Ok what is our full strength T20 side now?

[WeStMiDz]

If the Sehwag-Gambhir partnership doesn't hit it off early, how about opening with MS and Gambhir and thus leaving a middle order of: 3) Raina 4) Yuvraj 5) Sehwag 6) Yusuf 7) Rohit 8) Irfan Unlikely but worth thinking about...

[Dark Warrior]

This is how i want warm up match to go. India wins the toss bats first scores 200 runs. Then the second session gets rained out :--D.

:winky:

[bharat297]

If the Sehwag-Gambhir partnership doesn't hit it off early, how about opening with MS and Gambhir and thus leaving a middle order of: 3) Raina 4) Yuvraj 5) Sehwag 6) Yusuf 7) Rohit 8) Irfan Unlikely but worth thinking about...

I dont think MS can make use of the field restriction. I think if Sehwag/Gambhir doesnt work, bring Yusuf Pathan up the order. But im pretty sure Sehwag/Gambhir will work

[cowboysfan]

I dont think MS can make use of the field restriction. I think if Sehwag/Gambhir doesnt work' date=' bring Yusuf Pathan up the order. But im pretty sure Sehwag/Gambhir will work[/quote'] i dont think Yusuf is a good idea against new ball bowlers especially in England.

[Ram]

Whatever team we play, I just hope we show a little more application tactical nous than we did in NZ. There, the batsmen went after the bowling irrespective of whether it was rain or shine. It was Gary Kirsten first full exposure to T20 as the Indian coach. Hopefully, he has used the time since the Kiwi tour to draw up specific plans for the team and specific roles for the batsmen because, if we are going to play in Eng like the way we did in NZ, there’s no way we’re going to defend the title.

[vvvslaxman]

Indian batting is its strength and also its weakness. Everyone plays recklessly knowing there is someone will finish the job for you.

[cowboysfan]

Indian batting is its strength and also its weakness. Everyone plays recklessly knowing there is someone will finish the job for you.

not everyone-you forgot captain awesome.

[vipin]

IMO Dhoni must come after Yusuf Pathan. That way he shall be forced to hit. No option of trying to get himself in. Rohit Sharma can take care of the anchor role that dhoni tries to play coming in at number 4 and screwing the team run rate.

[fineleg]

Whatever team we play' date=' I just hope we show a little more application tactical nous than we did in NZ. There, the batsmen went after the bowling irrespective of whether it was rain or shine. It was Gary Kirsten first full exposure to T20 as the Indian coach. Hopefully, he has used the time since the Kiwi tour to draw up specific plans for the team and specific roles for the batsmen because, if we are going to play in Eng like the way we did in NZ, there’s no way we’re going to defend the title.[/quote'] :dito:

[DaRealPathan]

india is a very good team.....far better in strength than pakistan. but they will still struggle against us.

[vvvslaxman]

india is a very good team.....far better in strength than pakistan. but they will still struggle against us.

Yup India generally struggles against mediocre teams due to complacency.

[DaRealPathan]

Yup India generally struggles against mediocre teams due to complacency.

true, they need to work on not under estimating their opponents

[Sachinism]

Indian batting is its strength and also its weakness. Everyone plays recklessly knowing there is someone will finish the job for you.

That is a major problem when you have a long batting line up, you could easily think, "I can swing the bat there are others behind me" My club that out the hard way last season :((

[Chandan]

Indian batting is its strength and also its weakness. Everyone plays recklessly knowing there is someone will finish the job for you.

That is a major problem when you have a long batting line up, you could easily think, "I can swing the bat there are others behind me" My club that out the hard way last season :((

Actually if roles are defined clearly, this problem can be sorted out easily. There have to at least 2 batsmen who should have the role to play just safe cricket and hold one end up. And batsmen should be identified who can go after the bowling either from the beginning or after an over of their arrival. This is where strategies come into play. If everyone will play madly, 99 out of 100 times it'll be a loss. But if everyone plays according to a plan, you can have a higher percentage of success.

[suraj]

Actually if roles are defined clearly, this problem can be sorted out easily. There have to at least 2 batsmen who should have the role to play just safe cricket and hold one end up. And batsmen should be identified who can go after the bowling either from the beginning or after an over of their arrival. This is where strategies come into play. If everyone will play madly, 99 out of 100 times it'll be a loss. But if everyone plays according to a plan, you can have a higher percentage of success.

Very sensible post:two_thumbs_up: and none of the logic will work on Sehwag in any situation

[Lord]

we dont need too long a batting line-up.its only 20 overs,but we need atleast 5 specialist bowlers coz they will be targetted.part timers should come into play only wen regulars start getting thrashed. this will be XI: Sehwag Gautam Dhoni Yuvi Raina Yusuf Irfan Bhajji Zak PK RPS

[spectre]

Yusuf Gambhir Raina Sehwag Yuvi Rohit Dhoni PK Zak RP Ohja Only reason I wanted Sehwag @ 4 is just hoping that he would be more consistent in shot selection and not throw his wicket like he can do in Powerplay If he plays normally taking calculated risks, he can easily score @ 150 SR, plus he is awesome against spin, so opponent teams will fear getting a spinner to choke the flow of runs, where he is around and if he is there after 15th over and well set, then God save the opponents Raina should play the anchor role, settle down and go berserk in the end He runs superbly, rotates strike @ ease and can hit the homeruns whenever needed So, as long as Raina is around, runrate will not drop

[diegovegaz]

rohit, raina and yusuf all likely to be in the playing 11 so there in no specialist batsman at bench jadeja is more of an allrounder, who can only chip in

[punjabi_khota]

As I see it , Sehwag and Yusuf are 2 pagal aadmis in the team, who will and should play like mad men. Everyone else can adjust according to the situation if needed. Raina,UV,Dhoni can explode if required, and Gambhir,Dhoni,Sharma can play sensibly if required.

[rahulrulezz]

As I see it ' date=' Sehwag and Yusuf are 2 pagal aadmis in the team, who will and should play like mad men. Everyone else can adjust according to the situation if needed. Raina,UV,[b']Dhoni can explode if required, and Gambhir,Dhoni,Sharma can play sensibly if required.

Naaah...its 2009 not 2007!!