The IPL Thread (Fantasy game league details on pg 255)

normally_crazy · 25th May 2009, 00:30

And they pick out the least beautiful female as the winner of the Miss Bollywood contest. This closing show is turning out to be a joke. Only our Bollywood divas can save it now.

Hope Kat has been granted permission to perform by VJM - RCB lost you see

WT... - Kat dancing on Jai Ho ?

NOOOO

I thought only the members of the INC had the rights to dance on this tune.

Dippy · 25th May 2009, 00:36

Thankfully I've switched off the TV after seeing Akon make a fool of himself. Three times the song plays then he starts lip sync.

And boy did the SA President bore us or what?

kaushik_s · 25th May 2009, 00:36

The turning point was Dravid's dismissal, had he not tried that stupidest of the stupid shot and hang around there for just some more time, we still would've had a chance. But DC played really well, specially fielding was great. They restricted free flow of runs in the initial six overs (and after that also). And after that they kept the pressure on with wickets on crucial time. I so much was expecting Kumble to be awarded MoM today after his bowling performance, that was just amazing to say the least.

And about the closing ceremony, nothing said is better. Such a horrible boring show. Cricket has taken a back seat and fashion show was started on cricket field. I hate this.

CaliforniaKnight · 25th May 2009, 00:52

... after all this, some guy from 3 decades back has come down to entertain us with a song.GOD!!

DriverR · 25th May 2009, 01:09

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaKnight

... after all this, some guy from 3 decades back has come down to entertain us with a song.GOD!!

Come on, SA hosted the series after it had to be moved out. The least we can do is include some of their talent in the closing ceremony. After all the dull affair needs to be shared by all!

deky · 25th May 2009, 01:32

They dont even have enough medals for the runner's up team members leave alone medals for the support staff. The last few team members of RC have just shook hands and left without the medals.

cooldude1988765 · 25th May 2009, 02:18

DC zindabad!!! what a match...

CaliAtenza · 25th May 2009, 02:24

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Originally Posted by SilentEngine

Well done DC. Team that played better today won. DC bowled well under pressure. RCB had their chance and didn't take it.

its really sad...bangalore is in tears 2nite lol :(. Nothing goes right in this town i guess..but Kumble put in an EXCELLENT performance. I was really hoping bangalore was gonna win 2nite, but there is always next year

. But one thing is certain, we arent bottom rung anymore...and we DESTROYED Chennai!

1-Testosterone · 25th May 2009, 11:12

I think the turning point was Taylor's dismissal.

Rajesh Rawal · 25th May 2009, 11:42

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Thankfully I've switched off the TV after seeing Akon make a fool of himself. Three times the song plays then he starts lip sync.

And boy did the SA President bore us or what?

+ 1 to that. they should have done the prize distribution first and then dive into the boring stuff.

the south african president was on a different trip.

esteem_lover · 25th May 2009, 11:55

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaKnight

... after all this, some guy from 3 decades back has come down to entertain us with a song.GOD!!

Eddie Grant was good. Who was that other guy in white who was singing along with him ?

hariharanea · 25th May 2009, 11:58

DC have done it this time!! Harmeet Singh's performance was outstanding y'day. One more Singh is King

I feel sorry for RCB's, they really put up a good fight but it was too late for them. Exceptional performance by Kumble though.

Maybe the Kat's lady luck didn't click for them for the finals

Rocky_Balboa · 25th May 2009, 12:59

Really really sad after seeing RCB give-up on the trophy, they held for about 25-30 overs. I didnt understand what Robin was thinking in the last over, agreed RPSingh was fantastic but Robin was trying to hit without seeing the line of the delivery.

Sad, very sad and glad he isnt in the T20 WC team.

esteem_lover · 25th May 2009, 14:50

There is no point in blaming Robin for the loss. What about Dravid, Boucher, Kohli & Taylor ? It was a collective failure. CSK's bowling in the semis was very very poor whereas DC bowled very well & RCB kept losing wickets.

normally_crazy · 25th May 2009, 15:40

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I didnt understand what Robin was thinking in the last over, agreed RPSingh was fantastic but Robin was trying to hit without seeing the line of the delivery.

