jalebi_bhai Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 With Dhawan mostly ruled out of the WC and Rahul likely to open henceforth, what will be KL's approach to his innings? Imo, with both Rohit and Kohli looking to anchor, KL will have to be the aggressor up top. Link to comment
Norman Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Not going to be easy against Boult and Amir in his first two games back as opener. The guy comes across as bit unlucky for me sometimes. Was just finding his feet at no.4 and now he's going to open again for don't know how many games and then return to no.4. Big test of his mental strength. Link to comment
jalebi_bhai Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Norman said: Not going to be easy against Boult and Amir in his first two games back as opener. The guy comes across as bit unlucky for me sometimes. Was just finding his feet at no.4 and now he's going to open again for don't know how many games and then return to no.4. Big test of his mental strength. I see Dhawan being ruled out completely, which will be the right call imo. Rahul will probably have to open for the rest of the tournament. Link to comment
R!TTER Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Let's not pretend that champions never panic, however in a team sports a champion team always lifts their weakest link! Zaheer for instance hat the bed against Oz 2003 final & Bangers 2007 first game. Yet he's revered as some LO champion, which tbf he only achieved in his last WC in India. In cricket, like in real life, a rising tide lifts all boats & a great team always makes up for its deficiencies elsewhere. Link to comment
gakgupta Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 This could be a blessing in disguise for rahul... One good century and he will make this spot his own.... He seems to be in good form, as well... Link to comment
jalebi_bhai Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 1 minute ago, gakgupta said: This could be a blessing in disguise for rahul... One good century and he will make this spot his own.... He seems to be in good form, as well... I agree. Dhawan won't be playing the 2023 WC so this is Rahul's moment to stake his claim. Kinda like Rohit in 2013 CT. Link to comment
maniac Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Over aggressive cut shot caught at point/ cover against Pakistan Bowled to an in-swinging delivery vs Boult against Newzealand Link to comment
Vilander Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, jalebi_bhai said: I see Dhawan being ruled out completely, which will be the right call imo. Rahul will probably have to open for the rest of the tournament. Dhawan will be back sonner than we realise. This sets up pant well though. Link to comment
Vilander Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 on Topic he is looking good. He will hit a 100 againt pak. Link to comment
zen Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I am more concerned about Rohit’s performances esp. if/when his catches get taken early on Pandya_Power and Trichromatic 2 Link to comment
cowboysfan Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I support rahul as the opener but I don't think Pant at 4 is a good idea,maybe we need shaw. Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 He has to attack. He looks out of sorts when he tries to defend. Link to comment
Austin 3:!6 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 We will miss our left-right hand combo at the top though. velu and Soorma_Bhopali 1 1 Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Just now, Austin 3:!6 said: We will miss our left-right hand combo at the top though. yes. May be Jaddu should open lol Anyway he just wafts and misses the ball completely Link to comment
Austin 3:!6 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, vvvslaxman said: yes. May be Jaddu should open lol Anyway he just wafts and misses the ball completely That is why the talk was always to swap places of Rohit and Rahul. But no one thought of moving Dhawan to middle order because left-right combo is very crucial at the top. As a Bowler you can never settle in and fielders have to constantly change too. I actually would not mind Opening with Pant-Rohit and keep Rahul at 4. Lets see how it goes. Link to comment
Gollum Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Rahul vs Amir, officially nervous. Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 28 minutes ago, Gollum said: Rahul vs Amir, officially nervous. Rahul vs XXXX, he is going to be nervous. But when he frees up his mind and plays strokes he can dominate any bowler. He reached his 50 in 2.4 overs against Boult and SHami in the last year IPL. XXXX - can be anybody Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 If you ask me they should give him the license as if he plays defensively he often makes silly mistakes. Link to comment
Vilander Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, Gollum said: Rahul vs Amir, officially nervous. you will be *ing nervous and hurt and panicky about everything. *ing crying about a game from 2 years all this while. Edited June 12, 2019 by beetle Link to comment
Gollum Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 For future references: You've chosen to ignore content by Vilander. Options Quoting me is of no use, now off you go. Link to comment
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