honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Dravid has not had any greater a challenge than Shaz. He just sucks in handling them IMO.
Nah, that's far too harsh on Dravid. He's had to deal with more inconsistency in lineups and general transition than Shastri, though Shastri as a manager/coach/official has a bigger portfolio than just being a coach from 2017-2021.Dravid has not had any greater a challenge than Shaz. He just sucks in handling them IMO.
yeah Dravid hasnt brought in his own team yet but his failure to do so may also be a criticism of his stint depending on how much slack you give him for decisions above his head like selections and seniorsNah, that's far too harsh on Dravid. He's had to deal with more inconsistency in lineups and general transition than Shastri, though Shastri as a manager/coach/official has a bigger portfolio than just being a coach from 2017-2021.
There was a sequence of 10 tests a while back where India had 5 different test captains.Nah, that's far too harsh on Dravid. He's had to deal with more inconsistency in lineups and general transition than Shastri
Indian cricket will be fine. They have plentiful reserves coming up, this is just a matter of batting transition.Take it as a silver lining, sometimes it takes rock bottom to make big changes. Typical of management anywhere to get stuck in their ways otherwise.
No, I think India can be proud of this particular period of dominance. I mean, after they trounced Aus in 2023 it almost felt unfair how ahead they were at home. I am sure if it wasn't complacency they would have won here too.Streaks are albatrosses around the neck anyway, only build complacence and anxiety the longer they go on. More importantly, this defeat makes it undeniable that we're on the cusp of a major transition teamwise and need to start looking for 3-4 alternatives for the big name players.
I'm a big Indian fan but India needed this defeat , the team was becoming arrogant and using test series at home as prep for other series , also inconsistent selection policies where some had to work harder than others to get some game time it's a good wake up callStreaks are albatrosses around the neck anyway, only build complacence and anxiety the longer they go on. More importantly, this defeat makes it undeniable that we're on the cusp of a major transition teamwise and need to start looking for 3-4 alternatives for the big name players.
They've been doing that since the beginning.I'm a big Indian fan but India needed this defeat , the team was becoming arrogant and using test series at home as prep for other series , also inconsistent selection policies where some had to work harder than others to get some game time it's a good wake up call
Agree with most of the above and while I agree that Boom looks like the best captaincy option available, but he is just too too valuable to us that I would prefer not to burden him with captaincy. Give it to someone like Pant and hope that it reigns him in too.Now to get my rocks off; it's time to kick Rohit. We need a new captain, Bumrah atm looks the most promising option. Gambhir's era has already proved to hit lower bottoms than Dravid-Shastri Eras combined. I knew it would had happened!! Fire that prude and higher someone else. Kohli should be gone post Australia; the most I can do is an English tour to finally get England average below 30. We need to seriously back Ash-Jadeja back-ups more. Kuldeep looks good, not convinced of anyone else given Axar is just 3 years younger of Jadeja. ****ing put a leash on Pant. Gill learn to play spin or get the **** out. Sarfaraz has always proved how good a fit he is, perfectly reckless and inconsistent by Indian middle order standards. Akash Deep being the 2nd coming of Shami is a joke, Siraj is Broad but even more inconsistent, which basically makes him hardly suitable for international. Shami, dude can you walk now?? So much for "oh I will be available for BGT, don't pay attention to rumours". And last but not the least, they are Kiwis Bumrah. Just Kiwis. There is not a single ****ing reason for you to channel your inner Varun Aaron when playing them, please.