Sidhoni Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/current/video_audio/622738.html Totally agreed with him here. I always thought he should bat at 6 in tests and 4/5 in ODIs.
CG Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Joking or what In away conditions dhoni struggles at no 7 .I would suggest ashwin batting at no 7 if india goes with allrounder and dhoni coming after him so that he can attack the old ball.
rkt.india Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Joking or what In away conditions dhoni struggles at no 7 .I would suggest ashwin batting at no 7 if india goes with allrounder and dhoni coming after him so that he can attack the old ball. that is because by the time he comes on to bat, it is new ball he is facing and he mostly struggles against new ball. If he comes early to bat he will not have to face new ball straight away and can get time to settle in.
Sidhoni Posted February 27, 2013 Author Posted February 27, 2013 that is because by the time he comes on to bat' date=' it is new ball he is facing and he mostly struggles against new ball. If he comes early to bat he will not have to face new ball straight away and can get time to settle in.[/quote'] Agreed. And we have seen what he can do once he is settled.
saneindian Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 He should be batting at 6 only if we are playing 5 specialist bowlers (and yes Jaddu is a bowler and not an all rounder) and only in Asian conditions.. Why should the keeper be batting ahead of a specialist batsman if we are going in with 6 batsmen? Also, as CG said, in away conditions, Ashwin has a much better technique than Dhoni, and there is no shame in letting him bat ahead in the batting order.
Vivek.S.123 Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 In subcontinent or UAE, Dhoni should play at #6 with Jaddu at #7. In abroad series, Dhoni should bat at #7 with either Tiwary or Rayudu at #6.
kubrickian Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 He should always bat at 6 in tests. He is way too good a batsman to bat lower down. Some people talking about overseas conditions, he averages 40 in England, 77 in New Zealand, 32 in South Africa which is excellent for a wicket keeper batsman from sub continent. In ODIs, he should bat at 3 or 4. But then, you should also take into consideration he is a wk and cant bat throughout the whole innings. His role in ODI side at the moment as a finisher is perfect.
Vivek.S.123 Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 He should always bat at 6 in tests. He is way too good a batsman to bat lower down. Some people talking about overseas conditions, he averages 40 in England, 77 in New Zealand, 32 in South Africa which is excellent for a wicket keeper batsman from sub continent. In ODIs, he should bat at 3 or 4. But then, you should also take into consideration he is a wk and cant bat throughout the whole innings. His role in ODI side at the moment as a finisher is perfect. Sorry, those spots are reserved for Kohli and Tiwary
Sidhoni Posted February 27, 2013 Author Posted February 27, 2013 Sorry' date=' those spots are reserved for Kohli and Tiwary [/quote'] Tiwari who? Dhoni has to bat at 4 or 5 at most. Tiwari can't even find himself a place in the playing 11.
CG Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 that is because by the time he comes on to bat' date=' it is new ball he is facing and he mostly struggles against new ball. If he comes early to bat he will not have to face new ball straight away and can get time to settle in.[/quote'] This team will barely last 80 overs in away conditions.Earlier it was diff we had some good players and we would last 80 overs.
rkt.india Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 This team will barely last 80 overs in away conditions.Earlier it was diff we had some good players and we would last 80 overs. that is it is even more important to have him upper the order at 5 or 6.
G_B_ Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 outside the sub might be an issue in the sub go for it.
jusarrived Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Joking or what In away conditions dhoni struggles at no 7 .I would suggest ashwin batting at no 7 if india goes with allrounder and dhoni coming after him so that he can attack the old ball. He dosen struggle as much actually . Avgs 40 in Eng , 32 in SA , 77 in NZ , not sure about WI its only in Aus where hes been a flop avgn 18 which is a surprise , considering hes one of the better players of short ball and pitches in Aus when we have toured lately have been more or less flat . I think hes good enuf to avg ~35 away . Which i will take for a WK bat .
SLICKR392 Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 I think he should but he never backs himself batting at top order.
rkt.india Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 I think he should but he never backs himself batting at top order. He needs to do that especially overseas and show more determination in tougher conditions.
Lord Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 he has to bat at 7 if we play 6 bats.he can bat at 6 if we play Irfan or another seaming AR which wont be be a bad idea imo
Vivek.S.123 Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Tiwari who? Dhoni has to bat at 4 or 5 at most. Tiwari can't even find himself a place in the playing 11. They will probably drop Nohit from the ODI team, since Tiwary has recovered from his injury. Tiwary should bat at 4 with Dhoni at 5
Lord Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 They will probably drop Nohit from the ODI team' date=' since Tiwary has recovered from his injury. Tiwary should bat at 4 with Dhoni at 5[/quote'] Rohit scored 83 in his 2nd last innings,hes not going anywhere for next 20 matches
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