High pressure neutrallises India's home advantage !

Great expectations are on the Indian team. Hence massive pressure.

If India wins, there is no problem. If India loses, the one billion Indian fans wont tolerate that !

India has never headed into a World Cup with such pressure. A good coach in Kirsten, with some good spinning allrounders and arguably the best batting line up in the world, India has to live upto her high expectations which millions of cricket crazy Indians have given her. Any loss will not be tolerated.

The format is favourable, there wont be any hasty elimination, which Dravid's men faced in 2007.

M Amarnath opined that the pressure on India will be more than on any other teams. "If you are doing well,it is great. Hell can break loose if you are not doing well".

When Sri Lanka beat India in the semifinals, in 1996, the crowds went bersek destroying all furniture in the stadium.

In 2007, after the Indian loss, Dravid's car was stoned and the walls of Kaif's residence were tarred.

Millions of cricket crazy Indians believe that the best scenario is that of Sachin holding aloft the WC, in the final at Mumbai ! What a fitting tribute it will be !

On paper, India looks strong, with a formidable batting line up. Are there any weaknesses ? Next six weeks will tell the story !

Bowling appears to be a bit weak and this can be India's Achilles heel. Will the bowlers strike for India ?

We advise the Indian team to let go of pressure and play positively. Those who fear die. We request Dhoni to go back to his fearless, swashbuckling days. We request Yousuf to be more cautious and try to build an innings. We request V Kohli to treat WC as another game. We request Yuvraj to silence his critics !