Bhaag Viru Bhaag
Senior Test Player
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Shadab should be compared with Pandya not with a genuine spinner like Kuldeep. 

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Shadab is special.
But i think he has more potential as a batsman.
It's not just about bowling.Not really, refer post #158
Pakistan vs India on the same ground:
338/4
158 all out
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar averages some mighty numbers in ODI cricket, but I see Indian fans putting his name in the first choice bowling attack. Going by your logic, this trash ODI bowler shouldn't be anywhere near the team, let alone be first choiceAverages 17 in ODIs and 12 in Tests.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar averages some mighty numbers in ODI cricket, but I see Indian fans putting his name in the first choice bowling attack. Going by your logic, this trash ODI bowler shouldn't be anywhere near the team, let alone be first choice
Pakistan vs India on the same ground:
338/4
158 all out
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OK that's enough, can we get back on topic please![]()
Pakistani fans logic:
When it comes to Shadab vs Yadav, it is important to bring Shadab’s superior batting to the discussion.
However, when it comes to Yasir vs Ashwin, it is a crime to talk about Ashwin’s superior batting.
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You didn't really answer my query. Why is a trash bowler like Kumar part of India's first choice bowling attack? The poor guy can't even feast on Sri Lanka or West IndiesI get it, Shadab is a decent allrounder. But a nothing bowler, so I hope that the comparisons with Kuldeep stop.
I get it, Shadab is a decent allrounder. But a nothing bowler, so I hope that the comparisons with Kuldeep stop.
You didn't really answer my query. Why is a trash bowler like Kumar part of India's first choice bowling attack? The poor guy can't even feast on Sri Lanka or West Indies![]()
Mamoon's logic:
When Pakistan restrict England to a low score on a slow pitch, it is a fluke.
When India restrict England to a low score on a slow pitch, they are a top team.
India is a phenomal team that will beat any team in an ODI series right now. Only England have the batting power to outmuscle them, provided that they figure out how to play Yadav.
Pakistan is an average team that will lose to the top teams in an ODI series more often than not. The thrashing in New Zealand wasn’t a anomaly, looks like it wasn’t a big enough reality check for some people.
Please justify your stand that CT semi-final was a fluke considering how terrible has English batting been on slower pitches.
This is the first time I am seeing age being brought into the equation while comparing their performances. Desperate much.
We got lucky because we played England on a used, slow pitch. They would have smashed us at the Oval or Edgbaston.
They were not able to adjust to the slow pitch overnight. However, over the course of a series, they will still beat us. Our spinners are not in the same league as Yadav.
A series vs England in the UAE will probably be similar to the 2015 series, where Pakistan won the first ODI but England smashed us once they got used to the pace.
You've completely forgotten bumrah.
He is one of the best odi pacers.
Their batting is good enough to steamroll most of the bowling attacks.Truth be told this England bowling attack is very poor, IDK how they are rated as favourites for WC.
He doesn't take fifers and fourfes but he is the best death over bowler in world. You can watch ind vs nz odi (2017)in which he won us the match by his excellent death over spell.Bumrah doesn’t win India matches. Just chokes the run flow.
Scary how good even a depleted Indian side is. Surely the team to beat next WC.:
Depleted? All you are missing is Bumrah.
Bhuvi over the current trundler any day.
Shami over Umesh, easy choice.
Shami Shami Shami. How many ODIs has the guy played in the last 2 years?
Bhuvi would have received a phainty as well.
What a great batsman Dhawan is. Extremely underrated.
Shami Shami Shami. How many ODIs has the guy played in the last 2 years?
Bhuvi would have received a phainty as well.
This is the first time I am seeing age being brought into the equation while comparing their performances. Desperate much.
Best batting lineup in ODI history. Better than Australia of 2000s. [MENTION=142823]Joseph Gomes[/MENTION]
Kuldeep is a better bowler but Shadab is 4 years younger and a much better batsman and fielder. It is not wrong to say that Shadab will develop into a more complete cricketer with time.
This indian team need a left arm fast bowler. I have heard about Khaleel and he is also in the A team so hopefully he will be in the team before the world cup.
Best batting lineup in ODI history. Better than Australia of 2000s. [MENTION=142823]Joseph Gomes[/MENTION]
The way India is batting, they might finish it in 40 overs.
Where is Chris Woakes? A better bowler and batsman than wiley. Where is Tom Curran who I thought is a good LOI bowler
And some folks saying this pitch is slowKuldeep and Chahal made it look slow with the speeds they were bowling at. It is only a fraction slower than the 481 deck played on the other day and just a bt of turn. Still easily a 350-400 deck.