Bangladesh tour of India (2019) to play 3 T20Is and 2 Test matches

[MenInG]

Bangladesh have named a 15-strong squad for their three-match T20I series against India.

Left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny and right-arm quick Al-Amin Hossain have each been recalled and are set to play their first internationals since 2016. Tamim Iqbal has also returned to the set up after taking a break from international cricket.

"Al-Amin is in good shape and one of the few fit pace bowlers currently," said chief selector Minhajul Abedin. "We want to make use of his experience of playing in the 2016 World T20 in India. For our spin options, we picked Sunny as a back-up, since Taijul will only play the Tests."

Missing out from the Tigers’ last engagement, a tri-series against Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, are batsman Sabbir Rahman, finger-spinners Taijul Islam and Najmul Hossain Shanto, and right-arm quick Rubel Hossain, while Soumya Sarkar has also been recalled. Abedin indicated that this was down to the preference of head coach Russell Domingo. "We didn't pick him, but we selected him because of the coach," he said.

The T20I series starts on 3 November and ends on 10 November. The sides will then play a Test, but, apart from Taijul, the players taking part in that haven’t been confirmed.

Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Naim, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Aminul Islam, Arafat Sunny, Mohammad Saifuddin, Al-Amin Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shafiul Islam

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1454684

 

[sweep_shot]

Very big challenge for Bangladesh. All the best.

 

[aloo paratha]

Thought it was 2 tests?

 

[HappyWarsFan]

Arafat Sunny is back?? I haven't seen this guy play for like 5 years.

 

[MenInG]

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has sent an invitation to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to watch her country’s Test match against India at the Eden Gardens from November 22-26, sources in the association said.

It has been learnt that CAB has also sent invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi but it couldn’t be confirmed from the CAB sources.

“I can confirm that an invitation has been sent to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s office some time back. However in case of our Honourable PM, BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly is looking into it. I cannot confirm or deny the development,” a senior CAB official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

It will be an interesting picture of cricket diplomacy if the two leaders are seen watching the game from VVIP Box of Dr BC Roy Club House.

Bangladesh will be on a tour of India starting November 3 during which they will play in three T20Is and two Tests. The T20Is will be played in Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium), Rajkot (Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium) and Nagpur (Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium) while the Tests will be in Indore (Holkar Cricket Stadium) and Kolkata (Eden Gardens).

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...-ind-ban-test-at-kolkatas-eden-gardens-900206

 

[MenInG]

India skipper Virat Kohli is set to skip the T20Is against Bangladesh as he has been playing non-stop since the ODIs against Australia in March. Workload management of the players has been a priority with the team under Kohli and while most of the senior players have had a break on and off, Kohli last took a break in January when he sat out the final two ODIs against New Zealand and the T20I series that followed.

Speaking to IANS, sources in the know of developments confirmed that it has been decided to give Kohli a break during the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.

"Yes, he will be skipping the T20 series as he has been playing non-stop and needs a break considering that he has been part of the Australia series, the IPL, the World Cup, the tour of West Indies and now the series against South Africa.

Managing the workload of the players, especially those playing all formats, is something that is a priority with this team to ensure that the players are fresh and on the top of their game at all times," the source said.

The selection for the T20I series is to be done on October 24 and President-elect Sourav Ganguly has said that he will take the opportunity to speak to the selectors on MS Dhoni.

The former India skipper has been on a sabbatical since the World Cup in England in July.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is set to return for the two-Test series against the Bangladesh as he has made it clear that the format is close to his heart and he wants to leave no stones unturned to ensure that India are crowned champions in the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship. "Yes, he will be back for the Tests," the source informed.

In fact, after the second Test against South Africa in Pune, he further drove home the point and said: "It's been nice, but looking at the larger picture, the Test Championship, every game has even more value. We're not going to take the foot off the gas in the third Test, we're looking for a result again, and hopefully make it 3-0.

Because these points are important, we understand that, with the Test Championship it's going to be very crucial, at all the stages, when we play away from home as well.

And no one's going to relax at any stage, that's a guarantee."

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-to-miss-3-match-t20i-series-against-bangladesh-2119489

 

[sweep_shot]

India skipper Virat Kohli is set to skip the T20Is against Bangladesh as he has been playing non-stop since the ODIs against Australia in March. Workload management of the players has been a priority with the team under Kohli and while most of the senior players have had a break on and off, Kohli last took a break in January when he sat out the final two ODIs against New Zealand and the T20I series that followed.

Speaking to IANS, sources in the know of developments confirmed that it has been decided to give Kohli a break during the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.

"Yes, he will be skipping the T20 series as he has been playing non-stop and needs a break considering that he has been part of the Australia series, the IPL, the World Cup, the tour of West Indies and now the series against South Africa.

Managing the workload of the players, especially those playing all formats, is something that is a priority with this team to ensure that the players are fresh and on the top of their game at all times," the source said.

