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Iyer is not too bad at taking down spinners. There probably isn’t anyone else reliable enough in the middle to replace KLWhy KL and Iyer?
Esp KL as he is unfit. He is like damaad of BCCI.
Yashasvi should have been selected.
Ravi Ashwin isnt part of ODI setup for 4-5 years now he isn't exactly 'dropped'Ravi Ashwin
Yuzi Chahar
Ravi Bishnoi
The depth in quality of spinners who India can drop. Axar and Jadeja better be on their A game. They can both be taken down
What squad would you pick to ensure they reach the final?Looking at this squad I feel India will be shown exit door early ,they won't reach final
Shardul is crap ODI player.Rohit
Gill
King
Iyer
KL (Wk)
Pandya
Jadeja
Kuldeep
Shami / Shardul
Siraj
Bumrah
Shami sucks in ODI's.If everyone is fit their ideal xi should be:
Rohit
Gill
Virat
Iyer
Rahul
Pandya
Jadeja
Shami
Bumrah
Siraz
Kuldeep
It would be foolish to sacrifice one of their fast bowlers to accommodate Thakur/Patel just to increase their batting order.Those two are utility players, very rarely they will win matches. India should be confident on their top 7, that's a powerful batting line up. Don't think they need extra cushion. Plus Shami can bat,he is not an amateur. I think Indian media/fans are grossly overreacting regarding this issue. This is a good enough squad to win Asia cup & atleast make to World cup semis. I think the pace is trio is highly skillful, dangerous & underrated.
Are you referring to his batting or bowling? Because as far as bowling is concerned he is one of the best performers ever for India in world cup history. The guy was phenomenal in both 15 & 19. It was a tactical error to drop him in 19 semifinal. Indian conditions will perfectly suit his bowling style. As for batting I agree he hasn't probably won them any matches but he is a good striker. Can easily score a quick fire 20.Shami sucks in ODI's.
I don't like him in ODI's or T20's. Gives away way too many runs.Are you referring to his batting or bowling? Because as far as bowling is concerned he is one of the best performers ever for India in world cup history. The guy was phenomenal in both 15 & 19. It was a tactical error to drop him in 19 semifinal. Indian conditions will perfectly suit his bowling style. As for batting I agree he hasn't probably won them any matches but he is a good striker. Can easily score a quick fire 20.
I think you are mixing up formats which is kind of unfair on Shami. His t20i record is terrible, but he still is a very good 50 overs bowler. He may leak runs at times but he is a genuine wicket taker something India doesn't have much in pace department.I don't like him in ODI's or T20's. Gives away way too many runs.
For Indian conditions, it is 2 pacers (Bumrah/Siraj) and 2 spinners(Jaddu/Kuldeep) and 2 AR's(Hardik/Shardul/Axar).
Indian weak point is their batting now. Not their bowling. India needs a strong and long batting lineup to win the WC.
Rahul is unfit so idk about him being included but the rest of the squad looks very solid. I'd probably have wanted bhuvi to be in the squad but given his latest form, I can understand why he wasn't picked.
He may have been good once upon a time but Shami is absolutely mediocre(2021 onwaeds)and the weakest member of the fast bowling group we have selected. Can't take wickets in PP, gets hit at the death, can't bat. Keeps spraying it etc.Are you referring to his batting or bowling? Because as far as bowling is concerned he is one of the best performers ever for India in world cup history. The guy was phenomenal in both 15 & 19. It was a tactical error to drop him in 19 semifinal. Indian conditions will perfectly suit his bowling style. As for batting I agree he hasn't probably won them any matches but he is a good striker. Can easily score a quick fire 20.
I don't disagree with you regarding his recent performance. But tell me honestly do you have better alternatives to undermine him? Bhuvi,Umesh & Ishant, I beleive their careers are over, Indian cricket has moved beyond them.What happened to Umran? The supposed next big thing? Or Mavi,another gem? These guys are nowhere to be found, Arshdeep who I feel has potential unfortunately doesn't have enough backing from Rohit or Rahul. Prasidh is their reserve pacer,who remains more on injured list than on the field.Trundlers like Unadkat & Mukesh frankly shouldn't be featured on modern white ball cricket. The reality is when it comes to genuine wicket taking pace option, Indian stock is pretty dry. This is one department where they still can't compete with Aus,Pak, Eng,SA or NZ. So they have to go along with a declining Shami.I still feel the guy has some match winning spells left in him.He may have been good once upon a time but Shami is absolutely mediocre(2021 onwaeds)and the weakest member of the fast bowling group we have selected. Can't take wickets in PP, gets hit at the death, can't bat. Keeps spraying it etc.
I don't think Arshdeep has the potential. There are bowlers with more raw potential - Gurnoor, Mohsin, Sen etc. We neither have the system to develop them nor do our selectors back these guys to stay with the Indian team to develop on the road.I don't disagree with you regarding his recent performance. But tell me honestly do you have better alternatives to undermine him? Bhuvi,Umesh & Ishant, I beleive their careers are over, Indian cricket has moved beyond them.What happened to Umran? The supposed next big thing? Or Mavi,another gem? These guys are nowhere to be found, Arshdeep who I feel has potential unfortunately doesn't have enough backing from Rohit or Rahul. Prasidh is their reserve pacer,who remains more on injured list than on the field.Trundlers like Unadkat & Mukesh frankly shouldn't be featured on modern white ball cricket. The reality is when it comes to genuine wicket taking pace option, Indian stock is pretty dry. This is one department where they still can't compete with Aus,Pak, Eng,SA or NZ. So they have to go along with a declining Shami.I still feel the guy has some match winning spells left in him.
