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     Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7950 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
Gif adirindi  Ee thread ki ee gif ki relation enti? Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. | ||
| Eluri_kurradu Hero Username: Eluri_kurradu Post Number: 15321 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 173.25.168.58 Rating: N/A |
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| Telugu_times Moderator Username: Telugu_times Post Number: 26316 Registered: 02-2008 Rating: N/A |
aaa iddharu kondapalli bommalu ollu? | ||
| Chinnu Side Hero Username: Chinnu Post Number: 9558 Registered: 05-2010 Posted From: 108.5.238.2 Rating: N/A |
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| Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7949 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
 WC final wankhede lo...ee match perth lo jarigindi. + WC final lo Jaya kurrod super inning adindu.Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. | ||
| Telugu_times Moderator Username: Telugu_times Post Number: 26314 Registered: 02-2008 Rating: N/A |
World cup lo, Upul tharangaa gaadiki, varusagaa 19 dot balls vesi, out jesindu, lol | ||
| Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7915 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
People who wanted to drop/rest Zak should see the difference in Indian bowling performance when he plays. SL would have scored at least 275 had Zak not played. Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. | ||
| Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7914 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
Good win, let's see how we do in the next game. Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. | ||
| Stalwart Side Hero Username: Stalwart Post Number: 8534 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 1.23.230.128 Rating: N/A |
nee theaddu lo nen  em sesaano soodu.... IFFUDU neeku,ustad laku EQUAL CREDIT... Immotional_hatyachar: a Bala speech a day... keeps tensions away | ||
| Stalwart Side Hero Username: Stalwart Post Number: 8532 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 1.23.230.128 Rating: N/A |
http://www.chalanachithram.com/discus/messages/125/166536.ht ml?1328699693 Ok iffude sooosaa,but INDIA WON ani evvarooo veyyaledhe, dhoni OUT thote thread end ayyindhi ante nee thread lo confidence ledhu where as indhulo WON WON ani vundhi sooodi  .... SO EEE WIN CREDIT TO USTAD ye... Immotional_hatyachar: a Bala speech a day... keeps tensions away | ||
| Basky_indya Legend Username: Basky_indya Post Number: 30406 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 24.127.230.2 Rating: N/A |
india batt thred vasindi nenu kRUshITHO nAsthee dURbhikSHAM!! JP_ROCKS: ...der unte enchakka andarni giant wheel ekkistadu..girrr mani oogachu.. | ||
| Ongdet Junior Artist Username: Ongdet Post Number: 130 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 136.2.1.105 Rating: N/A |
yekkada icharandi chance.. T20 lo a okka ball vesadu... Ranji lo chala sarlu vesadu... vanni theeskotam batsman kindha theeskuntaru.. manodu mundhu adhi solidify cheskunte.. migatha talent bayataku vasthadhi... | ||
| Stalwart Side Hero Username: Stalwart Post Number: 8531 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 1.23.230.128 Rating: N/A |
 Avunaaaa....ihamundhu jaagratha sumeee ayithe...monneffudo nenu open sesaa 2nd T20 affudu gelchaaru, eee roju Ustad open sesaadu, gelichaaru motham Aussie series lone....soodaali next match evvar open sethaaaro OR in case idharu mugguru open sethe evari thread ekkuvagaa elthadho aaaalle baaadhyulu....Immotional_hatyachar: a Bala speech a day... keeps tensions away | ||
| Stalwart Side Hero Username: Stalwart Post Number: 8530 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 1.23.230.128 Rating: N/A |
 International kiriket lo okka ball koodaa veyyaledhugaa mari... http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/35582.html Immotional_hatyachar: a Bala speech a day... keeps tensions away | ||
| Rajusk Hero Username: Rajusk Post Number: 17866 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 192.234.99.11 Rating: N/A |
nenu thread veyyaledu kada..anduke gelicharu anta.. | ||
| Zulu Hero Username: Zulu Post Number: 10741 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 64.253.166.252 Rating: N/A |
manollu gelichara?  | ||
| Ongdet Junior Artist Username: Ongdet Post Number: 129 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 136.2.1.105 Rating: N/A |
Yusuf Pathan ni kooda try chesthe baguntadhi opener ga... | ||
| Kimura Comedian Username: Kimura Post Number: 1787 Registered: 07-2010 Posted From: 151.151.16.18 Rating: N/A |
uthappa bowler kakaopoina.. sehwag place lo tesuku ravocchu.. inka enni rojulu wait cheyyalo 100+ kosam.. ade kottha players are putting pressure on you ante.. koncham aina bayam untadi sehwag lanti vallaki.. okka vela sehwag continuous ga fail aithe appudu easy ga uthappa ni tesukoccheyyocchu ka.. also if raina is failing they can replace with uthappa.. he is good aggressive player.. just need some help with temperament.. | ||
