CB series [India Vs Australia Vs Srilanka]

Topic started by Raghu on Tue Jan 29 8:05:55 2008.

Who will win the CB series???

While Australia being the Favourites, SL may surprise the Aussies in the final.. I am not sure about India's stance in this tournament.. They will be without 'dada' and the 'Wall'

I know majority of hubbers here are Indians, so please don’t be biased towards your country when voting

I am voting for the Ozy, even though my heart says SL

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• From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Jan 29 8:11:46 2008.

  INDIA
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 8:13:46 2008.

  raaja_rasigan wrote:

  INDIA

  
  
  Captain...
  
  SL will Thrash India , never fear, while Sanath is there
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 29 8:21:53 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Who will win the VB series??? While Australia being the Favourites, SL may surprise the Aussies in the final.. I am not sure about India's stance in this tournament.. They will be without 'dada' and the 'Wall' I know majority of hubbers here are Indians, so please don’t be biased towards your country when voting I am voting for the Ozy, even though my heart says SL

  SL in the final-aa?? if this happens, DM will quit hubbing.. Raghu please mark this post..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 29 8:25:15 2008.

  Raghu,
  
  Sanath will start firing only after SL will cease to be in contention for a place in finals..
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 8:26:54 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Who will win the VB series??? While Australia being the Favourites, SL may surprise the Aussies in the final.. I am not sure about India's stance in this tournament.. They will be without 'dada' and the 'Wall' I know majority of hubbers here are Indians, so please don’t be biased towards your country when voting I am voting for the Ozy, even though my heart says SL SL in the final-aa?? if this happens, DM will quit hubbing.. Raghu please mark this post..

  
  
  enpa ovoru world cup-layum nalla nethi adi vaanginathu gnyapaham varutha
  
  
  Any way i will mark your word, neeenga sonna vaaka kaapathuvenga thane
  FYI, in last VB series Sl made it to the Final against Ozy's
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 29 8:31:57 2008.

  lankans,
  
  i am not against sri lanka.. But, SL is a poor team in Aussie conditions.. you have to accept it.. Even murali is not that effective in australia.. Sangakkaara and Malinga are the only sources of hope for the lankans. Australia and India start as favourites to reach the finals..
  I am sure yuvraj and dhoni will play better in the ODIs..
  Sachin is going to rock for sure..
  Robin Uthappa is going to explode..
  Sehwag is back to form..
  Gambir, karthik and raina also can play well..
  Pathan will be an asset for india...
  The bowling lineup is also in good form..
  
  Srilanka is no way near this Indian Team..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 29 8:38:05 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: Raghu wrote: Who will win the VB series??? While Australia being the Favourites, SL may surprise the Aussies in the final.. I am not sure about India's stance in this tournament.. They will be without 'dada' and the 'Wall' I know majority of hubbers here are Indians, so please don’t be biased towards your country when voting I am voting for the Ozy, even though my heart says SL SL in the final-aa?? if this happens, DM will quit hubbing.. Raghu please mark this post.. enpa ovoru world cup-layum nalla nethi adi vaanginathu gnyapaham varutha Any way i will mark your word, neeenga sonna vaaka kaapathuvenga thane FYI, in last VB series Sl made it to the Final against Ozy's

  Raghu, sonnaa vaakka kaapaathuven... 100% sure.. DM wont hub anymore..
  
  but nichayamaa nadakkaathu.. WC ellaam palaya kathai... India is a different kind of team now.. the conditions in the carribean suited the lankans as the pitches were slow and low..
  
  the last time SL reached the finals of the VB series, SA the 3rd team in the series played badly..
  
  Australia and India has to play badly to help SL reach the finals..
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Tue Jan 29 9:01:03 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  if this happens, DM will quit hubbing.. Raghu please mark this post

  
  
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Raghu, sonnaa vaakka kaapaathuven... 100% sure.. DM wont hub anymore

  
  enakku RAGHU nelamaiya nenacha paavama irukku !
  DM is very careful with his words
  Raghu - Oru aal BET kattunaa, atha aaraya vendaamaa
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 29 9:13:47 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: if this happens, DM will quit hubbing.. Raghu please mark this post Devar Magan wrote: Raghu, sonnaa vaakka kaapaathuven... 100% sure.. DM wont hub anymore enakku RAGHU nelamaiya nenacha paavama irukku ! DM is very careful with his words Raghu - Oru aal BET kattunaa, atha aaraya vendaamaa

  ithellaam ennoda hubbing career-la sagajamappaa..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 29 9:16:11 2008.

  btw,
  
  DM need not neccessarily mean Devar Magan..
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Tue Jan 29 9:28:06 2008.

  Without Ganguly, I am not sure how our batting line is going to face SL. With Gambhir opening and Vaas bowling, we can expect some fun in the first 15 overs
  
  I think AUS & SL will enter the finals.
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 9:47:52 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  Without Ganguly, I am not sure how our batting line is going to face SL. With Gambhir opening and Vaas bowling, we can expect some fun in the first 15 overs I think AUS & SL will enter the finals.

  
  
  yes i feel the same... Ganguly will be badly missed by the Indians
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 9:49:29 2008.

  DM
  
  i agree with u that India performed (esp the bowlers) much better than SL in ozy soil
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Tue Jan 29 10:22:21 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: Raghu wrote: Who will win the VB series??? While Australia being the Favourites, SL may surprise the Aussies in the final.. I am not sure about India's stance in this tournament.. They will be without 'dada' and the 'Wall' I know majority of hubbers here are Indians, so please don’t be biased towards your country when voting I am voting for the Ozy, even though my heart says SL SL in the final-aa?? if this happens, DM will quit hubbing.. Raghu please mark this post.. enpa ovoru world cup-layum nalla nethi adi vaanginathu gnyapaham varutha

  
  
  ennanganney evalo world cup la nethi adi vaanginom? pona varusham nadantha world cup mattum thaan.... Previous world cups laam konjam nenachi paarunga..... And i m not going to say India will thrash Srilanka or Australia like u said. All three teams have equal chance i wud say. Even Australia can be beaten by both the teams after they were made to sweat by the Indians. Did u watch the test series?Now don't start blabbering that test series and one day series are different and all those stuffs. Indians have done quite well in One day matches too. We all know how Srilanka were thrashed by Australia many times(recent test series for example).Have u forgotten how Srilanka were thrashed by Gilly and co in World cup final and have u forgotten how India beat Srilanka 6-1? Thrashing naa athu
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Jan 29 10:33:03 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  Without Ganguly, I am not sure how our batting line is going to face SL. With Gambhir opening and Vaas bowling, we can expect some fun in the first 15 overs I think AUS & SL will enter the finals.

  
  
  
  
  i'm just shocked at ur words - nothing else i have to say as of now.....
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 10:51:51 2008.

  Ramakrishna wrote:

  We all know how Srilanka were thrashed by Australia many times(recent test series for example).Have u forgotten how Srilanka were thrashed by Gilly and co in World cup final and have u forgotten how India beat Srilanka 6-1? Thrashing naa athu

  
  
  Rams,
  
  Did you read my post above your post ? clearly NOT , I have stated that INDIA had performed MUCH better than SL in OZY soil
  
  and atleast we reached the finals , last time didn't get knocked out in the Tournament, even England got through the knock out stage
  
  yes 6-1 thrashing was bad in India, i think that was around 2006.. but have you forgotten how we thrash you, when ever you come to SL??
  
  jokes asides, India has a BETTER batting lineup than SL, while SL has a BETTER bowling & fielding line than INDIA
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Tue Jan 29 11:04:41 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  jokes asides, India has a BETTER batting lineup than SL, while SL has a BETTER bowling & fielding line than INDIA

  
  
  With this how did u come to a conclusion that SL will thrash India?
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 11:08:31 2008.

  Ramakrishna wrote:

  Raghu wrote: jokes asides, India has a BETTER batting lineup than SL, while SL has a BETTER bowling & fielding line than INDIA With this how did u come to a conclusion that SL will thrash India?

  
  
  chumma oru joke-ku sonenpa, ivalavu emotional aaha vendam ok,
  
  it would be nice to see India & SL in the final
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Tue Jan 29 11:09:03 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Did you read my post above your post ? clearly NOT , I have stated that INDIA had performed MUCH better than SL in OZY soil

  
  
  Itha neenga ennanga solrathu? athaan fact...and going by this fact India have more chances of thrashing SL because even the one day series is also going to be held in OZY soil
  
  

  Quote:

  yes 6-1 thrashing was bad in India, i think that was around 2006..

  
  
  oh...athey maathri that world cup thrashing happened very early in 2007. This is 2008. So wake up
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 11:13:06 2008.

  athu enunga Cricket-na ivalavu emotional- ahureengha??
  
  any way, let's wait for the match
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Jan 29 11:13:12 2008.

  http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;home_or_away=1;home_or_away=2;home_or_away=3;opposition=8;result=1;result=2;result=3;result=4;team=6;template=results;type=team;view=host
  
  SL v India - comprehensive stats ........lets see - what will India do this time.....
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Tue Jan 29 11:13:44 2008.

  appuram innum ethana naalikkuyaa SL bowling is better nu sollittu irukka porenga SL bowlers couldn't even pick more than 5 wickets in any innings against Australia evem after having all their star bowlers in the line up. This is below even Bangladesh's standard.
  
  So Srilanka may have upper hand only in fielding.
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Tue Jan 29 11:16:19 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  athu enunga Cricket-na ivalavu emotional- ahureengha?? any way, let's wait for the match

  
  
  naa emotional aaguren nu ungalukku eppadinga theriyum? ennnavo en pakathula ninthu paesura maathiri solreenga. Naan thaan oru oru post liyum lol emoticon pottuttu varenla.. appo kooda naan emotional aagalennu puriyalayaa... So sad oru velai oru oru line kum laugh emoticon podanumnu ethirpaakkareengalo
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 11:16:21 2008.

  Rams
  
  summa over thulatheenga, match varatum, appo paapom
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Tue Jan 29 11:17:28 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Rams summa over thulatheenga, match varatum, appo paapom

  
  
  itha neenga ungalukkey sollikanum aarambichathu yaarunnu konjam poi paarunga saarey
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Jan 29 11:20:07 2008.

  Ramakrishna wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Rams summa over thulatheenga, match varatum, appo paapom itha neenga ungalukkey sollikanum aarambichathu yaarunnu konjam poi paarunga saarey

  
  
  Rama -
  
  i dont think statements like India will be thrashed - should be taken lightly....
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Tue Jan 29 12:19:08 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  i'm just shocked at ur words - nothing else i have to say as of now.....

  
  I didn't use any rude words in my post I just said that SL - AUS can enter the finals. I agree that our youngsters rocked like anything in 20-20 format. I am still not sure how the YOUNG TEAM will play in the ODIs. 50 overs format. I haven't seen Indian team collectively putting their effort in the ODIs. (Mostly). Not sure how YuvRaj & Dhoni can play against spin in this format. Dhoni's games oflate irks me to the core. Not sure how Sehwag will do wonders in the ODI format. I am worried on our batting line in the Aussie soil in the ODIs !
  
  

• From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Jan 29 12:20:03 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  raaja_rasigan wrote: INDIA Captain... SL will Thrash India , never fear, while Sanath is there

  
  
  udal mannukku
  uyir thamizhukku
  cup india-kku
  idhu captain-oda vakku
  
  /dig/
  
  Raghu, r u from Sri Lanka
  
  /dig/
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 12:29:03 2008.

  raaja_rasigan wrote:

  Raghu, r u from Sri Lanka

  
  
  Yes, Eazha thamizhan
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 12:33:30 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Rama - i dont think statements like India will be thrashed - should be taken lightly....

  
  
  aiyo enaku kodumpavi(effigy) onum erikathengappa, bayamairuku
  
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 12:36:58 2008.

  Following a break from international cricket - five weeks is something of a luxury these days - Sri Lanka are back on Australian shores, this time for a one-day series, the CB triangular also featuring the hosts and India. They were last here three months ago for a two-Test whitewash that proved a handy catalyst for bouncing back to beat England in the subsequent home series.
  
  They returned this weekend in Sydney and their coach Trevor Bayliss immediately promised that his side won't let the race controversy between Australia and India concern the team. "It looks like those two teams have got over it," Bayliss told the Sydney Morning Herald. "It's one of those things that happen in cricket every now and then and is pretty quickly forgotten."
  
  He added that there was no tension with Australia in the Tests in November. "Certainly not, quite the opposite actually. The two teams got on well and from my point of view I made an effort for our blokes to go into the change rooms after Test matches to get to know some of the Australian guys."
  
  While their forthcoming opponents were still facing each other in the much-publicised four-Test series in Adelaide, Sri Lanka took to the nets in a low-key manner in Sydney. Bayliss was happy not much fuss was made of their arrival. "The other two teams can have all the attention and hopefully that will allow us to play good cricket."
  
  Their first challenge will be on Wednesday when they face the Prime Minister's XI, who will be captained by Victoria's Cameron White. It will be good practice for the Sri Lankans, who haven't played an ODI since the middle of October when they lost 3-2 to England at home. They have just the one spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan, in a squad with six fast bowlers.
  
  The CB Series kicks off on February 3 with Australia playing India in Brisbane; Sri Lanka have their first action two days later when they will face India, also at the Gabba.
  
  

• From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Jan 29 12:45:11 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  raaja_rasigan wrote: Raghu, r u from Sri Lanka Yes, Eazha thamizhan

  
  
  oho... adhudhan SL mela avvalavu pasama sagodharare
  
  /dig/
  
  adhukku yean .....
  podalame....
  
  /dig/
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 12:54:03 2008.

  Captain
  
  neengha nam naatu makalaku seitha uthaviku mikka nandri
  
  
  
  end of dig
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Tue Jan 29 13:53:31 2008.

  Poll wrote:

  Who will win the VB series???

  
  Heart says India but head says Aussies!
  
  

• From: Gaza on Tue Jan 29 14:06:40 2008.

  my brains says aussies on paper....my heart says indians mite beat them to newspaper....lankans? u must b joking
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 29 14:41:33 2008.

  Oz's for sure ...Second chance goes to Lanka...
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 29 16:36:14 2008.

  selva and feddy,
  
  wat happened to u???
  
  dravid and ganguly dropped means india wont win?? what the heck??
  
  i think its a good move by the selectors.. Indian fielding is going to be great.. We have some great fresh talent like pathan, uthappa etc.. no way.. i am sure we will give australia a run for its money..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 29 16:53:46 2008.

  Srilanka plays well under pressure. India doesn't. Examples are numerous. I dont buy this great fielding strategy as accclaimed by BCCI. In fact its laughable, I say. Just by adding a couple of youngsters(thier batting, bowling and fielding stats, is another point of dicussion) into the team doesnt make any side a better fielding one. It has be developed from the grassroot level .
  
  Its almost sure that We will miss the World best opening combination of sachin-sourav and rock solid dravid in the middle order. I would love to see India going into finals and i will be glad if i am proved wrong. But from my point of view srilanka has a better chance. Lets agree to disagree .
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  selva and feddy, wat happened to u??? dravid and ganguly dropped means india wont win?? what the heck?? i think its a good move by the selectors.. Indian fielding is going to be great.. We have some great fresh talent like pathan, uthappa etc.. no way.. i am sure we will give australia a run for its money..

  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 29 16:59:55 2008.

  expect sachin and sehwag(decent fielders) all others are very good fielders..
  
  this indian side has loads of talent.. even yuvraj did well in the last ODI series in australia..
  
  this youthful side's no fear attitude is going to help a lot.. its surely too good for srilanka..
  
  beating the aussies might be a problem.. but sure to thrash the lankans IMHO..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 29 17:06:05 2008.

  Idhu than enaku puriave illai. !!! Adhu enna no-fear attitude? When did this so called young team displayed such a brilliance?. I myself dont remember any such instances. Now please dont tell me that TONTY TONTY cup. IMHO its a bolt out of the blue victory.
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  expect sachin and sehwag(decent fielders) all others are very good fielders.. this indian side has loads of talent.. even yuvraj did well in the last ODI series in australia.. this youthful side's no fear attitude is going to help a lot.. its surely too good for srilanka.. beating the aussies might be a problem.. but sure to thrash the lankans IMHO..

  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 29 18:15:15 2008.

  Well said mate !!!
  

  selvakumar wrote:

  MADDY wrote: i'm just shocked at ur words - nothing else i have to say as of now..... I didn't use any rude words in my post I just said that SL - AUS can enter the finals. I agree that our youngsters rocked like anything in 20-20 format. I am still not sure how the YOUNG TEAM will play in the ODIs. 50 overs format. I haven't seen Indian team collectively putting their effort in the ODIs. (Mostly). Not sure how YuvRaj & Dhoni can play against spin in this format. Dhoni's games oflate irks me to the core. Not sure how Sehwag will do wonders in the ODI format. I am worried on our batting line in the Aussie soil in the ODIs !

  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Jan 29 21:12:55 2008.

  Sachin veLayaaduRa orE kaaraNathukkaaga, I am supporting INDIA.. aanaa edhu epdiyO, Dhoni oru 50 adicha kooda Yuvraj theekkuLikkanum and vice versa
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Jan 29 22:47:34 2008.

  Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku...
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Jan 29 22:48:37 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Well said mate !!! selvakumar wrote: MADDY wrote: i'm just shocked at ur words - nothing else i have to say as of now..... I didn't use any rude words in my post I just said that SL - AUS can enter the finals. I agree that our youngsters rocked like anything in 20-20 format. I am still not sure how the YOUNG TEAM will play in the ODIs. 50 overs format. I haven't seen Indian team collectively putting their effort in the ODIs. (Mostly). Not sure how YuvRaj & Dhoni can play against spin in this format. Dhoni's games oflate irks me to the core. Not sure how Sehwag will do wonders in the ODI format. I am worried on our batting line in the Aussie soil in the ODIs !

  
  
  yes. I expect Dhoni and Yuvraj get a 50 in the whole series and secure the place. Though i was not in support of sehwag inclusion he did do his part in this series Let us see how he gets in ODI. Even in the past his form in ODI was poor comparing to the Tests.
  
  And the main hope in these conditions is Sachin. Laxman should have included in ODI in my opinion.
  
  

• From: kb on Tue Jan 29 23:11:47 2008.

  I wish and hope that INDIA will win.
  
  we have lot of young guns.. rp singh will be missed.
  
  maththapadi adi thool kilapa poraanga.. kaatadi maatadi thaan.
  
  no dravid, no ganguly. 50-50
  
  tendulkars guidance will be the key for india's success.
  
  looking forward for ishants performance in ODI.
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Jan 29 23:14:17 2008.

  Its not VB Series its Survivor Cup or CB Series I guess... Pls Change the Title...
  
  

• From: MADDY on Wed Jan 30 0:14:44 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku...

  
  
  
  
  Ind V Aus finals vandha - irukku unga ellarukkum - DM - mark all these posts
  
  feddy - ennadhu idhu?
  
  

  Quote:

  When did this so called young team displayed such a brilliance?

  
  
  only team in the world to have never lost a 20-20 match and 20-20 world champs - adhu namma youth team dhaan ...
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Wed Jan 30 0:16:39 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku...

  DM-kku oru mudivu kaatanumne, ellorum pesuraanga pola irukku
  
  

• From: Nerd on Wed Jan 30 0:17:19 2008.

  ahem ahem..
  India LOST to NZ in the 20-20 world cup. Also tonty tonty is not real cricket. Let them display their talents against the world's #1 and #2 ODI sides.. othukkuREn
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Wed Jan 30 0:21:54 2008.

  Winning 2 out of 3 finals is a big ask agaisnt Aussies
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Wed Jan 30 0:21:57 2008.

  Tonty 2o isnt a real test filter. The real test is in the longer forms of the game.
  

  MADDY wrote:

  only team in the world to have never lost a 20-20 match and 20-20 world champs - adhu namma youth team dhaan ...

  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Wed Jan 30 0:23:14 2008.

  Ungalukku ithellam satharanam
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  crajkumar_be wrote: Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku... DM-kku oru mudivu kaatanumne, ellorum pesuraanga pola irukku

  
  

• From: MADDY on Wed Jan 30 0:34:16 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  ahem ahem.. India LOST to NZ in the 20-20 world cup. Also tonty tonty is not real cricket. Let them display their talents against the world's #1 and #2 ODI sides.. othukkuREn

  
  
  ok, big deal - only one defeat so far..... ...........Nerd, this is what ppl said abt ODI's 30 yrs back...... ........and we have beaten aussies twice in this format......i quoted this example bcos, i think this team's attitude is good and will do wonders......
  
  i'm sure India has a better team than SL this time (no patriotism, only cricket)
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Wed Jan 30 0:35:42 2008.

  It all depends how India and Srilanka starts this series. We cant immediately decide which team is better because this is the first time the Srilanka and the "new improved" [ ] Indian team is facing.
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Wed Jan 30 0:38:06 2008.

  Guys,
  
  Please use this thread only for the CB Series. For T-20 match please use the Part-03 thread
  
  Thanks!
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Wed Jan 30 0:52:15 2008.

  in sehwag,sachin,gambhir,yuvraj,raina,uthappa,dhoni and pathan India have a more than decent line up to put up a fight!!!!and though largely uncertain about our batting success ....one thing is for sure....India will bowl well and field like tigers in the field....so even with a score of around 220, India will try to make a match of it!!!!!!really excited about India's prospects down under!
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Wed Jan 30 4:40:16 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Ind V Aus finals vandha - irukku unga ellarukkum - DM - mark all these posts feddy - ennadhu idhu?

  
  
  
  SL-Aus vara vaippu adhigam nu dhaane sonnen...
  
  Going by form, both OZ and SL will be two very tough teams to beat...
  
  P.S: Kullan adikkanum, that is more important than any "result", which is desirable but secondary!
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Jan 30 6:21:21 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  crajkumar_be wrote: Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku... DM-kku oru mudivu kaatanumne, ellorum pesuraanga pola irukku

  
  
  appa thaan neenga oru puthu avathar -oda varalam
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed Jan 30 11:55:55 2008.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  Winning 2 out of 3 finals is a big ask agaisnt Aussies

  
  
  Kalyaana Vayasae innum varaama Pullaingala padikaratha pathi paesura maathiri irukku
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Wed Jan 30 12:38:02 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Sachin veLayaaduRa orE kaaraNathukkaaga, I am supporting INDIA..

  
  Appo Aandavar team-la illena you will be anti-Indian is it? Just kidding...
  
  By the way, Aussies are tough to beat at home! So, I would bet Aussies to win especially in a best of 3 situation... SL has a better chance of reaching finals compared to us... SL are ODI specialists & at the moment they are definitely a better ODI team than India... Our fielding is definitely below par than Aus & SL. Unless we really play well we can't even reach the finals leave alone winning the series!
  
  

• From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Jan 30 13:10:53 2008.

  India-Australia-Sri Lanka Tri-Series (2008)
  
  From : 3rd Feb to 7th Mar, Host - Australia
  
  http://www.cricketzone.com/cricket/series/IndiaAustraliaSri_Lanka_TriSeries_2008-21.html
  __________________________
  
  The first match is on Feb 3! - The Superbowl game day. Double Delight I guess....
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Wed Jan 30 13:50:41 2008.

  its clear that most uncles/aunties here are upset at the dropping of two uncles from the indian team..
  
  

• From: Wibha on Wed Jan 30 21:20:16 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  its clear that most uncles/aunties here are upset at the dropping of two uncles from the indian team..

  
  
  
  
  who cares about dravid not like he's been playing good these days
  
  dada
  
  aussies will win anyways.............
  
  

• From: Nerd on Wed Jan 30 22:37:57 2008.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Sachin veLayaaduRa orE kaaraNathukkaaga, I am supporting INDIA.. Appo Aandavar team-la illena you will be anti-Indian is it? Just kidding...

  
  I don't want to mix patriotism with cricket. I know of better ways to show my patriotism than supporting a team blindly And as mentioned by others I would also quit watching cricket the moment sachin calls it a day
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Wed Jan 30 23:18:05 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  its clear that most uncles/aunties here are upset at the dropping of two uncles from the indian team..

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Wed Jan 30 23:19:03 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  aussies will win anyways.............

  
  
  Wait and Watch!!!
  
  

• From: Wibha on Wed Jan 30 23:35:13 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Wibha wrote: aussies will win anyways............. Wait and Watch!!!

  
  
  ithaiyea ethana series ku sollindea irupeal
  
  
  nerd
  
  common ppl we'r playing against aussies...........a consistent team
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Wed Jan 30 23:54:44 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Wibha wrote: aussies will win anyways............. Wait and Watch!!! ithaiyea ethana series ku sollindea irupeal nerd common ppl we'r playing against aussies...........a consistent team

  
  
  Whats consistent with the aussies?.... Even in Test matches they were not supreme in their home conditions.... This is One day Series Wibha... Remember Last Time OZs lost to Eng in the VB Series even with Mcgrath in their team.... and the previous time they were threatened by SRL...
  
  

• From: Wibha on Thu Jan 31 0:34:45 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Whats consistent with the aussies?.... Even in Test matches they were not supreme in their home conditions.... This is One day Series Wibha... Remember Last Time OZs lost to Eng in the VB Series even with Mcgrath in their team.... and the previous time they were threatened by SRL...

  
  
  true....but against india they've always played the same way......they dont like getting defeated by india.........so they WILL be very aggressive.......they won't give up...it'll be a tough game for us......plus there's SL................... sachin and sehwag-ai mattum dhaan nambalaam and the bowlers
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu Jan 31 0:44:08 2008.

  India Win Pannumnu 8 votes
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Thu Jan 31 0:53:46 2008.

  Innuma ivangalai intha ooru nambittu irukku
  

  Thirumaran wrote:

  India Win Pannumnu 8 votes

  
  

• From: villan007 on Thu Jan 31 1:55:09 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku...

  
  
  aamam...Apram Australia than jeikum.. ithellam solli theriara vishayama ?
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Jan 31 1:56:21 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  India Win Pannumnu 8 votes

  
  
  Athulla 1 vote ennodathu!!!
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Jan 31 1:57:40 2008.

  villan007 wrote:

  crajkumar_be wrote: Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku... aamam...Apram Australia than jeikum.. ithellam solli theriara vishayama ?

  
  
  India vai Nambinor Kai Vida Padaar
  
  Aus Matrum Srl vai Nambinor
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu Jan 31 2:10:42 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Innuma ivangalai intha ooru nambittu irukku Thirumaran wrote: India Win Pannumnu 8 votes

  
  
  Intha Maathire Polls Open panrathukku bathilaa Sachin ethana centuru, ethana half century Adipaarnu Open pannidalaam
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu Jan 31 2:12:33 2008.

  villan007 wrote:

  crajkumar_be wrote: Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku... aamam...Apram Australia than jeikum.. ithellam solli theriara vishayama ?

  
  
  thelivaa irukira konjam paera paarka santhoasamaa irukku
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu Jan 31 2:21:40 2008.

  If someone can paste the VB series Match schedules here it will be helpful instead of giving the link
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Jan 31 2:31:51 2008.

  Commonwealth Bank Series, 2007/08
  
  February 2008
  Sun 3
  13:15 local, 03:15 GMT 1st Match - Australia v India
  Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
  
  Tue 5
  13:15 local, 03:15 GMT 2nd Match - India v Sri Lanka
  Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
  
  Fri 8
  14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 3rd Match - Australia v Sri Lanka
  Sydney Cricket Ground
  
  Sun 10
  14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 4th Match - Australia v India
  Melbourne Cricket Ground
  
  Tue 12
  10:00 local, 23:00 GMT 5th Match - India v Sri Lanka
  Manuka Oval, Canberra
  
  Fri 15
  11:30 local, 02:30 GMT 6th Match - Australia v Sri Lanka
  W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth
  
  Sun 17
  13:45 local, 03:15 GMT 7th Match - Australia v India
  Adelaide Oval
  
  Tue 19
  13:45 local, 03:15 GMT 8th Match - India v Sri Lanka
  Adelaide Oval
  
  Fri 22
  14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 9th Match - Australia v Sri Lanka
  Melbourne Cricket Ground
  
  Sun 24
  14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 10th Match - Australia v India
  Sydney Cricket Ground
  
  Tue 26
  10:00 local, 23:00 GMT 11th Match - India v Sri Lanka
  Bellerive Oval, Hobart
  
  Fri 29
  14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 12th Match - Australia v Sri Lanka
  Melbourne Cricket Ground
  
  March 2008
  Sun 2
  14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 1st Final - TBC v TBC
  Sydney Cricket Ground
  
  Tue 4
  13:15 local, 03:15 GMT 2nd Final - TBC v TBC
  Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
  
  Fri 7
  13:45 local, 03:15 GMT 3rd Final - TBC v TBC
  Adelaide Oval
  if required
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Jan 31 2:32:58 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  villan007 wrote: crajkumar_be wrote: Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku... aamam...Apram Australia than jeikum.. ithellam solli theriara vishayama ? thelivaa irukira konjam paera paarka santhoasamaa irukku

  
  
  Thirumaran anna... paapom yaaru theliva irukaanga nu...
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Thu Jan 31 2:34:38 2008.

  
  

  Thirumaran wrote:

  villan007 wrote: crajkumar_be wrote: Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku... aamam...Apram Australia than jeikum.. ithellam solli theriara vishayama ? thelivaa irukira konjam paera paarka santhoasamaa irukku

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Jan 31 2:37:44 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: villan007 wrote: crajkumar_be wrote: Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku... aamam...Apram Australia than jeikum.. ithellam solli theriara vishayama ? thelivaa irukira konjam paera paarka santhoasamaa irukku

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Thu Jan 31 2:44:33 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Thirumaran anna... paapom yaaru theliva irukaanga nu...

  
  
  paarpoam
  
  Thanks for the schedule
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Jan 31 2:49:47 2008.

  Dhoni urges team to stay in line
  
  Siddhartha Vaidyanathan in Melbourne
  
  January 31, 2008
  
  Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India's captain in the limited-over formats, has urged his team-mates to respect the international guidelines for on-field behaviour in the wake of the Harbhajan Singh-Andrew Symonds controversy. He said there would be some allowance for "chit-chat" between players as long as there was nothing untoward being uttered.
  
  
  "Whoever the players are, they know the international guidelines that are set out to be followed," he said, when asked about the importance of player behaviour in the forthcoming limited-over games. "Each and every player should respect it. It is the responsibility of an individual more than their skipper to know the limitations and to know where they stand."
  
  
  It was reported that the Australian players were unhappy over Harbhajan's reprieve, given that he had been handed a three-match ban in the first hearing. Dhoni would also remember the World Twenty20 match in Durban last year, a match that marked the start of the fractious relationship between the two sides.
  
  
  "We don't really care about whatever has happened so far," he said a day before the Twenty20 international in Melbourne. "It's a fresh start and we're going to play some good cricket. There's always chit-chat going on between the players. If nothing controversial is said, I think both the teams will be happy with it. We can't just shut up and play. It's cricket and you've got to do lots of things with the bat and the ball and there should be chit-chat out on the ground."
  
  
  Dhoni preferred that contentious catches be referred to the third umpire, a procedure which was used in the final two Tests of the series. Before the first Test in Melbourne, Anil Kumble and Ricky Ponting had agreed to take the fielders word but reviewed the pact after the controversial Sydney Test. "I believe in referring it to the third umpire," Dhoni said. "A fielder can mislead so it's important that it's referred to the third umpire."
  
  
  Was he expecting a hostile reception from a crowd that's expected to be close to 90,000? "If they are not on the field it does not really matter," he said. "We don't care whether we receive a hostile reception or not. In Eden Gardens there are 100,000 spectators, in Kochi there are 80,000 spectators. Still, this is a huge ground and playing in front of such numbers would be exciting."
  
  Siddhartha Vaidyanathan is an assistant editor at Cricinfo
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Thu Jan 31 6:04:52 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Commonwealth Bank Series, 2007/08 February 2008 Sun 3 13:15 local, 03:15 GMT 1st Match - Australia v India Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane Tue 5 13:15 local, 03:15 GMT 2nd Match - India v Sri Lanka Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane Fri 8 14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 3rd Match - Australia v Sri Lanka Sydney Cricket Ground Sun 10 14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 4th Match - Australia v India Melbourne Cricket Ground Tue 12 10:00 local, 23:00 GMT 5th Match - India v Sri Lanka Manuka Oval, Canberra Fri 15 11:30 local, 02:30 GMT 6th Match - Australia v Sri Lanka W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth Sun 17 13:45 local, 03:15 GMT 7th Match - Australia v India Adelaide Oval Tue 19 13:45 local, 03:15 GMT 8th Match - India v Sri Lanka Adelaide Oval Fri 22 14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 9th Match - Australia v Sri Lanka Melbourne Cricket Ground Sun 24 14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 10th Match - Australia v India Sydney Cricket Ground Tue 26 10:00 local, 23:00 GMT 11th Match - India v Sri Lanka Bellerive Oval, Hobart Fri 29 14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 12th Match - Australia v Sri Lanka Melbourne Cricket Ground March 2008 Sun 2 14:15 local, 03:15 GMT 1st Final - TBC v TBC Sydney Cricket Ground Tue 4 13:15 local, 03:15 GMT 2nd Final - TBC v TBC Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane Fri 7 13:45 local, 03:15 GMT 3rd Final - TBC v TBC Adelaide Oval if required

  
  
  all India v Aus matches are on sunday's making it a super sunday for all of us!
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Jan 31 6:09:59 2008.

  Oh Good Observation/Info CEDYBLUE....
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Thu Jan 31 7:08:13 2008.

  so bored in office started reading a few stuff on cricket......found this 'sidhuisms' on a site and had a good laugh reading it@!!!!!
  
  *The Indian team without Sachin is like giving a kiss without a squeeze.
  *Deep Dasgupta is as confused as a child in a topless bar!
  *Statistics are like bikinis... what they reveal is suggestive, what they hide is essential.
  *There is light at the end of the tunnel for India, but it’s that of an oncoming train which will run them over.
  *All that comes from a cow is not milk.
  *I lean on statistics like a drunken man leans on a lamppost, only for support, not illumination.
  *Wickets are like wives… you never know which way they will turn!
  *He looks like a brooding hen over a China egg!
  *It is very difficult to kill a man who is hellbent on committing suicide!
  *He is as innocent as a freshly laid egg!
  *The third umpires should be changed as often as nappies and for the same reason.
  *He is like a one-legged man in a bum kicking competition.
  *The wily fox is back… it is an ill omen when a fox licks the lambs.
  *When you are dining with the demons, you’ve got to have a long spoon!
  *If ‘ifs and buts’ were ‘pots and pans’ there would be no tinkers!
  *The ball went so high it could have got an airhostess on its way down!
  *This Indian team is like bicycles in a cycle stand… one falls and the entire row falls!
  *Sri Lankan score is running like an Indian taxi meter.
  *The batsman is like a three-wheeler. Sucks a lot of fuel, but cannot go beyond 30.
  *Just because a rose smells sweet, you do not use it in the soup.
  *The Indian cricket board is like vessel that leaks from the top.
  *Indian openers are like envelopes – they don’t take you anywhere.
  *Experience is like a comb that life gives you when you are bald.
  *Kenya in South Africa was like a mountain having labour pains.
  *The batsman is as comfortable on this pitch as a bum would be on a porcupine.
  *Deep Dasgupta is not a wicket keeper, he is a goal keeper. He must be given a free transfer to Manchester United.
  *A big outcry but no outcome!
  *One, who doesn’t throw the dice, can never expect to score a six.
  *He is a wily fox. But, if we make the fox run, the chicken will become hen.
  *The Only Thing You Get In Life Without Trying is dandruff.
  *If the heavens throw you dates, you got to keep your mouth open.
  *When you have a hen laying eggs you should not mind the cackle.
  *When you have a hen laying eggs you should not mind the cackle.
  *Money is like manure. It is not good until it is spread around.
  *Umpire Eddie Nichols is a man who can’t find his buttocks with his two hands.
  *Beware of the naked man who offers you his shirt.
  *This quote was made after Ganguly called Dravid for a run and midway sent him back and Dravid was runout in the third test against the West Indies at Barbados."Ganguly has thrown a drowning man both ends of the rope."
  *Statistics are like miniskirts, they reveal more than what they hide.
  *Spit on your hands! Take the black flag! And start slitting throats!
  The Indians are going to beat the Kiwis! Let me tell you, my friend, that the Kiwi is the only bird in the whole world which does not have wings!
  *The ball whizzes past like a bumble bee and the Indians are in the sea.
  *The Indians are finding the gaps like a pin in a haystack.
  *The pitch is as dead as a dodo.
  *You cannot make Omelets without breaking the eggs.
  *He will fight a rattlesnake and give it the first two bites too.
  *Anybody can pilot a ship when the sea is calm.
  *Nobody travels on the road to success without a puncture or two.
  *You got to choose between tightening your belt or losing your pants.
  *The cat with gloves catches no mice.
  *Age has been perfect fire extinguisher for flaming youth.
  *Fattest pigs go to the butcher first.
  *Good intentions die unless utilized.
  *He has a backlift like an octopus falling out of a tree, all over the place.
  *Come to my parlour said the spider to the fly.
  *A dog kennel is no place to hide a sausage.
  *You can never unscramble eggs.
  *Call the bear uncle until you are safely across the bridge.
  *"He's wallowing in foolishness like a rhino in an African pool."
  
  
  his phrases are unmatchable really!
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 1 1:54:01 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  villan007 wrote: crajkumar_be wrote: Australia vs Sri Lanka final vara neraya vaippu irukku... aamam...Apram Australia than jeikum.. ithellam solli theriara vishayama ? India vai Nambinor Kai Vida Padaar Aus Matrum Srl vai Nambinor

  
  
  appadi podu kalyasi
  
  indian cricketers-a kindal pnnura Indians ellarukkum oru vinnappam - neenga unga velai-la/padippula evalavu consistent-a, ethical-a, efficient-a work pannureengalo, avalavudhaan namma biradhars-um panna mudiyum.......
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 1 1:57:17 2008.

  all Ind v Aus on sunday clearly proves which are the best 2 teams in the tournament .....
  
  Indian supporters ellam sunday enjoy pannunga.....
  
  matthavanga ellam - yaazhpaanam trip adichhittu vaanga
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 1 2:18:26 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  - neenga unga velai-la/padippula evalavu consistent-a, ethical-a, efficient-a work pannureengalo, avalavudhaan namma biradhars-um panna mudiyum.......

  
  adhellAm ozhungA senjA nAnga yEn inga irukkOm...pOppA, huh (Kaippulla baaniyil padikkavum)
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 1 2:31:20 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  MADDY wrote: - neenga unga velai-la/padippula evalavu consistent-a, ethical-a, efficient-a work pannureengalo, avalavudhaan namma biradhars-um panna mudiyum....... adhellAm ozhungA senjA nAnga yEn inga irukkOm...pOppA, huh (Kaippulla baaniyil padikkavum)

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 2 22:57:21 2008.

  After SRT, I am curious to see how Sehwag, Uthappa and superstar Pathan perform today
  
  

• From: anoops on Sat Feb 2 23:03:13 2008.

  here's the team and bhogle's comment now - it looks like sachin and kids vs australia
  
  SRT
  VS
  GG
  RS
  RU
  MSD
  MT
  IP
  HS
  SS
  IS
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 2 23:12:19 2008.

  With the rain and stuff why did Dhoni want to bat first?? I did not watch the Toss
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Feb 2 23:14:57 2008.

  Nerd,
  
  He said "I think the conditions wouldn't change through the course of the game. So we want to bat first" or something like that
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 2 23:16:52 2008.

  Thalaivar 16000 thaaNduvaaRA, today 38 to go..
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Feb 2 23:31:18 2008.

  I want him to score a century today. It's long pending and thalaivar hadn't scored a 100 (ODI) in Aus yet.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 2 23:32:29 2008.

  aahaa
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 2 23:33:00 2008.

  Sachin is not looking in great touch..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 2 23:36:11 2008.

  First boundary though not convincing at all
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Feb 2 23:42:11 2008.

  Strokeplay is not easy it seems
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Feb 2 23:47:09 2008.

  Hitwicket
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 2 23:47:20 2008.

  
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 2 23:58:00 2008.

  Gambhir Welcome to ODI Cricket Noffke
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 0:07:59 2008.

  Ian Chappell is very very impressed with Rohit Sharma.. That guy seems to be a technically correct player and he dint show that in the T-20 world cup
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 0:12:31 2008.

  Noffke
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 0:16:46 2008.

  villan007 wrote:

  Noffke

  
  Ashley-ny pombaLapuLLa pEra vechikittu
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 0:17:59 2008.

  OZ fielding/catching is getting sloppy
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 0:20:20 2008.

  Hussey-a VVS kitta practice eduthukka sollanum
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 0:20:38 2008.

  naan kooda silip-la nallA kaetch pudippEn
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 0:24:49 2008.

  Noffke mite become another Kasprowicz
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 0:30:48 2008.

  Rohit is indeed amazing.. Probably Dravid has been successfully replaced.. Hope he is as consistent as Dravid
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 0:38:32 2008.

  Rohit
  
  

• From: Arthi on Sun Feb 3 0:42:43 2008.

  Gambir got 2 life in 3 balls...
  catch dropped by Ponting & Hussey
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 0:50:19 2008.

  enna Mr. Dhobi field-kku vara maattenguRaar.. He was listed as a #4 if I am not wrong
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 0:51:08 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  enna Mr. Dhobi field-kku vara maattenguRaar.. He was listed as a #4 if I am not wrong

  
  
  avaru attacking batsman... adhunala 45 overs ku mela than varuvaaru
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 0:57:13 2008.

  I think we spoke a little too soon. That was such a pathetic shot from Rohit..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 0:58:36 2008.

  The STAR player is at the crease now... Lesser mortals back off and salute him
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 0:59:29 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  The STAR player is at the crease now... Lesser mortals back off and salute him

  
  
  
  
  nalla thOnduvaaru paarunga pitch-a
  
  

• From: mgb on Sun Feb 3 1:01:06 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  enna Mr. Dhobi field-kku vara maattenguRaar.. He was listed as a #4 if I am not wrong

  vandhuttaar unga favourite dhobi.. ippo velukka poraar paarunga
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 1:02:12 2008.

  94-5 .... adra adra
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Sun Feb 3 1:03:36 2008.

  villan007 wrote:

  94-5 .... adra adra

  
  
  Master batsman oothappaa in
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 1:04:09 2008.

  idhayum oru vELa tonty tonty-nu nenachittaangaLO.. half the side gone in 20 overs
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 1:04:34 2008.

  uthappa ippa varaaru... oh .. puthu pasangala ellam anupi vittutu exp. player-a varaaru pola
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Sun Feb 3 1:06:30 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  idhayum oru vELa tonty tonty-nu nenachittaangaLO.. half the side gone in 20 overs

  
  
  pinna..20 overs ku mela vilayaada maattom agreement sign pannirukkaanga
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Sun Feb 3 1:08:32 2008.

  Dhoni kuzhi thonda aarambichittaaru
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 1:08:38 2008.

  aanaalum Mr. Tiwari enna pannArunnu avarE konjam explain pannA nallA irukkum. The way he got was reminiscent of MANY walsh dismissals
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 1:15:00 2008.

  Pathan-a koopidungaba.. ivanunga romba mokkai poduranunga
  
  

• From: mgb on Sun Feb 3 1:18:53 2008.

  ponting is not even introducing his fifth bowler.. namma team 40 overs thaandaadhunu avlo confidence.. idhukkaagavadhu 40 overs cross pannanum
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 1:20:27 2008.

  Way to go , Uthappa
  
  

• From: mgb on Sun Feb 3 1:21:10 2008.

  The boys are getting differentiated from men
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 3 1:21:16 2008.

  EKSI
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 1:23:21 2008.

  Noffke-kkellAm wicket-aa Sachin should not have been a part of this team...
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Feb 3 1:26:22 2008.

  mgb wrote:

  ponting is not even introducing his fifth bowler.. namma team 40 overs thaandaadhunu avlo confidence.. idhukkaagavadhu 40 overs cross pannanum

  
  
  Namma nilamai ippadi aagi pOche
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 1:30:42 2008.

  Had Aussies held on to their catches.. 20-50 aayirukkum
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 3 1:37:58 2008.

  Dig////
  
  Artee eppadi irukkael ...Unga signature sooper
  
  end dig/////
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 3 1:51:43 2008.

  Enna yaarumae kaanom
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Feb 3 1:52:45 2008.

  Aarvama match paarthuttu irukkaanga
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 1:59:20 2008.

  Hopes ellAm 4 overs 6 runs But the good news is the rain is back
  
  

• From: mgb on Sun Feb 3 2:00:54 2008.

  bajjiya ulla vudungapa
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 2:03:23 2008.

  I think Dhoni's strike rate at the end of his career (!!) will be in the fifties
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Sun Feb 3 2:08:02 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  I think Dhoni's strike rate at the end of his career (!!) will be in the fifties

  
  yArO Australia-la viLayAda technique ellAm thEvayilla nu sonnAnga. seri, technique vEndAm (Sehwag never had technique but then everybody is not a Sehwag), dhairiyam irundhA pOdhum nu sonnAnga.
  
  Dhoni unmayAvE dhairiyasAli dhAn. idiyE vizhundhAlum kattaya pOdradha niruthavE mAttApla. adhuvum out-Ayittu avaru nadakkura nadai, baadi longuaage... arbutham, abAram
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 3 2:13:28 2008.

  Dhoni ella ballukkum horizontal shot aadura madhiri enaku orae brahmayya irukku
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 2:19:09 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  Dhoni unmayAvE dhairiyasAli dhAn. idiyE vizhundhAlum kattaya pOdradha niruthavE mAttApla. adhuvum out-Ayittu avaru nadakkura nadai, baadi longuaage... arbutham, abAram

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Feb 3 3:03:21 2008.

  Coach-um illa, Senior players-um kedayaadhu! Aaanaalum Australian team-a romba thaan kevala paduthuraanga namma pasanga
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 3:38:04 2008.

  Pathan ...
  
  

• From: villan007 on Sun Feb 3 3:58:30 2008.

  Bhajji
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 3 4:03:39 2008.

  bajji wonderful innings facing the pressure of that booing crowd
  
  promising batting by Rohit/Gambhir - wonder what Tiwari was trying to do
  
  and mr.captain - hightime he starts playing his natural game
  
  not a too bad score considering we ought to have fielded and we ended up choosing batting!! hope we get some quick wickets esp of gilli/punter
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 4:04:30 2008.

  Dhoni, only him fossible.. Bhajji came after him and scored more boundaries than him....
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 4:06:48 2008.

  What a devastating spell of fast bowling from Lee
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 3 4:09:55 2008.

  Sooperappu 194!!!
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Sun Feb 3 4:11:47 2008.

  Good comeback actually
  
  Rohit Sharma was impressive in S.A and he played some great strokes today too....
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 4:17:36 2008.

  So Aussies to chase 196 in 45 overs. Thanks to the dumb dhobi and dumber Sreesanth to have gotten out in the last over. If India were 194/8 Aussies would have been forced to chase something in excess of 200
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 3 4:20:32 2008.

  yes even more DL is gonna come in now - losing 2 xtra wickets lost our advantage
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Sun Feb 3 4:21:12 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Thanks to the dumb dhobi and dumber Sreesanth to have gotten out in the last over. If India were 194/8 Aussies would have been forced to chase something in excess of 200

  
  
  Dhoni said during TT world cup that The lesser they think the better it is for them. So he is leading by example
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 3 4:22:41 2008.

  cricinfo says -

  Quote:

  Confirmed - Australia's target is 196, courtesy the D/L method.

  in how many overs?!
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Sun Feb 3 4:25:09 2008.

  in 45 overs only i guess
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 3 4:25:23 2008.

  mm looks like no loss of overs - i was expecting some 170 odd in 32 overs - can rain last more than 25 mts
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 3 6:37:09 2008.

  LOVE YOU ISHANT
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Feb 3 6:44:56 2008.

  Now Ponting goes
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 3 6:59:26 2008.

  yup ponter del was good too - anyways we share points now for the match - a psychological adv with those two wickets - WAY to Go INDIA
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 3 8:00:40 2008.

  carrying any point against Australia in this tournament is a big plus........ ....and loved the way boys pinched Ponting's men (3 quick wickets)
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Sun Feb 3 8:01:01 2008.

  yea, indians proved that we can compete with Australia in such hostile conditions.. now i am sure that its gonnabe an India-Australia final series...
  
  
  Srilanka has no chance.. they lost to tasmania .. jayasuriya got some stitches in his face it seems..
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 3 8:07:40 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Srilanka has no chance.. they lost to tasmania ..

  
  
  - poor guys, shouldnt be playing at all in the tournament .......infact, all 4 asian teams (India, Pakistan, sri Lanka, Bangladesh) should neglect aussies from now on,.......they shouldnt be playing there or let aussies play in asia........ (refer egg throwing incident on murali )
  
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  jayasuriya got some stitches in his face it seems..

  
  
  get well soon champ
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Sun Feb 3 8:15:29 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: Srilanka has no chance.. they lost to tasmania .. - poor guys, shouldnt be playing at all in the tournament .......infact, all 4 asian teams (India, Pakistan, sri Lanka, Bangladesh) should neglect aussies from now on,.......they shouldnt be playing there or let aussies play in asia........ (refer egg throwing incident on murali ) Devar Magan wrote: jayasuriya got some stitches in his face it seems.. get well soon champ

  jayasuriya-kku patta adi crowd-aala illai.. bouncer-aala
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Feb 3 8:19:04 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Srilanka has no chance.. they lost to tasmania .. jayasuriya got some stitches in his face it seems..

  
  
  Never under estimate any sub continent team esply Lankans!
  
  Tasmania is a strong domestic team, namma aaduna kooda thothruppom, chances irruku! Because all domestic players at Australia takes every match as a crucial one and plays seriously,plays with full potential. so that they might get a chance to play for the national side.
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Feb 3 8:25:38 2008.

  Good performance by the Indians, I should say!
  
  Ishanth and Sreesanth bowled well. Rohit,Gambhir [Forget those butter fingers!] and Bhajji played well! 3 wickets for less than 40 runs against Aussies and No result [Thanks to Varunabaghavan !] should have increased the confidence of the team!
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 14:09:24 2008.

  Salutes to aNNan gilli for walking after he gloved one to Dhoni. Pathan and others should learn from him. There is no way the Umpire would have given that out. Sreesanth's appeal was half-hearted
  
  Indians must thank the rains.. The odds were 70-30 in favor of the Aussies when it came down heavily
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Sun Feb 3 14:26:05 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Indians must thank the rains.. The odds were 70-30 in favor of the Aussies when it came down heavily

  
  You should have listened to Sunny at the box. At his senile best
  Of course, Ishant and Sreesanth were terrific in the last couple of overs in a lively pitch
  
  

• From: kb on Sun Feb 3 14:44:45 2008.

  http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/current/story/334673.html
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 3 14:53:28 2008.

  Mazhai vanthu kaapatha vendia nilamaila irukku India ODI crickettuu
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 3 15:03:24 2008.

  http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/story/334783.html
  
  Lee at his fiery best . Talk about filling the shoes of Mcgrath
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 3 15:04:49 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Indians must thank the rains.. The odds were 70-30 in favor of the Aussies when it came down heavily You should have listened to Sunny at the box. At his senile best Of course, Ishant and Sreesanth were terrific in the last couple of overs in a lively pitch

  
  They bowled well alright.. But sreesanth was extremely funny.. Giving stares to symonds that lasted more than 10 seconds.. each and every ball.. WTF!!
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Sun Feb 3 15:14:23 2008.

  Can't somebody in the team-management drill some sense into Sreesanth's head?
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 3 15:17:53 2008.

  No he is a grown up individual. Doesnt he have common sense. Hecan think that he is smart but he should portray them in sensible ways.
  

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  Can't somebody in the team-management drill some sense into Sreesanth's head?

  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Feb 3 15:33:44 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  Can't somebody in the team-management drill some sense into Sreesanth's head?

