*Official* India in South Africa

[Sanz]

Murali Vijay scored a hundred in the second test against Australia last year, but he was still dropped when Gautham Gambhir returned after his injury. We may have to do likewise with Virat Kohli. It may seem harsh and unfair, but that is just how it is. Personally speaking, I would back Suresh Raina more in a high pressure situation than Virat Kohli, at this stage in their careers (there is no doubt that Virat Kohli is the better batsman, though).

Raina is a mediocre player, Virat Kohli has the potential to serve India for a long long time. It is about time that Kohli becomes a permanent member of the Indian team ahead of the average players like Raina, Pathan, Yuvraj and Rohit Sharma. It is a pity that these guys have played 100s of games among them whereas a guy like Badrinath is discarded after 3.

 

[Sanz]

Last 12-18 months all evidence points to Raina.

I do not believe that is correct.

 

[Jono]

Since 1 July 2009:

Raina: 45 matches, 1070 runs at 35.66
Yuvraj: 30 matches, 665 runs at 27.70.

I am correct.

 

[Jono]

And just to prove my point even further:

Since 1 Jan 2010:

Raina: 28 matches, 731 runs at 36.55
Yuvraj: 19 matches, 432 runs at 28.80

 

[Sanz]

Since 1 July 2009:

Raina: 45 matches, 1070 runs at 35.66
Yuvraj: 30 matches, 665 runs at 27.70.

I am correct.

I thought you were talking about Raina and Kohli.

 

[vcs]

Chawla over Nehra.

ITSTL.

 

[TT Boy]

Looks like an important toss to win for India especially with rain about.

 

[vcs]

Hallelujah, Dhoni wins a ****ing toss.

Elects to field.

 

[vcs]

Although with just two seamers, not sure how effective that will prove even if the conditions are helpful early on.

 

[Shri]

Maybe Kohli can bowl some Collingwoodesque medium pace.

 

[ajdude]

"2.3 Khan to Smith, OUT, Yawn. Zaheer gets Smith."
Fine commentary that.

 

[honestbharani]

lol.

 

[blahblahblah]

i hate amla more than anything in this world

 

[blahblahblah]

hes single handedly out playing us huh

 

[blahblahblah]

first change will be chawla ?

 

[blahblahblah]

i hope dhoni comes to bowl today

 

[honestbharani]

Time to get a spinner in.. Have to take chances with this team.


BTW, would be so awesome if this side with PK in for Munaf started for us in the WC.. All guys could hold a bat and Zak will be Jack..

 

[blahblahblah]

as i say that another 4 by amla

 

[blahblahblah]

Ravi Shastri: Hashim Amla reminds me of Sehwag in a way

 

[blahblahblah]

4 dots against amla is surely ana chievement!