Overconfident Aussies at Perth

Overconfidence is bad for anyone. Be it the best person in that field/sector. It is better to get into any assignment with little expectations and an open mind to give it your best shot.

As of now, when I write this blog, the Aussies are all out for 212 in reply to India's 330 in the 1st inings. With still an hour's play remaining for the day; India would want to play safe and see off the last hour making sure that they do not loose any wicket.

The build up to this Test Match at Perth has been absolutely Terrific. The whole lot of drama after the Sydney Test Match, the comments from one team to/on the other. The ICC, CA, BCCI getting involved and pushing many things and claiming it was in the interest of the game and to be played in the best of the spirit; all of it and now this test match which once was not sure if the Indian team will continue the series.

The Australian Cricketers Ponting, Gilchrist, Clarke all talking about the 17th win; how helpful it will be for the Aussie bowlers. It made many wonder if India will ever stand a chance in this test. But the game as it stands now, India surely have the upper hand.

The pitch was talked about so much. I read one of the articles mentioning "Only fumes are not coming out of the pitch"; told to be so fierce and RED HOT Wicket. The wicket was laid afresh. It promised some true bounce and some awesome pace. It surely is living up to the expectations.

But maybe as it stands now, Indians made use of the conditions in favor of them; as compared to the Aussies. If it was not for the drop catch by Sachin; Symonds being dismissed on score of3; Aussies would/may have been stuggling to get to the current score.

Again a couple of decisions against India pushed them to the backseat in the 1st Innings. Sachin and Dhoni adjudged Leg Before by Rauf without he able to gauge the bounce in the pitch. Well!! Hope that it doesn repeat in the 2nd Innings.

Off to the scoreboard to see the match again!! Keeping my fingers crossed!!