  
  
  Enakennamo silent-a yaaro avara encourage panra maadhri theriyudhu!
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 3 21:21:16 2008.

  i dont mind him staring at that idiot symonds who is giving out interviews like 'no one shud question my integrity' and all BS when he was given the rod by justice hansen and was clearly the initiator of all crap at sydney
  
  but he was staring at gillie in that 20-20 - and gillie was giving commentary with mic connected to channel 9 and was saying 'now sreesanth is giving me eyeballs - looks like he thinks am sledging him (when actually he is doing commentary)
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 3 21:28:10 2008.

  Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

  Coach-um illa, Senior players-um kedayaadhu! Aaanaalum Australian team-a romba thaan kevala paduthuraanga namma pasanga

  btw, coach is already with the team (ofcourse not in the capacity of the coach aint it?)
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 3 22:14:29 2008.

  http://content-eap.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/current/story/334782.html
  
  

  Quote:

  When Australia's target was increased by just one run, many blamed it on the fact that India lost three wickets in the last over and were bowled out. Had they been only seven down, went the analysis, Australia's target would have been much higher.

  
  

  Quote:

  As it turns out, this was just another instance of tailenders being blamed for the incompetence of top-order batsmen. What spoilt India's chances of making the D/L rule count in their favour wasn't the fall of wickets at the end, but the fact that they had already lost so many at the time of the interruption.

  
  

  Quote:

  For instance, if India had been 128 for 2, instead of 128 for 6, after 36, and had eventually been bowled out for 194, Australia's target would have been 211. If India had been 128 for 4 at the interruption and then gone on to score 194, Australia's target would have been 205.

  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 3 22:52:49 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Salutes to aNNan gilli for walking after he gloved one to Dhoni. Pathan and others should learn from him. There is no way the Umpire would have given that out. Sreesanth's appeal was half-hearted Indians must thank the rains.. The odds were 70-30 in favor of the Aussies when it came down heavily

  
  
  comedy keemady panreengala, momentum was with india when rain interrupted play. it could have gone either way.
  
  remember, sydney one-day 2003-2004, australia had the edge while chasing after rain interruption, the pitch became lively after a while, they struggled losing quick wickets. It was a close game. But for a Brett lee cameo the aussies would have lost that game.
  
  
  p.s. before somebody question the facts in my post, i would advise them to double check the facts themselves before questioning me.
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 3 23:01:17 2008.

  if the same match had happened with SG/VVS/RD in the team with say someone other than MSD/Yuvi as captain the words would have been different
  most people resist change. its only after they are proven wrong they embrace it with an open mind. hope this team changes AF/Nerd and Selva's mindset
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 3 23:08:48 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  if the same match had happened with SG/VVS/RD in the team with say someone other than MSD/Yuvi as captain the words would have been different most people resist change. its only after they are proven wrong they embrace it with an open mind. hope this team changes AF/Nerd and Selva's mindset

  
  
  
  
  i was trying to get the stats for VB series 2003-2004 from cricinfo.
  The 2 finals were so lopsided.
  Rahul scored his first duck(?) in ODI in one of those finals.
  Gavaskar's comments : indians are now the chokers in ccricket.
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 3 23:21:18 2008.

  Epdiyo 2 point eduthaachu...
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Mon Feb 4 0:06:48 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  if the same match had happened with SG/VVS/RD in the team with say someone other than MSD/Yuvi as captain the words would have been different most people resist change. its only after they are proven wrong they embrace it with an open mind. hope this team changes AF/Nerd and Selva's mindset

  
  
  Reg YESTERDAY's game, even SRT will be part of the blame. (For Poor batting). An experienced player like VVS or SG could have played sensibly in the changing conditions. Few told here that VVS has a better strike rate and average against the aussies. If we can pull back sehwag based on this, then why should we eliminate VVS. Not all are all rounders. Sehwag can bowl and field. Agreed. Did he click in the opening slot ? Sourav - Sachin pair might not be a great example for running b/w the wickets. Even then they are one of the best opening pairs in the world must better than sehwag - srt combo. Apart from Rohit Sharma, I never saw anyone in our camp batting well. Even RS threw his wicket just like that. (20-20 effect ?? ). Dhoni - Less said the better.
  
  I am not *against* change. Change is there everywhere. We should embrace the change. But that should have a purpose.. right ??
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 4 0:26:17 2008.

  I am not against CHANGE. I am just against the way how CHANGE was done in the team. Thats it .
  

  selvakumar wrote:

  anoops wrote: if the same match had happened with SG/VVS/RD in the team with say someone other than MSD/Yuvi as captain the words would have been different most people resist change. its only after they are proven wrong they embrace it with an open mind. hope this team changes AF/Nerd and Selva's mindset Reg YESTERDAY's game, even SRT will be part of the blame. (For Poor batting). An experienced player like VVS or SG could have played sensibly in the changing conditions. Few told here that VVS has a better strike rate and average against the aussies. If we can pull back sehwag based on this, then why should we eliminate VVS. Not all are all rounders. Sehwag can bowl and field. Agreed. Did he click in the opening slot ? Sourav - Sachin pair might not be a great example for running b/w the wickets. Even then they are one of the best opening pairs in the world must better than sehwag - srt combo. Apart from Rohit Sharma, I never saw anyone in our camp batting well. Even RS threw his wicket just like that. (20-20 effect ?? ). Dhoni - Less said the better. I am not *against* change. Change is there everywhere. We should embrace the change. But that should have a purpose.. right ??

  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 4 0:26:39 2008.

  Varuna bagavan
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Epdiyo 2 point eduthaachu...

  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 4 0:29:15 2008.

  SRT's dismissal yesterday was unfortunate - nothing to blame him.
  VVS has a average of 37 against aussies in australia (they took him in ODI squad for VB series last time and again dumped him) and Yuvi has something around 40 against them. and SRT/RD/SG all have below 30 average against australia in australia and have not played Lankans there at all so much for averages and statistics. as for sehwag-srt and others batting, i would say wait and watch.
  infact Greg Chappel said that RS could be the next Brian Lara/Sachin Tendulkar/Ricky Ponting (based on that little innings) - I would not go that far - but all these young guys need a long rope and they would definitely shine. As for Dhoni, his slow innings (though not wht i preferred) is one of the things which saved and gave us a chance to even win the game for India yesterday (along with that wonderful Bajji innings)
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 4 0:30:51 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  I am not against CHANGE. I am just against the way how CHANGE was done in the team. Thats it .

  this i agree 100% - but we cant debate on that fully without knowing what all happened b/w the players and BCCI - whether they were informed in advance/given a chance for farewell/personal politics - BCCI is headed by morons and its a shame if we expect them to show intelligence
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 4 0:38:14 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: I am not against CHANGE. I am just against the way how CHANGE was done in the team. Thats it . this i agree 100% - but we cant debate on that fully without knowing what all happened b/w the players and BCCI - whether they were informed in advance/given a chance for farewell/personal politics - BCCI is headed by morons and its a shame if we expect them to show intelligence

  
  
  I also agree...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 4 1:47:03 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Salutes to aNNan gilli for walking after he gloved one to Dhoni. Pathan and others should learn from him. There is no way the Umpire would have given that out. Sreesanth's appeal was half-hearted Indians must thank the rains.. The odds were 70-30 in favor of the Aussies when it came down heavily comedy keemady panreengala, momentum was with india when rain interrupted play. it could have gone either way.

  
  1. Our best bowler Ishant could have bowled only 3-4 more.
  2. Our second best ( ) bowler Sreesanth had only 3 overs left
  3. The target became 140 or something and if it were 196, you can say that the Aussies had a long way to go..
  4. India's nightmare Symmo was still at the crease
  5. Brad Haddin also likes India
  6. Harbhajan would have found it difficult to grip the ball
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 4 2:01:18 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  As for Dhoni, his slow innings (though not wht i preferred) is one of the things which saved and gave us a chance to even win the game for India yesterday (along with that wonderful Bajji innings)

  
  There is a striking difference between playing cautiously and playing disastrously... Dhoni has been on the other side of the line for the past 3-4 months.. Yes. Even Dravid was there in the test series, except his 93.. . Dhoni is yet to cross the line and I don't see him do that also. Can't he play the ball around for singles!!!
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 4 2:10:46 2008.

  Nerd, i too feel that his batting has changed to the worst with his off late approach of batting responsibly - he is trying to block most deliveries in an attempt to play out the overs and ends up ugly. he 'assumes' that air of playing responsibly and as i have said earlier its best he starts playing his natural game.
  but yesterday's 37 however ugly it looked, was one of the crucial ones along with bajji (though bajji was more impressive)
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 4 5:48:21 2008.

  India v Sri Lanka, CB Series, 2nd ODI, Brisbane
  
  Experience gives Sri Lanka the edge
  
  The Preview by Nagraj Gollapudi at the Gabba
  
  February 4, 2008
  
  
  
  With the 2-0 Test series loss behind them, Mahela Jayawardene insists his team are out to make a fresh start on the second leg of their Australian tour © Getty Images
  
  
  
  
  There is nothing much to separate India and Sri Lanka as they prepare to meet in their first league encounter in the CB series at the Gabba on Tuesday. Sri Lanka are the World Cup runners-up while India are the world Twenty20 champions. Sri Lanka lost their last ODI series 3-2 to England at home while India beat Pakistan by the same margin. One factor tilting the balance in Sri Lanka's favour is its experienced stars, compared to the mostly youthful Indian team. In the end, though, consistency will determine which team makes it to the finals.
  
  Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lankan captain, says no team is a favourite yet because each will have to play consistent cricket through the month to make the best-of-the-three finals in early March. "It's all on form, how you adapt to the conditions. Australia can be favourites but the same applies to them. It's going to be a tough, interesting series," Jayawardene said a day before his team begins the second leg of their Australian tour, losing the Test series 2-0 in the first part late last year.
  
  Jayawardene said he had already forgotten the loss and blamed it mainly on the inability of his batsmen and fast bowlers to work out their responsibilities. It's a fresh beginning now, he insists.
  
  "It's all about preparation", Jayawardene said, having played two practice games. They won the first game against a Prime Minister's XI by four wickets in Canberra and lost the second to Tasmania in Hobart by seven wickets.
  
  Despite the mixed results, the important point is Sri Lanka had the time to get their foot in and are now more settled than most of the Indians, who had to prepare with a few indoor warm-ups. Yet the Sri Lankans are wary of India's youth brigade, whom they observed during the ICC World Twenty20.
  
  Jayawardene said they had played against most of the batsmen, except Manoj Tiwary, "so we have a fairly good idea. Even if it's a young side they have experience too and have played some good cricket recently". He was also impressed by the bowlers, especially Ishant Sharma, whom he thought to be an "interesting prospect". But he felt Zaheer Khan's experience would have suited the prevailing conditions in Australia. Having said that, he gave the Indian bowlers credit for having "put a lot of pressure on the Australians during the Test series".
  
  As for his own line-up for tomorrow's game, Jayawardene didn't give any hints. "It's too early to say if we would go with a 6-5 or 7-4 combination," he said. But he confirmed that Sanath Jayasuriya, who had his chin stitched up after being hit in the Tasmania tour game, would play.
  
  India, who didn't have any practice after Sunday evening's rain-interrupted encounter against Australia, are most likely to stick to the same combination unless Yuvraj Singh is completely confident about taking field. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain, said Yuvraj was fit but was non-committal about his chances of actually making the final line-up.
  
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Mon Feb 4 5:53:32 2008.

  This time instead of Sachin GOD, Rain GOD saved the match for India
  
  Gautham gambir was lucky. Few missed chances
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 4 6:17:28 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  This time instead of Sachin GOD, Rain GOD saved the match for India Gautham gambir was lucky. Few missed chances

  
  
  Athukku enna 2 point eduthaachu illa...
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Mon Feb 4 6:31:58 2008.

  many here will accept that india will win atleast 2 out of the 4 games are SL..
  
  these two points will help india a lot.. Sl has to beat india 3-1 or beat aus atleast once more than india does..
  
  so, india's chances of getting into the final has improved a lot
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 4 6:43:16 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  many here will accept that india will win atleast 2 out of the 4 games are SL.. these two points will help india a lot.. Sl has to beat india 3-1 or beat aus atleast once more than india does.. so, india's chances of getting into the final has improved a lot

  
  
  Yes I completely accept the fact...
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 4 6:51:33 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  many here will accept that india will win atleast 2 out of the 4 games are SL.. these two points will help india a lot.. Sl has to beat india 3-1 or beat aus atleast once more than india does.. so, india's chances of getting into the final has improved a lot

  
  
  yawn yawn...
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Mon Feb 4 11:54:41 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  SRT's dismissal yesterday was unfortunate - nothing to blame him. VVS has a average of 37 against aussies in australia (they took him in ODI squad for VB series last time and again dumped him) and Yuvi has something around 40 against them. and SRT/RD/SG all have below 30 average against australia in australia and have not played Lankans there at all so much for averages and statistics. as for sehwag-srt and others batting, i would say wait and watch. infact Greg Chappel said that RS could be the next Brian Lara/Sachin Tendulkar/Ricky Ponting (based on that little innings) - I would not go that far - but all these young guys need a long rope and they would definitely shine. As for Dhoni, his slow innings (though not wht i preferred) is one of the things which saved and gave us a chance to even win the game for India yesterday (along with that wonderful Bajji innings)

  
  VVS case might be OK, even RD... But SG? Atleast they could have followed rotation policy if they are looking towards the future (which i think they will be doing for SRT anyway).
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 4 11:57:24 2008.

  Interesting match in prospect tomorrow
  
  Lions Vs India
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 4 12:05:16 2008.

  it would be interesting to see how the Indians handle Malinga & Murali tomorrow!
  
  Chumma athirumella
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Mon Feb 4 12:21:37 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  it would be interesting to see how the Indians handle Malinga & Murali tomorrow! Chumma athirumella

  
  
  raghu, i am sorry.. neenga pagal kanava nambi mosam poga poreenga... the silly media and some of our pessimistic indian hubbers are misleading u here.. enakku sirippu thaan varuthu..
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 4 13:28:40 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Raghu wrote: it would be interesting to see how the Indians handle Malinga & Murali tomorrow! Chumma athirumella raghu, i am sorry.. neenga pagal kanava nambi mosam poga poreenga... the silly media and some of our pessimistic indian hubbers are misleading u here.. enakku sirippu thaan varuthu..

  
  
  sirithu vazha vendum, pirar sirika vazhthudathe
  
  chikumanu chikumangu chacha paapa
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Mon Feb 4 13:41:27 2008.

  raghu,
  
  naalaikku theriyum.. yaaru yaara paathu sirikka poraangannu..
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 4 13:49:57 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  raghu, naalaikku theriyum.. yaaru yaara paathu sirikka poraangannu..

  
  
  kanNu
  
  Ungalauku unga naatila irukira patru pola thaan enaku en naatu meliyam,
  
  that's all
  
  any way,,, eagearly waiting for MASTER BLASTER Sanath to perform tomorrow
  
  

• From: Wibha on Mon Feb 4 13:56:25 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  kanNu Ungalauku unga naatila irukira patru pola thaan enaku en naatu meliyam, that's all any way,,, eagearly waiting for MASTER BLASTER Sanath to perform tomorrow

  
  
  ulagathila irukardhu orea master blaster thaan...........and that's sachin idhu ulagam arindha vishyam
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Mon Feb 4 14:24:07 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  Raghu wrote: kanNu Ungalauku unga naatila irukira patru pola thaan enaku en naatu meliyam, that's all any way,,, eagearly waiting for MASTER BLASTER Sanath to perform tomorrow ulagathila irukardhu orea master blaster thaan...........and that's sachin idhu ulagam arindha vishyam

  
  
  Arshu muthal muraiyaa urupadiyaana post pannirukkaa
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Mon Feb 4 15:23:54 2008.

  raghu,
  
  patriotism oru pakkam irukkatum.. but all my posts in this thread is backed up by cricketing common sense..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 4 16:20:51 2008.

  Yeah !!!!. But i still think that India - srilanka matches will be so close and played till the final overs(With the proven track record of India sothappifying in pressure situations or in do/die situations). Thats what makes me think that srilanka has a better chance. I will be glad to be proven wrong. Lets wait for the games please
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  many here will accept that india will win atleast 2 out of the 4 games are SL.. these two points will help india a lot.. Sl has to beat india 3-1 or beat aus atleast once more than india does.. so, india's chances of getting into the final has improved a lot

  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 4 16:22:13 2008.

  Atleast some Indian hubbers here do speak constructively about the Indian Team. Neenga ennada naa summa japan la jackie chan kooptaga, americala ......... madhiri pesikitte irukeenga
  

  Raghu wrote:

  it would be interesting to see how the Indians handle Malinga & Murali tomorrow! Chumma athirumella

  
  
  

  Raghu wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: raghu, naalaikku theriyum.. yaaru yaara paathu sirikka poraangannu.. kanNu Ungalauku unga naatila irukira patru pola thaan enaku en naatu meliyam, that's all any way,,, eagearly waiting for MASTER BLASTER Sanath to perform tomorrow

  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 4 16:36:28 2008.

  Sriranga Neenga thedina statistics!!!1
  
  http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/61141.html
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 4 22:03:34 2008.

  raghu, nice to have someone from lanka here a lil more than one hour to go - hope sanath doesnt get more stitches courtesy ishant
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 4 22:23:26 2008.

  Bala, Laxman has two centuries against Australia in Australia. Its a known fact that he is India's best player against Australia .
  

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  anoops wrote: SRT's dismissal yesterday was unfortunate - nothing to blame him. VVS has a average of 37 against aussies in australia (they took him in ODI squad for VB series last time and again dumped him) and Yuvi has something around 40 against them. and SRT/RD/SG all have below 30 average against australia in australia and have not played Lankans there at all so much for averages and statistics. as for sehwag-srt and others batting, i would say wait and watch. infact Greg Chappel said that RS could be the next Brian Lara/Sachin Tendulkar/Ricky Ponting (based on that little innings) - I would not go that far - but all these young guys need a long rope and they would definitely shine. As for Dhoni, his slow innings (though not wht i preferred) is one of the things which saved and gave us a chance to even win the game for India yesterday (along with that wonderful Bajji innings) VVS case might be OK, even RD... But SG? Atleast they could have followed rotation policy if they are looking towards the future (which i think they will be doing for SRT anyway).

  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 4 22:26:26 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  raghu, nice to have someone from lanka here a lil more than one hour to go -

  
  Oh neenga andha famous India Vs SL WC match appO hub join pannalayO
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 4 22:29:12 2008.

  Illa Avar join date paarunga
  

  Nerd wrote:

  anoops wrote: raghu, nice to have someone from lanka here a lil more than one hour to go - Oh neenga andha famous India Vs SL WC match appO hub join pannalayO

  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 4 22:34:49 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Illa Avar join date paarunga Nerd wrote: anoops wrote: raghu, nice to have someone from lanka here a lil more than one hour to go - Oh neenga andha famous India Vs SL WC match appO hub join pannalayO

  - thx AF for clarifying
  
  

• From: Wibha on Mon Feb 4 22:43:55 2008.

  Ramakrishna wrote:

  Arshu muthal muraiyaa urupadiyaana post pannirukkaa

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 4 22:54:16 2008.

  hayyooooooo India batting again I so don't want India to bat first..
  
  

• From: Wibha on Mon Feb 4 22:56:35 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  hayyooooooo India batting again I so don't want India to bat first..

  
  
  ninaitadhellam nadandhu vittal deivam edhum illai
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 4 22:58:10 2008.

  india batting and yuvi in the team - - again a match with chance of rain
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 4 23:12:27 2008.

  Quote:

  Pitch Report: The pitch is a lot better than the one that was used for Game 1. It is a lot harder and despite the rain, the pitch looks to be very good for batting. If the batsmen stick around then scoring runs might not be that difficult. The square boundaries are shorter compared to the straight ones so the best fielders will have to guard them and bowlers will look to bowl a fuller length.

  gotto wait and see
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 4 23:15:49 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Quote: Pitch Report: The pitch is a lot better than the one that was used for Game 1. It is a lot harder and despite the rain, the pitch looks to be very good for batting. If the batsmen stick around then scoring runs might not be that difficult. The square boundaries are shorter compared to the straight ones so the best fielders will have to guard them and bowlers will look to bowl a fuller length. gotto wait and see

  
  
  Kavalaye vendaam.. If we get more than 240 we will win... coz in the noon we can expect some showers and a D/L target for Srilanka.
  
  

• From: villan007 on Mon Feb 4 23:20:07 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  hayyooooooo India batting again I so don't want India to bat first..

  
  
  
  
  You wanted India to bat first against OZs.. why not today ?
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 4 23:22:59 2008.

  villan007 wrote:

  Nerd wrote: hayyooooooo India batting again I so don't want India to bat first.. You wanted India to bat first against OZs.. why not today ?

  
  Persssanal reasons.. I wanted to sleep early today.. Coz I gotta get up at 2 a.m. or something to catch a 4 O'clock flight aanaa sachin viLayaaduRatha pAthuttu epdi thoonguRathu
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 4 23:23:45 2008.

  Malinga over-la 10 overs kkku < 70 runs-nA Dhoni theekkuLippAr innaikku
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Mon Feb 4 23:35:23 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Malinga over-la 10 overs kkku < 70 runs-nA Dhoni theekkuLippAr innaikku

  
  
  
  World Cup la we couldnt handle them
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Mon Feb 4 23:37:07 2008.

  dhoni and DM are nerd's two favourites.
  
  sachin starts well.. two superb square drives.. just a little push.. the ball flies away, superb outfield.. india starting to rock...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 4 23:37:42 2008.

  Two EXCELLENT decisions.. And two superb fours.. this is exciting
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Mon Feb 4 23:38:18 2008.

  bala baasaila,
  
  inniikki kullankku gabbavila kondaattam..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Mon Feb 4 23:45:49 2008.

  lankans are fielding well.. i have a gut feeling that india is going to score atleast 270 today..
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 4 23:46:52 2008.

  we have batsmen till 8 on paper atleast - incl bajji that is 9
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Mon Feb 4 23:47:37 2008.

  sachin is trying too much to play across the line.. lots of LBW appeals..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 4 23:47:52 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  lankans are fielding well.. i have a gut feeling that india is going to score atleast 270 today..

  
  Muralidaran ippO dhAn kick panna try panni oru 4 vittaaru But on the whole their fielding is outstanding
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 4 23:48:34 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  we have batsmen till 8 on paper atleast - incl bajji that is 9

  
  We must exclude 2-3 I say
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Mon Feb 4 23:48:54 2008.

  Quote:

  "For the first time in the history of one-day games, rival teams comprise two players who have played 400-plus matches. Tendulkar is playing his 409th one-day game while Jayasuriya is playing his 404th

  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 4 23:50:50 2008.

  Nerd, coming from you - only 2-3? - am surprised
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 4 23:52:38 2008.

  Malinga 4 overs 14 runs.. E K Sachin idhu
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 4 23:52:50 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Malinga over-la 10 overs kkku < 70 runs-nA Dhoni theekkuLippAr innaikku

  
  
  Innum 6 overs la 57 adikanum mudiyuma.... appo kandippa inniku dhoni theekulipaara?
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Mon Feb 4 23:55:19 2008.

  I guess as expected, the SL bowlers are bowling well. Difficult to get away to a flyer on such a battng pitch (if its the case)
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Mon Feb 4 23:58:45 2008.

  nerd, malinga 70 runs mela kudupaarunu ungalukku eppidi kanmoodithanamaana nambikkai.. chance-e illai.. he is bowling really well
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 5 0:00:13 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  nerd, malinga 70 runs mela kudupaarunu ungalukku eppidi kanmoodithanamaana nambikkai.. chance-e illai.. he is bowling really well

  
  nambikkai illai DM.. Expectation.. avaru nallA podRaaru and namba aaLunga avaru munnAdi pammuraanunga.. adhu enakku pudikkala.. So I thought he should go for a few today
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:01:10 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  nerd, malinga 70 runs mela kudupaarunu ungalukku eppidi kanmoodithanamaana nambikkai.. chance-e illai.. he is bowling really well

  
  
  Aaama innum 5 over la 56 run chance e illa....
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 5 0:01:50 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: nerd, malinga 70 runs mela kudupaarunu ungalukku eppidi kanmoodithanamaana nambikkai.. chance-e illai.. he is bowling really well Aaama innum 5 over la 56 run chance e illa....

  
  othukkuREn.. neenga kaNakkula puli-nu
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:03:46 2008.

  Yaaru pa ithu Amerasinghe.... Epdi podaraaru?
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 0:04:13 2008.

  innum 3 match irukku - malinga ve appaala kooda adichikkalaam - ippo indha pudhu payana adingappa
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:04:53 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Devar Magan wrote: nerd, malinga 70 runs mela kudupaarunu ungalukku eppidi kanmoodithanamaana nambikkai.. chance-e illai.. he is bowling really well Aaama innum 5 over la 56 run chance e illa.... othukkuREn.. neenga kaNakkula puli-nu

  
  
  Appo enna vechu Puli Varuthu Part 2 padam edunga nalla odum....
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:05:36 2008.

  Sachin needs 1 more to get to 16000 runs........
  
  

• From: kb on Tue Feb 5 0:05:57 2008.

  malinga.. avan vera saamy.. etho panraan..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 0:06:27 2008.

  what a sixxxxxxxxxxxx!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  
  sehwag rocks.. vaas is gonnabe kicked away now..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 5 0:07:46 2008.

  Sixers look beautiful in the AUssie grounds..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:08:33 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  what a sixxxxxxxxxxxx!!!!!!!!!!!! sehwag rocks.. vaas is gonnabe kicked away now..

  
  
  Soooper appu.... Namma Shewag thirumba pazhaya form ku vanthutta pothum... hmm for hi there is no kinda such thing as to being in form or not.... Controlled aggression irunthaale pothum... He contributes a lot to India's victory...
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 0:08:33 2008.

  nerd, vaas is going for many... so unga post-a edit pannikunga..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 5 0:09:43 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  nerd, vaas is going for many... so unga post-a edit pannikunga..

  
  vaas rombbba kaala ethiri.. avar over-ayum adikkavE maataanunga Indians
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:10:15 2008.

  Hey 16000 Runs for the master.... thaaru maaru...
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 0:12:16 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: nerd, vaas is going for many... so unga post-a edit pannikunga.. vaas rombbba kaala ethiri.. avar over-ayum adikkavE maataanunga Indians

  5-0-36-0
  
  
  
  

• From: kb on Tue Feb 5 0:14:32 2008.

  jayasurya is 4 matches and 4000 runs behind sachin
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:19:24 2008.

  Dilshan drops Shewag....
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 0:20:46 2008.

  malinga back - wud nerd's wish be fulfilled
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 5 0:20:47 2008.

  In #9's flashback they showed an old match b/w India and NZ at the same venue. Kapil Dev hit 75(50) and he hit some 3 sixes of Jeremy Coney and at one point, Coney brought a white hanky out of his pocket and started waving towards kapil
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 5 0:23:13 2008.

  How many freakin times PLAYED ON
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:23:23 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  In #9's flashback they showed an old match b/w India and NZ at the same venue. Kapil Dev hit 75(50) and he hit some 3 sixes of Jeremy Coney and at one point, Coney brought a white hanky out of his pocket and started waving towards kapil

  
  
  Ippo athe maadri vass vanthu sachin kittayum sehwag kittayum kaamipaarunu nenaikareengala??
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:23:57 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  How many freakin times PLAYED ON

  
  
  
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 0:23:57 2008.

  Yehhhh
  

  Nerd wrote:

  How many freakin times PLAYED ON

  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 0:24:18 2008.

  spoke too soon
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:24:37 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  malinga back - wud nerd's wish be fulfilled

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 0:24:46 2008.

  ithukku naan intha kullana GOD-nu sollave maatten..
  
  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:26:21 2008.

  Wicket Maiden from Malinga.....
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:28:02 2008.

  Now Sehwag should play some sensible cricket here.. he should not throw his wicket away like rohit sharma did in da previous match....coz if murali comes chinna pasanga epdi velayaduvaanga nu theriyathu...
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 5 0:37:45 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Now Sehwag should play some sensible cricket here.. he should not throw his wicket away like rohit sharma did in da previous match....coz if murali comes chinna pasanga epdi velayaduvaanga nu theriyathu...

  
  
  cha sachin out! yes now sehwag has to play all the more responsibily especially murali
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:37:52 2008.

  Sehwag Departs....
  
  

• From: kb on Tue Feb 5 0:38:32 2008.

  en theva illama sehwag pera ilukareeenga.. out aayitaaru paarunga..
  
  
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 0:40:02 2008.

  CEDYBLUE wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Now Sehwag should play some sensible cricket here.. he should not throw his wicket away like rohit sharma did in da previous match....coz if murali comes chinna pasanga epdi velayaduvaanga nu theriyathu... cha sachin out! yes now sehwag has to play all the more responsibily especially murali

  
  
  
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 5 0:40:02 2008.

  jaya is quite reluctant to bring murali within the power play!!!!if india keep wickets they can certainly flourish in the end!!!!that was the masters strategy today cha he played on!
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 5 0:40:49 2008.

  OMG!
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 5 0:41:32 2008.

  NO MORE COMMENTS FROM MY SIDE!
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 0:43:49 2008.

  CEDYBLUE wrote:

  NO MORE COMMENTS FROM MY SIDE!

  
  
  yenungov ?
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 0:45:26 2008.

  villan007 wrote:

  CEDYBLUE wrote: Kalyasi wrote: Now Sehwag should play some sensible cricket here.. he should not throw his wicket away like rohit sharma did in da previous match....coz if murali comes chinna pasanga epdi velayaduvaanga nu theriyathu... cha sachin out! yes now sehwag has to play all the more responsibily especially murali

  
  
  He does not know sehwag and responsibility are 2 different and opposite words
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 0:47:46 2008.

  thirumaran adelaide test paakkalayaa
  
  

• From: Wibha on Tue Feb 5 0:49:12 2008.

  thiru
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 0:49:51 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  thirumaran adelaide test paakkalayaa

  
  
  Athu Test ithu One Day
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 0:50:15 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  thirumaran adelaide test paakkalayaa

  
  
  adhu pona maasam
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 0:51:16 2008.

  Yuvraj Vs Murali...shud be interesting
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:51:40 2008.

  Murali Vanthaachu.... Power play mudinjaachu..... Yuv gambhir mokka already thaangala...
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 0:52:05 2008.

  villan007 wrote:

  Yuvraj Vs Murali...shud be interesting

  
  
  Murali will be the winner
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 0:52:06 2008.

  as expected it was a matter of balls before he got yuvraj out...
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 0:52:36 2008.

  Yuvraj proves once again hes a dumbo when it comes to handling spinners
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:52:55 2008.

  Govinda Govinda Govinda..... Yuvraj Govinda
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 0:53:11 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  villan007 wrote: Yuvraj Vs Murali...shud be interesting Murali will be the winner

  
  
  thirumaran u r the GOD
  
  

• From: kb on Tue Feb 5 0:53:42 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  villan007 wrote: Yuvraj Vs Murali...shud be interesting Murali will be the winner

  
  
  
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 0:54:55 2008.

  Idhai than naan pala varushama sollitu irukein !!!!!
  

  villan007 wrote:

  Yuvraj proves once again hes a dumbo when it comes to handling spinners

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:55:01 2008.

  Ithukku Manoj Tiwary e irunthuirukalaam....
  
  

• From: Wibha on Tue Feb 5 0:55:15 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: villan007 wrote: Yuvraj Vs Murali...shud be interesting Murali will be the winner thirumaran u r the GOD

  tharperumai nalladhilla
  UV
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 0:55:53 2008.

  Rohit Sharma vum Out.. Murali 2 in one over...
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 0:56:01 2008.

  Arputham...abaaram
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 0:57:30 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Idhai than naan pala varushama sollitu irukein !!!!! villan007 wrote: Yuvraj proves once again hes a dumbo when it comes to handling spinners

  
  
  luks like the whole side is vulnerable to quality spin bowling. Except Sachin, ofcourse
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 0:59:13 2008.

  Inge yaaro India will Trash SriLankA nnu sonna madhiri iruntuchu
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 5 0:59:13 2008.

  Raghu,
  ungalukku kondaattam dhaan.
  
  DM, enna naanga sonnadhu?
  SL-va lesa eda pottuttiye?
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 0:59:26 2008.

  where is robin uthappa.... ????
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 1:00:54 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Inge yaaro India will Trash SriLankA nnu sonna madhiri iruntuchu

  
  
  and OZ condition la Murali bowling edupadathunum sonnainga
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 1:01:29 2008.

  Naangalum than sonnom
  

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  Raghu, ungalukku kondaattam dhaan. DM, enna naan sonnadhu? SL-va lesa eda pottuttiye?

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:01:50 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Inge yaaro India will Trash SriLankA nnu sonna madhiri iruntuchu

  
  
  Naan thaan... Wait panni paarunga... Still I have hopes...
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 1:02:52 2008.

  I was refferring our friend DM tho
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Inge yaaro India will Trash SriLankA nnu sonna madhiri iruntuchu Naan thaan... Wait panni paarunga... Still I have hopes...

  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 1:03:08 2008.

  aduthu yarachu Gambhir-a pathi ezhuthunga.. out aayiruvaaru
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 5 1:03:13 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Naangalum than sonnom

  
  ippo thavaritten, inime thavara maatten. Edited
  
  

• From: kb on Tue Feb 5 1:04:37 2008.

  rohit sharma was not out!!
  
  machi... umpire pera sollu.. ICC-ku phone-a podu
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 1:06:35 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  where is robin uthappa.... ????

  
  
  Avar thattula ippa moonu uthhappam. Onnu sappitathum yaaravathu out aavanga.. Ivar poi micha oothappam saapidura aarvathula seekiram ulla vanthuduvaaru
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 5 1:14:57 2008.

  Quote:

  Just to clarify, the last wicket was caught, Sangakkara took off the bails just as a precaution, and he was given out caught.. in which case he's unlucky as it didn't look like he'd touched it Replay after replay show that Rohit Sharma was nowhere edging that

  
  meenduma? EKSI
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 1:15:26 2008.

  innum match mudiyalaye..
  
  
  wait pannungo.. this indian team can fight back... if india gets above 230, then srilanka will have a tough time chasing it..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:16:17 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  Quote: Just to clarify, the last wicket was caught, Sangakkara took off the bails just as a precaution, and he was given out caught.. in which case he's unlucky as it didn't look like he'd touched it Replay after replay show that Rohit Sharma was nowhere edging that meenduma? EKSI

  
  
  Oru matchukku onnu paravailla tolerable.... Not like Sydney...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:16:55 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  innum match mudiyalaye.. wait pannungo.. this indian team can fight back... if india gets above 230, then srilanka will have a tough time chasing it..

  
  
  I am there with you DM...
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 1:18:03 2008.

  kalyasi
  
  srilankan batting is fragile too.. indian bowling is better IMHO...
  
  indian lower order can propell india past 230... gambhir, dhoni, uthappa, pathan and bajji are all explosive players.. all that we need is a partnership..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 1:18:33 2008.

  Lankan Bowling and ground fielding
  
  Periaava sonna kekkanum
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 5 1:22:56 2008.

  MKDI Amerasinghe, CK Kapugedera - ivaa ellam yaaru?
  rendu perume pace/medium pace bowlers-a?
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 1:23:32 2008.

  What about indian fielding??.. Srilanka is definitely better .
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  kalyasi srilankan batting is fragile too.. indian bowling is better IMHO... indian lower order can propell india past 230... gambhir, dhoni, uthappa, pathan and bajji are all explosive players.. all that we need is a partnership..

  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 5 1:24:46 2008.

  I think we should start betting from now on...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:25:23 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  What about indian fielding??.. Srilanka is definitely better . Devar Magan wrote: kalyasi srilankan batting is fragile too.. indian bowling is better IMHO... indian lower order can propell india past 230... gambhir, dhoni, uthappa, pathan and bajji are all explosive players.. all that we need is a partnership..

  
  
  No way.... Only week point in Indian fielding might be Ishant but he is also Improving IMHO....
  
  

• From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Feb 5 1:25:23 2008.

  innaikku mazhai varuma
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:25:48 2008.

  raaja_rasigan wrote:

  innaikku mazhai varuma

  
  
  Kandippaga kattayamaaga nichayamaaga
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 1:26:48 2008.

  You must be kidding....Please look at the way the srilankans diving and the way the stop singles
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: What about indian fielding??.. Srilanka is definitely better . Devar Magan wrote: kalyasi srilankan batting is fragile too.. indian bowling is better IMHO... indian lower order can propell india past 230... gambhir, dhoni, uthappa, pathan and bajji are all explosive players.. all that we need is a partnership.. No way.... Only week point in Indian fielding might be Ishant but he is also Improving IMHO....

  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 1:28:31 2008.

  dhoni is batting well.. more eggs for you-know-who
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 5 1:31:47 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  dhoni is batting well.. more eggs for you-know-who

  
  Amaam naanum paathutte irukken, innikki enga paathaalum egg-u, you-know-who pathiye pesareenga?
  onnu egg-pathi pesadheenga, illena "you-know-who" nu sollama pera sollungappa!
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 1:33:12 2008.

  Poor defense , i say ...His shots are all over the place and freakkin unconvincing
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  dhoni is batting well.. more eggs for you-know-who

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:35:07 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Poor defense , i say ...His shots are all over the place and freakkin unconvincing Devar Magan wrote: dhoni is batting well.. more eggs for you-know-who

  
  
  Thats the way he bats.. It might look awkward... but it is useful...
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Feb 5 1:35:55 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Poor defense , i say ...His shots are all over the place and freakkin unconvincing Devar Magan wrote: dhoni is batting well.. more eggs for you-know-who

  
  
  Yuvraj plays better shots but what's the use? 10 ball-kku mela nikka mattengaraaru
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:37:31 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  You must be kidding....Please look at the way the srilankans diving and the way the stop singles Kalyasi wrote: ajithfederer wrote: What about indian fielding??.. Srilanka is definitely better . Devar Magan wrote: kalyasi srilankan batting is fragile too.. indian bowling is better IMHO... indian lower order can propell india past 230... gambhir, dhoni, uthappa, pathan and bajji are all explosive players.. all that we need is a partnership.. No way.... Only week point in Indian fielding might be Ishant but he is also Improving IMHO....

  
  
  Appo Rohit Sharma tonty 20 la dive panni throw adichu kemp a out aakunathunaala annikku India is a better fielding team than SA nu solluveengala....
  
  Erkanave kaiku vantha 2 catch a uttuputaanga and jayasurya, murali and vass are not good fieilders... u can also add lasith mallinga to the list... Overall India is a better fielding side than SL...
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 1:37:56 2008.

  appo convincing runs mattum thaan count pannanuma.. dhoni is playing maturedly.. he is trying his best.. he is an ordinary human u see..
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 1:40:01 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Erkanave kaiku vantha 2 catch a uttuputaanga and jayasurya, murali and vass are not good fieilders...

  
  
  you must be kidding !
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 1:40:12 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: You must be kidding....Please look at the way the srilankans diving and the way the stop singles Kalyasi wrote: ajithfederer wrote: What about indian fielding??.. Srilanka is definitely better . Devar Magan wrote: kalyasi srilankan batting is fragile too.. indian bowling is better IMHO... indian lower order can propell india past 230... gambhir, dhoni, uthappa, pathan and bajji are all explosive players.. all that we need is a partnership.. No way.... Only week point in Indian fielding might be Ishant but he is also Improving IMHO.... Appo Rohit Sharma tonty 20 la dive panni throw adichu kemp a out aakunathunaala annikku India is a better fielding team than SA nu solluveengala.... Erkanave kaiku vantha 2 catch a uttuputaanga and jayasurya, murali and vass are not good fieilders... u can also add lasith mallinga to the list... Overall India is a better fielding side than SL...

  well said.. gambir is still there. he is gonna make them pay for that dropped catch..
  
  india recovering well now, innum 5 overs-kku wicket pogalainaa, then surely 230 minimum.. 250 is enough IMHO
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 5 1:41:41 2008.

  villan007 wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Erkanave kaiku vantha 2 catch a uttuputaanga and jayasurya, murali and vass are not good fieilders... you must be kidding !

  
  rendu perume field nu vandhutta vengai puligal
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 1:42:38 2008.

  Srilanka on any damm day is a better fielding side. They hit stumps more directly. Sangakkara dropping a sitter is a shocker i agree. Just by one or 2 lapses we cant say India is a better fielding side.. Thats blasphemy.
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: You must be kidding....Please look at the way the srilankans diving and the way the stop singles Kalyasi wrote: ajithfederer wrote: What about indian fielding??.. Srilanka is definitely better . Devar Magan wrote: kalyasi srilankan batting is fragile too.. indian bowling is better IMHO... indian lower order can propell india past 230... gambhir, dhoni, uthappa, pathan and bajji are all explosive players.. all that we need is a partnership.. No way.... Only week point in Indian fielding might be Ishant but he is also Improving IMHO.... Appo Rohit Sharma tonty 20 la dive panni throw adichu kemp a out aakunathunaala annikku India is a better fielding team than SA nu solluveengala.... Erkanave kaiku vantha 2 catch a uttuputaanga and jayasurya, murali and vass are not good fieilders... u can also add lasith mallinga to the list... Overall India is a better fielding side than SL...

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:42:40 2008.

  villan007 wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Erkanave kaiku vantha 2 catch a uttuputaanga and jayasurya, murali and vass are not good fieilders... you must be kidding !

  
  
  He is a good athelete but a poor fielder... Pazhaya match ellam paarunga... easy takes ellam vittuduvaaru...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:44:47 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Srilanka on any damm day is a better fielding side. They hit stumps more directly. Sangakkara dropping a sitter is a shocker i agree. Just by one or 2 lapses we cant say India is a better fielding side.. Thats blasphemy.

  
  
  Wait and watch.... You'll have to eat ur own words when India is on the field....
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:45:41 2008.

  Yaaru pa athu oru vote Sri Lanka vukku Pottathu... thiruvaalar Raghu va??
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:46:23 2008.

  50 of the patnership is up.... good going...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:47:25 2008.

  ippo mandatory ball change vera.... Indians will have the better of it...
  
  

• From: sriranga on Tue Feb 5 1:48:18 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  villan007 wrote: Kalyasi wrote: Erkanave kaiku vantha 2 catch a uttuputaanga and jayasurya, murali and vass are not good fieilders... you must be kidding ! He is a good athelete but a poor fielder... Pazhaya match ellam paarunga... easy takes ellam vittuduvaaru...

  
  
  innikki kooda third man-la football adi oru four kudutharu, pakkaliya?
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 1:49:08 2008.

  mazhai varaapula theriudhu
  
  

• From: Wibha on Tue Feb 5 1:50:23 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Yaaru pa athu oru vote Sri Lanka vukku Pottathu... thiruvaalar Raghu va??

  yea obviously
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 1:53:11 2008.

  indian innings back on track
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 1:55:59 2008.

  lunch pogarathukulla oru 3 wickets and 6 pages here - very good cricket by dhoni/gambhir - uthappa/pathan yet to come and bonus package of bajji
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 1:56:17 2008.

  gambir and dhoni have done realy well here.. now they can start accelerating .. we can expect some big hits now..
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 1:57:10 2008.

  big hitting after 40 only
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 1:58:57 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  big hitting after 40 only

  
  
  Ippove aarambikkalaam.. then we can apply more pressure on SL...
  
  

• From: kb on Tue Feb 5 2:01:02 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  big hitting after 40 only

  
  
  40 avlo vayasulaiya
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:02:53 2008.

  kb wrote:

  anoops wrote: big hitting after 40 only 40 avlo vayasulaiya

  
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:04:54 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  anoops wrote: big hitting after 40 only Ippove aarambikkalaam.. then we can apply more pressure on SL...

  two quick wickets and we wud be in pressure - but now the stage is set for uthappa to come in
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:10:49 2008.

  40 Over aayiduchu.. adingappa
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 2:11:35 2008.

  super shot super fifty from gambhir..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:12:15 2008.

  Gambhir 50 now he can cut loose
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 2:12:32 2008.

  Gambhir very well paced innings...
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 2:13:18 2008.

  gambhir hitting murali for more than 10 runs in an over.. top notch...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:14:05 2008.

  12 runs of this over... sooper appu
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:14:27 2008.

  Gambhir - good hitting - keep em coming - Malinga yet to come
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 2:15:08 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Malinga yet to come

  
  
  panju mittai thalayan
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:15:33 2008.

  malinga into the attack.... how r the indians going to face his yorkers.. this shld be fun...
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:16:30 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  malinga into the attack.... how r the indians going to face his yorkers.. this shld be fun...

  uthappa wud take it on the full
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 2:17:01 2008.

  Incredible shot over the extra cover
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:17:49 2008.

  Gambhir Sooooooooooper Six......
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:17:49 2008.

  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:19:14 2008.

  100 Patnership is up...
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 2:19:47 2008.

  funny to see Dhoni playing the pull shot... the whole body is turning
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:22:55 2008.

  innum 3 overs for malinga - make it 30 of 3 pls
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:24:29 2008.

  Last 3 overs 30 runs....
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:25:12 2008.

  ok 30 off 3 after 40 overs - keep it going
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:28:31 2008.

  Dhoni 50
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 2:28:45 2008.

  40 off the last 4 overs.. great going.. suddenly no uncles here
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:29:10 2008.

  4 overs 40
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:29:11 2008.

  Last 4 overs 40.... Anoops as you said this over of mallinga earned us 10 runs only 2 to go for mallinga and one from murali...
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:29:41 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  40 off the last 4 overs.. great going.. suddenly no uncles here

  
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 2:29:49 2008.

  dhoni 48 to 54 with a biggie
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:29:55 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  40 off the last 4 overs.. great going.. suddenly no uncles here

  
  
  
  
  Periyanvana sonna kettukanum Where is stan anna...
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:30:22 2008.

  call Nerd somebody
  
  

• From: kb on Tue Feb 5 2:32:34 2008.

  naan kadasiya paatha ball rohit sharma OUT..
  
  athukapuram.. ennaiya paaka vidamaatekaraanunga
  
  

• From: mgb on Tue Feb 5 2:33:32 2008.

  dhoni has a special liking for lankan bowling.. hope they bring him back to form
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:33:51 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  call Nerd somebody

  
  
  Let him sleep..he has a flight to catch at 4:00 am..
  
  

• From: mgb on Tue Feb 5 2:34:37 2008.

  kb wrote:

  naan kadasiya paatha ball rohit sharma OUT.. athukapuram.. ennaiya paaka vidamaatekaraanunga

  paakkaadhinga
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:38:33 2008.

  last 6 overs - 64 runs
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Feb 5 2:38:33 2008.

  Gambhir is superb today
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:40:02 2008.

  malinga taken out or might bowl 48/50
  
  

• From: mgb on Tue Feb 5 2:40:41 2008.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  Gambhir is superb today

  hope he gets to century today
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:42:15 2008.

  7 overs - 72 - AMAZING
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:43:56 2008.

  150 of the patnership is up... It has be in some of the record books I guess... Highest 5th wicket patnership for India in Aus... Might be
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:47:17 2008.

  che jus 8 of his over - ada paavingala, cant see my fav uthappa
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 5 2:47:52 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  call Nerd somebody

  
  
  request for Nerd, villain007, Ajithfederer, selvakumar,. CR as well.........i'm so saary.......
  
  ladies and gentleman, adhukku mela enakku english theriyadhu......pls welcome our priends
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:48:44 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  anoops wrote: call Nerd somebody request for Nerd, villain007, Ajithfederer, selvakumar,. CR as well.........i'm so saary....... ladies and gentleman, adhukku mela enakku english theriyadhu......pls welcome our priends

  
  
  Yes All r Welcome
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:49:46 2008.

  oh its beginning to drizzle - hope we get some early wickets to get more out of D/L
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:51:09 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  150 of the patnership is up... It has be in some of the record books I guess... Highest 5th wicket patnership for India in Aus... Might be

  its highest in brisbane (prev 152), highest for india is some 223 by Azhar/Jadeja - this might be in aus mostly too
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:51:55 2008.

  Last 9 overs 91 runs he he
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:52:36 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: 150 of the patnership is up... It has be in some of the record books I guess... Highest 5th wicket patnership for India in Aus... Might be its highest in brisbane (prev 152), highest for india is some 223 by Azhar/Jadeja - this might be in aus mostly too

  
  
  Yeah it was against Zim in India
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:54:02 2008.

  Gambhir soooooooooooper 2 4s to get to 100
  
  

• From: mgb on Tue Feb 5 2:54:07 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  it would be interesting to see how the Indians handle Malinga & Murali tomorrow! Chumma athirumella

  Raghu.. U were spot on compared to Vaas, both these guys bowled exceptionally well
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:54:45 2008.

  malinga ve nanachaa chippu chippaa varudhu
  
  Gambhir
  Dhoni
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 5 2:54:51 2008.

  Nerd/Feddy,
  Dhoni
  Next meet pannuvom (thoonga poitteenga!)
  vidra vidra soonapaana
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 2:57:28 2008.

  wow - great batting - DM, neenga sonna 270
  poor sangakkara, he wont forget gambhir's catch
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:57:47 2008.

  Stunning performance by Gambhir and Dhoni... 184 runs patnership .... This patnership has sealed the game for the Indians... Stan anna look he might look awkward playing his stroked but he is more than useful...I mean Dhoni...
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Feb 5 2:58:22 2008.

  We got to give it to Dhoni Excellent innings
  
  Gambhir Indian bowlers have to win this game atleast for this marathon innings
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 2:59:13 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  wow - great batting - DM, neenga sonna 270 poor dilshan, he wont forget gambhir's catch

  
  
  ippo ithu thaan sooper fielding a.. their best fielder dropping a catch cud cost them a match....
  
  

• From: kb on Tue Feb 5 3:00:16 2008.

  wow.. looked like an australian team.
  
  ithula beauty ennanu paatheganna.. wicket vizhave illa..
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 3:08:49 2008.

  it is highest 5th wkt partnership in Aus - prev is 159 by Bevan/Ponting in 1996
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 3:11:32 2008.

  meanwhile in NZ/ENG 20-20 Mascarenhas hit Patel for 4 sixes continuously (he hit 5 off Yuvi in ODIs )
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 3:17:02 2008.

  if SL start off with lesser overs coz of rain - their target would be
  
  45 Overs - 254
  40 - 238
  35 - 221
  30 - 201
  
  wud prefer us taking one or two wickets before rain hits anyways
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 3:47:05 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  if SL start off with lesser overs coz of rain - their target would be 45 Overs - 254 40 - 238 35 - 221 30 - 201 wud prefer us taking one or two wickets before rain hits anyways

  
  
  Anoops whats the update as of now?? play has not yet started...
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 3:50:16 2008.

  no idea - am at work jus the updates from cricinfo and cricbuzz
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 3:53:04 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  no idea - am at work jus the updates from cricinfo and cricbuzz

  
  
  ooops...k
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 3:54:09 2008.

  - hope MSD opens with Ishant and SS - dont want pathan to open
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 3:59:02 2008.

  Still no signs of play starting....
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 4:00:07 2008.

  15 more minutes and no play - overs wud be docked
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 4:01:43 2008.

  That was well played Gambir and Dhoni.
  
  Intha Australia series la Dhoni panna urupadiyaana visayam ithuthaan
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 4:07:31 2008.

  Quote:

  Update 08:00 GMT: We are just 15 minutes away from the cut off time. The overs start getting docked from 13:45 IST onwards and it still drizzling at the Woolloongabba. The drizzle is sharp but not heavy. Stay connected...

  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 5 4:08:05 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  That was well played Gambir and Dhoni. Intha Australia series la Dhoni panna urupadiyaana visayam ithuthaan

  
  
  dhoni and gambhir batted really well and whats the update of the rain???any updates???
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 4:16:53 2008.

  cut-off time reached - from now on, every 4 minutes one over docked
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 4:18:54 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  cut-off time reached - from now on, every 4 minutes one over docked

  
  
  Ok Ok...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 5 4:19:03 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  vidra vidra soonapaana

  
  
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 4:19:57 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  cut-off time reached - from now on, every 4 minutes one over docked

  cricbuzz is copying from me
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 4:20:10 2008.

