Bluffmaster said:
So would you rather have me play instead of him? Hell, I wish that was true, atleast I wouldn't have run like a mad man.
And just FYI, he has played 23 Ranji matches in which he has scored some 1200 odd runs with an average of 37. That doesn't look "loads" to me. I know he is in as an all rounder but it ain't like he is doing a great job at it. He got thrashed today and India could have made it if were not for his stupid running and lack of judgment.
hyeah:
Btw, I think he (Jadeja) was picked based on his all round performance in the U19 WC, Ranji, IPL - kinda mixed bag.
Besides, the "all rounder" tag is what made him a contender for the team slot. Irfan/Yousuf Pathan were perhaps other options but I guess he has Dhobi's backing.
You can again go on and blame the selectors or anyone else. I don't care.
These tournaments are more of giving opportunity to youngsters I believe. Pick Dravid and people go crazy saying "youngsters aren't given a chance" and pick Jadeja or any other "youngster" a similar amount of people go all out crying foul.
The way I see it, its more of a "Damned if you do, Damned if you don't" thing with Indians and Cricket.