Well I think it is clearly the easiest side in a long while. Then
again, taking on 5 cobras is easier than taking on 8, if you get my
meaning. But taking on 5 cobras isn't easy. Current form, teams, home
gorund advantage all add up to Indian favouritism. Assuming the Indians
will stand up and be counted, then yes, it should make for a great
series. It is strange there are only 4 instead of 5 tests. I hope we
don't find ourselves wanting that fifth one to break a deadlock.
The biggest difference I see is the spinning attack. If Aust' pace can
break through early on then all's well. But if the Indians can get
settled, we don't have any workhorses to knock them over. They should
still roll India for under 500, but that means 800-900 runs Australia
has to find to win. Whereas I can see Aust' getting rolled for under
300 if India can get rid of Hayden, Ponting, Hussey and Clarke (big
task, but easy enough on current form it would seem). Not only are
those four the bulk of run scorers, we aren't rich with a strong tail
anymore, able to hang around in support of another 150-200 runs. Once
India gets into the Aussie tail, they should clean them up for 50 tops
every time.
And yes, a hearty cheer will
go up from my spot on the planet when Tendulka rightfully takes the
lead. I much prefered his style and manners, on and off the field, to
Lara.
Cheers
Christopher
Saurabh Malhotra wrote:
I think people are underestimating the aussies, once the tests
begin they`ll definetly rise a level. I wont ever count my chickens and
think that this is the easiest aussie side we have faced in the last
decade. They wont be easy to beat and it would take a lot of consistent
good cricket from India to beat them. The pitches in Bangalore &
Mohali should provide enough assistance to the seamers which will only
help their case.
I think every india australia series has been a classic in the
last decade with the exception of 99-00 when australia wiped india 3-0.
I expect this one to have another 2-1 result either way. On paper India
looks slightly ahead definetly at this moment especially in the spin
department but it would be very immature to underrate the aussie
ability of proving everyone wrong. Same thing was expected in WC 2007
& we know what happened. I hope to see 4 great tests. India`s
seniors would love to bag another series win against australia before
the end of their careers. At some point we will see SRT overtaking
Lara. Just can`t wait for that!
Symonds will be hardly missed in India for the fans so thats
stating the obvious :-)
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