NO it was not right because he had scored in the practice match and his bowling skills are best he is a natural swinger of the new ball which would have helped India to grab some wickets at the start of SA innings.
Sending Irfan back is a right decision. Making him the only scape goat is a very unprofessional reason. They should have sent couple of players also with him measuring on the same scale
1. Virendra Sehwag - to get his famous hand - eye coordination back
Reason: Pathetic oneday series batting, atrocious test match batting
2. S.R. Tendulkar - to get his old touch back
Reason: Scored only in irrelevant match (last oneday)
and irresponsible way of getting out in 2nd test match. Of course, 1st test match was another of those bad outings.
If they do this then it will be a impartial, professional and honest recall and all the other players will put a premium to their place and work hard to atleast playing harder on the ground.
This clearly, passes a message to everyone that cricket is above everything.
If not, if we go by previous records and fame, we will see this ups and downs and more blogs will keep coming!!
BTW, I am guessing that Sehwag won't be dropped from the team for the 3rd test as the team management will be in favor of having 'seasoned performer' in team. Also, Gambhir doesn't have 'match experience' which may go against him. Keeps sehwag's sponsors happy Any bets!!
let us be very objective about players and their form . If you are not in form . You should play in domestic gain your confidence and return to internaational pressure mathces. I think doemstic outing will do Pathan good.
I think we should always think of team not of player if a player is not performing then we must always give him chance do well. So, I think it was not harsh on Pathan to send him back as a player he will try to be on top for ie getting guidance from Akram who is a master in himself. But, I think by giving more than enough chance to Sehwag its not fair with Pathan to send him back alone. Pathan is a good alrounder far better than Sehwag. If Pathan was send back then why not Sehwag?
Specially when Sehwag fells his position is in danger he will always play good. So, he is not playing for team but playing for himself thats not good. But, in last test match against Africa I would love to see Gautam instead of Sehwag.
The policy of sending non-performances should be applied uniformly for all---and others also deserved sent back---
Irfan was the only Indian badman who made CENTURY in the three day match in South Africa--112 not out & again 47 not out---this contibuted to India's win!
If he failed in bowling --more chance should have been given to him as in the case of others.
Considering the 'drop'in Irfan's form, I think it was right but he should have given a chance.
'Sehwag and Jaffer' are in the team in spite of their 'bad form.' They are not at all performing well. Jaffer's play on the last day of the 2nd test was irresponsible and Sehwag's form : Danger for the team.
Though Irfan didn't contribute as Bowler, he did prove himself as a good batsmen.His absence is highly noticeable. Considering his experience, he should have included in the team. You can't forget his Hattrick, can you?
