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The Indian team has a
new look to it and that is because of the inclusion of some really
exciting cricketers, who have made a foray into the team just at the time
when, Indian cricket’s future was looking bleak. Amidst the entire match
fixing allegations and some ordinary performances, here were some
youngsters, who had the passion and the willingness to wear the blue
blazer and the Indian cap. It was a refreshing change from all the
monotony that had become so symbolic of the Indian team. To name a few,
who have shown a lot of promise are Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan, Hemang
Badani, Shiv Sunder Das, Sriram, Reetinder Sodhi. Not only have they shown
tremendous will power, but have also infused a lot of energy, which was
missing in the previous lot. The
first to come into the limelight was 18 years old Yuvraj Singh, who at
such a young age showed grit and the willingness to do well. He was up
against a brutal Australian attack at Nairobi in the ICC Knockout
Tournament. But that meant nothing to him as he thundered some excellent
boundaries and played a match-winning knock of 84 to take India to the
semifinals. He fields like a tiger and his agility is an inspiration to
all his other teammates. He has shown the path to some of the seniors, who
were shy of dirtying their clothes. Others too have shown tremendous skill and love for the game. Shiv Sunder Das made every Indian and especially every person in Orissa proud, with his brilliant century. He displayed a very sound technique as well as temperament, which is very essential to succeed at this level. His knock made everybody sit up and take notice of his brilliant talent and may be, he is just what the team has been looking for since a long long time. Similarly, Badani has also played a magnificent, match-winning knock and has justified his selection. They have taken Indian cricket to a higher level and have saved it from getting lost in the shadows of gloominess. It
is too early to make predictions on the future of these young men
but at least the BCCI has taken a leaf out of Pakistan’s book and
instilled young blood in the team. There is no doubt that this is
the right step. How much this would reap, only time can tell.
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