| Ongdet Junior Artist Username: Ongdet Post Number: 128 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 136.2.1.105 Rating: N/A |
nammandi sir.. vaadu manchi part time bolwer.. Rohith kante pace undhi.. + verity undhi (leg cutters chala baga vesthadu).. anyways.. veetannitikante vaadi keeping + attacking style batting super .. | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 639 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
Antey okka match win chesam kadha ani ala anesthey ela ani ka hu anamata. Rohit kantey uthappa pedda bowler kaadhu KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Ongdet Junior Artist Username: Ongdet Post Number: 126 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 136.2.1.105 Rating: N/A |
nenu compare chesindhi part timers tho.. (appales to apples)... meeru cheppedhi sachin Vs Bajji...  | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 637 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
IND vs SA final match edho untadhi. last over 5 runs kottali SA. Sachin 3 runs itchi 2 wickets teesthadu. andukani SA is better spinner than Bajji aneydhama KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Ongdet Junior Artist Username: Ongdet Post Number: 125 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 136.2.1.105 Rating: N/A |
maradhe.. T20 World cup paki tho Tie ayina match mallosari super over choodandi.. | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 635 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
 KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Ongdet Junior Artist Username: Ongdet Post Number: 124 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 136.2.1.105 Rating: N/A |
Uthappa best reserve, open cheyyagaldu.. middle order lo adagaladu.. keeping dhoni kante better... manchi out fielder.. bowler kooda (raina, rohit tho compare chesthe).. | ||
| Ongdet Junior Artist Username: Ongdet Post Number: 123 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 136.2.1.105 Rating: N/A |
Irfan should be in the mix to give completeness to this spot. | ||
| Kimura Comedian Username: Kimura Post Number: 1786 Registered: 07-2010 Posted From: 151.151.16.18 Rating: N/A |
they should start grooming players instead of saying there is no reserve to tap into.. take some one that is willing to play aggressive like uthappa or manish pandey(or any one else).. drill some sense into them and get them to learn to leave some balls.. etc., ofcourse when it comes down to execution it is their choice.. i dont think they will find anyone who is already a well rounded player.. they will have to groom players.. tough ask for our elite bcci decision makers.. | ||
| Ongdet Junior Artist Username: Ongdet Post Number: 122 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 136.2.1.105 Rating: N/A |
Thiwary is in (combo) the mould of Dravid and Laxman, he has bright future. Fitness anedhi key... | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 630 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
Umesh yadav ki chance iyyali ekkuvaga KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Rajusk Hero Username: Rajusk Post Number: 17861 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 192.234.99.11 Rating: N/A |
We have two bowling allrounders now..no need to look for more..Ashwin and Jadeja are ..good bowling all rounders..and dependable bats... we just have to look for genuine bowlers ..without looking for batting skills in them.. 6 batsmen..2 all rounders..3 bowlers.. | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 622 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
Kohli will replace that position. We need dashing young opener in future who can play like sehwag. We should give more chances to Umesh Yadav also, he has pace Raina got more than what he deserves I think. They have given enough of chances to Raina. He should play well. Otheriwse he wil become another Kaif. Rohit has talent,skills. He played very well in WI tour. Initially he faikled, but these days he proved himself in ranjis/WI tour and IPL. He deserves more chances, so that he can show his talent. Tiwari and Badrinath are same kind of players. nakendhuko veellu ranjis loney undipothar emo anipisthandhi KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Mamamiya786 Moderator Username: Mamamiya786 Post Number: 11859 Registered: 06-2008 Rating: N/A |
yes..small teams ki ok..kaani ..severe competetion vundi .. pujara ni test player ane mudra vundi..how come tiwarei..he is a very good player with all kinds of shots. openers miss aithe rahane vunnadu ...sachin pote oka place khali avutundi ....replacements chudalai.. I am worried aobut our young players like raina , rohit ,tiwarie. This CB series is a good chance to prove ...ikkada success aithe they build a lot of confidence . of course tests are altogether a differnet thing. Sensation(About Bala):He can win in atleast half of the segments in Rayalaseema. Emi matladutunnavo neeku telusa. He can contest any where in coastal and rayalaseema districts. I personally feel he should contest from Srikakulam dt. | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 613 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
