The Cricket Thread

greatDrive · 25th September 2007, 18:39

This thread is turning out to be as exciting as India & Pakistan final.

Well. I think series against Aussies will be interesting as some of the players will be high on confidence and its home grounds

mclaren1885 · 25th September 2007, 18:48

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Originally Posted by greatDrive

Well. I think series against Aussies will be interesting as some of the players will be high on confidence and its home grounds

Indian team to follow rotation system for the next 12 ODI's. News is that Sehwag & Rohit are definitely going to make a come back. But when, is to be seen.

greatDrive · 25th September 2007, 19:01

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Indian team to follow rotation system for the next 12 ODI's. News is that Sehwag & Rohit are definitely going to make a come back. But when, is to be seen.

They have to, atleast Rohit should be given some good amout of exposure to 50-50 games. He definetly has a bright future. sehwag have already got enough, I don't mind even if he is not included. India needs players not stars

Steeroid · 25th September 2007, 19:01

Mods: Can we have a new smiley for tearing your hair with tears in your eyes?

Samurai · 25th September 2007, 19:27

Here you go, no tears though.

Lukeskywalker · 25th September 2007, 20:43

Another SMS forward

Knock Knock !!

Who's there??

Misbah

Misbah who??

MISBAH 5 RUNS !!!

BUSA · 25th September 2007, 20:47

There you go steer --------->

MC Mayank · 25th September 2007, 21:53

the match in Bangalore is this saturday?.. day-nighter?

normally_crazy · 25th September 2007, 22:03

the prizes for our guys continue to pour.

Maharashtra Govt - 10 lakhs each for Agarkar and Rohit.

Haryana Govt - 21 lakhs for Joginder Sharma

Karnataka Govt - 5 lakhs for Venkatesh Prassad and Robin Uttappa

Jharkhand Govt - "Jharkhand Ratna" for Dhoni

BCCI - 1 crore for yuvi + a Porsche 911

MC Mayank · 25th September 2007, 22:09

ok how many of us feel that Jogi bowled that last ball on intention - that he saw wat Misbah was attempting and then he bowled it as slow as he possibly could and just short of a length which eventually resulted in Misbah getting the ball high on his bat and his eventual demise - hmm poll perhaps?

tifosikrishna · 25th September 2007, 22:23

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Mods: Can we have a new smiley for tearing your hair with tears in your eyes?

add to that a smiley for committing suicide...

F50 · 25th September 2007, 22:40

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Ok - Predictions for the Australia - India series ?

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Originally Posted by extreme_torque

Australia all the way... This aint 20-20

Yea. Aussies all the way. Hope to see Hayden thrash Shreesant all over the park.
Everyday is not Saturday and Hussey will be missed.

normally_crazy · 25th September 2007, 22:55

Hussey and Watson are out of the series with injuries. Ponting will not play in most of the matches, at least in the first 3-4 matches. That puts a lot of pressure on Hayden and Gilly followed by Symonds. But for me the Aussie player to watch out for is Brad Hodge. Also Brad Hogg (is he there in the team?).

I feel these 2 one day matches series - the Australia and Pakistan ones - are going to be the swan song for the Big 3. All of them could announce their retirement from one day cricket.

I feel the teams are equally matched this time and it could again go down to the wire.

F50 · 25th September 2007, 23:56

Hussey, Watson, Bracken, Ponting? was not aware of him. With these four out, Australians might be a bit shaky.
Brad Hodge, for some reasons is not clicking on International Level compared to his County Level. Hogg has to play, he is the only spinner.
So, the Aussie team looks somewhat like this:
Gilchrist, Hayden, M.Clarke, Symonds, Haddin, B.Hodge, B.Hogg, S.Clark, B.Lee, Johnson, J.Hopes.

And what about the new set of rule, might be implemented in these ODIs.

The following changes to playing conditions were agreed:

# An additional fielder will be allowed outside the fielding circle during the second or third power play in a ODI.

# If an ODI innings is reduced, the numbers of overs making up each of the three Powerplays shall be reduced proportionately.

# If a bowler bowls a front foot no-ball in a ODI, the following delivery will be deemed a free hit and the batsman cannot be dismissed by the bowler from that delivery.

