India, July 14 -- Failure of top order batsman responsible for Team India's defeat

With the crushing defeat of Team India in the semi finals at the World Cup tournament, the dream of billions fans has crashed. The Indian team perhaps failed to make the most of the rain affected day and the pitch conditions favouring an easyscore chase. The massive collapse of top order batsmen for just 1 run and quick fall of wickets without a formidable partnership only thusresulted in disastrous loss and final exit from the World Cup. The failure of top order batsmen to chase a meagre target of 240 runs under 50 overs cost the Indians the world cup title.

Though the toss played a crucial factor to lose the game, it is ironical to note that the middle or...