Should Dhawan Bat at 3 ???

[Ankit_sharma03]

Lets not debate about him playing now, he is in XI

So where shud dhawan bat open or 3, Was thinking if Dhawan struggles against new ball so why not hide him atleast a bit .......Neither this is a typical english wkt ...who knws 

 

I knw 90% team will go for left -right combination

 

What ur opinion ?

Edited August 2, 2018 by Ankit_sharma03

[jf1gp_1]

He should come after Anderson is done with his first spell.

[Ankit_sharma03]

11 minutes ago, jf1gp_1 said:

He should come after Anderson is done with his first spell.

thats a wrong statement to send out that we are saving our batsman from a certain bowler

[SK_IH]

I like the option of Rahul @3

[The Dark Horse]

If Kohli thinks Dhawans the second best opener he should open. If he's not, then this will be the last series at least overseas. That should settle it.

[Lannister]

What if an early wicket falls and Dhawan has to face Anderson anyway? That's not how it works. You either perform in the batting position you are known for or just quit playing cricket. 

Edited August 2, 2018 by Lannister

[Ankit_sharma03]

Just now, Lannister said:

What if an early wicket falls and Dhawan has to face Anderson anyway? That's not how it works. You either perform in the batting order you are known for or just quit playing cricket. 

yes that can happen but rahul is ur long term opener and he shud open, why to keep changing his position

Their are more chances of dhawan failing then Rahul so guard dhawan

[Laaloo]

Open with Karthik and Vijay

Rahul at 3

And dhawan at 6

 

 

[Lannister]

2 minutes ago, Ankit_sharma03 said:

yes that can happen but rahul is ur long term opener and he shud open, why to keep changing his position

Their are more chances of dhawan failing then Rahul so guard dhawan

Didn't Shastri and Kohli say Rahul is our third opener? Either Dhawan opens in all the matches or he sits out for Rahul. It's pretty simple. Or let Rahul be the regular opener. 

[speedheat]

No, shud open if any pitch dhawan is most likely to do well in England is this pitch, just need to watch out new ball.

[Ankit_sharma03]

3 minutes ago, Lannister said:

Didn't Shastri and Kohli say Rahul is our third opener? Either Dhawan opens in all the matches or he sits out for Rahul. It's pretty simple. Or let Rahul be the regular opener. 

yes read shastri interview , he said rahul is our 3rd opener

 

In an interview with ESPN, the former India international addressed various things including KL Rahul's role in the team for which Shastri 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."

[Lannister]

2 minutes ago, Ankit_sharma03 said:

yes read shastri interview , he said rahul is our 3rd opener

 

In an interview with ESPN, the former India international addressed various things including KL Rahul's role in the team for which Shastri 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."

Then Dhawan should open. What you are suggesting is use Rahul as a shield to protect Dhawan and when playing in an easier condition Rahul can go back to being a third opener and sit on the bench.

[Ankit_sharma03]

3 minutes ago, Lannister said:

Then Dhawan should open. What you are suggesting is use Rahul as a shield to protect Dhawan and when playing in an easier condition Rahul can go back to being a third opener and sit on the bench.

nope rahul is ur opener, dnt keep changing his position . His position shud be locked

Dhawan plays , he goes at 3

Dhawan gets dropped he opens

 

Its not fair to him and he is a better player

 

Ist dhawan who is fighting for a place, if he is vunerable against new ball send him one down . At the end its all about making most from ur player

[ViruDilSeKhelo]

Gabbar to come in now and destroy England, nice hot day. Need left right combo up front. And it's Gabbar's position if he is playing. Rahul can move around 1-7. 

[Lannister]

1 minute ago, Ankit_sharma03 said:

nope rahul is ur opener, dnt keep changing his position . His position shud be locked

Dhawan plays , he goes at 3

Dhawan gets dropped he opens

 

Its not fair to him and he is a better player

 

Ist dhawan who is fighting for a place, if he is vunerable against new ball send him one down . At the end its all about making most from ur player

It's not fair for who? Rahul or Dhawan? 

[Ankit_sharma03]

1 minute ago, Lannister said:

It's not fair for who? Rahul or Dhawan? 

rahul to keep chopping his position when he is our long term opener, let him settle in his position. He hasnt done anything wrong to be changed ....

Its dhawan who is fighting for a spot and 3 number is empty so try him at that 

[jusarrived]

57 minutes ago, SK_IH said:

I like the option of Rahul @3

Yup this might work well for him .

 

Dhawan could have played at 6 imo , may be DK could have opened .

[ViruDilSeKhelo]

One man just scored century before lunch (dhawan) and we are saying someone like Rahul should take his spot at top, bakwas, masala news

[Lannister]

13 minutes ago, Ankit_sharma03 said:

rahul to keep chopping his position when he is our long term opener, let him settle in his position. He hasnt done anything wrong to be changed ....

Its dhawan who is fighting for a spot and 3 number is empty so try him at that 

Actually it's Rahul who is fighting for his spot not Dhawan. 

Opening is the toughest in Test cricket, so I don't think Rahul will be mulling over it too much if he's to bat at #3. 

Edited August 2, 2018 by Lannister

[jusarrived]

14 minutes ago, ViruDilSeKhelo said:

One man just scored century before lunch (dhawan) and we are saying someone like Rahul should take his spot at top, bakwas, masala news

That man is a joke of player when the pitch is not flat