The selection for the T20I series is to be done on October 24 and President-elect Sourav Ganguly has said that he will take the opportunity to speak to the selectors on MS Dhoni.

The former India skipper has been on a sabbatical since the World Cup in England in July.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is set to return for the two-Test series against the Bangladesh as he has made it clear that the format is close to his heart and he wants to leave no stones unturned to ensure that India are crowned champions in the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship. "Yes, he will be back for the Tests," the source informed.

In fact, after the second Test against South Africa in Pune, he further drove home the point and said: "It's been nice, but looking at the larger picture, the Test Championship, every game has even more value. We're not going to take the foot off the gas in the third Test, we're looking for a result again, and hopefully make it 3-0.

Because these points are important, we understand that, with the Test Championship it's going to be very crucial, at all the stages, when we play away from home as well.

And no one's going to relax at any stage, that's a guarantee."

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-to-miss-3-match-t20i-series-against-bangladesh-2119489

Great news for BD. Kohli can take game away.

BD should try to win at least one game.

 

[Mesozoic]

I hope Rohit takes a break as well. He too has been playing continuously in all the formats (barring the WI tests). Give the captaincy to Shreyas Iyer who has captained DC pretty well in this year's IPL.

 

[aloo paratha]

Great news for BD. Kohli can take game away.

BD should try to win at least one game.

BD have been whitewashed by Afghanistan recently, they've got no chance.

 

[sweep_shot]

BD have been whitewashed by Afghanistan recently, they've got no chance.

BD did better in T20. Won 3 and lost 1. They lost the solitary Test though.

India should be too good but let's see what happens.

 

[MenInG]

BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly on Monday left it to skipper Virat Kohli to take a call on his availability for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting November 3. There is a speculation that Kohli, who has played 48 of the last 56 international games across formats, will take rest for the T20Is but come back for the two Test matches in Indore and Kolkata.

"I will meet him on October 24th. I will talk to him like a BCCI president talks to the captain. He is the captain and he can take a call," Ganguly told reporters at the CAB headquarters.

He was all praise for Rohit Sharma, who has been a smash-hit with 529 runs in his kitty, including a maiden double hundred.

"I am very happy for Rohit. I don't need to say that he is a top batsman. We all know what he can do," Ganguly said.

The soon-to-be BCCI president also lauded Umesh Yadav for his hostile spell of fast bowling.

"He has been brilliant. He has varied the length really well as on Indian wickets you don't get a lot of bounce," Ganguly said.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vir...-against-bangladesh-says-sourav-gangu-2120500

 

[Shutdown Corner]

Tour is under threat with BD players going on strike!

 

[PakLFC]

I don't think the tour will go ahead after Bang players went on strike.

 

[Sir-fraz]

India have announced their Test and T20I squads for Bangladesh’s visit next month.

Virat Kohli has been rested from the three-match T20I series that will precede the Tests, with Rohit Sharma leading the side in his absence.

All-rounder Shivam Dube has earned a maiden international call-up with his selection in the 15-man squad, while Sanju Samson has also been included. The 24-year-old has not represented India since his T20I debut against Zimbabwe in July 2015.

Shahbaz Nadeem, who made his debut in the third Test against South Africa after Kuldeep Yadav encountered a shoulder problem, has been left out of the squad for the two-match Test series.

Jasprit Bumrah, who missed South Africa’s tour due to injury, remains out of the picture, as does Hardik Pandya, who underwent lower back surgery earlier this month.

The three-match T20I series will begin on 3 November in Delhi, with the first Test to get underway in Indore on 14 November.

India’s squad for three T20Is: Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (WK), Washington Sundar, Krunal Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, Deepak Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Shardul Thakur

India’s squad for two Tests: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1465182

 

[MenInG]

All-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin has been ruled out of Bangladesh's T20I series against India with a back injury.

Multiple scans confirmed the persistent injury would take more time to heal than if he participated in the three-match rubber, and he will continue his rehab while being monitored by the BCB medical team.

“Due to a reoccurring back injury [Saifuddin] will be rested from the India tour this year giving him an opportunity to consolidate his recovery over a longer period of times," said Bangladesh team physiotherapist Julian Calefato. "He now will also have the opportunity to spend more time strengthening his body and his situation will be reviewed by the medical team again in the upcoming weeks for further updates.”

The right-armer has taken 12 wickets in 13 T20Is with a high score of 39 not out. As yet, no replacement has been named in the squad. The series begins at Delhi on 3 November.

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1465187

 

[Mesozoic]

Dhawan, Pandey and Shardul in T20s.

They should have selected Saini, Siraj or Mavi in place of Ishant. He's pretty ordinary in home tests.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Sanju Samson in a T20 team is a welcome change. Let the chosen one know that Samson is ready to replace him soon.

