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***Official*** India in South Africa 2021-22
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Apex Predator
State Vice-Captain
Mayank was asked about this in PC & he said he doesn't want to get penalized for saying something wrong. I think everyone in TM knows broadcaster got it wrong. They have moved on but I don't think they would let it go if an Indian DRS goes begging. Even on field Umpire looked shocked lmao
anil1405
International Captain
Lol calm down. Rahane should be first in line and he is being trusted by the team management and the new coach so I don't see Pujara getting the axe unless he goes another 5-6 tests without a big score.
mr_mister
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Hasn't he already gone like 10 tests without one
anil1405
International Captain
He did a decent job in the last two tests in England.
With Dravid just coming in as the coach I don't see Pujara being dumped after a test or two. The management will trust him for the time being unless he shows signs of further decline.
I feel his place won't be in question until the home series against Australia.
anil1405
International Captain
The two players to follow him have been equally bad.
_00_deathscar
International Regular
Yep. Even when they did show the ball tracking it looked like it was missing frames and was hurried through - was very weird.
_00_deathscar
International Regular
So are the other two spuds though...
Apex Predator
State Vice-Captain
While Rahane has been sh*** but goodness Pujara has been awful. Rahane has his brain fades but doesn't look like he has totally lost it. His fitness & reflexes are probably helping him.
Pujara while bats like a old man & has poor timing to boot. Those knees are gone. I know it's sad but it's time to let go.
Pujara while bats like a old man & has poor timing to boot. Those knees are gone. I know it's sad but it's time to let go.
centurymaker
Cricketer Of The Year
Pujara bats time, you need to see how many balls he is facing and thus allowing other batsmen to score around him! (It’s not only about runs.)
Without Pujara India would’ve lost the Gabba Test, without doubt. So no series win in Australia.
Even in Sydney he had a major contribution, twin 50s and faced heaps of balls.
Without Pujara India would’ve lost the Gabba Test, without doubt. So no series win in Australia.
Even in Sydney he had a major contribution, twin 50s and faced heaps of balls.
OverratedSanity
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Rain back. **** it, call the day.
anil1405
International Captain
Precisely why I rate Dravid really really high in test cricket. India went from not even managing to draw tests in SENA to winning tests once Dravid stepped in.
centurymaker
Cricketer Of The Year
Even in England his 2nd innings contributions have been valuable.
Bijed
International Regular
Is it fair to say he's become someone who will still help set up wins/save games with some regularity but no longer seems capable of a true match-winning contribution by himself? Which makes him worth his spot in the side whilst the "with some regularity" bit holds true imo
He's had his moments in England, but Dravid and co could just as easily ask for people who can come in later with more runs and a somewhat similar ability to last if this poor run continues.
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cnerd123
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Honestly it feels like Che Pu could do with some rest and time in County/Ranji to rediscover his appetite for runs
Right now he's been playing such an intense level of cricket for so long and has been reduced to a grinder trying to survive. Needs to play some low pressure stuff with poorer bowling so he can rediscover his scoring shots, get some confidence back.
Right now he's been playing such an intense level of cricket for so long and has been reduced to a grinder trying to survive. Needs to play some low pressure stuff with poorer bowling so he can rediscover his scoring shots, get some confidence back.
Heboric
International Debutant
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