Lahore Test? It's a draw !

By John Cheeran
My money is on a draw at Lahore.
After Pakistan scored 326 for two on the first day of the first Test in Lahore and taking a long, hard look at the wicket, I'm sure this Test will finish in a draw.
Will there be excitement on the way?
Will Indian batting collapse to trigger a debate of follow-on?
May be, may not be.
But I don't see India losing this Test even if they are forced to follow on.
As the game stands now, Pakistan will bat throughout the second day and post a total around 650 before declaring their innings.
It does not matter whether Indian bowlers fail in their basic objective, that is taking wickets.
India, then, will be left to save the game over the next three days.
With Sourav Ganguly there to open the innings against Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Sami, it would be interesting to see how the Indian reply pans out.
A victory for Pakistan? Chances are slim if you are taking a realistic view.
A victory for India? Not a chance.