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Match Thread- IND vs NZ 1st test Feb 21-25 2020, Wellington


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7 minutes ago, rageaddict said:

Australia wouldnt have lost the series if not for absence of Smith and Warner.  They were taken aback at the series of events with widespread criticism from all corners. Kohli was very very lucky in that regard. 

 

So,  as things stand. 

 

India under Kohli couldnt win series in England. 

Couldn't win in SA. 

Couldn't win in NZ. 

Won in Australia in absence of their batting Stars. 

 

Good home performance but nothing exceptional. 

 

The 2007-2011 Indian Test team performed much better overseas. Won in England, Won in NZ,  Draw in SA. 

Just to add to that. Pushed Australia, which had at the time one of the greatest of all time teams to the brink as well. They drew in Australia 1-1.

 

 

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Just now, SinNombre said:

 

Why did bewda/Kohli duo not blood Gill in the home tests? 

 

Why is Pujara still first choice at 3 despite his terrible record in swing conditions?

 

Why was Bumrah rushed back from injury?

Why should they ? We are winning nonstop with present lineup at home. Doesn't make any sense changing it. 

 

Pujara the same guy who won your series in Aus which was never done before. You wants him dropped ? 

 

Bumrah is old enough to make his own decisions. If he is not 100% he should sit aside. Stop assuming things. You are acting like Kohli made him play with 1 leg. They all know the importance of Bumrah. 

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1 minute ago, Rasgulla said:

Why should they ? We are winning nonstop with present lineup at home. Doesn't make any sense changing it. 

 

Pujara the same guy who won your series in Aus which was never done before. You wants him dropped ? 

 

Bumrah is old enough to make his own decisions. If he is not 100% he should sit aside. Stop assuming things. You are acting like Kohli made him play with 1 leg. They all know the importance of Bumrah. 

Ashwin and Jadeja are enough to win home series against BZ and WI. It is called practical and forward-looking thinking to blood in your best FC batting prospect instead of giving Rohit an opportunity to get some cheap runs.

 

Pujara averages 13 in NZ, 29 in Eng and 31 in SA. Failed in county as well. Very evident that he does not know how to play when the bal swings. Australian pattas with bounce have nothing to do with NZ.

 

Bumrah has been toothless in every match since his return. Why is he being played then

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3 minutes ago, Rasgulla said:

Why should they ? We are winning nonstop with present lineup at home. Doesn't make any sense changing it. 

 

Pujara the same guy who won your series in Aus which was never done before. You wants him dropped ? 

 

Bumrah is old enough to make his own decisions. If he is not 100% he should sit aside. Stop assuming things. You are acting like Kohli made him play with 1 leg. They all know the importance of Bumrah. 

Yes it does make sense to change a winning lineup.

 

Youre Indian living in India, so you dont understand.

 

Australia over the years always has brought in kids to play in their winning side at home to get them used and acclimatized to winning. That winning culture lays a foundation for their career. There is zero pressure so their kids can perform and excel without the opposition trying to break them.

 

Indian cricket involves destroying kids confidence overseas and then for old almost retired players to replace the kids in home tests.

 

 

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