Reasons for new Zealand loss against India, chahal and bumrah bowled really well and because of rain pitch was little damp and also the outfield.
The Indian bowling as well as Fielding was marvelous, even though it was a short score, they defended it very well. I can't wait to continue the season with Sri Lanka.
This is going to be a good series to watch out for.Sri Lanka has new players who are not much experienced with Indian conditions and would try to do things in a different way to give some tough fight to the hosts.
But most of the sub-continent pitches are similar so not much difference for new players. SL has to do something to get back their form and win some series otherwise other new teams may overtake them easily and these guys may also need to play the qualifying matches to enter world cup. This time they escaped but they continue like this they may need to do it.
The Indian captain Virat Kholi is taking a right decision in selecting his team and placement according to the condition of pitch and the fielding of Indian team is excellent as the young team make all the other country player to get panic which they give opportunity to India to dominate and continue with success report.
But I don't think Indian captain has got so much talent in leading the team because he got a good team to support that's why they can manage to win the matches. I still think that Dhoni should lead the team until the next world cup then team India got a better chance to win the cup. But Kholi is a good player and need another one to two consistent players like him to win big matches outside India.
Are you serious here saying India captain virat has not the right talent to lead the team, he's a warrior, an executioner and instead of pressing someone to do the dirty work, he does it himself, provokes opposition, chases the target, motivates all the player's, interacts with all, he even got the head coach removed for his team. Former Indian captain, also knows kohli is right to lead and he's just grooming him further, but he really needs to start scoring runs, or he'll be under unnecessary pressure.
I agree with MinerHQ because I too think Virat alone cannot handle a team , he needs someone's help and after MSD retires I don't think it will be easy for him and it is only then we can really tell whether he is a good captain or not . Haven't we seen RCB ? Great players but not able to win .