The Cricket Thread

ntomer · 15th July 2008, 00:08

I was watching a re-run of an Aussi-Paki ODI played in 2000. What a team Pak had then - the two Ws, Shoaib with his brains intact, two all-rounders in Razzaq and Azhar Mahmood, Saqlain, Saeed Anwar, Inzy, Izaz Ahmad.

It's sad to see a proud cricket team in such pathetic condition now. Cricket needs Pakistan's brilliance but it's fading away.

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esteem_lover · 25th July 2008, 13:46

SL 600 declared

mendis & murali

Innings defeat for India?

SumitB · 25th July 2008, 13:52

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

SL 600 declared

mendis & murali

Innings defeat for India?

Its day 3 today, so there are hardly any chances for a result in this game!

esteem_lover · 25th July 2008, 14:01

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Originally Posted by SumitB

Its day 3 today, so there are hardly any chances for a result in this game!

your confidence in our fab 4 is amazing. Hope you're right. I hate losing to the lankans.

karanraheja · 25th July 2008, 15:11

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

mendis & murali

Innings defeat for India?

Well it doesnt seem so..Seems like a draw to me mostly .. Unless our batsmen do what they usually do (throw the match away

). I somehow feel Mendis magic will not last too long.

suman · 25th July 2008, 15:15

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Originally Posted by SumitB

Its day 3 today, so there are hardly any chances for a result in this game!

You mean India will not meekly surrender twice in a span of two days

, I'm keeping my toes crossed on this one

wanderlustindia · 25th July 2008, 15:25

India 74-1 at tea. Looks like a steady start to the innings.

esteem_lover · 25th July 2008, 15:43

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Originally Posted by wanderlustindia

India 74-1 at tea. Looks like a steady start to the innings.

you said it bro

79/3 now - dravid bowled mendis

esteem_lover · 25th July 2008, 17:11

142/5 - Laxman still standing, but how long ?

Mission_Safari · 25th July 2008, 17:24

153/6 - well as result is highly possible

From cricinfo - "Forget Mendis, try getting past the old Murali first! "

snaronikar · 25th July 2008, 21:18

I would say if Kumble/tail enders and VVS bats completly in the first half, then we can save the game otherwise, its written on the wall....an innings defeat staring at us.

karanraheja · 25th July 2008, 22:13

Another typical Indian batting Scorecard. I think we should have a new poll now-> How many wickets will Murali take?

SumitB · 26th July 2008, 15:00

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Innings defeat for India?

Match fix kiya tha kya? It will be an innings defeat for the Indians

My optimism was based on a belief. It seems our cricketers have some pre-planned engagements with their sponsors in Sri Lanka! They proved me wrong (yet again).

ntomer · 26th July 2008, 16:04

Looks like this series gonna be curtains for Dravid, Ganguly and Kumble. Maybe even Laxman.
Sachin too won't last long. If he is sensible he'll retire himself.

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diabloo · 28th July 2008, 11:50

What happened to The Wall? The Tiger? The Very Very Special One? And The Most 'Experienced' in the Business Today?

15th July 2008, 00:08	#4111
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 647 Thanked: 144 Times	I was watching a re-run of an Aussi-Paki ODI played in 2000. What a team Pak had then - the two Ws, Shoaib with his brains intact, two all-rounders in Razzaq and Azhar Mahmood, Saqlain, Saeed Anwar, Inzy, Izaz Ahmad. It's sad to see a proud cricket team in such pathetic condition now. Cricket needs Pakistan's brilliance but it's fading away. \N
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25th July 2008, 13:46	#4112
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	SL 600 declared mendis & murali Innings defeat for India?
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25th July 2008, 15:25	#4117
wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	India 74-1 at tea. Looks like a steady start to the innings.
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25th July 2008, 17:11	#4119
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	142/5 - Laxman still standing, but how long ?
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25th July 2008, 17:24	#4120
Mission_Safari BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 449 Thanked: 8 Times	153/6 - well as result is highly possible From cricinfo - "Forget Mendis, try getting past the old Murali first! "
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25th July 2008, 21:18	#4121
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	I would say if Kumble/tail enders and VVS bats completly in the first half, then we can save the game otherwise, its written on the wall....an innings defeat staring at us.
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karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Another typical Indian batting Scorecard. I think we should have a new poll now-> How many wickets will Murali take?
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26th July 2008, 16:04	#4124
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 647 Thanked: 144 Times	Looks like this series gonna be curtains for Dravid, Ganguly and Kumble. Maybe even Laxman. Sachin too won't last long. If he is sensible he'll retire himself. \N
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diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	What happened to The Wall? The Tiger? The Very Very Special One? And The Most 'Experienced' in the Business Today?
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