Which pacers should be in the Indian team playing XI for SA?

[Sidhoni]

Here are 5 pacers i would back Yadav Shami Zak Bhuvi Pandey/Aaron/Suyal.We usually take a youngster so let it be form these

Bhuvnesh' date=' Umesh, Zaheer, Shami and Pandey - 5 pacers ; Ashwin and Jaddu the two spinners[/quote'] But who would you pick for the playing XI?

[CG]

But who would you pick for the playing XI?

Depends upon practice match. Zak will play Shami Yadav/Bhuvi Depeding on Practice match

[express bowling]

Zak is too injury prone now. If he breaks down at the beginning of an overseas test, it can be a big problem.

[philcric]

Dhawan Vijay Pujara Kohli Sharma Jadeja Ashwin *+ Dhoni Bhuvi Shami Yadav would be my playing XI. Rahane, Rayudu, Zak, Pandey/Pankaj would be my back ups.

[Ghost Buster]

Dhawan Vijay Pujara Kohli Sharma Jadeja Ashwin *+ Dhoni Bhuvi Shami Yadav would be my playing XI. Rahane, Rayudu, Zak, Pandey/Pankaj would be my back ups.

Interesting, 2 spinners in playing xi in wanderers & durban. Fast bowlers wins you in SA, I would have only ashwin in the xi.

[vayuu1]

My 11 would be Dhawan, Gauti Puji Virat Rohit Viru Dhoni Ash win Bhuvi Shami Umesh.

[philcric]

Interesting' date=' 2 spinners in playing xi in wanderers & durban. Fast bowlers wins you in SA, I would have only ashwin in the xi.[/quote'] 3 pacers going all out and bowling in short bursts, and 2 spinners helping them out with longish spells. Ashwin may or may not be v effective against right handers, Jadeja has a better chance with his 'natural variations' (as shane warne says). Basically I would like India to be in the game when it's bowling at all times. The above line up probably gives us that chance. And I don't think we'd be losing too much in batting by not having a specialist bat at #6 (who will anyways be a rookie), with Jadeja, Ashwin and Dhoni in the lower middle order. I feel our best chance is to be 'in the game' for as long as possible, which means keeping at it when bowling against the very strong SA batting line up. We don't have the team to score 500+ runs and beat SA by the weight of runs. Probably aim for 300-350 both while batting and bowling and not let the game drift away.

[Ghost Buster]

3 pacers going all out and bowling in short bursts, and 2 spinners helping them out with longish spells. Ashwin may or may not be v effective against right handers, Jadeja has a better chance with his 'natural variations' (as shane warne says). Basically I would like India to be in the game when it's bowling at all times. The above line up probably gives us that chance. And I don't think we'd be losing too much in batting by not having a specialist bat at #6 (who will anyways be a rookie), with Jadeja, Ashwin and Dhoni in the lower middle order. I feel our best chance is to be 'in the game' for as long as possible, which means keeping at it when bowling against the very strong SA batting line up. We don't have the team to score 500+ runs and beat SA by the weight of runs. Probably aim for 300-350 both while batting and bowling and not let the game drift away.

Avg 1st innings total at durban is around 250. Scoring against seamers will be tough for batsman from both sides. If we play 2 spinners they can attack and get some easy runs that means 1 of them will be underbowled during the course of the match.

[express bowling]

A pacer alrounder, like Rishi Dhawan batting at 7, maybe a good idea.

[philcric]

Avg 1st innings total at durban is around 250. Scoring against seamers will be tough for batsman from both sides. If we play 2 spinners they can attack and get some easy runs that means 1 of them will be underbowled during the course of the match.

Fair enough. I didn't pick the team keeping in mind the venues. Whenever I think of SA, I dread Smith, Amls, Kallis and ABDV piling on the runs,, so i wanted 5 bowling options without compromising too much on batting. If it's bowling friendly pitches, 4 bowlers is obviously the best option.

[Texan]

Would love to have Aaron, but he hasn't played any FC cricket for 2 years and is still injured.

[rkt.india]

Would love to have Aaron' date=' but he hasn't played any FC cricket for 2 years and is still injured.[/quote'] He is not injured. He has just come back and is playing for Jharkhand. Took 7 wickets in last round of Ranji match.

[Texan]

He is not injured. He has just come back and is playing for Jharkhand. Took 7 wickets in last round of Ranji match.

ohh I missed that. That is super awesome news!! He MUST BE picked immediately if he hasn't lost his pace. Are there any videos of that match available?

[rkt.india]

ohh I missed that. That is super awesome news!! He MUST BE picked immediately if he hasn't lost his pace. Are there any videos of that match available?

No videos. He should not be rushed, needs to play more FC games and ready by NZ ODIs once he proves a long term-fitness and is bowling as well he was before when he played for India. He wont be bowling at his quickest straightaway , should buildup his pace gradually.

[Old guy]

This is awesome that Aaron is fit again...he will be perfect third seamer ..

[Texan]

No videos. He should not be rushed' date=' needs to play more FC games and ready by NZ ODIs once he proves a long term-fitness and is bowling as well he was before when he played for India.[/quote'] Bowlers of express pace should not be worn down in FC cricket. It will only result in them cutting down on their pace. He's played 2 matches and IMO if his pace is the same as it was before injuries struck him, he should be on the flight to SA.

[rkt.india]

This is awesome that Aaron is fit again...he will be perfect third seamer ..

In ODIs with BK and Shami.

[Old guy]

In ODIs with BK and Shami.

Yes..in tests umesh is far better option along with pandey IMO

[rkt.india]

Bowlers of express pace should not be worn down in FC cricket. It will only result in them cutting down on their pace. He's played 2 matches and IMO if his pace is the same as it was before injuries struck him' date=' he should be on the flight to SA.[/quote'] He is coming back from a serious back surgery, so he will be increasing his pace only gradually and it will take some time for his body to be molded to take the load of bowling quick after no cricket of more 12 months. It will take him few matches, few generous overs to turn up the heat and Ranji matches will provide him that. Playing these Ranji matches will also assure people of his fitness before he comes back. He should only be starting from T20 or ODIs rather than tests. We have better test bowlers than him, anyway.

[Ghost Buster]

^ The serious spinal chord injury aaron had it will be difficult for him to make comeback in tests. Reminds me of ryan harris who plays 2 tests then breaks down though their injuries are different. Aaron shld only be played odi's & t20 for atleast a year, let him recover back fully then can join the test team.