ICC World T20, 2012 SriLanka

[vamos_rafa]

I want him to play tomorrow. He does have a mental edge over the Pakis, specially the like of Umar Gul and Afridi. Who knows he might find form tomorrow. And if he does he surely can make mince meat of even the likes of Ajmal.

[Crookbond]

In the meanwhile, http://www.espnstar.com/cricket/icc-world-t20/news/detail/item864647/Sehwag-skips-training-again/ Sehwag skips training again

On the eve of the high-voltage match against arch rivals Pakistan, Sehwag was again seen skipping the entire net session although he did participate in a football game. While skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli also did not bat during the 90-minute net session having played Friday's match, it was inexplicable to watch Sehwag relax and enjoy a chit-chat with other team members when serious questions are being raised about his form and commitment in the shortest format. During the afternoon training session, the Indians enjoyed their game of soccer for close to 75 minutes -- a lengthier session by their standards. Sehwag was goalkeeper of one of the teams and played the entire duration. Finally, when the net session started, it was again Irfan Pathan who was all padded up and had the first hit in one of the two nets. The fact that Pathan, who scored 31 off 30 balls against Australia, batted first in the batting session is being seen as an indication that he may again open against Pakistan. Skipper Dhoni has always had a penchant of the bowling 'wrong 'un' to the Indian media and it would be no surprise if Sehwag walks alongside Gautam Gambhir against Pakistan as Irfan's technique has not been good enough to handle a crafty bowler like Umar Gul. However one expected Sehwag to have a decent hit at the nets when the likes of Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and Gambhir all looked serious during the session. Sehwag was seen present in a melee chatting in a relaxed manner with Dhoni and Kohli. While Dhoni and Kohli had a reason not to bat, Sehwag, if he is fit (as claimed by the team-management) had no reason not to bat at all. The ICC World T20 tournaments over the years has not been a happy experience for the 'Nawab of Najafgarh'. Even during India's victorious campaign in the 2007 edition, Sehwag missed the final giving Yusuf Pathan a chance to make his international debut. During 2009 edition in England, there was a huge controversy as to whether the opener had carried an injury into the tournament which led to skipper Dhoni marching in with the entire team to read out a press statement. In the 2010 edition in the West Indies, Sehwag missed the entire tournament with an injury as India went in with Murali Vijay. The 2012 edition is also turning out to be an unhappy one for him and it only depends on Sehwag to change the current script.

Sehwag should play against Pakistan - Chawla must be no where play Ranji Trophy forget international cricket.

[Crookbond]

'Pak should exploit politics in Indian team and bat second' - Abdul Qadir http://www.espnstar.com/cricket/icc-world-t20/news/detail/item864647/Sehwag-skips-training-again/

Former Pakistan spinner Abdul Qadir has asked Pakistan to take advantage of "internal politics" in the Indian cricket team when they clash with the arch-rivals in a crucial Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 Sunday. Qadir felt all was not well with the Indian team as it looks skipper Mahendra Singh is not getting along with opener Virender Sehwag. "I don't like to comment on internal matters of Indian cricket but it is a fact that I don't see a very good future for Dhoni after this ICC World Twenty20. There is definite politics and problems within the Indian team," Qadir. The legendary spinner said it was now obvious that Dhoni was not getting along with Sehwag and some other players. "There is no way that you cannot play Sehwag in the T20 form of cricket. He is a one man army on his day and very destructive not playing him tells me something is wrong in the Indian camp," Qadir told Geo Super channel. He said that Pakistan team should take advantage of this situation. "If there is any problem within the Indian camp it will be good for Pakistan who must take advantage and try to bat second," he said.

[Crookbond]

I want him to play tomorrow. He does have a mental edge over the Pakis' date=' specially the like of Umar Gul and Afridi. Who knows he might find form tomorrow. And if he does he surely can make mince meat of even the likes of Ajmal.[/quote'] Umar Gul has been in horrible form - perfect time for Sehwag to take advantage. I am not sure if he will face Gul though!

[yoda]

He should, but I expect Dhoni to continue to be stubborn.

[JourneyMan]

It's a straightforward decision: drop Chawla, bring back Sehwag. You can't afford to miss out on powerplays and with a guy like Sehwag however many runs he makes, even if it's only 15-20, they'll come real quick. Besides, Pakistan are a poor fielding side. You'll get away with some risky shots more often than not.

[Trichromatic]

In the meanwhile, http://www.espnstar.com/cricket/icc-world-t20/news/detail/item864647/Sehwag-skips-training-again/ Sehwag skips training again Sehwag should play against Pakistan - Chawla must be no where play Ranji Trophy forget international cricket.

+1. It would be a big mistake if he doesn't play against Pakistan. He may fail, but team needs him.

[vamos_rafa]

Trolling at it's best!

[Stuge]

lol ..

[Crookbond]

I think Sehwag will play and I hope India focuses on other aspect of Sehwag. Too much of Sehwag-ocus is not good before a crucial game IMO.

[SLICKR392]

In that case there is a lot going in and around the bloody Paki camp where we could have a god damn advantage. Bunch of retarded trolls :facepalm: :facepalm:

[vamos_rafa]

I think Sehwag will play and I hope India focuses on other aspect of Sehwag. Too much of Sehwag-ocus is not good before a crucial game IMO.

Sadly, this whole MSD-VS issue has strechted to much. I mean everyday we have an article whether Sehwag practiced or didn't. It's been under too much of a spotlight for too long now.

[Lord]

Sadly' date=' this whole MSD-VS issue has strechted to much. I mean everyday we have an article whether Sehwag practiced or didn't. It's been under too much of a spotlight for too long now.[/quote'] KP recently said its not a big deal if they dont practise.they play all the time anyways.media is making too much out of it

[Lord]

how is politics related to batting second?:hmmm:

[Trichromatic]

Why bother about politics when there are more important factors to take advantage of?

[Crookbond]

how is politics related to batting second?:hmmm:

He is from Lahore dude. So Lahori logic? :dontknow:

[Crookbond]

I doubt any of the Indian team members specially MS Dhoni even reads or listens to this and I am damn sure he doesn't even give Two Cents (sorry MTC) about it.

[Laaloo]

Paki experts love to put more pressure on the paki players especially against India

[Lord]

I doubt any of the Indian team members specially MS Dhoni even reads or listens to this and I am damn sure he doesn't even give Two Cents (sorry MTC) about it.

yeah buts it hard to completely avoid it,try as u may

[Lord]

He is from Lahore dude. So Lahori logic? :dontknow:

okay.cant argue then:haha: