Great win for India.
Still slightly worried about our batsmen's weakness against the short rising ball around off stump at 140+ ks. First it was Uthappa, then Sehwag and now Karthik. I have seen even Sachin and DRavid struggle against that ball. I guess it is because once they see a flat track with bounce on the lower side, our batsmen just instinctively start getting on the front foot. And a lifter at just outside offstump at 140+ will probably dismiss most batsmen in the world (or at least have them in trouble), so I guess I am just worried abt trifles there.
Interesting to see how close Dilshan was when he dropped that Karthik catch. Karthick cut down on the ball, so it is not like he hit it in the air, but Dilshan had walked in so much that he was closer than even a normal gully. Perhaps that is why he dropped it, the ball just flew to him.
Sri Lanka are looking a good side too, if they can sort out their top 3. Atapattu has looked in good touch without carrying on and Sanga has been in good enough form to not be worried abt a couple of single digit scores. Mahela needs to get his act together. Top knock from Chamara Silva, was impressed with him when I saw his batting in the NZ tour and he continues to impress.
India have had a bit of a return to form from Sehwag and a DEFINITE return to form from Yuvraj. That only means good news. I guess it means that one of Uthappa/Karthik/Pathan will take the last spot in the XI. IF Pathan is in decent form (mainly with the ball), then I would prefer him, but if not then Robin. Unless the management dont want so many openers in the same side and plump for a middle order batter, in which case Karthik would come in. I would personally love to see Karthik keep in a game or two in the league stages, just to make sure he is ready, in case something happens to Dhoni. It is better to be as prepared as possible.
