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


Fans wave the Indian flag during a match again...

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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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Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer progress in contrasting styles: Djokovic, Murray and Soderling lurk in the wings


Rafael Nadal

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Sunday evening and it’s seven days into the 2011 Australian Open.

The spotlight remains focused on the rivalry for the ages. Federer and Nadal are on course for a shoot-out on Sunday, the 30th of January.

That is, if the drama on court plays out as the script their fans envision.

The No.1 and No.2 seeds have taken different routes to the much expected showdown.

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