Two things about yesterdays victory really make me happy.
1. The 16 match winning streak ended by India - The Aussies press's gloat would have been too much. What makes it doubly sweet is the fact that, India has already done it once before. Also in the cricketing sense, I think Steve Waugh's team was much better than the current Aussie team. The opposing teams then also were of a slightly higher standard i feel.
2. I have always marvelled at the Aussies Bench strength - eg Slater retires- Hayden is there..Hussey, Clark, Kasprowicz etc etc..but in this test..Pathan and Sehwag came from the bench for India and Tait and Rogers from Australian bench..and look who did better.
P.S - Also, do check out my friends amusing take on the win yesterday
for once i agree with u....with mcgrath, warne, gillespi and lee/kasprowicz...waugh's team was better thn this team..because ponting has just 2 quality pacers and a spinner i think is getting undue respect...plus any batting lineup with steve waugh is much diffifult to be beaten
ReplyDeleteWell, u gotta give kumble d credit for giving d ball to Sehwag
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