Granted I haven't had the opportunity to see either batsman play, but the last time Parthiv Patel was tried at Test level he proved that he wasn't up to it. Besides, Badrinath has been consistently putting runs on the board for every team he plays in, so it would make more sense if he got a chance over Parthiv, who also happens to be a wicket-keeper. Three wicket-keepers in a side is definately not an option for me.
Badrinath has been the standout performer for India A over the past few seasons, consistently making runs in a variety of conditions against a variety of attacks. Since he was dropped from the national side, Parthiv has done virtually nothing of note apart from the recent knocks against Zimbabwe and Kenya (which mean very little) and now this one against South Africa (which does mean something). Besides, as Perm mentioned, there will be a place for middle-order batsmen soon whereas we already have two keepers established in the national side. That said, I hope Parthiv keeps up the good work - he can definitely make a return.
Parthiv wasn't up to it with the gloves.
If we can play karthik as a batsman we can play anyone else.
That's fine. Badrinath is a far superior batsman to Patel, in my opinion.If we can play karthik as a batsman we can play anyone else.
When they are playing as batsmen where is the question of playing three keepers in the side.
Weare already playing three if we count Dravid.
I rest my case its my opinion against yours so lets leave it at that, shall we please.
Apologies, I thought his batting frailties had something to do with it.
Dravid isn't a real wicket-keeper, like Dhoni, Karthik and Patel. I do respect your opinion, as you've got a better knowledge of Indian players than me, I just shudder at the thought of three specialist wicket-keepers in a Test side. I was never a fan of Karthik being in the side when he was first selected as a specialist batsman, but I'm warming to the idea.If we can play karthik as a batsman we can play anyone else.
When they are playing as batsmen where is the question of playing three keepers in the side.
Weare already playing three if we count Dravid.
I rest my case its my opinion against yours so lets leave it at that, shall we please.
Brilliant bowling from Ojha and Mishra, some pretty decent batsman in that South African team. South Africa 'A' now struggling at 28/2 in their second innings, still 415 runs behind.
Thanks for the compliment
Actually, if we had to replace anybody in the Test batting lineup at the current point of time then I think it would be Laxman, hence meaning there was three wicket-keepers in the side. Karthik has done a fantastic job opening for India, so I don't think there is any real need to replace him, atleast not in the close future.Thanks for the compliment
But tell me. Why should there be three?
We are talking of the possibility of one of these guys coming into the side. If that means the playing Xi then surely it can only be at someone else's cost. Well that someone could be Karthik you know.
In fact, its highly unlikely to be someone else as at this point of time.
Well, I know better than to doubt your judgements and opinions and quite frankly, I haven't seen much of Badrinath at all. But I have seen a lot of Parthiv and I do agree that he is a good compact little batsman. I am not sure if he would fare much as an opener or whatever and we have to consider his fielding abilities, because he looked laden footed as a keeper, so I don't see how we can expect much from him as a fielder...
To be honest I havent seen Badrinath so my comments on Parthiv are independent of how Badrinath bats.
Yeah.A successful ICL would have kept BCCI on their toes and made them move into doing things they may have neglected otherwise.
Well, I have watched him a few times. Badrinath is indeed a solid fielder at cover/point and short leg. He can play his strokes like most premier batsmen in India but most importantly, he can rotate the strike and is consistent in a variety of conditions.
I would love to see him really. I hope he is does not disapoint as that other middle order batsman from the South who broke through around the early Chappell/late Wright period.
