Re: Annie John
by damodaran mohan on Jun 06, 2013 01:31 PM
But you have forgotten media reports about alleged Narendra Modi's unsuccessful bid along with a pvt. partner for a Franchise team in IPL.. ? ..
With two emphatic wins in the practice matches India begin their CT campaign in the background of media's persistent hounding back home of Dhoni & co. being away from home will certainly help in keeping away all such tensions and in just concentrating on the game. Their form in practice matches is ample testimony to that and the way they crushed Australia making them look like team Kenya was indeed heartening to watch.There is no depth in Aussie batting and it is certain they are not making it to the semis. Coming to cricket, the batting overall looks quite Ok except for the opening batting glitches which continue inspite of change from the flop Sehwag-Gambhir combination. Shikhar Dhawan still looks promising with his perfect timings of his shot makings even if he has not scored many runs. Murali Vijay’s tentativeness is something not instilling much confidence. And why does he look always under pressure even after playing so many international matches ? His off-drives are technically defective with the bat making an obtuse angle with ground as seen from the bowlers end ending up in scooping the ball. His bat should make an acute angle with the ground as seen from the bowlers end. Raina is not a big worry as he can hit form straight away in any match even after low scores. Rohit should be sent back home as he is a big distraction and Pujara could replace him.Bowlers combo look settled after the performances in the practice matches. Only thing is Ashwin should
Re: TEAM AIUSTRALIA OR TEAM KENYA ?
by damodaran mohan on Jun 06, 2013 12:59 PM
(contd.)Only thing is Ashwin should bowl his normal off-spinners outside off-stumps more as a rule than exception. He will get truck loads of wickets.The SA selection being on a ‘quota’ system have their limitations of potential, team gelling etc. So India are definitely favourites.