  Quote:

  Update 08:15 GMT: Well friends we have reached the cut off time now. So from now on the overs start getting docked. For every four minutes lost, we lose one over of cricket. As far as the drizzle is concerned, well it is still on. Time to welcome Mr. Duckworth and Mr. Lewis then......

  
  
  From Cricbuzz
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 4:21:27 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  crajkumar_be wrote: vidra vidra soonapaana

  
  
  Varuga Varuga Thiru Nerd Avargale... Ch 9 Updates Kodukavum.. BTW unga flight ku time irukka?
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 5 4:23:01 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  crajkumar_be wrote: vidra vidra soonapaana

  
  
  eppadi Dhoni annan batting senjaaru.....summa sirpi madhiri strokes sedhukkunaaru.......idhellam USA, singapore-la sollunum neenga .....Dhoni oru nallavaru, aaan oru vallavaru -
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 5 4:26:38 2008.

  Ian Healy called this pitch a *road* in the first over itself.. naan onnum sollala.. And yes I must leave now!!
  
  Malinga 10 - 56 eh.. just-u miss-u..
  Dhoni likes SL, after all eh highlights pAthuttu pEsuvOm
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 4:27:25 2008.

  Quote:

  11:45 GMT is the scheduled close of play time and we need atleast 20 overs to constitute a game. So in order to make a game out of this, play has to begin by 10:25 GMT.

  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 4:29:17 2008.

  play needs to start in another 2 hours or else we are left again with 2 points second time in a row from a winning position
  possible targets at start of lankan innings - calculated by me - guess it shud be correct
  
  50 267
  49 265
  48 262
  47 259
  46 257
  45 254
  44 251
  43 248
  42 245
  41 242
  40 238
  39 235
  38 231
  37 228
  36 225
  35 221
  34 217
  33 213
  32 209
  31 205
  30 201
  29 196
  28 192
  27 187
  26 182
  25 178
  24 172
  23 167
  22 162
  21 157
  20 151
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 4:35:09 2008.

  Anoops too good...Thanks for da Info...
  
  

• From: sriranga on Tue Feb 5 4:48:22 2008.

  next inspection will be at 3pm ist - harsha on star sports
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 4:55:21 2008.

  has it stopped raining??
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 4:57:52 2008.

  nope i guess already more than 10 overs gone
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:01:31 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  nope i guess already more than 10 overs gone

  
  
  Sh*t... Then how come inspection of the pitch by 3:00 Pm IST?
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:07:54 2008.

  I guess Sri Lanka will Chase 201 in 30 Overs...
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 5:14:01 2008.

  min 20 overs can - so only inspection at 3
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 5:19:50 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  anoops wrote: nope i guess already more than 10 overs gone Sh*t... Then how come inspection of the pitch by 3:00 Pm IST?

  
  Cant they play while raining
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:20:46 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: anoops wrote: nope i guess already more than 10 overs gone Sh*t... Then how come inspection of the pitch by 3:00 Pm IST? Cant they play while raining

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:34:40 2008.

  No Updates?
  
  

• From: villan007 on Tue Feb 5 5:36:30 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: anoops wrote: nope i guess already more than 10 overs gone Sh*t... Then how come inspection of the pitch by 3:00 Pm IST? Cant they play while raining

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:37:46 2008.

  Quote:

  Update 09:30 GMT(15:00 IST): We are about 50 minutes away from the final cut off time which is 10:21 GMT(15:51 IST) for this match after which the match has to be called off. And it will take at least half an hour for the groundsmen to have the ground ready for play. So we should see the game being called off if it doesn't stop raining in the next 20 minutes or so. It is still raining and we will be back with another update in half an hour's time at around 10 GMT and 15:30 IST

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:38:47 2008.

  So more likely that the match will be called off....
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:39:21 2008.

  India will take Number One Position with 4 points after this match...
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 5:39:29 2008.

  guess the match wud be called off
  
  okies anyways the match against aussie showed our bowlers in good form and now the batters are in - Come Sunday soon
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 5:41:58 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  guess the match wud be called off okies anyways the match against aussie showed our bowlers in good form and now the batters are in - Come Sunday soon

  
  
  Possibilities for Sunday.
  1. Both Batsmen and bowlers showing their real form
  2. Umpires to show their good form
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 5:42:51 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: Kalyasi wrote: anoops wrote: nope i guess already more than 10 overs gone Sh*t... Then how come inspection of the pitch by 3:00 Pm IST? Cant they play while raining

  
  
  Ungalukku India Win pannanumnu virupamae illa poala
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 5:44:10 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  anoops wrote: guess the match wud be called off okies anyways the match against aussie showed our bowlers in good form and now the batters are in - Come Sunday soon Possibilities for Sunday. 1. Both Batsmen and bowlers showing their real form 2. Umpires to show their good form

  then lets bring back the B brothers
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:44:55 2008.

  If rain stops Sl target wud be 151 in 20 overs and I guess they will chase it down.... Better for India if the match will be called off...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:46:48 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Thirumaran wrote: Kalyasi wrote: anoops wrote: nope i guess already more than 10 overs gone Sh*t... Then how come inspection of the pitch by 3:00 Pm IST? Cant they play while raining Ungalukku India Win pannanumnu virupamae illa poala

  
  
  Namma Players ku Vazhukki Vizhunthu adi pattutuchuna??? Mazhaila nenanchu joram vanthuruchu na??
  
  
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 5:48:10 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Yaaru pa athu oru vote Sri Lanka vukku Pottathu... thiruvaalar Raghu va?? yea obviously

  
  y dont u read the very first post b4 u yawn
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 5:52:36 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Namma Players ku Vazhukki Vizhunthu adi pattutuchuna??? Mazhaila nenanchu joram vanthuruchu na??

  
  Australia kooda aada poaroamnu sonnaalae sila players kku joram vanthudumae. Mazhayila vaera ethukku nanayanum
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:53:34 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Wibha wrote: Kalyasi wrote: Yaaru pa athu oru vote Sri Lanka vukku Pottathu... thiruvaalar Raghu va?? yea obviously y dont u read the very first post b4 u yawn

  
  
  Sorry Thalaiva.. Ippo Pathuten.. Neenga OZ ku Vote pottu irukeenga.. Appo SL ku Vote Pottathu Yaaru??
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:55:21 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Namma Players ku Vazhukki Vizhunthu adi pattutuchuna??? Mazhaila nenanchu joram vanthuruchu na?? Australia kooda aada poaroamnu sonnaalae sila players kku joram vanthudumae. Mazhayila vaera ethukku nanayanum

  
  
  Aus Kooda thaan velayaadi velayaadi pazhagi poche... Aus kooda thotha World No 1 kitta thaan thothom nu sollikalaam.. so no joram... Bangladesh kooda velayaadum pothum nelama mosama pochu na thaan joram varum...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 5:56:54 2008.

  Quote:

  We have finally got the official word. This match has been called off. So once again the two teams share two points each.

  
  
  So India No.1 In Points Table
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 6:00:17 2008.

  wud be happy if the friday match goes lanka's way
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 5 6:01:39 2008.

  Match abaandam, chi abandoned
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 6:05:13 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  wud be happy if the friday match goes lanka's way

  
  
  No....India ku indirect a aapu vekkara maadri athu...
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 5 6:06:25 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  anoops wrote: wud be happy if the friday match goes lanka's way No....India ku indirect a aapu vekkara maadri athu...

  true, namma sunday win pannaa, aussies kke aapu vekkalaame
  kaasa panamaa - aasa paduvom
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 5 6:13:15 2008.

  Quote:

  So friends, that is all we have for you for now. This match is also called off sadly and Gambhir will be mighty disappointed for his century has gone in vain. We now move to Sydney where the home team meets Sri Lanka and from what we here now, it is pelting down at Sydney right now. We hope it clears out in the next two days. Till we meet again, it is good bye and good night from all of us...

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 6:16:08 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Quote: We have finally got the official word. This match has been called off. So once again the two teams share two points each. So India No.1 In Points Table

  
  
  India aadura matches ellaam ippadi aayitaa India will come to finals for sure
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 7:08:18 2008.

  srilanka escape aayitaanga.. but still many matches to go..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 7:09:28 2008.

  i think, except raghu other lankan hubbers voted for australia..
  
  enna raghu, ithe thatti kekkurathu illayaa..
  
  

• From: Amarshiva on Tue Feb 5 7:16:13 2008.

  DM: All the three teams have equal chances this time. Because of their batting line up. Aussie you know the strength and so as india. Even SL until Vaas (8th man) they can hit.
  
  If Jayasuriya fires .. that's all for anyone. Be it India or Australia. He was the trendsetter against aussie with his opening partner Kalu..in yester years..
  
  As sangakara said, we are seeing a mini world cup.
  
  It is tough to predict, when the toughest are playing. Good series after a long time. However it is so unfortunate, as rain ruins all the matches...
  
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  srilanka escape aayitaanga.. but still many matches to go..

  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 7:34:39 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  srilanka escape aayitaanga.. but still many matches to go..

  
  
  yes India escape aayitaanga from the claws of sanath and sanga
  
  oh well bad luck
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 5 7:36:03 2008.

  Sri Lanka Cricket operating on loans as money runs out
  
  India open to helping out cash-strapped Sri LankaCricinfo staff
  
  February 1, 2008
  
  
  
  The success of the Sri Lanka team relies heavily on the likes of Mahela Jayawardene and Muttiah Muralitharan, but that isn't enough to keep the money rolling in © AFP
  
  
  
  
  The Board for Control of Cricket in India(BCCI) was ready to help Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) overcome its financial problems, Lalit Modi, the BCCI vice-president told Cricinfo.
  
  Arjuna Ranatunga, the chairman of the Sri Lankan board had approached the BCCI for help in tiding over a financial crisis. "We have been in touch for a while, and we are working towards a solution," Modi said.
  
  Ranatunga, who was appointed head of SLC by the country's President Mahinda Rajapakse earlier this month, said the board was surviving on bank borrowings.
  
  "We are now surviving on a six-million dollar bank overdraft," Ranatunga told AFP in an interview this week. "We also plan to ask for a short-term loan from the Indian cricket board to be set off against some of our future tour revenues."
  
  Allegations of kickbacks have dogged Sri Lanka's cricket administration for years and Ranatunga has asked a team of auditors to investigate the board's finances. SLC wasn't short of sponsors after they won the World Cup under Ranatunga's captaincy in 1996, but the kitty has been running dry in recent times.
  
  According to K Mathivanan, the SLC secretary, South Africa's pullout following a bomb blast near their hotel in Colombo in August 2006 cost the board US$11 million in revenue. "That was the only revenue forthcoming in 2006," Mathivanan said. Apart from that, the construction of a stadium in Pallakelle and the renovation of the tsunami-ravaged stadium in Galle cost the board a further $US6.5 million. "The total shortfall in revenue and additional expenditure totalled 2.3 billion rupees [US$ 21 million]."
  
  Most of the money that the SLC earns these days is through prize money won by the national team. Ranatunga, however, was confident he will meet his target to streamline the administration and nurture new talent.
  
  Ranatunga said he looked forward to India's Test and one-day tour of Sri Lanka in July and August to help boost his organisation's finances. "India visit us this year and we are looking towards the Indian tour to earn some money," he said. India has financial muscle due to the massive captive [domestic] television audience. They have also helped us financially.
  
  "While we work closely with other countries, India plays a strong role in keeping our finances afloat."
  
  Ranatunga, a strong campaigner for a radical shake up in domestic cricket, fears that there may not be enough money to spend on developing younger players. The previous administration, headed by businessman Jayantha Dharmadasa, had said it could raise 30 million dollars in worldwide sponsorships within the next five years by way of commercial rights for television.
  
  But Ranatunga was dismissive of the claim. "I don't know where those figures came from," he said, adding he was also reviewing the current deal with Dubai-based satellite broadcaster, Ten Sports, for home internationals.
  
  Ten Sports' US$50million deal ends in 2009 and there were allegations that the previous administration had extended it till 2012 without a proper bidding process.
  
  http://content-www.cricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/334489.html
  
  
  NO WONDER WHY THE WHOLE WORLD IS JEALOUS OF INDIAN CRICKET
  
  
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 7:37:24 2008.

  Amarshiva wrote:

  DM: All the three teams have equal chances this time. Because of their batting line up. Aussie you know the strength and so as india. Even SL until Vaas (8th man) they can hit. If Jayasuriya fires .. that's all for anyone. Be it India or Australia. He was the trendsetter against aussie with his opening partner Kalu..in yester years.. As sangakara said, we are seeing a mini world cup. It is tough to predict, when the toughest are playing. Good series after a long time. However it is so unfortunate, as rain ruins all the matches... Devar Magan wrote: srilanka escape aayitaanga.. but still many matches to go..

  
  
  ada Vidunga Shiva, DM inamum oru kuzhanthai mathiri thaan pesuvaru
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 5 7:38:25 2008.

  -Removed by Mod-
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 7:38:35 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  i think, except raghu other lankan hubbers voted for australia.. enna raghu, ithe thatti kekkurathu illayaa..

  
  
  U prove your immaturity up teen times, go back and read the first post of this thread by me, then cry
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 7:40:44 2008.

  -Removed by Mod-
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Tue Feb 5 7:41:59 2008.

  stop it guys!
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 7:44:26 2008.

  sorry Sridhar
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 8:37:09 2008.

  raghu en tension aagureeenga??
  
  i just told u guys that india is going to go to the finals ahead of srilanka, only because i feel they are the better team.. its not because of my patriotism..
  
  feddy,bala, nerd and others call sachin GOD.. i had never done that.. read thru all my posts in this thread..
  
  i had supported india.. but, its no blind-support.. i dont want to defame the lankan team...
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 5 8:42:30 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  feddy,bala, nerd and others call sachin GOD.. i had never done that..

  
  
  Neenga Nastigaraa
  
  

• From: Priyankak on Tue Feb 5 10:48:45 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  raaja_rasigan wrote: INDIA Captain... SL will Thrash India , never fear, while Sanath is there

  
  
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 10:57:39 2008.

  Priyankak wrote:

  Raghu wrote: raaja_rasigan wrote: INDIA Captain... SL will Thrash India , never fear, while Sanath is there

  
  
  indeed
  
  

• From: Priyankak on Tue Feb 5 11:08:19 2008.

  Raghu
  
  Only 2 ppl voted for SL..
  
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 11:13:59 2008.

  well me being SL voted 4 the OZy's but as MOST fans are biased towards India, cos they are INDIANS, they voted India, and some ppl with a bit of common sense voted for the oZY's
  
  but my heart wants SL 2 win but my brain says OZy wll meet SL in finals, and from there....???
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Feb 5 11:29:55 2008.

  Raghu,
  
  How come you can call supporting a team as biased? Aussies are not invincible anyway. What's wrong if we want India to win and we have voted for the same.
  
  Atleast we haven't passed scathing remarks against the opponents.
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Tue Feb 5 11:32:51 2008.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  Raghu, How come you can call supporting a team as biased? Aussies are not invincible anyway. What's wrong if we want India to win and we have voted for the same. Atleast we haven't passed scathing remarks against the opponents.

  
  
  Exactly, he keeps saying Srilanka will thrash India and other derogatory comments and calls DM's posts chinna pulla thanamaana posts if he does the same.
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 11:33:57 2008.

  littlemaster1982 wrote:

  Raghu, How come you can call supporting a team as biased? Aussies are not invincible anyway. What's wrong if we want India to win and we have voted for the same. Atleast we haven't passed scathing remarks against the opponents.

  
  
  No u r wrong, it was DM who started to insult SL by his swweping remarks, so i simply retaliated , that is all..
  
  

• From: Priyankak on Tue Feb 5 11:35:06 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  well me being SL voted 4 the OZy's but as MOST fans are biased towards India, cos they are INDIANS, they voted India, and some ppl with a bit of common sense voted for the oZY's but my heart wants SL 2 win but my brain says OZy wll meet SL in finals, and from there....???

  
  Yea, i want SL to win to0. and i voted for SL.. No doubt, SL willl come to final...
  
  

• From: Ramakrishna on Tue Feb 5 11:38:03 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  littlemaster1982 wrote: Raghu, How come you can call supporting a team as biased? Aussies are not invincible anyway. What's wrong if we want India to win and we have voted for the same. Atleast we haven't passed scathing remarks against the opponents. No u r wrong, it was DM who started to insult SL by his swweping remarks, so i simply retaliated , that is all..

  
  
  neengaley konjam 1st page poyi paatheengannaa ungalukkey yaar aarambichaanga yaar reply pannaangannu theriyum incase u have forgotten what u urself had done.
  
  

• From: kb on Tue Feb 5 12:22:51 2008.

  http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/current/story/335131.html
  
  
  
  pongada pokaththa refree-gala
  enga enaku fine podungo paapom
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Tue Feb 5 13:12:04 2008.

  Friends,
  
  Let's stop pointing fingers and continue some healthy discussions.
  
  We know some people are continuesly irritating. Right step will be taken at the right time!
  
  ps : I hate giving ppl warnings or taking harsh decisions. Please dont force me to take one!
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Tue Feb 5 13:17:16 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  well me being SL voted 4 the OZy's but as MOST fans are biased towards India, cos they are INDIANS, they voted India, and some ppl with a bit of common sense voted for the oZY's

  
  
  Unacceptable! Then why you need opinion poll?
  
  and..
  
  Please avoid talking about others common sense!
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 5 13:29:45 2008.

  Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

  Raghu wrote: well me being SL voted 4 the OZy's but as MOST fans are biased towards India, cos they are INDIANS, they voted India, and some ppl with a bit of common sense voted for the oZY's Unacceptable! Then why you need opinion poll? and.. Please avoid talking about others common sense!

  
  
  ok
  
  

• From: Roshan on Tue Feb 5 14:02:12 2008.

  I thought the migrant Sri Lankan Thamizhs support India and not Sri Lanka
  
  Anyway, all the best to all three teams even though my heart says that SL should win. Paakalaam
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 14:11:33 2008.

  Well Played Gambhir
  
  Dhoni allthough i am yet to get convinced at your strokeplay i am pleased with your maturity .
  
  Rain
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 5 14:14:12 2008.

  Idhu konjam anavasiyam...Neenga enna mo Kamal haasar-ayum, Ilayarajavayum God nnu sollatha madhiri . Not that u shouldn't its your right and we have ours too. I/nerd/bala have our own set of parameters to call Sachin as cricketing God and Its high time you stop taking ur digs at sachin
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  feddy,bala, nerd and others call sachin GOD.. i had never done that.. read thru all my posts in this thread..

  
  

• From: kb on Tue Feb 5 14:31:44 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Idhu konjam anavasiyam...Neenga enna mo Kamal haasar-ayum, Ilayarajavayum God nnu sollatha madhiri . Devar Magan wrote: feddy,bala, nerd and others call sachin GOD.. i had never done that.. read thru all my posts in this thread..

  
  
  
  naanga sachin-na sachir na koopidrom
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 5 15:05:53 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Idhu konjam anavasiyam...Neenga enna mo Kamal haasar-ayum, Ilayarajavayum God nnu sollatha madhiri . Not that u shouldn't its your right and we have ours too. I/nerd/bala have our own set of parameters to call Sachin as cricketing God and Its high time you stop taking ur digs at sachin Devar Magan wrote: feddy,bala, nerd and others call sachin GOD.. i had never done that.. read thru all my posts in this thread..

  well, i just meant to say that i am not that emotionally attached with cricket like u guys are.. so just gave an example for that..
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Tue Feb 5 21:33:22 2008.

  What'z wrong in calling someone GOD if that person is a extraordinary prodigy-cum-genius To me there are are 2 Indian GODS... In cricket, it's Sachin Tendulkar... In cinema, it's Kamal Haasar!
  
  Our "Batting" Aandvar made his Test debut at a tender age of 16 (where most kids will be writing high school exams) and scored a magnificent century in Australia at WACA at the age of 18 ... Like wise "Acting" Aandavar made his debut at the age of 6 in Kalathoor Kannama (when most kids are in II Standard) and gave a great performance to get a National award for best acting from a child artiste! I hope both these Aandavar's are bestowed with "Bharat Ratna" in the future by our Indian govt
  
  

• From: raaja_rasigan on Wed Feb 6 4:41:21 2008.

  rendu moonu pakkam ore adidhadiya irukkum pola... just now i read a couple of pages:
  
  anyway good batting by Gambhir & Dhoni... nearly 200 run partnership
  
  since shewag returns to an average form... can he be given the vice captain post instead of yuvaraj?
  
  I expect some fireworks by our openers esp. singam sachin
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 6 5:26:54 2008.

  Captain
  
  Yes Gambir was indeed very good, I watched them play, esp. Gambir and Dhoni, they came in at a critical stage when I thought India would have been bowled out for say170 odd
  
  But they bated well, mostly 1s and 2s,
  
  SL bowling has been so tight from the word go, vaas was disappointing though
  
  But the debutant guy (4got his name) bowled well, 1 wicket in 10 overs, and conceded only 30 runs
  
  Oh well
  
  Master blaster MUST fire all guns, when v meet the OZy's on Friday
  
  
  

• From: raaja_rasigan on Wed Feb 6 5:38:00 2008.

  at one point when i saw the score, murali took 2 wkts in his frst over then i thought innaikku soli mudinjadhu ...... but the final scorecard showed Murali just that 2 wkts & conceded 51 runs... last 10 overs 100+ runs
  
  eagerly waiting for sunday Ind vs Aus
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed Feb 6 5:41:57 2008.

  raaja_rasigan wrote:

  since shewag returns to an average form... can he be given the vice captain post instead of yuvaraj?

  
  
  aarambichutaangaya, aarambichutaanga innum oru 10 ODI la consitency irukaannu paarpoam
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 6 6:04:29 2008.

  I feel the OZy's and Indians play Murali better than any other teams in the world!
  
  

• From: raaja_rasigan on Wed Feb 6 6:09:18 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  raaja_rasigan wrote: since shewag returns to an average form... can he be given the vice captain post instead of yuvaraj? aarambichutaangaya, aarambichutaanga innum oru 10 ODI la consitency irukaannu paarpoam

  
  
  eppadi.. namma yuvaraj madhiri consistent-ava
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Wed Feb 6 6:17:37 2008.

  raaja_rasigan wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: raaja_rasigan wrote: since shewag returns to an average form... can he be given the vice captain post instead of yuvaraj? aarambichutaangaya, aarambichutaanga innum oru 10 ODI la consitency irukaannu paarpoam eppadi.. namma yuvaraj madhiri consistent-ava

  
  
  Yuvraj um intha consistency la irukanum and sehwag um intha consitency la irukanum. What abt captaincy. dhoni ippoathaikku escape aayaachu.
  
  

• From: raaja_rasigan on Wed Feb 6 6:28:21 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  What abt captaincy. dhoni ippoathaikku escape aayaachu.

  
  
  thats y i haven't mentioned about Dhoni
  
  80 aducha adhu oru 8 matchukku thangum
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Wed Feb 6 7:16:51 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Captain Yes Gambir was indeed very good, I watched them play, esp. Gambir and Dhoni, they came in at a critical stage when I thought India would have been bowled out for say170 odd But they bated well, mostly 1s and 2s, SL bowling has been so tight from the word go, vaas was disappointing though But the debutant guy (4got his name) bowled well, 1 wicket in 10 overs, and conceded only 30 runs Oh well Master blaster MUST fire all guns, when v meet the OZy's on Friday

  
  
  Amerasinghe...
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 6 7:26:05 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Captain Yes Gambir was indeed very good, I watched them play, esp. Gambir and Dhoni, they came in at a critical stage when I thought India would have been bowled out for say170 odd But they bated well, mostly 1s and 2s, SL bowling has been so tight from the word go, vaas was disappointing though But the debutant guy (4got his name) bowled well, 1 wicket in 10 overs, and conceded only 30 runs Oh well Master blaster MUST fire all guns, when v meet the OZy's on Friday Amerasinghe...

  
  
  oh
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Wed Feb 6 12:35:28 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  I feel the OZy's and Indians play Murali better than any other teams in the world!

  
  Yes, Australia & India are the achilles heel for Murali. Especially Murali's record in Tests "Down Under" is pathetic by his own standards! It's the only blot in an otherwise "bradmansque" career of this great spinner! That's why this CB series is going to be interesting to see how Murali fares up against two teams against which he has a relatively modest record and on turfs where he was never really the champion that he is!
  
  

• From: Movie Cop on Wed Feb 6 12:44:24 2008.

  raaja_rasigan wrote:

  eagerly waiting for sunday Ind vs Aus

  
  Leave naalum adhuvumaa Australia namma pasangala mothu mothunu motha poraanga! We need our Aandavar to come all guns blazing on Sunday!
  
  

• From: raaja_rasigan on Thu Feb 7 0:42:30 2008.

  Movie Cop wrote:

  Raghu wrote: I feel the OZy's and Indians play Murali better than any other teams in the world! Yes, Australia & India are the achilles heel for Murali.

  
  
  Murali's one of the best one day performance is against India, 8 wkts & India chasing 300 is bundled out for 50+ in Sharjah...... i guess sachin is not playing in that match
  
  

• From: sriranga on Thu Feb 7 3:27:22 2008.

  raaja_rasigan wrote:

  Movie Cop wrote: Raghu wrote: I feel the OZy's and Indians play Murali better than any other teams in the world! Yes, Australia & India are the achilles heel for Murali. Murali's one of the best one day performance is against India, 8 wkts & India chasing 300 is bundled out for 50+ in Sharjah...... i guess sachin is not playing in that match

  
  
  muralis' best performance 7-30, antha match-il sachin valiyadinaar.
  http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/65899.html
  
  
  india chasing 300 and bundled out for 50, adhu jayasurya 189 adicha match, adhulayum sachin valaydinaar.
  
  http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/statsguru/engine/match/65900.html
  
  

• From: Raghu on Thu Feb 7 5:28:29 2008.

  has any 1 ever scored 200 in ODI??
  
  i c the heighest runs in odi being made by dhoni, sanath....
  
  

• From: Raghu on Thu Feb 7 5:33:46 2008.

  Weather still the one to beat
  
  The Preview by Brydon Coverdale at the SCG
  
  February 7, 2008
  
  
  
  Sanath Jayasuriya's strong record at the SCG has been a factor in Sri Lanka's success there ©AFP
  
  
  
  
  
  The last time Australia and Sri Lanka met in a one-day international the game's conclusion was ruined when the umpires forced play to continue as darkness fell on the World Cup final in Barbados. Weather looms as the only thing that could spoil their rematch at the SCG on Friday, with a cracking contest likely if the rain stays away. Unfortunately, that "if" should be bold and underlined.
  
  Sydney spectators have witnessed some superb cricket from Sri Lanka over the years, although they have never played a Test there. They like the ground so much they have won four of their last five ODIs at the venue. "Maybe that's why they don't let us play Test cricket here," Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka's captain, said jokingly ahead of the third CB Series game.
  
  There have been some brutal individual efforts in those victories, especially by Sanath Jayasuriya, whose past five ODI innings at the SCG have brought 65, 122, 106, 114 and a duck in their most recent loss there. His aim of scoring a fourth century at the ground might be hampered by the weather, however, with the showers that drifted through Sydney on Thursday likely to continue on Friday.
  
  Both teams hope the conditions are fine enough to cobble together a result, having each opened their CB Series campaigns with a wash-out against India in Brisbane. "It's probably been frustrating for all three teams I suppose," Australia's captain Ricky Ponting said. "Brisbane, the weather up there last week was horrendous and it hasn't been much better this week. Our preparation has been a little bit different this week than we probably would have liked."
  
  Australia's abbreviated match against India at the Gabba allowed Ponting a little extra time to rest after suffering back soreness in the Adelaide Test against India late last month. Ponting conceded he should have retired hurt rather than batting on in the Test, although he is now confident of making it through the whole CB Series.
  
  "I must admit I battled through [Sunday's] game in Brisbane," he said. "I had a lot of work over the last few days here but today I purposely had a really long hit-out in the nets out the back just to get a bit more confidence in my movements and try and iron out a bit of the stiffness that I've got."
  
  Ponting's soreness has not helped his fielding and he was one of the culprits in the first ODI when two catches went down in the slips. There were several uncharacteristic misses from Ponting's team-mates in the field during the Test series and he said the trend was starting to worry him.
  
  "The catching is a concern," Ponting said. "We've had guys moving all over the place in the cordon, [Andrew] Symonds coming in, Michael Clarke moving around first and second slip. It seems like if there's a half-chance or a hard chance we're putting them down but the more hard work we do they're going to start to stick pretty soon."
  
  Matthew Hayden's return - Ponting said he was a definite starter after missing the opening game with a hamstring problem - should help as he slots back into his customary position at first slip. The news might not be so good for Australia's other notable absentee from the Brisbane match, Stuart Clark, who remains on the fringes of the limited-overs team.
  
  "The current make-up have done a pretty good job," Ponting said of the attack led by Brett Lee. "We'll wait and see what the weather does but I guess he's probably going to find it hard to leapfrog over one of the other guys in the side."
  
  Brad Hogg, who was overlooked in Brisbane, should earn a call-up, although the final side will depend on the conditions on Friday. Between rain periods on Thursday Jayawardene glimpsed a dry-looking pitch and he was hopeful of some reverse-swing for Lasith Malinga, however he would not commit to any particular starting line-up. As long as Jayasuriya turns up to open the innings, the Sydney fans will be happy.
  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Feb 7 5:43:23 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  has any 1 ever scored 200 in ODI?? i c the heighest runs in odi being made by dhoni, sanath....

  
  
  Saeed Anwar 194 @ MAC Chennai...1997 Independance Cup... May 21...
  
  

• From: Raghu on Thu Feb 7 6:56:05 2008.

  what happened to Maharoof?? why is he not playing? he is a very good all rounder and a hard hitter of the bat!
  
  

• From: Raghu on Thu Feb 7 6:56:34 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: has any 1 ever scored 200 in ODI?? i c the heighest runs in odi being made by dhoni, sanath.... Saeed Anwar 194 @ MAC Chennai...1997 Independance Cup... May 21...

  
  
  thanks
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Feb 7 7:03:21 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  what happened to Maharoof?? why is he not playing? he is a very good all rounder and a hard hitter of the bat!

  
  
  Heard that Amerasinghe can also bat.. may be they are trying amerasinghe earlier on in da series...
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Thu Feb 7 7:17:12 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Raghu wrote: has any 1 ever scored 200 in ODI?? i c the heighest runs in odi being made by dhoni, sanath.... Saeed Anwar 194 @ MAC Chennai...1997 Independance Cup... May 21... thanks

  
  
  maharoof got injured duing the home one day series against England.....after picking 8 wickets in 2 matches.......dilhara i guess also got injured....not sure these guys are part of the squad
  
  

• From: Raghu on Thu Feb 7 7:45:03 2008.

  CEDYBLUE wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Kalyasi wrote: Raghu wrote: has any 1 ever scored 200 in ODI?? i c the heighest runs in odi being made by dhoni, sanath.... Saeed Anwar 194 @ MAC Chennai...1997 Independance Cup... May 21... thanks maharoof got injured duing the home one day series against England.....after picking 8 wickets in 2 matches.......dilhara i guess also got injured....not sure these guys are part of the squad

  
  
  
  I saw Maharoof in the squad, he was doing the drinks rounds.and i know Dilhara was injured
  
  

• From: Raghu on Thu Feb 7 7:45:55 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: what happened to Maharoof?? why is he not playing? he is a very good all rounder and a hard hitter of the bat! Heard that Amerasinghe can also bat.. may be they are trying amerasinghe earlier on in da series...

  
  Oh didn't know that he can bat
  
  

• From: anoops on Thu Feb 7 7:52:36 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Heard that Amerasinghe can also bat.. may be they are trying amerasinghe earlier on in da series... Oh didn't know that he can bat

  he cannot bat but he is supposedly the second fastest bowler from srilanka after malinga
  http://content-eap.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/player/48139.html
  
  

• From: anoops on Thu Feb 7 7:57:20 2008.

  Srilanka has won 4 of the last 5 outings in Sydney - if rain stays away i would love to see Ozs being smashed by Jayasuriya - eagerly awaitin a good contest tmrw
  
  

• From: Raghu on Thu Feb 7 8:14:59 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Srilanka has won 4 of the last 5 outings in Sydney - if rain stays away i would love to see Ozs being smashed by Jayasuriya - eagerly awaitin a good contest tmrw

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Raghu on Thu Feb 7 8:30:36 2008.

  http://youtube.com/watch?v=ccVAFXD1nVo
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Thu Feb 7 8:38:50 2008.

  Murali is very successful against india in ODIs ,, middle overs-la he strangles india with other spinners..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Thu Feb 7 12:16:03 2008.

  tomo's match also most likely to rained out .. so 4 points each.. back to square one..
  
  

• From: Raghu on Thu Feb 7 12:40:37 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  tomo's match also most likely to rained out .. so 4 points each.. back to square one..

  
  
  hmm likely......
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Feb 7 23:25:27 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: tomo's match also most likely to rained out .. so 4 points each.. back to square one.. hmm likely......

  
  
  No The Rain is staying away for now.. OZs have won the toss and decided to bat... They r 11/0 in 2 overs... Hayden back in the side opening along with gilly...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Feb 7 23:33:59 2008.

  21/0 from 4 overs...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Thu Feb 7 23:46:29 2008.

  34/0 from 7 ovrs..
  
  

• From: Wibha on Thu Feb 7 23:58:02 2008.

  wth not even 5 runs per over
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 0:50:39 2008.

  Ponting Departs.. 2 failures in 2 matches... Aus 88/2 in 20 ovrs
  
  

• From: Nerd on Fri Feb 8 0:53:59 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Ponting Departs.. 2 failures in 2 matches... Aus 88/2 in 20 ovrs

  
  
  Ponting should go awfully out of form and the selectors should dump him. Possibly the only threat to the GOD's' records!!
  No rains today is it
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 0:55:40 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Ponting Departs.. 2 failures in 2 matches... Aus 88/2 in 20 ovrs Ponting should go awfully out of form and the selectors should dump him. Possibly the only threat to the GOD's' records!! No rains today is it

  
  
  No Way.. I bet you it can never be broken...Ponting ellam mannoda monna poiruvaan..
  
  

• From: Billgates on Fri Feb 8 0:58:19 2008.

  Sachin under current form looks like he may continue for atleast another 3 years in tests. This is sufficient enough to reach a stage where noone can touch his records.
  
  On onedayers too, the same fate . Scoring 40+ centuries will become impossible .
  
  

• From: Nerd on Fri Feb 8 0:58:20 2008.

  The number of test centuries: Ponting already has 34 when compared with Sachin's 39
  
  

• From: Nerd on Fri Feb 8 0:59:01 2008.

  And the fitness of the Aussies is so amazing that they can play on top of their farm till 37!
  
  

• From: Billgates on Fri Feb 8 1:00:18 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  The number of test centuries: Ponting already has 34 when compared with Sachin's 39

  
  
  Thats what I am saying. Sachin at current form, can score atleast another 5 centuries in 2-3 years which means 45 centuries atleast. That will be difficult for Ponting
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 1:02:10 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  The number of test centuries: Ponting already has 34 when compared with Sachin's 39

  
  How many total runs ponting had scored in ODI and tests ?
  Agree with you. He can reach sachin easily
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 1:03:53 2008.

  Agree absolutely. But sachin missed a couple of centuries in the last 1 and a half years in the test format. Hope that doesnt continue. Anyway come March we have a three test match series against South Africa in India. One is in Chennai
  

  Nerd wrote:

  The number of test centuries: Ponting already has 34 when compared with Sachin's 39

  
  

• From: Nerd on Fri Feb 8 1:05:44 2008.

  The total runs is a non-issue here, especially in ODIs.. Sach is 5000+ runs ahead of Ricky and tests about 2000 runs ahead of him..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 1:16:58 2008.

  Annan gilly 50
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 1:19:45 2008.

  So, Sachin will be always ahead of Ponting by 2 years (in tests) and 5 years (ODIs) if we consider the avg # of runs scored by a player in a single year as 1000
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Fri Feb 8 1:24:54 2008.

  in my school days i used to maintian a diary that maintained all statistics of the little master and used to dream of him reaching 100 international centuries by the time he hangs his boots..... ...now the master has 80 and i hope he comes closer to 90 atleast and so still hoping that the master scores 10 more centuries for us..... should atleast reach the 50 mark in the one dayers..
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Fri Feb 8 1:27:16 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  So, Sachin will be always ahead of Ponting by 2 years (in tests) and 5 years (ODIs) if we consider the avg # of runs scored by a player in a single year as 1000

  
  
  with the amount of cricket played these days someone at some point has a chance of closing it on the master....so i really hope the great man plays for three more years atleast.
  
  

• From: Wibha on Fri Feb 8 1:27:56 2008.

  CEDYBLUE wrote:

  in my school days i used to maintian a diary that maintained all statistics of the little master and used to dream of him reaching 100 international centuries by the time he hangs his boots..... ...now the master has 80 and i hope he comes closer to 90 atleast and so still hoping that the master scores 10 more centuries for us..... should atleast reach the 50 mark in the one dayers..

  
  
  i JUST wish sachin can make 100 centuries together atleast reach 90's which i'm SURE he will..............appo yaaraleyum kitta vara mudiyadhu
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 1:34:43 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Agree absolutely. But sachin missed a couple of centuries in the last 1 and a half years in the test format. Hope that doesnt continue. Anyway come March we have a three test match series against South Africa in India. One is in Chennai Nerd wrote: The number of test centuries: Ponting already has 34 when compared with Sachin's 39

  
  
  One bad season is enuf for this guy to loose his touch.... And to get back will be difficult..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 1:35:39 2008.

  Gilly Departs... 139/3 in 31.4 overs
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 1:56:21 2008.

  Symonds Departs 160/4 in 37 overs
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 2:57:19 2008.

  great bowling by lankans
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 3:25:40 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  great bowling by lankans

  
  
  u've got to accept, aussies didnt have gambhir and Dhoni - which was the difference ultmately........Aus 253/6 from a good position and India 267/4 from 83/4 against the same attack - kaetta, let them be consistent and then we will appreciate-nnu solluveenga
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 3:45:06 2008.

  Maddy this sydney pitch is very slower compared to the previous pitches used in Brisbane(?). Vaas and Murali really used the conditions well to bowl to the australian batsman. You got to be joking, anyday clarke, symonds and hussey are better than the Indian Middle order and I still maintain Dhoni has a long way to go .
  

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: great bowling by lankans u've got to accept, aussies didnt have gambhir and Dhoni - which was the difference ultmately........Aus 253/6 from a good position and India 267/4 from 83/4 against the same attack - kaetta, let them be consistent and then we will appreciate-nnu solluveenga

  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 4:05:18 2008.

  sangakaara out aanaal tv-ya off pannidalaam .
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 4:11:32 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  CEDYBLUE wrote: in my school days i used to maintian a diary that maintained all statistics of the little master and used to dream of him reaching 100 international centuries by the time he hangs his boots..... ...now the master has 80 and i hope he comes closer to 90 atleast and so still hoping that the master scores 10 more centuries for us..... should atleast reach the 50 mark in the one dayers.. i JUST wish sachin can make 100 centuries together atleast reach 90's which i'm SURE he will..............appo yaaraleyum kitta vara mudiyadhu

  mulaichu moola ilai vidala.. athukkula smoking kaalam kali kaalam aayi pochu
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 4:14:24 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  sangakaara out aanaal tv-ya off pannidalaam .

  
  Sangakaara 4 fours in 1 over from lee...
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 4:17:11 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Maddy this sydney pitch is very slower compared to the previous pitches used in Brisbane(?). Vaas and Murali really used the conditions well to bowl to the australian batsman. You got to be joking, anyday clarke, symonds and hussey are better than the Indian Middle order and I still maintain Dhoni has a long way to go . MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: great bowling by lankans u've got to accept, aussies didnt have gambhir and Dhoni - which was the difference ultmately........Aus 253/6 from a good position and India 267/4 from 83/4 against the same attack - kaetta, let them be consistent and then we will appreciate-nnu solluveenga

  
  
  feddy, time and again, this Indian middle order has proved they are the best in business - well, u can ignore them - its ur wish.....
  
  seri feddy, when India loses and if we give such reasons like slow pitch, kaathu jaasthi etc etc. then why are we mocked for giving excuses??? .....
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 4:20:24 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: sangakaara out aanaal tv-ya off pannidalaam . Sangakaara 4 fours in 1 over from lee...

  yea.. he is a great player.. SL's best batsman by a long way.. still he is there at the crease, the match is going to be good..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 4:21:14 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Maddy this sydney pitch is very slower compared to the previous pitches used in Brisbane(?). Vaas and Murali really used the conditions well to bowl to the australian batsman. You got to be joking, anyday clarke, symonds and hussey are better than the Indian Middle order and I still maintain Dhoni has a long way to go . MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: great bowling by lankans u've got to accept, aussies didnt have gambhir and Dhoni - which was the difference ultmately........Aus 253/6 from a good position and India 267/4 from 83/4 against the same attack - kaetta, let them be consistent and then we will appreciate-nnu solluveenga feddy, time and again, this Indian middle order has proved they are the best in business - well, u can ignore them - its ur wish..... seri feddy, when India loses and if we give such reasons like slow pitch, kaathu jaasthi etc etc. then why are we mocked for giving excuses??? .....

  
  
  AF anna
  
  Maddy I am with u...
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 4:22:07 2008.

  maddy,
  best in the business ellaam konjam overu..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 4:25:27 2008.

  Best in the business nnu ellam edhukku vareenga?. Best in the Business in ODI formats is always OZ's. Kadaseeya naama win panna ODI series enna? . Mockiing....sorry i never mocked u ......wrong number
  
  Well Maddy if you want to praise the Indian team, i have no qualms but i care less for them and oh yeah I can praise the Indian test team .
  

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Maddy this sydney pitch is very slower compared to the previous pitches used in Brisbane(?). Vaas and Murali really used the conditions well to bowl to the australian batsman. You got to be joking, anyday clarke, symonds and hussey are better than the Indian Middle order and I still maintain Dhoni has a long way to go . MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: great bowling by lankans u've got to accept, aussies didnt have gambhir and Dhoni - which was the difference ultmately........Aus 253/6 from a good position and India 267/4 from 83/4 against the same attack - kaetta, let them be consistent and then we will appreciate-nnu solluveenga feddy, time and again, this Indian middle order has proved they are the best in business - well, u can ignore them - its ur wish..... seri feddy, when India loses and if we give such reasons like slow pitch, kaathu jaasthi etc etc. then why are we mocked for giving excuses??? .....

  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 4:26:04 2008.

  Yeah please tell him
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  maddy, best in the business ellaam konjam overu..

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 4:27:45 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  maddy, best in the business ellaam konjam overu..

  
  
  Best in business ellam illa.. Aana on a given day it can be better than even the best in business...
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 4:33:25 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Best in the business nnu ellam edhukku vareenga?. Best in the Business in ODI formats is always OZ's. Kadaseeya naama win panna ODI series enna? . Mockiing....sorry i never mocked u ......wrong number Well Maddy if you want to praise the Indian team, i have no qualms but please don't expect me to do so . I can praise the Indian test team . MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: Maddy this sydney pitch is very slower compared to the previous pitches used in Brisbane(?). Vaas and Murali really used the conditions well to bowl to the australian batsman. You got to be joking, anyday clarke, symonds and hussey are better than the Indian Middle order and I still maintain Dhoni has a long way to go . MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: great bowling by lankans u've got to accept, aussies didnt have gambhir and Dhoni - which was the difference ultmately........Aus 253/6 from a good position and India 267/4 from 83/4 against the same attack - kaetta, let them be consistent and then we will appreciate-nnu solluveenga feddy, time and again, this Indian middle order has proved they are the best in business - well, u can ignore them - its ur wish..... seri feddy, when India loses and if we give such reasons like slow pitch, kaathu jaasthi etc etc. then why are we mocked for giving excuses??? .....

  
  
  - y do i need to garner HUB support for Indian cricket team - idhu onnum arasiyal katchi illa - idhukku koottam thannala varum......... ...............wat i said was - there was a clear case of India doing better than aussies in a given situation against the same attack........theres no acknolwdgement from anyone for that.......
  
  anyways leave it - being a Indian cricket fan is not that easy and adha therinju dhaan, naa, kalyasi,anoops ellam maidhaanathhula jump pannitttom......
  
  DM, we won 17 chases in a row - equalling llyods' westindians record - thats not the trait of a "crumbling middle order........i cant help if ppl. are obsessed with sachin records and forget the team's records that he plays for.......
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 4:39:44 2008.

  feddy,
  
  this indian team is completely different from its previous teams.. dont compare them..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 4:42:31 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  feddy, this indian team is completely different from its previous teams.. dont compare them..

  
  
  But most of the times contributors in those chases were dhoni and yuvraj
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 4:49:58 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: feddy, this indian team is completely different from its previous teams.. dont compare them.. But most of the times contributors in those chases were dhoni and yuvraj

  kalyasi,
  
  i was countering feddy.... what maddy says is right..
  
  IMHO, this team is the strongest indian ODI team since i started watching cricket..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 4:52:08 2008.

  Maddy, Please first get into your head that for me sachin comes first and the rest comes later and i care less about what others think. . I just dont see any lesser f** Mortal in the present ndian team close to the God of cricket. PERIOD. I take greater pleasure in calling myself a sachin fan.
  
  Why pulling sachin's name from no where ?? lesser arguments for ur defense
  
  Chasing 17 odi's and records is fine. What has the team done after that?. Can you please explain the slump in the world cup performances?. Can you explain why we lost the odi series in India to australia??Even in the england odi series it was tendulkar ganguly opening partnerships saved from 3-1 tp 3-3 and then thanks to our great middler order collapse we lost the ODI series again ...enna comedy panreenga??? Indian middle order best in the business amaa..... Then why did they fell like a pack of cards in that tonty 20 match and the ODI series opener saar
  
  

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Best in the business nnu ellam edhukku vareenga?. Best in the Business in ODI formats is always OZ's. Kadaseeya naama win panna ODI series enna? . Mockiing....sorry i never mocked u ......wrong number Well Maddy if you want to praise the Indian team, i have no qualms but please don't expect me to do so . I can praise the Indian test team . MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: Maddy this sydney pitch is very slower compared to the previous pitches used in Brisbane(?). Vaas and Murali really used the conditions well to bowl to the australian batsman. You got to be joking, anyday clarke, symonds and hussey are better than the Indian Middle order and I still maintain Dhoni has a long way to go . MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: great bowling by lankans u've got to accept, aussies didnt have gambhir and Dhoni - which was the difference ultmately........Aus 253/6 from a good position and India 267/4 from 83/4 against the same attack - kaetta, let them be consistent and then we will appreciate-nnu solluveenga feddy, time and again, this Indian middle order has proved they are the best in business - well, u can ignore them - its ur wish..... seri feddy, when India loses and if we give such reasons like slow pitch, kaathu jaasthi etc etc. then why are we mocked for giving excuses??? ..... - y do i need to garner HUB support for Indian cricket team - idhu onnum arasiyal katchi illa - idhukku koottam thannala varum......... ...............wat i said was - there was a clear case of India doing better than aussies in a given situation against the same attack........theres no acknolwdgement from anyone for that....... anyways leave it - being a Indian cricket fan is not that easy and adha therinju dhaan, naa, kalyasi,anoops ellam maidhaanathhula jump pannitttom...... DM, we won 17 chases in a row - equalling llyods' westindians record - thats not the trait of a "crumbling middle order........i cant help if ppl. are obsessed with sachin records and forget the team's records that he plays for.......

  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 5:03:41 2008.

  sangakaara OUT>. ellaam mudinju pochu... TV-ya off pannidungo.. RAGHU , better luck next time..
  
  AUS- 6
  India-4
  lanka-2..
  
  

• From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 5:17:03 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  CEDYBLUE wrote: in my school days i used to maintian a diary that maintained all statistics of the little master and used to dream of him reaching 100 international centuries by the time he hangs his boots..... ...now the master has 80 and i hope he comes closer to 90 atleast and so still hoping that the master scores 10 more centuries for us..... should atleast reach the 50 mark in the one dayers.. i JUST wish sachin can make 100 centuries together atleast reach 90's which i'm SURE he will..............appo yaaraleyum kitta vara mudiyadhu

  
  
  records are meant to be broken.
  
  world cup winner
  ponting 3 times - sachin 0
  
  even sachin would be dissappointed with that one.
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 5:20:06 2008.

  I have a kosteen to the so called dedicated team followers here. Yen sir ungala yaarume dravid, ganguly oda terminationkku unga sidela irunthu oru ethirpume varala. Perusa 17 odi chases pathi pesura cricket pundits ellam why have they conveniently forgot the fact that it was the same architechts of the test team have been used a toilet tissue paper by the bcci and the tonty 20 captain. Doesnt the feat of stopping australia from 16 record chases in 2001 and the record 17th win in the last concluded test series mattum epadi sir unga kangalukku theriama pochu ?
  
  Answer me, I say
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 5:21:27 2008.

  Ponting had a great australian Team with match winners like shane, steve, mcgrath glchrist. Sachin had a team which mostly piggybacked on him and thats a fact. .
  

  sriranga wrote:

  Wibha wrote: CEDYBLUE wrote: in my school days i used to maintian a diary that maintained all statistics of the little master and used to dream of him reaching 100 international centuries by the time he hangs his boots..... ...now the master has 80 and i hope he comes closer to 90 atleast and so still hoping that the master scores 10 more centuries for us..... should atleast reach the 50 mark in the one dayers.. i JUST wish sachin can make 100 centuries together atleast reach 90's which i'm SURE he will..............appo yaaraleyum kitta vara mudiyadhu records are meant to be broken. world cup winner ponting 3 times - sachin 0 even sachin would be dissappointed with that one.

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 5:26:36 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Ponting had a great australian Team with match winners like shane, steve, mcgrath glchrist. Sachin had a team which mostly piggybacked on him and thats a fact. . sriranga wrote: Wibha wrote: CEDYBLUE wrote: in my school days i used to maintian a diary that maintained all statistics of the little master and used to dream of him reaching 100 international centuries by the time he hangs his boots..... ...now the master has 80 and i hope he comes closer to 90 atleast and so still hoping that the master scores 10 more centuries for us..... should atleast reach the 50 mark in the one dayers.. i JUST wish sachin can make 100 centuries together atleast reach 90's which i'm SURE he will..............appo yaaraleyum kitta vara mudiyadhu records are meant to be broken. world cup winner ponting 3 times - sachin 0 even sachin would be dissappointed with that one.

  
  
  IMHO sachin has the best cricekting brain in the world... But Sadly players didn't play well under him...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 5:27:31 2008.

  Enna pa ithu 74/3 la pathen.. oru tea sapttutu varathukulla 96/7 aaaaa... Romba Mosam...
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 5:28:03 2008.

