The series I'm referring to is neither between Pakistan and England nor is it the famous Ashes, but it is to be played on Zimbabwean soil and the team pitted against them will be India. While the Indians are buoyant after their great series win over the unofficial world test champions, Australia, the Zimbabweans are also happy after whitewashing Bangladesh. And, both these victories have come on home grounds. So it would be an added challenge for India, as they are playing away after a long time. Photo CricInfo Ltd Indians certainly look stronger on paper, having the likes of Saurav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, and the newly found talent in VVS Laxman, not to mention, arguably the best batsman in the world, Sachin Tendulkar.
History is also in India's favour.
They have lost only one match against Zimbabwe, having played five Tests since 1992, after Zimbabwe attained test status. However, India's away record is not something they can be proud of. Of the 157 Tests played away, they have managed victories in only 14, losing the enormous number of 70 matches. Andy Flower will be the key against India Photo AFP As far as records go, Zimbabwe have nothing much to be proud of either, yet they have always proved worthy opponents especially on home soil. Their individual talents might not be comparable to the artistic prowess of say Sachin, yet as a team, they are always hard to beat.