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harry10 · 20th November 2008, 16:20

Current score -India 177/4 (35.5/49 ov)
Agaian a good tactic by Dhoni, he knows the bad light can be offered so taken the powerplay and start some hitting to stay above required rate.

praJEEP · 20th November 2008, 16:27

186/5 the last reliable pair dhoni and yousuf on the ground, we can pull this one untill we don't loose another two wickets in quick sessions.

Sad yuvraj didn't get a fifty, dhoni's praising might have taken a toll on him

harry10 · 20th November 2008, 16:57

India won by D/L method by 16 runs.
What i find amusing is that everyone is showering praises on Dhoni, Yuvraj or other players for recent wins be it Tests or One dayers but the person who hasnt been credited IMO is Gary Kirsten! He is such a refreshing change after the Chappell fiasco. A quiet guy who makes no fuss in media or any quarrels with the team members and is going on with his job in a very efficient manner.
I think for once Selectors have done a damn good job in picking up the coach!

mav2000 · 20th November 2008, 17:22

@ harry agree with you there, he seems to be the only Indian coach till date who does not want the spotlight on him. Hats off to him for taking this route.

Brabus E V12 · 20th November 2008, 19:10

Yeah I agree Kirsten is quite good in being the sort of guy who just goes on with his job..not the one for hogging the limelight.

I am not sure what all he has done with team but then hey we are winning..so he must have something!

Keep on going Gary!

rohan_fonseca · 21st November 2008, 02:25

Its been said: that it's good if the coach or the keeper ain't talked about, they are doing well.
P.S not applicaple if keeper = captain.
Kudos to team India! They are doing great over the last couple of months.
Just a Q. Tendulkar coming into the next match whom should he relace?

harry10 · 21st November 2008, 18:42

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Originally Posted by rohan_fonseca

Just a Q. Tendulkar coming into the next match whom should he relace?

As per reports he has replaced vijay and in the playing 11 i think Raina might be missing.

karanraheja · 21st November 2008, 19:50

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Originally Posted by harry10

As per reports he has replaced vijay and in the playing 11 i think Raina might be missing.

I would prefer Rohit Sharma being replaced. Raina had played well in the 1st match. Rohit Sharma hasnt been consistent off late.

harry10 · 21st November 2008, 19:57

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

I would prefer Rohit Sharma being replaced. Raina had played well in the 1st match. Rohit Sharma hasnt been consistent off late.

True but he seems to be having a major jack in the team so dont see him getting replaced.

Brabus E V12 · 21st November 2008, 21:26

Yeah thats what I feel too Harry! Anyone knows how "good" his domestic record is?

harry10 · 21st November 2008, 21:37

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Originally Posted by Brabus E V12

Yeah thats what I feel too Harry! Anyone knows how "good" his domestic record is?

Yup
Rohit Sharma

Cricinfo - Players and Officials - Rohit Sharma

IMO not an exceptional domestic record and there are many players in domestic circuit with far better one but then to succeed you just dont need talent but your Boss hand on your head too!

Aditya · 22nd November 2008, 19:29

Tendulkar coming in? Nah. Keep him out. 12th man.
Don't change a winning combination.
Whitewash England 7-0.
Go India!!!

karanraheja · 22nd November 2008, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aditya

Tendulkar coming in? Nah. Keep him out. 12th man.
Don't change a winning combination.
Whitewash England 7-0.
Go India!!!

Haha Addy . You think they ll keep him as 12th man?

Cricinfo - Who will Tendulkar replace?

Quote:

The man almost certain to miss out is Rohit Sharma, whose recent form has been indifferent at best. In 14 games dating back to the Asia Cup, Rohit averages 20.90, with just one half-century. Suresh Raina has averaged 44.38 in the same period and played some crucial knocks. His effervescence in the field - not that Rohit is a slouch - should also help him keep his place.

