Oh my god! I was shocked to read the news that Holland beat England. I was anaware of the match and the match result. I had completly forgotten about this match and the world cup. When I remembered it for a while during my work, I just imagined to myself that it might surely be England who might have won the match. But to my horror I read right now that, Holland beat England. It was really unlucky of England to lose a World Cup match and that too at the hands of minnows like Holland. I am sure the coach and the support staff will surely find out what might have gone wrong. Upsets are the order of the World Cups these days. In the last ICC World Cup in West Indies, Bangladesh too had defeated India. That defeat sent India out of the World Cup. And the same opponents face each other shortly. So, that too might be at the back of the Indians. But I hope, India do not repeat what they had done then and not exactly what the Englishmen did against Holland.

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Let me first begin with what you said about Sehwag. You said 'when he comes back'. Now that's a point to ponder - will he come back? No doubt, he is a great cricketer. But not in the eyes of the captain. Dhoni wanted Sehwag to play in the warm match. Sehwag refused citing sour shoulder. Now we all know that Sehwag did really have a sour shoulder. But how much it is sour we don't know. Well, both Dhoni and Sehwag want India to defend the title so both might be thinking in their own ways. Sehwag for one might be looking to get match-fit by avoiding the unnecessary match. Dhoni on the other hand might be thinking of giving Sehwag some match practice before they actually begin on the task ahead of them. But reports say that they are not the best of the friends. That's why I think, Dhoni promoted Rohit Sharma up the order. And to Sehwag's disbelief Sharma clicked upfront. Then Dhoni said that there was Ravindra Jadeja too to do the job of the opener. Which clearly meant that he didn't need Sehwag any more. But let's hope that, that is not the case with Sehwag and Dhoni and that both of them will patch as early as possible. That's a great thing for India in general and cricket in particular. The fans are eagerly waiting for this.

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India play Pakistan in a warm up game today - Wednesday - 3rd June. I think, to be honest, this is going to be a real gem of a match. With both Pakistan and India, looking to get the better of the other will really go all out after each other. It will really be a cracker of a match. Pakistan has already been defeated twice by India in the first edition of the ICC World Cup of T20. The first time was during the league stage where India won the match in a super over via a bowl out. But I think, it was the second time that really mattered the most - the finals of the T20 WC. India then became the first Champions for the first time of the inagural World Cup of 20-20. As far as this current match is concerned, I think, it will be a wait and watch type. Let's keep our fingures crossed and hope that India wins. I am saying this because, India is currently under a spate of injuries, which India doesn't want at this stage. Pakistan will really take this opportunity to unsettle India's confidence.

Though the lack of form of Gambhir and Dhoni can give some sleepless nights for India, along with the lack of form of Sehwat. To add to it even Zaheer Khan is still not fully fit and as per Mahi's statement he can't even play in the first game against Bangladesh at the weekend. Time doens't seem to be on India's side this time around. But each game is a new game and each day is a new day. Saying this only can we give ourselves some respite and say that Team India can overcome all the obstacles and get on top.

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A loss is a loss. But still, I think, the practice matches are their to learn for. And these failures shouldn't be taken so seriously, though it's a loss. But you should see the brighter side of the match. Though the lack of form of Gambhir and Dhoni can give some sleepless nights for India, along with the lack of form of Sehwat. To add to it even Zaheer Khan is still not fully fit and as per Mahi's statement he can't even play in the first game against Bangladesh at the weekend. Time doens't seem to be on India's side this time around.But each game is a new game and each day is a new day. Saying this only can we give ourselves some respite and say that Team India can overcome all the obstacles and get on top.

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The DLF IPL gave not one but surely more than one talent. Let's first take into account the flaymbount innings by Manish Pandey. He was really a revolution at the end of the tournament. Then there was (Pragyan - I am not sure of the name) Ojha. He was in the Deccan Chargers team. He gave regular breakthroughs for Gilly and that really helped him to go on the offensive. Then there was Raina, R P Singh, Munaf Patel and such who again regained their form. I hope they will perform good for the upcoming T2o World Cup. If these players are again in their same form in England, I am sure Mahi and his men would surely repeat the feat which they had performed two years ago at the same place. And like OZ India would also be counted as a team that has defended the WORLD CUP.

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The Deccan Chargers are the new champions of the DLF IPL II. I think, Gilly led the team well and they deserved a win right through. They deserved the win outright. Gilchrist is a great leader. His leadership qualities came to the fore during the IPL season. Even if he could not be a regular captian during his Australian stinct, he made amends of the opportunity that came his way. He used his resources so stunningly well that he came out with a very very postive result. He knows how to get the most out of his resources. And a leader is like this. That's why he has got the most deserving trophy of contemporary cricket.

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Surely he seemed so while batting and winning the match for the Deccans single-handedly. He by scoring that famous half-century, also created history for the IPL by reaching the 50 run mark in the fatest possible way. Had that been any other match I don't think that would have in any way made any difference to his batting style. Afterall it's his nature to do so and he will do that whatever may the situation be. Hungry? Well, he still is. His retirement from the Australian squad will never mean that he has had enough. By and by he is getting younger and younger like Jayasuriya. And there is a word of caution for his opponants. If it's again his day in the finals, then the other finalist - which will be decided on Saturday who will be either the CSK or the RCB - is literally doomed.

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