Pathan's heroics in vain, as India loses !

SA deserved to win, thanks to a superb hundred by Hashim Amla !


There are no laments about the Indian batting performance. Except for a blistering 105 by Pathan, the Indian batsmen were all at sea against the SA bowlers.

The outcome was inevitable. An SA win.

The Indian top order failed as usual. It seems that the likes of R Sharma, M Vijay or P Patel cannot take India off to a good start, particularly against the SA quickies.

The Indian weakness is exposed on the eve of the World Cup. Let the Indians learn their mistakes and correct themselves.

Emulating the 1983 is a great aim, no doubt. But then, a lot of weaknesses has propped up in the Indian team.

On Indian spin tracks, let us hope that the outcome may be different. India is strong in the spin department, with seven spinners in the side. The return of Sachin, Sehwag and Gambhir will prop up batting.

Pathan has established as No 7. Only the No 6 spot is open. It is either Raina or Kohli. Both failed yesterday !