Yes, that the verdict.
1. Extremely laid back captaincy.
2. Rash shot in first innings.
3. Worse shot in the second innigs.
He is the captain and an opening batsman. The Indian team has 2 full days to bat & try and save the test because they need a miracle to win it. With not many overs left in the day’s play, one would have expected more responsible shot from him. He should have also kept in mind that Gambhir is looking rusty in this match, therefore Shewag should have tried to protect his wicket.
But full marks to Daniel Vettori. I think if NZ win this match, my MOM will be Daniel Vettori. His aggressive field placement has only resulted in India following on. This was in extreme contrast to Indian field placement.
NZ bowlers just bowled in the right areas and Indian batsman offered chances, which the fielders caught onto, thanks to Daniel Vettori.
But Indian batsman did show some complacency.
1.Tendulkar tried to steer the ball to third man.
2. Dravid caught with a ball that swung away after pitching.
3. Yuvraj is still struggling with test cricket overseas. Plays away from the body to a swinging away delivery.
4. Laxman, bad shot very far away from his body
5. Karthik: Same story as Laxman.
Tomorrow’s Prediction:
I have a feeling that India will loose the test tomorrow itself. Indian team is under pressure and whenever they have played defensive cricket under such circumstances, they have not been successful.
But I am hoping that I am proved wrong. Sachin scores a double. Dravid/Laxman chip in with a century.
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