Mr. More is saying that when the name is not included in Irani trophy, how Ganguly got the place in test team. Just getting name in the Irani list will not sufficient to get in to the test team. It seems that just putting the name of Tendulkar, he can play against Aussies, whether he is fit or unfit. What's wrong in Ganguly getting the spot. All the seniors failed in Sri Lanka (Ganguly is not the only player), then why More have no guts to say that TENDULKAR SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE TEST TEAM. They are just behind Ganguly. That is his unfate.
Rohit just made a century and it will be hard to ignore him. He is in really good form. Maybe it would be wise to sit out one of the four bigs in every match Sachin/Laxman/Rahul/Ganguly and instead give chance to Rohit/Badrinath. For the first match at Mohali, Sachin can sit out, as he hasn't had a match from long time and needs more rest.
Similarly, they should induce one of Pragyan/Piyush and sit out Harbhajhan. Aussies have prepared hard against Bhajji and will be going hard on him to settle some scores. The newcomer will throw them off as a surprise. (Ideally Kumble might be a better candidate to sit out, but don't see how that can happen since he is Captain)
Re: Rohit Making a century
by ANY on Oct 03, 2008 12:29 AM
This is the problem we have, One Century and they should be included... He did decently in 20/20 and a few one days after that has been flopping big Time in the last 2 to 3 one day series.... He is really talented, but let him perform well both domestic and foreign ( India-A assignments etc)
Was it a selection match? No it was a joke. They gave chance for every batsman to prove, nothing worth came out. Ganguli and Tendulkar made to 11, without playing Irani cup. There was no point to keep Ganguli out of Irani cup and selecting him later. Dravid and Laxman are genuine triers and they would come up well against Aussies, There is bit of worry for Ganguli and Sachin. They both have terrific records, but eventually records dont play for you in the middle, it may help you selction but may not while playing against quality bowling, your form is important. Sachin and Saurav failed against average Srilanka Bowling. This will help Aussies in test series, who have better faster bowlers. Mind you its not Mendis getting these guys out always, they did fall to medium pace as well.
Re: Irani Cup
by SANJAY SINGH on Oct 03, 2008 01:32 AM
tendulkar always blasts against aussies so any mad man can think to exclude tendulkar from team against aussies. in srilanka not only sachin and saurav, all indian team collapse against murli and mendis therefore why only sachin and saurav should punish??????????? without sachin indian team will defenitely collase against aussies.nobody should have to forget sachin importance in two finals of one day series in australia.
India's top tons for winning causes in Test cricket India won 38 tests since 1996 Sachin 13 tons contributed to win. Dravid 9 tons contributed to win Laxman 4 tons contributed to win Sehwag 3 tons contributed to win still going strong. and the last Saurav 3 tons contributed to win 2 Zim and one Eng
Re: Top vs Mediocre performers in test cricket.
by sanjay on Oct 02, 2008 09:47 AM
Top vs Mediocre performances India’s top tons for winning causes in ODI since 2000 end
Sachin 9 tons contributed to win 3 Aus 2 win 1 NZ 1 SL 1 Keniya 1 Namibia Sehwag 8 tons contributed to win 1 Bermuda 2 Pak 3 NZ 1 Eng 1 WI Dravid 4 tons contributed to win 2 WI 1 Pak 1 Emirates Yuvi 5 tons contributed to win 1 Pak 1 Eng 1 Zim 1 Bangla Dhoni 4 tons contributed to win 1 Pak 1 SL 1 Africa XI 1 Hongkong 2004 onwards & now at bottom Laxman 4 tons contributed to win 2 Aus1 Pak1 Zim Saurav 5 tons contributed to win 3 Keniya 1 Namibia 1 England
Ganguly needs to retire in a dignified manner and I appreciate the selection board for giving him a place in the team. He was an Ex captain and has played some wonderful knocks in his career.Let us send the senior cricketers in a more graceful manner.
Re: India Team for the first Test - Batting Order
by Vishwanath K.S. on Oct 02, 2008 05:25 AM
For the Mohali test where the pitch is a bit more lively for fast bowlers:
Sehwag Gambhir Laxman Sachin Dravid Badrinath Dhoni Kumble Zaheer Ishant Munaf/ RP singh 12th man - Harbhajan
Re: India Team for the first Test - Batting Order
by down_under on Oct 02, 2008 06:08 AM
I would dada in the team for Bangalore & Mohali. Remember his innings of 141 in Brisbane! Brett Lee and co. beware.
Re: India Team for the first Test - Batting Order
by sanjay on Oct 02, 2008 09:50 AM
Bongs say Mediocre Ganguly scoring 144 against Australia to save match. Fact is bowlers were Gillespie MacGill ,bracken, Waugh ,Katich No Macgrath Lee or Warne.
1 st day ----- Match started late due to rain on ended early bad light. Two rain interruptions in between 2 nd day ------ Match started late due to bad weather on ended early bad light. Good interruptions in between. 3 rd day ------ half an hour play due to bad light and rain 4 th day ------ play ended early Ganguly scored century at tea in conditions it was clear can not be played for result. 5 th day ----- play started late ended as draw with mutual consent of captains
Re: Re: India Team for the first Test - Batting Order
by sanjay on Oct 02, 2008 09:52 AM
How this can be match saving innings when everybody knew that there wont be result. Indian first inning ended on fifth day
Re: India Team for the first Test - Batting Order
by soumitra parulekar on Oct 02, 2008 02:05 PM
is badri fit against mighty aussies? the way he played in lanka.
Re: India Team for the first Test - Batting Order
by Sam Raj on Oct 02, 2008 06:06 PM
Fentastic selection really....Having Dravid at 5 will give all options where he can diffend and he can play some shots... VVS at #3 all through the series would be good.
Indian team should not get complacent from the fact that Australian team does not have many world class players. They are going to give a tough fight to India.
