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Posted: July 25, 2018 1:35:01 am
James Anderson was bugbear of India in 2014. In five matches, he took 25 wickets . (BCCI Photo)
The stars of India were sent to Earth when they made their last tour to England for a series of tests. As they embark on their only warm-up game before the start of hostilities, here are the trials and tribulations of 2014 and what each individual drummer will attempt to achieve this time
Virat Kohli: Last Batting border
One of his many sponsors should prepare a special perfume for him and call him Ambition. Rarely has an Indian drummer wanted to reach the heights that he has? he was a very good drummer, not a prodigy, but he has already accomplished a great deal.
In many ways, England remains its last batting boundary. If the weather stays dry and affects the grounds, Kohli could escape untested by the swing that caused him trouble four years ago. No need to look for numbers, James Anderson has constantly reminded the world. The red ball that swayed late had wreaked havoc with his balance and this ensured movement of the front foot, which led to fists far from the body. Initial doubts appeared as he continued to strike as he did elsewhere: striding out and driving with punches. Shooting requires tinkering to succeed in English conditions because you can not engage wholeheartedly in shooting, and need to make adjustments for late movement.
Since then, he has readjusted the width of his position, and gained more control over his balance and movement. But his plans to play county cricket to win practice have been through injury.
In 2014: Innings 10 | Works 134 | Above 39 | Average 13,40 | Ducks 2
Murali Vijay: Sheets insured, please
It is unfortunate that he was somewhat missed last year. Because, he has all it takes to succeed as a Test worker: temperament, ability, is no frills on the number of deliveries that fly through the guardian, and an appetite for races. But the demons always seem to hide near him – suddenly, he can start to look a little loose.
The frustration of playing only one format probably plays its role. For the first time, really, the series in South Africa earlier this year raised some issues that he had almost buried for years now. Suddenly, he seemed uncertain of his stump and had trouble guessing the seamstresses. He struggled to pick people like Vernon Philander, and not knowing whether the balloon was leaving or rushing inside, he began to press for most deliveries. As a result, the gap between bats and hangmen has increased and the vulnerability has infiltrated.
In theory, he should not have big problems reading Anderson and Broad. But Vijay can not afford a dull series – this tour can (re) do it or break it.
In 2014: Innings 10 | Works 402 | Above 146 | Average 40.20 | Hundreds 1 | Fifties 2 | Ducks 1
Ajinkya Rahane: No Loose Drives, Please
A strange set of circumstances led to his ousting the first two tries at the last non-continental tour in Africa from South. It was ruled that he was not in shape, and the management plugged in for Rohit Sharma. Rahane responded to the critics with a superb fifty in the second innings of the third Test but the fall would have sobered him up. That the man who sparked in the last tours in England and Australia can also be dropped as easily.
As always, the races are vital not only for his confidence but also for that of the management. He had his problems against spin, especially during the last home series against England, and just when it was thought that it was only demons he started to fall into the hands of the regulars. Much too loose, unlike his usual self. He is one of those drummers who likes to feel the ball as they say, and this impatience has led to some of his recent layoffs. He was among the last races – 49 and 48 – when he showed up for India 's A to Worcester, and remains India' s big hope for this series. He not only has the technique to survive couture and swing, he can also dominate.
In 2014: Innings 10 | Works 299 | Above 103 | Average 33,22 | Hundreds 1 | Fifties 2 | Ducks 1
Shikhar Dhawan: Test of the future at stake
A recent surge has taken into account while the two layoffs in the first Test against Africa's South last January threatened to upset his career. He had raised doubts still present about his strikes abroad in harsher conditions, but since then he has kept his advantage of the race – scoring points on every occasion.
This series of England could be the most important of his career. can not afford another set of failures. His troubles are well known against swaying and sewing: the feet begin to freeze, the hands almost involuntarily bend over the ball, and all the intent and fire of which he is known disappears. Even his shooting attempts are starting to look a bit desperate.
It must be said that he has already surpbaded in his test career to a certain extent thanks to his intention and his will. But this series will be crucial for its longevity.
In 2014: Innings 6 | Works 122 | Above 37 | Average 20.33
KL Rahul: The time has come
Just when everyone was worried that this T20 would bring out drummers with mediocre talent, Rahul arrived as a return to an earlier era. A purist delight, with not only its attraction to the sport, but also a good technique to accompany it.