 

[andy0204]

Dhawan, Pandey and Shardul in T20s.

They should have selected Saini, Siraj or Mavi in place of Ishant. He's pretty ordinary in home tests.

I feel very bad for Nadeem he got dropped especially he was excellent in last test and outbowled Ashwin.

 

[Mesozoic]

I feel very bad for Nadeem he got dropped especially he was excellent in last test and outbowled Ashwin.

Well he came in as Kuldeep's injury replacement. So they can't just drop Kuldeep now and they sure won't drop Ashwin due to one bad test.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Well he came in as Kuldeep's injury replacement. So they can't just drop Kuldeep now and they sure won't drop Ashwin due to one bad test.

Pant also came in as Saha's injury replacement and got some matches.

 

[Mesozoic]

Pant also came in as Saha's injury replacement and got some matches.

Saha was injured for a much longer duration which made it tough for him to come back into the team immediately after recovery.
On top of that, Pant was performing well which made it even tougher.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Samson is a good replacement for ms dhoni.
He is twice the t20 batsman dhoni ever was.

The chosen one is still in the squad and averages 45 in test matches.
He will continue making records in overseas tests.

 

[Babu Bhaiya]

India have announced their Test and T20I squads for Bangladesh’s visit next month.

Virat Kohli has been rested from the three-match T20I series that will precede the Tests, with Rohit Sharma leading the side in his absence.

All-rounder Shivam Dube has earned a maiden international call-up with his selection in the 15-man squad, while Sanju Samson has also been included. The 24-year-old has not represented India since his T20I debut against Zimbabwe in July 2015.

Shahbaz Nadeem, who made his debut in the third Test against South Africa after Kuldeep Yadav encountered a shoulder problem, has been left out of the squad for the two-match Test series.

Jasprit Bumrah, who missed South Africa’s tour due to injury, remains out of the picture, as does Hardik Pandya, who underwent lower back surgery earlier this month.

The three-match T20I series will begin on 3 November in Delhi, with the first Test to get underway in Indore on 14 November.

India’s squad for three T20Is: Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (WK), Washington Sundar, Krunal Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, Deepak Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Shardul Thakur

India’s squad for two Tests: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1465182

I don’t understand what does selectors see in Shardul Thakur. Everytime i see him bowling only one word comes in my mind- ‘Mediocrity’

 

[sweep_shot]

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has withdrawn himself from his team's tour of India next month.

The right-handed batsman sent his withdrawal request to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) citing "personal reasons", a request the board have approved.

Tamim is one of Bangladesh's most experienced players, having been a key member of the team since making his international debut in 2007 aged just 17. In that time he has made a name for himself as a swashbuckling opening batsman in all three forms of the game. But his team will now have to do without him on what will be a testing tour to neighbouring India.

Bangladesh are due to play the first of three T20Is against India on Sunday 3 November, before a two-match Test series played as part of the ICC World Test Championship which starts on Thursday 14 November.

The BCB are yet to name Tamim's replacement in the squad.

Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1468375.

 

[big_gamer007]

Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1468375.

Wasn't tamim left handed?

 

[sweep_shot]

Wasn't tamim left handed?

I quoted what was in the article. He is indeed left-handed.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Chosen ones will soon become forgotten ones. The only way you can stay at the top is by performing consistently. Overhyping average players again and again won't make them top players. Good to see team management has started looking for other options and are not going to give 80 matches to average players to prove themselves.

 

[sweep_shot]

Chosen ones will soon become forgotten ones. The only way you can stay at the top is by performing consistently. Overhyping average players again and again won't make them top players. Good to see team management has started looking for other options and are not going to give 80 matches to average players to prove themselves.

Thing is, we don't have many better options than Tamim for opening position. He is quite average by world standard but exceptional by Bangladeshi standard.

He was a star player once upon a time but has lost it completely.

 

[Indiafan]

Chosen ones will soon become forgotten ones. The only way you can stay at the top is by performing consistently. Overhyping average players again and again won't make them top players. Good to see team management has started looking for other options and are not going to give 80 matches to average players to prove themselves.

Dhoni 2 t20 50s in his entire career. Pant 2 in 10 matches

Laxman 0 100s in tests in england in his entire career. Dravid and schwag 1 100 in tests in aus in their entire career. Pant 1 100 in England and 1 100 in australia in his first tours there

If ever blind bias and hatred clouds anyone mind your would be the first example. Your post is devoid of any sense and impartiality, it's just inane ranting

If dhoni was consistent scoring just 2 50s in his entire career pant is 100 times more consistent

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Thing is, we don't have many better options than Tamim for opening position. He is quite average by world standard but exceptional by Bangladeshi standard.

He was a star player once upon a time but has lost it completely.

