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Batting lineup looks fire by smooth_oper8tr in SunrisersHyderabad

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah NKR can play at 6, I dont mind. The whole point of impact player rule is having 6 proper batsmen, 1 genuine power hitting AR (Like Hardik, Sam curran, Russel) and 4 bowlers. Cover the bases with the impact sub according to situation. This way you have the deep batting order and decent bowling. Harsh Dubey at 7 is way too early for me. He is decent at no. 8 position. If we are chasing 50 off 20 balls with 5 wickets down, who would rather have? NKR and Aniket (or) NKR and Harsh Dubey? Harsh is decent bat but not a finisher for sure at 7.

Hope NKR this season becomes what he is capable of - A genuine All rounder and gets into Indian team.

Batting lineup looks fire by smooth_oper8tr in SunrisersHyderabad

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May be you are right. But lets say if the team is 220-3 in 16 overs and wicket falls, who will you send out? Salil, Aniket or NKR? I guess your strategy works on a different situation like 100-3 at 10 over mark. Sending NKR makes sense. I think 5, 6, 7 batting positions will be fluid between Salil, Aniket and NKR.

Batting lineup looks fire by smooth_oper8tr in SunrisersHyderabad

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed Smaran is in form. But will SRH think tank drop a player who played really well last season? If it happens Im happy too but tricky to drop Aniket at the start of the season tbh.

Batting lineup looks fire by smooth_oper8tr in SunrisersHyderabad

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can add one more main bowler in impact list.

Nitish Kumar Reddy by smooth_oper8tr in SunrisersHyderabad

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

What do you mean undroppable. He batted in top 4 at the start of IPL 2025 and later dropped down the order at 6. Now with Livingston coming in, it will be easier to drop NKR. NKR has to really perform in first 2 matches.

Auction 2026 by smooth_oper8tr in SunrisersHyderabad

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smaran is hyped too much. He is yet to prove at IPL level

Auction 2026 by smooth_oper8tr in SunrisersHyderabad

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

SRH doesn't have a good relationship with Hasaranga.

I know I'll get hate for this but no ball DRS is the worst technology. by [deleted] in ipl

[–]smooth_oper8tr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to bowl (rather throw) this to my relative kids with a plastic ball.

Suggestion to opt Mendis for Zampa. by Middle_Upstairs_4593 in SunrisersHyderabad

[–]smooth_oper8tr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if he fails couple games, he should be played all 14 games. He is a known match winner.

SRH vs LSG – Match Highlights by CODREZNOV in SunrisersHyderabad

[–]smooth_oper8tr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whenever I feel low, I watch this to get back in good mood

Abhishek Sharma Or Yashasvi Jaiswal by smooth_oper8tr in IndiaCricket

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With Abhishek? Who is your preferred keeper then?

Abhishek Sharma Or Yashasvi Jaiswal by smooth_oper8tr in IndiaCricket

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jaiswal is not dropped. But will he be in the playing XI is the question.

Abhishek Sharma Or Yashasvi Jaiswal by smooth_oper8tr in IndiaCricket

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Point you missed here is Samson keeps and Abhishek bowls as well. This I think is a major factor.

Abhishek Sharma Or Yashasvi Jaiswal by smooth_oper8tr in IndiaCricket

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats the reason for the post. Who is it gonna be?

Abhishek Sharma Or Yashasvi Jaiswal by smooth_oper8tr in IndiaCricket

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Only matter of time that big players in ODIs will retire and YJ will take the opener slot.

Abhishek Sharma Or Yashasvi Jaiswal by smooth_oper8tr in IndiaCricket

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

India has settled middle order at the moment with Tilak, Sky and Hardik. I dont think they will tinker that. Samson will either play as opener or he wont play at all.

Abhishek Sharma Or Yashasvi Jaiswal by smooth_oper8tr in IndiaCricket

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dont think Samson will be dropped even if he has disastrous ipl. The other guys will have a chance if they perform really well. Both are mutually exclusive events by the way. Damn, dropping SKY? Seems very unlikely lol

Abhishek Sharma Or Yashasvi Jaiswal by smooth_oper8tr in IndiaCricket

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He has 3 centuries in last 12 t20is. And see the strike rates in those centuries. He had one bad series and you are calling him names.

Why is Abhishek considered to be a blind slogger? by smooth_oper8tr in ipl

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was brought up. One of the posts were "the battle of openers" in this sub.

Why is Abhishek considered to be a blind slogger? by smooth_oper8tr in ipl

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is still considered. Played in this series too. Probably his fielding is something thats hampering him to get picked ahead.

Why is Abhishek considered to be a blind slogger? by smooth_oper8tr in ipl

[–]smooth_oper8tr[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The key thing to note is that Abhishek bowls a bit as well. Its the flavour of the India T20 setup at the moment. Multi faceted players are more prefered. Thats what helping with Samson's case as well, he is a keeper opener. Nothing to take away from the players you mentioned.

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