Friday, February 22, 2008

IPL AUCTION HINDSIGHTS: JAIPUR – OUT OF SORTS



The bids haven’t favoured jaipur. No one in their right mind would give even an outside chance for Jaipur in this league. Though it could boast of Shane Warne, Smith and Younis Khan in its side there is no one else to rely on. Jaipur may not be in the fray at the halfway stage of the series.

Jack in the Pack: (now this is difficult to say as there seem to be none)
With 3 captains in the side, the thinktank atleast is in safe hands.

Pain in the neck: Yousuf Pathan with just one national outing could be inexperienced. Kaif who has been out of favour with the selectors may not fit into the T20 format. Munaf patel has a tendency to breakdown in the middle of a series.

Squad: Shane Warne (US$450,000), Graeme Smith (US$475,000), Younis Khan (US$225,000), Kamran Akmal (US$150,000), Yusuf Pathan (US$475,000), Mohammad Kaif (US$675,000), Munaf Patel (US$275,000), Justin Langer (US$200,000)

Quote: Its hard to predict the outcome of a T20 combat, but Jaipur’s presence makes it easier.