Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[JSRAW]

Dhawan Test career is finished for good and he's not coming back. Not worry about Pujara and Kohli as they are world class cricketer and for them its just matter of time. I like Rahane as he's the only Indian batsman who used to be very successful in SENA counties but his recent form is very concerning, I hope he get his form back soon.

Not much Test series and Pujara and Rahane are playing only in the Test format and i doubt they have top quality match practice to come out and perform in green pitches and that is the case here.  

Pujara already signed for County Championship by Gloucestershire and Ajinkya play some county here and there too, last time he was signed by Hampshire (not sure).

Not sure why Dhawan did not play here, i thought it was because of fitness issue, there is nothing wrong in giving the youngsters the opportunity to perform in green pitches and Shaw played a good innings even though he could not convert that to a big innings and these innings will help them get experience and mature as a proper batsman.

Frankly, He was not serious enough. At start he got injured but when he was fit he didn't showed any interest to play any domestic cricket. then selector said to him "Please enjoy your vacation". he was in bad shape in the test Format anyway.

[Haunebu]

Hardik can play crucial part but he gave average performance so far, he can still play his part if he improve his bowling a bit.

He is a great all rounder which the Indian team desperately needs these days. I guess he will make his comeback in the upcoming World Cup.

Rohit is miss and hit if ball start moving in foreign condition, management tried to fit him in the middle order but he failed so let's see if he can perform as an opener in next Australia tour. KL Rahul's chances are very thin considering his past performance in SA,Eng and Aus, unless he starts keeping in test too.

Rohit is in the form of his life currently which is why he is essential. Rahul is also brimming with confidence these days and his keeping has improved.

Dhawan Test career is finished for good and he's not coming back. Not worry about Pujara and Kohli as they are world class cricketer and for them its just matter of time. I like Rahane as he's the only Indian batsman who used to be very successful in SENA counties but his recent form is very concerning, I hope he get his form back soon.

Dhawan is amazing against AUS particularly while Rahane will probably retain his form soon. On the other hand, Pujara and Kohli need to up their game since their performance has gone down the drain.

[7788bitcoin]

Pujara already signed for County Championship by Gloucestershire and Ajinkya play some county here and there too, last time he was signed by Hampshire (not sure).

They need to play against quality bowlers in the county championships to be consistent when there is a Test series if not they will struggle as match practice is necessary, they might perform well in Asian pitches but if they need to play the same level of cricket then they need to gain experience in different conditions.

Frankly, He was not serious enough. At start he got injured but when he was fit he didn't showed any interest to play any domestic cricket. then selector said to him "Please enjoy your vacation". he was in bad shape in the test Format anyway.

I think he was back from his injuries in a series in India recently and he had some contribution with the bat and he got injured again, if he is not in the team because of disciplinary reasons then there is nothing that can be done. He needs to prove his fitness by playing domestic matches to get back in the team and if he is not willing to do so, then he is to be blamed.

[Vishnu.Reang]

I am glad that at least some of the Indian players have signed up for the county championship in England. But I don't understand why they are ignoring the domestic championships in other countries. The Australian 4-day championship (Sheffied Shield Trophy) is having a higher standard compared to the county championship, but I haven't seen any Indians playing there. The Plunkett Shied championship in New Zealand is also another interesting option. But I don't know whether the BCCI will give permission to the players, as they don't want the foreign boards to earn additional TV revenue by using Indian players.

[JSRAW]

Hardik can play crucial part but he gave average performance so far, he can still play his part if he improve his bowling a bit.

He is a great all rounder which the Indian team desperately needs these days. I guess he will make his comeback in the upcoming World Cup.

Yeah, he will..
ODI and T-20 are not big problem for India, they won plenty of games in every country but in test match? Meh....

Frankly, He was not serious enough. At start he got injured but when he was fit he didn't showed any interest to play any domestic cricket. then selector said to him "Please enjoy your vacation". he was in bad shape in the test Format anyway.

I think he was back from his injuries in a series in India recently and he had some contribution with the bat and he got injured again, if he is not in the team because of disciplinary reasons then there is nothing that can be done. He needs to prove his fitness by playing domestic matches to get back in the team and if he is not willing to do so, then he is to be blamed.

