10th match of CB Series and what is next?

India was defeated by 18 runs to Australia in the Tri-Nation CB Series on Sunday at SCG. Gautam Gambhir’s 113 runs could not save India. Indian top order batsmen failed to make a good score almost in the every match in the CB series. Sachin Tendulkar, Indian little master and most depended batsman, has failed to get runs in the last matches in this series. Besides Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag couldn’t do well in any match of this series.

Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. At last they scored 317 runs by 7 wickets. Australian most dependable batsman Ricky Ponting performed well and scored 124 and added one more century in his personal carrier. Running behind leaded 317, India scored 299 runs by losing all their wickets to remain 5 balls to chase the target of 318 runs. Although, India failed to win yet they struggled heart and soul and played a rivalry match against Australia. They have to play dependable cricket like Australia to win. They should learn from Aussie how to play. Brett Lee the hero of Australia team and destroyed Indian batting line-up easily in the last spell and took 3 wickets just delivers 7 balls. As a result he earns 5-58. Gautam Gambhir and Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni raised a little hope of win by performing 98 in their partnership.

However, India will face to Sir-Lanka on 26 February. It is being expected that the match will be rivalry and enjoyable. source

Sri Lanka is thinking hardly for the next match

Visitor Sri-Lanka is now on pressure in CB series after defeating near Australia on last Friday match at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The host Australia has confirmed their final match in CB series by wining through the last Friday match against Sri-Lanka.

However, Sri-Lanka will face more two matches more one of it against India on Tuesday, 26 February and another against on Australia, 29 February. Sri-Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene said that they would have chance to reach in final if they could win the two matches. He said, “I’ve played very few matches against but I’ve seen that the Aussie don’t take any mach carelessly. They can play well with out Brett lye, McGrath.”

Sri-Lankan top orders don’t having failed to stand 50 runs opening partnership. They want to recover their simple mistakes before the coming two matches. Last India vs Sri-Lanka match were so rivalry though Sri-Lanka was defeated at last. So, it is expected that upcoming India vs Sri-Lanka match on 26 February. Both the teams will want to win the match although India is ahead than Sri-Lanka by 6 point. So, Sri-Lanka will have under extra pressure in the match. And there is no opportunity to win of host Sri-Lanka against Australia because during a long time they couldn’t win any match especially from the world cup 2007. Source Cricinfo

All about Australia-India-Sri Lanka for CB Series 2008

Australia won the Border-Gavaskar Test series by 2-1. through the draw of the 4th test at Adelaide. In the 4th test, Anil Kumble, the Indian skipper, won the toss and decided to bat first because the pitch of Adelaide was batting helpful. India cashed 526 runs ten wickets in their first innings, where Sachin Tendulkar performed 153 runs. The batting genius Tendulkar reached at his 39 test centuries with this century. Besides, V Sehwag, Harbhajan SinghIn, collected 63 in every one and Indian captain, Anil Kumble collected 87 runs. On the other hand Australia gathered 563 runs for all wickets and they led 37 runs to India. Three centuries came from Australia’s 1st innings, ML Hayden 103, RT Ponting 140, MJ Clarke 118 besides PA Jaques scored 60 runs. India got down for batting in the last season and till the last season of the final day they collected 269 runs for 7 wickets by 90 pvers. Only V Sehwag scored 151in the second innings, others were in coming and going demonstration.

However, the series has been finished but there were happened some unexpected controversial incident, especially in 2nd test. Harbhajan Singh was charged with hybridism for reviling to Andrew Symonds as a monkey. Also, the umpires, especially Steve Buckner, were taken many wrong decisions against India. After then ICC released him for umpiring in the next 3rd match. So, Harbhajan was suspended by the match referee of that match for three matches but Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) applied against that illegal verdict to ICC. However, according to ICC decision Harbhajan’s next hearing was fixed on 28 January. And in the final verdict, Harbhajan was released from the charge without having sufficient evidence but Harbhajan’s 50% match fee has been taken cut.

