BCCI wants Kohli to play Afghanistan test by prioritising it over his County stint

[Turning_track]

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Virat Kohli's decision to opt out of India’s first-ever Test against Afghanistan for a County stint seems to have created a sharp divide within the BCCI. While the cricket board officials seek the captain’s presence for the game, the Committee of Administrators (CoA), it is learnt, want Kohli to be have all-important game time in England before India’s series opening T20 game at Manchester on July 3.

India welcome Afghanistan to Test fold in Bangalore from June 14. The BCCI officials feel Kohli’s absence from the historic game would be “disrespectful” to the touring team.

“If a decision has been taken to allow the India captain to miss an international game and play County cricket at that point of time, it would set a very bad precedent. It would give a very bad message to the visiting Afghanistan team; that maybe the opponents aren’t worthy for us. It would be disrespectful to the Afghanistan team and also, it would be unfair on the broadcaster,” a cricket board official told The Indian Express, adding: “(Even if) he is playing in England at that time, he can come back for one Test and then fly back. And if he is so keen to play County cricket, has he sought permission to miss his IPL games?”

The CoA hasn’t received any communication yet from the BCCI officials, with regard to requesting Kohli about making himself available for the Afghanistan Test. According to a source close to the Supreme Court-appointed Committee, “nothing has come to them” and at this stage, “everything is hypothetical”. Also, it is very unlikely that the CoA would make such a request to Kohli. “These players will be sent (to England) in advance to acclimatise. Six to seven players are going in advance,” the source said.

CoA’s assurance
CoA head Vinod Rai had earlier assured that India would put up a strong side against Afghanistan, while describing the preparation programme for the England tour as “macro-level planning”. Cheteshwar Pujara and Ishant Sharma are playing for Yorkshire and Sussex respectively from the start of the County season, while R Ashwin might return to play for Worcestershire after the IPL.

Test specialists Ajinkya Rahane, Murali Vijay and a few others would be part of Rahul Dravid’s India A squad, scheduled to play some first-class fixtures in England, against counties and England Lions, in June. The CoA, in consultation with the Indian team management, Dravid and chief selector MSK Prasad, finalised the arrangement last month.

Talking to the reporters in Kolkata yesterday, the Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO Shafiq Stanikzai, however, had said they would “miss” playing against Kohli. “We lived this dream to play this first Test against India in India. That moment has come true. Virat is a world cricket icon, something our players will miss the exposure playing against.”

Incidentally, Star India has recently bought the global consolidated rights to Indian cricket for the period between 2018-2023, with a bid of Rs 6,138 crore. The Afghanistan Test would be the first match on their roster.

[Lannister]

COA should completely take over of BCCI. BCCI babu's are nothing but money minded grubs. 

[Khota]

I think Kohli should play.

[Garuda]

Yes it would be disrespectful to Afghanistan if Kohli missed the match. BCCI is right in this one. A first test is very important for a country and Kohli should resume his captaincy duties. And this would be a direct slap to Pakistan because

1. They are not playing with Pakistan who is their next door neighbor

2. India is open to welcoming Afg but not Pak . They should even play a return test in Kabul to tell Afg is a safe place than Pak

[Garuda]

Afg would turn out to be a fast improving team in world cricket. They would pass BAN who is just now growing up. And Afg wouldn't do nagin dance, act unsportingly and cry after they lose.

[jf1gp_1]

 

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“If a decision has been taken to allow the India captain to miss an international game and play County cricket at that point of time, it would set a very bad precedent. It would give a very bad message to the visiting Afghanistan team; that maybe the opponents aren’t worthy for us. It would be disrespectful to the Afghanistan team and also, it would be unfair on the broadcaster,” a cricket board official told The Indian Express, adding: “(Even if) he is playing in England at that time, he can come back for one Test and then fly back. And if he is so keen to play County cricket, has he sought permission to miss his IPL games?”

Oh poor BCCI, i bet afghanis are refusing to play if kohli isnt in the team.

[jf1gp_1]

 

Afg would turn out to be a fast improving team in world cricket. They would pass BAN who is just now growing up. And Afg wouldn't do nagin dance, act unsportingly and cry after they lose.

I am willing to bet anything we will see something similar from them in a few years. 

[Garuda]

 

I am willing to bet anything we will see something similar from them in a few years. 

I'm sure when they become a force, there will be some aggression in their outlook but bongs have their unique method of showing their "aggression" like doing the nagin and crying after losing which I dont see the AFG players doing in the future

[Lannister]

One think I liked about recently concluded Nidahas trophy was the absence of Kohli from the team. Make it happen COA, send him to counties. 

