England's tour of India - 2021

[Aalay]

One of the worse pitches Ive ever seen.

The test shouldve been called off.

I finally have a reason to log in here.

 

[Bevab]

Who is this new bloke again?

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

Just heard that Motera is going to be a batting paradise for the last Test match. Who would be at advantage then?

What I believe if that is the case then India will have an upper hand because England's confidence has been terribly affected in last couple of matches due to string a low scores and them not being able to breach the 150 run mark.

 

[CerealKiller]

Just heard that Motera is going to be a batting paradise for the last Test match. Who would be at advantage then?

What I believe if that is the case then India will have an upper hand because England's confidence has been terribly affected in last couple of matches due to string a low scores and them not being able to breach the 150 run mark.

Depends if it’s completely dead, or a standard wicket which will spin in the last couple days. In the latter case, the toss will be crucial, but if it stays dead throughout, the bowling will decide it, and on that front, India have a clear edge.

 

[Khan Sahab54]

India qualify if...

2-1

3-1
Australia qualify if...

2-2
England are eliminated.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

Depends if it’s completely dead, or a standard wicket which will spin in the last couple days. In the latter case, the toss will be crucial, but if it stays dead throughout, the bowling will decide it, and on that front, India have a clear edge.

I don't expect the former in the sub-continent. There would definitely be some turn on Day 4 & Day 5.

 

[aitorita12]

Pujara, Kohli and Rahane aren't in impressive form. So India could do with more technical and traditional batsmen at 6 and 7, along with an extra batsman. I suggest that they line up as follows:
Rohit
Gill
Pujara
Kohli
Rahane
Agarwal
Saha
Axar
Ashwin
Umesh
Siraj

Pant is a good cameo player when the going is good, but given Rahane's poor form, India probably need the extra batsman and a batsman in Saha who is capable of batting time. This lengthens India's batting capability well on a turner.

 

[zimrahil]

India qualify if...

2-1

3-1
Australia qualify if...

2-2
England are eliminated.

Ah well, my interest in cricket is now over

 

[Khan Sahab54]

Just heard that Motera is going to be a batting paradise for the last Test match.

Means Rohit Sharma's 200 coming soon

 

[asprin]

It wouldn't hurt to bring in D.Bess for the Final Test. Appears to be the lucky charm for England. He will give dollies but will also pick up a 5-for

 

[Ashutosh.]

Just heard that Motera is going to be a batting paradise for the last Test match. Who would be at advantage then?

The match will be drawn, and India will qualify for the WTC final.

 

[Verified Enigma]

Rohit Sharma
Mayank Agarwal
Cheteshwar Pujara
Virat Kohli
Ajinkya Rahane
Rishabh Pant
Ravichandran Ashwin
Axar Patel
Kuldeep Yadav
Ishant Sharma
Umesh Yadav/Mohammad Siraj

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

Rohit Sharma
Mayank Agarwal
Cheteshwar Pujara
Virat Kohli
Ajinkya Rahane
Rishabh Pant
Ravichandran Ashwin
Axar Patel
Kuldeep Yadav
Ishant Sharma
Umesh Yadav/Mohammad Siraj

I don't think they would drop Gill. Also it is expected that Siraj will play ahead of Umesh Yadav.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

I think this actually sums up the Ahmedabad surface

Chopra: How do you bat on pitches like Ahmedabad?

 

[SaiSrini]

Wonder what the 'National Duty' gang has to say about this I guess they won't open their mouth as a Bollywood celebrity ain't involved here

Bumrah has taken leave to prepare for marriage: Reports

Bumrah played two Tests in the ongoing four-match series against England and he returned with four wickets.

www.hindustantimes.com

On a personal note - congrats to Bumrah and I think India will likely have Bhuvi back or we can have the likes of Deepak Chahar in the ODI team. Natarajan should be able to do death bowling duties in Bumrah's absence