rkt.india Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Quote Search for ideal XI continues as India and Australia square off in Hyderabad Five. That's the number of ODIs India play between now and the start of the World Cup. Though most Indian players will be in action during the IPL, the selectors need to have more or less firmed up their picks before that. So, when India face Australia in the first ODI of the five-match series on Saturday in Hyderabad, it will be another chance for the likes of KL Rahul and Vijay Shankar to push their cases forward. The same holds true for Siddarth Kaul in the bowling department. Kaul replaced Khaleel Ahmed, who had been part of India's limited-overs set-up since making his debut at the Asia Cup last year. But now it looks like the selectors are exploring other options as well. Australia are slightly better placed on that front, as they play another five-match ODI series - against Pakistan in the UAE - before the World Cup. But with Steven Smith and David Warner likely to come back into the reckoning and, if fit, the selectors' thoughts, there are question marks over their plans too. Though Peter Handscomb kept wickets during the T20I series against India and has also kept in ODIs previously, Australia captain Aaron Finch confirmed on the eve of the match that Alex Carey would return to the side and assume the wicketkeeping duties. He may, however, bat at No. 7. Glenn Maxwell's form with the bat in the India T20Is must have given Australia some assurance, but his desire to bat higher up was dashed by coach Justin Langer , who said the team management would only do "what's best for the team". The visitors will be high on confidence after sweeping the two-match T20I series, but India might not make too much of a deal of that, especially in a World Cup year with the bigger picture to focus on. http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/19059/preview/1168242/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-aus-in-ind-2018-19 Quote beetle 1 Link to comment
SK_IH Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) I hope Virat knows what's his best XI.Ind has been constantly chopping and changing. Looks like this is it for the Pant from ODI squad. Edited March 2, 2019 by SK_IH Link to comment
Mosher Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Pant not in the playing 11. Looks like he won't be a part of WC squad. Link to comment
The Dark Horse Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Dhoni playing velu and nitinbwj 1 1 Link to comment
Nikola Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) Excited to see Bumrah & Shami bowl together in odis. This is first time they will play together in odis. Edited March 2, 2019 by Nikola Stan AF 1 Link to comment
rkt.india Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mosher said: Pant not in the playing 11. Looks like he won't be a part of WC squad. Pant will be there as a second WK. Link to comment
SK_IH Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mosher said: Pant not in the playing 11. Looks like he won't be a part of WC squad. He has done nothing in LOIs so far to coerce the TM. His time will come hopefully after WC. Link to comment
SK_IH Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 minute ago, rkt.india said: Pant will be there as a second WK. I ll be pleasantly surprised if that happens Link to comment
Nikola Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Just now, SK_IH said: He has done nothing in LOIs so far to coerce the TM. His time will come hopefully after WC. He got great chance to prove his worth in t20s & odis but he just looks one dimensional cricketer at the moment. Many cricketers don't get chance to prove themselves. Ask Iyer how it feels. Pant should have used all chances he got to make worldcup spot his own. Link to comment
Jimmy Cliff Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Take Shankar/Jadeja out for Pandya/Chahal and that's our first XI for the WC. Tibarn 1 Link to comment
SK_IH Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Nikola said: He got great chance to prove his worth in t20s & odis but he just looks one dimensional cricketer at the moment. Many cricketers don't get chance to prove themselves. Ask Iyer how it feels. Pant should have used all chances he got to make worldcup spot his own. I agree with you but I still hope he is part of the squad. Between DK and Pant, I ll choose Pant Link to comment
Nikola Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Just now, SK_IH said: I agree with you but I still hope he is part of the squad. Between DK and Pant, I ll choose Pant Maybe but atm he has done nothing to be part of it. I will still want him to play 2 - 3 odis in this series and if he plays maturely in those then he will easily get picked. Link to comment
SK_IH Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Just now, Nikola said: Maybe but atm he has done nothing to be part of it. I will still want him to play 2 - 3 odis in this series and if he plays maturely in those then he will easily get picked. True. There is no gainsaying the fact he hasn't helped his cause. Nikola 1 Link to comment
Stan AF Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, Nikola said: Excited to see Bumrah & Shami bowl together in odis. This is first time they will play together in odis. +1. A good precursor to how things could be in the WC. Link to comment
nitinbwj Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, SK_IH said: I hope Virat knows what's his best XI.Ind has been constantly chopping and changing. Looks like this is it for the Pant from ODI squad. He doesnt know ****.He is an arrogant retard.Watch him saying the same **** of "game time" for everyone when we lose this 4-1 Jadeja,Dhoni and SHANKAR... Link to comment
SK_IH Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Just now, nitinbwj said: He doesnt know ****.He is an arrogant retard.Watch him saying the same **** of "game time" for everyone when we lose this 4-1 Jadeja,Dhoni and SHANKAR... Ind can't lose this series, don't worry lol Link to comment
SK_IH Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Jadeja the phoney is back and if he performs in this series, WC place is booked. Link to comment
Stan AF Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Who will Steve Smith and Warner replace in this 11? Link to comment
SK_IH Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Stan AF said: Who will Steve Smith and Warner replace in this 11? Carey and Turner most likely Link to comment
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