BacktoCricaddict Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Cricketics said: Even though he got Smith out, more than his bowling it was his batting that has impressed me. You can have all the shots in the world but if you can’t put that into the game and bat out tough sessions in test cricket, it is of no use. Sundar’s calm batting style on display was brilliant last night. Showed class batting against both pace and spin of same bowlers who made it hard for the established batsmen like Rahane and Pujara to score runs yesterday. The tour continues to show the great figjting ability of our players. They have all done well but this guy realy played an exceptional knock yesterday because we were looking at conceding 170 run lead at a point and Aussies would have been easily 300 runs ahead last night by the time session 3 would have ended. That p’ship with Thakur will be remembered for a long long time by fans. Remembering is not enough. These guys must be somehow rewarded for helping this team accomplish something rare. But how? Cricketics and express bowling 2 Link to comment
BacktoCricaddict Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 4 hours ago, mancalledsting said: he looks confident and mentally tough. Needs to play more first class cricket for TN. Has potential but greater sample size and how he continues to grow will be telling Does he really? I mean he handled the best of the best bowling attack like a seasoned veteran. What more does he need to prove by playing domestics? He can play when he is available, but he should be a first choice in the squad. Him and Thakur, both. Yoda-esque 1 Link to comment
Cricketics Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, BacktoCricaddict said: Remembering is not enough. These guys must be somehow rewarded for helping this team accomplish something rare. But how? Test cricket is tough and the best players play so when Shami and Bumrah return, there is no place for Thakur to play as a bowler. In ODi’s he will get his chances since we do not want to play same bowlers and want to give chances to others and follow rotation to cut the load also on Bumrah and Shami who are our best test fast bowlers. That is where Thakur will be used a lot more. Regarding, Sundar, he is very young and with Jadeja gone for now for at least two tests, and him being also a spinner, he can be likely played as spinner who can bat anywhere in the middle and lower order when needed. Easier for Sundar to be picked in a test side even when all others are fit than someone like say Shardul. express bowling 1 Link to comment
BacktoCricaddict Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Just now, Cricketics said: Test cricket is tough and the best players play so when Shami and Bumrah return, there is no place for Thakur to play as a bowler. In ODi’s he will get his chances since we do not want to play same bowlers and want to give chances to others and follow rotation to cut the load also on Bumrah and Shami who are our best test fast bowlers. That is where Thakur will be used a lot more. Regarding, Sundar, he is very young and with Jadeja gone for now for at least two tests, and him being also a spinner, he can be likely played as spinner who can bat anywhere in the middle and lower order when needed. Easier for Sundar to be picked in a test side even when all others are fit than someone like say Shardul. All true, but both have to be in the XVI and first choice off the bench. Cricketics 1 Link to comment
Soldier Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 hours ago, BacktoCricaddict said: Does he really? I mean he handled the best of the best bowling attack like a seasoned veteran. What more does he need to prove by playing domestics? He can play when he is available, but he should be a first choice in the squad. Him and Thakur, both. Best bowling attack is Indias full strength bowling attack. Aussies are good in Australia. But their attack would get carted in India. India's best attack is the best everywhere. BacktoCricaddict and express bowling 2 Link to comment
Stan AF Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Absolutely loved how Washington Sundar hooked a six off cummins behind the 3rd man. To me, that was the turning point of this chase. express bowling and ash 2 Link to comment
Sean Bradley Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Gotta give it to the OP, you got an eye for spots zen and nevada 2 Link to comment
mancalledsting Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/17/2021 at 8:41 PM, BacktoCricaddict said: Does he really? I mean he handled the best of the best bowling attack like a seasoned veteran. What more does he need to prove by playing domestics? He can play when he is available, but he should be a first choice in the squad. Him and Thakur, both. Does he warrant a place in the side as a batsmen alone? If so, in who’s place. He does not turn the ball much/bowling was not his first suit and so is going to really have to prove his bowling is on a level with Jadeja or Ashwin. First class is an excellent arena for him to develop his bowling skills . Link to comment
zen Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Good to see Sundar fight it out with the bat v Eng! Frustrated and Real McCoy 2 Link to comment
express bowling Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Sundar has looked very solid again in a tough situation. Looks like one of the better young batting talents we have now. And what superb temperament ! Forever Indian, Lone Wolf and Real McCoy 1 2 Link to comment
Lone Wolf Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 14 minutes ago, express bowling said: Sundar has looked very solid again in a tough situation. Looks like one of the better young batting talents we have now. And what superb temperament ! He's tall & has good judgement & it helps in getting to the pitch of the ball against spin. That Inside out cover drive is classic. Good defence & technique vs Pace. If anyone among TM & selectors have vision. .. He is a potential gun opener. raki05 and express bowling 2 Link to comment
express bowling Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Lone Wolf said: He's tall & has good judgement & it helps in getting to the pitch of the ball against spin. That Inside out cover drive is classic. Good defence & technique vs Pace. If anyone among TM & selectors have vision. .. He is a potential gun opener. I agree. He can be a great opener. Gill and Sundar should be our openers once Jaddu is back. But won't happen due to Rohit raki05 and Lone Wolf 2 Link to comment
IndianRenegade Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Can Sundar turn into a player like smith for us? Granted smith is different beast altogether, but considering our middle order problem, we can play him as a pure batsman. raki05 1 Link to comment
Majestic Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Gill Paddikal/Jaiswal Pujara( Vihari as backup) Kohli KLR Pant Sundar Ashwin Ishant Shami Bumrah Link to comment
Lone Wolf Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 31 minutes ago, IndianRenegade said: Can Sundar turn into a player like smith for us? Granted smith is different beast altogether, but considering our middle order problem, we can play him as a pure batsman. Possibilities are endless but if he does that consistently in this series.. It'd be awesome. He is only 21 atm.. Link to comment
express bowling Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, Majestic said: Gill Paddikal/Jaiswal Pujara( Vihari as backup) Kohli KLR Pant Sundar Ashwin Ishant Shami Bumrah Jadeja is a must in test matches. He is one of our MVPs Link to comment
coffee_rules Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Serv d well n Brisbane that inspired his selection here. Axar is more potent with the ball and same league in bat, same as Kullu Link to comment
Majestic Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, express bowling said: Jadeja is a must in test matches. He is one of our MVPs I agree. I just feel that Sundar will have to wait for his place till Jaddu retires. We already have many specialist batsman for top 6, I don't think India will waste a position for that on Sundar. There are likes of Shaw, Paddikal, Vihari, KL, Mayank and even Pandya in the race. You look at scenario 3-4 years later from now. All these guys are waiting for their turns and it's not gonna be easy. I doubt we will invest on him as specialist bat. Link to comment
ash Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 In India he can be the regular no 6. Decent bowling , looks solid with bat too. Has already proved to be better than Pandya. Link to comment
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