Oh yes, we won today. The feeling when India beats Pakistan is just unexplainable. It is overwhelming to watch our team celebrating against our neighbor rivals. But we haven't had enough of the victory drinks this time round, with the Pakistanis walking away with a series win. Indians have been performing rather under-par for the last few months, and that too at home. Speculations about changes required in the starting line-up have seen a rise, and as expected the critics have been cashing in on the situational demands.
Indian Cricket Team flunk to new lows after getting thrashed in the hands of rival Pakistan a few days back. There was a serious batting collapse, and our boys never seemed to recover after the early blows. The coach preferred to stay back in his big fat couch and watch the team crumble like a pack of cards. Our captain cool Dhoni tried to stay till the end, but ironically was made the scapegoat for the stupendous loss.
MSD has many a times been termed as a lucky cricketer cum captain. Even after having won the world cup under his belt in two out of three forms of the game, the hypocritical people have made it a point to target the captain after each and every loss. Recently, his knock against Pakistan is being hailed as the most selfish innings ever by a cricketer. Cricket greats sounded unpleased, and others demanded an explanation from the wicket keeper batsman about the particular attitude he displayed on the field.
What do you expect from a captain, who was stranded on the other end, and helplessly watched his entire team getting dismissed right next to him ? Oh yes, he should have gone for the kill right away against the likes of the mystery spinner in Saeed Ajmal and the deadly pacer in Umar Gul. Easier said than done. There had to be something in the wicket or the bowling side, when the likes of Yuvraj, Kohli and Sehwag gave up so easily. So why don't just hit and get out, and save us the embarrassment ? Oh please, give me a break. At-least, the man from Jharkhand stood and tried to play till the end.
In today's match as well, he scored valuable runs in the middle, and then marshaled the team to an unexpected and thrilling victory. His temperament and composure on and off the field is incomparable at any level of international cricket. He has been the most successful captain India has ever seen. Under his reign only, we acclaimed the prestigious top spot in the test rankings. He has single handedly led us to victory many a times with his balanced stroke play. Talking about the domestic IPL, his form has been phenomenal. He has never been in the limelight, and often prefers to spend his free time with his family, contrary to some critics who downplay his sheer class and attitude just to seek attention.
In the end, I just want to add that though the performance of India has abated after the 2011 World Cup, our captain remains one of the most prolific leaders of the game. His unmatched tactics, and coolness will always be remembered in the history of Indian Cricket. For all those people, who believe MSD is lucky, he has made his own luck by his consistent dedication and commitment for the very essence of the game.
We are proud of you Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Cheers !
Indian Cricket Team flunk to new lows after getting thrashed in the hands of rival Pakistan a few days back. There was a serious batting collapse, and our boys never seemed to recover after the early blows. The coach preferred to stay back in his big fat couch and watch the team crumble like a pack of cards. Our captain cool Dhoni tried to stay till the end, but ironically was made the scapegoat for the stupendous loss.
MSD has many a times been termed as a lucky cricketer cum captain. Even after having won the world cup under his belt in two out of three forms of the game, the hypocritical people have made it a point to target the captain after each and every loss. Recently, his knock against Pakistan is being hailed as the most selfish innings ever by a cricketer. Cricket greats sounded unpleased, and others demanded an explanation from the wicket keeper batsman about the particular attitude he displayed on the field.
What do you expect from a captain, who was stranded on the other end, and helplessly watched his entire team getting dismissed right next to him ? Oh yes, he should have gone for the kill right away against the likes of the mystery spinner in Saeed Ajmal and the deadly pacer in Umar Gul. Easier said than done. There had to be something in the wicket or the bowling side, when the likes of Yuvraj, Kohli and Sehwag gave up so easily. So why don't just hit and get out, and save us the embarrassment ? Oh please, give me a break. At-least, the man from Jharkhand stood and tried to play till the end.
In today's match as well, he scored valuable runs in the middle, and then marshaled the team to an unexpected and thrilling victory. His temperament and composure on and off the field is incomparable at any level of international cricket. He has been the most successful captain India has ever seen. Under his reign only, we acclaimed the prestigious top spot in the test rankings. He has single handedly led us to victory many a times with his balanced stroke play. Talking about the domestic IPL, his form has been phenomenal. He has never been in the limelight, and often prefers to spend his free time with his family, contrary to some critics who downplay his sheer class and attitude just to seek attention.
In the end, I just want to add that though the performance of India has abated after the 2011 World Cup, our captain remains one of the most prolific leaders of the game. His unmatched tactics, and coolness will always be remembered in the history of Indian Cricket. For all those people, who believe MSD is lucky, he has made his own luck by his consistent dedication and commitment for the very essence of the game.
We are proud of you Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Cheers !
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