  SL heading for disaster!!!!
  
  is batting under lights, really diificult?? if so why do they do day and night match
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 5:28:52 2008.

  dropping dravid and ganguly from the ODI squad is the right move.. those two have achieved enough... its time for them to move aside..
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 5:29:48 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Maddy, Please first get into your head that for me sachin comes first and the rest comes later and i care less about what others think. . I just dont see any lesser f** Mortal in the present ndian team close to the God of cricket. PERIOD. I take greater pleasure in calling myself a sachin fan. Why pulling sachin's name from no where ?? lesser arguments for ur defense Chasing 17 odi's and records is fine. What has the team done after that?. Can you please explain the slump in the world cup performances?. Can you explain why we lost the odi series in India to australia??Even in the england odi series it was tendulkar ganguly opening partnerships saved from 3-1 tp 3-3 and then thanks to our great middler order collapse we lost the ODI series again ...enna comedy panreenga??? Indian middle order best in the business amaa..... Then why did they fell like a pack of cards in that tonty 20 match and the ODI series opener saar

  
  
  feddy, u talk as if Sachin plays for Turkmenistan - he is Indian - enga player (no patriotism, i just meant, he belongs to this "sada" Indian team) ........u being sachin fan and following his records is a great service to one of our Indian players - but to mock at the Indian team and place them below listless Srilanka in a tournament without knowing their records - is not right........Indian team-a nakkal pannuradhu fashionable dhaan, but u need to back it with data..........neenga kaetta kaelvi ellame - i can ask aussies and Sl too - y did aussies lose 0-2 to england last year and y did they depend on umpires to win test series against India
  
  thats not the point -we all agree Aussies are a benchmark to follow......agreed - i have to agree.......but when u praise SL team's sothha bowling and sothha fielding - and u critcise even India's decent performances - then i have a reason to question ur bias against Dhoni & co......
  
  seri seri - SL v India comparison - India were 111/6 and crawled to 194 on a tuffer pitch against aussies - lets see how much SL come up to.....also, we shook aussies with 3 quick wickets in 50 runs, which SL didnt do.........Indian team - time and again are proving their quality.........
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 5:32:18 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Maddy, Please first get into your head that for me sachin comes first and the rest comes later and i care less about what others think. . I just dont see any lesser f** Mortal in the present ndian team close to the God of cricket. PERIOD. I take greater pleasure in calling myself a sachin fan. Why pulling sachin's name from no where ?? lesser arguments for ur defense Chasing 17 odi's and records is fine. What has the team done after that?. Can you please explain the slump in the world cup performances?. Can you explain why we lost the odi series in India to australia??Even in the england odi series it was tendulkar ganguly opening partnerships saved from 3-1 tp 3-3 and then thanks to our great middler order collapse we lost the ODI series again ...enna comedy panreenga??? Indian middle order best in the business amaa..... Then why did they fell like a pack of cards in that tonty 20 match and the ODI series opener saar feddy, u talk as if Sachin plays for Turkmenistan - he is Indian - enga player (no patriotism, i just meant, he belongs to this "sada" Indian team) ........u being sachin fan and following his records is a great service to one of our Indian players - but to mock at the Indian team and place them below listless Srilanka in a tournament without knowing their records - is not right........Indian team-a nakkal pannuradhu fashionable dhaan, but u need to back it with data..........neenga kaetta kaelvi ellame - i can ask aussies and Sl too - y did aussies lose 0-2 to england last year and y did they depend on umpires to win test series against India thats not the point -we all agree Aussies are a benchmark to follow......agreed - i have to agree.......but when u praise SL team's sothha bowling and sothha fielding - and u critcise even India's decent performances - then i have a reason to question ur bias against Dhoni & co...... seri seri - SL v India comparison - India were 111/6 and crawled to 194 on a tuffer pitch against aussies - lets see how much SL come up to.....also, we shook aussies with 3 quick wickets in 50 runs, which SL didnt do.........Indian team - time and again are proving their quality.........

  
  
  Maddy
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 5:32:49 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  I have a kosteen to the so called dedicated team followers here. Yen sir ungala yaarume dravid, ganguly oda terminationkku unga sidela irunthu oru ethirpume varala. Answer me, I say

  
  
  adhu enga selection policy - engaloda performance-a pathhi mattum pesunga
  
  jokes apart - yes, we wud have liked to have dravid/ganguly playing along with juniors.....BCCI has made a mistake and no point in defending it........
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 5:36:07 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: I have a kosteen to the so called dedicated team followers here. Yen sir ungala yaarume dravid, ganguly oda terminationkku unga sidela irunthu oru ethirpume varala. Answer me, I say adhu enga selection policy - engaloda performance-a pathhi mattum pesunga jokes apart - yes, we wud have liked to have dravid/ganguly playing along with juniors.....BCCI has made a mistake and no point in defending it........

  
  
  I am a gr8 fan of DADA but I feel that he is not as fit as sachin.... So better to pave way for the youngsters.... Give the youngsters 1 season... let them get all kinda experiences like losing/winning and etc...Let Gary have a look at them first.. Then this Indian team under Gary Kirsten wud be much better...
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 5:38:58 2008.

  Right on Bulls eye. Imagine sachin in the present australian team and i am shattered to think of the run scoring machine
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Ponting had a great australian Team with match winners like shane, steve, mcgrath glchrist. Sachin had a team which mostly piggybacked on him and thats a fact. . sriranga wrote: Wibha wrote: CEDYBLUE wrote: in my school days i used to maintian a diary that maintained all statistics of the little master and used to dream of him reaching 100 international centuries by the time he hangs his boots..... ...now the master has 80 and i hope he comes closer to 90 atleast and so still hoping that the master scores 10 more centuries for us..... should atleast reach the 50 mark in the one dayers.. i JUST wish sachin can make 100 centuries together atleast reach 90's which i'm SURE he will..............appo yaaraleyum kitta vara mudiyadhu records are meant to be broken. world cup winner ponting 3 times - sachin 0 even sachin would be dissappointed with that one. IMHO sachin has the best cricekting brain in the world... But Sadly players didn't play well under him...

  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 5:41:08 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: I have a kosteen to the so called dedicated team followers here. Yen sir ungala yaarume dravid, ganguly oda terminationkku unga sidela irunthu oru ethirpume varala. Answer me, I say adhu enga selection policy - engaloda performance-a pathhi mattum pesunga jokes apart - yes, we wud have liked to have dravid/ganguly playing along with juniors.....BCCI has made a mistake and no point in defending it........ I am a gr8 fan of DADA but I feel that he is not as fit as sachin.... So better to pave way for the youngsters.... Give the youngsters 1 season... let them get all kinda experiences like losing/winning and etc...Let Gary have a look at them first.. Then this Indian team under Gary Kirsten wud be much better...

  
  
  illa pa - australia madhiri edathhula - seniors advice/guidance romba mukkiyam...... .......
  
  kalyasi - time to call all our SL-better-than-India-predictors SL 105/8
  
  (raghu, i'm just making fun of some ppl. who made fun of Indian team........no offence meant for SL)
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 5:42:52 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  kalyasi - time to call all our SL-better-than-India-predictors SL 105/8 Kalyasi wrote: Enna pa ithu 74/3 la pathen.. oru tea sapttutu varathukulla 96/7 aaaaa... Romba Mosam... (raghu, i'm just making fun of some ppl. who made fun of Indian team........no offence meant for SL)

  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 5:44:15 2008.

  Please advance this bold decision making towards test level as well. When you don't need them for ODI series why the heck does BCCI need them for Test series and for that matter the to be started IPL.
  
  Future test team ayum valathungaleinpa
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  dropping dravid and ganguly from the ODI squad is the right move.. those two have achieved enough... its time for them to move aside..

  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 5:44:17 2008.

  sachin, best cricketing brain-aa
  
  whenever we played for a draw in test matches, sachin's brain goes to sleep.. that banglore test against pakistan is one gud example..
  
  in this team, robin uthappa has the best cricketing brain... i know, many will laugh at this post.. but experience and execution is diff from cricketing brain..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 5:44:57 2008.

  Maddy ithukku apparom we'll have to wait for 4 yrs to play under OZ condition.. appo namma youngsters ellam seniors aayiduvaanga..
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 5:48:50 2008.

  2 dumb run outs, atleast we could have had a respected total!!, dont think we will even reach 150!!
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 5:49:31 2008.

  1) Maddy aaga motathula naan namma middle order pathi ketta kelvigalukku neenga bathil sollala . Athai vittuutu yen eng, aus .pathi ellam pesureenga inge .
  
  2) I have no bias towards dhoni and co but i just couldn't stand the way he treated dravid and ganguly in ODI selection.
  
  3) I always said that i feel that srilanka may do well compared to India based on our previous encounters with that team. I also said that i will be glad if i am proved wrong.
  
  
  

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Maddy, Please first get into your head that for me sachin comes first and the rest comes later and i care less about what others think. . I just dont see any lesser f** Mortal in the present ndian team close to the God of cricket. PERIOD. I take greater pleasure in calling myself a sachin fan. Why pulling sachin's name from no where ?? lesser arguments for ur defense Chasing 17 odi's and records is fine. What has the team done after that?. Can you please explain the slump in the world cup performances?. Can you explain why we lost the odi series in India to australia??Even in the england odi series it was tendulkar ganguly opening partnerships saved from 3-1 tp 3-3 and then thanks to our great middler order collapse we lost the ODI series again ...enna comedy panreenga??? Indian middle order best in the business amaa..... Then why did they fell like a pack of cards in that tonty 20 match and the ODI series opener saar feddy, u talk as if Sachin plays for Turkmenistan - he is Indian - enga player (no patriotism, i just meant, he belongs to this "sada" Indian team) ........u being sachin fan and following his records is a great service to one of our Indian players - but to mock at the Indian team and place them below listless Srilanka in a tournament without knowing their records - is not right........Indian team-a nakkal pannuradhu fashionable dhaan, but u need to back it with data..........neenga kaetta kaelvi ellame - i can ask aussies and Sl too - y did aussies lose 0-2 to england last year and y did they depend on umpires to win test series against India thats not the point -we all agree Aussies are a benchmark to follow......agreed - i have to agree.......but when u praise SL team's sothha bowling and sothha fielding - and u critcise even India's decent performances - then i have a reason to question ur bias against Dhoni & co...... seri seri - SL v India comparison - India were 111/6 and crawled to 194 on a tuffer pitch against aussies - lets see how much SL come up to.....also, we shook aussies with 3 quick wickets in 50 runs, which SL didnt do.........Indian team - time and again are proving their quality.........

  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 5:51:24 2008.

  Dude many cricketing experts have accepted that he is the best cricketing brain. They for sure are more knowledged than arm chair pundits like you and me who watch cricket from our couches. I respect your opinion but that doesn't matter much
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  sachin, best cricketing brain-aa whenever we played for a draw in test matches, sachin's brain goes to sleep.. that banglore test against pakistan is one gud example.. in this team, robin uthappa has the best cricketing brain... i know, many will laugh at this post.. but experience and execution is diff from cricketing brain..

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 5:51:35 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  sachin, best cricketing brain-aa whenever we played for a draw in test matches, sachin's brain goes to sleep.. that banglore test against pakistan is one gud example.. in this team, robin uthappa has the best cricketing brain... i know, many will laugh at this post.. but experience and execution is diff from cricketing brain..

  
  
  DM Appo Robin Uthappa va Single Handed a ethavathu match jeikka sollunga paapom... When a Player plays and wins for a country single handedly then you know how good he is in judging the oponents, conditions and etc.... Sachin is the only player whom I think can always be a street smart cricketer which he proved in Kochi 1998 againg aus ... where he took 5 wickets having no fielders in the offside for lefthanders and got them tempted to play against the spin and won the match for india...
  
  

• From: Billgates on Fri Feb 8 5:52:00 2008.

  Raghu Sir
  
  Bad luck. Wishing you all the best for the next games.
  Wonder how Srilanka reached the WC finals !
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 5:54:21 2008.

  I am glad that you accepted that they are a bunch of jokers .
  

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: I have a kosteen to the so called dedicated team followers here. Yen sir ungala yaarume dravid, ganguly oda terminationkku unga sidela irunthu oru ethirpume varala. Answer me, I say adhu enga selection policy - engaloda performance-a pathhi mattum pesunga jokes apart - yes, we wud have liked to have dravid/ganguly playing along with juniors.....BCCI has made a mistake and no point in defending it........

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 5:54:33 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  3) I always said that i feel that srilanka may do well compared to India based on our previous encounters with that team. I also said that i will be glad if i am proved wrong.

  
  
  Previous Encounters aa... World Cup la oru match thaan nammala jeichaanga.. athukku munndai india vanthu 3-1, 6-1 nu adi vaangittu ponaanga.... Enna Koduma AF ithu..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 5:55:58 2008.

  125 all out... What a Pity...
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 5:57:36 2008.

  Sorry , i meant to say the World cup encounters and in neutral place encounters . All i meant to say that they handle pressure well when compared to India, IMO
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: 3) I always said that i feel that srilanka may do well compared to India based on our previous encounters with that team. I also said that i will be glad if i am proved wrong. Previous Encounters aa... World Cup la oru match thaan nammala jeichaanga.. athukku munndai india vanthu 3-1, 6-1 nu adi vaangittu ponaanga.... Enna Koduma AF ithu..

  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 6:01:14 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Raghu Sir Bad luck. Wishing you all the best for the next games. Wonder how Srilanka reached the WC finals !

  
  
  dont provoke me with ur nakals get me ,
  i can say the same thing abt tonty tonty match, i am talking abt the last tony tony between india & australia
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 6:01:17 2008.

  Kalyasi avar appadi than. He can never accept good things wrt sachin. Neenga inge pudhusu poga poga palageedum ungalukku
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: sachin, best cricketing brain-aa whenever we played for a draw in test matches, sachin's brain goes to sleep.. that banglore test against pakistan is one gud example.. in this team, robin uthappa has the best cricketing brain... i know, many will laugh at this post.. but experience and execution is diff from cricketing brain.. DM Appo Robin Uthappa va Single Handed a ethavathu match jeikka sollunga paapom... When a Player plays and wins for a country single handedly then you know how good he is in judging the oponents, conditions and etc.... Sachin is the only player whom I think can always be a street smart cricketer which he proved in Kochi 1998 againg aus ... where he took 5 wickets having no fielders in the offside for lefthanders and got them tempted to play against the spin and won the match for india...

  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 6:02:27 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  All i meant to say that they handle pressure well when compared to India, IMO

  
  
  - 125 All out
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 6:02:36 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  125 all out... What a Pity...

  
  
  yes hopefully v win the toss next time!
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 6:02:37 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Sorry , i meant to say the World cup encounters and in neutral place encounters . All i meant to say that they handle pressure well when compared to India, IMO Kalyasi wrote: ajithfederer wrote: 3) I always said that i feel that srilanka may do well compared to India based on our previous encounters with that team. I also said that i will be glad if i am proved wrong. Previous Encounters aa... World Cup la oru match thaan nammala jeichaanga.. athukku munndai india vanthu 3-1, 6-1 nu adi vaangittu ponaanga.... Enna Koduma AF ithu..

  
  
  Handle Pressure well aah?? 74/3 lendu 125 all out.. ithuva handling pressure well?? Illa 83/4 lendu 267/4 aa? If u take it against Ozs 102/6 to 192/7... That is what I can safely say as Handling Pressure well... infact since it is a young Indian Team there is no pressure to win... No expectations... So they can perform well...
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 6:04:20 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: All i meant to say that they handle pressure well when compared to India, IMO - 125 All out

  
  
  chumma katha vendam, australia india-ku sunday sema aapu vaikumpothu iruku
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 6:05:20 2008.

  Intha oru match mattum vechukittu mudiviukku varengale. Namma team palaya record ellam konjam alasalaama Tonty20 la kooda 74 allout aame .
  

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: All i meant to say that they handle pressure well when compared to India, IMO - 125 All out

  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 6:07:40 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: 3) I always said that i feel that srilanka may do well compared to India based on our previous encounters with that team. I also said that i will be glad if i am proved wrong. Previous Encounters aa... World Cup la oru match thaan nammala jeichaanga.. athukku munndai india vanthu 3-1, 6-1 nu adi vaangittu ponaanga.... Enna Koduma AF ithu..

  
  
  athe mathiri thaan neengalum SL vanthu nalla vankikitu poveenga ovoru vattiyum
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 6:07:46 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Intha oru match mattum vechukittu mudiviukku varengale. Namma team palaya record ellam konjam alasalaama Tonty20 la kooda 74 allout aame . MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: All i meant to say that they handle pressure well when compared to India, IMO - 125 All out

  
  
  Athu Tonty20 ithu 50-50 Tonty-20 la innum 2 varushathukku naanga World Champions... Antha Mabbe Pothum...
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 6:08:54 2008.

  83/4 ---> 267/4 against srl bowling attack not against australian attack.
  
  Tonty 20 matchla namma result and in the series opener la we slumped to 100 odd runs for 6 wickets against australian bowling attack...
  
  Please dont come 2 conclusions on srilanka based on one match performances please.
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Sorry , i meant to say the World cup encounters and in neutral place encounters . All i meant to say that they handle pressure well when compared to India, IMO Kalyasi wrote: ajithfederer wrote: 3) I always said that i feel that srilanka may do well compared to India based on our previous encounters with that team. I also said that i will be glad if i am proved wrong. Previous Encounters aa... World Cup la oru match thaan nammala jeichaanga.. athukku munndai india vanthu 3-1, 6-1 nu adi vaangittu ponaanga.... Enna Koduma AF ithu.. Handle Pressure well aah?? 74/3 lendu 125 all out.. ithuva handling pressure well?? Illa 83/4 lendu 267/4 aa? If u take it against Ozs 102/6 to 192/7... That is what I can safely say as Handling Pressure well... infact since it is a young Indian Team there is no pressure to win... No expectations... So they can perform well...

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 6:09:19 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: ajithfederer wrote: 3) I always said that i feel that srilanka may do well compared to India based on our previous encounters with that team. I also said that i will be glad if i am proved wrong. Previous Encounters aa... World Cup la oru match thaan nammala jeichaanga.. athukku munndai india vanthu 3-1, 6-1 nu adi vaangittu ponaanga.... Enna Koduma AF ithu.. athe mathiri thaan neengalum SL vanthu nalla vankikitu poveenga ovoru vattiyum

  
  
  Eppo Boss.. Singer Akai Nidhais Tropy Gnyabagam irukka.... Semma Adi vangunathu neenga thaan...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 6:10:20 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  83/4 ---> 267/4 against srl bowling attack not against australian attack. Tonty 20 matchla namma result and in the series opener la we slumped to 100 odd runs for 6 wickets against australian bowling attack... Please dont come 2 conclusions on srilanka based on one match performances please. Kalyasi wrote: ajithfederer wrote: Sorry , i meant to say the World cup encounters and in neutral place encounters . All i meant to say that they handle pressure well when compared to India, IMO Kalyasi wrote: ajithfederer wrote: 3) I always said that i feel that srilanka may do well compared to India based on our previous encounters with that team. I also said that i will be glad if i am proved wrong. Previous Encounters aa... World Cup la oru match thaan nammala jeichaanga.. athukku munndai india vanthu 3-1, 6-1 nu adi vaangittu ponaanga.... Enna Koduma AF ithu.. Handle Pressure well aah?? 74/3 lendu 125 all out.. ithuva handling pressure well?? Illa 83/4 lendu 267/4 aa? If u take it against Ozs 102/6 to 192/7... That is what I can safely say as Handling Pressure well... infact since it is a young Indian Team there is no pressure to win... No expectations... So they can perform well...

  
  
  Athe thaan naangalum sollarom.. pls dont come to conclusions based on one match performance in tonty 20
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 6:11:46 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: All i meant to say that they handle pressure well when compared to India, IMO - 125 All out chumma katha vendam, australia india-ku sunday sema aapu vaikumpothu iruku

  
  
  Paapom...Innum 2 naal naanga pesuvom illa...
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 6:11:47 2008.

  Enna solla vaarenga. Inimeal 20-20 jeikka maataaingala??
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Intha oru match mattum vechukittu mudiviukku varengale. Namma team palaya record ellam konjam alasalaama Tonty20 la kooda 74 allout aame . MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: All i meant to say that they handle pressure well when compared to India, IMO - 125 All out Athu Tonty20 ithu 50-50 Tonty-20 la innum 2 varushathukku naanga World Champions... Antha Mabbe Pothum...

  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 6:12:46 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  83/4 ---> 267/4 against srl bowling attack not against australian attack. Tonty 20 matchla namma result and in the series opener la we slumped to 100 odd runs for 6 wickets against australian bowling attack... Please dont come 2 conclusions on srilanka based on one match performances please.

  
  
  well said
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 6:13:09 2008.

  Too bad. 125 All Out. Did they put up a fight atleast ? !
  Went through the discussion. Few of the points were
  
  Sriranga,
  Yes, Ponting was a part of a WC winning squad for three times. He has an edge over Sachin here. But again, this should be attributed to his captaincy (2 times) & the entire Aus team. Sachinukku athu kedaikala. Ithu maari neraya *thanipatta* records neraya perukku irukkae. Like Bevan & all. But here we are talking in a broad perspective comparing the net runs, centuries etc !
  
  Kaarthi,
  Uthappa has better cricket sense than Sachin Let me remind u : When Sachin was budding as a cricketer, he ensured that he doesn't throw his wicket in similar fashion in successive games. He *learnt* & never repeated his previous mistakes when he was in his prime. Uthappa eppadi out aanaarnnu naan unakku sollanumaa
  
  with this, I have committed the sin of comparing Sachin with Uthappa.
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 6:13:30 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Enna solla vaarenga. Inimeal 20-20 jeikka maataaingala?? Kalyasi wrote: ajithfederer wrote: Intha oru match mattum vechukittu mudiviukku varengale. Namma team palaya record ellam konjam alasalaama Tonty20 la kooda 74 allout aame . MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: All i meant to say that they handle pressure well when compared to India, IMO - 125 All out Athu Tonty20 ithu 50-50 Tonty-20 la innum 2 varushathukku naanga World Champions... Antha Mabbe Pothum...

  
  
  Enga Tonty-20 Specialist RP yum Yuvi yum varattum, ellarayum oda oda adipom
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 6:14:48 2008.

  kalyan - leave it - its what we call in Hindi - dhoodh ka dhoodh, pani ka pani.......we know who is milk and who is water now....... ....
  
  i'm holding off my celebrations - let us(india) give them some more blows and see if they still dont want to accept.........
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 6:15:44 2008.

  Ada ponga raghu, ungala vida naan than inge srl support panneturirukira madhiri enaku oru feeling inge . Neenga onnume pesa maatengureenga ... Just for fun raghu
  

  Raghu wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: 83/4 ---> 267/4 against srl bowling attack not against australian attack. Tonty 20 matchla namma result and in the series opener la we slumped to 100 odd runs for 6 wickets against australian bowling attack... Please dont come 2 conclusions on srilanka based on one match performances please. well said

  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 6:17:56 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  Too bad. 125 All Out. Did they put up a fight atleast ? ! Went through the discussion. Few of the points were

  
  
  selva - u said SL is abetter team than India -
  
  Ind in a similar tuf situation - scored 194 in 45 overs ddue to good partnership betn dhoni and pathan......SL have collapsed to 125 -
  
  i think, our prediction (mine,kalyan's, anoops, DM's) is valid....India is "indeed" better than SL -
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 6:22:13 2008.

  
  

  selvakumar wrote:

  Too bad. 125 All Out. Did they put up a fight atleast ? ! Went through the discussion. Few of the points were Sriranga, Yes, Ponting was a part of a WC winning squad for three times. He has an edge over Sachin here. But again, this should be attributed to his captaincy (2 times) & the entire Aus team. Sachinukku athu kedaikala. Ithu maari neraya *thanipatta* records neraya perukku irukkae. Like Bevan & all. But here we are talking in a broad perspective comparing the net runs, centuries etc ! Kaarthi, Uthappa has better cricket sense than Sachin Let me remind u : When Sachin was budding as a cricketer, he ensured that he doesn't throw his wicket in similar fashion in successive games. He *learnt* & never repeated his previous mistakes when he was in his prime. Uthappa eppadi out aanaarnnu naan unakku sollanumaa with this, I have committed the sin of comparing Sachin with Uthappa.

  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 6:23:19 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  selva - u said SL is abetter team than India - Ind in a similar tuf situation - scored 194 in 45 overs ddue to good partnership betn dhoni and pathan......SL have collapsed to 125 - i think, our prediction (mine,kalyan's, anoops, DM's) is valid....India is "indeed" better than SL -

  
  
  I still feel that SL is a better team than India. Let us see I felt that SL can reach the finals compared to India. Youngsters did play well against SL esp Ghambir & Dhoni. I still have doubts on their play esp when it comes to quality bowling. Let us wait and see.
  
  Let us wait for few more games before coming to any conclusion Anyway, I won't be sad if I am proved wrong
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 6:24:30 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Ada ponga raghu, ungala vida naan than inge srl support panneturirukira madhiri enaku oru feeling inge . Neenga onnume pesa maatengureenga :oops: ... Just for fun raghu Raghu wrote: ajithfederer wrote: 83/4 ---> 267/4 against srl bowling attack not against australian attack. Tonty 20 matchla namma result and in the series opener la we slumped to 100 odd runs for 6 wickets against australian bowling attack... Please dont come 2 conclusions on srilanka based on one match performances please. well said

  
  
  thala
  
  Athihama pesakoodathu, neram varum pothu pesanum, eagerly awaiting for that time ....
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 6:27:21 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  I still feel that SL is a better team than India. Let us see I still have doubts on their play esp when it comes to quality bowling. Let us wait and see.

  
  
  u do accept - SL is not a quality bolwing attack
  
  

  selvakumar wrote:

  Let us wait for few more games before coming to any conclusion Anyway, I won't be sad if I am proved wrong

  
  
  true - but u guys shuld be gracious enuf to accept u r wrong......dont just remind Indian team of their past failures.........in this tournament, if they play well, u got to appreciate them.........if not, atleast stop mocking them and their supporters
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 6:33:46 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  true - but u guys shuld be gracious enuf to accept u r wrong......dont just remind Indian team of their past failures.........in this tournament, if they play well, u got to appreciate them.........if not, atleast stop mocking them and their supporters

  
  enna logic ithu ??
  Naan apadi enna thappa post pannittaen. I just said that SL is a better team than india esp after the moronic decision from the selectors. (Removing SG). U have also accepted that it was a bad move. Neenga itha pathi appo aen yosikkala ? were you satisfied with the choices of the youngsters then ??
  
  India nalla vilayaadina appreciate pannamaya irukkpoem neenga enna misunderstand panniteenga. Dhoni supporters ellam test match appo engappa poyiteenga Appari oru play paarthuttu avar ah naanga eppadi support pannurathu
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 6:37:53 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  India nalla vilayaadina appreciate pannamaya irukkpoem neenga enna misunderstand panniteenga.

  
  
  - neenga India support pannaama vera yaaru panna pora
  
  no selva, india minus SG and RD is also a good side and better than SL........ok, lets wait for remiainder of matches
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 6:40:23 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  - neenga India support pannaama vera yaaru panna pora no selva, india minus SG and RD is also a good side and better than SL........ok, lets wait for remiainder of matches

  
  
  BCCI Cricket Team nalla vilayaadina naan nichyam appreciate pannuvaen. Athe maari SL Board cricket team nalla vilayaadina nichayam appreciate pannuvaen Hope I am clear
  
  Sachin UAE team la vilayaadinaalum appreciate pannuvaen
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 6:40:32 2008.

  My point too.......
  

  selvakumar wrote:

  MADDY wrote: true - but u guys shuld be gracious enuf to accept u r wrong......dont just remind Indian team of their past failures.........in this tournament, if they play well, u got to appreciate them.........if not, atleast stop mocking them and their supporters enna logic ithu ?? Naan apadi enna thappa post pannittaen. I just said that SL is a better team than india esp after the moronic decision from the selectors. (Removing SG). U have also accepted that it was a bad move. Neenga itha pathi appo aen yosikkala ? were you satisfied with the choices of the youngsters then ?? India nalla vilayaadina appreciate pannamaya irukkpoem neenga enna misunderstand panniteenga. Dhoni supporters ellam test match appo engappa poyiteenga Appari oru play paarthuttu avar ah naanga eppadi support pannurathu

  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 6:47:16 2008.

  maddy, kalyasi edho india aadalainu indha pakkam varla - inga ennadaana
  
  AF - i do agree on BCCI being morons and the way they dumped SG/RD being wrong etc - but how long are you going to question on middle order/top order (you wont question this ofcourse with ur God there)/bottom order etc i can seriously understand ur rants/downriding indian team etc if this ODI team with RD/SG were going bonkers and wnning every one day coming their way - come on they werent even winning consistently half the matches they played - the only exception being the long winning trot - that again was a team started by Dada with one huge factor - TRUST in the team by the captain - that was the moto and the team flourished with players like Dhoni/Yuvi/Pathan/Bajji etc - lets go back to ODI cricket and india b4 that - were we in the top 4 and a force to reckon with in ODI?!? now we are serious contenders to aussie/SA and SL.
  
  this is a young team with more than enuf no of good talented performers and jus coz one or a couple of our heroes arent in the team, to downride the team is
  anyways, most guys seem to treat cricket like films - if not ur fav hero - badmouth the film
  like it or not, this indian team is here to stay
  
  and pls test cricket is not the same - IMO ours is the best and no1. team in test cricket now and also be prepared that the same fab 4 wud be retiring soon from there too - atleast a couple shud go by End of this year.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 6:48:03 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  MADDY wrote: - neenga India support pannaama vera yaaru panna pora no selva, india minus SG and RD is also a good side and better than SL........ok, lets wait for remiainder of matches BCCI Cricket Team nalla vilayaadina naan nichyam appreciate pannuvaen. Athe maari SL Board cricket team nalla vilayaadina nichayam appreciate pannuvaen Hope I am clear Sachin UAE team la vilayaadinaalum appreciate pannuvaen

  
  
  enna pannuradhu selva - though its BCCI team - they play with India cap on their head.........they shuld never lose - is our desire............in a cricketing view - India is a stronger side......ok, let us wait as i said before....
  
  y being hypothetical - dont we support Lara though he is not from India........
  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 6:52:21 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  MADDY wrote: true - but u guys shuld be gracious enuf to accept u r wrong......dont just remind Indian team of their past failures.........in this tournament, if they play well, u got to appreciate them.........if not, atleast stop mocking them and their supporters enna logic ithu ?? Naan apadi enna thappa post pannittaen. I just said that SL is a better team than india esp after the moronic decision from the selectors. (Removing SG). U have also accepted that it was a bad move. Neenga itha pathi appo aen yosikkala ? were you satisfied with the choices of the youngsters then ?? India nalla vilayaadina appreciate pannamaya irukkpoem neenga enna misunderstand panniteenga. Dhoni supporters ellam test match appo engappa poyiteenga Appari oru play paarthuttu avar ah naanga eppadi support pannurathu

  Selva, can you pls explain me why is removing SG a moronic decision for the CB series against Aus and SL in Australia with the fitness level he showed in the test matches (u were asking how to support dhoni with what he did in tests) - and SG has no great record in aus in ODIs anyways
  
  Is it coz without Sachin/SG our opening would be useless and cant score runs at all?!? if so, what are we planning to do when SG calls it a day (it was defnly on the cards - though might not be for say 1-2 series)?! be prepared for someone to come in and be fine when he fails some matches
  
  

• From: Billgates on Fri Feb 8 6:53:25 2008.

  Raghu Sir,
  
  Srilankans were brutally thrashed by Australia just 2 months before in 2 tests. Look at the way Indians countered them . Amazing no !
  Somehow, I feel Indians are playing better cricket now than lankans.
  Muralidharan was a miserable failure in tests in Australia. Raghu Sir, may I know the reason pls.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 6:57:18 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Raghu Sir, Srilankans were brutally thrashed by Australia just 2 months before in 2 tests. Look at the way Indians countered them . Amazing no ! Somehow, I feel Indians are playing better cricket now than lankans. Muralidharan was a miserable failure in tests in Australia. Raghu Sir, may I know the reason pls.

  
  
  ayyo neenga vera summa irungo naa
  
  raghu , we all accept SL is a good team and will fight back amen....
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 6:57:55 2008.

  To all (Don't know how may times i have to repeat this again )
  
  I said that i feel that srl team has a better chance to go 2 finals. Thats my opinion and thats about it. If you guys feel that it downrides the Indian team, i can't help it. I also said that i will be glad if i am proved wrong .
  
  And yes to me after sachin there is no cricket. It doesn't make sense to me to follow a team which is guided by BCCI jokers . .
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 6:58:08 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  enna pannuradhu selva - though its BCCI team - they play with India cap on their head.........they shuld never lose - is our desire............in a cricketing view - India is a stronger side......ok, let us wait as i said before.... y being hypothetical - dont we support Lara though he is not from India........

  
  ICL caption la kooda India irukku
  naan sonna maari Indian cricket team nalla vilayaadina santhosham. After all, ennaikaavathu oru naal seniors retire aaganum. Aana atha eppo pannanum ??
  
  SG was playing well AFAIK. He was in good form much better than few youngsters. But why should they sack him ? Let him play as long as he can with this form Itha vittutu youngsters ah erakki vilayaada vaikkanumaa.. Tiwari ellam oru aalaah ?? Issue is on : SG's omission and the subsequent impact with a guy like Tiwari. Itha thaan naanga sonnoem Dhoni vera appo appo kazhi kindunaar Yuvraj pathi kooda naanga pesamaattoem. But dhoni Sehwag ukkum dhonikkum enakku mild diff thaan theriyuthu. Sehwag 60 math edukkuraar oru 50 adikka.. Dhoni 40 match edukkuraar Yuvraj injury. Ithukku mela namma middle order mele ENTHA NAMIKKAIYA VAIKKIRATHU
  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 7:00:54 2008.

  okie, AF as long as u wud be happy if proved wrong - jus wait for that happy day
  
  just one kwestin - when RD and SG were in the team not a short while ago - i think it was the same BCCI jokers heading the team??
  
  

• From: Billgates on Fri Feb 8 7:04:06 2008.

  Selvakumar Sir
  
  India needs to build a team for 2011 WC. For that , its very important that the youngsters face the best of the bowling attacks now. The next australian tour in 2011 only.
  
  Tiwary has just played one match. Pls dont underestimate anybody by just a match.
  FYI, even Sachin was a failure in his first inning. Bowled by Waqar Yunus.
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 7:04:14 2008.

  anoops,
  SG fitness illena, rest kodupaangalae.. Injury maari.. Yuvraj kku kodukkum pothu aen SG ukku kodukkala. Avara ah mothamaa thookitaanga. Avar nalla thaanae vilayaadinaar.
  
  

  Quote:

  u were asking how to support dhoni with what he did in ests

  
  
  Unlike 20-20, Both tests and ODI require few other skills too. Dhoni's play oflate irks me to the core and I don't understand why I should prefer him Yaa.. May be we had no one for the captain post .
  
  SG - Sachin pair is the most famous and successful pair. SG scored 200+. Athukku fitness romba mukkiyam aachae ODI la fitness illathavarakku 5 naal nadakkura test ukku matttum fitness vanthirumaa
  
  ippadi series ukku mattum oru aala edukkanumnaa, DHONI GAMBHIR ah ellam eppadi paa eduthaanga
  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 7:06:10 2008.

  Dada's replacement is not tiwari he is jus there as yuvi's injury replacement - Raina is in for SG and he hasnt got a chance yet - Gambhir and sehwag has done well and Raina hasnt got in yet. and btw Tiwari is one good talent in domestic cricket - wait and see once he gets some chance - ofcourse he aint gonna be = to SG/SRT. its hard to wait for getting someone equal to the greats to be replaced with.
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 7:09:38 2008.

  Exactly my point. They just didnt apply their brains in making ODI selections. How can they overlook the fact of 2 greats of the game?. They just blindly approved whatever mr tonty 20 captain said which is a pity!!!. Again we are going back 2 the selection issue which is a roundabout circle. Lets end it here .
  

  anoops wrote:

  okie, AF as long as u wud be happy if proved wrong - jus wait for that happy day just one kwestin - when RD and SG were in the team not a short while ago - i think it was the same BCCI jokers heading the team??

  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 7:10:34 2008.

  fitness and injury are different - SG sitting out few matches is not gonna increase his fitness dhoni 'trying' to play responsibly does irritate me too sometimes - but before being judgemental on him i jus wanna see how he plays when he comes into the wicket at abt overs 38 or so rather than at 20 or so with 4 quick wickets and see how he plays
  
  tests require different level of fitness than ODIs - its easy to hide one bad fielder in tests and its not the same in ODIs.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Fri Feb 8 7:11:25 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  ICL caption la kooda India irukku naan sonna maari Indian cricket team nalla vilayaadina santhosham.

  
  
  do u think my patriotism is so directionless and confused??? .......if ICL rolls out a all India team, we will support it too - simple........edhulayum india thokkakoodaadhu - indha aasai onnum jaasthiye illa
  
  selection issues, selva, do u think i'll be happy on dada's exclusion .......but still, i feel, India will win over SL atleast........
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 7:11:41 2008.

  Erkanave 2007 cupkku rendu varshama team-ae pepare panni 1st round la santhi siricha nilamaye innum yaarum marakala...Idhula ippove 2011 kku preparations aama. First ippo irukira competitions jeikkara vazhiya paapom .
  

  Billgates wrote:

  Selvakumar Sir India needs to build a team for 2011 WC. For that , its very important that the youngsters face the best of the bowling attacks now. The next australian tour in 2011 only. Tiwary has just played one match. Pls dont underestimate anybody by just a match. FYI, even Sachin was a failure in his first inning. Bowled by Waqar Yunus.

  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 7:13:21 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Exactly my point. They just didnt apply their brains in making ODI selections. How can they overlook the fact of 2 greats of the game?. They just blindly approved whatever mr tonty 20 captain said which is a pity!!!. Again we are going back 2 the selection issue which is a roundabout circle. Lets end it here . anoops wrote: okie, AF as long as u wud be happy if proved wrong - jus wait for that happy day just one kwestin - when RD and SG were in the team not a short while ago - i think it was the same BCCI jokers heading the team??

  do you believe the politicians filled BCCI plus the influential Ad companies listen to the word of Dhoni who has no backing in indian cricket?! - upto u to believe on the media pushed 'dhoni sacks RD/SG' - anyways yes lets stop the issue on selection
  
  you can back SL and let me keep my hopes alive on India
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 7:14:50 2008.

  "Experiment" is the escape word that BCCI uses quite often
  
  

• From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 7:16:37 2008.

  I don't know why peple are so obsessed about rahul the broken wall dravid and saurav can't run can't field ganguly so much.
  
  They are not the future of ODI. They are past their prime, IMO.
  
  anyway, Dravid has a broken finger. ganguly's fitness issue is there for all to see. Even in last ODI series ganguly scored runs at a painfully slow strike rate.
  
  So. its better to give youngsters a chance.
  we shud not come to conclusion on manoj tiwary or anyone based on one good yorker from B Lee. Sachin-e behind the crease stance eduthu ninnu hit-wicket aayitararu ( signs of fading eyesight. )
  
  selva,
  my point is all modern greats have a world cup to their name ( ponting, waugh, wasim, de silva, warne, murali, inzy ) except the 2 ( sachin, lara).
  if you blame it on the team, then you have to acept T20 WC victory is due to a good team effort and not a "bolt out of the blue" victory, as some people here claim it to be.
  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 7:17:16 2008.

  as long as they dont term this youth selection as 'experiment' and go back to SG/RD etc if this team fails in CB series
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 7:19:44 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Raghu Sir, Srilankans were brutally thrashed by Australia just 2 months before in 2 tests. Look at the way Indians countered them . Amazing no ! Somehow, I feel Indians are playing better cricket now than Lankan. Muralidharan was a miserable failure in tests in Australia. Raghu Sir, may I know the reason pls.

  
  
  Saar,
  
  I feel you have selective amnesia, or you don’t read all my posts b4 u get excited
  
  >>Muralidharan was a miserable failure in tests in Australia<<
  
  I have admitted this, I have said, 100 times that the Indians and OZy play murali much better than the rest!
  >>Srilankans were brutally thrashed by Australia just 2 months before in 2 tests. Look at the way Indians countered them .<<
  
  Yes, I have admitted this in the Australia Vs India thread; obviously u did not read it or had problems understanding it
  
  but here we are talking about ODI, SL is a MUCH BETTER TEAM THAN INDIA, and comes after AUSTRALIA IN ODI,
  
  If you ever listen to the ex-players commentary (obviously they would have better knowledge / experience than u and me) says SL is formidable team after Australia, don’t hear them say about INDIA
  
  India’s has MUCH BETTER batting line up than SL, while SL has much better bowling attack and fielding side.
  
  END...
  
  
  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 7:20:08 2008.

  forget the 'bolt out of the blue' victory statements - i have heard many fans say that the whole tournament was fixed to get ind and pak from subcontinent to reach finals to popularise T20 - even here in the hub - was shocked to see to what extent ppl go supporting their idols
  
  

• From: Billgates on Fri Feb 8 7:24:30 2008.

  IMO, 20-20 format is not the ideal benchmark . Even a single delivery can change the course of a match !
  50 overs is more stable .
  
  Performance of 20-20 should never be counted . We saw even Zimbabwe beating Australia ! All funny things ( including India lifting the cup ) keep happen there
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 7:27:57 2008.

  Opening swashbucklers experience change of pace
  
  Peter English
  
  February 8, 2008
  
  
  
  All stand: Adam Gilchrist's 54th ODI fifty was out of character, but it was important in setting up Australia's one-sided victory © Getty Images
  
  
  
  
  Two of the batsmen the SCG crowd was desperate to see put in unusual performances as they faced off for one of the last times. The left-handed gunfight between Adam Gilchrist and Sanath Jayasuriya did not explode as the conditions were not ideal for the flashy strokeplay that has been a feature of the stunning openers' careers.
  
  Jayasuriya's only chance of returning to Sydney as a player is if Sri Lanka make the final and he was unable to find another jewel at a ground he adores in front of people who feel the same way about him. This time he was easily out-pointed by Gilchrist, who scored a 61 which was subdued by his exceptional standards.
  
  The previous time Jayasuriya toured here, having been re-instated to the team immediately after arriving late to the tour, he lashed a brutal 114, his third hundred in a row at the stadium. His 7 tonight included one striking boundary, a flay to third man off Brett Lee after he had joined Gilchrist in struggling to start in the usual tempo.
  
  Heavy rain forced the pitch to spend days undercover in the lead-up to the game and one of the results was slow and sometimes very low bounce. Something extra special was required for free scoring, which was achieved only by Matthew Hayden and Kumar Sangakkara in Australia's 128-run win, and the surface upset the rhythm of the two top-of-the-order belters.
  
  Facing Lee a ball after hitting his boundary, Jayasuriya was not sure whether he wanted to leave outside off stump, but the bat drifted towards the ball, found the bottom edge and cannoned on to the stumps. A younger version of Jayasuriya would not have had the interference between mind and body, but he is 38 and the ticking grows louder by the tour.
  
  Gilchrist, 36, heard the retirement noise during the India Test series and his cross-country farewell is taking on the itinerary of a rock band. He is desperate to give his fans some final memories to lock away, but the conditions were not conducive to blasting entertainment and he was cautious for most of the innings.
  
  When Hayden was 33, Gilchrist was 4, but things soon looked like changing when he pulled a fierce six in front of square off Lasith Malinga's speed and crunched boundaries through and over cover off Ishara Amerasinghe. However, a couple of legside miscues that narrowly avoided fielders showed the difficulty in gauging the bounce and the sensible option was taken.
  
  Often Gilchrist half-centuries have come before the 15-over mark, but his 54th fifty arrived in the 27th over from 67 balls. It is a measure of the way Gilchrist has altered expectations that it felt like he was crawling. Until Jayasuriya gained confidence as a one-day opener in the 1990s that rate of scoring was considered healthy. Both men rejected such thoughts and sprinted at a speed that was breathtaking and bowler breaking.
  
  Gilchrist was trying to lift his pace when he tried to sweep Chamara Kapugedera, who is significantly faster than medium, and missed. The ball was going on to the stumps until it hit Gilchrist's pad and Tony Hill, the umpire, almost pointed at him to signal the dismissal.
  
  He headed for the dressing room to more moving applause, having taken 81 balls to register three fours and the six. A similar reception came when Jayasuriya trod back through the members' area, ending one of the final head-to-head battles of a couple of game-changing swashbucklers.
  
  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 7:32:28 2008.

  yeah in 50-50 Bangladesh can defeat south africa and ireland can defeat pak - but 20-20 la zim, aus va win panna koodadhu and yes ind taking cup is comedy - long live bill gates and his cricketing knowledge
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 7:34:29 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  yeah in 50-50 Bangladesh can defeat south africa and ireland can defeat pak - but 20-20 la zim, aus va win panna koodadhu and yes ind taking cup is comedy - long live bill gates and his cricketing knowledge :twisted:

  
  
  Owwww(vadivelu style)
  
  

• From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 7:35:33 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  IMO, 20-20 format is not the ideal benchmark . Even a single delivery can change the course of a match ! 50 overs is more stable . Performance of 20-20 should never be counted . We saw even Zimbabwe beating Australia ! All funny things ( including India lifting the cup ) keep happen there

  
  
  neenga pesarethe funny-a irukku. even bangladesh beat australia in england in ODI. so, what.
  
  INDIA was the best team in the T20 WC and they deserved the cup. PERIOD.
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 7:39:42 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  I don't know why peple are so obsessed about rahul the broken wall dravid and saurav can't run can't field ganguly so much.

  
  Let me put it back to you. Rahul & Sehwag. Sehwag was picked for this series and it was indeed a *BOLT OUT OF THE BLUE". Compared to him, SG and RD are better. (Again, if we omit those 1 or 2 series). I don't have probs with RD's one day exclusion. He should work hard and should get back to the team But SG had already done that and he was playing well. sourav should have been sacked long back if they just consider his fielding and running b/w wickets. If they apply this rule equally for everyone, no youngster here will survive apart from yuvraj and dinesh karthik
  
  

• From: Billgates on Fri Feb 8 7:40:01 2008.

  Sriranga
  
  Indians were lucky twice. Both the matches against Pakistan. The tie breaker would have gone either way. Thats not the way to finish a match.
  Misbah could have easily scored those winning runs as Pak had 2 more deliveries in the final I think
  
  20-20 is not the yardstick to measure the class of any cricketer. Its pure luck and lottery case.
  
  

• From: Billgates on Fri Feb 8 7:44:17 2008.

  [quote="selvakumar But SG had already done that and he was playing well. sourav should have been sacked long back if they just consider his fielding and running b/w wickets. If they apply this rule equally for everyone, no youngster here will survive apart from yuvraj and dinesh karthik [/quote]
  
  Very good point. Dada was never a great fielder even during his captaincy days. Putting that as a reason for his sacking unfair.
  Lets see. Once this series is over, we may see Dada coming back again . BCCI is after all set of jokers no !
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 7:44:27 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  tests require different level of fitness than ODIs - its easy to hide one bad fielder in tests and its not the same in ODIs.

  
  
  I am not sure whether SG really lacked that FITNESS. He played even the last test match. If that was just a FITNESS problem, he would have been rested just like how they do it for sachin. But this time, they have completely sacked SG with 0% possibility of comeback.
  
  It is easy to hide one bad batsman through 20-20
  
  

• From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 7:44:49 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Sriranga Indians were lucky twice. Both the matches against Pakistan. The tie breaker would have gone either way. Thats not the way to finish a match. Misbah could have easily scored those winning runs as Pak had 2 more deliveries in the final I think 20-20 is not the yardstick to measure the class of any cricketer. Its pure luck and lottery case.

  
  
  luck illama life-a illai, ithu theriyatha ungallukku
  
  In 1992, pak were 74 all out against england facing elimination from WC. you know what, it rained, they shared points, pak beat england ( amaam athey england) in the finals, win the cup.
  
  In 1999, australia were facing elimination, they won 7 matches on the trot. guess, how they made it to the finals, a tie with SA in the semis. they had beaten SA in the super 6 match ( courtesy gibbs dropping a sitter from Steve waugh and it seems, steve said to gibbs "you dropped the cup, mate")
  
  at your argument.
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 7:48:14 2008.

  Mokka Meeting a pottutannunga.. Wait lemme comeback to the discussions...
  
  

• From: Billgates on Fri Feb 8 7:49:38 2008.

  Sriranga, Anoops
  
  Understand my reasoning . In 50 over format, its more balanced as it gives chance to both the teams to stage a comeback.
  Whereas in 20 overs , even a delivery can change the course of a match.
  You saw that happening regularly now.
  
  In a 50 over game, even if Yuvi had scored 6 sixes in an over, the opponents could have made a comeback by distributing those extra runs across 50 overs but in a 20 over format, there is a gap of 30 overs which makes something impossible.
  This is what makes a 20 format pure lottery , luck oriented version.
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 7:53:41 2008.

  but i have to agree guys, in the 20/20 final India was extremly lucky!, Pakistan was so close to India, they could have won that match it was not agreat match though winning by a small margin is not a good sign...
  
  that's all
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 7:54:17 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  and it seems, steve said to gibbs "you dropped the cup, mate") .

  
  <Dig>
  Steve, in his autobiography reveals that actually he didn't say it. ivangala build-up pannirukkaanga pola. Aana unmayileye sollirundha nalla irundhirukkum
  </Dig>
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 7:54:23 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: sachin, best cricketing brain-aa whenever we played for a draw in test matches, sachin's brain goes to sleep.. that banglore test against pakistan is one gud example.. in this team, robin uthappa has the best cricketing brain... i know, many will laugh at this post.. but experience and execution is diff from cricketing brain.. DM Appo Robin Uthappa va Single Handed a ethavathu match jeikka sollunga paapom... When a Player plays and wins for a country single handedly then you know how good he is in judging the oponents, conditions and etc.... Sachin is the only player whom I think can always be a street smart cricketer which he proved in Kochi 1998 againg aus ... where he took 5 wickets having no fielders in the offside for lefthanders and got them tempted to play against the spin and won the match for india...

  kalyasi we are talking cricketing brain here.. not abt performance or talent..
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 7:58:45 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  but i have to agree guys, in the 20/20 final India was extremly lucky!, Pakistan was so close to India, they could have won that match it was not agreat match though winning by a small margin is not a good sign... that's all

  
  
  I disagree with other friends. 20-20 win was indeed a great win. India team was lucky. But at the same time, we cannot underestimate the effort fromt he youngsters
  
  

• From: raaja_rasigan on Fri Feb 8 7:58:55 2008.

  yeah. i agree with Billagates partially.. 20-20 is just hit or out case... atleast in 50-50 they can build an innings & go on to post a big total like the last India-srilankan match in the current series...... but if u c india's 20-20 against Aus.. once they lost a couple of early wickets, they are not able to make a comeback
  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 7:58:57 2008.

  selva, only yuvi and DK? Rohit sharma/Raina and Tiwari are all brilliant fielders too - Gambhir/Dhoni and even Sehwag run too good b/w the wickets
  
  20-20 format does not require the best techniques for a batsman agreed - no one is asking u to accept that the 20-20 team wud do the best in ODIs automatically (jus coz they won the cup) - but unless given a chance how do we decide? and unless we play em how do we know we are very happy deciding/judging on youngsters with jus few matches - why cant these youngsters, supposedly the next best talent in india be given a long rope?!
  SG cant come back into ODI cricket if BCCI has taken the decision having indian cricket future in mind - but if done based on some knee jerk or some politics within then he and even RD wud be back soon after CB series!!
  
  

• From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 8:02:30 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  sriranga wrote: and it seems, steve said to gibbs "you dropped the cup, mate") . <Dig> Steve, in his autobiography reveals that actually he didn't say it. ivangala build-up pannirukkaanga pola. Aana unmayileye sollirundha nalla irundhirukkum </Dig>

  
  
  kelvi pattathe sonnen.
  
  best sledge
  
  mark waugh to some english cricketer:
  "you're a f@#$ing sh!t"
  
  the response to mark waugh:
  "hey, atleast i'm the best player in my family"
  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 8:02:41 2008.

  true billgates - teams find it difficult to come back in 20-20 once they lose their way - T20 is jus for the entertainment of the crowd more than for improving cricketing techniques. But winning it is not pure lottery please. jus wanna know if the same group who is criticising or mocking T20 win would have done the same if the big3 were in the winning team
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 8:03:02 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  India’s has MUCH BETTER batting line up than SL, while SL has much better bowling attack and fielding side. END...

  no way.. india's bowling lineup is almost as good as australia's.. its definitely better than SL.. and india's fielding has the best so far in this competition.. aussies and lankans are dropping easy catches
  
  many here are poor at assessing the potential of this indian team..
  