He won't be available? Who's playing at no 5?KL Rahul is progressing really well but will not be available for India’s first two matches – against Pakistan and Nepal – of the AsiaCup2023: Head Coach Rahul Dravid
Ishan might have an edge over Samson as the 1st choice WK.He won't be available? Who's playing at no 5?
Our buffoon management played him as opener even though they know kl may miss good chunk of Asia cup in prior.Ishan can't rotate and cant play quality spin .Dravid/Rohit must be the worst combo after chappel combo in recent timesIshan might have an edge over Samson as the 1st choice WK.
Good news for Nepal and bad news for Pakistan.KL Rahul is progressing really well but will not be available for India’s first two matches – against Pakistan and Nepal – of the AsiaCup2023: Head Coach Rahul Dravid
I agree, I am somewhat dissappointed with the way Dravid has worked as a coach so far. I guess he is more suited to guide and mould junior cricketers than handle the senior team.Our buffoon management played him as opener even though they know kl may miss good chunk of Asia cup in prior.Ishan can't rotate and cant play quality spin .Dravid/Rohit must be the worst combo after chappel combo in recent times
Ishan is at his best opening the batting. I don't think he will fit in middle order.Our buffoon management played him as opener even though they know kl may miss good chunk of Asia cup in prior.Ishan can't rotate and cant play quality spin .Dravid/Rohit must be the worst combo after chappel combo in recent times
At this point, I don't see much difference between Pant and Kishan in ODI's and T20's. Both are hit or miss when it comes to batting.Is it true that Pant is going to join the Indian team practice sessions soon. Even if he misses the whole Asia Cup I prefer him in the WC over all the other available choices.
Why not Rohit at 4 and Ishan open? Rohit has experience playing in middle order. He even played in middle order for MI too sometimes.Ishan is at his best opening the batting. I don't think he will fit in middle order.
India must open with Rohit and Kishan. Gill at 1 down and Kohli at 2 down.
Not a bad idea. I doubt Rohit will give up opening spot to Ishan. That is why I had Gill moving down the order.Why not Rohit at 4 and Ishan open? Rohit has experience playing in middle order. He even played in middle order for MI too sometimes.
I think we have to prepare for the wc match.in that match, rohit and gill will open. both can't escape shaheen now. They should practice now against all of themWhy not Rohit at 4 and Ishan open? Rohit has experience playing in middle order. He even played in middle order for MI too sometimes.
Shaheen is a killer against righthanders. He is not as threatening against lefties with the new ball from what I saw. So its not a bad idea to let Ishan face the new ball.I think we have to prepare for the wc match.in that match, rohit and gill will open. both can't escape shaheen now. They should practice now against all of them
We should care only wc match .when these guys will learn to play left arm bowling. We have a match against nz in dharmasala tooShaheen is a killer against righthanders. He is not as threatening against lefties with the new ball from what I saw. So its not a bad idea to let Ishan face the new ball.
Rohit or Gill will be out for nothing against the predictable inswinger from Shaheen. They know what is coming. But they still cannot do anything about it.
They will not learn. They know it is coming, but they cannot do anything about it. Hence a left hander must be opening the batting along with a righthander.We should care only wc match .when these guys will learn to play left arm bowling. We have a match against nz in dharmasala too
Sometimes we should pity ourselves for being fansThey will not learn. They know it is coming, but they cannot do anything about it. Hence a left hander must be opening the batting along with a righthander.
Inswinging delivery bowled at 145 clicks will get anyone in cricket.Sometimes we should pity ourselves for being fans![]()
I agree but we are not even showing neither courage nor willingness to learn. That's the saddest part for meInswinging delivery bowled at 145 clicks will get anyone in cricket.
KishanSo rahul is out of the Pakistan game ।what is playing eleven against Pakistan ?
Rohit
Gill
Virat
Iyer
Pandya
Sanju ( I prefer) / Ishan
Jadeja
Axar
Kuldeep
Siraj
Bumrah
Nothing like this will happen. It will be :-Kishan
Rohit
Gill
Kohli
Jadeja
SKY
Pandya
Axar
Siraj
Kuldeep
Bumrah
I want Pandya and SKY to bat the final 10 overs. They are the best finishers India has got.
Jadeja is good enough to bat in Top 5. He has shown enough of what he can do with the bat in the past 3 or 4 years.
Except Kuldeep and Bumrah, everyone can hit the long ball.
Tail starts from IyerNothing like this will happen. It will be :-
Rohit
Gill
Kohli
S Iyer
Pandya
Kishan
Jadeja
Kuldeep
Shami
Bumrah
Siraj
This will be the team vs Pakistan.
Tail starts from Iyer
Kishan is useless at No.6.
The final 4 cannot bat at all.
I still don’t understand the point of dropping Arshdeep Singh and picking Prasidh Krishna
I wouldn’t question it if they had picked Umran Malik for his express pace value instead of a medium pacer, but replacing Arshdeep (who is a genuine threat with the new ball in seaming conditions) for a guy that doesn’t offer much more in Pace and can be carted around in the middle and death overs isn’t smart work
What a waste of space Jadeja is, at least as a LoI batsman!
Not that he is any good as a bowler, hardly ever takes wickets.
Don't know when will we get rid of this fraud especially in LoIs.Manjarekar was correct when he said, "He is a bits and pieces LOI player". He is neither a batsman nor a bowler. He was never suited to no.7. The occasional times he got runs is when the game was already lost. Even now after so much talks of improvement in his batting , he doesn't make it count when it matters.