He is no longer the chosen one.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Dhoni 2 t20 50s in his entire career. Pant 2 in 10 matches

Laxman 0 100s in tests in england in his entire career. Dravid and schwag 1 100 in tests in aus in their entire career. Pant 1 100 in England and 1 100 in australia in his first tours there

If ever blind bias and hatred clouds anyone mind your would be the first example. Your post is devoid of any sense and impartiality, it's just inane ranting

If dhoni was consistent scoring just 2 50s in his entire career pant is 100 times more consistent

What are you talking about? From where did Pant, Dhoni and Laxman come into this? Why are you so insecure and so anti Dhoni? He is history now. Not sure what has he got to do with my post you quoted? It seems you wanted to get something out of your chest regarding Dhoni here? It's ok we know you hate him but this thread is not about him.

 

[big_gamer007]

I quoted what was in the article. He is indeed left-handed.

Even ICC don't care about Bangladesh and consider them as minnows to get their second best player wrong?

 

[sweep_shot]

Even ICC don't care about Bangladesh and consider them as minnows to get their second best player wrong?

It could be editor messing it up. It happens.

Kind of embarrassing though.

 

[sweep_shot]

Highly disrespectful ad to Bangladesh cricket.

As a Bangladeshi, I don't find it disrespectful. Cool ad.

 

[Local.Dada]

What are you talking about? From where did Pant, Dhoni and Laxman come into this? Why are you so insecure and so anti Dhoni? He is history now. Not sure what has he got to do with my post you quoted? It seems you wanted to get something out of your chest regarding Dhoni here? It's ok we know you hate him but this thread is not about him.

Maybe it will help if you explain who this chosen one is. I thought you were talking about Pant as well.In that context his reply made sense to me.

Normally wouldn't have cared but I am curious who this is chosen one is, will may be take it forward as a cool nickname for this player

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Maybe it will help if you explain who this chosen one is. I thought you were talking about Pant as well.In that context his reply made sense to me.

Normally wouldn't have cared but I am curious who this is chosen one is, will may be take it forward as a cool nickname for this player

Obviously his post will make sense for you lol. I am still not sure from where did Laxman and Dhoni come into discussion? It just goes to show how sensitive some of you are that you are going to bring past players into discussion. This guy [MENTION=3327]Indiafan[/MENTION] always have weird logics to compare players.

Keep guessing who that chosen one. It could be anyone from any country. That post is for all the chosen ones. Keep scratching your head.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

As a Bangladeshi, I don't find it disrespectful. Cool ad.

Well said. FC wanted to create some drama.

 

[shantanu]

Sanju Samson in a T20 team is a welcome change. Let the chosen one know that Samson is ready to replace him soon.

The only player in entire world cricket who seems to have even more time than rohit sharma against pace bowlers.

I really wish he is groomed properly. The rewards would be enormous.

 

[Haripotter]

Highly disrespectful ad to Bangladesh cricket.

Players like musfiqur celebrate India's loss and show cut heads of our cricketers on newspaper. Considering these things, it's fair that we make ads that show them who's boss among the two in cricket

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Sanju samson should be the first choice keeper in limited overs games.

 

[BaankeJi]

Sanju samson should be the first choice keeper in limited overs games.

India are going with Pant in LOIs at the moment.

 

[Indiafan]

Sanju samson should be the first choice keeper in limited overs games.

Why? Pant is a better keeper and has a way more potential to learn too. Why do people have such a chip on their shoulders about Pant, it's weird

 

[Indiafan]

Obviously his post will make sense for you lol. I am still not sure from where did Laxman and Dhoni come into discussion? It just goes to show how sensitive some of you are that you are going to bring past players into discussion. This guy [MENTION=3327]Indiafan[/MENTION] always have weird logics to compare players.

Keep guessing who that chosen one. It could be anyone from any country. That post is for all the chosen ones. Keep scratching your head.

You can pretend all you want, everyone and their grandmom knows about the chip on your shoulder about Pant

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

You can pretend all you want, everyone and their grandmom knows about the chip on your shoulder about Pant

Meh. You can cry all you want but he is not as important as you think he is anymore. He is an average player who was overhyped by guys like you. See how you brought Dhoni and Laxman into discussion to defend Pant here. It proves you are a pant ****** and got hurt when I was talking generally about all the chosen ones in that post lol.

Those chosen ones I mentioned also includes players who were going to replace Kohli and someone who is better than Ben Stokes and Shakib combined.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Why? Pant is a better keeper and has a way more potential to learn too. Why do people have such a chip on their shoulders about Pant, it's weird

Why are you getting hurt of all people lol? Samson has played just 1 T20I match and you have already come to a conclusion that Pant is better than Samson? Can you see your double standard here? While you are at it please enlighten us with some of the best innings your favorite boy has played for India in LOI's. And do tell us why others shouldn't even get a chance to play ahead of him in LOI's. I know you are a f@nboy but still I will give you a chance to justify his selection and Samson's exclusion.

