T20 India Vs England Aug 31, Old Trafford

India’s only T20 is with England on the 31st of August at the famous Old Trafford Ground. India has been low on motivation and drive for the test series which is understandable coming from a world cup win which means a lot for youngsters and veterans alike. When you reach a goal you were yearning for 28 years, a slip up is understandable. History repeats itself and if you look at India’s test match results after the 1983 World Cup, folks will start complaining less.India lost the 6 test series 3-0 and five match one day series 5-0 against the Windies.

India Versus England Only T20 on August 31,2011 at Old Trafford

It is easy to dole out advice on what Team India should have done. But folks no one gave India a chance at the World Cup. Cricket is a game and its time we start treating it like one. Let the team enjoy what they are doing and results will come. Coming to the T20, this is what the current Indian team revels in where there is more scope and flair and the layman relates to slap bang variety of the game as it suits his taste. If the performance against Sussex is anything to go by the young India – the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Parthiv Patel feel they have to deliver more and often and at the big stage and this will definitely add strength to the Indian batting. The shorter version of the game T20 is a Batsmen’s game as are the ODI and Team India have a far better chance of covering up the inadequacies of their bowling here than in the much more demanding Test match cricket. The hunger among the young Indians who were not there in the World Cup winning team will be on show and one should definitely expect the world champions back in action in the limited overs format of the game. Blockbuster performances are certain from Kohli, Rohit and don’t forget the PUP (performer under pressure) the one and only Ravichandra Ashwin, the only bowler the gale force of Gayle came down on its knees to. So it is quite possible England can face a reverse white wash in both the T20 and ODI. What will the critics blah blah blah about then. And we @sportskeeda will be doing a live discussion on the T20 event as well so check us out, we have a vibrant community here.

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