At this very moment, i'd very much prefer role-based captaincy in every format so won't mind 3 different captains for all 3 formats. Virat and Rohit have already set the formula for ODI and Test formats. In this WC everyone had their set roles in every slot and it almost paid off. We already know what Virat's lead test team did in the last 6-7 years, results are there for everyone to see.

Pant's spot is not fixed in the T-20 Playing XI or in some cases squad. There is so much competition for middle-order (now top order too) WK batsman who can play the finisher role so IMO he's not a strong candidate in the T-20, and the same with the ODI format if KL and Kishan are in good nick.

KL could possibly fit the captaincy role in test and ODI if he gives up his dream of becoming an opener (That's where (Top-3) everyone wants to bat because it's glamorous and a marketable spot in terms of money and deals). He should bat in the middle order (similar to the last ODI WC) and must work on his Keeping. As far as T-20 goes, as an opening/middle order batter, his spot is also not secured in the playing XI. The point is for his survival he needs to become a WK batter. Also, he's too depressed to lead the team in T-20 (maybe ODI too), you need attacking cricket in a short format.

Pandaya actually did a satisfactory job in his T-20I captaincy gig, if he's fit then he should get a long rope. Shreyas has a perfect attitude for captaincy but his fitness is shaky due to back injuries so it's a tricky situation as you don't want your captain to break down in mid series.

Or maybe keep playing dumb charades in T-20 for a couple of months and when the WC comes, hand over the captaincy to Rohit, it won't be a bad idea as T-20 WC is around the corner.

Not following the context, do you mean former cricketer inclusion with the team selection committee or BCCI setup or what?

In white ball cricket Axar is senior to these new cricketers and has a decent amount of exposure in red ball, still new at the international level (Tests) but more than enough exposure if we count his Ranji experience.

If Pant regains his usual form and fitness then he would be the strongest contender for captaincy but only in Red ball cricket because for red ball you have to consider Home/Away conditions as well and he fits the bill for every condition. Rahul can challenge him in the test format if he starts working on his wicket-keeping, especially on turning wickets, plus agrees to bat in the middle order.  

Batters are doing the hard yards and bowlers doing their best to unsettle batters, it seems this is quite a good pitch for Test cricket. Decent juice for bowlers and an incentive if batters apply themselves.

Atm match is in balance and both teams are trying hard to have one good spell of bowling and 1 good session of batting. Bongs might have a slight chance here because they are batting last and the deck should become a proper turner by then (i hope). In the case of Turner, Kiwis should try for parity first then maybe 50 run lead, it would help their cause for sure. Anything over 50 runs lead is just a bonus.

I was replying to someone else but okay

Arshdeep was the leading wicket taker for India in the last T-20 WC, he's also the leading wicket taker in T-20 since his debut. Krishna is fairly young in T-20I and played only 5 T-20 matches, like I said these guys are not airdropped. Krishna is quite good in 50 overs and a performer in FC/India A. Atm they are trying him in T-20, give him at least 10 matches and if he still fails then try someone else.

Speaking of far better bowlers, you can't bring anyone to the national team just like that. There is a process, you have to perform in domestic cricket then India A or if someone wants to get into the T-20I setup quickly then perform in the IPL or perform a couple of years in Mushtaq Ali Trophy and if you are consistent in the latter tournament then you are already playing in the IPL. Arshdeep did that in IPL and he's a decent performer in domestic cricket as well.  

Bhuvi and Yadav are not a contenders anymore. Deepak Chahar is good but he's always injured, guess he's coming back for the last 2 matches. Natarajan is good but he's also injury prone and got dropped due to his injuries. Mukesh Kumar is a new guy and looking decent but he took a leave recently and left the T-20 squad. Umran Malik has pace but he's not ready yet. Tushar Deshpande is a work in progress (won't get much chance imo).

Whenever the likes of Bumrah, Shami, Siraj, Hardik and Shardul are not available, then management tries their best to rotate new guys on a regular basis and you have to remember you can't have 20 Men's squads for the series.

It was Flat track and hard for every bowler, barring Behrendorff every bowler went for runs today and don't forget there was more than enough dew during the second inning.

So I think you are being too hard on these young guys. If they don't get a chance in such bilateral then what's the use of India A performances? The majority of young guys come into the national team after performing for India A, they are not airdropped.

That was some chase and again Big Show (Maxwell) put up a great show for the spectators.

I placed a bet when Tim David got out because the odds were too juicy to ignore, got nervous at the start of the 19th over and wanted to cash out but my battery died and I am glad it died lol.

If he keeps performing and still fails to get in then surely he doesn't have a sugar daddy to back him up, unfortunate reality but you need someone behind you when politics is at play. 

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Nowadays 200 target hardly looks daunting and Aussie already got a fine start so the match is very much in balance.

The ODI format is not important atm so it hardly matters who is the skipper or core team or who is resting or not, in the context of the 2025 Champions trophy so they could do all the experiments. T-20 WC is coming soon so that should be a priority along with Test Championship so every test series is important.

