Just like every tournament has its own share of upsets, cricket WC07 saw Bangladesh stun India by 5 wickets and Ireland defeat Pakistan by 3 wickets. Not that I am too disappointed by Pakistan’s early exit from the world cup, however, I do have a bit of a heart ache about how India was just completely out shown in every department of the game by the so called cricket ‘minnows’. Tight bowling, agile fielders and good strokeplay, Bangladesh had it all, hence, the result.
I think it is time for India to pull their socks up and hope for the things to work out well for them in their next encounters against Bermuda on the 19th and against Sri Lanka on the 23rd of this month so they have some chance to make it to the Super Eight stage.
P.S. It could be a bit too optimistic and early at the moment but I am keeping my fingers crossed for India, I think we do stand a little chance this time and hope the ‘Men In Blue’ will bring the cup back to India after 24 long years.