[Gollum]

County stint is vital for Kohli. Don't forget his 2014 show in Eng was the worst ever show by any no 4 batsman in the last 130 years of test cricket. Statistically Kohli is the worst batsman to ever set foot in the home of cricket, even no 11 batsmen have much better resume than him. He must prioritize county and look to get a good tour, else he can never be taken seriously as a great batsman esp compared to his peers. We shouldn't take AFG very lightly because they have potential and may spring a surprise against a depleted Team India, but Kohli/Vijay/Rahane/Che etc must be in county/India A 1 month before the tour......more than bowlers batsmen need time to acclimatize to those conditions. Play the full bowling attack and likes of KLR, Nair, Dhawan, Rohit etc, that should be enough to deal with the Afghans. 

[nevada]

BCCI should prepare a juicy pitch and tell Kohli to test out his skill against the moving ball at home itself. I think.he will fail against Afg too if the pitch offers movement.

[express bowling]

County stint is very very important for Kohli.

[beetle]

So it is okay to insult Zimbabwe, West Indies, sri lanka ....but afghans se dar lagta hai.

 

 

Edited April 28, 2018 by beetle

[Garuda]

I maybe wrong but I recall Kohli playing tests against those countries mentioned but skipped the LOIs.

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I maybe wrong but I recall Kohli playing tests against those countries mentioned but skipped the LOIs.

He skipped those LOI series against other teams because he asked for rest or due to personal issues like marriage. Here he'd be missing a test which he hasn't done before to play County cricket in England.

[Garuda]

 

He skipped those LOI series against other teams because he asked for rest or due to personal issues like marriage. Here he'd be missing a test which he hasn't done before to play County cricket in England.

That's my point. You can't miss tests and that too when the opponent is making their debut

[sourab10forever]

I'm ok with him not playing if it's for the ultimate good of the country.

A test win in England is more important.

Yes it's their debut but England tour happens once in 3 years.

 

[MechEng]

 

County stint is vital for Kohli. Don't forget his 2014 show in Eng was the worst ever show by any no 4 batsman in the last 130 years of test cricket. Statistically Kohli is the worst batsman to ever set foot in the home of cricket, even no 11 batsmen have much better resume than him. He must prioritize county and look to get a good tour, else he can never be taken seriously as a great batsman esp compared to his peers. We shouldn't take AFG very lightly because they have potential and may spring a surprise against a depleted Team India, but Kohli/Vijay/Rahane/Che etc must be in county/India A 1 month before the tour......more than bowlers batsmen need time to acclimatize to those conditions. Play the full bowling attack and likes of KLR, Nair, Dhawan, Rohit etc, that should be enough to deal with the Afghans. 

His tendency to poke the ball outside off stump has not gone yet, I remember in CT17 final when Kohli poked a ball from Amir which was eventually dropped (an easy catch that too), but got out the next ball.

Edited April 28, 2018 by MechEng

[Gollum]

 

His tendency to poke the ball outside off stump has not gone yet, I remember in CT17 final when Kohli poked a ball from Amir which was eventually dropped (an easy catch that too), but got out the next ball.

Yes, he needs to maximize the time after IPL to make adjustments. May be talk to Dravid, Sachin and practise leaving balls . We are lucky to be playing tests in August, had we played in early summer our batters would have had a torrid time, especially Kohli. Anderson/Broad are unlike the Saffers in the sense that they can be toothless with the old ball and on pattas. But in moist conditions in early season in Eng, they are ruthless with the new ball. So many under 100 scores against Eng in the last few years, Pak tour will be fun. I expect at least 2 sub 100 scores by the Pakistanis next month. 

Edited April 28, 2018 by Gollum

[MechEng]

 

Yes, he needs to maximize the time after IPL to make adjustments. May be talk to Dravid, Sachin and practise leaving balls . We are lucky to be playing tests in August, had we played in early summer our batters would have had a torrid time, especially Kohli. Anderson/Broad are unlike the Saffers in the sense that they can be toothless with the old ball and on pattas. But in moist conditions in early season in Eng, they are ruthless with the new ball. So many under 100 scores against Eng in the last few years, Pak tour will be fun. I expect at least 2 sub 100 scores by the Pakistanis next month. 

Also Stokes has learnt to bowl good outswingers, so it will be tough for Kohli. If he scores runs against this attack in the summer, he will be the undisputed complete batsman.