kumble_rocks Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 DSR , please apologize for starting this stupid thread ! Link to comment
diegovegaz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 In these sort of pitches we need 5 bowlers . The only mistake was sending Pathan as opener. Dravid should have opened with VVS at number 3 . never ever should dravid b sent 2 open pathan was the only option, it was a risk though if u get no1, send bhajji 2 open, but not dravid Link to comment
yoda Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 DSR ' date=' please apologize for starting this stupid thread ![/quote'] A man can only apologize so much. :D Link to comment
fineleg Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 never ever should dravid b sent 2 open pathan was the only option, it was a risk though if u get no1, send bhajji 2 open, but not dravid Dang! We wanna take everyone who can contribute in the lower order and waste them in opening! Pathan and Bhajji can score in the lower order, leave them there. Let RD or VVS open to take care of top order business Link to comment
Gambit Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I still think it was a mistake to go with 5 bowlers because everything hinged on a coin toss but we've done amazingly well to make over 500 after being 350/7. Amazing batting from Kumble and Bhajji! Next time the opposition's tail wags against us, I hope for once we'll stop hearing how wonderful the Aussies are, at decimating the tail. Link to comment
Dooks Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Great idea to go with 5 bowlers. Dropping Jaffer made no difference to the score. His replacement - Pathan scored more than Jaffer would have been able to. Let's see how we deal with the Aus batting now. 5 bowlers gave us the best possible chance of beating the Aus. Link to comment
King Tendulkar Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 DSR ' date=' please apologize for starting this stupid thread ![/quote'] No. We very fortunate to have unexpected partnership btwn bhaji and kumble. however, am glad to be proved wrong if inida win:D Link to comment
Predator_05 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 With RP Singh getting crocked, 5 bowlers doesn't look that bad a decision now, does it ? People are quick to run their mouths without thinking... Link to comment
Ram Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 With RP Singh getting crocked' date=' 5 bowlers doesn't look that bad a decision now, does it ? People are quick to run their mouths without thinking...[/quote'] Strange logic, you dont decide your selection based on injuries that could happen to players. Link to comment
King Tendulkar Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 With RP Singh getting crocked' date=' 5 bowlers doesn't look that bad a decision now, does it ? People are quick to run their mouths without thinking...[/quote'] What are the selectors clairvoyiant and forewsaw the injury? Link to comment
Predator_05 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Strange logic' date=' you dont decide your selection based on injuries that could happen to players.[/quote'] Maybe not, but even so - playing 5 bowlers gives you a better chance of taking 20 wickets. Adelaide's is a pitch known for producing big scores, so it doesn't hurt to have the extra bowler. India needs to go for the win no matter what. By picking 5 bowlers, they have given themselves a good chance of doing that. Link to comment
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