From cricinfo article.

deky · 23rd November 2008, 19:56

Banglore guys!!! whats happening with the rain, look up the sky and tell us will it stop or should I plan for a movie?? What a waste of a sunday evening.

Mission_Safari · 23rd November 2008, 20:24

I don't have any hope on the match resuming.

In the meanwhile, did you people notice the humor in cricinfo during the 12th over which Anderson bowled.

11.2 - Sehwag hits a four
11.4 - Another four
Cricinfo: Flintoff, Pietersen and Anderson converge to discuss the economic recession.

11.6 Anderson to Sehwag, SIX, not sure what they just discussed, but if it results it rubbish like that, India will encourage them to speak six times an over! Anderson repeats another half-tracker and Sehwag swivels and hammers it flat over midwicket for six

20th November 2008, 16:20	#4651
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,623 Times View My Garage	Current score -India 177/4 (35.5/49 ov) Agaian a good tactic by Dhoni, he knows the bad light can be offered so taken the powerplay and start some hitting to stay above required rate.
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20th November 2008, 16:27	#4652
praJEEP BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 537 Thanked: 8 Times	186/5 the last reliable pair dhoni and yousuf on the ground, we can pull this one untill we don't loose another two wickets in quick sessions. Sad yuvraj didn't get a fifty, dhoni's praising might have taken a toll on him
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20th November 2008, 16:57	#4653
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,623 Times View My Garage	India won by D/L method by 16 runs. What i find amusing is that everyone is showering praises on Dhoni, Yuvraj or other players for recent wins be it Tests or One dayers but the person who hasnt been credited IMO is Gary Kirsten! He is such a refreshing change after the Chappell fiasco. A quiet guy who makes no fuss in media or any quarrels with the team members and is going on with his job in a very efficient manner. I think for once Selectors have done a damn good job in picking up the coach!
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20th November 2008, 17:22	#4654
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 621 Thanked: 315 Times View My Garage	@ harry agree with you there, he seems to be the only Indian coach till date who does not want the spotlight on him. Hats off to him for taking this route.
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20th November 2008, 19:10	#4655
Brabus E V12 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London/NewDelhi Posts: 392 Thanked: 56 Times	Yeah I agree Kirsten is quite good in being the sort of guy who just goes on with his job..not the one for hogging the limelight. I am not sure what all he has done with team but then hey we are winning..so he must have something! Keep on going Gary!
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21st November 2008, 02:25	#4656
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Its been said: that it's good if the coach or the keeper ain't talked about, they are doing well. P.S not applicaple if keeper = captain. Kudos to team India! They are doing great over the last couple of months. Just a Q. Tendulkar coming into the next match whom should he relace?
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21st November 2008, 21:26	#4660
Brabus E V12 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London/NewDelhi Posts: 392 Thanked: 56 Times	Yeah thats what I feel too Harry! Anyone knows how "good" his domestic record is?
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22nd November 2008, 19:29	#4662
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,828 Thanked: 76,997 Times View My Garage	Tendulkar coming in? Nah. Keep him out. 12th man. Don't change a winning combination. Whitewash England 7-0. Go India!!!
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23rd November 2008, 19:56	#4664
deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,247 Times	Banglore guys!!! whats happening with the rain, look up the sky and tell us will it stop or should I plan for a movie?? What a waste of a sunday evening.
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23rd November 2008, 20:24	#4665
Mission_Safari BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 449 Thanked: 6 Times	I don't have any hope on the match resuming. In the meanwhile, did you people notice the humor in cricinfo during the 12th over which Anderson bowled. 11.2 - Sehwag hits a four 11.4 - Another four Cricinfo: Flintoff, Pietersen and Anderson converge to discuss the economic recession. 11.6 Anderson to Sehwag, SIX, not sure what they just discussed, but if it results it rubbish like that, India will encourage them to speak six times an over! Anderson repeats another half-tracker and Sehwag swivels and hammers it flat over midwicket for six
	() Thanks