"Team India numero uno ICC ODI Rankings"...
This was the news that hit all the channels and papers when India defeated NewZealand in the tri-series by 6 wickets.It spread a wave of joy and pride amongst all Indians, for the Indian team achieved this fate first time in the history.
But Indian's World No.1 Ranking could not stand up to scrutiny. Despite of having world-class players like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, M S Dhoni, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, etc., we have failed to deliver when needed. Our players have repeatedly shown instances of indiscipline, and lack of commitment. And consistency is something which has never been India's cup of tea.
So,as expected, India ran out of steam. The honeymoon was over in less than 24 hours. Needing three straight wins in the series to keep the No.1 spot with them, their defeat to Srilanka in the inconsequential match for the series, on September 12, dislodged them from the top spot. India demonstrated how quickly can one let go off the prestigious top ranking, and Australia's win over England in the fourth one-dayer put the icing on the cake. The entire nation is heart-broken.
Now to give back for the humiliation, and for a consolation, India at least has to win the series by defeating Srilanka today, to win the title and keep the second spot in the ranking to itself, and then hope that Australia don't run them over.
This was the news that hit all the channels and papers when India defeated NewZealand in the tri-series by 6 wickets.It spread a wave of joy and pride amongst all Indians, for the Indian team achieved this fate first time in the history.
But Indian's World No.1 Ranking could not stand up to scrutiny. Despite of having world-class players like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, M S Dhoni, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, etc., we have failed to deliver when needed. Our players have repeatedly shown instances of indiscipline, and lack of commitment. And consistency is something which has never been India's cup of tea.
So,as expected, India ran out of steam. The honeymoon was over in less than 24 hours. Needing three straight wins in the series to keep the No.1 spot with them, their defeat to Srilanka in the inconsequential match for the series, on September 12, dislodged them from the top spot. India demonstrated how quickly can one let go off the prestigious top ranking, and Australia's win over England in the fourth one-dayer put the icing on the cake. The entire nation is heart-broken.
Now to give back for the humiliation, and for a consolation, India at least has to win the series by defeating Srilanka today, to win the title and keep the second spot in the ranking to itself, and then hope that Australia don't run them over.
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