Team India playing a relatively easy group reached the Semis in the World Cup. That there weer atleast 2 passengers in this team whose weaknesses were camouflaged by the easy wins against the weakest of teams . The best bowlers in the country were playing in the Ranji Trophy Finals . The only All arounder in the Indian team was carrying drinks. The burning desire to win the cup was missing and the stubbornness not to test the bench was another reason for India to loose in the semis as Ravindra Jadeja proved time and again that he is only Ranji material.
Team India playing a relatively easy group reached the Semis in the World Cup. That there weer atleast 2 passengers in this team whose weaknesses were camouflaged by the easy wins against the weakest of teams . The best bowlers in the country were playing in the Ranji Trophy Finals . The only All arounder in the Indian team was carrying drinks. The burning desire to win the cup was missing and the stubbornness not to test the bench was another reason for India to loose in the semis as Ravindra Jadeja proved time and again that he is only Ranji material.
Yes, to some extent it applies. Before the start of WC15 we were no where and were expected to be thrown out in league without Qf. But team played nicely to beat Pak, SA , WI and other associates. Then we looked invincible but after a loss to AUS, we came back to start. Some plus were good unity in team, ambition to win, superb fielding, I think the best in all, relatively weak group, good captaincy and management by RShastry to motivate. Some minus: India should now start picking team for future, WC 19 in all formats, good bowlers in all conditions, our old speciality in spin, good fielding and more over a depth in batting. When the top order is not in good nick, the tail-enders should be able to take to add atleast 150-200 runs as AUS do.Amit
Yes, to some extent it applies. Before the start of WC15 we were no where and were expected to be thrown out in league without Qf. But team played nicely to beat Pak, SA , WI and other associates. Then we looked invincible but after a loss to AUS, we came back to start. Some plus were good unity in team, ambition to win, superb fielding, I think the best in all, relatively weak group, good captaincy and management by RShastry to motivate. Some minus: India should now start picking team for future, WC 19 in all formats, good bowlers in all conditions, our old speciality in spin, good fielding and more over a depth in batting. When the top order is not in good nick, the tail-enders should be able to take to add atleast 150-200 runs as AUS do.Amit
