India's batting lineup:
Wasim Jaffer who had a good run in Ranji season may work in his favour, but the absence of good match practice may find him struggling against English pace men as he was exposed to Englishmen at the 3 day match.
Indians should have not allowed their both frontline openers in the 3-day match,as they have been thoroughly exposed to England bowlers.
As in case if Wasim Jaffer fails in the first and second tests,and in crucial third test they may have to draft Gautam Gambhir as an opener who is in very good form and his exposure against the English bowling may also act against him as they may have a plan to bowl to his weakness.
Virender Sehwag may have a special liking for English bowling as he opened for first time against England only and may like to repeat his performance against current English team.
As far as middle order is concerned it is one of the strongest batting lineup in the world eeven in the absence of players like Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh as the other three namely Sachin, Dravid and Laxman have a huge amount of experience behind them.
In addition to it the presence of Dhoni in the middle order makes India batting so strong as his ability to play wide range of shots and his additional ability to destroy any bowling attack makes him a very valuable player in the middle order.
Pathan may be also a surprise package in the batting lineup,as his ability to hit good shots combined with good defence makes him a good all rounder to the side
.
The presence of Suresh Raina in the side may put a extra bit of pressure on Mohammed Kaif who has been out of form in recent times.
The presence of many left handers may nullify the advantage that India gained in recent past in England’s favour as only Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan are the only left handers in the squad.
Wasim Jaffer who had a good run in Ranji season may work in his favour, but the absence of good match practice may find him struggling against English pace men as he was exposed to Englishmen at the 3 day match.
Indians should have not allowed their both frontline openers in the 3-day match,as they have been thoroughly exposed to England bowlers.
As in case if Wasim Jaffer fails in the first and second tests,and in crucial third test they may have to draft Gautam Gambhir as an opener who is in very good form and his exposure against the English bowling may also act against him as they may have a plan to bowl to his weakness.
Virender Sehwag may have a special liking for English bowling as he opened for first time against England only and may like to repeat his performance against current English team.
As far as middle order is concerned it is one of the strongest batting lineup in the world eeven in the absence of players like Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh as the other three namely Sachin, Dravid and Laxman have a huge amount of experience behind them.
In addition to it the presence of Dhoni in the middle order makes India batting so strong as his ability to play wide range of shots and his additional ability to destroy any bowling attack makes him a very valuable player in the middle order.
Pathan may be also a surprise package in the batting lineup,as his ability to hit good shots combined with good defence makes him a good all rounder to the side
.
The presence of Suresh Raina in the side may put a extra bit of pressure on Mohammed Kaif who has been out of form in recent times.
The presence of many left handers may nullify the advantage that India gained in recent past in England’s favour as only Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan are the only left handers in the squad.
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