Good evening to all the Sports Lovers and dedicated fans here in this community.
This week has been the striking package of sports from all around the world, from greatest show on earth to the home of soccer,starting from hockey, basketball to the kingdom of Lord's play, The Cricket Contests.
After casting a sharp eye on the Olympic Games and matches,My mind certainly diverted to the realm of cricket where one of my soft corner resides.
Going through the sequence of cricket, I started to think which cricket match should I see, what are the quality playoffs, where do I be able to find the exact pleasure of watching cricketing strokes.I instantly found the answer & my mind suggested me to watch The cricketing series taking place in the "Home Of Cricket ", from where the Bat and Ball collision started to scintillate sparks, a new prominent sport which is known as the play of Aristocrats all across the world because of the richness it possesses.
Recently,the trending news on the cricket media is that, India meeting the England for 5 match test series starting from Trent -Bridge on Wednesday.
Tomorrow, we will get to see the first test match of this series.
If you are not familiar with Cricket, then you should know that currently India is at 2nd position in Test Ranking where England possessing 4th position.
These are two quality teams with many top class player who can slice and dice the fate of a match at any moment of the game.When you are watching Test Cricket, then you would see the classics of skills and players showcasing their best potential. Because, only in Test Matches,players get plenty time to settle down,both the batsmen and bowlers,drag their innings to fulfilment. For that reason, they say its the premium version of Cricket.
Ok,now lets get to the main context of this ensuing series.England side will be led by Joe Root as usual,India's captaincy rests in Virat Kohli's hand.
Both teams have proper ability to beat the opponents with their worth but its going to be hard to predict who would win the first match or what would be the end result of the match.I have also no clue whatsoever.
If we discuss the playing XI of both team, we will see some of the key players missing from both sides.England missing Jofra Archer,Ben Stokes,Chris Woakes for the opening match.
Whereas, India has also couple of players who will not be participating for the matchup,here both teams can enjoy opposition's weakness.
The first factor that tells me to ponder over the matter is the match venue,The English Condition is always challenging for the overseas team.Whoever comes there, tastes the bitter salad of losing. Statistics do showcase in favour of the statement.
Dating back from 1986,England has lost only 4 of their last 28 confrontation against India.that shows some reality.
Another concern of India’s team is, England's recent performance, the long unbeaten streak with just one series lose against New Zealand in june this year.
That shows how tough England in test matches when any team is facing them on their soil.But, I would rather be optimistic about India’s approach, because they are also team with so much labour and dedication, play matches maintaining busy schedule by playing all across the globe in national side.I hope they would retaliate English threats in their own style.
What I have observed is,England's Achilles Hill is the batting order currently with brittle backbone.Somehow they dont find stability to rotate strike and enlarge big innings if the opponent is lashing onto the opening side.They suffered from low run score whenever it happened at the time they faced strong rivals with great bowling attack.
I suggest, India should take advantage of that weakness.
But, England do have an edge,ferocious cutting edge,and that is their sharp seaming attack. Every team feel the fever when they face them in English condition. India's biggest fear would be the Ace Of Pace, swinging twing that might pack some lethal blows to their batsman.
A lot to consider in the matches coming ahead, but I like to be patient to watch the match till the end,again I suggest you to watch the match tomorrow and feel the thril of exiciting cricketing actions.
Till the end, its good bye to all of you and take care of yourself.
Ba bye.