Sai thanks a lot for explaining me! And, I don't think Jaffer and Gambhir both will play, but one of them surly will play and open the inning. So, who do you think from one of those has more changes to play and open the inning with Viru today? Jaffer or Gambhir? I think Gambhir!saisrini80 said:
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Dhoni said:
I dont have an opinion on that! Both are well equipped but I think Jaffer should open because Gambhir has this problem of falling his head over when he plays Vaas and has got out in the same fashion for low scores in all three innings in this series!
Kaif can play in place of Gambhir and Jaffer can open with Sehwag if thats an option!
vibs89
School Cricketer
Ghambhir and Jaffer will open somehow. And I am sure that Ghambhir will perform today somehow.
vibs89 said:
That would be nice, but somehow I am also forced to think of the opportunity of Kaif replacing Dravid. Kaif is a solid player who is known for his good tight technique and can also score quick runs by running speedy singles! In case of a collapse, Kaif can take the responsibility and put the Indian innings back on the rails!
I am divided on this! Let Sehwag and Chappell worry abt it. Whatever combination it is, I want to see India winning at Ahmedabad!
Another news on what actually happened before the Saurav dropping saga:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1575668,0035.htm
Chappell is tough, we Indians better get in line with him or else we are going to bring to ourselves lot of mental tension by mulling over why Chappell is against Saurav, etc. Chappell will not work according to the Indian way of thinking! He is doing what he feels is the best!
After Saurav did that outburst in the media of the private meeting between him, the coach and the team managemenet, I wont believe him on anything and I strongly feel what Chappell says is right! I think Saurav still is not mixing around well with the others in the dressing room (DRESSING ROOM as I stress it)!
See, Chappell is aggressive in what he wants! You have to be. Why did you bring him in? You guys wanted him to rejuvenate the team and make it perform. Well he is doing it certainly very well. The definition of a coach has changed greatly over the years! Its the pivotal post in a team and its the fulcrum around which the team revolves! If the fulcrum does good, the team does well!
I hear lots of people saying that the team is looking hungry, determined and quite focussed on succeeding! SO WE SHOULD LEAVE IT TO CHAPPELL who I am sure will certainly take care of the success of Indian cricket! At least he has shown lot of promising signs of doing that!
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vibs89
School Cricketer
I hope all this drama, politics, protest or whatver ends pretty soon. I am just sick of it.
cricket_lover
International Cricketer
Well we'll need Chappell but not at the cost of Ganguly or Zaheer, in case they perform well.
Zaheer performed well in domestic and according to his coach, his attitude has changed as well. If Chappell still doesn't want him...he then has issues he needs to sort out.
Seriously, you can't come and change everything at once. Dravid not wanting Ganguly makes some sense but not Chappell's case.
You can smell something foul behind the scenes as well.
And to all Chappell lovers, beware....for now Chappell might be doing wonders with Indian team, but as we experienced before, not only in cricket, its better to stick with our own ways rather than relying on others.
What is happening now is, Chappell is creating a force of India out of nothing! That is not really good.
What Ganguly-Wright did was build a platform, a basement upon which India could build its momentum. I don't see that basement yet.
I'm neither a Chappell supporter nor Ganguly's. But you cannot simply kick out players because the coach is "uncomfortable" with them. It defies logic and common sense.
Zaheer performed well in domestic and according to his coach, his attitude has changed as well. If Chappell still doesn't want him...he then has issues he needs to sort out.
Seriously, you can't come and change everything at once. Dravid not wanting Ganguly makes some sense but not Chappell's case.
You can smell something foul behind the scenes as well.
And to all Chappell lovers, beware....for now Chappell might be doing wonders with Indian team, but as we experienced before, not only in cricket, its better to stick with our own ways rather than relying on others.
What is happening now is, Chappell is creating a force of India out of nothing! That is not really good.
What Ganguly-Wright did was build a platform, a basement upon which India could build its momentum. I don't see that basement yet.
I'm neither a Chappell supporter nor Ganguly's. But you cannot simply kick out players because the coach is "uncomfortable" with them. It defies logic and common sense.
cricket_lover
International Cricketer
Gambhir stays, Kaif in ..but Vaas out of the match!
L. Malinga is in for him.
I hope Sehwag and Gambhir star again in their opening partnership.
L. Malinga is in for him.
I hope Sehwag and Gambhir star again in their opening partnership.
furyfoxx
Club Cricketer
Aw shoot Gambhir goes trying to hook. And he was playing better than before.
India 31-1 Laxman and Sehwag on the crease.
Pawar in the comm box?
India 31-1 Laxman and Sehwag on the crease.
Pawar in the comm box?
furyfoxx said:
Good start by India so far! Sehwag looking in good touch! Gambhir was too aggressive and it was an unneeded shot! According to the run rate, this is a great start for India!
The wicket is again dual bounce one! Man, how many wickets do we come across like that? Some balls keep a bit low and some balls rear up! If it stays like this, Kumble can may be think of making his 100th test a memorable one!
Surprise Surprise! Sharad Pawar being interviewed by Arun Lal in the commentary box! Speaks about his appointment as BCCI president, transparency in the functioning of the board, etc. Was nice to hear!
furyfoxx
Club Cricketer
Ay Caramba! India are 103/5!
Yuvraj 0, Sachin 23, Kaif 4!
Unpredicted nightmare for Indian team and selectors.
Come on Dhoni!
Yuvraj 0, Sachin 23, Kaif 4!
Unpredicted nightmare for Indian team and selectors.
Come on Dhoni!
ashu2411
International Coach
India in real trouble now. Laxman and Dhoni needs a big partnership.
furyfoxx said:
I agree with u.
I am a great fan of Dravid and i respect him a lot but since last few days i too lost respect for Dravid for all the mess which is happenning in the Indian team. I dont say that Dravid is responsible for everything but as he should have done better for Ganguly.
I think Dravid doesnt want to go against Chappell. I even heard that Dravid and Ganguly are not seeing eye to eye and things are not good between them too. Not only that it seems no team mate was present with Ganguly when the team for the third test was announced. It seems that nobody wants to go against Chappell. I think everyone is afraid to support Ganguly. Its really disgrace to a player who has given so much to the Indian team.
I am not a Chappell supporter nor Ganguly, but I am not impressed with Chappell's statements. He too is a short tempered person (reffering to the incident between a TV reporter and Chappell and Chappell showing the middle finger).
Firstly, when this reporter was talking to Chappell, he got into the car and suddenly closed the door on him. The reproter's hand got stuck in between the door. That was rude on Chappell to behave. Secondly, It's bullshit what Indian Team Management stated that " Chappell was attending to his fingure ". I dont know why he is being covered up by the Management.
God help Indian Cricket.
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