Sourav Ganguly- Dinda will go as a replacement for Ishant. Will be confirmed in 24 hrs

[G_B_]

and what if what ganguly says does not happen (not that i am doubting him?) Questions have to be raised, did zee pay him to make those comments? Is he trying to big up a fellow team mate from the bengal ranji team?

“The physio is working on him. He's been advised rest up to Tuesday by the doctor. He's working on strength training and his condition is improving,” said India’s media manager GS Walia. He added that there was no question of a calling up a cover for the pacer as he is on the mend and will be fit ahead of the first Test of the series.

Although he didn’t bowl on Sunday, Ishant did take part in a few light fielding drills and later played the football match with the rest of the squad. However, even that was very much light-hearted practice as Ishant stood as the goalkeeper — moving little and ducking and getting out of the way every time the ball was hit in his direction. Karnataka pacer Vinay Kumar, who could make his debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26 if Ishant fails to recover, was confident of stepping into his shoes. “I don’t think there’s pressure on me, my job is to go out there and play to my strengths. My strength is bowling wicket to wicket, and try to stick to the basics,” said Kumar, who had come in as a replacement for injured Varun Aaron.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cricket/CricketNews/Ishant-has-a-field-day-but-keeps-onlookers-guessing/Article1-784144.aspx

[zep1706]

I don't understand this, even if Ishant is out for one test match, why do they need to send a replacement. The other bowlers are there in the squad for a reason. A replacement is needed if Ishant is completely out of the series.

[Trundler27]

is gangu using ranji stats from this year while making this claim?? if so, then I see TP Sudhindra as the best Indian pace bowler at the moment (5 games 34 wkts). I don't mind Dinda being picked if he was a replacement for someone like Aaron.... but they replaced aaron with vinay ko-maar... similarly, they replaced Pk with mithoon... wtf Now with all this uncertainty, Australia are slightly ahead as favourites (60-40) IMO.

[panther]

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[Old guy]

good job right man selected dont go by his performance few years ago look at yadav how he improved this guy now has gone through grind and knowsh is bowling and is consistently performing on our domestic pattas

[Number]

Dada was complaining that here in the east-zone , selectors don't even bother to come and watch these domestic games. venkat raja :haha:

[zep1706]

and Dinda is India's best pace bowler ?? :WTF:

[panther]

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[Number]

good job right man selected dont go by his performance few years ago look at yadav how he improved this guy now has gone through grind and knowsh is bowling and is consistently performing on our domestic pattas

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[Old guy]

and irfan fans ifan even at his best was mediocre has terrible record against every good test team

[chainsmoker1985]

:nervous:

So, you thought that I was joking

[Magneto]

and Dinda is India's best pace bowler ?? :WTF:

He meant that Dinda is the best among the available and fit pacers. That is pretty much true.

[G_B_]

He meant that Dinda is the best among the available and fit pacers. That is pretty much true.

whats his stats for this ranji season. cause his cricinfo profile stats are not exactly great

[Magneto]

whats his stats for this ranji season. cause his cricinfo profile stats are not exactly great

27 wickets at an average of 22.29. Ranks 3rd highest right now among the highest wicket takers in the Elite League, but he has bowled in 8 innings, in comparison to the other two who has more wickets than him, who have bowled in 10 innings.

[panther]

will he even play?

[chainsmoker1985]

whats his stats for this ranji season. cause his cricinfo profile stats are not exactly great

Dinda has taken 27 wickets this season in 5 first class games at an average of 22.29 with 2 5 wkt hauls

[G_B_]

27 wickets at an average of 22.29. Ranks 3rd highest right now among the highest wicket takers in the Elite League' date=' but he has bowled in 8 innings, in comparison to the other two who has more wickets than him, who have bowled in 10 innings.[/quote'] :two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up: whats his average speed? I have seen him bowl even 90mph in the ipl. But whats its average speed for the tests.

[Old guy]

@panther ok if ur caption whom would u rther play vinay kumar..who got smashed in practice game the bowler who cant swing,seam,cant bowl at pace and land ball consistently mithun? or inform dinda who is quicker than both and seems to be doing really well on flat tracks even with old ball(presuming he will be in the team as 3rd seamer)

[Old guy]

:two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up: whats his average speed? I have seen him bowl even 90mph in the ipl. But whats its average speed for the tests.

i think he can easily bowl at 138.. and can increase speed to upto 144 in ipl its jsut 4 overs so maybe he bowls at 100 percent in tests dont expect 90 mph..

[G_B_]

Then Why The **** Was Mithun Picked Ahead Of Him!!!!!