Well, the inevitable has occurred. Australia won the first test comfortably. Their batting, bowling, and fielding were way above the Indian teams performances. The importance of fielding was celarly illustrated in this test match. On a number of occasions the Indian batsmen could not get runs of a good shot and lost their wicket the next ball. In the first innings, Ganguly turned down a two and settled for a single resulting in Yuvraj batting against Clark. Yuvraj was out next ball and Dhoni 2 balls later. In the second innings, Laxman hit a splendid cover drive that was wonderfully fielded by Clarke and the next ball he lobbed a catch to Clarke himself. It is very difficult to field like that. If you add that fielding to such a disciplined bowling attack and splendid batting line-up it next to impossible to beat them.
I will still rei-iterate, India has the team to beat Australia. However, the batting line up needs to be at its best. the only way I see this Australian team defeated is by putting them under pressure. You can do that if you play aggressive cricket and score runs/ or take wickets.
I will wait for Sydney. India needs to find a place for sehwag. He might not click but if he does he can do something no other Indian batsman can do - give Australian bowlers a run for their money. I would love to see a brave decision from Kumble.
I will still rei-iterate, India has the team to beat Australia. However, the batting line up needs to be at its best. the only way I see this Australian team defeated is by putting them under pressure. You can do that if you play aggressive cricket and score runs/ or take wickets.
I will wait for Sydney. India needs to find a place for sehwag. He might not click but if he does he can do something no other Indian batsman can do - give Australian bowlers a run for their money. I would love to see a brave decision from Kumble.
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