Switchblade Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/top-stories/World-Cup-I-wouldnt-write-India-off-says-Gary-Kirsten/articleshow/46166997.cms "They are a quality outfit and I wouldn't write them off. They have got one of the most successful captains ever and in terms of closing off the events, let's not discount the Dhoni factor. A lot of things have changed and shifted in his life at the moment but when it comes to these events, he steps up and he is at his best," "A lot of people seem to be writing India off but they have a very strong batting line-up. They have played a lot of cricket in Australia. There would be no reason to suggest why they wouldn't have as good a chance as any other team." "This team has been together for two years and they won the Champions Trophy, so they still have some credibility. You have got to be wary of them and not take them for granted," Kirsten said. "They are misfiring at the moment but maybe it's a good thing. I don't think we should read too much into it. I think it's healthy that teams that aren't playing well now, it's not a bad thing," said the 47-year-old. "You need to be playing at your best in a month's time. They have got a lot of time with practice game and seven round robin games, to work out the combinations. For me that's where the tournament begins. They might not be playing their best at the moment but they have got a good chance." "They are not batting well as they can now. It is probably a good thing. I think it's an advantage. Everyone writes them off, there is no expectation. It's a beautiful place for a team to be in, when there is no expectation. "They can plan with less pressure and play with more freedom. I don't think they would be too concerned about the criticism they receive and I think it is going to work in their favour," Kirsten said. "I think Jadeja is important to the team. So if he is fit and he comes into form in a couple of weeks time, it will be an important component to the success, because he is a key player in my opinion," he said. "Virat is a champion cricketer. He is going to work that out. Sometimes it's a good thing. He is a bit out form so can take some learnings. The coaches would be working with him and saying what are your strategies. Maybe he is thinking too much. He will be a real factor this World Cup," he said. "I am always a big fan of your best batsman batting at number three because he has the ability to score hundreds and you want him to have the best chance of doing it. I think they are talking about shifting him to four because they don't want to expose him to the new ball. It would be nice to get your best batsman got a front up. It will be interesting to see what they do," he added. "It's the way they navigate the cricket ball is going to determine their success. They have had four months there. The batsmen did well in the Test series, so it's going to be how they navigate. "I am wondering if they are going to bat second a lot of the time so they can try to chase scores down. They have got a great record of chasing scores. If they navigate the bounce and pace, there is no reason why they can't, they will be formidable. Teams are going to use that as a strategy against them," he said. "Proteas have got a great chance of winning this tournament. They have got to overcome some baggage from past tournament. They have got some good young senior players. They have a strong chance of winning it and probably the best chance they have had since 1999 (when the semi-final match against Australia was tied). They are a good side," he said. "Imran Tahir is very instrumental. He is bowling fantastically well. He is one of the best spinners in the world and he bowls very well in 50-overs so he will be a factor," he said.
AmreekanDesi Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Please come back after the WC Gary :icflove::icflove:
BlueBee Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 I agree that failing before the world cup is not that bad a thing as most of them are making out to be.
BlueBee Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Wants IPL contract Indian mentality. :headshake:
Zero_Unit Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 this guy must be smoking something very special. Even we fans have no faith in this retarded current team.
bulbul Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 this guy must be smoking something very special. Even we fans have no faith in this retarded current team. You Pakistani or Bangladeshi?
Marut Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 this guy must be smoking something very special. Even we fans have no faith in this retarded current team. Speak for yourself please.
rajmarie Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 why are all these foreigners falsely pumping India up. The team is in shambles....and due to the format will probably reach QF. But that's it. Too many weak links in the team...selected due to their performances in 2013.
jf1gp_1 Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Best case we beat wi and pak and finish second in the pool possibly meet SL in qf and then get knocked out by aus in semis
veer Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Looks like these two factors... Dhoni... and our record at ICC events... they both are enough reasons to win us world cup.. jeez..
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