Sunday, August 19, 2007

Followon not on - Oval Test,

This would be the first time i am publishing my views and thoughts on recent developments and happenings on Indian Cricket. To start off with, I have taken the subject of follow on, as this is presently the most debated topic in india, more than the 123 Nuclear issue which is rocking the UPA Government.

According to me, this is a not the correct decision. this speaks of Dravid's defensive attitude and fear of loosing looming large in his mind. A lead of 319 is huge and even thinking of loosing from such a position is negative attitude. Every game has to be played for winning.
When England were bowled out early on 4th day morning the conditions were overcast with the threat of rain looming large. Such conditions was ideal for fast bowling. It would made our bowler's job all the more easy. Even if England batted well in their Second Innings, It would taken maximum two sessions for our batsman to either win or draw the game. and if our captain himself is not confident about our batsmen, then god save the team.

This decision justifies my belief that Dravid is a defensive and Risk Free Captain. Am sure Ganguly would have played it otherwise


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