The IPL Thread

karanraheja · 15th May 2009, 09:59

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Originally Posted by anekho

I was thinking along the same lines, why Oram? I remember Ntini performing much better than Oram.

Also the fielding has to improve - right now it's very sloppy.

cheers

Hightime we give a chance to Nitini, that would strengthen our bowling , Oram can be dropped - anyways middle overs spin has been the best bet Raina can throw around a few overs .

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

You guys said something about Warnie being out ?

. I swear i was surprised to see Warnie playing. I realised only when i saw on Cricinfo- Warnie to Sachin. I was like

. Is he fit to play rest of the games?

esteem_lover · 15th May 2009, 10:26

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

. I swear i was surprised to see Warnie playing. I realised only when i saw on Cricinfo- Warnie to Sachin. I was like

. Is he fit to play rest of the games?

I just hope he has not resorted to any banned substance.

2 good matches last night. Broke my heart a bit to see CSK go down to RCB. But I would like to see RCB in the top 4, so don't really mind that.

finneyp · 15th May 2009, 11:37

Am happy CSK lost y'day, only Hayden is consistent in that team.

What a harakiri by MI y'day, what was Abishek Nayar & Bhajji smoking y'day?
Instead of finishing the match, they are taking singles & giving strike to the bowlers.

harry10 · 15th May 2009, 13:59

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

Hightime we give a chance to Nitini, that would strengthen our bowling , Oram can be dropped - anyways middle overs spin has been the best bet Raina can throw around a few overs .

. I swear i was surprised to see Warnie playing. I realised only when i saw on Cricinfo- Warnie to Sachin. I was like

. Is he fit to play rest of the games?

Do you really believe he was even injured

Have you forgotten how Aussies like to play the mind games!

All said a great match.
MI must be kicking themselves to lose like this. Like deccan they just choked in the end.
I don't think MI can make it to semifinals now.

This IPL is more fun. 90% matches are getting decided in last 2 overs.

Bubby · 15th May 2009, 22:31

DD are fighting back after just scoring 120, I know I am getting a bit optimistic here.

anekho · 16th May 2009, 16:17

7 for 1!

go chennai go!

cheers

Aditya · 16th May 2009, 19:01

Mumbai Indians can start planning their strategy for next year.

Eddy · 16th May 2009, 19:03

And they should keep in mind that Mr Sachin Tendulkar is about the worst captain at the IPL.

Aditya · 16th May 2009, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Eddy

And they should keep in mind that Mr Sachin Tendulkar is about the worst captain at the IPL.

Exactly. Even last year, they won under Shaun Pollock, lost under Sachin and Harbhajan.

Eddy · 16th May 2009, 19:14

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Originally Posted by Aditya

Exactly. Even last year, they won under Shaun Pollock, lost under Sachin and Harbhajan.

But they don't have a choice do they ?

He is contracted for at least one more year.
He is the big daddy of Indian cricket.
He will play till 2011.
He gets in the sponsors.
There is nobody else in the team who looks like captaincy material.

Although he has failed as a captain everytime he has tried it, I think we can safely assume that he will remain the captain for IPL 2010.

Aditya · 16th May 2009, 19:25

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Originally Posted by Eddy

But they don't have a choice do they ?

Why? Hum hain na!

Anyway. This win will give Chennai SK the momentum they need to go into the final stages of the tournament and bring them closer to a semi-final berth.
Now I just hope my favourite team, Rajasthan Royals makes it too.

Eddy · 16th May 2009, 19:26

Will KKR spoil Deccan's party tonight ? Or will it be another whalloping ?

Mission_Safari · 16th May 2009, 19:27

What a different innings from Haydos . I thought he would lose his cool and give away his wicket but he chose to see through the match and played a wonderful sedate innings.

Eddy · 16th May 2009, 19:40

Err, is it only me or is Sunny Gavaskar almost downright depressed at the presentation party ? Just going through the motions actually. Except the Haydos interview probably.

anekho · 16th May 2009, 19:55

hurray!

chennai won!
Hayden ended it with style - hit a six for the last ball!

cheers

ps: I'm with deccan for the next match!

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Err, is it only me or is Sunny Gavaskar almost downright depressed at the presentation party ? Just going through the motions actually. Except the Haydos interview probably.

Yeah he seemed pretty down... My fav presenter person is shastri!

15th May 2009, 11:37	#1698
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Am happy CSK lost y'day, only Hayden is consistent in that team. What a harakiri by MI y'day, what was Abishek Nayar & Bhajji smoking y'day? Instead of finishing the match, they are taking singles & giving strike to the bowlers.
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Bubby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 503 Thanked: 168 Times	DD are fighting back after just scoring 120, I know I am getting a bit optimistic here.
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Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,801 Thanked: 76,766 Times View My Garage	Mumbai Indians can start planning their strategy for next year.
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Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,386 Thanked: 13,291 Times	And they should keep in mind that Mr Sachin Tendulkar is about the worst captain at the IPL.
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Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,386 Thanked: 13,291 Times	Will KKR spoil Deccan's party tonight ? Or will it be another whalloping ?
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Mission_Safari BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 449 Thanked: 6 Times	What a different innings from Haydos . I thought he would lose his cool and give away his wicket but he chose to see through the match and played a wonderful sedate innings.
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Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,386 Thanked: 13,291 Times	Err, is it only me or is Sunny Gavaskar almost downright depressed at the presentation party ? Just going through the motions actually. Except the Haydos interview probably.
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