I don't think any of you are aware of how technically inept our cricketers are. Its easy to keep screaming that we are a talented side. I've heard it too many times. But the simple truth is, we are technically ill-equipped to play at this level. Whether its the India first team or the second! That is just how it is. I didn't think we were bad enough to play the way we did in South Africa, but we aren't that good either. Like I said, today was probably the par performance for us.
Talent is one thing, being able to use it is another. Our players may be talented, but they have no technique to speak off. When I watch Bangladesh bat, I cringe at the way they play their shots. They are all so awkward. We need to sort that out at the age levels, not at the national level. I think improvement will come, but it will take a long-term approach. What I am looking for right now is a bit of consistency at the basics. Play out 50 overs, try to bowl a good line, that sort of thing. I don't think we did too badly today at all, especially given how we have been doing in recent months.
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