Full_length, you might say that Zaheer ended up with ok figures despite his wides but maybe that was because the Dutch batsmen were more intent on batting out their 50 overs? Against Sri Lanka or South Africa or Australia he would have gone for over 50 runs in his 10 overs.
You don't know that yet. We'll have a chance to find out soon
I think you are also being unfair to Yuvaraj (apart from Mongia). He's looked good and I expect him to be one of the successes of the WC. He'll get around four fifties methinks..batting at his position, that's good.
I am however concerned about Saurav's and Kaif's form. Saurav is one of the best batsmen in the world in ODI format and seeing how a a few matches have been won off the blade of one batsman, Saurav's form is crucial!
Oh btw, it will be ok if Zaheer does give away 50 off ten overs in a highscoring game (like the WI-SA match) if he picks one or two early wickets and has bowled four overs at the death.
I expect Kumble and Harbhajan to be the bowlers giving under 5 runs an over. India's packing the team with seven batsmen. So the bowlers have some leeway.
No this doesnt take anything away from the farce that NZ series was. I'll follow the fortunes of Tuffey, Oram et al very keenly for the next year or so.
And also the supercaptain Fleming.. Anyone who posts Hadlee's and Crowe's reaction to the Kiwi performances..
Rik, that 8th best batting team in the world comment was funny
You're probably lucky for India with statements like that.
