Indian Squad selected

[marc71178]

That would sound about right with his current wicket's per match average being about 1.5.

2 games and out then?

 

[NikhilN]

That would sound about right with his current wicket's per match average being about 1.5.

2 games and out then?

Yup...balaji has a better chance then him in the XI and most likely India will go with 2 pacemen and Pathan being on of them.

 

[superkingdave]

Yup...balaji has a better chance then him in the XI and most likely India will go with 2 pacemen and Pathan being on of them.

In England? it will be 2 games and out then!

 

[Nate]

so what, you think 3 paceman and one spinner?? what are typical english pitches like? if they are moist (english weather) im assuming they are good for pacemen. but anyway, what are they like?

 

[delkap]

I think the 3 best bowlers for India are Pathan, Kumble and Harbhajan atm .. so they must play regardless of conditions.. Whats the point in leaving a better bowler like Kumble to accomodate a seamer who gets carted around .. Kumble has enough experience in ODI's to adapt, and not give runs.. 4th bowler is a toss-up between AA and Balaji .. I'll go for AA (better batting)

 

[Sudeep]

Gavaskar pips Dinesh Mongia for the 15th spot in the squad

Except that Gavaskar isn't a part of the Champions Trophy squad, just the Videocon Cup.

Anyway, pretty decent squad, though I'm not too happy with Zaheer's exclusion that is IF he's fit enough to play.

 

[Richard]

so what, you think 3 paceman and one spinner?? what are typical english pitches like? if they are moist (english weather) im assuming they are good for pacemen. but anyway, what are they like?

Last 3 seasons there's been sod-all in terms of assistance for the seamers.
This season Giles has turned the ball on the last 3 Test-match pitches but only one of those grounds is being used for The Champions Trophy.
Certainly you can expect rubbish wickets at The Rose Bowl and belters at The Oval.
Edgbaston is anyone's guess.
And of course, it'll be cold, dark and damp. Because for some inexplicable reason it's been scheduled for after the season.

 

[V Reddy]

4th bowler is a toss-up between AA and Balaji .. I'll go for AA (better batting)

Isn't Nehra an automatic pick

 

[delkap]

Isn't Nehra an automatic pick

That depends on Ganguly doesn't it !!

I'll prefer Zaheer in top form, else one of Balaji or AA ...