WC Cricket 2007 - Your choice

Raajiv · 21st February 2007, 11:32

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

My heart beats for india, but common sense says SA or AUS.

e_l,

Check your third option after taking a look at the Chappell-hadlee trophy.Hayden - Injured,Symonds - Injured ,Warne - Retired.Where are aussies leading to?

turbofreak · 21st February 2007, 12:17

I think South Africa has a good chance of winning...but still injured aussies still cant be written off..

Surprise · 17th March 2007, 12:56

Australia, South africa and Newzealand were my first 3 options and going smooth till now.

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Originally Posted by turbofreak

I think South Africa has a good chance of winning...but still injured aussies still cant be written off..

So many records by SA. Six sixers in an over by Gibbs. Amazing

deepakhon · 18th March 2007, 11:20

My choice is not even in the choices you have listed. Somehow, something says that Bangladesh is going to win this world cup. BTW, I am not joking.

iraghava · 18th March 2007, 11:43

Well I think it's going to be either SL or SA. India maybe, but after yesterday's performance let's say the chances are quite low.

Steeroid · 18th March 2007, 12:10

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Originally Posted by deepakhon

Somehow, something says that Bangladesh is going to win this world cup. BTW, I am not joking.

They may not win it, but they're going to make the semis if they continue playing as they have done in the last two matches against NZ and India.

Their bowlers bowl to a plan and strangle the opposition batsmen. Their batsmen are free-spirted and fearless as only drunks and children can be - its refreshing to see the freedom with which their batsman play.

And I love watching Tamil Iqbal bat - I've seen him in both matches so far and he's outstanding. Perhaps our 'greatest batsman' should take a look at how this 17-year-old bats and remember how he used to play at one time - it might help him put his own performance in perspective.

They're very Gung-ho and a new team like this is a breath of fresh air in the otherwise settled world of cricket.

normally_crazy · 18th March 2007, 13:37

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

And I love watching Tamil Iqbal bat - I've seen him in both matches so far and he's outstanding. Perhaps our 'greatest batsman' should take a look at how this 17-year-old bats and remember how he used to play at one time - it might help him put his own performance in perspective.

Well said Steer. Tamim was a breath of fresh air yesterday. The total number of runs that all Bangladesh players have made to date is 3000 runs short of what Sachin's total number of runs in his ODI career. And yet we saw him struggle , scratch and perish. And you guys know what ? Its more painful watching him bat like that against almost club bowling , better he goes out immediately.

- How many of you fellas playing Super Selector this time ?????

Steeroid · 18th March 2007, 13:42

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

- How many of you fellas playing Super Selector this time ?????

I'm playing Cricstock <www.cricstock.com> this time. Quite interesting - I had people like Tamil Iqbal on my portfolio even before the WC began, so I'm not doing too badly.

v1p3r · 18th March 2007, 16:07

SUddenly, the Chicago Bulls doesn't seem like such a bad bet.

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Perhaps our 'greatest batsman' should take a look at how this 17-year-old bats and remember how he used to play at one time - it might help him put his own performance in perspective.

He's a fat, duty-dodging pipsqueak has-been who should have retired long ago.

MaserQ · 18th March 2007, 17:09

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

He's a fat, duty-dodging pipsqueak has-been who should have retired long ago.

If he has his way he will still be around for the next world cup. I hope he leaves the scene with grace, sooner rather than later.

I would not dare call the Bangladeshi bowling 'club level' any more after that performance!

redrage · 18th March 2007, 18:05

Bangla's have been trained like an army!! .... bowling was very improved...... packed quite a punch.

Steeroid · 18th March 2007, 20:11

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Originally Posted by MaserQ

If he has his way he will still be around for the next world cup. I hope he leaves the scene with grace, sooner rather than later.

No he wont - he's planning to be around for the 2011 world cup:

Tendulkar hints at playing 2011 World Cup : Cricket MAIN-NEWS : CricketZone.Com

Obviously he's decided that we cant win this one....

v1p3r · 18th March 2007, 20:15

Someone shoot this fool.

wolfinstein · 18th March 2007, 21:02

Maybe we should have Hrishikesh Kanitkar to beat the ****s of Bengal Team..Remember his stunning Debut against Bengal..!

At this rate its best to recall the team back before the tax payer pay for more and more losses..!

Steeroid · 18th March 2007, 22:51

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Originally Posted by wolfinstein

At this rate its best to recall the team back before the tax payer pay for more and more losses..!

Taxes have nothing to do with it - the BCCI is an autonomous, self-financing body. The government doesnt spend money on these guys, thankfully.

View Poll Results: 2007 CRICKET WC CHAMPION
Australia	12	24.00%
South Africa	15	30.00%
Newzealand	6	12.00%
England	0	0%
Pakistan	0	0%
India	16	32.00%
Srilanka	1	2.00%
West Indies	0	0%
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21st February 2007, 12:17	#17
turbofreak BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 112 Thanked: 0 Times	I think South Africa has a good chance of winning...but still injured aussies still cant be written off..
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18th March 2007, 11:20	#19
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	My choice is not even in the choices you have listed. Somehow, something says that Bangladesh is going to win this world cup. BTW, I am not joking.
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18th March 2007, 11:43	#20
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Well I think it's going to be either SL or SA. India maybe, but after yesterday's performance let's say the chances are quite low.
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redrage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 553 Thanked: 106 Times	Bangla's have been trained like an army!! .... bowling was very improved...... packed quite a punch.
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18th March 2007, 20:15	#28
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Someone shoot this fool.
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18th March 2007, 21:02	#29
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	Maybe we should have Hrishikesh Kanitkar to beat the ****s of Bengal Team..Remember his stunning Debut against Bengal..! At this rate its best to recall the team back before the tax payer pay for more and more losses..!
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