India's Tour of Sri Lanka

Something needs to be done about the order. It's not flexible enough. I mean, if we have 3 wickets down at 30 odd runs, we really shouldn't be sending in more and more inexperienced players. This side looks way too inexperienced. Gambhir, Yuvraj, Sehwag, Tendulkar, and Dhoni are the only people that can win us a match. Sehwag and Tendulkar are out, and Dhoni comes in way too late, so really, it's all dependent on Gambhir and Yuvraj. I'm tired of these new faces being talked about so much and not performing (ie Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma). India really need to stop putting all of their new players on a pedestal after a few good performances. Pathan also needs to do something about his bowling.

Overall though, the bowling isn't bad. Munaf Patel is bowling well, along with Zaheer. It simply cannot be blamed for this loss. However, the fast bowlers are still lacking that killer instinct, and the spinners often bowl just to slow down the runs, rather than pickup wickets. Not aggressive enough, imo.
 
Sharma was the only one striking the ball cleanly today. Virat has to go. Sehwag will obviously take his place. Drop Pathan, take Badrinath. Pathan can't bat. Pathan can't bowl. It's a surprise his fielding hasn't gone down the drain either.
 
Another thing-SL have been playing a lot at home lately.

When was the last time Sri Lanka toured ?
 
Another thing-SL have been playing a lot at home lately.

When was the last time Sri Lanka toured ?

Asia Cup anyone :p?

Yeah, but I see your point. I don't remember them touring for quite a while now (to play against only 1 nation).
 
NEW DELHI: India's opener Virender Sehwag has been ruled out of the ongoing One-day series against Sri Lanka due to an ankle injury, a top official said on Monday. ( Watch )
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I don't mind Kohli playing at all, I just think in this situation Badri would be a better bet at opening. Gambhir goes nuts, and Badri holding up the other end for a long innings, sounds very good to me!
 
Out of the SERIES? Crap, India's chances of winning reduced by 75%. Sachin, Ishant, Sehwag gone. If Sehwag gets going and gets the team going at 9 RPO till the 15th over along with Gambhir, Then its 270+ for India in a match mostly. We are going to miss Sehwag more than Sachin now.
 
Its still hard for India to solve the mystery of Mendis.But today it was a team game By Lankans.And Indians are still in the mindset of T20 game .They never looks to settle down in this match.They was just not able to play 50 overs.
I will just say GOD BLESS INDIAN team.and Yes Dhoni,Testing time as You are playing without Sachin and Sehwag.Do something according to your name. ;)
 
That was a big loss for India, they have to make a strong comeback in the next match to keep series alive

5 match series, isnt this one? losing the third one in row will only make the series dead.

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Oh god! Thats the end of the series FOR ME!

Is someone replacing him? We need a damn replacement. Bring back Dravid. He seemed to be slowly uncovering the mystery of Mendis. Or bring back Ganguly just to open the innings. We need a replacement badly. We cant have Kohli or Badri or someone else open the batting.
 
Yep, Dravid sounds good to me. We need some damn solidity!

Gambhir
Badri
Raina
Dravid
Dhoni
Yuvi
Sharma
Piyush
Ojha
Zaheer
Munna
 
Bring in Dhawan IMO. He's due a call up. Drop Pathan, make him retire and then bring in Dravid.
 
Yeh, Dhawan is a great bet too. He can open as well, plus another Delhi-ite for Gambhir to open with :p
 
Yep, Dravid sounds good to me. We need some damn solidity!

Gambhir
Badri
Raina
Dravid
Dhoni
Yuvi
Sharma
Piyush
Ojha
Zaheer
Munna

No KARTHIK!!!??? WHAT HAS THIS WORLD COME TO!!!??? :noway

:p.
 

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