IPL 2017

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Unmatched Ravichandran Ashwin needs cooling off during IPL 2017 for

 

 

Ravichandran Ashwin should be asked to stay away from playing this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), unless he voluntarily does it, for the greater good of Indian cricket. While this strategic withdrawal of the key player would be to the detriment of his IPL franchisee, Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), it is obvious that India’s match-winner and finest spin bowler in recent times is in need of a well-deserved rest; particularly if the long term interest of the national cricket team is of any consequence.

Ashwin has been playing nonstop cricket from July of last year when India toured the West Indies for a series of four Tests. Since then he has turned out in three Tests against New Zealand, five against England, one versus Bangladesh and now two against Australia. He is scheduled to play two more against them, in Ranchi starting Thursday and at Dharamsala from 25 March.

Ravichandran Ashwin currently plays for Rising Pune Supergiants in the Indian Premier League (IPL). AFP

In all Ashwin would have played 17 Tests since the West Indies tour, and considering that there is plenty of cricket from now till the end of the year it is only prudent that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) protects its asset to the best of its ability.

Ashwin, who with 269 scalps is fifth in the list of India’s all-time Test wicket-takers, has been enormously successful in his last 15 Tests, bagging 93 wickets at a strike rate of over six wickets per Test. During this period he has had nine five-wicket hauls and bagged two 'Man of the Series' and three 'Man of the Match' awards.

By the time the current series against Australia would have been done and dusted, Ashwin could have bowled in excess of 700 overs. This would be the most by an Indian bowler in a single home season, far outstripping Anil Kumble’s mark of 612 overs. Additionally he has already bagged 72 wickets (11 Tests) in the home season, again far more than the earlier record of 63 from 13 Tests registered by Kapil Dev in 1979-80.

Thus every way you look at it, Ashwin has been a workhorse of monumental proportions — and a very productive one to elaborate further. The enormous amount of bowling he still needs to deliver would certainly lead to one weary shoulder, while the spin that he imparts on the ball, delivery after delivery in both matches and in the nets would lead to tired, overworked spinning fingers. These apart, there is also a question of mental fatigue, though Ashwin could be on a perpetual high thanks to a constant adrenaline rush following outstanding wicket-taking success and victories.

Yet, the schedule of the Indian team, which is packed with back-to-back matches, raises concern for the well being of the ace bowler. The final Test against Australia concludes on 29 March. The hectic IPL season runs from 5 April to 29 May in blazing summer heat and sapping humidity. The Indian team for the Champions Trophy (1 to 18 June) leaves for England immediately thereafter. These matches are to be followed by ODI series against the West Indies; 3 Tests, 5 ODIs and 1 T20 versus Sri Lanka and later 4 Tests, 5 ODIs and 2 T20s against South Africa. Besides, it is learnt that Australia want to host India for a series of ODIs and T20s soon after their Ashes series against England.

Thus, there is a plethora of cricket in the offing and the last thing that the Indian cricket team would want is a breakdown of their principal strike bowler. The need is to handle his schedule and workload in a manner that would prolong his playing longevity.

It is no secret that while India have plenty of backup options for pace bowlers, the spin bowling cupboard is essentially bare. There is no spinner on the horizon who can hold a candle to Ashwin. Harbhajan Singh is past his prime while Jayant Yadav is nowhere near Ashwin’s class. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja would struggle on pitches overseas while leg-spinner Amit Misra is only a support bowler.

In the past, India have had issues with key bowlers breaking down due to overload. Javagal Srinath was sent back from a tour of West Indies while Kumble suffered a similar rotator cuff tear at home. Luckily for erstwhile skipper Saurav Ganguly, Harbhajan Singh turned out to be an ideal replacement for Kumble in that home series against the Australians while earlier, in the West Indies, poor Sachin Tendulkar had to make do with Noel David as Srinath’s replacement!

Under the circumstances it would be prudent if the BCCI asked Ashwin to sit out the forthcoming edition of the IPL. If need be the Board can make good the contract money.

It could be argued that the IPL format requires a bowler to send down a mere four overs per match. But the constant travel for the 14 league matches, practicee and the stress of having to plot the downfall of big hitters on small grounds and flat pitches can take a toll on a bowler who has already shouldered an enormous workload these past few months.

Ideally Ashwin should be allowed to put his feet up for a couple of months in some cool climes and return fresh to the challenges of bowling in 50 over matches of the Champions Trophy where India are the holders.

But would the Board bite the bullet and think of a ‘cooling period’ for Ashwin this summer? Your guess is as good as mine.

