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Yeah, was wondering the same thing. Maybe keeping him fresh for the Tests?
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straw man
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He's still in the squad though - presumably he'll be picked ahead of Thompson, who will be 12th man. Will be worried if that's not the case.
James
Cricket Web Owner
About time Thompson got a game IMO. Given the performance of the bowlers so far this ODI series, I don't see why he isn't worth a go.
R_D
International Debutant
Agree with this... its so frustrating watching Munaf bowl. It never seems like he's even putting an effort just trudling to the crease and swinging his arm just for the sake of it.
If he's so worried about getting injured.... right now is probaly a good as time as any to move onto another career.
Flem274*
123/5
Well if they had taken the advice of the radio I meant...Could you imagine...!
MMR will be spitting about Thompson (tbh apart from Thompson and to a lesser extent Ingram (whom I rate out of Taranaki bias
) we pretty much agree, so dunno why he found it a surprise to agree with me ) but I think its a good pick, if anything, pace off the ball will be handy.
Mixmasterreece
U19 Debutant
He deserves a shot based on his performances of late, but for mine its a cumming or sinclair selection - players you know who can dominate the domestic game but dont have the tools to foot it on the international stage.MMR will be spitting about Thompson (tbh apart from Thompson and to a lesser extent Ingram (whom I rate out of Taranaki bias
I look forward to seeing him "take the pace of the ball" giving Sehwag adequate time to pick out which seat in row 19 he's going to put it into to.
Arjun
Cricketer Of The Year
About Sachin's injury, the news isn't very encouraging. Sources told NDTV that he won't play the fourth ODI, and is in doubt for the fifth.
After his comments on this Indian batting side being the best he played with, this is a good time to prove him right. Questions still remain on the ideal choice of replacement, and frankly, Rohit Sharma seems the best choice. Coming in late in the order, he can get a chance, at least, to turn the strike over and play the role of a support batsman, and maybe he'll also get a score over 50. With the main bowlers found wanting on a flat wicket and the part-time rubbish impossible to cover up, a fifth bowler may be needed, but among the existing options, Yusuf's bowling still hasn't been used enough. Either he bowls all of the ten overs or he sits out- presently, he's neither here nor there. On these flat pitches, you can bench him for Ojha (in this squad) but that won't be fair when he's not been used for the position for which he was picked.
After his comments on this Indian batting side being the best he played with, this is a good time to prove him right. Questions still remain on the ideal choice of replacement, and frankly, Rohit Sharma seems the best choice. Coming in late in the order, he can get a chance, at least, to turn the strike over and play the role of a support batsman, and maybe he'll also get a score over 50. With the main bowlers found wanting on a flat wicket and the part-time rubbish impossible to cover up, a fifth bowler may be needed, but among the existing options, Yusuf's bowling still hasn't been used enough. Either he bowls all of the ten overs or he sits out- presently, he's neither here nor there. On these flat pitches, you can bench him for Ojha (in this squad) but that won't be fair when he's not been used for the position for which he was picked.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Good. Who cares about ODIs, it's better he rests and is fit for the Tests.
Somerset
Cricketer Of The Year
The Metservice is predicting showers to clear tomorrow afternoon with a "strong southwesterly" easing, so it sounds like the weather should be fine for the majority of the match.
Evermind
International Debutant
Yep. Especially an ODI series that India can't lose from here. I'd be really pissed off if he comes back for the 5th ODI and worsens his injury and has to sit out the tests.
In other news, I agree with a poster above that NZ have been far too respectful of the visitors so far. You could see it clearly in McCullum's enromously deferential post-match interview from the last game. I don't know why it's like that - it's not usually like the Kiwis to be like this. They have a very good chance of beating India in the tests, and I would not be surprised if they did win.
Evermind
International Debutant
If it does rain, this time NZ get screwed as they will lose the series.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Thought you hated the Indian team?
Pretty sure you said NZ would win, not you wouldn't be surprised if they did.
Evermind
International Debutant
I don't like a large part of it, but I do like Tendulkar. I dislike how it's the most spineless team in world cricket.
So...what, exactly?