Murali Vijay Krishna - Debut

[fineleg]

Murali Vijay Krishna — deserving the chance M. Vijay’s batting is wrapped in orthodoxy. He is more correct than dour; the ease and flow in his methods are compelling. The young man appears to be a natural opener. Importantly, he can ‘play’ and ‘leave’; a vital attribute in an opener while coping with the new ball. Vijay’s balanced stance and an initial, but non-committal, trigger movement forward enhances his judgement in the corridor. Talent, performances and a combination of circumstances have earned Vijay a place in the Indian squad for the high-stakes final Test against Australia at Nagpur. He deserves the opportunity. Testing times ahead The 24-year-old Vijay faces more comprehensive tests of technique and temperament in the days ahead but appears to posses the right ingredients. And he is a man in form, if his innings of 243 and his 462-run partnership with Abhinav Mukund for Tamil Nadu in the on-going Ranji Trophy match against Maharashtra are any indication. Will he be able to make the transition mentally on a bigger stage? Earlier in the season, Vijay impressed with his temperament and runs against New Zealand ‘A’ during the two-‘Test’ series in Chennai. Coach Dav Whatmore had words of praise for the opener. Vijay plays in the ‘V’ off the front-foot, can shorten the length with sound back-foot play. At the domestic level, his strokeplay has revolved around a strong defence. More than his 1,505 runs in 19 first class matches at 47.03 (before the ongoing Ranji match) his approach in an opener’s role has caught the eye; these efforts were well-constructed. Vijay notched up 628 runs in his first Ranji season for the State — 2006-07 —announcing his arrival with headlines. The following season was bound to be testing. Several emerging batsmen get sorted out during the second year; the think-tank and bowlers comprehend the methods, arrive with plans. Early disappointments in his second Ranji season did not diminish Vijay’s hunger. He roared back with a double century against Saurashtra. He has not looked back since. It is often hazardous to make predictions about young cricketers but Vijay does have immense possibilities. http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/05/stories/2008110561981900.htm

[Rajiv]

Lets shorten it, jab tak naam lega tabhi tak wicket bhi gir jayeg iski MVK - does he have a longer name?

[DomainK]

Not longer than Vangipurappu Venkata Sai Laxman(hope I spelled that right), is it?:D

[fineleg]

there is also, Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Ushantha Joseph Chaminda Vaas but then we deviate from the topic.

[Willow_on_fire]

Good luck to Murali Vijay Krishna...:two_thumbs_up:

[Dravid]

kholi is no opener

[Ram]

So he IS going to open. Good luck to the young man, Good luck to India! :isalute:

[cochise]

Today is your day young lad...sieze it!

[Dravid]

he is opening? :| *shocked*.. but then again, dhoni is our captain... he likes them younger kids :D

[cochise]

Why not? There is more talent in India than we can imagine...I am overjoyed that one amongst them has the chance to to capped in the test team and display at large the skills. Man....if only our talent had such a stage....

[King Tendulkar]

A strike rate of 43 in domestic matches suggests a very average bat. Murali is lucky to have been picked ahead of his more qualified and deserving peers.

Indeed! Dravid has a strike rate of 41 in tests, so he is even more average. Dravid and his strike rate has meant he has been rubbish for Inida in last 10 years. These new fans and their love of 20/20 and strike rates:(( Tests are about runs, big runs! Go murali, seize the moment:two_thumbs_up:

[cochise]

A strike rate of 43 in domestic matches suggests a very average bat. Murali is lucky to have been picked ahead of his more qualified and deserving peers.

Let us reserve our opinion till he faces the music shall we? Personally, I think he will far more than overcome your cynical sarc(H)asm. Be patient.

[guju24]

i think selector should a picked up Akash Chopra rather then this young lad....because making debut as a batsman against australia is not that easy and if he fails here selectors will throw him somewhere in the corner like they have done in past...

[SachDan]

Good Luck Vijay :thumbs_up:

[cochise]

He has Dravid's strike rate in domestics but not his average. Murali is way behind in the pecking order.

Tomorrow, he shall bat for India....his world will plow out of his state. We shall see his fight, his mental strength, his ability....I can't wait! I wait for such as he.....come good young lad! Cast your critics to the flames! For if they could do what you could do, they would not be here. Carpe Diem!

[SachDan]

i think selector should a picked up Akash Chopra rather then this young lad....because making debut as a batsman against australia is not that easy and if he fails here selectors will throw him somewhere in the corner like they have done in past...

you had a good point had this match been taking place in Aus..that would have been a really tough assignment for Vijay..here in docile pitches, against a very weak Australian bowling he couldn't have asked for a better occassion to make his debut.

[cochise]

SachDan, Do you think Sachin would have accepted this?

[Fontaine]

you had a good point had this match been taking place in Aus..that would have been a really tough assignment for Vijay..here in docile pitches' date=' against a very weak Australian bowling he couldn't have asked for a better occassion to make his debut.[/quote'] I disagree. I'm not saying that Vijay doesn't merit the selection (or not) but looking at the latest report from CricInfo he travelled over 600 km Tuesday right after playing a match. When he came into camp he didn't know anyone apart from Badri. He dosen't know Sehwag, let alone have an understanding how to run between the wickets with him. He hasn't faced a single delivery from Lee, Johnson or Clark. This is pretty much like asking an opener to succeed in argueably the most important test match India have played for years, in a pressure packed atmosphere, going up against the best test side in the world. Remember what happened to Tiwary? He got worked over by Lee until he was sent back on a duck. There's a reason why training camps, team meetings and squads are together weeks before a series. If he does well, good on him. But let's not dilute the enormity of the situation he's walking into. This is a horrible situation to be making a debut. Thank god at least he has some India A experience to fall back on.

[SachDan]

SachDan, Do you think Sachin would have accepted this?

:offtopic:

[cochise]

Not at all.