The Cricket Thread

diabloo · 10th February 2008, 08:19

TOSS: AUS,
RESULT: INDIA FIELDING

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Originally Posted by diabloo

Next India match :
4th Match - Australia v India Sun 10-Feb-08 8:45 AM Melbourne Cricket Ground
This is India's 675th ODI match. This is most ODI matches by any team

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Reference: Click here.

diabloo · 10th February 2008, 10:36

AUS: 63/3 in 12 Overs.
AUS: 83/5 in 22 Overs.

diabloo · 10th February 2008, 11:57

AUS: 159/10 in 43.1 Good show by Hussey to put up some total for Indians.

suman · 10th February 2008, 15:26

Diabloo, I guess you must be under General Anaesthesia by now (let me know in case that's too difficult to understand).

Can you explain why your favorite player didn't walk when he was caught behind?

And guys, is there a rule which says that the Vice Captain cannot be dropped in the middle of a series?

Or is the BCCI sponsoring his TESTESTORONE levels as well LOL?!

Cheers & its going to be another PATHETIC display if we cannot overhaul this paltry total.

snaronikar · 10th February 2008, 15:46

Pathetic show by our youngsters. They are failing in all the matches barring a one or two players. Its 111/5 right now and we don't know how this match will progress. One more wicket and we will end up loosing the game.

suman · 10th February 2008, 16:03

Just heard that the reason Dhoni is looking so uncomfortable & clueless today is because he's forgotten to put on his diapers - and he's obviously wet his "ducks" .

LOL. Hope we make it.

snaronikar · 10th February 2008, 16:09

I think we may scrape through this match. These guys are running for everything now. Till now luck is in our favour and hope it continues till we reach home.

rsjaurr · 10th February 2008, 16:51

Finally India has won the match by 5 wickets.

Now where are those who were saying that this team wont last 50overs,infact they have not allowed their opponents to last full quota of overs and i hope they do the same with their opponents here.

snaronikar · 10th February 2008, 17:06

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Originally Posted by rsjaurr

Finally India has won the match by 5 wickets.

Now where are those who were saying that this team wont last 50overs,infact they have not allowed their opponents to last full quota of overs and i hope they do the same with their opponents here.

India managed to win this. Finally.

Just one match will not decide the fate of team. They need to perform consistently.

BTW, is our captain wasting the talent of Uthappa. Making him play at 7th/8th position?

pmbabu · 10th February 2008, 17:16

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

Pathetic show by our youngsters.

Care to state which one?

normally_crazy · 10th February 2008, 17:17

A couple of things to be sorted out before the next match

1) Decision over Yuvraj. I guess it's time to drop him and try the other guys in the team. It will do a lot of good for his injury and he will sort out his personal matters before he comes back.

2) Decide on Pathan. I do not think there was any need to promote him today. We had Gambhir (left hand batsman) who was in fine form and suddenly Pathan walks out one down. It was a aggressive move but not needed. We could have won if we took it slow and sensible (thats what happened in the end)

The bowling looks sharp but I have a worry now. Ishant will be over worked now that he is proving to be the bowling find of the series. Hope it doesn't lead to his break down.

pmbabu · 10th February 2008, 17:19

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Originally Posted by suman

Cheers & its going to be another PATHETIC display if we cannot overhaul this paltry total.

India has won against Australia in Australia, just TWO (2) times since 1974. Today was JUST the third time.

Here is the copy paste from Statsguru (Damn, a link doesn't work)

1 Ind 208/7 50 50 - W Aus Tri 2 v Aus in Aus 1991/92 at Perth [693]
2 Aus 101 37.5 50 209 L
1 Ind 303/4 50 50 - W Aus Tri 5 v Aus in Aus 2003/04 at Brisbane (d/n) [2084]
2 Aus 284 49.4 50 304 L
1 Aus 159 43.1 50 - L Aus Tri 4 v Aus in Aus 2007/08 at Melbourne (d/n) [2675]
2 Ind 160/5 45.5 50 160 W

pmbabu · 10th February 2008, 17:29

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

1) Decision over Yuvraj. I guess it's time to drop him and try the other guys in the team. It will do a lot of good for his injury and he will sort out his personal matters before he comes back.

