Key to India should be its 1st and last 10 overs. whether they bat 1st or bowl but the performance of India's bowlers in these 20 overs can decide the result of today's match. If they manage to give restrict pakistan to somewhere around 100 runs in these 20 overs they can win the match.
Those that went overboard with 20-20 matches should now realize that these have cut the life of a player to 20-20 now,,,, too much is always too bad, and Lalit Modi is to be blamed for bringing in an unwanted element into otherwise healthy game of cricket.
Re: Yes..
by Ravi Kumar on Sep 26, 2009 11:28 AM
Many people suspect the same. The injuries to Yuvi and Sewag is most likely due to the excessive cricket that includes IPL. Agree with you.
It feels like the twenty-twenty world cup all over again. The only saving grace is we have Sachin and Dravid. It is possible these two champion players may stand up and bat well for India. However, the odds of that just got long with Yuvi's departure.
This team has Harbachan, Sachin and Dravid, who are true champions and will contribute. Among the newer generation, Gambhir is very capable. However, it is surprising that he didnt take to field in the warmups. that just is not good news! You cannot just walk into a top competitive match after resting for a while. SA found that out the hard way!
The young guns, Raina, Pathan and ABNayar are truly going to be tested. These players do not boast top class Ranji experience and are really from IPL era. So, it is difficult to expect anything more from them than 20 good overs of bowling from Raina and Pathan. Their batting display for India is something that remians to be seen.
Pakistan is a full strength team that has a good captain. This isn't to say they will not find new ways to embrace defeat. But, they possess a potent bowling attack. So, if the indians are to have a good day, they need a good start. Everyone knows that and that puts a lot of pressure on Sachin. This is the same old story again.
Sachin is a great player. However, the team sent with him has to be balanced enough to support him. Does this team look balanced to you?
Re: Manish Pande Needs for chanpions trophy
by SAURABH SINGH on Sep 26, 2009 11:27 AM
he did not pay money to selectors to take hhim in 16 member team so he is not considered ...
InshAllah Pakistan will win because right now the team is in superb form....and we will make a new history with a dashing win....so just wait and watch....good luck to the Pakistani Team....
In Yuvraj absence, Dravid needs to come at number 4. No point in coming in at number 3 since he isn't a boundary hitter. Once the PowerPlays are over, he can rotate the strike and help us build the innings. But he defenitely needs to be played in this game. We are already without Sehwag and Yuvraj, 2 of our main ODI batsman.
What happened to young Manish Pande who was playing very well in the IPL. Look at Umer Akmal. Given a chance, Manish can also play the same role of Akmal for Indian Team.
Re: Indian Team
by Vijayshankar on Sep 26, 2009 11:23 AM
Manish has scored only in T20 and no good records in 50 overs. He will definitely hv his chance in next couple of years to play for India in anyform of game.
