Bend it like Ishant
Harsha Bhogle in The Indian Express
Indian cricket has taken giant strides in the world’s toughest testing ground. Some wonderful cricket was played on the ground and it was the attitude that fuelled it as much as the ability. This might be the turning point in our cricket, though the assessment must be made a little later — every event seems momentous in the hours immediately following it.
But as far as I recall, it has been a long time since a set of youngsters took the opportunity that was offered them so spontaneously and that is why I believe the reason for this success goes beyond training on a cricket ground. It has to be symbolic of a larger force, a greater movement. Something bigger than what we saw on a cricket field is taking place in India and that is what makes the present moment so terribly exciting.
March 8, 2008 at 3:20
This Indian team represents the new generation of players - not easily intimidated and confident in their own abilities. I completely agree with the comment about Ishant Sharma. At such a young age, he has already become such an integral part of the Indian pace attack, and we can expect to see him maintain this position throughout his cricketing career. I think this summer’s cricket was one of the best I have ever watched, despite the controversies that marred it. Let’s hope to see more such thrilling cricket in the future.