So much being talked about this semi final in Mohali . So much Hype.
Our honourable Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh invited the Pakistan President and Prime Minister to see the match . One of the biggest benefit is at least no terrorist attack on the ground from across the border. He safeguarded the Mohali crowd from any mishapping . Smart Move .
These moments comes in years . Perfect Gift for media and news agencies .They hype it so much that people can not sense ,think anything but only cricket . It is Cricket tsunami. A quack which has not come yet .But people talk about it much So do I.
My fact File is :
Any Team who dominates first 15-20 Overs shall determine the winner .
Player to Watch and expected to perform from India:
1. Virat Kohli
2.Suresh Raina
3. Gautam gambhir
and
4. Zahir Khan
Why I have chosen above 3 players .These cricketers have strong determination to succeed and their ability to play long innings.Let Sachin play without pressure and let above do the rest.
So far Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been the weakest link in the Indian batting order . Why he should feel insecure when he has a team of good batsman . He almost eats 06-08 overs before getting out cheaply and creating pressure situation for batsman to follow . He should play down the order and play anchor role and stick to wicket till 50th over or final stage of the game.
I personally have the very strong urge for Yusuf Pathan to play but I can not see his place in the team. Any dramatic change and sacrifice of a player shall get him into the team .
It shall be too adventurous to include Srisanth instead of Munaf Patel but Nehra is Still a Strong contender in the team . I feel Srisanth is in .
Had it not be Mohali , I feel Yusuf pathan should have replaced Bhajji .But in this match Dhoni shall side by Bhajji .Why I said this If Yusuf become successful with bowling then he is an asset and clear threat to Pakistan .
From Pakistan Side both the spinners specially off spinner seems to be dangerous proposition especially LBWs and umpire review .He is so accurate and dicy with top spin around middle and off stump that no Indian batsman should let hit the ball on his pad .
Before that I would say that Indian in their match against Australia were a bit slow in taking singles and increasing the momentum of the game . One or two good overs saved them in the final stage .The key is to maintain the momentum . No heroic batting barring Sehwag .He can only afford it .No one else .Sensible batting only can put to above 275 or chasing a good total . They should mind their shots .
Let us talk about Pakistan batting . Still I feel Indian have to catch hold of their batting strength.
It is very difficult to make a game plan for not so popular players . we have seen emergence of a one New and Winner Pakistani player against all crucial matches against India .Let us see will Indian bowler tackle and allow any of them to become one .
Look at my next blog for world Cup 2011 gift to India by Dhoni and Team .
