SACHIN GONE MUMBAI GONE??

It was said in the last century "Sachin hit toh India fit". It was a common trend then. If Sachin scored India would go on to win the game quite comfortably.However the trend reversed with the arrival of young guns like Yuvi, Mahi and others. But the match that we witnessed last evevning b/w Mumbai Indians and Deccan chargers clearly underlined the impact of sachin's presence in the middle. At the strategic time out the Mumbai team was well placed, Reason Sachin was firing all cylinders. And he lost momentum after the time out and threw away his wicket to young Ojha. And a middle order collapse followed. This Mumbai side is balanced but they need their sheet anchor to play thoroughout the innings. Even Sachin admitted that it was their plan to drop anchor if Jayasurya fell early. But they have a lot of positives to take from this match. Malinga was spot on with the new as well as the old ball. It seems as if this man has found the form of his life.Bravo looked in good touch. What Mumbai need the most are some good finishers. Nayar can be one, but he lacks the experience. If someone like Tendulkar or jayasurya Stands with him at the other end he can pull rabbits out his hat. As for Deccan chargers they deserve the win. As Gilchrist chuckled last evening they have already won as many matches they won in the whole of last season. Gibbs played a gorgeous knock. His inside out shot is a sight to watch. Ojha is learning from his mistakes and Sachin's wicket was the reward for the hard work he's putting in. R.P Singh should certainly nake it to the Indian team for the coming world cup. The team needs a bowler like him who can bowl consistently at death.

As for the match b/w KKR and CSK the lesser it is said the better it is. Capetown has becoome the local Cherapunji as soon as the IPL began.Both the teams have got difficult times ahead. The chargers are charging ahead the rest need to catch up fast!!!!