express bowling Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Rarely do we get chances to experiment in a test match. But, it is needed too, so that bench strength can be created to cover for injuries which are inevitable. This coming test does provide that rare opportunity. Bangladesh is a much improved test side nowadays. We should not take them lightly but a couple of new talented players won't harm our cause. Playing 11 1. Vijay 2. Rahul 3. Rahane 4. Kohli 5. Nair 6. Pant ( wk ) 7. Ashwin 8. Pandya 9. Jadeja 10. Kuldeep 11. Shardul Reserves - Pujara ( rested just for this test and not dropped ) Mukund Jayant Aaron -- Pujara is our best No.3 in Asia. I am resting him in this match to allow Rahane to get back to form and get practice in a test match in India -- Shardul Thakur has been our backup pacer in test matches and needs to get a game to get acclimatized to international cricket -- Hardik Pandya will most probably be our seamer-all-rounder on the South Africa test tour. We need to get him used to test matches. He has shown in ODIs that he can bowl test match line and length with pace, movement and bounce. -- Kuldeep needs a game to show how he is as a test bowler. -- This line-up has batting till no.9 too -- The core strength of the team remains the same with this lineup. -- We will get a chance to see how Pant's keeping is against quality spinners and he will be eased into test matches as a batsman too. Edited January 21, 2017 by express bowling Mosher 1
moniker Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 It might be a bit unfair on Pandya to expect him to open with the new ball and also contribute with the bat. But yes this is a deep batting line up and also gives us the ability to play three good spinners. Ankit_sharma03 1
King Tendulkar Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 No experimentation please . We are number one . Make sure we win max one player to try no more and no way leave pujara . Poor guy only plays one format lol Vilander, SecondSlip, cowboysfan and 2 others 5
speedheat Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 I would try kuldeep yadav Trundlers Get lost Ankit_sharma03 and MCcricket 2
chewy Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 I would play full strength, Bangla are a much improved Test side and only playing one match so have ensure India win at all costs drawing or losing to Bangla, and we will never hear the end of it from Bangla fans SecondSlip, cowboysfan, beetle and 1 other 4
express bowling Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) - Edited January 21, 2017 by express bowling
express bowling Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, King Tendulkar said: No experimentation please . We are number one . Make sure we win max one player to try no more and no way leave pujara . Poor guy only plays one format lol We win test matches in India mainly due to our spinners and batsmen.....and I have left these two areas almost the same. Pujara can play in place of Rahane obviously if the batting is to be left the same. Some experimentation on the pacers' and WK front won't weaken our team. Parthiv is a bad keeper and Pant won't do any worse. Similarly, Shardul and Pandya won't do any worse than Umesh and Ishant and Kuldeep should be a better bowler than Jayant. Our team management has indicated that Pandya will be tried as a seamer-all-rounder when we play test matches outside Asia. We have the South Africa tour at the end of this year and I feel that it would be better for him if he gets to play a test match before that. Injuries are very frequent these days and being prepared for such things will actually help us keep our No.1 test ranking longer. Edited January 21, 2017 by express bowling
ShebbySB Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 4 hours ago, express bowling said: Rarely do we get chances to experiment in a test match. But, it is needed too, so that bench strength can be created to cover for injuries which are inevitable. This coming test does provide that rare opportunity. Bangladesh is a much improved test side nowadays. We should not take them lightly but a couple of new talented players won't harm our cause. Playing 11 1. Vijay 2. Rahul 3. Rahane 4. Kohli 5. Nair 6. Pant ( wk ) 7. Ashwin 8. Pandya 9. Jadeja 10. Kuldeep 11. Shardul Reserves - Pujara ( rested just for this test and not dropped ) Mukund Jayant Aaron -- Pujara is our best No.3 in Asia. I am resting him in this match to allow Rahane to get back to form and get practice in a test match in India -- Shardul Thakur has been our backup pacer in test matches and needs to get a game to get acclimatized to international cricket -- Hardik Pandya will most probably be our seamer-all-rounder on the South Africa test tour. We need to get him used to test matches. He has shown in ODIs that he can bowl test match line and length with pace, movement and bounce. -- Kuldeep needs a game to show how he is as a test bowler. -- This line-up has batting till no.9 too -- The core strength of the team remains the same with this lineup. -- We will get a chance to see how Pant's keeping is against quality spinners and he will be eased into test matches as a batsman too. Umesh,Shami rested too?
