With the recently concluded India-South Africa Test series ending in a 1-1 draw after India managed to win at a dustbowl in Kanpur, there is bound to be criticism from both domestic and international quarters. Former Indian and international players alike will censure the Indian board and the curator at Green Park, Kanpur for producing a wicket that was conducive to spin bowling. There will be serious questions raised about India not producing "friendly' wickets. All hogwash, after all when India visits England, South Africa or Australia, do they provide us with spin friendly wickets or do they have bouncing, seaming tracks? Any competitive team would play to their own strengths and try to expose the chinks in the oppositions' armour, so I see no reason why India should be criticised for any reason if they won on wickets that helped the spinners. We do know that Indians are good hosts and treat guests equal to God, but that does not mean that we will provide seamer friendly wickets that would play to the advantage of the opposition. \
Sehwag's performance, with the extraordinary 2nd triple century and chipping in with the bowling was commendable. Always a true entertainer, his shorter innings always had a couple of sixes for the spectators. The ball to get Smith bowled around the legs was just brilliant.
Harbhajan with his Man of the Series performance, lead amongst the wicket-takers and it was good to see him gaining in rhythm and bowling well.
Ishant Sharma, after a short injury break, showed us the talent that he possesses which needs to be nurtured so as to stand India in good stead in the future.
Ganguly showed just why its too early to write him off, with splendid consistent performances through the series.
Dhoni has improved by leaps and bounds as a keeper with his keeping showing plenty of improvement with some incredible takes. His astute captaincy in the 3rd and final deciding test with sound bowling changes shows that he is the right captain to lead India in the future.
These were some of the biggest positives for India to take away from the drawn series with South Africa.
-- Kairav Parikh
Sehwag's performance, with the extraordinary 2nd triple century and chipping in with the bowling was commendable. Always a true entertainer, his shorter innings always had a couple of sixes for the spectators. The ball to get Smith bowled around the legs was just brilliant.
Harbhajan with his Man of the Series performance, lead amongst the wicket-takers and it was good to see him gaining in rhythm and bowling well.
Ishant Sharma, after a short injury break, showed us the talent that he possesses which needs to be nurtured so as to stand India in good stead in the future.
Ganguly showed just why its too early to write him off, with splendid consistent performances through the series.
Dhoni has improved by leaps and bounds as a keeper with his keeping showing plenty of improvement with some incredible takes. His astute captaincy in the 3rd and final deciding test with sound bowling changes shows that he is the right captain to lead India in the future.
These were some of the biggest positives for India to take away from the drawn series with South Africa.
-- Kairav Parikh
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