Indian tour to South Africa is a acid test for both Chappell and Dravid. There has been lot of criticism of the team and experimentation techniques of Chappell. Whoever is involved in cricket in India should be ready for such type of tirade as it is the psyche of this nation.
I fully support Chappell’s experimentation techniques. People should understand that results are never achieved in short span especially in sports. It requires lot of permutation and combination to come up with exact fit. I think the team is going in right direction. Cricket is game of uncertainties and its likely to lose matches in process of built up. Indian fielding has improved in recent times and also the bowling to some extent. Everybody should appreciate that this is a very young team and it requires lot of support in terms of showing confidence in them before they can become world beaters.
Another person affected by criticism is Suresh Raina, he has been out of nick for some time now. He has been heavily criticize in media. As Chappell said he might become victim of over zealous media. I have seen his recent innings baring couple of dismissals he came to bat in hopeless situation and was required to shift gear. This is not a ideal situation for him. He must be given some time to be on crease. The guy has excellent temperament and technique he just requires more support.
India always had problem in SA owing to its bouncy pitches. I think application and going to basics will be key. Players who can hit the ball with straight bat will prevail. Addition of Wasim Zaffer to the line up is quite refreshing, the mumbai lad has technique to play the new ball. It remains to be seen if he ever gets a chance to play in one dayers, in test he is a automatic choice.
Dravid also has his work cutout, he has to prove himself as able leader. His batting would also be under scrutiny.
I hope India plays to its potential.
I fully support Chappell’s experimentation techniques. People should understand that results are never achieved in short span especially in sports. It requires lot of permutation and combination to come up with exact fit. I think the team is going in right direction. Cricket is game of uncertainties and its likely to lose matches in process of built up. Indian fielding has improved in recent times and also the bowling to some extent. Everybody should appreciate that this is a very young team and it requires lot of support in terms of showing confidence in them before they can become world beaters.
Another person affected by criticism is Suresh Raina, he has been out of nick for some time now. He has been heavily criticize in media. As Chappell said he might become victim of over zealous media. I have seen his recent innings baring couple of dismissals he came to bat in hopeless situation and was required to shift gear. This is not a ideal situation for him. He must be given some time to be on crease. The guy has excellent temperament and technique he just requires more support.
India always had problem in SA owing to its bouncy pitches. I think application and going to basics will be key. Players who can hit the ball with straight bat will prevail. Addition of Wasim Zaffer to the line up is quite refreshing, the mumbai lad has technique to play the new ball. It remains to be seen if he ever gets a chance to play in one dayers, in test he is a automatic choice.
Dravid also has his work cutout, he has to prove himself as able leader. His batting would also be under scrutiny.
I hope India plays to its potential.
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