# There will be a mandatory change of ball after 35 overs of each innings in a ODI; the replacement will be a clean used ball.

Minimum boundary sizes in all international matches will be increased with the square boundary measuring at least 150 yards from one side of the ground to the other (minimum 65 yards on one side; previous total minimum size was 140 yards); and the straight boundaries 70 yards at both ends (previous minimum was 65 yards); maximum boundaries to be used allowing for three yards between boundary rope and advertising boards up to a maximum of 90 yards from the centre of the pitch.
(Rules:Cricinfo.com)

I like the 2nd, 4th and 5th rule.

Steeroid · 26th September 2007, 00:55

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Here you go, no tears though.

Terrific - can we add this to the list of 'official' smileys? Though this can hardly be called a "SMILE"y

25th September 2007, 18:39	#1156
greatDrive BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 547 Thanked: 6 Times	This thread is turning out to be as exciting as India & Pakistan final. Well. I think series against Aussies will be interesting as some of the players will be high on confidence and its home grounds
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Lukeskywalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,397 Thanked: 1,228 Times View My Garage	Another SMS forward Knock Knock !! Who's there?? Misbah Misbah who?? MISBAH 5 RUNS !!!
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BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	There you go steer --------->
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MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 2 Times	the match in Bangalore is this saturday?.. day-nighter?
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25th September 2007, 22:03	#1164
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 482 Times View My Garage	the prizes for our guys continue to pour. Maharashtra Govt - 10 lakhs each for Agarkar and Rohit. Haryana Govt - 21 lakhs for Joginder Sharma Karnataka Govt - 5 lakhs for Venkatesh Prassad and Robin Uttappa Jharkhand Govt - "Jharkhand Ratna" for Dhoni BCCI - 1 crore for yuvi + a Porsche 911
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25th September 2007, 22:09	#1165
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 2 Times	ok how many of us feel that Jogi bowled that last ball on intention - that he saw wat Misbah was attempting and then he bowled it as slow as he possibly could and just short of a length which eventually resulted in Misbah getting the ball high on his bat and his eventual demise - hmm poll perhaps?
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25th September 2007, 22:55	#1168
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 482 Times View My Garage	Hussey and Watson are out of the series with injuries. Ponting will not play in most of the matches, at least in the first 3-4 matches. That puts a lot of pressure on Hayden and Gilly followed by Symonds. But for me the Aussie player to watch out for is Brad Hodge. Also Brad Hogg (is he there in the team?). I feel these 2 one day matches series - the Australia and Pakistan ones - are going to be the swan song for the Big 3. All of them could announce their retirement from one day cricket. I feel the teams are equally matched this time and it could again go down to the wire.
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25th September 2007, 23:56	#1169
F50 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai/USA Posts: 1,708 Thanked: 99 Times	Hussey, Watson, Bracken, Ponting? was not aware of him. With these four out, Australians might be a bit shaky. Brad Hodge, for some reasons is not clicking on International Level compared to his County Level. Hogg has to play, he is the only spinner. So, the Aussie team looks somewhat like this: Gilchrist, Hayden, M.Clarke, Symonds, Haddin, B.Hodge, B.Hogg, S.Clark, B.Lee, Johnson, J.Hopes. And what about the new set of rule, might be implemented in these ODIs. The following changes to playing conditions were agreed: # An additional fielder will be allowed outside the fielding circle during the second or third power play in a ODI. # If an ODI innings is reduced, the numbers of overs making up each of the three Powerplays shall be reduced proportionately. # If a bowler bowls a front foot no-ball in a ODI, the following delivery will be deemed a free hit and the batsman cannot be dismissed by the bowler from that delivery. # There will be a mandatory change of ball after 35 overs of each innings in a ODI; the replacement will be a clean used ball. Minimum boundary sizes in all international matches will be increased with the square boundary measuring at least 150 yards from one side of the ground to the other (minimum 65 yards on one side; previous total minimum size was 140 yards); and the straight boundaries 70 yards at both ends (previous minimum was 65 yards); maximum boundaries to be used allowing for three yards between boundary rope and advertising boards up to a maximum of 90 yards from the centre of the pitch. (Rules:Cricinfo.com) I like the 2nd, 4th and 5th rule. Last edited by F50 : 25th September 2007 at 23:59.
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