The Cricket Thread

thefreak · 13th November 2007, 10:47

Yeah it was Salman Butt. The catch was not all that easy but still it was a dropped chance. He mistimed his jump which is a very common occurance when you are standing that close to the bat (he was at silly mid off) and someone mi****s the ball. You always think that it is coming faster than it actually is. Same thing happened. When the ball reached him he was on his way down from the jump (that gravity thing I tell you is such a #$%#@).

What did surprise was, as Nitin pointed out, the silly stupid grin! Aw come on you just dropped someone, bury your face in your palms, dig a hole and stick your head in it, close your eyes, I mean do something but at least do not smile man!

Edit: Even if you type mi$hit it will do a **** on the $hit part!

snaronikar · 13th November 2007, 10:57

Hey, common man, they were enjoying the game (Its dhoni's team). Hence there was a grin. Hope our captain should have told couple of words after his grin tough.

Nitin · 14th November 2007, 01:26

If Salman Butt had stuck around,it would have been an easy victory for them. Its sheer luck that he got out,and with Misbah back in the pavillion,things turned in favor of the Indians.

Any idea how the pitch is at Gwalior? Think its a dry pitch,and works well for the pace attack. I'd like to see Praveen Kumar play..seems quite promising.

thefreak · 14th November 2007, 10:36

Is the match today a day and night affair?

ntomer · 14th November 2007, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefreak

Is the match today a day and night affair?

Match is scheduled for 15-Nov, 2:30 PM IST.

\N

normally_crazy · 14th November 2007, 10:41

Kumble as captain - I don't agree here. I am not disputing the fact that he DESERVES it but I don't think giving him the captaincy at a stage of his career where he is on the verge of going out is a good idea.

And against Australia we need a tougher captain who can get under the skin of the Aussies and for that SAURAV is the best bet.

And we better appoint MSD as vice-captain asap.

iraghava · 14th November 2007, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

And we better appoint MSD as vice-captain asap.

I think he's already been appointed VC for the Test series.

smnrock · 14th November 2007, 15:31

KUMBLE as CAPTAIN

I dont think, he is superior in this area than sourav or any other team mates. I think BCCI honouring him by giving captainship. So that in future PINK papers will write as "FORMER INDIA TEST CAPTAIN" anil kumble retired from test cricket or somethink like "FORMER INDIA TEST CAPTAIN" anil kumble appointed as bowling coach

... "Its just honour"

Nitin · 14th November 2007, 22:24

Lets see how the Indians fare in Australia. There'll be enough of fireworks with the usual Symmonds-Bajji circuit..And apparently the Australians will give the Indians a bonus of what the Indian crowd had to offer.

normally_crazy · 15th November 2007, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

I think he's already been appointed VC for the Test series.

I saw that - earlier BCCI used to not appoint VC's for home matches - I really don't understand why !

thefreak · 15th November 2007, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

I saw that - earlier BCCI used to not appoint VC's for home matches - I really don't understand why !

With so many ex-captains in the team they would probably have thought that there is no need

thefreak · 15th November 2007, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitin

Lets see how the Indians fare in Australia. There'll be enough of fireworks with the usual Symmonds-Bajji circuit..And apparently the Australians will give the Indians a bonus of what the Indian crowd had to offer.

It will be a real tester of a series. If India can play as well as they did last time around I will be happy.

Cant wait for it to begin!

diabloo · 15th November 2007, 12:14

Man who has seen from close warns India old and selfish, says former coach Greg Chappell | Herald Sun

"MANY of India's cricket superstars are well past their best and need to be replaced by fresh faces for the coming tour of Australia, former coach Greg Chappell has warned."

thefreak · 15th November 2007, 12:16

I think this guy saw just too much for his own good. He should now keep his trap shut and seal it with fevicol or something.

Man! He is such a complainer isn't he?

diabloo · 15th November 2007, 12:23

Whatever, no dispute on his cricketing skills. May be his 'Australian Way' is not liked by Indians

. Indians want 'Indian Way'. One example of Indian way is to forward private email to the media

.

13th November 2007, 10:47	#2236
thefreak BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 7 Times	Yeah it was Salman Butt. The catch was not all that easy but still it was a dropped chance. He mistimed his jump which is a very common occurance when you are standing that close to the bat (he was at silly mid off) and someone mi**s the ball. You always think that it is coming faster than it actually is. Same thing happened. When the ball reached him he was on his way down from the jump (that gravity thing I tell you is such a #$%#@). What did surprise was, as Nitin pointed out, the silly stupid grin! Aw come on you just dropped someone, bury your face in your palms, dig a hole and stick your head in it, close your eyes, I mean do something but at least do not smile man! Edit: Even if you type mi$hit it will do a ** on the $hit part! Last edited by thefreak : 13th November 2007 at 10:49.
	() Thanks

13th November 2007, 10:57	#2237
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Hey, common man, they were enjoying the game (Its dhoni's team). Hence there was a grin. Hope our captain should have told couple of words after his grin tough.
	() Thanks

14th November 2007, 01:26	#2238
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	If Salman Butt had stuck around,it would have been an easy victory for them. Its sheer luck that he got out,and with Misbah back in the pavillion,things turned in favor of the Indians. Any idea how the pitch is at Gwalior? Think its a dry pitch,and works well for the pace attack. I'd like to see Praveen Kumar play..seems quite promising.
	() Thanks

14th November 2007, 10:36	#2239
thefreak BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 7 Times	Is the match today a day and night affair?
	() Thanks

14th November 2007, 10:41	#2241
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Kumble as captain - I don't agree here. I am not disputing the fact that he DESERVES it but I don't think giving him the captaincy at a stage of his career where he is on the verge of going out is a good idea. And against Australia we need a tougher captain who can get under the skin of the Aussies and for that SAURAV is the best bet. And we better appoint MSD as vice-captain asap.
	() Thanks

14th November 2007, 15:31	#2243
smnrock BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 192 Thanked: 131 Times	Kumble as captain... KUMBLE as CAPTAIN I dont think, he is superior in this area than sourav or any other team mates. I think BCCI honouring him by giving captainship. So that in future PINK papers will write as "FORMER INDIA TEST CAPTAIN" anil kumble retired from test cricket or somethink like "FORMER INDIA TEST CAPTAIN" anil kumble appointed as bowling coach... "Its just honour"
	() Thanks

14th November 2007, 22:24	#2244
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Lets see how the Indians fare in Australia. There'll be enough of fireworks with the usual Symmonds-Bajji circuit..And apparently the Australians will give the Indians a bonus of what the Indian crowd had to offer.
	() Thanks

15th November 2007, 12:14	#2248
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	Man who has seen from close warns India old and selfish, says former coach Greg Chappell \| Herald Sun "MANY of India's cricket superstars are well past their best and need to be replaced by fresh faces for the coming tour of Australia, former coach Greg Chappell has warned."
	() Thanks

15th November 2007, 12:16	#2249
thefreak BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 7 Times	I think this guy saw just too much for his own good. He should now keep his trap shut and seal it with fevicol or something. Man! He is such a complainer isn't he?
	() Thanks

15th November 2007, 12:23	#2250
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	Whatever, no dispute on his cricketing skills. May be his 'Australian Way' is not liked by Indians . Indians want 'Indian Way'. One example of Indian way is to forward private email to the media.
	() Thanks