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

VJ_MAVRICK · 9th May 2008, 14:20

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Originally Posted by jango

U just forgot our VIRU out here ..He's a class in himself cheers:

I meant seniors who were'nt part of the T-20 Team..Boy o Boy i should be insane to put Viru in the category who are a class apart @ test level ONLY and to a smaller extent in ODIs..Viru is an altogether different player in any format (his stats speak volumes dont they..in tests,ODI's and T-20)

diabloo · 9th May 2008, 14:25

Dravid hopeful of a comeback

"There was also speculation that Dravid had wanted to resign after his side's string of failures, but official confirmation was lacking."

He also praised Sourav Ganguly's bowling in the middle overs. "His bowling was highly effective as he bowled close to wicket."

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Originally Posted by srishiva

Asked about his success in getting Rahul Dravid's wicket, Ganguly said "Rahul is one of the greatest players India has ever produced, and if he had got set, he would have taken the game away from us."

Both are crappy players in this format and praising each other I guess.

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Originally Posted by diabloo

When Dravid came to the crease RR was 8 odd, when he left it was 12 odd. While at the crease, he was promptly appreciating the bowling skills of his fellow veteran, Ganguly

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Ganguly bowled when Dravid was at the crease. His figures read 3 overs, 7 runs and 1 wicket

R Dravid b Ganguly 5 (11b 0x4 0x6) SR: 45.45

Mission_Safari · 9th May 2008, 14:38

Did benching Misbah cost Charu his job? Interesting article

Benching Misbah cost Charu Sharma his job?: Cricket Next

Eddy · 9th May 2008, 15:51

Michael Clarke pulls out of the Aussie tour of WI. So Brad Hodge is his replacement. He will fly out to WI leaving the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Hard Luck !!!

diabloo · 9th May 2008, 19:28

Karnataka State has a decent cricket team - be it a test or ODI or T20, they can at least finish among Top 5 in the country. That means they are capable players in the team.

Shane Warne moulded a group of inexperienced players into Points-Table toppers. But the leadership of RCB turned a bunch of capable players into a timid outfit

At this point of time, RCB dressing room must be a very sad place. Everybody knows whose stupid ideologies resulted in their CEO being sacked and the current position they are in

diabloo · 9th May 2008, 19:38

Laxman seem to have got the message. Maybe he is a quick learner - because Gilchrist was at the toss

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Shane Warne has won the toss and Rajasthan are bowling.

normally_crazy · 9th May 2008, 21:07

hahahahah - Afridi is such a silly matka batsman !! Shane did him in or rather Afridi did himself in - LOL

Brainless batting at it's best. And stunning leg spin bowling from Warney .

diabloo · 9th May 2008, 21:25

Meanwhile,
Sudhir Nanavati, the BCCI-appointed commissioner, has completed his probe into the incident involving Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh (Slap Gate). He will submit the report on Monday.

Here, all parties pose for camera:

karanraheja · 9th May 2008, 21:32

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

hahahahah - Afridi is such a silly matka batsman !! Shane did him in or rather Afridi did himself in - LOL

Brainless batting at it's best. And stunning leg spin bowling from Warney .

As Expected Gautam had to comment of Afridi.

normally_crazy · 9th May 2008, 21:34

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

As Expected Gautam had to comment of Afridi.

Hehe - And I hope he has aged or is he 19 still ??

I also read his views that he finds the cheer leader girls distracting. That could be a reason too for his failure - trying to hit every ball towards them

Nitin · 9th May 2008, 21:39

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Hehe - And I hope he has aged or is he 19 still ??

I also read his views that he finds the cheer leader girls distracting. That could be a reason too for his failure - trying to hit every ball towards them

I guess he's the only player who made a big hue & cry about the cheerleaders. Moron!

Chargers put up 140!. Lets see how Warne & his team fight back.

karanraheja · 9th May 2008, 21:41

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Hehe - And I hope he has aged or is he 19 still ??

I also read his views that he finds the cheer leader girls distracting. That could be a reason too for his failure - trying to hit every ball towards them

Well can u temme who doesnt get distracted by them. Coming Back to the match Deccan has made quite mess out of the opening stand. Royals need o chase 141. Smith & Yusuf will be the key if Royals have to chase down.

diabloo · 9th May 2008, 21:43

CRICKETNDTV.com: Cheerleaders are distracting: Afridi

"The girls in skimpy dresses should be removed from the ground as this is distracting the batsman".

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Originally Posted by Nitin

I guess he's the only player who made a big hue & cry about the cheerleaders. Moron!

Its not RCB to fight to get 140

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Chargers put up 140!. Lets see how Warne & his team fight back.

Nitin · 9th May 2008, 21:49

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Originally Posted by diabloo

Its not RCB to fight to get 140

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hahah..thats quite a valid point! RCB would be sweating it out now,if they had to work on 140.

karanraheja · 9th May 2008, 22:40

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

Smith & Yusuf will be the key if Royals have to chase down.

As Expected they have started off brilliantly. Daummm im good.

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Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,565 Thanked: 14,545 Times	Michael Clarke pulls out of the Aussie tour of WI. So Brad Hodge is his replacement. He will fly out to WI leaving the Kolkata Knight Riders. Hard Luck !!!
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diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	Karnataka State has a decent cricket team - be it a test or ODI or T20, they can at least finish among Top 5 in the country. That means they are capable players in the team. Shane Warne moulded a group of inexperienced players into Points-Table toppers. But the leadership of RCB turned a bunch of capable players into a timid outfit At this point of time, RCB dressing room must be a very sad place. Everybody knows whose stupid ideologies resulted in their CEO being sacked and the current position they are in
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diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	Laxman seem to have got the message. Maybe he is a quick learner - because Gilchrist was at the toss . Shane Warne has won the toss and Rajasthan are bowling.
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normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,305 Thanked: 543 Times View My Garage	hahahahah - Afridi is such a silly matka batsman !! Shane did him in or rather Afridi did himself in - LOL Brainless batting at it's best. And stunning leg spin bowling from Warney . Last edited by normally_crazy : 9th May 2008 at 21:09.
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diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	Meanwhile, Sudhir Nanavati, the BCCI-appointed commissioner, has completed his probe into the incident involving Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh (Slap Gate). He will submit the report on Monday. Here, all parties pose for camera:
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