StriKe Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 NEW DELHI: The official version is that Yuvraj Singh has been dropped from the Indian ODI team for lack of performance. The selectors believe that the stylish middle-order batsman has been left out of the team because he hasn't been scoring consistently for Team India. Yuvraj played well in the one-off T20 match against the Australians last year but struggled in the three-match ODIs series. He was then picked for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies and South Africa but couldn't make a mark. Despite his poor performance, sources insisted that Yuvraj had been dropped because MS Dhoni didn't bat for his inclusion in the side. They said the Indian team management wanted Suresh Raina in the team for New Zealand, as they feel he could play an important role in the 2015 World Cup. "It would be hard to believe that Dhoni wanted Yuvraj and the selectors ignored his wish," an insider indicated. However, a BCCI official denied that Dhoni was behind Yuvraj's axing. It was a collective decision of the selectors to drop the 2011 World Cup hero from the team. "Raina is a useful all-rounder and there is no question of dropping him at this stage," the source added. WC15 with raina :hehe: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournament/india-in-new-zealand-2014/top-stories/Did-Dhoni-play-a-role-in-Yuvrajs-axing/articleshow/28597049.cms?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral
G_B_ Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Raina will do well in nz me thinks. WI v NZ have been batting pitches and the boundaries are the smallest in world cricket. Problem is for WC 2015 Raina is going to face the biggest grounds in the world where his mistimed hooks and pulls are going to be caught at the boundary rather than sailing for 6.
StriKe Posted January 9, 2014 Author Posted January 9, 2014 It's TOI so cant be 100% true.. I dedicate this thread to KT
skindia Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Selectors must have asked him which one u want,u have only 1 choice
asterix Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Raina in Australia.... For that matter Dhobi in Australia... :rofl:
skindia Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 They should reserve room and facilities and short ball training in australia for raina now itself
skindia Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Prefer chand over raina in australia as he had performed there
skindia Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Even yusuf is good hooker and puller on bouncy tracks but jaddu raina dubayenge team ko australiame
GoldenSun Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Can't wait for Mitchy to serve up some chin music :--D
skindia Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Indian selectors wants to fly train in the air even if they know the truth
SLICKR392 Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Indian selectors wants to fly train in the air even if they know the truth Possible Harry Potter fans, no?
adi B Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 raina,yuvi even jadeja are too many passengers if selected for aus..they'll fail so better pick guys like chepu,rahane to at least solidify the batting line upto#5 with dhobi at #6
Lord Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 raina' date='yuvi even jadeja are too many passengers if selected for aus..they'll fail so better pick guys like chepu,rahane to at least solidify the batting line upto#5 with dhobi at #6[/quote'] Jaddu will play as a bowler.did okay in CT so I'm hopeful Rahane,Rayudu should be picked in XI in NZ.Pujara should come in too.dont have much hopes from Raina
adi B Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Jaddu will play as a bowler.did okay in CT so I'm hopeful Rahane,Rayudu should be picked in XI in NZ.Pujara should come in too.dont have much hopes from Raina jaddu should play as the lone spinner and bat #7 or #8,ashwin should not be selected,he'll get pwned big time in aus actually spinners aint gonna rule the roost unless u are chuckmal,hafeez,jaddu or herath..better to go with 3 fast bowlers,1 fast bowling AR maybe pathan or rishi and one spinner jaddu
The Realist Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Looks like Dhoni and his Long Rope Club are in for some serious pain at the next WC - Nohit at the top, Raina in the middle and Dhoni with the tail including his friend with benefits Sharma.
Number Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Both Raina and Yuvi will play in 2015. Can't drop biggest One day batsman like this.
Lord Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 jaddu should play as the lone spinner and bat #7 or #8' date='ashwin should not be selected,he'll get pwned big time in aus actually spinners aint gonna rule the roost unless u are chuckmal,hafeez,jaddu or herath..better to go with 3 fast bowlers,1 fast bowling AR maybe pathan or rishi and one spinner jaddu[/quote'] agree
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