Re: 2nd Test: India v Pakistan at Kolkata - Nov 30-Dec 4, 2007
Danish Kaneria has always been a local resident in key areas. You mentioned covers. During the reign of Inzamam as captain, Kaneria was almost always used in the same positions, places like mid-on and mid-off. I never understood the fascination of having your worst fielders in areas which, if a right fielder is used, can realistically turn the match in your favor. Those are strategic positions that captains use to set their best fielders in the side.
^ Yes, Kaneria's fielding has been school-boyish really....
...and talking about fielding , Shoaib Akhtar simply refuses to chase the ball as soon as it goes past him. I know he is not fit and all....but this attitude is rare at this level of the game. I guess his tear-away 4-overs fast bowling spells gives him the license to escape with anything in other aspects of the game.
Akhtar should be in the pavillion and not on the field if he is not fit.