Pakistan vs India historic series

[OldFanatic]

For the first time in 15 years, India visit Pakistan for a historic series (March 10 - April 18). Follow all the action here:

http://usa.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2003-04/IND_IN_PAK/

[OldFanatic]

It doesn't look like http://www.willow.tv is offering this series for PPV on broadband. Any idea if it's available on Zee TV or PPV on DISH?

[OldFanatic]

Here's info on the DishNetwork's PPV coverage:

http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/programming/ppv/sports_events/cricket/india_vs_pakistan/index.shtml

The stakes are high and the stage is set for tense drama. This is one of the most intense rivalries in sports you'll come across.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/3536443.stm

[BhoysFC1995]

Originally posted by Chandu
...The stakes are high and the stage is set for tense drama. This is one of the most intense rivalries in sports you'll come across.


this match was a bit pointless, but still a dull start to this highly anticipated series-
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP)— Each of the spectators who turned up for the opening match of India's first full tour of Pakistan in 14 years had nine security officials observing their movements Thursday.

A crowd of less than 300 ticket-holders were overwhelmed by the massive deployment of 2,600 policemen at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium

http://www.foxsportsworld.com/content/view?contentId=2220330

[ScouseCat]

Foxtel will be showing an extended highlights package of each of the games here in Australia as far as I know, so very much looking forward to it.

[OldFanatic]

Originally posted by BhoysFC1995
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP)— Each of the spectators who turned up for the opening match of India's first full tour of Pakistan in 14 years had nine security officials observing their movements Thursday.

A crowd of less than 300 ticket-holders were overwhelmed by the massive deployment of 2,600 policemen at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium


There is no way they could manage a ratio like that for the real matches. ;)

[OldFanatic]

Woohoo!!! Looks like http://www.willow.tv will be offering the online coverage after all. So, for those without the Dish PPV access, there's hope after all. The coverage for outside the US has already been worked out. The coverage in US is being worked on, and within the next few hours they'll update it on the website.

Here is the schedule:

http://www.willow.tv/EventMgmt/UserMgmt/MatchList.asp?eid=33

First match starts tonight at 8 PM Pacific/11 PM Eastern!

[OldFanatic]

Here is more on the security situation for tonight's match.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3505298.stm

[giggs88]

bah! thanks for the link chandu. but willow tv doesn't show in our region. :( . I'll just have to keep checking until the match starts.

[OldFanatic]

OK. The willow.tv are saying the deal failed to materialize in the US. Damn.

However for the live audio, go to:

http://www.vsworld.com/ht/home.php

It is a very cheap deal. For $10, you get live audio of all test matches and one-dayers.

[giggs88]

that sucks really bad.

im covering the game on ndtv live text. its pretty fast.

Pak wins toss, india batting 56/0 in 7.3

[giggs88]

Sachin tendulkar out. -------------> O

[OldFanatic]

http://premium.cricinfo.com/POPUP3.html says that live audio of all 1-dayers and test matches is only $4.99. Much better deal than VSWorld.

[giggs88]

Originally posted by Chandu
http://premium.cricinfo.com/POPUP3.html says that live audio of all 1-dayers and test matches is only $4.99. Much better deal than VSWorld.

wonderful.

[White Laser Blues]

This is the match report courtesy of BBC sports.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/3507532.stm

I'm absolutely amazed how Pakistan can scored 344 runs in the 50 overs game with all the pressure of batting second. That's quite an acheivement in itself and to get that close to India's total. Even the Australian team wouldn't have got that far to score over 300 runs, maybe not yet! Is the outfield of the ground small and or fast in Karachi?

[Californiaspurs]

Pakistan vs India series on TV

I realize it's not on live over here other than DISH, but any chance of seeing the games on delay or highlights in the USA, like Fox Sports World or whatever, for someone who doesn't have DISH or know any cricket fans who do?

I'm sure I can network with the local Indian community where I live to find live games, but I really would like to know if there'll be any way of enjoying the game at home, much as I like hanging out in Indian restaurants or cinemas in the middle of the night!

Sounds fantastic so far, wish I could see it though.

Ayway, just checked the DISH link earlier in the thread, and it looks like there's a repeat tonight at 7pm - time to start checking those Indian restaurants!

[Californiaspurs]

What would google say?

For those in Silicon Valley:

Annapoorna-San Mateo
Bombay garden-fremont
Komalavilas-Sunnyvale
Banjara-Sunnyvale

plus someplace called Naz8

[OldFanatic]

I have to say the Indian bowling has been totally disappointing, despite the win. If it wasn't for that 1 over in which the new kid Naved hadn't bowled 5 no-balls (24 in 1 over, Sehwag taking advantage of most no-balls), there was no way India would have won this match.

Thanks for the restaurant list CaliforniaSpurs. Naz is a cinema house in Fremont, California.

[nicodemus]

You can also get it on PPV via TV Asia. I was over at my inlaws the other day and saw an ad for it on there.

[OldFanatic]

2nd one-day match begins in about 5 hours. I would be shocked if India win this one, given that Ganguly is sick and Nehra is out injured.

http://us.rediff.com/cricket/2004/mar/15faisal2.htm

Here is one regarding the security situation:

http://www.dawn.com/2004/03/15/spt4.htm

Here is an interview from a Pakistan team perspective:

http://usa.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2004/MAR/096745_PAKIND2003-04_15MAR2004.html