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My heart is saying ....an IPL can not end without a Jaiswal century.
Just Saying. I think the day is today.
u/Intelligent_Tie7692 — 3 days ago
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Just Curious... Is Curran good against spin?
Is he someone who can play between 15-20 balls and score 22-30 respectively in overs 6-12?
u/Intelligent_Tie7692 — 7 days ago
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PBKS does not let me miss RR matches.
Hence I support them.
u/Intelligent_Tie7692 — 8 days ago
Our Spin Struggle: A Tactical Blunder
Ever since the last match, I’ve been thinking a lot about our struggles against spin. It’s incredibly difficult to win a tournament when there’s such a glaring weakness in the batting lineup.
At some point, tough questions need to be asked of the management. Yes, criticism is always easier in hindsight, but in this case the warning signs were visible well in advance and still went unaddressed.
- Jurel: Jurel’s struggles against spin were never a secret. There were multiple discussions about it even on this sub, yet the management still decided to promote him to No. 3. I initially hoped he would improve against spin during the off-season, but that improvement never really came. Despite that, they persisted with him at 3. It can work if an early wicket falls, but expecting your No. 3 to consistently handle overs 6–14 against spin-heavy attacks was unrealistic. It only added pressure on him and the batters who followed.
- BackUps: We continue to ignore the importance of proper backups. Last season, Hetmyer was badly out of form and we had no reliable replacement. This year too, only Hetmyer and Parag seem comfortable against spin, and considering how inconsistent both have been, it’s surprising that there was no contingency plan in place.
- Auction: The auction strategy also felt short-sighted. We could have picked up a few proven spin-hitters as backup options. Players like Mahipal Lomror and Deepak Hooda went unsold. They may not be elite players, but they could still have provided depth during injuries or poor form. Ravi Singh remains largely unproven at this level.
- Replacement: I also don’t understand the Shanaka-for-Curran replacement. Shanaka neither bowls enough nor offers much assurance against spin. If we wanted a similar profile, someone like Sikandar Raza would have made far more sense, especially considering how well he performed for Paarl.
u/Intelligent_Tie7692 — 12 days ago
What Happened to the Jaiswal We Knew?
It’s honestly heartbreaking to see Jaiswal in this situation. Never imagined that he and his best friend would end up at the bottom of that list (https://www.iplt20.com/stats/2026). At the start of the season, I genuinely thought Vaibhav would play the quick-fire 20–30 cameos while Jaiswal would settle in and deliver another 700+ run IPL season.
What I don’t understand is where this obsession with captaincy came from. There’s already enough evidence that IPL captaincy doesn’t guarantee an ICT spot. Just look at Patidar, Rahane, Ruturaj, or Pant. Forget ICT selection — it doesn’t even significantly boost brand value. If captaincy carried that much weight, Samson would’ve pushed for a leadership role before considering a move to CSK. At the end of the day, people switch on the TV to watch star cricketers perform. People see Vaibhav bat not captain a side.
Honestly, most cricketers — especially openers — are probably better off avoiding captaincy altogether because it can become a major distraction. Unless you’re someone like Dhoni or Pandya, whose place in the ICT setup was secure because of their wicketkeeping or all-round abilities, the added responsibility often affects your primary skill.
What I admired most about Jaiswal was how he kept evolving every season. Even last year, after a poor start, he bounced back with back-to-back fifties. That sharpness and hunger seem missing right now. Instead of improving, his spin game has actually regressed over the last couple of years.
A lot of people are blaming Vaibhav for affecting his game, but I think both Jaiswal and the management should’ve figured out his role by now. Realistically, he isn’t going to outmuscle players like Vaibhav, Abhishek, or Priyansh in pure boundary-hitting — and those are the kinds of aggressive batters he’ll be competing with in the ICT setup. His best path was always to become that aggressive anchor who balances intent with consistency. But at the moment, he just looks completely underprepared.
u/Intelligent_Tie7692 — 12 days ago
PBKS is one game short and a point ahead when compared to teams 2-5 in points table. They will definitely qualify; would have been easier if they beat the other teams to make the points table easier for us.
u/Intelligent_Tie7692 — 19 days ago