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Headache For India After Warm-up

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    • Publish Date: May 31 2017 10:04AM
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    • Updated Date: May 31 2017 10:04AM
Headache For India After Warm-up

On the face of it, India will be extremely pleased with the way their outing against Bangladesh panned out in the ICC Champions Trophy warm-up clash at the Kennington Oval on Tuesday (May 30). They have every right to feel so - their main batsmen weren't required - the likes of Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya and Shikhar Dhawan had good outings and they were able to test themselves in slightly demanding conditions under the overcast skies of London. Most boxes were ticked on the batting front as well as on the bowling front but the selection conundrum continued ahead of the clash against Pakistan on June 4.


Yuvraj Singh (fitness permitting) should walk in into the playing XI but Karthik presented a strong case for himself. And then there's more - play both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja or persist with Pandya and drop one spinner. It's something the think-tank will have a tough time to decide. And if they do decide to play both spinners and persist with Pandya, which pacer - Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav or Mohammed Shami - to drop? It's the kind of headache most teams will welcome.

Coming back to the game, Karthik's 94 off 77 before retiring out, a 67-ball 60 from Dhawan and a belligerent 80 off 54 from Hardik Pandya helped India post 324 for 7 after being asked to bat. The bowlers then came up with a clinical show to complete a 240-run win as Bangladesh folded for just 84. Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar impressed with three-wicket hauls, while the rest of the bowlers enjoyed some valuable game time as India cantered to victory.


Rohit Sharma was undone in the second over when he chopped back a wide one back onto the stumps off Rubel Hussain. Anjinkya Rahane looked promising during his short stay and played some fluent drives before he too inside edged one back to the stumps.

At 21 for 2, India were presented with an situation from where they could test themselves. With the ball doing a bit, they needed a period of watchful play from their batsmen. Dhawan and Karthik did just that as they started the resurrection job. Content with hard earned singles and couples, an odd boundary here and there, they settled in to ease the nerves in the dressing room. However, it wasn't long before they achieved a satisfying fluency and started manoeuvring the bowling with ease.

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Ayushi Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

India have been brilliant in these two warm up games. They have ticked all their check boxes, as rightly quoted by skipper Virat Kohli in the post-match interview. Against Bangladesh, I was impressed by the way the team put up such a mammoth total without the three stalwarts- Virat, Dhoni and Yuvraj. The fast bowlers have been exceptional. One thing I like about his captaincy is that Virat has given everybody the opportunity to express themselves which is a captain''s true job.

Akshita Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

India has shown some extraordinary performances in both the warm up games. Seeing Dinesh Kartik hit against the warm up match with Bangladesh was just phenomenal. Hardik Pandya had stolen the limelight with an amazing 80 not out to complete the innings. The bowlers had done a beautiful job especially. It is good to see that Virat Kohli is giving chance to those players who do not get a chance to bat.

Akshita Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

So they are all set for the match against Pakistan. Best Of Luck!! Kudos to the whole team for entertaining us every time with your spectacular performances.

Himanshi Dhawan Saffron Public School

Well, the Men in Blue were able to cut-down the mustard in the two-matches. The match against Bangladesh was very impressive and left almost every cricket fan gaping at the screen. I hope that team India will continue to prove their mettle in the future matches also.

Ayushi Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

Well written, Himanshi. I''ve always loved the way you put down your thoughts so beautifully and effortlessly in words. I like reading your comments.

Akshita Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

You are absolutely correct, Ayushi. Himanshi, your comments are just flawless. I like reading your comments.

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