saneindian Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 If Ishant could bulk up a bit more, he could easily be a consistent 90 mph+ bowler. But even with the 86-87mph speeds, he has been terrific to watch. Setting up batsmen, not losing his focus even when he hasn't rewards for good bowling..clear signs of a maturing fast bowler. Needs to carry on the good work, remain fit and keep on taking wickets. Another great thing that this spell will do is to put him in the ICC top 10 for test bowlers. he is number 11 right now and shuld move to number 9. We will have 3 Indian bowlers in the top 10, Zaheer at 5, Bhajji at 7/8 and Ishant at 9.
rkt.india Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 If Ishant could bulk up a bit more, he could easily be a consistent 90 mph+ bowler. But even with the 86-87mph speeds, he has been terrific to watch. Setting up batsmen, not losing his focus even when he hasn't rewards for good bowling..clear signs of a maturing fast bowler. Needs to carry on the good work, remain fit and keep on taking wickets. Another great thing that this spell will do is to put him in the ICC top 10 for test bowlers. he is number 11 right now and shuld move to number 9. We will have 3 Indian bowlers in the top 10, Zaheer at 5, Bhajji at 7/8 and Ishant at 9. I think he can crank the pace up too like he did in IPL4..but bowling at that pace consistently in long spells and maintaining accuracy is not easy. He is focusing more accuracy 87 mph is 140K which is good as he is a all bowler especially in bouncy conditions. He will clock more in England where weather is good too in comparison to hot WI
saneindian Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 I think he can crank the pace up too like he did in IPL4..but bowling at that pace consistently in long spells and maintaining accuracy is not easy. He is focusing more accuracy 87 mph is 140K which is good as he is a all bowler especially in bouncy conditions. He will clock more in England where weather is good too in comparison to hot WI Most definitely yes. Won't be a surprise to see him hit 90+ consistently with those sky speed guns. Even Wahab Riaz was shown to be hitting 93-94 mph in a t20 match last evening!!
Chandan Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 Manoj: 33 Tests, 92 wickets; Venky: 33 Tests, 96 wickets; Zak: 33 Tests, 93 wickets; Ishant: 33 Tests, 102 wickets (and counting) Srinath: 33 tests, 114 wickets; Kapil: 33 tests, 131 wickets; This is wickets in 33 tests and that too just of Indian seamers. Can anyone give a list as 100 wickets and then post their number of matches? Do include bowlers of other nationality too. Top 20, and Zaheer, Ishant, Kapil, Srinath would do, if they aren't in the list.
The Outsider Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 Manoj: 33 Tests, 92 wickets; Venky: 33 Tests, 96 wickets; Zak: 33 Tests, 93 wickets; Ishant: 33 Tests, 102 wickets (and counting) Srinath: 33 tests, 114 wickets; Kapil: 33 tests, 131 wickets; This is wickets in 33 tests and that too just of Indian seamers. Can anyone give a list as 100 wickets and then post their number of matches? Do include bowlers of other nationality too. Top 20, and Zaheer, Ishant, Kapil, Srinath would do, if they aren't in the list. http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283530.html
Cricket Tragic Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 Just wait and watch' date=' bhajji is gonna own all those who hate[/quote'] :hmmm:
saneindian Posted July 3, 2011 Posted July 3, 2011 At the start of the series, Ishant's bowling average was 35.98, now it is 32.60. A massive 3. point drop. If he continues like this, not long before he goes below 30 and then subsequently even lower.
rkt.india Posted July 3, 2011 Posted July 3, 2011 At the start of the series' date=' Ishant's bowling average was 35.98, now it is 32.60. A massive 3. point drop. If he continues like this, not long before he goes below 30 and then subsequently even lower.[/quote'] England tour will be crucial for Ishant if he can maintain fire in his belly and then Australia tour with not so confident Australian test batting...he has chance of picking 30+ wickets in 8 matches if he plays all and all are completed. Last WI test is also left...this series can be a real turn around for Ishant. He has already taken 16 wickets in this series in 2 tests.
punjabi_khota Posted July 3, 2011 Posted July 3, 2011 Don't wanna jinx this, but I don't remember last time in Indian cricket we saw such a effective and sustained pace and bounce from a tall young fast bowler. What a moment!!! I mean look @ the number of times the WI batsmen got whacked on the helmets :woot:
Laaloo Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Averages almost like Harbhajan now Mat Wkts BBI Ave 34 111 6/55 31.82 96 400 8/84 31.80
jusarrived Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Averages almost like Harbhajan now Mat Wkts BBI Ave 34 111 6/55 31.82 96 400 8/84 31.80 a good series in England we will have a pace bowler under 30 :two_thumbs_up:
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