Don't be misled!! Bermuda victory proves nothing

I was not happy with Sehwag's century against Bermuda. Before you start wondering whether I'm doped or anti-national, let me state my case. My contention is that Sehwag's century will lull him into a false sense of security. He'll think that he has fixed his issue. Dravid will feel vindicated and include Sehwag in the team sheet against Sri Lanka with his chest puffed.

However, if you watched his innings against Bermuda closely, you would have noticed the persistent lack of footwork. It was rank bad bowling that allowed him to get away with it. Sri Lanka is not going to be as charitable. And if Sehwag and Uthappa (who doesn't seem to value his wicket as much as he should) fall early, the veterans will come under pressure, Yuvi won't be able to free his arms and Dhoni will be caught between attacking and defending - something his simple mind can't handle! I shudder to imagine the scoreboard.

My only hope is that his time on the crease would have given Sehwag confidence. He would also have gotten some warmth in his frigid leg muscles - there was some movement in the latter part - during his time in the sun. That just might be enough to turn around his form. At the moment though, its a far hope.