The Cricket Thread

Matt · 27th September 2009, 14:58

Yusuf Pathan & RP Singh seems to be enjoying their free rides. I thought that Abhishek Nayar had a chance in the last game to make it to the team after the better performace in the warm-up matches.

Spitfire · 27th September 2009, 20:00

What's with Yusuf Pathan?? He lost the game for us... Chewing gum + attitude and then falls for the third slip trap. My 7 year old neighbour watching the match along with me commented before he got out - "Hope he is aware of the third slip position" and bang Mr Pathan falls for it.

karanraheja · 27th September 2009, 22:49

I was expecting Yusuf at No.3 yesterday. Not a bad idea IMO let Yusuf play the Boom Boom and Gambhir stabilise the innings and play till the end. I agree Yusuf has been way outta form , but he comes at No. 7(?) so maybe promote him up for few matches . Also i think since he is a handy part time bowler Dhoni might have to play him since there is no Yuvi to fill the gap.

I Hope we beat Aussie tom and WI later. Last few matches every team has hit 300 +. Solution seems- Bat 1st hit 300 and you have almost won half the match?

Klever · 28th September 2009, 10:38

A do-or-die match for India. Hopefully, we will beat the Aussies today to keep our hopes alive. Toss would be crucial. Ideally, if we win the toss and bat first and post a score of 280+, we should be allright.

On the other hand, if we loose the toss and chase, we are in trouble. Our guys, just do not know the art of chasing. Moreover, when chasing, we are alwaya a batsman short(Sachin :( )

harry10 · 28th September 2009, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Klever

A do-or-die match for India. Hopefully, we will beat the Aussies today to keep our hopes alive. Toss would be crucial. Ideally, if we win the toss and bat first and post a score of 280+, we should be allright.

On the other hand, if we loose the toss and chase, we are in trouble. Our guys, just do not know the art of chasing. Moreover, when chasing, we are alwaya a batsman short(Sachin :( )

In most do or die matches Indian cricket team chases the safe route and dies

Today may not be a different story.

deky · 28th September 2009, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Matt

Yusuf Pathan & RP Singh seems to be enjoying their free rides. I thought that Abhishek Nayar had a chance in the last game to make it to the team after the better performace in the warm-up matches.

Wow, looks like team management is reading Tbhp too. Yusuf & RP Singh both out.

Keep giving suggestion guys, you never know Tbhpians might just win the Champions trophy for us

harry10 · 28th September 2009, 18:17

Good start

Australia 5/1 (3.4 ov)
Watson c Harbhajan Singh b Nehra 0 (7b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00

lohithrao · 28th September 2009, 20:03

28 overs 152 for 2, this way they will easily get to 320+...

Ishant seems to enjoy getting beaten around, loves giving width....

simply_sunny001 · 28th September 2009, 21:25

234/4 after 42.3 -- Rain stopped Play

this is totally disgusting as India is again moving towards another shameful defeat.

First, the bowling is at its poorest specially Ishant and Harbhajan
and on top of it the batters are unable to forge partnerships when batters from other teams are enjoying the slow strips of Centurion.

I dont know whats going on Dhoni, he just cannot make runs and we used to criticize Saurav Ganguly.

so its same with All Indian Captains.

karanraheja · 28th September 2009, 21:53

From Cricinfo:-

Quote:

If Australia's innings ends now, India's target in 42 overs is 263. If its reduced to 20 overs then 153.

I hope play is not abandoned

harry10 · 28th September 2009, 22:21

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

From Cricinfo:-

I hope play is not abandoned

Unlikely.
From cricinfo -
Heavy rain. Pools of water all around. Looks awful. Unlikely play will resume any time soon. I will say it again - there is no reserve day. Even for the final. India and Australia will just share points. So that means India will have to beat West Indies, Pakistan will have to beat Australia, and even then India's net run rate will have to be good for them to move on. For Australia, a win or a split point will take them through. Even if they lose they can make it on net run rate.

