Saturday, March 17, 2012

Defeat against Bangladesh

With the king of bowling at our disposal, any total lower than 300 cannot be defended in ODI. This amply demonstrated by Bangladesh when they defeated India in yesterday's ODI. Some blame for this must also go to Sachin Tendulkar as he slowed down the rate of scoring after reaching 80 and even conceded a maidan in his anxiety to get 100th 100. Why is it that India cannot develop wicket taking bowlers while Pakistan has a crop of talented fast as well as spin bowlers? Instead of hosting IPL matches, BCCI should focus its energy and attention on improving the quality of pitches and training facilities for bowlers so that at least half a dozen quality bowlers are developed.