2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup - India (UAE/Oman)

[Ashutosh.]

Yeah now blame Dhoni for everything. Noice!

Sorry. I forgot that Dhoni can only be given credit. He can't be blamed.

 

[Master Khan]

Had a feeling New Zealand would win, that's why I bet on them.
Easy win for New Zealand, Would be hard for India to qualify now.

 

[Ashutosh.]

We can blame Virat for selecting the wrong team. But we can't blame Dhoni for that.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

It's odd seeing this India side compared with the one that came to England to play the test series. They were full of energy, aggression and fight. This one looks nothing like that, yet it's virtually the same players (maybe that's the problem).

After the series earlier this year I thought India were the one team that might stop England and even after that first defeat against Pakistan I thought 'Oh no we might get India in the semi final'. Now they look as good as out, barring New Zealand falling victim to a pretty big upset.

Maybe it's bubble fatigue, I think that's a fair excuse - but not one I'm sure they'd make. Perhaps it's the fact that Kohli is due to step down and the team are just going through the motions.

I don't think losing to Pakistan and New Zealand is a bad thing but the manner of defeats is surprising as far as I'm concerned. It does feel a little similar to the 2019 WC campaign where you feel that whoever picks the squad has made mistakes and they are banking on the big names (like Australia) to do the job. I think one reason England have been so good since 2015 is there is an approach that has reverberated through the domestic game which means there's a huge supply of players who can step in and perform at the top level.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

Easy win for New Zealand, Would be hard almost impossible for India to qualify now

Corrected it for you

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

We can blame Virat for selecting the wrong team. But we can't blame Dhoni for that.

We 'can' but we don't 'want' to

 

[Gaurav_7]

Oh so he was the reason Pandya was in the squad. But him in the XI surely was a call of the management? Bhuvi was also in the squad because Dhoni felt his swinging deliveries will knock the stumps more often than not, isn't it?

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

Ravi Shastri right now:


(I will drink till 2 am. I know it doesn't sound funny in translation but contextually it is. Mother promise.)

 

[Gaurav_7]

Being a mentor doesn't mean Dhoni controls the team, I am sure. Kohli controls it, so surely he is the one who will be blamed. Reports also said Dhoni didn't want to be the mentor in the first place but Shah and Ganguly wanted him in. So they should be blamed?

 

[Bigby Wolf]

It's odd seeing this India side compared with the one that came to England to play the test series. They were full of energy, aggression and fight. This one looks nothing like that, yet it's virtually the same players (maybe that's the problem).

After the series earlier this year I thought India were the one team that might stop England and even after that first defeat against Pakistan I thought 'Oh no we might get India in the semi final'. Now they look as good as out, barring New Zealand falling victim to a pretty big upset.

Maybe it's bubble fatigue, I think that's a fair excuse - but not one I'm sure they'd make. Perhaps it's the fact that Kohli is due to step down and the team are just going through the motions.

I don't think losing to Pakistan and New Zealand is a bad thing but the manner of defeats is surprising as far as I'm concerned. It does feel a little similar to the 2019 WC campaign where you feel that whoever picks the squad has made mistakes and they are banking on the big names (like Australia) to do the job. I think one reason England have been so good since 2015 is there is an approach that has reverberated through the domestic game which means there's a huge supply of players who can step in and perform at the top level.

The problem is the attitude in which India plays the T20 , the template is outdated & it got heavily exposed.

The other glaring mistakes are repeated once again - poor tactics & captaincy.

Hopefully,changes in the management makes things better in the T20 Format.

 

[Ashutosh.]

When Dhoni/CSK give chance to an out of form player -

That is why CSK stands out from other teams. They back their players. They give them chances. Most times it pays off.

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

When Dhoni give chance to an out of form player -

Like he did to Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, etc etc etc over the years?

 

[Ashutosh.]

Kohli controls it, so surely he is the one who will be blamed.

I agree. Virat should be dropped from the Indian team.

 

[SavageSmith]

 

[Gaurav_7]

The problem is the attitude in which India plays the T20 , the template is outdated & it got heavily exposed.

The other glaring mistakes are repeated once again - poor tactics & captaincy.

Hopefully,changes in the management makes things better in the T20 Format.

It will only be better if the current captain is removed in all formats of the game as I am sure Rahul Dravid the coach won't tolerate Kohli's nonsense and won't be someone like Kumble who leaves because of Kohli's big head! I hope we make a great team with Dravid coming in.