India’s bad luck hasn’t stopped within Ahmedabad, they are gonna carry it also to Kanpur. Sachin Tendulkar is being ruled out to play the Kanpur Test because of his groin injury. Sachin, the veteran batsman’s absence was felt across the dressing room in Ahmedabad which resulted in a humiliating defeat against the South Africans.

The Indian middle order which is exposed to quality seam attack of the South Africans and the absence of experienced campaigners will be a major blow to Team India. VVS Laxman and other experienced campaigners seem to have lost their form. It is high time that any one senior player should take the initiative of playing a good Innings in the upcoming matches which should be backed by the younger guys in the Team.

Gautham Gambhir, the young lad is in a great form. The Selectors must consider selecting Gautham Gambhir instead of Wassim Jaffer. The difference might make a big impact in the Third Test Match. The Third Test Match in Kanpur is a very crucial match. If India loses this match, they would lose the Series too.

The captain of the Indian Test Team – Anil Kumble says that his Team will bounce back. Kumble’s boys must pull up their socks and must take initiatives towards the betterment of their respective form which will result in an Indian victory in the match to come.

Posted on April 5th, 2008 by Cricket
Filed under: test match