Champions must be consistent

Against Mumbai Yousuf Pathan looked like a champion. Against Delhi Dare Devils, he looked a novice. Playing at the highest level calls for a certain degree of consistency. Sure, Delhi is a formidable side, but the meek surrender by the Royals was disappointing. The inexperienced middle order of the Rajasthan team was exposed. It is difficult to see Warne and his men making a dent this time round.
Moving to Bangalore, it was delightful to see the exciting and successful 200+ run chase. Kallis was superb and Pande and Uttappa backed him up magnificently. Pande is a definite prospect for the future. At the half way mark, Kings XI Punjab must have thought that they had enough to bag the two points. Bopara is in great touch. Bisla looked good, again the question is how often will he perform. Uttappa was wonderful, but again he needs to deliver more often.
KKR , after last night has come down a couple of knotches. I guess SRK had a premonition of what was coming. Perhaps that is why he had said the other day that he would start dancing only after his team has registered 5 wins on the trot. Good to see Dhoni amongst the runs He is always entertaining. Sad that he is going to miss the next few games. I believe that his presence will not only be missed by CSK as a batter but also as a leader.
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When Rohan Gavaskar took guard, Robin Jackman had commented that he looked a lot like his father. But then he was quick to add that the comparison ended there. Sunil Gavaskar is a tough act to follow. Dad Gavaskar was one of the greatest openning batters the cricket World has seen.
It was also interesting to have the son at the crease while the father was in the commentators box in the same game though Rohan Gavaskar did not last long enough for his father to commentate on his batting. The last time I recall a father commentate on his son was when Lala Amarnath was expert commentator on All India Radio while Surinder and Mohinder were playing in a Ranji game.