There were better players in other states who did not get a chance either or some who had very few chances. The current time period is a very good one for cricket in India imo. The regional bias and other politics that existed some decades back have drastically come down. Thanks largely to television and other media.
I loved S Ramesh and liked his batting. I believe he was one of the most talented openers in the 90s but he threw it away. From what I have heard He had a reputation for being irresponsible and lazy. Had fitness issues.
Ashok ****ing Dinda was selected for India and even played an international. Zonal biases still exist. They are deep rooted though not as obvious as in the past The selection system - of appointing one selector from each zone (which the zone nominates thus putting pressure on the selector to get players from 'his zone' in the team is flawed at it's very core. I know more exposure means players like Badrinath are not missed but the system remains a stenchy one.
Can be explained away as a case of a long overdue brain explosion of our selectors. (Which they think they are entitled to).
While not denying that Zonal biases exist, we have come long way in last 10 years, since Ganguly became captain. Ashok Dinda has played in Only one International and that too is T20 and he didn't do too bad there.
On Dinda, I watched him closely as I follow Knightriders. He is a good T20 bowler but not international standard IMO.
Would agree with this. He is not a poor bowler, by any means, and bowled spells which troubled some good batsmen but he just about lacks the speed (to complement his style) to make the step up to T20I level.
Sorry about the late reply as stated above by someone else S Ramesh and Hemang Badani i cannot for the life of me believe what Hemang did wrong always performed well for India. Robin Singh should have most defenitely been given more chances earlier in life the ammount of drop kicks that we awarded test caps to in the 90's was just ridiculous. Debashish Mohanty Dodda Ganesh there was one ridiculos opener who came and played here in 2001 Devang Ghandi I think his name was. I remember Robin came and performed admirably in the ODI's that followed and everyone was saying why he was not included in the Test squad. Even Dinesh Karthik keeps getting robbed. I noticed he was dropped for Saha the Bengal WK what has dinesh done wrong one bad shot in Bangladesh when we all screwed up in that first innings. Or what about L Shiva never being recalled to the team despite stellar first class performances with bat and b all.
I am not sure I agree entirely with your post.. I am a TN guy as well but at least you are ready to accept you are biased.. Good on that.
Would you still need to send a petition to divine powers, then?Against SA at home
Sachin averages 28 at home in 8 matches.
Dravid averages 39 in 10 matches.
Laxman averages 22 in 8 matches.
Ganguly only averaged 31 in 9 matches played.
Yes, Indian batsmen don't do well against SA generally. SA have also been one of the more successful sides in terms of touring India (as well as playing them at home). So this will definitely be a challenge for India, but they need to win to put a stamp on it. A draw will keep the status quo (as the last series was drawn). If SA manage to beat the #1 side in their own home, they would definitely be the #1 side (and I think the rankings will reflect this as well, but even if not, that's what they deserve).Against SA at home
Sachin averages 28 at home in 8 matches.
Dravid averages 39 in 10 matches.
Laxman averages 22 in 8 matches.
Ganguly only averaged 31 in 9 matches played.
