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[Contra]

I dunno why people are getting worked up, India hasn't produced a rank turner since 08, and before that was Mumbai 04.

Not to mention Dhoni simply asked for pitches that aren't slow and turn from day 1 instead of day 4 and 5. Which is something he's been asking for a while.

Anyways losing out on Yadav is a big blow, he's been pretty solid for us since his debut last year. Hopefully the Mumbai pitch is more sporting than the one using in Ranji trophy. LOL@Dinda though, apt article for such a situation must be said

Ranji Trophy 2012-13 : 'What more do I need to do?' - Pankaj Singh | Cricket Features | Ranji Trophy | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[Daemon]

It's such bull**** that he isn't even picked in the India A squad. Really gotta feel for the guy.

 

[Viscount Tom]

He could go play abroad in the offseason, might well help him but you know India's selectors are a bit dim it seems.

 

[Motorwada]

Is Yadav 100% out or is he 'doubtful'?

 

[smash84]

GIMH?

welcome

Yadav

Was pretty impressive last game, big blow to our attack imo.

Apparently he is having back trouble. One gets the feeling that he might come back as a 120 km trundler

 

[Daemon]

Apparently he is having back trouble. One gets the feeling that he might come back as a 120 km trundler

Would only be the 17th promising Indian pace bowler to do so

 

[Daemon]

*MUST WATCH* Imitating Harsha Bhogle,Ravi Shastri,Ian Chappell,Tony Greig & Sachin - YouTube

Holy **** his Ravi Shastri voice!

 

[Scaly piscine]

And some arch **** at Cricinfo is already trying to pick the team - no prizes for guessing they want the latest Slurry ****house over Onions.

 

[grecian]

Tremlett to the rescue, I reckon.

 

[Cabinet96]

Hope they go with Meaker if Broad doesn't make it. Not because he can bowl quick and reverse it like Yadav, or because he did well in the tour matches. I want to see him picked to see the Scaly rant that will duly follow.

 

[Viscount Tom]

Hope they go with Meaker if Broad doesn't make it. Not because he can bowl quick and reverse it like Yadav, or because he did well in the tour matches. I want to see him picked to see the Scaly rant that will duly follow.

I think the Scaly rant is a big justifier.

That said I don't see a reason to pick either Broad or Bresnan in tests for a while, Finn's a better bowler than either and we're not going to be going 3 seamers again till New Zealand and by then Finn should be fit.

 

[fredfertang]

If we could pick Onions, Tremlett, Swann and Panesar as the attack for the rest of the series we'd win 3-1

 

[hendrix]

I love Sehwag but I can't stand all the ridiculous media coverage over his 100th test.

The most these occasions should be is a simple "do if for Viru" from the captain in the changing sheds, not these embarrassing odes.

 

[Trichromatic]

If we could pick Onions, Tremlett, Swann and Panesar as the attack for the rest of the series we'd win 3-1

Would Flower ever pick Onions for a test match?

 

[hendrix]

whatever happened to Sidebottom?

 

[morgieb]

whatever happened to Sidebottom?

Injuries. Quit international cricket a couple of years back.

 

[Senile Sentry]

India will bat first.

 

[Turbinator]

India win the toss, will bat. Harbhajan included. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

 

[Pothas]

Well that's that then.

 

[Senile Sentry]

Have a feeling this is going to backfire on India.