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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Point is, what selectors think.
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