I am not speaking about tests. Rayudu should prove himself in ranjis with more runs to get a chance for test teams. Pujara/Tiwari are the best for test teams. I am speaking about T20s and ODI series against small teams KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 612 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
What about SAHA. He is also not a good batsman , but he got chance to play for national team. Why dont they give chance to Rayudu atleast against to small teams. These days rayudu is keeping wickets well KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Mamamiya786 Moderator Username: Mamamiya786 Post Number: 11856 Registered: 06-2008 Rating: N/A |
20 20 ni consider cheyatledu ...Ranji lo oka season baga aadadu ... konchem time padutundi...Tiwari , pujara , rahane ..continues ga many seasons aadariu ... U-19 tarvta form dropayyindi rayuduku ..tarvata hyd assocaition tho godavalu ..carrear debbatinnadi.. its good tha he picked up his form suddernly from last year and also in IPL..good days are ahead anukuntunna... Sensation(About Bala):He can win in atleast half of the segments in Rayalaseema. Emi matladutunnavo neeku telusa. He can contest any where in coastal and rayalaseema districts. I personally feel he should contest from Srikakulam dt. | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 611 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
As they have tested bench strength in WI tour, They should have tried Rayudu for ODIs as a keeper in that series KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 610 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
I mean he deserves place in t20 team not in tests. He is performing well for MI team in IPL/CL KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Airliner Junior Artist Username: Airliner Post Number: 343 Registered: 11-2011 Posted From: 136.223.19.83 Rating: N/A |
edo telugite ane resaon tappinchi em peekadu ani place ivvali http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/33141.html sub standard averages in first class, list A, OK in twenty 20 with OK strike rate. Intha kante potugalle vunnaru place kosam wait chestoo | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 609 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
Rayudu also deserves place in team. worth giving him a chance . They should have given chance to him in WI tour KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 608 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
Yeah KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Mamamiya786 Moderator Username: Mamamiya786 Post Number: 11854 Registered: 06-2008 Rating: N/A |
raina kurrodiki short pitch ball phobia vundia ..etta negguku vastado .... Tiwari ki chance ivvali ...he is a very good player... Sensation(About Bala):He can win in atleast half of the segments in Rayalaseema. Emi matladutunnavo neeku telusa. He can contest any where in coastal and rayalaseema districts. I personally feel he should contest from Srikakulam dt. | ||
| Kimura Comedian Username: Kimura Post Number: 1785 Registered: 07-2010 Posted From: 151.151.16.18 Rating: N/A |
dhoni and raina should have played more responsible shots.. aa kholi gadu.. six kotti next ball run out avvadam endo.. looks like he wanted to keep the strike... tells me he does not trust jadeja.. not a good sign.. maybe just a lapse of judgement.. luckily.. ashwin and jadeja played sensibly.. | ||
| Kekokeka Junior Artist Username: Kekokeka Post Number: 606 Registered: 12-2007 Posted From: 125.17.168.6 Rating: N/A |
India won. Sachin,Kohli,Ashwin,Zaheer  KEKA ----> The voice of sound | ||
| Network76 Comedian Username: Network76 Post Number: 1566 Registered: 11-2010 Posted From: 76.102.162.76 Rating: N/A |
234 target "You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow." | ||
| Blackmamba Moderator Username: Blackmamba Post Number: 11734 Registered: 05-2010 Rating: N/A |
199/6 after 45 overs..  | ||
| Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7910 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
86/2...time to get Dilshan. Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. | ||
| Network76 Comedian Username: Network76 Post Number: 1565 Registered: 11-2010 Posted From: 76.102.162.76 Rating: N/A |
2 down...sanga out... nice catch by dhoni... Zaheer strikes... "You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow." | ||
| Pete_sampras Comedian Username: Pete_sampras Post Number: 1495 Registered: 03-2010 Posted From: 203.2.182.248 Rating: N/A |
Match nakestadi...its gone anukunta.. | ||
| Mamamiya786 Moderator Username: Mamamiya786 Post Number: 11851 Registered: 06-2008 Rating: N/A |
batting pitch la vundi.. poddunne suddam ...oka sleep vesi. Sensation(About Bala):He can win in atleast half of the segments in Rayalaseema. Emi matladutunnavo neeku telusa. He can contest any where in coastal and rayalaseema districts. I personally feel he should contest from Srikakulam dt. | ||
| Bitter Hero Username: Bitter Post Number: 10249 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 67.184.148.245 Rating: N/A |
