Next generation of batting talent in India

[CanadianG00se]

For past 20 years or so, India have been blessed with many great batting talent. From Sachin to Kohli, India have been churning out great batsmen.

Now looking at young batting talent in domestic circuit as an Indian fan im relief that we will continue the tradition of producing great batsmen. Few batsmen that have the potential to become great batsmen in future

Prithvi Shaw
Shreyas Iyer
Rishabh Pant
Shubham Gill

Some of these batsmen have been playing In A team. The most exciting one im personally looking forward to is the 18 year old Shubham Gill. The kid was very impressive in England where he scored 278 runs at an average of 92.66 with strikerate of over 100. Then against same opponents he scored 351 runs at an average of 117 at home.

So lets keep track of upcoming Indian batting talent. 2

 

[Cuts_and_cuts_hard]

In 10 years' time Prithvi Shaw will be the best batsman in the world.

 

[Napa]

For past 20 years or so, India have been blessed with many great batting talent. From Sachin to Kohli, India have been churning out great batsmen.

Now looking at young batting talent in domestic circuit as an Indian fan im relief that we will continue the tradition of producing great batsmen. Few batsmen that have the potential to become great batsmen in future

Prithvi Shaw
Shreyas Iyer
Rishabh Pant
Shubham Gill

Some of these batsmen have been playing In A team. The most exciting one im personally looking forward to is the 18 year old Shubham Gill. The kid was very impressive in England where he scored 278 runs at an average of 92.66 with strikerate of over 100. Then against same opponents he scored 351 runs at an average of 117 at home.

So lets keep track of upcoming Indian batting talent. 2

All these 4 are very impressive. I hope a couple of them are in the ODI side for WC 2019. We need young guys with quick reflexes to deal with Ali and Amir. By 2019 Dhawan will be 33 and Dhoni 38.

 

[CanadianG00se]

All these 4 are very impressive. I hope a couple of them are in the ODI side for WC 2019. We need young guys with quick reflexes to deal with Ali and Amir. By 2019 Dhawan will be 33 and Dhoni 38.

Agree, i think Iyer and Pant are ready and should be introduce to Indian team ASAP.

 

[CanadianG00se]

In 10 years' time Prithvi Shaw will be the best batsman in the world.

Whats your verdict on Shubham Gill? He seems like Kohli 2.0 in the making 2

 

[Gubol123]

In 10 years' time Prithvi Shaw will be the best batsman in the world.

But he looks little loose in his technique. I saw his highlights and thought he needs lots of work.

Both Shreyas and Rishab are ready and should be provided with more opportunities. Why are we playing Dinesh Karthik instead of one of them

 

[Napa]

Whats your verdict on Shubham Gill? He seems like Kohli 2.0 in the making 2

At height 5'2", others think of Tendulkar.

He certainly has the weight of expectations on him.

 

[CanadianG00se]

At height 5'2", others think of Tendulkar.

He certainly has the weight of expectations on him.

Hope management handles him with care and we dont lose him like Vijay Zol

 

[CanadianG00se]

But he looks little loose in his technique. I saw his highlights and thought he needs lots of work.

Both Shreyas and Rishab are ready and should be provided with more opportunities. Why are we playing Dinesh Karthik instead of one of them

Prithvi Shaw have been selected for India A against NZ A for the Odis. Luckily for him and others, they have R Dravid as their coach. Im sure Dravid would’ve noticed that flaw as well and would work with him to rectify it

 

[CanadianG00se]

At height 5'2", others think of Tendulkar.

He certainly has the weight of expectations on him.

Dang, didnt knew that he was just 5’2.

 

[Napa]

Dang, didnt knew that he was just 5’2.

I think being short can actually be an advantage for batsmen. Your head is closer to the ground and the stumps. The two greatest Indian batsmen Gavaskar and Tendulkar were both quite short, 5'5" each.

But I have to admit, by modern standards 5'2" is exceptionally short. Should not expect him to hit the ball hard, but rather to place and time his shots well.

 

[Napa]

Dang, didnt knew that he was just 5’2.

