Who'll put back Yuvraj the all-rounder?
Another passive practice session, another day of creepy silence. Team
India is still coping with the unexpected loss of Yuvraj and rejigging
the middle order is on top of their list of priorities.
However, with the Pakistan clash looming in ICC Champions Trophy 2009, the absence of Yuvraj's big-hitting talents could prove easier to tide over than his recently-developed skills as a part-time slow bowler.
Now, either Yusuf Pathan or Suresh Raina will have to step up, with the only other part-time option being replacement Virat Kohli, who is expected to arrive only on Friday morning. For all ICC Champions Trophy 2009 Statistics vist Indyalive.
In the context of the upcoming Pakistan game, too, Yuvraj's absence acquires relevance. He was man of the series in India's last full series against Pakistan. Besides, during the memorable 2003 World Cup game at Centurion, in a match made memorable by Sachin Tendulkar's 98, Yuvraj had scored a crucial, unbeaten 50 as India successfully chased 273. The ground will miss his presence in this reprise of that big clash. For ICC Champions Trophy 2009 Points Table vist Indyalive.
By the way, the batsman is expected to stay back in South Africa for a while and has been recommend relax.
However, with the Pakistan clash looming in ICC Champions Trophy 2009, the absence of Yuvraj's big-hitting talents could prove easier to tide over than his recently-developed skills as a part-time slow bowler.
Now, either Yusuf Pathan or Suresh Raina will have to step up, with the only other part-time option being replacement Virat Kohli, who is expected to arrive only on Friday morning. For all ICC Champions Trophy 2009 Statistics vist Indyalive.
In the context of the upcoming Pakistan game, too, Yuvraj's absence acquires relevance. He was man of the series in India's last full series against Pakistan. Besides, during the memorable 2003 World Cup game at Centurion, in a match made memorable by Sachin Tendulkar's 98, Yuvraj had scored a crucial, unbeaten 50 as India successfully chased 273. The ground will miss his presence in this reprise of that big clash. For ICC Champions Trophy 2009 Points Table vist Indyalive.
By the way, the batsman is expected to stay back in South Africa for a while and has been recommend relax.
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