[snaronikar]

Originally Posted by diabloo

The greatest batsman of the world, who always receives the greatest delivery. FYI, 24 is greater than 0.

Who is this guy you are talking about ???

[suman]

Originally Posted by diabloo

Thats still a mystery. There was no factor favoring him - his domestic performance was average. May be some behind scene activities, suitcases, which ordinary mortals can't workout.

A mystery to you perhaps. Or maybe you don't read the domestic stats. Do read them. Will improve your GK. That way, the manure content may go down.

Had suitcases or activities done the trick, wouldn't it have happened much before? Like before he was dropped for example?

[finneyp]

Originally Posted by diabloo

Thats still a mystery. There was no factor favoring him - his domestic performance was average.

Remember the SA series?

The young blood fizzled out there too, Vengy had to send Sourav on the first available flight to rescue Team India!

[suman]

Originally Posted by snaronikar

Who is this guy you are talking about ???

Sachin, who else. Our fellow member first said -

Of the oldies, Sachin deserves his place in the team in Tests, ODIs & even T20. Not because he is a match winner, but he is a useful contributor to the team.

Then he said -

lack of concentration or may be he is missing his age-mates . The team cannot afford a free rider for long.

Then he talks about warming his backside etc etc.....all in a span of a couple of hours.

As I said, why pay for the movie (Dr Jekyll & Mr Hide) when you can watch it here for free

[diabloo]

Point 1: Sachin deserve a place a in Indian cricket team.
Point 2: If Sachin doesn't perform in the series, he will risk losing his place to Sehwag.

Pretty straight arguments - no confusion.

[snaronikar]

Originally Posted by diabloo

Point 1: Sachin deserve a place a in Indian cricket team.
Point 2: If Sachin doesn't perform in the series, he will risk losing his place to Sehwag.

Pretty straight arguments - no confusion.

1. Why does he deserve a place? To increase his records and get a knighthood?

2. Is Sehwag playing as his earlier days? I'am still finding the answer to it.

[suman]

Originally Posted by diabloo

Point 2: If Sachin doesn't perform in the series, he will risk losing his place to Sehwag.

Pretty straight arguments - no confusion.

Ya, right. He will lose his place to Sehwag. Ya, right

When the rest of the world asks you why Sachin was not dropped since he is an "oldie", you talk about his performance & contribution. In the next breath, you talk about him being a free rider. Then you talk about him being an "oldie" warming his rear on the bench with no contribution.

Need I say more?

[diabloo]

Still good with bat, useful bowler & a good fielder with strong arm. He seem to have overcome his elbow problem.

Originally Posted by snaronikar

1. Why does he deserve a place? To increase his records and get a knighthood?

Yes. His arrival in the team rejuvenated the team and they won the Perth test. He is deadly in ODIs and he is one batsman the opposition lose their sleep.

2. Is Sehwag playing as his earlier days? I'am still finding the answer to it.

[Surprise]

Tough for India as they need to keep wickets as well score runs (5 per over). Hope they dont lose any wickets and score around 3-4 per over for the next 8-10 overs to take it for the last 5-7 overs

[suman]

Originally Posted by Surprise

Tough for India as they need to keep wickets as well score runs (5 per over). Hope they dont lose any wickets and score around 3-4 per over for the next 8-10 overs to take it for the last 5-7 overs

Yah, one of these two go now & we're exposed all over again......

[Spitfire]

Interestingly poised from here, i am thinking SL are favourites right now.

[suman]

49 to make in the last 10 overs with 5 wickets in hand. Hmmmm......they should commit suicide if they can't make it

[maddy42]

Can we make it. Well even nostradamus wont be able to predict it for our young team. Well only time will tell. Dont feel like adding fuel in the fire which is already blazing.

[Spitfire]

38 off 48 should be easy now.

[Eddy]

Originally Posted by suman

49 to make in the last 10 overs with 5 wickets in hand. Hmmmm......they should commit suicide if they can't make it

Malinga with 3 overs seems to be the only threat now. Provided we can see off one Murali over

Dhoni 37 without a boundary. If he can play like this as well as retain his ability to hit big, which he hasn't done lately, he will really be an asset to the team.