Have been longing for this opportunity: Badrinath

[hari504504]

Badri betta make atleast a century... Yuvi can then do what he was born to do - focus on ODIs and Twent20s...

[vvvslaxman]

In Badri's early years watching him play would be like watching paint drying. Gradualy he added strokes to his repoertoire. Hope Badri follows the foot steps of Vijay who had a decent start to his career.

[diegovegaz]

regardless of how he performs in the first test, his reputation won't fall one bit in my eyes

[vvvslaxman]

Even Vijay was also a boring batsman. Usually he would score a 50 in 200 balls. He has transformed dramatically over the last 18 months or so.

[cricketman]

He has played so many critical, and quick innings for CSK. He's an integral part of the middle order and has the shots for a quick knock as well. Come on, guys. We don't need flashy players in test cricket anyways.

[vvvslaxman]

He has played so many critical, and quick innings for CSK. He's an integral part of the middle order and has the shots for a quick knock as well. Come on, guys. We don't need flashy players in test cricket anyways.

Not flashy. But players who can look completely at ease. I am sure he should not have problems with pitches easing out all over. I am always skeptical about domestic giants as we have had bad experience. Lamba, WV Raman, Jaffer to name a few. W.V.Raman must be cursing himself that he was born in the wrong era. He had to face Donald at kingsmead the then fastest pitch in the world along with Perth. I think he made a century in South Africa in a one dayer. He was the first batsman i have seen walking for a leg before decision :hysterical: without umpire raising the finger.

[Show_stopper]

He has played so many critical' date= and quick innings for CSK. He's an integral part of the middle order and has the shots for a quick knock as well. Come on, guys. We don't need flashy players in test cricket anyways.

Nice criteria. Personally, I feel he just doesn't belong at the International level. It was quite evident from the way he played Siddle.

[cricketman]

Nice criteria. Personally, I feel he just doesn't belong at the International level. It was quite evident from the way he played Siddle.

People were saying that he couldn't play a quick knock, he has proven them wrong in the IPL. If you want more 'criteria', just take a look at his record. :winky: Btw, if you want Raina in the team no way is he test materia. Haha, I can't even imagine him trying to face the short stuff vs Steyn and co. :cantstop:

[cricketman]

And way to write someone who has proven himself in the domestic level completely off. He deserves this chance let him have it.

[rahulrulezz]

People were saying that he couldn't play a quick knock, he has proven them wrong in the IPL. If you want more 'criteria', just take a look at his record. :winky: Btw, if you want Raina in the team no way is he test materia. Haha, I can't even imagine him trying to face the short stuff vs Steyn and co. :cantstop:

if a player like D.Kartik made it to test team as a specialist batsman, then why not Raina..

[achilles]

^ Coz Raina is like a drunkard getting punked by the bouncer :cantstop:. And Karthik is light years ahead of Raina in Test Cricket. He has a great record and doesn't get out to short balls and cry in the media, "I can play the short ball. Please don't write me off, good sir!" :((

[rahulrulezz]

^ Coz Raina is like a drunkard getting punked by the bouncer :cantstop:. And Karthik is light years ahead of Raina in Test Cricket. He has a great record and doesn't get out to short balls and cry in the media, "I can play the short ball. Please don't write me off, good sir!" :((

shuddup u kid... Raina didnt even play a single test and you are comparing him a constant Test failiure D.Kartik... and LOL, Kartik has good Test record?... go suck a lolypop... D.Kartik average is 27.7

[achilles]

Are you Suresh Raina? No? Then **** off :two_thumbs_up: Don't try to act like a union leader. Your not the only one who has the right to opinion. And KID (yeah, I'm older than you, you piece of crap), try to respect people !

[Cricketics]

I really really hope that he crack some runs in this rare opportunity which he is getting. I am sure if he doesn't do well, he won't get much chance after this because of his age. He is not like Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma who are 21, 22. He is 29. Enjoy the moment..

[achilles]

He is going to make India proud. There is no doubt in my mind about that :two_thumbs_up:

[Zap_Brannigan]

Dhoni's fav nohit Sharma has been included in the squad. So unless Laxman skips the game, I am sure nohit will be chosen ahead of Badri...

[achilles]

Oh c'mon. Nohit has No-hit for the bouncers. :(( Badri has better technique and more experience than Nohit :two_thumbs_up:

[yoda]

Dhoni's fav nohit Sharma has been included in the squad. So unless Laxman skips the game' date=' I am sure nohit will be chosen ahead of Badri...[/quote'] That would be great for the team actually. Rohit will get tons of chances to prove himself and can play with less pressure than Badri would have to.

[cricketman]

if a player like D.Kartik made it to test team as a specialist batsman' date=' then why not Raina..[/quote'] Kartik has had success opening the batting against Engand in England. He's done the same in South Africa as well. He is the most versatile player we have. So, 'go suck a lollypop'. :haha:

[cricketman]

Nohit is cover for Laxman only. Badri is sure to play.