Kuldeep Vs. Axar for third spinner

[Gollum]

I rate Axar very highly in Indian conditions, hasn't put a foot wrong till now. Even his bating returns will improve with more matches under his belt.

 

Kuldeep has X factor, probably our biggest weapon in super flat conditions, and full of confidence atm.

 

Ashwin looks old/jaded, always had poor fitness and that will affect his bowling. But with improved/clutch batting and LHB threats in Warner, Khawaja, Head, Carey can still be backed. 

 

Jaddu is our best overall package, though coming back after a long break. I feel his test bowling has declined since 2019 RSA series, thankfully his batting went in upward direction and is among our top 3 batsmen irrespective of conditions.

 

All are so good in their own ways, pick any 3 of them and that spin unit backed by Siraj/Umesh should do the job. Will come down to our batsmen and catching.

Edited January 27, 2023 by Gollum

[Lord]

I'll play all 4 plus Sundar

 

these guys can even bat better than some of our specialist senior bats

[speedracer]

6 hours ago, Lord said:

I'll play all 4 plus Sundar

 

these guys can even bat better than some of our specialist senior bats

That's right

Sundar at 5

Jadd at 6

Axar at 7

Ash at 8

Kul at 9

Siraj

Umesh

 

 

[nitinbwj]

Axar's superior batting abilities tilt it in his favor but he can be superflat on pattas where Kuldeep can pick wickets and restrict scoring. Kuldeep can't hold the bat though. 

[SRT100]

15 minutes ago, nitinbwj said:

Axar's superior batting abilities tilt it in his favor but he can be superflat on pattas where Kuldeep can pick wickets and restrict scoring. Kuldeep can't hold the bat though. 

 

I would play Axar as a batsman ahead of KL and play all off Ash, Jaddu, Kuldeep and Axar.

 

I know it wouldnt happen.

[SRT100]

10 hours ago, Lord said:

I'll play all 4 plus Sundar

 

these guys can even bat better than some of our specialist senior bats

 

Im fairly certain Ashwin has been more successful batting in the last 12-18 months compared to Kohli (at the very least comparable) esp in subcontinental conditions.

 

Seeing Kohli with that Bollywood face that he gets out to ball of the century is irritating.

 

 

[cricspirit]

I am fairly certain Axar Patel will play next few tests in India. If he fails then he will be replaced. It looks to be between Ashwin and Kuldeep at this point. I am a Ashwin supporter but for sure he is not getting younger and had disappointing performance in Bangla. 

 

I feel they will start with Jadeja, Ashwin, Axar  and see how it goes.

 

There is zero chance that all 4 get to play. No way Rohit, Pujara, Rahul, Virat will sit out.  That along with keeper and 2 fast bowlers is 7 positions already. This leaves 4 positions for Gill, Iyer, Jadeja, Ashwin, Axar and Kuldeep. 

 

 

[wanted_desi]

Kuldeep for sure, Kuldeep/Ashwin and one of Jadeja/Axar. 

 

 

[vvvslaxman]

4 spinners + 1 seamer :)

[SRT100]

1 hour ago, vvvslaxman said:

4 spinners + 1 seamer :)

and blow up the pitches.

As I have said many times, we cant play spin, but Australia will play worse.

[Chakdephatte]

These 50 runs or even 30 by no.8-11 are goldust. Cannot be ignored that easily.

 

Also surprised that dropping Jadeja got some votes in poll.

Edited February 10, 2023 by Chakdephatte

[Lord]

11 minutes ago, Chakdephatte said:

These 50 runs or even 30 by no.8-11 are goldust. Cannot be ignored that easily.

 

Also surprised that dropping Jadeja got some votes in poll.

 

they should be batting higher up. 

 

Its become standard story of 7-11 saving us.

 

People might have wanted to rest Jaddu a bit after injury