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*Official* Group A Discussion - Pakistan, West Indies, Australia, India
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Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
Which is why, I have the commentary on mute. I can't stand commentators most of the times. I try to analyze the game on my own and the commentators usually talk drivel which diverts my concentration from the game at hand.
Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
The fast bowlers did the job after Pakistan got off to a quick start to get 3 wickets. Then, the spinners were toothless.
Dissector
International Debutant
I don't think the wicket is as toothless as the commentators are saying. Aaamer has troubled the batsmen with his bounce though he has bowled too many four balls along with it. And while there isn't a whole lot of movement you did see a bit of late swing from Rana Naved against Tendulkar as well some movement on the delivery that got him.
Presumably there isn't much in it for the spinners which is good news for India.
Presumably there isn't much in it for the spinners which is good news for India.
Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
Fast bowling is India's weakest link | Cricket Features | ICC Champions Trophy, 2009 | Cricinfo.com - Not really @ Sidharth Monga.
Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
This is the third time the pitch is being used. Wasim Akram said during the pitch report that this is a grave yard for fast bowlers and every one is latching on to that. Obviously India who have picked three seamers don't agree. There obviously is some thing in it for the faster bowlers if you bowl well. Also swing, as you mentioned, is not absent. Also some thing was said on the lines that it will assist the spinners, which we haven't seen much of. There has been a bit of turn but very little grip. It was made out that it will turn square in the second inning and the team batting second would be in real trouble.
Nehra meanwhile differed in the view. In his interview, he said it was slow early on but is coming on nicely later (while India was bowling) which is good to hit shots. It is good to hit shots but it is also good for edges to be taken and be carried IMO.
It's a good cricket wicket IMO which could have been better with more assistance to the spinners.
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Dissector
International Debutant
Anyway this is a terrific knock from Gambhir who has single-handedly brought India back in the game. But looking at that batting line-up and you can't feel too confident especially when you remember what a sitting duck Raina was against bounce in the TT cup. If Gambhir gets out the game will change instantly.
Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
Gambhir has improved tremendously as a player, going from strength to strength. Not a surprise that he has played an inning like this and won't surprise me if he even manages to get a century. For India to win though, both Dravid and Gambhir have to have a big partnership because there is not much else after this. India needs a miracle to win, as I said during the break.
Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
Playing the sheet anchor role safeguarding the wicket at one end while Gambhir can play his strokes at the other. Not surprising and not a bad strategy as they need a big partnership.