I would like to give Samson same number of chances and that too at number 4 position before dropping him. I am not someone who would like to give 80 matches to some average players to prove themselves but discard others after just 2 matches.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Pant has two t20i half centuries .
Guess who else has the same number of centuries in 100 matches.

Hint-the guy was our wktkeeper for 10 years and bh@kts never questioned his t20i credentials.
How much dense can one be.

 

[BalluBalleBaaz]

Why are you getting hurt of all people lol? Samson has played just 1 T20I match and you have already come to a conclusion that Pant is better than Samson? Can you see your double standard here? While you are at it please enlighten us with some of the best innings your favorite boy has played for India in LOI's. And do tell us why others shouldn't even get a chance to play ahead of him in LOI's. I know you are a f@nboy but still I will give you a chance to justify his selection and Samson's exclusion.

I would like to give Samson same number of chances and that too at number 4 position before dropping him. I am not someone who would like to give 80 matches to some average players to prove themselves but discard others after just 2 matches.

Well said and thank you.

Just because a particular player shows a lot of promise doesn't mean they should get a longer rope than another person.

There is a selection process here and Samson should be given a good run to see where he is at.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Well said and thank you.

Just because a particular player shows a lot of promise doesn't mean they should get a longer rope than another person.

There is a selection process here and Samson should be given a good run to see where he is at.

Totally wrong.

What if similar no. Of opportunities were provided to yuvraj singh and say kanitkar.
Both differ in talent and dada was wise enough to know which one to invest in.

Talent should be the criteria to judge how long a rope a player should get. Period.

 

[jagatk]

Well said and thank you.

Just because a particular player shows a lot of promise doesn't mean they should get a longer rope than another person.

There is a selection process here and Samson should be given a good run to see where he is at.

Nope, samson shouldn't have been picked. This is the selectors getting impatient with pant and picking a guy who happened to make news currently. Samson averages sub 30 in domestic LoI's and sub 40 in ranji. We are now lowering standards for selection on basis of single innings.

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

People on this thread making this Samson vs Pant, meanwhile Prasad said that it's possible both are in the XI, with Samson getting in the team purely as a batsman.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

We might have a day night test here.

 

[Danyaalr01]

I don't get the point of resting Kohli. Just keep playing and breaking records. If they wanted to rest someone, to give others a chance, they should have rested Pujara or Rahane.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Totally wrong.

What if similar no. Of opportunities were provided to yuvraj singh and say kanitkar.
Both differ in talent and dada was wise enough to know which one to invest in.

Talent should be the criteria to judge how long a rope a player should get. Period.

Lol what? You remind me of Umar Akmal fans.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Nope, samson shouldn't have been picked. This is the selectors getting impatient with pant and picking a guy who happened to make news currently. Samson averages sub 30 in domestic LoI's and sub 40 in ranji. We are now lowering standards for selection on basis of single innings.

What rubbish is this? Pant has played 32 LOI matches so far and averages just 20. And he has been playing at 4-5 mostly. There should be no excuses for this performance. Not to forget the way he throws his wicket away.

According to Pant fans, selectors should just wait for Pant to get back in form and ignore someone who has just hit a 200. Some of you take f@nboyism to another level lol.

 

[Mercurial]

Samson is a good replacement for ms dhoni.
He is twice the t20 batsman dhoni ever was.

The chosen one is still in the squad and averages 45 in test matches.
He will continue making records in overseas tests.

He is not better than Dhoni at all. He seems mediocre to be honest.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Well said and thank you.

Just because a particular player shows a lot of promise doesn't mean they should get a longer rope than another person.

There is a selection process here and Samson should be given a good run to see where he is at.

There is a selection process but some of the fans don't even want Samson to be picked in the team. What's the use of performing in domestic cricket if they aren't going to be rewarded with a chance to play for India. We can't wait and sit for Pant to get back in form.

He has already costed us the semi final match of World Cup because of his poor shot selection. Clearly team management is not happy with the way he throws his wicket away. They gave him an important position of number 4 but he is taking it lightly and playing more like Umar Akmal there. He doesn't improve his shot selection and he still plays like a tullaybaaz he will be history.

Some fans who think that he will get 80 matches even if he fails are living in a different world. This is 2019 not 1999. Other guys are knocking on the door. Pant needs to buck up or gift his position to someone else.

 

[WengerOut]

There is a selection process but some of the fans don't even want Samson to be picked in the team. What's the use of performing in domestic cricket if they aren't going to be rewarded with a chance to play for India. We can't wait and sit for Pant to get back in form.

He has already costed us the semi final match of World Cup because of his poor shot selection. Clearly team management is not happy with the way he throws his wicket away. They gave him an important position of number 4 but he is taking it lightly and playing more like Umar Akmal there. He doesn't improve his shot selection and he still plays like a tullaybaaz he will be history.

