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Harbhajan is tap

[Jeet]

But surely it's not a bad thing....

Well clearly not, Zaheer has got injured as he's having to carry Harbhajan's mediocre bowling. India can't afford to lose Zak before they tour South Africa.

True. At least he's pulling his weight in the side with the bat if he's not taking wickets..

His batting is merely a form of slogging, there are better players in the domestic circles.

[Jeet]

Harbhajan is tap

What does that mean?

[Jeet]

Ground's man in Nagpur deserves an award for producing a sporting wicket! Pitch offers something to the fast bowlers, a little bit of spin and good for batting, once the batsmen get it.

Groundsmen in Ahmedabad and Hyderabad should take note, and not produce pitches flatter than the national highways!

[Jeet]

Not sure if anyone cares, but India and NZ are currently playing a 5 match ODI series.

India won the series this morning 3-0. It's been men vs boys. NZ have been ground into the dirt.

Gambhir has had a fine series as skipper, back to back unbeaten 100s. Kohli has also be wonderful, 3 scores of 50 or more, including 100 in the 1st game(4 in a row if you include his 100 vs Oz in the previous series). Gambhir must be putting pressure on MS Dhoni, as Dhoni isn't everyone's cup of tea in India, and in many quarters is regarded a 'lucky captain'.

India's bowling has been really good, Ashwin is putting real pressure on Harbhajan, who seems to have forgotten how to turn the ball.

Gotta feel for Vettori, NZ have lost 10 of the last 11 ODI's with one rained out and 9 defeats on the trot.

[Buzz]

Hi Jeet - I have followed a bit of it. I think Gambhir is a class act as a batsman and have been really impressed with his leadership. I wouldn't grumble at Dhoni though - being a lucky captain is the most important thing!

The Sehwag/Gambhir opening partnership is an awsome machine

[Jeet]

Hi Jeet - I have followed a bit of it. I think Gambhir is a class act as a batsman and have been really impressed with his leadership. I wouldn't grumble at Dhoni though - being a lucky captain is the most important thing!

The Sehwag/Gambhir opening partnership is an awsome machine

Buzz - Only shame, in ODI's, is that they can't open together, mind you Mr Tendulkar is fairly decent as well

This series has also shown that Yuvraj's bowling, in Indian conditions, means India doesn't require an all rounder. Guys like Jadeja, Yusuf Pathan aren't good enough. I think for the WC it's more than likely India will play 7 batsmen + 4 bowlers. Kohli has all but nailed his spot down, and it would be very harsh if he wasn't selected ahead of Raina, Rohit etc.

[mattwhitfield17]

why cant they open together?

[Jeet]

why cant they open together?

Sachin opens with Sehwag.

India like Gambhir at 3, as he can adapt whether he comes in at 200-1 or 0-1. Additionally, Gambhir is good at rotating the strike during the middle overs.

[Jeet]

Match 4 was finally are real contest. NZ racking up 315-7. Guptill and B Mac looked good until they got out. Jimmy Franklin was fantastic, and somewhat curious that he bats so low at 6! 98no off 66 balls was breathtaking.

It was a long time coming but Yusuf Pathan finally came to the party. Firstly taking 3-49 with the ball and then a blistering 123no off 96 balls. Typical Yusuf innings, 7 sixes and 7 fours, but the controlled nature of the innings was a surprise. Totally chanceless innings. Destroyed the spinners, but dominated the quicks as well.

With so many players vying for WC spots, there are going to be a few who miss out.

India seem outright favourites for the WC, as opposing spinners are nullified in Indian conditions.

[procricket]

according to your rating your so proud off i would have though South Africa are due a bit of fortune at the world cup

[Jeet]

according to your rating your so proud off i would have though South Africa are due a bit of fortune at the world cup

My rating? No mate, South Africa and Sri Lanka up with India. India plays all games at home so their slightly ahead. They won't have to adapt to India, SL   and Bangladesh pitches.

[procricket]

I suspect England will do ok but than again i biased towards them i though India might win the world 20/20 but after the bubble that emanating through team England i think we might be hard to beat

There a few side who could win it i would without doubt put the teams you mentioned there with England

[Jeet]

I suspect England will do ok but than again i biased towards them i though India might win the world 20/20 but after the bubble that emanating through team England i think we might be hard to beat

There a few side who could win it i would without doubt put the teams you mentioned there with England

I think India, SL and SA are the top 3. Eng, Oz(yes their poor atm, but 4 times reigning WC) and Pakistan are slightly behind. Favour in India are mighty at home and likewise SL, could be those two sides who dominate