Fixtures:
1st Test - India v Australia
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai - Feb 22 -26
2nd Test - India v Australia
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad - Mar 2 - 6
3rd Test - India v Australia
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh - Mar 14 - 18
4th Test - India v Australia
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi - Mar 22 - 26
India vs Australia 2013 [Border-Gavaskar Trophy]
Responses:
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From: Dinesh84 on 10th February 2013 07:38 PM [Full View]
India's squad for first 2 tests
MS Dhoni (c), Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, M Vijay, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, R Ashwin, Pragyan Ojha, Ashok Dinda
ATG dropped
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From: littlemaster1982 on 10th February 2013 08:23 PM [Full View]
Dinesh
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From: littlemaster1982 on 10th February 2013 08:24 PM [Full View]
Chennai match polamaanu yosikkiren
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From: venkkiram on 10th February 2013 09:10 PM [Full View]
Harbhajan :dance:
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 10th February 2013 09:11 PM [Full View]
Test Match in Chepauk at last...
...Getting a test match once in 5 years is sacrilegious I say....
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From: ajithfederer on 11th February 2013 02:00 PM [Full View]
Idhellam oru kosteen aa?.
As long as IPL matches are there, Seeni doesn't care.
Originally Posted by Arvind Srinivasan
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From: VinodKumar's on 11th February 2013 02:16 PM [Full View]
Naanum yosichikitu irukaen Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Chennai match polamaanu yosikkiren
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From: VinodKumar's on 11th February 2013 02:18 PM [Full View]
Another test for Dhoni with having only 3 experienced test players in the side. Originally Posted by Dinesh84
India's squad for first 2 tests
MS Dhoni (c), Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, M Vijay, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, R Ashwin, Pragyan Ojha, Ashok Dinda
ATG dropped
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 11th February 2013 10:59 PM [Full View]
The traditional test loving crowd has also vanished, I guess....Hopefully one day we get back the pongal test match..... Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 11th February 2013 11:00 PM [Full View]
You counted Harbhajan I guess.... Originally Posted by VinodKumar's
....A guy who shouldn't be even near an India A team....
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From: SoftSword on 11th February 2013 11:12 PM [Full View]
yadav is injured??
i thot he would be of some use...
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From: lscain605 on 11th February 2013 11:47 PM [Full View]
Not bad selection except Harbhajan. Why the hell is Shami Ahmed not in the squad. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar was good in ODI's but he never bowled with the old ball. A guy who mostly bowls with new ball for a test match in Indian conditions. I cannot understand the reason behind this, Shami is the obvious choice.
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From: venkkiram on 12th February 2013 01:20 AM [Full View]
Remember our batting is very brittle during crisis. ஆபத்பாந்தவர். Originally Posted by lscain605
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 12th February 2013 03:21 AM [Full View]
Hasn't Ashwin taken over Harbhajan's mantle.... Originally Posted by venkkiram
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From: ajaybaskar on 12th February 2013 06:07 AM [Full View]
Jaffer, with an excellent average this season has been left out. He has international experience with a not so bad average too.
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From: SoftSword on 12th February 2013 04:48 PM [Full View]
vitta harbhajan'a allrounder'nu solluvaanga pOla...
indha visayam avanukku theriyumaa??
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From: VinodKumar's on 12th February 2013 06:20 PM [Full View]
Nenchaen podurappavae Originally Posted by Arvind Srinivasan
You counted Harbhajan I guess........A guy who shouldn't be even near an India A team....
. Venki ennanu kelunga konjam.
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From: 19thmay on 13th February 2013 07:51 PM [Full View]
indha Ashok Dinda enna avvlo periya bowler-a?
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 16th February 2013 02:32 AM [Full View]
CSA is contemplating expanding the year end IND vs SA test series to 4 matches. Exciting to say the least, but will india live up to the billing....
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From: VinodKumar's on 21st February 2013 06:11 PM [Full View]
Harbhajan plays his 100th test tomorrow.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 22nd February 2013 12:40 AM [Full View]
^ SRT's favourite hunting ground- The pride I get each time people talk about Sachin's association with Cheapuk....Oh, how i wish he does well tomorrow....
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From: venkkiram on 22nd February 2013 01:33 AM [Full View]
I am missing this time Hayden at Chepauk. Hope Clarke will do the damages against Harbajan, Ashwin & Co!
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 22nd February 2013 09:21 AM [Full View]
Australia to bat first....The pitch looks very dry with a strong possibility of it turning from Day one....Australia have gone in with 4 seamers and one spinner in Lyon. India have gone in with Ashwin, Harbahajan ( Inplace of Ojha) and an all rounder in Jadeja.
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From: lscain605 on 22nd February 2013 09:45 AM [Full View]
Bloody hell......Harbhajan, Ashwin ahead of Ohja?
What has Ishant done....I am sure he gives his all, bowls hard and hits the deck but you need to take wickets. His average is sky high these days.
Vijay, Harbhajan in an international test team?
Edit : I hope Aussies slaughter us, this madness needs to end.
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From: 19thmay on 22nd February 2013 09:56 AM [Full View]
B.Kumar / I.Sharma Ivainga podura line and length-ku 4 slip vera
Now H.Singh ... Shabba our bowling strength
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From: venkkiram on 22nd February 2013 10:03 AM [Full View]
His 100th test! Originally Posted by lscain605
Harbhajan in an international test team?
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From: 19thmay on 22nd February 2013 10:08 AM [Full View]
Viru dropped a sitter
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From: venkkiram on 22nd February 2013 10:08 AM [Full View]
Sharma disappeared in 2 overs! What a strategy! சிஸ்டம் இப்படி இருந்தா, எப்படி மலரும் வேகப்பந்து வீச்சு?
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From: 19thmay on 22nd February 2013 10:16 AM [Full View]
Dhoni missed a stumping chance but very tough one due to bounce.
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From: venkkiram on 22nd February 2013 10:26 AM [Full View]
14.3
Ashwin to Cowan, OUT, Ashwin gets the wicket finally. Cowan is gone. Lovely dismissal on all counts
EJM Cowan st †Dhoni b Ashwin 29 (45b 4x4 1x6) SR: 64.44
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 22nd February 2013 10:44 AM [Full View]
Ashwin's got two....Should have been three if not for Sehwag's complacency at slips....
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From: 19thmay on 22nd February 2013 11:00 AM [Full View]
Missing Ojha ..
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd February 2013 11:12 AM [Full View]
Mothala avana vegama poda sollunga appuram malara vaikalam. Originally Posted by venkkiram
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 22nd February 2013 11:20 AM [Full View]
Warner's got to his half century
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd February 2013 11:20 AM [Full View]
HArbhajan is not even able to control the run flow ... appuram engatha wicket edukurathu .. last test match ???
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From: Dinesh84 on 22nd February 2013 11:21 AM [Full View]
Originally Posted by VinodKumar's
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From: Dinesh84 on 22nd February 2013 11:22 AM [Full View]
Any rubbers went to Chepauk?
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From: scorpio on 22nd February 2013 11:29 AM [Full View]
Hope this is Darty's last test match
and Lambu's and Sehwag's too
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From: scorpio on 22nd February 2013 11:35 AM [Full View]
The last thing I wish to see is Lyoni running thru' the Indian line up
W & W look settled.......selecting Bhajji instead of Ojha is so dumb!!!
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd February 2013 11:39 AM [Full View]
Cricinfo : "When Warner was smattering Indian bowlers all over the WACA Ground, they got all worked up and began to sledge him and began to tell him they will see how he does in India. Warner's response was something to the tune of: "We'll see. We might lose, but my batting average will only improve, unlike your batsmen." He has done better than his average in this innings."
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 22nd February 2013 11:49 AM [Full View]
Still not able to comprehend Harbhajan's selection. Intha matcha vidunga, him being in the squad itself is blasphemous. Itulla sir 150 test matcheskku vera aim panraaru. Kumble himself played just 132.
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From: scorpio on 22nd February 2013 11:52 AM [Full View]
Ashwin bowling decently and probing the batsmen is the only aaRudhal......Have some hope that Jaddu will keep things tight.
Mathapadi, our bowling is such a joke!
Dont want Clarke starting his account with a double century :scared:
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 22nd February 2013 11:56 AM [Full View]
^ En adikatumae...Atleast we will get to see quality cricket from one side.And considering his love affair with India ( he got his first hundred here) , it won't be surprising if he gets a good score.....
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 22nd February 2013 12:25 PM [Full View]
Ashwin on a roll here....
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From: scorpio on 22nd February 2013 12:27 PM [Full View]
Ashwin
ippadiyE series muzhukka maindain paNNanum : pray:
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd February 2013 12:27 PM [Full View]
4 down.
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From: scorpio on 22nd February 2013 01:08 PM [Full View]
Ashwin fifer :aanandhakanneer:
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 22nd February 2013 01:10 PM [Full View]
Have to take this back....Very good stuff from Ashwin... Originally Posted by Arvind Srinivasan
Hasn't Ashwin taken over Harbhajan's mantle....
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From: 19thmay on 22nd February 2013 01:13 PM [Full View]
Ashwin is seriously a buthisaali.
He is aware that he is not bowling well and Bhajji is also selected, Ojha is also there. Looks like he has worked a lot and back with a bang, additionally his batting strength will safegaurd his spot. He is using chances unlike other TN players.
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd February 2013 01:57 PM [Full View]
Ashwin 5 for
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From: Dinesh84 on 22nd February 2013 02:10 PM [Full View]
If not for Dharmasena, he would have got his 6th.. yaaruya avanukku 'Dharma'sena nu name vechathu?
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd February 2013 02:21 PM [Full View]
Dharmasena
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From: 19thmay on 22nd February 2013 02:23 PM [Full View]
Vidunga, namma umpires pannadha atrocity-ya? Originally Posted by Dinesh84
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd February 2013 02:35 PM [Full View]
66.5
Ashwin to Clarke, SIX, lovely shot to bring up the half-century. Captain Clarke continues standing tall. Down the track again, doesn't let it turn, and lofts his over long-on
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From: Dinesh84 on 22nd February 2013 04:41 PM [Full View]
M.Clarke
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 22nd February 2013 06:29 PM [Full View]
Wonderful innings from Clarke.Should have been out actually if not for Dharmasena.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 22nd February 2013 09:53 PM [Full View]
Match is interstingly poised afte day one here. Diffiult to say as to which team's in the drivers seat. The pitch looked dry and was said to turn sharply from the first day. It did, but not to alarming levels. Rather it was poor front foot play and some rash shots that actually costed the Australians their wickets. Nothing to take away from Ashwin's bowling perfromance though. But just felt that the Aussies made it difficult for themselves. So it is still not clear as to what a good 1st innings score is on this wicket. The batting hasn't been the best on display and the lesser said about our collective bowling department the better. This makes the first session tomorrow all the more important. If India can wrap the tail up quickly, it would give them a good opportunity to dominate the match with their batting. Another point that needs to be discussed is the bowling line up of Australia. With just one spinner in the line up, Clarke might be forced to bowl himself extensvely. It would also be interesting to see how the pacers perform. The ball was reversing for Ishanth and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, but it was the lack of serious pace that made it ineffecitve. So I guess a Siddle, Pattinson clocking 145-150 and reversing the ball will cause problems for the Indian batsmen. Anyways an exciting day ahead tomorrow....
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From: Dinesh84 on 23rd February 2013 12:07 PM [Full View]
So many decisions in favor of the batsmen. Lets see how it is during the Indian innings.
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From: lscain605 on 23rd February 2013 01:05 PM [Full View]
I am usually worried when Tendulkar starts so well, he will score 30's or 40's with some beautiful shots when he is timing so well. I hope thats not the case today.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 23rd February 2013 03:39 PM [Full View]
Ah...Just woke up....Certain things never change....SRT in Chepauk....
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From: P_R on 23rd February 2013 07:17 PM [Full View]
Decent day.
Went to Chepauk when India were 2 down and Sachin/Pujara had just started. Missed Sachin's entry.
Those first three 4s were quite unlike the rest of his innings. He had to put his head down and consolidate from 12/2.
He was a bit scratchy. Didn't give any chances, but he didn't seem to read Lyon on a couple of occasions, was not exactly at the pitch of the ball - reached a few days.
In general his timing was below his par. Played some straight batted shots off Siddle and Pattinson well. Dealt well with the bad ones.
Pujara had a dash of Laxman in some of the shots. The late cut that brought up India's fifty was my shot of the day. It was disappointing to see him totally miss the line. There was nothing deceptive about that ball, must've been a lapse in concentration.
Kohli played quite well. That classic boundary of Lyon getting to the pitch of the ball - he played it twice. Sachin was very wary of stretching.
Good show, considering where we are.
First session will be interesting tomorrow. Only 52 overs up in the India innings. And I don't think any of the Aussie pacers can reverse (what happened to Hilfenhaus?).
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From: ajaybaskar on 23rd February 2013 07:54 PM [Full View]
Match nicely poised at the end of the day. Tomorrow's play holds the key for both teams.
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From: venkkiram on 23rd February 2013 09:54 PM [Full View]
Out of 52 overs, Pattinson was given only 6 in spite of 3 deadly wickets! Only possible by Clark.
Other side, Laxman criticises Dhoni's use of Harbhajan!
http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-...ry/606146.html
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 23rd February 2013 10:38 PM [Full View]
Sachin's far from his best. But he looked more assured and confident in this innings than the whole of last year.He was a bit scratchy. Didn't give any chances, but he didn't seem to read Lyon on a couple of occasions, was not exactly at the pitch of the ball - reached a few days.
In general his timing was below his par. Played some straight batted shots off Siddle and Pattinson well. Dealt well with the bad ones.