Some fans who think that he will get 80 matches even if he fails are living in a different world. This is 2019 not 1999. Other guys are knocking on the door. Pant needs to buck up or gift his position to someone else.

TBH, Samson is an inferior version of Pant in terms of consistency and shot selection . Check out his Stats. I agree Pant needs a tap on his shoulder but not sure Samson is the answer. KS Bharat has been relatively good. Not sure though.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

He is not better than Dhoni at all. He seems mediocre to be honest.

Samson hasn't played enough for India. Whether he is mediocre or better thats a different issue. First he needs to get same number of chances as Pant to prove himself. If he fails next guy in line should get a chance.
[MENTION=146232]jeeteshssaxena[/MENTION] is a known Dhoni hater. In his eyes even Ajay Ratra was a better player than Dhoni lol. This guy can't even respect an Indian legend like MS Dhoni but loses his cool when someone criticises Pant and always bring Dhoni into discussion. I wonder what will he do if selectors dare to drop Pant after his poor performances in LOIs.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

TBH, Samson is an inferior version of Pant in terms of consistency and shot selection . Check out his Stats. I agree Pant needs a tap on his shoulder but not sure Samson is the answer. KS Bharat has been relatively good. Not sure though.

Let him play some matches for India first. If he is bad he will be replaced because he sure is not undroppable like Pant.

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

I don't get the point of resting Kohli. Just keep playing and breaking records.

Rest ensures they're in peak condition physically and mentally when they do play.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

He is not better than Dhoni at all. He seems mediocre to be honest.

I am just talking about t20s ,dhoni has two fifties in 100 matches and his str rate was 125.
So its not very hard to better than dhoni in t20is.

 

[jagatk]

Samson hasn't played enough for India. Whether he is mediocre or better thats a different issue. First he needs to get same number of chances as Pant to prove himself. If he fails next guy in line should get a chance.

[MENTION=146232]jeeteshssaxena[/MENTION] is a known Dhoni hater. In his eyes even Ajay Ratra was a better player than Dhoni lol. This guy can't even respect an Indian legend like MS Dhoni but loses his cool when someone criticises Pant and always bring Dhoni into discussion. I wonder what will he do if selectors dare to drop Pant after his poor performances in LOIs.

Pant should be dropped but picking a player whose t20 average is 27, List A average just barely above 30, ranji average 36 and unlike say a saha who is an exceptional keeper, samson doesn't keep in ranji. Picking someone like samson is cheapening the India cap, the guy's only claim to fame is ipl and even there he's failed to crack top 10 run scorer in any of the seasons he's played.

 

[BalluBalleBaaz]

I guess the point im making is that to have a non bias selection policy ensures everyone in line gets a turn. Not saying it will work out perfectly for any youngster coming in but atleast there will be a sense of satisfaction that you have tried best in the country. Samson like Pant was considered one of best young batting talent few years ago!

Selectors have cleary mentioned that Pant is future so some fans need to grasp what BCCI are planning. They certainly dont want any regrets down the line. Imagine not trying a player with higher ceiling!? In the end, Kaptaan makes calls and if he feels that he needs another wickie to keep Pant on his toes then so be it.

 

[BalluBalleBaaz]

Totally wrong.

What if similar no. Of opportunities were provided to yuvraj singh and say kanitkar.
Both differ in talent and dada was wise enough to know which one to invest in.

Talent should be the criteria to judge how long a rope a player should get. Period.

Talent is the criteria to pick players but you are comparing Yuvraj and Kanitkar. Im sure you would find the first class standars have been raised dramtically since late 90s and the gap has become very tiny. Plenty of examples around.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I guess the point im making is that to have a non bias selection policy ensures everyone in line gets a turn. Not saying it will work out perfectly for any youngster coming in but atleast there will be a sense of satisfaction that you have tried best in the country. Samson like Pant was considered one of best young batting talent few years ago!

Selectors have cleary mentioned that Pant is future so some fans need to grasp what BCCI are planning. They certainly dont want any regrets down the line. Imagine not trying a player with higher ceiling!? In the end, Kaptaan makes calls and if he feels that he needs another wickie to keep Pant on his toes then so be it.

If Pant is the future then no one can stop him from making it into the team even after getting dropped. All big players have gone through this phase but his fans are getting insecure for no reason. They fear if he is dropped now someone else will take up his place.

I have seen some of them even say things like 'Pant deserves at least 80 matches to prove himself even if he fails'. Really? Are those indian fans or Pant fans? In this era of social media they think its possible? If you don't believe me just go through youtube or twitter which is full of comments criticising Pant's way of throwing his wicket away and how he is getting chances after chances.

In my opinion if someone else is performing and in good form then there is no harm in giving him a chance. If he is bad he will be replaced. Its as simple as that.

