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I am a huge admirer of Ajinkya Rahane and his ability to drag India out of the mud, which has resulted in some of…
Agree on Vihari, he definitely deserves a go, his average in first class is awesome. Manish Pandey’s career has been ruined I would say, pre similar to that of Brad Hodge in Aus; talented batsman who really never got to show his worth in the long format.
I do agree with your point about Pujara that recently he has become way too slow, but the Pujara of old did win India heaps of matches; especially when the opening lineup was weak.
I dont know much about Sheldon J but his record is impeccable and maybe should be given a go.
Prowess, calmness and clutch, but... Is it time India drop Ajinkya Rahane?
I tried replying before but it didn’t go, but I 100% agree with you that singling out Rahane isn’t the best choice and all 3 of the main middle order batsman deserve some form of criticism. But, I selected Rahane as I feel he is the man who has been down for the longest.
I wouldn’t Pant in that category as I do think that batting at 6 in England is a bit too high for him but India love their 5 bowlers so its the only thing.
Everyone always talks about how good India’s bowling lineup is, and that is true, but it is only good due to all of them having match practice at the biggest level. When it comes to batting, India as you said are the complete opposite where they are so reliant on few guys and are reluctant to make any changes.
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Prowess, calmness and clutch, but... Is it time India drop Ajinkya Rahane?
I 100% agree with you. Like I am certain there are reluctant to make changes due to all 3 of the big guns failing, taking one of them out feels wrong. I feel Pant shouldn’t be in the category as he clearly shouldn’t be responsible for scoring the runs, but there are certainly cases to be made for both Pujara and Kohli.
Yeah it is very stupid how India don’t really experiment even when they are winning at home and don’t have adequate batsman. We always talk about how good their bowling lineup is but it is only good as all of them have had match practice at the highest unlike the batsman.
Also Pujara does bat slow, but there will genuinely be too much outrage if he gets dropped; although I did like the way he played in Leeds where he looked to score runs rather than just defend.
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Prowess, calmness and clutch, but... Is it time India drop Ajinkya Rahane?
Agree with you on Pujara, he does need a reality check. Batting time is fine if the other end is able to get some runs, but as the runs are dried up, it just puts more pressure on everyone.
Yeah with Pant, I meant that in England he shouldn’t be batting at 6, he doesn’t have the technique to be a number 6 there but at 7 he should hopefully contribute. He has been a revelation for India tho, becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to have centuries in both England and Aus.
Prowess, calmness and clutch, but... Is it time India drop Ajinkya Rahane?