I am not saying Badri's career is over because of his innings. Its because the selectors have lost faith in him for 'I dont know' what reason. As far as Nayar goes, Dhoni does not seem to be having faith in Nayar's bowling ability. He very rarely gives Nayar a chance to bowl (at the seaming Wanderers, he gave a chance to Nayar whereas in Centurion he didnt give Nayar a chance inspite of having him).
It will be a very interesting series. This time, the roles are reversed. In 2007, India won the T20 World Cup and came into that 7-ODI series as 'T20 Champions'. Australia lost the semis when they were expected to win another tournament. This time, India were expected to be there for the final and they lost out in the group stages. Australia have won the tournament and come as the champions. India would definitely want to bring Australia down after the trophy win and would also want to prove that their ranking in ODI's is not a fluke. I think the final result would be 3-3 all (some game could be washed out) or 4-3 in India's favor.
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Of course yeah. There is no way that Sachin is playing all 7 games at a trot. Thats next to impossible. It would be a big ask even if he plays 5 games in a row. He will play 4 games. 'Break down' is not a good word to use. Sachin is 36 and he has played the game for 20 years now. Still he is very much a vital part of our team in tests and ODI's. He will pick and chose his games and should be allowed to. I think Dravid and Sachin will swap roles depending on Sachin's fitness and the number of games he plays. I would say 'dont play Dravid when Sachin plays, and vice versa'. Since Sehwag would be back, it wont hurt us not to play both together.
It will be a very interesting series. This time, the roles are reversed. In 2007, India won the T20 World Cup and came into that 7-ODI series as 'T20 Champions'. Australia lost the semis when they were expected to win another tournament. This time, India were expected to be there for the final and they lost out in the group stages. Australia have won the tournament and come as the champions. India would definitely want to bring Australia down after the trophy win and would also want to prove that their ranking in ODI's is not a fluke. I think the final result would be 3-3 all (some game could be washed out) or 4-3 in India's favor.
saisrini80 added 2 Minutes and 26 Seconds later...
Yuvi wont play 4-5 matches. Count him out. Sachin will also break down after 3-4 games.
Of course yeah. There is no way that Sachin is playing all 7 games at a trot. Thats next to impossible. It would be a big ask even if he plays 5 games in a row. He will play 4 games. 'Break down' is not a good word to use. Sachin is 36 and he has played the game for 20 years now. Still he is very much a vital part of our team in tests and ODI's. He will pick and chose his games and should be allowed to. I think Dravid and Sachin will swap roles depending on Sachin's fitness and the number of games he plays. I would say 'dont play Dravid when Sachin plays, and vice versa'. Since Sehwag would be back, it wont hurt us not to play both together.
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