West Indies A tour of India, 2013

[G_B_]

declare now....

[rkt.india]

declare now....

No. Play till tea, take a big lead and then give them 115-120 overs to bat, 25-30 today and 90 tomorrow.

[FischerTal]

250 for pujara SR of 66.84

[Lord]

250 for pujara SR of 66.84

too good for A matches.waste of a spot really.should have gone for a youngster

[FischerTal]

too good for A matches.waste of a spot really.should have gone for a youngster

He's not playing LOIs so needs to be match fit.

[Unleashed]

and some people were worried about Pujara's form.

[G_B_]

for heaven sake you nearly 300 runs ahead now. Why are they dragging on

[FischerTal]

for heaven sake you nearly 300 runs ahead now. Why are they dragging on

Waiting for tea

[Lord]

He's not playing LOIs so needs to be match fit.

can play other matches for that

[rkt.india]

can play other matches for that

No. Those are lower rung matches and can drew him into a bit of complacency. A matches are more competitive and close to international standard which will keep him on the toes.

[Lord]

No. Those are lower rung matches and can drew him into a bit of complacency. A matches are more competitive and close to international standard which will keep him on the toes.

Why do we need him to keep him on toes?his place is not in question.hes our best batsman. Its only question of fitness and lower matches can help.Though I doubt batsmen need to play matches to keep fit.

[rkt.india]

Why do we need him to keep him on toes?his place is not in question.hes our best batsman. Its only question of fitness and lower matches can help.Though I doubt batsmen need to play matches to keep fit.

Keep him on toes means keep him in form and nick to be ready for tests. Playing at lower levels can also bring a false sense of supremacy and complacency against below average attacks and bring some bad habits.

[FischerTal]

3rd FC triple hundred for Pujara :bow: :yay: :aha:

[rkt.india]

Pujara 297, last wicket left. :nervous:

[rkt.india]

[Lord]

Keep him on toes means keep him in form and nick to be ready for tests. Playing at lower levels can also bring a false sense of supremacy and complacency against below average attacks and bring some bad habits.

Complacency is a character attribute.Some can be complacent even in test matches against minnows.I dont think level of cricket has anything to do with it. Professional players keep the same level of intensity. Pujara should clearly know his goals for these matches.If it is only to get fit then lower matches are sufficient.Other upcoming players can better use the opportunity provided by A tours

[Lord]

3rd FC triple hundred for Pujara :bow: :yay: :aha:

in the league of Sir now :congrats:

[FischerTal]

in the league of Sir now :congrats:

:nervous:

[G_B_]

well played Che I do hope the tour to SA happens. I think we all know Che is the master of Indian conditions. Want him to be tested in SA especially.

[Pagalpanti]

I think Pujara's role in A team is more than just match practice. While most of us are touting Kohli to take over from Dhoni, it could easily be Pujara in test and these games might be a good practice for Pujara in case test captaincy does fall upon him.