Apart from him missing the line, the ball also kept low....That actually did him in...Pujara had a dash of Laxman in some of the shots. The late cut that brought up India's fifty was my shot of the day. It was disappointing to see him totally miss the line. There was nothing deceptive about that ball, must've been a lapse in concentration.
First session will be very crucial. Losing more than a wicket can cause problems for the Indians. And giving Pattinson 3 over spells just didn't make sense. The bloke got him all of the three wickets....First session will be interesting tomorrow. Only 52 overs up in the India innings. And I don't think any of the Aussie pacers can reverse (what happened to Hilfenhaus?).
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From: GSV on 24th February 2013 05:08 PM [Full View]
Well done Dhoni
kohli, Sachin
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From: P_R on 24th February 2013 07:39 PM [Full View]
Pre-meditated shot
Kohli was playing well but felt lesser than yesterday.
Day belonged to Dhoni. An exciting knock - far exceeded what I expected.
A listless Aussie attack (to use the word loosely).
The field setting and fielding were the only thing going for them.
Every single wicket was a gift by India - not a single earned wicket.
Jadeja was useless. Two gift balls he hit for four and was looking clueless otherwise. His wicket was
Harby
If Dhoni was not so drained he'd've carted them even more.
I look forward to the back to back Ashes
The crowd was embarassingly nitwitty. What's with that sunmusic message type screen, and treating players like performing clowns - ellAm IPL saniyannAla vandhadhu.
Regardless of the match situation 'we want sixer' chants
ennaththa knowledgable chennai crowd - a thing of the past I say.
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From: VinodKumar's on 24th February 2013 08:04 PM [Full View]
That's what Chennai crowd. They know what to expect from players. Dhoni innaiku iruntha mood-ku sixer thaan ketkka mudiyum Originally Posted by P_R
Regardless of the match situation 'we want sixer' chants
ennaththa knowledgable chennai crowd - a thing of the past I say..
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From: ajaybaskar on 24th February 2013 08:10 PM [Full View]
I only wish they pile up the lead to 200+.
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From: VinodKumar's on 24th February 2013 08:15 PM [Full View]
Dhoni 300 ..
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From: ajaybaskar on 24th February 2013 08:24 PM [Full View]
Chances are there. But I would've been more optimistic if India had lost lesser wickets.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 24th February 2013 10:15 PM [Full View]
Anything's possible here. India getting bowled out pretty quickly tomorrow and Aus playing well in the second innings and in turn setting up an exciting chase. India piling on the runs and declaring with a possibiltiy of routing Aus for an innings win. Or the match ending in a tame draw with Australia fighting their hearts out to save it. The ideal situation would be the second one considering India's spinning options and that Dhoni is still there at the crease.But the first would really be exciting to watch. As Ravi Shastri would call it - All four results possible here. Test cricket at it's best. Yaaravuthu intha N. Srinivasankku oru petition podungappa- to hold test matches in traditional test centres like MAC, Eden Gardens.
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From: venkkiram on 25th February 2013 10:17 AM [Full View]
151.1 Lyon to Bhuvneshwar, FOUR, this kid can bat. The shot shows his class
Bhuvneshwar Kumar* 33 (89)
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From: VinodKumar's on 25th February 2013 11:38 AM [Full View]
Watson gone.
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From: scorpio on 25th February 2013 12:54 PM [Full View]
Need wickets
Hopefully useless Bhajji playing his last test!
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From: scorpio on 25th February 2013 01:03 PM [Full View]
Wah! 3 down.......CSK boys Ash and Jaddu
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From: VinodKumar's on 25th February 2013 01:06 PM [Full View]
Get Clarke asap to seal the win.
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From: scorpio on 25th February 2013 01:18 PM [Full View]
Pup attacking
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From: VinodKumar's on 25th February 2013 01:25 PM [Full View]
dropped by Kohli
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From: scorpio on 25th February 2013 01:29 PM [Full View]
Warner-kku vayiru seri illainnu sonnanga, ivLO nEram aadaraan?
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From: scorpio on 25th February 2013 01:37 PM [Full View]
Bhajji-kku oru sympathy wicket
Warner!
Clarke still there
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From: ajithfederer on 25th February 2013 05:48 PM [Full View]
Is there a chance of rain tomorrow?
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From: VinodKumar's on 25th February 2013 05:56 PM [Full View]
10 % ... that's what I read in cricinfo commentary section ...
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From: 19thmay on 26th February 2013 09:02 AM [Full View]
panguni veyilu palla kaatitu adichitu iruku... Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: 19thmay on 26th February 2013 09:45 AM [Full View]
idhu avaradhila... Henriques is exposing Lyon to Ashwin and this dude is defending so well...
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From: 19thmay on 26th February 2013 09:54 AM [Full View]
shabba....50 to win.
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From: ajithfederer on 26th February 2013 10:37 AM [Full View]
Yes Aussie attack is listless. Only Pattinson bowls with some heart. To think that India lost 4-0 in 2011 is a stinking disgrace.
Spot on about Sadeja. His Left arm spin + bounce is the only good thing.
Picking Harby over Ojha. I am not even sure what to write here. Only Dhoni and Indian selectors possible. Beyond logic/reasoning and reeks of monopolistic attitude.
Cook will score 1000+ runs in Australia. Another 3-0/4-0 down under. Aussies may have a chance if their pace attack finds helping conditions in England. Even then it is a very long shot. Could be very boring/one-sided
Mean while SA just whitewashed Pak 3-0. Pudhusa vandha Payal Abbott??? claimed 6 or 7 wkts
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Originally Posted by P_R
A listless Aussie attack (to use the word loosely).
Jadeja was useless. Two gift balls he hit for four and was looking clueless otherwise. His wicket was
Harby
I look forward to the back to back Ashes
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From: scorpio on 26th February 2013 10:43 AM [Full View]
India's openers
SA series-kku munnaala urupadiyaa oru opening combination kandu pidinga
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From: scorpio on 26th February 2013 10:44 AM [Full View]
Goddy
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From: sankara1970 on 26th February 2013 10:57 AM [Full View]
congrats to MSD and the team for a historic win against mighty Aussies
we are looking for a interesting and entertaining clash(similar to England's matches!
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 26th February 2013 10:57 AM [Full View]
Great win for India. Dhoni , Kohli, Ashwin, SRT- ....
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From: scorpio on 26th February 2013 10:59 AM [Full View]
Pl. show Sehwag, Vijay, Ishant and Darty the door
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From: littlemaster1982 on 26th February 2013 11:49 AM [Full View]
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From: ajaybaskar on 26th February 2013 11:51 AM [Full View]
Vandhaar.. Vendraar.. Sendraar..
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From: 19thmay on 26th February 2013 11:52 AM [Full View]
Sachin's two huge shots of the first two ball he faced was marana mass. People thought that Sachin will thadavify, anga vachaaru paarunga twist-a!
Dhoni Ashwin Pujara and Kohli idha ippdiye maintain pannunga.
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From: 19thmay on 26th February 2013 11:53 AM [Full View]
Yov Senthil enggaya iruka? LTNS?
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From: ajithfederer on 26th February 2013 11:54 AM [Full View]
Dammn that pitch looks like a clay court from Mallorca.
Didnt see the 2 sixers. Anyways only a comprehensive 3-0, 4-0 win here and a series win in SA would make up for the wounds over the last 20 months. Tendulkar should hit 1000 runs in those 7 matches.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 26th February 2013 11:56 AM [Full View]
I'm very busy Originally Posted by 19thmay
Will call you sometime this week
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From: 19thmay on 26th February 2013 11:56 AM [Full View]
And for the next match bring in Ojha and drop Bhajji. Illa centi-ya 101 match aada solluvaangala as like moi in wedding.
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From: VinodKumar's on 26th February 2013 11:57 AM [Full View]
Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: VinodKumar's on 26th February 2013 11:58 AM [Full View]
Shalini amma in KM climax : Dhoni ya our vaarthai vazhthitu polamae ? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
I'm very busy Will call you sometime this week
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From: VinodKumar's on 26th February 2013 12:00 PM [Full View]
Bhajji will play next test for sure. Bring in Ojha for Jadeja .. better bolwer than jadeja batting rendu perum orae level thaan ... Vijay payalae appdiyae thookitu Rahanae try pannalam ... innorutharaiyum list la vachikalam
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From: hamid on 26th February 2013 12:45 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by VinodKumar's
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 26th February 2013 06:11 PM [Full View]
The two consecutive sixes were just out of the world......Chancae illa paa......
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From: littlemaster1982 on 26th February 2013 07:09 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by VinodKumar's
Didn't see his innings at all. Definitely one of the best knocks in the recent times, just going by the scorecard
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From: venkkiram on 26th February 2013 09:04 PM [Full View]
India
Dhoni alone for MOM is not justifiable. Ashwin also should share it.
Sack Sehwag and Vijay! Need solid opening for India!
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From: Dinesh84 on 27th February 2013 11:43 AM [Full View]
sack the openers i say..
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th February 2013 02:25 PM [Full View]
Vijay oru matchthaane vilayaadirukkaan?
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th February 2013 02:27 PM [Full View]
Venkki,
Agreed that Ashwin played a good role in the win. But it was a dust bowl and the pitch assisted spinners. In such a pitch, making 200 within a day is no mean job. It literally changed the course of the match. Hence the award.
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From: MADDY on 28th February 2013 05:17 PM [Full View]
adhu.....michael clarke kooda "gnanapazham" pathrikkai madhiri silent-a oru century adichaaru but Dhonis innings was the pivot on which the match turned.......at 196/4 we were looking like folding to 300 or less than that just like we did consistently against england but Dhoni completely changed it........he is a great tactician - he knows what would upset the opposition most - his counter attack from 196/4 really left clarke clueless...... Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
btw, only chennai super kings players seem to play well with exception of vijay ofcourse - mathhavangalakku ellam enna gaandu?
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From: SoftSword on 28th February 2013 05:31 PM [Full View]
kogli buvanes ellam csk'vaa??
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From: ajithfederer on 28th February 2013 06:00 PM [Full View]
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 2nd March 2013 10:41 AM [Full View]
India off to a great start here...Bhuvaneshwar Kumar showing his mettle here...
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 2nd March 2013 10:45 AM [Full View]
And Mr Gavaskar is such a joke at commentating..he and his 'yes sirs' at the fall of Watson's wicket....
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From: ajaybaskar on 2nd March 2013 11:53 AM [Full View]
Why did he say so many 'Yes sir's? And who is the Sir here?
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From: Dinesh84 on 4th March 2013 10:31 AM [Full View]
Che Pujara and Murali Vijay
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From: littlemaster1982 on 4th March 2013 10:36 AM [Full View]
This guy Pujara is like a duracell bunny
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From: VinodKumar's on 4th March 2013 11:08 AM [Full View]
117.4
Maxwell to Vijay, OUT, Maxwell finally get a wicket for India, but the crowd is playing with Aussie heads with the loudest cheer of the day
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From: VinodKumar's on 4th March 2013 11:17 AM [Full View]
Second double century in 11th test ... He never minded his knee problem yesterday and came long way ..
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From: VinodKumar's on 4th March 2013 11:24 AM [Full View]
He is gone. 393/3 ...
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From: littlemaster1982 on 4th March 2013 11:29 AM [Full View]
It always happens. After a big partnership, usually both the batsmen get out within few balls.
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From: VinodKumar's on 4th March 2013 11:53 AM [Full View]
Yeah. Anyway good innings by Pujara. I would love to see him conitnue this form in SA unlike last tour.
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From: VinodKumar's on 4th March 2013 12:26 PM [Full View]
Cricinfo's tweet - In less than 4 months Pujara has first-class scores of 206, 135, 203, 352, and 204.
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From: Dinesh84 on 4th March 2013 12:26 PM [Full View]
Do you guys hope India will fare better against SA, that too in their own yard?
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From: VinodKumar's on 4th March 2013 12:27 PM [Full View]
125.4
Doherty to Dhoni, FOUR
125.3
Doherty to Dhoni, FOUR, short, wide, and he has whipped it in front of point
125.2
Doherty to Dhoni, FOUR, the declaration man declares his intent. Takes a full ball and drills it over cover
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From: littlemaster1982 on 4th March 2013 12:30 PM [Full View]
If we could repeat the performance of 2010 series, that would be great. But in reality, we might do slightly better than our last two away tours, and that isn't much Originally Posted by Dinesh84
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From: VinodKumar's on 4th March 2013 12:30 PM [Full View]
what-is-pace bowling attack, wide-opened-for-wicket opening pair and what-is-experience middle order - konjam kastam thaan ... I am expecting a decent series loss. Originally Posted by Dinesh84
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From: Dinesh84 on 4th March 2013 12:38 PM [Full View]
yes.. decent series loss is what I am expecting.. They have not lost a test since Jan 2012.. Romba siramam thaan..
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 4th March 2013 08:49 PM [Full View]
Just get the feeling that the likes of Virat, Dhoni, Vijay ( guess his place is secured ) will find it difficult in SA and that too with Morkel, Steyn, Philander. The last tour had a weakling in the SA bowling- Tsotsobe ( even this bloke got a few wickets) and we had Sachin in the form of his life superbly supported by Laxman at Durban. No laxman this time around and even Sachin's participation is not a surity. So I would consider it an achievment if they manage to lose 2-0 rather than a clean sweep. Btw heard that SA is planning on including another test.... Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
If we could repeat the performance of 2010 series, that would be great. But in reality, we might do slightly better than our last two away tours, and that isn't much
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From: Dinesh84 on 5th March 2013 10:37 AM [Full View]
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From: ajaybaskar on 5th March 2013 11:13 AM [Full View]
Aussies have no clues whatsoever against spin. Good chance for India to avenge 4-0.
