South African Tour of India 2010 - Page 4

CaptainOZ · 19th January 2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by stefan

It was but since india became world number there was pressure for more tests. So some odi's were cancelled and two tests added at the last minute.

Oh ok, thanks for replying

shravi · 19th January 2010, 10:21 AM

This series won't show who the real number 1 is unless someone wins 2-0 but looking forward to it nonetheless. South Africa's bowling line up is looking really threatening now with Steyn and Morkel striking a deadly partnership.

Valaskjalf · 19th January 2010, 01:20 PM

This is gonna be a seriously tough series I think....Probably the toughest we've had since the Aussies were any good lol

SaiSrini · 19th January 2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shravi

This series won't show who the real number 1 is unless someone wins 2-0 but looking forward to it nonetheless. South Africa's bowling line up is looking really threatening now with Steyn and Morkel striking a deadly partnership.

Any test series vs SA will be exciting. Our players will get good chances to prove their mettle. One thing though, I wish Yuvraj fails badly in Bangladesh and gets sacked by the time SA hit Indian territory. We need guys like Badri, Kohli or Vijay to play.

scion_sid · 19th January 2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SaiSrini

Any test series vs SA will be exciting. Our players will get good chances to prove their mettle. One thing though, I wish Yuvraj fails badly in Bangladesh and gets sacked by the time SA hit Indian territory. We need guys like Badri, Kohli or Vijay to play.

Even if this happens, how can you drop him after 2 flop test matches?

Vijay is opening batsman so he should run his car over Viru or gauti.

SaiSrini · 19th January 2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by scion_sid

Even if this happens, how can you drop him after 2 flop test matches?

Vijay is opening batsman so he should run his car over Viru or gauti.

Flopping against Bangladesh is quite big, right?

Vijay has the technique to fit into the middle order even when Sehwag and Gauti are still there. Thats what we were all talking about when we saw Vijay play that innings of 81 against Sri Lanka.

scion_sid · 20th January 2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SaiSrini

Flopping against Bangladesh is quite big, right?

Vijay has the technique to fit into the middle order even when Sehwag and Gauti are still there. Thats what we were all talking about when we saw Vijay play that innings of 81 against Sri Lanka.

And forget his past performances before those 2 test matches.

Also Saffers will not be coming with good spinner to trouble him.

SaiSrini · 26th January 2010, 04:35 AM

With injuries to Laxman and Dravid, a big hole might be opened up in our batting order. Vijay will take up one spot. Hope Badrinath is roped in to add solidity to the middle order against South Africa. With Yuvraj also most likely out, we will need Badrinath against SA. Manish Pandey or Kohli will be gambles. Badrinath has been knocking the test doors for very long. Hope he is given the chance.

Gazza · 26th January 2010, 04:39 AM

Perhaps Gambhir should be moved to three, and Vijay opening. Just to strengthen that middle order. Then I'd have Badrinath, Kohli and Dhoni taking up 5,6 and 7.

*Dare* · 26th January 2010, 05:44 AM

Mickey Arthur quits as South Africa coach - reports | South Africa Cricket News | Cricinfo.com

big new before the tour goes ahead.

scion_sid · 26th January 2010, 05:52 AM

Badrinath has done nothing special in domestic games this year to get automatic spot in final 11.

Get Nayyar in.

SaiSrini · 26th January 2010, 06:00 AM

He has all that weight of runs that he has scored behind him. He deserves it more than anyone else because previous times he has been rebuked and not picked. Also he has some sort of a veteran status in domestic cricket. Others like Pandey and Kohli need more time before they are blooded in test cricket.

Nayyar?? He doesnt even find a place in the ODI's and you want a bits and pieces guy like him in tests.

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Perhaps Gambhir should be moved to three, and Vijay opening. Just to strengthen that middle order. Then I'd have Badrinath, Kohli and Dhoni taking up 5,6 and 7.

Maybe not a bad idea. Gambhir is used to batting one down in ODI's. And since he is as good against spin, he wont find it too tough.

Gazza · 26th January 2010, 06:02 AM

How about Suresh Raina?

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Or even Rohit Sharma? I reckon he's a great talent, but his consistency is worrying. He's got a great FC record though.

SaiSrini · 26th January 2010, 06:06 AM

Neither of them are decent choices. Raina against Steyn and co at Nagpur (Nagpur is a pitch with good bounce and carry)? Rohit Sharma is also a poor choice. Both are not ready for test cricket.

Ideally, it should be a race between these four - Virat Kohli, Subramaniam Badrinath, Cheteshwar Pujara and Manish Pandey

scion_sid · 26th January 2010, 06:16 AM

Virat Kohli is Yuvi in making.

Nayyar in test matches is different fish all together. He is batsman mainly and should not be judged on his IPL stints. Pandey has been doing good as well.

No Dravid, Laxman will show how we will go in future without these players.

Bring back turners big time now.