The Final Frontier

So the much awaited series is on. And India have managed to lose the initiative on the first couple of days of this series. If we go on to save this test match fronm here, then it has to be courtesy the Rain Gods. On a demonless pitch, the Australian bowlers must have bowled exceedingly well to have gotten themselves into such a strong position.

I think good bowling played a part in this commanding position, But what also played an important role is the demoralizing effect the Gilchrist Clarke partnership had on the Indian team. I have always been saying and yeah this is the time I can say "Ah- I said so", Clarke is an extremely dangerous player. I dont look the likes of him. He seems very comfortable against all bowling, never seems hurried and doesnt get bogged down by the situation. He is the man to watch out this series.

For the Indian side, I was fortunate enough to watch the last India-Aussie home series ball by ball and the big reason we were able to win the series was "Bhajji was well and truly unplayable". Atleast at Chennai in the Australian first innings he was just nothing short of unplayable. We need either of Anil or Bhajji to capture that kind of rhythm. But if the first innings is any indication, both these bowlers are not in that kind of form.

I dont think theres any more point in discussing the first test anymore. Its either an Australia win or the "rain plays havoc" headline.