Brilliant stuff from India. Yet another unearthing of a super exciting cricketer, in Prasidh Krishna. Shardul Thakur has looked mega transformed since that epic Gabba knock that helped India win an epic series. The guy is acting like he can do nothing wrong. Bhuvneshwar looks like he has hit the straps big time after coming off a major injury layoff. He was looking to fade away but this is some serious comeback. India are truly spoilt by the riches and one must doff their hat to the IPL for producing these cricketers on a scarily overflowing basis.
Though I must say, India's ODI batting template needs a revamp. Yes they won today and England's slam bang template just imploded on them, but India need to add more aggression at the top and their openers need to start posing more faith on the middle and lower order which is now very strong. The idea of "sedate starts and build towards an explosive finish" is so old fashioned. Might work when chasing, but when setting targets, its good to be more aggressive at the top and then re-evaluate when losing more wickets than expected.
Though I must say, India's ODI batting template needs a revamp. Yes they won today and England's slam bang template just imploded on them, but India need to add more aggression at the top and their openers need to start posing more faith on the middle and lower order which is now very strong. The idea of "sedate starts and build towards an explosive finish" is so old fashioned. Might work when chasing, but when setting targets, its good to be more aggressive at the top and then re-evaluate when losing more wickets than expected.
