Coincidence of debuts

[gaurav92]

S.Badrinath had made his ODI debut back in 08 against Lankans, where he bailed India out of a difficult position of 75/5 chasing 143 along with the captain.He made sure that he is out there and will not throw his wicket away.He made his ODi debut as a "rescuer".He was unbeaten on 27. Scorecard Now in this test match, he has done the same.Along with Viru he has bailed India out of a situation 56/3 to somwwhat better.Again he has played as a "rescuer".So is he the next big thing after Dravid, VVS retires.Will he play the anchor role for India.Looking at his temperament i think so.What do you say?

[saneindian]

He has grabbed his chance well. Has played with a lot of assurance so far. Looks a perfect fit for the longer format and could definitely do what Hussey did for the Aussies when the likes of Hayden, Langer and co were in the twilight of their careers.

[gaurav92]

^Absolutely.He can play as a rescuer and be consistent

[Ranjha]

He played good but a 50 doesn't mean he will replace Yuvraj for some time...But it will be a good competition between the two and lets see who wants it more. On the other hand, Murli and Saha.....brothers in crime.

[yoda]

Well he was dumped for good in ODIs after that.

[Gambit]

The last time we fielded two debutants in a test match against South Africa, we were pulverised. http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63870.html

[Guest Hiten.]

The last time we fielded two debutants in a test match against South Africa, we were pulverised. http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63870.html

I was at the ground :((

[Sachinism]

I was at the ground :((

You jinx :((

[gaurav92]

The last time we fielded two debutants in a test match against South Africa, we were pulverised. http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63870.html

No the main reason wasnt that.

I was at the ground :((

This was the main reason for our Pwnage :((

[thevortex]

He played good but a 50 doesn't mean he will replace Yuvraj for some time...But it will be a good competition between the two and lets see who wants it more. On the other hand, Murli and Saha.....brothers in crime.

Yuvraj has no place in a Test squad, in my opinion. If the need of the hour is for a specialist batsman then there is no comparison between Badri and Yuvraj.

[diegovegaz]

more than anything else, in the absence of dravid and laxman, and gamhbir dismissed, he has the ability to stay at the wicket for long periods of time this is all he is required to do bat time