ShebbySB Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Rahul Vijay Rahane (Good idea to bat him at 3 for more batting time before Aus series) Kohli (c) Nair Patel (wk) Ashwin Hardik Jadeja Jayant Ishant Reserves:-Mukund,Pujara(rested),Kuldeep,Shami(rested),Umesh(rested).
ShebbySB Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Aaron should not be considered again unless he proves his fitness by playing 1 full season.For me his India career is over. SecondSlip 1
Sooda Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Vijay Rahul Pujara Rahane Nair Saha Pandya Jayant Yadav Jadeja Shardul Thakur Ishant Sharma Go the whole hog and rest some key players, play some fringe ones. Think Rahane would captain though by default. In reality it will be a full strength team, and In India Bang will be a threat, Mehedi And Shakib will cause problems Edited January 21, 2017 by Sooda
express bowling Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 3 hours ago, ShebbySB said: Umesh,Shami rested too? Yes....Shami is still recovering from an injury and no need to risk him against Bangladesh. We would need him against Australia. Umesh has played a lot too and a bit of rest would do him no harm. Rotating fast bowlers is a good idea if we want to extend their careers. ShebbySB, Mosher and OpeningBatsman 3
express bowling Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, MultiB48 said: what are the test series coming up after aus ?do you know? There is a bit of confusion But, I think we play 3 tests against Sri Lanka after CT17 and go to South Africa at the end of this year for 4 tests.
ShebbySB Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 SA series in SA will be interesting to see....
mancalledsting Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Vijay- needs to prove his consistency, doesn't play LOIs therefore low risk of burnout KL Rahul- needs to prove his consistency, hasn't played much international cricket to date, hence needs more experience and low risk of burnout Chepu- doesn't play LOIS and therefore need him match fit by the time Aus series begins, doesn't play LOIs and decent gap since last test match and therefore low risk of burnout Kohli- must continue to guide team and hone captiancy skills Karun- doesn't play LOIs and hence needs more experience of international cricket, also has shown amazing potential Pappu- is our wk for the time being, needs to work on his keeping skills and get used to our bowlers Pandya- need to see if his bowling/batting can be effective in tests, need seaming all rounder for overseas Ashwin- Jadeja- Shami/Umesh Ishant- played well last game under kohli, let's see if kohli can finally utilise his potential must win the test match and keep up our momentum, must go with minimum experimentation, remember karun and KL are still rookies and Bangladesh are v good team (equal to England) in desi conditions
express bowling Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 1 hour ago, mancalledsting said: Pappu- is our wk for the time being, needs to work on his keeping skills and get used to our bowlers Kumble said it clearly in a recent interview that Saha is still our first-choice keeper if fit.....and he is fit as he is playing the Irani Cup.
Ankit_sharma03 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Few things i like about this team Rahane at 3- always wanted to see rahane at 3 , he ll score quicker , run better n for his own sake that position will make him more responsible. HE has one the best technique against fast bowling but he struggles against spin so getting in early will help him. Also there is curious case of pujara overseas and then Pandya n Kuldeep- These guys have to be blooded in the test team for team and their own benefit Pant- really doubt that he ll win the race between Saha vs pappu Something that doesnt work- Aaron- he is not fit only Shardul- he is also unfit For me ill give Ishant the game- Tell him enough , pull ur socks up show ur Exp or soon ull be history (saying in a practical scenario) Else i wud like to throw in a youngster
express bowling Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Ankit_sharma03 said: Shardul- he is also unfit Aaron- he is not fit only As far as I know, Shardul has a minor niggle and should be ok in a few days. Aaron is fit now. Mosher found an article which clearly states so. Anyway, as he is a reserve, he can easily be replaced by Ishant as a reserve if he is not ready. Edited January 21, 2017 by express bowling Mosher 1
Ankit_sharma03 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 1 hour ago, express bowling said: As far as I know, Shardul has a minor niggle and should be ok in a few days. Aaron is fit now. Mosher found an article which clearly states so. Anyway, as he is a reserve, he can easily be replaced by Ishant as a reserve if he is not ready. Even if Aaron is fit, he still wud be needing match practice before even coming into the squad
mancalledsting Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Chepu overseas is a difficult call: he did badly in england, Aus and Nz overseas but did well in SA, WI and Sri Lanka overseas and has county experience plus renewed outlook...should be given more chance overseas
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