For last 2 days, I have been following the 2nd Test match between India and New Zealand. Not once, not twice, but thrice now have I seen Indian batsmen disdainfully hitting Kiwi bowlers and getting out subsequently.
First, Sachin Tendulkar - The master tries hitting Jeetan Patel off attack by hitting him for 6, 4, and 4. In his next over, Jeetan bowls a similar delivery, and gets Sachin caught in the slips.
Second, Virender Sehwag - When Boycott said, 'Viru has no brains', he was not completely off the mark. Consider the scenario - India is following on a deficit of 300+; Viru the skipper shows utter disrespect to Jeetan Patel and tries to hit him for a 6 the very first delivery, miscues, and ends up with a 4. Next delivery, Viru tries again, plays an ugly cross-batted shot, and is plumb lbw.
Third, Rahul Dravid - Well this is the unfortunate one. Vettori returns to attack and Dravid hits him for 2 glorious copybook boundaries. As Vettori comes back to bowl his next over, incidents mentioned earlier begin jumping inside my head. Vettori bowls a decent delivery, ball jumps off Dravid's pads, short leg and others go up in appeal, and umpire gives Dravid out.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Australia is still not ready !!
What a turnaround !!
After Australia conceded consecutive series defeats to India and South Africa, the latter at home, everyone was certain that decade-long Australian dominance in the world of Test cricket was all but over. In absence of the Warne-Mcgrath-Gilchrist-Hayden quartet, an Australian away victory seemed improbable.
But the machine that Australian cricket is, has seemingly churned out capable replacements. A 20-year old and a yet-to-be feared pacer conspired to bring South Africa on their knees only weeks after they were on seventh heaven. Johnson of the "Dravid-is-my-bunny" yore is back in full throttle. Twice in 3 tests, he has crushed Graeme Smith's hand and arguably SA's will.
The way they have outplayed SA in last 2 tests, Australia seem to be not ready yet to give up their numero uno status.
After Australia conceded consecutive series defeats to India and South Africa, the latter at home, everyone was certain that decade-long Australian dominance in the world of Test cricket was all but over. In absence of the Warne-Mcgrath-Gilchrist-Hayden quartet, an Australian away victory seemed improbable.
But the machine that Australian cricket is, has seemingly churned out capable replacements. A 20-year old and a yet-to-be feared pacer conspired to bring South Africa on their knees only weeks after they were on seventh heaven. Johnson of the "Dravid-is-my-bunny" yore is back in full throttle. Twice in 3 tests, he has crushed Graeme Smith's hand and arguably SA's will.
The way they have outplayed SA in last 2 tests, Australia seem to be not ready yet to give up their numero uno status.
Bank of America rescinds International offers
Signs of changing times I'd say. Authorities in the US have always known that H1B and L1B are much abused visas, but they kept blind eyes because they needed foreign workers. However, with economy in recession, there is no need for additional workforce, and so witchhunt has begun.
Lets accept the fact that foreign workers are welcome only when needed; domestic needs/interests will always take precedence. Developed world bandies about globalisation and scorns at protectionism only when it needs to do so.
Internationals who consider such expensive education/investment as MBA from US/UK business schools must appreciate potential down-sides, and seriously reconsider before taking the plunge.
Lets accept the fact that foreign workers are welcome only when needed; domestic needs/interests will always take precedence. Developed world bandies about globalisation and scorns at protectionism only when it needs to do so.
Internationals who consider such expensive education/investment as MBA from US/UK business schools must appreciate potential down-sides, and seriously reconsider before taking the plunge.
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