vipin Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Leaving aside all the selection gas, the only change that would be made would be at No. 4. So, the important question is who replaces Yuvraj at No. 4 ? We effectively have only two options (1) Ambati Rayudu (2) Ajinkya Rahane
I6MTW Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Leaving aside all the selection gas, the only change that would be made in the No. 4 position would be at No. 4. So, the important question is who replaces Yuvraj at No. 4 ? We effectively have only two options (1) Ambati Rayudu (2) Ajinkya Rahane Rahane will def replace YUVI.
I6MTW Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Pujara should. He's not in the squad. When Raina fails in NZ, he should be dropped and replaced with Pujara. Dhawah, rohit, kohli at 1,2,3. Pujara at 4, Rahane at 5, Dhoni at 6. Jadeja, Ashwin at 7, and 8. Then 3 fast bowlers.
I6MTW Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Rahane with Rayudu at 5 bench Raina Pujara at 4, with Rahane at 5 would be better. But, the question is who can accelerate when the time comes? Only Dhoni, but he takes time to settle in. Every thing would depend on Jadeja, to accelerate.
G_B_ Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Inside the sub : Raina or MSD Just shift people up the order. In India I think its fair to say that we can rely on 5 batsman + MSD (keeper) + Sir and Ash + 3 seamers. Both Rahane (unless he is opening) and Pujara are probably too slow for the subcontinent. Plus we need 5 frontline bowlers. Raina can double up as the part timer who covers for *****y bowling performances from the frontline bowlers (which is nearly always) Outside the sub: Rahane/Pujara. I doubt Rayadu has the technical ability to play that steely role. I want to see both Rahane and Pujara each be given an extended run at this position and determine who among them gets the spot. Rahane is more attacking than Che who is more solid in defence. Rahane though can also double up as a back up opener in the squad. The point i am trying to make is lets pick a side as per the conditions. You cannot play the same team everywhere. You would be dumb to do that.
Lord Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Pujara at 4, with Rahane at 5 would be better. But, the question is who can accelerate when the time comes? Only Dhoni, but he takes time to settle in. Every thing would depend on Jadeja, to accelerate. Rayudu can accelerate if needed. Pujara not there.only one of him or Rahane can play
Austin 3:!6 Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Rahane ofcourse. Though I am tempted to open the innings with Rahane and Rohit move to no.4. I still feel Rohit is not an opener and better suited batting at 4.
G_B_ Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Binny. :yay: Shree Binny can replace Virat at 3. :winky:
I6MTW Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Rayudu can accelerate if needed. Pujara not there.only one of him or Rahane can play I am talking generally. Not based on who is in the squad. If Pujara(instead of Rayudu) and Rahane play, and if Raina is dropped. Then who would accelerate?
Lord Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 I am talking generally. Not based on who is in the squad. If Pujara(instead of Rayudu) and Rahane play, and if Raina is dropped. Then who would accelerate? that won't happen.only one of Rahane n Pujara will play.if Raina and Rayudu fail,somebody else can be picked
moniker Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Well this has been decided already, would be Project Raina.
vipin Posted December 31, 2013 Author Posted December 31, 2013 Rahane isn't really a finisher. Having him in the team to chase anything above 280 would be a huge liability i believe.
SLICKR392 Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Pujara at 4, with Rahane at 5 would be better. But, the question is who can accelerate when the time comes? Only Dhoni, but he takes time to settle in. Every thing would depend on Jadeja, to accelerate. I never really liked the idea of Pujara at #4 in ODIs. Dhawan-Rohit combo has been successful but Rohit could slip down at #4 and make way for Pujara as an opener. No matter what positions these guys are placed at, they better stay miles away from Kohli's #3 spot.
GautiMaan Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 I never really liked the idea of Pujara at #4 in ODIs. Dhawan-Rohit combo has been successful but Rohit could slip down at #4 and make way for Pujara as an opener. No matter what positions these guys are placed at, they better stay miles away from Kohli's #3 spot. Kohli has a fantastic record at 4 too,can also switch gears better than Chepu,Rahane
The Outsider Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Rahane isn't really a finisher. Having him in the team to chase anything above 280 would be a huge liability i believe. We need to build for next year's WC. You are not going to find too many pitches with a par score of more than 280. Of course, our bowling might still concede more but on pitches with something in it the cowlashing brigade is not going to chase them down anyway.
Lord Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 We need to build for next year's WC. You are not going to find too many pitches with a par score of more than 280. Of course' date=' our bowling might still concede more but on pitches with something in it the cowlashing brigade is not going to chase them down anyway.[/quote'] ODI pitches have been flat these days even in Australia
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