No player should be undroppable and every player deserves equal opportunity. Last year also I was against KL Rahul's inclusion in the team after England tour and these same guys were telling me that he is talented, he is better than Kohli blah blah blah. Look where he is now and where are those who were backing him. They are nowhere to be seen. For a start you can read KL Rahul's thread here. You will find these same guys there lol.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Pant should be dropped but picking a player whose t20 average is 27, List A average just barely above 30, ranji average 36 and unlike say a saha who is an exceptional keeper, samson doesn't keep in ranji. Picking someone like samson is cheapening the India cap, the guy's only claim to fame is ipl and even there he's failed to crack top 10 run scorer in any of the seasons he's played.

So you agree that Pant should be dropped? Ok thats the first step. Who should replace him then? Dhoni and Karthik are finished. Samson is next then Bharat may be. If they both fail and Pant gets back into form then he can always make a comeback. All big players have gone through this phase. If he is that big he will earn his spot back but at the moment Samson should get a chance even if he has to play alongside Pant. Let's see what is he made up of. If he is rubbish he will be dropped after 2-3 series maximum. I am damn sure about it.

 

[HappyWarsFan]

So you agree that Pant should be dropped? Ok thats the first step. Who should replace him then? Dhoni and Karthik are finished. Samson is next then Bharat may be. If they both fail and Pant gets back into form then he can always make a comeback. All big players have gone through this phase. If he is that big he will earn his spot back but at the moment Samson should get a chance even if he has to play alongside Pant. Let's see what is he made up of. If he is rubbish he will be dropped after 2-3 series maximum. I am damn sure about it.

Dhoni is still better than these overhyped youngster "stars" like Pant.

At least the pant fans are starting to realize that he deservedly was dropped.

 

[jagatk]

So you agree that Pant should be dropped? Ok thats the first step. Who should replace him then? Dhoni and Karthik are finished. Samson is next then Bharat may be. If they both fail and Pant gets back into form then he can always make a comeback. All big players have gone through this phase. If he is that big he will earn his spot back but at the moment Samson should get a chance even if he has to play alongside Pant. Let's see what is he made up of. If he is rubbish he will be dropped after 2-3 series maximum. I am damn sure about it.

Kartik can easily play t20 wc next year, we aren't picking a odi team right now, these teams are for t20. If not let rahul keep, he is a decent option for t20's and a much better player than samson will be.

Niether bharat nor Samson should be anywhere near the indian team, if you average less than 40 in all forms you are not a good batsman.

 

[Indiafan]

If Pant is the future then no one can stop him from making it into the team even after getting dropped. All big players have gone through this phase but his fans are getting insecure for no reason. They fear if he is dropped now someone else will take up his place.

I have seen some of them even say things like 'Pant deserves at least 80 matches to prove himself even if he fails'. Really? Are those indian fans or Pant fans? In this era of social media they think its possible? If you don't believe me just go through youtube or twitter which is full of comments criticising Pant's way of throwing his wicket away and how he is getting chances after chances.

In my opinion if someone else is performing and in good form then there is no harm in giving him a chance. If he is bad he will be replaced. Its as simple as that.

No player should be undroppable and every player deserves equal opportunity. Last year also I was against KL Rahul's inclusion in the team after England tour and these same guys were telling me that he is talented, he is better than Kohli blah blah blah. Look where he is now and where are those who were backing him. They are nowhere to be seen. For a start you can read KL Rahul's thread here. You will find these same guys there lol.

If cricket fans like you can support a player who scored 2 50 in his entire international career and not call for them to be dropped then we will always call out the absolute hypocrisy and biasedness of people like you. If you had ever in your phir called for chini to be dropped then we would agree to your points. Right now you just come up as bitter and biased against a young player because you are in love with an older stst

 

[Indiafan]

Dhoni is still better than these overhyped youngster "stars" like Pant.

At least the pant fans are starting to realize that he deservedly was dropped.

Dhoni 2 t20 50s in his entire career. Pant 2 in less than 10 matches. Pant 100s in his first test tours of austrlaia and england when even legends like laxman dravid, schwag have either 0 or 1 100 in their entire career

Os Pant over hyped or people just following popular narrative put out by PR of star players like sheep?

 

[Indiafan]

Pant should be dropped but picking a player whose t20 average is 27, List A average just barely above 30, ranji average 36 and unlike say a saha who is an exceptional keeper, samson doesn't keep in ranji. Picking someone like samson is cheapening the India cap, the guy's only claim to fame is ipl and even there he's failed to crack top 10 run scorer in any of the seasons he's played.

Only in india does people thing a promising young star who has shown out of the world talent should be dropped. Teams like england and Australia go out of their way to give such talents longer rope, heck, pant has outperformed Barsitow in tests.

