honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
he is good domestic form and he is an excellent close in catcher, the best we have had in ages. Maybe a recall won't be such a bad idea.Jono said:
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***Official*** India in South Africa
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Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
People used to say good old Ganguly used to piss off opposition fans the most, but in fact it was Chopra. He'd bore them to death. I remember how many Aussie fans were yelling in anger on Day 1 of Boxing Day 2003 when Chopra literally left every ball alone for the first session. 
adharcric
International Coach
Jaffer has done fairly well in his stint though, so we've got to back him for some time. Gambhir is next in line.Jono said:
These guys can score runs, but that doesn't mean they're incapable of seeing off the new ball. Give them a chance before you seriously consider Chopra.
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Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Some of his shots were beautiful. Kallis just got him with a ball in the right area and Sachin didn't quite get his feet to the ball. But he toughed it out really well, and so did Dravid. In fact, Tendulkar looked a lot more certain for most of the partnership than Dravid. But Dravid is still there, and our hopes rest on him.Dravid said:
Regarding what would be a good total, India getting 300 would be fantastic. I reckon that'd be really competitive because I don't see this pitch getting any easier to bat on.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
last time we were in RSA, we were batting first on a track that was doing a bit. We were 372/6 at the end of the first day and ended up losing the game.Jono said:
Just a reminder.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
I wasn't calling for Jaffer's head, or Sehwag's, it was more a comment in jest regarding that an opener's role is solely to see the new ball off. I am not saying we should recall Chopra, nor am I saying we shouldn't.adharcric said:
My main point was let's not give the openers too much credit for surviving how many overs they did today. Most of that was due to Steyn not even making them have to get bat on ball.
IMO an opener in modern day cricket isn't there to just see off the new ball, particularly if they get starts.
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Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
We were competitive though.honestbharani said:last time we were in RSA, we were batting first on a track that was doing a bit. We were 372/6 at the end of the first day and ended up losing the game.
Just a reminder.
I didn't say we'd win with 300 runs. I reckon we'd give SA a good crack, especially since this SA team has weaker batting than back then. I also reckon we have a bowling line-up that is better equipped to take advantage... hopefully.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
An openers job in South Africa:silentstriker said:
- Stay at the crease
- Don't get out while staying at the crease
- Stay at the crease some more
- If you manage to get the bat on a ball or two during 1-3, run between wickets
- Stay at the crease some more
Akash Chopra please.
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
Ouch. This is going to really hurt India, more so than the Sachin dismissal.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Never knew Hayden was a great player on seaming wickets?Dravid said:
Obviously Australia are better than India. What I'm saying is even batsman (openers in particular) who aren't known for being brilliant batsmen when the pitch is doing tricks can dig in and continue on after getting a start on these tracks.
