Are Murali and Mendis being put into the attack too early?

Question

Murali and Mendis should not be bowling during the 10 - 20 over mark of a test match.

What's your opinion?

Answer 1

Mahela Jayawardene got carried away with the performance of Murali and Mendis in the first test and tried to repeat the same in this test too by introducing both of them early,which backfired.

Answer 2

Yes but i think that they should be!! The Indian players seem to be playing pace bowling really well but when the spinners come on they struggle. Its better to put the spinners on early to get those early wickets before the batsmen get really comfortable batting!! Anyway its just my opinion!!

Answer 3

No. Both Kulasekara & Vaas will get wickets soon & then, Mendis & Murali will bowl properly. However, let Sehwag & Gambhir hit as many runs possible but, one misjudge shot & there goes a wicket.

Answer 4

may be not necessarily

its only virenders blunder fluke  

Answer 5

yes it seems ,perhaps they should have brought just 30 minutes before the lunch break

Answer 6

Yeah maybe but the pacer are taking a hammering so I guess Jayawardena was forced to do that.

Answer 7

yes .if they are injured it will be a big problem for ilanka.if india goes on batting in his original style they cannot do anything.i think we are over cautious about them.so we get out.

Answer 8

since you are a genuine and reasonable user Mel, i would reply you reasonably only, there is no choice with Mahela as he relies heavily on his due of spin to get this partnership broken  because if Sehwag stays for little longer, he will bat Sri Lanka outta game for sure !

regards!

god bless!

Answer 9

i think you are right...but remember that mahela knows what he is doing...

murli himself said that he doesnt like bowling early in test matches but he has to do what the captain says...i wouldnt blame murli.. expecting the ball to dance on the first day is not something that happens alot...

Answer 10

but sri lanka does not have third seamer