Former England off-spinner John Emburey believes that off-spinner Graeme Swann has established himself as a world-class cricketer with his performances with both bat and ball against Australia and South Africa.
A baby-faced boy seemed to have emerged as answer to India’s quest for a wicketkeeper. Nayan Mongia was fading out and the likes of Sameer Dighe, Vijay Dahiya, Ajay Ratra were being tried without much success.
Paceman Shanthakumaran Sreesanth on Sunday said he was fast recovering from his injury and hopeful of playing in the second Test against South Africa starting on February 14 in Kolkata.
Gautam Gambhir, the Indian opener, has described Rahul Dravid’s absence from the Test series against South Africa as a “big blow” but remains confident after beginning the year on a positive note, beating Bangladesh 2-0
Injured Rahul Dravid’s absence from next month’s Test series against South Africa was a “big blow” for the team, but India are a confident lot after starting the year on a winning note against Bangladesh, said opener Gautam Gambhir in Chennai on Sunday.
A good record in the subcontinent and experienced players will help South Africa on their tour of India after a tumultuous week in which coach Mickey Arthur resigned, skipper Graeme Smith said.
India should play South Africa on turning tracks in the forthcoming two-match home Test series rather than playing on pace-friendly pitches, feels former captain Kapil Dev.
A good record in the subcontinent and experienced players will help South Africa on their tour of India after a tumultuous week in which coach Mickey Arthur resigned, captain Graeme Smith said.
The 19th FIFA World Cup will take place between 11 June and 11 July, 2010 in South Africa. 32 teams qualified for the final tournament including host South Africa and defending champion Italy.
The upcoming series against Proteas is the true litmus test for the Men in Blue; it would not be easy to beat them even though we will be at our home.