Comments on: SEHWAG THE ENIGMA

By: Maza786

Maza786 — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:49:28 +0000

By “underachieved” I mean he didn’t fulfil his capability and potential. He didn’t have any such disciplinary problems and was mainly out of the action due to injury. Therefore, it was disappointing in that sense as he didn’t have any such off field issues but still in despite of that was unable to accomplish himself. He had immense talent. Also, had he not joined the ICL he could have played more test matches. As for my opinion I feel he should have quit limited overs cricket and concentrate on test cricket because that’s the real deal. Anyhow NZ will undoubtedly suffer with his absence in the foreseeable future.

By: Maza786

Maza786 — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:39:43 +0000

If we play 5 bowlers we would lack depth in our batting. After all that is our area of weakness and struggle.

By: Maza786

Maza786 — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:32:57 +0000

Key factors to watch out for:

-Johnson. ICC player of the year 09. Top bowler, a wicket taker and can score priceless runs lower down the order.

- Sledging. A tendency or culture of the Aussies to get a psychological advantage and get into the skins of the opposition. Its aggression. Pak must not let this dominate their mindsets. BTW, watch out for Faisal Iqbal if selected. It’s in his nature to be mouthy!

By: Maza786

Maza786 — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:10:06 +0000

The first test at the MCG is just hours away. Pak team are sleeping currently and dreaming of a successful tour one shall ponder. 2 spinners must play. It’s an attacking move and in order to do well against Australia you have to play attacking cricket. Many people have questioned that 2 pacers in insufficient as the first change bowler will then have to be a spinner but whats wrong with that? Both of the Pak spinners are world class bowlers and therefore the skipper should have full faith and confidence to introduce them into the attack under most circumstances. Good captains don’t sit back, they attack.

By: khansahab

khansahab — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:27:08 +0000

WOW, matchwinning Gambhir smashes 150 in 137 balls and seals the series for India.

Look at the effect of Gambhir on Kohli- how well he guided Kohli and how his sublime batting display gave the confidence to Kohli to attack and turn a difficult chase into an easy one.

Sehwag, Tendulkar, Gambhir, Dhoni, Dravid (in Tests)- what a batting line up….

By: khansahab

khansahab — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:24:55 +0000

Maza

I am agree he could not play many Tests, but I am not sure what you mean by “underachieved cricketer”?

He achieved a lot in the matches he played and batsmen from all over the world feared him.

By: Maza786

Maza786 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:15:18 +0000

Khansahab, Shane Bond was an underachieved cricketer.

By: Maza786

Maza786 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:13:33 +0000

Pak and Eng have agreed to play 2 t20s in February next year in preparation for the 2010 t20wc. The Pakistani selector had commented that he will take this as an opportunity to experiment in some new players and give them exposure to international cricket. I feel this is great news because Pak have now got several fixtures in stock for 2010 which has been a rarity in past years due to security concerns. Let me also bring up this point that Pak have won 7 consecutive t20s. If they win the next one they have overtaken a record.

By: Maza786

Maza786 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:10:47 +0000

-Spin holds the key for Pak.
-The fielers must hold on to their chances.
-The openers must be retained for the full duration of the test series. Then we know where they stand.
- Ponting and Clarke’s wicket will be crucial. Pak should get them early.

By: Maza786

Maza786 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:09:40 +0000

The team balance in undoubtedly affected without an all-rounder.

YK would have been as asset here. His bowling has been very impressive. He is capable of bowling 10 odd overs in an innings and of course is a batsmen primarily.