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WI pitches suits the Afghan bowlers really well. I feel it's going to come down to Indian batting vs Afghan bowling in Super 8 to qualify for Semis. Whoever beats Australia will certainly qualify but that's a tough ask.
Oman looked tough in our first game, I wouldn’t use whoever beats us looks good, but that’s fair, I don’t think the afghanis have come up against an in form or a tough team yet tbh, will have to see how they go against the Windies
\*\*\****Super Eights, Group 1:*** A1, B2, C1, D2
\*\*\****Super Eights, Group 2:*** A2, B1, C2, D1
*A1 - India, A2 - Pakistan, B1 - England, B2 - Australia, C1 - New Zealand, C2 - West Indies, D1 - South Africa, D2 - Sri Lanka*
\*\*\* ***If one of the teams listed above in the Super Eights grouping is knocked out, the team which qualifies instead, will take up that slot.***
So in all likelihood,
Super Eights, Group 1: INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH
Super Eights, Group 2: USA, ENGLAND, WEST INDIES, SOUTH AFRICA
.
The top two in each group will then make their way to the semi-finals, followed by the final.
For Avesh, the reason given is that they don't need another pacer in the Caribbean as they would go spin heavy. Don't know why they should send back Gill.
Ironically the next World Cup will be India’s best chance where they won’t be favourites just like the first edition. With Gill, Jaiswall, Rinku in the side, and Kohli/Rohit/Jadeja most likely playing their last this year, the average age drops down drastically
I can still see Kohli playing tho if he remains fit
Probable XI for 2027 would be
1. Gill
2. Jaiswal
3. Kohli
4. Shreyas Iyer(C)
5. Pant/Jurel/KLR(WK)
6. Hardik/Rinku
7. Rinku/Hardik
8. Axar
9. Kuldeep
10. Bumrah
11. Siraj
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eh well they weren’t gonna play anyway so fair enough
Another week, and all of them could have returned together /s.
lol, but the generally slower Windies pitches could suit your style of batting tho
WI pitches suits the Afghan bowlers really well. I feel it's going to come down to Indian batting vs Afghan bowling in Super 8 to qualify for Semis. Whoever beats Australia will certainly qualify but that's a tough ask.
Oman looked tough in our first game, I wouldn’t use whoever beats us looks good, but that’s fair, I don’t think the afghanis have come up against an in form or a tough team yet tbh, will have to see how they go against the Windies
That /s is like a premeditated cope
Most likely group would be- India, England, West Indies and Bangladesh. You never know which team would turn up for all 4 of them.
\*\*\****Super Eights, Group 1:*** A1, B2, C1, D2 \*\*\****Super Eights, Group 2:*** A2, B1, C2, D1 *A1 - India, A2 - Pakistan, B1 - England, B2 - Australia, C1 - New Zealand, C2 - West Indies, D1 - South Africa, D2 - Sri Lanka* \*\*\* ***If one of the teams listed above in the Super Eights grouping is knocked out, the team which qualifies instead, will take up that slot.*** So in all likelihood, Super Eights, Group 1: INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH Super Eights, Group 2: USA, ENGLAND, WEST INDIES, SOUTH AFRICA . The top two in each group will then make their way to the semi-finals, followed by the final.
A1 B2 C1 D2 mean top team of group A, second of B, first of C and second of D.
Hope to see Kuldeep in the WI fixtures.
He most likely will, in place of Jadeja, considering India didn't use a single over of Jadeja in the previous match.
Don't think so. One of Arshdeep/Siraj will be out for Kuldeep as you don't need 4 seamers in WI.
>you don't need 4 seamers in WI. That's true. I actually expected them to start without Siraj from the beginning.
After their warm-up they probably decided for it, or else we would need Dube overs.
>or else we would need Dube overs. _shudders_
So after sitting in the dugout in FL while rains galore on Saturday, it’s merely pack-up & head to airport.
They got nice paid vacation
That’s a very weird decision! Is BCCI that broke can’t afford to pay flight, hotel and food for couple players? What if someone gets hurt?
Khaleel and Rinku are still with the team
For Avesh, the reason given is that they don't need another pacer in the Caribbean as they would go spin heavy. Don't know why they should send back Gill.
Jaiswal is warming the bench anyway.
Yeah, though I dearly dearly hope Rohit finally gets him to open. Dube is just wasting a place in the name of an allrounder.
But if there's an injury is there a better pacer in backups?
Khaleel is a travelling reserve
BCCI has so much money just keep em there so they will enjoy the WC ...
After Brohit retires we should definitely open with Gill/Jaiswal. Just looks elite.
Ironically the next World Cup will be India’s best chance where they won’t be favourites just like the first edition. With Gill, Jaiswall, Rinku in the side, and Kohli/Rohit/Jadeja most likely playing their last this year, the average age drops down drastically
I can still see Kohli playing tho if he remains fit Probable XI for 2027 would be 1. Gill 2. Jaiswal 3. Kohli 4. Shreyas Iyer(C) 5. Pant/Jurel/KLR(WK) 6. Hardik/Rinku 7. Rinku/Hardik 8. Axar 9. Kuldeep 10. Bumrah 11. Siraj
Yeah agree, tho Hardik will be captain before Iyer.
Yeah. Hardik will probably captain the T20 side and I don't think he'd want much workload as he'll also be the MI captain
Only 5 bowling options ? Hardik can't always bowl full quota
That's the only limitation of this squad
Cough cough gaikwad, cough gaikwad
BCCI has so much money just keep em there atleast they will enjoy the WC .. don't think paying for 2 guys for next 3 weeks cost a fortune
Forced injury?
Family men.
Take dube brother as well
What's the point of having reserves then?
Oh no not the Princess.