The Fall Of Team India..!

The injured team Indian were beaten by 8 wickets by the srilankans to win the series 2-1. Expectations were high through out the series courstesy- sachin break of Lara's record. But that didnt workout as the master didnt pile even a 172 runs in a combined 3 test. Bhajji's bowling was under scanner and with Kumble who has a pretty ordinary bowling.

The batsman were in poor form excpetional of Sehwag and Gautham. Gautham is still in his dream form. One hopes that he continues throughout the ODI's as well. Dravid showed his class again in last innings with a fighting knock but no cause to victory. Laxman was better to other batsman in team.

Ishant was banf on target throughout the series and Zaheer supported beautifully. Bhajji's 10 wicket haul,is perhaps the only thing the bowling department could relish. Keeper karthick has a out-of-form series. Patel couldnt be judged from a match alone.

On the injury point of view, its heartning to see Sachin out of ODI as well. But he is replaced by the Tamilian, Badrinath. One hopes he plays well and secures permanent spot in the squad. Lets wait and watch. Skipper, MSD should be thinking hard enough to tame the 20 overs from Mendis and Murali.

On srilankan side, it was exceptional. They were on course throughout the tournament inclusive of second test were the losing of a session made a great deal in the final result. The spinning sensation, Mendis, was their find. HE cherished bowling to team India and ripped though the order easily. He is the Man To Break Murali's record. Only tim e can tell us the details.

Jayawardena, their captain was a happy man to lift the trophy finally. It was nice to see a test match with a result in all the games. But one wonders if that is the effect of T20...? But its debateable. ...