ICC World Cup 2023 - India discussion

[Bitcoin Smith]

There is not a big difference in runs between the top two players on this table, hoping Kohli dethrones Quinton de Kock after the next Indian match against England.

The actual reason why our player can't be in number 1 position is due to the Indian bowlers who picked 50 wickets in 5 matches, so not enough runs on the board from opposition.

After his sickness he looks a little bit distracted and off form. Till now he has not played the way he was playing before the World Cup started.

I feel that things are okay now from batting unit, Rohit could have been the top scorer if he decided to play like that but he clearly said he wanted to play good for the team so he starts of his innings with big shots from ball 1 but the 2019 Rohit would start slow and once he scores 50 odd runs then he will shift the attack and move on to big tons.


Hardik will miss out Match against England too and possibly even the match against SL considering his recovering situation, still the official report is yet to come from medical team.

For now it's okay but we definitely need him when the tournament progress especially at knockout stage because he is a bowler can bowl 10 overs and batsman can score 100 too. So what do you think about the probable XI? The same team or we can expect any changes.

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[pakhitheboss]

Bad News for India

According to media reports, Hardik Pandya has suffered a bad ankle sprain. He won't be able to play in the upcoming matches against England and Sri Lanka. The swelling on his ankle has gone, he has not started bowling yet and has been advised by the doctors to rest in the upcoming matches. I guess India will go on to play with the same playing 11 against England and Sri Lanka. I do not think the Indian team management would try anything different for now.

[libert19]

I guess India will go on to play with the same playing 11 against England and Sri Lanka. I do not think the Indian team management would try anything different for now.

I'm reading on Twitter Ashwin will likely be playing vs England, low chances for Shami to be replaced as he performed exceptionally well in the last game, so I guess it'll be Surya who will bite the bullet, although I'd like if he stays, he hasn't been able to prove himself yet and in last game it was unfortunate run out.

When players like Klassen, Maxwell are destroying opponents in last overs, it'd better for India team if he can play good as he does in T20s and strengthen the lower middle order.

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I'm reading on Twitter Ashwin will likely be playing vs England, low chances for Shami to be replaced as he performed exceptionally well in the last game, so I guess it'll be Surya who will bite the bullet, although I'd like if he stays, he hasn't been able to prove himself yet and in last game it was unfortunate run out.

When players like Klassen, Maxwell are destroying opponents in last overs, it'd better for India team if he can play good as he does in T20s and strengthen the lower middle order.

Ashwin would be great addition to the existing team. He has the knack of getting wickets and does come handy as a batter in the lower order. If he comes back then the management would ask SKY to warm the bench. He has been given plenty opportunity in 50 overs format. He lacks those skill as in T20 you come and play a max of 5 overs. Within those overs a batters has to get as many runs as they can. In 50 overs you need to have patience and wait for the odd ball to hit a boundary. Both formats are different and that is why he might be struggling.

[Bitcoin Smith]

I guess India will go on to play with the same playing 11 against England and Sri Lanka. I do not think the Indian team management would try anything different for now.

I'm reading on Twitter Ashwin will likely be playing vs England, low chances for Shami to be replaced as he performed exceptionally well in the last game, so I guess it'll be Surya who will bite the bullet, although I'd like if he stays, he hasn't been able to prove himself yet and in last game it was unfortunate run out.

When players like Klassen, Maxwell are destroying opponents in last overs, it'd better for India team if he can play good as he does in T20s and strengthen the lower middle order.

If Ashwin comes in then they have to replace him with a bowler not SKY, if Shami is irreplaceable then it will be time for Siraj to be rested.

Backing SKY at this point of the tournament is important because he could be the best possible person to be a finisher if Pandya can't able to continue further in this tournament.

[pakhitheboss]

Current Ranking

After yesterday's incredible win against England the Srilankan team has jumped to the 5th position on the ICC WC23 point table. Pakistan is now on the 6th position and if they lose today against the South African team they will go below Afghanistan. They will be out of the contention to reach the semifinals, which means Pakistan would be out of the World Cup.

