bigdhoni7 Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 what do the selectors see in him? just because he had a couple of good games in the domestic season? i blame him for one of the reasons why we failed so miserably in odis during the whole "chappell era" ever since that west indies tour. he's just too mentally weak to play international cricket especially overseas.
Bumper Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Raina's ODI career may well be over after this series, if he plays Lee & co, the way he did in the ICC CT. Between Raina & KKD we've got two undeserving passengers in the ODI squad.
Desi Cartman Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Whatever I have seen of him , he seems like Rohan Gavaskar kind of talent to me ie : Not good at all and just happy to be in the side. Has he ever won a game for India ... how many MOM ?
bigdhoni7 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Posted January 21, 2008 it's like recalling kaif back into the squad. just a big waste of time and it will ruin team chemistry by accomdating a loser.
Cricketics Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 look i won't blame raina for getting selected in the team.. he did everything in ranji to get selected for Indian team.. it's not that he scored in couple of gamez how u said.. he scored in a lot of games.. but well selectorz decided to take him along with all other youngsters.. the problem here is that we need much stronger playerz in overseaz tour, hence i would have backed the decision to play Ganguly or DRAVID over Raina.. but as that is out of my control, now as an Indian, i would just hope Raina clicks so that India is helped by his performance and also the young man doesn't spoil his carrer..
fineleg Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Why is KKD in the ODI squad to Aus? For the most part he is not a serious contender to make it into the 11 anyways. KKD's form is not very inspiring as well. Why is KKD in the ODI squad? Back up wicketkeeper? what else?
talksport Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 it's like recalling kaif back into the squad. just a big waste of time and it will ruin team chemistry by accomdating a loser. I dont mind recalling Kaif to Test Cricket... Between some selections are punts.... Captains Back them Symonds - 2003 World Cup - Punter wanted him - !!! Sehwag - 2007 World Cup - Dravid wanted him - ??? Raina - 2008 VB Series - Dhoni wanted him - Lets see what happens
bigdhoni7 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Posted January 21, 2008 kkd is a better wicketkeeper than partiv. hopefully he doesnt get a game because he's been horrible the last six months he's gotten a game (2020, odi and tests).
Desi Cartman Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 I dont mind recalling Kaif to Test Cricket... Good point , he couldnt have been worse than UV and WJ
Cricketics Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 i think he scored a magnificient fifty on day 5 of Indo-pak 3rd test.. hence he is there and hence he traveled to aus..
fineleg Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 i think he scored a magnificient fifty on day 5 of Indo-pak 3rd test.. hence he is there and hence he traveled to aus.. But this is ODI squad, and based on one day-5 perf against pak, he makes it to ODI squad?
Cricketics Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 hmm recalling kaif to test cricket?? whom will u play him for?? our middle order is allready filled up.. whom do u want him to replace???
Cricketics Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 But this is ODI squad' date=' and based on one day-5 perf against pak, he makes it to ODI squad?[/quote'] yaa thatz how our selectorz select playerz.. thatz how he got selected for aussie tour after playing a cameo knock of 50 odd against pak on day 5 when team was in brilliant position.. and silly knock got him selected for aussie tour..
The Outsider Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Reserve wicketkeeper. You need one when you are going to be playing 10+ ODIs in one month.
bigdhoni7 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Posted January 21, 2008 wasnt that test match he scored that 50 in the 2nd innings when we were leading by some huge amount? the only thing i remember of him in that series was the way shoaib had his with him. there is doubt about it that he'll be eaten alive by brett lee.
Cricketics Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 wasnt that test match he scored that 50 in the 2nd innings when we were leading by some huge amount? yaa and kumble delayed declaration..
fineleg Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Reserve wicketkeeper. You need one when you are going to be playing 10+ ODIs in one month. Uthappa is a reserve keeper.
Bumper Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 I dont think it makes sense to waste a spot for a reserve wickie. We can always fly KKD in, on a day's notice, if need be, or could have picked Dravid inplace of him, so we have a reserve keeper cum top order bat, option.
gs Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 For the most part he is not a serious contender to make it into the 11 anyways. KKD's form is not very inspiring as well. Why is KKD in the ODI squad? Back up wicketkeeper? what else? Yeah, that's beyond me too!
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