Trichromatic Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Otherwise it would look really stupid and question should be asked what did he see in him last few months for his comeback. He played 2 tests in SA and dropped for 3rd for Rahane. Maybe Kohli thought he won't be good for swinging/seaming conditions, so he didn't play him in England either. Now there hasn't been any improvement in Rohit's game. He hasn't played any game of longer format to prove that either. Only thing I can think of is that Kohli felt that Rohit might be good for Australian conditions and used horses for courses policy to select him for first test. If he really has that much faith in him for Australia, then show that confidence and back him for another test. If he doesn't then he should stop making team selections and give this task to someone else. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
zen Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 With Pujara looking solid, the team may opt to play 5 bowlers Link to comment
Number Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Rohit has never been given a run of 5 6 tests before getting dropped. And this is one the reasons our so called experts start calling for his inclusion when our batting fails. I hope this time he is given 4 5 tests. If he is serious and wants to cement his place he will else likes of Sehwag Ganguly will be shut up for good. SK_IH 1 Link to comment
Nikola Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Give him 1 or 2 more chance if he fails to get 100 drop permanently. He should have never been in squad but if he is in and played first match then no use of dropping for 2nd test. If we win this test match then there is no need to change the xi. Though he had best chance to get 100 in first innings when he threw away his wicket. In 2nd innings no one really expected much from him anyway. Edited December 9, 2018 by Nikola Link to comment
gattaca Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Number said: Rohit has never been given a run of 5 6 tests before getting dropped. And this is one the reasons our so called experts start calling for his inclusion when our batting fails. I hope this time he is given 4 5 tests. If he is serious and wants to cement his place he will else likes of Sehwag Ganguly will be shut up for good. Iol. We might as well ask shami to bat twice than rohit sharma. Struggles against swing and spin. He is zero condition batsman. The only innings he can make an impact is probably first innings on non spinning and flat wickets until playing reckless shots. Mumbai Lobby 1 Link to comment
rkt.india Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 38 minutes ago, Trichromatic said: Otherwise it would look really stupid and question should be asked what did he see in him last few months for his comeback. He played 2 tests in SA and dropped for 3rd for Rahane. Maybe Kohli thought he won't be good for swinging/seaming conditions, so he didn't play him in England either. Now there hasn't been any improvement in Rohit's game. He hasn't played any game of longer format to prove that either. Only thing I can think of is that Kohli felt that Rohit might be good for Australian conditions and used horses for courses policy to select him for first test. If he really has that much faith in him for Australia, then show that confidence and back him for another test. If he doesn't then he should stop making team selections and give this task to someone else. Rohit wasn't picked for squad for England so there was no question of not playing. He would have played had selectors picked him. Link to comment
Vijy Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 27 minutes ago, Number said: Rohit has never been given a run of 5 6 tests before getting dropped. And this is one the reasons our so called experts start calling for his inclusion when our batting fails. I hope this time he is given 4 5 tests. If he is serious and wants to cement his place he will else likes of Sehwag Ganguly will be shut up for good. he has gotten 2 tests in a row a couple of times overseas and looked totally unconvincing. 4 innings in a row without even a 50 is indicative of his true abilities in tests. Link to comment
The Dark Horse Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 He is NOT fit for test cricket. Every match Kohli's ignoring Vihari, he's crushing his spirit. No f*s given for his performance in England Kothili and saik 1 1 Link to comment
nevada Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I doubt Rohit can ever succeed in tests. He is an opener in LOIs and bats at 6 in tests, where even accomplished players find it tricky. And with his technique he can't bat as an opener either. He had a very good opportunity to rebuild his test reputation and he has blown it again. I would presist with him in the second test though. Rohit should seriously seek tips from Shaw on how to bat positively. Link to comment
Adi BB Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Hazlewood and Lyon will eat rohit for lunch and breakfast Kothili 1 Link to comment
Vijy Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Adi BB said: Hazlewood and Lyon will eat rohit for lunch and breakfast and starc and cummins will have him for tea and dinner. 4 bowlers = 4 meals. maybe travis head can have him for a snack or something. Kothili 1 Link to comment
Lannister Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 @Austin 3:!6 still think Sharma is a far better bat than Rahul? He is already 30+ years of age and still trying to find his feet in Test cricket. He is a joke and even below the likes of Afridi. Kothili 1 Link to comment
anish2tweet Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 [mention=17963]Austin 3:!6[/mention] still think Sharma is a far better bat than Rahul? He is already 30+ years of age and still trying to find his feet in Test cricket. He is a joke and even below the likes of Afridi. Foolish decision of dropping VihariSent from my CPH1819 using Tapatalk Link to comment
Nikola Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 16 minutes ago, Lannister said: @Austin 3:!6 still think Sharma is a far better bat than Rahul? He is already 30+ years of age and still trying to find his feet in Test cricket. He is a joke and even below the likes of Afridi. lol i know sharma is useless but you are making rahul look like great player. He is playing like hack these days and this won't be useful for long term. Let's see how long he goes with method. Switchblade and Stan AF 2 Link to comment
jf1gp_1 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 if he is going with 6 batsman then yes he should play Rohit Link to comment
Clarke Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Most likely India winning means squad is unchanged. I would have preferred a Vihari/Jadeja/Bhuvi/Umesh instead as well depending on conditions & form/fitness. In hindsight, Jadeja would have been an awesome pick on this wicket. Edited December 9, 2018 by Clarke Link to comment
Global.Baba Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I think we will go into the same X1 next game unless there are genuine injuries. Rahane looked the most vulnerable but earned a lifeline Link to comment
ravishingravi Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Should play him for the series. Here is the thing. I think except Pujara, Kohli and RahNe none of a Indian batsmen have the technique to survive. They must be given license to attack and score few runs before getting out. An attacking no 6 role might work for a Rohit and Rahul as opener. Link to comment
Austin 3:!6 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Lannister said: @Austin 3:!6 still think Sharma is a far better bat than Rahul? He is already 30+ years of age and still trying to find his feet in Test cricket. He is a joke and even below the likes of Afridi. Such a desperate attempt for Rahul. If Rohit Sharma is below Afridi then Umar Akmal is Rahul's pappa Switchblade 1 Link to comment
The Realist Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Rohit Sharma is easily the worst test batsman selected in the last 20 years. Endless rope & backing yet still looks like a deer in the headlights. Even other failed projects like Raina & Yuvraj have delivered better returns than no technique, mentally weak & obese Sharma. Forever Indian and Switchblade 1 1 Link to comment
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