Dumb and Dumber roles must be assessed if India don't win remaining Tests: Gavaskar

[The Realist]

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Utility of Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri as captain and coach must be assessed if India fail to win the next two Tests against Australia, suggested batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is baffled by the "selection blunders" committed by the team management. India lost the Perth Test by 146 runs to allow the hosts level the four-match series 1-1.

 

India went in with four specialist pacers while Australia picked spinner Nathan Lyon, who eventually tuned out to be the difference between the two sides. Gavaskar was not impressed with the selection choices made by the team management. "We have been seeing this - the selection blunders that have been committed since the tour of South Africa. It has cost the team because it has lost matches which could've been won if the proper selection had been made," Gavaskar said. "They have to look at the combination of their team, look at the hole that needs to be plugged and pick the men to. If they do that then they can certainly win the next two matches but if they don't, and that too against this Australian team which does not have Steve Smith or David Warner, then the selectors need to think whether we are getting any benefit from this lot - the  captain, coach and support staff," Gavaskar told Aaj Tak.

 

The former opener questioned the logic for picking a jumbo squad. "I want to find out that who has authorised 19 players to go because the next question is why not three more? The BCCI is a very rich body, it can afford to send even 40 people down there. However, I feel that an India cap, an Indian blazer has to be made a lot more valuable. ... by carrying players and taking 19 players, I do believe that the selection committee has not handled their responsibility well," he said. "A lot of those players can come back and play domestic cricket which will not only embellish our domestic cricket, lift the standard of our domestic cricket but also give these guys, unlikely to be picked in the Test matches, an opportunity to regain form and make a case for getting back in the team," he added. The first one on the flight back home from Perth should be India opener KL Rahul according to Gavaskar.

 

"He (Rahul) has no chance of playing in the remaining two Tests unless of course there is an injury to any player. I think that he should be coming back and playing Ranji Trophy for Karnataka. It is not just that he is out of form, he is just not there and you can see that. He can prove me wrong and I will be very happy to be proven wrong as long as the Indian team benefits."

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-australia/virat-kohli-ravi-shastris-roles-must-be-assessed-if-india-dont-win-remaining-tests-gavaskar/articleshow/67147438.cms

 

[Rasgulla]

@Lannister won't be happy with Gava's comments on his beloved karnataka young icon KL. He will go on twitter and phastlyyyyy write an angry message to Sunil Gavaskar. 

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1 hour ago, Rasgulla said:

@Lannister won't be happy with Gava's comments on his beloved karnataka young icon KL. He will go on twitter and phastlyyyyy write an angry message to Sunil Gavaskar. 

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Won’t be surprised if Gavaskar takes a U turn after making this statement 

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KOhli already said that the loss should not be scrutinised as they played good cricket 

[Kothili]

Bakwaskar Bambi  is probably pissed KL hasn't met him for advice. I haven't heard him say anything slamming No-hit during his entire free ride in Test career.

Edited December 19, 2018 by beetle

[sandeep]

15 minutes ago, Switchblade said:

KOhli already said that the loss should not be scrutinised as they played good cricket 

He should be sacked from the test captaincy if we lose this series.  

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37 minutes ago, Kothili said:

Bakwaskar Bambi Gigolo is probably pissed KL hasn't met him for advice. I haven't heard him say anything slamming No-hit during his entire free ride in Test career.

The way he keeps quiet about Rahane is quite interesting along with buffoon Sanjay.

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32 minutes ago, sandeep said:

He should be sacked from the test captaincy if we lose this series.  

Who should replace him as skipper alternate option is Rahane used to be his big fan but he has disappointed a lot.Really wish we have a sports psychologist like Rudi Webster who can work on his body language.

[nevada]

18 minutes ago, Switchblade said:

Who should replace him as skipper alternate option is Rahane used to be his big fan but he has disappointed a lot.Really wish we have a sports psychologist like Rudi Webster who can work on his body language.

Maybe captaincy and a guaranteed spot in the team will bring out the best in him. He can't do any worse than Kohli as captain.

[Rasgulla]

40 minutes ago, nevada said:

Maybe captaincy and a guaranteed spot in the team will bring out the best in him. He can't do any worse than Kohli as captain.

