They bowled well and looked like they have spent quality time in analyzing the faults and vulnerabilities of the Indian batsmen. They kept Gambhir and Sharma on the edge through out the innings and got Dhoni cheap. Gambhir again showed his vulnerabilities, he needs immediate attention. He should speak to the ex cricketers or coach at the earliest. He is a weak link. So is Irfan. Rohit sharma looked at unease! What was the problem? He was looking uncomfortable. His facial expressions were bizarre. He must have cold or else hard partying last evening (as per IST) had it's effects. But surely he is not well. Same with Irfan on the runup he was gasping for breath and one can see that he was trying to clear his blocked nose! Well if that's the case they need medication and some rest immediately.
In cricket I have learnt one small thing, if you are a right handed batsman and you are missing out on your bottom hand (kind of slip) when trying to play a drive, it means that you are unable to connect (all wrong timings) or else you are committing yourself. That's exactly what was happening to Rohit Sharma yesterday.
Dhoni with his attitude looks dangerous for the team. Again no Raina. He should have allowed Raina to come out as he needs some batting practice too.
Good to see Zaheer. He seems to be better than what he was with Bangladesh.
India's biggest threat as of today is opening pair, the death overs and some slimy fielding. Bowlers except the slower ones are extremely vulnerable at the death overs. If Ireland can do this think about the others whom we are going to face at super 8 starting tomorrow.
More about Super 8 later.
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