India's batting is reasonably sound on the sub continental wickets where the ball is not likely to bounce and rear suddenly.Cricketing nations these days are aware of the strengths and weaknesses of opposing players.Sehwag's uppercut to third man will be exploited in the hope he will mistime one.Yuvraj's leaden footed approach to spinners; Raina's weakness on the legside to balls rising to his rib cage;Yusuf's penchant to hit across the line could all be exploited by bowlers of accuracy, discipline and variety.This is the worrying part of the batting.India's running between wickets is neither smart or fast.Some batsmen watch fielders instead of trusting their partners' calls. Others run with their bats in the air instead of grounding them.Speedy rotation of strike throws bowlers and fielders off their stride. It also helps risk free scoring at a decent rate and provides a great launching pad for big hitting toward the end.Indian batsmen generally do not like to steal singles and twos but prefer hitting risky fours and sixes! The bowling, barring the 3 restrictive bowlers in Zaheer.Munaf and Harbhajan could wilt against deliberate onslaughts as the back up fielding of India is pedestrian and leaks easy runs. While all this may sound pessimistic it is worthwhile to keep these weaknesses in mind whenever an assessment of India's chances are made. Its strong batting line up and the slow,low pitches would have to play a major role in its success!
dhobi has given lot of chance to all poor players like jadeja, murali, yuvi, raina etc but he is not giving that much backup to pathan. when entire country feels that y.pathan is the big match winner but he is not saying any single word for him. he should keep his politics out and keep game clean. he is saying p. kumar is big loss because he is his friend..
Re: he is not good with y. pathan
by Emporor Ashoka on Feb 11, 2011 05:18 AM
Dhoni has the potential to evaporate the spirit of cricket by killing the good players!!
moreinterested inadvertising contracts than winning. just watch his "celebrations" whensreesanth gotsmithout in second innings of second test on youtube!!!
Re: dsfsf
by Varun on Feb 11, 2011 08:24 AM
He is probably speaking keeping people like you in mind. uncultured, house burning types. The ones who dont realize that it is finally just a game.
This is what happens when you loose grip on political front, other social groups sooner or later will come to terms with the handling the media blitz on them and that will be final nail on brahmnical hegemony.
Being a proud india I thinkIndia will crash out in the semis. I hope they do because these overpaid non athletes don't deserve the money they get in IPL hence since they got it they won't get the world cup. South Africa, England or Australia will win the cup. Bunch of losers.
Re: india won't win
by Pradeep Shinde on Feb 10, 2011 11:52 PM
Rahul Joya,
Stomach ach...Take some churan. this will ease the constipation. Well this is what was supposed to happen, brahmnical hegemony is over in cricket as well. This is what happens when you loose grip on political front.
