Switchblade Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/domestic-cricket/vijay-hazare-trophy/Robin-Uthappa-primed-for-national-recall/articleshow/32220755.cms After battling crippling cramps during the early part of the season, during which he missed six Ranji Trophy matches, opening batsman Robin Uthappa roared back to form during the national one-dayers for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Following the Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup triumphs, Robin Uthappa slammed a run-a-ball 104 against Kerala in the Subbaiah Pillai Trophy, the South Zone qualifiers for the national one-dayers. The opener was at his boisterous best during the national meet in Kolkata last week, slamming back-to-back tons (132 not out against Gujarat and 133 against Jharkhand) to help Karnataka complete a historic treble. Uthappa, who occasionally bowls mediumpace, returned with two wickets as Karnataka eked out a four-wicket win over Railways in the final at Eden Gardens. "It's a special feeling to be able to win all the three domestic tournaments," said Uthappa, who top scored the tournament with 536 runs at an average of 76.57. "We are a unique bunch of cricketers as each player cares for the team. And to be part of history is more than pleasing," he added. Uthappa is not letting himself get carried away following his success. Hours after winning the Vijay Hazare, Uthappa flew to his training base Mumabi to consult personal coach Praveen Amre as part of his preparation for the Deodhar Trophy, the zonal limited overs tournament which will kick off on March 23 at Vizag. "We have good players in the South Zone team and stand a good chance of winning the Deodhar Trophy," Uthappa pointed out. In the run-up to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karnataka's unbeaten run came to an end when the defending champions were defeated by Tamil Nadu in the South Zone title decider. However Robin said the team's focus was on the national title. His best season was 2006-07 Ranji Trophy in which he was top scorer with 854 runs. With a string of impressive performances, the stylish Bangalorean is now dreaming about another stint with the Indian team. "I believe I have performed well. I believe I should be playing the next level and I am confident that I will succeed at the highest level. Given a chance I will be able to add value to the team," said Uthappa, who last played an ODI in 2008 against Sri Lanka in Karachi. His last international appearance was in the rain-affected T20 game in South Africa in March 2012.
ThePhenomenal1 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 would love to see him back, should be odi opener or at least in t20s. We play the same combos all the time. Never heard rohit sharma work this hard, he always talks about the management backing him which is all he has ever had. Guys like rahane, uthappa should be in his place scoring runs.
Pagalpanti Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 India could really do with an explosive opener. Dhawan is quick scorer but he's no Sehwag. We need someone who can clear the 30 yard circle often in first 10-15 overs.
ThePhenomenal1 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 India could really do with an explosive opener. Dhawan is quick scorer but he's no Sehwag. We need someone who can clear the 30 yard circle often in first 10-15 overs. absolutely. give him a chance in odis/t20s. he shouldnt play tests when there are those above him who have earned slots but rohit is no longer the opener we need. Our odi openers should be a mix of dhawan, rahane and uthappa. Pref dhawan and rahane in odis and dhawan and uthappa in t20s, maybe uthappa at 5?
SLICKR392 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 would love to see him back' date=' should be odi opener or at least in t20s. We play the same combos all the time. Never heard rohit sharma work this hard, he always talks about the management backing him which is all he has ever had. Guys like rahane, uthappa should be in his place scoring runs.[/quote'] I think he should play some warm ups first. Because that's where YOU judge players.
Magneto Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Pravin Amre seems to be everyone's personal coach - Uthappa, Rahane and Raina also hired him some time back. Make him Team India's batting coach.
The Realist Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Movie? I thought the clip looked like Ishant Sharma climaxing with Fletcher in the background looking on in his capacity as a bouncer. I presume Dhoni is just out of the clip as its only an above waist level shot.
TNAmarkFrmIndia Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 India could really do with an explosive opener. Dhawan is quick scorer but he's no Sehwag. We need someone who can clear the 30 yard circle often in first 10-15 overs. Maybe we do, but Robin Uthappa isn't the answer to that problem. He has the tendency to bat slowly at the top of the order to play himself in at the expense of the team's cause, much like Rohit Sharma. In terms of quick scoring, Dhawan is still better than Uthappa. Maybe we should stop expecting our openers to be like Sehwag. Players like those don't grow on trees.
veer Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 ^^ Dhawan has been a hit n miss player... Uthappa should have been tried.. Whenever there is a thread about some other player, I think about Dhoni statement saying 'our squad is fixed for WC'... seriously, it is giving me headache .. squad is fixed but results are zilch..
Austin 3:!6 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Maybe we do, but Robin Uthappa isn't the answer to that problem. He has the tendency to bat slowly at the top of the order to play himself in at the expense of the team's cause, much like Rohit Sharma. In terms of quick scoring, Dhawan is still better than Uthappa. Maybe we should stop expecting our openers to be like Sehwag. Players like those don't grow on trees. True we will never get a Sehwag again.
ThePhenomenal1 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 I think he should play some warm ups first. Because that's where YOU judge players. A match is a match - warmup or not. You play to win dummy. If you lose, then you lose fighting and you learn. Passengers like rohit, bhuvi and dhoni in the t20s have performed badly in past games and were simply exposed again today. You still represent your country and try to get momentum. Sending bowlers in to bat when it was 7 off 4 was appalling and a spit in the face of the crowd and those who watched worldwide including us all. Anyway, warmups allow bench players to get chances and aaron, binny, mishra all showed something, some more than others. Rohit should be kicked out and rahane open. Thats the benefit of a warmup but doesn't mean you should half-@ss it and not care about losing.
vvvslaxman Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 ^^ Dhawan has been a hit n miss player... Uthappa should have been tried.. Whenever there is a thread about some other player, I think about Dhoni statement saying 'our squad is fixed for WC'... seriously, it is giving me headache .. squad is fixed but results are zilch.. If Dhawan is hit n miss then Rohit has been miss n miss player. So we have toss him out first
veer Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 If Dhawan is hit n miss then Rohit has been miss n miss player. So we have toss him out first Agreed.. But IMO, Rosharma should be tried middle order though..
maniac Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 Where is sk India.......not seen him since this rumor :nervous:
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