♠ Posted by Abhijit Bangal in Cricket sledging,Cricket World Cup,ICC World Cup 2015,M S Dhoni at 3:54 AM
It is a repeat of the India-Australia knock out match of the
2011 World Cup. That was the match when India had not only stopped the winning
spree of Australia in World Cup, but also knocked them out of the tournament
not making it possible to defend their title. Also remember, it was India who
had stopped the winning spree of the Aussies in Tests too by winning the Perth
Test after the controversital Sydeny Test.
And now is the replay of the same old match four years later.
The entire world knows that it is the Australian team that is highly involved in
sledging and provocating the opposition players.
They have always done it against England during the Ashes and
whichever player or team is playing against them. Especially the key players in
a certain team are always targeted. What business had Mitchell Starc to ask if
Wahab Riaz of Pakistan sees the ball or not? This incident happened during the
knock out match between Australia and Pakistan recently.
When India played against Zimbabwe in the league series,
Brendon Taylor was punishing the Indian bowlers and literally fours and sixes
were raining all over the ground. Did M S Dhoni even try to upset him by
throwing a few words? Indian players (someone especially like Dhoni) never get
involved in such (down market) activities on the field.
By the way, Australia has already begun their mind games in a
bid to ‘disturb’ India’s winning spree. And by the way, it will not be easy for
India to take on Australia in their own backyard. Though India gets support
wherever they travel, this will be an acid test for them now.
There are only two matches that India really needs to win now
after remaining unbeaten in the tournament so far – like New Zealand. It must
be admitted that India’s bowling hasn’t really been tested by a strong opposition
batting line up like Australia.
The Indian fans will be hoping that “#won’t give it back”
becomes a reality soon!
2 comments:
Good article. Let's hope that two undefeated teams (of the tournament) will meet in finals. Ind Vs. Nz
Yes right. However, they had one match abandoned. Nevertheless, I too wish to see India and NZ in the finals and India lifting the cup.
Thanks for your comments.
Post a Comment