Switchblade Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 http://sports.ndtv.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/news/237128-ms-dhoni-should-give-new-ball-to-mohammed-shami-zaheer-khan "Rohit and Virat's form will be crucial to India's World Cup chances. Rohit will opening the innings with Virat coming at either Number 3 or 4 depending on match situation. Both have the ability to bat through the innings or even play the role of sheer anchor necessary in such a tournament," Zaheer told PTI-Bhasha on Friday. "World Cup is a new tournament and I don't think India's performance in tri series will affect them. They have also got a long break after that and if you see the format also, I am sure India will play semi final," Zaheer said. "World Cup is a long tournament and injuries play a crucial role. It's good to have a settled team and gain the momentum at right time. Australia and New Zealand are also top contenders as they have home advantage on fast pitches. South Africa is also playing well consistently so I think these four teams can reach in last four," he added. "Injuries are part and parcel of the game but you have to find the right combination. It's not about bowling only. Cricket is a team game and batsmen also have to give their best. I am hopeful that team India will deliver all round performance," "If you ask my suggestion, they should give the new ball to Shami, who will set the tone. First spell will be very crucial. I will only say that taking wickets is the only key to restrict run-rates," said the ace bowler. "We have been playing with the new rules for a while now. As far as death overs are concerned, the bowlers have got to have clear thinking. I am sure they will do well," said Zaheer. "Indian team had a long Australia tour and played at almost every venue. This can work to their advantage." Zaheer termed that Dhoni's decision to have a short trekking and fishing trip at the Adelaide outskirts as a routine thing which have been done in the past as well. "I am good to start but I would like to start with shorter version, may be T20," he said. "As I said that I am fit but want to start with shorter format. I decided to stay away with Ranji matches as the 35 -40 overs workload was too high to start with," he concluded.
sensible-indian Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Wish Zaheer was there in Aus to guide the bowlers from the sidelines.
Lord Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Wish Zaheer was there in Aus to guide the bowlers from the sidelines. If fit,he was still better than some of them
zaheer Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 I am sure the Board could had afforded to take him just to be on the sidelines and mentor the young bowling attack..
bulbul Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 If fit' date='he was still better than some of them[/quote'] No. Its not like Zak is a great bowler from very beginning. He had a great few years,even with fitness cant do much at his age now.
zaheer Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 No. Its not like Zak is a great bowler from very beginning. He had a great few years' date='even with fitness cant do much at his age now.[/quote'] He is still better than most of the current bowlers in that he bowls with a brain..
bulbul Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 He is still better than most of the current bowlers in that he bowls with a brain.. 2003 WC Final :--D He is better than them when in his peak/or when he was younger. Now,at his age, i don't think he is better than them.
zaheer Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 2003 WC Final :--D He is better than them when in his peak/or when he was younger. Now,at his age, i don't think he is better than them. 2011 world cup he was the unsung hero..
Pagalpanti Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Bhuvy and Shami should open the bowling. MS needs to use Yadav like NZ use milne. Not a new ball bowler but a wicket-taking one in middle overs which is where we're struggling. Atleast he'll have the cushion of 4 fielders outside 30 yards. If he has a bad day opening the bowling, game is lost right there.
Old guy Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Bhuvy and Shami should open the bowling. MS needs to use Yadav like NZ use milne. Not a new ball bowler but a wicket-taking one in middle overs which is where we're struggling. Atleast he'll have the cushion of 4 fielders outside 30 yards. If he has a bad day opening the bowling, game is lost right there. Yadav is not Milne type bowler .aaron is lot closer to that while if yadav if in form can be deadly with new ball .
Clarke Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 I would rather have Yadav open the bowling with Mohit/Bhuvi and Shami/Binny as first change along with Shami and Bhuvi/Mohit at the death. Yadav seems to be the worst spraygun of the lot while Shami seems to use the older ball better than others.
bowl_out Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 I think Dhoni will open with Mohit and Shami, and bring Yadav as first change.... Shami will bowl five overs in 1-10 and five in 40-50
rkt.india Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Bhuvy and Shami should open the bowling. MS needs to use Yadav like NZ use milne. Not a new ball bowler but a wicket-taking one in middle overs which is where we're struggling. Atleast he'll have the cushion of 4 fielders outside 30 yards. If he has a bad day opening the bowling, game is lost right there. Shami can have a bad day opening the bowling too and game will be lost there too. Bhuvi is not even going to play. Early signs are that he is unlikely to play. Even Dhawal Kulkarni is bowling more than him in the nets.
thecricketer Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Is Dhawal Kulkarni part of world cup squad ?
bowl_out Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Is Dhawal Kulkarni part of world cup squad ? No
govinda Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 need buhvi and yadav to open bowling for us:pray:
bulbul Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Don't teams already plans who bowl first? i guess they will even practice,don't think team just goes to match and captain decides who is going to bowl.
SLICKR392 Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 God! He's gonna open with Binny and the Pakis might lose 3 in the first over to him only too see Dhoni opening with Binny for the rest of the games.
rkt.india Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Is Dhawal Kulkarni part of world cup squad ? No, but he is there in Aus as standby
Pagalpanti Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Shami can have a bad day opening the bowling too and game will be lost there too. Bhuvi is not even going to play. Early signs are that he is unlikely to play. Even Dhawal Kulkarni is bowling more than him in the nets. Anyone can have bad day for that matter. Its just that Shami has more control than Yadav though that does not mean much. Shami is a line and length bowler, he's admitted that himself. Yadav however banks on his pace and extra bounce. So he might err a bit, which will cost him less if he comes on when the fielding restrictions are relaxed.
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