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India should just play him in Asia. Hes a destructive batsmen and can win you games by himself.
Yes he is ,now what next ? Some countries player even can't play at home also
Not a fan of Rohit the test batsman.
Not sure if he will make it.
But one of the common mistakes that we fans do is take overall stats while ignoring the recent improvements made.
Same was done for Ashwin.
His SENA records used to atrocious cos he bowled in some of the deadest pitches mankind has ever produced in 2011 and 2015.....but over the years, he improved and his SENA numbers are not so bad. It's sub 30 in the last cycle.
We made the same mistake for Anderson. He started off average (overseas) but has gone from strength to strength in the last 5-10 years. He was always known as a swing bowling legend but now no one doubts his greatness even overseas. He may not have perfect stats but boy has he delivered enough killer blows. His last 10 year stats would be ATG level for sure.
Same way, Rohit's home & away isn't as relevant now.
He was pretty decent in Aus (actually much better than decent) and now he is performing when his team desperately needs him to on a tough pitch.
I don't know whether he will make it in test cricket. He probably still won't due to his temperament.
But home vs away statistics may not be the best way to judge him right now.
SENA records have improved for both him and Jaddu.I think its more of experience and knowing the lengths that work etc.
The problem with Rohit is he looks good but then plays a rash shot
Yeah indeed.
Jaddu never had super bad SENA records. Did he?
He didn't get to bowl on those dead pattas so was saved in a way.
Though in recent cycle, England 2018 and Aus 2018, he bowled on some tough tracks and did well.
Jaddu's problem was that he was ALWAYS under-rated.
Always thought of as a joke.
He has turned into one of the most incredible cricketers I have seen.
The fact that we are so much worried about this series is because he ain't there. lol.
Take out our spin duo and I shudder to think what will happen to the team in this series.
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As for Rohit, consistency will be a big issue.
With KL Rahul messing up his career, Rohit has been given a golden opportunity.
I don't see Rohit as a long term option tbh.
Same.Which is why I wanted to go with someone younger
My out of the box choice is Sundar.Opens for TN and seems to have temperament and technique required
I know it sounds crazy right now![]()
Not a fan of Rohit the test batsman.
Not sure if he will make it.
But one of the common mistakes that we fans do is take overall stats while ignoring the recent improvements made.
Same was done for Ashwin.
His SENA records used to atrocious cos he bowled in some of the deadest pitches mankind has ever produced in 2011 and 2015.....but over the years, he improved and his SENA numbers are not so bad. It's sub 30 in the last cycle.
We made the same mistake for Anderson. He started off average (overseas) but has gone from strength to strength in the last 5-10 years. He was always known as a swing bowling legend but now no one doubts his greatness even overseas. He may not have perfect stats but boy has he delivered enough killer blows. His last 10 year stats would be ATG level for sure.
Same way, Rohit's home & away isn't as relevant now.
He was pretty decent in Aus (actually much better than decent) and now he is performing when his team desperately needs him to on a tough pitch.
I don't know whether he will make it in test cricket. He probably still won't due to his temperament.
But home vs away statistics may not be the best way to judge him right now.
He's 33, brother. This is what he is. If it's a flat pitch in India or outside, they should play him.
Yeah Sundar has the mental edge and needs to be backed at all costs.
Debut game.
At Gabba no less.
Team under pump.
Scores a series saving 50.
Then comes in the second innings, stabilizes a wobble, smashes Pat Cummins for a six and supports Pant to win a historic series.
As a debutant.
Then comes home and scores 85* when the team is under serious pump.
What a guy.
These are the kind of players we need to back.
Maybe opening might work for him. I heard he used to be an opener. Did he open for TN?
He’s like Shan Masood outside of India
Yes he played as an opener in Ranjis
Kohli has already dropped him though![]()
He is poor but atleast hes better than Abid Ali and Imran butt.
bro dont compare sharma to these 2. I would take Rohit 7 days of the week over those 2.
Rohit is one of the modern greats and India have wasted his potential as a Test openers and have blooded him 5-6 years too late.
All this home track bully etc. is baloney. Runs do not come free at home. The hundred today was a masterclass.
But I'm sure if worked upon, he would prove a massive player alongside Kohli and Pujara.
