World Twenty20 2016 Thread

Looks like Pandey or even Negi will come in for Yuvi. Dhoni really isn't keen on Rahane in the middle order, so that pretty much rules him out, unfortunately. Haven't seen much of Negi, but he isn't a specialist batsman and with our batting order misfiring, Pandey is a much better option, in my opinion!

Rahane will only come in as an opener, apparently, and Pandey has been spotted in the nets quite a lot today so that's the obvious change you'd expect.

The track at Mumbai will produce a run-fest in my opinion. The lowest score on that pitch in the tournament thus far has been 172, achieved by Afghanistan. It makes for a paradise for Kohli, Dhoni, Gayle et al.

On a pitch like Mumbai, I don't see any reason why Rahane shouldn't play in the middle order. The only reason why Dhoni doesn't like him playing there is when the pitch is really slow, he finds it hard to rotate the strike etc, but Rahane is a class player and on a pitch like Mumbai, I'm sure he would do well. Still, gives Pandey a massive chance.

Yep, and it should do. Ashwin vs Gayle will be the key match up.

Rahane definitely deserves his chance - in fact, I'd go as far as saying he has been unlucky to go for so long without being selected.

I only just realised you mentioned Negi in in your initial post, mate. Sorry. Yeah, he is definitely an option - and even more so when you figure that he's a like-for-like Yuvraj replacement: left-handed, left-arm spin. Worth remembering everybody in the Windies order is right-handed, bar Gayle and Benn.

Pandey's reputation for scoring runs when it matters - namely for India against Australia last time out, and the IPL final - will probably see him selected, though.

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Looking forward to hearing your team of the tournament after Sunday! We've got a bit of break from first-class cricket while the domestic season gets underway, but hopefully the IPL will entertain me. It'll be my first proper time watching it.

We've got the Sri Lankan cricket team in England to look forward to in May, too. Happy days.

Will have to think long and hard about the team haha, but will definitely put one up! I find the IPL too long for a tournament, but I normally keep an eye on it anyway!

It's going to be an amazing summer of sport with the Olympics and the Euros on as well as International cricket!

I've got tickets for the Sri Lanka ODI at Edgbaston, and Pakistan Test at Edgbaston.

Plenty to look forward to: the cricket, Wimbledon, Euros, Olympics, and the Ryder Cup later this year.

I've got tickets for the Sri Lanka ODI at Edgbaston, and Pakistan Test at Edgbaston.

Plenty to look forward to: the cricket, Wimbledon, Euros, Olympics, and the Ryder Cup later this year.