zen Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) Confidence meter .... Based on current resources .... Poll closes on 08/08 (before the start of 2nd test) Edited August 4, 2018 by zen UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
Clarke Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Yep, all 3 results possible. Adi_91 and UrmiSinhaRay 2 Link to comment
Jimmy Cliff Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Yes we can and we will (draw). UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
zen Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 Currently, since we are playing like a 6 players team (Kohli, Pandya and the 4 bowlers), I voted "no" .... take Kohli's 200 runs out and there is nothing much to show .... I hope that everyone pulls their socks up and we can turn the tide UrmiSinhaRay and diehardpacer 1 1 Link to comment
S_pace Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 They will win this one and taking into consideration that stokes will definitely be not there in 2 test and will be doubtful for other as well and we all know English dependence on Stokes. Link to comment
kira Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Easily, we just need one more batsman to stand up with kohli and if bhuvi comes back then we won't even need that because bhuvi will take care of batting too Link to comment
Deleted_User_1 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 India came to this series more acclimated, but still sucked. On paper, it looks like a narrow loss. However, if Kohli did not score those runs, it would have been a massacre. So in a way, it is good that we lost this test. Otherwise, it would mask the flaw that we could not finish off England when they were down 70 odd for 7, that our other batsman could not bat on a pitch where Kohli did. Not sure if there is any immediate remedy. Need to see if they give up or Kohli can fire them up for 2nd test. If 2nd test is a loss then the series is gone. It could 5-0 or 4-0 or 4-1 for England. If India can level the series at Lords' we have a slight chance of salvaging something. Dhawan needs to be disposed of. Bring in Pujara. Work with Rahul and Rahane, they are better than this. Drop Pandya and bring in another spinner (Jadeja or Kuldeep). Drop DK and throw Pant in the ring. I would even play Chahar instead of one of the seamers. chewy, UrmiSinhaRay and nevada 1 2 Link to comment
zen Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 Just now, kira said: Easily, we just need one more batsman to stand up with kohli and if bhuvi comes back then we won't even need that because bhuvi will take care of batting too When is Bhuvi expected to come back? Link to comment
zen Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) Del Edited August 4, 2018 by zen Link to comment
zen Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 18 minutes ago, dandaroy said: India came to this series more acclimated, but still sucked. On paper, it looks like a narrow loss. However, if Kohli did not score those runs, it would have been a massacre. So in a way, it is good that we lost this test. Otherwise, it would mask the flaw that we could not finish off England when they were down 70 odd for 7, that our other batsman could not bat on a pitch where Kohli did. Not sure if there is any immediate remedy. Need to see if they give up or Kohli can fire them up for 2nd test. If 2nd test is a loss then the series is gone. It could 5-0 or 4-0 or 4-1 for England. If India can level the series at Lords' we have a slight chance of salvaging something. Dhawan needs to be disposed of. Bring in Pujara. Work with Rahul and Rahane, they are better than this. Drop Pandya and bring in another spinner (Jadeja or Kuldeep). Drop DK and throw Pant in the ring. I would even play Chahar instead of one of the seamers. So your vote would be "no"? Link to comment
mishra Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 18 minutes ago, zen said: When is Bhuvi expected to come back? Nxt game UrmiSinhaRay and zen 1 1 Link to comment
chewy Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 With this current lot, can't see India winning even a single Test not matter how many colossal innings Kohli plays. Guys who watched all 4 days, and especially India's batting will know how fragile and weak the batsmen were. It's not like ball was swinging massively, reversing or even swinging late...it was the normal swing you see with the red Duke ball in the England. If anything, English bowlers will be more confident of bowling this Indian batting line-up even cheaply. Indian tail will not wag every match. zen, SK_IH, nevada and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment
Deleted_User_1 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, zen said: So your vote would be "no"? I do not know. It is true that the leader of the team is different than in the past. Can he inspire the team to step up? Some of the players are FTBs / hacks, but not all are. And all have failed in this test. If two more batsman step up, then there is a glimmer of hope. So I need to see how the 2nd test goes. UrmiSinhaRay and Adi_91 1 1 Link to comment
Adi_91 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, mishra said: Nxt game The way he bowled in the last ODI, I hope he doesn’t play anymore in the tour and take proper rehabilitation first. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
adi B Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Yes but it all depends on whether we bat first .if we bat first in 3 of the next 4 tests ,we might have a chance to comeback UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
rtmohanlal Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 a lot depends on the luck with toss. In addition to that a few accurate changes based on conditions need to be made.Would be satisfied if the result is 1-2 OR 2-3 loss. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
jf1gp_1 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 We will win second test. Tattieboy and UrmiSinhaRay 1 1 Link to comment
Trichromatic Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Winning the series means 2 drawn tests and 2 won. Link to comment
WeStMiDz Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 14 hours ago, mishra said: Nxt game He's not even in the squad for the first 3 test matches? Link to comment
R!TTER Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Just now, WeStMiDz said: He's not even in the squad for the first 3 test matches? Kumar will not feature in any test, if they're desperate we may see him come the 4th one. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
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