This is why India will never ever win any trophy under kohli and fans like these will deserve that

 

[BalluBalleBaaz]

If Pant is the future then no one can stop him from making it into the team even after getting dropped. All big players have gone through this phase but his fans are getting insecure for no reason. They fear if he is dropped now someone else will take up his place.

I have seen some of them even say things like 'Pant deserves at least 80 matches to prove himself even if he fails'. Really? Are those indian fans or Pant fans? In this era of social media they think its possible? If you don't believe me just go through youtube or twitter which is full of comments criticising Pant's way of throwing his wicket away and how he is getting chances after chances.

In my opinion if someone else is performing and in good form then there is no harm in giving him a chance. If he is bad he will be replaced. Its as simple as that.

No player should be undroppable and every player deserves equal opportunity. Last year also I was against KL Rahul's inclusion in the team after England tour and these same guys were telling me that he is talented, he is better than Kohli blah blah blah. Look where he is now and where are those who were backing him. They are nowhere to be seen. For a start you can read KL Rahul's thread here. You will find these same guys there lol.

Im glad the selectors seem more process oriented and dont read too many youtube comments

 

[tyron_woodley]

Only in india does people thing a promising young star who has shown out of the world talent should be dropped. Teams like england and Australia go out of their way to give such talents longer rope, heck, pant has outperformed Barsitow in tests.

This is why India will never ever win any trophy under kohli and fans like these will deserve that

India is number 1 in tests for a long time. That's greater than any WC or champions leavhe trophy.
Even the world test championships is pure rubbish. Any crap team can fluke their way into top 4 and win 2 games in a row to claim the title. It's harder to stay number 1 for long periods.

 

[tyron_woodley]

As for pant. he is good in test cricket but useless in shorter format.
I would keep him for away test series specifically. However shami was asked who is he more comfortable bowling too. So was umesh and the answer was always saha in india.

So yes stick with pant for away tests only. At home either saha or Samson or kishan or whatever can play.

 

[jagatk]

Only in india does people thing a promising young star who has shown out of the world talent should be dropped. Teams like england and Australia go out of their way to give such talents longer rope, heck, pant has outperformed Barsitow in tests.

This is why India will never ever win any trophy under kohli and fans like these will deserve that

Pant is averaging in his 20's in LoI's , when we go to NZ for tests I would like pant to replace saha in tests. But he has gotten a long enough rope in Odi's and t20's. You can't keep giving him chances after chance as he keeps failing. There is a thing called taking him out of the firing line.

A stint in domestic cricket would do him good right now.

 

[BalluBalleBaaz]

Pant is averaging in his 20's in LoI's , when we go to NZ for tests I would like pant to replace saha in tests. But he has gotten a long enough rope in Odi's and t20's. You can't keep giving him chances after chance as he keeps failing. There is a thing called taking him out of the firing line.

A stint in domestic cricket would do him good right now.

Well said.

 

[Indiafan]

Pant is averaging in his 20's in LoI's , when we go to NZ for tests I would like pant to replace saha in tests. But he has gotten a long enough rope in Odi's and t20's. You can't keep giving him chances after chance as he keeps failing. There is a thing called taking him out of the firing line.

A stint in domestic cricket would do him good right now.

So why was dhoni continued with despite only 2 meaningful knocks in his entire career in t20? How does average matter in t20.and not impactful scores? There is a reason we have won nothing in t20 after 2007

What do you mean he keeps on failing? 1 or 2 series is keeps of failing. the double standards and hypocrisy is nauseating

 

[Indiafan]

India is number 1 in tests for a long time. That's greater than any WC or champions leavhe trophy.
Even the world test championships is pure rubbish. Any crap team can fluke their way into top 4 and win 2 games in a row to claim the title. It's harder to stay number 1 for long periods.

You were talking about Pant in lois weren't you. Why are you talking only if tests. Lets stop participating in all odi tournaments them using your logic.

Also if you really understood the value of tests you will understand how special a young player is when he scored 100 in his very first tours of england and Australia. He is as talented as bumrah.

 

[Indiafan]

Well said.

None of you hypocrites ever said one word when dhoni lingered for years with just 2 50 scores in his entire career. Now you just want to target an young and obviously talented youngster. Well said indeed

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

If cricket fans like you can support a player who scored 2 50 in his entire international career and not call for them to be dropped then we will always call out the absolute hypocrisy and biasedness of people like you. If you had ever in your phir called for chini to be dropped then we would agree to your points. Right now you just come up as bitter and biased against a young player because you are in love with an older stst

I have no idea what are you upto in this thread? I have already said many times that Dhoni is finished and I am not his die hard fan lol. May be me criticising Pant makes me a die hard fan of Dhoni in your eyes? You are crying unnecessarily here and bringing Dhoni into discussion for no reason.

Even those who were defending Pant now agree that he needs to be dropped. More than a Pant fan you look like a Dhoni hater to me. Pretty surprised to see an old poster like you posting trash here and crying like a baby.