World Test Championship Finals - India vs Australia @ Oval

[Bevab]

If they're playing both Ash and Jadeja at 7 and 8 I'd say they don't need to pick the third quick based on batting prowess, so what about Unadkat for the left arm angle?

You shouldn’t ever be picking your third quick based on batting prowess anyway in the first place.

The only reason I didn’t mention Unadkat was because of his own injury issues and lack of experience. If he’s picked ahead of Umesh I’d just assume he was killing it in the nets and be fine with it.

 

[TharkiMan232]

Three spinners and Bharat at five. Are you a secret Australian, sir?

Fact:All of them can bat well!!!

 

[Skankhunt_42]

I don’t have the stats but is Rahane that reliable? KLR used to be the best slip catcher we had the last time I saw those numbers.

True but He is out of action so we need the next best guy.. even our "stupid" real KING is fumbling few here and there these days.. jynx was better when he last played against NZ at home

 

[Bevab]

True but He is out of action so we need the next best guy.. even our "stupid" real KING is fumbling few here and there these days.. jynx was better when he last played against NZ at home

Kohli’s always been an overrated catcher because of his athleticism and reflexive catching. He could give you two of the most spectacular diving catches you would ever see but spill three simple ones in between them.

 

[TharkiMan232]

David
Usman
Marnus
Smith
Carey WK
Mitch Marsh/Green
Scotty Boland
Cummins C
Josh Hazlewood
Gary(Nathan Lyon)

 

[Bevab]

Fact:All of them can bat well!!!

You’re wildly overestimating Bharat’s batting experience and Ashwin’s skill in England I would say.

 

[TharkiMan232]

You’re wildly overestimating Bharat’s batting experience and Ashwin’s skill in England I would say.

nah like why would I select Kishan not even played a single test,No in GREAT form,yeah in place of ash we can have thakur

 

[Bevab]

nah like why would I select Kishan not even played a single test,No in GREAT form,yeah in place of ash we can have thakur

He wouldn’t be my first choice but if he can demonstrate an ability to keep to swing bowling and bat a bit I’d have him ahead of Bharat honestly. He’s got FC experience with India A and has kept for them too, he isn’t a pure T20 pick.

 

[Skankhunt_42]

I somehow feel Cummins the captain is what giving an edge to IND, besides the fact that the ground is Oval.
Smith the captain would've been a strong contender to win AUS the title

 

[Bevab]

I somehow feel Cummins the captain is what giving an edge to IND, besides the fact that the ground is Oval.
Smith the captain would've been a strong contender to win AUS the title

Uh… I don’t think you quite remember how horrible Smith as a captain used to be. Him being decent in the last BGT may have just been because he was a deputy stepping in with a decent coaching setup behind him and a good platform set up by Cummins.

I’d say Cummins as the captain with Smith providing his input on the field is a potent combo.

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

I love how this thread took off from the time I slept and got up! I love test match cricket discussions!! Welcome to real cricket boys!

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

I think RCB will win this year.

 

[icyman]

Ajinkya has to play. Need solid middle order and slip catcher in the UK. My ideal XI would be,

Mark my words, Rahane will captain!

I don’t have the stats but is Rahane that reliable? KLR used to be the best slip catcher we had the last time I saw those numbers.

Come on, KLR better at catching?

 

[Bevab]

Mark my words, Rahane will captain!

Come on, KLR better at catching?

I know you hate the man with every fibre of your existence but he was India’s best slip fielder last I checked. It should also make sense given that he has experience keeping and is good with his reaction speed.

 

[Fenil]

ICC posted this reel on Kishan-Bharat debate