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From: ajaybaskar on 5th March 2013 11:19 AM [Full View]
Poor Phil Hughes has faced 39 balls of spin this series. Dismissed 4 times. Scored no runs.
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From: Dinesh84 on 5th March 2013 11:34 AM [Full View]
From SMH: There's plenty of banter out there that Michael Clarke should declare the innings again! Gee, that's cruel ....
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From: Dinesh84 on 5th March 2013 11:37 AM [Full View]
It all over. India win by an innings and 135 runs and lead the 4 match series 2-0.
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From: Dinesh84 on 5th March 2013 11:41 AM [Full View]
With 22 Test wins, MS Dhoni becomes the Indian Test captain with most wins - goes one past Sourav Ganguly
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From: littlemaster1982 on 5th March 2013 11:42 AM [Full View]
Good win, though reminding our 90s. Now please win the remaining two matches too
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From: scorpio on 5th March 2013 11:44 AM [Full View]
LM rombha happy pOla...ICF-layum ingayum maaRi maari posting
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From: scorpio on 5th March 2013 11:47 AM [Full View]
Hope Dhoni understands reality and kicks the underperformers Sehwag and Bhajji out of the team!! So much for the settled combination crap
Ishant is still crap, we can try Shami along with Bhubhu in Mohali and Kotla.
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From: Dinesh84 on 5th March 2013 11:57 AM [Full View]
plz dont read between lines Originally Posted by Pujara
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From: littlemaster1982 on 5th March 2013 12:09 PM [Full View]
Got some free time after a while to sit in front of laptop. Adhaan Originally Posted by scorpio
LM rombha happy pOla...ICF-layum ingayum maaRi maari posting Neengalum anga irukkeengala enna
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From: littlemaster1982 on 5th March 2013 12:12 PM [Full View]
I really expected England to look clueless against spin like this. Ellam oru series late-a nadaukkudhu
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From: ajaybaskar on 5th March 2013 12:26 PM [Full View]
On Pujara's statement, the one that worries me is the partnership with Vijay.
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From: ajithfederer on 5th March 2013 12:27 PM [Full View]
The last 2 Ind-Aus series(es) have been the worst in years. Historically this is the worst team on either sides and both are rank useless outside of home. I expected Aus to win a test or two but this is hopeless. No reason to get excited as this will make both Duncan fletcher and Dhoni to continue as Coach and Captain which is.
I am not reading much into Tendulkar's Chepauk knock as well. SA series will make/break his future if that has not been done already.
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From: VinodKumar's on 5th March 2013 12:27 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
On Pujara's statement, the one that worries me is the partnership with Vijay..
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From: lscain605 on 5th March 2013 01:25 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
On Pujara's statement, the one that worries me is the partnership with Vijay.
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From: SoftSword on 5th March 2013 04:00 PM [Full View]
vijay maela yerkanave indha maadhiri oru kisukisu vandhuchae...
ajay, plis to refresh the memory!
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From: venkkiram on 5th March 2013 08:03 PM [Full View]
யார் யாரெல்லாம் டெஸ்ட் அணியை விட்டு விலகணும்னு (Excluding Pujara) நெனச்சேனோ அவங்கெல்லாம் சதம் அடிக்கிறாய்ங்களே! என்ன மாதிரியான டிசைன் இது!
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From: 19thmay on 5th March 2013 08:24 PM [Full View]
I am trying to understand your "worst team" definition especially with respect to India. With such an experienced side we flunked so badly against Aussies and England, how do you rate that team? When we had an excellent test team? We are always a mediocre side outside subcontinent, with some exceptional batting technique guru’s like Sachin / Dravid / Laxman. We never had a solid pace attack, good openers, good all rounders etc. We are in a transition phase and the failures are quite obvious. Our strength was winning at home, we have lost that. Now after few failures we are trying to gain back the old momentum. I think we need to appreciate this. I know that this Aussie team is pathetic and but don’t they (Aussie selectors) know that only 2 out of 15 has actually played 30+ test matches? They should be aware that they need skilled batsman to bat sensibly against spin attack. If they have done this consciously I think their thought process is to train their youngsters in Indian conditions knowing the current Indian team’s recent form. Now after these two failures a strong message has been sent back to the Aussie board/fans. I am happy for that. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
The last 2 Ind-Aus series(es) have been the worst in years. Historically this is the worst team on either sides and both are rank useless outside of home. I expected Aus to win a test or two but this is hopeless. No reason to get excited as this will make both Duncan fletcher and Dhoni to continue as Coach and Captain which is.
I am not reading much into Tendulkar's Chepauk knock as well. SA series will make/break his future if that has not been done already.
Apart from that if it is about bad pace attack, useless turbanator, pathetic Sehwag I agree with you. But on the positive side it was lovely to watch the temperament of Pujara / Vijay, aggressiveness of Dhoni, very thoughtful Ashwin and sane batting by Kohli. Lets hope that this team keep up it’s form.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 5th March 2013 08:53 PM [Full View]
There is a chance for Harbhajan and Sehwag to be dropped. Murali Vijay has got his place secured at least for the rest of the series.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 5th March 2013 08:59 PM [Full View]
India has lacked a good bowling unit for years now. A bowler's prowess can be determined by the way he performs in foreign conditions. Take a Dale steyn or an Anderson. They performed in India and they would continue to do so even in dust bowls. But sadly that is not the case with our spinners. And the lesser said about our fast bowlers the better. Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: ajaybaskar on 5th March 2013 10:58 PM [Full View]
Softy,
Vijay rode DK's bike without his consent. DK caught Vijay and the bike red handed.
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From: 19thmay on 5th March 2013 11:15 PM [Full View]
DK, Vijay vachrundha bike-a ippo yaar vachrukkan?
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From: SoftSword on 5th March 2013 11:20 PM [Full View]
plis to elaborate Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: venkkiram on 5th March 2013 11:41 PM [Full View]
Why we corner here Vijay personally? Attempts here were uncalled for.
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From: ajaybaskar on 6th March 2013 02:47 AM [Full View]
Venkki Saar,
Konjam twitter pakkam vaanga. Pujarannu oruthana thovachu kaayapotturukkaanga.
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From: ajithfederer on 6th March 2013 11:09 AM [Full View]
SS,
Selection blunders continue: Picking Bhajji over Ojha, Vijay over Rahane and persisting with Ishanth Sharma to talk of few. Jadeja will be sorted out overseas. His batting is questionable. Ashwin will be picked up by better batsmen as the English did even in our home conditions. But compared to the rest he is far better. I am not picking on him. Time to groom for future. We are going to play the same Australian Team in another 20 months from now. I think the result will be inverse.
I don't know what Tendulkar's plans for future. I hope he doesn't desecrate more than what he has already done.
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From: ajithfederer on 6th March 2013 11:14 AM [Full View]
Kettirundha mattum DK parmisson koduthirupaara.. Sorry couldn't resist.
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajithfederer on 6th March 2013 11:16 AM [Full View]
Dhoni won't be playing longterm SS. He himself has said that. He is contemplating on dropping one form of cricket to prolong his other. No prizes in guessing which form is that.
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From: ajithfederer on 6th March 2013 11:21 AM [Full View]
Threatening to call off a tour to prevent Haroon Lorgat from being elected. This is a new low.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/southafr...ry/623506.html
"They raised their concerns about Haroon Lorgat," Norman Arendse, CSA's lead independent director, who was at the meeting, said. "We said to them we had embarked on a process, and that it would be premature to discuss him or the outcome of that process because we're waiting for it to be concluded."
CSA had also heard that the BCCI may threaten to pull out of next season's tour to South Africa should Lorgat be in charge. "We said we were keen to discuss the issue because we had heard rumours that the tour was in jeopardy if Lorgat was appointed. They conveyed to us, with a fair amount of detail, why they would be opposed to his appointment," Arendse said.
He could not expand on those details because they had not yet been conveyed to the rest of CSA's board and Arendse said if they were made public first it "would be prejudicial to Lorgat."
N Srinivasan, the BCCI president, said he has "nothing" to comment since it's "their [CSA's] internal matter".
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From: SoftSword on 6th March 2013 03:19 PM [Full View]
what the matter?
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From: VinodKumar's on 7th March 2013 12:52 PM [Full View]
Shewag dropped for the remaining 2 tests. Remaining squad unchanged. No replacement has been named for Shewag.
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From: ajithfederer on 7th March 2013 01:23 PM [Full View]
Our esteemed board doesn't want CSA to elect Haroon Lorgat as its chief. It is learnt that even the tour of SA late this year may be dropped if that happens.
Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: satissh_r on 7th March 2013 01:53 PM [Full View]
Deserved, has been coming for a while, lets hope he gets back to shape and form soon enough.. Originally Posted by VinodKumar's
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From: Dinesh84 on 7th March 2013 02:36 PM [Full View]
Dhawan or Rahane ? who should open the innings?
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From: SoftSword on 7th March 2013 03:07 PM [Full View]
adhudhaan yaengaraen...?? Originally Posted by ajithfederer
avanukkum ivanukkum edhachum vaaikkaat'thagaraaraa??
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From: VinodKumar's on 7th March 2013 03:47 PM [Full View]
Going to be Dawan for the reason left-right combination .. Originally Posted by Dinesh84
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From: SoftSword on 7th March 2013 04:05 PM [Full View]
pardon my ignorance...
what has happened to our lefthander mugundhan?? why is he not even in the discussions and iirc he did not play ranji too...
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From: VinodKumar's on 7th March 2013 04:42 PM [Full View]
the last i heard about this guy was he was signed by RCB for IPL 2013 .. mathapadi yethum theriyala ...
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From: scorpio on 7th March 2013 05:24 PM [Full View]
Bhajji remains for the next 2 tests? What did he do to retain his place?
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From: scorpio on 7th March 2013 05:25 PM [Full View]
Seaming Mohali-la Dhawan-Vijay opening....nenaichaalE
For SA tour, Sehwag-Gambhi will be back again anyway Epdi thiruppi thiruppi paathaalum rendu walking wickets at the top!
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From: ajithfederer on 8th March 2013 06:18 PM [Full View]
http://www.espncricinfo.com/blogs/co...ry/623990.html
Finally somebody half-agrees with me. This is clearly a bad performing Aussie side in recent memory.
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From: VinodKumar's on 8th March 2013 06:28 PM [Full View]
Stan, who denies this ? Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: ajithfederer on 9th March 2013 04:38 PM [Full View]
http://cricket.yahoo.com/news/reward...065149016.html
New Delhi: What seemed impossible just a few weeks ago may just happen.
The eternally vilified Duncan Fletcher, who has been blamed for the Indian team’s free-fall since he took over from Gary Kirsten, may have his contract extended.
If sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI) are to be believed, president N Srinivasan and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni are backing the Zimbabwean for another term.
After suffering successive 0-4 whitewashes abroad and defeated in a home series against England, most people thought that it was only a matter of time before Fletcher had to pack his bags. Apparently, that’s not the case.
The reason could be that if Dhoni can survive such a poor run of results, it would be unfair on the former England coach to get the axe.
As usual, BCCI is not giving anything away. “So far there have been no talks at all about Fletcher’s removal...talks will happen only post the Australian series when his contract ends,” a top BCCI official told Mail Today.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 9th March 2013 07:21 PM [Full View]
^ Naasama pochu....Fletcher has done nothing as coach to have his term extended.....A 4-0 whitewash in this series will not even come close to wiping the humiliation we suffered in England and Australia.....
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From: scorpio on 11th March 2013 02:41 PM [Full View]
Pattinson, Watson, Johnson and Khawaja axed for 3rd Test
http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news...d-for-3rd-test
azharadhaa, sirikiradhaa?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 11th March 2013 04:09 PM [Full View]
Just got to know that these four players didn't do their homework. This is hilarious on multiple levels
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From: P_R on 11th March 2013 04:15 PM [Full View]
Anyone else who sincerely feels it's a good move by the management to cut players down to size?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 11th March 2013 04:26 PM [Full View]
As a disciplinary action, sacking is fine, but the reason being told sounds very very silly, IMO.
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From: scorpio on 11th March 2013 04:35 PM [Full View]
Vaaganam doing epic trolling on Aussies via Twitter
I don't dislike this Aussie team at all.....just want them in great frame of mind for the Ashes.....kudutha homework seyyalEnnaa school maadhiri mutti pODa sollungappa, adha vittuttu
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From: P_R on 11th March 2013 04:43 PM [Full View]
It'll take all of 10 mins. If they can't even do that, if they think they are too big to do that then drop them. Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
I know Mickey Arthur will be called names and trolled and made-fun-of for treating them like 'schoolboys'. But I hope he stands his ground.
Adults who behave like schoolboys ought to be treated like that.
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From: CEDYBLUE on 11th March 2013 05:28 PM [Full View]
Massive Over Reaction........cannot believe it!!! Mickey Arthur and Clarke are calling names each time they sit for a press conference. Why talk about limitations/shortcomings of players to the press.......Clarke repeatedly kept talking about Shane Watson's role......the all-rounder/opener/batsman each time he sat to address the press and Mickey Arthur is turning out to be Mickey Mouse...........he keeps blabbering about players form/attitude every time
Seriously reminds me of the Greg Chappell saga here!!!!
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine...ry/624537.html
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From: Dinesh84 on 11th March 2013 05:54 PM [Full View]
Damien Martyn @dmartyn30
Watson has left the tour
https://twitter.com/dmartyn30/status/311056105667182592
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From: gaddeswarup on 11th March 2013 05:55 PM [Full View]
P_R,
It seems that the task given to players is not very common and is really coach's job. It is possible that some of them thought it is not their job to advise on other specialist's performances. As a topologist, I would not like to tell what statistic s people in the department should do. With such an unusual assignment there should have been reminders that the coach was serious. I am sure that Arthur will be called to account for this.
