And Sri Lankan groundsmen, with their flat tracks, thwarted their attempts to win a test in this period as well. Although both Zimbabwe and New Zealand are very weak teams, it is of the utmost importance that the Indians beat them convincingly. A team is like an army. As they say, armies march on their stomachs. And the Indians stomachs hunger for victory.
Victory is a staple of any successful outfit, regardless of who their opponents are.
Next year, India face Pakistan and the West Indies at home. Both will offer a strong challenge to the hosts in their bid to break India s prestigious home record. And away from home, India will meet their sternest test yet when they travel to Australia. But if the team does their maths right, they will have a bundle of victories behind them. To be successful in test cricket it is important not only to have the will to win, but the team to do it.