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Indian team for today



They are playing with the same team. I was expecting Ashwin to be part of the team today but unfortunately they went with SKY. It is important that SKY bats today and bats well. Otherwise questions might start poping up about his batting in a 50 over format.

[pakhitheboss]

Poor start by the Indian batters, quick wickets lost in the first few hours. I never expected Kohli to be so casual and hot an unnecessary shot. Rohit as usual played a captains knock but did not get the support from the other side. The target given by India to England is 230, not much according to World Cup standard. It won't be much of a difficulty by the England batters to chase such a small target.

[libert19]

India makes 229-8. I thought India was going to get all-out today, tail enders saved wicket well. Yesterday, Netherlands won with same total, so may be we still have chance.

They are playing with the same team. I was expecting Ashwin to be part of the team today but unfortunately they went with SKY. It is important that SKY bats today and bats well. Otherwise questions might start poping up about his batting in a 50 over format.

He made 49, good contribution from the pov of the way other batters (except Rohit) batted today. Indian team will have lot to reflect by next game, we'll probably see some significant changes in next.

I felt need of Hardik Pandya today, hopefully he'll be back in next.

[pakhitheboss]

Another good win by the Indian team. They remain undefeated in this World Cup with 12 points on the point table. Absolutely amazing bowling by the Indian team especially Mohammad Shami. He took 4 wickets today and could have taken a fifer if Bhumrah hadn't took out the last English batter. He cannot be ignored anymore by the Indian team management after Hardik Pandya makes a comeback. India will be playing  with same team next against Srilanka. I don't think they would make any changes to the existing team.

[Bitcoin Smith]

India will be playing  with same team next against Srilanka. I don't think they would make any changes to the existing team.

If Hardik is fit to play then he will walk into the playing XI no matter what because having that extra bowling option will benefit the bowling if one bowler has an off day like what happened with Siraj today.

I expect Siraj to be replaced in the next game and also Shreyas Iyer seems to be a concern in the middle order so why not let KL Rahul to bat at 4 and SKY and Hardik at 5/6 followed by Jaddu. Clearly, SKY made a statement to the team and contributed valuable runs when the team needed the most.

[Bureau]

I expect Siraj to be replaced in the next game and also Shreyas Iyer seems to be a concern in the middle order so why not let KL Rahul to bat at 4 and SKY and Hardik at 5/6 followed by Jaddu. Clearly, SKY made a statement to the team and contributed valuable runs when the team needed the most.

I doubt Shiraj will be replaced, he is one of the most successful bowler that India has produced. Only one bad game can't determine the long term benefits of having him. Sheyas Iyer should be removed, he has been a failure until now. Ishan Kishan should replace him and Hardik if he is fit should replace SKY. The rumour that is coming out in the social media is that he might not be fit for the rest of the matches.

[pakhitheboss]

Consistency & hardwork with a pinch of luck always pays. Mohammad Shami missed the initial games of World Cup. After playing two matches he is now one of the few bowlers who has got the best bowling figures twice in this World Cup. If he continues to bowl in the same manner he would become one of the bowlers with the highest wickets. For now only Jaspreet Bhumrah is on the list. He is ranking second with 14 wickets. Adam Zampa is on the top with 16 wickets till now in this tournament.

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[Bitcoin Smith]

I expect Siraj to be replaced in the next game and also Shreyas Iyer seems to be a concern in the middle order so why not let KL Rahul to bat at 4 and SKY and Hardik at 5/6 followed by Jaddu. Clearly, SKY made a statement to the team and contributed valuable runs when the team needed the most.

I doubt Shiraj will be replaced, he is one of the most successful bowler that India has produced. Only one bad game can't determine the long term benefits of having him. Sheyas Iyer should be removed, he has been a failure until now. Ishan Kishan should replace him and Hardik if he is fit should replace SKY. The rumour that is coming out in the social media is that he might not be fit for the rest of the matches.

I didn't say Siraj is failed, but he didn't fulfill the expectations especially after what he did in the Asia cup and in just two matches Shami got the place in top wicket takers of WC while Siraj found nowhere despite playing all the 6 matches. If Hardik fit to play the Siraj should be the man to make a way for him because team can't drop him after what he did in just 2 matches.

