Our bench strength in ODIs

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Chief cricket selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth feels that India's emphatic one-day series victory against Sri Lanka is proof of the team's bench strength and this augurs well for the 2011 World Cup in the sub-continent. More... Series victory shows India's strong bench strength: Srikkanth Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, December 25, 2009 Chief cricket selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth feels that India's emphatic One-day series victory against Sri Lanka is proof of the team's bench strength and this augurs well for the 2011 World Cup in the sub-continent. Srikkanth said on Thursday night's victory at Eden Gardens, where India successfully chased 315, has been particularly pleasing since it came in the absence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh. "Winning without Dhoni and Yuvraj shows that the bench strength is strong. The youngsters are filling the gaps. The contributions have come at crucial junctures like Virat Kohli coming in for Yuvraj Singh in ODIs and (Murali) Vijay for Gautam (Gambhir) in Tests," said Srikkanth during an interaction with the media at the Palam ground in New Delhi on Friday during the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals between Tamil Nadu and Delhi. "The competition is healthy and I think it is good for the team," he added. Reflecting on the series victory over Sri Lanka, Srikkanth noted: "The last two months have been good. I am happy the way the team has performed." Srikkanth was lavish in his praise for Kohli, who hit his maiden ODI century at Kolkata's Eden Gardens Thursday as India went 3-1 up in the five-matche series with one game to go. "He was simply brilliant. For a younsgeter, he handled the pressure superbly." Srikkanth is pleased with the way things have shaped up in the last one year. "Like in Tests, I want the team to become the No 1 in One-day cricket too. And nothing would be greater than winning the 2011 World Cup." On India's poor fielding being a cause of concern, Srikkanth said: "They are trying to improve and I am sure things will fall in place." Describing Ishant Sharma as a very "talented" cricketer, he said the fast bowler's loss of form was not a "cause for concern." "It's just that he is going through a rough patch. I am sure he is going to come back strong." The former India Test captain complimented coach Gary Kirsten for doing a fine job. "Kirsten is brilliant. He is a sensible person and he knows what he is doing. His contribution is important." On India becoming the top Test team, Srikkanth said: "We deserved to be the No.1 in Tests. We have been doing well in different conditions. India have beaten teams in their own backyard. We have won at home on placid pitches and not on turning tracks. Some of the victories have come from difficult situations which means the team can fight back.” "I rate this team very highly because Sehwag can tear apart the bowling, Tendulkar can provide the balance and Gambhir and Dravid can play for hours." Asked about the lack of good spinners, Srikkanth said: "It's not fair to say so. Amit (Mishra) won you a Test match against Australia and we have been on the lookout for some more talent. We have been watching the first class matches and I must say there is plenty of talent in the spin department too." Srikkanth said the national selectors have their eyes fixed on domestic competitions to spot talent.

[vvvslaxman]

Indian batting bench strength papers over lot of cracks. But i have more confidence in Srikkanth than i ever had in Vengsarkar. Srikkanth for all his blabber mouth is a honest guy who would not play politics too much. Look at how he whistled when Sehwag scored 293. He considers himself as a fan first before selector. So wavelength of Srikkanth and a common man is not that much different.

[cowboysfan]

how about hiring a bowling coach?we have the worst bowling attack of the top 8 teams in limited overs cricket.

[vvvslaxman]

how about hiring a bowling coach?we have the worst bowling attack of the top 8 teams in limited overs cricket.

I genuine felt RP singh and Ishant would be our future. But this trend of bowlers going downwards after brief period of success never seems to stop. Irfan, Balaji, Munaf, RP singh, Sree for a while now Ishant.

[Mamu]

How about our Bowling Bench Strength? Mr. Selector! Putting it simply Ishant has been nothing but C-R-A-P Zaheer is anything but close to his best. Nehra is average at best. And I take a look at cup-board -- it looks all f**king bare to me. You are living on your batting strengths. Batsmen can carry you only so far.

[vvvslaxman]

I think India has to shed some importance on domestic List A performances. From the economy perspective. Yo Magesh RP Singh B Kumar were good in the last list A season Dinda had an economy of 5.32 even in domestic tournament. Can't believe he is picked.

[champ]

we agree .. we have a bench strength in batting .. but what abt bench strength in bowling mr srikanth ??

[vvvslaxman]

we agree .. we have a bench strength in batting .. but what abt bench strength in bowling mr srikanth ??

First of all we don't have a strong first choice bowling attack let alone bench strength :hysterical:

[Macj]

Cheeka's petrol station on Old Mahabalipuram road charges more money for diluted petrol. Never fill petrol there. Hes absolutely right on this one.

[rahulrulezz]

One thing I like about Srikkanth is that he is fan of aggressive batsmen... He always supported Sehwag and called himself his biggest fan even when Sehwag was dropped out of the team... although he really needs to realize that India is lacking a allrounder.. we need I.Pathan back in the team

[vvvslaxman]

Irfan not being in the side probably got something to do with Dhoni. Remember the news leak saying Dhoni wanted RP. Dhoni was also upset about it.

[deep82]

Our bench strength in ODIs After a long time, we can put together two different ODI teams which can compete on international level.... First X1 Sachin Veeru Gambhir Yuvi Dhoni* Raina Jadeja Harbhjahan Zaheer Sreesanth Nehra Second X1 Uthapha Manaish Pandey Dravid* Kohli Rohit D Kartik Y Pathan P Ojha Ishant Praveen Tyagi Reserves Vijay Dhawan Badrinath Pujara I Pathan Mishra M Patel Dinda ----------------------------------- Kindly add your team or other probables.

[vvvslaxman]

Manish Pandey is rocking and rolling in Ranji.

[PotterManiac]

you are right....our bench strength is improving..I would like to see Amit Mishra in the reserves..and Dinda too. Both of them have still not done anything in international cricket but they are exciting prospects, according to me.

[PotterManiac]

Remember, the WC is played in the sub continent. :D And in India, pitches are batting beauties mostly. Its going to be a tough task really!

[Sooda]

The 'second team' should have Dhawan and Badri instead of Uthappa and Dravid.

[Nova]

Fix our bowling...Krishnamachari yaar. Then we will talk.

[PotterManiac]

uh huh! I completely forgot about that guy Badrinath! Is there anyone who's been more consistent than him? :D

[diegovegaz]

uh huh! I completely forgot about that guy Badrinath! Is there anyone who's been more consistent than him? :D

chateshwar pujara he has always been amongst the runs, big ones

[hari504504]

What is Y.Pathan doing in any ODI XI ??..replace him with Irfan = atleast a better bat... Replace Ishant with M.Patel