Blogs India needs to sort out its bowling
June 27th, 2009 by calypsoFine, India did win the first ODI against the WEST INDIES but one aspect of the game is very evident — the Indian bowling looks very suspect with Zaheer Khan not playing and RP Singh bowling well below par. I believe Ishant Sharma should be made to open the bowling to give his confidence a boost and may be, Praveen Kumar could be the first change seamer. Kumar has the ability to bowl well with the old ball and has some very handy variations, including a few slower balls.
On the other hand, the Indian batting, though it clicked in this match, looked a bit shaky with Rohit Sharma getting out casually yet again. India could use a more sustainable batting option for the number three position — someone who can grind out 20 overs at just about 70-80% strike rate to ensure that a launch pad is provided to the likes of Pathan and Dhoni down the order.
