So, The mighty Indians have been humbled by the temperamental West Indians, that too with out assistance from Chris Gayle. Even their ability to tie down the mighty Chris Gayle could not avert the defeat. The reason was not far to look. They just did not put a total that could trouble the West Indian batting ably guided by Dwayne Bravo and Simmons.

But today is a new day and a much needed fresh beginning. The Indians would have taken stock of the situation. If the West Indians would have won the match against the South Africans then we have only one option that is beat the South Africans and England the punching bag of Group E has to be defeated any way. There is no other option left for the Indians. Win the next two matches and today is the first match. If there is a possibility of run rates coming into play all the more reason for us to win this match convincingly.

The good news is Yuvraj has come into form and he is also vice captain of the team. Yusuf pathan also seems to be finding his touch. It is now left to the top order to pull up their socks and get their act together. That includes Dhoni who we’ve felt in this column should learn to lead from the front.

What is it about Indians captains? That they think their individual performance is not of a concern to them in deciding the outcome of a match.