One victory

The Indian cricket team beat New Zealand yesterday and already the pundits declare that the team has turned the corner. What? One victory doesn't make a whole summer! And besides, New Zealand were missing two premier bowlers in Shane Bond and Daniel Vettori. If they win consistently and in matches that matter, I am willing to proclaim that the team has found a second wind. Until then, please hold your judgement, will you?

Me says that our team remains an enigma. Why they play well one day and like pansies the other is beyond me.

"It is all mental", they say. But I thought we hired a foreign coach to sort that out. Apparently that experiment hasn't gone too well. I am all for foreign coaches, only if they make a difference. Hopefully, Greg Chappel has a magic wand.

Actually after the Austrailian and Pakistan series last year, I was quite proud of these guys. They seemed to be a well knit unit with a hunger for winning. But then it disappeared like cotton candy.

Here's hoping they rediscover that form. Consistently! Only then will I be convinced that we are good team once again.