Sorry, it is Shaw who is 5'2", not Gill.

 

[LastManstanding]

I have really high hopes from Karun Nair. He has the temperament to play long innings which is an asset in test cricket. He looks like a proper test batsman. True, he has squandered his chances after the triple century, but I am still backing him to come good.

 

[Napa]

I have really high hopes from Karun Nair. He has the temperament to play long innings which is an asset in test cricket. He looks like a proper test batsman. True, he has squandered his chances after the triple century, but I am still backing him to come good.

Yes, Nair has a Test average of 63, which looks great. However, if you take out 303*, it falls to 12

I am sure he will get a lot of opportunities to develop. He is currently receiving INR 4 cr per year for playing for Delhi in the IPL, so he doesn't have to worry about making a living and can focus on his game.

 

[JaDed]

Prithvi Shaw at this rate will become the best in 6 years.

 

[giri26]

Yes, Nair has a Test average of 63, which looks great. However, if you take out 303*, it falls to 12

I am sure he will get a lot of opportunities to develop. He is currently receiving INR 4 cr per year for playing for Delhi in the IPL, so he doesn't have to worry about making a living and can focus on his game.

Nair hasn't been consistent in tests but again he hasn't received too many chances. He should be persisted with as he is very talented.

 

[ToeCrusher2]

Prithvi Shaw at this rate will become the best in 6 years.

So much batting talent we have

From Gavaskar to Tendulkar to Kohli to Shaw, on the other hand the well (of bowling talent) dried up for our padosis after wasim's retirement

 

[DRsohail]

So much batting talent we have

From Gavaskar to Tendulkar to Kohli to Shaw, on the other hand the well (of bowling talent) dried up for our padosis after wasim's retirement

it still decent but ya not great,,but again there is no match of tendulkar and gavakar in tests,,kohli is way behind them in tests,,,india still have good prospects in batting no doubt and then we have not produced any great in bowling except 2ws....next time i will like to see a fast bolwer from india and a great bat from pak and the rivalry reverses in doing thing.it will be amazing but we are not in any position and there is no hope except babr but he has shown nothing in tests...

 

[DRsohail]

and if pakistan continues to arrange fc in november december with grass on pitch then i am sure we will keep producin thundlers and batsmen with no temperament and application..

 

[cricketjoshila]

Its been more than 40yrs and India has always(more or less)had a batsman who can be counted among the top 3 of that era.

 

[Gubol123]

it still decent but ya not great,,but again there is no match of tendulkar and gavakar in tests,,kohli is way behind them in tests,,,india still have good prospects in batting no doubt and then we have not produced any great in bowling except 2ws....next time i will like to see a fast bolwer from india and a great bat from pak and the rivalry reverses in doing thing.it will be amazing but we are not in any position and there is no hope except babr but he has shown nothing in tests...

With the amount of cricket being played we may never have another Tendulkar or dravid in tests. Most of these youngsters will play around 130 to 150 tests maximum. That means even if they are as good as our past greats they will kotresh achieve as much in the tests.

 

[Gubol123]

I think being short can actually be an advantage for batsmen. Your head is closer to the ground and the stumps. The two greatest Indian batsmen Gavaskar and Tendulkar were both quite short, 5'5" each.

But I have to admit, by modern standards 5'2" is exceptionally short. Should not expect him to hit the ball hard, but rather to place and time his shots well.

It is also much easier to play short balls as fewer balls will be directed at your body as very less of you is in front of the stumps

 

[Gubol123]

and if pakistan continues to arrange fc in november december with grass on pitch then i am sure we will keep producin thundlers and batsmen with no temperament and application..

But you may be able to produce some players who will fare well in England and new Zealand. But overall I agree with you

 

[Gubol123]

Prithvi Shaw have been selected for India A against NZ A for the Odis. Luckily for him and others, they have R Dravid as their coach. Im sure Dravid would’ve noticed that flaw as well and would work with him to rectify it

That's one very good thing these batsman have going for themselves. Dravid is such a great person to have around them while they are still developing. BCCI has to find someone to do similar job for bowlers. Some coach with similar piedegree and coaching capabilities

 

[squarecut]

Prithvi Shaw scored century on his Ranji and Duleep Trophy debut, just like Tendulkar, I think. In any case, one should not pin great hopes only to feel let down. Let then develop at their own pace.

