Preview Kolkata Test 2012

      Tommorrow ends the patiance of crores of Indian fans for the third testbetwen India and England. It is a test which holds emotional value for both the teams. What happened in last 7 days has given thirsty Indian media a cup of petrol to fire BCCI, eden curator, and MSD’s tail. Though cricket fans were busy watching South Africa earn the 1st position in ICC test ranking.

India

      After losing by 10 wickets to England in the second test, All plans of skipper went horribly

wrong. Indians considering spin track as their speciality fell in to their own trap. If talked about the playing 11 Indians going unchanged, expect a lot from ODI stars Kohli and Yuvraj some consistant batting. Though Pujara and Ojha proved their long run in team India and Gambhir’s fight in 2nd innings may give India some hope,Indians are still under pressure.

      Overall its a star packed team wich need to perform to gain some respect ahead of facing Pakistan.

England

      Captain Cook leading from the front in both the tests got support of Peterson, Panesar and Swan in the second test and left lot of Indian jaws open. Win in Mumbai meant announcement of their ability to handle spin attack and they are no more afraid of Sub-Continental conditions. If they go 2-1 up in te series ........ It’s difficult but may happen.
Series is square with 1-1. As I am an typical Indian fan I expect Dhoni to win the toss and then a triple century from Sehwag and he complets his 100 test sixes, But Cricket is a funny game ...

Hope we enjoy these four days and celebrates the fifth.