Vinay ki 2 boundries vesaadu dilshaan.. 300+ kottelaa vunnaru. | ||
| Amigo Junior Artist Username: Amigo Post Number: 747 Registered: 05-2011 Posted From: 68.192.55.192 Rating: N/A |
Lookslike Vinay found his groove. | ||
| Conquas Junior Artist Username: Conquas Post Number: 986 Registered: 11-2011 Posted From: 99.82.251.78 Rating: N/A |
<<vinay>> first loo chala mandhi vinay waste... antha impact vundadhu annaru... seems like he is better than others... 1st oneday lo kooda iragatheesadu.. all opinions expressed here are mine.. please follow at your own risk.... | ||
| Mamamiya786 Moderator Username: Mamamiya786 Post Number: 11845 Registered: 06-2008 Rating: N/A |
vinay is impressive ..with limited ability ..100 percent effort pedutunnadu mama... Sensation(About Bala):He can win in atleast half of the segments in Rayalaseema. Emi matladutunnavo neeku telusa. He can contest any where in coastal and rayalaseema districts. I personally feel he should contest from Srikakulam dt. | ||
| Telugu_times Moderator Username: Telugu_times Post Number: 26312 Registered: 02-2008 Rating: N/A |
They are fresh...we are tired... okavela odipothey...alaa padi untadhi. NFL play offs lo, bye week vasthey...they say... well rested team...if they win rust...if they lose | ||
| Eluri_kurradu Hero Username: Eluri_kurradu Post Number: 15316 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 173.25.168.58 Rating: N/A |
3 months tour sesna manollu iippude eedaki vachina lanka ni kottaleka pote waste | ||
| Conquas Junior Artist Username: Conquas Post Number: 984 Registered: 11-2011 Posted From: 99.82.251.78 Rating: N/A |
tv petti peetangane.... gabagaba 2 fours.... hammayya okka wicket kooda... all opinions expressed here are mine.. please follow at your own risk.... | ||
| Telugu_times Moderator Username: Telugu_times Post Number: 26310 Registered: 02-2008 Rating: N/A |
Lanka batting first | ||
| Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7907 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
 Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. | ||
| Kingaa_bongaa Hero Username: Kingaa_bongaa Post Number: 15692 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 75.145.153.53 Rating: N/A |
Sports Choottaaniki west coast best saamee. Be it nba nfl cricket. Manaki Manam Kingu, Choosevallaki Bongu. | ||
| Telugu_times Moderator Username: Telugu_times Post Number: 26302 Registered: 02-2008 Rating: N/A |
tikkum tikkum spin emo lol | ||
| Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7905 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
Manollu eppudu batting cheste appudu. BTW, nenu west coast, 8:20 nunchi opika unnatha varaku choosi padukunta. Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. | ||
| Rajusk Hero Username: Rajusk Post Number: 17857 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 67.87.19.244 Rating: N/A |
kim karthavyam.. 11 nunchi 1 daaka myaatch soodadama.. leka podugale lesi 2nd half soodadama | ||
| Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7904 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
Absolutely. They are doing good in ODIs and struggling in Tests like India. This will be a very close match. Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. | ||
| Chinnu Side Hero Username: Chinnu Post Number: 9541 Registered: 05-2010 Posted From: 128.235.7.61 Rating: N/A |
With Malinga back, SL team too looking promising annaii | ||
| Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7903 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
Match will start in another 4 hours. Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. | ||
| Kuyyo_morro Side Hero Username: Kuyyo_morro Post Number: 6042 Registered: 02-2011 Posted From: 63.76.147.112 Rating: N/A |
Ippudu ratrantha melkoni chuddalna. | ||
| Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7902 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
Interest hai to dekhta hai nahin to sootha hai. Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. | ||
| Pete_sampras Comedian Username: Pete_sampras Post Number: 1490 Registered: 03-2010 Posted From: 203.2.182.248 Rating: N/A |
Almost day match ee bhayya adi...Match perth lo avtundi...akkada local time prakaram 12:20 ki start avtadu...major TV is in market East side (Sydney-Melbourne) time difference 3 hours... | ||
| Zulu Hero Username: Zulu Post Number: 10739 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 64.253.166.252 Rating: N/A |
saaana kattam..day match petti savochu kada edhaval.. | ||
| Kingaa_bongaa Hero Username: Kingaa_bongaa Post Number: 15691 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 192.189.128.22 Rating: N/A |
manollu aade aataki ardharaathri melkoni soodaalsina avasaram hai antaaara? Manaki Manam Kingu, Choosevallaki Bongu. | ||
| Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7901 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
11:20 PM EST. Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. | ||
| Zulu Hero Username: Zulu Post Number: 10737 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 64.253.166.252 Rating: N/A |
ennintiki start? | ||