 

[Proactive_]

What is the point? Many of them would be shafted for years because some over the hill guys refuse to retire, like it happened with Tendulkar and Rahane where Rahane couldn't make the team for years despite averaging 70 in domestics only because Tendulkar had the itch to complete his 200 Tests. I can fully picture Prithvi Shaw finally getting a debut at 28 years old when Virat Kohli decides to finally retire after milking his brand for 3 years after losing form. That's the Indian superstar culture.

Better we start paying attention to our fast bowling stocks to try to unearth our first ever sub 25 averaging Fast bowler. Batsmen would always keep coming, they still won't win you test matches overseas, fast bowlers will.

 

[jusarrived]

For past 20 years or so, India have been blessed with many great batting talent. From Sachin to Kohli, India have been churning out great batsmen.

Now looking at young batting talent in domestic circuit as an Indian fan im relief that we will continue the tradition of producing great batsmen. Few batsmen that have the potential to become great batsmen in future

Prithvi Shaw
Shreyas Iyer
Rishabh Pant
Shubham Gill

Some of these batsmen have been playing In A team. The most exciting one im personally looking forward to is the 18 year old Shubham Gill. The kid was very impressive in England where he scored 278 runs at an average of 92.66 with strikerate of over 100. Then against same opponents he scored 351 runs at an average of 117 at home.

So lets keep track of upcoming Indian batting talent. 2

I think R Samarth will make an India Test debut before any of these guys , hes the closest to being a finnished product imo .
I like Rishabh and Shaw .
Iyer will be found out at international level , though he deserves a shot based on his form .
Havent seen Shubham .

 

[Rightarmfast]

it still decent but ya not great,,but again there is no match of tendulkar and gavakar in tests,,kohli is way behind them in tests,,,india still have good prospects in batting no doubt and then we have not produced any great in bowling except 2ws....next time i will like to see a fast bolwer from india and a great bat from pak and the rivalry reverses in doing thing.it will be amazing but we are not in any position and there is no hope except babr but he has shown nothing in tests...

I think Shoaib was the last bowler who could be counted a world class. TBH, Pakistanis have had 4 great fast bowlers, Imran, W's and Shoaib. However, its going to be difficult for Pakistan to get a class batsmen because of the quality of the present team. You need some great senior players to guide you through. Thats what even the Pakistani bowlers are lacking now.
Whereas Indian fast bowlers have improved by leaps.

 

[cricketjoshila]

What is the point? Many of them would be shafted for years because some over the hill guys refuse to retire, like it happened with Tendulkar and Rahane where Rahane couldn't make the team for years despite averaging 70 in domestics only because Tendulkar had the itch to complete his 200 Tests. I can fully picture Prithvi Shaw finally getting a debut at 28 years old when Virat Kohli decides to finally retire after milking his brand for 3 years after losing form. That's the Indian superstar culture.

Better we start paying attention to our fast bowling stocks to try to unearth our first ever sub 25 averaging Fast bowler. Batsmen would always keep coming, they still won't win you test matches overseas, fast bowlers will.

Rahane made his debut at 24.Tendulkar avgd 45 plus in 2011.Only his last 18 months were poor.And Rahane made his debut while SRT was still playing.

Next what?Viru should have retired earlier as he could only hit boundaries and not run quick?

Haan bhai kehna kya chahte ho?

I know india bashing is fun but atleast talk facts.

 

[Chrish]

Its been more than 40yrs and India has always(more or less)had a batsman who can be counted among the top 3 of that era.

Not ATM..

 

[troodon]

If Prithvi Shaw is really 5'2", then it is ridiculous. Sachin at 5'5" was rather short, but 5'2" is too small even in women's cricket. Every ball will be like a bouncer for this guy unless it is a yorker )

 

[troodon]

Pant is not going to get his run until after 2019. Who knows by then, he may totally disappear due to bad form and some new guy might come in.

