India Srilanka nerve wracking one day international

Both India and Srilanka looked to win the second One Day International match in the Tri-Nation Series. But the luck eluded both the teams. Srilanka scored modest total of 236 in the 50 overs. Dinesh Chandimal who scored a brilliant 81 was run out and their captain Jayawardene contributed 43 runs. For India Vinay Kumar took 3 wickets while Ashwin took two.

In reply, India’s opening batsman Tendulkar got out early by just scoring 15 runs and again the hero was Gambir who made 91. But in the mix up with his captain he was run out. Then it was once again left to Dhoni who scored a valiant 58 not out. But in the middle overs like Lankans the Indians also lost too many wickets. In the last ball of the innings, Dhoni drove the ball to the cover point which everyone thought a certain four. but Nuwan Kulasekara push the ball back in to the play by diving full length thus saving one run and the scores tied at 236.

VVS Laxman’s century

In the recently concluded India vs. Sri Lanka test match in which there were so many fluctuations of fortunes to both the teams. On the end of the fourth day, India were batting at 53 for 3. On day five, everyone thought Sri Lanka is having upper hand as the pitch is conducive to spin. Both Tendulkar and VVS Laxman managed to bat through some terrific bowling by Randiv. The spinner Randiv actually took two more wickets to take his tally to five wickets.

But at one end VVS Laxman stood his ground firmly and continue to bat through so efficiently even with a back problem and scoring a wonderful century for India. His innings contained 12 boundries and duly completed a century and became a not out batsman at 103 runs in 149 balls. This is Laxman’s 16th century and also helped his team to square the series.

Dravid ready for SriLanka challenge

Rahul Dravid feels that he is completely fit and has completly recovered from the injury and his ready to face Srilanka. Dravid feels that Mendis will not be a threat to India this time since most of the Indian batsman have found a way to tackle him. Dravid said that he is very happy to be a part of the squad again. Dravid also felt that India should do really well to hold on to their No1 status in the Test rankings.

Dravid felt that SriLanka would be a tough team to face and India needs to do well to retain the No1 spot.Dravid is very happy that the team management has given importance to Test Matches and as a result of which Indian are set to play 11 Test matches in the next 6 months.

Zaheer Khan injured and so not playing Sri Lanka tour

India are set to miss the services of their prime bowler Zaheer Khan who is set miss the entire tour due to his shoulder injury. Zaheer Khan was rested for the Zimbabwe tour but he played in the Asia Cup and performed decently well. Zaheer Khan injury adds a lot responsibility on the shoulders of Ishant Sharma and SreeSanth.

Zaheer Khan replacement has been announced and he is Abhimanyu Mithun. He has been given this chance ahead of seasoned bowlers like RP Singh, Nehra because of his impressive run in the Ranji Trophy. He is the highest wicket taker in Ranji Trophy and that is the main reason for giving him a chance ahead of other fast bowlers.

India win the Asia Cup

India win the Asia Cup final and more from th ODI rankings from third spot to second. India crushed the SriLankans in the final by 81 runs with the help of Indian seamers. Ashish Nehra bowled really well and he took four crucial wickets and gave away just 40 runs.Zaheer Khan took two wickets and Pravin Kumar took the crucial wicket of Dilshan.

Dhoni in the press meet said that bowling especially pace attack was a concern and this win ensures that the pacers have proved a point and it would be very good if they could carry this form and do well in the upcoming series also.

Suresh Raina right choice for captain?

Suresh Raina has been selected as the Indian captain since the team management as rested all the senior players including captain Dhoni ,Sachin,Yuvraj,Sehwag and etc.Suresh Raina has been given the captaincy and Virath Kohli has been named the vice captain well is it the right choice is a big debate.Raina has a player is a real class act and the team will need this 22 year old guy.

Raina has a captain has not inspired the team well this comment is too early to judge him..Raina has not inspired the team so far and also he has forgot to inform the umpire that he has taken Powerplay two(PP2) in today's match against Srilanka.India should have gone for the bonus point today with eight wickets in hand at one stage and Raina did not give any such instruction to his team. Raina needs much more experience has a captain. Raina has been captain of the Indian team for just two matches out of which he has lost one and won one, so it is too early to comment based on his track record but I think he should do better in upcoming matches if he has any thoughts of becoming the future captain after Dhoni's regime.

India toppled by Srilanka

Srilanka put up a very good show in the Trination series against India the third team being New Zealand. After putting a mammoth total 307 runs for loss of six wickets one would have thought a very difficult task ahead of Indian batting line up. For the home team the veteran Sanath Jayasurya scored a brilliant knock of 98 with thirteen fours and Kandamby followed suit with a swash buckling 91 not out of 73 balls with 11 fours.

The vistors when resuming their run chase found it very uphill task under the flood lights. The opening pair put up only 43 for the 1st wicket but this time Ragul Dravid managed 47 runs where others swayed.

M.S.Dhoni felt the loss may be due to sluggish fielding and opening partnership failing again. he also of the opinion that more young people of high talent may be groomed into the game. After being at Top of the World for just one day team India went to 3rd rank.