Kumble and Rahane did well... He gave debut to Kuldeep I think. He did pretty against Aus last time.

[wanted_desi]

Oh i think it would be more than fair after losing in South Africa, England and Australia. Kohli and Bewda will need to step down. I hope they are asked for it, else it just sends wrong message. 

[R!TTER]

You know they won't, the precedent has already been set by the one_who_can_be_named & Kohli being his no.1 fan/student would 100% follow in the guy's footsteps. Kohli can probably be dropped only after a disaster 2019 WC & even then we have the stupidest of CoA's to take decisions, so don't hold your breath.

[nevada]

1 hour ago, Rasgulla said:

Kumble and Rahane did well... He gave debut to Kuldeep I think. He did pretty against Aus last time.

Yes, Rahane was clutch in that series decider. Boldly picked Kuldeep in place of the injured Kohli. That was a gutsy selection and positive intent right at the outset. No "safe" strategy like Kohli who lives by the template and dies by the template, rarely venturing off track to try anything bold and new. Rahane captained pro-actively in that match, not letting the game slip away. Selectors should not use "who else is there?" logic to prolong Kohli's tenure. 

[beetle]

1 hour ago, R!TTER said:

You know they won't, the precedent has already been set by the one_who_can_be_named & Kohli being his no.1 fan/student would 100% follow in the guy's footsteps. Kohli can probably be dropped only after a disaster 2019 WC & even then we have the stupidest of CoA's to take decisions, so don't hold your breath.

You can name him now.

The forum has been conditioned...

Dhoni dhoni dhoni dhoni ....

[Stan AF]

Utility of Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri as captain and coach must be assessed if India fail to win the next two Tests against Australia, suggested batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is baffled by the “selection blunders” committed by the team management.

 

India lost the Perth Test by 146 runs to allow the hosts level the four-match series 1-1. India went in with four specialist pacers while Australia picked spinner Nathan Lyon, who eventually turned out to be the difference between the two sides. Gavaskar was not impressed with the selection choices made by the team management.

 

“We have been seeing this – the selection blunders that have been committed since the tour of South Africa. It has cost the team because it has lost matches which could’ve been won if the proper selection had been made,” Gavaskar said.

 

“They have to look at the combination of their team, look at the hole that needs to be plugged and pick the men to. If they do that then they can certainly win the next two matches but if they don’t, and that too against this Australian team which does not have Steve Smith or David Warner, then the selectors need to think whether we are getting any benefit from this lot – the captain, coach and support staff,” Gavaskar told Aaj Tak.

 

The former opener questioned the logic for picking a jumbo squad.

 

“I want to find out that who has authorised 19 players to go because the next question is why not three more? The BCCI is a very rich body, it can afford to send even 40 people down there. However, I feel that an India cap, an Indian blazer has to be made a lot more valuable. … by carrying players and taking 19 players, I do believe that the selection committee has not handled their responsibility well,” he said.

 

“A lot of those players can come back and play domestic cricket which will not only embellish our domestic cricket, lift the standard of our domestic cricket but also give these guys, unlikely to be picked in the Test matches, an opportunity to regain form and make a case for getting back in the team,” he added.

 

The first one on the flight back home from Perth should be India opener KL Rahul according to Gavaskar. “He (Rahul) has no chance of playing in the remaining two Tests unless of course there is an injury to any player. I think that he should be coming back and playing Ranji Trophy for Karnataka. It is not just that he is out of form, he is just not there and you can see that.

He can prove me wrong and I will be very happy to be proven wrong as long as the Indian team benefits.”

 

 

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-ravi-shastri-india-vs-australia-tests-sunil-gavaskar-5499326/

[express bowling]

Good  !

 

We are seeing some call for accountability from a big name at last.

[Singh bling]

please make Rohit Sharma captain for WC

[Stan AF]

My apologies. Didn't notice this thread. Thanks for merging into the existing thread. 

[velu]

3 hours ago, Rasgulla said:

Kumble and Rahane did well... He gave debut to Kuldeep I think. He did pretty against Aus last time.

 

WTF is happening here .. MTC liked your post and not mine