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Indian cricket fans guilty of counting their chickens before they’ve hatched?

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Team India have played five games in the ICC ODI World Cup 2011. They have won three games, tied one and lost one.

The three victories have come against weaker teams—Ireland, Bangladesh and the Netherlands.

A tie with England and a loss to South Africa means that with one game left, India could either top the group or could , heaven forbid, not qualify.

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Shaun Tait floors Zubin Surkari

JP Duminy plays a hand in South Africa’s qualification

Kamran performs a minor Kamal

ICC World Cup 2011: Why wait? Take the power-play and sustain the momentum

The batting power-play—is it a boon or a bane?

Teams have benefited and teams have suffered in this crucial period of the innings.

There are two schools of thought as to when the batting power-play should be taken.

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ICC World Cup 2011:Random thoughts on the India-South Africa cliff-hanger

Some random thoughts on India’s mesmerising loss to South Africa on a Saturday evening:

The word is mesmerising because that’s exactly what it was. Despite a feeling of deja vu—the Indian fan felt that it was the same old story—that it was the same old capitulation of a much-vaunted batting line-up in the face of disciplined bowling.

Yet, the South African attack was disciplined, not hostile.

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South Africa turn the tables in the power plays

Kieron Pollard savages the Irish attack: West Indies win

ICC World Cup 2011: Should India bat first or second?

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Woes with  the bowling attack has led to critics lending suggestions as to how the men in blue can overcome their travails.

There is, however, no need to make a mountain of a molehill.

There is less to be concerned about than other teams like South Africa, England,Pakistan or Sri Lanka. Australia and the West Indies are notable , even surprising,  exceptions. Maybe playing to your strengths even in alien conditions has its merits.

India have not exhibited their best but have continued their winning ways. It has not been great watching but it’s been effective.

At the end of the day, it’s about getting the job done. Winning ugly is still winning.

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Kamran Akmal’s real catch

I don’t think I’ve mastered anything.I’m still wrestling with the same frustrations, the same issues, the same problems as I always did. That’s what life is like. Harrison Ford

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