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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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