The Cricket Thread

kalpeshc · 6th February 2009, 10:40

Why did Dhoni come up at No. 3? Unless he is planning to establish himself as a permanent no. 3, he should've given this opportunity to Raina or Yuvraj who are going to take that slot in the long run.

Fountainheader · 6th February 2009, 10:56

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Originally Posted by kalpeshc

Why did Dhoni come up at No. 3? Unless he is planning to establish himself as a permanent no. 3, he should've given this opportunity to Raina or Yuvraj who are going to take that slot in the long run.

I'd rather see Rohit Sharma playing at No.3. He's a more technically sound batsman than both Raina and Yuvi.

Spitfire · 6th February 2009, 11:49

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

I'd rather see Rohit Sharma playing at No.3. He's a more technically sound batsman than both Raina and Yuvi.

Technically sound? what age are you in man? Now its slam and bang. It works and how. 9 wins on the trot.

Yuvi and Viru are king. Send Yuvraj or Dhoni or Raina or Rohit or Pathan or anyone at No 3. Dhoni is doing the job lets all keep quite and let him manage the show.

Brabus E V12 · 6th February 2009, 16:24

Yaaaayyy!! The bunch of cheats and thugs lose yet again!

AUS: 225/4 in 50
NZ : 226 in 48.5

So much for Mr "Losing the next match is unthinkable" Clarke..You LOST!
O I can't describe the feeling of seeing you lose Mr Clarke. Hope you continue losing like this to all the teams. It gets better with every loss!

Samurai · 6th February 2009, 16:39

Holy Cow! With this loss Australia drop below India in the ICC ODI rankings.

Now India is #2 pushing Australia to #3 position.

harry10 · 6th February 2009, 18:17

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Holy Cow! With this loss Australia drop below India in the ICC ODI rankings.

Now India is #2 pushing Australia to #3 position.

Love it. I think we are just 2 points behind SA now.

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

I'd rather see Rohit Sharma playing at No.3. He's a more technically sound batsman than both Raina and Yuvi.

And what has Rohit Sharma done in his 30+ odd ODI's. Nothing. And he has got chances at 3,4,5 regularly.
Raina and Gambhir are more logical choices considering with Sachin in he and sehwag will open.

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Originally Posted by kalpeshc

Why did Dhoni come up at No. 3? Unless he is planning to establish himself as a permanent no. 3, he should've given this opportunity to Raina or Yuvraj who are going to take that slot in the long run.

If you see the way Dhoni operates over the year he is quiet flexible and does not believe in one formula. Here he must have seen with Sachin not there at top the batting looked a bit weak and so took the responsibilty as an anchor at 3.
I believe we should applaud a captain for taking the responsibilty when required then hiding at no. 6,7 when the game is all but lost (As Inzamam was doing in his last days as skipper)

Fountainheader · 6th February 2009, 18:23

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Originally Posted by harry10

If you see the way Dhoni operates over the year he is quiet flexible and does not believe in one formula.

I hope he hasnt learnt it from Greg Chappell!!

And regarding Rohit Sharma, he was playing fab cricket with the Deccan Chargers. In fact the only batsman scoring runs. Of late he might have lost some touch, but I still think he's one of the future stars on India

karanraheja · 6th February 2009, 18:32

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

I'd rather see Rohit Sharma playing at No.3. He's a more technically sound batsman than both Raina and Yuvi.

To be frank i think we have given him enough chances to prove his consistency. All of us know he is talented. I would prefer Badrinath to Rohit Sharma. Rohit played well in T20 WC & IPL. After that i havent seen much consistency.

harry10 · 6th February 2009, 18:35

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

I hope he hasnt learnt it from Greg Chappell!!

And regarding Rohit Sharma, he was playing fab cricket with the Deccan Chargers. In fact the only batsman scoring runs. Of late he might have lost some touch, but I still think he's one of the future stars on India

Noone is denying the fact he is talented. But talent requires execution as well which i am not able to see in his innings so far. I feel he has a laid back attitude which is the prob - same one which was there in Yuvraj earlier on.

normally_crazy · 6th February 2009, 19:14

What was Irfan bowling ? Rubbish !!!! It's better we get in another fast bowler than relying on him.

Talking to too many people about his bowling has taken a toll on him - infact he bowls a lot like Kapil Dev in his last test.

Eddy · 6th February 2009, 19:21

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

What was Irfan bowling ? Rubbish !!!! It's better we get in another fast bowler than relying on him.

Talking to too many people about his bowling has taken a toll on him - infact he bowls a lot like Kapil Dev in his last test.

Well, It was his dream to become Kapil Dev of Indian cricket, and he has done it.

I too think that its time to look beyond him.

harry10 · 6th February 2009, 21:51

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Well, It was his dream to become Kapil Dev of Indian cricket, and he has done it.

I too think that its time to look beyond him.

He has lost the pace(which was already less when he came), the swing(which was his main weapon) and the confidence. He is not suitable anymore to be in the team.

Nitin · 6th February 2009, 22:33

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Originally Posted by harry10

He has lost the pace(which was already less when he came), the swing(which was his main weapon) and the confidence. He is not suitable anymore to be in the team.

He reminded me of Agarkar, for a while. Getting hit left ,right and center!

Samurai · 8th February 2009, 12:22

Finally when SL got to bat first, the tables seem to have turned. Only Dhoni and Gambhir have not bowled, I can't remember seeing 9 bolwers on the score board ever and still 15 overs to go. And Irfan has the best bowling record today at 35 for one after 7 overs.

ECM · 8th February 2009, 23:09

Irafan?
This guy is missing simple basics to bowl wicket to wicket,this he must do first if he wants to play for India,forget swing or speed which may come later.The way Zaheer has improved I think he can be the best coach for him-no idea how the relationship they have btwn the two of them,if Pathan continuous like this I doubt he may not be in first 21 for next series even.

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kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 535 Thanked: 137 Times	Why did Dhoni come up at No. 3? Unless he is planning to establish himself as a permanent no. 3, he should've given this opportunity to Raina or Yuvraj who are going to take that slot in the long run.
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Brabus E V12 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London/NewDelhi Posts: 392 Thanked: 56 Times	Yaaaayyy!! The bunch of cheats and thugs lose yet again! AUS: 225/4 in 50 NZ : 226 in 48.5 So much for Mr "Losing the next match is unthinkable" Clarke..You LOST! O I can't describe the feeling of seeing you lose Mr Clarke. Hope you continue losing like this to all the teams. It gets better with every loss!
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,580 Times View My Garage	Holy Cow! With this loss Australia drop below India in the ICC ODI rankings. Now India is #2 pushing Australia to #3 position.
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normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	What was Irfan bowling ? Rubbish !!!! It's better we get in another fast bowler than relying on him. Talking to too many people about his bowling has taken a toll on him - infact he bowls a lot like Kapil Dev in his last test.
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8th February 2009, 12:22	#4919
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,580 Times View My Garage	Finally when SL got to bat first, the tables seem to have turned. Only Dhoni and Gambhir have not bowled, I can't remember seeing 9 bolwers on the score board ever and still 15 overs to go. And Irfan has the best bowling record today at 35 for one after 7 overs.
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8th February 2009, 23:09	#4920
ECM BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somewhere Posts: 226 Thanked: 15 Times	Irafan? This guy is missing simple basics to bowl wicket to wicket,this he must do first if he wants to play for India,forget swing or speed which may come later.The way Zaheer has improved I think he can be the best coach for him-no idea how the relationship they have btwn the two of them,if Pathan continuous like this I doubt he may not be in first 21 for next series even.
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