jusarrived Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Individually we have some of the very best for this format , but since we dont play many matches as a team together we dont look very good as a T20 side . India needs to play more matches if they have to win more .
Switchblade Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Kohli will break all the records, feels Zaheer Abbas http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournament/t20-world-cup-2014/top-stories/Kohli-will-break-all-the-records-feels-Zaheer-Abbas/articleshow/32143138.cms Legendary Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas is the new entrant in the list of illustrious former cricketers, who feel that India's premier batsman Virat Kohli is destined for greatness. "Virat Kohli is one batsman who will break all the records in international cricket. The transition phase in Indian batting has already happened as they now have a set line-up. "Pakistan also have talented bunch of batsmen. But we are in the process of rebuilding," Abbas, who is a batting consultant of the Pakistan team, told a gathering of Indian journalists after team's training session on Sunday. The former Pakistan captain praised young opener Ahmed Shehzad. "Ahmed Shehzad is a talented batsman and will mature into a good player in the coming days," Abbas said. Asked about the India versus Pakistan clash on March 21, Abbas agreed that skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's comeback from injury certainly will make the 'Men in Blue' a stronger unit. "During Asia Cup, Dhoni was not there and now he is back. So that will definitely make India stronger but we did beat a good Indian side. A lot of people thought that the Pakistan are not good chasers but during the Asia Cup, the boys showed what they are capable of. We have had two good run chases (India and Bangladesh)," the 67-year-old veteran of 78 Test matches said. For Abbas, the best part about this current Pakistan team is its self-belief, which he finds very reassuring. "What I love about these young boys in the Pakistan team is their confidence. Even in tense situations they would tell me, "Zaheer bhai, hum jeetenge". I love this attitude," the touch artist of 70s and 80s said. Abbas said cricket has changed a lot and one needs to embrace the changes in technique and approach of the players. "I remember some years back during a match where I was watching it sitting beside Sunny (Sunil Gavaskar). A batsman edged one and it flew past the slips for a boundary. Sunny laughed and said that during our days, the coaches would have told us to run five rounds of the ground as a punishment for not playing a proper cricketing shot. But now a boundary is a boundary and people love it. The bottom line is this is what the people wants and they love this format (T20)," Abbas explained. Abbas recalled how it all started in the late 70s with the 'Packer revolution'. "It was during our generation that coloured clothing and white balls were introduced along with black sightscreens. Kerry Packer got it. I played in England where we had John Player League which had 40-over per side games. So now we have T20 but during those days only, we had played limited games with reduced overs. The batting techniques have changed a lot. But with time everything changes. I have accepted that reality. Our time is long gone and it is time for the younger generation," he concluded.
Switchblade Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 "We might not have played a lot of T20 internationals but the IPL exposure will certainly help us. We need to play as a unit in order to do well,'' team's premier batsman Virat Kohli told the mediapersons during an open session at the team hotel yesterday. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournament/t20-world-cup-2014/top-stories/World-Twenty20-Chance-to-check-combination-as-India-take-on-Sri-Lanka/articleshow/32129669.cms
Roshanrocks Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Before world T20 Virat Kohli upbeat about India's prospects in World T20 After world T20 Virat Kohli upset not worried about India's early exit in World T20.. say's we are a team in progress... edited...
Roshanrocks Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 MSD will say.. we got some positives... etc...
Switchblade Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 MSD will say.. we got some positives... etc... Well of course :giggle: you see it was a good warm up for IPL
vvvslaxman Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 So he will restrict his whinging to Tests and ODis :--D
Gollum Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Nobody wants you to win the Cup Kohli, just rape Pakistan like there is no tomorrow.
vvvslaxman Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 it is helping other teams, Warner , Watson, Johnson not to forget proteas . It is up to Indian players and captains they need to give indian bowlers chance to close matches. Narine, Steyn, Johnson, Malinga save their asses in IPL. When we go out playing internationals we will have no one to bank on.
helperononline Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 why is it our players never quit they have to be kicked' date=' Dhobi could say this is my last cup too, he has done jack in t20s.[/quote'] he did say he was going to retire in one format last year to keep us silent frankly speaking he is more worried about losing his captaincy in other formats
ThePhenomenal1 Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 i want to win the damn thing but im sure dhoni will pretty much do NOTHING and take credit like ct13
Switchblade Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 We are not winning this one I fancy them to win the 2016 T20 World Cup plus here I would rather have them win the tournament than being obsessed with beating Pakistan.
Crookbond Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Or dilshan giving interview in English :giggle: :hysterical: :hysterical:
Square Drive Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Out of all the minnow teams India has the best chance to produce an upset or too specially in SC conditions IMO.
Austin 3:!6 Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Mitchell Johnson out of T20 World Cup, Doug Bollinger gets call-up AUSTRALIAN speedster Mitchell Johnson has been ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup after failing to overcome a toe infection. Johnson has been suffering from an infected toe after cutting his foot during the third Test against South Africa. The Australian team had been hoping Johnson would respond quickly to antibiotics treatment and link up with the team in Bangladesh this week. Instead he will remain in Perth after the infection was deemed serious enough that he should not travel. Cricket Australia chief medical officer Dr Justin Paoloni said: “We have given Mitchell as long as we can but unfortunately his infection hasn’t responded to the treatment as quickly as we had hoped.†NSW bowler Doug Bollinger will replace the left-arm spearhead in the Australian squad for the tournament which begins on March 23. “He’s still not great,†national coach Darren Lehmann said. “Health is a bit more important than a game of cricket.†Australia will begin its campaign for a first World T20 crown against Pakistan in Dhaka.
Crookbond Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Already posted http://www.indiancricketfans.com/showthread.php?t=310325
sachin34357 Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 India should play spin trio of jadeja, ashwin and mishra along with shami and Bhuvi Rohit/Rahane Dhawan Kohli Raina/Rohit Yuvraj Dhoni Jadeja Ashwin Mishra Bhuvi Shami the spinners did well against pakistan in asia cup and they will limit the damage against windies and australia
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