Wait, people bagging on Dravid's technique?
His technique is fine. His hand/eye co-ordination and reflexes are fading. England was an incredible effort, but here he just hasn't been able to lift his game up yet. The bat is coming down late, he's not covering for the swing. In England he played very, very late and looked really awkward at times when adjusting for late movement. Which is the perfect way to play. He hasn't done that well here.
Despite that, he's our second best (or second least worst) performer this series.
India have just been awful. Time to drop the Fab 4 IMO. Viru, Laxman, Sachin and Dravid. They're still scoring runs, yes, but they have no energy in the field, and are more prone to failing and more vulnerable that they have ever been with the bat. And it just feels like they have no drive. Viru is Viru, he plays how he plays. Laxman looks like he's hung up the boots. Dravid is trying harder than ever, but cricket just seems so difficult for him, and it feels like the only reason Sachin is playing now is for that century.
MSD needs a break. Plain and simple. Time off. Not dropped for good. Just some rest.
Yadav is promising as a bowler. As is Ashwin. Ishant needs time off too. His action is still falling apart too regularly, he's bowling with injuries and niggles. He needs time off to recover, and some time in domestic cricket (Preferably England) before he comes back.
Vinay Kumar should have never played tests. Where is Irfan ffs.
If this series doesnt spell his end in tests, it would be a waste of time watching India's test cricket. Only thing to watch now is if Kohli can get his first test century. If our lower order helps him do it, he would be an answer for India's future and also India could avoid an innings defeat which would be a tiny consolation.
