ICC Champions Trophy 2017

Going 150's after setting yourselves in for about 100 balls is not what I'm talking about. That, most of our players can do. I am talking about someone who can come in and keep striking from the word go and maintain a 125+ S/R at the start of the innings. Sehwag used to do that. Yes he used to get out more often, but still if he clicks, it puts the team in a great position. Dhawan was said to be a Sehwag equivalent. But now, Dhawan wants runs for himself and to stay in the team. So he has moulded his game in such a way that he also plays himself in and curbs his attacking instincts for longevity at the crease. When both openers do it, India are in trouble, more so when they set targets.
Agree about the Dhawan part, his playstyle has changed completely. And the only guy I can think of when you said 'Sehwag equivalent' comes close is Gambhir as an opener who can get that sort of strike rate right from the start.
 
Agree about the Dhawan part, his playstyle has changed completely. And the only guy I can think of when you said 'Sehwag equivalent' comes close is Gambhir as an opener who can get that sort of strike rate right from the start.

There's no one like Viru.

This is a huge moment in the game. SL have a huge opportunity to put the squeeze on!
 
Pakistani Batting EXPLODES AGAIN !!!
 
Shoaib Malik holds the key to this chase. Pakistan on the backfoot but not out yet. It would be curtains if he gets out within the next 20-30 runs.
 
Tight to call, but Sri Lanka are still in it. 2 quick wickets here and it would be safe to say that Sri Lanka have snatched it.
 
Agree about the Dhawan part, his playstyle has changed completely. And the only guy I can think of when you said 'Sehwag equivalent' comes close is Gambhir as an opener who can get that sort of strike rate right from the start.

No. Not Gambhir. Gambhir might look aggressive in IPL, but whenever he is given an international chance, he has been underwhelming to non-performing. The very fact that the selectors don't go back to him anymore despite his good returns in IPL says that they have lost confidence in him for good probably.

Whole of India is hoping Rishabh Pant turns out to be an answer. KL Rahul to me will be good once he returns back from injury. Rahul needs to be made a permanent part of the lineup in ODI and T20. That will likely mean that Rahane will most likely be phased out of our limited overs setup as Dhawan has proved himself capable to stay longer in the side. But I am sure Rohit and Dhawan won't stick around at the top for too long.

I echo your sentiment. I'm trying to say that Rohit can really go 150's easy but the pace at which he made the double hundreds have convinced his brain to make 100 of 125 odd balls and then explode!

Also Rohit tried to be unusually aggressive yesterday at the start and lost his wicket. So it tells me that Rohit is not the guy who can remodel his game to be aggressive right from the start. He is someone who needs time in the middle before he gets going. If Rohit has to continue as opener, Dhawan needs to go. If Dhawan needs to stay, Rohit needs to go
 
All eyes on Sarfraz Ahmed now. He has the faith of Pakistan on his hands ;P
 

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