India v South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 1 - India are in commendable position

How can I describe Virat’s India? It’s a unit which plays with the thought that whatever they will do there will a touch of dam care attitude, but not at all callous – their intention is to display a fearless brand of cricket which will only act as a fuel to energize the attacking intent more and more and help India win matches. Even if this new brand of cricket doesn’t work any day still they will create an impact on everyone.

Typical subcontinental track and you go out to toss and after winning it, you decide to field first as the uneven bounce and wear and tear of the track on the final day looms large in your mind. But what does Virat do? He wins the toss and decides to  field first! And straightway, his spinners spun the web of spin around the Proteas batsmen and they were as usual found wanting.

Virat’s bold move didn’t go wasted. He and his men mean business! Even if someone carrying the drinks on the field, his body language conveys the message of aggressive and positive intent.

The anticipation regarding AB de Villiers’ one hundredth Test match was huge and I have not seen such euphoria in India about a non-Indian cricketer. AB responded well, but sadly his partners lacked the form and skill to withstand the spin of Ashwin and Jadeja and above all, the Indian fielding has been staggering. 

At the end of the day India are 80 for 0 and they are in a commendable position.

Thank You

Faisal Caesar