This should be SKY's last chance

[BacktoCricaddict]

He's been struggling for a good while (since the last T20 WC) now and if he doesn't perform now, it should be curtains for him. There's enough top-order talent in India to replace him. 

 

Additionally, not sure if Gill in the PP is a good idea. I'd rather have 2 lefties - Sharma and Jaiswal, or if they really wanted a L-R combo, rope in someone like Prabhsimran Singh who can also keep.

 

Abhishek, Prabhsimran (wk), Jaiswal, Varma (vc), Rinku (for now)*, Pandya (c), Axar, Rana/Bawa, Varun C, Arshdeep, Bumrah   

 

*Need to keep a close watch on Rinku, as well. Have some power-hitters like Shashank Singh (I know he's old) or maybe Ramandeep ready to go,  

[Manucrick]

31 minutes ago, BacktoCricaddict said:

He's been struggling for a good while (since the last T20 WC) now and if he doesn't perform now, it should be curtains for him. There's enough top-order talent in India to replace him. 

 

Additionally, not sure if Gill in the PP is a good idea. I'd rather have 2 lefties - Sharma and Jaiswal, or if they really wanted a L-R combo, rope in someone like Prabhsimran Singh who can also keep.

 

Abhishek, Prabhsimran (wk), Jaiswal, Varma (vc), Rinku (for now)*, Pandya (c), Axar, Rana/Bawa, Varun C, Arshdeep, Bumrah   

 

*Need to keep a close watch on Rinku, as well. Have some power-hitters like Shashank Singh (I know he's old) or maybe Ramandeep ready to go,  

Bawa  not even playing that well in ranji

[cowboysfan]

i think these bouncier pitches suit Sky better but Aussies know this and will bowl slower balls to him.

[vvvslaxman]

He has a lot of commercial deals. He is not going anywhere for a while.

[Gollum]

With Iyer also mostly out, SKY's place is locked IMO. Just hope he regains some form and confidence. Gill is a much bigger weak link if you ask me, he is also ruining the batting order because of his permanent spot (VC) and opening role. 

[Stan AF]

Yeah, not happening. 

[bowl_out]

59 minutes ago, Gollum said:

With Iyer also mostly out, SKY's place is locked IMO. Just hope he regains some form and confidence. Gill is a much bigger weak link if you ask me, he is also ruining the batting order because of his permanent spot (VC) and opening role. 

Gill's position lock messed up the batting order big time. At least 2-3 players are batting out of position because of his mandatory inclusion.

 

Also, the team would benefit a lot more from Rinku at 5/6 than an additional batsman at the top. 

 

Abhishek, Samson, Tilak, SKY, Dube, Rinku, Pandya

 

This will be my top 7. 

 

Bowlers will be Axar, Kuldeep, Varun, Bumrah in sub continent conditions.

 

And Arshdeep in place a wrist spinner in SENA.

Edited October 28, 2025 by bowl_out

[Chaos]

His biggest flaw is too many ramp shots attempted. He full 360 player n should play one.

[vvvslaxman]

1 minute ago, Chaos said:

His biggest flaw is too many ramp shots attempted. He full 360 player n should play one.

His shots infront of wicket has become non existent.

[Chaos]

Just now, vvvslaxman said:

His shots infront of wicket has become non existent.

Yep cuz he is hooked onpaddling back for sixes

[Cloud]

He'll do well in AUS compared to slow Dubai pitches in Asia cup

[Trichromatic]

SKY was never a factor in WT20.

[putrevus]

38 minutes ago, Trichromatic said:

SKY was never a factor in WT20.

Every player is not equipped to handle pressure. SKY is another guy who joins that long list which has players like KL rahul, DK and some bowlers.

[Vk1]

pioneer of sorts of our T20 batting... not having plan B is hurting him

[Stan AF]

52 minutes ago, Trichromatic said:

SKY was never a factor in WT20.

 

Did you even see the last T20 WC?

[Trichromatic]

17 minutes ago, Stan AF said:

 

Did you even see the last T20 WC?

 

Please share his notable performances.

[BacktoCricaddict]

26 minutes ago, Trichromatic said:

 

Please share his notable performances.

I would actually count his catch against SA as clutch. He was still valuable at that time, but T20 cycles/form are fast-moving and his lack of batting contributions in the past year is alarming.

[Prabhdeep Singh]

His catch was hugely important, just based on that and 4 months out from T20 WC he deserves captaincy and place in squad. After that we all know writing is on the wall. He will lose his captaincy for sure to probably Gill. Gill is also under pressure in T20 format.

 

Cricket works this way, people work you out then you need a counter plan, I am sure SKY will come with a better plan.

[vvvslaxman]

His use of Bumrah on those sluggish UAE wicket was puzzling. Used 3 on the trot leaving no death overs for him.if he does here we will be mauled.

[Lord]

5 hours ago, Gollum said:

With Iyer also mostly out, SKY's place is locked IMO. Just hope he regains some form and confidence. Gill is a much bigger weak link if you ask me, he is also ruining the batting order because of his permanent spot (VC) and opening role. 

 

if SKY is removed, Gill will be captain. SKY is atleast a better captain