Possible 1st Test Line Up Vs Australia at Perth

[Sgattick10]

12 hours ago, saransh said:

Any idea how we can watch the match on fox cricket in India? Don't want to watch the series in the crap fest that is jio cinema

Hotstar thankfully not Jio. 

[express bowling]

For me our key personnel in this series are

 

Bumrah

Harshit

 

Pant

Jurel

Jaiswal

Gill ( when fit )

 

Other players are replaceable.

 

 

[Lone Wolf]

27 minutes ago, express bowling said:

For me our key personnel in this series are

 

Bumrah

Harshit

 

Pant

Jurel

Jaiswal

Gill ( when fit )

 

Other players are replaceable.

 

 

Harshit looks leaner.  Good news I think 

 

[Lone Wolf]

Curiously if Akashdeep is benched who will bowl round the wicket to Head and Khawaja??  Their obvious weakness.

Bumrah Siraj collectively lose their brains at the sight of left handers.

 

Harshit is hit the deck but I am unsure how will he Target someone like Head.

I hope we come up with something.

[rkt.india]

31 minutes ago, Lone Wolf said:

Curiously if Akashdeep is benched who will bowl round the wicket to Head and Khawaja??  Their obvious weakness.

Bumrah Siraj collectively lose their brains at the sight of left handers.

 

Harshit is hit the deck but I am unsure how will he Target someone like Head.

I hope we come up with something.

Don't want siraj. Akashdeep will do in his place.

[Lone Wolf]

3 minutes ago, rkt.india said:

Don't want siraj. Akashdeep will do in his place.

Morkel has pretty much backed Siraj at least for Perth test.   Siraj is locked in unfortunately.

Pretty sure fight for one pacer slot is between Prasidh Akash and Harshit.

Akash seems to have fallen behind in pecking order as TM seems to be keen on one Hit the deck seamer for Perth.

 

Edited November 20, 2024 by Lone Wolf

[vvvslaxman]

Siraj playing over Akash is a sin. That guy is a proper trundler now.

[Lord]

Ashwin Set to Spin in Perth: India's Strategy for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

 

Last updated 11 minutes ago

 

The Indian cricket team is preparing for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium. Ravichandran Ashwin is confirmed to lead the spin attack, a strategic move considering Australia's left-handed batting lineup. The Indian squad, including stars like Rahul, Jaiswal, Padikkal, Kohli, Pant, and Bumrah, will tackle a pitch expected to initially assist fast bowlers before turning to favor spinners. Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood has openly expressed his relief at not facing Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his resilience. Both teams are eager to make their mark; Australia looks to end a four-series losing streak, while India aims to continue their dominance. There's also buzz around potential debuts for young talents like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana, adding an element of excitement to the series.

[vvvslaxman]

32 minutes ago, Lord said:

Ashwin Set to Spin in Perth: India's Strategy for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

 

Last updated 11 minutes ago

 

The Indian cricket team is preparing for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium. Ravichandran Ashwin is confirmed to lead the spin attack, a strategic move considering Australia's left-handed batting lineup. The Indian squad, including stars like Rahul, Jaiswal, Padikkal, Kohli, Pant, and Bumrah, will tackle a pitch expected to initially assist fast bowlers before turning to favor spinners. Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood has openly expressed his relief at not facing Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his resilience. Both teams are eager to make their mark; Australia looks to end a four-series losing streak, while India aims to continue their dominance. There's also buzz around potential debuts for young talents like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana, adding an element of excitement to the series.

 

Even assuming Ashwin bowls well who will bat down the order? At perth spinner may not even be needed. Besides Sundar is as tall as Ashwin to extract same amount of bounce.

[Lord]

Just now, vvvslaxman said:

 

Even assuming Ashwin bowls well who will bat down the order? At perth spinner may not even be needed. Besides Sundar is as tall as Ashwin to extract same amount of bounce.

yes hes worst option among Washi/Jaddu/Ashwin. But they are going b eggsperience again.

[vvvslaxman]

6 minutes ago, Lord said:

yes hes worst option among Washi/Jaddu/Ashwin. But they are going b eggsperience again.

They didn't back him at the oval which demanded his inclusion.   Indian team consistently make these errors.  Also Jadeja took 10 wickets last match. Is he going to be left out or is he taking the spot of a btasman?

[saransh]

1 hour ago, vvvslaxman said:

Siraj playing over Akash is a sin. That guy is a proper trundler now.

Disgusting seniority culture in India

[Sgattick10]

Acc to most media reports Ash is sure shot 

[Lord]

Reddy garu likely to play

 

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bgt-aus-vs-ind-morne-morkel-says-nitish-kumar-reddy-is-someone-to-watch-out-for-1460468

[vvvslaxman]

if they go with Ash and Siraj that would add to the long list of selection blunders in recent time. You need players with more confidence and better frame of mind.  Ashwin on YT said he was more heart broken that he could not contribute with bat IN NZ series also slightly hinting at getting old.  

[saransh]

11 minutes ago, vvvslaxman said:

if they go with Ash and Siraj that would add to the long list of selection blunders in recent time. You need players with more confidence and better frame of mind.  Ashwin on YT said he was more heart broken that he could not contribute with bat IN NZ series also slightly hinting at getting old.  

Siraj is an even worse selection, absolutely shot as a bowler. I think they are just playing because he took that 6-fer in SA earlier in the year. Akashdeep would have been much better here.

[vvvslaxman]

1 minute ago, saransh said:

Siraj is an even worse selection, absolutely shot as a bowler. I think they are just playing because he took that 6-fer in SA earlier in the year. Akashdeep would have been much better here.

And Akash can whack the ball as well. 

[straighttalk]

If rumors are true and this is the team

Jaiswal

KLR

Padikkal

Kohli

Pant

Jurel

Reddy

Ashwin

Rana

Bumrah

Siraj

 

This team has a pretty long tail. They are hoping reddy  Ashwin and Rana will combine to play as two batsman. I doubt it given form and lack of experience. I think the bowling is ok .. Ashwin ins Australia is not as good as he is in India. Reddy is a t20 batsman..ok as a bowler. But he will be bounced out like in 3 out of 4 India a innings. Harshit..I have no idea how good he is as a batsman..but as a bowling ar ..he should be ok. I am fine with starting with Ashwin as a bowler given most spinners take time to understand the Australian pitches and do well in sena countries.

 

I would have replaced Reddy with a better bowler - Prasidh or Akashdeep

 

And Ashwin with better batsman - Washington 

 

And Padikkal with Jadeja

 

Jaiswal

KLR

Jurel

Kohli

Pant

Jadeja

Sundar

Rana

Akashdeep

Bumrah 

Siraj

 

I think the only reason the management is choosing the above team is they think of Ashwin as a attacking option. My team is based on using spinners as defensive option 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Adamant]

2 hours ago, saransh said:

Disgusting seniority culture in India

 

3 hours ago, Lord said:

yes hes worst option among Washi/Jaddu/Ashwin. But they are going b eggsperience again.

I don’t think its based on experience.

 

I would say it isn’t a good pick but Ashwin has been dropped umpteen times for Shardul, Jadeja etc so blaming it all on experience doesn’t make sense.

 

 

[mani sha]

Strange to see siraj when Akashdeep is bowling well 

 

bumrah harshit and akash with washy and reddy would make a deep batting and bowling unit . Dont know why ashwin over washy is better …