Sachinism Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Surrey have signed India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha for the remainder of the season. The 24-year-old has featured 33 times for his country and looks set to make his Surrey debut against Leicestershire in the County Championship on Tuesday. Surrey manager Chris Adams said: "We did our homework on him with Anil Kumble and he rates him very highly. "He said sign him, bring him here, he'll be great. It's a great opportunity for both parties." Adams admitted that he had thought Ojha, who also represents Deccan Chargers, would return to India but was now delighted to have him with the squad for the remainder of the side's season. Continue reading the main story We've been talking for a long time about getting a world class spinner into the side to complement everything else and it looks like finally we're going to get that Chris Adams "We'd hoped to get him to join us before the Kent game but he got a call up to the Test game [against England] after the injury to Harbhajan Singh. "I thought the opportunity had gone and he'd head back to India with so little time left. "But late yesterday we got word he was still very keen and we managed to turn the paperwork round in time so he joins us in the squad." Ojha made his Test debut for India in 2009, and has gone on to make 11 Test appearances. During his time with the Chargers he has taken 62 wickets in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 22.19, and Adams said he believed the Orissa-born player would make an immediate impact for Surrey. "It's terrific news. We've been talking for a long time about getting a world class spinner into the side to complement everything else and it looks like finally we're going to get that luxury so hopefully he'll make a difference." http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/14630059.stm?
Pagalpanti Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 I'd be more happy if young batters/pacers join, England isn't ideal for spinners.
Trichromatic Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 It would be better if BCCI gives few fast tracks to domestic teams in India only.
achilles Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Brilliant news for Ojha. BCCI will continue to favour some players while the deserving ones keep looking for greener pastures elsewhere.
CSK Fanatic Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Deccan Chargers will pay close attention to this, if he gets injured for IPL 2012, they might block payment.
Cricket Tragic Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Brilliant news for Ojha. BCCI will continue to favour some players while the deserving ones keep looking for greener pastures elsewhere. No better example than Murali Karthik.
Trichromatic Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 He is playing first match against Leicestershire.
achilles Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 No better example than Murali Karthik. Yes. He's been doing quite remarkably in England yet they didn't pick him for the English tour. That was quite harsh, esp. after Bhajji's injury.
gaurav92 Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Come on Ojheeeeeeeeeyy :cheer: Thats what Dhoni calls him from behind the stumps :giggle:
Cricket Tragic Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Come on Ojheeeeeeeeeyy :cheer: Thats what Dhoni calls him from behind the stumps :giggle: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9JQcuK22eo]Dhoni shouting to Sreesanth about his Girlfriend - YouTube[/ame]
gaurav92 Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Dhoni shouting to Sreesanth about his Girlfriend - YouTube :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
Sidhoni Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 ^U saw that the first time? Thats common. But still - :cantstop: :haha:
ganeshran Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Dhoni shouting to Sreesanth about his Girlfriend - YouTube :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
Sachinism Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 2 maidens from Ojha to start with The 2nd over had 4 byes and 2 legbyes
Cricket Tragic Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 The 2nd over had 4 byes and 2 legbyes That is still a maiden over for the bowler.
Sachinism Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 7 overs 6 maidens This is why I was saying we should have played him, at least he could tie up and end and build pressure
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