The problem is he isn't consistent. You never know when he will start leaking runs. He bowls a very tidy line and length, agreed. But, when batsmen tend to go after him he loses it and starts bowling boundary balls more often. He is a good one change bowler, and they should stick with Sree. He had an off game, but he was swinging the ball. If he gets it right, he can trouble the batsmen. If they go with 3 seamers again, that is. Though, I'd go with 2 spinners and 2 seamers against big teams.
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) any day of the week over Sreesanth.
Prince EWS
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I'm a big fan of Sreesanth but I'd keep him far, far away from one day cricket. It's not based on just that one game either; he never should have played it.
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If Nehra isn't fit there are actually only three seamers left to choose from, so they'd literally have no choice but to pick Sreesanth.
Arjun
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Sreesanth should stay. He's just had one bad game. Outside of that, he's their best seamer inside of India, maintaining a sub-30 average over a long time. He's also had a very impressive comeback record, and while his economy is bloated (most of the games were played on flat decks), he's got a strike rate under 30, which is very good.
Munaf, on the other hand, is still a flat deck away from getting smashed throughout the game. He wasn't tested by a batting lineup that's too weak to take that team ahead. Let's not forget Munaf's Sreesanth-esque performance in that ODI in Hyderabad, and one more in NZ which put India's score of 398 within the Kiwis' reach. The same goes for Nehra as well, who's maintained a Sreesanth-esque economy over 5.8 and still can't take too many wickets. Both Munaf and Nehra are poor fielders, which is a problem in this team. Dhoni would do well to stick to this team, and later on, replace Munaf/Nehra with that third spinner.
And please, don't give Yuvraj the ball. He's a poor bowler. Weakens the attack more than Sreesanth.
Munaf, on the other hand, is still a flat deck away from getting smashed throughout the game. He wasn't tested by a batting lineup that's too weak to take that team ahead. Let's not forget Munaf's Sreesanth-esque performance in that ODI in Hyderabad, and one more in NZ which put India's score of 398 within the Kiwis' reach. The same goes for Nehra as well, who's maintained a Sreesanth-esque economy over 5.8 and still can't take too many wickets. Both Munaf and Nehra are poor fielders, which is a problem in this team. Dhoni would do well to stick to this team, and later on, replace Munaf/Nehra with that third spinner.
And please, don't give Yuvraj the ball. He's a poor bowler. Weakens the attack more than Sreesanth.
Jono
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Exactly. He's been poor at ODIs for ages. Last night's game was just perfect timing considering the discussion had.
Ha ha, yeah. I really want to see 2 seamers-2 spinners combination though against England. But, given the match is now in Bengaluru there will be pace and bounce in that wicket. They might not do it. Wait, Ind-Aus warmup was at Bengaluru as well? It turned a hell lot, might actually see that combination.If Nehra isn't fit there are actually only three seamers left to choose from, so they'd literally have no choice but to pick Sreesanth.
Funny you say that given how well he has been bowling recently. He chips in with some quite overs and a wicket or two now or then. It's a shame he's in the lineup as more of a bowler now though, should really get back on track in batting.
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Agreed.
Arjun
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Why Yuvraj, even Gambhir or Kohli can return such impressive bowling figures, given as many chances. He's a poor bowler, there's nothing to suggest otherwise. Batting sides build partnerships against him and launch into the pacers in the final overs.
Had this been a regular bowler, we'd be discussing whether he deserves to be in the side.
He's been batting so poorly, this bowling is simply no excuse to keep him.
Anything Yuvraj can do, a proper spinner can do far better. Even Yusuf Pathan can do better.
Arjun
Cricketer Of The Year
Sree averages 27 in India. The others average over 30, including Zaheer himself. Moreover, Sree's strike rate is a seriously effective 25, while the rest strike over 35, and Munaf strikes over 40. In fact, even Zaheer, on whom so much depends, doesn't seem so impressive in India.
By the way, Sreesanth is an awful fielder himself.
Both Munaf and Nehra get carted for as many runs as Sree on flat decks. Neither get the wickets.
Sree's fielding is nowhere as bad as that of Munaf or Nehra, both of whom have been exploited often by smart batting sides, even if India has so many good fielders on the field.
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Yeah, Sreesanth's a pretty ordinary fielder though he looks more athletic than Zaheer, Munaf and Nehra. Often seen him fumble the ball because he's trying to see whether the batsmen are taking a second. Obviously not worse than Munaf, who's horrendous, but not that much better either.
vicleggie
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in odi's, zaheer and munaf are two good steady bowlers, and they have to be the first seam picks. If you were to toss up between sree and nehra though, i'd want sree for the potential wicket taking ability he provides. Nehra can keep it tight occasionally but normally leaks alot.
Have nfi why dhoni is so fascinated with playing 3 seamers though. Ashwin, Chawla, ffs are brilliant bowlers. India's strength is spin and , ESPECIALLY IN THE SUBCONTINENT, they should play to that. Had no idea why 2 spinners weren't played against banglas.
Have nfi why dhoni is so fascinated with playing 3 seamers though. Ashwin, Chawla, ffs are brilliant bowlers. India's strength is spin and , ESPECIALLY IN THE SUBCONTINENT, they should play to that. Had no idea why 2 spinners weren't played against banglas.