Iyer is a hack. Seen him a few times and did not look international material. Pandey is better than him and Pandey himself is not able to find his feet.

Did not see Samarth, but he seems to perform every time he comes out to bat.

Don't know who this Gill guy is.

Shaw has the best chance to make it at the highest level. But after coming to know his height, he will only survive at Test level. He might struggle to clear the rope in LOI's.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Not ATM..

Heard of Virat Kohli?

 

[Chrish]

Heard of Virat Kohli?

not outside of odi/ t20

 

[Sidilicious]

This could be a heart breaking thread for Indian fans if our batsmen go the way of Vijay Zol and Unmukt Chand way.

 

[Buffet]

Next Generation of pace bowlers should be the focus for Indians. You will always have decent batting.

 

[Proactive_]

Rahane made his debut at 24.Tendulkar avgd 45 plus in 2011.Only his last 18 months were poor.And Rahane made his debut while SRT was still playing.

Next what?Viru should have retired earlier as he could only hit boundaries and not run quick?

Haan bhai kehna kya chahte ho?

I know india bashing is fun but atleast talk facts.

"Only" his last 18 months LOL. Tendulkar averaged 32 from Jul 2011 to Nov 2013. That's 2 years+ of being a passenger in the side. Hell, even after failing in England and Australia tours, he averaged 26 in the succeeding 12 home Tests. Tests which could have easily been used to blood a youngster for tough away tours. Real team players like Dravid and Laxman realized that they no longer have it and gracefully retired, but this selfish dude kept going on in quest of his 100th hundred and later for his 200th Test. He didn't even have the guts to retire on a tough SA tour and BCCI had to arrange a Test series solely to give him some easy runs in his last series against WI at home LOL.

 

[DRsohail]

I think Shoaib was the last bowler who could be counted a world class. TBH, Pakistanis have had 4 great fast bowlers, Imran, W's and Shoaib. However, its going to be difficult for Pakistan to get a class batsmen because of the quality of the present team. You need some great senior players to guide you through. Thats what even the Pakistani bowlers are lacking now.
Whereas Indian fast bowlers have improved by leaps.

fazal mahmood was another world class v\bowler..

 

[jusarrived]

This could be a heart breaking thread for Indian fans if our batsmen go the way of Vijay Zol and Unmukt Chand way.

Neither where good , Unmukt has quite a few technical issues in his batting though he was talented , while Zol was average in every sense .
in recent years , I think its Sarfaraz and Mandeep Singh who really messed up their careers for different reasons . Mandeep had everything right about him at u-19 level , now when I see him he still looks as raw as he was at age group level , his game hasnt developed much . Srafaraz I thot would be a perfect replacement for Dhoni , but seems to have attitude problems .

 

[Proactive_]

Just to add - Rahane made his FC debut in 2007 and was easily the best domestic batsman from 2011 onwards averaging in the vicinity of 70 with close to 50 games. Dude lost a year of home series only due to a selfish man's quest to complete 200 Tests. What a shame.

 

[DRsohail]

With the amount of cricket being played we may never have another Tendulkar or dravid in tests. Most of these youngsters will play around 130 to 150 tests maximum. That means even if they are as good as our past greats they will kotresh achieve as much in the tests.

amount of tests is another thing///quality matters...

 

[cricketjoshila]

not outside of odi/ t20

In that he is the top most.Considering all 3 formats he is a top 3.

 

[troodon]

Just to add - Rahane made his FC debut in 2007 and was easily the best domestic batsman from 2011 onwards averaging in the vicinity of 70 with close to 50 games. Dude lost a year of home series only due to a selfish man's quest to complete 200 Tests. What a shame.

Indeed Sachin was a burden on the team in the final 2 years of his career. IMO, he should have retired after 2011 WC win. That was the final missing piece of his career. He got it and should have retired from Tests at least.

