Zaheer is nursing his injuries and is short on confidence. Did any one notice, on the run up he dropped the ball before he bowled the first ball? Enthusiasts may ask so what? But that is that my dear friends. He is low on confidence, which showed on his bowling and fielding. Playing RP is a better idea. Viru couldn't make it again, we don't know what's happening at that front! Gambhir is still to regain his confidence, again a 50 but after what struggle!! Didn't I tell you last time that he is struggling? But the highlight remains, this 50 is better than the warm up one against Pakistan. He was able to middle the ball well in this match, but still not finding the gaps frequently. One more match, if he stays there till the last then I guess Gambhir will be ready.
Irfan is good with bat than ball nowadays it seems. What happened to his famed swings? Ojha impresses, he is one player I chose in the pre analysis to watch out for. Dhoni somehow looks high on attitude! Why on earth he came to bat at number 3? When Raina is available for the spot! What he trying to prove? He is good batsman, but surely not in the class of Raina! Raina needs few balls to get adjusted with and that's his spot.
Rohit Sharma is wasted as usual again on the opening slot. He is fine middle order case, please stick him there, May be Raina can be promoted if Viru is not available for the next few matches. One more observation, why on earth Yusuf Pathan was not sent when the spinners were bowling!? He is the best player of spin on the side and some one who can clear the fences with ease. He should be utilized properly.
The fielding remains an enigma, Yuvi took a brilliant catch and then he dropped a dolly! How do I compare?
The only highlight of the match is Ojha and Yuvi. T20 world looks like Yuvi's favorite hunting ground and he brings in power to the team, delighted to see that he is in form.
Team Bangladesh came as a real surprise. They look much better than what they were may be couple of years ago. Cannot leave behind Junaid now. He makes in to my list after his impressive 41. Tamim still remains my black horse. He is good but needs maturity, after hitting the ball so well throughout the over he should have concentrated on rotating the strike rather than trying to charge, he paid the price. Ashraful will always remain an illusion to me, such a good stroke player and crafty bat he always misses out when it matters the most! Naeem Islam impressed me a lot. This Bangladesh team is good. Would like to see them progress to the next level. They should win the rest matches.
I promised a belter and it was a belter. That 25 runs loss of Bangladesh is immaterial in front of the goose bumps and uncertainties they were able to provide throughout.
Last but not the least, good to see India rested their ghost from the past behind. Well done team India on that front.
