Over the past decade, India always had difficulties in the World cup especially at the start of the tournament. During the 1999 world cup we lost the first match to South Africa, at Hove which was expected and then that shocking defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe. We came back strong enough beating Kenya,SriLanka, and England in the next 3 games and reached the Super Sixes where we eventually lost.
The story continued in the 2003 World cup where we scrapped thorugh our first game against Holland and suffered a massive defeat against the mighty Aussies. After that Thanks to God (Sachin) and very good captaincy by Dada that we reached the finals of that World Cup.
I was hoping that India doesn't commit the same mistake in the 2007 World cup as the format was changed and 2 defeats in the round robin stage might prove Fatal and the loss to Bangladesh on this same date one year ago was indeed shocking. We need to give due credit to the Bangla players and their coach Dav Whatmore for spriging this upset. The next day it was the time for the Pakistanis to lose to Ireland which was even more shocking. Ind vs Pak tie became Bangladesh vs Ireland.
Monday, March 17, 2008,
Looking at the Indian team today I am feeling very pleased and happy. This young side have in them to be world beaters and they have already proved it in the T20 WC and also in CB series down under. It is very heartening to see the selectors and the board supporting Dhoni in choosing this young side keeping the 2011 world cup in mind.
So many changes in an year.. AMAZING!!!!
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