Are you a trophy deprived Indian fan looking for some redemption? If yes, then the ICC T20 world cup is the right stage for the fulfillment of all your wishes and dreams. Indian cricket lovers and supporters have been enduring a rough patch along with the team itself as India struggles to pick up wins in matches abroad. They have had a nightmarish record abroad with a minimal percentage of wins. Questions have been asked about the skipper and his decisions, the decision to field even non performing players in every match, the skipper’s resistance to change and his insistence on playing his favorites.
These issues have got everyone up in arms against MS Dhoni’s controversial decisions both on and off the field. However, there are many cricket experts and legends of the game who have stressed on Dhoni’s enviable record as the most successful Indian captain ever and have pointed out to circumstances, lagging form of the team as a whole and other factors as the reason for the slump. However, what is a reality is that our team is still very uncomfortable playing on pitches abroad. These fast and bouncy pitches and the unfavorable conditions often pose problems to Indian national team players who flounder at crucial moments.
However, with the T20 world cup set to kick off from the 16th of March, it is time for India to set the record straight. They are back on more or less home turf and the subcontinent pitches will help the team play its natural game. Alongside, India still remains strong contenders for the title in spite of the failures abroad. A strong batting and bowling lineup ensure that the team is well equipped with the right ammunition. Going by the approximate team to be fielded, MS Dhoni should be fit for the T20 cup and Dinesh Karthik may be played as a batsman or benched as the reserve wicket keeper. Alongside, Yuvraj Singh might get a look in depending on the circumstances. Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are the top three on whose shoulders the entire team’s batting performance depends in a manner of speaking. The middle order might have Yuvraj, Raina and any one among Ambati Rayudu or Ajinkya Rahane.
Alongside, MS Dhoni might play Jadeja as an all rounder or even as a specialist spinner going by the nature of the pitch. Four pacers can be played if it is a seaming wicket with Jadeja taking the fifth bowler’s slot. In case of a spinning wicket, either Ashwin or Mishra are certain to complement Jadeja. Shami Ahmed, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant Sharma are in form and will form a good pace trio. In case of a fourth pacer, either Varun Aaron or Umesh Yadav may be considered but they have to be consistent to really reap results.
Support team India with gusto and don your favorite jerseys or snap up team merchandise, memorabilia and sporting gear online without any hesitation. After all, this event comes only once every alternate year and you should make the most of it whole heartedly!
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