Everyone is talking about how well these 2 batted but no one is talking about how pathetically they bowled.Harbhajan who claims to be the premier off spinner in the world was nothing short of a liability as far as his bowling goes in the match and this when he is playing in India.all his balls were pitched on middle and leg are were bread and butter for the Aussies.on the other hand we saw hauritz who although much less experienced bowled much more intelligently and that too acclaimed batsman of spin and on foreign turf.on the other praveen's fastest delivery was around 125 kmph and with no swing in the pitch after the first hour he is just at the mercy of the Aussies and they toyed with his bowling and scored easily.it is high time that harbhajan's bowling should be critically evaluated and that merit should be given more value rather than seniority.
Re: Harbhajan and Praveen's Bowling
by Ramakrishna B on Oct 26, 2009 02:38 PM
Well pointed out Kshitij.. In fact, the only time in the recent past we saw harbhajan getting wkts was in the finals of the tri-nation series in SL. I would actually rate hauritz and greame swann ahead of our 'spin wizard'
Re: Harbhajan and Praveen's Bowling
by Kannan sri on Oct 26, 2009 03:20 PM
It would not be a bad idea to replace Praveen with Sudeep Tyagi,since he put down a expensive spell of 77 runs in 10 overs.His primary job is bowling not batting.If he wins the match ,things might be a little different but he is selected more for his bowling than batting.
Re: Re: Harbhajan and Praveen's Bowling
by kshitij kacker on Oct 26, 2009 05:23 PM
yes you are right and giving Sudeep Tyagi a chance would be a wise decision rather then persisting with Praveen.
Dhoni should play is game rather giving credit to the players, he should handle the bowlders well and see that fielding had improved rather praising the bowlers for the vain effort.
