The story of the match so far has been how Sri lanka get clawing back despite losing wickets at regular intervals. They never allowed themselves to get bogged down when wickets were falling and kept the score board ticking with singles and the occasional fours. Russel Arnold deserves a lot of praise for his composure, especially since he is coming back to the side after a long time.
Almost dreadful to think what Dravid would have done in the same situation. Some of the Indian batsmen tend to get bogged down too much during pressure situations like these, and forget to take the attack back to the enemy camp. I think the way Lanka handled the situation should be a blue print to follow in these situations.
Now India goes up against a Lankan attack, minus Vaas, Murali and even Masinga their new weapon in the pace bowling variety. All pointers seems to lead to an easy victory, but, can they be choked by some inspire bowling and some tight fielding?
RE:The story of the match so far
by pravin nahata on Feb 14, 2007 01:39 PM Permalink
i think u are right that we let the lankans loose in the end. what is commendable is that they were not al out despite loosing the top quite early as in the 25th over. this shows the planning & implementation in the team. unlike the indians who are too busy experimenting & planning, but when it comes to implementation the coash & the captain blame it on RIO.
RE:Prepare for 2011
by BALAHJI ARUNACHALAM on Feb 14, 2007 01:33 PM Permalink
Don's under estimate Viru's batting performance. Its viru's bad time. Any player sits in this situtation. Only thing is that at one time they come out of this problem. Let's hope viru comes in good form before world cup starts.So nothing wrong trying viru in the opening the Indian innings
I dont think it is wise to play Dinesh Karthik as a full time batsman. He should be donning the glove in case Dhoni is not fit. Remember he is a wicket keeper batsman.
Whats the point in playing Dinesh Karthick today. I think they should have had Robin Uthappa in the team today now that Yuvraj is fit. He would have given that much needed stability to the batting line up.
I understand that Robin lost his place because they wanted to play Shewag as opener but then they could have done so be asking Ganguly come one down.
RE:Dinesh Karthick should not be played as a full time batsman
by muthuraman ramamarutham on Feb 14, 2007 01:32 PM Permalink
It should not matter whether Ganguly opens or comes 1 down, (if Sehwag is opening) since Ganguly would be coming well before the 5th over (if not 3rd)
RE:Dinesh Karthick should not be played as a full time batsman
by BALAHJI ARUNACHALAM on Feb 14, 2007 01:30 PM Permalink
If sehwag succeeds today, what will be Robin Utahppa's position. Will he be out of 11.
RE:RE:Dinesh Karthick should not be played as a full time batsman
by execute on Feb 14, 2007 01:34 PM Permalink
in that case Sehwag and Robin will open and Ganguly will come in middle order
RE:RE:Dinesh Karthick should not be played as a full time batsman
by rohit agarwal on Feb 14, 2007 01:39 PM Permalink
A dismal display by the Indians.......we are going for world cup and we still don't have the capabilities to get a side all out under 150 even after getting their 3 top senior players out for nothing on board........and that too when u are playing in your own backyard.......it was like a normal one day match with wickets falling initially and then few lallu panjus getting a decent partnership to take their side to a respectable total.......jaago india jaago
RE:who will win the world cup 2007 India or Australia
by inaganti subbarao on Feb 14, 2007 01:33 PM Permalink
Deffinately not Australia. This time chances are good for England and India
RE:who will win the world cup 2007 India or Australia
by CHIVUKULA KISHORE on Feb 14, 2007 01:27 PM Permalink
Day Dreams never come true my friend...pl wake-up...
RE:Vengee ... enjoy your all rounders...
by inaganti subbarao on Feb 14, 2007 01:38 PM Permalink
this is meaningless comment. without sachin dravid ganguly jaheer agarkar harbhajan and kumble can india win the cup? Absolutely not.
What happened with the previous cup with too many young blood
Harbhajan did a good job. Zaheer's 10-over-5-wicket-spell was outstanding. but even then from 98/5 in 25-26 overs to 230/8 in 50 over and that too not out does not signifies good CONSISTENT form of the team. instead of extream ups and downs and average course may prove well for indians. any way.. good effort. Getting Sangakkara for zero is also a good thing.
Dinesh Kartik Has Shown His Ability To Bat In Recent Matches And He's In Good Form, So He Should Get A Place In The 11 Men Side Instead Of The Out Of Form Sehwag.
We did good bowling in last game also than good batting but bating not lasted at later stage and we lost let's hope we do finishing touche and win the match And mentally prepared for mission 2007