Sad, very sad and glad he isnt in the T20 WC team.

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There is no point in blaming Robin for the loss. What about Dravid, Boucher, Kohli & Taylor ? It was a collective failure. CSK's bowling in the semis was very very poor whereas DC bowled very well & RCB kept losing wickets.

I agree with EL here - Robin was like a frozen animal in front of the headlights. Maybe his record in the IPL-2 and everything got to him.

But what superb bowling from Ojha !! I like that guy more everytime I watch him bowl. If only the selectors show some faith in Ramesh Powar over Harbhajan Singh ...sigh!

Nehra was the other standout guy for me the way he bowled through the tournament.

Manish Pandey looks very good while Virat is still the same hyped up underperformer.

Also I really could not understand Dhoni using Balaji at the death - he has a nice slower one but still..

Dhoni was the biggest minus for me amongst all the Indian players. He looked a tired man whether batting or captaining. His vibrant captaincy was no-where to be seen.

Yuvraj and Sachin have proved that they were the worst captains in the tournament. Yuvraj looked angry all the time but he still ranks just above Sachin, who according to me was the worst captain in the tournament. Unimaginative field placings and horrendous batting order changes - he had no clue.

More later.

25th May 2009, 00:30	#1906
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,305 Thanked: 543 Times View My Garage	And they pick out the least beautiful female as the winner of the Miss Bollywood contest. This closing show is turning out to be a joke. Only our Bollywood divas can save it now. Hope Kat has been granted permission to perform by VJM - RCB lost you see WT... - Kat dancing on Jai Ho ? NOOOO I thought only the members of the INC had the rights to dance on this tune. Last edited by normally_crazy : 25th May 2009 at 00:34.
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Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,764 Thanked: 4,251 Times	Thankfully I've switched off the TV after seeing Akon make a fool of himself. Three times the song plays then he starts lip sync. And boy did the SA President bore us or what?
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kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	The turning point was Dravid's dismissal, had he not tried that stupidest of the stupid shot and hang around there for just some more time, we still would've had a chance. But DC played really well, specially fielding was great. They restricted free flow of runs in the initial six overs (and after that also). And after that they kept the pressure on with wickets on crucial time. I so much was expecting Kumble to be awarded MoM today after his bowling performance, that was just amazing to say the least. And about the closing ceremony, nothing said is better. Such a horrible boring show. Cricket has taken a back seat and fashion show was started on cricket field. I hate this. Last edited by kaushik_s : 25th May 2009 at 00:39.
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CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 981 Thanked: 293 Times View My Garage	... after all this, some guy from 3 decades back has come down to entertain us with a song.GOD!!
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deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,251 Times	They dont even have enough medals for the runner's up team members leave alone medals for the support staff. The last few team members of RC have just shook hands and left without the medals.
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cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 222 Times	DC zindabad!!! what a match...
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1-Testosterone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amritsar Posts: 388 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	I think the turning point was Taylor's dismissal.
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hariharanea BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 31 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	DC have done it this time!! Harmeet Singh's performance was outstanding y'day. One more Singh is King I feel sorry for RCB's, they really put up a good fight but it was too late for them. Exceptional performance by Kumble though. Maybe the Kat's lady luck didn't click for them for the finals
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Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 693 Thanked: 407 Times View My Garage	Really really sad after seeing RCB give-up on the trophy, they held for about 25-30 overs. I didnt understand what Robin was thinking in the last over, agreed RPSingh was fantastic but Robin was trying to hit without seeing the line of the delivery. Sad, very sad and glad he isnt in the T20 WC team.
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esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	There is no point in blaming Robin for the loss. What about Dravid, Boucher, Kohli & Taylor ? It was a collective failure. CSK's bowling in the semis was very very poor whereas DC bowled very well & RCB kept losing wickets.
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