Starting with the defending champs, the zero to hero Deccan Chargers. You never know what you are going to get out of this team result wise, but you will be guaranteed fireworks either way. Led by the mercurial Adam Gilchrist, the Chargers have a motley crew of seasoned war horses and troubled talents in the shape of Gibbs, Symonds, Laxman, Smith and Vaas. Combine that with the rising talents of Roach, Harris and local lads Ojha and Sharma and you have a well balanced side capable of mauling any opponent. Go Chargers Go Chargers Go Go Go!!
The Super Kings should really have won the first installment of the IPL in 2008. They were simply awesome for a great deal of that first tournament but haven’t gelled since. A team heavy with local players, MS Dhoni’s team has a smattering of talent but no real major depth outside of the likes of Hayden, Hussey, Raina, Muralidaran, Morkel and the Indian skipper himself. Couple of guys past their prime in this team but 20/20 cricket is a strange old game so who knows what they are capable of.
Another team that hasn’t delivered on their ridiculously talented setup is the Mumbai Indians. Tendulkar, Malinga, Khan, Bravo as well as previously brilliant J-P Duminy make this a more than decent side. They have also acquired the dangerous Kieron Pollard who was simply amazing in the 20/20 Champions league last year and joined the team for an undisclosed sum. Pretty much more than anyone else so look for him to shine in the baby blue of Mumbai.
Change of captain and perhaps a change of fortune for the wonderfully balanced Kings Punjab. Yuvraj Singh, arguably the biggest most miserable doos in Indian cricket has been relieved of the captaincy with Kumar Sangakkara, who actually possesses people skills, taking over. It’s a good side this with some prominent local lads, a handful of handy A
ussies and a bit of a belter co-owner which always helps.
ussies and a bit of a belter co-owner which always helps.Another team that hasn’t delivered on their ridiculously talented setup is the Mumbai Indians. Tendulkar, Malinga, Khan, Bravo as well as previously brilliant J-P Duminy make this a more than decent side. They have also acquired the dangerous Kieron Pollard who was simply amazing in the 20/20 Champions league last year and joined the team for an undisclosed sum. Pretty much more than anyone else so look for him to shine in the baby blue of Mumbai.
No comments:
Post a Comment