1st Test vs WI at Kolkata (6th to 10th Nov) - Pre Match discussion

[saneindian]

ODI series has been won. Now begins the test series or rather the Tendulkar series. Team think tank have a couple of interesting decision to make. Rohit vs Rahane for number 6? Which two seamers to pick out of Bhuvi, Shami, Umesh and Ishant? And lastly, Sachin at number 4 or Kohli at 4 to prepare him for that position vs SA and beyond? I will have Rohit at 6, Shami - Umesh as seamers and Sachin batting at 5. Your views please.

[Old guy]

pick rohit now...he has all the confidence needed ..yes its unfair but its best for team. seamers is easy pick umesh and bhuvi as both did nothing to get dropped ..

[G_B_]

has to to rohit at 6... unfortunate for Rahane but thats the way it goes. I guess Rahane will have to wait for Sachin to retire.

[StriKe]

Tour Match: Uttar Pradesh v West Indians http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-west-indies-2013-14/engine/current/match/676523.html Bhuvi and Umesh/Shami must be two pacers

[fineleg]

And lastly, Sachin at number 4 or Kohli at 4 to prepare him for that position vs SA and beyond? I will have Rohit at 6, Shami - Umesh as seamers and Sachin batting at 5. Your views please.

Insane indian :D Of all the test series, u think anyone will dare touch srt #4 spot in this final series? Delusional!

[saneindian]

I am expecting Sachin to voluntarily move down to 5 :--D

[cowboysfan]

my team vijay(he has regressed but cnt really drop him yet) dhawan pujara sachin kohli rohit dhoni ashwin bhuvi shami ojha.

[fineleg]

Thats even more lol Boluntary at #5

[Magneto]

Would be a shame if Rohit and Shami don't make their debuts. Shami and Umesh should be the new ball pair. We'll again have two 140+ bowlers bowling for India. Also wouldn't mind Bhuvi replacing a spinner (Ojha, Fatty whoever). It's November in Kolkata, their would be some decent purchase for the seamers anyway. Rohit and Sachin can play the role of the 2nd spinner.

[maniac]

Spearhead is practicing in his free time and raring to go Rohit is the real deal......The guy is going to be on a different level starting now on Expect a massacre

[SLICKR392]

Umesh and Bhuvi will lead the attack. No place for the (blunt) spearhead.

[SLICKR392]

XI : Vijay Dhawan Pujara Sachin Kohli Rahane Dhoni Ashwin Bhuvi Yadav Ojha

[maniac]

Umesh and Bhuvi will lead the attack. No place for the (blunt) spearhead.

3 Man attack...Bhuvi Swing......Umesh Pace......Ishant Pace,Swing and also add Bounce......He needs to be there to give direction to our attack :agree:

[maniac]

XI : Vijay Dhawan Pujara Sachin Kohli Rahane Dhoni Ashwin Bhuvi Yadav Ojha

Rohit over Rahane any time

[SLICKR392]

Rohit over Rahane any time

Don't mess with my line up. :mad:

[Magneto]

3 Man attack...Bhuvi Swing......Umesh Pace......Ishant Pace' date='Swing and also add Bounce......He needs to be there to give direction to our attack :agree:[/quote'] Shami over both Bhuvi and Ishant ... he knows the pitch like the back of his hand. You'd do well to replaced Mohit with Ishant in RISS.

[maniac]

Shami over both Bhuvi and Ishant ... he knows the pitch like the back of his hand. You'd do well to replaced Mohit with Ishant in RISS.

Have to wait for IPL auctions for that :giggle: PS- Can't be soon enough

[Old guy]

Shami over both Bhuvi and Ishant ... he knows the pitch like the back of his hand. You'd do well to replaced Mohit with Ishant in RISS.

so does dinda lets call him back :nervous:

[Magneto]

so does dinda lets call him back :nervous:

Okay, so you are saying that Shami should not be selected. Okay, point noted.

[jf1gp_1]

I would play mishra and one of ashwin/ojha but it is not happening