 

[Proactive_]

Indeed Sachin was a burden on the team in the final 2 years of his career. IMO, he should have retired after 2011 WC win. That was the final missing piece of his career. He got it and should have retired from Tests at least.

India needs to get out of it's hero worshiping culture if they're really serious about building a dominating cricket team to match the likes of Aus of 2000s and the Windies of 80s. These over the hill veterans take years off of the careers of deserving Domestic players only to keep milking their brand and BCCI is more than happy to let them do that because they're box office and make them money. The situation is gonna repeat itself really soon with Dhoni, mark my words. Dude still has respectable numbers but it's pretty obvious that he's a shell of his former self. Getting a new keeper in at this stage wouldn't be apt as we're hardly one and half years till the next WC but he should firmly be shown the door the moment the last WC 2019 ends, no questions asked, even if it may be at the cost of having a million people protesting on the streets. The Indian cricket fanbase needs to be taught the lesson that the team is above their heroes and would always be.

 

[Napa]

What is the point? Many of them would be shafted for years because some over the hill guys refuse to retire, like it happened with Tendulkar and Rahane where Rahane couldn't make the team for years despite averaging 70 in domestics only because Tendulkar had the itch to complete his 200 Tests.

India needs to get out of it's hero worshiping culture if they're really serious about building a dominating cricket team to match the likes of Aus of 2000s and the Windies of 80s. These over the hill veterans take years off of the careers of deserving Domestic players only to keep milking their brand and BCCI is more than happy to let them do that because they're box office and make them money.

Never seen you have anything positive to say about anything Indian.

 

[Proactive_]

Never seen you have anything positive to say about anything Indian.

Really? I just praised Rahane in the post that you quoted. Duh.

 

[LastManstanding]

Just to add - Rahane made his FC debut in 2007 and was easily the best domestic batsman from 2011 onwards averaging in the vicinity of 70 with close to 50 games. Dude lost a year of home series only due to a selfish man's quest to complete 200 Tests. What a shame.

Yes it was Sachin's fault that Raina and Rohit made their debut before Rahane. He felt so threatened by Rahane's performance in domestic matches that he pressurised Dhoni to not give them test cap to him.

 

[JattMaula]

Prithvi is short but he is only 17. May hit a growth spurt yet.

Gill has incredible handeye co like Pant but is very very very raw.

Both are part of India U 19 also coached by Dravid.

I'm very impressed with Washington Sunder. He looks ready for next step up.

 

[Snow]

Prithvi is short but he is only 17. May hit a growth spurt yet.

Gill has incredible handeye co like Pant but is very very very raw.

Both are part of India U 19 also coached by Dravid.

I'm very impressed with Washington Sunder. He looks ready for next step up.

Dravid has been doing excellent job at this level, his role is more important than cheerleader.

 

[IAJ]

I think Sarfraz and Samson are good talents. Pant was not impressive in the only match I saw him against Windies, he played many balls but hardly timed any. But that was probably his first match and international cricket is very different from u19 and domestic cricket.

 

[troodon]

Prithvi is short but he is only 17. May hit a growth spurt yet.

Gill has incredible handeye co like Pant but is very very very raw.

Both are part of India U 19 also coached by Dravid.

I'm very impressed with Washington Sunder. He looks ready for next step up.

5'2" is short for a 17 year old. He will be lucky to go over 5'5".

I hope he goes over 5'6".

 

[troodon]

Why are all batsmen that come out of Mumbai borderline midgets for a sport athletes?

Gavaskar, Sachin, Rahane(?), Sarfaraz Khan, Manjrekar (though not as short as Sachin), Prithvi Shaw...

Shastri was only 6 footer who was the exception I guess. Are Mumbai people really that short? Or is it just a coincidence?

 

[IAJ]

Why are all batsmen that come out of Mumbai borderline midgets for a sport athletes?

Gavaskar, Sachin, Rahane(?), Sarfaraz Khan, Manjrekar (though not as short as Sachin), Prithvi Shaw...

Shastri was only 6 footer who was the exception I guess. Are Mumbai people really that short? Or is it just a coincidence?

