Since Shewag wont be there in first 2 tests, Dhoni could ask Dravid to open and include both Raina & Yuvi. Whoever performs better will continue when Shewag is back
In Order to play Raina and Yuraj, Dravid should open with Gumbhir. Since Sehwag is there for the first test. Then when Sehwag depending on the form ones place should be retained.
Re: Dravid should Open
by V SR on Jul 14, 2011 11:59 AM
The writer is more biased opting for Yuvraj. Even though he has pointed out precisely the traits of both players, he is just tilting towards Yuvraj considering his rest of the career.
In all fairness, we should not take off Raina. He has shown his gritty in world cup, played to his potential in test matches in west indies and what else you can ask for as consistency. Yuvraj, well, wait for someone else to be out from team to fill the gap.
Re: Re: Dravid should Open
by sunil k on Jul 14, 2011 04:16 PM
y not the so called "god" tendlya should open the inningse and solve all team india problems..??? y it is allways dravid must handle the tough and delicate batting situations for team india...??? y tendulkar refuses to cope with batting order and team needs...?? y cant he himself come and bat at no.3 position for team india..?? why allways dravid..?? since tendlyaa played more than 400 one dayers as an opener..!!!! let him handle this challenging opening position in "test cricket"... let him play for "team needs" as an opener....play for the best interest of the team rather than his batting position.... can he do this...??? ofcourse not.... dravid is there for rescue team india at no.3 tendlya is for scoring "his 100's"...
Re: Dravid should Open
by hemanth kumar on Jul 14, 2011 11:55 AM
i agree Venkatesh.. righ and left combination works. ( gauti and dravid). in case sehwag is not fit for first test.
Re: Re: Re: Dravid should Open
by bharath on Jul 14, 2011 01:12 PM
What are u upto to talk like that buddy ! Have you ever watched a complete test match ? Test match is not about hitting boundaries ! U r criticizing the best technical batsmen in the world! Look at the footwork, the straight drive, the defense, and how about his square cut. Let us not criticize our own team mate buddy ! Cheer for every one . Team India Rock .