As far as i remember he got injured in last ODI series against Australia, that's why he was ruled out from the NewZealand tour (T-20 and ODI) he's not part of the test squad for quite some time, guess 1-2 years. He's making come back in upcoming ODI series vs South Africa.

I am glad that at least some of the Indian players have signed up for the county championship in England. But I don't understand why they are ignoring the domestic championships in other countries. The Australian 4-day championship (Sheffied Shield Trophy) is having a higher standard compared to the county championship, but I haven't seen any Indians playing there. The Plunkett Shied championship in New Zealand is also another interesting option. But I don't know whether the BCCI will give permission to the players, as they don't want the foreign boards to earn additional TV revenue by using Indian players.

Due to clash of domestic season, Ranji trophy and Sheffied shield schedule is more or less same. Zero idea about Plunkett Shield Championship but yeah BCCI gives permission or some time via agents. Last year they were pushing for Mayank, Pujara, Shaw, Vihari, Ashwin, Rahane and Ishant.

[mersal]

Dhawan Test career is finished for good and he's not coming back. Not worry about Pujara and Kohli as they are world class cricketer and for them its just matter of time. I like Rahane as he's the only Indian batsman who used to be very successful in SENA counties but his recent form is very concerning, I hope he get his form back soon.

Dhawan is amazing against AUS particularly while Rahane will probably retain his form soon. On the other hand, Pujara and Kohli need to up their game since their performance has gone down the drain.

Dhawan is kind of player like sehwag who like to play their nature of their batting style no matter what format is that and Dhawan is not successful as sehwag but still he have dare to play on any condition and once he gets going he will be unstoppable.Fitness issue of experienced players maybe the major issue in this lost series so once they come into fit and form India is not a team that what we have seen for the past couple of weeks.

[onrise]

Dhawan Test career is finished for good and he's not coming back. Not worry about Pujara and Kohli as they are world class cricketer and for them its just matter of time. I like Rahane as he's the only Indian batsman who used to be very successful in SENA counties but his recent form is very concerning, I hope he get his form back soon.

Dhawan is amazing against AUS particularly while Rahane will probably retain his form soon. On the other hand, Pujara and Kohli need to up their game since their performance has gone down the drain.

Dhawan is kind of player like sehwag who like to play their nature of their batting style no matter what format is that and Dhawan is not successful as sehwag but still he have dare to play on any condition and once he gets going he will be unstoppable.Fitness issue of experienced players maybe the major issue in this lost series so once they come into fit and form India is not a team that what we have seen for the past couple of weeks.

I also like the way Dhawan takes on bowlers irrespective whichever format it may be. He is also an aggressive and attacking batsman which is required on top as you can get a good Start or a quick start which can help the team for a big score . Also left and right combination plays a vital role just like how OZ have Finch and Warner. So Dhawan should always be their and only thing should remain fit as much as possible beacuse once he gets in form it becomes difficult for bowers to bowl to him .

[Haunebu]

Also left and right combination plays a vital role just like how OZ have Finch and Warner. So Dhawan should always be their and only thing should remain fit as much as possible because once he gets in form it becomes difficult for bowers to bowl to him .

Exactly my thoughts. India is desperately missing the lethal left hand, right hand combination of Dhawan and Rohit who were amazing openers together in my opinion(Reminded me of Ganguly and Sehwag combo from the past).

Once these 2 get going, everyone knows what they are capable of. The selectors are experimenting way too much with newbies in my opinion.

[eaLiTy]

The selectors are experimenting way too much with newbies in my opinion.

Giving opportunities for new players is not bad when the senior players are injured and that is how they built a team for the future, unfortunately they did not perform like expected as the wicket was new for them and it is a learning experience for the youngsters, if they would have performed we will never talk about their experimentation but i am sure they put forward the best team possible and they failed miserably.

[7788bitcoin]

As far as i remember he got injured in last ODI series against Australia, that's why he was ruled out from the NewZealand tour (T-20 and ODI) he's not part of the test squad for quite some time, guess 1-2 years. He's making come back in upcoming ODI series vs South Africa.

