Dhawan is almost confirmed starter for first test

[Trichromatic]

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What is KL Rahul's role?
He has been picked as the third opener. But our batting order will always be flexible. The third opener can play anywhere in the top four. We are a very, very flexible outfit. Be prepared for that. We will surprise you guys at times.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24224744/believe-one-best-travelling-teams

[express bowling]

Please provide the link Trichro

[asterix]

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2 minutes ago, Trichromatic said:

He has been picked as the third opener. But our batting order will always be flexible. The third opener can play anywhere in the top four. We are a very, very flexible outfit. Be prepared for that. We will surprise you guys at times.

Deva re deva, utha le, humko nahi is ko

[asterix]

However, Dhavan is a big match player...

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13 minutes ago, Trichromatic said:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24224744/believe-one-best-travelling-teams

Yari Dost > Selecting a good squad.

[velu]

dont bet your home against our team selection

[SK_IH]

Not a surprise

[Moochad]

Kohli is basically a troll, he knows how neurotic Indian fans are so he says things like this. 

[sensible-indian]

Is this a bloody paid holiday? 

[Khota]

Dhawan as an opener is the correct choice for the first match. If he does not perform he should sit out the next two.

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12 minutes ago, sensible-indian said:

Is this a bloody paid holiday? 

It is with the head being the cheerleader himself.

[Gollum]

Won't be a big setback if it comes at the cost of Pujara.

 

I mean Rohit for Rahane in SA was the real deal, that set the benchmark so high (or low depending on where you stand) for Kohli (Shastri is just his masseuse) that he may find it difficult to top it. I know he must be itching inside, desperately wanting to overdo his own akhand chewtiyapa in England. Only way that is possible is to hope for Rahane to score 2 match winning 100s in the 1st 3 tests and bring back Rohit Sharma to the squad for the final 2 in place of Jinx while playing the oh so convenient 'niggle' card. Certainly won't put it past Wrogn, which will be promptly followed by 'I don't want to be friends with you' or 'I don't want to fight with you' in the ill-tempered press conferences.

 

I think he purposely does this to send us fans into meltdown, may be he gets a kick out of these things.

[cowboysfan]

* this.Dhawan can't handle swing AT ALL.

[SK_IH]

2 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Won't be a big setback if it comes at the cost of Pujara.

 

I mean Rohit for Rahane in SA was the real deal, that set the benchmark so high (or low depending on where you stand) for Kohli (Shastri is just his masseuse) that he may find it difficult to top it. I know he must be itching inside, desperately wanting to overdo his own akhand chewtiyapa in England. Only way that is possible is to hope for Rahane to score 2 match winning 100s in the 1st 3 tests and bring back Rohit Sharma to the squad for the final 2 in place of Jinx while playing the oh so convenient 'niggle' card. Certainly won't put it past Wrogn, which will be promptly followed by 'I don't want to be friends with you' or 'I don't want to fight with you' in the ill-tempered press conferences.

 

I think he purposely does this to send us fans into meltdown, may be he gets a kick out of these things.

Dhawan scored a 100 last test,that's what counts with this management,there is no horses for courses,so there is no meltdown or surprise

[putrevus]

1 hour ago, Trichromatic said:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24224744/believe-one-best-travelling-teams

He is the  third opener but he will play first test.If doesn't play and Dhawan play I will be so pissed off.

[Vilander]

32 minutes ago, Khota said:

Dhawan as an opener is the correct choice for the first match. If he does not perform he should sit out the next two.

He got a nice pair in the practice game..

[Vilander]

Dhawan can play in middle order if he needs to be accommodated..its useless to have him open he might as well not change from his jammies...whats the point.. Single digit runs from single digit balls in single digit mts.

[Number]

Isne Kohli ki baarat me naach naach ke taang tod li. Kohli can't drop him.

[CG]

Dhawan as an opener is the correct choice for the first match. If he does not perform he should sit out the next two.

I Would Give Dhawan 2 matches If he Doesn't Perform Drop Him Forever From Test Matches.Secondly K.l Rahul Has lot to prove in overseas condition he looked worse than Rohit and Dhawan in South Africa .