Aren’t SC people very short in general? Apart from some punjabis? I myself am small, 175cm thought i am punjabi/kashmiri lol

 

[troodon]

Aren’t SC people very short in general? Apart from some punjabis? I myself am small, 175cm thought i am punjabi/kashmiri lol

They are short. But if you look at cricketers coming from other regions in India, they are at least 5'8" or more. But Mumbai has a history of producing super short cricketers. Its amazing.

May be Marathi people in general are short?

 

[troodon]

Aren’t SC people very short in general? Apart from some punjabis? I myself am small, 175cm thought i am punjabi/kashmiri lol

I am not that tall either. 178cms. I am short when compared to many Americans. Even the woman here are my height.

But when ever I visit Hyderabad, I do not find myself towering over everyone. Most seem to be my height. Woman in general are smaller around 5'2" to 5'4".

 

[Proactive_]

Yes it was Sachin's fault that Raina and Rohit made their debut before Rahane. He felt so threatened by Rahane's performance in domestic matches that he pressurised Dhoni to not give them test cap to him.

There's politics there as well, it's another big issue that needs to be addressed. As for Sachin, dude was hardly threatened because he knew he can't be dropped. He could have been playing even now if he wanted irrespective of his performances, that's the curse of Superstar culture that Indian cricket has had to endure. I'm just saying that it was incredibly selfish of him to keep playing for 2 years when he was way past it only to chase some pointless milestones like the 100th hundred and the 200th Tests.

 

[sachin100]

the same dravid who was a passenger for almost 4 yrs when the team carried him from 2007 to 2010 untill he got final flourish in 2011

 

[Bubby]

Next Generation of pace bowlers should be the focus for Indians. You will always have decent batting.

Well their is Avesh khan really tall a hit the deck bowler I think he is 6'6" and can bowl upto mid 140's, then their is kulwant khejrolia 6'3-6'4" left armer he is some one known for genuine pace, then their are two youngstersl in Shubham mavi and kamlesh nagarkotti who are very young and can bowl upto mid 140's on top of that nagarkotti can be a decent bat, plus we have Sandeep warrior, thambi, rajpoot, also sangwan is bowling upto late 140's.

 

[Mueez]

Risabh Pant looks like a quite exciting prospect

 

[KevinFern]

Well their is Avesh khan really tall a hit the deck bowler I think he is 6'6" and can bowl upto mid 140's, then their is kulwant khejrolia 6'3-6'4" left armer he is some one known for genuine pace, then their are two youngstersl in Shubham mavi and kamlesh nagarkotti who are very young and can bowl upto mid 140's on top of that nagarkotti can be a decent bat, plus we have Sandeep warrior, thambi, rajpoot, also sangwan is bowling upto late 140's.

I don't think avesh is 6'6". Infact Pandya must be taller than him

 

[JattMaula]

Well their is Avesh khan really tall a hit the deck bowler I think he is 6'6" and can bowl upto mid 140's, then their is kulwant khejrolia 6'3-6'4" left armer he is some one known for genuine pace, then their are two youngstersl in Shubham mavi and kamlesh nagarkotti who are very young and can bowl upto mid 140's on top of that nagarkotti can be a decent bat, plus we have Sandeep warrior, thambi, rajpoot, also sangwan is bowling upto late 140's.

Nagarkoti is quite highly rated. Out bowled Pankaj for Rajasthan iirc. Haven't seen been yet. BCCI doesn't broadcast all domestic games

 

[gani999]

Prithvi Shaw
Shreyas Iyer
Rishabh Pant
Shubham Gill


So lets keep track of upcoming Indian batting talent. 2

Out of these four, I can see only Shreyas Iyer, and possibly Rishab Pant, going forward as yet.

I am hoping that Sanju Samson will get a chance soon.

Prithvi Shaw and Shubahm Gill have played too few first class games to be taken seriously . They still have a long way to go.

Either Unmukt Chand or Vijay Zol should have donned the senior India colours by now, but they have both been disappointing. It is unclear why Unmukt isn't getting a run in the ODIs? He has a decent List A average.

