Would you be interested to see an annual 50-over Tri-series between India, India 'A' and India 'B' with all of India's big players playing?

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

1 hour ago, R!TTER said:

Too much cricket these days, would't make sense given we also have IPL. Now if we could rest key players from IPL this would make it more viable.

Unless we give it as much importance as an international series and dedicate a window for it in the annual calendar. Would still be better than hosting Sri Lanka or West Indies.

[sourab10forever]

Far better than playing SL/WI every year

And the money stays inside.

[Khota]

A good idea but I thought it out a little bit more.

 

There should be only two teams not three as that dilutes it more.

 

Need to find a way that atleast for few games first team batting should go against first team bowling.

 

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

16 hours ago, Khota said:

There should be only two teams not three as that dilutes it more.

I don't think so. What if there are many strong contenders for the same spot? Say for example, you want to see how both Pant and Kishan do keeping wickets for an entire match, or you want to check out how both Krunal Pandya and Deepak Hooda do as a spin-bowling all-rounder but you don't want to fit them in the same team because you want to play specialist batsmen above them.

 

There's enough talent in India that we can form two more balanced XIs. It gives enough players chances to play at their desired spot rather than say for a No. 4 batsman to have to come down at No. 6 to accommodate other batsmen. You get to test players based on the spot they should be playing at.

[Mariyam]

20 hours ago, sourab10forever said:

Far better than playing SL/WI every year

And the money stays inside.

Lesser money though.

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

2 hours ago, Mariyam said:

Lesser money though.

Depending on how they market it and availability of big names, it could potentially draw more than a series against Sri Lanka and West Indies. If it is treated like an inconsequential domestic tournament that the big players can skip so they can be fit for the next international series then yes, it will draw lesser money.

 

There would be a lot at stake. Obviously, it would be embarrassing for the international team to lose to the 'A' or 'B' team. Also, the international players would know that if someone from the other team performs better than them, their spot could be in danger. A tournament like this could be the big stage to prove themselves that the domestic players can't get in IPL or List 'A' cricket, because here they would actually be playing against an international team.

[Khota]

6 hours ago, TNAmarkFromIndia said:

I don't think so. What if there are many strong contenders for the same spot? Say for example, you want to see how both Pant and Kishan do keeping wickets for an entire match, or you want to check out how both Krunal Pandya and Deepak Hooda do as a spin-bowling all-rounder but you don't want to fit them in the same team because you want to play specialist batsmen above them.

 

There's enough talent in India that we can form two more balanced XIs. It gives enough players chances to play at their desired spot rather than say for a No. 4 batsman to have to come down at No. 6 to accommodate other batsmen. You get to test players based on the spot they should be playing at.

I see what you are saying but by and large everyone knows the top 25 players. unfortunately some will be left out but the more important thing is to first team bowling go against the first team batting. This is the only way to identify the top bats and bowlers.

[Vilander]

On 3/10/2019 at 12:23 PM, Clarke said:

although still think a slightly bigger pool of 4 teams sounds better.

Will dilute it. 3 teams would mean first 11 can fill critical spots in all three teams and others will have opportunity to prove themselves against them.

[Moochad]

Yes, it will be good to introduce the new, young, uncapped players to the fans and can help with selection.

 

We need more tri-series vs international teams as well, rather than biltarerals

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

2 hours ago, Khota said:

unfortunately some will be left out but the more important thing is to first team bowling go against the first team batting. This is the only way to identify the top bats and bowlers.

I think you're going to prove that anyway through India vs India 'A'/India 'B'. If a Shubman Gill or Shreyas Iyer performs against the likes of Bumrah and Shami, you'll come to know they're the real deal and deserve to be in the Indian team. On the other hand, if a Rayudu fails to perform even against sub-standard bowling attacks, you'll know they're not good enough. The point is to test the quality of the bench strength and see if anyone out there can challenge for the spots in the international team.

[Khota]

9 hours ago, TNAmarkFromIndia said:

I think you're going to prove that anyway through India vs India 'A'/India 'B'. If a Shubman Gill or Shreyas Iyer performs against the likes of Bumrah and Shami, you'll come to know they're the real deal and deserve to be in the Indian team. On the other hand, if a Rayudu fails to perform even against sub-standard bowling attacks, you'll know they're not good enough. The point is to test the quality of the bench strength and see if anyone out there can challenge for the spots in the international team.

Playing 22 to 25 players means a deep bench. Gill has a great future but just does not have the experience to play at that level right now. I rather give an opportunity to agarwal or someone else than a young player few months before the tournament. I am not a big fan of young palyers before something this important.

[Jimmy Cliff]

I am on board for this. A tournament like this should be the curtain raiser for our home season somewhere around in Sept-Oct.

Edited March 13, 2019 by Jimmy Cliff

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

5 hours ago, Khota said:

I rather give an opportunity to agarwal or someone else than a young player few months before the tournament.

Shubman Gill was just an example. Mayank Agarwal would also get the opportunity to prove himself in 50-over cricket in such a tournament by playing against India's best bowlers, at a position where he might feel he's more suited for, which he can't for India because Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have that spot locked.

[Khota]

6 hours ago, TNAmarkFromIndia said:

Shubman Gill was just an example. Mayank Agarwal would also get the opportunity to prove himself in 50-over cricket in such a tournament by playing against India's best bowlers, at a position where he might feel he's more suited for, which he can't for India because Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have that spot locked.

And that is the reason why this India A vs india B should be played so that Mayank Agarwal should get a shot. I agree that opener slot is pre determined but those two guys should feel the heat from KL and Aggarwal. Moreover a KL or Agarwal can play down, Jadhav or Raydu cannot play up so all four openers should get an opportunity. I think overall this is a good idea to have such a tournament.