Javagal Srinath
The first ODI defeat in SL should be seen more in the positive light than anything else. This young Indian brigade is operating in a learning mode. It's important that the team's management, mainly the seniors, explain the nuances of international cricket to the new comers. In any youngster's early part of his international cricket, the messages coming from the lost games go a long way in making his career. Winning does bring confidence and conviction but losing could be confusing. In defeats, it's easy to allow bad habits to creep into one's practices. The senior's reactions, behavior and their approach towards the juniors are sacred. The immediate reaction of the Captain in the aftermath of the d
efeat has a huge bearing in shaping rookies career. I am sure even an experienced campaigner has his own cup of woes when things are not going well. But the kind of body language and understanding that a senior demonstrates in the post lost-match scenario, will have high influence on the rookies. All youngsters are naturally observant; they emulate and sync the mannerism of their idols. As a matter of fact, youngster's growth is a true reflection of the senior in the side.
Dhoni and Gary should articulate the defeats and wins in the right context. At times learning's are more when losing to a good side. The Indian think thank including the selectors have done a good job in blooding few youngsters straight away. The only worrying part would be the result which should not given too much weight age at this point in time.
Looking into the upbeat Srilankan camp, Ajantha Mendis is turning out to a star on every outing. Not many bowlers have shown such consistency in both forms of the game. Mendis is a rare phenomenon. Mendis is neither a leg spinner nor an off spinner but he is both. A true champion bowler from the word goes. Thanks to the Srilankan cricket systems which did not meddle with his action to comply with the copy book coaching manuals. The way he troubled the best four Indian batsmen during the Test series, has certainly lent weight and depth to this new style of bowling. Critics would want to see more of Mendis on all kind of wickets to endorse the new art of bowling. But the coaches' worldwide watching Mendis fingers roll, are under pressure to learn and impart this new skill.
With Virat and Rohit coming into the playing 11, pressure would be on Dhoni and Yuvraj.It would be imperative that these two seniors to steer the innings till the end. Mendis variations with accuracy have made him deadly. But what is even more deadlier is the other bowlers building up pressure constantly at the Indian batsmen.
Dambulla wicket has always encouraged both fast bowlers as well as the spinners. So the onus is on the Indian batsmen to battle it out at the center.
efeat has a huge bearing in shaping rookies career. I am sure even an experienced campaigner has his own cup of woes when things are not going well. But the kind of body language and understanding that a senior demonstrates in the post lost-match scenario, will have high influence on the rookies. All youngsters are naturally observant; they emulate and sync the mannerism of their idols. As a matter of fact, youngster's growth is a true reflection of the senior in the side.Dhoni and Gary should articulate the defeats and wins in the right context. At times learning's are more when losing to a good side. The Indian think thank including the selectors have done a good job in blooding few youngsters straight away. The only worrying part would be the result which should not given too much weight age at this point in time.
Looking into the upbeat Srilankan camp, Ajantha Mendis is turning out to a star on every outing. Not many bowlers have shown such consistency in both forms of the game. Mendis is a rare phenomenon. Mendis is neither a leg spinner nor an off spinner but he is both. A true champion bowler from the word goes. Thanks to the Srilankan cricket systems which did not meddle with his action to comply with the copy book coaching manuals. The way he troubled the best four Indian batsmen during the Test series, has certainly lent weight and depth to this new style of bowling. Critics would want to see more of Mendis on all kind of wickets to endorse the new art of bowling. But the coaches' worldwide watching Mendis fingers roll, are under pressure to learn and impart this new skill.
With Virat and Rohit coming into the playing 11, pressure would be on Dhoni and Yuvraj.It would be imperative that these two seniors to steer the innings till the end. Mendis variations with accuracy have made him deadly. But what is even more deadlier is the other bowlers building up pressure constantly at the Indian batsmen.
Dambulla wicket has always encouraged both fast bowlers as well as the spinners. So the onus is on the Indian batsmen to battle it out at the center.
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