As I have started writing this post, the fortunes of two teams are changing in the European sub-continent side by side. Being an avid cricket lover (Jingoism involved), I was expecting a good contest in this second test match. I knew that there would be some rigidity in the first match as per the conditions & preparation, so the outcome didn't affect me a lot.
I was pretty much positive about the turnaround for Team India in this second Test Match. And there were glimpses of the same at least till the end of the 2nd day's play. India was on top, and England was to lose this match. But unexpectedly, I am now writing about India's loss. Not only the match but also the honor of being ranked 1. England has, with lots of effort, used the "Trent Bridge" to climb to position 1 and throw the undeserved from there.
Yes, Dhoni and his team no longer deserve the rank 1 in Test Versions of the play. It's crystal clear that India has played pathetically till now, there are no batsmen to pile up runs( yes, despite having Tendulkars & Laxmans & Dhonis in the squad). There are no bowlers with a killer instinct (There were some glimpses of good performance, though). But the fact is, even England's bowlers have played like true batsmen (They have prepared for this series, I guess), apart from tearing the Indian lineup with the leather, and the batsmen are very much at their best.
There is now little or no hope for the remainder of the series. I am down, I am upset.
I was pretty much positive about the turnaround for Team India in this second Test Match. And there were glimpses of the same at least till the end of the 2nd day's play. India was on top, and England was to lose this match. But unexpectedly, I am now writing about India's loss. Not only the match but also the honor of being ranked 1. England has, with lots of effort, used the "Trent Bridge" to climb to position 1 and throw the undeserved from there.
Yes, Dhoni and his team no longer deserve the rank 1 in Test Versions of the play. It's crystal clear that India has played pathetically till now, there are no batsmen to pile up runs( yes, despite having Tendulkars & Laxmans & Dhonis in the squad). There are no bowlers with a killer instinct (There were some glimpses of good performance, though). But the fact is, even England's bowlers have played like true batsmen (They have prepared for this series, I guess), apart from tearing the Indian lineup with the leather, and the batsmen are very much at their best.
There is now little or no hope for the remainder of the series. I am down, I am upset.
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