http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 2011 - 3rd Test - Highlights: Sachin's 100th century - Kohli over Sharma and the other key decisions as the hosts look set to inflict a series clean sweep.
After taking an unassailable lead in the three match series, the Indians are all set to inflict a whitewash before taking on Windies in the limited overs format.
After emerging convincing winners in the opening two Test matches, changes will be expected to the Men In Blue contingent which will see them trying other players from a strong bench strength.
Despite the tourists falling well short in both matches, they will be certainly revitalised with the form of some of their young players after they stood up ably to the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/PP-Ojha-c2198 in their second innings at Eden Gardens.
Still more is expected from the team, which has now become renowned of relying on their veteran, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Chanderpaul-c2390 to take them out of some precarious situations. With pride still to play for, a good showing will keep them in good stead ahead of a crucial
One Day series.
Bettor identifies a few highlights of the upcoming third and final Test match, staged at Mumbai.
Tendulkar’s 100th Ton
Although his achievement might not be on Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s, the Indian skipper will certainly want the little maestro to achieve this mark which will be good news for everyone concerned (especially the sponsors).
His hundredth century has been certainly a greater concern for the Indian fans, who simply can’t expect anything less from their lovable legend. Tendulkar’s own form has been disappointing of late where he has not scored a century in his last 10 outings.
However, playing on his home turf at Mumbai will give him the best opportunity to reach to that elusive mark, and gear up for more ominous challenges, which sees his team taking on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 from next month. Hopefully for everyone’s sake, he finally delivers
to his usual high standards.
Playing http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RG-Sharma-c2309
With http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Yuvraj-Singh-c98364 shown the door for the final Test, it puts Dhoni in a dilemma of who to pick for a match of lesser significance. Yuvraj was given the nod in the first two matches, however, with him not being able to make notable scores and surprisingly
looking well short of his own self, the selectors decided to axe him from the squad.
This now gives Sharma the chance to finally make a berth for the team after injuries of late, putting a serious dent over his involvement with the Indian team. Another http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kumar-Shri-Ranjitsinhji-c71870 Trophy and if he gets
selected, will look to cement a regular place in the side.
However, with Kohli already in the squad, it poses a real question for the Men In Blue skipper of how to give him time in the longer version of the game, considering in mind the mammoth tasks that follow (touring Down Under). He certainly cannot risk
playing both and will eventually have to make a final call.
Giving http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rahul-Sharma-c83352 a berth
The player, who rose to fame with impressive showings in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, has yet feature despite being with the squad from their last series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013. With Ashwin and Ojha performing at their peak, it gives little
reason for Dhoni to tinker with the bowling attack which finally has started to offer stability.
For that, Sharma’s inclusion might still have to wait for a while.
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