Do you see Yuvraj as part of 2015 world cup team?

[Cricketics]

We haven't really won much recently. I know Indian fans are on cloud 9 about few exceptional batting talents to have emerged and after a more than decent show in test in South Africa, the hopes have just gained prematurely a bit more. Yuvraj, has been dropped and it was right decision to do it now. But I still believe we are far from a settled ODI side overseas. Our batting, our opening combination, infact every thing still needs to be tested a bit more even though they all have had decent success since Champions Trophy. I do see Yuvraj making a comeback in future. I am suprised by his sudden decline after that fantastic knock to win it for India against Australia in a twenty20 chasing 200+. I see many players doing well, but some not able to impress enough to keep their place in the team consistently. This is where Yuvraj can break in. It's going to take probably till England ODI series though, but I feel he will return and probably will be part of our world cup set up too in 2015.

[G_B_]

It depends on how his replacements go at 4. DK as usual has all the technique in the world. But could not string together a series of scores to claim the position. Rahane has had one chance at 4. Pujara has had no chances in the middle order. If Rahane can say average above 30 away from home, outside the subcontinent then IMO he deserves the spot.

[gakgupta]

He is a valuable player and one with X factor. He is at his best in critical games. I wish he will sting few good performances in ranji and makes a come back. He can contribute in all the departments Batting fielding Bowling

[South_Paw]

No. Time to move on.

[vipin]

For some reason, i feel he will do it. He wouldn't be able to digest how he was the man of the previous world cup, and can't even get himself to play this world cup. So he will work hard, He'll bang a few hard ones this IPL and make a comeback. He has the feckin' talent to do that.

[Lord]

yes.one of him or Raina will be there.I'll prefer him

[Sidhoni]

Yes, definitely.

[NareshK]

He was a great limited overs player for us but honestly, he wont do well in World Cup in Australia. He never had a great technique and temperament and he will struggle against good pace bowlers who can get even some swing, seam or bounce or even against good quality spin. He looked clueless against Narine recently. Having him in the side will be a step back. Better to focus on young batsmen like Rahane, Rayudu and give them exposure to different conditions so they can adapt quickly.

[skindia]

Uthappa and yuvraj would be there

[sscomp32]

Yes, He Will be.

[Lord]

He was a great limited overs player for us but honestly, he wont do well in World Cup in Australia. He never had a great technique and temperament and he will struggle against good pace bowlers who can get even some swing, seam or bounce or even against good quality spin. He looked clueless against Narine recently. Having him in the side will be a step back. Better to focus on young batsmen like Rahane, Rayudu and give them exposure to different conditions so they can adapt quickly.

he won't do well in first 20 overs when the ball swings but can be the finisher alongside Dhoni.Rahane/Rayudu are more of accumulators.can bat in top order

[NareshK]

he won't do well in first 20 overs when the ball swings but can be the finisher alongside Dhoni.Rahane/Rayudu are more of accumulators.can bat in top order

If the top order goes quickly, you cant count on him to get through the tough period and build a partnership. If the wicket is flat, then fine but when its not ideal for batting and especially when there is help for seamers, he will struggle. He has looked uncomfortable even on good batting tracks recently where teams have piled 350.

[Lord]

If the top order goes quickly, you cant count on him to get through the tough period and build a partnership. If the wicket is flat, then fine but when its not ideal for batting and especially when there is help for seamers, he will struggle. He has looked uncomfortable even on good batting tracks recently where teams have piled 350.

but getting thru the difficult phase is job of top order.you can't put it all on one guy. The finisher's main job is to give good finishes in last overs batting first and contribute in chases.I think he can do that. yes hes not been in good form.but so has been Raina.One of them will be there for sure

[Vijy]

If we have this top 7, I think we will do well: a) Dhawan b) Nohit/some dude c) Kohli d) Pujara e) Rahane/Jadhav f) Dhobi g) Jaddu We will play in Oz, where the pitches will need some technically sound batsmen - I believe that 3,4 and 5 with the above trio will constitute players who are sound and also score at a good pace.