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[dalapathi]

On 3/10/2017 at 8:49 AM, CricPokChic said:

WIth MAxwell made captain....punjab's 4 foreign players mostly will be maxwell,Marsh/Amla,Miller,Stoinis(Guptill injured and wont play the starting matches in IPL,Morgan plays Ireland ODI's and will miss start of IPL,Sammy as backup to stoinis)

Monnane PSL gelipinchindu kada captain Sammy

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5 minutes ago, dalapathi said:

Monnane PSL gelipinchindu kada captain Sammy

only captaincy tho team lo place guatantee cheyyalemu bhayya...his batting is not consistent and is not bowling at all in recent times....

[dalapathi]

3 minutes ago, CricPokChic said:

only captaincy tho team lo place guatantee cheyyalemu bhayya...his batting is not consistent and is not bowling at all in recent times....

bowling waste aey. picha lite. batting kuda manchi spin aadaledu

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2 minutes ago, dalapathi said:

bowling waste aey. picha lite. batting kuda manchi spin aadaledu

there are better players than him in punjab...

[CricPokChic]

Mitchell Marsh to miss out for Rising Pune Supergiants in IPL 2017

Mitchell Marsh, who got injured during India vs Australia second Test, is likely to skip the tenth edition of IPL citing a shoulder injury.

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By: Express Web Desk | Updated: March 13, 2017 10:59 pm

Mitchell Marsh had to leave IPL 2016 mid-way with a side strain. (Source: BCCI)

Australia allrounder Mitchell Marsh is likely to miss the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League. Marsh’s absence will surely be a big blow to his franchise Rising Pune SuperGiants (RPS). Marsh, who was a part of the Australian squad during the second Test against India in Bangalore, before the 25-year old was ruled out of the remaining two-Tests due to an shoulder injury.

Cricket Australia on Monday tweeted that the cricketer faces a lengthy absence due to injury. However the cricket board didn’t disclose the duration of time that he is likely to miss

For the Rising Pune Supergiants it is a big blow as they were hoping to perform better in the upcoming IPL season after finishing seventh in the league table in the previous edition.

Marsh has performed well in the IPL since his debut in 2010 and could have provided the stability in the middle of the batting order. Added to that are his bowling skills which could have been handy for Pune SuperGiants.

Mitchell, who is back in Australia now and will be visiting a specialist next week, had to leave IPL 2016 mid-way with a side strain.

Earlier Australia’s physiotherapist David Beakley had said, “Mitchell has been playing with a shoulder injury for most of the summer,”. “We have been managing (it) up until now but unfortunately it has progressively deteriorated to a point where he is unable to function at the level required.”

It may be recalled here that Marsh was injured during the IPL 9 as well and went home after being ruled out with a side strain.

[Bangaruu]

Kotha players evaraina vachara 

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17 hours ago, Bangaruu said:

Kotha players evaraina vachara 

chala mandi vacharu

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2 minutes ago, CricPokChic said:

chala mandi vacharu

3rd test 16 nundi kada 

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26 minutes ago, Bangaruu said:

3rd test 16 nundi kada 

yes 16th

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Harsha Bhogle likely to make a comeback with IPL 2017

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PublishedMar 14, 2017, 4:36 pm IST

UpdatedMar 14, 2017, 4:57 pm IST

Harsha Bhogle is likely to be present as a panellist in the studio during IPL 2017 and not in the commentary box.

 The change of BCCI’s top brass has helped Harsha Bhogle’s case. (Photo: Twitter/Harsha Bhogle)

Mumbai: After about an year in exile, the “voice of cricket’ in India, Harsha Bhogle, is all set to comeback with the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 10.

The cricket commentator, however, is likely to be present as a panellist in the studio and not in the commentary box, according to a report in Mumbai Mirror.

The decision has been taken as Pakistani experts Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar are not available due to strained ties between India and Pakistan, it is learnt. The change of BCCI’s top brass has also helped Bhogle’s case.

Bhogle was dropped from the commentary team by BCCI about a year ago just before the beginning of IPL 9, when some senior Indian cricketers allegedly objected to his criticism of them.

Some of the big names like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay were reportedly not pleased with Bhogle and there were also complaints about his commentary not being India centric during the World T20 last year.

There was an incident during the World T20 when Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan tweeted, "With all due respects, it would be really worthy of an Indian commentator to speak more about our players than others all the time."

This was retweeted by Dhoni and Bhogle’s contract was not renewed after some of the Indian players reportedly told the BCCI that they will not speak to Bhogle on air.

[Bangaruu]

3 hours ago, CricPokChic said:

yes 16th

3rd test lo any changes ? 

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2 minutes ago, Bangaruu said:

3rd test lo any changes ? 

spin pitch from ball 1...may be add an extra spinner....