afridi6666 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram believes an overload of Twenty20 cricket has taken its toll on young Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja. Batsman Sharma and all-rounder Jadeja have failed to impress in the ongoing ODI series against the West Indies and Akram believes their participation in the Indian Premier League and World T20 has played a big role in their inability to perform in the 50-over format. "If you look at Rohit and Jadeja, yes, Twenty20 has affected their game. It's no point slamming a 15-ball 30 and a seven-ball 15. T20 is fun cricket. Judge a player on it, you are dead," exclaimed Wasim. "It's no point being a great talent. Talent comes and goes. When a youngster translates talent into performance, that's great. On their current form, both Rohit and Jadeja have miles to go. "I reckon, Rohit and Jadeja are wasting some great opportunities. No selector will pick you on your T20 ability. Prove yourself in 50-50 first. That will give you the key to Test cricket, the final goal," he concluded. Meanwhile, the West Indies have named an unchanged squad for the remainder of the four-ODI series, which is currently locked at one victory apiece. The Indians won the series opener by 20 runs last week, after which the hosts triumphed by eight wickets on Monday. The teams head to Beausejour, St Lucia for Friday's third one-dayer and Sunday's final encounter. West Indies squad: Chris Gayle, Denesh Ramdin, Lionel Baker, Darren Bravo, Dwayne Bravo, Sulieman Benn, David Bernard, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Narsingh Deonarine, Runako Morton, Ravi Rampaul, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Jerome Taylor. source- cricket365 Link to comment
someone Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 He should only comment on himself or his country but not others Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 He should only comment on himself or his country but not others Yea.. if he lives in a world where everybody follows that rule. Link to comment
King Tendulkar Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 He should only comment on himself or his country but not others Well the people who pay him to be a commentator on such matters may not agree:--D Link to comment
Sachinism Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 he isnt wrong.. Exactly, look past who is saying it and look at what he is saying. These players have a wonderful opportunity to secure themselves a place in the team at such a young age, but they aren't putting in the performances that will get them those places for a long time Link to comment
Freedom Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I think hez correct. These two people are wasting their chances. Especially Rohit. That guy got some raw talent, but needs to change that into performance. Link to comment
Params7 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Yeah a little too much T20, these guys need to understand now what a 50-50 game takes. And they need to understand that fast.. Link to comment
rahulrulezz Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Jadeja playing T20 Mode????????? :hysterical: ..... he is feaking slow for even Test Matches Link to comment
diegovegaz Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Jadeja playing T20 Mode????????? :hysterical: ..... he is feaking slow for even Test Matches yes, he doesn't have the shots Link to comment
iHammad Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 He couldve saved India from getting kicked from the T20 WC Link to comment
Watson87 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Jadeja played brilliantly in IPL, IDK whatever happened to this bloke in England? Maybe it was the pressure or he say some soni kudis in the crowd and got stonned Link to comment
Texy Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Jadeja played brilliantly in IPL' date=' IDK whatever happened to this bloke in England? Maybe it was the pressure or he say some soni kudis in the crowd and got stonned[/quote'] or Maybe.. he was always an average player and got picked due to regional bias...where there are hundreds of more qualified players than him that will never be selected. Link to comment
MUMBAISKIPPER Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 has wasim applied for indian citizenship?he is more indian than pakistani these days Link to comment
Lord Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 or Maybe.. he was always an average player and got picked due to regional bias...where there are hundreds of more qualified players than him that will never be selected. he was the highest wicket taker in Ranji seasonn made some 750 runs to go with that.do u really think his selection was regionally biased? Link to comment
afridi6666 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 he was the highest wicket taker in Ranji seasonn made some 750 runs to go with that.do u really think his selection was regionally biased? that nails it, drop jadeja NOW, these bits+peice players may eventually captain the side :ohmy: Link to comment
Lord Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 that nails it' date=' drop jadeja NOW, these bits+peice players may eventually captain the side :ohmy:[/quote'] wat?u wanna drop a 20 yr old player whos taken most wickets n made 750 runs after just 3 chances?not gonna happen Link to comment
Texy Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 some players are great in domestic scene but when it comes to int'l cricket...they fail miserably.... Mark Ramprakash is a great example. Link to comment
WeStMiDz Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 wat?u wanna drop a 20 yr old player whos taken most wickets n made 750 runs after just 3 chances?not gonna happen Why are you placing so much emphasis in domestic cricket. This is the same domestic cricket in which Yusuf Pathan regularly takes 5-fers and we all know Yusuf Pathan cannot cut it at international level with the ball.... Link to comment
yoda Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Why are you placing so much emphasis in domestic cricket. This is the same domestic cricket in which Yusuf Pathan regularly takes 5-fers and we all know Yusuf Pathan cannot cut it at international level with the ball.... What else can you go by to pick a team then? A tours? Link to comment
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