It looks like fitness is a major issue for majority of the Indian players, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah was injured but he is making a come back in the New Zealand, Deepak Chahar and Rohit Sharma who will sit out till the IPL and these injuries should be a major concern as the BCCI should focus on giving them proper guidance in giving them the best training and must concentrate on fitness.

[mersal]

As far as i remember he got injured in last ODI series against Australia, that's why he was ruled out from the NewZealand tour (T-20 and ODI) he's not part of the test squad for quite some time, guess 1-2 years. He's making come back in upcoming ODI series vs South Africa.

It looks like fitness is a major issue for majority of the Indian players, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah was injured but he is making a come back in the New Zealand, Deepak Chahar and Rohit Sharma who will sit out till the IPL and these injuries should be a major concern as the BCCI should focus on giving them proper guidance in giving them the best training and must concentrate on fitness.

Getting into the form after injury might be really difficult task for that IPL will really help them.But Indian players playing too much games is the reason for players injury? or its just normal?

[Haunebu]

Giving opportunities for new players is not bad when the senior players are injured and that is how they built a team for the future, unfortunately they did not perform like expected as the wicket was new for them and it is a learning experience for the youngsters, if they would have performed we will never talk about their experimentation but i am sure they put forward the best team possible and they failed miserably.

Giving opportunities at the right time and place is what matters even more. Also, this was definitely not the best team as you say.

Getting into the form after injury might be really difficult task for that IPL will really help them.But Indian players playing too much games is the reason for players injury? or its just normal?

I don't think its related to playing too many games. Its just part and parcel of the game and it happens to every sportsman now and then. It comes down to luck at the end of the day which is why it is completely normal.

IPL might rejuvenate many players like Hardik, Dhawan, Chahar, Bhuvi etc which is why it might help many returning players in a big way.

[pakhitheboss]

As far as i remember he got injured in last ODI series against Australia, that's why he was ruled out from the NewZealand tour (T-20 and ODI) he's not part of the test squad for quite some time, guess 1-2 years. He's making come back in upcoming ODI series vs South Africa.

It looks like fitness is a major issue for majority of the Indian players, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah was injured but he is making a come back in the New Zealand, Deepak Chahar and Rohit Sharma who will sit out till the IPL and these injuries should be a major concern as the BCCI should focus on giving them proper guidance in giving them the best training and must concentrate on fitness.

Fitness might be one of  concern but I feel too much games has contributed to these injuries. India has been playing a lot of matches and the more you play the more chances are that you might get injured.

[Vishnu.Reang]

IPL might rejuvenate many players like Hardik, Dhawan, Chahar, Bhuvi etc which is why it might help many returning players in a big way.

Sanju Samson is one player who has performed exceptionally well in the IPL, but failed to do the same while playing for the senior side. As you pointed out, there are others such as Hardik and Dhawan, but they are like regulars in the national side. This edition of the IPL may offer great opportunities for players such as Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed.etc to cement their place in the senior side. Anyway, there is extreme competition for the limited number of available slots.

[mersal]

I don't think its related to playing too many games. Its just part and parcel of the game and it happens to every sportsman now and then. It comes down to luck at the end of the day which is why it is completely normal.

IPL might rejuvenate many players like Hardik, Dhawan, Chahar, Bhuvi etc which is why it might help many returning players in a big way.

Playing too much games will increase the chance of getting injured and more over every human needs rest for a while,if they go complete match after match whole year then they will get mental stressed and also muscle injuries will occur.

And I heard that IPL might be postponed or canceled if corona attacks more people in India from local news. Is there anything news related from officials of BCCI?

[pakhitheboss]

IPL might rejuvenate many players like Hardik, Dhawan, Chahar, Bhuvi etc which is why it might help many returning players in a big way.

Sanju Samson is one player who has performed exceptionally well in the IPL, but failed to do the same while playing for the senior side. As you pointed out, there are others such as Hardik and Dhawan, but they are like regulars in the national side. This edition of the IPL may offer great opportunities for players such as Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed.etc to cement their place in the senior side. Anyway, there is extreme competition for the limited number of available slots.

