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The Indian cricket team: Pace bowling riches?

Posted by LINUS FERNANDES ⋅ August 17, 2010

Dhoni’s troubles

On Saturday, the 14th of August, 2010 , Dhoni walked out of a practice session when Dinesh Karthik was struck on the thumb by a nastily bouncing ball. The excuse given was that the practice facilities were inadequate; the pitch was underprepared and dangerous to use.

On Sunday, the 15th of August, Dhoni sought to underline his independence from the BCCI requesting that the Indian bowlers be rotated more often to allow them more rest and time to recover from their many niggles.

So what gives? Is the pressure of arguably the hottest seat in the country getting too much for Mahendra Singh Dhoni to handle?

The weight of a billion expectations is overwhelming. Is Dhoni finding the captain’s kitchen too warm for comfort?

Or is Dhoni trying to cut manic expectations of his young, troubled side?

Is he beseeching the Indian cricket fan to be more understanding, more kind, more real?

Quote of the day:
Millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon. – Susan Ertz

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Indian cricket: Asia Cup Team Selection

Posted by LINUS FERNANDES ⋅ June 8, 2010

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The Indian cricket team for the Asia Cup in Dambulla from June 15 to June 28 has been announced.

There are no real surprises in the team selection bar the much expected(?) dropping of Yuvraj Singh and the resting of Sachin Tendulkar at his own request.

Yusuf Pathan has been dropped purportedly because of his inability to play short-pitched bowling. I guess the ones without a godfather are the first ones to feel the selector’s ire.