Breaking News: Pakistan Bombing
Unfortunately, there's been another security issue in Pakistan. Click here to get the full story. Just when you thought Pakistan were getting to terms with security and playing cricket, this act of terrorism occurs. What makes this matter even worse is that they targeted the Sri Lanka cricket team. Thank god the grenade that was thrown at their bus did not explode or else the whole Sri Lankan cricket team would be dead and we would shortly be heading into WWIII. Now that this event has occurred, cricket in Pakistan looks over. In fact, I don't think there will ever be a cricket match played in Pakistan for a very long time. Pakistan's cricketing future look bleak, and I wouldn't be too surprised if they were omitted from all forms of international cricket.
A dead-looking New Zealand
In other news, congratulations to the Indian team on their complete dominant performance over the somewhat laid-back New Zealand - not the same New Zealand side we saw beat the Indians in both Twenty20 Internationals. Though it has to said that rain single-handledly destroyed New Zealand's hopes of chasing down such a big total. Though one finger has to point to the New Zealand bowlers. They bowled poorly, giving away easy boundaries. Even Kyle Mills (ranked number 3 ODI bowler in the world!) had a bad day, which is understandable since this was his first game since injury (he's had no warm-up games).
Another finger has to point to Brendon McCullum. Firstly, you tell us that you will be taking a measured approach to the ODI series. Then you get out for a five ball duck trying to pull it for six. Make up your mind!
Though it must be said that India had won the game when they posted 271 from just 38 overs. It featured a typical Sehwag innings, a captain's knock by Dhoni and some extraordinary hitting from Y. Pathan and S. Raina. That was justified by McCullum's five ball duck (as mentioned above) and Ryder's inability to hit the ball.
Has Australia's dominance era returned?
Well it's a bit premature but if Australia were to beat South Africa in the test series in South Africa, would that mean that they're back to their best? Will they come back to their old ways of thrashing all other countries in cricket? We'll just have to wait and see...
"untouchable" Sarwan = "unbeatable" West Indies
Well done to West Indies in ensuring that England cannot win the test series with 1 win, 2 draws and 1 more game to play. They have really looked good in all three departments: batting (in particular), bowling (51 all out, can't get any better than that) and fielding. Sarwan in particular, has looked in such great form, a big contrast to his recent test performances against New Zealand. The West Indies have finally become a competitive test outfit who can now play test cricket to win, and not just to make up the numbers. Either that or England are complete trash. Is anyone looking forward to the Ashes later this year? Cause I know I'm not.
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