Re: How much longer do we let Kaneria "develop" into a world class bowler
In reponse to ravage's post.
Several things need to be considered. Seven years mean seniority by any standard. 51 tests means a lot. I think its not too long ago when the magician turned padestrian Saqlain was dropped from the team. People in Pakistan worshiped that guy. Once the class and magic evaporated, he was only smashed around the park. Same thing with Mushy and Abdul Qadir. Once a spinner is exposed and predictable and not too innovative to surprise the batsmen, he is treated like Butt, Hafeez, Yuvraj and Sehwag. Once the class or magic is gone, a all equipped full time world class spinner is no different then a part timer. They both will go on and on for 25-35 overs wicketless, seeing scoreboard crossing 500+ like butter. He needs to be out for a whole year and perform in domestic upto his potential, only then he should be given a call back. In the mean time, bring new blood into the team, time to give new spinner, keeper and openers a chance.
India made 620+ runs in 1 1/2 day, thats some remarkable spanking. The way we were conceding boundries on 2nd day was like Bermuda playing to Austrailia. Tongues out and resting hands on waist all the times, Pakistani player looked humiliated as non test nations play with top ranking teams.