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by Kumar
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: Indian domestic cricket/ players
Replies: 2798
Views: 306156

Re: Indian domestic cricket/ players

Tamilnadu Mumbai ranji match will begin tomorrow. Mumbai has the best pace attack with Mohit, Tushar andShardul. If this pitch supports pace, Mumbai will have an advantage. TN has lot of left handers in line up with Sai, PRP and Washington among top order. Hoping for a sportive pitch aiding both sea...
by Kumar
Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: Indian domestic cricket/ players
Replies: 2798
Views: 306156

Re: Indian domestic cricket/ players

Indrajith was given India A chances but may be very few and in those few chances he did not do much I can remember. He certainly deserves a full India-A run. I would put him in queue after Rinku Singh. I saw an article that he was selected for A team, but did not get to play a match. I was under th...
by Kumar
Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:02 pm
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: Cricket Statistics and Trivia
Replies: 140
Views: 31901

Re: Cricket Statistics and Trivia

When u check bowlers with at least 10 innings bowled India has three players in top 4 (Axar, Kuldeep and Bumrah) and five players in top 10 (Ashwin and Ishant)

So our bowlers have done the most damage.

England has no bowlers in top 10. With Robinson coming in at 13 , Broad at 15 and Anderson at 18.
by Kumar
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: Cricket Statistics and Trivia
Replies: 140
Views: 31901

Re: Cricket Statistics and Trivia

Jaiswal? Only 3 players have averaged more than 50 against india. One of them just played one match and was not out in one of the two innings. Root has been a thorn in india’s side scoring at almost 60 runs average. And Dean Elgar has more than 50. There was a time when India hardly reached 400 runs...
by Kumar
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy
Replies: 541
Views: 7918

Re: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy

The other option would be to rest Ashwin and play both Jadeja and Axar along with Kuldeep but the bowling will lose variety. Is the Dharamshala pitch going to warrant playing three pacers? It may not be a bad idea to put some grass on it to see if the youngsters can handle a pacy wicket. Ashwin is ...
by Kumar
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: National Cricket Team Players (India)
Replies: 114
Views: 8674

Re: National Cricket Team Players (India)

Chandrakant Pandit.. why is he not getting mentioned as NCA coach. Probably one of the best domestic coaches . He is not even in consideration for coach role becoz he is 61.

That ia the first rule introduced by Ganguly to kick out shastri and has to go.
by Kumar
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: National Cricket Team Players (India)
Replies: 114
Views: 8674

Re: National Cricket Team Players (India)

Hardik is basically getting a free pass because of his injury history. Jay Shah already said that. BCCI is a hypocrite. They made this bed, but act as it they are high and noble. Back Injuries are very difficult to handle. Could Iyer have played the prior Ranji match and probably did not want to ris...
by Kumar
Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:09 am
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: National Cricket Team Players (India)
Replies: 114
Views: 8674

Re: National Cricket Team Players (India)

Shreyas iyer treatment do not appear to be fair. He did play in the ranji trophy before start of series. There is always some doubt when u return from injury and he should have been given benefit of doubt
by Kumar
Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:07 am
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy
Replies: 541
Views: 7918

Re: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy

Rahul is in London it seems seeking treatment. So, he will not be ready for test 5. I suppose Padikkal will make a debut? Or are they going to play both Padikkal and Patidar (PP :-)) and rest Gill? I don't think we should rest Gill unless he has a niggle. He needs to learn to be consistent. Of cour...
by Kumar
Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:05 am
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy
Replies: 541
Views: 7918

Re: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy

Now a separate note. How long do you think the real oldies Rohit, Ashwin, Kohli, and Jadeja play tests? Just trying to estimate when we need a replacement either due to retirement or their being dropped. Ashwin (if he does not find that final gear) may be the first domino to fall. He innovated in I...
by Kumar
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy
Replies: 541
Views: 7918

Re: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy

In the last 5 years, in I4 Ashwin averages 21.54. That is much better than the 14 that Jadeja does by about 50%. Ashwin also faces 42 balls on average in I4 to Jadeja's 30. Bring on the next (perhaps false) excuse to justify Jadeja's horrendous second inning batting record. I do agree that Jadeja’s...
by Kumar
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy
Replies: 541
Views: 7918

Re: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy

Well Jadeja is the closest comp to Pujara in this team. Jadeja is not as good defensively, but he prizes his wicket and very rarely throws away. Since covid, He has just scored at SR of 50 and higher 7 times (facing at least 10 balls) in around 32 innings while Pujara has done it 10 times in 48 inni...
by Kumar
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy
Replies: 541
Views: 7918

Re: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy

Question is do they go with three seamers and drop one spinner? Very unlikely. Wood is probably still the favorite to be picked ahead of Atkinson, unless they go with three seamers As to India, pecking order is clear and Siraj will play over Akash Deep. Not sure how Akash bowls with older ball. When...
by Kumar
Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: T20 World Cup, Canada, USA 2024
Replies: 129
Views: 2464

Re: T20 World Cup, Canada, USA 2024

They played Jurel as impact player last season. Very likely that he will continue in that role Butler, Jaiswal, Sanju, Hetmeyer, Parag or Jurel, Powell could be their batting line up. I expect Jurel to get lot of opportunities. I hope Parag gets opportunities. If he does not do well in IPL, he will ...
by Kumar
Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: The Cricket Forum
Topic: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy
Replies: 541
Views: 7918

Re: England in India 2024-25 : The Pataudi Trophy

Will india go with three seamers at Dharmashala or revert to the same bowling combination with Bumrah returning for Akash Deep. Patidar is most likely gone with either Rahul or Padaikkal replacing him. Robinson may have tweaked his back while batting in firat inning and his fitness appears to br que...