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Journalism of Courage
Mahendra Singh Dhoni justified his selection as a specialist keeper in the ODI team. His 97 from 84 balls against Kerala might be good news not just for his team Jharkhand but also for stand-in ODI stumper Rahul Dravid. Maybe, finally we just might have a specialist wicket-keeper.
Singh on a song again
He has been a silent performer on the circuit. Narendra Pal Singh 7-58 once again did it for Hyderabad as he ran through the Baroda batting line-up dismising them for just 93.
Naidu shines with bat
For Thilak Naidu, life8217;s been a rollercoaster. First played as a batsman but he also keeps wickets for Karnataka now. After disappearing from the sight last season, Naidu8217;s 120 will surely raise eyebrows.
Patel8217;s comeback
Niraj Patel brushed shoulders with Mohammed Kaif and Yuvraj Singh during the world cup winning under-19 team in 1999. He was expected to make the climb as quickly as them, but unfortunately has missed out. The 121 today was just a gentle reminder that he is very much around.
Badani shines
Having missed out on a India berth by a whisker, Hemang Badani is once again starting the long hard climb. His 146 against Assam means that he has taken a giant step. This also means that the late order ODI batsmen 8212; Yuvraj, Kaif and Dinesh Mongia 8212; should always be on their toes.
