Bowlers off mark

This kid is an amazing phenomenon. One moment in the heat of Mumbai, he is attending his father8217;s funeral. Two days later, he is in Bristol, west of England, blasting the first hundred of World Cup. Admittedly, the Kenyan attack was seemingly Lallu8217;s fodder for Sachin at his attacking best. But it will certainly go down in the history of cricket as the quickest and the finest tribute to the memory of one8217;s father.

Sachin8217;s determined effort had a priceless influence on Rahul Dravid who also went to the coveted three-figure mark to help India score the highest total in the present World Cup. Indians lost only two wickets in the process which was great news for India8217;s confidence. Conversely, Azhar and Jadeja missed out on some vital practice in the middle. I know you can never please them all 8212; but this was one opportunity and a friendly opposition which Azhar and his lads would have all relished. However, cricket had a funny knack of dishing it out in bulk and witholding just the vital portion.

All iswell that ends well. India opened their account. But for the remaining two games it was important for the bowlers to have bowled out the Kenyans, but were generous with extras once again.