Indians need to specialize says http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dean-Mervyn-Jones-c53391 – Cricket News Update
Former Australian batsman, Dean Jones believes that the Indian team needs to specialize in all formats of the game in order to assert dominancy outside the sub-continent.
The frailties of the Men In Blue away from home have been well documented over the past six months, where they have suffered seven defeats on the trot.
Despite having an exceptional 2011, which saw them claiming the coveted World Cup title on their home turf, their form outside their own backyard has been nothing short of embarrassing, which saw them relinquish their no.1 ranked status away to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 in July-Aug.
The stumbling block seems to be an ageing batting lineup in the form of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/VVS-Laxman-c2772, and despite the trio sharing a wealth of experience; many have called for the BCCI to build a team for the future.
While their services to cricket are indispensable, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jones-c69217 suggests that the Indians must need to specialize in different formats of game, in order to be more effective away from home.
"http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Z-Khan-c98379 and VVS Laxman made up their minds on what format of the game they think they can still excel in,” said Jones.
According to the former Aussie legend, another major worry haunting the Men In Blue outside the subcontinent is the lack of quality fast bowlers. While Zaheer Khan has shown ability to spear head the attack but with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thomas-George-Burrows-c93472he age barrier lingering, it won’t be long before the Indians have to look for fresh blood.
Only http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Vinay-Kumar-c2237 have again fallen short of expectations.
"Spinners help you win, no doubt, but ultimately the quicks who bowl over 145km/http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hugh-Morris-c63550 frighten everyone, especially the tail! India needs to start a widespread search for fast bowlers,” added Jones.
With a 3-0 drubbing, the tourists will need bounce back in the final Test at Adelaide in order to save them from a second consecutive away series whitewash.
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