 

[JattMaula]

Out of these four, I can see only Shreyas Iyer, and possibly Rishab Pant, going forward as yet.

I am hoping that Sanju Samson will get a chance soon.

Prithvi Shaw and Shubahm Gill have played too few first class games to be taken seriously . They still have a long way to go.

Either Unmukt Chand or Vijay Zol should have donned the senior India colours by now, but they have both been disappointing. It is unclear why Unmukt isn't getting a run in the ODIs? He has a decent List A average.

Delhi has better batsmen than Chand atm.

Zol im afraid is Lost unfortunately.

 

[Bubby]

I don't think avesh is 6'6". Infact Pandya must be taller than him

Nah, avesh khan is quite tall, infact he is taller than Pandya.

 

[jnaveen1980]

There is an interesting group of players developing in India. Off spinning all rounder. After Ashwin we see many offies who can bat like top order. Jayant Yadav, Deepak Hooda. Most recent entry is Washington Sundar.

 

[giri26]

There is an interesting group of players developing in India. Off spinning all rounder. After Ashwin we see many offies who can bat like top order. Jayant Yadav, Deepak Hooda. Most recent entry is Washington Sundar.

I don't think Hooda is bowler who can bat, he is quite the opposite. He is a batsman who can roll his arm over for few overs, much like Sehwag and Suresh Raina.

 

[HateKiller]

Why are all batsmen that come out of Mumbai borderline midgets for a sport athletes?

Gavaskar, Sachin, Rahane(?), Sarfaraz Khan, Manjrekar (though not as short as Sachin), Prithvi Shaw...

Shastri was only 6 footer who was the exception I guess. Are Mumbai people really that short? Or is it just a coincidence?

Because it is easier for shorter batsmen to handle bowling. You do not see bowlers short in height.

 

[gani999]

Both Shreyas and Rishab are ready and should be provided with more opportunities. Why are we playing Dinesh Karthik instead of one of them

A more pertinent question would be as to why we are playing Kedar Jadhav instead of them.

 

[R0H1T]

A more pertinent question would be as to why we are playing Kedar Jadhav instead of them.

He is a good utility bowler, though is fielding & batting is often times brain fading/numbing but he does have an exceptional list A record. This is why he is in the team, could be used as a reserve WK as well.

 

[JattMaula]

A more pertinent question would be as to why we are playing Kedar Jadhav instead of them.

Cause Jadhav was a standout LO performer in domestic for years. Pant and Iyer and other promising young beauties will get their chances. Pant is WK batsman and we will need one soon. Iyer is top order basher and we have 3 of those who are worlds best arguably.

 

[gani999]

He is a good utility bowler, though is fielding & batting is often times brain fading/numbing but he does have an exceptional list A record. This is why he is in the team, could be used as a reserve WK as well.

He may have an excellent record but has been rubbish with the bat of late. With MSD fading fast, what we need is a reliable middle order hitter who can back up the likes of Pandya. Kedar has miserably failed in that role.

And while I agree that Jadhav's bowling against Bangladesh in the CT was pretty good, he hasn't been very good against the others. With Ashwin, Jadeja and Kuldeep around, the last thing we need is a backup spinner.

Kedar needs to be sent off, and fast.

 

[cricketworm]

Just unfortunate to see Vijay Zol is out of picture, thought he was great potential talent.

 

[CanadianG00se]

I don't think Hooda is bowler who can bat, he is quite the opposite. He is a batsman who can roll his arm over for few overs, much like Sehwag and Suresh Raina.

We desperately need Suresh Raina type player who can stabilised lower order.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Out of these four, I can see only Shreyas Iyer, and possibly Rishab Pant, going forward as yet.

I am hoping that Sanju Samson will get a chance soon.

Prithvi Shaw and Shubahm Gill have played too few first class games to be taken seriously . They still have a long way to go.

Either Unmukt Chand or Vijay Zol should have donned the senior India colours by now, but they have both been disappointing. It is unclear why Unmukt isn't getting a run in the ODIs? He has a decent List A average.

