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Jan 26 7 tweets 2 min read
When selecting a team, don't pick a player just to show opportunities are given. Pick if you genuinely believe in the talent, and back him even if he struggles initially.

Only thing good players need most is confidence & self-belief.

Indian cricket needs to "invest".

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If you're picking a Ruturaj or Venkatesh, be extremely sure why exactly are they being picked, for what role. And stick with them. A match or two doesn't tell what potential a good cricketer has.

Sourav Ganguly was first picked in 1992. But he came good only in 1996.

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Figure out if Shikhar Dhawan is good enough to play the 2023 WC. He's been a great ODI asset. If he's in the plans, let him know his spot in the team is non-negotiable. If he's not, tell him now.

By not telling, you're neither doing justice to Shikhar nor the newcomers.

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Blood new bowlers into the side. The only thing good, young fast bowlers need is confidence and freedom to express themselves.

Avesh needs to come in.

Same with spinners: Harshal Patel did pretty well in IPL. So does he belong at the India level? Take that call now.

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Foresight & taking brave calls is everything. Arjuna backing Kaluwitharana in 1996, SA backing Smith in 2003, India backing MSD in 2007, Virat backing his fast bowlers -- examples are galore.

Letting them know they "belong" did magic. India invested in Virat when he was 19.

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Don't jump gun on talent just because a player has had few good months of domestic cricket.

Shahrukh Khan did well lately in T20. But does he belong at India level? Decide wisely. Don't pick him now, only to drop him in next series.

That hurts most. Confidence is everything.

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Whether Harshal is a spinner, or slow bowler, death bowler, mystery bowler, if-at-all a bowler... is not the point.

Point is, what selectors think.

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However, I’ll try and share my thoughts on why I don’t think IPL should be hosted in India this season either. Point No.1: If the IPL if once again forced to be played without crowds, then what is the single-most important priority? It must look good on television. Right? (2/25)
Only if crowds are allowed for matches does hosting of IPL in India make any sense. If it’s all about watching the tournament on TV, doesn’t matter whether it’s played in the UAE, Sri Lanka or South Africa – as long as it caters to India’s prime-time viewing. (3/25)
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#Thread on #IPL franchise sponsorships.
Let's start with MI’s newest deal.

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Have been tracking franchise trends ahead of the upcoming mega auction. Looks like Shreyas Iyer is all set to become the most expensive player in #IPL ever.

Anything less than Rs 17 to 18 cr is going to be a steal.
This is not my take. This is how I see franchises planning it. Remember -- 3 teams are straight away looking for a captain.

What's the trend we're seeing: preference for India cricketer to lead. That'll push the price up. If it was just the player, not captain, he'd go for less.
This is the price David Warner would've fetched if he wasn't 35 going on 36. It'll be a 3-year contract & Warner will be 37 going on 38 by the end of it. That's the only reason why I see him going for a bit less.

Ishan is a star in the making. Of course he'll be a big buy too.
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Ravi Shastri on Virat Kohli:

“He’s right up there with the best anywhere around the world & will go down in history as the finest India ever had. Always strong-minded, the Virat I know was firm in how he wanted to pursue his cricket/captaincy. Absolutely dedicated to the job"

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"He now has all the time & space to concentrate on what he wants to do next – which is concentrating on becoming the best batsman in the world once again."

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"Kohli’s biggest strength as captain is the drive, passion, and commitment he brought to the game. That drive to win at all times is what makes him special. He can walk away with his head held high”.

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