Since the pitch at Nagpur has traditionally supported fast bowlers,Irfan would have been a better choice than Jadeja, but unfortunately he is not a part of the squad.
Re: This would be the possible playing 11
by wcpak on Dec 11, 2012 02:55 PM
but where is Irfan or even his brother Yusuf?They don't seem to be playing Ranji trophy.
Re: Re: This would be the possible playing 11
by Shikari Shambu on Dec 11, 2012 03:01 PM
Agree. Irfan specially should have been considered for this series. He could come handy with the bat as well (in the lower order) rather than hairball Ishant Sharma.
Re: Foolishness
by Shikari Shambu on Dec 11, 2012 02:24 PM
Are you telling this to: 1. Rediff (for posting this chat section), 2. Viewers (for expecting any change), 3. Out cricket team, 4. All of the above.
There is no point of having any discussion if the team doesn't do well. Here is the problem, if India team plays well and win the game, the media is going to project as if we won the test champion ship "Karara Jawab Bharath Ka". The reality is that we are no longer a good side and serious changes have to be made. When money takes priority over quality this is what happens. I agree with Dravid, it's not just attitude it is the quality that has the problem. Besides Kholi and sometimes Pujara we don't see a good test batsman coming up. We need few batsmen who can play for an entire day without losing wicket, bowlers who can tirelessly work to get wickets. Warne, Murali and Kumble are great bowlers not just for the skill but the passion to fight. Our players lack both skill and passion. One thing these players have is over confidence that they will be payed well. The team needs to focus on performance alone. The board needs to save the test quality players other wise just surrender test playing status to avoid any humiliation.
Re: Indian team does not have the potential
by Shikari Shambu on Dec 11, 2012 02:26 PM
Yadav is good, but fitness problem (if we have to believe the media and BCCI).
The selectors have made some changes for the Nagpur test but more changes are required for proucing positive result. The present Indian team is nomatch for the touring England side. What ever be the nature of Nagpur pitch viz. turning, bouncy or batsman paradise they will lose the series 1-3.
