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The Great Indian Ennui (in Cricket - what else?)

The Indian cricket fans are going through a nightmare. But just think of those poor men out in the middle. They must be so not enjoying this period. That is when they are awake. It is as if a haze has settled over the Boyzzz in Blue - post World Cup. Oh they have managed a series win  or two - against England /WI in some ODI series at home. But thats something they can do blindfolded - win ODI matches at home against England/WI. So how does this post WC ennui work? When Tendulkar goes out to practise (that is if he does bother, or if the coach dares to bother him) -  dont you think there would be a buzz of WC WC around his head. Plus a more significant and exasperating buzz - 100100...100100. No wonder he looks to be chasing those flies away. What would be happening when the Great Dhoni goes out to practise. No one has let him forget in the last 8 months that he is so perfect and great and humble. The guy must be just so confused too. Its a wonder if he can tell a practise...

Who Will Make the Last 8 in Group B in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011?

Is India sure of a last 8 berth in the ICC World Cup 2011? Contrary to belief it is possible for India to miss a Quarter Finals berth in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011! India just lost to SA by 3 wickets in a Group B match. The Group B table stands like this Group B Teams Mat Won Lost Tied N/R Pts Net RR India 5 3 1 1 0 7 +0.768 West Indies 4 3 1 0 0 6 +2.206 South Africa 4 3 1 0 0 6 +1.352 England 5 2 2 1 0 5 +0.013 Bangladesh 4 2 2 0 0 4 -1.241 Ireland 4 1 3 0 0 2 -0.444 Netherlands 4 0 4 0 0 0 -2.728 This is how India can NOT go to the Quarter Finals. * Bangladesh Beats Netherlands on 14th March * SA beats Ireland on 15th March * England beats WI on 17th March * SA loses to Bangladesh on 19th March * India loses to WI on 20th March The points table will look like this Group B Teams Mat Won Lost Tied N/R Pts ...