Lord Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 Contemporary keeping of Ojha is as good as Saha - it was very good throughout the Duleep Trophy too. Was he good against pacers?(in terms of taking diving catches)
Texan Posted November 12, 2014 Author Posted November 12, 2014 Texan - Ojha can NOT stay after the Brisbane Test as he is ONLY selected for the 1st Test match. He will return to India and it is clarified by Sanjay Patel BCCI secretary. Ohh, I did not know that. So, I guess Dhoni-poly to continue after first Test (if fit).
Texan Posted November 12, 2014 Author Posted November 12, 2014 I have not watched either of them keep recently (only watching highlights of Ind-SL matches and not live). But, is Ojha really as poor a keeper as Kamran Akmal, the way some posters have portrayed him? Regardless, having only recently kept in Australia, wouldn't Ojha have the experience of keeping to wickets that afford more bounce that Saha does not?
fineleg Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 Is naman ojha like parthiv patel level or better or worse? (Keeping skills)
Crookbond Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 Was he good against pacers?(in terms of taking diving catches) Yes - he was fairly good even during the A tour of Australia. Pravin Amre (who is current personal coach) gave him 'A' grades for WK and batting.
Crookbond Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 I have not watched either of them keep recently (only watching highlights of Ind-SL matches and not live). But' date=' is Ojha really as poor a keeper as Kamran Akmal, the way some posters have portrayed him? Regardless, having only recently kept in Australia, wouldn't Ojha have the experience of keeping to wickets that afford more bounce that Saha does not?[/quote'] No he isn't but EOD all these discussions are moot (at least for the series against Australia). OSHA won't play as he is backup for Saha.
Lord Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 No he isn't but EOD all these discussions are moot (at least for the series against Australia). OSHA won't play as he is backup for Saha. depends on warmup games and Kohli.Just because Ojha is slotted to return after MSD comes doesnt mean he cant play
Crookbond Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 depends on warmup games and Kohli.Just because Ojha is slotted to return after MSD comes doesnt mean he cant play Indian team now has a streamline process - if you are waiting for a chance, you will get it ahead of any "in form" player based on warm ups. It will be a huge surprise if Ojha plays.
Texan Posted November 24, 2014 Author Posted November 24, 2014 Indian team now has a streamline process - if you are waiting for a chance' date=' you will get it ahead of any "in form" player based on warm ups. It will be a huge surprise if Ojha plays.[/quote'] Yes, it will indeed be a surprise. Funny that "the process" was not followed when Rohit Sharma made his Test debut ahead of Rahane (and did exceptionally well). Left to me, I would play Ojha.
rkt.india Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 Yes' date=' it will indeed be a surprise. Funny that "the process" was not followed when Rohit Sharma made his Test debut ahead of Rahane (and did exceptionally well). Left to me, I would play Ojha.[/quote'] No, Rahane debuted before Rohit against Aus.
Texan Posted November 24, 2014 Author Posted November 24, 2014 No' date=' Rahane debuted before Rohit against Aus.[/quote'] I am talking about Rohit Sharma's Test debut, when he was picked ahead of Rahane due to his good form in the preceding ODIs.
rkt.india Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 I am talking about Rohit Sharma's Test debut' date=' when he was picked ahead of Rahane due to his good form in the preceding ODIs.[/quote'] and Rahane's poor debut had also played a part.
Texan Posted November 24, 2014 Author Posted November 24, 2014 and Rahane's poor debut had also played a part. He had only got one Test to play after being on bench for so long, so not a fair assessment. I am merely pointing out that this "process" is conveniently ignored when Dhoni wants to have his way.
rkt.india Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 He had only got one Test to play after being on bench for so long, so not a fair assessment. I am merely pointing out that this "process" is conveniently ignored when Dhoni wants to have his way. One poor debut match is enough to make you sit out for a long time. Rohit would have debuted in 2010 if not for injury. I would say Rahane got his debut ahead of Rohit. Same for Manoj Tiwary ho could have debuted on BD tour long back, one injury halted their career for long. So, there is not real process they follow.
Precambrian Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 6 dismissals today - 5 catches and 1 stumping. Heartening numbers.
kubrickian Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 Saha is a poor batsman. He will be a walking wicket in Australia.
Shivaji bhonsle Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 Kl Rahul can keep and get rid of dhawan and Saha and we can bring in either a batsman or a bowler. Saha is a good keeper but poor batsman , no need for sympathy, he deserves a chance sorta stories. If kohli really believes in playing the hard way as he said in press conference, he shouldn't be having any trouble in asking his friend Dhawan to sit out.
rkt.india Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 Saha is a poor batsman. He will be a walking wicket in Australia. How can you say he is a poor batsman?
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