Salamuddin
International Debutant
Don't think so.
Rohit talent wise is probably one of the best batsmen in the world - his issues have always been more concentration related than anything else.
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***Official*** Australia in India 2013 Short formats
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Rohit talent wise is probably one of the best batsmen in the world - his issues have always been more concentration related than anything else.
ankitj
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Dhoni is right in recognizing the gap in the middle order but his solution is wrong. Kohli is a solid middle order bat and we need one more. Gambhir played that role in the world cup. Raina, Yuvraj and Dhoni all play the finisher role. If one of them can change into a reliable #4, it is Dhoni and not Raina. Dhoni has done this before and fared very well.
Woodster
International Captain
Remarkable ODI, which I thought was going to follow the way the opening ODI went after Australia set another imposing total. I thought India bowled poorly in that first 50 overs, they didn't have the skills to follow the plans being set by Dhoni with a series of ill-advised short balls and a general lack of control and ability to land the deliveries accurately enough under pressure. Ishant Sharma bowled poorly again, he bowled five in his opening spell and I think he was fortunate to get away with what he did in the last two overs of that spell. It was a reasonable conclusion then to expect Australia's attack, after Pune, to make the home side's batsmen work much harder to chase that down, but the three batters required made it look a doddle.
While the Aussie attack looked as powder puff as India's, plenty of credit should be given to Sharma and Kohli who were absolutely outstanding. Yes it was a dream to bat on with a lightning outfield, etc, but they were sensational. Both are aesthetically beautiful to watch in these conditions and they played it close to perfection.
Shikhar Dhawan also played more than his part in the chase. He had a reprieve following Haddin's fumble, but he was very much the aggressor in an immense opening partnership.
The Aussie batsmen were also all in fine touch, George Bailey's hot streak continued and once again he looked a top ODI player.
It's a long series so it was no surprise to see both sides sticking with the same side in Jaipur, but surely changes have to made for Mohali with both sides leaking runs inexplicably at times.
While the Aussie attack looked as powder puff as India's, plenty of credit should be given to Sharma and Kohli who were absolutely outstanding. Yes it was a dream to bat on with a lightning outfield, etc, but they were sensational. Both are aesthetically beautiful to watch in these conditions and they played it close to perfection.
Shikhar Dhawan also played more than his part in the chase. He had a reprieve following Haddin's fumble, but he was very much the aggressor in an immense opening partnership.
The Aussie batsmen were also all in fine touch, George Bailey's hot streak continued and once again he looked a top ODI player.
It's a long series so it was no surprise to see both sides sticking with the same side in Jaipur, but surely changes have to made for Mohali with both sides leaking runs inexplicably at times.
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Not unusual to get the runs in India.
Riggins
International Captain
g00d ****, this.
NUFAN
Y no Afghanistan flag
Pretty sure Benchy received a tasting when he said Dhawan was going to score a 100.
Oh and also.
Strike Rates from last nights game
1. Kholi 192.30
2. Bailey 184
3. Maxwell 165.62
4. Voges 137.50
5. Sharma 114.63
6. Watson 111.32
7. Dhawan 110.46
8. Haddin 100
9. Finch 94.33
10. Hughes 80.58
Probably one for Steven, but I wonder if there has ever been another completed ODI game (that wasn't shortened) where the lowest strike rate from a game has been so high? Usually you see a guy make a duck or a low 2 (4) or something, but yeah Hughes who's strike rate was easily the worst from last night still is pretty high generally.
Oh and also.
Strike Rates from last nights game
1. Kholi 192.30
2. Bailey 184
3. Maxwell 165.62
4. Voges 137.50
5. Sharma 114.63
6. Watson 111.32
7. Dhawan 110.46
8. Haddin 100
9. Finch 94.33
10. Hughes 80.58
Probably one for Steven, but I wonder if there has ever been another completed ODI game (that wasn't shortened) where the lowest strike rate from a game has been so high? Usually you see a guy make a duck or a low 2 (4) or something, but yeah Hughes who's strike rate was easily the worst from last night still is pretty high generally.
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If Faulkner bowled 100 balls last night he would have gone for 142 runs. Impressive striking.
flibbertyjibber
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To be fair to him he was brilliant in Australia so has at least done it away from home before. it is Pujara who probably has more question marks against him abroad.
Jono
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Righto, I won't joke around with you anymore.
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flibbertyjibber
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It a one day game and I was joking back at you.
If it was a test and they'd done that then fair play but everyone knows I think ODI's outside world cups suck.
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Yeah I'm sure everyone does know that about you.
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Put some context on Bailey's knock, no doubt about it.
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Put some context on Bailey's knock, no doubt about it.
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Well not giving a **** when my own team plays is a bit of a giveaway.
Kohli is a very special one day player though to be fair. Hope he is as good long term in tests as he is in ODI's as he will be a pleasure to watch.
Kohli is a very special one day player though to be fair. Hope he is as good long term in tests as he is in ODI's as he will be a pleasure to watch.
Spark
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Yeah when I went to bed India were 0/170 or something, and it was pretty clear they were getting home in a canter.
Furball
Evil Scotsman
How is coming in with the best part of 200 runs to get not pressure?The chase looked easy because of how Kohli batted.
Furball
Evil Scotsman
That wasn't what Murphy meant.