India played really well to level the series 1-1. The win is sweeter because it was our depleted bowling attack, which under constant criticism, came good and made sure the batsmen had less to score on a fifth day with pitch not spitting venom.
The main highlight being VVS Laxman's batting. At one end where Sachin was battling hard, Laxman scored freely and hardly seemed to be troubled. His strokeplay is exemplary and is breath-taking to watch him play those strokes.
Apart from Dravid and Gambhir, everybody came good in this series. Batting seems to be good, it will take either a splendid bowling or an ordinary batting to bring their downfall.
After the tests, we are heading towards the more exciting one-dayers, with New-zealand joining as the third team for the Tri series. This should be a very good preparation for all the 3 teams for the world cup. India should be happy with the schedule for the rest of this year alongwith the start of next year before worldcup as they play the most number of ODI's (18).
In England, Pakistan seems to be going through the same story again. Their batsmen had no clue against the pace and swing of English attack, mainly spear-headed by James Anderson. Pakistan really has to blame themselves. Hopefully, with Md. Yousuf back in the squad, middle order seems to be bolstered.
Looking forward to a great cricketing year before it culminates into the grand extravaganza, i.e. the World Cup.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Monday, March 16, 2009
Blogging after a long time...
Hi Folks,
Well here I am, once again...blogging after 2 years. Yes...2 years. Many things changed since last time...well its bound to when there is such a long gap.
First things first...at last India won a ODI series in New Zealand. Well you can say that this NZ attack was no match for the Indians...but we should not underestimate our players. They really played well throughout. But the real test lies ahead. Yes, I am talking about the Test matches being played from 18th March. Really looking forward to it. But the bad news is, all matches start at 3:15 Am IST :(.
Well on the subject of cricket, I cant help but really need to bring this point up. Are our cricketers safe? Recent attack on Sri-Lankan cricketers is really despicable. And it happened in Pakistan, where Indian cricket team was supposed to travel. Things are not going right in Pakistan. They need to come out of this mess pretty soon or else will get isolated from the rest of the world.
And the last thing before I say good-bye, its election time. How many of you are going to vote??? Well I cant...coz I dont have a voter ID card. Ya ya, I know I should get one...will get one by next election.
Hopefully you have enjoyed my thoughts. Please leave a message if you like it and also if you dont like it ;).
Well here I am, once again...blogging after 2 years. Yes...2 years. Many things changed since last time...well its bound to when there is such a long gap.
First things first...at last India won a ODI series in New Zealand. Well you can say that this NZ attack was no match for the Indians...but we should not underestimate our players. They really played well throughout. But the real test lies ahead. Yes, I am talking about the Test matches being played from 18th March. Really looking forward to it. But the bad news is, all matches start at 3:15 Am IST :(.
Well on the subject of cricket, I cant help but really need to bring this point up. Are our cricketers safe? Recent attack on Sri-Lankan cricketers is really despicable. And it happened in Pakistan, where Indian cricket team was supposed to travel. Things are not going right in Pakistan. They need to come out of this mess pretty soon or else will get isolated from the rest of the world.
And the last thing before I say good-bye, its election time. How many of you are going to vote??? Well I cant...coz I dont have a voter ID card. Ya ya, I know I should get one...will get one by next election.
Hopefully you have enjoyed my thoughts. Please leave a message if you like it and also if you dont like it ;).
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Life in Bangalore...
From the past 3 weeks I have been living in Bangalore. I have been posted here from Pune by my company.
Two things which I have noticed about this city till now is traffic and the cool weather.
Traffic is the main concern for this city, since this city was not made keeping the the IT boom that would take place, in mind. During peak time it takes around 1 hr to go from Electronic city to BTM Layout (which is around 15 mins drive normally).
And for the weather...brrrr...... the winter is too cool. I am feeling this because I am a Mumbaikar and have been living there for more than 20 years, and everybody knows Mumbai's temperature.
Yesterday I had went to Garuda Mall...man what a mall...nothing in Mumbai can be compared to it.
One more thing I have noticed is the number of foreigners in this city. They are everywhere, it seems.
All in all, Bangalore is the real Silicon Valley of India.
Two things which I have noticed about this city till now is traffic and the cool weather.
Traffic is the main concern for this city, since this city was not made keeping the the IT boom that would take place, in mind. During peak time it takes around 1 hr to go from Electronic city to BTM Layout (which is around 15 mins drive normally).
And for the weather...brrrr...... the winter is too cool. I am feeling this because I am a Mumbaikar and have been living there for more than 20 years, and everybody knows Mumbai's temperature.
Yesterday I had went to Garuda Mall...man what a mall...nothing in Mumbai can be compared to it.
One more thing I have noticed is the number of foreigners in this city. They are everywhere, it seems.
All in all, Bangalore is the real Silicon Valley of India.
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