A wake-up call for India
Harsha Bhogle writes in the Indian Express that the first Twenty20 in Christchurch proved that keeping wickets in hand is vital even in the game's shortest format
Cricinfo
25-Feb-2013
Harsha Bhogle writes in the Indian Express that the first Twenty20 in Christchurch proved that keeping wickets in hand is vital even in the game's shortest format. He isn't too pleased though with the "six-on-demand" situation brought about by the short boundaries at that ground, and hopes the authorities in Wellington resist the temptation to bring the boundaries in.
Solid players there [at No. 5 and 6] allow the first three the option of taking the odd liberty with the bowling aware that there will not be a slide that sees the team six down with eight overs to play. And yet five and six must also be able to produce the big shots in the end. From that point of view alone it made sense to send Rohit Sharma at number four allowing two inventive players in Yuvraj and Dhoni to man the crucial positions.