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From: P_R on 11th March 2013 06:08 PM [Full View]
I don't think it is about area of expertise at all. It is about protocol and discipline. Originally Posted by gaddeswarup
Arthur wanted inputs from players. What do you perceive to be the problems. It is not like what the players say is final.
He may have an independent opinion from the support staff hired exclusively for the purpose of analyses.
But refusal to submit something that requires nearly no effort smells of 'prima donna'-ness. And that is why I am glad the players are being taken down.
Considering the extreme step, I do think there would have been warning ahead to take this seriously. It sends out a very strong message to discipline those who can't bring themselves to make the effort to do something as simple as this.
Just as it happened in the case of Kevin Pietersen last year - it is worth it to even lose in the short run, if it will cut people down to size, and thus serve the team better in the long run.
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From: P_R on 11th March 2013 06:09 PM [Full View]
Watson has left India, is it?
What's marring the dramatic exit is the fact that he is going to be back to play the IPL
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From: 19thmay on 11th March 2013 06:38 PM [Full View]
Pattinson axed-a? India in a high pressure now, adutha match-a kavuthidaadheengada dei! kevalama poidum.
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From: 19thmay on 11th March 2013 06:39 PM [Full View]
Recession time-la neenga engga irundheenga? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
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From: littlemaster1982 on 11th March 2013 07:19 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by 19thmay
Recession time-la neenga engga irundheenga? Aana Aussies kitta irundhu idhai edhirparkkalai
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 11th March 2013 08:09 PM [Full View]
PR...If he really wated inputs, he could have had a personal talk with each players. Lack of time would not have been the issue for this. There has been a 8 day break from the last test match....Asking them to submit 'homeworks' is just downright silly. Originally Posted by P_R
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From: ajithfederer on 11th March 2013 09:26 PM [Full View]
Baby due.
Originally Posted by P_R
Watson has left India, is it?
What's marring the dramatic exit is the fact that he is going to be back to play the IPL
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From: ajithfederer on 11th March 2013 09:28 PM [Full View]
Australia news
Watson may quit Test cricket after axing
ESPNcricinfo staff
March 11, 2013
Shane Watson is contemplating his future in the game after being axed from the squad for the Mohali Test on disciplinary grounds and then leaving the tour to be with his pregnant wife. Watson was one of four players punished by the team management for ignoring team orders.
Since being named Michael Clarke's vice-captain in 2011, Watson's Twenty20 and ODI displays have remained strong but his Test appearances have been neither consistent nor convincing. His struggles in India despite being one of only two batsmen to have made a Test hundred on the subcontinent were a major contributor to Australia's 0-2 deficit.
There is little doubt Watson's T20 career will continue for he is schedule to return to India in April for the IPL, where he had also indicated he would return to bowling for his franchise rather than his country. In ODIs he has the lure of the 2015 World Cup to sustain him. But it is now plausible that at 31 he has played his final Test match.
"Any time you're suspended for a Test match unless you do something unbelievably wrong, and obviously everyone knows what those rules are ... I think it is very harsh," Watson told reporters at the team hotel in Chandigarh. "At this point in time I'm at a stage where I'm sort of weighing up my future and what I want to do with my cricket in general, to be honest. I do love playing, there is no doubt about that, but at this point in time I'm going to spend the next few weeks with my family and just weigh up my options of just exactly which direction I want to go.
"There are lot more important things in life - I certainly do love playing cricket and that passion is still there and I feel like I'm in the prime years of my cricket career. From that perspective I still feel like I've got a lot to give. But from a holistic perspective I've got to sit down with my family and decide which directions they are."
Watson, along with James Pattinson, Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Johnson were told this morning by the coach Mickey Arthur that, in an unprecedented decision, they would not be considered for the third Test. After the loss in Hyderabad, inside three and a half days, Arthur had asked every member of the squad to let him know three points on how their individual performances and those of the team could be improved. These four players did not comply with the directive.
Watson said he had been going to tell the team management that he would need to miss the fourth Test to be with his wife, who is due at the end of the month, but had been informed of his axing before he could do so. "I was about to communicate that to Mickey and the leadership group today but they obviously beat me to it by telling me I wasn't selected for this Test match," he said. "Also overnight, things have changed and Lee wasn't going to tell me things had changed because she knew how much it meant to me to be able to play this Test match. It was due in a couple of weeks but it's looking like things have sped up a little bit."
With four players unavailable, Australia's squad is down to 13 players for the Mohali Test, and if wicketkeeper Matthew Wade's ankle does not heal, they will have to pick a team from 12.
© ESPN EMEA Ltd.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australi...ry/624562.html
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From: 19thmay on 12th March 2013 12:17 AM [Full View]
Watsa don't take emotional decision. Aanaalum indha Aussies losing good cricketers so easily..appo Symonds now Watson.
Namakitta Watson maadhri oru all rounder irundha sela vachrupom!
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From: P_R on 12th March 2013 08:33 AM [Full View]
I disagree. This is something very small and they had ample time over 8 days. Refusal to do something 12 others have is symptomatic of a problem that needs to be corrected. Originally Posted by Arvind Srinivasan
Here is a good article from that PoV http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-...ry/624584.html
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 12th March 2013 08:41 AM [Full View]
^ The players not submitting the homework is a different issue altogether. My whole point is the frivolity of asking them to write one when he could have had a personal interaction. It would have made things simpler for him. But anycase good for the Indians, and bad for test cricket overall. Viewere robbed of a good match up. Would have loved to see Pattinson bowling against the likes of Sachin, Kohli, Pujara in Mohali.
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From: ajaybaskar on 12th March 2013 09:05 AM [Full View]
Good to see a side which is in far more disarray than India.
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From: ajithfederer on 12th March 2013 11:01 AM [Full View]
At-least the Ozzies are doing something about 0-2, which we didn't after losing 10 tests and 3 series(es). Watson was never a test material. As wizzy says he is the OZ version of Gambhir. Johnson's time is over. Pattinson is the only one making a useful show for them.
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From: ajithfederer on 12th March 2013 11:02 AM [Full View]
Please handover the Ashes to Poms already. It will be a torture.
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From: P_R on 12th March 2013 11:44 AM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Arvind Srinivasan
He gives you four days to come back to him. You don't have to write an essay. Bullet points would do. Everyone can manage three bullet points. Or go see the coach and talk through your thoughts in person.It's a shake-up and only good can come out of it. I actually think Aus will get stronger in the Ashes now because of this. Originally Posted by Arvind Srinivasan
People who can't be bothered to do something as simple as this, when 12 others can, are clearly asking for special treatment, and it sends out a strong message to drop them.
See what Clarke said: http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-...ry/624571.html
It's baffling how people bring up Warne's public belittling of Buchanan as if it is a standard. Warne should have been called on it back then and wasn't. Good it is happening now.
"It was a very simple task. Yes, it took a lot of thinking because you had to look at your game and where you thought you could improve, what you had learnt and what you could do to help this team level this series. In my opinion, for the four players to not do it, not only does it let the team down, it also shows a lack of respect for the head coach and in the Australian cricket team that is unacceptable."
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From: 19thmay on 12th March 2013 03:26 PM [Full View]
"On a positive note Ed Cowans presentation has just been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize"
Damien Fleming, the former Australia fast bowler, looks at the silver lining
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From: 19thmay on 12th March 2013 03:31 PM [Full View]
From an SA website:
Hi Mickey,
These are the three things I bring to the team:
1) I bat
2) I bowl
3) I field
Kind regards
Shane
PS. I would have done a pie chart illustrating the weighting that I attribute to each of the three areas. But I don't have PowerPoint on my phone.
Hi Mickey
My three things:
1) I have better tattoos than Dale Steyn or Jimmy Anderson.
2) I may have a lame hairstyle but it does open the possibility of a team sponsorship from Brylcreem. Maybe not a major sponsorship but every penny counts these days.
3) I once broke Graeme Smith's hand. OK, it didn't stop them winning the series and Punter being dropped as captain. But there's only so much you can do against Smith.
All my love
Mitch
G'day Mickster
Herewith my list:
1) I'm a great sledger, possibly the best in world cricket
2) I'm a fast bowler and we all know how crucial those are on the subcontinent
3) I'm not injured...
Hugs n stuff
Patto
Dear Mr Arthur
1) I am from Pakistan. We hate Indians. Remind me again who we're playing against atm?
2) You can't shorten my surname, add an -o or -ie at the end and make a nickname. Khuwaja-o or Khuwaja-ie just sounds ridiculous. So it forces my team-mates to think out the box and be original.
3) I can't think of a third. But maybe if you actually picked me to play, it might jog my memory and serve to remind that I can bring something else to the team. Like, I dunno, my batting?
Fondest wishes
Usman
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From: VinodKumar's on 12th March 2013 03:34 PM [Full View]
Khuwaja -o Khuwaj-ie , i donno batting ...
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From: SoftSword on 12th March 2013 04:25 PM [Full View]
watson is much much better than gambhir... Originally Posted by ajithfederer
even in test cricket he adds a lot of value with his bowling and the previous india tours have proved that he had contributed a lot with his batting...
his axing is a real dent in the already struggling outfit..
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From: gaddeswarup on 13th March 2013 04:07 AM [Full View]
One article in The Age says that it may be all about Watson
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/crick...312-2fymo.html
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From: 19thmay on 13th March 2013 06:22 PM [Full View]
Yes, because board, media or public are least bothered about test cricket. Hope you remember how our team got shattered after 2007 world cup exit? Originally Posted by ajithfederer
I was expecting some change after 0-8 but only Dravid / Laxman was made as scapegoat, quite nauseating! They never thought of finding decent pace bowlers or competent all-rounders or solid opening batsman. Since there was no pressure from media or public they left as it was.
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From: ajithfederer on 14th March 2013 01:28 AM [Full View]
Sorry wrong comparison. Watson is Aussie Yuvraj singh. Best in LOI/T-20's and useless in Tests. He averages in the late 30's in Tests, which for a Middle Order Test player is not good. I've seen some aussie fans crib that he gets easily agitated when he is batting in tests and throws his wicket away. He had a reputation for getting out in the 90's.
Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: ajaybaskar on 14th March 2013 10:14 AM [Full View]
India have never gone 3-0 up against Aussies and they have a chance to do it for the first time.
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From: VinodKumar's on 14th March 2013 12:27 PM [Full View]
Mazhai varuthae eppdi porathu
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From: ajaybaskar on 14th March 2013 12:43 PM [Full View]
Why not? Draw this one and win the next.
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From: VinodKumar's on 14th March 2013 12:58 PM [Full View]
I want 4-0 ...
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From: SoftSword on 14th March 2013 04:50 PM [Full View]
micham 4 naal irukkulla... adhula adikkiradhu'dhaanyaa getthu..
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From: Dinesh84 on 15th March 2013 03:34 PM [Full View]
Jadeja among wickets is a serious problem for India
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From: ajaybaskar on 15th March 2013 03:39 PM [Full View]
What problem? He bowled many genuine wicket taking balls and more importantly, bowls better than Bhajji.
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From: Dinesh84 on 15th March 2013 03:53 PM [Full View]
TheNaAprica-vil santhipOm
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From: VinodKumar's on 15th March 2013 04:18 PM [Full View]
Thenaprica - la kandipa wicket edupaarnu sollura alavuku spin bowler ippothaiku namma squad la iruntha neenga sollurathu vasthavam ...
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From: ajaybaskar on 15th March 2013 05:55 PM [Full View]
This domestic season, his record was exceptional and he earned his place in the team. Just like any part time spinner has struggled in fast pitches, he may struggle too. But why take away the credit when he is the second most successful bowler in a series?
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From: 19thmay on 15th March 2013 06:11 PM [Full View]
+1 I always feel that Jaddu has been targeted so badly by the cyber critics. As you said he is much much better than Bhajji. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: VinodKumar's on 15th March 2013 09:08 PM [Full View]
Actually he replaced Agarkar in Sir position. He is the new Sir in the cyber world.
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From: ajaybaskar on 15th March 2013 10:00 PM [Full View]
@ESPNcricinfo: Fletcher will continue as India coach atleast until April 2014, including #CT2013, #WT20 2014 and tours of SA and NZ.
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From: ajithfederer on 16th March 2013 02:25 PM [Full View]
+1. ///
Originally Posted by Dinesh84
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From: 19thmay on 16th March 2013 03:08 PM [Full View]
Shikar Dhawan you beauty! some serious stuff here!! aapu for Gambhir really.
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From: VinodKumar's on 16th March 2013 03:10 PM [Full View]
Dhawan
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From: 19thmay on 16th March 2013 03:10 PM [Full View]
Dhawan / Vijau 153/0 in 27 overs
Dhawan 105*(87) with 21 boundaries.
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From: Dinesh84 on 16th March 2013 03:17 PM [Full View]
Dhawan - fastest ton on debut
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From: CEDYBLUE on 16th March 2013 03:21 PM [Full View]
Shikhar Dhawan...........I never knew he could come with an innings like that....Sensational Stuff really.......has a good technique too.......Now things are starting to look up for the SA series....
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From: GSV on 16th March 2013 03:36 PM [Full View]
Dhawan
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From: VinodKumar's on 16th March 2013 03:38 PM [Full View]
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From: ajaybaskar on 16th March 2013 04:16 PM [Full View]
Innings of sheer dominance. Didn't show any nerves.
