India Team Discussion

[SaiSrini]

Well Gaikwad not selected again maybe he has to move on in life now

He like thousands of other Indian domestic players, will make peace with the fact that they might never don national colours consistently. Fortunately for Gaikwad, he has CSK and IPL behind him and he is the captain there! Even if his international career does not go anywhere, he could end up an IPL legend (if he maintains his performances in IPL and stays with CSK for long), earn solid money from IPL and retire happily into coaching areas.

 

[icyman]

Gaikwad doesn't fit into the team at the moment. Why is it difficult to understand that if selected, he will simply be a passenger during the series?

With Rohit and Virat in the side, there's no way they could have selected him.

 

[asprin]

It's mind blowing that India will play only 3 ODIs in 2024. 3 games in a 12-month period

 

[icyman]

Gambhir gets his way

Morne Morkel appointed India's bowling coach

His name was recommended by Gambhir, who he worked alongside for two seasons at Lucknow Super Giants

www.espncricinfo.com

Morkel joins the ranks. A big support staff here for India with the option of signing on Bahutule as a spin consultant. Interesting!

 

[icyman]

Appointment of Bumrah as vice-captain should hopefully put a stop to the theories of Kohli or Unworthy KLR leading in Rohit's absence during the NZ/Aus series.

It is a step in the right direction and hopefully they persist with the appointment, unlike the previous regime which played musical chairs with everyone.

 

[Bigby Wolf]

Interesting times ahead in Indian Cricket.

Especially in all red ball cricket with two big overseas tour coming (Aus next month and England next year) and all senior players on their last leg - Kohli, Sharma, Ashwin , Jadeja and Shami with the likes of Pujara and Rahane already out of mix, the transition phase is something which will have to see how it goes for the Team.

Possibility of a repeat of 2011-2012 period where a series of losses in Australia and England and a home series lost vs England.

And somewhat I feel GG is not the right person to be in the mix of things going through this phase.

Post next CT 25 Rohit Sharma might skip Tests captaincy or even Tests.

 

[cricfan123]

Shaw career went down hill from this

 

[Bigby Wolf]

Mukesh McGrath Kumar with 6 wickets vs Australia A.

In the reserve for the main squad, Reckon he should be in the main squad especially for the games in SCG or MCG or even Adelaide.

 

[icyman]

Mukesh McGrath Kumar with 6 wickets vs Australia A.

In the reserve for the main squad, Reckon he should be in the main squad especially for the games in SCG or MCG or even Adelaide.

That's a good game going on there. Typical Indian 1st morning response. Someone ought to have stood tall among the batsmen though. Mukesh and Prasidh, seem to be on target here. If only the batters can show a little spine now.

Interesting times ahead in Indian Cricket.

Especially in all red ball cricket with two big overseas tour coming (Aus next month and England next year) and all senior players on their last leg - Kohli, Sharma, Ashwin , Jadeja and Shami with the likes of Pujara and Rahane already out of mix, the transition phase is something which will have to see how it goes for the Team.

Possibility of a repeat of 2011-2012 period where a series of losses in Australia and England and a home series lost vs England.

Might not be a white wash- our team still is strong. I am expecting a 2-1 to Australia here, with victories for them in the first 2 games and India clinching the Sydney test. Also, do not rule out the possibility of them drafting in Pujara and Rahane towards the end here. The transition will happen and will happen partially during the next home series. I see the batting consolidating itself around Yashaswi Jaiswal and SK Khan. While I had high hopes from Gill, he has so far disappointed me with this temperament, might be good for the shorter format, but yet to set the stage on fire.

And somewhat I feel GG is not the right person to be in the mix of things going through this phase.

I disagree here- any coach would have faced the same. Point to note- we end up playing too much cricket. If you compare Gambhir with Shastri or Dravid, the support staff under GG is better than it ever was. Abhishek Nayar has been lauded by many Indian cricketers and is regarded well in the domestic circles. Morkel and RTD have played a lot more cricket than say the likes of Rathour/Arun/former fielding coach etc. Irrespective of the coach, this would have happened.

Post next CT 25 Rohit Sharma might skip Tests captaincy or even Tests.

Don't need to look that far. The Aussie assignment will be his last as a Test captain, In the next home series, he will announce his retirement from the format and let Bumrah take over.

Note that he is expected to miss 1/2 games in Australia. Now, if Bumrah somehow marshalls the team to a victory there, the writing will be on the wall for Rohit. either way, he will go- if we win, he goes out on a high. If we lose, the media wont spare him. Anyway, I feel he is more suited to limited overs cricket in general+ his captaincy is excellent for that format. Matter of time before we have Boom taking over. TBH, Boom vs Cummins, nice match- up.

 

[icyman]

Shaw career went down hill from this

I am genuinely interested in knowing the Shaw story here. He is the current generation's Vinod Kambli-per his antics. When in full flow though, he is a delight to watch. Sometimes, people simply need a holding hand- some people need a little more care than others. Could be one of those cases. And before anyone jumps to- he ought to be mature, maybe he hasnt gotten access to things that others usually had. Do really wish he comes back strong as his game is quite good for him to be left out.

 

[cricfan123]

KL Rahul will open the batting 1st test match against Australia

 

[cricfan123]