Late Cut Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Considering the unavailability of Shewag (for at least one if not more tests), it makes sense to have Dravid open, with both Raina and Yuvraj taking up the remaining spots. Thoughts?
Trichromatic Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 No, Dravid shouldn't open. 3rd place is best for him. We should get specialist opener in case Sehwag doesn't play in the match.
gs Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Ideally no, but with Mukund's Sadagopan-esque technique, Dravid is as good as a opener! Its his call call on whether he wants to come in to face the first over as opener or the third over as one drop.
yoda Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Nope. Last time we tried was during the disastrous tour of Pak in 06, IIRC.
Blue Panther Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 well,sehwag thinks he is fit for the frist match.
Cricket Tragic Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Nope. Last time we tried was during the disastrous tour of Pak in 06' date=' IIRC.[/quote'] Australia in 07/08 was the last time.
urbestfriend Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Yes It makes more sense for Dravid to open than a noob like Mukund who certainly get out in first few overs which means Dravid has to anyway take the responsibility but we have lost a wicket.
punjabi_khota Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Remember the rape of 07 in OZ (the first 2 tests)
yoda Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 I am less concerned about Mukund failing early given that Gauti and SRT are back. Protecting Dravid is a higher priority. Even if the opening pair can see a few overs off that is still better than Dravid opening.
Texan Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 A resounding NO. Mukund looks to have a decent technique and temperament. No point in playing Yuvraj. He is good for ODIs. I don't think he is suitable for Tests. Besides, don't keep making Dravid a scapegoat. Every time such a situation arises, people want him only to open. He is our best number 3 and should stay that way.
SachDan Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Once bitten, twice shy. Under English conditions I don't expect Dravid to open willingly even if such a situation arises, or Laxman to come at no.3 for that matter!
jusarrived Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Coming into bat n the first over isnt the same as say even 5th over . & Mukund >>>> Yuvraj
Serani Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Would back Anderson to get Dravid out first up if he opened, mind you I would back him to get Mukund out too so im not really sure.
Sehwag1830 Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Would back Anderson to get Dravid out first up if he opened' date=' mind you I would back him to get Mukund out too so im not really sure.[/quote'] And if he doesn't, you will not show up as promised. :hysterical::hysterical:
Karan114 Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 No. While I am also concerned by Mukund's technique against the English seamers, it just isn't worth messing around with the batting line-up just to accommodate a mediocre Test player like Yuvraj.
Serani Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 And if he doesn't' date=' you will not show up as promised. :hysterical::hysterical:[/quote'] :hysterical::haha::giggle::cantstop::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::haha::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
Sid Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Is it final Viru not playing the 1st test or are Indians trying to surprise the Poms :cantstop:
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