adminSYDNEY. — The same bowling which was India’s weakest link coming into the Cricket World Cup has remarkably become their strongest suit as the reigning champions eased into the last four in impressive style.
India’s bowling looked toothless and jaded during their 2-0 test series loss in Australia as well as in the following ODI Tri-series, where they failed to win a single match. With experienced Ishant Sharma ruled out before the tournament by injury, it looked like Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side would be reliant on batting to fire their World Cup defence.
Over the last month, however, Dhoni’s bowlers have raised the bar significantly and, with the help of a sprinkling of run-outs, have dismissed the opposition in all seven matches on their way to the semi-finals. “It was a concern,” former India captain Rahul Dravid conceded on STAR Sports after India’s 109-run win against Bangladesh in the quarter-final on Thursday. — Reuters.
Peter Tanyanyiwa
Online Reporter