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Last Australian series, he averaged 31 with highest score 70. We need better no.5 if we have to defeat full strength Aussies

Rahane is burden on the team.


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On 10/9/2020 at 10:04 AM, sandeep said:

The cough syrup conspiracy came up at just the right time to oust Shaw and create a chance for Rohit to morph into test opener, when he was never a red ball opener in his life.  

Shaw got unlucky getting injured during the warm up in Australia. He started that historic Aussie tour well with a big knock in the warm up game and was likely to open there but had to comeback to India due to injury. 

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On 10/10/2020 at 4:24 PM, Ankit_sharma03 said:

 

  1. Rohit
  2. Mayank
  3. pujara
  4. kohli
  5. rahane
  6. vihari
  7. pant
  8. ashwin/jadeja
  9. shami
  10. ishant
  11. bumrah

this wud be kohli XI

Most likely the XI. Bhuvi is unlikely to be fit before Aus tour as per latest update on him. Saini may get a test debut as well. 

 

Why can't KL keep, he was prioritized over Pant as keeper bat? He also has tighter technique than Pant who will struggle if ball doesn't come on bat well enough.

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2 hours ago, Majestic said:

Most likely the XI. Bhuvi is unlikely to be fit before Aus tour as per latest update on him. Saini may get a test debut as well. 

 

Why can't KL keep, he was prioritized over Pant as keeper bat? He also has tighter technique than Pant who will struggle if ball doesn't come on bat well enough.

 

Coz in 1st place its a mistake , 2nd KL has back issues so it will catchup soon

In test its just not about 50 overs u might have to keep for 150, that is why specialist keepers are must in test , or rahul dravid wud have kept wkts during ganguly era

Its australia ball comes well on bat and pant already has a 100 

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4 hours ago, Cricketics said:

Shaw got unlucky getting injured during the warm up in Australia. He started that historic Aussie tour well with a big knock in the warm up game and was likely to open there but had to comeback to India due to injury. 

 

Rohit luckily got injured during NZ tour this yr :p:

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Rahane is a baffling case

 

  • he doesnt look out of touch overseas
  • he hasnt developed any apparent weakness 
  • neither is he in early phase of his career
  • He has shown consistency before
  • his catching has dropped

He is just playing a lot of loose shots 

 

Posted

You guys are harsh on Rohit. Hopefully, Virat is smart & gives Rohit full test series to perform or parish one last time. Rohit is an ATG Indian player & he deserve a run to show his credentials as a test player. Mayank & Rohit should start, Shaw as a back up option.

In the middle order, Gill is an option in place of Rahane. Gill is a fantastic player of spin unlike that phoney Rahane. 

Regarding spinners, Ashwin would surely start especially considering the form of Kuldeep. However, this might be last chance saloon for Ashwin.

This ll be my lineup for the first test down under

Rohit

Mayank

Pujara

Kohli

Gill

Vihari

Pant

Ashwin

Saini

Shami

Bumrah

 

However, I know that phoney Rahane will not only make the squad but also the XI :sick:

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5 hours ago, SK_IH said:

Virat is smart & gives Rohit full test series

definitely first two matches but if he fails at MCG, there is no point in taking him to sydney and brisbane. But I have a feeling that he will get a big score in the boxing day match, especially if we bat first

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What I'd like to see:
Mayank (Shaw)
Gill (Rohit)
Pujara (Vihari)
Kohli (Rahul)
Rahane (Iyer) good FC record
Pant (Saha)
Jadeja (Bhuvi)
Ashwin (Kuldeep)
Shami (Yadav)
Bumrah (Saini)
Ishant (Porel)

Like to see some more development players in and around the team, get Sarfaraz in shape- we could maybe do with someone of his talent still only 22?

Posted
What I'd like to see:
Mayank (Shaw)
Gill (Rohit)
Pujara (Vihari)
Kohli (Rahul)
Rahane (Iyer) good FC record
Pant (Saha)
Jadeja (Bhuvi)
Ashwin (Kuldeep)
Shami (Yadav)
Bumrah (Saini)
Ishant (Porel)

Like to see some more development players in and around the team, get Sarfaraz in shape- we could maybe do with someone of his talent still only 22?
Good team but looks like Ishant is out injured.

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Adelaide D/N first up

 

Assuming Ishant won't make the cut I'll play:

 

Shaw

Mayank

Che

Kohli

Gill

Vihari

Pant

Bhuvi/Chahar

Saini

Shami

Bumrah

 

Jaddu comes in place of Bhuvi in MCG and maybe we can play both him and Ash in Sydney. 

Posted

People underrating Jaddu. Sure he is a phoney in T20s (should be chucked out permanently if we are serious about ending our trophy drought) but has made remarkable strides in test cricket, as an overall package he is a sure starter in our XI except on greentops and D/N tests. In those 2 cases I think a Bhuvi or Chahar will add more value. 

Posted (edited)

The main thing is ... the test squad should not be chosen based on IPL form.

 

IPL matches are 20 over matches being played on sluggish surfaces.

 

We are choosing the test squad for 5 day matches on fast bouncy surfaces. 

Edited by express bowling
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On 10/23/2020 at 5:23 AM, express bowling said:

1. Mayank

2. Gill

3. Pujara

4. Kohli

5. Vihari

6. Rohit

7. Pant

8. Jadeja

9. Saini

10. Shami

11. Bumrah 

If Ishant is fit, I would rather have had him in place of Saini. Also not sure about Rohit being anywhere in the squad.

Posted

Saini and Shami will unleash damage on the Australians underlights at Adelaide Oval if they get their line and accuracy right.

 

The worrying aspect is the damage Australian bowlers will do to India's top order regardless of time of day.

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