Navdeep saini was give an opportunity in the recent series with NZ. I won't say he performed badly but he can improve more. IPL will help newcomers to cement a seat in the national squad but the competition is so fierce that you do not get a lot of chance.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Navdeep saini was give an opportunity in the recent series with NZ. I won't say he performed badly but he can improve more. IPL will help newcomers to cement a seat in the national squad but the competition is so fierce that you do not get a lot of chance.

The Indian selectors do give opportunities for younger players in the T20 side every now and then. Navdeep Saini was lucky, as he got opportunity to play a few ODI matches as well. The real problem is that there are very few open slots available in the national team. Only when some of the regular players get injured the youngsters are given chances.

[JSRAW]

IPL might rejuvenate many players like Hardik, Dhawan, Chahar, Bhuvi etc which is why it might help many returning players in a big way.

Sanju Samson is one player who has performed exceptionally well in the IPL, but failed to do the same while playing for the senior side. As you pointed out, there are others such as Hardik and Dhawan, but they are like regulars in the national side. This edition of the IPL may offer great opportunities for players such as Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed.etc to cement their place in the senior side. Anyway, there is extreme competition for the limited number of available slots.

Sanju Samson is interesting cricketer and looks strong when batting but he has big problem - Consistency- even in the IPL, Most of times he gives below average performance (Opposite to his talent and expectations) and sometime out of nowhere he gets his team out from the crisis.

Khaleel is disappointing example for everyone so far, Management still backing him because he's left arm bowler as left arm provides different angle to batsmen in cricket, otherwise he can't make into zonal teams.

@everyone : Guys, can we move this discussion into T-20 thread? . Discussing T-20 and IPL selection in Test Thread seems odd IMO.

[JSRAW]

These days, the number one batsman of the world has literally turned himself into a meme machine.

‘This gave me a laugh’- Mitchell Johnson takes a dig at Virat Kohli for his “Dikhadunga” statement

https://www.crictracker.com/this-gave-me-a-laugh-mitchell-johsnon-takes-a-dig-at-virat-kohli-for-his-dikhadunga-statement/

Mitchell Johnson is one of the big critic of Virat, be it personally or professional so he never miss any chance. but this statement “Dikhadunga” seems fake to me. i was following all the press conference and media briefing and didn't heard anything about it, until now.

IMO, it's only a matter of time before Virat loses the top position as a batsman; the only thing that can save his position is Indian cricket board arranging a load of series within the homeground (India) and not anywhere else.

Virat already lost the No 1 test batsman position in the Test format.

About another statement

70 international 100s, majority in away tours with healthy average. he going with some bad phase but its just a matter of time.






Food for thought : When any SENA country makes Green wicket which favor home team and including 5 seamers in the squad ( Zero spinner) then its good for cricket but imagine the outcry if they tour India and facing 5 spinners instead of fast bowling. it applies to every SENA country

Double standard or Victorian mindset? Fast bowling is good, spin is bad?

[Indymoney]

These days, the number one batsman of the world has literally turned himself into a meme machine.

‘This gave me a laugh’- Mitchell Johnson takes a dig at Virat Kohli for his “Dikhadunga” statement

https://www.crictracker.com/this-gave-me-a-laugh-mitchell-johsnon-takes-a-dig-at-virat-kohli-for-his-dikhadunga-statement/

Mitchell Johnson is one of the big critic of Virat, be it personally or professional so he never miss any chance. but this statement “Dikhadunga” seems fake to me. i was following all the press conference and media briefing and didn't heard anything about it, until now.

IMO, it's only a matter of time before Virat loses the top position as a batsman; the only thing that can save his position is Indian cricket board arranging a load of series within the homeground (India) and not anywhere else.

Virat already lost the No 1 test batsman position in the Test format.

About another statement

70 international 100s, majority in away tours with healthy average. he going with some bad phase but its just a matter of time.






Food for thought : When any SENA country makes Green wicket which favor home team and including 5 seamers in the squad ( Zero spinner) then its good for cricket but imagine the outcry if they tour India and facing 5 spinners instead of fast bowling. it applies to every SENA country

Double standard or Victorian mindset? Fast bowling is good, spin is bad?

Currently Virat is best batsman in all formats and every batsman face thinks like this he can bounce back in near future no worries.