The only thing holding him back was his head space. A sudden urge for destructive shootings – it can be unsightly to pull deliveries that are not short, an itch to go over against a spinner, or an inexplicable decision to hang on to rushing deliveries. to the strains.
There was no discernible weakness as such – unlike some others in the team, the bowling plan against him is less likely to be filled with target areas. It would be more basic, more traditional – just continue to pull on and around the stump with the occasional bouncer and hope that he gets rid of it himself. This tour offers him a chance to put an end to all these perceptions about him
Karun Nair: Shove is a failure
He must have pretty much slipped into the team after deliberations on Rohit Sharma . And that's exactly the battle he's fighting against. It would be the first name that can be dropped without the fury coming up as people can do it, "hmmm, yeah, it has not really sealed its place, is it?"
A drummer with wonderful hands, like the jargon of cricket goes, which allows him to play well, and an almost nonchalant presence at the limit that puts him quite decently against the couturiers too. In most of his moves, he would look good until the moment he finishes. Perhaps, that's the reason why the breeders have trusted him, and if he has the opportunity this tour – a long series of tests in England is likely to see some failures, he must bury this image of himself. Otherwise, if it's not Rohit, even a few players from the U-19 team can come knocking on doors.
Dinesh Karthik: Second and last chance
What would it have been, if not for these nine deliveries? in Colombo where he went crazy and triggered his return? The bustle, self-destructive trend, and questionable ball picks hit hard in the past.
Recently, the talk about him has changed dramatically. A sense of calm invaded, a more mature head helped him build blows – and he always had the skill to play swing, sewing or spinning. You can expect him to rub himself when the team is at the top with an attractive shot, but the real test would be to see if he can get India out of there. a punching hole. Can he show that he can not just play cameos but lead the team out of trouble?
If he can own this No. 6 position and give the confidence that he can face semi-crises and tackle the second new ball – if India also play long – it can lengthen the expectation of Wriddhiman Saha. Provided, his counter is holding. It's not that the other goalkeeper of the team is natural behind the stumps, but Karthik can hardly afford the complacency.
Rishabh Pant: On Karthik's Toes
He would not be here if it was for Saha's wound but it will not be a surprise if he stays a moment now. It's all that Kohli-Shastri's leadership is looking for: firepower and intent, and the ability to win a match in a session.
This is because Rohit Sharma continues to find the door ajar from time to time, and Pujara has found himself under pressure. He had had a moment of horror in the Ranji Trophy for Delhi, repeatedly falling on the urge to dominate with poorly chosen shots, but the failure was buried as people were sympathetic to did that he was also the captain of the most politically-led team in India. Fortunately, not only has IPL gone smoothly, but he has also participated in a tour of India in India – and this form can very well be used to push him if Karthik wades into a few parts.
Cheteshwar Pujara: Lack of tracks, intent
The recent past threatens the future of what many consider to be India's best drummer. It's his intention that once again dragged Pujara to the edge of the precipice. It had just seemed a harsh perception on the part of the critics that he did not score fast enough and ran the other drummers. But now, even the races do not come. He averaged 14.33 in 12 first-clbad county innings for Yorkshire.
When India came to these shores last, Pujara had troubled the movement off of the seam and in the air. His footwork did not allow him to fully cover his stumps, and delivery often came in his stumps, not a pretty show for a No. 3 drummer. His diagonal return also caused problems for drummer Saurashtra. He made it play through the ball, and delivery outside often found the edge of his bat on his way to the slips
This time, with Dhawan in Shape, the Indian leadership might well try Vijay and Dhawan early, and the Rahul split, shaped again, to No. 3. Even Sachin Tendulkar was moved to talk about the lack of intent to Pujara. This led to languages that shook Pujara's immediate future in the team, and more than any other drummer, he desperately needed to run. His strengths are known: it could be the glue that this young team needs, it could absorb the fall of the first wickets, his technique is good to face one or two difficult spells, but without races, it will come back to the form and intent – two factors that Kohli's team keeps talking about:
In 2014: Innings 10 | Works 222 | The highest 55 | Average 22.20 | Fifties 1 | Ducks 1
(Tomorrow: Part II – Record of the Bowling Attack of India)
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