Team for the 4th Test

[singhvivek141]

1 hour ago, Serpico said:

You thought Shami on one knee will replace Bumrah in australia? Jassi was always going to play all 5 tests, this is the biggest series in his career.

CT is like 4 ODIs in 2 weeks, no big deal for him 

Had he been fit, he would have flown for sure to Australia.
Apparently his knee is unable to take up the load of bowling several overs, it's understandable as path to recovery becomes longer as the players grow older

[bowl_out]

49 minutes ago, Stan AF said:

 

 

Why give so much hope on shami travelling to australia , only to

 

Paruthi mootai was always in godown only. These media idiots unnecessarily hyped his return

[devisreeprasadmahesh]

2 hours ago, Ultimate_Game said:

 

Yup and that's why we'll never dominate cricket coz we'll have politics and seniority as hurdles. Today it's Kohli and Rohit, tomorrow it'll be Gill and someone else. Somehow we love star culture be it Bollywood, cricket or politicians. Could never understand that aspect and was always in minority. I do have my preferences as players but I would drop them in a heart beat if it results in a win for India.

 

But somehow that passion for Team India is lacking in general and people are more passionate about their players doing well instead of seeing Team India performing well. Majority of folks (and this forum is a minority) would rather see their favorite player score a 100 and India losing than their player fail in favor of an India win. Could never comprehend this line of thought but that's how majority rolls in India and you can see this aspect in our selections. And this is what separates us from Australia - that ruthlessness to prioritize team over individuals. They don't have this star culture and nobody is untouchable unlike in India where spots are confirmed for years in advance without any link to performances. Extremely sad and the reason we'll never be the top team or dominate cricket or any sports the way Aussies have done in cricket.

Gill's a liability even today. He must be kicked out of the team 

[Lord]

so bowling all over the place is an actual plan

 

 

[Strangering]

6 hours ago, Lord said:

so bowling all over the place is an actual plan

 

 

And how do you set the field for this plan? 

[Ultimate_Game]

1 hour ago, Strangering said:

And how do you set the field for this plan? 

 

You're asking too many questions! 

[Strangering]

Sachin used to walk out with extra security at MCG. Today's kids will never know the aura. 

[Strangering]

Shami Update: Deemed unfit for BGT

[Texan]

Jaiswal

Rahul

Easwaran

Padikkal

Pant

Sarfaraz

Nitish KR

Sundar

Akash Deep

Harshit

Bumrah (c)

 

I know it's not going to happen, but that would be mine.

[Lord]

3 hours ago, Strangering said:

And how do you set the field for this plan? 

 

That's the best part. Fielders stand wherever they want. Idea is to surprise Head

[Serpico]

Jaiswal

KL

Rohit(c)

Kohli

Pant

Sundar

Jadeja

Akash

Harshit

Bumrah

Siraj

 

Sundar will score whatever 30-40 gill can make and also gives offspin option against Head and Carey. 4 quicks so that they can go all out bouncer barriage against head if he gets set. Please do anything to prevent him scoring hattrick centuries 

[The Hound]

*Bad news 

 

[Sgattick10]

As per latest news, Reddy to be dropped in favour of Washy. So two spinners for Melbourne 

[rkt.india]

2 hours ago, Sgattick10 said:

As per latest news, Reddy to be dropped in favour of Washy. So two spinners for Melbourne 

Since 2019, MCG has second lowest bowling average for pacers after Perth. Second highest for spinners. They may leave 10-mm grass like they did in Ashes where England lost by an innings despite Aus just scoring 267. So playing two spinners look one too many.

[Trichromatic]

30 minutes ago, rkt.india said:

Since 2019, MCG has second lowest bowling average for pacers after Perth. Second highest for spinners. They may leave 10-mm grass like they did in Ashes where England lost by an innings despite Aus just scoring 267. So playing two spinners look one too many.

 

In that case it should be a batting heavy line up.

[R!TTER]

16 hours ago, Lord said:

so bowling all over the place is an actual plan

 

The likes of Marshall, Warne, Larwood(?) must be smirking in their graves listening to our jaahils 

Edited December 24, 2024 by R!TTER

[rkt.india]

1 hour ago, Trichromatic said:

 

In that case it should be a batting heavy line up.

New pitches started to take actual effect from 2021 ashes. Recent Pak ODI had a fast bouncy pitch.

[cowboysfan]

4 hours ago, Sgattick10 said:

As per latest news, Reddy to be dropped in favour of Washy. So two spinners for Melbourne 

ha,this is what i wanted but i am wary.they need to decide on the day of the match and see how green the pitch is.

[saransh]

5 hours ago, Sgattick10 said:

As per latest news, Reddy to be dropped in favour of Washy. So two spinners for Melbourne 

Just get in Washi in place of Gill or Kohli or Rohit. When will batsmen beheld  accountable in this country?

[Suhaan]

 

"Seven years ago, we were quite flat, we want to create exciting an contest and exciting Test matches, so we will leave more grass, that brings the bowlers into equation. But it is still good for batting once the new ball goes off. We keep 6mm grass and we would monitor that as we get in," Page elaborated.

 

 

 

https://www.moneycontrol.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-australia-boxing-day-test-melbourne-weather-forecast-and-mcg-pitch-report-article-12897150.html

Edited December 24, 2024 by Suhaan