I expected India to win. there were a couple teams in the world cup that could win against India, SA being one of them. but they choked.
Pakistan had the potential, and the opportunity, but their batsmen let it slip.
Sri Lanka, before the match, i didnt believe had too much chance to win against India. their batting was the key. their bowling hasnt been delivering much, but the biggest mistake was bringing in Randiv, over Mendis or Herath.
it was a brilliant innings from Dhoni and Gambhir, showing how a total is chased in ODI cricket, under pressure situation. India were deserved winners, and I never smelled a rat.
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It is good to let Shakib off captaincy, it will relieve some pressure. He will be offered captaincy again in a few years when he will be more than ready, Bangladesh will voyage into a new horizon then
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