http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RG-Sharma-c2309 gets backing from former skipper – Cricket News Roundup – Part 2 – August 10, 2012
Former Indian captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758.
Despite the Men in Blue winning the ODI series 4-1, Sharma managed just 13 from 5 innings, which is the lowest return by an Indian batter in a five-match series. Vengsarkar offered his support to the 25-year-old, but feels that time is running out for the
player to fulfill his potential, considering the good showings of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Manoj-Tiwary-c1890.
"He is a fine player and there is no question about his abilities but he has failed for too long. Tiwary has done extremely well and I think he should get more opportunities," Vengsarkar said.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013.
Both players picked up knee and lower back injury respectively during the drawn Test at Headingley and were major doubts for the all-important final game next week. However, both have recovered earlier than expected and will take some part in the warm-up
match against Derbyshire, starting today.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Faf-du-Plessis-c1427, who fielded during the opener’s absence.
“Graeme has fully recovered from the minor ligament sprain to his left knee and we also have positive feedback from Jacques,” said Mohammed Moosajee, the South African team manager.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Irfan-Pathan-c1601 during the recently concluded tour of Sri Lanka and has challenged the left-armer to push for a Test place.
After being recalled to the ODI team following an injury to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Irfan-c64444 picked up a total of 11 wickets (ODI and T20I) while spearheading the attack, extracting extra zip and further troubling the batters with constant movement. He also chipped in
with the bat on a regular basis.
“He bowled very well, it's not only the swing but also the zip is back and we will have to wait and see, if and when his opportunity comes in Test cricket, whether he will be able to last five days both with the old and new ball,” Ganguly said.
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