Team India The Fearless

We have gone and beaten the Aussies in style. India dominated in all area's of the game, including fielding. Aussie were just dominant during a single session and that did not last. The seniors in Aussie side failed to guide the youngsters. Whatever brave front they may put up post match, Indian's have managed to sow more than a seed of doubt in their minds.

In a way, the upcoming Delhi test will be seen as a touchstone for this Australian side's capability. If Australia lose in Feroz Shah Kotla, it will be certain that they have become a side which has finally come down among mortals; it will be known in the cricketing world that they can be dominated! The dominance shown by India was so complete because India played their cricket in a different style, India attacked, India drew the first blood.

Much can be said about MS Dhoni's knock in the first innings - the most significant of which is that it showed that India for once are playing their best cricket ever. Dhoni's innings was built on solid foundation laid down by Sourav & Sachin. Earlier days, the batsman in Dhoni's place would have seen to accumulate runs at a fast pace. Not so with Dhoni - he attacked mercilessly and fearlessly and that proved to Aussies that this team India is all about winning the match. This attack of Dhoni's showed that this team India is not satisfied by tame draw.

Let us take this approach forward, let us attack in Delhi. Let us be fearless. Let us remember that attack is the best form of defence and that Aussies will look to dominate. Maintaining a lead should be second in our mind, the first thought must and will be to extend the lead to 2-0.

One more blow to this Aussie side might be the very last that needs to be delivered to shatter their confidence. Aussies know this and they will come back hard, they will fight tooth and nail. If India continues to be fearless, then we are up for a very interesting contest.