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Originally Posted by BANFAN
Nayeem and Riyad may be doing better in NCl/DPL. Question is in which positions and with what SR. An inform AK & Ash could be ideal to utilize the Batting PP & slog overs. We needed Nayeem/Riad, when our Top orer was sure failure. But things have changed. We don't need so stable players in 40-50th over, we need players who can really go after bowling at that stage.
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Ahem, Nayeem's nickname is "Chokka Nayeem".
As for Riyad, well, he's got what it takes to go after the bowling in the late overs. He hits cleanly with plenty of power. Unfortunately, he's got this syndrome since his maiden Test century in Hamilton - he waits for the bad ball. And he's using this habit in the ODI format.
At times it seems he is using psychic power to have the bowler deliver half volleys to him. He also shows disappointment when he is not getting enough loose deliveries. In this IPL era of cricket, you've got to convert as many deliveries to runs as possible. He has got the reach and strength, he needs to bring more pro-active footwork in his ODI style to convert.
I think this an area where he might be behind Alok. Alok is using slog sweeps to good effect for converting otherwise attacking deliveries into runs. The biggest negative for Alok is his lack of international matches for a long time. If they pick him, he will need to play the warm up matches.
I don't think Alok will be picked, but stranger things have happened.