Should Harbhajan be picked for the final test against Australia?
By try32ends
@try32ends (207)
India
January 23, 2008 5:59am CST
I think he should. And Wasim Jaffer is the one who should be making his way. Whatever runs India has scored in the series so far, they have all come without any substantial contribution from Jaffer. So dropping a batsman wont make nmuch of a difference. Further, Harbhajan's inclusion will strengthen India's bowling attack and variety.
In the end, I guess the pitch will play a huge role. There's talk of some grass being on the pitch. India is contemplating Dinesh Karthik as a possible replacement as well. Another thing which they need to keep in mind is that if Harbhajan does come into the squad it will mean Dravid'll have to open. Is that gamble worth it?
What do you all think?
5 responses
@sajuman (1854)
• India
8 Feb 08
The entire selection procedure should change..India have to include both young and experienced players...
Young players are the most plus point of any team...so we have to build a team with young talents..For this we have to programme deep searches through out the country...
But At the same time there is an important role for experienced veteran stars...They give the inpiration and experience to the young also...
So we have to made a team with giving importance to this facts...
@vikimishra (628)
• New Zealand
23 Jan 08
oh yea ..he should be picked up for last test match..i am sure wicket will give some assistance to spinners and we will have some advantage over ausies..hope we win and level the series..cheers
@bbsr13 (4196)
• India
23 Jan 08
Hello,try32ends! it is no use having two specialist spinners in the 4th test.the present squad is quite capable of delivering the goods.of course Jaffer has so far failed to make any impact on the Australians,and for this reason if the captain so feels he may opt for Karthik who will open the innings in place of Jaffer.i think the second spinner's role can best be assigned to Sehwag and Sachin who have proved fruitful in the past.so it is better to take a spealist opener is important.thank you.
