INDIA VS ZIMBABWE: 4th ODI debutants?

[Bleed-Blue]

Mohit eyes call as India aim to clinch series Seamer Mohit Sharma looks set to earn his international debut on Sunday as India aim to wrap up the one-day series against Zimbabwe at the first opportunity. India go into the third one-day international at Harare Sports Club leading the five-match series 2-0, having won the first two matches comfortably. Although the visitors fielded the same XI in those outings, part of their objective on this tour is to discover the depth in their ranks and Mohit is the first in line for an opportunity. The 24-year-old put in a string of impressive performances for the Chennai Super Kings during the Indian Premier League this year, when Chennai captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni regularly called upon his services in pressure situations. Mohit is expected to replace R Vinay Kumar, who has been India's most errant bowler on the tour so far, conceding 106 runs in 18 overs during the first two matches. Beyond that change, India may hold off further experimentation until they have wrapped up the series and moved down to Bulawayo for the final two games. "I feel Zimbabwe are playing good cricket and there's always a chance they could cause an upset, but we'd like to win all of the games," opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan said. Dhawan played a leading role in Friday's second one-day international, making the most of the three lives granted to him to score 116 in a 58-run victory. For their part, Zimbabwe will be looking to cut down on the sort of errors which helped Dhawan to his century and also saw the home side lose wickets to loose shots. "What's quite frustrating is we should be learning from the opposition," coach Andy Waller said afterwards. "We look at guys like (Virat) Kohli and them bat: they don't play too many rash shots, they just keep it simple and we should be learning from that. We're not, and we've got to start doing that, otherwise we're going to find it difficult." Dhawan's advice for the struggling Zimbabweans was that they needed as much game time as possible if they want to move forward. "You need a lot of match practice - that's what I feel," he said. "You learn how to take the pressure and you learn how to play in different situations. I feel that works for us."

[Bleed-Blue]

Looks Like Their Finally Going To Get Rid Of The Legend:yay:

[msb1991]

Being outbowled by Unadkat and to a lesser extent, Shami, means that Vinay should probably be dropped.

[FischerTal]

Bring in che :hitler:

[Cricashfaq]

I wanted him to be in for the 1st ODI itself.... Well, time to drop Vinay Kumar!!

[Prakat]

Bring in che :hitler:

The mystery is solved. :cantstop:

[vvvslaxman]

I wanted him to be in for the 1st ODI itself.... Well, time to drop Vinay Kumar!!

kohli will never drop his RCB mate.. this is getting ridiculous. It is not like he was Kohli's savior there. He was the villain there as well.

[Sidhoni]

All 4 Rahane, Pujara, Rassol and Mohit should get a chance in next 2 matches. Drop Rohit, Raina, Vinay and rest Jaddu.

[Rob9]

yes hope all get a game in remaining two matches now otherwise it'll be a shame. It'll be a huge opportunity that may never come in their ways again

[Cricashfaq]

INDIA VS ZIMBABWE: 4th ODI debutants? I myself think that Mohit Sharma and Pujara should debut in the 4th ODI. I wanted Mohit Sharma for the first ODI itself but he is still sitting out there and he was the best find of the IPL 6

[Cricashfaq]

What about Pujara? I think either Rohit Sharma or Raina should be dropped to bring in this man.

[MCcricket]

Rayudu to my surprise is batting like a hack, VK is very mediocre, Pujara, Mohit, Rasool need to play next match

[kubrickian]

Rayudu to my surprise is batting like a hack' date= VK is very mediocre, Pujara, Mohit, Rasool need to play next match

Kuch bhi ? :facepalm: He scored 63 n.o in first game and 32 today and he looked alright. He has to be given a long stretch once he is selected and considered good enough to play for India.

[MCcricket]

Kuch bhi ? :facepalm: He scored 63 n.o in first game and 32 today and he looked alright. He has to be given a long stretch once he is selected and considered good enough to play for India.

He scored 5 of 25 last game, 3 of 18 this game when Virat was batting easily and he made the pitch look like the bowlers were bowling grenades, either not playing his natural game or his temperament is failing him, this is where Shikhar is good he backs himself.

[G_B_]

Rahane Dhawan Kohli Pujara Rauady DK Rasool Mishra Unadkat Shami Mohit this team should be played in the last 2 matches. Everybody gets a go. The series has been won

[saneindian]

An India debut for Rasool and Mohit will also make them eligible for a bigger payday come the IPL auctions. Absolutely necessary to give both of them a go in the next 2 matches. Rest Rohit, Raina, Jaddu and Vinay and give chances to 4 others on the bench.

[adi B]

chepu in place of nohit,nahane in place of rayudu/raina,mohit in place of vinee rayudu is a very boring player but he deserves to play this series,raina is important as he scores quick runs,confusion

[King Tendulkar]

An India debut for Rasool and Mohit will also make them eligible for a bigger payday come the IPL auctions. Absolutely necessary to give both of them a go in the next 2 matches. .

So we hand out india caps so players can get bigger IPL contracts!!!

[Cricketics]

Time to take the big decision and drop Sharma for last 2 games.

[saneindian]

So we hand out india caps so players can get bigger IPL contracts!!!

Why not. They are good enough to be in that 15 based on their domestic performances and if that 1 ODI makes a difference of a contract of 50000 vs 250-300k dollars, why deny them their opportunity especially after the series has been won.