I have a really good feeling about the forthcoming Indian tour of England for three reasons-
a) This is likely to be the last English tour for Tendulkar, Ganguly, Laxman and Dravid together to England and I bet they are raring to go. While Ganguly and Dravid made their incredible entry together at the Lords in 1996, Tendulkar's 171 against English Lions is just the appetizer fans need for an entree in the test series. Way too many questions have been asked off the Little Master since the World Cup. Sachin looks angry; and more importantly, hungry to score and thats great news for Indian fans. Laxman, on the other hand, is due for big scores against England. This batting line as good as any in world cricket when it comes good!!
b) The English are having tremendous confidence post their 3-0 win against the West Indies. It is always a tantalizing proposition to meet a victorious side on its home turf- and dent some egos I hope!!
c) The Indian fans in England. India has a huge fan base in England and English grounds are generally small- that makes for an incredible atmosphere.
The Indian bowling attack is weak and while that may be a limitation in tests, our batting will give us the edge in one dayers.
I will be happy if we draw the tests and win the one days series.
More importantly, I will want our famed batting line-up to come good. I have been disappointed earlier, so Im not jumping out of my seat woth enthusiasm but I'm optimistic for sure.
Let the best team win!
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