Pant and Iyer have been knocking on door with perfomances, however Indian selectors have some other plans. Why cant we try Pant for one or two series and see how it goes. Dhoni isn’t getting any younger

 

[cricketjoshila]

"Only" his last 18 months LOL. Tendulkar averaged 32 from Jul 2011 to Nov 2013. That's 2 years+ of being a passenger in the side. Hell, even after failing in England and Australia tours, he averaged 26 in the succeeding 12 home Tests. Tests which could have easily been used to blood a youngster for tough away tours. Real team players like Dravid and Laxman realized that they no longer have it and gracefully retired, but this selfish dude kept going on in quest of his 100th hundred and later for his 200th Test. He didn't even have the guts to retire on a tough SA tour and BCCI had to arrange a Test series solely to give him some easy runs in his last series against WI at home LOL.

I am talking calendar years here.Not picking months from the middle of the year.He had a good 2011. He had a a very poor 2012, no doubt.May be he should have quit after that England series in 2012.But he played another 6 matches.

BCCI wanted to maximise the revenues from his last appearance thats why it was in India.Else CSA would hae made millions from the last test series of the most popular cricketer and arguably the greatest batsman in last 50 years.

As i said, if you want to bashing India and Tendulkar atleast use facts. Else this is like Viru Running, hardly happened. Samjhe sarkar.

 

[Napa]

Really? I just praised Rahane in the post that you quoted. Duh.

Now you are trying to be cute. Your post was not about praising Rahane, rather it was about criticizing the Indian system of selection.

 

[Proactive_]

I am talking calendar years here.Not picking months from the middle of the year.He had a good 2011. He had a a very poor 2012, no doubt.May be he should have quit after that England series in 2012.But he played another 6 matches.

BCCI wanted to maximise the revenues from his last appearance thats why it was in India.Else CSA would hae made millions from the last test series of the most popular cricketer and arguably the greatest batsman in last 50 years.

As i said, if you want to bashing India and Tendulkar atleast use facts. Else this is like Viru Running, hardly happened. Samjhe sarkar.

The calendar year doesn't run on your whims sir ji. Tendulkar averaged 32 in a 2+ year period from Jul 2011 to his retirement. These are facts. Further, after failing in two consecutive tours of Aus and Eng, he pummeled even further to average 26 in 12 HOME Tests. Tests which could have easily been used to blood another youngster for the next series of tough overseas tours. But God Ji conveniently retired before the SA tour with an entire series being arranged just so he isn't embarrassed in his last series. It wasn't about cricket, it was about Money, as you rightly pointed out. If Tendulkar was half the God some sheep claim him to be, he would have gone to SA and finished his career there facing quality bowling, not by getting spoon fed the Windies in a hastily arranged money making exercise.

Now you are trying to be cute. Your post was not about praising Rahane, rather it was about criticizing the Indian system of selection.

Which is absolutely justified.

 

[Napa]

Which is absolutely justified.

That was not the argument.

My point was that you only have negative things to say about India, and you implicitly acknowledged it in your answer.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Does anyone know if NZ A vs IND A games will be telecasted?

Would love to see Iyer/Pant/Gill/Shaw in action.
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[Tusker]

The calendar year doesn't run on your whims sir ji. Tendulkar averaged 32 in a 2+ year period from Jul 2011 to his retirement. These are facts. Further, after failing in two consecutive tours of Aus and Eng, he pummeled even further to average 26 in 12 HOME Tests. Tests which could have easily been used to blood another youngster for the next series of tough overseas tours.

Tendulkar had a similar run in 2004-2006 ... should have been dropped then too ... Right?

But God Ji conveniently retired before the SA tour with an entire series being arranged just so he isn't embarrassed in his last series. It wasn't about cricket, it was about Money, as you rightly pointed out. If Tendulkar was half the God some sheep claim him to be, he would have gone to SA and finished his career there facing quality bowling, not by getting spoon fed the Windies in a hastily arranged money making exercise.

You know this how ?