The excitement in the air is just as crazy as it can get. As two of the hosts clash tomorrow at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Mirpur on Saturday as the first game of the ICC world Cup 2011 gets underway. Sub continental giants India take on rising tigers Bangladesh. Right now as I was watching news I saw that there are currently two lakh people waiting outside the stadium to get inside whereas the capacity of the stadium is only a mere 25000.
Looking back at March 17th 2007, Trinidad.Bangladesh had stunned India by five wickets. Bangladesh would like to keep those memories a fresh but India would like to ignore that sordid chapter chapter of cricketing history. Although India has defeated Bangladesh I n seven ODIs in the past four years that is definitely not enough revenge. Well it’s time for the men in blue to strike!
The two warm up games have proved that India has come in as a strong side. Dhoni has given the nod to Virat kohli. Although Yuvi did not get to prove himself on Wednesday he is still going to remain in the squad. It is the immensely talented player Suresh Raina who is going to be asked to sit on the bench even after demolishing the Kiwi attack.
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India has done extremely well in the spin department. Bhajji with his immense talent and experience will lead from the front. However there is going to be a tossup between R Ashwin and Chawla.Both of has performed extremely well in the warm up games. It is more likely that Ashwin will be taken in the squad as he can both attack and hold up from one end. The pace department will be happy to have Zaheer Khan back in the squad. The Second option should mostly be Ashish Nehra as he has performed well in the last two matches. Both Sree and Munaf have been too expensive in the warm up games.
Bangladesh greatly depend on their opener Tanim Iqbal. He will play a pivotal role in the Bangladeh innings. Junaid Sidique also looks in good touch. Shakib Al Hasan will be very important in the middle order.Bangladesh really need to hope and pray that their batsmen perform.
Bangladeshs bowling will play a crucial role. It is important that Bangladesh strike early if they let Sehwag and Sachin Settle on the crease they can demolish their bowling attack.Fielding will also play a very crucial role for Bangladesh. Their fielding has been miserable in the last two matches.
Well, let’s hope that this encounter is a good game to watch.
