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10-20-2006, 08:36 AM
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Lara plays a smart card
Lara plays a smart card
THE WEST Indians have pulled off what surely was thought of as an impossibility, and there must be a flutter in the Indian camp, for Australia and the West Indies would not be easy to get past by in the pool. It could also be the challenge the Indians need to come out of their slumber and get moving for the World Cup. You just cannot help but look ahead, given the way the West Indies came to the party in Mumbai on Wednesday. When the Big Boy fires, it sparks a revival in the ranks, which happened in Mumbai as Brian Lara led Runako Morton by hand. Lara's innings was a confirmation that in such conditions, lower middle-order is the best place for him. It was a smart batting ploy by the captain, who did not fall for the lure of a batting position where, being the best player in the side, he could get the maximum runs. Instead, he chose to be the glue in the middle, where collapses have been routine in recent times. He chose team over self. No less impressive was Adam Gilchrist, who showed that a break of seven months did no harm to his spirit or form. When he plays in such a fashion, eschewing belligerence and buckling down to innings management, Australia are doubly dangerous. I hope the example is not lost on younger wicketkeepers like our own Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Another champion did not go unnoticed, though for different reasons. Glenn McGrath has rarely been driven over his head or extra cover, much less hoisted over the tent by a number eight batsman in the line-up. But the Pigeon is returning to the field after a long absence and the engine is sure to purr back to life soon. Bracken bowled well, but Australia would be better served if McGrath and shares the new ball with Lee. Better youngsters are coming through for the West Indies, which accounts for their recent revival. Bravo, Taylor and offies Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels, all of them played critical roles for the team. Lara’s order of merit 2166 runs at No 1 and 2 , 51 inngs; 47.09 avg 4429 runs at No 3, 105 innings; 46.14 2492 runs at No 4, 82 innings; 34.14 617 runs at No 5, 26 innings; 28.05 125 runs at No 6, 4 innings; 62.50 60 runs at No 7, 1 innings; 60.00 40* runs at No 9, 1 innings 
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