  [/tscii]
  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 8:04:14 2008.

  i like Sarwan's reply to Mcgrath better
  
  Ravi Shastri to one 12th man who was sledging him from silly point - if you can f**king bat half as good as u talk, you wont be 12th man
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 8:10:48 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Sriranga Indians were lucky twice. Both the matches against Pakistan. The tie breaker would have gone either way. Thats not the way to finish a match. Misbah could have easily scored those winning runs as Pak had 2 more deliveries in the final I think 20-20 is not the yardstick to measure the class of any cricketer. Its pure luck and lottery case.

  in that bowl out,
  
  indians did use their brain..
  
  robin uthappa, sehwag were used.. they used their brains properly,.. just aimed at the stumps..
  
  brainless paki bowlers ran in with a long runup and tried bowling spin
  if they cant think abt how to hit a stumps , then they dont deserve to win...
  
  and in the final, who asked misbah to play that stupid shot?? indians just used their common sense and won both these games..
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 8:16:47 2008.

  IMO - The real test of technique, skill and temperament is test cricket, followed by ODI. T20 is a relief from test/ODI in some ways, especially for people who think its atrocious to spend one full day, let alone 5 days for a single game! And the pace also makes it entertaining. T20 mandates its own set of skills
  
  However, the problem is when the deluded Tonty-Tonty brigade fails to see that T20 and ODI are different. When you speak about T20 performances, achievements, please do not confuse it with ODI results/performances. They are different. Im not saying those who play one well cannot play the other but its just irritating to see people justify things happening in ODI on the basis of Tonty-Tonty results.
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 8:24:05 2008.

  T20 is like a mad shoot-out.. but, here a brilliant strategy can be very useful as the opponents wont have much time to adjust their game...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 8:28:06 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Devar Magan wrote: sachin, best cricketing brain-aa whenever we played for a draw in test matches, sachin's brain goes to sleep.. that banglore test against pakistan is one gud example.. in this team, robin uthappa has the best cricketing brain... i know, many will laugh at this post.. but experience and execution is diff from cricketing brain.. DM Appo Robin Uthappa va Single Handed a ethavathu match jeikka sollunga paapom... When a Player plays and wins for a country single handedly then you know how good he is in judging the oponents, conditions and etc.... Sachin is the only player whom I think can always be a street smart cricketer which he proved in Kochi 1998 againg aus ... where he took 5 wickets having no fielders in the offside for lefthanders and got them tempted to play against the spin and won the match for india... kalyasi we are talking cricketing brain here.. not abt performance or talent..

  
  
  Atha thaan naanum sollaren... To have no fielders on leg side and tempting the OZ batsmen to go after the bowling needs a cricketing brain... Beleive me he does have the best cricketing brain in the world... Upper cut, Paddle sweep... all innovations... Avar pazham saptu potta kottaya thaan chinna pasanga porukki thinnukittu irukaanga...
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 8:39:03 2008.

  DM,
  Looking at your posts here and in other threads, all i can say is EKDMI?
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 8:56:05 2008.

  CR,
  
  athukku naan enna panna mudiyum
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 9:06:39 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  CR, athukku naan enna panna mudiyum

  
  
  DM on most of the arguements going on in the hub.. I am with you.. But reg Sachin's Cricketing brain I cannot accept your points at all.... Sorry... No Worries... We'll agree to disagree
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 9:08:17 2008.

  anoops,
  People like sachin, Ganguly, Dravid etc evolved over time. But the youngsters are not like that. Take Agargar, sehwag, Dinesh Mongia etc. They provided lot of hope in the initial 50 matches if I am not wrong.
  Before 2003 WC, people even said that sehwag alone is required and we don't require sachin for WC Sachin showed the diff in that WC.
  
  Agargar created a record by taking 50 wickets with less # of matches. What happened to him after that ? Didn't we rely on seniors like Javagal Srinath in that WC ?
  
  Youngsters just provide a ray of hope and then they fail. this had been proved umpteen # of times. Remember Dhoni was once compared with Gilchrist
  
  You need not throw a batsman in form like Sourav just for the sake of testing couple of youngsters. You can very well do that by resting them. That is my point. I never said they shouldn't be given a chance
  
  You should not test them at the cost of a batsman. If they want to remove sourav for his fitness then they should have done that early. This is just a reason to escape.
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 9:11:19 2008.

  selva, sachin and sourav elllaam vaanathula iruntha veterans-a gudichaangala??
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 9:11:25 2008.

  DM, onniyum panna vendaam, you keep posting and we will keep EKDMI-ing.. Let the status quo be maintained
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 9:12:50 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: CR, athukku naan enna panna mudiyum DM on most of the arguements going on in the hub.. I am with you.. But reg Sachin's Cricketing brain I cannot accept your points at all.... Sorry... No Worries... We'll agree to disagree

  ok kalyasi, i agree to disagree with u all.. i am just posting my opinion here..
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 9:13:47 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  selva, sachin and sourav elllaam vaanathula iruntha veterans-a gudichaangala??

  
  
  

  selvakumar wrote:

  You need not throw a batsman in form like Sourav just for the sake of testing couple of youngsters. You can very well do that by resting them. That is my point. I never said they shouldn't be given a chance

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 9:17:08 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  DM, onniyum panna vendaam, you keep posting and we will keep EKDMI-ing.. Let the status quo be maintained

  
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 9:23:51 2008.

  apaada ,
  
  Inaiku oru mathiri 1/2day mudichchu abeesula, thanks to all of you guys keeping me busy here, ilena abeesula thoonkithaan irupen, sari ippo konjam vela iruku
  
  
  vartaa
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 9:26:04 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  DM, onniyum panna vendaam, you keep posting and we will keep EKDMI-ing.. Let the status quo be maintained

  
  His post reg sachin's cricket brain is the best one, I read today
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 9:31:13 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  selva, sachin and sourav elllaam vaanathula iruntha veterans-a gudichaangala??

  
  Avanga onnum kuthikkala. Avangalum aarambathula struggle panni vanthaanga.. But the way a player IMPROVES HIS GAME is very important. This is must for a great player. You should probe for these kind of players and should choose them.
  
  nee sachin, sourav avangaloda prime la eppadi vizhayaadungaanga nnu paarkala pola
  
  I heard that Badrinath played very well in the past 3 years. Avarah vittutu aen baa mathavangala eduthaanga
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 9:37:54 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  I heard that Badrinath played very well in the past 3 years. Avarah vittutu aen baa mathavangala eduthaanga

  
  oru velai avarukku cricketing brain ser illayo?
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 9:40:45 2008.

  bala
  Let us wait for kaarthi's explanation on cricket brain
  
  

• From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 9:45:43 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: selva, sachin and sourav elllaam vaanathula iruntha veterans-a gudichaangala?? Avanga onnum kuthikkala. Avangalum aarambathula struggle panni vanthaanga.. But the way a player IMPROVES HIS GAME is very important. This is must for a great player. You should probe for these kind of players and should choose them. nee sachin, sourav avangaloda prime la eppadi vizhayaadungaanga nnu paarkala pola I heard that Badrinath played very well in the past 3 years. Avarah vittutu aen baa mathavangala eduthaanga

  
  
  yeah, he shud be there in the team. southern bias. vadakku vazhkirathu, therkku theikirathu.
  
  About SG, he made his debut in ODI in 1992 tri-series in australia, played one match, dropped from the team due to attitude problem(seems, he refused to carry drinks). his second match was after 4 and half years in 1996 in england. how a cricketer's career is wasted?
  
  sachin made his debut in 1989. played 69 matches in middle order without a century. moved to opening slot, scores a scintillating 82 off 49 ( even opposing captain ken rutherford started clapping for sachin in the field). scores his first hundred in his 79th match.
  how a genius'es potential is wasted in almost 70 matches and in the world cup 1992 instead of unleashing him at the top, he is coming 2 down. ( proven customer ravi shastri of all people is opening the innings). height of stupidity, i would say.
  
  we don't want similar thing to happen again. seniors have done their part. its for juniors now to step up.
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 9:46:00 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  bala Let us wait for kaarthi's explanation on cricket brain

  
  And there was another joke doing the rounds here.
  Ponting has World Cups to his name but Sachin hasn't. So???
  
  enna logic ba! idhu allava cricketing brain
  
  

• From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 9:52:41 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  selvakumar wrote: bala Let us wait for kaarthi's explanation on cricket brain And there was another joke doing the rounds here. Ponting has World Cups to his name but Sachin hasn't. So??? enna logic ba! idhu allava cricketing brain

  
  
  ithulla oru logicum illai, winning world cup is >>>>>>>>> scoring individual hundreds.
  
  PS: quote by ronaldo after winning the world cup, "its better than having s_x"
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 9:54:58 2008.

  Sriranga,
  For identifying the geniuses, we are risking our current geniuses. That is bad is what we are telling !
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 9:55:57 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  ithulla oru logicum illai, winning world cup is >>>>>>>>> scoring individual hundreds. PS: quote by ronaldo after winning the world cup, "its better than having s_x"

  
  Yes.. For a CAPTAIN & a TEAM. Not for the individual members in it. Appadi paartha, PONTING 20-20 WC vaangala innum. Appo DHONI ponting ah vida periya aala
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Fri Feb 8 9:57:26 2008.

  Sriranga wrote:

  we don't want similar thing to happen again. seniors have done their part. its for juniors now to step up.

  
  That should come from them and their records. If their form is bad, u can throw them and ask them to make a comeback. (Like ganguly). But if they are playing well, why should they drop them
  
  

• From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 9:59:09 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  sriranga wrote: ithulla oru logicum illai, winning world cup is >>>>>>>>> scoring individual hundreds. PS: quote by ronaldo after winning the world cup, "its better than having s_x" Yes.. For a CAPTAIN & a TEAM. Not for the individual members in it. Appadi paartha, PONTING 20-20 WC vaangala innum. Appo DHONI ponting ah vida periya aala

  
  
  don't compare apple and orange here.
  
  a player is part of the team.
  sachin himself would be ready to swap his centuries record for a world cup win.
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 10:04:46 2008.

  adengappa
  
  intha rate-la pona 100 pages vanthudum sunday-ku munadi
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 10:14:32 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  ithulla oru logicum illai, winning world cup is >>>>>>>>> scoring individual hundreds.

  
  1. Ronaldo won because he was in the Brazilian team. George Best couldn't
  2. WCs are won by teams and not by individuals or captains. FYI, there are 11 players in a team in cricket
  3. What is an individual 100? Does it go to a separate Swiss Bank account?
  
  remba naala naanum sollitrukken. Namma Sriranga pecha kettutu ICC should nullify all matches except Tonty-Tonty and WC.
  
  Yes, it is greater than everything (many players would disagree though. For many, test cricket is the ultimate but thats a diff issue. test series win-lesnessSachin dhaan sole reason nu solluveenga!). So???? WC win being the greatest does not mean you judge a player only by WC wins. As you yourself have admitted its so illogical it ain't even funny
  
  Then why do you bother about this lowly series? neenga WC thavara onnume perusa eduthu comment panna koodadhe
  
  So, Sriranga's expert judgment -> Filippo Inzhagi >>>>> George Best
  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 10:14:32 2008.

  selva, dada is not scoring his runs at a pace reqd for the team and ODIs - nor is his fielding something to write abt with even wasim akram disclosing that the gameplan of pak in his days was to run even if they hit the ball direct at SG (this was in his playing days remember - way too back). all this combined with some vested interests who perhaps has a grudge or two against him has resulted in something like this
  am not saying that we taking in one excellent fielder instead of SG is justified - but taking in one promising batsman (in this case Raina/Tiwari) who is also an excellent fielder is good for the sake of future. they ought to be tested and tried to know if they wud improve with games or not - Tiwari has jus one game under his belt and Raina though extremely talented has himself to blame with associating and praising Greg chappel to the core and finding himself alienated from the team in the process
  Badrinath is one worry i had in the selection - same with bringing munaf for RP
  
  

• From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 10:38:53 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  sriranga wrote: ithulla oru logicum illai, winning world cup is >>>>>>>>> scoring individual hundreds. 1. Ronaldo won because he was in the Brazilian team. George Best couldn't 2. WCs are won by teams and not by individuals or captains. FYI, there are 11 players in a team in cricket 3. What is an individual 100? Does it go to a separate Swiss Bank account? remba naala naanum sollitrukken. Namma Sriranga pecha kettutu ICC should nullify all matches except Tonty-Tonty and WC. Yes, it is greater than everything (many players would disagree though. For many, test cricket is the ultimate but thats a diff issue. test series win-lesnessSachin dhaan sole reason nu solluveenga!). So???? Then why do you bother about this lowly series? neenga WC thavara onnume perusa eduthu comment panna koodadhe So, Filippo Inzhagi >>>>> Lionel Messi

  
  
  ithaan intha sachin veriyargalin problem-e.
  
  did i say, ponting > sachin
  
  i said ponting's / aravinda de silva's WC wins >>>>>>> sachin's hundreds record, it doesn't mean ponting > sachin
  
  if ponting scores more test hundreds than sachin, would you agree that ponting > sachin?(since, you weigh test match more than odi)
  
  unga petchu kettu, individual records-a mattum vechundu, team records ellam azhichidalaama?
  
  illati sachin retire aara anniki cricket -aye ban pannidalaama? ponting-ala record-a beat panna mudiyaathu
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 10:47:18 2008.

  Haiyo enakuk thookam varuthu
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 10:49:38 2008.

  bala chumma tension aaga vendaam.. ethukku eduthaalum neenga remba "cricketing brain" use panreenga.. i mean the phrase "cricketing brain"
  
  
  
  ellorum varinju kattikittu en mela bulldoser etha varaangale.
  
  defend panren..
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 10:57:21 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  ithaan intha sachin veriyargalin problem-e. did i say, ponting > sachin i said ponting's / aravinda de silva's WC wins >>>>>>> sachin's hundreds record, it doesn't mean ponting > sachin if ponting scores more test hundreds than sachin, would you agree that ponting > sachin?(since, you weigh test match more than odi) unga petchu kettu, individual records-a mattum vechundu, team records ellam azhichidalaama?

  
  Why do you compare Australian team record (of which Ponting was an integral part no doubt) against Sachin's centuries. You should be comparing Australia and India, not Australia and Sachin. It is *not* Ponting 3, Sachin 0 in the first place.
  idhu mattum apples oranges illaya?
  You can compare Ponting's WC scores against Sachin's WC scores. That would be fair but here you are mixing diff things...
  
  And I never claimed Sachin is my favorite because he has the most number of centuries or crap like that. Its something intangible. Its a personal preference and all the records are bonuses. They never hurt. And of course adha vechu we fanboys will thol-thattufy etc.. but thats not the *reason* why i would say Sachin is my favorite. adhellam unga vilayaattu
  
  en pecha ketta??? dont put word in my mouthsu!
  modhalla neenga individual records-ayum team records-ayum differentiate panna kathukkongo
  
  

• From: sriranga on Fri Feb 8 11:30:23 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  sriranga wrote: ithaan intha sachin veriyargalin problem-e. did i say, ponting > sachin i said ponting's / aravinda de silva's WC wins >>>>>>> sachin's hundreds record, it doesn't mean ponting > sachin if ponting scores more test hundreds than sachin, would you agree that ponting > sachin?(since, you weigh test match more than odi) unga petchu kettu, individual records-a mattum vechundu, team records ellam azhichidalaama? Why do you compare Australian team record (of which Ponting was an integral part no doubt) against Sachin's centuries. You should be comparing Australia and India, not Australia and Sachin. It is *not* Ponting 3, Sachin 0 in the first place. idhu mattum apples oranges illaya? You can compare Ponting's WC scores against Sachin's WC scores. That would be fair but here you are mixing diff things... And I never claimed Sachin is my favorite because he has the most number of centuries or crap like that. Its something intangible. Its a personal preference and all the records are bonuses. They never hurt. And of course adha vechu we fanboys will thol-thattufy etc.. but thats not the *reason* why i would say Sachin is my favorite. adhellam unga vilayaattu en pecha ketta??? dont put word in my mouthsu! modhalla neenga individual records-ayum team records-ayum differentiate panna kathukkongo

  
  
  cricket being a team game (ithulla santhegam illaye), team records are more important than individual records.
  
  A world cup / ODI, test series win is always better than a individual record.
  
  so, stop gloryfying individual records. thats my point.
  
  

• From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 11:46:23 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  bala chumma tension aaga vendaam.. ethukku eduthaalum neenga remba "cricketing brain" use panreenga.. i mean the phrase "cricketing brain" ellorum varinju kattikittu en mela bulldoser etha varaangale. defend panren..

  
  
  DM,
  
  Nalla kaalam Bulldoser mathiram ethuranga Kodum pavi keevi onum erikaliye , so Gumunu irunga
  
  
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 12:49:28 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: bala chumma tension aaga vendaam.. ethukku eduthaalum neenga remba "cricketing brain" use panreenga.. i mean the phrase "cricketing brain" ellorum varinju kattikittu en mela bulldoser etha varaangale. defend panren.. DM, Nalla kaalam Bulldoser mathiram ethuranga Kodum pavi keevi onum erikaliye , so Gumunu irunga

  ethaiyum thaangum idhayam ullathaal, kavalai illai enakku
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 13:01:17 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  selva, sachin and sourav elllaam vaanathula iruntha veterans-a gudichaangala??

  
  
  
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 15:10:45 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  cricket being a team game (ithulla santhegam illaye), team records are more important than individual records. A world cup / ODI, test series win is always better than a individual record. so, stop gloryfying individual records. thats my point.

  
  Like i said, please stop confusing and deluding yourself about what a team record is and what an individual record is. Do you want a Tamil translation of my post that you have quoted?? purinjinda mAdhiriyE theriliyE! oru ariyum illa kuriyum illa
  
  Lesson: Australia won the WC, not Ponting - repeat this 10 times and report here tomorrow
  
  And if you are quoting Ronaldo, please take a crash course in football. Just random names-dropping is not going to get you anywhere
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Fri Feb 8 16:23:37 2008.

  Sriranga,
  
  To win a world cup all 11 should play well and even one selfish century along with a very good bowling and a better fielding can make the match close!
  
  Lets say Sachin scores a century 100(150) and because of his so-called "selfish" innings [failing to consider the nature of pitch and bowling quality] India scores some 250+ where the cricket experts says that 280-300 possible. If India has a very strong bowling and a good fielding attack cant we win that match?! We always fail to look at the exact mistakes and blew up the marginal one. Good example once Agarkar, Prasad was our strike bowlers who was always literally punished by the players like Jayasurya, Anwar etc., why we didn’t even taken some steps to find some quality bowlers than them? Because IMO our batting was average! We are satisfied if India scores 280+. We don’t even bother if Agarkar gives 7 R.P.O and takes wicket with a very worst average but the critics will be busy in talking about the batting, like why the target was not 300+?
  
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Fri Feb 8 16:31:28 2008.

  IMO it is too early to appreciate Dhoni's XI ! Their fightback against Srilanka was very good and the way they checked Aussies in the first match was also impressive. But rendu matchume mudiyeleyepa!! Let us wait atleast for another round of matches.
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 16:44:11 2008.

  Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

  Sriranga, To win a world cup all 11 should play well and even one selfish century along with a very good bowling and a better fielding can make the match close! Lets say Sachin scores a century 100(150) and because of his so-called "selfish" innings [failing to consider the nature of pitch and bowling quality] India scores some 250+ where the cricket experts says that 280-300 possible. If India has a very strong bowling and a good fielding attack cant we win that match?! We always fail to look at the exact mistakes and blew up the marginal one. Good example once Agarkar, Prasad was our strike bowlers who was always literally punished by the players like Jayasurya, Anwar etc., why we didn’t even taken some steps to find some quality bowlers than them? Because IMO our batting was average! We are satisfied if India scores 280+. We don’t even bother if Agarkar gives 7 R.P.O and takes wicket with a very worst average but the critics will be busy in talking about the batting, like why the target was not 300+?

  
  That and all OK ma, Ponting 3 - Sachin 0..
  adhu dhaan matter.. How many goals did Agarkar score? immaterial..
  Australia did not win WC, Ponting did and India didnt lose the WC, Sachin did, no matter who scored how many goals!!
  
  Ok-va Sriranga?
  
  

• From: thilak4life on Fri Feb 8 17:03:09 2008.

  Interesting discussion..
  
  The fact of the matter is, a Ronaldo had a Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Ronaldinho and the whole team (Aided with a powerful coach). (the special players at their prime to win a world cup) Ditto with Zidane (with Viera, Henry, etc), Pele (Garrincha, Santos), etc. To my mind, I've only thought Maradona as a "special one" to have that "singular" influence, lifting his team to glory with sheer magic (and one magnificient piece of foulplay ). In any case, Brazilian football team is hardly comparable to our Indian cricket team, and the position of Sachin as the fulcrum (so to speak of) is even more influential and important than Ronaldo's, if (possibly) weighed on scale.
  
  How about speculative talks, for eg, Had Sachin been in the Oz team, Could the man had achieved even more unimaginable feats? I've always believed Sachin had redefined the Herculean feats. He's one of his kind. But it's sad that he wasn't born down under. Just imagine how it "could" have been..for starters, He would have been knighted already.
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 17:44:27 2008.

  Cricketing geniuses in our hub
  
  1) Stop comparing Sachins records with worldcup wins of other teams. It shows your level of understanding . Understand that Team India didnt win the worldcup and not Sachin alone. Ponting was a part of the worldcup winning OZ team and he didnt win it alone.
  
  2) If you can't digest the fact that either me or anyother sachin fan celebrating his record and care less about the so called Indian team, a Gelusil or any antacid tablet would help your cause.
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 17:45:58 2008.

  I have always have said/believed that Sachin is the right man in the wrong team. Lets make cricket a franschise sport as well and export him to some team better than India and let me see what our cricketing pundits ramble here
  

  thilak4life wrote:

  Interesting discussion.. The fact of the matter is, a Ronaldo had a Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Ronaldinho and the whole team (Aided with a powerful coach). (the special players at their prime to win a world cup) Ditto with Zidane (with Viera, Henry, etc), Pele (Garrincha, Santos), etc. To my mind, I've only thought Maradona as a "special one" to have that "singular" influence, lifting his team to glory with sheer magic (and one magnificient piece of foulplay ). In any case, Brazilian football team is hardly comparable to our Indian cricket team, and the position of Sachin as the fulcrum (so to speak of) is even more influential and important than Ronaldo's, if (possibly) weighed on scale. How about speculative talks, for eg, Had Sachin been in the Oz team, Could the man had achieved even more unimaginable feats? I've always believed Sachin had redefined the Herculean feats. He's one of his kind. But it's sad that he wasn't born down under. Just imagine how it "could" have been..for starters, He would have been knighted already.

  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 17:56:06 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  2) If you can't digest the fact that either me or anyother sachin fan celebrating his record and care less about the so called Indian team, a Gelusil or any antacid tablet would help your cause.

  
  Not gelusil, maybe some brain development capsule!
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 17:57:11 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  I have always have said/believed that Sachin is the right man in the wrong team. Lets make cricket a franschise sport as well and export him to some team better than India and let me see what our cricketing pundits ramble here

  
  
  Reminds me of one Thanga thalaivi saying "I'm a mobile republic!"
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Fri Feb 8 18:00:03 2008.

  P.S: For all patriotic souls out here, please stop working directly/indirectly for MNCs/foreign economies and pl don't step out of the country! Supporting the cricket team is one lazy and lousy way out
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 18:04:52 2008.

  
  

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  P.S: For all patriotic souls out here, please stop working directly/indirectly for MNCs/foreign economies and pl don't step out of the country! Supporting the cricket team is one lazy and lousy way out

  
  

• From: anoops on Fri Feb 8 22:06:10 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  P.S: For all patriotic souls out here, please stop working directly/indirectly for MNCs/foreign economies and pl don't step out of the country! Supporting the cricket team is one lazy and lousy way out

  yeah right, only the guys working for national service or doing agriculture in india or involved in nothing foreign should be patriotic -
  
  to ur logic!!
  
  

  Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

  IMO it is too early to appreciate Dhoni's XI ! Their fightback against Srilanka was very good and the way they checked Aussies in the first match was also impressive. But rendu matchume mudiyeleyepa!! Let us wait atleast for another round of matches.

  the same way its too early to write em off also right as u say, lets wait
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Fri Feb 8 22:58:09 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: 2) If you can't digest the fact that either me or anyother sachin fan celebrating his record and care less about the so called Indian team, a Gelusil or any antacid tablet would help your cause. Not gelusil, maybe some brain development capsule!

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Nerd on Fri Feb 8 23:33:02 2008.

  1. CR aNNE, edhukku neenga inzaghi-nu periya vArthai ellAm pEsikuttu.. Sunil Valson-nu oru player, he has won a world cup (1983). He is better than Sachin
  2. Uthappa has the best cricketing brain, better than SRT. This post takes the cake. Sachin: Perth, bouncy track - century. Capetown, terrible wicket for batters - century. England, swing-assisting pitch - century. Adjustment, temparement ellAm brain-lErundhu varaama *****-lErunthu varudhu pOla
  3. Anoops enna solraarunA, SG does not have a good record against Aussies aama.. appo Tiwary-kku nalla record-O.. I mean the SG/SRT pair is fabulous and SG did not go woefully out of form and them dumping him is the dumbest decision of this decade. Period.
  4. Whats with Sourav can't run/can't field?? Can sehwag run and field?? I have seen Yuvi dropping more catches than SG. Of course Yuvi has taken some mindblowing catches... Can Mr. Tiwary field?? They even dropped catches/overthrows against australia..
  5. Mr. Yuvi can't play spin bowling for f's sake and he can't play tests abroad for whatever's sake..
  6. Mr. Dhoni ennamO oru thaar road-la 90 adichadhukku ivLO scene-eh? He was plain pathetic in teh first game. Even Bhajji could hit a few boundaries.. Dhoni looked completely lost. And I don't remember hiim playing well after the England tour.. And his wicketkeeping was pathetic but he showed some improvement in the test series..
  7. India's bowling line-up better than SL's EKDMI!
  8. Lets face it. I call India's performance in the first two ODIs to be average. They would have lost the first ODI if not for the rains (I mean if it had not rained, aussies would have just needed 25 odd overs to score the runs against our toothless bowling (Ishaant excluded)) Against SL, that was a 300+pitch and may be may be SL would have won it and it aint Bracken/Lee bowling.. Pathan/Sreesanth..
  niRaya miss pannittEn. Blame it on my work.. I think I should quit
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 8 23:45:07 2008.

  You got it entirely wrong. He meant to say that not supporting the Indian team isn't a sign of non-patriotism of the country .
  

  anoops wrote:

  crajkumar_be wrote: P.S: For all patriotic souls out here, please stop working directly/indirectly for MNCs/foreign economies and pl don't step out of the country! Supporting the cricket team is one lazy and lousy way out yeah right, only the guys working for national service or doing agriculture in india or involved in nothing foreign should be patriotic - to ur logic!!

  
  

• From: Wibha on Sat Feb 9 0:24:07 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Cricketing geniuses in our hub 1) Stop comparing Sachins records with worldcup wins of other teams. It shows your level of understanding . Understand that Team India didnt win the worldcup and not Sachin alone. Ponting was a part of the worldcup winning OZ team and he didnt win it alone. 2) If you can't digest the fact that either me or anyother sachin fan celebrating his record and care less about the so called Indian team, a Gelusil or any antacid tablet would help your cause.

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Feb 9 1:26:17 2008.

  All,
  
  Keep in mind that you dont go too personal while posting.
  
  Thanks!
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sat Feb 9 1:35:41 2008.

  thilak4life wrote:

  Interesting discussion.. The fact of the matter is, a Ronaldo had a Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Ronaldinho and the whole team (Aided with a powerful coach). (the special players at their prime to win a world cup) Ditto with Zidane (with Viera, Henry, etc), Pele (Garrincha, Santos), etc. To my mind, I've only thought Maradona as a "special one" to have that "singular" influence, lifting his team to glory with sheer magic (and one magnificient piece of foulplay ). In any case, Brazilian football team is hardly comparable to our Indian cricket team, and the position of Sachin as the fulcrum (so to speak of) is even more influential and important than Ronaldo's, if (possibly) weighed on scale. How about speculative talks, for eg, Had Sachin been in the Oz team, Could the man had achieved even more unimaginable feats? I've always believed Sachin had redefined the Herculean feats. He's one of his kind. But it's sad that he wasn't born down under. Just imagine how it "could" have been..for starters, He would have been knighted already.

  
  
  ronaldo's quote was just to highlight the feeling of winning the world cup.
  
  sachin had atleast 4 greats playing along with him who have won / saved matches on their own. brian charles lara-va nenachu paarunga. australia-voda last rendu wicket vechindu run chase panni jeyikardhunna summava?
  
  my point is holding individual record is all fine.
  
  but, winning matches is more important.
  
  i feel bad for sachin, lara for not having won the world cup. i am not blaming them here.
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sat Feb 9 1:56:37 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  4. Whats with Sourav can't run/can't field?? Can sehwag run and field?? I have seen Yuvi dropping more catches than SG. Of course Yuvi has taken some mindblowing catches... Can Mr. Tiwary field?? They even dropped catches/overthrows against australia..

  
  
  EKNI.
  
  
  yeah, sourav is a better fielder than yuvaraj,
  athanallathan avaru most important fielding position mid-on-la field panraaru, while yuvaraj being the slow fielder is hidden at point.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 9 2:13:05 2008.

  Can you read and understand english
  I said I have seen sourav dropping LESS catches than Yuvraj, I did not say that Sourav has saved more runs than Yuvi and I still stand by that statement And I did accept that Yuvi has taken blinders!
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sat Feb 9 3:46:33 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  I said I have seen sourav dropping LESS catches than Yuvraj, I did not say that Sourav has saved more runs than Yuvi and I still stand by that statement And I did accept that Yuvi has taken blinders!

  
  
  ipo kooda test match-la, sourav point-la field pannaru paarkalia?
  
  avara point-la potta ella ballum 4 than. gilly, jayasurya ellarum point-le adiche century pottruvaanunga.
  midon-la forcful shots in the air avalava varave varathu. ellam miscue thaan varum.
  anna, point-la appadiya, ella full blooded cut shot-um varum.
  ethu pidikarathu easy. sollunga.
  
  p.s.: ungallukku theriyalaina, brain development maathirai sapptu brain-na nalla develop panni vechirukkavangala kettu parunga.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 9 4:06:47 2008.

  Sriranga, the point I am trying to make is, We celebrate an ordinary fielder (when compared to the likes of THE best in all other test nations) as THE best in our team.. If thats the case, there is no harm in playing SG.. I mean even if he gives away 4-5 runs in a game, he has the batting prowess to turn the tables
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sat Feb 9 4:14:25 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Sriranga, the point I am trying to make is, We celebrate an ordinary fielder (when compared to the likes of THE best in all other test nations) as THE best in our team.. If thats the case, there is no harm in playing SG.. I mean even if he gives away 4-5 runs in a game, he has the batting prowess to turn the tables

  
  
  Aalaiyilla oorukku illupapoo sakkarai.
  
  SG seems to be struggling with his fitness. I think he didn't field much in the 3rd and 4th test and was clearly struggling in the field.
  
  If he is 100% fit, then we cud have played him in the ODIs. I don't think he was 100% fit. he had flu or something.
  
  

• From: thilak4life on Sat Feb 9 4:43:47 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  thilak4life wrote: Interesting discussion.. The fact of the matter is, a Ronaldo had a Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Ronaldinho and the whole team (Aided with a powerful coach). (the special players at their prime to win a world cup) Ditto with Zidane (with Viera, Henry, etc), Pele (Garrincha, Santos), etc. To my mind, I've only thought Maradona as a "special one" to have that "singular" influence, lifting his team to glory with sheer magic (and one magnificient piece of foulplay ). In any case, Brazilian football team is hardly comparable to our Indian cricket team, and the position of Sachin as the fulcrum (so to speak of) is even more influential and important than Ronaldo's, if (possibly) weighed on scale. How about speculative talks, for eg, Had Sachin been in the Oz team, Could the man had achieved even more unimaginable feats? I've always believed Sachin had redefined the Herculean feats. He's one of his kind. But it's sad that he wasn't born down under. Just imagine how it "could" have been..for starters, He would have been knighted already. ronaldo's quote was just to highlight the feeling of winning the world cup. sachin had atleast 4 greats playing along with him who have won / saved matches on their own. brian charles lara-va nenachu paarunga. australia-voda last rendu wicket vechindu run chase panni jeyikardhunna summava? my point is holding individual record is all fine. but, winning matches is more important. i feel bad for sachin, lara for not having won the world cup. i am not blaming them here.

  
  
  uh, okay. We remember that Sachin's runs have taken India to the finals/semi-finals! The poor guy sees the wickets falling, and the pressure is on him yet again. The bowling, and fielding has been uniformly bad compared to say, Aussies. In football, we have forwards, midfielders, and defenders. We can't just match up with lesser players all over the field, and only your star forward getting that all important goal. Similarly, these four other greats have hardly matched Sachin in the World cups, right? They underperform, expecting SRT to make up for it?
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sat Feb 9 5:51:48 2008.

  thilak4life wrote:

  sriranga wrote: thilak4life wrote: Interesting discussion.. The fact of the matter is, a Ronaldo had a Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Ronaldinho and the whole team (Aided with a powerful coach). (the special players at their prime to win a world cup) Ditto with Zidane (with Viera, Henry, etc), Pele (Garrincha, Santos), etc. To my mind, I've only thought Maradona as a "special one" to have that "singular" influence, lifting his team to glory with sheer magic (and one magnificient piece of foulplay ). In any case, Brazilian football team is hardly comparable to our Indian cricket team, and the position of Sachin as the fulcrum (so to speak of) is even more influential and important than Ronaldo's, if (possibly) weighed on scale. How about speculative talks, for eg, Had Sachin been in the Oz team, Could the man had achieved even more unimaginable feats? I've always believed Sachin had redefined the Herculean feats. He's one of his kind. But it's sad that he wasn't born down under. Just imagine how it "could" have been..for starters, He would have been knighted already. ronaldo's quote was just to highlight the feeling of winning the world cup. sachin had atleast 4 greats playing along with him who have won / saved matches on their own. brian charles lara-va nenachu paarunga. australia-voda last rendu wicket vechindu run chase panni jeyikardhunna summava? my point is holding individual record is all fine. but, winning matches is more important. i feel bad for sachin, lara for not having won the world cup. i am not blaming them here. uh, okay. We remember that Sachin's runs have taken India to the finals/semi-finals! The poor guy sees the wickets falling, and the pressure is on him yet again. The bowling, and fielding has been uniformly bad compared to say, Aussies. In football, we have forwards, midfielders, and defenders. We can't just match up with lesser players all over the field, and only your star forward getting that all important goal. Similarly, these four other greats have hardly matched Sachin in the World cups, right? They underperform, expecting SRT to make up for it?

  
  
  sachin and four greats - test matches kku sonnen.
  the 4 greats would be vvs, sg, rd, kumble. even if the 4 greats failed many a times, atleast sachin is in a good company compared to lara.
  
  neenga sonna madhiri ODIkku parthAlum.
  ippo thaan stats parthen, VVS classy laxman hasn't played a single world cup game , EKSI. correct-a world cup selectionkku mattum avara fielding seri illainnu solli thookiruvaanunga.
  
  2007 pathi pesave vendaam. T&T laye ellam mudinchu pochu, jamaica parkale, barbados parkale.
  
  2003 - Ganguly also played well. second best after tendulkar. RD also chiped in a bit. finals vanthom. finals-la sachin was the first one to get out. all modern greats reserve their best for the finals ( viv, ponting, aravinda ).
  ok one failure. accepted. blame it on SG poor captaincy - electing to field afer winning the toss.
  
  1999 - SG, RD also played well. too much of shuffling in the batting order in a World cup event. sachin's father passed away. vitturalaam. matha pasanga zimbabwe kitta poradi tholvi.
  
  1996 - tendulkar mattum thaan irunthar, matha greats illai. sidhu irundhar. again poor captaincy - chasing after winning the toss on a spinning track (jayasurya turning ther ball square to bowl sanjay manjrekar/ ajay jadeja around their legs was the highlight) and also the class of aravinda - superb counter attacking cricket after sri lanka were 2 down for nothing. I wonder if how he felt no pressure at all playing india at eden gardens.
  
  1992 - poor captaincy - sachin opening varaama kadaisila varuvaar. ravi shastri munnala varuvar.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sat Feb 9 7:18:18 2008.

  guys, guys - ennappa idhu??? oru pakkam ennaanaa - sachin is bigger than India-nnu argue panraanga , innoru pakkam, ppl. are accusing the best batsman ever graced on Indian soil for not winning world cups........yaen?? niruthhanum, ellathayum niruthhanum........
  
  though its completely unfair that Sachin Tendulkar was expected to plough fields with 10 donkeys(no literal sense pleej) and expect a bumper harvest(world cup)......when harvest was not yielded, we cry foul against the poor little master.......but this accusation (from a small quarter) doesent mean, Sachin is entirely tangential to Indian cricket and is bigger than the game.......
  
  Sachin first plays for India and then for his fans and atlast for himself........ask him to deny this, i'm ready to accept some arguements here.............Sachin is Indian's Sun (son).........
  
  (while we can easily say, that supporting India team is not the only way to display patriotism, but hoping/wishing for Indian team defeat is clearly "Anti-national"........i'm uncomfortable with any fanatism that cuts across countries interests)
  
  

• From: thilak4life on Sat Feb 9 8:42:03 2008.

  Quote:

  but hoping/wishing for Indian team defeat is clearly "Anti-national"

  
  
  
  
  it's rather the indifference to the team's winning/losing
  
  
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Sat Feb 9 9:08:29 2008.

  Sachin has an average record in big-match-games.. everyone will agree on this..
  
  

• From: thilak4life on Sat Feb 9 9:18:12 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Sachin has an average record in big-match-games.. everyone will agree on this..

  
  
  Debatable purely by stats.
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 13:25:35 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Sachin has an average record in big-match-games.. everyone will agree on this..

  
  
  Antha Big match kulla India pochu naale athu Sachin oda Contribution naala thaan irukum....
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 13:27:53 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Can you read and understand english I said I have seen sourav dropping LESS catches than Yuvraj, I did not say that Sourav has saved more runs than Yuvi and I still stand by that statement And I did accept that Yuvi has taken blinders!

  
  
  Yes I have hardly seen sourav drop catches.. Even Sachin,Dravid, Yuvi.. I can remember them dropping catches... But SG kaikku vantha catch a ennikume kotta vittathilla.... Though I am a big fan of SG.. I wud say that its time for him to quit One Day Cricket.... Hmmmmm Lets see...
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Sat Feb 9 14:22:55 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  P.S: For all patriotic souls out here, please stop working directly/indirectly for MNCs/foreign economies and pl don't step out of the country! Supporting the cricket team is one lazy and lousy way out

  
  One of the Best soonapaana posts of the decade !!
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Feb 9 14:54:00 2008.

  Maddy's Known for misunderstanding our (sachin fan's) posts. Eppidi than naanga solrartha correctaa thappa purinjikuvaaro!!!
  

  thilak4life wrote:

  Quote: but hoping/wishing for Indian team defeat is clearly "Anti-national" it's rather the indifference to the team's winning/losing

  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Sat Feb 9 15:12:14 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: Sachin has an average record in big-match-games.. everyone will agree on this.. Antha Big match kulla India pochu naale athu Sachin oda Contribution naala thaan irukum....

  yea.. acceptable to an extent
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sat Feb 9 16:23:01 2008.

  thilak4life wrote:

  Quote: but hoping/wishing for Indian team defeat is clearly "Anti-national" it's rather the indifference to the team's winning/losing

  
  
  thilak - i think u'll soon join the bandwagon of "maddy-doesent-comprehend-well" group - i saw couple of posts which was indeed hoping for India's defeat to see their prediction going right - less talked abt those posts is better........
  
  sriranga and DM - theva illama u guys bought in sachin and spoiled e;thing - we had those anti-Indian-team ppl. on the mat with SL's embarassing defeat........now they start playing sachin card .........anyways - this time - i'm going to be really make some blunt posts on some people if india wins - dont care if i get banned........ .......
  
  India thoethha
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 9 22:50:14 2008.

  Aussies to bat first
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 22:52:44 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Aussies to bat first

  
  
  Yes the wicket will slow down in the second half and under lights it will swing.... But No worries expect some early damage from Ishant and co...
  
  

• From: anoops on Sat Feb 9 23:16:41 2008.

  i so want ishant to bowl along with sree - wud it happen
  
  

• From: anoops on Sat Feb 9 23:17:57 2008.

  wowowowwowwow -- poor gillie
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 23:19:05 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  wowowowwowwow -- poor gillie

  
  
  ya big inside edge...
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sat Feb 9 23:22:01 2008.

  woo hooo 1-1
  
  wat next now
  
  

• From: anoops on Sat Feb 9 23:23:46 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  i so want ishant to bowl along with sree - wud it happen

  dhoni
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 23:25:28 2008.

  uthappa drops hayden
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Feb 9 23:25:29 2008.

  Wowwww what a carry to the slip cordon
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sat Feb 9 23:26:05 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  wowowowwowwow -- poor gillie

  
  
  y are u sad?
  
  time to rejoice
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 23:26:06 2008.

  Ishant is bowling a good line here to hayden
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Feb 9 23:30:46 2008.

  Great bowling ishanth...The best indian rookie (?) bowler
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Ishant is bowling a good line here to hayden

  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 23:33:11 2008.

  Sreesanth is desperate to give a stare at hayden....even as hayden turns around sree is going behind him
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Feb 9 23:35:49 2008.

  Hayden's straight drive was brutal to say the least
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 23:37:41 2008.

  Ishant no more no balls...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 23:38:58 2008.

  18 runs of Ishant's second over...
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sat Feb 9 23:39:56 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  thilak4life wrote: Quote: but hoping/wishing for Indian team defeat is clearly "Anti-national" it's rather the indifference to the team's winning/losing thilak - i think u'll soon join the bandwagon of "maddy-doesent-comprehend-well" group - i saw couple of posts which was indeed hoping for India's defeat to see their prediction going right - less talked abt those posts is better........ sriranga and DM - theva illama u guys bought in sachin and spoiled e;thing - we had those anti-Indian-team ppl. on the mat with SL's embarassing defeat........now they start playing sachin card .........anyways - this time - i'm going to be really make some blunt posts on some people if india wins - dont care if i get banned........ ....... India thoethha

  
  
  
  ennanga ippadi solliteenga. sachin is a genius with few flaws, avalavu thaan en argument-e. sachin's century record discuss pannina, i was countering it. ithu oru thappa. World cup record-a vidunga. why i brought world cup is, it is easy to win ODI singlehandedly compared to tests matches against a strong opponent ( read, aussie ). If you take test matches, rahul dravid's record is as good as sachins in terms of man of the series performances(we are not even talking about who faced the new ball more). itha kooda othukka mattanganna apparam, i will stop arguing.
  
  

• From: anoops on Sat Feb 9 23:40:15 2008.

  poor ishant unlucky - but he ought to improve the noball stuff
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 23:42:17 2008.

  Sloppy fielding here by india
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 23:45:21 2008.

  Hayden departs... Ishant...
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sat Feb 9 23:45:27 2008.

  Hayden Gone
  
  ALl u indian opposers - get reAdy
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Feb 9 23:46:51 2008.

  well bowled ishanth
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 9 23:47:05 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Sloppy fielding here by india

  
  idha dhAn naan appOvE sonnEn..
  Btw, Ishant has got haydo!!
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 9 23:48:16 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Hayden Gone ALl u indian opposers - get reAdy

  
  May I know who opposed *India* here??
  Most of us were against the tonty tonty heroes and the way they senior players were treated./..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Feb 9 23:50:18 2008.

  Forget him nerd. He is trying to create a scene here .
  

  Nerd wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Hayden Gone ALl u indian opposers - get reAdy May I know who opposed *India* here?? Most of us were against the tonty tonty heroes and the way they senior players were treated./..

  
  

• From: MADDY on Sat Feb 9 23:51:11 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Hayden Gone ALl u indian opposers - get reAdy May I know who opposed *India* here?? Most of us were against the tonty tonty heroes and the way they senior players were treated./..

  
  
  oh is it?? i thot some ppl. thought India was 4th best in 3 team tournament and dhoni cant lead a side.........and u know, Indian bowlers cant bowl, Indian batsmen cant bat and Indian fielders cant field as well as srilanka or Australia........
  
  seriously, i'm so pissed off with gross generalisation of all Indian teams from Azhar period to Dhoni period
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sat Feb 9 23:52:35 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Forget him nerd. He is trying to create a scene here . Nerd wrote: MADDY wrote: Hayden Gone ALl u indian opposers - get reAdy May I know who opposed *India* here?? Most of us were against the tonty tonty heroes and the way they senior players were treated./..

  
  
  i WARN U NOT TO MAKE PERSONAL COMMENTS ON ME
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Feb 9 23:54:18 2008.

  You please stop your gross generalization dude and buzz off !!!!
  

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Forget him nerd. He is trying to create a scene here . Nerd wrote: MADDY wrote: Hayden Gone ALl u indian opposers - get reAdy May I know who opposed *India* here?? Most of us were against the tonty tonty heroes and the way they senior players were treated./.. i WARN U NOT TO MAKE PERSONAL COMMENTS ON ME

  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 9 23:54:27 2008.

  So do you think that India can bowl and field as good as Aus/SL?? And do you think the young Indian side can bat as good as haydos and sangakkaras?? We were talking SENSE. Period. And I (along with CR/AF) were happy that Dhoni came good the other day. But he has a long way to go, IOHO..
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sat Feb 9 23:55:26 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  You please stop your gross generalization dude and buzz off !!!! MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: Forget him nerd. He is trying to create a scene here . Nerd wrote: MADDY wrote: Hayden Gone ALl u indian opposers - get reAdy May I know who opposed *India* here?? Most of us were against the tonty tonty heroes and the way they senior players were treated./.. i WARN U NOT TO MAKE PERSONAL COMMENTS ON ME

  
  
  i never made any personal remarks - u have been making it constantly on me - i'm not liking it a bit
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sat Feb 9 23:56:33 2008.

  When did i make personal remarks on you??? . You have been categorizing us as Anti-nationals with few off your last posts mate!!!!
  

  MADDY wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: You please stop your gross generalization dude and buzz off !!!! MADDY wrote: ajithfederer wrote: Forget him nerd. He is trying to create a scene here . Nerd wrote: MADDY wrote: Hayden Gone ALl u indian opposers - get reAdy May I know who opposed *India* here?? Most of us were against the tonty tonty heroes and the way they senior players were treated./.. i WARN U NOT TO MAKE PERSONAL COMMENTS ON ME i never made any personal remarks - u have been making it constantly on me - i'm not liking it a bit

  
  

• From: MADDY on Sat Feb 9 23:57:07 2008.

  Ponting gone
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sat Feb 9 23:57:13 2008.

  Ishant gets Ponting
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sat Feb 9 23:58:36 2008.

  Ishant If only the other tonty tonty heroes can show such consistency
  
  What a beautiful ball!!! Thalaivar's cool-catching of course
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 0:00:18 2008.

  Orkut la yaaravathu seekarom ishant Sharma fan club aarambinga pa
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 0:02:09 2008.

  
  
  

• From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Feb 10 0:02:34 2008.

  Ishant gets Ponting again
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 0:03:09 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Orkut la yaaravathu seekarom ishant Sharma fan club aarambinga pa

  ithellam too much
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:03:37 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Ishant If only the other tonty tonty heroes can show such consistency

  
  
  - one has become consistent now - now, in course of day, some others wud i presume - hey, wat did u say - haydos and sangakkaras? - Indian team has Sachin Tendulkar
  
  feddy, that anti-national remark was not made at anyone - but yes, if someone wishes India to lose bcos dada was dropped or dravid was dropped and they dont like dhoni - yes they are anti-India - no doubt........
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 0:05:45 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Ishant If only the other tonty tonty heroes can show such consistency - one has become consistent now - now, in course of day, some others wud i presume - hey, wat did u say - haydos and sangakkaras? - Indian team has Sachin Tendulkar feddy, that anti-national remark was not made at anyone - but yes, if someone wishes India to lose bcos dada was dropped or dravid was dropped and they dont like dhoni - yes they are anti-India - no doubt........

  
  
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:08:27 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Ishant If only the other tonty tonty heroes can show such consistency - one has become consistent now - now, in course of day, some others wud i presume - hey, wat did u say - haydos and sangakkaras? - Indian team has Sachin Tendulkar feddy, that anti-national remark was not made at anyone - but yes, if someone wishes India to lose bcos dada was dropped or dravid was dropped and they dont like dhoni - yes they are anti-India - no doubt........

  
  Go read all MY earlier posts in this thread. I was the one who posted the appreciations IS got from the #9 guys consistently. I have always been saying that IS is THE find of the summer.. Get your facts right before belching crap here..
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 0:08:41 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  feddy, that anti-national remark was not made at anyone - but yes, if someone wishes India to lose bcos dada was dropped or dravid was dropped and they dont like dhoni - yes they are anti-India - no doubt........

  ur logic sucks
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 0:12:46 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  feddy, that anti-national remark was not made at anyone - but yes, if someone wishes India to lose bcos dada was dropped or dravid was dropped and they dont like dhoni - yes they are anti-India - no doubt........

  
  
  Maddy cool down.. these ppl just said that the selected Indian team doesn't have in it to get the cup.... They didn't want India to lose nor wud any Indian....
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 0:14:27 2008.

  Did u guys catch what ian chappel said in star cricket..."i think India is a team on the rise and Srilanaka is a team on the downfall" bang on
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:14:45 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  MADDY wrote: feddy, that anti-national remark was not made at anyone - but yes, if someone wishes India to lose bcos dada was dropped or dravid was dropped and they dont like dhoni - yes they are anti-India - no doubt........ ur logic sucks

  
  
  can u kindly read 2,3,4 pages in this thread and then come here
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:15:22 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Nerd wrote: Ishant If only the other tonty tonty heroes can show such consistency - one has become consistent now - now, in course of day, some others wud i presume - hey, wat did u say - haydos and sangakkaras? - Indian team has Sachin Tendulkar feddy, that anti-national remark was not made at anyone - but yes, if someone wishes India to lose bcos dada was dropped or dravid was dropped and they dont like dhoni - yes they are anti-India - no doubt........

  
  indha logic-kku oru thumbsup vERa. Amazing
  
  If I say that Brazil is a better football nation than India then I am non-patriotic.. amazing logic..
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:15:53 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Did u guys catch what ian chappel said in star cricket..."i think India is a team on the rise and Srilanaka is a team on the downfall" bang on

  
  
  hey no - come on - we have better cricketing brains than Ian Chappell here in Hub
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:16:02 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  MADDY wrote: feddy, that anti-national remark was not made at anyone - but yes, if someone wishes India to lose bcos dada was dropped or dravid was dropped and they dont like dhoni - yes they are anti-India - no doubt........ Maddy cool down.. these ppl just said that the selected Indian team doesn't have in it to get the cup.... They didn't want India to lose nor wud any Indian....

  
  idhu matter-u
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 10 0:17:45 2008.

  Your remarks are so unwarranted here. If you can go back and READ all the posts here no one said they wanted Inda to LOSE. Everyone were expressing their dissatisfaction over the selection process. They expressed their opinions on what out comes they expected for finals. This is a public forum and you are bound to get different opinions. You had either read them wrongly or you misunderstood them completely. Either of them is none of my problem .
  

  MADDY wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Ishant If only the other tonty tonty heroes can show such consistency - one has become consistent now - now, in course of day, some others wud i presume - hey, wat did u say - haydos and sangakkaras? - Indian team has Sachin Tendulkar feddy, that anti-national remark was not made at anyone - but yes, if someone wishes India to lose bcos dada was dropped or dravid was dropped and they dont like dhoni - yes they are anti-India - no doubt........

  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 0:17:46 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  can u kindly read 2,3,4 pages in this thread and then come here

  
  can u kindly UNDERSTAND what they mean to say
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:18:36 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  indha logic-kku oru thumbsup vERa. Amazing If I say that Brazil is a better football nation than India then I am non-patriotic.. amazing logic..