Yup, please do that at least in the name of rotation. We have 17 players in this ODI squad!

Steeroid · 10th February 2008, 17:52

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

The bowling looks sharp but I have a worry now. Ishant will be over worked now that he is proving to be the bowling find of the series. Hope it doesn't lead to his break down.

Yup. I hope they dont burn these kids out, though its refreshing to see an attack where the oldest bowler on show is Sreeshant at 25.

MaserQ · 10th February 2008, 18:02

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

A couple of things to be sorted out before the next match

1) Decision over Yuvraj.

2) Decide on Pathan.

3) The bowling looks sharp but I have a worry now. Ishant will be over worked now that he is proving to be the bowling find of the series. Hope it doesn't lead to his break down.

1. For such a talented player, he has never been able to keep it going consistently over a full season. Just when you think he was peaking came the bouncy aussie pitches and now hes like a tortoise seeking shelter in its shell (or is that a certain Miss Padukone)

2. Cannot see reason in sending him at No.3 when you have batting down till No.8..sent the wrong signals too.

3. Well, once Zaheer and RP are back, we are spoilt for choice. now to find/groom a decent leggie.

10th February 2008, 10:36	#3317
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	AUS: 63/3 in 12 Overs. AUS: 83/5 in 22 Overs.
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10th February 2008, 11:57	#3318
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	AUS: 159/10 in 43.1 Good show by Hussey to put up some total for Indians.
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10th February 2008, 15:26	#3319
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,586 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Diabloo, I guess you must be under General Anaesthesia by now (let me know in case that's too difficult to understand). Can you explain why your favorite player didn't walk when he was caught behind? And guys, is there a rule which says that the Vice Captain cannot be dropped in the middle of a series? Or is the BCCI sponsoring his TESTESTORONE levels as well LOL?! Cheers & its going to be another PATHETIC display if we cannot overhaul this paltry total. Last edited by suman : 10th February 2008 at 15:28.
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10th February 2008, 15:46	#3320
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Pathetic show by our youngsters. They are failing in all the matches barring a one or two players. Its 111/5 right now and we don't know how this match will progress. One more wicket and we will end up loosing the game.
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10th February 2008, 16:03	#3321
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,586 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Just heard that the reason Dhoni is looking so uncomfortable & clueless today is because he's forgotten to put on his diapers - and he's obviously wet his "ducks" . LOL. Hope we make it. Last edited by suman : 10th February 2008 at 16:04.
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10th February 2008, 16:09	#3322
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	I think we may scrape through this match. These guys are running for everything now. Till now luck is in our favour and hope it continues till we reach home.
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10th February 2008, 16:51	#3323
rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 777 Thanked: 28 Times	Finally India has won the match by 5 wickets. Now where are those who were saying that this team wont last 50overs,infact they have not allowed their opponents to last full quota of overs and i hope they do the same with their opponents here.
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10th February 2008, 17:17	#3326
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,305 Thanked: 543 Times View My Garage	A couple of things to be sorted out before the next match 1) Decision over Yuvraj. I guess it's time to drop him and try the other guys in the team. It will do a lot of good for his injury and he will sort out his personal matters before he comes back. 2) Decide on Pathan. I do not think there was any need to promote him today. We had Gambhir (left hand batsman) who was in fine form and suddenly Pathan walks out one down. It was a aggressive move but not needed. We could have won if we took it slow and sensible (thats what happened in the end) The bowling looks sharp but I have a worry now. Ishant will be over worked now that he is proving to be the bowling find of the series. Hope it doesn't lead to his break down. Last edited by normally_crazy : 10th February 2008 at 17:18.
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