Too early to write the sardar off totally - the new spin duo has played only one test together on an Indian wicket ideal for spin bowling - yes they have exhibit good length and line - but that is expected from bowlers at this level - definitely bhajji needs to do well in ranji - but writing him off totally would be too premature - moreover with a new australian batting line (with ponting, haddin, hussay almost out) in the upcomming tour - it is the magic of sardar (who always gives his best against the ausies), leaving him in India may not be the right decision....
Re: bhajji
by Just Fun on Nov 11, 2011 09:59 AM
In case the new spin twin fails why shud u go back to spent force Harbhajan.Other new bowlers are there ,like Rahul Sharma.Unable to shed the past.Typical Indian characterestic in all matters
Of course, the decision to retain the same squad is the right one. And surely India can win the second test also. For the third test, it is highly desirable to give chances for Kohli and Rahane in place of the veterans up in the order and not in place of Yuvraj. I think Yuvraj should be replaced by Jadeja, who scored a triple century recently. I recommend this because that particular slot, the no. 6 or 7 position, has to be occupied by an all rounder and not by some one like Pujara or Kohli, as suggested by some. Pujar or Kohli deserves a no. 3, 4 or 5 position.
For the Australian tour also, it is very important to have an all rounder in the no.6 or 7 slot, who can also become the fifth bowler, along with three seamers and one specialist spinner like Aswin or Ojha. Right now, we don't have many options for this all rounder's slot other than Jadeja and may be to an extent Yuvraj (assuming he could regain his bowling form of the World cup days). Other options for the all rounder's slot, such as Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan or Ashok Maneria are all not yet ready for the big league of test cricket.
yadav has been bowling with good pace. n its good to see him bowl like this. only fault lies with the ind dead wkts which r not only enemy of pacers but the grass on wkt is also removed to aggravate pacers' problem.
Re: good to hv pacer like yadav
by Naveen Chandran on Nov 11, 2011 02:28 AM
but still foreign pace bowlers do take wickets - it was only australia before but now we see even west Indies fast bowelers come and perform in India - well i still believe varun aron is a much better boweler and he should be given an extended run
bhajji should play lot of Ranji matches to get more ist class wickets, before he can aspire to go to Australia.he has no chance in India vs WI series, what with our two young spinners doing well so far.
Yuvi beware- Score a ton soon or say goodbye to tests for good-- kohli,pujara,badrinath,rahul are eyeing your place.
Re: Tendulkar should bekicked out
by Harsha P on Nov 10, 2011 05:00 PM
Mindless people only can say this. Tendulkar dignity must be understood. Ugly mentality females like u should be arrested for such comments.
