So the worst has happened and the title sufficiently sums up how I am feeling. The 1983 World Champions are technically out of WC 2007 in the first round. They are hanging on a slim hope that Bermuda beats Bangladesh, and even a hopeful Indian fan knows better. I know an Indian fan is unrealistic in their expectations, but that’s only when it comes to India.
The Cricinfo headline apt in pronouncing, “Sri Lanka sinks a billion hopes”. Full credit to Sri Lanka, they played outstanding cricket and deserve to win. Congratulations!
So what went wrong? For starters it seemed like India left their game plan at home. The pitch was prepared to India’s liking and Dravid won the toss. So it came down to how well India played and this time they just didn’t play good cricket. I cannot comprehend how India came to the WC with such poor preparation. Well “Team India” better get ready for a violent backlash because it won’t be a pretty picture when they return.
What does this mean for Indian Cricket? I don’t know! I guess it’s got to a point where I want to say que sera sera….
This WC has lost its charm, at least for me it has. First, Pakistan gets kicked out of the WC, then Bob Woolmer is murdered and finally India is out. It’s a WC without an India vs. Pakistan match. It’s a WC where world cricket lost a great coach. It’s a world cup shadowed by a murder investigation. It’s like the forgettable WC.
On a more positive note…I am looking for a new team to support. Can’t make up my mind between Sri Lanka, West Indies or NZ. Your thoughts?
Saturday 24 March 2007
NUMB
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2 comments:
In response to your previous post i said 'it aint over till the fat lady sings.'...well she has sung...and even that slim impossible hope of b'desh losing to bermuda is now over!
Here's a silver lining about india being out of the world cup though...at least they wont have to be humiliated five times over by losing all their super8 games apart from perhaps Ireland (if even that?)...cuz the way they played against bangladesh and srilanka i wouldnt be surprised.
As for another team to support...NZ it is for me! Go Black Caps! :)
May the best looking team win... Go Black Caps!!
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