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The former http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 fast bowler, Michael Holding, has rated England as favourites to clinch the forthcoming Test series against South Africa at home because of their recent performances in international cricket.
The two teams will take on each other in one of the most awaited battles of recent times, starting from Thursday at the Oval. The series will decide the number one ranked Test team of the world, naturally creating immense hype all over the cricketing fraternity.
Majority of the pundits believe that the two teams are evenly matched in all aspects of the game and the side which handles the pressure well in crunch situations will emerge victorious.
The legendary cricketer admitted that both the sides are of the highest quality, possessing great cricketers, but thinks that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964 and company hold an edge because of home conditions and their recent performances at the ultimate level of the sport.
Holding said, "The series will be played between two very good teams and a lot will depend upon the conditions. There are a lot of good players and match winners in both teams, but for me England are the favourites, they have been playing good cricket and
the series is at home for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 and they are in good form."
Historically, England enjoys a massive psychological advantage over the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ian-Harold-King-c63858 Nation, winning 56 of the 138 Tests played between the two sides, with 53 ending without result.
The 58-year-old former cricketer from Jamaica further added that both the units possess extra-ordinary bowlers, who have the capacity to test the opposing batsmen and make massive inroads. Hence, Holding believes that the side which bats well under trying
circumstances will enhance their chances of winning the series.
“Good starts are the key for both teams as both teams have strong bowling attacks and you want to make sure that your batting line-up gets off to a good start,” the former cricketer added.
The Test series will be followed by five One Day Internationals and three T20s just ahead of the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World T20 2012.
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