Apparently, Proteas would be itching to produce a green top to intimidate the Indians to submission. But that ploy could be counterproductive because we too have a potent pace attack that can make their batsmen run for their money. In Fact, this has been our weak link for us in the previous decade. We can say that we have sorted out this problem to some extent.
So we look like a balanced side with the ageless war horses leading the way. Our Opening slot is over reliant on the rampaging Phenomenon called Sehwag. Sehwag's partner Gambhir was very rusty in the previous series. Nevertheless, in the ODI series he showed signs of recovery. Rahul scored back to back centuries against the Kiwis but he is a far cry from what we know. Sachin is solid but he is a bit shaky about the prospects of Scoring his 50th Test Century. Laxman delivers when the batteries are down and when team sends an SOS call. It is very premature to pass any comments on Raina and Pujara. In fact, that is one of the problems which need to be addressed. Our bench strength has not been tested yet on lively pitches. On the forth coming tour of South Africa some of them will be truly tested. They would be peppered with Perfume Balls. Let us see how they fare in the ensuing confrontation.
Critics have rightly pointed that India is No 1 Test team without winning a series at South Africa and the Down Under. Even at the Down Under, we nearly won the in the 2003-04, but Proteas have overpowered, overplayed and out thought us in all our previous encounters in their soil. This time around we should reverse the trend in order to justify our position as the No 1 team. It is Now or Never kind of a situation for us. Our team is reasonably well balanced with the oldies looking very solid. I'm afraid whether we can get a team as solid as this one.
So guys gear up for challenge and justify that your position as the number one team is well deserved!
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Well said.....now or never, or is it now for never!! This side is balanced but unpredictable.I don't think Sachin plays for centuries, for he doesn't need to prove himself.
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