Goign in with just 2 seamers pathan, and 2 spinners,
India should look to Kumble to go in first change
ahead of the third seamer and Harbhajan to attack
with spin. Around the 11th over with Powerplay, Kumble
needs to specialize in take a couple of wickets. The
reason is the fact that Pathan and Zaheer have proven
unreliable as openers often reducing pressure on
the batsmen. Reducing each to only 3 overs in the
first spell and relying on a double spin attack
through the middle overs might be the way to go. It maybe possible to slow down the first powerplay by 2 or 3 overs. Kumble is capable of pressuring the
batsmen early on.
Jaffer is a great call, given his great performance
in the test series in West Indies. Kaif too did well
in the one-dayers. Jaffer/Sehwag, Dravid, Tendulkar, Kaif, Dhoni is a good top order. With 2 spinners there
is no need for Mongia as a bowler. Pathan could also
pad up, were an early wicket to fall. Time is running
out. Raina is a great option for the 2011 world cup.
Chappell needs to step down. Zaheer needs to show
that he can be reliable and experienced. Pathan needs to concentrate on his bowling (first change)
