Malcolm Merlyn Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Calcutta: Saurashtra’s wicket-keeper batsman Sagar Jogiyani is the favourite to be Wriddhiman Saha’s standby in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League. Although, a formal announcement is awaited, it is clear that there will be a two-way fight between Jogiyani and former Bengal captain Deep Dasgupta during a practice match scheduled on Thursday. Rohit Sabharwal and Thilak Naidu are out of contention for the third wicket-keeper’s slot as of now. It has been learnt that the KKR captain Sourav Ganguly was impressed with Jogiyani’s performance in the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy and summoned him to the camp. On Wednesday, Sourav was seen talking to the youngster and also giving him valuable suggestions. Sourav seemed pretty certain about the composition of the squad for the first match against Deccan Chargers on March 12. “I have a fair idea about what kind of squad we would take to Mumbai for the first match. The squad of 15 is in the process of finalisation. We will have a couple of practice matches before we take a final call,” Sourav told reporters after a two-hour session at Eden Gardens. Ajit Agarkar, Ishant Sharma and Manoj Tiwary were also present at practice. Sourav, though, is still not sure about his batting position — whether to open or bat No. 3. “Throughout my international career, I have mostly opened or batted at No. 3. Though I haven’t decided, it will be either opening or at No. 3.” Asked whether he will be missing Tiwary, Ashok Dinda and Wriddhiman Saha who will not be available for the camp due to Deodhar Trophy commitments, he seemed unperturbed. “It’s always good to play matches... They will get some serious match practice in the process,” he said. Sourav also feels that contrary to popular belief, bowling is the KKR’s strong point. “We will be getting the services of Shane Bond from the second match. His raw pace can make a lot of difference. There is Ishant Sharma who is a current India player. We have a seasoned campaigner in Ajit Agarkar. I wouldn’t count Eklakh Ahmed out as he is a left-arm pacer. Left-arm pacers have done quite well in the IPL. Eklakh brings in the necessary variation. We have a good prospect in Varun Aaron who can bowl at 90 miles per hour.” He feels it will be difficult to choose four foreign players. “When you have players like Chris Gayle, Brad Hodge, David Hussey, Angelo Mathews, Ajantha Mendis in your ranks, it becomes a difficult choice.” On the Bengal players, Sourav said that he has spoken to Manoj about his batting position. He also made it clear that Wriddhiman and Dinda’s form were not a worrying factor. “Wriddhi, in fact, batted well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. But he is batting way down at No. 6 whereas he should be batting up the order. Obviously Sreevats (he plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore) was outstanding. Laxmi (Shukla) is bowling pretty well but he also needs to score runs. Dinda did pretty well. But we played mostly on good batting wickets where the batsman made good use of the Power play overs.” :kkr::kkr::kkr::kkr::kkr::kkr::kkr::kkr::kkr::kkr::kkr:: http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100304/jsp/sports/story_12173809.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachinism Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 and Indian 90mph bowler = 80mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sharma Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 No, I am not going to change my moniker again :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr123 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 i can see :mi: 's sh1ting there pants... :haha: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamy Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 No' date=' I am not going to change my moniker again :([/quote'] :haha::haha: Varun Arun :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achilles Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 First things first:nervous: Does he eats naaaan-veeezzzz? :hehe: And I hope he doesn't have expert coaches telling him to reduce his pace to compete with a gentle medium pacer to "sustain" his career :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Varun Aaron who is this guy who ganguly says can bowl at 90 km/h -http://www.cricinfo.com/ipl2010/content/story/450763.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachinism Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 http://www.indiancricketfans.com/showthread.php?t=210959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSK Fan Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Atul Sharma has just changed names and teams to hide from Ian Pont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViruRulez Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 No' date=' I am not going to change my moniker again :([/quote'] :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: No more Atul Sharma please :giggle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 i can see :mi: 's sh1ting there pants... :haha: :giggle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViruRulez Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Atul Sharma has just changed names and teams to hide from Ian Pont :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandan Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 who is this guy who ganguly says can bowl at 90 km/h -http://www.cricinfo.com/ipl2010/content/story/450763.html Is bowling 90km/h a unique thing? I think all the spinners can bowl at that speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner_Mania Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Is bowling 90km/h a unique thing? I think all the spinners can bowl at that speed. :haha::haha::haha::haha::haha::haha: Good spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachinism Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Is bowling 90km/h a unique thing? I think all the spinners can bowl at that speed. :hysterical::hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sangrock Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Does he eats naaaan-veeezzzz? :hehe: :haha::haha::haha: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achilles Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 http://www.cricinfo.com/ipl-kolkata/content/player/360911.html Full name: Varun Raymond Aaron Bowling style: Right-arm medium :hehe: One thing is for sure, 90Miles or 9Miles, he is a complete man :hysterical: :haha::haha::haha: Thats the main criteria, bubaaa. If he eeej naaat eat naaaan veeeezzzz, how eeejjjj he match 17yr old kids from across the border? :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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