***Official*** India's Tour of Sri Lanka 2017

[Daemon]

how bad was cwpl round 16 pick malinda i average 19 in FC pushpakumara?

 

[Bijed]

Sixth successive 50 for Rahul, impressive consistency especially after his wildly inconsistent start to his test career. Also, one more away from equalling the record for successive 50s.

 

[srbhkshk]

Sixth successive 50 for Rahul, impressive consistency especially after his wildly inconsistent start to his test career. Also, one more away from equalling the record for successive 50s.

Rahul is extremely talented and plays spinners / pacers with equal ease.I personally think that If he can just stop getting injured he has got enough quality to be the best batsman in a team having Pujara/Rahane/Kohli.

 

[Bijed]

Yeah, I was really impressed with him during the Australia tour. I admit I hadn't been completely sold on him before that, thought he made too many low scores to be useful as an opener, but if he can keep up his recent level of performance he'll be a huge asset over the next few years.

 

[NUFAN]

Why the hell did cricinfo decide to call Nuwan Pradeep, Fernando? Pradeep frustrating.

 

[Bijed]

I imagine they'll amend it in the face of the complaints they get when nuwan can work out who they're on about

 

[NUFAN]

I requested desktop site just so I could like your post Bijed.

I feel like my work is done this test - i might try and make a Pandya joke later or tell everyone about Mendis I guess.

 

[Slifer]

There is a return series later this year. :P

There is? Why? If im not mistaken, didnt india also play sl like a year or two ago? Idk who's bright idea it was but sure looks good for a certain team to pad its stats.

 

[honestbharani]

There is? Why? If im not mistaken, didnt india also play sl like a year or two ago? Idk who's bright idea it was but sure looks good for a certain team to pad its stats.

That has nothing to do with it. FYI, SL have not been in India for a full tour in ages. Also, SLC voted with the BCCI in the ICC voting. It all adds up.

 

[Slifer]

That has nothing to do with it. FYI, SL have not been in India for a full tour in ages. Also, SLC voted with the BCCI in the ICC voting. It all adds up.

Ok so i kinda understand sl touring india but why are india touring sl? Werent they in sl recently??

 

[Daemon]

Ok so i kinda understand sl touring india but why are india touring sl? Werent they in sl recently??

Yep. Highlights were that heartbreaking 1st test and Ashwin dominating Sanga in his farewell series.

Oh and the quality of some of the close in catches was the best I've ever seen across any series.

 

[Contra]

Pujara missing out on a double.

 

[honestbharani]

Ok so i kinda understand sl touring india but why are india touring sl? Werent they in sl recently??

This is where the voting with the BCCI part comes in. When India tour any country, that board stands to make money.

 

[OverratedSanity]

36 more runs for Rahane to surpass Kohli's average and condemn him to his rightful position as third best batsman in the team.

 

[honestbharani]

Good timing OS...

 

[OverratedSanity]

Damnit

 

[Prince EWS]

I'd really be thinking about not batting Ashwin so high when India have so many runs on the board. He's going to have to bowl a lot of overs so unless his batting contribution was crucial I'd not send him out at six. I could understand if it was 100/4, but 350/4 it seems like a pointless overburdening.

 

[CricAddict]

I'd really be thinking about not batting Ashwin so high when India have so many runs on the board. He's going to have to bowl a lot of overs so unless his batting contribution was crucial I'd not send him out at six. I could understand if it was 100/4, but 350/4 it seems like a pointless overburdening.

Also, when Hardik is playing, he should be at 6/7 or he should not be playing at all. He will anyways bowl only a few overs. Order should be Hardik, Saha, Ash/Jaddu. A slightly similar situation to England though not exactly the same in terms of quality.

 

[srbhkshk]

I'd really be thinking about not batting Ashwin so high when India have so many runs on the board. He's going to have to bowl a lot of overs so unless his batting contribution was crucial I'd not send him out at six. I could understand if it was 100/4, but 350/4 it seems like a pointless overburdening.

Never puts too much effort in batting though, comes in, hits 8-10 well timed fours, gets out somewhere between 30-50.

 

[cnerd123]

Nishant says: "Why not have an update of reviews pending in the commentary section?" -- Because I work on the assumption that true cricket fans should remember two things: McGrath's wicket tally and the no. of reviews left at any given time of any given match

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