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From: SoftSword on 17th March 2013 05:12 AM [Full View]
din follow the match but was pinching myself when i checked the score in the morning...
caught the highlights... i think he just wanted to treat it as another ranji game and treat the bowlers similar...
i wish he continues his good form in the coming games, the next one to start with...
nice to see vijay among the runs and getting back his test form... i only worry that it ll all be lost after the first week of april when he forgets he is actually a test player...
PS: whatever... could
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From: SoftSword on 17th March 2013 05:13 AM [Full View]
din follow the match but was pinching myself when i checked the score in the morning...
caught the highlights... i think he just wanted to treat it as another ranji game and treat the bowlers similar...
i wish he continues his good form in the coming games, the next one to start with...
nice to see vijay among the runs and getting back his test form... i only worry that it ll all be lost after the first week of april when he forgets he is actually a test player...
PS: oh bad... christian fletcher again...
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From: ajaybaskar on 17th March 2013 05:21 AM [Full View]
What Dhawan has done with his quick fire 185 is he has given India an outside chance to win this match, which otherwise is heading towards a draw. Now the deficit is 125. If we can score 300 more runs before tea, we can have a go at Aus.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 17th March 2013 05:23 AM [Full View]
Wonderful innings from Dhawan....Way to go....
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From: venkkiram on 17th March 2013 09:27 AM [Full View]
A comment from CricInfo Article on yesterday's play.
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I can only vouch since when I started watching from 1970's ... People may say easy batting track, weak opponent etc.. Well, all the past Indian batsmen got their chances like this (batting track and weak opponents) some time or other, right? In fact, the Gavaskars, Dravids and Tendulkars with their defensive mindset only made it look as difficult and only created fear in other batsmen's minds. Sehwag on the other hand played fantastic aggressive cricket, but then he was very non-technical (not moving his feet) and limited to mostly offside shots. But never I have seen an India batsman play with this natural class and technique and aggression, all around the ground. And he is a debutant of age 26? And he was never given chance all these years? Now my mindset is this. Indian youth has greater batsmen than Tendulkars, Gavaskars, Dravids and Sehwags, .. Thats how it is and thats how it should be. Selectors, please keep trying young bloods instead of keeping the old heroes.
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From: ajaybaskar on 17th March 2013 11:02 AM [Full View]
I would like to share an interesting point shared by Cedric in FB.
This present team is more of Dhoni's team. Vijay,Dhawan,Jadeja,B Kumar,Pujara, Ashwin, Kohli came into the test team while MS was the skipper and the performance of this team will be an indicator of how successful Dhoni is going to be in the longer version of the game. People credited past captains when India became number one team and then blamed Dhoni for the 8-0 loss need to wait and see what is in store for the future.
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From: GSV on 17th March 2013 11:18 AM [Full View]
Whatta crap.. Originally Posted by venkkiram
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From: VinodKumar's on 17th March 2013 01:35 PM [Full View]
2 big wickets in one over ... India's chance of winning this game is very less now ... Draw thaan match.
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From: VinodKumar's on 17th March 2013 01:37 PM [Full View]
When Jadeja will start hitting the ball in bat
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From: 19thmay on 17th March 2013 03:07 PM [Full View]
Unacceptable mokkai by Indians especially by Kohli. Come on try to win this match, we have almost 4 sessions left. Please declare the innings.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 17th March 2013 09:26 PM [Full View]
Would like to see these new guys play in SA....Will be really intersting..... Originally Posted by venkkiram
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 17th March 2013 09:49 PM [Full View]
India firmly on the drivers seat here. If India can bowl out Australia between lunch and tea, they will have time to chase the runs down. Things are looking rather bleak for Australia with Clarke getting a back injury.
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From: 19thmay on 18th March 2013 11:09 AM [Full View]
Surprisingly Hughes is playing very well, Clarke is there. With Haddin, Henriques, Starc to play I suspect India's victory. Lead is 26 now.
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From: Dinesh84 on 18th March 2013 11:49 AM [Full View]
Now 143 for 8.. Aus lead by 52 runs.. but still Haddin is in the crease..
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From: ajaybaskar on 18th March 2013 12:15 PM [Full View]
Matter of one wicket.
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 12:41 PM [Full View]
From cricinfo : "jadeja-vu for michael clarke!"
p.s : he made five gestures to the pavilion aftr got Clarke out for the fifth time.
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 01:13 PM [Full View]
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From: 19thmay on 18th March 2013 01:17 PM [Full View]
Clarke dissmisal in a no ball which was not called..Hughes was a 'not-out'...
..India opposing UDRS..
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From: littlemaster1982 on 18th March 2013 02:08 PM [Full View]
Just how many times we would let the tail wag It's damn irritating when we struggle to take out tailenders
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 03:16 PM [Full View]
Sridhar , dint they check the no ball with the tv umpire ? Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 03:29 PM [Full View]
Yeah Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Just how many times we would let the tail wag It's damn irritating when we struggle to take out tailenders . Now we have to score 103 runs in less than 30 overs.
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 03:34 PM [Full View]
Seems Dhawan might miss the next test match because of injured hand. Night-oda night ah Rahanae kadupula kadichi vachitaana ???
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 03:38 PM [Full View]
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From: ajaybaskar on 18th March 2013 04:01 PM [Full View]
Rahane was informed that if he finds a place, it would be in the middle order - As per media reports.
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From: Dinesh84 on 18th March 2013 04:26 PM [Full View]
2 down for 70..
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 04:38 PM [Full View]
45 runs in 15overs ...
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 05:24 PM [Full View]
WT*
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From: SoftSword on 18th March 2013 05:24 PM [Full View]
wtf!!
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 05:29 PM [Full View]
Sachin keeps the strike fr the next over ...
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 05:31 PM [Full View]
17 from 24. matcha draw yethu pannuninga
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From: SoftSword on 18th March 2013 05:31 PM [Full View]
cricket is an incredible game !!
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From: SoftSword on 18th March 2013 05:32 PM [Full View]
i knew this was coming... putting pressure on sachin...
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 05:33 PM [Full View]
Sachin gone !!!
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 05:35 PM [Full View]
Sir Jadeja en dheivamae ...
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From: scorpio on 18th March 2013 05:35 PM [Full View]
When Dhoni is batting, we win only in the last over......
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From: Dinesh84 on 18th March 2013 05:36 PM [Full View]
Only India fossible
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From: SoftSword on 18th March 2013 05:40 PM [Full View]
lol the drama queen!!
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 05:40 PM [Full View]
and Dhoni finsihes it off in style
.. 3-0 ... one more to go ...
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From: ajithfederer on 18th March 2013 05:42 PM [Full View]
Oru vilambaram.
Originally Posted by scorpio
When Dhoni is batting, we win only in the last over......
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From: ajithfederer on 18th March 2013 05:43 PM [Full View]
Stupid point. By this logic he should credit both the WC wins to Ganguly.
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Bey Naam on 18th March 2013 05:51 PM [Full View]
India will bash Australia love you virat
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From: scorpio on 18th March 2013 05:54 PM [Full View]
Vinod- Dhawan will not play the Delhi test-nnu enga pOtrukku? Fracture-llam illai-nnu dhaanE sonnanga?
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From: ajaybaskar on 18th March 2013 06:12 PM [Full View]
Winning a WC is not about bringing your team to the final. It's about winning the final as well. And you know who played the match winning knock in the final. So even if some people like it or not, the WC win will be credited to Dhoni.
Similarly, the team that has gone 3-0 up against an Aussie team is a team in transition. The 2nd senior member of the team is nearly 16 years lesser in exp than the first one. Without the big guns, they've managed a comprehensive series victory. It's all about fresh blood. The likes of Viru, GG, Zak took their places for granted and hence now thrown out. Even in SA this team will make their presence felt.
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 06:13 PM [Full View]
Cricbuzz commentary la poturunthaanga. they were also not sure ... Originally Posted by scorpio
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 18th March 2013 06:50 PM [Full View]
I kind off doubt it, AJ....Would be happy to eat my words if we get a fairly positive result. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: scorpio on 18th March 2013 07:08 PM [Full View]
Hope Dhawan gets well soon enough before the Delhi test. Else, Pujji can open with Vijay and Rahane can be fitted into the middle order.
Dhoni should ensure the Delhi Bellies Sehwag-ATG never ever come anywhere closer to the Indian team. ODI-lerndhum avunga rendu pErayum Oram kattidaNum. That way, Dhoni will not have unneccessary groupism thalaivalis in the team and the team can work as one.
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From: 19thmay on 18th March 2013 07:12 PM [Full View]
I dont know, my comment was based on cricinfo. Originally Posted by VinodKumar's
Kadasi varaikum.... anyway 3-0 is a dream against team like Aussie. that too with such a young team. Great job.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 18th March 2013 07:13 PM [Full View]
Ravi Shashtri talking to Dhoni on this being a revenge series. Thankfully Dhoni didn't buy it. Intha Ravi Shahstrikku soodu soranaye illayaa..Nothing can wipe the ignominy of the 8-0 loss we faced overseas IMHO....
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From: 19thmay on 18th March 2013 07:22 PM [Full View]
This victory needs to be cherished though it’s not against very strong Aussie. Because our’s was not strong either. Before we started this series with ‘out of form’ Sehwag, Kohli, Sachin, Dhoni and Ashwin We had Jadeja in place of Raina, no Zak. Then Sehwag was dropped and another opener made his debut and excelled. So it was a contest between transition team vs transition team and we did well. If we are able to do something special at South Africa then we have almost freezed 75% of permanent batting line up. The next thing Dhoni has to do is encouraging another wicket keeping batsman and find a genuine pace bowler.
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From: venkkiram on 18th March 2013 07:27 PM [Full View]
Congrats India !
Dei.. Vijay.. Appadiye irukkira idaththa kettiyamaa pudichikko! It's always nice to see a TN player to start an innings.
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From: 19thmay on 18th March 2013 07:29 PM [Full View]
Rahane in middle order may be to test Sachin's place after his retirement.
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From: lscain605 on 18th March 2013 09:05 PM [Full View]
Dhoni said we will try out a few things in Delhi, I hope Rahane gets a chance.
Only one of the three (Ashwin, Jadeja & Ohja) should play in SA, we cannot afford to have a mediocre batsmen at no.7.
The current combination looks good for Indian conditions.We need 3 fast bowlers, 1 spinner and 7 batsmen for SA. We are finding it hard to get 2 good fast bowlers and yet to settle on 6th batsmen. Please don't make up for the 6th batsmen with Jaddu, Ahswin and Bhuv, its a massacre waiting to happen, we should go better prepared.
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From: VinodKumar's on 18th March 2013 10:37 PM [Full View]
What is the status of Zak ?? will he be ready for SA series ?? We need him there ...
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From: SoftSword on 18th March 2013 10:43 PM [Full View]
zak and aron will be there for the saf tour...
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From: ajithfederer on 19th March 2013 10:32 AM [Full View]
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Even by that logic Gautam Gambhir had a more important role in his 91 batting higher up. I don't see his fans(if there were any) hunting for glory like you Dhoni Fanboys. Mind you he did the same in WC 2007 T-20. Adhavadhu final-la nottunadhunala ninga peria vasthadhu final kootittu vandhavanla biscothu. Appalling logic
Let me be more blunt even if you like it or not Dhoni has more responsibility for all the overseas losses(worst in 40 years). That he is still a captain and can meddle in selection matters (thanks to CSK Mafioso) is a frickin joke. In hindsight, seeing posts like this I am happy now that England won the series in India. At-least there was a Captain who intervened in Pietersen fiasco and made him play for England and won the series in India. That's leadership.
SA is too far ahead. I will reserve my comments when it happens. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 11:00 AM [Full View]
Yeah.. Dhoni is more responsible for all the overseas losses and he is not responsible for the 23 test wins, the most by any Indian captain. Yeah, Joker's jokes were not that bad.
Dhoni has a say in the team selection. So does all the captains of the world. Now what are you advising him? To bring back the terribly out of form ex openers or terribly out of shape (literally) Zak? I know their contributions in the past and I respect them but shouldn't they be sitting out after their rank bad performances? All the people in the team are equally responsible for the 8-0 loss, especially the top order batsmen who gave peanuts to the bowlers to work with.
CSK mafioso? Just check on the players who've got the most runs, most wickets, highest score in the Border-Gavaskar trophy. If that's called mafioso, then I am happy for the Indian team.
Rather than losing series' with old worn out horses, it's better to infuse fresh blood and face the results. And that's what they are doing now exactly..
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 11:14 AM [Full View]
Endha final'leyume nottaadhavangala vida oru WC final'la nottunavaru engalukku (Dhoni fanboys) perusuthaan.. Not taking the credit away from GG, but he threw his wicket away at an important juncture of the game. Given Yuvi's tendency to initially struggle against spin, it was not a worthy gamble. As I said, for anyone thinking of the World Cup win, that mighty winning six will only linger in their mind and not all those classy fours of Gambhir.
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 11:28 AM [Full View]
AF,
And on a lighter note, even you remember only the 91 - which was actually MSD's score.
Gauti scored 97.
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 11:35 AM [Full View]
What role did GG have in MS's 91? He ran from the opposite end?
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From: ajithfederer on 19th March 2013 12:11 PM [Full View]
5 selectors wanted to drop him and Srinivasan protected him!. And recently Dhoni has been appointed as VP of India cements after losing the England series. That's right after losing the 3rd series as a captain. No prizes for guessing whose company is that!!. How the hell is he keeping his job?? What the fffff is this other than mafioso???
http://articles.timesofindia.indiati...tion-committee
Picking Bhajji over Ojha . After he was dropped in the Aussie series and NZ series - Whose idea was it?. http://www.indiancricketfans.com/sho...d.php?t=290653
You mentioned Viru and GG. Fine you conveniently forgot about Raina. After his non-show in England(50+ 27 runs in 7 innings), he was dropped for Australia and he magically re-appeared for NZ series?. What the shit was that?.