People are talking about Gill regarding captaincy but IMO he has a lot to prove and is yet to start his captain's journey, he hardly captained in the domestic as well so for now not experienced enough in this role. Rituraj is a new guy in the system so not a strong contender. Hardik, Shreyas and unfortunately Rahul are the big boys after Rohit-Kohli.

I believe the roster is ready, they are just waiting for a release date and not expecting big surprises, except KL featuring in the Test team as a WK batsman.

You are mixing T-20 with the ODI.

Arshdeep was never around the ODI squad, even if it was 25 Men's squad so taking him to Asia Cup and ODI WC was never anyone's business. Team management sees him as a T-20 bowler, that's why he keeps playing for India in a shorter format, almost every T-20 match and he's doing an okay job in the absence of Bumrah-Shami-Siraj.

I think if Pandaya is fit and available for the white ball series (T-20 +ODI) then he'll surely lead the team in T-20, then there is a possibility of him leading in the ODI as well. Fitness is a big issue for Iyer, The dude has a habit of picking injuries out of nowhere so he's a risky bet.

I am not sure about ODI leadership but I don't want to see Rahul becoming the captain of the T-20 and Test team. In fact, selectors should keep him away from the T-20 setup.

Make no mistake BCCI is corrupt af. It's just when it comes to corruption it's not centralized. There won't be a big scandal in the top brass of BCCI but in the State boards, it happens quite regularly.

At the same time, it's well-oiled machinery. For example, if some player feels neglected by their State board then S/he can move and play for another state, given they have the quality. Even if they don't make it into the international setup, they can make their career in the IPL and if they are not cut out for IPL as well then there is domestic cricket. In all this circlejerk, if you are talented you'll get a chance for sure.  

Also, IMO successful campaign in u-19 WC is no magic wand for a successful international career. You have to perform consistently with the right attitude.

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Missed your post.

Batting friendly deck, sometimes even dead wickets + Short Boundaries + majority of rules favoring the Batsman + No reward to any bowling performance (MOM) = Batriachy

No need to get too excited, it's just a bilateral series that is considered a testing ground for new talent and at the same, it's audition time for IPL and T-20 WC.

Fans shouldn't read much into it and just enjoy Batriarchy moments with the mix of some exciting young talent.

Indians are not alone tho. England and Australia are also following the same pattern and India joined a little late but they are progressing nicely. Also, with the kind of Schedule the Indian team has, having a big bench strength and multiple teams for different formats is becoming necessary.

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Batting track and dew are the perfect ingredients for carnage recipes. Now Indian bowlers will face the same treatment.

Both openers Gaikwad and Jaiswal are showing plenty of intent, especially the latter being too aggressive and looking beautiful.

Looks like another belter and sweet deck for the batters, bowlers won't like it much here be it Aussie or Indians.

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Lol majak-2 mein 50 bana rahe hai, pure class but stat padding as well 

T-20Is are supposed to finish like this. Ideally, more 20th over or last ball finishes are needed, otherwise, T-20 will become boring as you don't want one team to cruise their way in 15th-17th or even 18th overs.

3 balls 3 wickets (Team Hattrick) don't suit the batting side but it does provide enough cheap thrill to spectators that's why T-20s are fun.

Cricket in India sells like candy so hardly a surprise.

Not sure if dropping anyone after just the first match would be wise. Everyone in the current squad deserves a chance so everything would come down to the pecking order of players. Maybe after a couple of matches, give rest to Kishan and bring Jitesh into the playing XI.

I am assuming that in the next couple of decades, India and her people will get rich. Other sports will also start performing well because it's bound to happen when you get more resources.

Then we will reach a certain point, where the limelight won't be restricted to one particular set of sports or entertainers. Surely popularity won't go down but celebrity culture will definitely take a hit and tone down a bit.

I think now it's fair to say SKY is not ODI or Test material and he should stick with only T-20.

I meant in knockouts because that's where they keep failing despite being consistent throughout any ICC tournament.

Yeah, and this celebrity culture is really bad in India. It was already bad but after IPL it went onto a different level. I can only hope that once India gets richer, this culture will fade away and people stop worshipping film actors and cricketers.

Add Josh Inglis to the list too as he played in the semis and the finals.

India is considered a bilateral bully, be it home or away. No matter what they always manage to win most of their bilateral trophy but uff....... well not going down that road as it's becoming repetitive now.

On a funny note, IMO ICC should rename the ICC event into something like Paytm, Tata or Vivo trophy tournament and then see how Indians bring their A game lol. 

Yeah, hence I said that they don't have time for such shenanigans and petty stuff. BCCI's guys prefer to invest their energy more into new schemes, which assure them bigger paychecks.

I would've believed Fuso.hp if he had provided any official statements but sadly he just went with some random YouTuber's clickbait accusations.