| Ustad Side Hero Username: Ustad Post Number: 7900 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 76.173.42.79 Rating: N/A |
Preview: Match facts February 8, Perth Start time 1220 (0420 GMT) Big Picture Just over 10 months have passed since that Wankhede night, last April. Within that period, the fates of the two teams that brought the best out of each other in that memorable World Cup final have nose-dived in bizarre style. India have been mercilessly stripped of their No. 1 Test ranking, the sunset on their golden generation of batsmen hastened by eight successive away drubbings. But their one-day outfit still holds promise, with the energy of fresh legs and the power of broad bats, for the moment at least, masking the worry of poor techniques on quick pitches. Sri Lanka have had it worse. Finishing second-best in two successive World Cup finals is a tragedy in itself, but even that pales in comparison to what has transpired since. They have endured series after wretched series, home and away, against Australia, Pakistan and South Africa, with no silverware to show for their efforts except in the Twenty20 format. Their players haven't been paid by a board that is now bankrupt. Battered on the field and off it, Sri Lanka are already under their third captain since the World Cup. Mahela Jayawardene led them in the 2008 edition of the CB series, and his reluctant return to the musical chair gives rise to the uneasy feeling that Sri Lanka haven't progressed in four seasons. Both teams are desperate for the familiarity of better times, and their first encounter since Wankhede will provide them just that. No two sides have played each other more often in ODI history, especially in recent years - 34 of their 129 clashes came between 2008 and 2010. This series kicks off another glut of games between these thick foes, with the Asia Cup and a bilateral series in Sri Lanka to follow in quick succession. Establishing early supremacy in Australia could prove integral in determining which side heals better in the coming months. Form guide India LWWLW (Most recent first) Sri Lanka WWLLL In the spotlight MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag haven't played together in an ODI since the World Cup final, though they have individually featured in 11 and four games, respectively. When Sehwag's been fit, Dhoni has been rested. When Sehwag was expected to play, he was 'rested' in the first game of this series. Murmurs of dressing-room disagreements between India's captain and vice-captain mean their internal dynamics will be scrutinised when they take the field in Perth. Signs are that Sehwag will play - you normally don't 'rest' a batsman who smashed the highest score in ODI history in his last outing. India wouldn't have forgotten Thisara Perera who thumped them to all corners of Mumbai in the end overs of the World Cup final. It wasn't the first time Perera showcased his big-hitting skills through the leg side, and it wasn't the last. More recently, he cracked five sixes in an unbeaten 69 off 44 balls to help Sri Lanka chase 300 against South Africa. His late-swinging yorkers could make him effective at the back-end of Sri Lanka's bowling innings too. Team news India won the last edition of the CB series by playing to the conditions, as opposed to their traditional strengths. Ishant Sharma, Praveen Kumar, Irfan Pathan and Sreesanth, all played big roles with the new ball, while spin was relegated to a support role. MS Dhoni went the other way on Sunday, and the move backfired when India's three inexperienced spinners came unstuck in a rain-reduced game. The Perth track will be more amenable to pace, and Dhoni will consider bringing in Pathan for Ravindra Jadeja, whose 2.4 overs leaked 41 runs against Australia. Sehwag is expected to play, with Gautam Gambhir making way at the top of the order. Zaheer Khan or Umesh Yadav could be in line for a call-up too, since India could do with an extra yard of pace. India: (possible) 1 Virender Sehwag, 2 Sachin Tendulkar, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Rohit Sharma, 5 Suresh Raina, 6 MS Dhoni (capt & wk), 7 Irfan Pathan/Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Vinay Kumar, 10 & 11 Praveen Kumar/Umesh Yadav/Zaheer Khan Injury kept Jayawardene out of the latter stages of the ODI-leg of the South Africa tour. He will resurface in the middle order on Wednesday. On form, Angelo Mathews should make way, but the axe is likely to fall on Lahiru Thirimanne who hit a match-winning 69 in the final ODI in South Africa. Sri Lanka: (possible) 1 Tillakaratne Dilshan, 2 Upul Tharanga, 3 Kumar Sangakkara (wk), 4 Mahela Jayawardene, 5 Dinesh Chandimal, 6 Angelo Mathews, 7 Thisara Perera, 8 Nuwan Kulasekara, 9 Lasith Malinga, 10 Rangana Herath, 11 Chanaka Welegedara/Dhammika Prasad Pitch and conditions The WACA strip was zippy in the Test match, and is expected to behave similarly, but it would require bowlers with real pace to make that count. The conditions in Perth are dry and hot, meaning the pitch has cracks to go with its green tinge. The teams will have an interesting time zeroing in on their bowling units. Fan of Fab 5: Sachin, Rahul, Saurav, Laxman and Kumble. |
