Right Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Not that, his captaincy is brilliant in ODI and all we usually need from his quick 30-40 in that arenaNo doubt. Very different player in Lois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Hawk Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Nathan Lyon likely to be left out of Australia's World Cup 2015 squad... http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/content/current/story/818983.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 So where are the Chuna fans now. Still want him in the side ? A pair on the flattest wicket possible. Wish he'd played at Gabba that would've been comedy gold If that's not the final nail in the coffin I don't know what can be In retrospect if we'd shut shop in first test after chodit had got out and managed a draw then a 0~~1 score line wouldn't have been bad given our bowling attack Bhuvi brings so much the team ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banz Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I never supported Raina's inclusion for the Test squad but his selection in the 4th Test was very harsh and ended up hurting him. First of all Raina was never a long term replacement for the guy he came in for - Pujara. This was more like a "we've already lost the series so why don't we let them play" decision from Virat when he brought in both Rohit and Raina. For Raina to even be considered for the next Test he would have to do something very big. Not very surprisingly it ended in spectacular failure. I always support a long uninterrupted run of matches for players to prove themselves (atleast 3-4) but in this case I find it hard impossible to justify selecting Raina over Pujara in the next match. The only thing this selection ensured was the humiliation and the shattering of confidence of a important limited overs player who has to play again in such conditions a few weeks later. And that now Raina has played as many Tests as Shane Bond. PS. That run-out thing was hilarious though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 sorry the thinking of including him in the squad only was BS let alone picking him in the side. his FC record against mediocre bowlers isn't anything much, he's had a fair run in the past & failed miserably more then anything he doesn't have the game. however poorly pujara has done he at least has the game for tests. Even chodit if he can get his mind right has a chance but chuna no way. He was dropped after failing miserably in odi's in S.A. & Nz so I wouldn't hold my breath on him doing well here either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 & yeah that faking that run out was really smart cricket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banz Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 sorry the thinking of including him in the squad only was BS let alone picking him in the side. his FC record against mediocre bowlers isn't anything much, he's had a fair run in the past & failed miserably more then anything he doesn't have the game. however poorly pujara has done he at least has the game for tests. Even chodit if he can get his mind right has a chance but chuna no way. He was dropped after failing miserably in odi's in S.A. & Nz so I wouldn't hold my breath on him doing well here either That's what I'm saying, he should never have been selected. Should have just let him sit out with dignity instead of facing this nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 he will be fine in ODI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 for me the best batsman by far over this last year has been Vijay considering that he faces the new ball & fresh bowlers. he's been good against pace, bounce, swing & against spinners. second is rahane. averaging 48 on yr first tours abroad is brilliant. if we had drs he would've averaged 55+ third is virat. Still has question mark is on spicier wickets though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Well. Not i like but.... Raina will get exposed in Oz. He doesn't have dum to build an inning and capitalize. He is just good for those 40-50 odd run bursts. Lets see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Well. Not i like but.... Raina will get exposed in Oz. He doesn't have dum to build an inning and capitalize. He is just good for those 40-50 odd run bursts. Lets see... And that is his predominant role in ODI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Hawk Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Virat Kohli at the post match Press Conference... http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/video_audio/819621.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Hawk Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Reminder guys... the second South Africa vs West Indies T20 is at 6:30pm (IST) this evening, live from Johannesburg. Expecting more fireworks from Gayle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banz Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Happy birthday Rahul Dravid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Virat Kohli Tells Sourav Ganguly: I Want to Win Like You http://m.sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2014-15/news/235765-i-hate-losing-want-opposition-to-respect-team-india-virat-kohli ------- Such a positive bloke said the simplest thing which makes all the difference in attitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 ^^ Nice. Also HBD Wall D. Where has he gone, i think we really need to get back Wall D, Dada and SRT back in dressing room in some capacity. Ravi Shastri Looks great with the team. I would personally want Wall D to take over coach of team from FLUCKtcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Hawk Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) SRT currently enjoying winter in Mussoorie with family as per his Twitter updates. Edited January 11, 2015 by Black_Hawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Miller aaj -> pe kee aaya hai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Boss Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Stadium ke bahar hi maar diya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Hawk Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Bitterly cold evening here in Kolkata... Sitting at home and enjoying the match. Amazing innings from Miller that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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