  
  
  Nerd, just read urself once more wat u have written - is the gap in quality betn Indian football team and Brazilian team = gap in quality betn Indian cricket team and Aussie/SL teams??? unga logic mattum enna vaazhudhu
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:18:40 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  MADDY wrote: can u kindly read 2,3,4 pages in this thread and then come here can u kindly UNDERSTAND what they mean to say

  
  idhula maddy-ku comprehension problems-nu pOttu avarE sirikka vENdiyathu
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 10 0:18:51 2008.

  Kalyasi , glad that atleast you understand .
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  MADDY wrote: feddy, that anti-national remark was not made at anyone - but yes, if someone wishes India to lose bcos dada was dropped or dravid was dropped and they dont like dhoni - yes they are anti-India - no doubt........ Maddy cool down.. these ppl just said that the selected Indian team doesn't have in it to get the cup.... They didn't want India to lose nor wud any Indian....

  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:19:47 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  MADDY wrote: can u kindly read 2,3,4 pages in this thread and then come here can u kindly UNDERSTAND what they mean to say

  
  
  ok, i'll read and understand - thanks....u too wibha
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:21:02 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Nerd wrote: indha logic-kku oru thumbsup vERa. Amazing If I say that Brazil is a better football nation than India then I am non-patriotic.. amazing logic.. Nerd, just read urself once more wat u have written - is the gap in quality betn Indian football team and Brazilian team = gap in quality betn Indian cricket team and Aussie/SL teams??? unga logic mattum enna vaazhudhu

  
  engaLukkellAm, oru thadava padichaalE puriyum.. neenga unga posts, *our* posts oru 100 dhabA padinga puhleeeesee....
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 0:22:37 2008.

  enga namma makkal anoops and DM kaanom...anoops match la romba involve aayitaaru pola..
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 0:22:42 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  sriranga wrote: MADDY wrote: Nerd wrote: Ishant If only the other tonty tonty heroes can show such consistency - one has become consistent now - now, in course of day, some others wud i presume - hey, wat did u say - haydos and sangakkaras? - Indian team has Sachin Tendulkar feddy, that anti-national remark was not made at anyone - but yes, if someone wishes India to lose bcos dada was dropped or dravid was dropped and they dont like dhoni - yes they are anti-India - no doubt........ indha logic-kku oru thumbsup vERa. Amazing If I say that Brazil is a better football nation than India then I am non-patriotic.. amazing logic..

  
  
  on the other hand, if india plays brazil in a football match, you have to support india ( even if your favourite player babu mani is playing or not ) and not ridicule your captain baichung bhutia.
  
  india thottha appara vena, babu mani iruntha intha goal anga potturupaar nnu argue pannalam.
  
  match nadakumbothe, babu mani illai, babu mani illainnu kathi oru prochanum illai.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:23:03 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Nerd wrote: indha logic-kku oru thumbsup vERa. Amazing If I say that Brazil is a better football nation than India then I am non-patriotic.. amazing logic.. Nerd, just read urself once more wat u have written - is the gap in quality betn Indian football team and Brazilian team = gap in quality betn Indian cricket team and Aussie/SL teams??? unga logic mattum enna vaazhudhu engaLukkellAm, oru thadava padichaalE puriyum.. neenga unga posts, *our* posts oru 100 dhabA padinga puhleeeesee....

  
  
  yes, i will do Nerd....
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 0:23:12 2008.

  Clarke throws his wicket ... Pathan ku oc wicket
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:25:19 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  on the other hand, if india plays brazil in a football match, you have to support india ( even if your favourite player babu mani is playing or not ) and not ridicule your captain baichung bhutia.

  
  
  idhu enna logic nainaa?? onnyumE puriyalayE!! I am a cricket-lover and I have million other things to show my patriotism.. If Dhoni plays pathetically I would say he is pathetic. Period. If Sachin plays pathetic, we were the FIRST to accept that. GO read the other threads in this section, especially the world cup thread
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 0:25:36 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Wibha wrote: MADDY wrote: can u kindly read 2,3,4 pages in this thread and then come here can u kindly UNDERSTAND what they mean to say ok, i'll read and understand - thanks....u too wibha

  all I said was understand other's point of view......u can't xpect e'one to praise da team and if dey don't u can't call them NON PATRIOTS.....EKMI
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 0:26:12 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  enga namma makkal anoops and DM kaanom...anoops match la romba involve aayitaaru pola..

  wanted to come once the bandar went off
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:26:50 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  sriranga wrote: on the other hand, if india plays brazil in a football match, you have to support india ( even if your favourite player babu mani is playing or not ) and not ridicule your captain baichung bhutia. idhu enna logic nainaa?? onnyumE puriyalayE!

  
  
  read it twice atleast Nerd........it mite help
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:27:57 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Nerd wrote: sriranga wrote: on the other hand, if india plays brazil in a football match, you have to support india ( even if your favourite player babu mani is playing or not ) and not ridicule your captain baichung bhutia. idhu enna logic nainaa?? onnyumE puriyalayE! read it twice atleast Nerd........it mite help

  
  Ok. But even then, twice <<<<< 100
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 0:29:10 2008.

  if i am right, i have read many posts here with emoticons whenever yuvi/dhoni/india failed and lost wickets ridiculing 'there goes the 20-20 heroes' etc etc!! no one likes the entire squad in any team and ofcourse some might not like dhoni (i dont like munaf/vrv etc) - but i sure have seen atleast a couple of posts like 'yeah we said so - india wud play pathetically once SG/RD is not in'
  
  anyways we have the best ODI team on the mat now - ofcourse they cud bounce back - india come on keep em under 220
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:29:45 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Wibha wrote: MADDY wrote: can u kindly read 2,3,4 pages in this thread and then come here can u kindly UNDERSTAND what they mean to say ok, i'll read and understand - thanks....u too wibha all I said was understand other's point of view......u can't xpect e'one to praise da team and if dey don't u can't call them NON PATRIOTS.....EKMI

  
  
  hey wibhs, i do understand cricket is not the only way to show patriotism - but making too much mockery on a good indian side will rub anyone in the wrong way ......its not jsut me - ask anoops,kalyasi, sriranga or ram - they are equally pissed at with some comments here........
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 0:30:56 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  hey wibhs, i do understand cricket is not the only way to show patriotism - but making too much mockery on a good indian side will rub anyone in the wrong way ......its not jsut me - ask anoops,kalyasi, sriranga or ram - they are equally pissed at with some comments here........

  true maddy - but leave it now and lets enjoy some good cricket by india now - dont think they wud have meant it in any bad sense and ofcourse wud be as happy as us when india wins
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:31:23 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Nerd wrote: sriranga wrote: on the other hand, if india plays brazil in a football match, you have to support india ( even if your favourite player babu mani is playing or not ) and not ridicule your captain baichung bhutia. idhu enna logic nainaa?? onnyumE puriyalayE! read it twice atleast Nerd........it mite help Ok. But even then, twice <<<<< 100

  
  
  dont worry, u r slowly getting there
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 10 0:33:25 2008.

  Wasim says that sachin is the best cricketing brain
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:36:15 2008.

  If India plays good cricket, I am ready to embrace with two hands. Can you all tell me how much good cricket did Yuvi/Dhoni play over the last two months?? If you can *see* this, you would very well understand our POV here. End of diskusson..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:38:28 2008.

  The older players get all the credit for IS's development as a good bowler. I have seen all the senior players go talk to him often in the test series and I think that has helped him immensely.
  
  Coming from the DON of cricket commentating, Richie Benaud. Nuff said mate
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 0:38:40 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Wasim says that sachin is the best cricketing brain

  
  
  Naa thaan phone potty avar kitta sonnen..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 10 0:40:49 2008.

  Nerd check out the TIPS article in GOD thread
  

  Nerd wrote:

  The older players get all the credit for IS's development as a good bowler. I have seen all the senior players go talk to him often in the test series and I think that has helped him immensely. Coming from the DON of cricket commentating, Richie Benaud. Nuff said mate

  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 0:41:08 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  hey wibhs, i do understand cricket is not the only way to show patriotism - but making too much mockery on a good indian side will rub anyone in the wrong way ......its not jsut me - ask anoops,kalyasi, sriranga or ram - they are equally pissed at with some comments here........

  r u sure it's mockery it all looked like facts when was da last time we played GOOD CRICKET and won a series PROPERLY pls don't tell tonty tonty
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:41:26 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Wasim says that sachin is the best cricketing brain

  
  EKWAI.. I don't think that he has seen Uthappa playing
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 0:42:06 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  If India plays good cricket, I am ready to embrace with two hands. Can you all tell me how much good cricket did Yuvi/Dhoni play over the last two months?? If you can *see* this, you would very well understand our POV here. End of diskusson..

  
  
  There has been lean patches for even the best in business.... Ponting is having one now.. wud u go and say... I hate the way he plays.. he is of no use to the team... cmon nerd for all you know if yuvi gets going he eventually wins the match for india.... give him some time to get back into his groove....
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 10 0:43:24 2008.

  Wasim recalls incidents from the 1989 tour of pakistan that he and waqar used to ask sachin did u get a leave letter or are u in a holiday here
  
  Oh yeah Uthappa is the best cricketing brain, I damm agree with u
  

  Nerd wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Wasim says that sachin is the best cricketing brain EKWAI.. I don't think that he has seen Uthappa playing

  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:43:26 2008.

  Yuvi.. Can't play test matches and spin bowling. And I did accept in this thread that he is one of our best ODI players.. Dhoni.. And Ponting has proved a LOT to be ridiculed!
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 0:44:20 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  MADDY wrote: hey wibhs, i do understand cricket is not the only way to show patriotism - but making too much mockery on a good indian side will rub anyone in the wrong way ......its not jsut me - ask anoops,kalyasi, sriranga or ram - they are equally pissed at with some comments here........ r u sure it's mockery it all looked like facts when was da last time we played GOOD CRICKET and won a series PROPERLY pls don't tell tonty tonty

  
  
  So u mean to say even with the seniors playing we have not won any series in the recent past.. when u know nothing is happening why dont u try something different (like playing younsters) b4 concluding anything... This is what we all wanted to say..
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 0:45:41 2008.

  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 0:46:11 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Yuvi.. Can't play test matches and spin bowling. And I did accept in this thread that he is one of our best ODI players.. Dhoni.. And Ponting has proved a LOT to be ridiculed!

  
  
  i repeat shoni might look awkward but he is more than useful.. as I say that he takes a good catch to send monkey back into the hut... Ishant
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:46:46 2008.

  Ishant is THE man.. And Dhoni is not THE man J/K
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:47:03 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Yuvi.. Can't play test matches and spin bowling. And I did accept in this thread that he is one of our best ODI players.. Dhoni.. And Ponting has proved a LOT to be ridiculed!

  
  
  http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/india/content/player/28081.html
  
  r u sure??? u r calling a batsman with 44+ average and 94 strike rate in 100 odd matches as not a good batsman??
  
  Wibha - idhu kooda oru fact dhaane?? oh yea, sorry, you cant see it
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:48:13 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Yuvi.. Can't play test matches and spin bowling. And I did accept in this thread that he is one of our best ODI players.. Dhoni.. And Ponting has proved a LOT to be ridiculed! http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/india/content/player/28081.html r u sure??? u r calling a batsman with 44+ average and 94 strike rate in 100 odd matches as not a good batsman?? Wibha - idhu kooda oru fact dhaane?? oh yea, sorry, you cant see it

  
  Maddy, are you even watching cricket?? Can you name an instance where Dhoni played will in the last 6-8 months?? I can name a LOT of instances.. Just go back to our test series
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 0:49:03 2008.

  yes ponting proves enuf not to be ridiculed - indian youngsters do not even get a long rope to seen enuf and be ridiculed - why coz yeah SG is made to sit out
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 10 0:49:24 2008.

  Great bowling ishanth
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 0:49:45 2008.

  yeah dhoni's innings in adelaide and partnership with laxman in perth is of no use - YOU ARE RIGHT NERD!!
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 0:50:44 2008.

  Akram said a while back in commentary - if india can take a wicket now and with the tail can look for under 150 for aussies - is it on now
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:51:34 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  yes ponting proves enuf not to be ridiculed - indian youngsters do not even get a long rope to seen enuf and be ridiculed - why coz yeah SG is made to sit out

  
  Do you think its funny?? My point was, SG had better records off-late than some of our youngsters and them dropping SG when he was on top of his form was a stupid decision. Take this and prove me wrong. And I still stand by my statement that Dhoni has been pathetic off-late.. Prove these two claims please,
  
  All these coming from a not-so-big-fan-of SG.. Ask our old-timers, I never used to like SG!
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:53:16 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Maddy, are you even watching cricket?? Can you name an instance where Dhoni played will in the last 6-8 months?? I can name a LOT of instances.. Just go back to our test series

  
  
  come on nerd - wat was the difference betn -SL's collapse on friday and India's respectable total in first match - Dhoni's innings and his 88* v SL in 2nd ODI - yaenpa - andha payyan appadi enna pannan - yean ivalavu kobam avan mela?? ......
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:53:37 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  yeah dhoni's innings in adelaide and partnership with laxman in perth is of no use - YOU ARE RIGHT NERD!!

  
  Those two innings?? Did you even watch it?? he was extremely luck to have *survived* 30 odd runs of 200 odd balls He was struggling to even sneak in a few singles, which was also apparent in the match against aussiess (ODI) Before you jump on, RD was pathetic in the test series.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:54:40 2008.

  Maddy, all these arguments started b4 the ODI series kicked off. Yes, Dhoni played will in the ODI against SL. Did any of us deny that OTOH, he was pathetic in the first ODI. I watched each and every ball and I defly know better
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 0:55:03 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  So u mean to say even with the seniors playing we have not won any series in the recent past.. when u know nothing is happening why dont u try something different (like playing younsters) b4 concluding anything... This is what we all wanted to say..

  
  the seniors alone DONT make the team.....did the so called youngsters play......DADA used to score runs....... in MOSTof the matches it was just da seniors who contributed the most.......even after having the BEST individuals in r team if we lose then there's seriously a problem
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 0:55:27 2008.

  Nerd, am a fan of SG - even rooted for him to be captain when RD resigned captaincy
  
  if ur talking off records and stats, then why cant we look at SG's record in aus?!!
  
  upto u to decide dhoni has been pathetic - ur POV. IMO his innings in perth and him in the II ODI is good. its jus that he has not had a chance to come into a situation which he is used to always - ie in at 40 or so - his gameplan has changed accordingly and hats off to him for having tried to play accordingly (though i wud love to see him play the way he knows to play) - but believe me, if he does that and throws his wicket away, there wud sure be same criticisms
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 0:56:30 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  anoops wrote: yeah dhoni's innings in adelaide and partnership with laxman in perth is of no use - YOU ARE RIGHT NERD!! Those two innings?? Did you even watch it?? he was extremely luck to have *survived* 30 odd runs of 200 odd balls He was struggling to even sneak in a few singles, which was also apparent in the match against aussiess (ODI) Before you jump on, RD was pathetic in the test series.

  SURVIVAL WAS the need of that day - not going bang bang!! in the partnership with VVS he did play good shots yes!!
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 0:57:45 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Maddy, are you even watching cricket?? Can you name an instance where Dhoni played will in the last 6-8 months?? I can name a LOT of instances.. Just go back to our test series come on nerd - wat was the difference betn -SL's collapse on friday and India's respectable total in first match - Dhoni's innings and his 88* v SL in 2nd ODI - yaenpa - andha payyan appadi enna pannan - yean ivalavu kobam avan mela?? ......

  actually most guys have this media madeup belief that dhoni's word has ousted RD and SG from the team
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 0:58:40 2008.

  Anoops, I think thats very much true..
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 0:59:55 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  anoops wrote: yeah dhoni's innings in adelaide and partnership with laxman in perth is of no use - YOU ARE RIGHT NERD!! Those two innings?? Did you even watch it?? he was extremely luck to have *survived* 30 odd runs of 200 odd balls He was struggling to even sneak in a few singles, which was also apparent in the match against aussiess (ODI) Before you jump on, RD was pathetic in the test series.

  
  
  give it to the guys Nerd &co., on a great batting wicket, they have made best team in history of ODIs' go to 75/5 namma saadhikaara pasangayya
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:00:25 2008.

  And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:01:09 2008.

  And yes, India is playing wonderfully well today, I don't think I have to say this though its for everyone to see
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:01:56 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Anoops, I think thats very much true..

  mm therla Nerd, i do believe that yes Dhoni and Yuvi wud have asked for a young team etc - but if selectors wud be influenced his word (someone with no zonal backing etc) coupled with the hold ad companies have on BCCI i donno if i shud believe that entirely
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:02:15 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Nerd, am a fan of SG - even rooted for him to be captain when RD resigned captaincy

  
  
  Even me....
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 10 1:02:19 2008.

  Our hbber friend mr. rocketboy was extremely pissed as well .
  

  Nerd wrote:

  And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing

  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 1:02:45 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Nerd wrote: Maddy, are you even watching cricket?? Can you name an instance where Dhoni played will in the last 6-8 months?? I can name a LOT of instances.. Just go back to our test series come on nerd - wat was the difference betn -SL's collapse on friday and India's respectable total in first match - Dhoni's innings and his 88* v SL in 2nd ODI - yaenpa - andha payyan appadi enna pannan - yean ivalavu kobam avan mela?? ...... actually most guys have this media madeup belief that dhoni's word has ousted RD and SG from the team

  
  
  ithaan problem-e.
  
  if captain himself can select the team, then WTF have the selectors?
  RD and SG are not there because the selectors decided so.
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:03:56 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing

  enna symonds madhiri varuthapadreenga its bad that VA doenst get the same reception and same for hockey team too - but i think its gotto do with the revenue generated etc more than anything else.
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 1:04:44 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing

  exactly...........wtf ........... INDIA and it's not even like a proper match......and all the praises they got
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:05:02 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing enna symonds madhiri varuthapadreenga its bad that VA doenst get the same reception and same for hockey team too - but i think its gotto do with the revenue generated etc more than anything else.

  
  Well my point was we should encourage other sports in INdia.. well whatever.. may be some other time
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:05:56 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  anoops wrote: Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing enna symonds madhiri varuthapadreenga its bad that VA doenst get the same reception and same for hockey team too - but i think its gotto do with the revenue generated etc more than anything else. Well my point was we should encourage other sports in INdia.. well whatever.. may be some other time

  true but as long as viewership is not there for it namma edhu nanaichaalum
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 1:06:05 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing exactly...........wtf ........... INDIA and it's not even like a proper match......and all the praises they got

  
  
  this is not the forum to talk abt this topic - hope u UNDERSTAND.....
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:06:54 2008.

  Sehwag ellAm bowling pOdRAn..Give the ball to the littlemaster
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:07:32 2008.

  http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Matches/MatchScorecard_ODI.asp?MatchCode=2756
  http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Matches/MatchScorecard_ODI.asp?MatchCode=2754
  http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Matches/MatchScorecard_ODI.asp?MatchCode=2757
  http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Matches/MatchScorecard_ODI.asp?MatchCode=2734
  http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Matches/MatchScorecard_ODI.asp?MatchCode=2738
  http://www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Matches/MatchScorecard_ODI.asp?MatchCode=2730
  
  Nerd these are all for you to see dhoni's contribution towards india's win in the last 6 months..
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:07:45 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing exactly...........wtf ........... INDIA and it's not even like a proper match......and all the praises they got

  an indian team wins the WC which was hosted for the first time ever - the game generated enuf revenue - and some guys of the winning team got some cash awards - so whts the fuss?! Can anyone honestly say here, if Sachin had played that WC and won a porshe - wud there have been any complaints
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 1:09:31 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Wibha wrote: Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing exactly...........wtf ........... INDIA and it's not even like a proper match......and all the praises they got an indian team wins the WC which was hosted for the first time ever - the game generated enuf revenue which was given to the guys who won it - so whts the fuss?! Can anyone honestly say here, if Sachin had played that WC and won a porshe - wud there have been any complaints

  
  
  even, sachin was given instant cash award by coca cola for winning a ODI in sharjah. appa yaarum varutha pattapla theriyalaiye.
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:10:33 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing

  
  
  Ithukku namma players enna pannuvaanga... avangalukke theriyaathu ippadi ellam nadakum nu.. avanga enna ithellam kudutha thaan naanga 20-20 ya jeipom nu sonnangala...
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 1:10:41 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Wibha wrote: Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing exactly...........wtf ........... INDIA and it's not even like a proper match......and all the praises they got an indian team wins the WC which was hosted for the first time ever - the game generated enuf revenue - and some guys of the winning team got some cash awards - so whts the fuss?! Can anyone honestly say here, if Sachin had played that WC and won a porshe - wud there have been any complaints

  
  
  ayyo Sachin pechhe edukkaadhinga - adhu avanga strong point
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:10:44 2008.

  Kalyasi,
  1. You have included one of the matches that India lost
  2. And the other in which Sach/Sourav laid the platform and Uthappa won it for us..
  3. No test match contributions at all (of course he was good in the match we drew against england)
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:11:41 2008.

  we need to get the 10 overs of 5th bowler asap - wud love to get Sehwag/SRT bowl in tandem - but HS is bowling well too
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 10 1:12:09 2008.

  If supporting the indian cricketing team is patriotic and discussed in this very thread . why not discuss this thing as well. .
  

  MADDY wrote:

  Wibha wrote: Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing exactly...........wtf ........... INDIA and it's not even like a proper match......and all the praises they got this is not the forum to talk abt this topic - hope u UNDERSTAND.....

  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:12:35 2008.

  Anoops, winning a world cup 50-50 >>>>> 20-20. We play hell a lot of matches to get there. India just won 4 matches for a 20-20 WC, which does not really test your skills.. As I have told this on a number of occasions, India's 03 WC >>>>> 20-20 winning performacne..
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:14:53 2008.

  true, no one ridiculed or wud ridicule reaching ODI WC finals isnt it? but why do the same for 20-20 Winners? infact 20-20 is the way for cricket's future - Mumbai reaching IPL finals with sachin 5-6 sixes wud be ridiculed
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:15:15 2008.

  Bhajji gets haddin.. aus 91/6
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:15:16 2008.

  MSD and bajji into the act
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:15:51 2008.

  top class wicket keeping.... Dhoni vazhga
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 1:16:43 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing

  
  
  
  Nerd,
  
  BCCI is a private body. ITs their cash and they get to choose to spend it the way they want.
  
  chess and hockey fedreation belong to government of india.
  blame it on PM manmohan singh and not on poor T20 heros.
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 1:17:33 2008.

  anoops,sriranga can u STOP bringing in sachin ... ..... he's always played well and been consistent........sachin played well after winning the cash award at sharjah & has one us matches........after 20 20 how well has the YOUNG TEAM played ...... dhoni sucks yuvraj is not the way he was in 03 WC........
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:17:51 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  true, no one ridiculed or wud ridicule reaching ODI WC finals isnt it? but why do the same for 20-20 Winners? infact 20-20 is the way for cricket's future

  
  NO one celebrated it as well. Of course I did
  tonty tonty is the future?? NOBODY can be consistent in the 20-20 games. I mean records like 16 consecutive chase-victories, 3 consecutive world cup victories can never happen, because your skills are not tested. I mean, any damn team can win on their day.. Common, anoops be a little sane
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:19:05 2008.

  wibha- i am not talkig abt his cricketing brain nor his calibre - he is one of the greatest cricketers of all time - sadly though some ppl here seem to be 'no sachin-no india' mode - so forced to bring him onto make some points
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:19:17 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing Nerd, BCCI is a private body. ITs their cash and they get to choose to spend it the way they want. chess and hockey fedreation belong to government of india. blame it on PM manmohan singh and not on poor T20 heros.

  
  Sriranga, what do you say about Dinesh Karthik getting 5L from kalaiinjar and other similar cash awards
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:19:23 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing Nerd, BCCI is a private body. ITs their cash and they get to choose to spend it the way they want. chess and hockey fedreation belong to government of india. blame it on PM manmohan singh and not on poor T20 heros.

  
  
  bang on
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 1:20:05 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  MSD and bajji into the act

  
  
  
  
  pasanga super-a vilayaduraanga...........i suspect they were reading *some posts* here
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:20:11 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  sriranga wrote: Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing Nerd, BCCI is a private body. ITs their cash and they get to choose to spend it the way they want. chess and hockey fedreation belong to government of india. blame it on PM manmohan singh and not on poor T20 heros. Sriranga, what do you say about Dinesh Karthik getting 5L from kalaiinjar and other similar cash awards

  
  
  grame smith catch a eduthaar illa.. it was also a turning point for india to get into the semi's...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:20:20 2008.

  And when did I blame our so-called t20 heroes I just blamed the attention they got from the media/government!
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:20:49 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  anoops wrote: true, no one ridiculed or wud ridicule reaching ODI WC finals isnt it? but why do the same for 20-20 Winners? infact 20-20 is the way for cricket's future NO one celebrated it as well. Of course I did tonty tonty is the future?? NOBODY can be consistent in the 20-20 games. I mean records like 16 consecutive chase-victories, 3 consecutive world cup victories can never happen, because your skills are not tested. I mean, any damn team can win on their day.. Common, anoops be a little sane

  okie wait and see - there is another 20-20 WC in a year, there is IPL and you can see whts gonna happen
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 10 1:21:04 2008.

  Your argument is pathetic . No body expressed the dissatisfaction then and sachin deserved the award for taking the indian team to the finals and we won the finals as well. The point here is The hockey team won the asia cup and there werent enugh acknowledgements for them as compared to the tonty tonty team !!!!!!!!!! . Do you ever think before you post or you just want to blame sachin on everything!!!
  

  sriranga wrote:

  anoops wrote: Wibha wrote: Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing exactly...........wtf ........... INDIA and it's not even like a proper match......and all the praises they got an indian team wins the WC which was hosted for the first time ever - the game generated enuf revenue which was given to the guys who won it - so whts the fuss?! Can anyone honestly say here, if Sachin had played that WC and won a porshe - wud there have been any complaints even, sachin was given instant cash award by coca cola for winning a ODI in sharjah. appa yaarum varutha pattapla theriyalaiye.

  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 1:21:25 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  sriranga wrote: Nerd wrote: And I was totally pissed at the way porches and cash awards thrown in at the tonty tonty heroes.. Vishy Anand gets nothing and our hockey heroes get nothing Nerd, BCCI is a private body. ITs their cash and they get to choose to spend it the way they want. chess and hockey fedreation belong to government of india. blame it on PM manmohan singh and not on poor T20 heros. Sriranga, what do you say about Dinesh Karthik getting 5L from kalaiinjar and other similar cash awards

  
  
  no comments, erkanave vera oru thread-la comment adichu (in good humour) the post got deleted.
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:24:56 2008.

  okie, i think its better to leave the 20-20 and see CB series and the future ODIs to come with this 'young' team - illaina Karunanidhi uthappakku 5L koduthadhum Dhoni naala dhaanu pechu varum
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 1:25:04 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  anoops wrote: MSD and bajji into the act pasanga super-a vilayaduraanga...........i suspect they were reading *some posts* here

  
  nerd, feddy anna u'll be the secret inspiration towards success if we win today
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:25:10 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  wibha- i am not talkig abt his cricketing brain nor his calibre - he is one of the greatest cricketers of all time - sadly though some ppl here seem to be 'no sachin-no india' mode - so forced to bring him onto make some points

  
  NOBODY said no-sachin-no-India here.. We just said we would STOP watching cricket once sachin retires.. Fair enough right I mean you wont lose anything neither would we.. Gosh misinterpretations and mis-comprehensions
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 1:27:15 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  MADDY wrote: anoops wrote: MSD and bajji into the act pasanga super-a vilayaduraanga...........i suspect they were reading *some posts* here nerd, feddy anna u'll be the secret inspiration towards success if we win today

  
  
  nee ellam ennoda understanding pathhi pesina :chaaa
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:27:26 2008.

  alright guys india nalla velayaadum pothu santhosama/sandaya nu namma thaan mudivu pannanum.... lets get back to this match...
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:28:03 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  anoops wrote: wibha- i am not talkig abt his cricketing brain nor his calibre - he is one of the greatest cricketers of all time - sadly though some ppl here seem to be 'no sachin-no india' mode - so forced to bring him onto make some points NOBODY said no-sachin-no-India here.. We just said we would STOP watching cricket once sachin retires.. Fair enough right I mean you wont lose anything neither would we.. Gosh misinterpretations and mis-comprehensions

  ayyoo Nerd, misinterpreted by u - thts entirely ur personal view/decision - even AF said so and why shud i have any qualms on that - aana if not sachin india is gonna lose is not good for india IMO - remember reading some post in earlier pages that india is not gonna go past 170-180 if sachin gets out early
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:28:06 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Wibha wrote: MADDY wrote: anoops wrote: MSD and bajji into the act pasanga super-a vilayaduraanga...........i suspect they were reading *some posts* here nerd, feddy anna u'll be the secret inspiration towards success if we win today nee ellam ennoda understanding pathhi pesina :chaaa

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:28:46 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  alright guys india nalla velayaadum pothu santhosama/sandaya nu namma thaan mudivu pannanum.... lets get back to this match...

  
  ennatha match-u its very one-sided I say Well unless Lee/Bracken can take some early wickets
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:29:56 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  alright guys india nalla velayaadum pothu santhosama/sandaya nu namma thaan mudivu pannanum.... lets get back to this match...

  indha hussey ya thookungappa modhala australia show ur aggression
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:31:05 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: alright guys india nalla velayaadum pothu santhosama/sandaya nu namma thaan mudivu pannanum.... lets get back to this match... ennatha match-u its very one-sided I say Well unless Lee/Bracken can take some early wickets

  
  
  One-sided a ve irukarathu nallathu...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:33:37 2008.

  Boy, I am absolutely enjoying Benaud's one-liners here.
  Heals: Australia might set a target in excess of 200.
  Benaud: I think Australia's only target here is to play out the 50 overs
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:34:27 2008.

  wud love to hear healy/Mark Nicholson now
  
  Mark Nicholson to Dhoni at the toss - Wht is it like playing australia - it should be overwhelming (or something of that sort).
  Dhoni - it doesnt really matter if we play australia or srilanka, we need to play good
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 1:34:43 2008.

  Hussey is playing sensibly - seekkiram out aagu naina
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:34:59 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Boy, I am absolutely enjoying Benaud's one-liners here. Heals: Australia might set a target in excess of 200. Benaud: I think Australia's only target here is to play out the 50 overs

  
  
  with star cricket.. harsha stop ur mokkai with the guest..
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 1:37:00 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Boy, I am absolutely enjoying Benaud's one-liners here. Heals: Australia might set a target in excess of 200. Benaud: I think Australia's only target here is to play out the 50 overs

  
  
  hows the wicket? is it helping the bowlers?
  
  i know, in melbourne, its difficult to chase under lights, with the new ball doing all sorts of things.
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:37:47 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Boy, I am absolutely enjoying Benaud's one-liners here. Heals: Australia might set a target in excess of 200. Benaud: I think Australia's only target here is to play out the 50 overs hows the wicket? is it helping the bowlers? i know, in melbourne, its difficult to chase under lights, with the new ball doing all sorts of things.

  
  
  Wicket is a flat one.. Ishant bowled superbly today...
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:38:16 2008.

  its not that good to be batting under lights - but shud be ok - might get slower
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:39:07 2008.

  The new ball bowlers will get some excellent swing. It aint a great wicket to bat on, so anything in excess of 200 will test our batting line-up for sure. The pitch has turn and bounce as well. Mcgrath/Warne will be sorely missed...
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 1:39:54 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  its not that good to be batting under lights - but shud be ok - might get slower

  
  
  anything around 200 shud be manageable, anything lesser the better.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:40:05 2008.

  Dhoni - ******* Yuvikku ellAm bowling..
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 1:40:14 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  [quote="Wibha nerd, feddy anna u'll be the secret inspiration towards success if we win today

  
  
  nee ellam ennoda understanding pathhi pesina :chaaa [/quote]
  I always take positive side of things
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:41:39 2008.

  Mark Nicholson to Dhoni at the toss - Wht is it like playing australia - it should be overwhelming (or something of that sort).
  Dhoni - it doesnt really matter if we play australia or srilanka, we need to play good
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:45:11 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Mark Nicholson to Dhoni at the toss - Wht is it like playing australia - it should be overwhelming (or something of that sort). Dhoni - it doesnt really matter if we play australia or srilanka, we need to play good

  
  
  He is Mark Nicholas...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:45:55 2008.

  I think our mod, SS will have some work today, deleting some of Maddy's posts
  Just kidding
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:47:50 2008.

  Enga namma Thirumaran anna... avarukkum enakkum neenda naal deal onnu irukku...
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 1:48:47 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  anoops wrote: Mark Nicholson to Dhoni at the toss - Wht is it like playing australia - it should be overwhelming (or something of that sort). Dhoni - it doesnt really matter if we play australia or srilanka, we need to play good He is Mark Nicholas...

  am used to reading him as Mark Draupathi as some guys in another forum call him
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:50:38 2008.

  The highest patnership of this innings... Hussey and lee doind a good job for the Ozs... Dhoni bring back Ishant
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:51:58 2008.

  Hussey - 50 and what a reception from the crowd
  
  Thalaivaa oru 50 plzzzz
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:53:34 2008.

  Not sure why Pathan is back now, who apparently is the least impressive of our bowlers today
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 1:55:20 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Not sure why Pathan is back now, who apparently is the least impressive of our bowlers today

  
  
  dhoni kku bathila ungala captain-a potturukalaam pola irukku.
  you'v e been commenting on every bowling change.
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:55:54 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Not sure why Pathan is back now, who apparently is the least impressive of our bowlers today

  
  
  Pathan shd give way for RP or Zaheer if they r back... this cud be the end of his career I am afraid..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:56:52 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Not sure why Pathan is back now, who apparently is the least impressive of our bowlers today dhoni kku bathila ungala captain-a potturukalaam pola irukku. you'v e been commenting on every bowling change.

  
  Sarcasm? Sorry it just fell flat
  On a serious note, we need wickets now and he should have got back our best bowler
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:56:55 2008.

  Nerd the Bowling change the most u wanted is on now.. njoy...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 1:57:57 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Nerd the Bowling change the most u wanted is on now.. njoy...

  
  The reception from MCG
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 1:58:17 2008.

  Sachin is bowling seamers
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 2:01:14 2008.

  Reverse Swing for pathan.. gets lee.. 145/7
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 2:02:42 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Reverse Swing for pathan.. gets lee.. 145/7

  
  
  i'm afraid dhoni's bowling change has worked for once.
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 2:04:03 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Reverse Swing for pathan.. gets lee.. 145/7

  
  
  cric info is slow
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:04:27 2008.

  Another falling-flat-comment I am afraid Any sane person would have brought his best bowler of the day to get some wickets and any sane cricket fan could have thought of that. May be my expectations are way too high!
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:09:47 2008.

  Nicholas' turn: Tendulkar has got such a good cricketing brain
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 2:12:34 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Nicholas' turn: Tendulkar has got such a good cricketing brain

  
  
  
  uthappa batting pidikarappa, wasim, nicholas enna solrangannu parpoam.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:13:14 2008.

  Another one. I am not sure on why Sreesanth has sobered down. He looks calm and composed
  
  

• From: kb on Sun Feb 10 2:14:16 2008.

  ellam commentators DM post padichirupaanga pola.... cricketing brain is being used lot of times when sachin is playing..
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 2:18:13 2008.

  jus 2 more finish em off soon
  
  ball is keeping so low at times
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 2:19:46 2008.

  enaku oru sandegam
  
  aussies-ea ivlo kevalama aadraanga na.........india batting epdi irukum?
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:20:03 2008.

  Dhoni drops a catch But wth he already has 4 dismissals
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 2:21:32 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Reverse Swing for pathan.. gets lee.. 145/7

  
  
  oru technical question,
  
  left arm bowlers bowling to right handers from around the wicket get more reverse swing than right arm bowlers.
  
  so, does reverse swing help left arm bowlers more than right arm bowlers bowling to right handers and vice versa.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:21:36 2008.

  After watching *that* replay, Dhoni tried to look cool, trying to catch it with one hand. But common he thinks he is way too handsome and he has to live up to that right
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 2:23:12 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  After watching *that* replay, Dhoni tried to look cool, trying to catch it with one hand. But common he thinks he is way too handsome and he has to live up to that right

  you seem to have serious hatredness towards him gf yaarachu dhoni fan aayittangalaa JK
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:23:26 2008.

  Dhoni is saved, thanks to the GOD
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 2:24:11 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  After watching *that* replay, Dhoni tried to look cool, trying to catch it with one hand. But common he thinks he is way too handsome and he has to live up to that right

  
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:24:27 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Nerd wrote: After watching *that* replay, Dhoni tried to look cool, trying to catch it with one hand. But common he thinks he is way too handsome and he has to live up to that right you seem to have serious hatredness towards him gf yaarachu dhoni fan aayittangalaa JK

  
  Awwww plzzz.. apdi oru GF-E vENaam.. Seriously I was just kidding.. Simply havin fun
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 2:24:50 2008.

  
  
  

• From: kb on Sun Feb 10 2:25:01 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  After watching *that* replay, Dhoni tried to look cool, trying to catch it with one hand. But common he thinks he is way too handsome and he has to live up to that right

  
  
  ungaluku Deepika padukone mela oru kannu-nu ninaikuraen.. DHONI mela ivlo Gaandu
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 2:25:34 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  enaku oru sandegam aussies-ea ivlo kevalama aadraanga na.........india batting epdi irukum?

  
  
  kadavul thaan kapaathanum, i didn't mean sachin.
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 2:26:01 2008.

  kb wrote:

  Nerd wrote: After watching *that* replay, Dhoni tried to look cool, trying to catch it with one hand. But common he thinks he is way too handsome and he has to live up to that right ungaluku Deepika padukone mela oru kannu-nu ninaikuraen.. DHONI mela ivlo Gaandu

  
  
  
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 2:26:06 2008.

  159 all out goes the ODI World Champions
  
  Ishant gets 4 wickets wtf is stuark clarke shocked about
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:26:06 2008.

  kb wrote:

  Nerd wrote: After watching *that* replay, Dhoni tried to look cool, trying to catch it with one hand. But common he thinks he is way too handsome and he has to live up to that right ungaluku Deepika padukone mela oru kannu-nu ninaikuraen.. DHONI mela ivlo Gaandu

  
  Deepika ippO yuvi madiyil
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 2:26:14 2008.

  kb wrote:

  Nerd wrote: After watching *that* replay, Dhoni tried to look cool, trying to catch it with one hand. But common he thinks he is way too handsome and he has to live up to that right ungaluku Deepika padukone mela oru kannu-nu ninaikuraen.. DHONI mela ivlo Gaandu

  
  
  
  
  deepika can do better thaan liking dhoni
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:27:26 2008.

  Outstanding Been a long time since I watched a stunning Indian *bowling* performance..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:27:52 2008.

  Clarke was not out though..
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 2:27:52 2008.

  159 all OUT!!!!!!!!!! are u kidding me
  
  

• From: kb on Sun Feb 10 2:28:26 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Deepika ippO yuvi madiyil

  
  
  ungalu avanaiyum pudikaathu thaaney
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 2:28:48 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Clarke was not out though..

  ohh... anyways who bothers
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 2:29:14 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  kb wrote: Nerd wrote: After watching *that* replay, Dhoni tried to look cool, trying to catch it with one hand. But common he thinks he is way too handsome and he has to live up to that right ungaluku Deepika padukone mela oru kannu-nu ninaikuraen.. DHONI mela ivlo Gaandu Deepika ippO yuvi madiyil

  
  
  YUVI has a gf
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 2:29:31 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Outstanding Been a long time since I watched a stunning Indian *bowling* performance..

  
  
  pathi kenaru thaandiyachu, metthi kenarayum thaandanum. thanduvoam.
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 2:31:52 2008.

  whts the rule for bonus point when batting second when batting first it is to win by a margin of 50 runs i guess
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:31:55 2008.

  kb wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Deepika ippO yuvi madiyil ungalu avanaiyum pudikaathu thaaney

  
  enakku Deepikavayum pidkkAthu
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 2:36:38 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  whts the rule for bonus point when batting second when batting first it is to win by a margin of 50 runs i guess

  
  
  i think its based on net run rate ( winning teams RR - losing team's RR). if its more than 1 you get a bonus point.
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 2:39:11 2008.

  oh in that case winning in about 38 overs would get us a bonus point
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 2:47:01 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  oh in that case winning in about 38 overs would get us a bonus point

  
  if we get a good start, ponting might delay P2, P3.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 2:48:08 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  oh in that case winning in about 38 overs would get us a bonus point

  
  If we are to win, we will get the runs within 38 overs, well unless Dhoni has to do the bulk of the scoring
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 2:48:27 2008.

  if we do get a good start, i dont think we require P2/P3 to get 160 in 38 overs
  
  

• From: kb on Sun Feb 10 2:52:11 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Outstanding Been a long time since I watched a stunning Indian *bowling* performance..

  
  
  
  
  
  Thirumaran vanthu etho solla poraaru... like.. namba team onnu nalla panna.. innonu nalla pannathunu
  
  

• From: kb on Sun Feb 10 2:54:39 2008.

  gud captaincy by DHONI... made suitable bowling changes and finished the AUS tail enders
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 3:30:38 2008.

  Thalai is at the crease now
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 3:50:13 2008.

  Sehwag Going over the stumps but we had gillie nicking one onto his pads..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 3:52:01 2008.

  Pathan interesting..
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 3:53:40 2008.

  sachin to those two boundaries
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 3:53:46 2008.

  Shot of the match
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 3:54:33 2008.

  I spoke too soon..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 3:57:02 2008.

  The look on Ponting's face after those two mindboggling straight drives.. Price'fin'less
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 4:02:35 2008.

  The GOD is in some mood.. Pulling a ball which is not quite there.. But superb to watch
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 4:11:07 2008.

  I thot b4 logging in that there wud be many of nerd's post to see...Why not... Sachin is playing like a champion.... njoy every bit of it mate...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 4:22:57 2008.

  did sachin nick that one?
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 4:25:52 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  did sachin nick that one?

  
  I dont think he did, the ball's seam position did not change
  But hell with Pathan, 10th over a single of the last ball, 11th over, single of the fifth ball..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 4:25:53 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  did sachin nick that one?

  
  
  Yes he did...
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 4:26:26 2008.

  irfu out
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 4:26:31 2008.

  Yeh the snicko confirms that he did nick it
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 4:26:48 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: did sachin nick that one? I dont think he did, the ball's seam position did not change But hell with Pathan, 10th over a single of the last ball, 11th over, single of the fifth ball..

  
  
  Now he is dismissed..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 4:29:18 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Yeh the snicko confirms that he did nick it

  
  
  Shewag was a bit unlucky...It evens out...
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 4:31:10 2008.

  nerd are u watching the match links edavudhu iurka
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 4:31:58 2008.

  Wibha wrote:

  nerd are u watching the match links edavudhu iurka

  
  Try this.. http://livecricketblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/india-australia-sri-lanka-odi-series.html
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Sun Feb 10 4:33:48 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Yeh the snicko confirms that he did nick it Shewag was a bit unlucky...It evens out...

  
  Sehwag was earlier in the same over. Hit pad before bat...
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Sun Feb 10 4:38:09 2008.

  wondraful captaincy by Dhoni Sooppperabbu! He must have truckloads of clay up his top storey
  
  And Pathan
  The only reason(?) one can think of is Pathan was sent as a pinch-hitter for the bonus point (which can be done with the usual batting order anyway). And here was Pathan farming the strike from Sachin and playing out the balls. One knew exactly that the mad shot from Sachin was iminent as obviously he would have been frustrated not to have the strike. And he got damn lucky
  
  Forget Sachin, wonder what Gambhir and Uthappa would have been thinking when Mr.Clayhead decided to send Pathan
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 4:38:23 2008.

  Heals goes, this is the end they gotta get their wickets coz Rudi cant hear anything in the other end ennamO sydney-la Bucknor ellAthayum *kEtta* maadhiri dhaan
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 4:40:13 2008.

  And our regular #3 is just fresh after a 100 Dont know whats the need to send in Pathan. Sachin only knows whats behind Dhoni's thinking
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 4:48:22 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Heals goes, this is the end they gotta get their wickets coz Rudi cant hear anything in the other end ennamO sydney-la Bucknor ellAthayum *kEtta* maadhiri dhaan

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Wibha on Sun Feb 10 4:56:32 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Wibha wrote: nerd are u watching the match links edavudhu iurka Try this.. http://livecricketblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/india-australia-sri-lanka-odi-series.html

  
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 5:03:17 2008.

  did anyone notice - thalaivar is holding the bat very loosely - symbol of his comfort and aggression - paavam australia
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 5:11:08 2008.

  Chappel a little earlier, Its ridiculous to have demoted GambhirAfter Gambhir's boundary of clarke, Here you are captain, drop me from #3 next time
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 5:12:10 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Chappel a little earlier, Its ridiculous to have demoted GambhirAfter Gambhir's boundary of clarke, Here you are captain, drop me from #3 next time

  
  
  Ya he said this earlier on star cricket...
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 5:12:21 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  I think our mod, SS will have some work today, deleting some of Maddy's posts Just kidding

  
  
  edho , ennala mudinjadhu - malai erina ungala, keela erakittaen
  
  CR, unga Dhoni criticisms ellam ippa konja off color-a irukku adhavadhu namma HUB baashaila digression madhiri irukku
  
  >>digr>> CR, nethhu ARR concerla G.Prasanna on rythm and Keith peters on bass - thara thappattai ellam kizhinjidichhu - unga nyabagam dhaan vandhuchhu>>> end digr
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 5:13:29 2008.

  Sach has just faced 39 off the 127 bowled so far. EK*others*I
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 5:16:27 2008.

  Gambhir Gone
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 5:16:33 2008.

  89/3 Rohit shld come ahead of yuvi
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 5:18:50 2008.

  aNNan yuvi is in
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 5:22:43 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  aNNan yuvi is in

  
  
  Let him prove you wrong... can he there are no regular spinners in Oz attack but symonds and clarke are there to fill in the gap...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 5:24:13 2008.

  Yuvi is a very good ODI player and only very very few who play cricket (even ch-28 level) can hit 6 sixes in an over
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 5:32:16 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  wondraful captaincy by Dhoni Sooppperabbu! He must have truckloads of clay up his top storey And Pathan The only reason(?) one can think of is Pathan was sent as a pinch-hitter for the bonus point (which can be done with the usual batting order anyway). And here was Pathan farming the strike from Sachin and playing out the balls. One knew exactly that the mad shot from Sachin was iminent as obviously he would have been frustrated not to have the strike. And he got damn lucky Forget Sachin, wonder what Gambhir and Uthappa would have been thinking when Mr.Clayhead decided to send Pathan

  
  
  sachin played a false stroke, accept it.
  for christs sake, we are not chasin 300 here.
  singles will win you this match.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 5:35:05 2008.

  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 5:35:07 2008.

  Hayyo Master Departs Gr8 catch by lee.. But that shat was not needed...
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 5:36:39 2008.

  gr8 innings by sachin though lucky once
  
  btw whts with this slow batting?! pitch doesnt seem slowed down
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 5:37:58 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  gr8 innings by sachin though lucky once btw whts with this slow batting?! pitch doesnt seem slowed down

  
  
  I thot India will win this game very comfortably but... Still some more cricket left to be played..
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 5:39:15 2008.

  yeah we wud win for sure - but the way sachin was going and pathan was also not bad i was hopin a quick win - but gambhir somehow seemed content jabbing the ball and playing singles and same with yuvi (he is gonna do that ofcourse with the form he is in) now - anyways hope they dont miss out the bonus point
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 5:42:24 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  yeah we wud win for sure - but the way sachin was going and pathan was also not bad i was hopin a quick win - but gambhir somehow seemed content jabbing the ball and playing singles and same with yuvi (he is gonna do that ofcourse with the form he is in) now - anyways hope they dont miss out the bonus point

  
  
  Still cant say much.. 2 quick wickets and we'll have to fight it out... But if India wins this match by a close margin will those 2 decisions be debated upon??
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Sun Feb 10 5:44:31 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  CR, unga Dhoni criticisms ellam ippa konja off color-a irukku adhavadhu namma HUB baashaila digression madhiri irukku

  
  enga saance kedaikkudhu nu kaathurukkomla
  
  

  MADDY wrote:

  >>digr>> CR, nethhu ARR concerla G.Prasanna on rythm and Keith peters on bass - thara thappattai ellam kizhinjidichhu - unga nyabagam dhaan vandhuchhu>>> end digr

  
  Link edhavadhu irukka? Telecast on any channel?
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 5:47:29 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  anoops wrote: yeah we wud win for sure - but the way sachin was going and pathan was also not bad i was hopin a quick win - but gambhir somehow seemed content jabbing the ball and playing singles and same with yuvi (he is gonna do that ofcourse with the form he is in) now - anyways hope they dont miss out the bonus point Still cant say much.. 2 quick wickets and we'll have to fight it out... But if India wins this match by a close margin will those 2 decisions be debated upon??

  true, one gone now
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 5:47:39 2008.

  Hayyayo
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 5:48:33 2008.

  EKYI.... Thevaya antha shot... nerd vanga over to you
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 5:49:11 2008.

  avLodhAnA unga tonty tonty expertise
  
  

• From: mgb on Sun Feb 10 5:49:21 2008.

  will better sense prevail and yuvraj be rested for the remainder of the series
  
  

• From: kb on Sun Feb 10 5:49:49 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  EKYI.... Thevaya antha shot... nerd vanga over to you

  
  
  india jeykuma THIRUMARAN ANNE
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Sun Feb 10 5:49:50 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  sachin played a false stroke, accept it. for christs sake, we are not chasin 300 here. singles will win you this match.

  
  Who denied it? That it was a reckless shot was true and also true was the fact that he was kept off strike when in full flow. Anyone who has an iota of understanding of cricket would know what happens in those situations. BTW, did you listen to the commentators? Unlike you, they were talking some cricket sense. I mean unanimously...
  
  and by the way, why don't you accept that it was bird-brained captaincy from Dhoni like the rest of the world and move on.
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 5:50:43 2008.

  yuvi out aana udane deepika padukone ad podaraanga star cricket la... still keeping the family involved...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 5:55:53 2008.

  mgb wrote:

  will better sense prevail and yuvraj be rested for the remainder of the series

  
  enna ipdi kEttuputtInga.. avaru dhaanE vice captain and avarOda possible replacement Tiwary idhu varaikkum yorkers face pannadhE illa..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 6:08:31 2008.

  Taylor went, 2 runs in the over and 4 edges
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 6:08:51 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  sriranga wrote: sachin played a false stroke, accept it. for christs sake, we are not chasin 300 here. singles will win you this match. Who denied it? That it was a reckless shot was true and also true was the fact that he was kept off strike when in full flow. Anyone who has an iota of understanding of cricket would know what happens in those situations. BTW, did you listen to the commentators? Unlike you, they were talking some cricket sense. I mean unanimously... and by the way, why don't you accept that it was bird-brained captaincy from Dhoni like the rest of the world and move on.

  
  
  i just saw the shot sachin played. it was awful to say the least.
  T20 -la pasanga thooki adichi avuttu anaangale, athe mathiri thaan irunthuthu. but, after that i thought he played sensibly rotating the strike with gambir.
  150 shud be chasable, even with shuffled batting order, IMO.
  
  frm whatever glimpses i heard, i thought harsha was over mokkai today, reminded me of thirumaran.
  
  

• From: mgb on Sun Feb 10 6:09:16 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  mgb wrote: will better sense prevail and yuvraj be rested for the remainder of the series enna ipdi kEttuputtInga.. avaru dhaanE vice captain and avarOda possible replacement Tiwary idhu varaikkum yorkers face pannadhE illa..

  he has to find his form in the cricket field not in deepika's room no use in talking about his striking powress when his mind is just not there in the cricket field
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 6:13:53 2008.

  ponting, where is your fifth bowler, P3
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 6:18:10 2008.

  wth do they make it so diff for themselves wonder if the pitch has slowed down or the ball was stopping on etc - from what i see, its still a good enuf pitch
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 6:20:39 2008.

