India loose first test miserably
December 29th, 2007Poor batting form of Indians particularly the new age batsmen and the failure of the opening pair done India in.
It was a good allround performance by Australia having the home advantage that it managed to close the match with more than a day to spare even with the absence of players like Warne and McGrath.
This shows the strength of Australian second line up which is capable to takeover the responsibilities.
Indians have to play some extra ordinary game in coming matches if they have to avoid a series loss.
Written by Ananda Kumar - Visit WebsiteMisbah, Akmal continue the fightback
December 10th, 2007Pakistan got good partnerships from time to time, but all look insufficient against a mighty total of 626 from India. Thanks to the maiden century from Irfan Patan and the double ton from former Indian skipper Saurav Ganguly.
Now it all depends on Misbah to take Pakistan away from the defeat.
At this juncture a series win for India looks certain. Match looks still tilted towards India.
Written by Ananda Kumar - Visit WebsiteMaharaja and Yuvaraja lift India out of trouble
December 8th, 2007A brisk 169 (of 203 balls, 28 fours and a six) and a steady unbeaten 125 from Ganguly(214 balls, 20 fours) lift India from a pathetic 61 for 4 to 365 for 5 at the end of Day 1 of 3rd test match played in Bangalore Chennaswamy stadium’s new laid pitch.
Thanks to the herioc efforts of the 2 left handers who put up a 300 run partnership for the 5th wicket when India was reeling at 61-4 .
Debutant Arafat took 3 quick wickets earlier in the day to take Pakistan to a commanding position on the first day of final test.
Gautham Gambir could not cash in on the chance he got by the injury of Dhoni which forced the poor form Dinesh Karthik to be retained as a wicket keeper.
Now Dinesh Karthik batting at 3 has to make most of this chance if he has to have any chances of retaining his spot in the Indian test squad in near future.
Written by Ananda Kumar - Visit WebsiteKumble the new Indian test captan
November 8th, 2007Anil Kumble was made the new Indian test cricket captain today. I welcome the decision and feel that it should have come much earlier.
All the best for the top wicket taker and the most feared bowler of Indian bowling attack of this age. He is the first Indian captain after Kapil Dev who is a lead bolwer to lead India in a test. The googly man is all set to offer his experience on and off the cricket field as a leader to Indian cricket.
Hope he retires on the winning note.
Written by Ananda Kumar - Visit Website
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