We should try to fit Shami in Worldcup XI

[Adi BB]

Very tough decision for the TM ,if you play shami instead of bhuvi ,you get a wkt taking bowler but miss out on bhuvi's batting which can be handy considering out messy middle order.

Either you risk that and play shami or you take out one of the spinners most likely chahal and accomodate shami ,then you have a combo pandya -bumrah-shami-bhuvi-kuly which looks deadly as well.

I think they should decide the bowling combo according to the pitch and conditions for each match in the WC ,we've got to be flexible .

Pandya is a must though and the TM realises that primarily because we have a weak middle order and hardly any hitter ,he is the only decent hitter we've got 

[Adi BB]

12 hours ago, Ankit_sharma03 said:

If u drop pandya for 5th bowler like shami/bhuvi u also loose a fielder which is important in every match 

this ll happen only in ur world....every team needs a hitter at 7

And you know what he'll be the first one to cry about that when we will miss the hitter at 7 and you'll see him post why did the stupid TM drop out pandya for useless fifth bowler in bhuvi or something along that line 

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Shami’s role in the side needs to be defined clearly after Bumrah’s return: Zaheer Khan

https://www.crictracker.com/shamis-role-in-the-side-needs-to-be-defined-clearly-after-bumrahs-return-zaheer-khan/

“Almost, yes. Again, it is going to be critical on how you use Mohammad Shami. You have to have a defined role for your third seamer. At the moment, Shami is bowling with the new ball. Bumrah is going to be back in the side, and he will probably take the new ball. So, Shami will have to alter his role in the side,” Zaheer Khan quoted.

When should Shami take the ball?

Commenting further on similar lines, Zaheer Khan opined that Shami should perhaps finish his quota of overs before the 40-overs mark. He cited that Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Bumrah have been bowling excellently in the death overs, and hence, when they unite again, Shami will fit in the side as the third seamer. He wants Shami’s role in the side to be defined very clearly by the management.

Looking at his bowling style, I think he should be finishing his overs before the 40 overs mark. Bumrah will be taking the load in the death overs… Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Bumrah have been bowling the last 7-8 overs consistently well for the team. So keeping that in mind, and the fact that Bumrah will come back in to the side, Shami will bowl one change, and hence, his role in the side has to be defined clearly,” Zaheer Khan reckoned.

 

[prudent_kreeda]

1 hour ago, Norman said:

I feel we should rotate the bowlers wisely in the world cup as the format is quite long. 

Against sub continental teams ( Pak, SL, Ban, Afg) we should play 3 pace attack with Jadeja as all rounder and any of Kuldeep/chahal whoever is in better form. 

Against western teams ( Aus, Nz, Eng, SAF, Win) , we should drop Shami and play both the wrist spinners with Pandya as the all rounder. 

It'll help players to be at their maximum fitness and fresh for the knock outs. 

     What is untested part in shami's bowling now . I think its his performance as a death bowler . 

      This TM is sleeping , just the doing the stereo type . They should use the remaining matches in which Shami plays to bowl at

     death. If he can prove to be good , he can easily replace Bhuvi. Its the death bowling control which is the key here and not the

     percieved better batting part of BK.  

     Otherwise it should be horses for coarses as suggested by Norman above , the next best option.  

[cowboysfan]

I agree and they should drop the useless Pandya who cant bat or bowl for him.Imo the best bowling attack is pakistan and probably us and the its the only way we can win in the knockoffs.

[The Hound]

We will have a long ass tail with Shami coming at 8 if we play him over Bhuvi

[sandeep]

30 minutes ago, The Hound said:

We will have a long ass tail with Shami coming at 8 if we play him over Bhuvi

Doesn't matter, against teams like Pak, BD, SL, Afg we can go with a 3 pace attack (bumrah, bhuvi, shami) to blow them away, no need for 2 wrist-spinners.  Against SA/NZ/Aus/WI, maybe England as well, go back to Kulcha to bamboozle them.

[CSK Fan]

23 hours ago, Ankit_sharma03 said:

If u drop pandya for 5th bowler like shami/bhuvi u also loose a fielder which is important in every match 

this ll happen only in ur world....every team needs a hitter at 7

In what world is bhuvi not a good fielder? Pandaya is no jadeja and bhuvi is no inzi. The fielding gulf is not as wide as you seem to think 

[Pollack]

Shami over bhuvi  

[Pollack]

7 minutes ago, CSK Fan said:

In what world is bhuvi not a good fielder? Pandaya is no jadeja and bhuvi is no inzi. The fielding gulf is not as wide as you seem to think 

Playing eleven would most probably have : Jadhav, Rayudu, Bumrah, Chahal, kuldeep. 5 poor fielders. Hence a better fielder is important for us. Besides Pandya will enjoy batting on pattas in England.

Edited January 24, 2019 by Pollack

[Clarke]

It's a no brainer, Bumrah Shami Hardik Chahal Kuldeep form the first 5 for bowling. Bhuvi krunal & others come & go depending on factors like rotation & injury. 

[rkt.india]

29 minutes ago, CSK Fan said:

In what world is bhuvi not a good fielder? Pandaya is no jadeja and bhuvi is no inzi. The fielding gulf is not as wide as you seem to think 

Pandya is as good as Jadeja except direct hits.

[diehardpacer]

Bhuvi is decent batsmen. Kuldeep can bat. Shami can slog.Playing 5 proper bowlers won't allow opposition any breathing space if they get going. Pandya/Kedar should be used as 6th option if needed.One extra bowler in place of Rayudu.

[CSK Fan]

3 hours ago, rkt.india said:

Pandya is as good as Jadeja except direct hits.

Fair enough although I think he is more show boaty than good

[Stan AF]

It all boils down to this simple fact!.

 

Do you pick someone who has taken 56 matches to get 100 wickets or 96 to get 100?. 

[anish2tweet]

Hardik will always play due to his power hitting and fielding. Shami can play in place of either bhuvi or chahal depending on the conditions..
 
In condition not supporting spinners playing KUl-cha plus Jadhav is not sensible. Since our 6th bowler is also a spinner ,Shami should play in place of chahal (on seaming condition)

Then in seaming conditions, play shami, bumrah, kulcha, pandya.drop kedar jadhav and bhuvi. Even better would be to drop dk instead of kedar. I am assuming Rayudu is dropped and Gill is in.

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[Nikola]

2nd Mom in just 3 matches. Last match too got key wicket of kane williamson but still won't be first choice pacer in worldcup xi as per experts like VVS.

[velu]

On 1/24/2019 at 1:21 PM, CSK Fan said:

Fair enough although I think he is more show boaty than good

usually after taking any good catch , he tries to be cool than overacting like jeofra archer

[Nikola]

Man of the series: Shami

 

He will get great confidence from this and i hope he improves his death bowling a bit more.

[Nikola]

Clearly deserves to be part of Worldcup XI not just be in squad and become rusty. Too good bowler to miss out on big events. We did same mistake in CT 2017. His wicket taking ability of top & middle order batsman is insane.