Axe the TTF Rohit and nurture Rahane.
He would succeed if the Indian selectors are as patient with him as they are with Rohit.
http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...-vs-Ajinkya-Rahane-The-better-future-prospect
Your words in a previous thread from 2013 though:
Yes and so what? Things change over time. It is 2021 today, not 2013.
You and I and others were in favour of dropping him in 2013, and clearly didn't see much potential in Rohit at that time.
I'm just saying - with no offense intended - that you're using the benefit of hindsight to make your point. You and I and others were in favour of dropping him in 2013, and clearly didn't see much potential in Rohit at that time.
Well Rohit himself has said - forget about what I did before 2013, let's stick to what I did after....![]()
It was clear by 2015-16 that Rohit is a top class ODI opener, and he was struggling in the middle-order in Test cricket just like he was struggling in the middle-order in ODI cricket from 2007 to 2012, and thus it would not have required a leap of faith from the management to try him as a Test opener in home conditions at the very least.
The Indian openers at the time were not exactly setting the world on fire overseas, so there wasn’t much harm in trying Rohit out.
Kohli has said numerous times he is in his awe since he watched him batting in his younger days.In next 2 years he will surprass all Indian batters in all formats. He is hitman , once he is set he can bruatalize any bowling attack to submission . The shots he can execute , even Kohli would be looking in awe.
It was a tough call.
Understandable today.
But Kohli needs to go for sure.
He has done his part for Indian cricket and now his "jumping around like a monkey" style captaincy is only hurting India.
Rooting for Rahane![]()
The lack of respect for what Sharma contributes to the Indian team never ceases to amaze. Very few batsmen in world cricket could have played the innings he did yesterday.
Rohit and Sehwag opening together would have been quite a spectacle. It would often not work with India losing two cheap wickets up front, but when they would click, it would be 300/0 in 45 overs type carnage.
Rohit would barely be an upgrade over Akash Chopra. Sehwag's opening partner for the bulk of his career was Gambhir - no way Rohit can play the back to the wall Napier 2009 type innings.
Sehwag was a luxury item to have when our middle order was packed. And you can only make do with 1 of those players, not 2. And certainly not 2 openers.
Will be tough for Rahane given his recent failures with the bat. I say let's go with Rohit as captain![]()
Gambhir had a great peak from 2008-2011, but throughout the early and mid 2000s, India struggled to find a consistent partner for Sehwag. They went through a lot of options.
Aakash Chopra is not a patch on prime Rohit. The latter is light-years ahead of him. Imagine Rohit opening with Sehwag in Pakistan in 2004. He would smash Akhtar, Sami and Kaneria into oblivion.
On the subject of pairing Indian openers from different eras together, Sehwag and Gavaskar would be a match made in cricketing heaven.
Yes, but we got a glimpse of it when Sehwag and Dravid opened in Lahore in 2006.
India 410/1 in 77.2 overs
Sehwag 254 (247)
Dravid 128 (233)
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And after that innings:
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Have some Sehwag in your life, everyone.
Im not surprised with that comment Sehwag isnt the sharpest tool in the box If he had a brain hed be dangerous
And after that innings:
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Have some Sehwag in your life, everyone.
I think he is a home track bully in Test only.
In LOI, he is good all over the world.
Rohit Sharma is a home track bully. To be fair, he is a flat track bully, he will score big in Pakistan and Srilanka and Bangladesh too.
But why does nobody talk about Jimmy Anderson and Broad? if anything, they are the epitome of home track bullies and sheeps in asia and other countries. And they are still called ATG, why?
Rohit batting has improved after he started opening. He was okay in Australia in tests. Once he plays more games as opener , the HTB tag will go away. Earlier people used to say he is not good enough in tests. After opening batting, criticism has shrunk to HTB tag which he will shed in due course.
I remember that he was criticized a lot by Gavaskar for that comment.
Man of the Series if India wins this.
Saving us the potential embarrassment of losing to England at home.
[MENTION=132715]Varun[/MENTION]
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I have my own criticism against him. But in this series India missed a HTB desperately. Rohit put his hand up.
Man of the series should goes to Ashwin, 27 wickets and scored 189 runs with an average of 32.