INDIA - MEN IN BLUE BEATEN BLACK AND BLUE

It could be best described as the catastrophic performance by India ever in twenty-twenty history and I bet this match will haunt the Indian side for many days to come.. Aussies have again proved their Home ground dominance by thrashing India despite the fact that there was no assistance from the pitch. Indian batsman just threw their wickets against the bowling attack of the Aussies, clearly showed the unprofessional performance of the Young players in the INDIAN side.

Without the senior players like Sachin, Sourav, Dravid, Lakshman and Kumble, India looked like a MINNOWs team packed with a bunch of Rookie Players. Further, the absence of Yuvraj Singh rubbed salt in the wounds.
India being bowled out for a humble 74, could do nothing but to watch the Australians take their revenge on them. Their Batting made a real mockery of the Indian bowling attack.

Great hopes on Virender Sehwag broke down when he became the first victim of a brilliant fielding made by Clarke and dark clouds began to loom over Indians when they lost their 2nd wicket -Gautam Gambir, when he fell cheaply for 9. The wickets fell in a quick succession and at no point were INDIA in the game. Dhoni yet again failed to perform. Pathan showed some resistance with a sensible knock of 26 runs. It looked like he was fighting for a dying cause before he too nicked one to Gilchrist and India were all out for 74 Runs in just 17.3 overs. (India really missed the in-form sachin tendulkar though I wouldn’t know how much of a difference he would have made).

We witnessed some tremendous fielding from the Aussies and full credit to them. The all time 20-20 match saviours Robin Uthappa and Rohit Sharma too couldn't contribute to their side. Dinesh Karthik has failed yet again. In short, the Indian batting was Pathetic and we were bowled out for a mere 74 in just 17.3 overs.

Australia got off to a flyer as Adam Gilchrist (25) and Michael Clarke (31 not out) made no mistake in dispatching the Indian bowling right from the first over. They showed no mercy and even though the required run rate was low they were determined to dominate the Indians. Clarke batted well and deservingly was awarded the Man of the Match.

Today India displayed how not to bat and how not to bowl. Yes that’s what they taught the world today. It will be Gilchrist's final international 20-20 series.Good Bye Gilli- from the 20-20 International circuit - and thank you for the entertainment.