Yes, most of the Indian batsmen failed in this series, but so did the proteas at their own backyards. Remember, it was south africa that has the dubious distinction of scoring least number of runs in an innings in this series. Had we held our catches, the results might well have been reverse.
I think it has become a norm to criticise everyone when they fail . This article is no different . Bhuvi was changed in the second test as the pitch would suit more hit the deck bowlers which I m sure the person who is writing the article has no IDEA about . This is another example of writing something just for the sake of it rather than having substance .
Re: conditions matter
by Prasad Salelkar on Jan 29, 2018 02:45 PM
If conditions matter then why was Rohit selected over Rahane ? Then you will say Form matters . Excuses will never end for silly , nepotist decision making !
Re: MATURITY
by Prasad Salelkar on Jan 29, 2018 11:18 AM
You are absolutely right. Graeme Smith also doubted how long Virat could survive as a captain. He has definitely become Hitler like in his team selections. Unfortunate thing is a coterie of players like shikhar , rohit , dhoni , hardik are backing Virat fully. This started happening during Kumble's tenure. Player's like Ashwin , Ajinkya, Jadeja who were supporting Kumble were sidelined. Unfortunate for Indian cricket .
Re: Re: MATURITY
by MNN on Jan 29, 2018 12:21 PM
Completely agree, Virat is playing coterie cricket, whereas the Coach is also playing the same , with his support staff . Both complement each other, hence only talk big things & the show goes on.
Kohli sets wrong example with is effervescent to aggressive attitude. Nowdays cricket is has become more about glamour than ability. Players with f/all technique(Hardik) are playing test crickets. Hitters are only good for IPL which anyhow is bringing down the standard of proper cricket. Its all HIT or MISS players getting opportunities as a result even players with good technique are trying to play across the line shots. Now there is no need to practice by book shot.. no perfection is required. Soon evern gully cricket will have sponsers and that would bring end to charm of cricket. which anyhow for me is diminishing since IPL came into being.
