The Champions!

Indians have finally done it. They have conquered the 'All Conquering' Aussies in their backyard. When i wrote my previous blog during the mid innings break of the match, i dint know that it wud turn out to be such an interesting match.

I thought 260 was a score that can be chased. The Australian batting let them down very badly. They shud have concentrated on a decent opening partnership like the Indians. At this point i shud mention abt Adam Gilchrist. Wat an ambassador of the sport has he been! It is only fitting that he "walked" today before the umpire cud raise his finger. A career that he shud be certainly proud of.

Spare of thought for Brad Hogg who has always been a good bowler [for India]. A career which never settled down, a career where a major part was spent as the 12th man.



Ponting's bad form continues. He showed signs getting back to form with a century couple of matches ago, but that dint really carry over to the crucial matches. I wudnt be a surprised if Ponting is removed from captaincy. I simple feel the Aussies have concentrated too much on the talking part and have failed to play some gud cricket. The team relied heavily on the 2 home ground boys, Hayden & Symmonds. Their mix up in the middle was the turning point of the match. Otherwise they would have scored 250 odd in 45 overs or so. Hopes gave some 'hope' for the Australian crowd. Entertaining innings from him & Hussey.

The match had everything including the symmonds attack on the stripper. [i dont have the simplest clue why some one wud run around nude in public]



Indians have had a very good tour down under. 2-1 defeat in the tests and winning the CB series championship is something they will be really proud of. Young Ishant Sharma was the find of the tour. Praveen Kumar looks promising, but these are early days and comments cannot be made at this point of time.

This tour also marked "The Master" return to his throne. Sachin played a mature innings in the finals. For all those critics who say 'Sachin doesnt play in finals' must shut their mounts.

The blog's title is 'The Champions'. There is another team from India who are now crowned the 'World Champions'. I will certainly write a blog on that in the next few days.

Right now, i leave you with this picture.