If domestic performances were to be considered Rahane should be playing @ the top of the order instead of Murali Vijay. Lord knows that won't happen in future also.
And Sadeja is another future CSK prodigy being groomed right now. Even on pure wicket keeping skills, Dhoni doesn't merit a place in the Test Team.
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From: ajithfederer on 19th March 2013 12:17 PM [Full View]
IMO, Batting after losing two QUICK wickets His 97 is more important than Dhoni's 91. Anyway enlighten my knowledge what else did Dhoni do in WC 2011?. Yeah that's right zilch.
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajithfederer on 19th March 2013 12:20 PM [Full View]
At-least I am not taking the entire credit for other's hard work. I won't lose my sleep @ night
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Endha final'leyume nottaadhavangala vida oru WC final'la nottunavaru engalukku (Dhoni fanboys) perusuthaan.. Not taking the credit away from GG, but he threw his wicket away at an important juncture of the game. Given Yuvi's tendency to initially struggle against spin, it was not a worthy gamble. As I said, for anyone thinking of the World Cup win, that mighty winning six will only linger in their mind and not all those classy fours of Gambhir.
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 12:22 PM [Full View]
Dhoni was protected - Bhajji played instead of Ojha - M Vijay played in the place of Rahane. What's the end result? India lost their 4th series?
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From: CEDYBLUE on 19th March 2013 12:24 PM [Full View]
I am pretty shocked to see the intensity of the post here....I have been a staunch critic of Dhoni's leadership in the last 15 months, but that doesn't mean i forget his deeds prior to that or his chance to make amends in the future.
Dhoni failed miserably, both as a player and as a captain in the test series in England and Australia and have done no better in the ODI and T20 arena for quite some time now. The battering we received in the commonwealth series and the T20 world cup is not forgotten. As you rightly say, it is the worst streak for India, especially for the test team in a long long time. Nobody has slipped that under the carpet. NO. We know as captain, he is accountable and fortunately Dhoni is a guy who has put his hand up and taken the blame, but instead of quitting as Captain after a miserable failure as we have seen so many do over the years, including the great Sachin Tendulkar.., Dhoni has taken it upon himself to lead the team through transition. He might fail again, but judging by the way the new boys are responding to Dhoni's call and seeing Duncan settle into his role finally (he even afforded an ecstatic smile after the win), i see every reason to be optimistic of a better performance.
What's particularly wrong in that, i really don't know!!!!
IMHO, the T20 World Cup win was all about Dhoni and his dynamic leadership. Yes, Yuvraj was the star of the show, but it was Dhoni was rallied a young and an inexperienced team to glory. If we are shortsighted to forget that, well.....that's just unfair. Especially, after India under an experienced captain in Dravid and a super-strong team failed to play to its potential to sink to unknown depths in the ODI world cup, just months before, the T20 World Cup win in 2007 was special. Dhoni takes major credit for that.
That to me was Dhoni's world cup.
Even the little master was close to calling it quits that time and I am sure Dhoni's calm and cool leadership along with Gary's assuring presence played a big part in Sachin's and India's renaissance post 2007. Sachin himself has acknowledged this and dare to counter that?
We are so accustomed to failing in the finals.
'Finals', 'Chasing under lights' and 'Srilanka' are nothing short of nightmare for many who followed Indian cricket in the 1990's and the first half the new millennium. We had a supremely strong team which had a great momentum in the 2003 world cup and yet the enormity of the occasion got the better of the team. But in 2011 world cup, we conquered our nightmare thanks to an unbelievable display of hyper-cool batting under pressure by an Indian captain who had a pretty poor run, thus far in the tournament. Gambhir's 91 was equally important, but haven't we seen in the past against SL that we after being comfortably placed at 150 odd for 2, we have had embarrassing collapses?. 1996 world cup semifinals and 180 such instances in Premadasa? Sachin scored in the semifinals in 1996 and India lost and the vice versa happened in 2011 and Sachin was not complaining and neither do we.
IMHO, it was Dhoni's moment.
Dhoni's biggest achievement thus far has been the way he has handled the seniors’ and juniors’ alike. Under Dhoni's leadership we saw glorious exits for Saurav, Kumble and Dravid and sometime in the near future, for Sachin as well. Who would have thought this might happen? Especially, the way 30's men were handled by all teams. Greg wanted Sachin/Saurav/Yuvraj/Sehwag/ Bhajji/ Zak to go......when Saurav was captain, we have read about how there were fiction between him and Laxman/Dravid and even Sachin. Dhoni has made sure the men with experience had their place while also emphasising the need for Youth.
Now, the case of Sehwag and GG was different. Infact, Gautham Gambhir should have been sacked much earlier IMHO and his attitude was there to see for everybody. Sehwag's case was purely on form and he seemed to be losing focus as well. Who knows, Viru may be back and I am sure once he finds his touch in domestic cricket might make a comeback and we will all get to see a graceful exit as the other big names of Indian cricket. Dhoni will for sure accommodate Sehwag and give him a platform to excel again, if Viru finds his touch in domestic cricket. That's Dhoni, a guy who has no-ego and is largely selfless.
Now i think we will see the other side of Dhoni's leadership, the emergence of new players. A period where we will see many youngsters filling up the void and Dhoni IMO is the right person to be in the forefront of this transition. What’s wrong in calling the present team as ‘Dhoni’s team’?
Dhoni is not indispensable. Dhoni can be replaced and we have good reasons to do that. But are there enough replacements?, both for Dhoni, the captain and wicket-keeper batsman. I was not long ago thinking of Kohli as a captain. But watching him closely for some time now, i get an impression that he is far too self-centric (that's my opinion) and lacks experience. Let us give the guy time to learn things and that is why so many are calling this phase a 'transition'. We see new players coming up and players like Kohli gaining more experience. Let's see if Virat can go from strength and strength. Time will come for Kohli.
Dhoni might not be the most ruthless, forceful and aggressive leader that we have accustomed to admiring both in sport and in real life, captains who do the chest-beating and talk straight at your face. Just like calling someone else's opinion 'stupid' without for a moment thinking that everyone is entitled to have their own say. How can someone's opinion be 'Stupid', i really don't know. But yes, that's aggression for you, in today's terms.
But Dhoni is different. He focusses on things that is under his control and makes sure he retains his sanity, irrespective of circumstances. But as you rightly say, SA series is a long way away and even i will reserve my comments when it happens.
Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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Even by that logic Gautam Gambhir had a more important role in his 91 batting higher up. I don't see his fans(if there were any) hunting for glory like you Dhoni Fanboys. Mind you he did the same in WC 2007 T-20. Adhavadhu final-la nottunadhunala ninga peria vasthadhu final kootittu vandhavanla biscothu. Appalling logic
Let me be more blunt even if you like it or not Dhoni has more responsibility for all the overseas losses(worst in 40 years). That he is still a captain and can meddle in selection matters (thanks to CSK Mafioso) is a frickin joke. In hindsight, seeing posts like this I am happy now that England won the series in India. At-least there was a Captain who intervened in Pietersen fiasco and made him play for England and won the series in India. That's leadership.
SA is too far ahead. I will reserve my comments when it happens.
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 12:32 PM [Full View]
Even if MS had scored ducks in all the league matches and pre finals, it's not going to be counted. He played when it mattered. Just like Shastri said he didn't care about people who barked and let his bat do the talking. IMOO(In Many Others' Opinion) it is one of the best knocks in the WC finals.
I am not even touching the batsman with leading average in Indian wins/successful chases here.. ODIlam thalaivan kingu maa..
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From: ajithfederer on 19th March 2013 12:34 PM [Full View]
So you do agree that it is all foul play. I'm done talking to you and I will wait what other Dhoni fans have to say about this.
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: littlemaster1982 on 19th March 2013 12:34 PM [Full View]
Which is not really fair, IMO. Gambhir did the hard yards to set up the innings. Dhoni played second fiddle to Gambhir till the target was under 100. Only then he took off and scored at a faster rate. Not taking anything away from Dhoni, but Gambhir played the tougher role in WC win. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 12:34 PM [Full View]
Nobody is taking the credit from GG,SRT and most importantly Yuvi. But as a captain, MS will be hailed for the WC glory. Isn't that the norm? When 8-0 is the responsibility of MS, why not give him the credit for wins too?
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From: ajithfederer on 19th March 2013 12:35 PM [Full View]
No prizes for guessing how he is still the World T-20 captain after failing to make it to the semi's three times in a row (2009,10 and 12). Yeah sure, why not lets add that to the Test losses as well.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 19th March 2013 12:40 PM [Full View]
As far as I see, not many Dhoni fans accept it's his responsibility for 8-0 loss. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Dinesh84 on 19th March 2013 12:43 PM [Full View]
What has picking Ojha over Harbajan got to do with Dhoni?
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From: VinodKumar's on 19th March 2013 12:49 PM [Full View]
When others blame Dhoni for loses and take away credits for wins why do we need to accept it ? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Cricket is a team game when team win and captain's game when lose huh
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P.S - he lost 7-0 not 8-0. Think what would have happened if Shewag had won that match. He also lost it and that is also now being counted in Dhoni's kanakku.
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 12:52 PM [Full View]
Master,
GG's innings was important and paved the way for others to cash in. But when India lost Kohli midway, it was Yuvi who was due to come in next and you know how he struggles against spin for the first few overs. With the likes of Murali and Randhiv, it was always a danger. MS promoted himself above Yuvi, negated Murali and went after the others. He rotated the strike well and then exploded when the target was within reach. Had he failed, then the wolves would've got plenty of reasons to bark, given his form. But he took center stage. That is why I rate it as his best knock and one of the best in WC finals.
And Final is a final. It requires extra skills and temperament to stand that pressure.
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From: ajithfederer on 19th March 2013 12:53 PM [Full View]
It's picking harbhajan over ojha.
Dhoni/Bhajji are benefactors in a sports management firm called rhiti sports mgmt or some other name. Based on domestic performances he should have never been picked instead of Ojha for this Aussie series. He was dropped long back.
Originally Posted by Dinesh84
What has picking Ojha over Harbajan got to do with Dhoni?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 19th March 2013 12:53 PM [Full View]
I would never take the credit from Dhoni for WC win as a captain. I was talking about Dhoni's role as a batsman in the WC final. The argument started when Ajay's friend implied that Dhoni doesn't have much of a role in 8-0 (that's what I interpreted from that post). Originally Posted by VinodKumar's
When others blame Dhoni for loses and take away credits for wins why do we need to accept it ?
Cricket is a team game when team win and captain's game when lose huh ?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 19th March 2013 12:55 PM [Full View]
The pressure is same if not more for Gambhir, as well. In fact he came in when India was 0/1 and lost Sachin in the next few overs. Despite being the top scorer for his team in the final, he is never given the due credit. That's why I called it unfair. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 12:58 PM [Full View]
Politics are part and parcel of Indian cricket. How many Indian captains can you name who were not into favoritism?
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From: VinodKumar's on 19th March 2013 12:59 PM [Full View]
I agree. It happens in cricket. # From Dravid fan Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
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From: 19thmay on 19th March 2013 01:03 PM [Full View]
Sachin? Oh do you mean Kambli and Agarkar inclusion? Well interestingly Sachin was the captain of the worst Indian team but he was called as an useless captain. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 02:00 PM [Full View]
Sridhar,
Not only SRT but all captains have their own favorites. In fact, there is nothing wrong n that. They may have seen the favorites playing from close quarters and may have a better idea than the selectors. Hence the backing. Haven't we seen SG voicing for Dinda, even when the former himself is not in the team?
As long as the results come, what is the problem?
P.S: I personally feel that SRT is a captain's delight and not a delight as captain. He is better as a player to whom the captain goes for ideas. More like the mythological Bheeshma. His knowledge about the game is more than SG or RD or MSD. But captaincy is not about that alone.
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 02:16 PM [Full View]
As far as MS leading the T20 side, not a single side has been able to retain the cup. Thus is the unpredictability of the format. Why blame India alone? Even the Paks who are the best team in this format have won only once.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 19th March 2013 05:54 PM [Full View]
What results? After the disastrous England tour, this is the first series win against a high profile team. We have a long way to go before we get to No. 1 again. Criticisms on Dhoni's captaincy started from England's series and it needs a few more series wins against good teams to prove the critics wrong. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 07:29 PM [Full View]
Before the England series and the Eng/Australian tours, didn't we win against high profile teams? And was MSD credited for those wins? All of a sudden when we started losing, all fingers point to the captain. Just pull out the records of the senior players during that period and you'll understand why the team fared badly. India is more of a batting team than a bowling team. When batting failed, the team was in deep trouble. This continued even at home. The bowlers didn't have enough runs to work with. But in spite of all this, MS took all the blame. But he didn't take the credit for any of the wins. This attribute is called as LEADERSHIP and not fighting for a player who had sent SMS' to the opposite camp teasing fellow team mates.
MS did make some uninspired field settings and was off color. I firmly believe that it was due to the disarray within the team. Now that the team has started winning, I only expect things to get better.
