Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
But atleast VRV kinda' kept it a bit tight, his economy rate wasn't very high. And I am afraid if we give Pathan the ball, he'll might end up giving quite a lot of runs.
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Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
Well, IMO, it's taking a risk... but maybe his batting will compensate for it.Dravid said:
Plus are you sure Pathan would be able to manage an overall economy rate of 3.12? I doubt it, considering his recent form.
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silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
If Munaf isn't going to be ready, I'd rather have Patel over VRV. At least he can swing it a bit. VRV bowls as straight as Giles.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Its not about whether Patel is unfit, its about whether he's 100% fit or not. Different I reckon.
I remember we took in Zaheer into the 3rd test (MCG Boxing Day test) vs. Australia back in 2003/04 and he broke down, leaving a pace bowling attack of AA and Nehra
The main thing is not to have Munaf break down during the 2nd test. We could rely on only two fast bowlers at Jo'burg because they didn't have to bowl too long, seeing as how the pitch was playing and how crap SA batted. But if they have to bowl long spells, you need a 3rd fast bowler who can do the job. VRV can't, and if you choose Munaf he has to be able to bowl long spells.
I remember we took in Zaheer into the 3rd test (MCG Boxing Day test) vs. Australia back in 2003/04 and he broke down, leaving a pace bowling attack of AA and Nehra
The main thing is not to have Munaf break down during the 2nd test. We could rely on only two fast bowlers at Jo'burg because they didn't have to bowl too long, seeing as how the pitch was playing and how crap SA batted. But if they have to bowl long spells, you need a 3rd fast bowler who can do the job. VRV can't, and if you choose Munaf he has to be able to bowl long spells.
Dasa
International Vice-Captain
Pathan being given a chance to prove himself here...and failing miserably with 11 overs for 74. Hopefully Munaf is deemed to be match fit, but if not, I'd rather VRV than Pathan. VRV is less likely to serve up easy four balls and can at least hurry the batsman on a bit.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Can he? Its not like he was bowling all that much faster. Pathan bowled at 128-130, VRV bowled at around 135.Dasa said:
Don't really like either of them, to be honest. I suppose its too late to call up someone like Gagandeep. So I hope Munaf is fit.
Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
Yeah but like I said, Pathan will get smashed, atleast VRV will keep things somewhat tight (tighter than Pathan)... If it was Pathan instead of VRV in the 1st Test, I am pretty sure one or two overs he would've been smashed and next thing we know RSA would've gotten a higher score than 84.
Dasa
International Vice-Captain
It's not the speed of the bowler, but the style. You can see that in other bowlers - see the difference between McGrath and Lee for example. VRV tends to use his height to get bounce so the ball is more likely to hurry the batsman a bit, Pathan's bouncers tend to sit up at a good hitting height because of a totally different bowling action. Plus, VRV's stock ball is the 'good length' delivery while Pathan tends to bowl much fuller (in an effort to get swing) for his stock ball. It seems like he's not bowling well, and when he's not bowling well, he can be hit out of the attack in no time.silentstriker said:
I don't think either of them are likely to take many wickets, but I think VRV would keep it tight better than Pathan. Obviously Munaf would be my first pick, but if not, I'd rather VRV. Moreso since with Zaheer and Sreesanth bowling well, Pathan won't get the new ball.
Dravid
International Captain
Sachin retired with 55 ODI 100s, and 51 test 100s I believe. He was god in that game. Scored a 500 with him once.Jono said:Far out Rahul Dravid just retired in my International Cricket Captain campaign.
Sorry to go off topic but I'm shattered and I thought I'd share it with my fellow Indian fans.