-
Welcome to the Cricket Web forums, one of the biggest forums in the world dedicated to cricket.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join the Cricket Web community today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.
***Official*** India in South Africa
- Thread starter James
- Start date
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
To all the tools and psychopaths: They won today.
adharcric
International Coach
Sehwag, Tendulkar, Laxman, Kaif, Mongia, Dhoni, Pathan, Zaheer, Sreesanth, Bhajji, Kumble for the final ODI.
Raina is getting dropped for sure, but Kaif and Mongia are on the edge and deserve a few games.
Karthik did well in the Twenty20, so I wouldn't be surprised if he made the cut over Kaif.
Raina is getting dropped for sure, but Kaif and Mongia are on the edge and deserve a few games.
Karthik did well in the Twenty20, so I wouldn't be surprised if he made the cut over Kaif.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
I wouldn't play Bhajji, to be honest. A four man attack with Zaheer, Sreesanth and Pathan (who seems to be be finding some bowling form finally) and Kumble. Sachin, Sehwag and Dinesh Mongia can bowl the rest of the overs. Kaarthick, Kaif, Dhoni, Laxman can make up the rest of the side. WE will have decent batting depth and reasonable variety in the bowling. We should give up the idea of playing with 5 bowlers for the recent future, AFAIC.
And I think it is a reflection of how badly we are playing and how well RSA are playing that beating them when they were playing a second string bowling attack is the fact that we are all regarding this win as a good one for India.
And I think it is a reflection of how badly we are playing and how well RSA are playing that beating them when they were playing a second string bowling attack is the fact that we are all regarding this win as a good one for India.
honestbharani said:
True. BUT, the main thing is that some of the players will gain some confidence! Hopefully, india win Tomm as well. That should sed a clear message to SA, that india are real contenders for the test series. Kartick played well, but i wouldn't rate him, just yet!
He seems like the sort of player who can get about 20-25 and then get out! That really isn't what india need! But, i would definitely pick him ahead of kaif, tomm!
Just don't understand why SA rested Pollock, Kallis, Boucher Ntini, Nel...if you'vr got a team down, KICK THEM! OK, so its only 20/20 (and they did their best to lose it)but india have a win on the board now and it must boost their conficence for the rest of the tour.
Prad100w
U19 Cricketer
Well..i dont agree with the fact that kallis is a big bet for 20/20 cricket..Wat Sa were trying to do was they wanted to rest their main bowlers as the most important test series coming up and there is no point in risking these players just for a 20-20 match..Hopefully this win will boost india's confidence to show atleast a fight in the remaining matches..Itz been all SA this series..Raina should be dropped as he cant find runs at the moment..Itz nice to see them bring back Gambhir,i think he has got potential and should have been selected for the oneday series here instead of jaffer..
Langeveldt
Soutie
The worrying thing is that if Twenty20 is going to be taken seriously as an entity, why are boards not putting out their best XI?
Langeveldt said:
That's the same Q im asking! In all honesty, i like 20/20 cricket....its exciting to watch, and short ( but not too short)! I would like to see the boards put out a good team for every match. In all honesty, i was quite happy india disn't mess about with their team....however, i bet if they could, they would have!
Can't wait till the WC for 20/20.....guaranteed that it'll be more exciting that the actual WC!!
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Because the sole 20/20 ever played by India was exciting, therefore it follows that every single 20/20 that is played from here on out will be at least as exciting.marc71178 said:
Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
No basically, one of the main reasons for our losses was due to the fact that we were very unaware of the conditions and needed more practice matches. Winning the remaining ODI shows that these matches have geared our players for a better showing in the Test series because now we know what to expect.Anil said:
Anil said:
Anil.....u seem to be forgetting that cricket is a confidence game. India suddenly had a lot more energy after they won yesturday! That should help them in their next game!
Also, i think a few of u are mistaking me for saying that i don't like ODIs!
I'm not saying that.....i love all forms of cricket and agree that tests>ODIs>20/20! But, i think its important to support ur team in all forms of the game.
U seem to be neglecting 20/20.....its cricket as well u know! I think u ahve some mental blog that prevents u from giving 20/20 any respect! You should stop moaning about 20/20 and just watch the bloody game!!