So india can start packing bags

Klever · 28th September 2009, 22:22

I just hope that they can somehow squeeze in 20 overs. India's best chance will be a chase in a truncated match. The rain might be just be blessing in disguise for us. Let's hope the match resumes pretty soon.

kannan666 · 29th September 2009, 09:43

Hmmm, match washed out, we share points which means that to make it to the next round, Pakistan will have to beat Australia, we need to beat the West Indies and hope that our net run rate is better than that of Australia to get through ! If Australia beats Pakistan, we are out !

Surprise · 29th September 2009, 10:08

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Originally Posted by kannan666

Hmmm, match washed out, we share points which means that to make it to the next round, Pakistan will have to beat Australia, we need to beat the West Indies and hope that our net run rate is better than that of Australia to get through ! If Australia beats Pakistan, we are out !

Is there any benefit that Pakistan can take by beating Aussies or even by losing to them? (meeting a weaker opponent at next stage like that...)

deky · 29th September 2009, 11:52

I dont remember any instance when most of India will be cheering for Pakistan in a match.

27th September 2009, 14:58	#5341
Matt BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Christchurch NZ Posts: 130 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Yusuf Pathan & RP Singh seems to be enjoying their free rides. I thought that Abhishek Nayar had a chance in the last game to make it to the team after the better performace in the warm-up matches.
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27th September 2009, 20:00	#5342
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,261 Thanked: 747 Times	What's with Yusuf Pathan?? He lost the game for us... Chewing gum + attitude and then falls for the third slip trap. My 7 year old neighbour watching the match along with me commented before he got out - "Hope he is aware of the third slip position" and bang Mr Pathan falls for it.
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27th September 2009, 22:49	#5343
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 427 Times	I was expecting Yusuf at No.3 yesterday. Not a bad idea IMO let Yusuf play the Boom Boom and Gambhir stabilise the innings and play till the end. I agree Yusuf has been way outta form , but he comes at No. 7(?) so maybe promote him up for few matches . Also i think since he is a handy part time bowler Dhoni might have to play him since there is no Yuvi to fill the gap. I Hope we beat Aussie tom and WI later. Last few matches every team has hit 300 +. Solution seems- Bat 1st hit 300 and you have almost won half the match?
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28th September 2009, 10:38	#5344
Klever BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 69 Thanked: 3 Times	A do-or-die match for India. Hopefully, we will beat the Aussies today to keep our hopes alive. Toss would be crucial. Ideally, if we win the toss and bat first and post a score of 280+, we should be allright. On the other hand, if we loose the toss and chase, we are in trouble. Our guys, just do not know the art of chasing. Moreover, when chasing, we are alwaya a batsman short(Sachin :( )
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28th September 2009, 18:17	#5347
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,451 Thanked: 1,319 Times	Good start Australia 5/1 (3.4 ov) Watson c Harbhajan Singh b Nehra 0 (7b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
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28th September 2009, 20:03	#5348
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,162 Thanked: 215 Times View My Garage	28 overs 152 for 2, this way they will easily get to 320+... Ishant seems to enjoy getting beaten around, loves giving width....
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28th September 2009, 21:25	#5349
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,340 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	234/4 after 42.3 -- Rain stopped Play this is totally disgusting as India is again moving towards another shameful defeat. First, the bowling is at its poorest specially Ishant and Harbhajan and on top of it the batters are unable to forge partnerships when batters from other teams are enjoying the slow strips of Centurion. I dont know whats going on Dhoni, he just cannot make runs and we used to criticize Saurav Ganguly. so its same with All Indian Captains.
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28th September 2009, 22:22	#5352
Klever BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 69 Thanked: 3 Times	I just hope that they can somehow squeeze in 20 overs. India's best chance will be a chase in a truncated match. The rain might be just be blessing in disguise for us. Let's hope the match resumes pretty soon.
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29th September 2009, 09:43	#5353
kannan666 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 976 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Hmmm, match washed out, we share points which means that to make it to the next round, Pakistan will have to beat Australia, we need to beat the West Indies and hope that our net run rate is better than that of Australia to get through ! If Australia beats Pakistan, we are out !
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29th September 2009, 11:52	#5355
deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,074 Times	I dont remember any instance when most of India will be cheering for Pakistan in a match.
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