Umpires and Deepika makes Indian chase miserable

Another wrong descision from Steve Bucknor who gave Rahul Dravid out caught behind of Symmonds ball put India on the mat. Replay showed that the ball had brushed the pad not the bat. Yuvraj was out after two balls. Maybe because of the presence of Deepika.

India Pakistan third test match post mortem

India wins a test series against Pakistan after 27 years 1-0. Today India was on verge of winning 2-0 after spectacular bowling by Anil Kumble and Yuvraj but for the weather. But as always the ghost of playing safe returned. Kumble declared the Indian innings late and hence gave the bowlers little chance to take 10 wickets.
Rahul Dravid was attacked from all quarter when he took a safety first decision during the tour of england.
Pakistan were missing Shahid Afridi. His street smart bowling and power batting would have made up for out-of-form Danish Kaneria.

Adios,The gentleman's game

Cricket used to be a leisurely game for the gentlemen of England.They used to say "well played sir" even if he clobbered the opponents. Nowadays the fielders are likely to comment something not fit to be broadcasted.
Five day match was supplanted by 60 overs per side match then by 50 overs per side match. It is interesting to note that the two counties England and south Africa who played the longest test during the "timeless era" are hosting the first two edition of the three hours format short enough to capture the eyeballs of soccer,football,basketball fans.
Now the time has come to keep the tickets of the test match as a treasure for future generation.