India's Tour of South Africa Dec 21 - Jan 22

[icyman]

Finally, Umesh gets out of vacation mode

 

[Bigby Wolf]

200 all out confirmed.


On a serious note this is a good contest between bat & ball.

 

[icyman]

Finally, Umesh gets out of vacation mode

I just hope it isnt on the lines of RP Singh's return to Test cricket after a brief vacation in USA

 

[Bigby Wolf]

Farewell Rahane and Pujara.

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

There once was a boy named Ajinkya Rahane.

His last test match was played on Jan 11, 2022.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

Rahane & Pujara are going no where after Kohli said that the transition is a long way away. Complain, crib, accept, whatever you consider for yourself... These 2 are not going anywhere yet!

 

[icyman]

As much as I like Ajinkya Rahane, fear this is the end of the road for him. I believe he has gotten ample opportunities and has failed to make good of it.

Virat will be next in the firing line now. He too, hasn't played to his potential. With fringe series coming up, I wouldn't be surprised if the selectors decide to bring in new talent, who would potentially replace these guys.

 

[icyman]

Rahane & Pujara are going no where after Kohli said that the transition is a long way away. Complain, crib, accept, whatever you consider for yourself... These 2 are not going anywhere yet!

The captain has to say transition is a long way away. Remember, he too, is up for replacement, should he not showcase his form soon.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

The captain has to say transition is a long way away. Remember, he too, is up for replacement, should he not showcase his form soon.

I don't know what he has done but we definitely need him to deliver. Kohli at peak is one of the most feared batsman in the world. I feel he definitely has something in the bank so as Pujara. I don't understand the issue of Rahane though.

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

The captain has to say transition is a long way away. Remember, he too, is up for replacement, should he not showcase his form soon.

I do not think Kohli is up for replacement. Anyone thinking about that is also insane. Like he said he is enjoying that people expect so much from him as he himself has set that standard. Pujara played a nice little knock even though that dint convert to anything big. Rahane definitely will be the one sitting out in the home tests against Sri Lanka as there are people vying for his spot. Most likely Mayank out when Sharma returns.

 

[icyman]

I do not think Kohli is up for replacement. Anyone thinking about that is also insane.

Even if he has set high standards, it doesn't take away the fact that VK himself hasnt been among the runs. Continued failures will mean the swords will be out for VK as well. In all honesty, India has a good bench strength,which can be tried out over the course of the coming matches.

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Even if he has set high standards, it doesn't take away the fact that VK himself hasnt been among the runs. Continued failures will mean the swords will be out for VK as well. In all honesty, India has a good bench strength,which can be tried out over the course of the coming matches.

I think the transition that will happen would be Rahane out for home series first. Pujara might continue playing in the home test and the 1 away test in England later this year. If he keeps failing that might be it and we will see a new number 3 for home Australian series.

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

That was a sensational over from Rabada. This is a great battle.

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

I am just worried that this amazing spell of bowling will bring a wicket. Pant has not faced many deliveries, hope he can control his nerves when faces the ball.

 

[icyman]

Radical thought! What if we open with Pant? He did that during U19 and can be as destructive as Sehwag. What say?