Completely agree with each statement.
But you said RCB had best team in 13 years.
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But you said RCB had best team in 13 years.
Bevab
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For the next match, it is inevitable that Parthiv or Philippe should play. Asking AbD to keep again with just a day's break for an afternoon game is not fair. Drop him if he needs a rest instead of bringing him in at six and asking him to keep for twenty overs.
Padikkal
Philippe/Parthiv
Kohli (he isn't going to open anyways)
AbD
Sundar
Morris
Dube
Shahbaz/Zampa
Udana
Saini
Chahal
This would be my playing XI. I would prefer to see Shahbaz get a chance, he is a player with the mentality to be a top cricketer, can bowl a few tight overs if required and is capable of lower order hitting should the need arise alleviating concerns over the lack of batsmen in the middle order. Bengal's run to the Ranji final was on the back of him doing something with the bat or ball in nearly every game and he can be a fantastic cricketer in the supporting role. If he does play then Sundar shall drop down to eight or even nine.
Padikkal
Philippe/Parthiv
Kohli (he isn't going to open anyways)
AbD
Sundar
Morris
Dube
Shahbaz/Zampa
Udana
Saini
Chahal
This would be my playing XI. I would prefer to see Shahbaz get a chance, he is a player with the mentality to be a top cricketer, can bowl a few tight overs if required and is capable of lower order hitting should the need arise alleviating concerns over the lack of batsmen in the middle order. Bengal's run to the Ranji final was on the back of him doing something with the bat or ball in nearly every game and he can be a fantastic cricketer in the supporting role. If he does play then Sundar shall drop down to eight or even nine.
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I still believe this year team is the best RCB team so far... We have good bowling and batting, just captain need to keep everything simple as possible...
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I think @Bevab has nailed the "kohli" point in his post.
Personally, I don't care what Kohli earns. For me, He has been Bangalore's captain for ten years and I am not one of those TV people who is going to ask how many titles he has won. I am asking, how many times has he qualified? In my opinion, 2016 where RCB played the finals was basically a case of Kohli becoming all of the avenger superheroes in one and taking them there with help from AB. But, that was his batting taking it. What else other than that?
People in one IPL are not getting ten games to prove themselves. Some, have proven themselves (Hashim Amla) and don't get contracts. This bloke has been in the job ten years. TEN YEARS!
It's a monumental sample size and I have no hesitation in saying that today's game was a sh!t show even for someone who is as bad a captain as Kohli.
The comparison with the likes of Rohit and Dhoni are just embarrassing. Their trophy cabinet doesn't lie and I don't subscribe to the school of thought that Kohli is not capable of being as good a T20 bat as them, I just think he's made himself a % player a bit too much for the T20 format. While it works in other formats, the formula is jaded and extinct in an ever evolving format. It's the same with Dhoni's "taking it deep." The difference is that Dhoni is 40 and Kohli is 30.
A lot of criticism of Sharma is valid, but when he fires, India/MI win and he doesn't make garbage runs. Kohli as expected has leapfrogged AB as the leading run scorer but AB has 3 meaningful 50's (all match winning) while Kohli has one. Yes, it still is the innings of the IPL but the class of player that he is, he should be able to adapt to days where he needs to tee off from ball 1 and it's not like he can't. He just doesn't. The question isn't on his ability, it's on his mindset.
And I'm not a Kohli fan but if someone here is and feels he's a good captain then they need to probably stop smoking so much marijuana.
Personally, I don't care what Kohli earns. For me, He has been Bangalore's captain for ten years and I am not one of those TV people who is going to ask how many titles he has won. I am asking, how many times has he qualified? In my opinion, 2016 where RCB played the finals was basically a case of Kohli becoming all of the avenger superheroes in one and taking them there with help from AB. But, that was his batting taking it. What else other than that?
People in one IPL are not getting ten games to prove themselves. Some, have proven themselves (Hashim Amla) and don't get contracts. This bloke has been in the job ten years. TEN YEARS!
It's a monumental sample size and I have no hesitation in saying that today's game was a sh!t show even for someone who is as bad a captain as Kohli.
The comparison with the likes of Rohit and Dhoni are just embarrassing. Their trophy cabinet doesn't lie and I don't subscribe to the school of thought that Kohli is not capable of being as good a T20 bat as them, I just think he's made himself a % player a bit too much for the T20 format. While it works in other formats, the formula is jaded and extinct in an ever evolving format. It's the same with Dhoni's "taking it deep." The difference is that Dhoni is 40 and Kohli is 30.
A lot of criticism of Sharma is valid, but when he fires, India/MI win and he doesn't make garbage runs. Kohli as expected has leapfrogged AB as the leading run scorer but AB has 3 meaningful 50's (all match winning) while Kohli has one. Yes, it still is the innings of the IPL but the class of player that he is, he should be able to adapt to days where he needs to tee off from ball 1 and it's not like he can't. He just doesn't. The question isn't on his ability, it's on his mindset.
And I'm not a Kohli fan but if someone here is and feels he's a good captain then they need to probably stop smoking so much marijuana.
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I just love Viru!!
Even people like Harsha Bhogle have succumbed to BCCI. At least someone has b@lls!
I misunderstood this. I thought you were saying RCB always had best team among all other teams in the last 13 years.
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Almost certain that we're playing the same XI, but if we manage to win the next 2(kkr kxip), We should try testing our bench with Lynn, NCN, Anukul, Jayant & Kulkarni being the most likely replacements in case of any injuries.
I remember in 2017, we tested 5 players against KKR and still managed to win it.
I remember in 2017, we tested 5 players against KKR and still managed to win it.
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Big new: Morgan replaces DK as KKR's captain
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Morgan's been clearly doing a large chunk of the captaincy on field already so I can't see it being a big change.
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As an SRH fan we need someone from the top four to fall for SRH to have a slight chance of making it, and that team very likely is KKR. I'm just hoping KKR lose today and to the Sunrisers next game, it looks likely that SRH won't make it, but it's cricket and any team can suddenly drop down no matter how they look on paper.
Venky Mysore is a very cunning guy. It's not courage, it called pressure of sacking from the team. Relation between Bazz & DK is not very good. DK is not a aggressive captain & that's why Bazz didn't like him. Karthick was under immense pressure for his captaincy & poor form. I think, if he continues his poor batting form, now they'll remove DK from from the playing XI. Banton or Naik will be the new wicket-keeper. Shivam Mavi will take DK's spot in the upcoming matches. Straight trees are cut first.
