After the dismal Test and tri-series the turnaround of the Indian side in the WC was indeed remarkable raising expectations of fans retaining the WC reason why more than the loss the way India lost hurt us more. But Aus played better cricket and handled pressure better although their performance in the group stages and even against Pakistan did not inspire that much confidence .However Aussies were able to raise their game to beat the Indians comprehensively. Steve Smith expectedly proved simply too hot with Dhoni’s every bowling moves failing to dislodge him. Johnson who looked in indifferent form in the earlier matches looked completely pumped up both with bat and ball to give his side that decisive edge. On the other hand with the loss of toss Dhoni & co. seemed to have been pushed on the defensive and some of the bowling changes reflected the mindset. Pacers too couldn’t reproduce their recent form on the day. Although Ashwin bowled well but the Jadeja ‘hole’ could not be filled up. It was evident Dhoni paid the price finally for his indiscreet decision against a tough side like Aus ? The pressure build up showed in the batting with likes of Virat, Shikhar,Rohit etc. failing to apply themselves adequately. On a fateful day when most of his moves didn’t work there was little Dhoni could do and it happens at times in sport. He tried his best but fact remains that this Indian side is still not good enough to beat Aus in A
Re: YOUNG I/SIDE STILL NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO BEAT AUS IN AUS
by damodaran mohan on Mar 28, 2015 05:37 PM
(contd.)..Aus in Aus .There is no shame in losing to the best side and all credit to the young Indian side for the spirited WC campaign.
Being in the easier pool, India was not really tested in this WC till the semis except may be against the Proteas. The two best teams in this tournament (who were also in the tougher group) deservedly reached the finals. Anyway, no one thought India would reach this far in this WC, considering their performance in the tri series..In that respect it was a creditable show upto the semi finals. We also have to acknowledge that the Australia is the better team in all aspects of the game Better luck next time India! Let the best team win the Wc2015!
Re: Face the truth
by syed jawad on Mar 28, 2015 09:54 AM
yes india's group was weak... only Sa was strong team ... Not much impressed with india's winning streak... I am satisfied that tehy are not lost match till semifinal.. overall Inda was expected to reach last bcos we're champions last time ...Impressed with NZ and Australia
Re: Face the truth
by syed jawad on Mar 28, 2015 09:54 AM
yes india's group was weak... only Sa was strong team ... Not much impressed with india's winning streak... I am satisfied that tehy are not lost match till semifinal.. overall Inda was expected to reach last bcos we're champions last time ...Impressed with NZ and Australia
Absolutely correct conclusion: Dhoni deserved mates who were not beaten in the mind before they were beaten on the field. If we had two more Dhoni's in the team these last ten years we would have the best team in the world. I felt more for Dhoni..the guy does not know what it means to be defeated. The guy deserves the title: DHONI- the LION hearted
Re: DHONI - the LION hearted
by on Mar 27, 2015 01:54 PM
..yes so dhoni doesn't have to do anything other than take credit for the win. ...but sadly the 'mates' failed yesterday :(
Re: Re: DHONI - the LION hearted
by syed jawad on Mar 28, 2015 09:57 AM
Its a team sport... always captain will get more credit and more blame .. I am not big dhoni fan but stilll .. i like his leadership skills....
they have 3 all rounders in maxwell,faulkner,watson. india have none. look at their bowling, strac is winner in any surface. india have none. so there is no comparison. only thing is we are emotional and want india to win. if there 10 more matches with aus, they would win all.
Re: Re: australia is very very strong
by syed jawad on Mar 28, 2015 10:00 AM
India should be mentally strong .. like Australia ... Look from last 20 years they are dominant even after loosing gr8 players... i predict tehy will be champions after 20 years .... kill they enemy till the last breath
While country suffers a humiliating defeat, we miss the guts and champion Yuvraj for his champions knock with guts and determination to handle pressure situation in such big matches. Rightly Dhoni is paid for its deeds.
Re: While Country suffers we mis Yuvi
by syed jawad on Mar 28, 2015 10:03 AM
UR WRONG WE PLAYED WITH YUVI,SACHIN, ETC BEFORE IN WC BUT WE DIDNT WIN LIKE 2003,2007 AND 2011WE WIN ONLY COS OF HOME CONDIDTIONS
Australia is a much better team than India and it was the media which hyped the chance of India.India at present do not have any classy player except M S Dhoni who was the only person to show some character.The team was on a winning streak only because they were not put into a challenging situation.As soon as the challenge came, they collapsed like a pack of cards.Virat Kohli is a hyped figure. He is at best a mediocre batsman and we can find many of these types of batsman in Ranji Trophy in the last 20 years.
Re: Re: Australia is a better team
by on Mar 30, 2015 10:36 AM
At least Dhoni was the only player who fought till the end.Worthless guys like Virat Kohli, Suresh raina submitted meekly.
