Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India in Australia) Dec-Jan 2011/12

[Aditya]

To be frank, two new paces, Starc and Pattinson looked good to me in the first innings vs New Zealand but then it could be just me. They both are young and one cannot expect them to take a 6-for in the very first test they play, like Cummins did but then the second innings is still left.

 

[Haarithan]

Cummins and Bollinger/Starc in that case please, selectors.

 

[SaiSrini]

Cricinfo says Irfan, Vinay and Mithun are the top 3 contenders. I wish its Irfan. Looks like he has got his zip back seeing the way he is picking up wickets in domestic cricket, and also his batting and his previous experience of Australian conditions is an added bonus. If Zaheer breaks down again, Irfan can be a decent replacement. Anyways, Zaheer/Ishant/Yadav should be the starting fast bowlers for Boxing Day.

 

[AbhishekS]

I will be the happiest person if Irfan is picked, he completely deserves to be a part of the national squad.

 

[aayush93]

i hope irfan is not picked for TEST squad as this guy is playing cricket after 8 months. He will like to play more FC matches instead of carrying drinks in Australia.

 

[0601731]

I hope selectors pick Irfan and he is definitely the better choice of the three.

 

[AngryPixel]

If a bowler like Mithun can make it to national side then anyone can.

 

[Aalay]

When are they announcing the replacement?

 

[Haarithan]

I thought today was going to be the day? Mithun please.

 

[SaiSrini]

Mithun, IT IS!!! Hopeless idiotssssssssssssss......

 

[barmyarmy]

I'm really looking forward to this series now. Aus will have a bit of confidence after crushing NZ and India likewise after the WI series.
Tough one to call in my opinion. I'm not sure the Aussie attack has the teeth to threaten the Indian batting lineup creaky though it is.
I can see India edging it but close series.

 

[Haarithan]

India in Australia 2011-12: Abhimanyu Mithun named Praveen Kumar's replacement for Australia tour | Cricket News | Australia v India | ESPN Cricinfo

ROFL!

 

[SaiSrini]

Anyways, hope Zaheer does not break down and plays the entire series. Zaheer, Ishant and Yadav should easily be the starting 3 fast bowlers now, more so that Mithun is the guy picked in place of Praveen. Have they selected Mithun just because he is a little faster than Pathan?

 

[0601731]

Anyways, hope Zaheer does not break down and plays the entire series. Zaheer, Ishant and Yadav should easily be the starting 3 fast bowlers now, more so that Mithun is the guy picked in place of Praveen. Have they selected Mithun just because he is a little faster than Pathan?

Lets pray and hope Zak is fit for the whole series and Mithun doesn't get a chance.Personally i would have liked to see Pathan in the sqaud.

 

[Aalay]

Oh The HORROR

It says Irfan Pathan has been picked for last 2 ODI's.