The Cricket Thread

ValarMorghulis · 9th February 2023, 17:18

I seriously have no clue why KL is even in the team?
-The guy can't bat in T20s, ODIs or even Tests.
-Can't keep wickets
-Is no bowler
-Is not a lightning-fast fielder
-Has no recent red-hot form
-Has no solid past records to back his place either

What merits his place in the team?

deathwalkr · 9th February 2023, 17:57

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Originally Posted by ValarMorghulis

I seriously have no clue why KL is even in the team?
-The guy can't bat in T20s, ODIs or even Tests.
-Can't keep wickets
-Is no bowler
-Is not a lightning-fast fielder
-Has no recent red-hot form
-Has no solid past records to back his place either

What merits his place in the team?

All the more weird when you know that a player like Gill in red hot form fresh off the NZ series is right there.

Oh well, who are we to know what goes on in the minds of the Captain and Coach.

All is well, all is well.

reignofchaos · 9th February 2023, 19:26

Rahul doesn't deserve to be in the team especially with Gill around. Rahul is mediocre in comparison to Gill.

Eddy · 9th February 2023, 19:27

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Originally Posted by ValarMorghulis

What merits his place in the team?

He's the vice captain

Aakash118 · 9th February 2023, 20:19

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Originally Posted by ValarMorghulis

What merits his place in the team?

I think if he continues to fail, this could be his last test series, especially given the form of Gill & Mayank. In T20s, I feel that selectors are already past him.

shipnil · 9th February 2023, 21:14

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Originally Posted by ValarMorghulis

I seriously have no clue why KL is even in the team?

What merits his place in the team?

He is F&F of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. That is good enough reason I think.

SoumenD · 9th February 2023, 22:05

Not surprised by KL’s inclusion or his failure yet again. Even Australia would be happy about his inclusion instead of Gill

NPV · 9th February 2023, 22:51

Day 1 of the Nagpur test:
After so much was said and written about the Nagpur pitch, curator, etc etc, it didn't seem like it was doctored to specifically target the left handed Aussie batsmen, am I missing something?

I thought the Indians started the bowling well getting the Aussie openers quickly before their solid duo of Labuschagne and Steve Smith steadied the ship and the Indian bowlers had to work hard to get the rest of the wickets, no ?

redCherry · 9th February 2023, 23:03

Just FYI - "Jadeja handling of ball raises eyebrows"

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket...10-p5cjfb.html

mailbalaji · 10th February 2023, 09:43

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Originally Posted by ValarMorghulis

I seriously have no clue why KL is even in the team?

What merits his place in the team?

His name & state aligns well with the coach

ValarMorghulis · 10th February 2023, 10:38

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Originally Posted by redCherry

Just FYI - "Jadeja handling of ball raises eyebrows"

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At this point the Aussie media will whine, moan and clamour about the sun, the moon and everything in between, if that can stray the eyes from their abysmal performance so far.

srvm · 10th February 2023, 11:10

Selective watering of pitch is not new, definitely not in India.
I distinctly remember the Chennai pitch in Ind-Aus 2013 series where this was done by the Chepauk curator. This was first test of the series I think. And Dhoni smashed a double century in good time while many where complaining about the 'poor' pitch. It did look odd coloured/textured but one cannot call it a poor pitch if one batsman can score 200+.

In this case, I find many former players, BHPians already calling it doctored pitch before even play started on Day-1. Thats absurd. Don't go by how the pitch looks. Lets see how it plays. Let the match complete and then one can assess if indeed it was poor pitch and whether it was doctored on somebody's request.

landcruiser123 · 10th February 2023, 12:29

Anybody remember Jason Krejza? Am I seeing a pattern here?

Eddy · 10th February 2023, 12:41

With Sky gone, this match is in the balance. We have squandered away the advantage, not for the first time.

Shumi_21 · 10th February 2023, 13:05

Rohit has played brilliantly for his 100

Especially with the score reading 178-5.

What's frustrating is KL, Pujara, Kohli & Sky were all soft dismissals. Surya getting bowled the first ball he played against the turn & Kohli getting caught down the leg side first ball after lunch were incredibly frustrating. Both were looking good.

Ashwin batted well. Hopefully Jadeja can stick around with Rohit for sometime. I'm expecting a good showing with the bat from Axar, since he went wicketless in the first innings. Also praying KS Bharat does better than Surya in his debut innings.

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ValarMorghulis BHPian Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 403 Thanked: 3,702 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread I seriously have no clue why KL is even in the team? -The guy can't bat in T20s, ODIs or even Tests. -Can't keep wickets -Is no bowler -Is not a lightning-fast fielder -Has no recent red-hot form -Has no solid past records to back his place either What merits his place in the team?
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9th February 2023, 19:26	#16008
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,556 Thanked: 2,516 Times View My Garage	Re: The Cricket Thread Rahul doesn't deserve to be in the team especially with Gill around. Rahul is mediocre in comparison to Gill.
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9th February 2023, 22:05	#16012
SoumenD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: India Posts: 1,796 Thanked: 6,784 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Not surprised by KL’s inclusion or his failure yet again. Even Australia would be happy about his inclusion instead of Gill
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9th February 2023, 22:51	#16013
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,461 Thanked: 10,977 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Day 1 of the Nagpur test: After so much was said and written about the Nagpur pitch, curator, etc etc, it didn't seem like it was doctored to specifically target the left handed Aussie batsmen, am I missing something? I thought the Indians started the bowling well getting the Aussie openers quickly before their solid duo of Labuschagne and Steve Smith steadied the ship and the Indian bowlers had to work hard to get the rest of the wickets, no ?
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9th February 2023, 23:03	#16014
redCherry BHPian Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 86 Thanked: 257 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Just FYI - "Jadeja handling of ball raises eyebrows" https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket...10-p5cjfb.html
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10th February 2023, 11:10	#16017
srvm BHPian Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 911 Thanked: 3,335 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Selective watering of pitch is not new, definitely not in India. I distinctly remember the Chennai pitch in Ind-Aus 2013 series where this was done by the Chepauk curator. This was first test of the series I think. And Dhoni smashed a double century in good time while many where complaining about the 'poor' pitch. It did look odd coloured/textured but one cannot call it a poor pitch if one batsman can score 200+. In this case, I find many former players, BHPians already calling it doctored pitch before even play started on Day-1. Thats absurd. Don't go by how the pitch looks. Lets see how it plays. Let the match complete and then one can assess if indeed it was poor pitch and whether it was doctored on somebody's request.
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10th February 2023, 12:29	#16018
landcruiser123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,992 Thanked: 6,896 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Anybody remember Jason Krejza? Am I seeing a pattern here?
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10th February 2023, 12:41	#16019
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,526 Thanked: 14,203 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread With Sky gone, this match is in the balance. We have squandered away the advantage, not for the first time.
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10th February 2023, 13:05	#16020
Shumi_21 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Mumbai Posts: 178 Thanked: 1,356 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Rohit has played brilliantly for his 100 Especially with the score reading 178-5. What's frustrating is KL, Pujara, Kohli & Sky were all soft dismissals. Surya getting bowled the first ball he played against the turn & Kohli getting caught down the leg side first ball after lunch were incredibly frustrating. Both were looking good. Ashwin batted well. Hopefully Jadeja can stick around with Rohit for sometime. I'm expecting a good showing with the bat from Axar, since he went wicketless in the first innings. Also praying KS Bharat does better than Surya in his debut innings.
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