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[basket case]

I have heard that both Sachin and Sehwag have not been picked for Asia Cup.......

So who will open with Gautam? There are a couple of youngsters - Rahane is my best bet.

Would like to see Rohit Sharma, Pujara and Tiwary getting a good exposure

Shewag is the ODI/T20 V/C so it's highly unlikely they would force Tendulkar out and drop Shewag.

It's common knowledge that Shewag was rushed back from a major shoulder reconstruction, and at his age, recovery takes along time. It must also be pointed out that India wins more when he plays.

From what I've seen on cricinfo, Rahane's form has fallen away since he returned from Australia.

I think Shewag and Gambhir will open. But Gambhir should've been the one dropped. Shewag and Rahane would be a good opening pair. Followed by Kohli, Rohit, Dhoni, Raina

[basket case]

That makes sense.

IT would be shame for Sachin if he is dropped from Asia Cup it will be humiliating for him itself so retire gracefully is a better option for him.

As far long awaited 100th century is concerned Legends are made like that, Bradman got out on 0 in his final innings if he was unbeaten [even a unbeaten 0*] his average would have been over 100!

I think Tendulkar is so nervous about that landmark that he's finding strange ways of getting out.

IIRC when he scored his 34 Test hundred, equalling Gavaskar, it took him another 15 months to get number 35.

[basket case]

So India selected their Asia cup squad over night and suprise surprise Tendulkar was named after cancelling plans to retire from the 50 over format. Shocking if you ask me. He's not gonna play in 2015, so it has a detrimental effect on the side. It was the correct time to give the Rahanes, Pujaras etc a run in the team. Shewag has been axed though...

[Cover_Drive]

Sachin is still hoping for 100th century if you ask me, that is what is playing in his mind really.

[yvk3103]

So India selected their Asia cup squad over night and suprise surprise Tendulkar was named after cancelling plans to retire from the 50 over format. Shocking if you ask me. He's not gonna play in 2015, so it has a detrimental effect on the side. It was the correct time to give the Rahanes, Pujaras etc a run in the team. Shewag has been axed though...

I would imagine this is his beat and last opportunity in ODIs

[rajesh500]

I think he is in good form but getting out in wierd fashions. I am pretty sure once he reached 100th century, he is going to play freely and he has lot of cricket left in him..

[Johnny]

My only comment on this thread... Spelt Sehwag isn't it?