The Indian cricketers failed once again to measure up to a hostile Australian pace attack in the one-dayer in Malaysia. On pitches that have some juice in them, the Indians have repeatedly shown that they lack the technique to bat well. Next years World Cup in the Carribean will be played on slow pitches which in theory should suit the Indians. The troubling thing is that on this years tour to the West Indies, they faltered badly in the one-dayers and it appeared that the slowness of the pitches was a factor in their losses.
India next play in the Champions Trophy to be held in India. Playing on placid pitches in India, I expect them to hit some form and win some games. That will at least put the smile back on Indian fans, but it should fool no one. We have yet to prove that we can be a formidable team on foreign soil and on bouncy pitches.
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