it was expected bcoz he is already played 125 odd ODI's and selectors cant give anymore time for him to prove himself......coming good in 1 or 2 matches doesnt make any good......
U do not have the technique to fit into the test team or the top 5 in the one day.you cud aim to bat at number 6 in the ODIs.However, to succeed at number 6, in addition to being able to rotate the strike, you should develop atleast 2 to 3 strokes which can clear the ropes. u can develop ur lofted straight drive both against spinners and pace. one thing is a must...u need to do loads of weight training to develop strong arms and forearms..there is no way out. trust me..i m a former karnataka player..now training to be a world class orthopaedic surgeon. Good Luck!!
RE:Kaif has been given enough chances
by shabbir usmani on Jan 09, 2007 06:10 PM
hey dude i think u r wrong....selectors drop him in a match n include him da next expecting him to do some miracle turn the match which is not possible everytime n if he fails to do so he is out of the team in da next tour...!!! thts so wrong.....n if kaif has been given enuff chances then wot abt sachin n sehwag..arent they given enuff chances???? why aint they gettin dropped?
RE:Kaif has been given enough chances
by on Jan 09, 2007 07:08 PM
enough chances?? being dropped when he plays well and saying his time will come then ask questions when he doesnt play well.... why is mister sehwag got so many chances!! he has lived for more then 3 cats combined(3X9=36)
He play well in West indies but not in Mini WC so thats why he is not in Team. But Sewag ..Suresh are not playing since year and 2 but still they are getting favour from selectors,,Its realy a some kind conspiracy.
RE:conspiracy
by Azharuddin on Jan 09, 2007 06:01 PM
Y blame only kaif, and sachin, no batsmen in the team is consistent except dravid and yuvraj (to some extent)....if v look the way u have shown, then the indian team shudn't play any international cricket, what do u say abt sehwag...about dhoni...one match they perform like anything....the next match like a baloon punctured in the air...the main problem in the indian team is that they can't perform well outside the country....now u see, in the ome series against wi and sl..they will all perform well....then again we congratulate them all..but when they go outside....the same old story....continues...
RE:conspiracy
by Practical on Jan 09, 2007 07:06 PM
I think Kaif will be back in the team soon. No body seems to add his 15 runs that he saves every match and let me tell u what - INDIA TEAM BADLY NEEDS AN ELECTRIFYING FIELDER. There is no good fielder in the current Indian team right now who can be said world class. What I would advise Kaif is to target that UTILITY player role in the Indian team - He is not a hard hitter, He needs to focus more on rotating strike and keep the score board ticking all the time. I am so eager to see him taking the role of what Jonty Rhodes played for SA. We dont need HUGE SIXES from Kaif.
Talking crap about Sachin (Although I do agree that he is not playing to his caliber) is ridiculous mate... He is still a very good player and dont forget him as a bowler; I believe Dravid is not using him properly.
Kaif looks potential but sorry to say he does not deserve a place in Indian Cricket Team.
He has never been consistent... playing few good innings doesn't mean you are good player, consistency is what matter with good strike rate in ODIs.
So, player go back to domestic criket & prove your self instead of blaming selectors for dropping you too often.
Also, if possible, please pass my message to Sachin that he has earned a lot & we now dont require his shameless cricket display. So go back at home & have rest or play with your kids, may be you'll score few more runs on your son's blowing....
RE:Kaif Not Required ....
by monika verma on Jan 09, 2007 06:49 PM
maneet how much do u expect out of a man. please leave SACHIN, he still is the best batsman around.you know what the expectations are so high from him that even his scores of 66,63 and 44 are not enough for us.
U'll be surely back in the team, but u need to work a lot on the scoring rate.....like yuvraj singh does...some times u play very slowly....but there is no doubt that u r the best fielder in the current indian side....best of luck for ur efforts..
I m very sorry to say that Kaif should have been dropped much before. He has got too many chance to prove his batting skill but I m sure ,he has got 90% failure.AlTHOUGH HE IS VERY GOOD FIELDER BUT THAT IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO BE INCLUDED AS A BATSMAN IN THE TEAM.EVEN HE CAN NOT HIT A BALL FOR SIX.I M VERY DISAPPOINTED BY KAIF. THANKS SELECTION COMMITTEE.
RE:good decision tro drop Kaif
by on Jan 10, 2007 10:23 AM
Oh yeah... Well you have a person in Sehwag who has the potential to hit Sixes but what has he done for the Team India for the past few matches? A Man who has confidence and has temperment will surely be successful. All the best for you Kaif. You strength is to consolidate the middle Order. Like Dravid you have to play your game and do not be intimidated by people's harsh words. There are millions who still know u r capable of doing great things
RE:good decision tro drop Kaif
by shahid on Jan 09, 2007 08:29 PM
Hey Selection committee......
Y hav nt u drop kaif at the early stage itself....... They are many non-performing performers who lack the technique,foot work... whn compared to them........ KAIF IS BEST.
