My View : World Cup 2011

 Causes of  Loss

• Last 7 Indian batsman added just 29 runs in 10 over. India was not able to play 50 overs.

• Ashish Nehra and Munaf Patel failed to contain the South African Batsman. Bhajji and rest of bowlers did a pretty good job.

• Last overs was critical, Dhoni gave that over to Nehra instead of giving his star spinner who was bowling at good form in the match.

Changes Needed

• Yusuf Pathan is given enough of chances, I think Dhoni should give chance to Suresh Raina as he is good batsman in middle order as well as hitter. If Suresh Raina gets in form it will be good for India.

• Dhoni has done enough of experiment with his bowling squad. Zaheer and Munaf can be kept in playing 11. If Ashwin don't play match against West Indies it will be too late for Dhoni to bring young Ashwin in the knockout round.

• If there is a need of third seamer, Sreesanth should be given a chance instead of Nehra. He can't be rated on one match performance.

• Chawla don't deserve a chance to play any match in this world cup as he is given enough chances and was not able to prove his ability.

• No need to experiment with the position of Virat Kohli as you are wasting a talented player bringing him in slog over.

It is not a time to experiment. It is a time to bring best player into the contest, win few matches convincingly and gain confidence back before you face any of the top team (Sri Lanka, Australia, South Africa).
I haven't seen any convincing win in this tournament from the Indian side. Dhoni can't give excuse for the mistake he made in match against South Africa. Take the responsibility and make sure that it doesn't happen again.


After loss against South Africa , Indian skipper and team has got last chance to improve their weakness before entering the knockout round.