So you expected the Kiwis to roll over and die?

The vibe that most of my friends, news channels, newspapers were giving off before the series took off was that the Kiwis would be steamrolled in both the tests and ODIs.

Guess what?

You're wrong.. yes you, you smug idiot who wrote on Cricinfo comments that his ticket for the 4th day at Motera would be wasted.

Anyone who has followed the matches between the 2 teams will know that the Black Caps have always been a pain in the ass for India.

They will not just fold up. If you are going by their performance against the Deshis then consider a few things

a) The Deshis did PLAY WELL to win the matches

b) They did not just turn up and expect to win

c) Yes, the Kiwis played awfully at times, but they're not gonna do that ALL the bloody time

Their batsmen have shown that they can handle the spinners alright. I am mighty impressed by Williamson's footwork and temperament. Jesse has the power of Beer. Dan WILL always hang around and irritate everyone, always. Now, if they can find a half decent opener and two of their fast bowlers last the whole five days, the Kiwis can really be a handful.

Though India did get away with a draw. There are a few questions i'd like answers to before the second test

1) How many times has Ojha outbowled Bhajji in the last year? (If you say Eden Gardens. i'll say Fluke)

2) Rahul Dravid

3) Ishant or Sreesanth?

4) Is Ravi Shastri's voice really like that or he actually sounds like Sachin.. But tries to fake a baritone

5) Why do we let the pressure off after the ball stops swinging?

6) Will Arun Lal get off Sree's case and let him be?

7) Will we crumble again in the face of some decent swing and seam bowling? (Even though I know James Franklyn is added to the squad)

8) Will Gauti miss another straight one? if he is picked, that is

9) Will RD go fishing outside the off stump again? (oh, i mentioned that already?)

10) How much has Bhajji's ego bloated after the 100?

11)Will The Smooth One have to save India's hide, again?

12)Does fire really fly out of Yuvi's ass?

13) Will MSD find any form with the bat? (do check his average for this year on CI)

So much, to know.. so little time.. guess we'll know when play starts tomorrow

Whatever it is, India must realize that they must not underestimate the Kiwis

(Admittedly, this is a bit late, but hey! Check the date on which the previous post was published)