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I will try to study Espn's impact calculations and understand better how its computed. Of particular interest would be how they seek to normalize various factors, both within games and potentially outside. I am assuming batting impact automatically normalizes for stuff like grounds, as the impact wo...

Responding to your question, but from a perspective of how it applies to me: Sachin, Dhoni, Kapil would all be in my top 10. On Indian wickets, I would also pick Yuvraj and Rohit, who are just so easy on the eye. Sehwag, Laxman were also folks who were either top entertainment value or somehow just ...

Thx for ignoring Prasen.
Rajkumar, what's the point of needling or poking fun? Your thoughts on the game or our side or specific players is welcome. Sarcasm when its over done or as a flame bait makes this forum less interesting.

Prasen, I will appeal to you to take the high ground and avoid skirmishes. This forum is so much the better thanks to your posts and I come here a lot to see your analytical data driven thoughts even though I may disagree on conclusions. Rajkumar, we will all have strong thoughts on certain players,...

A few more games like today from Shivam Dube and he has to be in the T20 squad. He alone seemed to be playing in a different pitch compared to the rest of CSK, who seemed to show their age in their inability to adapt to the pitch. SRH seemingly learnt from Dube about how to approach the inning and h...

Other sports have subs as well, though you could argue that they are there for other reasons. Soccer allows a limited # - arguably, a more physical sport given the miles that many players run. The # has changed over time from 1 to the current 5. Hockey has rolling substitution I think. Other Sports ...

Its also unfortunate that Gill and Jaddu have injuries, so that whittled away possible MO replacements. At the moment, I am more confident in Jadeja the batter, compared to Rahane/Pujara/Kohli. Gill's long game temperament is troubling, but he is yet young and should be given a bit more time for his...

I didn't think the Selection committee had the conviction and strength to drop Kohli as ODI captain, wow! Kohli's dip in Test batting form has not been a subject of public debate for two reasons: India has continued winning, and the Rahane/Pujara returns have been poor. Kohli seems to have averaged ...

Well said Prasen. I don't understand why the BCCI has done neither. They both make logical sense. I understand that a women's IPL may not rake in the moolah but just seems like the correct thing to do and who knows, if its marketed well, may yet be revenue neutral. Allowing our players to play elsew...

SMAT concluded today with a spectacular finish. It was a repeat of the final from 2 years back and just like that game, the game was in the balance after 39.5 overs with all results possible of the final ball. Shahrukh Khan once again emphasized why he is a real talent to be nurtured. On a pitch tha...

Folks - let's not take this "resting" business to extremes. Ishant bowled a total of 11 overs in the match. That's very different from Bumrah bowling 42 overs in Test #1. Yes, Ishant bowled 34 overs in Test #1, but he should consider Test #2 as a rest! And Bumrah has had a nice break betwe...

I am surprised at the strong reactions. As a min-bar, this seems to make sense to me. Players need to last a 5 day test - you need to be able to measure endurance for that. i.e. why are you folks constraining the talk to 22 yards? They need to field all day. The Ranatunga times are long gone. I woul...

Meanwhile, this is England's squad for the first 2 matches: Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Ben Foakes, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes. Jadeja has been ruled out of the entire Test series...

Prasen, in your final squad, you have 6 bats + Hardik + Saha. And hence 3 bowlers. I don't think you meant that. Ashwin will walk in. I am apprehensive about Ishant's readiness for long form Cricket. Its unfortunate that we can't test him out in a 3 day first class game. Same with Kuldeep - no idea ...

I would vote for Prasen's XI. If Rahul plays, I think it should be as an opener instead of Dhawan. Take both in your 14, start with Rohit&Dhawan, and cut over to Rahul in a couple of games if Dhawan continues to underwhelm. I like Kedar's attitude and grit. His fielding is atrocious - he makes r...