Fight To Reclaim The Lost Honour

India Vs Sri Lanka, Match 5

Yet another terrific match in the ongoing tri-series at Adelaide came to an end. India almost won another thriller. In the end Sri Lanka didn’t win nor did India lose it. The match ended in a tie with teams ending at identical score in allotted 50 over, 236/9. Kudos to brilliant batting by Gambhir (91 runs off 106 balls) and captain cool – Dhoni (58 runs off 69 balls)!

A Win, A Loss and A Win !

The Latest on Indian Tour of Australia

That’s what Indian Cricket team’s scorecard reads after the last 3 matches played in Australia. Consistency is what seems to be missing not just with the team performance but also with the team selection. The latest thing to make news is Indian team’s rotation policy. Resting key players when they are most demanded! Now that sure is a great way to gain solid and good consistent performance.

Adelaide Is Where The Nightmare Will Finally Come To An End For Indian Fans!

Asian teams playing cricket overseas have always struggled to win matches. If they ever win a series then it’s like creating history.

Here’s a small comparison between two credible Asian teams performances both playing overseas. Both have lost the series. One was playing a 5 match ODI series against mighty South Africa and the other is playing a 4 match test series against Australia.

The significant difference is although the team playing against South Africa lost the series; they fought back and fought hard. They won hearts and for sure least salvaged some pride.

A New Diamond Emerges From Cricket Stadium At Kimberly – Perera!

South Africa Vs Sri Lanka 4^th ODI

Perera who? That would have been my reaction if I had not watched the match between Sri Lanka and South Africa last night. However I did watch it and it was all worthy of my lost sleep.  As I saw spectacular batting by little know Sri Lankan called Thisara Perera who seemed to be on a rampage against South Africa. He ensured Sri Lanka had something to rejoice about the tour despite having already lost the series. This victory in the 4^th ODI restored some of the lost pride.

England Lose and They Lose it Big!

England Vs Pakistan 1^st  Test

The current number one ranked team in test cricket, England lost by 10 wickets against Pakistan. Pakistan is now leading the 3 test match series in Dubai handing 1-0. It is a fantastic victory for Pakistan coming right at the beginning of the year.

English team failed miserably as they failed to score runs by getting out for less than 200 run(s) in both the innings. Pakistan on the other hand played incredible cricket. They fared well in both batting and bowling department. They were successful in winning the match with two days to spare.

The English Fight Back - In Dubai!

England Vs Pakistan 1^st  Test

After a disastrous batting collapse in their 1^st innings, England seem to have made a good back. At the end of Play on Day 2 they had succeeded in getting 7 wickets. Pakistan team had made 288 run(s) in 104.3 over(s) having lost 7 wickets. The match is now more evenly placed than what was thought earlier. Pakistan still has an upper hand with 96 run(s) lead and 3 wickets in hand.

The key highlight of the days play was the 114 run(s) partnership of M. Hafeez and T. Umar for the first wicket. Mohammad Hafeez with 88 run(s) of 164 ball(s) was the top scorer, which included 11 boundaries and a sixer. Taufeeq Umar ( 58 off 113) and Misbah-ul-Haq (52 off 154 balls) also contributed with valuable half centuries.

The Turning Point Of The Day

Indian Cricket Teams Calendar – Jan – Feb – 2012

India has so far played 1 test match this year.

January 3 to 7: India Vs Australia – 2^nd Test in Sydney (India Lost by an innings and 64 runs)

This was the 2^nd game of the ongoing 4 match test series against Australia in Australia. India has begun the year sadly with defeat. They are currently down 0-2 against Australian team in the test series.

Let’s have a look what does days ahead have in store for Indian cricket fans.

January 13 to 17: India Vs Australia – 3rd Test in Perth

January 24 to 28: India Vs Australia – 4^th Test in Adelaide

February 1: India Vs Australia – 1^st T20 in Sydney

February 3: India Vs Australia – 2^nd T20 in Melbourne

February 5: India Vs Australia – ODI in Melbourne

February 8: India Vs Sri Lanka – ODI in Perth

February 12: India Vs Australia – ODI in Adelaide

February 14: India Vs Sri Lanka – ODI in Adelaide

February 19: India Vs Australia – ODI in Brisbane

February 21: India Vs Sri Lanka – ODI in Brisbane

February 26: India Vs Australia – ODI in Sydney

February 28: India Vs Sri Lanka – ODI in Hobart

Let’s hope that Indian team is able to overcome the defeat in the first two games of the test series in Australia. It is very critical for India to do well in the upcoming matches in Australia. Their last overseas tour to England was quiet miserable. Dhoni and his boys have to work extra hard to prove the critics wrong and emerge victorious.