And master, as an intelligent hubber, I expect you to answer this. If MS is to be replaced, who do you think is the best person to fill in and why?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 19th March 2013 08:37 PM [Full View]
MSD was credited when we reached No.1 position in test rankings by media and everyone. Yeah, there were some detractors who attributed the wins to the strong team he had. But they were a minority. But a captain cannot escape the blame/criticism when a team goes through a horrible slump. And that's what Dhoni had to cope all these days. The problem I have is, after this series win, 8-0 losses are kinda getting brushed aside, which is not fair. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Before the England series and the Eng/Australian tours, didn't we win against high profile teams? And was MSD credited for those wins? All of a sudden when we started losing, all fingers point to the captain. Just pull out the records of the senior players during that period and you'll understand why the team fared badly. India is more of a batting team than a bowling team. When batting failed, the team was in deep trouble. This continued even at home. The bowlers didn't have enough runs to work with. But in spite of all this, MS took all the blame. But he didn't take the credit for any of the wins. This attribute is called as LEADERSHIP and not fighting for a player who had sent SMS' to the opposite camp teasing fellow team mates.
MS did make some uninspired field settings and was off color. I firmly believe that it was due to the disarray within the team. Now that the team has started winning, I only expect things to get better.
There is no alternative and that is not an excuse if Dhoni isn't doing well as a captain.And master, as an intelligent hubber, I expect you to answer this. If MS is to be replaced, who do you think is the best person to fill in and why?
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 19th March 2013 08:39 PM [Full View]
Let me go to the time when India was number one. The ascent started from Australia's tour of India in 2008 where Dhoni was handed permanent test captaincy till the away series of South Africa. The single most determing factor that contributed to all of this would have to be India's batting. The bowling kind off worked (still crappy with only Zaheer stepping up) mainly because of the luxury of the batsmen.Captain Dhoni also never took centre stage and he never had to. He was given the cushion of the batting unit that riddled India out of any probllem. Probably that brought about the calm laid back nature on him on the field. Thus the moment the batting unit failed, it became impossible for the team to recover. And that's what transpired in England and Australia. If ever there was a time for Dhoni to take up centre stage, it was at that time. It never happened. And that's what seperates the great ones from the average ones.
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 09:07 PM [Full View]
This 8-0 is embarrassing. No second thought on that. But when were we a good touring side? We did win couple of matches down under or in England or in WI. That was when we had all the batsmen in their prime. But with not a single batsman in form how would someone expect anything other than a whitewash. This came against a strong English side ( they are still) and an above average Aus team.
Indians with most inngs without a Test 100: CChauhan 68, Wadekar 48, Gambhir 46*, Pataudi 44, AMankad 42, Ganguly 39, PRoy 37, Tendulkar 36*
Two from the above list along with Sehwag, who scored one/two hundreds post 2008 form the crux of our team. While we compare Dhoni with Cooks and Strausses, shouldnt you be doing the sane for these batsmen with Cooks, Trotts and Amlas? When Dhoni is held accountable for the 8-0, shouldn't our batsmen too be held? Why are we conveniently neglecting them?
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From: 19thmay on 19th March 2013 09:37 PM [Full View]
If number #1 was the factor, then we have to remember it was achieved not only as we won few series but the top teams like Australia was struggling and losing few series at that time. In my opinion we were never a superior test team unlike ODI's even when we were number in test. That 8-0 was the result of that. In my opinion blaming only MSD for that is unacceptable - most experienced fab three failed [excluding few good innings], openers failed, bowlers were as usual below par average. We never played like numero 1 at that time, there was no fire.
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th March 2013 09:57 PM [Full View]
There may be a few people who genuinely feel bad for the team for going down 8-0. Others? Like Stan said, NO PRIZES FOR GUESSING.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 19th March 2013 10:08 PM [Full View]
True....The batting performances- our most potent weapon in Tests, let India down in the away series terribly.... But that shouldn't take away the fact that Dhoni failed as a captain too.....India had a chance to win the first test mtaches of both the series unlike the other one sided affairs....But inexplicably we let it slip..... Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: satissh_r on 19th March 2013 11:07 PM [Full View]
S Raina replaces S Dhawan for the final test, G Gambhir was going to be recalled but was left out after being diagnosed with jaundice - Cricinfo
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From: 19thmay on 20th March 2013 12:27 AM [Full View]
Thats fine ...but what about the remaining 6 matches? We always give a bad show in the first match of a series, that's our histiry. Don't you think its unfair to target MSD for the failure when the well experienced trio was there. Personally, that looks silly. Originally Posted by Arvind Srinivasan
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th March 2013 12:58 AM [Full View]
Arvind Sir,
Both of us are sharing the same opinion if you read between the lines. As skipper MSD is responsible for the losses. So are our frontline batsmen for their poor show. Unfortunately, a section of the selectors and few so called cricket fans targeted the captain alone for obvious reasons. Only when the water went above their head, they took the extreme step of axing a few players. And the result is there for everyone to see..
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th March 2013 01:05 AM [Full View]
In fact, MS bought plenty of time for both Viru and Gauti. But they failed to cash in. And we didnt have any problem with them then. But our social network warriors called for the axing of M Vijay for his one failure in Chennai. At least that guy shows some intent to stay at the crease, curbing his natural instincts to go after the bowling.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 20th March 2013 02:45 AM [Full View]
You might have never known as to what that particular victory could have done for the reminder of the series....And I have to concede that the situation for Dhoni kindoff exacerbated considering the lack of bowling resources he had.. Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 20th March 2013 09:34 AM [Full View]
Dhawan out, Raina in. So you might see Raina at number 5 or 6 with Pujara opening with Vijay and Kohli at number 3. Kindoff feel sad for Rahane though. Guess he has to wait till the great man retires. Probably during the tour of SA...Who knows?
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From: ajithfederer on 20th March 2013 10:57 AM [Full View]
Please read correctly what I have posted.
I said we didn't make it to the semis even once after winning in 2007, ie 2009,10 and 2012. Three times not making it to the semi's is a problem. Pakistan made it to all edition semi's and 2 finals. They are a really good T-20 side.
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajithfederer on 20th March 2013 11:06 AM [Full View]
Now Raina replaces Dhawan. A permanent failure @ 6 is now opening a Test for India. And this is just favoritism it seems. Poor Rahane.
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From: ajithfederer on 20th March 2013 11:08 AM [Full View]
There is a fundamental disagreement right here.
What Srini/Dhoni have been doing over the years is akin to Dynasty Politics in Cricket. There have been a lot of shenanigans and it's a miracle that both have been able to get away with everything. Vaazgha jananayagam.
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th March 2013 11:43 AM [Full View]
If Raina is a permanent failure in Tests, what would you call Rahane in ODIs? He has played around 15 matches and apart from a couple, he didn't show any promise. I understand the formats are different but the stage is same. His domestic records this season weren't impressive either. And why is Raina going to open?Most likely it's going to be Pujara.
Let the captain and the management decide the team composition. It's anyways win-win for a section of the crowd. If the team wins, they can credit their favorites. If the team lose, we have a captain to blame.
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th March 2013 11:47 AM [Full View]
If MS and Seenu mama are into dynasty politics, I am actually happy for it. There were days when talented TN players found it very hard to get into the team because of the Northie mafia. At least now I can see two tamilians playing in the team. And Northies are at the receiving end. As you sow shall you reap.. (Missing Plum here)
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From: scorpio on 20th March 2013 11:53 AM [Full View]
Raina will do what Rahane has been doing so far.....carry drinks. Don't think we'll ever see Raina as an opener in Tests. Yaraavdhu injured-nna he'll take the field as a substitute and save some 20 runs. Thasaal.
Pujji and Vijay will open. Kohls at 3. Rahane at 5.
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From: ajithfederer on 20th March 2013 12:00 PM [Full View]
Oh trust me you wouldn't want to hear what he is talking about Dhoni these days.
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
If MS and Seenu mama are into dynasty politics, I am actually happy for it. There were days when talented TN players found it very hard to get into the team because of the Northie mafia. At least now I can see two tamilians playing in the team. And Northies are at the receiving end. As you sow shall you reap.. (Missing Plum here)
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th March 2013 12:09 PM [Full View]
Haha. I know that. But in the context of the Northie mafia, he will have a lot to share.
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From: 19thmay on 20th March 2013 01:42 PM [Full View]
If Raina is in playing XI, then its almost CSK line up minus foreign players Wondering where is Badrinath 
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From: 19thmay on 20th March 2013 01:43 PM [Full View]
You think T20 is a serious cricket, do you? Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: 19thmay on 22nd March 2013 11:49 AM [Full View]
Australian made 5 changes Clarke, Starc, Haddin, Henriques, Doherty - Out | Pattinson, Watson, Johnson, Maxwell, Wade - In
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From: 19thmay on 22nd March 2013 11:50 AM [Full View]
...And Rahane in, Raina is a waterboy
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From: scorpio on 22nd March 2013 12:52 PM [Full View]
Have a bad feeling that Aus have a better bowling line up suited for Kotla. 94/2 first session. Not bad at all, if they make anywhere close to 300, they can aim for a win or at worst a draw
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From: 19thmay on 22nd March 2013 01:46 PM [Full View]
+1 Originally Posted by scorpio
Have a bad feeling that Aus have a better bowling line up suited for Kotla. 94/2 first session. Not bad at all, if they make anywhere close to 300, they can aim for a win or at worst a draw
Pattinson, Siddle, Johnson can be a threatening trio in this track. Pitch sori maadhri iruku.
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From: 19thmay on 22nd March 2013 01:47 PM [Full View]
Watson out 115/4
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From: ajithfederer on 22nd March 2013 01:48 PM [Full View]
I was talking in the context of results, sridhar maams. Anyways, don't wish to drag this further and lets concentrate on the match now.
Originally Posted by 19thmay
You think T20 is a serious cricket, do you?
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From: 19thmay on 22nd March 2013 01:54 PM [Full View]
Ok Stan!
Another one ... 117/5 Wade goes
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From: scorpio on 22nd March 2013 01:59 PM [Full View]
medhu vadai was a bonus wicket for India.....we are not complaining anyway
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From: 19thmay on 22nd March 2013 02:04 PM [Full View]
I thought Haddin is much better than Wade, why they opted him?
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From: 19thmay on 22nd March 2013 02:05 PM [Full View]
From this position India will konjify with the tailenders and allow them to score 300 runs.
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From: scorpio on 22nd March 2013 02:13 PM [Full View]
Million $ Maxi goes
CSK kuzhandhaigaL Odi Odi uzhaichufying in every match
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd March 2013 02:14 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd March 2013 02:18 PM [Full View]
Go for innings vicotry ...
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From: ajithfederer on 22nd March 2013 02:33 PM [Full View]
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd March 2013 02:34 PM [Full View]
53.6
Ashwin to Johnson, OUT, Johnson is stunned. He has seen a ghost. Actually he has just not picked a carrom ball. This is a length ball, on off, Johnson thinks he can leave it alone, but the ball turns against the angle and knocks the off stump over. He just stands there stunned for various seconds. Dhoni's celebratory reaction suggests this is a pre-discussed dismissal
MG Johnson b Ashwin 3 (22b 0x4 0x6) SR: 13.63
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd March 2013 02:38 PM [Full View]
Thanks Stan. cha antha england pasanga kooda namma oorula thothathu thaan remba valikuthu. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd March 2013 02:41 PM [Full View]
"Watson has this "Why did I come back" expression in the dressing room :P"
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From: ajaybaskar on 22nd March 2013 02:51 PM [Full View]
Yeah.. He should've postponed 'that' by a week.
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From: scorpio on 22nd March 2013 03:06 PM [Full View]
Siddle and Smith are grinding on and on
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd March 2013 03:57 PM [Full View]
Smith and siddle partnership is there for almost 20 overs ... need to surutify aus within 200 ...
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd March 2013 04:19 PM [Full View]
shabba at last Don Smith is gone
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From: ajithfederer on 22nd March 2013 04:23 PM [Full View]
Actually feel sad for the present Australian team. What a fall from the glorious times of 1999-2007; 3 WC wins and numerous other glorious moments. Don't know when was the last time Australia last all the 4 matches in a series.
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From: ajithfederer on 22nd March 2013 04:25 PM [Full View]
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine...ry/626137.html
You're my series bunny
Michael Clarke has fallen to Ravindra Jadeja five times in the current series. Here are other instances when one bowler has had the wood on a batsman over a tour
S Rajesh
March 22, 2013
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From: SoftSword on 22nd March 2013 04:31 PM [Full View]
ashwin 25-13-39-4 - good looking...
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From: SoftSword on 22nd March 2013 04:34 PM [Full View]
lol at the over rate...
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd March 2013 04:39 PM [Full View]
Innum namakellam Jadeja bowler ah illa part time bowler ah nae therla athukulla Clarke 5 time out aagitaan ... Clarke's situation now ...
Clarke : Vanakkam kodai pudichikitu poravarae
Jadeja : vanakkam vanakkam
Clarke : aiyo intha monna naayika vanakkam vachom mothala rendu kaiyayum adupulla vachi karukanum
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From: scorpio on 22nd March 2013 04:43 PM [Full View]
Siddle has withstood 96 balls
Aus crosses 200
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From: VinodKumar's on 22nd March 2013 05:05 PM [Full View]
this is irritating ...
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From: scorpio on 22nd March 2013 05:13 PM [Full View]
If the tail can wag this long, then the pitch isn't as bad as it was made out to be....If we see off the new ball, our batsmen should be able to bat for 2 full days
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From: ajithfederer on 22nd March 2013 07:50 PM [Full View]
ayya enna sonninga??
Originally Posted by VinodKumar's
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 22nd March 2013 08:21 PM [Full View]
Good comeback by Australia. Hopefully India continues its good work with the bat. But the state of the pitch is a little disconcerting.
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From: 19thmay on 23rd March 2013 12:01 AM [Full View]
clearing the tails, ennaiku thaan idhuku vidivu kaalam varumo?
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From: ajithfederer on 23rd March 2013 04:57 PM [Full View]
Australia fighting back. Tendulkar wasted another good start at 32.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 23rd March 2013 05:01 PM [Full View]
Match looking good with Aus fighting back strongly....THis is the problem with dust bowls...Our team equally vulnerable if faced with good spin bowling...It was the same tactic that did us in against England....