However, again Australia and India will play the upcoming CB tri-angular ODI series with Sri Lanka. The first ODI held between Australia and India on 3 February at Melbourne cricket ground.

The most top 3 teams in the World will play in this Common Wealth (CB) series. Already Australia and India have played a rivalry test series. So, it is expecting that CB series will be very challenging for both Australia and India, also for Sri Lanka.

There are some talented batsmen and bowlers in Aussies side such as Ricky Ponting, Mathew Hedin, PA Jaques, MJ Clarke, A Symonds those who are the main batting support in Aussies squad. Besides, they have the world most bowling attacking power.

Indian most hard hitting batsman V Sehwag has comes back in his as usual from after many days so, Indian team may get extra benefit from him in the coming series. Besides, MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar are dependent batting in Indian squade. Besides, Rudra Pratap Singh, Irfan Pathan, Sreesanth, who has included in Indian team recovering his injury after a long time, will having in fast bowling attracts. Both India and Sri Lanka included many young cricketers for the CB series.

The cricket fans of all over the world are eagerly waiting for the exciting CB series. But all the viewers can’t be able to see the games in the stadium bodily; they can be able to see all the matches of the series on Star Sports Channel live.

Australian squad: still did not announce

Indian squad: MS Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, ,Dinesh Karthik, Praveen Kumar, Munaf Patel, Irfan Pathan,Piyush Chawla, Suresh Raina, Virender Sehwag, Ishant Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Sreesanth, Sachin Tendulkar, Manoj Tiwary, Robin Uthappa, Yuvraj Singh, Rudra Pratap Singh Harbhajan Singh

Sri Lankan squad : Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Dilruwan Perera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chamara Silva, Chamara Kapugedera, Chanaka Welegedara, Chaminda Vaas, Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekera, Muttiah Muralitharan, Farveez Maharoof, Ishara Amerasinghe.

Indian squad for Commonwealth Bank ODI Series

Recently, a new has published that Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid is not in ODI squad. It could surprise the cricket fans of India. But I think it is a good sign that some new comer will get opportunity. Dear fans, you all know that a group of cricketers of Indian team have been paying for a long time that could have to be taken rest from international cricket. So, it is the time for India to set up a new and strong team and give opportunity to the new.

India already has declared the squad for the tri-nation ODI series they are; Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, Dinesh Karthik, Robin Uthappa, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Irfan Pathan, Praveen Kumar, RP Singh, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla.

We all watched the Twenty20 International Championship where Indian new squad did well and become champion. So the new squad is not less strong that others cricket teams in the world. Do you think so? Or what are your comments on the new squad which the officials decelerated? Please write your comments on it.

Sourav Ganguly is not Tri-nation CB series Squad

Again Sourav Ganguly has eliminated for upcoming tri-nation CB Series from Indian 16 members team, which will be started on 3 February and the solitary Twenty20 international at the MCG on 1February. Although Ganguly was in form in both last ODI and test matches. Not only Sourab Ganguly but also Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman have eliminated. The other two countries Sri Lanka and host Australila have done the same task, giving focus on their youth cricketer. Indian cricket board focused on young and hard fielding for the upcoming CB series. Mainly Indian ODI captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni wanted a team those who played last Twenty 20 World Cup cricket 2007.

Suresh Raina has displaced instead of Sourav Ganguly, who played last ODI against England in 2007, he performed 3 half century with average 25.66 in 9 innings. Suresh Raina, who played ODI match on January last year and also played Ranji Trophy on behalf of Uttar Prodesh where he benefited by ended runner up.

For the fast-bowling attack will be lead by RP Singh, Irfan Pathan and Sreesanth, who was in injured with his shoulder and missed the test series against Australia. Also Praveen Kumar will be joined in Indian squad, who played last Ranji Trophy.

The Indian squad: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, Dinesh Karthik, Robin Uthappa, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Irfan Pathan, Praveen Kumar, RP Singh, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla. Source: www.cricinfo.com