The Cricket Thread

iraghava · 30th December 2008, 14:25

It feels so nice to see Australia lose! Bliss!!!!

Eddy · 30th December 2008, 14:30

And even better is to read the Aussie press. Just have a look at google news australia.

Spitfire · 30th December 2008, 14:35

Its karma. Where is Buchnor, i think they must have cancelled his honoury Autralian citizenship now.

ECM · 30th December 2008, 18:29

Poor selectors,still trying to bring this old horse in shine,failing all time.
Hope he listens Kumble and call it a day sooner.

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And so does Saurashtra. Brilliant performance by Jadeja and Pujara. Its a pity Dravid could not do something more substantial than a 50 and a 20 odd. :(

karanraheja · 30th December 2008, 21:51

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SA have done it, sad to see a giant like Australia fall. But thats life and its fair. the better tean won. But the most important part here was no umpiring shockers / blunders in this particular series

IMO i dont feel sad to see them fall. Other teams are competing better than them eg. India & SA. Change we Need!!

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It feels so nice to see Australia lose! Bliss!!!!

Totally agree with you Ishaan.

ntomer · 31st December 2008, 11:04

In this season of thrilling 4th innings chases, Bangladesh has mounted one of their own. They are chasing 521 to win against Srilanka, and are 373/6 at lunch on the fifth day.

They'll lose most probably, what a thrilling fight and fright they have given to SL :-)

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diabloo · 2nd January 2009, 19:02

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Eddy · 2nd January 2009, 19:06

DesiHotMasala !!!! Lol

Wel done diabloo

Btw: Which car is it in the first pic ?

Samurai · 2nd January 2009, 19:11

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Originally Posted by diabloo

2009 Special - Few (public) photos of Master Blaster:

I thought Master Blaster was Vivian Richards, when did that change?

diabloo · 2nd January 2009, 19:28

A bit about Master Blaster:

The term 'Master Blaster' was coined by George Miller in the movie Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome. (I have listed Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior as my favorite movie). In that movie, Master Blaster is actually 2 men - Master & Blaster. Together they form an indestructible entity. The Hero of the movie (Mel Gibson), cracks the code to separate them and takes them out individually.

Well, Sachin is Desi Master Blaster (as christened by our commentators).

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I thought Master Blaster was Vivian Richards, when did that change?

Samurai · 2nd January 2009, 20:01

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Originally Posted by diabloo

Well, Sachin is Desi Master Blaster (as christened by our commentators).

May be those commentators never saw Viv Richards play.

Viv Richards interview | Sport | The Observer

ECM · 2nd January 2009, 22:43

yes Samu I 100% agree with you,I still remember his "Entry"in ground with chewing gum in his mouth,looking careless towards fielding team,great easy stance,equally capable of hitting all shots to any corner of field,beautiful fielder specially in midwicket his fav.place,nice easy bowling action etc.etc.No one can beat Isac Vivian Alexander Richards,no way.He was only bowled once n truly and that not by any great bowlers but by Nina Gupta.

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May be those commentators never saw Viv Richards play.

diabloo · 6th January 2009, 21:10

Ponting has thrown the gauntlet at the Springboks asking them to get 376 runs in 116 overs on the difficult 5th day pitch at Sydney.

If the Proteans get those runs, they taste glory - they will usurp Australia from the No. 1 Test spot, apart from completing a 3-0 sweep against the Kangaroos.

So far they have made 62 in 26 overs. They still need 314 in 90 overs. And they have to get this without their captain. But they can back themselves to get it, since couple of weeks back they had got 414 runs.

It isn't for no reason Ponting is known as 'punter'.

Will he win this bet? Or bring disgrace to his country?

Steeroid · 6th January 2009, 21:23

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Originally Posted by Samurai

May be those commentators never saw Viv Richards play.

Samurai in the Cricket Thread?

Still, those are words of wisdom. Perhaps most of the kids today werent around to watch King Richards swagger in to take strike before proceeding to dispatch bowlers and fielders all over and out of the ground.

Call him the Master Blaster, and I will bow to the ground with the rest of the crowd.

PS: ECM - I dont think he was bowled by Nina Gupta. She was stumped by him.

normally_crazy · 6th January 2009, 21:31

The Aus - SA match is so delicately and beautifully poised. Ponting declared at the perfect time and the runs are gettable too but then Smith ain't batting... intriguing.

I will be up early tomorrow and watching.

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ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 134 Times	In this season of thrilling 4th innings chases, Bangladesh has mounted one of their own. They are chasing 521 to win against Srilanka, and are 373/6 at lunch on the fifth day. They'll lose most probably, what a thrilling fight and fright they have given to SL :-) \N
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6th January 2009, 21:10	#4813
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	Ponting has thrown the gauntlet at the Springboks asking them to get 376 runs in 116 overs on the difficult 5th day pitch at Sydney. If the Proteans get those runs, they taste glory - they will usurp Australia from the No. 1 Test spot, apart from completing a 3-0 sweep against the Kangaroos. So far they have made 62 in 26 overs. They still need 314 in 90 overs. And they have to get this without their captain. But they can back themselves to get it, since couple of weeks back they had got 414 runs. It isn't for no reason Ponting is known as 'punter'. Will he win this bet? Or bring disgrace to his country?
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normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	The Aus - SA match is so delicately and beautifully poised. Ponting declared at the perfect time and the runs are gettable too but then Smith ain't batting... intriguing. I will be up early tomorrow and watching.
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