I would make one change to the current team and omit Munaf Patel from the lineup. In the last match he was bowling at 125Kmph which is to say he was actually trundling in at great line and length .It would be better to take Sreesanth and omit Munaf because he is likely to be found out against good teams who will hammer this club type bowling. Line and length is fine but it should be allayed with good pace. Sree is a better option as he is capable of giving some runs but can be an outright matchwinner with his ability to swing the ball at high speed. Munaf should be dropped for teaching him a lesson . This kid is indisciplined has lost his pace probably the will to do well also should be straightaway dropped . Also we in India analyse our batting too much and I am surprised i have not heard or read a word about Munaf's serious drop in pace this guy is a disgrace such clowns should be sacked straight away.
RE:Team selected
by Chinmay Kelkar on Mar 17, 2007 01:37 PM Permalink
Munaf has the ability to raise his pace when the situation so demands.... no doubt Shreesanth is damn good but he needs to learn to adapt...
Munaf is like Mohd Asif not quite Pollock yet forget Mcgrath... but thats the way he is bowling which is admirable....
Its easy when you are a young fast bowler to get excitable and bowl as quick as possible.... far more difficult to restrain yourself and adjust to the situation....
remember last time when Zaheer did a Sreesanth in the World Cup Final just how badly we performed !!
Exuberance yes is required but tempered by experience !!
RE:Team selected
by zubair shighrekar on Mar 17, 2007 01:47 PM Permalink
kya baat hai sweta... kya munaf ki maa se tumhara jhagda ho gaya hai... itni nafrat????????? kya raaz hai ???????? hame bhi to pata chale??????? itni buri bowling bhi nahi karta hai yaar>>>
RE:Team selected
by debanjan ghosal on Mar 17, 2007 01:32 PM Permalink
I think u have forgot that Munaf is the fastest among the Indian when he passes MRF pace foundation. Main thing is that we need wickets.Whether by pace or by good line & lenght it doesnt matter. He has done a good job in West Indies. Atleast give him two chance & then watch he is a club standard or not. Dont predict before this. Now he is the pick of the Indian bowlers.
