ICC World T20, 2012 SriLanka

[G_B_]

That was embarassing. At one point he was already well away from the stumps before Balaji even released the ball. I agree they shouldn't keep trying to bowl them if they can't get their length right, maybe one attempt early in the over and more if it works out. But it's quite pathetic that they can't bowl yorkers. Even beyond yorkers, there just doesn't appear to be any strategy. Dhoni has been accused many times of simply 'waiting for something to happen' when India defend totals. There has to be some sort of a game plan, some kind of a field for specific batsmen/bowlers etc.. At one point I think Ashwin is going to have to reserve 2 overs for the 18th and 20th, which is a pity because he can make important inroads in earlier overs.

its certainly coming to that. I am surprised nobody came up to balaji and told him to bowl something else like a slow bouncer right down the middle. Problem with our bowlers is that they lack the ability (via pace etc) and the smartness to realise when things are not working or the batsman has guessed what they are going to bowl. If we atleast had smart bowlers they should not be smashed that much. That Balaji Kamran thing was so obvious i could have predicted the outcome before the ball was bowled. and its not just this lot of bowlers the likes of Nehra Munaf Umesh Dinda suck as death bowling. I would snap your hand off if we can find a bowler who has an economy of 9 against the major sides bowling in the final 4 overs.

[Aadhavzone]

Where did you suddenly wake up from?:giggle:

:--D Got terribly shocked after seeing cricinfo indian squad, to See Mr. Chawla's name :facepalm:

[Aadhavzone]

Chawla = lucky charm i dont think india has ever lost a WC tournament with him in the side. (i could be wrong needs checking) Praveen kumar had a **** IPL and a rotten few months. He was rightly dropped.

lucky charm :hysterical: :hysterical: :(( kings XI :hysterical:

[Sidhoni]

Because he needs "Kaanfidaance"

[Sidhoni]

You missed Khatmal brothers.

[Sidhoni]

David Hussey has lost his place in the T20 squad I guess.

Yes.

[vvvslaxman]

we are still not sure if Chawla was lucky charm or sreesanth was lucky charm in the world cup.

[JourneyMan]

To be honest the bowlers have been so expensive that they might as well take a chance with Chawla. Even at his worst, he won't be much more expensive than the other guys. At best, he might get some wickets.

[Sidhoni]

Dravid was in the studio today! :hatsoff:

[vvvslaxman]

To be honest the bowlers have been so expensive that they might as well take a chance with Chawla. Even at his worst' date=' he won't be much more expensive than the other guys. At best, he might get some wickets.[/quote'] In the world cup they were sitting ashwin out to raise confidence of Chawla lol

[Number]

we are still not sure if Chawla was lucky charm or sreesanth was lucky charm in the world cup.

This confusion will be clear after this tournament. :haha::haha:

[Crookbond]

Look like hookers who don't have lost their permanent job.

[Crookbond]

Balaji may be rested and Dinda would be tried. Chawla may come in for Ashwin as well.

[avicric]

Because our selectors are retarded

[PaceAttack]

Weird team, weird captain.

[PaceAttack]

Dinda is a joke of a bowler these days. He should have been used when he used to bowl @ 140s few years back.

[Crookbond]

India should play five bowlers - Ganguly http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-article/india-play-bowlers/26526

ItÃÔ the first big match for India in the preliminary group phase, and the contest against England should be a good one. Both teams have played and won against Afghanistan in their opening tie, and one shouldnÃÕ try to draw any conclusion from the margins of victory. India won a close contest, while England looked a smart unit, but come Sunday it may well be a different ball game. In recent times, India have generally had the better of England in the 50-over arena, and MS Dhoni and his boys will be keen to extend that to Twenty20, where England have won the last three meetings. England have a lot of young faces in the side. ThereÃÔ no Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen or Ravi Bopara, and the holders have brought in fresh legs to defend the title. In Stuart Broad they have a young captain, for a format in which they say that you always need to be two steps ahead. It will be interesting to find out how they fare against the Indian attack, which should be quite spin-heavy. The pitches in Sri Lanka have undergone a lot of change since the days of Muttiah Muralitharan. They have fair bit of bounce and carry which the seamers from all teams are enjoying. Such pitches also excite the spinners, and I would love to see R Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh attacking the English batsmen in tandem, backed by Yuvraj Singh, whose left-arm spin can cause problems. The Indian openers need to find their groove quickly. Virender Sehwag was shaping up well in the warm-up against Pakistan but didnÃÕ carry on. Gautam Gambhir has also looked rusty. But I am sure that good form is right round the corner. Even in a Twenty20 game, they just need to give themselves some more time at the crease. If India gets a good start, with Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Dhoni, Yuvraj and Rohit Sharma waiting in the dugout, the batting will really worry opponents. ItÃÔ the bowling and the balance of the side that needs more discussion. I think India should go in with five bowlers, especially with Irfan Pathan available. He has been in form with the ball and his batting ability lends strength to the lower order. Dhoni should really have a look at this. ThereÃÔ also a lack of genuine pace, with Ashok Dinda the quickest in the squad. EnglandÃÔ bowling looks more balanced, but the likes of Kohli, Dhoni and Rohit will test them. With Yuvraj back in the side, Broad might also find memories of those six sixes in Durban flooding back. English cricket has been through a bit of turmoil, losing the Test series to South Africa and then seeing Andrew Strauss retire. The Pietersen issue is still unresolved, and they have an Indian tour coming up. They will be keen to put all that behind them, and unearth lots of positives from this tournament.

[Mariyam]

What is the fuss all about? :dontknow: Everybody knows that India plays to the level of opposition. When we play world class sides like WI, Lanka and South Africa we automatically raise the level of our game. When we play minnows like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Australia and Zimbabwe- we play to their level, i.e we under perform. What is the big deal if we didn't hammer Afghanistan? We won the game and that's all that matters.

[PaceAttack]

Who cares, We have IPL..:((

[jairamesh]

Minnow Australia continuing the trend, having already conceded 191 runs.