India breaks the jinx!!!

At last ......... at long last ........team India showed its true colors, and they did it in style- beating Australia in their own backyard. It was a no mean achievement given they have not won any major international trophy since 2003 (The Natwest trophy being the last)



Initially there was turmoil in the team with complaints of improper treatment meted out to the seniors. (I personally am sad because Ganguly was not included in this team. I would have loved seeing him in this team). Also controversies were following the team on and off the field (though I feel that India got a raw deal in that).



I thought India would crumble under pressure but this new and young indian team, under the leadership of Dhoni showed character. For a change, they not only stood up against all odds but also derived their strength from those controversies. Bhajji's handling of the whole "Teri Maa ki" issue was truly commendable under the given circumstances. This Indian team showed fighting spirit rarely found in Indian teams that toured Down under previously (Infact I feel that the process of turnaround started under Ganguly's captaincy, which has now precipitated to what we have witnessed/ are witnessing). They responded to whatever the kangarooz hurled at them- off the field and as well as on the field.



An undesired part of the process was obviously dropping old guns of the team. That was essential to select a young team. This team exemplified that this team had the hunger to win and they justified their selection to the team (at least most of them did).



A special mention must be made about the quality of Dhoni's captaincy. He showed faith in his young boys and they repaid that faith by performing on the field. I was impressed by how he behaved just after India clinched the CB series. A cool, calm, composed and a performing captain is what India needs at this moment.



Last but not the least, it came at a time when India colts won the world cup defeating the proteas under 19 team. So it seems that Indian cricket has a bright future unless the cash rich, power hungry morons presiding the BCCI offices screws it up!