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[parthnayak]

yes , we won over SA finally ... But do fear playing against weaker teams will lessen the momentum that we have ...

And for SA , make no mistake guys, they will come back stronger ...

[uknsaunders]

If the pitches start to crumble during the latter stages of the tournament, then india will win the championship.

Very funny, I didn't know as/nz pitches turned into Bunsen burners. I might of missed something from the last 30 years of watching cricket in aus!

Secondly, do you really think aus/nz will play India on a turning wicket. No chance, it will have plenty of grass and be rock hard. India are a decent side but its already been proved they are second best in these conditions (even to England for gods sake), just a month ago.

Don't big up the oppo without proof lol

[Ragamuffin]

Now that SA are out of the tournament, what next for the end of the earth nation ? Steady flow of electric ?

[uknsaunders]

Is it me or has some of the cricket outside of Aus/NZ/associates teams been absolutely terrible. Eng, Pakistan, windies, sri Lanka/ SA have played some rubbish cricket at times so far. Poor shots, crap bowling, indifferent fielding, collapsing with the bat.

[Gerry SA]

Very funny, I didn't know as/nz pitches turned into Bunsen burners. I might of missed something from the last 30 years of watching cricket in aus!

Secondly, do you really think aus/nz will play India on a turning wicket. No chance, it will have plenty of grass and be rock hard. India are a decent side but its already been proved they are second best in these conditions (even to England for gods sake), just a month ago.

Don't big up the oppo without proof lol

Adelaide and the MCG have offered proper turn. If it stays hot, the groundsmen can't produce at raging green top even if he wants to. The live grass will merely get burnt to a crisp.

As for India being second rate in the Tri-Series, that was the starter eg not worth anything. India are the defending World Champions, they want to keep this trophy. Motivation is back.

[Jenko]

Adelaide and the MCG have offered proper turn. If it stays hot, the groundsmen can't produce at raging green top even if he wants to. The live grass will merely get burnt to a crisp.

As for India being second rate in the Tri-Series, that was the starter eg not worth anything. India are the defending World Champions, they want to keep this trophy. Motivation is back.

We do have water though - flood the square for a few days and I'm sure you can get a green top!

[CrickFreak]

Definitely looking the weaker group if India prove to be the best  team. I fear for SA against Aus or NZ.

Really? I hope it was sarcasm.

[csnew]

Not sure how can England can remain unchanged after those first 2 horrible games!
Hales unlucky again not to be playing

[ProCricketer1982]

Sky mentioned that it's against the rules to release your team before the toss... ECB tweeted it before... Hopefully if that's true someone will carry the can.

Batting first... now, I want Eng to win but it would be amusing to see them 10-4 off 3 overs or something.. get the nerves going

[Ragamuffin]

SA will get leathered by both AUS and NZ. Good to know that Gerry SA is also a curator.

[golders]

Sack the Ecb tweeter! Ecb are a joke.not a fan Of Strauss as a pundit.

[The Palmist]

Really? I hope it was sarcasm.

Lol some will never change their pov.

Indians are not even in India this time, just wait for flat pitch etc. kind of comments.

Indians did really well seeing the SA top 6 had marginally better stats than Indian top 6. I was surprised at the energy in field, getting AB out was the highlight for me. And even the mighty Amla couldn't hold the fort. Dale Steyn appeared like his fangs have been removed.

[procricket]

Indian are dangerous with that batting line up plus the fielding and bowling was top class

[The Palmist]

Also, a lot of today's team have played with and against each other in IPL many a times.

[csnew]

India are a decent side but its already been proved they are second best in these conditions (even to England for gods sake), just a month ago.

I Remember the same thing was said about India before the ICC champions trophy and they ended up going unbeaten in that. It's all about tournament play