Following are my keen observations about this test and Indian cricket in general : 1) The Indian pace bowling attack looks pedestrian in comparision to the SA bowling....we need some changes here and should think in terms of bringing back Munaf Patel or Praveen Kumar as they are accurate and can swing the ball..
2) Anil Kumble seems to be coming to the end of a glorious career...his spin wizardry seems to have left him and what we have today is just a run of the mill trundler...Cmon Anil, maybe it is time to go!!
3) IPL launches and bashes have made the players jaded and not in a sharp frame of mind...they need more time to recuperate between tests....
4) Never change a winning combo.... Lalu Rajput was a damn good coach who got us results and Kirsten was not required in the first place..
5) Some heads may roll if India lose this series and the first ones to go could be VVS and Dravid...ofcourse, i sincerely hope that the two of them get more chances but Jaffer needs to go..hopefully, Wasim has played his last test here...Call on Gambhir pls!!
6) BCCI seriously needs to look at Sachin's "injury"...is it really an injury or timeout before the IPL(Read : avoiding Steyn and company)
Out with the replies now guys...let the replies flood my post!!
RE:My observations about this match!!
by rajarshi banerjee on Apr 05, 2008 08:55 PM Permalink
Absolutely sound observations!!Keep it up. Only u missed out on the VC, Dhobi, he needs to rested now high time and Karthick included in his place. Look at Yuvi, he has a better record than Dhobi but still a couple of failures and he is warming the benches. Mohd Kaif is unable to find a place in the XI inspite of Sachin not playing.
RE:My observations about this match!!
by Bhajiya on Apr 05, 2008 09:00 PM Permalink
Johnny Bhai, AAp ka visleshan bohot achha hai. But it looks like MBA student not like sportsman. Sports is not MBA its different from business management strategies. Kumbly's career is almost over but htis chap was sidelined during Saurav Dada time and he suffered lot of biases to rate below Bhajji. Sachin is also same case as Kumbley. Rahul has lost charm and garnered more money than hw would have dreamed for. same is case with Sehwag and Pathan. This is team of Indian Veterns. But BCCI and investors on their Advertisement want to encash the investment on them so far if they are kicked out they will loose billions of dollers invested into these over aged players so BCCI also want to continue because this brings investment into BCCI. And SHOW MUST GO ON.............
RE:My observations about this match!!
by timepass on Apr 05, 2008 09:03 PM Permalink
Bhajiya - ur post does not make any sense. Be clear what u want to say. Very incoherent, no sense post. Dont waste blog space with such non-sense.
RE:RE:My observations about this match!!
by Bhajiya on Apr 05, 2008 09:08 PM Permalink
Mr.TImepass you are also fukat ka time pass kar raha hai. Main bhi Aapka chota bhai hu ji. Mera matbal hai sab ke sab Nikkammeey hai and sab ko football khwl ne bhej do sab retire ho jayenge. Kyo ki kisime bhi dam nahi football khele kyoki sab ki sab buddhe ho gaye hai. Mere bhai meri bat samaz ne ki koshish karo.
RE:My observations about this match!!
by timepass on Apr 05, 2008 08:56 PM Permalink
Good points. Specially number 4. What on earth is Gary Kirsten doing with the Indian team except disturbing spirit.
Problem is, ppl who run cricket and some ex cricketers like Shastri are some of the dumbest brains in the country (dats why they become cricketers in some cases, Sourav an exception).
Also, umpires sneaked in bad judgement at crucial points being overwhelmingly in favor of white nations. This, to me, takes all the sheen of the victory as you really dont know what Ganguly and Dhoni cud have achieved.
Dravid - the wallpaper, shud have been dropped in Chennai itself for slow century to show his parents. He is the dumbest cricketer in history.
RE:My observations about this match!!
by Jay Subramanyam on Apr 05, 2008 09:09 PM Permalink
The umpires were absolutely fair and spot on. It would be wrong to put the blame on them for this embarrassing reverse. In Ganguly's case, the snickometer suggested that there might have been a faint edge. In any case, one should never be swayed by a batsman's reaction to a dismissal. The Indians fought bravely no doubt but the Proteas should be commended for their win.
RE:RE:My observations about this match!!
by timepass on Apr 05, 2008 09:13 PM Permalink
Sehwags was highly doubtful and Ganguly was not out. I dont know what snicko u saw. Bat hit ground after the ball had gone about 2 feet past the bat. I dont care abt win or lose. Who knows Ganguly and Dhoni cud even have saved the match