  Another wicket and we are into Uthappa, who hasnt played any cricket and who is not in form at all.. Next-u harbh and sreesanth. Where is Pathan??
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 6:25:38 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Another wicket and we are into Uthappa, who hasnt played any cricket and who is not in form at all.. Next-u harbh and sreesanth. Where is Pathan??

  
  
  He has a cricketing brain better than sachin's...
  
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 6:29:03 2008.

  First two in 13 overs The pitch and the bowling aint that hostile
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 6:32:16 2008.

  dhoni is making SOB pup wait b/w deliveries
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 6:38:21 2008.

  simon taufel moved into a position so quick unlike stupid rudi who blocked the view of gambhir early in the game
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 6:47:00 2008.

  bonus point gone - anyways wud take 8(instead of 9) points anyday than 4
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 6:57:40 2008.

  finally india wins the match!! well played Rohit and good support by Skipper - hats off to SRT for the quickfire innings
  
  Ishant + Sreesanth - Great bowling guys!!
  
  wish to see Raina/Tiwari instead of Yuvi next match (coz he didnt seem 100% fit in the field and his batting too has been ) - if fit hope he does get something against the lankans
  
  

• From: sriranga on Sun Feb 10 7:03:48 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  finally india wins the match!! well played Rohit and good support by Skipper - hats off to SRT for the quickfire innings Ishant + Sreesanth - Great bowling guys!! wish to see Raina/Tiwari instead of Yuvi next match (coz he didnt seem 100% fit in the field and his batting too has been ) - if fit hope he does get something against the lankans

  
  
  yeah, taming the lion in its own den
  
  Bowlers set this victory up for India
  
  Before somebody jump and say its a one off victory, we won only 1 game against aussies in 2004 series.
  
  enjoy the victory, especially the T20 team supporters in the hub.
  
  others, show some heart and appreciate the young team for whatever they are doing.
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 10:06:50 2008.

  innaikku yaar match jeichaanga - kelaen, nee kelaen, machi nee kelaen
  
  ella pugazhum iraivanukke (one of iraivans = Sachin)
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 10:16:31 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  others, show some heart and appreciate the young team for whatever they are doing.

  
  
  oh come on - forget them........ ........i have been watching cricket from the 87' world cup from infamous Mike Gatting reverse sweep match - i'm telling u - this is a world beater side - if they have their mind and form in place - they can always be no.1 or 2 in the world
  
  one more good news - India defeats Uzbekistan 3-2 in davis cup......its super sunday for India
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Sun Feb 10 10:59:57 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  innaikku yaar match jeichaanga - kelaen, nee kelaen, machi nee kelaen

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Feb 10 11:51:02 2008.

  Very good bowling I should say! Australians where in hurry to score runs and they ended up with some poor selection of shots.
  Ishanth is just brilliant. Looks like Australians are now looking him more closely. Better that he shows more variety.
  
  Dhoni oru vaartha kooda thalaivara pathi onnum sollalaye?!! He said "Rohit and I played well" thats alright! But start yaarunganna koduthathu?
  
  

• From: kb on Sun Feb 10 13:48:48 2008.

  [quote="MADDY"]innaikku yaar match jeichaanga - kelaen, nee kelaen, machi nee kelaen
  
  
  
  
  

• From: kb on Sun Feb 10 13:49:36 2008.

  Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

  Dhoni oru vaartha kooda thalaivara pathi onnum sollalaye?!! He said "Rohit and I played well" thats alright! But start yaarunganna koduthathu?

  
  
  pullaiyaaroda perumaiya pusaari ethuku sollanum.. kumbidra bhakthargaluku theriyaathaa
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 20:46:54 2008.

  kb wrote:

  Sanguine Sridhar wrote: Dhoni oru vaartha kooda thalaivara pathi onnum sollalaye?!! He said "Rohit and I played well" thats alright! But start yaarunganna koduthathu? pullaiyaaroda perumaiya pusaari ethuku sollanum.. kumbidra bhakthargaluku theriyaathaa

  
  atttha pOyi poosari-nu solli poosari-ya asingapaduthaadheenga aththukku irukku oru naaL
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Sun Feb 10 21:02:12 2008.

  Common man dhoni is a world cup winning captain and has sachin won any world cups. Whats the need to praise ? . Vasishtar idam irunthu brahma rishi pattame vaangeyachu. Ivan ellam enna ..... .
  

  kb wrote:

  Sanguine Sridhar wrote: Dhoni oru vaartha kooda thalaivara pathi onnum sollalaye?!! He said "Rohit and I played well" thats alright! But start yaarunganna koduthathu? pullaiyaaroda perumaiya pusaari ethuku sollanum.. kumbidra bhakthargaluku theriyaathaa

  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 21:26:48 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  innaikku yaar match jeichaanga - kelaen, nee kelaen, machi nee kelaen

  
  
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 21:27:23 2008.

  World Cup winning coach John Buchanan always stressed the need to learn from victories as well and not just from defeats......i hope Dhoni & co. are doing it........for me, Ishant's great form and Ponting's lack of it - have been the 2 most decisive factors so far in the tournament.........
  
  (MS.Dhoni is getting misquoted left-right-top-bottom here........reminds me of 'Guru' dialogue - when ppl. are talking against u, then understand u r prgressing)
  
  

• From: anoops on Sun Feb 10 21:46:09 2008.

  IMO he was answering in reply as to how they chose to wait for the 5th bowler and just was content playing singles - dont think it was a reply to the team's batting performance anyways arandavan kannukku irundadhellaam
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2X1Gi_xVkI
  
  

• From: Nerd on Sun Feb 10 22:03:33 2008.

  Dhoni has always answered to the questions in the presentation ceremonies and he has never digressed, yeah right And this is not the first time he has ignored the GOD.. Well whatever, who gives a sit (VJkanth style )
  
  It was the bowling which won us the game, the batting or rather the lack of it was pathetic to watch..
  
  

• From: MADDY on Sun Feb 10 22:16:31 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  IMO he was answering in reply as to how they chose to wait for the 5th bowler and just was content playing singles - dont think it was a reply to the team's batting performance anyways arandavan kannukku irundadhellaam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2X1Gi_xVkI

  
  
  i dont understand the guys's complaints here - first they predicted a Indian disaster - when they didnt see it - they are now attacking Dhoni on a perosnal basis .......i dunno how many yrs they all have been watching cricket especailly Indian cricket - i have seen so many heart-wrenching matches lost from y'day's 100/5 situations. 99' world cup defeat to zimbabwe at england instantly comes to mind......dhoni deserves a big pat for this performance.......
  
  also, i dont understand the qualms here - sachin venaamnnu sonna captaincy dhaan Dhoni-kku kuduthaanga - when sachin himself has defined his role in the team - i dunno y others
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Mon Feb 11 0:00:43 2008.

  Congrats to the team !
  Couldn't see the match yesterday since I had lot of work outside (shopping). Whatever it is, great to see youngsters winning lot of matches. Keep it up
  
  Sridhar, Nerd and others,
  dhoni eppo ithukku munnadi sachin ah praise pannunaaru ? I couldn't recall any single instance. so, ethukku itha pathi ini naama kavalai padanum As usual, Sachin out aanara TV set ah off pannunomaannu pogamaa
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Mon Feb 11 0:15:41 2008.

  India
  
  in the whole of the Test series and this ODI, the one thing India was good is in the Bowling department. Bowlers in many instances did their job well. Hope it continues.
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Mon Feb 11 0:25:29 2008.

  Once again, media is hyping Ishanth sharma just like they used to do the same for Agargar.
  
  We hype a player to unbelievable levels that the players themselves find it hard to handle.
  
  Yesterday, in TIMES NOW, one indian cricket fan termed him as "India's MCGrath" !
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Mon Feb 11 0:30:49 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  Once again, media is hyping Ishanth sharma just like they used to do the same for Agargar. We hype a player to unbelievable levels that the players themselves find it hard to handle. Yesterday, in TIMES NOW, one indian cricket fan termed him as "India's MCGrath" !

  
  
  Media is doing their job. They need to exagerrate on any news so that they have news to cover up currently.
  
  Let us hope Ishant is good in long run
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Mon Feb 11 0:33:43 2008.

  selvakumar wrote:

  Congrats to the team ! Couldn't see the match yesterday since I had lot of work outside (shopping). Whatever it is, great to see youngsters winning lot of matches. Keep it up Sridhar, Nerd and others, dhoni eppo ithukku munnadi sachin ah praise pannunaaru ? I couldn't recall any single instance. so, ethukku itha pathi ini naama kavalai padanum As usual, Sachin out aanara TV set ah off pannunomaannu pogamaa

  
  Yes!
  
  Awesome bowling performance. Too bad i missed that part...
  
  Ponting Ishant bunny aittara?
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 0:39:35 2008.

  Ian Chappell: Rohit Sharma has a huge future
  
  http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/talk/content/multimedia/335838.html?view=transcript
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 0:41:34 2008.

  'Bowlers kept us in it' - Ponting
  
  http://content-eap.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/current/story/335841.html
  
  

• From: Billgates on Mon Feb 11 0:52:54 2008.

  The Australians have played Steve Harminson , Ntini & other bouncy bowlers extremely well. Wonder why they are struggling against Ishant ! Ponting describing Ishant as a DANGEROUS bowler itself an achievement for Ishant ( Ponting never appreciates someone so quickly )
  Ultimately, it was splendid bowling which won the match yesterday .
  Sachin , for all his years of experience should have kept his cool . That stepping down the wicket reminds me of that 2003 WC final against Mcgrath.
  Sachin doesn’t need a Dhoni to appreciate his efforts. I think, off the pitch, everyone are good mates & enjoy the company of the genius. He has been giving tips to all the youngsters of late .
  Yuvi’s body language & his face clearly reflected his lack of confidence now. Better he is rested for couple of matches
  Ishant , post match interview was very modest & polite. He didn’t jump like Sreesanth.. though Sree bowled even better.
  
  Rohit Sharma is very impressive . Showed lots of patience yesterday. Played some fabulous stokes in Brisbane. Should be persisted ahead of others.
  
  Sending Pathan defies any logic. Even without Pathan, Indians could have got that extra point. Probably Robin Uthappa should have been elevated so that he gets a good practice.
  
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Mon Feb 11 1:00:04 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Sachin doesn’t need a Dhoni to appreciate his efforts. I think, off the pitch, everyone are good mates & enjoy the company of the genius. He has been giving tips to all the youngsters of late .

  
  
  He had been giving tips to youngsters for a long time. Even in the on field if you could watch him doing so for a long time and several who came as youngster in times said their presence with sachin helps in improving the game.
  
  You are right. Sachin doesn’t need a Dhoni to appreciate his efforts. But keep on avoiding Sachin's contribution does not get good for him.
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Mon Feb 11 1:03:36 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  Yes! Awesome bowling performance. Too bad i missed that part... Ponting Ishant bunny aittara?

  
  
  Me too.. Saw the dismissals of Ponting and Symonds. I would rate Ishanth's delivery to Symonds as one of his best compared to Ponting's dismissal.
  Symonds looked clueless after the nick Great delivery
  
  Ponting - Test la Harbhajan.. ODI la Ishanth.. paavam
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Mon Feb 11 1:09:44 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  . Sachin , for all his years of experience should have kept his cool . That stepping down the wicket reminds me of that 2003 WC final against Mcgrath.

  
  After Pathan's arrival, Sachin was all lost (not getting the strike is not an excuse but we could have avoided it).
  He looked totally at sea against Clark and when he hit Mitchel Johnson staright to short point (3 balls) before he got out, i kind of knew this over might prove fatal... Too bad he missed out. His foot-work was awesome up front. Just lost it in the mind later i guess...
  
  

• From: Billgates on Mon Feb 11 1:11:56 2008.

  Symmonds was out the same way he got out in Sydney ( which was not given out )
  
  Finally that Australian ego was exhibited by Symmonds yesterday when he didnt want to be bashed by Sharma for the winning hit .
  Guy bowled a noball & finished off .
  Typical Aussie ego !
  
  

• From: Billgates on Mon Feb 11 1:15:54 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  Billgates wrote: . Sachin , for all his years of experience should have kept his cool . That stepping down the wicket reminds me of that 2003 WC final against Mcgrath. After Pathan's arrival, Sachin was all lost (not getting the strike is not an excuse but we could have avoided it). He looked totally at sea against Clark and when he hit Mitchel Johnson staright to short point (3 balls) before he got out, i kind of knew this over might prove fatal... Too bad he missed out. His foot-work was awesome up front. Just lost it in the mind later i guess...

  
  
  True true ! Probably Sachin didn’t expect Pathan to come . Irfan added to his agony by not rotating the strike. Sachin must have tried to break that mini grip the Aussies had at that time. All psychological war fare ! Ian Chappell was all praise for those 2 straight boundaries . The ball went like a bullet !
  
  

• From: Billgates on Mon Feb 11 1:18:04 2008.

  Not sure whether dhoni discusses such key decisions ( like promoting Pathan ) with seniors , especially Sachin.
  None of the experts appreciated that move .
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 1:18:44 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  The Australians have played Steve Harminson , Ntini & other bouncy bowlers extremely well. Wonder why they are struggling against Ishant ! Ponting describing Ishant as a DANGEROUS bowler itself an achievement for Ishant ( Ponting never appreciates someone so quickly )

  
  
  Billgates Y'day Ishant touched 149 kmph and he was bowling a lot quicker and generating bounce... He bowled in the areas of uncertainity whihc made the life for batsmen difficult... Ntini gives you a lot of width so he isn't effective... To bowl in the right areas consistently is something very difficult and y'day Ishant did it with ease and needs to be applauded for that...
  
  

• From: Billgates on Mon Feb 11 1:25:07 2008.

  Ricky Ponting is one of the ever best players of pace bowling & to see him struggling is an awesome sight ! Ravi Shastri mentioned that its really nice to see an Aussie getting the taste of their own style which all along the Indians were getting all these years !
  Normally Ricky will hook such delivers nonchalantly but now a days he is not being given any space to even think for a second. I think, Ricky’s dismissal was very similar to what he had in Perth , 1st innings. Vulnerable at the initial stages outside the off stump
  
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 6:00:05 2008.

  so ind to face the lankans again tomorrow - india's bowling has been so far pretty good. batsmen too has been amongst runs except for Yuvi. Hope Uthappa gets a chance to bat tomorrow (maybe high up the order)
  
  a win tomorrow could put us in a very good position - cant wait for the Sanath v Ishant battle
  
  

• From: mgb on Mon Feb 11 6:09:57 2008.

  sreesanth has better chance of taking sanath's wicket as his stock ball comes into the left hander and sanath doesnt like those deliveries
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Mon Feb 11 8:47:41 2008.

  Quote:

  Brett Lee has taken 43 wickets against India, which equals Steve Waugh's record for most number of wickets against them.

  
  
  http://content-ind.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/story/335837.html
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 11 10:16:56 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  so ind to face the lankans again tomorrow - india's bowling has been so far pretty good. batsmen too has been amongst runs except for Yuvi. Hope Uthappa gets a chance to bat tomorrow (maybe high up the order) a win tomorrow could put us in a very good position - cant wait for the Sanath v Ishant battle

  
  
  yes india is in good form amongst the three teams, i feel SL was unlucky to bat no 2 under lights, but that's no excuse, their batting againts the OZy was PATHETIC
  
  

• From: mgb on Mon Feb 11 10:25:03 2008.

  why should batting under lights should be unlucky.. lankans are always good chasers.. moreover india also batted under light in the last match
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 11 10:41:45 2008.

  mgb wrote:

  why should batting under lights should be unlucky.. lankans are always good chasers.. moreover india also batted under light in the last match

  ,
  
  MGB,
  
  i hear batting under lights is difficult
  
  

• From: mgb on Mon Feb 11 10:46:25 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  mgb wrote: why should batting under lights should be unlucky.. lankans are always good chasers.. moreover india also batted under light in the last match , MGB, i hear batting under lights is difficult

  I think Srilankans have won lots of matches while chasing under lights
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 11 10:55:16 2008.

  mgb wrote:

  Raghu wrote: mgb wrote: why should batting under lights should be unlucky.. lankans are always good chasers.. moreover india also batted under light in the last match , MGB, i hear batting under lights is difficult I think Srilankans have won lots of matches while chasing under lights

  
  
  Ok, but fielding under lights must SURELY be difficult right
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 11 11:03:45 2008.

  India, at the halfway mark of their CB Series campaign, have the edge over Sri Lanka, whom they meet at the Manuka Oval on Tuesday. India completed a strong victory against Australia at the MCG, while Sri Lanka suffered a 128-run defeat to the same opponents last week.
  
  The game assumes significance for Sri Lanka, six points behind leaders India in the points table though with a game in hand, who have yet to catch fire in the tournament - their previous match against India was washed out after India's innings.
  
  Most worrisome for Mahela Jayawardene, the captain, has been the team's indifferent batting - apart from Kumar Sangakkara, none of the Sri Lankan batsmen showed character against Australia. "Our batting is a bit of concern," he said. "You can have those days I suppose, just like what happened to the Aussies yesterday [against India]. They played seven batsmen, yet couldn't get a competitive total on the board." However, he felt there were enough runs in the wicket at the Manuka Oval if the batsmen got it right.
  
  
  The wicket is nothing different from the tracks in the subcontinent, except for the bounce. Considering the track is set to aid strokeplay, both teams are expected to opt for batting depth. India wouldn't want to change a winning combination but Sri Lanka may bring in Farveez Maharoof, the allrounder, for Tillakaratne Dilshan, who is recovering from a bout of infection.
  
  Following their unfinished game at the Gabba, where they racked up 267 for 4, India will look to push forward the psychological advantage built by their batsmen against a Sri Lankan attack that's been below par despite the presence of Chaminda Vaas, Muttiah Muralitharan and Lasith Malinga. Only the young Ishara Amerasinghe kept the Indians in check with accurate bowling even when his seniors failed to build pressure. Harbhajan Singh, the offspinner, was especially pleased by the manner in which his batsmen dealt with the danger of Murali. "The way we played Murali was very good," he said. "He got two early wickets but he gave away 50-odd runs."
  
  For India, as the summer extends, every game is proving to be a profitable exercise. Harbhajan believes the team has more belief after every win and the hunger is increasing each day.
  
  "We have young guys who are all raring to go," he said. "We played very well yesterday and we will stick to the same sort of the rhythm in the next game and try to win every game from here onwards.
  
  "Every game is different. It doesn't matter what Sri Lanka did in the last game. It's going to be a good challenge for both sides and we'll put up our best show."
  
  Jayawardene, however believes the competition is wide open now and says a Sri Lankan win tomorrow will even things out. "The challenge for them is to be consistent and the challenge for us is to challenge ourselves."
  
  The match is also a special occasion for the locals given that international cricket is returning to Canberra after a 16-year hiatus. However, visiting teams have stopped over for the traditional contests against the Prime Minister's XI, just like India did before the Perth Test this season.
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 11:04:46 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  mgb wrote: Raghu wrote: mgb wrote: why should batting under lights should be unlucky.. lankans are always good chasers.. moreover india also batted under light in the last match , MGB, i hear batting under lights is difficult I think Srilankans have won lots of matches while chasing under lights Ok, but fielding under lights must SURELY be difficult right

  
  
  Athu india la.. when there is a lot of dew factor involved... Its difficult for the bowlers to grip the ball...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 11:07:07 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  mgb wrote: why should batting under lights should be unlucky.. lankans are always good chasers.. moreover india also batted under light in the last match , MGB, i hear batting under lights is difficult

  
  
  Yes in australia it is difficult for the initial 10 overs when the new ball will swing more.. But last match srilankans gifted their wickets to the OZ bowlers... there was nothing of this swing factor involved... Sangakaara was batting superbly, he cud have taken them to the target, but it was all some stupid strokes that cost them the match..
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 11 11:17:07 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: mgb wrote: Raghu wrote: mgb wrote: why should batting under lights should be unlucky.. lankans are always good chasers.. moreover india also batted under light in the last match , MGB, i hear batting under lights is difficult I think Srilankans have won lots of matches while chasing under lights Ok, but fielding under lights must SURELY be difficult right Athu india la.. when there is a lot of dew factor involved... Its difficult for the bowlers to grip the ball...

  
  
  hmm Ok, then how can you catch the ball as the lights will be in your eyes!
  
  

• From: Raghu on Mon Feb 11 11:18:07 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: mgb wrote: why should batting under lights should be unlucky.. lankans are always good chasers.. moreover india also batted under light in the last match , MGB, i hear batting under lights is difficult Yes in australia it is difficult for the initial 10 overs when the new ball will swing more.. But last match srilankans gifted their wickets to the OZ bowlers... there was nothing of this swing factor involved... Sangakaara was batting superbly, he cud have taken them to the target, but it was all some stupid strokes that cost them the match..

  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 11:49:55 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  hmm Ok, then how can you catch the ball as the lights will be in your eyes!

  
  
  Coolers pottu kittu thaan... Sunlight la yum appadi thaane pudikaraanga....
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 11 19:21:46 2008.

  Mazhai
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 19:41:47 2008.

  Match aarambikkuma illaya? KAshtapattu seekatom enthiruchen
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 11 20:02:32 2008.

  Kalyasi, from cricinfo
  
  11.20am Still here, and the news still isn't that great. More rain. Anyone know any good anti-rain dances and if so can you please get jigging. Thankyou.
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 20:58:53 2008.

  i woke up so early to catch some action of either ishant or sehwag/sachin -- thooo mazhai - mm atleast cricbuzz/cricinfo action kkavadhu vazhi irundha sari
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 21:07:34 2008.

  I think this will also be a wash-out...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 21:17:03 2008.

  cricinfo predicts a 30 over game...
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 21:18:38 2008.

  hope we win the toss and put em in - but wud also be tricky if rain is set to come again
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 21:20:38 2008.

  I think this is the second ever ODI in canberra and 3 of my cousins are there in the stadium now. I thought I d catch a glimpse of them
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 21:51:12 2008.

  29-29 advantage India obviously
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 22:06:48 2008.

  damn - india to bat first on a damp pitch
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 22:26:03 2008.

  #9 guys: The pitch is an absolute belter
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 22:26:37 2008.

  okies so india to bat shortly - wud love to see uthappa coming in at 3 instead of pathan if we get to a decent start of 30-40. 220 wud be a good score i guess
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 22:43:34 2008.

  Sehwag has forgotten the tonty tonty rules is it
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 22:52:49 2008.

  Classy shot #1
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 22:53:12 2008.

  good start so far - anything above 170-180 should be good for india. i wud prefer above 200
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 22:54:07 2008.

  The pitch has no demons, so anything < 200 will be stupid. Esp with the depth of our batting and their expertise in scoring quick runs..
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 22:58:25 2008.

  Today is Malinga's day - the first match he escaped (last 4 overs dhaan maatinaan)
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 22:58:39 2008.

  Malinga
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 23:02:43 2008.

  Classy shot #2 - Vintage sachin
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 11 23:02:46 2008.

  Last 5 ovs 41/0
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 23:04:18 2008.

  Sehwag looks completely lost He has not showed any good form in the ODI series so far.. EKSI
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:05:51 2008.

  mm - sehwag goes again pls uthappa?! or gambhir no PATHAN!!
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:06:25 2008.

  habba!!
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 23:07:29 2008.

  Sehwag proves the selectors wrong Ganguly anyone After all Sehwag is on par with Ganguly in outfielding
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 23:08:17 2008.

  Uthappa might have been ideal..
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:09:32 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Sehwag proves the selectors wrong Ganguly anyone After all Sehwag is on par with Ganguly in outfielding

  sehwag did well in that match - though not great. hope selectors dont take the approach of see 4 matches and change team
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:10:45 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Uthappa might have been ideal..

  yeah have been waiting to see his innings for long now - hope he comes in atleast this match!!
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:11:31 2008.

  Though we lost a wicket in that over we were able to get 7 runs of it... What wud be a good target.... 230 must be enough I guess...
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 11 23:11:36 2008.

  No use of talking now Nerd. I dont see ganguly coming back into the ODI side unless kirsten works up some miracle !!!!
  

  Nerd wrote:

  Sehwag proves the selectors wrong Ganguly anyone After all Sehwag is on par with Ganguly in outfielding

  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:13:02 2008.

  kalyasi - 230 would be MOOOOOOORE than enuf i guess 200-210 wud be a good score with Ishant/Sree capable of taking a couple of quick wickets
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:13:27 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  No use of talking now Nerd. I dont see ganguly coming back into the ODI side unless kirsten works up some miracle !!!! Nerd wrote: Sehwag proves the selectors wrong Ganguly anyone After all Sehwag is on par with Ganguly in outfielding

  
  
  Ithellame try thaane... Ippo why ganguly, young players ku opp kudunga nu yaaravathu sonaanga na, opp ye kudukaama avanga seriya velayada maatanga nu sollarathu nyayam illa.. athaan intha opp kuduthu irukaanga.. if they fail miserably ganguly has to be back in the ODI side...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 23:13:54 2008.

  EKSI
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:14:29 2008.

  Hayyayo thalaivar out a
  
  

• From: sriranga on Mon Feb 11 23:15:10 2008.

  there he goes, good innings, but is this enough?
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:15:33 2008.

  Ethukku ippo poi Rohit Sharma... Uthappa ku intha game layavathu chance kudukalaam illa..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Mon Feb 11 23:15:52 2008.

  Illainga kalyasi, they are developing the team for worldcup 2011. Dhoni has already said that he wants a team of youngsters who have like at least 80-100 ODI internationals under the belt when they approach the worldcup. From That Point of view its my opinion that Ganguly won't be back .
  
  PS: Saying that I don't expect a bigger future for tendulkar as well wrt ODI'S . it's high time he steps down from ODI's and concentrate on TESTS alone(My opinion only) ........
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: No use of talking now Nerd. I dont see ganguly coming back into the ODI side unless kirsten works up some miracle !!!! Nerd wrote: Sehwag proves the selectors wrong Ganguly anyone After all Sehwag is on par with Ganguly in outfielding Ithellame try thaane... Ippo why ganguly, young players ku opp kudunga nu yaaravathu sonaanga na, opp ye kudukaama avanga seriya velayada maatanga nu sollarathu nyayam illa.. athaan intha opp kuduthu irukaanga.. if they fail miserably ganguly has to be back in the ODI side...

  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:17:00 2008.

  che that wicket gave an opp for Jaya to take 3rd PP
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:18:00 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Ethukku ippo poi Rohit Sharma... Uthappa ku intha game layavathu chance kudukalaam illa..

  hope he stays at the wicket and consolidates and then we have all big hitters (can i count yuvi too ) to get quick runs!!
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:19:10 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Illainga kalyasi, they are developing the team for worldcup 2011. Dhoni has already said that he wants a team of youngsters who have like at least 80-100 ODI internationals under the belt when they approach the worldcup. From That Point of view its my opinion that Ganguly won't be back . PS: Saying that I don't expect a bigger future for tendulkar as well wrt ODI'S . it's high time he steps down from ODI's and concentrate on TESTS alone(My opinion only) ........ Kalyasi wrote: ajithfederer wrote: No use of talking now Nerd. I dont see ganguly coming back into the ODI side unless kirsten works up some miracle !!!! Nerd wrote: Sehwag proves the selectors wrong Ganguly anyone After all Sehwag is on par with Ganguly in outfielding Ithellame try thaane... Ippo why ganguly, young players ku opp kudunga nu yaaravathu sonaanga na, opp ye kudukaama avanga seriya velayada maatanga nu sollarathu nyayam illa.. athaan intha opp kuduthu irukaanga.. if they fail miserably ganguly has to be back in the ODI side...

  
  
  Yes cud have been a better send off for Ganguly and dravid also..u often dont get players who have scored 10000 runs in ODIs and the BCCI should respect their nations cricketing heros...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:20:31 2008.

  Last 2 overs 5 runs and 1 wicket
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:21:26 2008.

  the signs were there when they dropped RD from the team and they made SG sit out for first ODI and even told media that he was dropped for match etc. IMO they could have stuck a deal with BCCI and planned the exit. BCCI is even more bigger morons - who knows SG/RD and VVS might be eyeing to get big/quick scores in IPL and embarass BCCI
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 23:22:44 2008.

  Suddenly the batting has become difficult. Well lets give them a couple more overs to *settle*.. adhukkappuRamum adikkala
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:25:24 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Suddenly the batting has become difficult. Well lets give them a couple more overs to *settle*.. adhukkappuRamum adikkala

  
  
  Innum Adikala
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 23:26:36 2008.

  At least they are making ~3 runs in an over. aNNan Dhoni 1 run adichiruppapla
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:28:00 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  At least they are making ~3 runs in an over. aNNan Dhoni 1 run adichiruppapla

  hoping today dhoni proves you wrong supposed to be his ideal scenario provided these two dont lose wickets in a rush
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:28:00 2008.

  Last 4 overs 13 runs... EKII
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 23:30:51 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Last 4 overs 13 runs... EKII

  
  Pathetic.. Esp with guys like Uthappa Pathan Bhajji to come
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:32:47 2008.

  Only 16 overs remaining WTH...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 23:34:40 2008.

  Now it d be absolutely stupid if either of them gets out Now they ve got their eye in, should make that count..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:34:40 2008.

  Drinsk are on the field... Probably a message will be sent ou t to both the players that this is a 29 over game... and not a 50 over game..
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:35:25 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Drinsk are on the field... Probably a message will be sent ou t to both the players that this is a 29 over game... and not a 50 over game..

  
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:36:19 2008.

  a wkt now wud bring yuvi to face Murali
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Mon Feb 11 23:40:08 2008.

  where is uthappa???
  
  whats rohit sharma trying to do now??
  
  sachin and sehwag played some stupid shots and got out.. they were getting runs easily...
  
  intha match jeikkarathu kastam..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:41:34 2008.

  Holy Sh*t.... Attrocious cricket by RG Sharma...12(25).. his strike rate is not even 50... He has to compensate for this by scoring at a rapid pace later on....
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:42:28 2008.

  kalyasi - bayangarama thitti canberra varaikkum kettruchunu nanaikkiren
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:45:30 2008.

  Gambhir seems to be loving spinners
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:48:05 2008.

  13 more overs left India should get 130 of it...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 23:49:46 2008.

  I don't understand why Gambhir is looking for singles at this point
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:51:02 2008.

  good intelligent partnership so far 44(52)
  
  

• From: sriranga on Mon Feb 11 23:51:29 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  I don't understand why Gambhir is looking for singles at this point

  
  
  ella ballayum six adikka avar enna yuvaraj-a?
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Mon Feb 11 23:52:29 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  I don't understand why Gambhir is looking for singles at this point

  
  
  Athuvum first ball of the over and the strike goes to RG Sharma...
  
  

• From: sriranga on Mon Feb 11 23:54:16 2008.

  with wickets in hand, 200 is easily gettable, anyone wanna bet?
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:54:46 2008.

  cool!! 100 up and 11 overs with 8 wickets to go
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Mon Feb 11 23:56:05 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  with wickets in hand, 200 is easily gettable, anyone wanna bet?

  yea, india might still get over 200.. but thats not a great score.. srilanka can win this match, if jayasuriya or sangakarra gets going.. a safe score is anything above 240..
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:57:12 2008.

  240?!!? DM idhu 29 over match one or two wickets and SL wud be stuttering!!
  
  

• From: sriranga on Mon Feb 11 23:57:20 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  sriranga wrote: with wickets in hand, 200 is easily gettable, anyone wanna bet? yea, india might still get over 200.. but thats not a great score.. srilanka can win this match, if jayasuriya or sangakarra gets going.. a safe score is anything above 240..

  
  
  OTOH, 2 quick wickets, they will struggle to make 150. even, 200 will be par score, if SL bat well, it would be a last over finish.
  
  

• From: anoops on Mon Feb 11 23:58:52 2008.

  okie so another 100 in 10 wud make it 210 - want uthappa to fire today
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 0:00:26 2008.

  gambhir is batting well now.. RS needs to play a bit more aggressively..
  
  innikki DHoni evvalavu adikkiraaranu paappom..
  
  nalla adichaa, thaar roadu.. slogging.. kaattu payya..
  
  sothapinaa, "u only fossible".. bajji is better..
  
  batting-e kidaikkalaina, "nalla velai avan varala"..
  
  eppidiyum nallaa thittu irukku..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 0:03:19 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  240?!!? DM idhu 29 over match one or two wickets and SL wud be stuttering!!

  in that famous 2002 natwest series,
  
  srilanka chased down 230+ in around 30 overs against england in a curtailed match like this.... jayasuriya pottu saathitaaru
  
  aiyoyo gambhir out..
  
  yuvraj, atleast innikki olunga aadupaa..
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 0:05:04 2008.

  DM, adhu ENGLAND idhu India with IS/SS to bowl
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:05:23 2008.

  Little unfortunate.. < 200 won't work..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 0:06:11 2008.

  dhoni is in.. :jump:
  
  so far, averaging more than 140 in this series..
  
  annan Nerd-kku kondaattam thaan.. start meesic..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 0:07:25 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  DM, adhu ENGLAND idhu India with IS/SS to bowl

  yes.. naan 240+ safe score-nu sonnen.. india can even defend 150, if they can get early wickets..
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 0:08:31 2008.

  Yes, GG/RS partnership laid a good platform for a 200+ score - lets see if our lower middle order can deliver!! wanna see Dhoni play his natural game here
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:09:38 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  dhoni is in.. :jump: so far, averaging more than 140 in this series.. annan Nerd-kku kondaattam thaan.. start meesic..

  
  Strike rate ennanu konjam sollungalEn
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 0:13:03 2008.

  RG Sharma.. vayilla ketta ketta vaarthaya varuthu.... enna ban panniduvaangale nu paakaren
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:13:12 2008.

  Dhoni
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 0:15:11 2008.

  kalyasi thittumbodhellam RS adikkaraan
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 0:19:18 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: dhoni is in.. :jump: so far, averaging more than 140 in this series.. annan Nerd-kku kondaattam thaan.. start meesic.. Strike rate ennanu konjam sollungalEn

  
  
  67.42
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:21:31 2008.

  EKDI.. so five overs we need 58
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 0:22:00 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: dhoni is in.. :jump: so far, averaging more than 140 in this series.. annan Nerd-kku kondaattam thaan.. start meesic.. Strike rate ennanu konjam sollungalEn

  good against srilanka..
  
  decent against australia considering the situation..
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 0:22:06 2008.

  India will definitely lose this match
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 0:22:35 2008.

  Nerd, thittunga dhoni ye nalla thittunga
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 0:23:29 2008.

  come on RS.. smash the ball out of the ground..
  
  good sweep for a boundary
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 0:23:52 2008.

  India can score upto 185
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 0:24:04 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  India will definitely lose this match

  vaazhga valamudan
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 0:24:37 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  EKDI.. so five overs we need 58

  
  
  Ippo 4 overs 48.. can can...
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 0:24:59 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: India will definitely lose this match vaazhga valamudan

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 0:25:47 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: India will definitely lose this match vaazhga valamudan

  
  
  (Srl)vaazhga paathi overudan...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:26:03 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  good sweep for a boundary

  
  A leaf out of Tendulkar's book. naan sollala, Tony Greig
  
  aanaalum thalaivar kudutha start-ukku < 200 asingam
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 0:27:21 2008.

  rohit sharma kalakuraanya..
  
  
  seriously, this is the best ODI Indian team since i started watching cricket....
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 0:28:01 2008.

  rohit sharma
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 0:28:47 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  seriously, this is the best ODI Indian team since i started watching cricket....

  
  
  
  
  How many days since u started watching ODI
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:31:18 2008.

  #9 guys are heaping praises on Dhoni this time Heals compares him with Miandad
  
  I am not convinced yet.. A good 50 against the Aussie attack will do some good
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 0:33:56 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: seriously, this is the best ODI Indian team since i started watching cricket.... How many days since u started watching ODI

  just before the 1996 WC
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 0:34:12 2008.

  2 overs 24 required... easily possible
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 0:35:42 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Holy Sh*t.... Attrocious cricket by RG Sharma...12(25).. his strike rate is not even 50... He has to compensate for this by scoring at a rapid pace later on....

  
  
  Sonnatha Senjutaaru RG Sharma.. Nalla payyan
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 0:37:29 2008.

  namma sonnadhu pathaadhunnu Ch 9 varakkum Nerd kku advice panraanga kettukkunga
  
  dhoni out - pls uthappa?!
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:38:54 2008.

  Dhoni What was special about his innings today again ??? We all agreed that he was good against SL in the first match
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 0:40:11 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Dhoni What was special about his innings today again ??? We all agreed that he was good against SL in the first match

  only u fossible
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:41:31 2008.

  ANd only you fossible anoops, appreciating mediocrity (I am not talking about this innings of his )
  
  Yuvi smashes the first ball he faces into the boundary
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 0:42:03 2008.

  Indian team, kaajji aadittu poyidalaamnu, jolly-a irukaangapola
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:42:11 2008.

  And its gonna come down heavily looks like
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 0:43:31 2008.

  Nerd,
  
  neenga yen appreciating mediocrity pathi pesureenga...
  enakku nenju valikkuthu
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 0:43:56 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Dhoni What was special about his innings today again ??? We all agreed that he was good against SL in the first match only u fossible

  
  
  Yes Yes.. avaru out aayirunthaarunna yuvi vantha vegathula poirupaaru.. apparom RG sharma vum Uthappavum mokka pottuirupaanga
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:44:54 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Nerd, neenga yen appreciating mediocrity pathi pesureenga... enakku nenju valikkuthu

  
  Yeh yeh you have full rights to talk about that
  
  Yuvi catching practise kudukkuRapla
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 0:45:22 2008.

  Yuvi
  
  Ennathaan avasaramo.. Innum irunthathu 4 balls. Aadi irukalaamla
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 0:45:57 2008.

  srilanka thiruppi escape aayiduvaanga pola irukke
  
  
  anyway, if india doesnt lose this match, then they are easily going to qualify for the finals..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 0:47:38 2008.

  Rohit
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 0:47:41 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  India can score upto 195

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:47:52 2008.

  195. Probably 10, 15 runs short.
  Rohit sharma
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 12 0:49:20 2008.

  Rogit Sarma abaarama aadraaru pola irukku...
  
  Savaraj innikkum bulb-a?
  Too bad because he was in terrific form in ODI's before this series
  
  By the by, Singam eppadi out-u??? Getting a start but...
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 0:51:30 2008.

  raghu Sir
  
  Vas, Murali & Malinga always bowl with a helping tendency agt India ! I think they share wonderful relationship . Murali must have been ashamed to see a 19 year old Rohit hitting a 6 .
  Malinga >>>>>>>
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 0:52:52 2008.

  crajkumar_be wrote:

  By the by, Singam eppadi out-u??? Getting a start but...

  
  
  thaevai illaama oru hook shot. Catch to third man just belofe the boundary line. Appathaan wicket poachu. Oru 2 overs singles practice pannitti try panni irukalaam
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 0:54:11 2008.

  ennathu hook shot-eh He tried hoisting the ball over long off.. outside edge flew to third man.. He was very very positive from the word go.. very very reminiscent of the 90s sachin
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 0:54:58 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: India can score upto 195

  
  
  Thirumaran anna ithu bongu aattam modhalla 185 nu irunthuchu...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 0:57:55 2008.

  Quote:

  Well, friends, this has been a clinical batting display from the Indians being invited to bat in testing overcast conditions. The pitch held up well and the ball came on to the bat nicely. The openers got the team off to a decent start and after that, Gambhir and Dhoni capitalised on it. Rohit Sharma played an exceptional hand in enabling India to a steep total. With the clouds gathering back over Manuka Oval, the ball is expected to start swinging again and it would be a tricky ask for the Sri Lankans to come out all guns blazing. Join us in about 30 minutes time from now to follow all the action LIVE!!!

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 0:59:43 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  ennathu hook shot-eh

  
  
  Channel clear aa varala
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 1:00:01 2008.

  
  

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: Thirumaran wrote: India can score upto 195 Thirumaran anna ithu bongu aattam modhalla 185 nu irunthuchu...

  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 1:01:17 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Thirumaran wrote: Thirumaran wrote: India can score upto 195 Thirumaran anna ithu bongu aattam modhalla 185 nu irunthuchu...

  
  
  Arasiyalla ithellaam saatharanamappa
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 1:03:13 2008.

  Rohit is a great find , wat finesse and strokeplay..........reminded me of old timer Andrew Hudson (SA).........wats happening with Sachin - he shuld stick a bit longer in the crease ..........Dhoni - so saary, teknik faalt........he wanted to stay not out till the end - strange, all his strokeplay gone for a toss.........Yuvi - sad to see him struggling..........heres a player of Gilchrist's calibre struggling to put bat on ball.....
  
  rain shortened match will benefit SL either ways......if it rains out totally - then they are bound to get 2 OC points........even if it doesent rain, they are expected to bat only 29 overs - which they relish i suppose......but lets see wats Inu (ishant) has in store for them
  
  

• From: mgb on Tue Feb 12 1:17:29 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  ennathu hook shot-eh He tried hoisting the ball over long off.. outside edge flew to third man.. He was very very positive from the word go.. very very reminiscent of the 90s sachin

  adhadhan ippo hook shot-nu maathitaangale ICCla
  Thirumaran neenga sonna maadhire post panniten
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 1:17:29 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  ennathu hook shot-eh He tried hoisting the ball over long off.. outside edge flew to third man.. He was very very positive from the word go.. very very reminiscent of the 90s sachin

  hook shot-aa
  
  remember the first six against MCgrath in the 2000 ICC Knock out trophy in kenya??
  
  
  almost athey shot.. but the ball went straight to thirdman..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 1:21:02 2008.

  Srilankans need 155 to win from 21 overs... well, its very much possbile if two of their batsmen get going..
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 1:22:08 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Srilankans need 155 to win from 21 overs... well, its very much possbile if two of their batsmen get going..

  
  
  Sangakkara is the man to watch out for
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 1:24:12 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Srilankans need 155 to win from 21 overs... well, its very much possbile if two of their batsmen get going..

  
  
  Total Injustice ... D/L Ozhiga
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 1:30:59 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: Srilankans need 155 to win from 21 overs... well, its very much possbile if two of their batsmen get going.. Total Injustice ... D/L Ozhiga

  enna injustice ??
  
  i dont find any..
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 1:32:37 2008.

  Now its like a 20-20 situation. Indians are world champions in this format.
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 1:32:49 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Devar Magan wrote: Srilankans need 155 to win from 21 overs... well, its very much possbile if two of their batsmen get going.. Total Injustice ... D/L Ozhiga enna injustice ?? i dont find any..

  
  
  yes. It is the same for both the teams. So there is no question for injustice.
  
  BTW IMO scoring 196 in 29 overs is much easier than 155 in 21 overs
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 1:34:39 2008.

  Looks like Raghu Sir is adopting some strategy . Keep mum until Sl wins this . Then he will come out with a variety .
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 1:35:59 2008.

  Thought of saying this !!!!!
  

  Billgates wrote:

  Now its like a 20-20 situation. Indians are world champions in this format.

  
  

• From: mgb on Tue Feb 12 1:37:27 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Looks like Raghu Sir is adopting some strategy . Keep mum until Sl wins this . Then he will come out with a variety .

  
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 1:42:00 2008.

  gavaskar commenting that " 4 bowlers can bowl 5 overs each and then the 5th bowler needs to bowl only one over""
  
  
  
  
  aiyo aiyo.. ivarellaam oru commentator.. kodumai
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 1:42:30 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Devar Magan wrote: Srilankans need 155 to win from 21 overs... well, its very much possbile if two of their batsmen get going.. Total Injustice ... D/L Ozhiga enna injustice ?? i dont find any..

  
  
  Summa thaan sonnen..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 1:43:15 2008.

  SLR 4 balls 10 runs.. EKSSI
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 1:48:18 2008.

  dilshan.. enna panraarunu avarukke theriyala pola irukku.. eppidiyo quick start for the lankans.. as i told earlier, there is decent chance for them to win this match..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 1:50:04 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  gavaskar commenting that " 4 bowlers can bowl 5 overs each and then the 5th bowler needs to bowl only one over"" aiyo aiyo.. ivarellaam oru commentator.. kodumai

  
  
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 1:50:29 2008.

  two quick wickets or else match might slip away for India!! is it swinging at all?!
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 1:52:34 2008.

  Sreesanth
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 1:53:08 2008.

  SL on course for a win here
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 1:54:45 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  SL on course for a win here

  
  
  Rain Gods Save India
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 1:56:16 2008.

  Sanath is blasting the bowling.. unlike our own you-know-who who has been celebrated like anything here and did I see someone mention this as the best Indian team ever
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 1:56:29 2008.

  A cut shot over backward point for a 6
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 1:56:47 2008.

  sreesanth
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 1:58:22 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Sanath is blasting the bowling.. unlike our own you-know-who who has been celebrated like anything here and did I see someone mention this as the best Indian team ever

  
  
  Wait n Watch
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 1:59:10 2008.

  23 off sreesanth over
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 1:59:44 2008.

  Raghu Sir
  
  CONGRATULATIONS !
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 1:59:58 2008.

  Well even if Sanath gets out now, he has showed us how to play in a shortened game. I was actually surprised that our guys did not score as well as they did in thet T-20 WC. They were contented with singles (mostly) for some reason
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 12 2:00:11 2008.

  vaat ya playing ya Sri Lanka
  Camaaaan!!!!!!
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 2:00:21 2008.

  Dilshan
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 2:00:26 2008.

  Jayasurya is gone.. Ishant
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 12 2:00:54 2008.

  Well, how did the great captain M.V Dhoni play in this innings??
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 2:01:24 2008.

  ideally yuvraj shd have come ahead of Dhoni.....a good cameo would have helped him gain his confidence....31 off 26 under those circumstances was not good enough from the captain.....!!!!!jaya is going all guns......d sreesanth
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 2:01:30 2008.

  habba oru 20 runs adicha udane ennna support paa srilanka vukku - HATS OFF GUYS
  
  

• From: dinesh13284 on Tue Feb 12 2:02:19 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  23 off sreesanth over

  
  
  Sreesanth oliga..
  
  

• From: dinesh13284 on Tue Feb 12 2:03:12 2008.

  jayasuriya out aagivittar..
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 2:03:42 2008.

  Pathan in - is it swinging anyone?!
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:04:00 2008.

  CEDYBLUE wrote:

  ideally yuvraj shd have come ahead of Dhoni.....a good cameo would have helped him gain his confidence....31 off 26 under those circumstances was not good enough from the captain.....!!!!!jaya is going all guns......d sreesanth

  
  adha dhaan naanum sonnEn.. idhula vERa anti-Indian-nu solliruvaainga Even yuvi was positive in his outlook, 4 of the first ball Dhoni, singles mannan aayittaapla
  
  And Jeyasurya goes, but what a start ya
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:04:31 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Pathan in - is it swinging anyone?!

  
  No. nambaaLunga stenth-E adhu dhaanE. It aint swinging at all
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 12 2:06:41 2008.

  Saatchikaaran kal-la vizharthukku Sangakkaran kal-la vizhalaam
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 2:06:53 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  anoops wrote: Pathan in - is it swinging anyone?! No. nambaaLunga stenth-E adhu dhaanE. It aint swinging at all

  
  oh oh - that blast by sanath has made things relatively easier for Lanka - hope we do get Sangakkara early in abt 2-3 overs and then we should have a match on our hands
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Tue Feb 12 2:08:12 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  CEDYBLUE wrote: ideally yuvraj shd have come ahead of Dhoni.....a good cameo would have helped him gain his confidence....31 off 26 under those circumstances was not good enough from the captain.....!!!!!jaya is going all guns......d sreesanth adha dhaan naanum sonnEn.. idhula vERa anti-Indian-nu solliruvaainga Even yuvi was positive in his outlook, 4 of the first ball Dhoni, singles mannan aayittaapla And Jeyasurya goes, but what a start ya

  
  As good(?) fortune would have it, often when Dhoni has kattai puttufied, some other performance or two from others has bailed India out. innikki eppadi nu therila...
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 2:08:36 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  CEDYBLUE wrote: ideally yuvraj shd have come ahead of Dhoni.....a good cameo would have helped him gain his confidence....31 off 26 under those circumstances was not good enough from the captain.....!!!!!jaya is going all guns......d sreesanth adha dhaan naanum sonnEn.. idhula vERa anti-Indian-nu solliruvaainga Even yuvi was positive in his outlook, 4 of the first ball Dhoni, singles mannan aayittaapla And Jeyasurya goes, but what a start ya

  
  
  In the 20-20 world cup against England Dhoni promoted himself ahead of Yuvraj and Yuvi repled with a 50 off 12 balls! given the context of the game Yuvraj would have been so apt and if he had clicked India might have ended somewhere around 220....Dhoni attimes takes his 'instinct' thing too far IMO
  
  

• From: dinesh13284 on Tue Feb 12 2:10:29 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  anoops wrote: Pathan in - is it swinging anyone?! No. nambaaLunga stenth-E adhu dhaanE. It aint swinging at all

  PAthan is in because, Sreesanth is giving away runs like politition's promise..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 2:10:31 2008.

  Ishant No Ball
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 2:11:09 2008.

  Dilshan is funny...He is wildly swinging the bat
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 2:11:25 2008.

  come on guys - its not like Yuvi is in the form of his life - he is struggling and if he had come in and murali to bowl and got out again all here wud have said why he sent yuvi in etc - in hindsight its always easy to criticise
  CR - btw Dhoni kattayellam podala inniikku
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 2:11:41 2008.

  Ishanth crossed 150km mark
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 2:13:57 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Ishanth crossed 150km mark

  
  
  
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 2:14:20 2008.

  sreesanth is all talks and his heavy head doesn't help either!!!!first he needs to put in a consistent performance for atleast two years with the ball before coming up with statements such as "SREESANTH is coming and Aussies shd be worried"
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:15:15 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  come on guys - its not like Yuvi is in the form of his life - he is struggling and if he had come in and murali to bowl and got out again all here wud have said why he sent yuvi in etc - in hindsight its always easy to criticise CR - btw Dhoni kattayellam podala inniikku

  
  Dhoni is not in the form of his life either (ONLY w.r.to his reputason).. So would not have made a difference...
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:16:59 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Ishanth crossed 150km mark

  
  Fastest indian ball ever
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 2:17:47 2008.

  I dont remember anyone else before that
  

  Nerd wrote:

  ajithfederer wrote: Ishanth crossed 150km mark Fastest indian ball ever

  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 2:19:21 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  anoops wrote: come on guys - its not like Yuvi is in the form of his life - he is struggling and if he had come in and murali to bowl and got out again all here wud have said why he sent yuvi in etc - in hindsight its always easy to criticise CR - btw Dhoni kattayellam podala inniikku Dhoni is not in the form of his life either (ONLY w.r.to his reputason).. So would not have made a difference...

  
  
  and how about sending Uthappa at no:3....are yaar this is a curtailed match and Uthappa is sure a better striker of the ball....today both Yuvi and Robin were wasted instead the captain chose to promote himself and play it safe!
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 2:19:57 2008.

  Nerd, but he doesnt usually struggle against spinners - anyways IMO india scored well but its our bowling which is letting us down now
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 2:20:48 2008.

  I wud have liked Uthappa at 3 ofcourse
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 2:21:11 2008.

  such a unfair contest - giving a international team full 10 wickets and chase down 140+ in 20 overs - is it a contest???
  
  i think all the negative predictions gonna come true today..... (negative IMO)
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 2:21:37 2008.

  Sangakara Departs..
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 2:21:45 2008.

  Sangu ooodhittaanga
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:22:14 2008.

  bajji vaalga..
  
  sangakarra throws his wicket.....
  
  india is back in the game..
  
  India intha match-a win panrathu kastam-nu sonna motha aalu naan thaan... still kastam thaan..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:22:22 2008.

