The Cricket Thread

esteem_lover · 2nd September 2011, 12:14

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Originally Posted by selfdrive

it was quite stupid to ask Dravid to debut. The team man that he is, he agreed to do so, but very short sighted selection by the clowns

But he bludgeoned 3 sixes in 3 balls.

ghodlur · 2nd September 2011, 12:21

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

But he bludgeoned 3 sixes in 3 balls.

Yes he was trying desperately hard to try to fit himself to that format of the game but ultimately succumbed. Considering it was his last T-20 match Dravids efforts are worth commending.

PPS · 2nd September 2011, 21:27

Did anybody read this - Outrage over Nasser Hussain's 'donkey shocker' - The Times of India . The English are taking this mental disintegration thing a bit too far !
I hope some of our players read this & get motivated.

esteem_lover · 5th September 2011, 13:57

"Donkeys in the field" is quite commonly used for fielders slow in the field, can't understand all the fuss.

Here's the funny side of it : Source Live Cricket Scores | Cricket news, statistics | ESPN Cricinfo

karanraheja · 7th September 2011, 10:30

Yet another loss in this tour ! The bowling options are pathetic for us !!! Vinay Kumar - SERIOUSLY???? Dhoni might be forced to play with 6 batsmen 5 bowlers option if he wants to try winning on this tour ! Bring in Varun Aaron /Vinay and RP . There are not many options left !!!
Ashwin too has been bowling too much on the middle and leg side and getting predictable with his line. I think with current England batting ( without Morgan , Trott etc. ) we can have a chance winning IF we bowl decently !! Hope to see atleast a 2-2 in this series !

PPS · 11th September 2011, 23:50

Finally we did it ! We did not loose,but we did not win either.

I think we just got out of jail today.
And what an enigma Munaf Patel is! Did anybody notice that he managed to touch 140 km/hr today.

WindRide · 12th September 2011, 16:17

After being likened to DONKEYS, its only apt that Swann went ahead and dedicated their ODI victory to a local Zoo. Laughing stocks - fitting way to end a terrible tour.

Swann dedicates India series win to London Zoo! - Rediff.com Sports

Spitfire · 12th September 2011, 16:47

Wait till Mr Swann comes to India and our batsmen get going on our pitches. He will be applying to the same zoo as a Zoo Keeper.

amitoj · 12th September 2011, 16:52

I really admire how the Indian team has fought back in the ODIs after the crushing defeats in the tests. Even though we lost the series, I am quite glad for the turnaround.

esteem_lover · 18th September 2011, 02:44

Way to go Rahul.

2 of the best he has played in 50 overs cricket that spring to my mind immediately are
1. his blistering 145 at Taunton against SL in th 1999 WC(the scorecard read 324/2 after he got out in the 43rd over) 21st Match: India v Sri Lanka at Taunton, May 26, 1999 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo,
2. His backlash against Alan Donald in SA after Sachin got out 6th Match: South Africa v India at Port Elizabeth, Feb 2, 1997 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo.

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Wait till Mr Swann comes to India and our batsmen get going on our pitches. He will be applying to the same zoo as a Zoo Keeper.

I think he is a smart cricketer, sure he will be tonked around by the junior guys, but I think he is still better than bhajji in the present circumstances.

Eddy · 18th September 2011, 02:53

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

better than bhajji in the present circumstances.

Wayyyy better. Definitely the best spinner around.

Bhajii is....well...

esteem_lover · 19th September 2011, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Wayyyy better. Definitely the best spinner around.

Bhajii is....well...

Past expiry date ?

He needs some real motivation. His father's death and subsequently having to fend for his family got him motivated last time around. This time he is too rich, wonder what could be a motivating factor for him.

Eddy · 19th September 2011, 22:04

I think what he needs first a kick on his backside !

He has become too complacent since he was never dropped inspite of being terribly out of form for eternity.

suhaas307 · 19th September 2011, 22:18

What Bhajji needs is competition in the team? I'm sure when his place is on the line, he will buck up. Ashwin looks promising, but needs to be more consistent, and needs to perfect his carom-ball delivery.

vamsi.kona · 28th September 2011, 17:05

I am quite liking the CLt20 matches. Almost every match is competitive. Good for the game.

2nd September 2011, 21:27	#6228
PPS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 3,720 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Did anybody read this - Outrage over Nasser Hussain's 'donkey shocker' - The Times of India . The English are taking this mental disintegration thing a bit too far ! I hope some of our players read this & get motivated.
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5th September 2011, 13:57	#6229
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Re: The Cricket Thread "Donkeys in the field" is quite commonly used for fielders slow in the field, can't understand all the fuss. Here's the funny side of it : Source Live Cricket Scores \| Cricket news, statistics \| ESPN Cricinfo Last edited by esteem_lover : 5th September 2011 at 14:05.
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7th September 2011, 10:30	#6230
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Yet another loss in this tour ! The bowling options are pathetic for us !!! Vinay Kumar - SERIOUSLY???? Dhoni might be forced to play with 6 batsmen 5 bowlers option if he wants to try winning on this tour ! Bring in Varun Aaron /Vinay and RP . There are not many options left !!! Ashwin too has been bowling too much on the middle and leg side and getting predictable with his line. I think with current England batting ( without Morgan , Trott etc. ) we can have a chance winning IF we bowl decently !! Hope to see atleast a 2-2 in this series !
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11th September 2011, 23:50	#6231
PPS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 3,720 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Finally we did it ! We did not loose,but we did not win either. I think we just got out of jail today. And what an enigma Munaf Patel is! Did anybody notice that he managed to touch 140 km/hr today.
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12th September 2011, 16:17	#6232
WindRide BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 682 Thanked: 479 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread After being likened to DONKEYS, its only apt that Swann went ahead and dedicated their ODI victory to a local Zoo. Laughing stocks - fitting way to end a terrible tour. Swann dedicates India series win to London Zoo! - Rediff.com Sports
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12th September 2011, 16:47	#6233
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 774 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Wait till Mr Swann comes to India and our batsmen get going on our pitches. He will be applying to the same zoo as a Zoo Keeper.
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12th September 2011, 16:52	#6234
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	Re: The Cricket Thread I really admire how the Indian team has fought back in the ODIs after the crushing defeats in the tests. Even though we lost the series, I am quite glad for the turnaround.
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19th September 2011, 22:04	#6238
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,388 Thanked: 13,303 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread I think what he needs first a kick on his backside ! He has become too complacent since he was never dropped inspite of being terribly out of form for eternity.
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19th September 2011, 22:18	#6239
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,255 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread What Bhajji needs is competition in the team? I'm sure when his place is on the line, he will buck up. Ashwin looks promising, but needs to be more consistent, and needs to perfect his carom-ball delivery.
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28th September 2011, 17:05	#6240
vamsi.kona BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 280 Thanked: 568 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread I am quite liking the CLt20 matches. Almost every match is competitive. Good for the game.
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