[Ram]

Lets be real – did anyone expect him to get back to peak self, post, post his cancer treatment? (God bless him for the courage he showed in the face of that illness and the way he fought back into the team btw) This is not the Yuvraj we have known and loved. I think his batting has undergone a material degradation that is irreversible. Sure, he maybe still capable of scoring the dazzling innings here and there, but you can say the same of pretty much any high quality batsmen. Besides, remember that It was not just his batting that won him the MoS award in WC ’11. That aspect of his game seems to have completely disappeared and his fielding, which was his strongest suit at a point, had already deserted him by that point. In summary – he’s an average fielder, a less than useful and a patchy batsmen. MSD has made it abundantly clear that you will not find a spot in his ODI XI unless a) you are a multi-dimensional player or b) you are one-dimensional, but you are exceptional at it. He’s also said you typically need 15-18 months to groom a younger player for a big tournament like the WC. So it is unlikely that they will continue to persist with Yuvi at this point of his career. P.S; Saying this literally makes my heart bleed. Yuvraj is 3rd most favorite Indian player of all time (after SRT and Gambhir) and I have been one of his biggest supporters over time. But occasionally, it is time to move on. :((

[Lord]

Lets be real – did anyone expect him to get back to peak self, post, post his cancer treatment? (God bless him for the courage he showed in the face of that illness and the way he fought back into the team btw) This is not the Yuvraj we have known and loved. I think his batting has undergone a material degradation that is irreversible. Sure, he maybe still capable of scoring the dazzling innings here and there, but you can say the same of pretty much any high quality batsmen. Besides, remember that It was not just his batting that won him the MoS award in WC ’11. That aspect of his game seems to have completely disappeared and his fielding, which was his strongest suit at a point, had already deserted him by that point. In summary – he’s an average fielder, a less than useful and a patchy batsmen. MSD has made it abundantly clear that you will not find a spot in his ODI XI unless a) you are a multi-dimensional player or b) you are one-dimensional, but you are exceptional at it. He’s also said you typically need 15-18 months to groom a younger player for a big tournament like the WC. So it is unlikely that they will continue to persist with Yuvi at this point of his career. P.S; Saying this literally makes my heart bleed. Yuvraj is 3rd most favorite Indian player of all time (after SRT and Gambhir) and I have been one of his biggest supporters over time. But occasionally, it is time to move on. :((

or you are Ishant Sharma

[Ram]

or you are Ishant Sharma

Yes, that also. Legend has it that Shailendra Singh Dhoni, MSDs’ great, great, great,great,great,great,great…………great grandpa once lost a game of cards against Prashanth Sharma, Ishant Sharma’s great,great,great,great,great….great grandpa. This happened in 1612, just as the great Mughal empire was drawing to a close. Because Shailendra was very poor then and could not pay off the bet, he entered into a agreement with Prashanth saab that, if ever he or any of his subsequent generation ever went to captain India’s cricket team, they would always include Prashanth’s subsequent generation. Nearly 400 years later, millions of passionate indian cricket fans continue to pay the price for that costly loss in a game of cards. :((

[Lord]

Yes, that also. Legend has it that Shailendra Singh Dhoni, MSDs’ great, great, great,great,great,great,great…………great grandpa once lost a game of cards against Prashanth Sharma, Ishant Sharma’s great,great,great,great,great….great grandpa. This happened in 1612, just as the great Mughal empire was drawing to a close. Because Shailendra was very poor then and could not pay off the bet, he entered into a agreement with Prashanth saab that, if ever he or any of his subsequent generation ever went to captain India’s cricket team, they would always include Prashanth’s subsequent generation. Nearly 400 years later, millions of passionate indian cricket fans continue to pay the price for that costly loss in a game of cards. :((

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:

[ruchi49]

yes i want to see him in world cup in 2015

[Vijy]

Although I don't advocate Yuvi's selection, to his credit, he did do well in 2 out of 3 WCs. He played some fine knocks in the 2003 WC even though his avg was quite low (34.20) and we know that he played outstandingly in the 2011 WC. There is still time and age on his side to make a comeback. For that, he will need to rediscover his batting form and also contribute with the ball.