, will mostly likely end in a draw; nonetheless, a result will most likely be in favour of the hosts, England. According to the bets placed so far, England
is leading the odds 2/1 to take the first Test.
The hosts are also a step ahead of India in betting over the whole series, with bets of 5/4 to take the series, and 5/2 on a draw, while India are levelled at the odds of 2/1 to be victorious in their English tour.
With bets showing the obvious edge in favour of England, past records tell a different tale, since in the 28 Test matches between the two countries, the English have only won three times.
England also met failure the last five times they competed against the Men in Blue. While these records clearly show India to be a dominant force, the latest bets on the upcoming series prove that India are being underestimated beyond comprehension.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, the current number one team in Test cricket, will be hoping to retain their top form by annihilating the English this summer.
While the England side may not have been impressive in the shorter versions of the game in their recent outings, they are a force to reckon with in the longest form of cricket.
The former World Champions, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, learnt their lesson in the 2010/11 Ashes, when the English managed to retain their Ashes crown and defeated the Aussies in their own backyard, after nearly 24 years.
On the other hand, the Indians are in staggering form as they not only topped the Test rankings, but also emerged as ODI champions after winning the most coveted, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Cricket World Cup, earlier this year.
With the Indian side raring to prove themselves deserving of their status, the series is surely going to attract widespread audience and money, from around the globe.
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