Cricket_Hacker Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Mirpur: Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who is yet to play a match in the Asia Cup, on Saturday practiced hard along with pacer Varun Aaron ahead of the must-win clash against Pakistan even as the other members of the team remained in the team hotel. Bowling coach Joe Dawes was there to assist the duo as the former paceman first helped out Aaron, who bowled at a dummy batsman, before giving catching practice to both the Indian cricketers. Pujara had only three bowlers, provided by the BCB, for his practice session. But the hard-working Indian did not mind as he slogged under the sun for about an hour. Pujara also showed a fine gesture gifting the net bowlers with some of his team India gear before obliging them with autographs. There was his classical drives in full flow as Pujara also tried to use his feet more often, showing a positive intent. With the Indian middle order not showing the right temperament in absence of Dhoni, Pujara is seen as the most likely change to the line-up to bring stability in their must- win match against Pakistan here tomorrow. If he's drafted into the side which in all probability he would be, it will be a testing time for Pujara as he would have to reinvent himself to fit into the one-day scheme of things. Boasting a T20I strike rate of 104.66 from 34 matches, the Saurashtra batsman who has played only two ODIs has already shown his intent in the shortest version of the game. It would now be interesting to see how he goes about the one-day role if at all he gets a chance. Meanwhile, Pakistani team had a practice session under their new cricket consultant Zaheer Abbas this morning. Pakistan and India find themselves on the same boat after one win and a loss each. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/cheteshwar-pujara-and-varun-aaron-slog-ahead-of-marquee-match-against-pakistan/455090-78.html :yay:
Blue Star Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 If they both play, we have a great chance to win against Pakistan.
SLICKR392 Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Pujara had only three bowlers, provided by the BCB, for his practice session. But the hard-working Indian did not mind as he slogged under the sun for about an hour. Hopefully they get a game. Kudos to Virat if he drops either Rohit or Rayudu.
Pagalpanti Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Drop Rohit please. Rayudu comes in too late to have any impact. Rohit just kills it for us in the first few overs.
helperononline Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 don`t think pujara will be played even if he is played where do u expect him to bat kohli and rahane have done well @3 & 4
TNAmarkFrmIndia Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 If Pujara plays, who does he replace? Don't think they will touch the top 4, and don't think he'll be a good fit at any position after that.
CG Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Aaron wont play' date=' I bet. Mishra might come in.[/quote'] It will be grave mistake to play mishra on these slow tracks with his loopy spin he will be hammered.Against pakistan we have to give aaron a chance.
puneet28 Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Pujara also showed a fine gesture gifting the net bowlers with some of his team India gear before obliging them with autographs. There was his classical drives in full flow as Pujara also tried to use his feet more often, showing a positive intent. :two_thumbs_up:
ThePhenomenal1 Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 I wouldnt mind if pandey played ahead of binny but binny OUT and aaron/pandey in. How much has aaron improved in a few days? We dont know but i back him. he just needs to get a consistent length that he can bowl 4 balls in the over. pujara in for rohit. rohit is too slow, he'll get out, put pressure on other batsmen pujara in for rohit. rayudu at 5, dk at 6 i suggested mishra but he might be smacked around by pak, they play this kind of spin anyway
vvvslaxman Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Aaron wont play' date=' I bet. Mishra might come in.[/quote'] True. I think everyone by now realized spin is the best option to take wickets here.
Blue Star Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Aaron wont play' date=' I bet. Mishra might come in.[/quote'] Aaron will play.
gattaca Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Pujara is not in great form. I don't know if it is good option to select him.
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