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Journalism of Courage
THE OVAL, JUNE 4: India were on their way out of the World Cup today after a dismal batting and bowling performance that saw them capitulate meekly to Australia by 77 runs despite a gallant unbeaten century by Ajay Jadeja.
Chasing a tough target of 283 in the first match of the Super Six, India8217;s top batsmen Sachin Tendulkar 0, Rahul Dravid 2, Saurav Ganguly 8 and as usual skipper Mohd Azharuddin succumbed easily to leave the team tottering at 17 for 4 at one stage before Ajay Jadeja 100 not out and Robin Singh 75 put on a fighting 141-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
Azharuddin was back at his worst as captain and batsman, putting Australia in first on a good batting wicket and then contributing a mere three with the bat to have a grand average of 18.00 in the tournament.
