Hello Friends, As we all know its been a tough going for Cricket team, which has lost 2 straight series and clearly on the verge of losing another one. Time and again many experts have scrutinized and dashed on Indian team latest being great Sunil Gavaskar. I m not a player but a very keen observer of the cricket ball.. According to my observation its not that we are playing badly.. Ofcourse not good.. There is a clear lack of unity.
If you see the first match against SA till the last match against PAK we can easily say that individually all the players have improved and have been giving 1 or 2 good performances atleast. But as a unit 2 or more players have not performed their best together. Now you might wonder why am I saying that they have improved.. So let me take you back to some players performances in SA and their performances in recent times
SHIKHAR DHAWAN:
Flamboyant Opener who struck his way into the International arena hitting 187 had a torrid SA tour where he could not even score a proper Dhawan type 30 and ODI series against NZ made it worst that he was dropped for the 4th ODI, but it all turned to good against NZ in the test series when he scored a hundred and a fifty in tough conditions and since then has not looked back.
AJINKYA RAHANE:
Still struggling in ODI's has seriously been impressive in the test matches. He looks more settled and assured in the Test matches than in the ODIs. Captains should deal with him in patience for if he can be the player just like that in the test matches a perfect no. 4 problem will be solved
AMBATI RAYUDU:
The last match against PAK showed what he is capable off. He seems to be a good learner too!! After throwing his wicket against SL he was more composed and assured against Pak under more difficult bowlers and conditions
Ofcourse Dhoni,Kohli and Rohit are not to be forgotten they have been the backbone of Indian Batting. However its always the bowling that betrays Indian team. Indian bowlers barring Ashwin have looked more comfortable and assured now, creating more chances now than they used to. More they play more controlled and better they ll become.
BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR:
Known for his Swing bowling in the start, impressed one and all. However he is not swinging that vigorously but has been impressive and quickly learning the art of bowling at the death, He bowled very well against all the three teams in the Asia Cup which is a good sign for the Indian team
MOHAMMED SHAMI :
He is now become the lead bowler of the team.. I dont think any other thing should be said.
So basically its just the matter of time that these players perform as a unit and give us the desired result. However India should be courageous in playing 4 bowlers and 1 all rounder or should develop and encourage players like Ashwin to become one. Because to win a test match you need to take 20 wickets and its more possible with 5 bowlers.. In ODI's too India must bank on Jadeja and Ashwin to play 6th and 7th batsman role which will make the team versatile. Hope for the best :)
If you see the first match against SA till the last match against PAK we can easily say that individually all the players have improved and have been giving 1 or 2 good performances atleast. But as a unit 2 or more players have not performed their best together. Now you might wonder why am I saying that they have improved.. So let me take you back to some players performances in SA and their performances in recent times
SHIKHAR DHAWAN:
Flamboyant Opener who struck his way into the International arena hitting 187 had a torrid SA tour where he could not even score a proper Dhawan type 30 and ODI series against NZ made it worst that he was dropped for the 4th ODI, but it all turned to good against NZ in the test series when he scored a hundred and a fifty in tough conditions and since then has not looked back.
AJINKYA RAHANE:
Still struggling in ODI's has seriously been impressive in the test matches. He looks more settled and assured in the Test matches than in the ODIs. Captains should deal with him in patience for if he can be the player just like that in the test matches a perfect no. 4 problem will be solved
AMBATI RAYUDU:
The last match against PAK showed what he is capable off. He seems to be a good learner too!! After throwing his wicket against SL he was more composed and assured against Pak under more difficult bowlers and conditions
Ofcourse Dhoni,Kohli and Rohit are not to be forgotten they have been the backbone of Indian Batting. However its always the bowling that betrays Indian team. Indian bowlers barring Ashwin have looked more comfortable and assured now, creating more chances now than they used to. More they play more controlled and better they ll become.
BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR:
Known for his Swing bowling in the start, impressed one and all. However he is not swinging that vigorously but has been impressive and quickly learning the art of bowling at the death, He bowled very well against all the three teams in the Asia Cup which is a good sign for the Indian team
MOHAMMED SHAMI :
He is now become the lead bowler of the team.. I dont think any other thing should be said.
So basically its just the matter of time that these players perform as a unit and give us the desired result. However India should be courageous in playing 4 bowlers and 1 all rounder or should develop and encourage players like Ashwin to become one. Because to win a test match you need to take 20 wickets and its more possible with 5 bowlers.. In ODI's too India must bank on Jadeja and Ashwin to play 6th and 7th batsman role which will make the team versatile. Hope for the best :)
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