It was heartening to see at last India putting together a competitive bowling attack, especially the pace attack which had looked totally defunct in the first three games.Both Md Shami and J/Unadkat started well bowling a tight line and length.Md. Shami was brilliant and bowled an inspired initial spell to bag three important wicktes.The best part was his bowling had all the important ingredients of an effective pace bowling --pace,swing and carry that is bounce.His second wicket taking ball of of Hughes was the best ball seen for long time by any Indian bowler when Dhoni had to collect angled over his shoulders. Even j/Unadkad started off well with tight line and length and he should be persisted with although Vinay doesn't look all that promising although enjoying immense confidence of the captain. Coming to spinners, Jadeja did his containing job well with his tight line and length and Ashwin looked somewhat more positive and confident although he is yet to get back to his full potential as a lead off-spinner. Given his talent he should imrove and is a useful bat as well.Now coming to death overs, Vinay Kr was not even used in death overs and pacers were under bowled by 8 overs with the spinners successfully bowling 9 out of 10 death overs! It was a good innovative thinking by the captain cool. But then what is the point having three pacers then ? Why not replace Vinay with Amit Mishra and have 2-2 pacer –spinner combo with 1 all-rounder?
There are so many good players, why they are not being given a chance to plan. There is definitely some political backgruond exist, which spoils the cricket charm in India.
Re: selection of Indian cricket team
by Prem Mohan on Oct 24, 2013 08:24 AM
Correct! There are many good fast bowlers in South India who are being ignored.
Can Raina, Ashwin and Jadeja be dropped from playing eleven even when their performance is worst. this is due to their connection with Riti sports and CSK
Re: Re: Is it Indias team
by Teena Mehta on Oct 24, 2013 04:43 AM
Raina has got just 2-chances to bat at No.4 in this series.... In the 1st & 3rd match....Batting No.4 position is different from No.6 or 7.... He is not used to it.... He will take some time to settle down in that position....
Re: Re: Hats off
by Teena Mehta on Oct 24, 2013 05:17 AM
Dhoni is one of the most important cog in India's batting line-up.... Even after playing at No.6..... he's such an Impactful Batsman.... Especially in pressure situations....
Re: Re: why is Dhoni licking a lollypop in the photo?
by Teena Mehta on Oct 24, 2013 04:48 AM
It happened in the previous match.... While playing Pull-shot.... the ball hit his hand.... his thumb was bleeding....
Re: Re: why is Dhoni licking a lollypop in the photo?
by sandeepak rana on Oct 24, 2013 07:54 AM
his thumb was injured during 3rd ODI, so he was licking his thumb
