Saeed Ajmal is already 31 years old but he loves to call him as youngster. At his age, ppl usually think to retire but he debuts. At the early stage itself his action was questioned by the ICC. What to say?
Re: Saeed Ajmal, a youngster?
by Gugga on Sep 27, 2009 11:40 PM
He is a younster at the international level! some things have to be taken into context not in literal terms!
In my opinion the batting order in the match against Pakistan could have been changed as- 1. Gambhir 2. Dravid/ Pathan 3. Yousaf Pathan/ Dravid 4. Sachin 5. Raina 6. Dhoni 7. Kohli 8. Harbhajan 9. RP Singh 10 Nehra 11.Ishant
Yousaf Pathan has always been more effective in the initial power plays even he can be also thought for opening with Gambhir. In absence of Sehewag & Yuvraj Indian batting depends heavily upon Sachin and with due regards to him as opener, todays need is he should come in after 10-15 overs of the match considering the pitches in S Africa and initial assistance which pacers are getting from the pitch and conditions. His wicket has become even more crucial for india in this tournament. With Dravid, Sachin and Dhoni in middle order along with stroke players like Gambhir, Raina, Pathan and Virat things will become more solid with recommended batting order.
Now shoaib mallik commenting about Dhoni's captaincy also seems to be mind game & it is v v clear that IPL has taken a big toll on all our good players who were in form -Sehwag,Zaheer,Yuvraj who had xperience also in such big tournaments.Just ban IPL & see the performance. Ponting refused to play IPL 2 . Look at the way he is playing now. Brett Lee is bowling faster than ever. Any one who refused to play in IPL is playing well for their country & viceversa. The viceversa goes to Pietersen & Flitoff.In my opinion if IPL is scrapped Indian team will start shining like it was during Ganguly's days
Re: Mind games
by chakravarthy varada on Sep 27, 2009 06:21 PM
I agree with you partially, There should be One IPL (shortest possible) once in 2 years, which can be refreshing than burdain for players, Organisers & Spectators too.
Re: Mind games
by iftekar dabir on Sep 27, 2009 06:57 PM
Their should shortest IPL and played as a cricket not entertainment with semi nude cheer leaders
