Pakistan Vs India – The Kris Srikanth Factor

It was 2^nd Match of  the series between Pakistan and India in 1987. Aggressive opener of India Kris Srikanth scored 123 runs which was alarming for Pakistan. No doubt he was an aggressive customer. In the next match Pakistan came with a very aggressive strategy. In the beginning of the inning Wasim Akram hit Kris Srikanth on his eyebrow. It was a nasty glob for India as he was not able to continue the inning. Eventually he was taken to hospital for stitches. Later on he was not able to continue the series and was send back to home.  

After that hit Srikanth loss confidence against Pakistani fast bowlers forever and the evidence is his performance in 1989 series in Pakistan.

In 1989 when umpire judged Kris Srikanth as LBW, he showed his dissent. He was screaming and was showing like this is the end of the world and India cannot win in absence of him.

Imran Khan then caption of Pakistan cricket team who is a man of principle, called him back by the curtsy of umpire.  On the next delivery he was caught behind by the keeper.  This was the end of Kris Srikanth innings but in the memories of cricket fans this incident will alive for ever. Especially in cricket relationship of Pakistan and India this incident is of importance in general and for Pakistanis in particular. Indian may avoid to talk regarding this incident but Pakistani love to discuss this incident again and again.