Confident Windies Vs Sachiniesd Indians !

Well Sammy and his men are back in India…For hurriedly planned two five day tests and three ODIs. Windies are on roll in a recent test cricket played by them. More confident as they have enviable recent test victories record under their belt. Six consecutive tests wins, even though with lesser oppositions like Zimbabwe, Bagladesh and inexperienced New Zealand side. West Indies are very eager to prove their point as an improved test playing side. And certainly more focused than the host Indian squad.

Sachin`s effortless trade mark off drive

Windies Skipper Darren Sammy

India selectors have unexpectedly have taken a bold step, when it comes to the selection of fast bowling unit. Very surprisingly fitter and keener, most experienced Zaheer Khan`s comeback to international cricket has delayed. At the same time out of form Ishant Sharma is retained his place. Umesh Yadav also has not had much of a match practice after his recovery from injury. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammad Shami are other two, out of which one of them is likely to get a chance to be part of playing eleven. As for spinners India most likely to go with settled pair of R. Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha. Talking about the batsmen there is a competition within Mumbai boys. The last ODI star Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane. With Shikhar Dhawan as a certainty for opening , for his partner it remains to be seen if Dhoni goes ahead with his trusted IPL Chennai Team mate Murli Vijay, or Rahane or even promotes Rohit in tests too. Rest Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli along with Sachin and Dhoni are automatic selection. It`s interesting to see if Dhoni chooses a part time spinner by strengthening batting up to number seven or goes for a fifth bowler, mostly spinner. As Raivndra Jadeja is unfit.   

Explosive Chris Gayle

Ever Reliable Shivnarine  Chanderpaul

 As for visitors India`s old nemesis Shivnarine Chanderpaul is also approaching landmark and playing his 149<sup>th</sup> test at Kolkata. He is already shown his form with a century in a practice game. With having India tour experienced Darren Sammy as captain, few more familiar stars like Darren Bravo, Kieran Powell, Marlon Samuels and dashing, ever aggressive Chris Gayle make a formidable batting line up. Kemar Roach`s pace would be useful for the visitors along with aggressive, confident and energetic Tino Best as his new ball partner.

Whatever may be the reason..BCCI wanted to teach a lesson to South Africa over Haroon Lorgat`s appointment as their CEO…by curtailing and delaying tour to South Africa. Or give the great Sachin Tendulkar his 200^th grand farewell test at home…cricket lovers are hopeful for some exiting, entertaining three weeks ahead. So come Wednesday 6^th November..over to packed historic Eden Gardens Kolkata. 

-For Gavakari Publications ..The Day View...,.Nashik.