  Anoops, the fact of the matter, its a beauty of a pitch and if it were a 50 over game, 6 r.p.o would have been ideal and a shortened version of it means, we should have scored at least 7 r.p.o.. And I feel that Uthappa/Yuvi would have done that if they d been promoted.. vandhA malai varAtti Dhoni is always there to score run-a-ball
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:22:45 2008.

  A wicket now
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 2:23:17 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Nerd, but he doesnt usually struggle against spinners - anyways IMO india scored well but its our bowling which is letting us down now

  
  
  anoops India would have easily scored 220 had Dhoni used a little bit of his brain!
  
  Rahul who was not more than a 'steady' Indian captain would have sent in uthappa, yuvraj d dhoni in that order and would have retained himself and gambhir......it is better common sense i believe!!!! jus watch out how Jayawardena 'customizes' his batting line up today!
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 2:24:18 2008.

  Nerd, we were jus 8 runs short of 7 r.p.o!!
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:24:49 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Anoops, the fact of the matter, its a beauty of a pitch and if it were a 50 over game, 6 r.p.o would have been ideal and a shortened version of it means, we should have scored at least 7 r.p.o.. And I feel that Uthappa/Yuvi would have done that if they d been promoted.. vandhA malai varAtti Dhoni is always there to score run-a-ball

  dhoni scored 31 from 26 balls.. thats 31 from 4.2 overs.. more than 7 runs an over..
  
  PS: ithunaala naan dhoni great player-nu solla varalai... i feel that nerd is insulting him too much..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:26:09 2008.

  sachin is coming to bowl now.. biggggggg gamble.
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 2:26:32 2008.

  His strike rate this match was more than run a ball..But in the prev matches he was definitely struggling !!!
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Anoops, the fact of the matter, its a beauty of a pitch and if it were a 50 over game, 6 r.p.o would have been ideal and a shortened version of it means, we should have scored at least 7 r.p.o.. And I feel that Uthappa/Yuvi would have done that if they d been promoted.. vandhA malai varAtti Dhoni is always there to score run-a-ball dhoni scored 31 from 26 balls.. thats 31 from 4.2 overs.. more than 7 runs an over.. PS: ithunaala naan dhoni great player-nu solla varalai... i feel that nerd is insulting him too much..

  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:26:48 2008.

  it wud make sense if he bowls leg spin from around the wicket..
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 2:26:53 2008.

  Why Sachin??
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 2:27:20 2008.

  dravid staying back to send uthappa and yuvi is different IMO dhoni going ahead of Yuvi was correct - but wud have preferred uthappa in at 3 - but even Gambhir along with RS did a good job consolidating the innings.
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:27:21 2008.

  Seri okay, mis-calcuation. What I meant is we were at least 15-20 runs short and DM, last few overs-la we scored at more than 10 runs an over.. So Dhoni should have scrored > 43 is the *point*
  
  Seri vidunga, lets see what happens
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 2:27:34 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  i feel that nerd is insulting him too much..

  
  
  - kaetka aalae illa
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 2:28:17 2008.

  Sachin.... 4 wides
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 2:30:15 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Sachin.... 4 wides

  
  
  now peepal will say, Dhoni's cunning plan to expose sachin
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:31:00 2008.

  Maddy, I yam sorry you are not funny
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 2:31:04 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  dravid staying back to send uthappa and yuvi is different IMO dhoni going ahead of Yuvi was correct - but wud have preferred uthappa in at 3 - but even Gambhir along with RS did a good job consolidating the innings.

  
  
  i thought Dhoni is fast shaping up as the new 'dravid' of Indian crciket
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 2:32:26 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Maddy, I yam sorry you are not funny

  
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 2:33:37 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Maddy, I yam sorry you are not funny

  
  
  Nerd, i'm sorry but you are
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:33:38 2008.

  Good to see Bhajji *flightiing* the ball
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:34:05 2008.

  too many wides
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 2:34:29 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Nerd, but he doesnt usually struggle against spinners - anyways IMO india scored well but its our bowling which is letting us down now

  
  
  In a shortened game , run per ball is not sufficient. It should be twice the balls faced. Dhoni should have done that . But he just scored safely
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:36:02 2008.

  dhoni made a big mistake by bring sachin into the attack now.. bring back from sreesanth.. make or break..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:36:10 2008.

  Maddy,
  I think you have forgotten whats funny and whats not with thanks to your poor sense of humor, If this can be of any help, please read your last post in the sachin, GOD thread
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 2:37:37 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  anoops wrote: Nerd, but he doesnt usually struggle against spinners - anyways IMO india scored well but its our bowling which is letting us down now In a shortened game , run per ball is not sufficient. It should be twice the balls faced. Dhoni should have done that . But he just scored safely

  
  
  under the constant threat of rain all through the day iNdia shd have gone all guns firing right from the begginning!Gambhir at 3 and Dhoni at 5 massive errors!
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:40:13 2008.

  in the power plays, Sanath has scored 27 inn 2.1 overs.. RR- more than 12
  
  sachin scored 32 in 5 overs.. RR - 6.4
  
  itha pathi yaaraavathu karuthu solla virumbireengalaa??
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:41:24 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  in the power plays, Sanath has scored 27 inn 2.1 overs.. RR- more than 12 sachin scored 32 in 5 overs.. RR - 6.4 itha pathi yaaraavathu karuthu solla virumbireengalaa??

  
  Again, prolli for the last time, Sachin is no Jeyasuriya and Dhoni is no Dravid. Finnnish
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 2:41:35 2008.

  Dhoni seems to think he is the new 'godfather' of Indian cricket and though his 'fearless' attitude is refreshing and welcome.....well his boneheadedness at times is disgusting!!!!BTW his treating of Uthappa in this series so far is sure going to dampan the spirits of one of India's brightest talents gotto feel for Robin!
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:42:18 2008.

  Dhoni has already made to big two mistakes
  
  1. bowling sachin..
  2. having only 4 fielders inside the circle, when SL just need singles..
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 2:42:20 2008.

  Devar M
  
  Forget Sachin. Veeru was the one who actually spoilt the start.
  Dhoni should have accelerated @ twice the noof balls faced.
  Rohit played the perfect anchor .
  
  Anyway, such shortened games are pure luck, lottery cases only.
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 2:42:59 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  in the power plays, Sanath has scored 27 inn 2.1 overs.. RR- more than 12 sachin scored 32 in 5 overs.. RR - 6.4 itha pathi yaaraavathu karuthu solla virumbireengalaa??

  verrry goood kwestin - and am sure you wont get any valid answers
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:43:12 2008.

  Yeh DM.. Sanath~=Sehwag.. so your point does not make sense..
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:43:45 2008.

  I don't think any answwer can be valid than mine/Billgates'. Period!
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:44:44 2008.

  sachin misfields ..
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:45:46 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Yeh DM.. Sanath~=Sehwag.. so your point does not make sense..

  
  
  appo sachin~= dilshan..
  
  ithu OK-va?
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 2:47:07 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  Maddy, I think you have forgotten whats funny and whats not with thanks to your poor sense of humor, If this can be of any help, please read your last post in the sachin, GOD thread

  
  
  i didnt mean it to be funny - y did u take it as funny and call its not funny??
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 2:48:08 2008.

  Kevalamana sreesanth bowlingla 23 runs in 1 over. The sky sports commentators were @ him.. why blame sachin on this...Unga anja nenjar sewag enna seythar??
  

  Devar Magan wrote:

  in the power plays, Sanath has scored 27 inn 2.1 overs.. RR- more than 12 sachin scored 32 in 5 overs.. RR - 6.4 itha pathi yaaraavathu karuthu solla virumbireengalaa??

  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:48:32 2008.

  Superb captaincy by Dhoni May be he thought it was a lost cause and started bowling his part-timers?? sooberabbu
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 2:49:26 2008.

  Ishanth can take wickets with his remaining overs
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:49:26 2008.

  Dhoni's captaincy in this match has been ordinary ..
  
  he brings back sreesanth now.. too late to make any impact.. maybe match seekiram mudiyalaam
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 2:50:57 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Nerd wrote: Yeh DM.. Sanath~=Sehwag.. so your point does not make sense.. appo sachin~= dilshan.. ithu OK-va?

  
  
  at the context of this match yes! one has to explode aka jayasurya and one has to restore balance and yet remain positive aka dilshan!!! but the question here is after sucha steady platform set in by the Indian openers why is that gambhir, rohit and dhoni walked on to bat when all three are of the same kind....(anchors)....what was the explosive yuvraj and Robin doing????remember this is no Nagpur or Vadadora where Dhoni can whack the hapless chandana's and malinga bandara's....this happens to be in Australia and this happens to be a rain curtailed shortened game!!!
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 2:51:09 2008.

  sun shining bright, no swing, nothing - its absolutely dead flat wicket - easy win for lanka......coming in betn the great form India is in - its sad
  
  DM, it was Dhoni's mistake to have not scored more than 200......he shuld have bought in uthhappa - who cud have made the difference - but again, if he had got out , adhhukkum criticise panni iruppaanga........sachin, no way. was right in getting out quickly in that fashion
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:52:26 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Kevalamana sreesanth bowlingla 23 runs in 1 over. The sky sports commentators were @ him.. why blame sachin on this...Unga anja nenjar sewag enna seythar?? Devar Magan wrote: in the power plays, Sanath has scored 27 inn 2.1 overs.. RR- more than 12 sachin scored 32 in 5 overs.. RR - 6.4 itha pathi yaaraavathu karuthu solla virumbireengalaa??

  malinga bowled superbly at the end..
  
  what i mean to say is that, dont blame dhoni for the wrong reasons..
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 2:54:14 2008.

  sreesanth sooberabbu 3 overs 48
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:54:48 2008.

  soober feeldingabbu
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 2:55:32 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  sun shining bright, no swing, nothing - its absolutely dead flat wicket - easy win for lanka......coming in betn the great form India is in - its sad DM, it was Dhoni's mistake to have not scored more than 200......he shuld have bought in uthhappa - who cud have made the difference - but again, if he had got out , adhhukkum criticise panni iruppaanga........sachin, no way. was right in getting out quickly in that fashion

  
  
  no body would have critisized considering the shortened nature of the game!!!1if India lost quick wickets India already had Gambhir, Rohit, Irfan and the new 'wall' dhoni waiting! so surviving 29 overs wouldn't have been a problem!!!!!honestly dhoni needs a reality check!
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 2:55:48 2008.

  Nerd wrote:

  soober feeldingabbu

  sachin misfield pannumpothu mattum annan remba silent
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 2:58:01 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Nerd wrote: soober feeldingabbu sachin misfield pannumpothu mattum annan remba silent

  
  naan serious-a adha pAkkala.. And FYI, I would not have made this comment IF the Indian team was picked based on fielding namma ellAm ennaikku fielding pannnirukkOm
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 3:00:56 2008.

  give santha one more over - he needs jus 2 more for his half century
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 3:01:13 2008.

  Just recollected Natwest final ….Dada scored a quickfire 50++ in just 25 balls. Are we missing Sourav now ? May be Viru is not the right replacement for Dada
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 3:02:16 2008.

  well played Sanath the difference b/w the two sides and another name santha
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Tue Feb 12 3:02:55 2008.

  Came to office late. Sachin's dismissal and that too to a relatively inexperienced bowler.
  What happened to his *control* over the shots ?
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 3:03:29 2008.

  yeah if we had kapil dev like that 1983 wc he wud have got the catch of jayasuriya sixes too
  
  

• From: mgb on Tue Feb 12 3:05:00 2008.

  Raghu.. Vaanga.. Over to you
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 3:05:06 2008.

  India bt Aus bt SL bt India
  EKSI I really wish an India SL final
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 3:05:36 2008.

  ada ponga boss ivanga epoovume ippadi than
  

  Nerd wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: Nerd wrote: soober feeldingabbu sachin misfield pannumpothu mattum annan remba silent naan serious-a adha pAkkala.. And FYI, I would not have made this comment IF the Indian team was picked based on fielding namma ellAm ennaikku fielding pannnirukkOm

  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 3:10:37 2008.

  Our Raghu Sir must be scripting a post match article now ! Sar, hearty congrats .
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 3:14:40 2008.

  All the 3 victories in this series are very convincing.. But Indians were plain unlucky today.. May be a 20 runs short, but 154 off 21 is gettable for any team..
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 3:16:19 2008.

  yeah the rain spoilt it for indians along with mr.santha - anyways one bad day for any guy - cant help it!! Lets win the aussies on sunday
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 3:19:23 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  yeah the rain spoilt it for indians along with mr.santha - anyways one bad day for any guy - cant help it!! Lets win the aussies on sunday

  
  
  every sunday is not that sunday
  
  India still stays top of points table and SL at bottom..........another 2-3, rain curtailed match and India might be out of the tournament proving all our great cricketing brains here right
  
  congrats Raghu and others, who have worked so hard in their struggle aginst Dhoni
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 3:21:07 2008.

  SL wins
  
  The series is in good shape could be more interesting in the coming games and the real test for the young Team India going to start
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 3:23:34 2008.

  dont worry Maddy, why not i say - we are still the best team in this series so far.
  [dig] NZ is making a mockery of England [/dig]
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 3:26:31 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  dont worry Maddy, why not i say - we are still the best team in this series so far. [dig] NZ is making a mockery of England [/dig]

  
  
  yea man - i still believe we are the best of the 3 - but today was pretty heart wrenching esp looking at number of ppl. ready to jump on this young side for a small mistake
  
  

• From: mgb on Tue Feb 12 3:29:24 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  Lets win the aussies on sunday

  
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 3:48:23 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  yea man - i still believe we are the best of the 3 - but today was pretty heart wrenching esp looking at number of ppl. ready to jump on this young side for a small mistake

  Happens, lets take it positive. before the series most didnt give any chance for this team and there were talks of being thrashed in the series. now everyone has so much of expectation from this team that 1. we were not content when we beat australia, we wanted to beat the hell out of them 2. even with the so-called fragile middle order when we get more than decent totals we are not satisified and want more => signs that ppl believe that they can score more - 4 more matches to go and jus two wins wud put easily in the finals!!
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 3:58:20 2008.

  Anoop / Sriranga,
  
  This is what I said 2 days before. A 20 over type situation today & look what damage Sanath did in just 2 overs ! The match was already over then. A mere formality that ti went up to 18-19 overs. This type of cricket is not cricket at all. If Sanath had got out earlier, SL would have been under pressure.
  Amazing that even now, Sanath is a match winner ! Great guy.
  
  India should drop Sehwag & make Robin U, the opener. Poor guy, still hasnt yet got his eye in . He could have scored like what Jayasurya did today.
  
  Sachin should value his wicket .
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 4:02:40 2008.

  tomorrow's newspapers in Srilanka should read:
  
  Dhoni captains Srilanka to a stunning Win!!!!that should be apt i beleive!
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 4:06:33 2008.

  This is what i have been saying for a long time but sadly there are very few listeners in hub. The real test is Test followed by ODI's
  

  Billgates wrote:

  Anoop / Sriranga, This is what I said 2 days before. A 20 over type situation today & look what damage Sanath did in just 2 overs ! The match was already over then. A mere formality that ti went up to 18-19 overs. This type of cricket is not cricket at all. If Sanath had got out earlier, SL would have been under pressure. Amazing that even now, Sanath is a match winner ! Great guy. India should drop Sehwag & make Robin U, the opener. Poor guy, still hasnt yet got his eye in . He could have scored like what Jayasurya did today. Sachin should value his wicket .

  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 4:07:18 2008.

  CEDYBLUE wrote:

  tomorrow's newspapers in Srilanka should read: Dhoni captains Srilanka to a stunning Win!!!!that should be apt i beleive!

  
  
  hey, u guys are taking it too far wihtout any substance
  
  anoops, yes, i do have hope, lets see
  
  

• From: MADDY on Tue Feb 12 4:09:03 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Anoop / Sriranga, This is what I said 2 days before. A 20 over type situation today & look what damage Sanath did in just 2 overs ! The match was already over then. A mere formality that ti went up to 18-19 overs. This type of cricket is not cricket at all. If Sanath had got out earlier, SL would have been under pressure. Amazing that even now, Sanath is a match winner ! Great guy. India should drop Sehwag & make Robin U, the opener. Poor guy, still hasnt yet got his eye in . He could have scored like what Jayasurya did today. Sachin should value his wicket .

  
  
  come on, there is a difference betn 20-20 and today's match - in today's match Indians played the match as 29 over match and SL plyed a 20 over match - no match....and reduced target was pathetic.........conditions were so different tooo for both sides..........
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 4:13:49 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  CEDYBLUE wrote: tomorrow's newspapers in Srilanka should read: Dhoni captains Srilanka to a stunning Win!!!!that should be apt i beleive! hey, u guys are taking it too far wihtout any substance anoops, yes, i do have hope, lets see

  
  
  today he made a few costly errors which cost India the match!!!!1i cannot jus find the logic of retaining the likes of uthappa, yuvraj d pathan and playing gambhir and himself ahead of them! honestly can soneone explain the role of Robin Uthappa in the team!!! for ur kind information he opens the batting in domestic matches!
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 4:21:04 2008.

  Maddy,
  
  Both teams must be quite aware of weather conditions & should have played accordingly, taking some calculated risks.
  Dhoni promoted himself ahead of Yuvi, Robin thinking as if he is a big hitter . This guy believes in instinct and thinks that he is a master strategist ! I would blame Dhoni more for not scoring at rapid pace. He was more content on 100% strike rate whereas it should have been 200% ++which ultimately made the difference today.
  I think Dhoni has become image conscious now & is quite content in keeping up his reputation by scoring some decent runs.
  The Dhoni before becomming a captain was more free scoring. I would say that the current style of his is not out of responsibility. Its pure selfishness & just to keep up his image.
  
  And Dhoni would have lost his position but for his captaincy tag. He was selected overlooking Yuvi, Harbajan, Sehwag , Dinesh karthik.
  Both Dhoni and Karthik are relatively not senior by any yardstick. Its just that poor Dinesh Karthik is not good at self projection & no political backing at a big level. Else, today, we could have seen even Dinesh becomming a captaincy prospect.
  Look how the Australians are moulding clarke ! Very methodical ! he is learning everything under Ricky now. Whereas Indian joker selectors have sacked 2 very senior players way ahead ! All to the advantage of Dhoni.
  Now the poor form of Yuvi is a ++ for Dhoni . There is nobody to compete for captaincy.
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 4:25:17 2008.

  Cedy
  
  True. Robin infact opened in many intl matches
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 4:31:50 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Maddy, Both teams must be quite aware of weather conditions & should have played accordingly, taking some calculated risks. Dhoni promoted himself ahead of Yuvi, Robin thinking as if he is a big hitter . This guy believes in instinct and thinks that he is a master strategist ! I would blame Dhoni more for not scoring at rapid pace. He was more content on 100% strike rate whereas it should have been 200% ++which ultimately made the difference today. I think Dhoni has become image conscious now & is quite content in keeping up his reputation by scoring some decent runs. The Dhoni before becomming a captain was more free scoring. I would say that the current style of his is not out of responsibility. Its pure selfishness & just to keep up his image. And Dhoni would have lost his position but for his captaincy tag. He was selected overlooking Yuvi, Harbajan, Sehwag , Dinesh karthik. Both Dhoni and Karthik are relatively not senior by any yardstick. Its just that poor Dinesh Karthik is not good at self projection & no political backing at a big level. Else, today, we could have seen even Dinesh becomming a captaincy prospect. Look how the Australians are moulding clarke ! Very methodical ! he is learning everything under Ricky now. Whereas Indian joker selectors have sacked 2 very senior players way ahead ! All to the advantage of Dhoni. Now the poor form of Yuvi is a ++ for Dhoni . There is nobody to compete for captaincy.

  
  
  while i honestly believe Dhoni has what it takes to be a great captain but off late he has developed this 'instinct' thing which is disgusting to say the least! he seems to think himself as the 'good shepherd' of Indian cricket....leading every sheep to safety
  
  but instead he should be focussing on utilizing this 'once in a lifetime' opportunity to lead a highly talented young indian team which shows loads of promise! sachin and even saurav were not blessed with such abundance of riches when they took over! so dhoni should focus on that rather than the 'savior' tag which he thinks that he is....no he is not the 'savior' of indian crciket....
  
  i won't be surprised if he comes out and say " wanted to save yuvraj because he is in bad form....i wanted to shoulder the responsibility of this young team...thats why i promoted myself" seriously his 'I' thing is quite disgusting!
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 4:33:46 2008.

  our guys have heaps of praises for aussies always whts clarke learning under ponting?! he is not even a VC for this series - in that case we can even say ishant is learning everything from dhoni for being next captain now everything everyone else other than india (except sachin) does is methodical/tactical/strategy
  
  Billgates - i never ever wud say 20-20 is better than test cricket - test cricket tests the real skill/temparament of cricketers - no one who knows cricket wud deny that. today's innings of jayasuriya cud have even happened in an ODI and he has demolished many teams like this even chasing 280+
  i still maintain that 195 of 29 was a winning total - it was one good batsman's day in the opposition and it happens. lets see what happens in the rest of the series
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 4:34:15 2008.

  and yes for cedyblue's and others' satisfaction dhoni was the culprit for india losing it today yes - but can he get some credit for persisting with ishant after those two big overs in the ODI against aussies? or for the bowling changes/field setting he did? oh no, i forgot we ought to sack him from captaincy coz he sent pathan up the order and forget his innings against them too - coz sachin had given a good start and well what dhoni/rohit did is immaterial and ofcourse his strike rate was pathetic
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 4:35:40 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Cedy True. Robin infact opened in many intl matches

  
  
  yup buddy if India has lots of openers and hitters why pick him????IMO only one of Gambhir or uthappa shd play (my choice would be Uthappa )...d either raina or tiwari shd get a chance in the middle order!
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 4:42:20 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  and yes for cedyblue's and others' satisfaction dhoni was the culprit for india losing it today yes - but can he get some credit for persisting with ishant after those two big overs in the ODI against aussies? or for the bowling changes/field setting he did? oh no, i forgot we ought to sack him from captaincy coz he sent pathan up the order and forget his innings against them too - coz sachin had given a good start and well what dhoni/rohit did is immaterial and ofcourse his strike rate was pathetic

  
  
  mate i for one believe Dhoni is India's future! but don't u think he is acting a bit too smart when it comes to team selections and batting orders! answer me honestly....do u remember the murali karthik issue.......while murali picked up 6 wickets against aussies......dhoni took all credit for his 'gamble' in the post match press meet.....his statement was like "yes i know i needed a left arm spinner and so i PICKED him and it was a gamble taken by me and it paid off"....and his subsequent ditching of Murali for Australia adds insult to injury.......
  
  he seems to do the same thing with 'robin uthappa'.......how would u justify him picking tiwari (it was barely 36 hours since he landed down under) ahead of d.karthik d raina for the first match!what confidence does that install on d.ka d raina.....how long can we take his 'instintcts'
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 4:47:24 2008.

  its the captain's instincts which needs to be trusted man - it works sometimes it doesnt work sometimes. thts why he is the captain, he can take help/advice from many ppl but finally its always his instincts. as for tiwari, he told that they saw him bat well in the nets and was meddling the ball well - unfortunately wasnt good enuf for lee that day thts it.
  
  its jus that when what his instincts say works for india we conveniently take the credit for someone else and then when it backfires we dump it on him - not fair i guess. i still dont like that pathan came in at 3 - but doesnt mean all his instincts are stupidity, every expert cricket commentator was praising his field placings/bowling changes against aussies. here we had a bunch cribbing abt him leaving one catch did anyone even notice that he had 5 dismissals for that day?!
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 4:50:02 2008.

  and as for uthappa - am his fan too i would say that its not his fault that he hasnt got a chance to bat, its jus that the opposition havent had a chance yet to run thru our 'so-called fragile' middle order - kudos to GG/MSD/RS for that!! that said, i would love to see RU come in at 3 and bash away some balls out to boundaries in that trade mark walk and hit style
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Tue Feb 12 4:57:34 2008.

  anoops wrote:

  its the captain's instincts which needs to be trusted man - it works sometimes it doesnt work sometimes. thts why he is the captain, he can take help/advice from many ppl but finally its always his instincts. as for tiwari, he told that they saw him bat well in the nets and was meddling the ball well - unfortunately wasnt good enuf for lee that day thts it. its jus that when what his instincts say works for india we conveniently take the credit for someone else and then when it backfires we dump it on him - not fair i guess. i still dont like that pathan came in at 3 - but doesnt mean all his instincts are stupidity, every expert cricket commentator was praising his field placings/bowling changes against aussies. here we had a bunch cribbing abt him leaving one catch did anyone even notice that he had 5 dismissals for that day?!

  
  
  
  o.k for India's sake lets hope he turns to be a great captain.... true his keeping has come on leaps and bounds!!!! and his batting is a huge plus considering what the likes of mongias, dahias,dighes,ratra's,msk.prasads and deepdasguptas were to offer for India in the past (it was our dream then to have a 'fearless' keeper who could whack sixers)....but off late though .....o.k enough of whining.......hope he learns from his mistakes!
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 5:06:08 2008.

  cedyblue - i wud join u happily in the whinging/cribbing against him for not playing his natural game and in that note i have mentioned many times in prev pages that he is taking this 'responsibility' of playing a anchor role and it doesnt suit him - but unfortunately for him he hasnt got a situation of coming towards the end and blasting. today he did get chance of that and IMO did a decent job - you dont get to play blinders everyday!! hope he does play a dhoni-innings thru this series for his fans like AF/CR/Nerd atleast
  
  and as for India's great captain - its always been Dada for me. dont think Dhoni has it in him yet
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 5:51:27 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  srilanka thiruppi escape aayiduvaanga pola irukke anyway, if india doesnt lose this match, then they are easily going to qualify for the finals..

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 6:19:09 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: srilanka thiruppi escape aayiduvaanga pola irukke anyway, if india doesnt lose this match, then they are easily going to qualify for the finals..

  
  
  Enna onnume sollama sirikareenga.. SRL OC la jeichatha nenachu sirikareengala?
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 6:24:00 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  raghu Sir Vas, Murali & Malinga always bowl with a helping tendency agt India ! I think they share wonderful relationship . Murali must have been ashamed to see a 19 year old Rohit hitting a 6 . Malinga >>>>>>>

  
  
  Bill Gates Garuu
  
  Do you think Murali is more ashamed than Sachin ??
  
  getting out to a NOVICE bolwer
  
  

  MADDY wrote:

  rain shortened match will benefit SL either ways......if it rains out totally - then they are bound to get 2 OC points........even if it doesent rain, they are expected to bat only 29 overs - which they relish i suppose......but lets see wats Inu (ishant) has in store for them

  
  
  
  
  

  Billgates wrote:

  Looks like Raghu Sir is adopting some strategy . Keep mum until Sl wins this . Then he will come out with a variety .

  
  
  Bill gates garu
  
  enaku vera veliye illaiya early morning cricket paathukitu irukurathukku??
  
  abeezu velai ellam mudichutu pozhuthu pogelaiyenna thaan inga vanthu post panuven
  
  

  Nerd wrote:

  Sanath is blasting the bowling.. unlike our own you-know-who who has been celebrated like anything here and did I see someone mention this as the best Indian team ever

  
  
  hence he is called the MASTER BLASTER
  
  

  Nerd wrote:

  And Jeyasurya goes, but what a start ya

  
  
  ah adhu
  
  
  

  ajithfederer wrote:

  Dilshan is funny...He is wildly swinging the bat

  
  
  he is not funny, he is the second master blaster for SL, he is FEARLESS
  
  

  ajithfederer wrote:

  sreesanth sooberabbu 3 overs 48

  
  
  chumma athiruthella
  
  

  anoops wrote:

  give santha one more over - he needs jus 2 more for his half century

  
  
  
  
  

  anoops wrote:

  well played Sanath the difference b/w the two sides and another name santha

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 6:25:08 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Devar Magan wrote: srilanka thiruppi escape aayiduvaanga pola irukke anyway, if india doesnt lose this match, then they are easily going to qualify for the finals.. Enna onnume sollama sirikareenga.. SRL OC la jeichatha nenachu sirikareengala?

  
  
  Porumai odiyar Boomi azhvar
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 6:37:06 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Devar Magan wrote: srilanka thiruppi escape aayiduvaanga pola irukke anyway, if india doesnt lose this match, then they are easily going to qualify for the finals.. Enna onnume sollama sirikareenga.. SRL OC la jeichatha nenachu sirikareengala?

  
  
  learn to ACCEPT DEFEATS, that is the ONLY way to SUCCESS in the future
  
  
  SL OUTPLAYED INDIA IN EVERY DEPARTMENT OF THE GAME
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 6:42:26 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Enna onnume sollama sirikareenga.. SRL OC la jeichatha nenachu sirikareengala? learn to ACCEPT DEFEATS, that is the ONLY way to SUCCESS in the future SL OUTPLAYED INDIA IN EVERY DEPARTMENT OF THE GAME

  
  
  Ethu Vidhi ngara Dept a??
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 6:44:53 2008.

  Raghu Just Kididng... Santh played very well which setup the victory platform and Sreesanth bowled poorly.... Njoy every bit of this victory mate...
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Tue Feb 12 6:47:13 2008.

  blame it on the rain and the officials who reduced the match to 21 overs guys...
  that definitely had made its impact on the result...
  
  india had to keep their wickets intact and play for 29 overs...
  but SL had to be in only for 20 overs... so they can easily throw their bat at anything and score quick runs as they don need a long stay...
  
  its happens...
  we cant infer anything about the indian team based on the result of this match...
  SL are lucky in both their encounters with india...
  thanks to the weather and the predictions by CA's match officials...
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 6:55:38 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Kalyasi wrote: Enna onnume sollama sirikareenga.. SRL OC la jeichatha nenachu sirikareengala? learn to ACCEPT DEFEATS, that is the ONLY way to SUCCESS in the future SL OUTPLAYED INDIA IN EVERY DEPARTMENT OF THE GAME Ethu Vidhi ngara Dept a??

  
  
  
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 7:02:07 2008.

  SoftSword wrote:

  blame it on the rain and the officials who reduced the match to 21 overs guys... that definitely had made its impact on the result... india had to keep their wickets intact and play for 29 overs... but SL had to be in only for 20 overs... so they can easily throw their bat at anything and score quick runs as they don need a long stay... its happens... we cant infer anything about the indian team based on the result of this match... SL are lucky in both their encounters with india... thanks to the weather and the predictions by CA's match officials...

  
  
  yawn yawn, keep on yawning ,
  
  SL was lucky in the first match eh?? what a PATHETIC JOKE? did we even BAT in that much?? this is the PROBLEM with most of the INDIANS here have,too FANATICAL about CRICKET (ONLY) this FANATISCM blinds one's senses!!
  
  chumma pesa vanthutanga,
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 7:07:04 2008.

  Raghu Saar in peak form now ! Hats off Sir for your resistance ! Great going.
  
  

• From: mgb on Tue Feb 12 7:08:48 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Raghu Saar in peak form now ! Hats off Sir for your resistance ! Great going.

  dont grab his hat.. let him wear it for some more time
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 7:15:23 2008.

  Raghu Sir
  
  You have just mentioned that SL outplayed India on ALL DEPARTMENTS.
  Does it include bowling dept also ? Do you mean giving 190+ at almost 6.5 runs per over is good bowling Saar ?
  
  Anway Saar, waiting for your detailed article. Normally you write some splendid articles !
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 7:21:36 2008.

  SoftSword wrote:

  blame it on the rain and the officials who reduced the match to 21 overs guys... that definitely had made its impact on the result... india had to keep their wickets intact and play for 29 overs... but SL had to be in only for 20 overs... so they can easily throw their bat at anything and score quick runs as they don need a long stay... its happens... we cant infer anything about the indian team based on the result of this match... SL are lucky in both their encounters with india... thanks to the weather and the predictions by CA's match officials...

  
  
  There is disadvantage also. If they lose wickets the settling time for the other batsmen is quite less. They have to adapt to the situation. Every team under this circumstances has advantage and disadvantage.
  
  The final thing is we lost the match and our players has to show a much better show in the coming matches
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 7:35:39 2008.

  Billgates wrote:

  Raghu Saar in peak form now ! Hats off Sir for your resistance ! Great going.

  
  
  gaaru
  
  Microsoft- viyaparam ellam epadi poguthu?
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 7:41:28 2008.

  Lordship Billgates wrote:

  Raghu Sir You have just mentioned that SL outplayed India on ALL DEPARTMENTS. Does it include bowling dept also ? Do you mean giving 190+ at almost 6.5 runs per over is good bowling Saar ? Anway Saar, waiting for your detailed article. Normally you write some splendid articles !

  
  
  Lordship, 6.5 runs per over is better than 8.1 over is it not??, your lordship?
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 7:43:43 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  SoftSword wrote: blame it on the rain and the officials who reduced the match to 21 overs guys... that definitely had made its impact on the result... india had to keep their wickets intact and play for 29 overs... but SL had to be in only for 20 overs... so they can easily throw their bat at anything and score quick runs as they don need a long stay... its happens... we cant infer anything about the indian team based on the result of this match... SL are lucky in both their encounters with india... thanks to the weather and the predictions by CA's match officials... There is disadvantage also. If they lose wickets the settling time for the other batsmen is quite less. They have to adapt to the situation.

  
  
  
  
  
  

• From: Billgates on Tue Feb 12 7:48:29 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Lordship Billgates wrote: Raghu Sir You have just mentioned that SL outplayed India on ALL DEPARTMENTS. Does it include bowling dept also ? Do you mean giving 190+ at almost 6.5 runs per over is good bowling Saar ? Anway Saar, waiting for your detailed article. Normally you write some splendid articles ! Lordship, 6.5 runs per over is better than 8.1 over is it not??, your lordship?

  
  
  Saar,
  
  Is this the definition of OUTBOWLED Daanksu Saar
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 8:37:12 2008.

  appearently Sreesanth was upset and hurt by the way MASTER BLASTER hit him
  
  

• From: sriranga on Tue Feb 12 9:27:22 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Billgates wrote: Anoop / Sriranga, This is what I said 2 days before. A 20 over type situation today & look what damage Sanath did in just 2 overs ! The match was already over then. A mere formality that ti went up to 18-19 overs. This type of cricket is not cricket at all. If Sanath had got out earlier, SL would have been under pressure. Amazing that even now, Sanath is a match winner ! Great guy. India should drop Sehwag & make Robin U, the opener. Poor guy, still hasnt yet got his eye in . He could have scored like what Jayasurya did today. Sachin should value his wicket . come on, there is a difference betn 20-20 and today's match - in today's match Indians played the match as 29 over match and SL plyed a 20 over match - no match....and reduced target was pathetic.........conditions were so different tooo for both sides..........

  
  
  egjactly..
  
  Congratulations to Sri lanka, tough luck to india.
  
  Sri lanka would have struggled to get 190+ in 29 overs.
  reduced target with reduced overs is alway advantage to the batting team.
  
  Here the opening batsmen threw their bat at everything, got lucky and came on top. The same batsmen would hesitate to do that in a 29 over game. Jayasurya played well and sreesanth lost his head today. seeing how slinger malinga's balls were dispatched to the boundary, he shud have reduced pace and concentrated on line and length.
  
  Now, the competition is wide open.
  
  Gates,
  Winning one T20 is ok.
  winning 4 in a row against england, SA(defending low total), australia, pakistan is not easy.
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 10:23:36 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  Sri lanka would have struggled to get 190+ in 29 overs. Now, the competition is wide open. .

  
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 10:24:23 2008.

  Next match
  
  SL Vs Aus
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 10:39:53 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  MADDY wrote: Billgates wrote: Anoop / Sriranga, This is what I said 2 days before. A 20 over type situation today & look what damage Sanath did in just 2 overs ! The match was already over then. A mere formality that ti went up to 18-19 overs. This type of cricket is not cricket at all. If Sanath had got out earlier, SL would have been under pressure. Amazing that even now, Sanath is a match winner ! Great guy. India should drop Sehwag & make Robin U, the opener. Poor guy, still hasnt yet got his eye in . He could have scored like what Jayasurya did today. Sachin should value his wicket . come on, there is a difference betn 20-20 and today's match - in today's match Indians played the match as 29 over match and SL plyed a 20 over match - no match....and reduced target was pathetic.........conditions were so different tooo for both sides.......... egjactly.. Congratulations to Sri lanka, tough luck to india. .

  
  
  the thing is Rain was expected anytime between the match. It could have happened somewhere between the indian innings too.
  When we plan in this situation it is better to score at a more pace than the one india played. Another 20 runs i would say should have been added to the score. I would say at any point of time the strategy was not good from India in this match.
  
  We are here behaving like players. finding reasons for a defeat. The match was fair enough i would say. Let us hope india wins against Aussies in the next match.
  
  some of the youngsters like Rohit, Ishant performing very well so far. That is the plus point of this series so far.
  
  

• From: mgb on Tue Feb 12 10:45:06 2008.

  india beating aussies looks easier than beating lankans
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 10:48:59 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  We are here behaving like players. finding reasons for a defeat.

  
  
  
  , this technique was invented by the English , it looks like the Indians are following it now
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 10:49:23 2008.

  mgb wrote:

  india beating aussies looks easier than beating lankans

  
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 10:58:26 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Next match SL Vs Aus

  
  
  SRL Indiya vaye jeichutaanga.. sappa AUS ku en bayapadareenga??
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Tue Feb 12 11:10:48 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Next match SL Vs Aus SRL Indiya vaye jeichutaanga.. sappa AUS ku en bayapadareenga??

  
  
  epdiyum aussies kastapattu 50 overs'la 320 runs adippanga...
  apram mazha varradhaala SL'ku 15 overs'la 120 target veppanga...
  
  adha avanga 14 overs'la adichuttu...
  
  rain or not, we would have won...
  apdinu interview kuduppanga...
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 11:20:48 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Next match SL Vs Aus SRL Indiya vaye jeichutaanga.. sappa AUS ku en bayapadareenga??

  
  
  meaning, India is SUPERIOR than the OZy
  every one fears the OZy's!!
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 11:23:09 2008.

  SoftSword wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Raghu wrote: Next match SL Vs Aus SRL Indiya vaye jeichutaanga.. sappa AUS ku en bayapadareenga?? epdiyum aussies kastapattu 50 overs'la 320 runs adippanga... apram mazha varradhaala SL'ku 15 overs'la 120 target veppanga... adha avanga 14 overs'la adichuttu... rain or not, we would have won... apdinu interview kuduppanga...

  
  
  summa pulambatheenga, Australia 320 edukiranghala -nu papom, SL -ku 'Thala' weight onum ilaiye, so there is chance for SL 2 beat OZY
  
  but still playing the OZy in their back yar d
  
  

• From: Raghu on Tue Feb 12 11:24:43 2008.

  SoftSword wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Raghu wrote: Next match SL Vs Aus SRL Indiya vaye jeichutaanga.. sappa AUS ku en bayapadareenga?? epdiyum aussies kastapattu 50 overs'la 320 runs adippanga... apram mazha varradhaala SL'ku 15 overs'la 120 target veppanga... adha avanga 14 overs'la adichuttu... rain or not, we would have won... apdinu interview kuduppanga...

  
  
  give me break man even if we had to bat the 29 overs , and get 195, we would have got it in the 25th over,
  
  

• From: sriranga on Tue Feb 12 11:26:53 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  sriranga wrote: MADDY wrote: Billgates wrote: Anoop / Sriranga, This is what I said 2 days before. A 20 over type situation today & look what damage Sanath did in just 2 overs ! The match was already over then. A mere formality that ti went up to 18-19 overs. This type of cricket is not cricket at all. If Sanath had got out earlier, SL would have been under pressure. Amazing that even now, Sanath is a match winner ! Great guy. India should drop Sehwag & make Robin U, the opener. Poor guy, still hasnt yet got his eye in . He could have scored like what Jayasurya did today. Sachin should value his wicket . come on, there is a difference betn 20-20 and today's match - in today's match Indians played the match as 29 over match and SL plyed a 20 over match - no match....and reduced target was pathetic.........conditions were so different tooo for both sides.......... egjactly.. Congratulations to Sri lanka, tough luck to india. . the thing is Rain was expected anytime between the match. It could have happened somewhere between the indian innings too. When we plan in this situation it is better to score at a more pace than the one india played. Another 20 runs i would say should have been added to the score. I would say at any point of time the strategy was not good from India in this match. We are here behaving like players. finding reasons for a defeat. The match was fair enough i would say. Let us hope india wins against Aussies in the next match. some of the youngsters like Rohit, Ishant performing very well so far. That is the plus point of this series so far.

  
  
  nobody is trying to defend the defeat.
  
  D/L is unfair to the team batting first, thats the truth.
  
  can you tell me why the team choose to field on winning the toss if they know rain is coming? even if they have a belter of a pitch.
  
  
  its because they can't set a target, cos they start playing for 50 overs, then rain comes and takes few overs, they have to set a target for 45 overs. more interruptions, more tough to set the target.
  
  atleast, the team batting second know what their target is after each over, par score is prepared after the first innings gets over.
  so, the team batting second knows exactly what they are chasing, what they need to get if its a 10-over game. that saves them of some trouble.
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 11:36:59 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Raghu wrote: Next match SL Vs Aus SRL Indiya vaye jeichutaanga.. sappa AUS ku en bayapadareenga?? meaning, India is SUPERIOR than the OZy every one fears the OZy's!!

  
  
  

• From: Devar Magan on Tue Feb 12 13:29:18 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: srilanka thiruppi escape aayiduvaanga pola irukke anyway, if india doesnt lose this match, then they are easily going to qualify for the finals..

  periya escape-a poyiduchu
  
  but, still india will reach the finals and most probably srilanka wont..
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Tue Feb 12 15:32:23 2008.

  I am more interested to see 50-50 overs game than these kind of matches!
  
  You cant do anything when the start is like that and the target is not that big! Srilanka deserved to win this match atleast for Sanath!
  
  I dont know why Dhoni is not using Uthappa?! He is a talented cricketer and he should be given a chance. Still India's performance was not worst!
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 17:07:25 2008.

  Oru match veche mudivu pannitengala
  

  mgb wrote:

  india beating aussies looks easier than beating lankans

  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 17:11:45 2008.

  Raghu
  
  The match was curtailed to 21 overs. And thats a huge advantage for Srilanka because they have 10 wickets and they can follow a blazing approach(which was not available technically to the Indian Team). Although thats not a excuse lets wait a full fledged 50 over match between the 2 sides
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Tue Feb 12 17:53:16 2008.

  http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/story/336130.html
  
  Start Meesik
  
  

• From: kb on Tue Feb 12 19:28:44 2008.

  sriranga wrote:

  D/L is unfair to the team batting first, thats the truth.

  
  
  do u remember the match where SA was asked to hit 22 runs from one ball..
  
  D/L is unfair to 50-50. its like one team is playing 50 overs match and another is playing a 20-20
  
  
  

• From: Nerd on Tue Feb 12 21:03:53 2008.

  Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

  I dont know why Dhoni is not using Uthappa?! He is a talented cricketer and he should be given a chance. Still India's performance was not worst!

  
  That is right. It aint worst, but it aint anything great either. And whats all the fuss about 29 and 20 thingi.. The difference was just 8 overs. And Indians knew that it will be a curtailed match much b4 the start of it and still they went with 7 batsmen Also big hitters came out in the last two overs Thats where we lost the match.. Another 20 runs would have made it very interesting..
  
  And for the umpteenth time, I am not bashing the young side just for the sake of it, even if SG/RD were the captain I would have said the same
  
  

• From: anoops on Tue Feb 12 23:05:23 2008.

  Clark says aussies are not afraid of india he shud have asked a thing or two to punter abt ishant/bajji looks like sehwag is nicely givin it to em since the adelaide match hope he does get a good start against em on sunday though and hoping to see Uthappa atleast on sunday
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Tue Feb 12 23:27:55 2008.

  Ravi Shastri: Jayasuriya made it one-sided
  
  http://content-eap.cricinfo.com/talk/content/multimedia/336250.html?view=transcript
  
  

• From: Thirumaran on Tue Feb 12 23:54:27 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Thirumaran wrote: We are here behaving like players. finding reasons for a defeat. , this technique was invented by the English , it looks like the Indians are following it now

  
  
  It is been followed by many teams at times including SriLanka
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Wed Feb 13 0:08:34 2008.

  Thirumaran wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Thirumaran wrote: We are here behaving like players. finding reasons for a defeat. , this technique was invented by the English , it looks like the Indians are following it now It is been followed by many teams at times including SriLanka

  
  
  
  
  
  

• From: ajithfederer on Wed Feb 13 0:12:37 2008.

  IMO, Uthappa should bat at Number 5 ahead of yuvraj and dhoni...
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Wed Feb 13 0:37:59 2008.

  ajithfederer wrote:

  IMO, Uthappa should bat at Number 5 ahead of yuvraj and dhoni...

  
  
  IMO other than sachin and gambhir others shld be rotated in the batting order..
  
  

• From: sriranga on Wed Feb 13 1:30:45 2008.

  kb wrote:

  sriranga wrote: D/L is unfair to the team batting first, thats the truth. do u remember the match where SA was asked to hit 22 runs from one ball.. D/L is unfair to 50-50. its like one team is playing 50 overs match and another is playing a 20-20

  
  
  
  that was old method followed during 19992 world cup for rain curtailed games, where when overs were reduced, the low scoring overs of the team batting first were removed. that was grossly unfair to the team batting second. first bowling potta team nalla potta over ellam poidumaam. ithu enna bongu.
  
  aana anga kooda, SA definetely would have known what to get after each over (if rain stops play).
  
  They tried to get smart ( i mean, Mr. Duckworth & Mr. Lewis ) and have used mathematical formula to calculate resource used and resource available and they tried to get even on team batting first. Now its mostly advantage team batting second ( provided they get their maths right, unlike SA in 2003 worldcup), IMO.
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Wed Feb 13 2:09:24 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  SoftSword wrote: Kalyasi wrote: Raghu wrote: Next match SL Vs Aus SRL Indiya vaye jeichutaanga.. sappa AUS ku en bayapadareenga?? epdiyum aussies kastapattu 50 overs'la 320 runs adippanga... apram mazha varradhaala SL'ku 15 overs'la 120 target veppanga... adha avanga 14 overs'la adichuttu... rain or not, we would have won... apdinu interview kuduppanga... give me break man even if we had to bat the 29 overs , and get 195, we would have got it in the 25th over,

  
  
  good comedy!!
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 13 6:20:29 2008.

  Devar Magan wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Devar Magan wrote: srilanka thiruppi escape aayiduvaanga pola irukke anyway, if india doesnt lose this match, then they are easily going to qualify for the finals.. periya escape-a poyiduchu but, still india will reach the finals and most probably srilanka wont..

  
  
  intha caamedy keemady onum panalaiye, aowwwww
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 13 6:21:55 2008.

  SoftSword wrote:

  Raghu wrote: SoftSword wrote: Kalyasi wrote: Raghu wrote: Next match SL Vs Aus SRL Indiya vaye jeichutaanga.. sappa AUS ku en bayapadareenga?? epdiyum aussies kastapattu 50 overs'la 320 runs adippanga... apram mazha varradhaala SL'ku 15 overs'la 120 target veppanga... adha avanga 14 overs'la adichuttu... rain or not, we would have won... apdinu interview kuduppanga... give me a break man even if we had to bat the 29 overs , and get 195, we would have got it in the 25th over, good comedy!!

  
  
  yes 195/29 is Good camedy saar
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Wed Feb 13 6:24:33 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Devar Magan wrote: but, still india will reach the finals and most probably srilanka wont.. intha caamedy keemady onum panalaiye, aowwwww

  
  
  Serious a thaan sollarom .. India will reach the finals...
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 13 6:27:56 2008.

  uthapa thamizhan-a?
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 13 6:28:43 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Devar Magan wrote: but, still india will reach the finals and most probably srilanka wont.. intha caamedy keemady onum panalaiye, aowwwww Serious a thaan sollarom .. India will reach the finals...

  
  
  Fine, we can also reach the finals!, no problem, is it??
  
  

• From: crajkumar_be on Wed Feb 13 6:42:21 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  uthapa thamizhan-a?

  
  Kannadiga
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 13 6:46:54 2008.

  deleted
  
  

• From: CEDYBLUE on Wed Feb 13 6:52:30 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  crajkumar_be wrote: Raghu wrote: uthapa thamizhan-a? Kannadiga appo thamizhan orutharum ilaiya? Dinesh Karthick? Sreesanth??

  
  
  Dinesh Karthick 'patchai' thamizhan
  
  Sreesanth Malayaleeee
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Wed Feb 13 7:01:38 2008.

  deleted
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 13 7:07:31 2008.

  deleted
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Wed Feb 13 7:13:32 2008.

  but the way you hav put your words sounds very different...
  i am running off from here...
  provided i am deleting my previous post as i don want those words to be here...
  its upto you to keep it or delete...
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Wed Feb 13 7:18:10 2008.

  thanks and bye...
  
  

• From: selvakumar on Wed Feb 13 7:18:48 2008.

  91 Pages Series mudiyarathukulla innum oru century adikkumpola
  
  

• From: MADDY on Wed Feb 13 7:24:03 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  uthapa thamizhan-a?

  
  
  Indian
  
  

• From: SoftSword on Wed Feb 13 7:37:15 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Raghu wrote: uthapa thamizhan-a? Indian

  
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 13 8:13:17 2008.

  MADDY wrote:

  Raghu wrote: uthapa thamizhan-a? Indian

  
  
  wow did not know that , i thought he was from Mars
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 13 9:31:54 2008.

  All, i feel Dilshan and MASTER BLASTER should open innings for Lanka, rather than that Tharanga guy , what are your views??
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Wed Feb 13 9:59:02 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  All, i feel Dilshan and MASTER BLASTER should open innings for Lanka, rather than that Tharanga guy , what are your views??

  
  
  Absolutely true... Dilshan was not doing well in the middle order... Tharanga was also not giving Srl a good start... This affected the entire batting display of the lankans.... Good that they have a new combination now.. dilshan is not afraid to go over the top during powerplays...as of now he shld open the innings along with sanath...
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 13 10:54:15 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: All, i feel Dilshan and MASTER BLASTER should open innings for Lanka, rather than that Tharanga guy , what are your views?? Absolutely true... Dilshan was not doing well in the middle order... Tharanga was also not giving Srl a good start... This affected the entire batting display of the lankans.... Good that they have a new combination now.. dilshan is not afraid to go over the top during powerplays...as of now he shld open the innings along with sanath...

  
  
  yes, i feel the same, but lets see.. who decides who should bat in some orders? is it the captain?
  
  

• From: Kalyasi on Wed Feb 13 10:57:36 2008.

  Raghu wrote:

  Kalyasi wrote: Raghu wrote: All, i feel Dilshan and MASTER BLASTER should open innings for Lanka, rather than that Tharanga guy , what are your views?? Absolutely true... Dilshan was not doing well in the middle order... Tharanga was also not giving Srl a good start... This affected the entire batting display of the lankans.... Good that they have a new combination now.. dilshan is not afraid to go over the top during powerplays...as of now he shld open the innings along with sanath... yes, i feel the same, but lets see.. who decides who should bat in some orders? is it the captain?

  
  
  yes jayawardene shd decide
  
  

• From: Raghu on Wed Feb 13 11:29:48 2008.

  Kalyasi wrote:

  Raghu wrote: Kalyasi wrote: Raghu wrote: All, i feel Dilshan and MASTER BLASTER should open innings for Lanka, rather than that Tharanga guy , what are your views?? Absolutely true... Dilshan was not doing well in the middle order... Tharanga was also not giving Srl a good start... This affected the entire batting display of the lankans.... Good that they have a new combination now.. dilshan is not afraid to go over the top during powerplays...as of now he shld open the innings along with sanath... yes, i feel the same, but lets see.. who decides who should bat in some orders? is it the captain? yes jayawardene shd decide

  
  
  I hope mahela sends Dilshan and Sanath to open, but the problem is they are both aggressive playesr, so mahela may want some one to takes the single while sanath fires!
  
  

• From: Sanguine Sridhar on Wed Feb 13 14:05:54 2008.

  locking this one