2023 ICC Cricket World Cup (October/November) - India

[Gaurav_7]

We have weak link with this lineup.

The tail is bit too long after 6 down the last 4 are just numbered in Kuldeep, Shami, Bumrah and Siraj.

With no Pandya as an all rounder the balance seems to be a bit off.

And yeah Lord Thakur is no more but just a tail ender too, don't know what the management seems to see in him as batter let alone bowler.

Exactly! This is a very long long tail and who knows maybe these 5 runs will be a bit too much for them now!

 

[icyman]

I am not ruling out a Malinga-esque spell here. 4 Yorkers and NZ are through

 

[Bevab]

We have weak link with this lineup.

The tail is bit too long after 6 down the last 4 are just numbered in Kuldeep, Shami, Bumrah and Siraj.

With no Pandya as an all rounder the balance seems to be a bit off.

And yeah Lord Thakur is no more but just a tail ender too, don't know what the management seems to see in him as batter let alone bowler.

It’s a risk we have to take it feels like. If a top five of those blokes can’t get things done I doubt a number eight is making a significant enough difference with the bat to merit the drop in bowling.

 

[Gaurav_7]

Also, thankfully Jadeja gets this innings under him. I remember someone saying Thakur was a better batter...

 

[Gaurav_7]

Mohammad Shami the MotM!

 

[Bevab]

Props to Kohli though irrespective of that poor ending. He took the team till the end and did deserve the century but not at the expense of risking a loss.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

It's telling how dominant India are that three of their four matches have ended up with players having time to think about landmarks.

 

[Gaurav_7]

Props to Kohli though irrespective of that poor ending. He took the team till the end and did deserve the century but not at the expense of risking a loss.

Yes, it was him that carried the chase after he ran out Surya. Jadeja needed someone like him at the other end.

We need to do somthing of Iyer tbh. That guy has to contribute a substantial amount, these sweet looking 30s won't do us any good.

 

[Bevab]

It's telling how dominant India are that three of their four matches have ended up with players having time to think about landmarks.

I hope they put these personal games behind them when the need arises.

 

[Bigby Wolf]

This game reminded me of 2011 WC QF match vs Australia.

Jadeja with Raina esque innings here.

Ferguson equal to Tait

 

[Gaurav_7]

I hope they put these personal games behind them when the need arises.

Today I felt he would not do it. But just when he hit Boult for that six and a four he started looking for it which I still feel wasn't necessary.

 

[icyman]

Also, thankfully Jadeja gets this innings under him. I remember someone saying Thakur was a better batter...

Lord Thakur hasn't yet batted in this World Cup

 

[Gaurav_7]

This game reminded me if 2011 WC QF match cs Australia.

Jadeja with Raina esque innings here.

Ferguson equal to Tait

I was myself thinking about the same! Even some of the shots Jadeja played reminded me of that Raina innings.

 

[icyman]

See, personal glories- India has never been a team that has shown an inclination for this. The only exception I could see was SRT when he was getting closer to his 100 hundreds.

This CWC has thrown up 3 instances and I feel they should learn to put these behind them. Since we are now in he business end of the tournament,it makes sense to start focusing on the bigger picture here.

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Can anyone explain the process of selecting the Man of the Match?I feel we give it out based on favourites. Shami bowled well, but I'd have gone for Kohli today.

 

[Aravind.]

Great to see Shami back with bang. Hardhik in place of Suriya is all we need.