5 Retired Players Who Fans Wish To Have In Test Team Now

Mar 16, 2017 at 6:43 PM

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5 Retired Players Who Fans Wish To Have In Test Team Now

Team India’s present Test line-up is a mixture of aggressive and defensive technique. The likes of Murali Vijay, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara have given some tremendous wins to the team with their sensible batting whereas KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have always look to maintain a healthy strike rate to make things difficult for the opposition.

Indian team’s terrific run in the Test campaign right now is making every Indian fan proud.

However, sometimes Indian fans get too emotional when team does not perform well. Some bad performances by the team forced the fans to think about retired Indian players. It is not practically possible to bring them back, but yes one can make a list of some fans’ preferred players.

Today, we are here with the list of some exceptional Indian cricketers which every fan would want in the Test team once again:

Virender Sehwag

Sehwag

There is nothing wrong with Murali Vijay as an opener, but one name that would remain unforgettable for every cricket fan is Virender Sehwag. His capability to vanish the new ball cannot be replaced by any other cricketer. The Nawab of Najafgarh has shown us on various occasions that why he would remain the first choice as an opener for every fan. His similar technique in all the formats of the game made him special and unique.

He loved to pace up his innings in the initial stages of the match. The innings of 309 and 319 were the best part of his entire career where he was proved to be a nightmare for the opposition. Viru would surely be on the list of every Indian cricket fan regarding returning to the Test team.

Rahul Dravid

Dravid

The most underrated cricketer of his time Rahul Dravid was one of the best Test cricketers that India has ever produced. His classic technique and calm behaviour on the field were enough to tackle every bowler. Popularly known as ‘The Wall’, Dravid was always up for his side whenever his team needed him the most. He has saved his team from unmanageable situations where it was extremely tough to fight back.

One of the top examples is his quite innings of 180 against Australia at Kolkata in 2001 which India won ever after being asked to follow-on. Rahul Dravid’s service towards his team is irreplaceable which is why he would always be fans’ first option for the number 3 slot.

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin

Once Matthew Hayden said, “I have seen God, he bats at number 4 for India.” Isn’t it enough to tell what kind of a batsman Sachin Tendulkar was? India’s Superman and so-called Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is arguably the best cricketer of all time. His perfect temperament and quality show on the field has given every Indian fan the right to call him the best. The Mumbaikar has provided us with billions of memories which would remain unforgettable for another

India’s Superman and so-called Master Blaster ‘Sachin Tendulkar’ is arguably the best cricketer of all time. His perfect temperament and quality show on the field has given every Indian fan the right to call him the best. The Mumbaikar has provided us with billions of memories which would remain unforgettable for another tonnes of years. His superb performances in almost every Test series has saved India on numerous occasions.

Some of his scintillating Test knocks include 241 against Australia at Sydney, 217 against New Zealand at Ahmedabad and 114 against Australia at Perth. His 100 international centuries are enough to show his capability of playing at any stage. There would not be any second thought in the minds of fans of keeping Tendulkar in the side at number 4 as he is the ‘God of the Game.’

VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman

Who says that batting is difficult on a dead wicket? One should watch Very Very Special Laxman to vanquish this doubt from the minds. The history of Indian cricket has shown us that whenever everyone flopped, Laxman fired. The perfect example is 2001 Border-Gavaskar Trophy where India was in deep trouble and was asked to enforce the follow-on. VVS Laxman’s terrific innings of 281 won the match for India, which also turned the history of Indian cricket.

Cricket fans cannot forget his contribution towards the Indian cricket and hence would go for any bid to keep him in the final eleven.

MS Dhoni

Dhoni

No matter how much Virat Kohli does for India as a skipper in the Test format, the absence of MS Dhoni will always hurt Indian fans. When it comes to leadership, MSD is the first man that comes to our mind. He has always served the team with his calm and composed nature even during the pressure situations. His batting ability, especially in the limited overs format, is still better than any other finisher.

Dhoni’s stats in Test might not amaze an outsider, but every fan is aware of his captaincy skills in the Test format. He had made Team India the best Test team in the world when he received the Test Mace in December 2009. His contribution in the 90 Tests he played for his country cannot be ignored, and that is why he would always be a first choice for the fans in terms of Test captaincy.

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