They say that in all of Australia, it’s the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground that assists spinners the most.
They say Indians are among the best players of spin, driven by their quick feet and soft hands and an almost inborn contempt of non-Oriental spin bowlers.
They say, also, that few countries can boast of the wealth of spinning talent in the history of the game as India, the home of spin.
History, statistics, knowledge of conditions and home advantage is stacking up favourably in Australia’s corner.
Meanwhile, Pakistan and Sri Lanka cricket fans will be cheering for India and hoping the World Cup remains in Asia.
Title holders India is the last Asian team standing in the tournament.
India has beaten Australia just once in 35 years in a one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground and the hosts have won all six semifinals they have contested since the inaugural event in 1975.
India will play Australia at 3.30pm today.
The winner will face New Zealand in Sunday’s final in Melbourne at 3.30pm.
Source: emirates247.com
