Almost each time, Ashwin makes more runs than at-least one of the specialize Indian batsmen, and definitely makes more and faster runs than the Captain-Mr. Cold. If India don't consider him as a bowler, Ashwin plays a part of specialize batsman pretty better than most specialize batsmen. I guess, Indian captain has to quit playing cricket for a while, and analyze what to do just watching. Until now, I always seen that the Indian captain never perform good, they all are in the team because they are captains, but when Mr. Cold became a captain, my impression of Indian captain has changed, but now Mr. Cold showing that he is just like other captains. But whatever happens, our Mr. cold always has excuses. Entire team including himself perform very very poor, but Mr. Cold always finds some positives to defend his boys and his own decisions, and the media also helps him. Otherwise India have 27 local team, but they still use almost same players in T20 who also play tests and ODIs.

Hafeez may not be aware of the rubbish that Ashwin has been serving in recent times. On the other hand he may be aware and this would merely be a mind game. Either way, the problem was not lack of specialist bowlers, the problem for India was lack of good bowlers. Ishant Sharma and Dinda are useless on most tracks. Spinners on this kinds of tracks are a gamble- especially against sides that are comfortable against spin. India lost because Ishant sharma and Dinda were unable to sustain the pressure that Kumar had brought on, and Jadeja bowled a couple of very ordinary overs. But yes, possibly against Pakistan, Ashwin would have been a better bet than Jadeja.

only 3 specialist bowlers --- Hard to win an International game with this combo. Hafeez is spot on and 100% right but rather than acknowledging their own mistake Dhoni and Co are defending their decision ... weird

Wining stratergy

Dhoni needs to be aggressive and careful as per situation. Up the order will do a good for Dhoni I think Yuvi should come after Dhoni in the batting line up.

We need more aggression from India team. Hold one end and fire from the other end stratergy should be used. Play according to situation batsmen, exactly how Pakistan did at the right moment of the match.

Young guns Virat, Raina and Rohit should plan to rotate the strike first before going for their shots. I think with pakistan bowling attack it is better to play straight first and get the feel of the ball on bat before any shots accross the line. Speed up the tempo once you get going again one of the batsmen should hold one end. Cannot play strokes from both ends it is risky.

I think we have a great batting attack fellows play clever cricket and not rush of blood shots. And bowlers need to stick to good line and lenth for the most part do not try too many variations good luck and have a great matc

I think India bowled much better this time except ofcourse the last over should have been pace and not spin one mistake cost us the match. One more problem was the batting collapse I think we have enough batsmen with experience to know how to play according to situation batsmen need to be blamed for this defeat and not the bowlers batsmen including Dhoni need to pull up their socks and play better cricket. It is easy to say as per dhoni but mistakes cannot be repeated again and again. Pakistan has a good bowling attack Indian batsmen should know that and after a good start given they did not capitalize on that we need to focus on grabbing opportunities that come our way.

We also need more bowlers like kumar who can take wickets in this fashion. Way to go kumar, keep hitting the right area's and give tips to the seniour bowlers as well no harm in learning from the junior's Dindi and Ishant. Remember dot balls and accuracy are the key to get the wickets.

India needs to quickly asses the pitch and set a target if they bat first. Didnt see the Indian innings in the first match but the collapse was embarrassing as it appears that batsmen were looking for bigger target. Pakistan strength is bowling which is India's weakness so batters would have to lift themselves up. Pakistani cricketers dont watch international cricket otherwise Hafeez wouldnt have made the comment about Ashwin. Throughout this season whether for CSK or for India tests or t20 Ashwin had been below par. In CLT20 part of CSK debacle could be put to his bowling so spinner's slot is a problem for India. I would think there is a toss up between Chawla & Ashwin for Jadeja's place. I think its wrong to criticise Dhoni for bowling Kohli but last over could have been by Yuvraj. But for his stupendous form in Ranji trophy Jadeja wouldnt have played. He is not justifying his form or talent.