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From: ajithfederer on 23rd March 2013 05:03 PM [Full View]
Dei Jadeja adida. It is an insult if we don't get a lead. Allowing tails to wag has always bit india in the wrong places.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 23rd March 2013 05:04 PM [Full View]
Could have attacked Lyon early on...He rarely uses his feet against the spinners nowadays... Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: ajithfederer on 23rd March 2013 05:11 PM [Full View]
Yes and that too reflexes aren't as sharp as they used to be.
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 23rd March 2013 05:16 PM [Full View]
^ Remarkably he's played the pacers comfortably ...it's been spin that has caused him problems....
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From: ajithfederer on 23rd March 2013 05:24 PM [Full View]
My role is defensive with new ball, says Ishant Sharma
India's pace spearhead Ishant Sharma says he has been assigned to play a defensive role with the new ball considering swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar's ability to strike early blows.
Ishant felt he is a completely different bowler compared to his new ball partner as they have different skill sets.
"My bowling is different from Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar's nickname). He is more effective with the new ball as he can get a lot of swing. I don't get a lot of swing with the new ball in Indian conditions. So I need to wait for the ball to get old so that I can get some reverse swing," Ishant said.
"Till the time the ball gets old, I have to play the defensive role of trying to contain the batsmen. Everyone has been assigned a specific role and we perform our roles accordingly," Ishant told reporters on the eve of the fourth and final cricket Test against Australia.
In the absence of India's best exponent of reverse swing Zaheer Khan, Ishant is the senior most pacer and he explained as to why he is more effective with the old ball.
"If you watch a Test match in India, during the initial stages, it's not favourable for swing bowling and you need to play a defensive game. Once the ball starts reversing, you can then set attacking fields but it's more important to know when to attack on sub-continental tracks."
Ishant said he got to bowl more overs in Mohali, which was the reason for tasting a bit of success during the third Test.
"In the first two matches, the spinners got almost all the wickets and I didn't bowl much. It was only in Mohali that I got to bowl 30 overs. Before that my job was to contain the batsmen and let the spinners attack.
"Bowling is also like batting. You hunt as a pack. Just like you need a good partnership while batting, it's the same with bowling. If you are bowling well, even if you don't get a wicket, it might help your bowling partner get wickets from the other end."
http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report...sharma_1813961
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From: GSV on 23rd March 2013 05:25 PM [Full View]
too many sledging from aussies.. was interesting and sometimes irritating to see..
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From: 19thmay on 23rd March 2013 05:31 PM [Full View]
Gem of the innings by Jaddu here, need to start an appreciation thread for him.
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From: 19thmay on 23rd March 2013 05:32 PM [Full View]
I would be happy if India takes 100+ lead, pitch looks nasty.
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From: 19thmay on 23rd March 2013 05:34 PM [Full View]
Aussies looked disciplined under Clarke. Originally Posted by GSV
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From: ajithfederer on 23rd March 2013 05:42 PM [Full View]
63.2
Maxwell to Jadeja, OUT, Maxwell takes a wicket second ball, although Jadeja is unlucky here. This one is pitched on a length, outside off, and Jadeja pads up. However, it turns only slightly, just straightens, and hits him on the pad. This wouldn't have hit the stumps
RA Jadeja lbw b Maxwell 43 (49b 6x4 0x6) SR: 87.75
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From: ajaybaskar on 23rd March 2013 06:23 PM [Full View]
Ivane ennaikkaachumthaan adikkiraan!!
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From: 19thmay on 23rd March 2013 10:13 PM [Full View]
so its going to be 4-0 or 3-1 ...
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 23rd March 2013 11:06 PM [Full View]
^ The result of the match will depend on how Australia bats in the second innings. Anything above 150 will be a challenge for the Indian batsmen. India on the other hand should look to wind the tail up quickly. The extra 80 odd runs got by the aussie tail might prove to be the deciding factor....
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 11:53 AM [Full View]
Aussies 40 lead now, 6 wickets to be taken. But their actual batting line up is yet to start.
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 12:00 PM [Full View]
Jaddu is on fire, picked 3/5. 5 to go...
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From: ajithfederer on 24th March 2013 01:23 PM [Full View]
5 wickets for Savindra Radeja. This match is turning out to be a cousin of the 4th test from Mumbai in 2004 BGT Series. Michael clarke took 6/9 then.
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 01:30 PM [Full View]
Now Siddle is doing what the top order is supposed to do... I think the last 3 wickets will add 100 more runs, 200+ would be the target
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 01:32 PM [Full View]
Oh Dhoni .... that was top class!
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 02:16 PM [Full View]
Siddle, take a bow!
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 02:17 PM [Full View]
So 155 for a historic 4-0 ....
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 02:41 PM [Full View]
Vijay moonja paaru ... 135 looks bigger now.
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From: Dinesh84 on 24th March 2013 02:43 PM [Full View]
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 03:31 PM [Full View]
So far so good Pujara and Kohli
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 03:33 PM [Full View]
If they use pace bowlers, India will easily win this.
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From: Dinesh84 on 24th March 2013 03:52 PM [Full View]
Pujara another 50
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 04:05 PM [Full View]
Pujara This should be one of his best innings.
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 04:06 PM [Full View]
Cricinfo
+100 In the home series for sure.surya: "Atleast during these home tests, Pujara has made me not miss Rahul and VVS..I have lost count as to the number of times he has anchored 4th innings chases in these conditions.There has been atleast one per series."
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 04:17 PM [Full View]
Sachin in ... is it the last innings for him in India?
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From: Dinesh84 on 24th March 2013 04:25 PM [Full View]
out!
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 04:25 PM [Full View]
Thalaivar scored 1 and kevalama out!
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 04:29 PM [Full View]
Rahane got out... venaaam....valikudhu
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From: Dinesh84 on 24th March 2013 04:54 PM [Full View]
White wash! 
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From: littlemaster1982 on 24th March 2013 05:22 PM [Full View]
Congrats Team India
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From: ajaybaskar on 24th March 2013 06:10 PM [Full View]
Job well done, India Hope you show the same character when you face the Saffers.
Everybody made a contribution this series. Even Bhajji. Wish we had made the changes when England was here. Anyways, better late than never.
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From: venkkiram on 24th March 2013 07:03 PM [Full View]
Congrats Ashwin for Man of the Series Award!!
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From: Arvind Srinivasan on 24th March 2013 07:25 PM [Full View]
So Bhajji's words did come true..... to Team India....
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From: 19thmay on 24th March 2013 09:26 PM [Full View]
^ ada paavigala....ullukullara 750 spare parts irukudhuda, adhula odadhu thaan indha ezhumicha pazhathula oda pogudha?
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From: VinodKumar's on 25th March 2013 10:17 AM [Full View]
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From: Dinesh84 on 25th March 2013 11:23 AM [Full View]
Naan start panna thread-laye nallapadiya result vanthathu intha oru threadku thaan.. fortunes changing eh?
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From: scorpio on 25th March 2013 11:36 AM [Full View]
Super Dinesh IPL mudinja udanE Champions Trophy thread-um start pannunga!
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From: ajithfederer on 25th March 2013 01:05 PM [Full View]
ICC rankings for Tests, ODIs and Twenty20
ICC Test Championship
24 March 2013
Team Matches Points Rating
South Africa 36 4601 128
England 41 4825 118
India 42 4714 112
Australia 47 5191 110
Pakistan 33 3444 104
Sri Lanka 39 3574 92
West Indies 34 3112 92
New Zealand 30 2333 78
Bangladesh 18 20 1
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From: scorpio on 25th March 2013 01:06 PM [Full View]
naaLaikku England thOtha udanE namakku second rank confirmed thaane?
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From: ajithfederer on 25th March 2013 01:07 PM [Full View]
No idea, mrs scorpio. But they both will be tied @ 112 points.
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From: scorpio on 25th March 2013 01:16 PM [Full View]
Great victory Team India!
Pujara, Ash, Vijay and Jaddu punched above their weight Pujara's flexibility to bat at any position is
Dhoni should put his foot down and ensure Delhibellies do not come back and Dhawan /VJ combo is persisted with and given lot of chances.
Issues still remain- Sachin's poor form makes the middle order look too brittle. Kohls is still patta-patta baakiyam mode only. Rahane seems to have lost his touch after so many months of bench warming. No pace in the pace attack. Bhuvi seems good but needs lot of coaching and backing. Ishant paththi enna solla, blows hot and cold. Ashwin seems to have forgottten to bat.
Hope we do better against SA and not repeat what happened in the last 2 overseas tours.
Earlier opening was an issue. Now, we get good opening but tail starts once Pujara falls.
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From: scorpio on 25th March 2013 01:30 PM [Full View]
Oh..forgot to say about Dhoni......seems a different leader when he gets a team of his choice. Very chirpy behind the stumps and great energy levels Came good with the bat too!!
Some field sets and bowler rotation was as usual baffling nevertheless he seemed determined to win. Backed Vijay after his debacle in Chennai and boy, VJ is the highest scorer in the series :wah: Jaddu has been a revelation, full credit to Dhoni for backing him up.
Haterz gonna hate, bring in Seenu-CSK-Rhiti theories but who cares?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 25th March 2013 01:44 PM [Full View]
Confirmed-nga Originally Posted by scorpio
naaLaikku England thOtha udanE namakku second rank confirmed thaane?
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From: SoftSword on 25th March 2013 05:03 PM [Full View]
Sachin is different: BCCI president Srinivasan
With Tendulkar's form increasingly coming under the scanner after a string of low scores in Test matches at home, the BCCI boss feels any assessment on India's greatest cricketer will be unfair.
If the Board of Control for Cricket in India president N. Srinivasan is to be believed, Sachin Tendulkar's Test future seems to be alive and kicking. Refusing to comment on Tendulkar's under-par form in back-to-back home series against England and Australia, the BCCI chief said: "He is different. Any assessment on India's greatest cricketer will be unfair (at this stage)."
For the statistically minded, Tendulkar's aggregate in the 8 matches in the 2012-13 season reads as follows: 304 runs in 13 innings (1 not out) at an average of 25.33. Tendulkar scored two fifties and hasn't scored a century.
In an exclusive interview with NDTV on Monday, Srinivasan was all praise for Team India for the four-nil win against Australia and defended Mahendra Singh Dhoni's boys for the 2-1 defeat against England at home.
"The team was unlucky at times and also undergoing a transition. Against Australia, the team has regrouped and we should be proud of them. No team wants to lose and our players have tried their best. Sometimes, the circumstances are not in your favour," Srinivasan said.
The BCCI chief refused to talk on selection matters and ducked question on Tendulkar's future. Praising Dhoni for his amazing record as Indian skipper, the BCCI boss said: "It's nice to see India win so comprehensively. We always had confidence in the team. We had faith in the captain and his boys and now our stand has been justified."
He added: "The real test of character will come when India play South Africa and New Zealand later this year."
Srinivasan said the Indian Premier League was in safe hands and all apprehensions around the participation of Sri Lankan players were exaggerated.
"India is a safe country and there is no law and order problem in Tamil Nadu. The IPL is still a few days away and if any situation arises, we will deal with it," Srinivasan said.
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From: SoftSword on 28th March 2013 05:29 PM [Full View]
Gautham Gambhir says its all a sappai matter...
Lauding the team for their 4-0 triumph over Australia in the recently concluded Test series, out-of-favour opener Gautam Gambhir today stressed on the need to win Test series abroad in order to be recognised as a force in world cricket.
"Unless a team wins overseas, they are not recognised as a force. I have always believed that winning in overseas conditions matters a lot. I am happy that we have done well at home. There is nothing wrong in using home advantage as every country does that," Gambhir told reporters at a promotional event here.
"But look at South Africa. They beat Australia in Australia and England in England. Actually, they are the No 1 side in the world," he said.
"My personal aim has always been to be a member of the overseas Test series winning squad and score runs in team's victory," Gambhir said at the launch of a new cricket portal CricLan.com.
Gambhir, who has just started training after recovering from mild jaundice, said that "form is a state of mind" when asked about his century plus score in a first-class match versus Aussies and 60 plus score in a T20 game against Punjab.
"For me, form is always a state of mind. If you are confident and fearless and ready to express yourself, that's what matters the most."
The stylish left-hander also supported BCCI's move to have a proper India 'A' team's tour of South Africa before the senior team goes there at the end of the year.
"It's a good thing that India A team will be travelling to South Africa. This tour will give the players fair idea about what to expect when the senior team goes there. Normally, when we go to South Africa, we play a couple of practice matches and by the time we gauge the pace and bounce of the wicket, the Test series gets over. So it's a welcome move."
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From: VinodKumar's on 29th March 2013 12:06 AM [Full View]
Frustration.
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From: VinodKumar's on 29th March 2013 12:14 AM [Full View]
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From: ajaybaskar on 29th March 2013 01:01 PM [Full View]
What should we call a player who not even performs at home then? :huh?
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From: ajithfederer on 3rd April 2013 03:21 PM [Full View]
Maanasthan. Do well and train well, my boy.
Something was missing in your bowling in the Tests against England. The reverse swing was not to be seen. Or were you not conditioned well?
Some credit has to go to the England batters. They were playing well and we missed a few chances at crucial times. Having said that, I’m not the sort of person who makes excuses. I’m the leader of the pack and have that additional responsibility. The fact of the matter is that I couldn’t deliver. If that means I must chalk out a new strategy, go back to the basics and resolve a few things, which could be related to my performance, then I’m prepared to do that.
http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/181836...gy-zaheer-khan
