INDIA vs SOUTH AFRICA 1st TEST................

I am happy that another test series is starting today.This is going to be a testing time for India. Even though India is on top in test ranking, it is a long time we own a test series in south africa. Also the news is thwy are making bouncy pitches. So i think the boys have to work a lot this time. I give a 50-50 chance for both teams.This south african tour is the last match before the world cup. So they ahve to make this series count as it will boost the confidence. Good luck India.

In the game of cricket no predictions workout well so a draw no issues but it would be good it India wins it.

First of all why India is touring South Africa when World Cup 2011 is not much far. What will team India gain out of this series is big question mark for me. Well India has never beaten South Africans in South Africa and it is big challenge for Sachin and his team. Why I said Sachin instead of M.S.Dhoni because he is playing and saving matches for India along with Laxman, Harbhajan, Sehwag. Dhoni is under performing from long time and this series is golden opportunity for him to prove the world that apart from captaincy he is good batsman as well. I do not think both the teams are well balance. Indian bowling without Zaheer Khan is matter of worry, so, bowlers have lot to prove. Batting is strong but South African batting is lead by J Kallis and Smith. So, it is keen contest and usually India vs South Africa test series turns out into a draw series or South Africa wins. So, it is time for India to show that they are World Champions in test cricket presently. And they did not become Number one team by fluke.

I guess this is where Indian team will be tested.. Yes both are in super form.. But as per past Indian team are not that good in outer pitches.. I hope they will able to continue their form in South African fast pitches too.. I am exited about this tournament.. I am hopping good and interesting contest between them.