About Hardik, there is no official statement and the potential candidates list where roam around the internet if he is ruled out of the tournament.

[Bureau]

I didn't say Siraj is failed, but he didn't fulfill the expectations especially after what he did in the Asia cup and in just two matches Shami got the place in top wicket takers of WC while Siraj found nowhere despite playing all the 6 matches. If Hardik fit to play the Siraj should be the man to make a way for him because team can't drop him after what he did in just 2 matches.

About Hardik, there is no official statement and the potential candidates list where roam around the internet if he is ruled out of the tournament.

Frankly! I doubt Shiraj would be replaced as Kohli and Hitman would object. Next, Hardik might not be available for the entire tournament that is what is circulating in the social media. He is the Captain of T20 team and next year we will have T20 World Cup, he would be given as much rest as possible  by the BCCI, without him the team is still doing good.

BTW, BCCI the way they conducted the 50 over World Cup looks like is not kneen is having another one, they would try to convince ICC before the next one citing the lack of audience both online and offline. Which we know how it was made possible offline. While online only Indian games are generating ideal number of viewership, except a few non Indian games. There is too much going on behind the curtains and as usual BCCI is only interested in generating revenue according to their own terms.

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DID ANYONE CHECK THE POINT TABLE?



Suddenly, out of nowhere the above two teams can be fighting to get a place in the semifinals. No one expected Afghanistan to rank 5th by defeating some of the big names in Cricket. Australia started badly but as known they are a team that can give you a good fight. What is happening at this time in the World Cup? I won't be surprised if tomorrow the Netherlands beats Afghanistan and ranks just below them on the point table. It is becoming harder and harder to predict any games in this year of the World Cup.

[Bureau]

DID ANYONE CHECK THE POINT TABLE?



Suddenly, out of nowhere the above two teams can be fighting to get a place in the semifinals. No one expected Afghanistan to rank 5th by defeating some of the big names in Cricket. Australia started badly but as known they are a team that can give you a good fight. What is happening at this time in the World Cup? I won't be surprised if tomorrow the Netherlands beats Afghanistan and ranks just below them on the point table. It is becoming harder and harder to predict any games in this year of the World Cup.

Afghanistan is a big suprise package for everyone. I never thought that they will be playing well in 2023 after thier bad performance in 2019. Hashmatullah Shahidi captaincy has been very good. He has changed the way the team used to play earlier. They ranked last on the point table in 2019 and now are slowly closing towards the semifinals. We all knew Australia would comeback they did the same in 2019.

[libert19]

I expect Siraj to be replaced in the next game and also Shreyas Iyer seems to be a concern in the middle order so why not let KL Rahul to bat at 4 and SKY and Hardik at 5/6 followed by Jaddu. Clearly, SKY made a statement to the team and contributed valuable runs when the team needed the most.

I doubt Shiraj will be replaced, he is one of the most successful bowler that India has produced. Only one bad game can't determine the long term benefits of having him. Sheyas Iyer should be removed, he has been a failure until now. Ishan Kishan should replace him and Hardik if he is fit should replace SKY. The rumour that is coming out in the social media is that he might not be fit for the rest of the matches.

I feel Shreyas should be replaced with Ishan Kishan, I know I backed him up in prior comments but he's been fail in all 6 matches, also Ishan is really good fielder, Gill and he are bros, also!

Sky should stay, imo.

Siraj should go out at least for one game, even if gets few wickets, he tend to be economically expensive. At least a match without him, see how India does, should be replaced with Ashwin or Shardul.

BTW, BCCI the way they conducted the 50 over World Cup looks like is not kneen is having another one,

True, Fielders were digging land in Dharamshala and Lucknow outfield. Is this how you prepare for wc?

[pakhitheboss]

Not much of the World Cup would be left for Shreyas Iyer if he is unable to deliver in the next match against Srilanka. Two more guys are eyeing for the 4th batting spot in the team. They are Ishan Kishan and SKY, after Hardik Pandya returns either one of them would replace Iyer if he performs in the same manner in his last 6 games in the World Cup. Found the news on mainstream media and thought of sharing it with you guys.

World Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: Shreyas Iyer put on 'short' notice