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From: ajithfederer on 23rd November 2010 11:36 PM [Full View]
Fixtures
Date and Time Match
Thu Dec 16 - Mon Dec 20
08:30 GMT | 10:30 local 03:30 EST | 02:30 CST | 00:30 PST
1st Test - South Africa v India
SuperSport Park, Centurion N/A
Sun Dec 26 - Thu Dec 30
08:00 GMT | 10:00 local 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST
2nd Test - South Africa v India
Kingsmead, Durban N/A
Sun Jan 2 - Thu Jan 6
08:30 GMT | 10:30 local 03:30 EST | 02:30 CST | 00:30 PST
3rd Test - South Africa v India
Newlands, Cape Town N/A
Sun Jan 9
12:30 GMT | 14:30 local 07:30 EST | 06:30 CST | 04:30 PST
Only T20I - South Africa v India
Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban N/A
Wed Jan 12
12:30 GMT | 14:30 local 07:30 EST | 06:30 CST | 04:30 PST
1st ODI - South Africa v India
Kingsmead, Durban N/A
Sat Jan 15
12:30 GMT | 14:30 local 07:30 EST | 06:30 CST | 04:30 PST
2nd ODI - South Africa v India
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg N/A
Tue Jan 18
12:30 GMT | 14:30 local 07:30 EST | 06:30 CST | 04:30 PST
3rd ODI - South Africa v India
Newlands, Cape Town N/A
Fri Jan 21
12:30 GMT | 14:30 local 07:30 EST | 06:30 CST | 04:30 PST
4th ODI - South Africa v India
St George's Park, Port Elizabeth N/A
Sun Jan 23
08:00 GMT | 10:00 local 03:00 EST | 02:00 CST | 00:00 PST
5th ODI - South Africa v India
SuperSport Park, Centurion N/A
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...plate=fixtures
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From: ajithfederer on 23rd November 2010 11:38 PM [Full View]
Biriyani's POV
Plum ji's arul vaaku
Originally Posted by Puliyan_Biryani
Some of the issues I can think of (bullet pannidaren, for ease of viewing):
1. Middle/lower-order batting: The top order won't give us 400/5 or 350/4 situations. Most of the time it will be 200/5 and taking that to 350+ or collapsing under 250 is at the hands of the middle order. Last series Ganguly batted superbly and gave us vital runs while batting with the tail. Seeing Laxman's dismissals to Martin and the support cast of Raina & Dhoni, such middle/lower resistance may be hard to come this time.
2. Pace bowling: Zaheer will be reliable no doubt. But Sreesanth and Ishanth are a bit hit-and-miss. It is very very crucial that they have a good series. VRV Singh of last series comes to mind (he did OK).
3. Dravid: His reflexes and overall game seem to be on the wane (naanum Dravid fan-dhaan, so idhai solla enakku full rights irukku
). To counter Steyn & Morkel's pace and bounce, he needs to be at the top of his game. No doubt he will prepare very hard (a lesson for all youngsters), but not sure whether he will succeed. Would be glad if I am proven wrong, that would be lovely .
4. Cleaning up the tail: Very important aspect for teams visiting SA. If you don't clean up their tail, they will make you pay. idhu Bajji kailadhaan irukku
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All said, this is our best opportunity yet.
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: ajithfederer on 23rd November 2010 11:42 PM [Full View]
Previous Tour Results
Match Results from 2006/07 tour
South Africa v India at Johannesburg - Dec 15-18, 2006
India won by 123 runs
South Africa v India at Durban - Dec 26-30, 2006
South Africa won by 174 runs
South Africa v India at Cape Town - Jan 2-6, 2007
South Africa won by 5 wickets
SA win the test series 2-1.
2001 Tour
South Africa won by 9 wickets
Match Drawn
SA wins the test series 1-0
1996/97 Tour
South Africa won by 328 runs
South Africa won by 282 runs
Match drawn
SA win the test series 2-0
Poll ideas/options are most welcome.
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From: Sourav on 24th November 2010 07:28 AM [Full View]
feddy! i thought of asking u to start a thread for this yesterday! :P
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From: raghavendran on 24th November 2010 05:59 PM [Full View]
full team odadhaan modhanum...smith odanja kai oda aduvaru..avarukku experience irukku :P Originally Posted by Sourav
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From: Sourav on 24th November 2010 06:19 PM [Full View]
fit-a irunthale zaheer bowling-ku dappa dance aadum avanukku... odainja kai-na...
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From: raghavendran on 25th November 2010 06:37 PM [Full View]
otha kaila aduvarnga..neenga vera Originally Posted by Sourav
fit-a irunthale zaheer bowling-ku dappa dance aadum avanukku... odainja kai-na...
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From: sathya_1979 on 25th November 2010 07:28 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by raghavendran
otha kaila aduvarnga..neenga vera Originally Posted by Sourav
fit-a irunthale zaheer bowling-ku dappa dance aadum avanukku... odainja kai-na...
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From: Puliyan_Biryani on 26th November 2010 10:00 PM [Full View]
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From: Plum on 27th November 2010 04:54 AM [Full View]
I have a feeling Smith will neutralise Zaheer this time.
Finger chips Smith, dabur amla, srivilliputtur, kALiaNNan gounder - what a lineup for our puny bowling attack to face!
Almost as potent as , if not more potent than, viru-gambhir-rahul-dravid-laxman
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From: Plum on 27th November 2010 04:58 AM [Full View]
One thing i have noticed is sachin rarely has that one big series where he scores like 3 or 4 centuries or a big 600 run series.
Somehow he never maximises good form like Ricky and the like. Even Amla had a series against us whence he was pretty much undismissable. This never happens with Sachin. Wonder why. Has he ever had 3 centuries in a series?
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From: ajithfederer on 28th November 2010 03:19 AM [Full View]
Pretty good observation. No I don't think so he has maximized his form as per your question. It could be also because over his long career he was subject to the most bad decisions. The closest he got was on the down under tour to australia in 2007/08 when he managed centuries in sydney(2nd) and adelaide(4th) test.
In perth he was in fine form and he scored a 71 in the first innings until he was wrongly adjudjed lbw by brett lee. He managed 153 and 13, 71 and ?? in perth and 154 and 12 in adelaide. Even in the first test in melbourne he scored 62 in the first innings.
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: ajithfederer on 28th November 2010 03:22 AM [Full View]
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From: Puliyan_Biryani on 30th November 2010 02:14 PM [Full View]
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From: raghavendran on 30th November 2010 07:10 PM [Full View]
santhosam Originally Posted by Puliyan_Biryani
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From: Dinesh84 on 1st December 2010 09:27 AM [Full View]
Ten Cricket is the broadcaster, i think..
Etho Omen pada trailer maathiri irukku ads..
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From: Sourav on 6th December 2010 11:16 AM [Full View]
All the best thalaivaa! :PFive members of the Indian cricket team for South Africa, including dashing opener Virender Sehwag, left in advance for the tour, on Monday. "Virender Sehwag, Umesh Yadav, Jaidev Unadkat, Cheteshwar Pujara and coach Gary Kirsten departed to South Africa by an early morning flight," a BCCI source told.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 6th December 2010 11:22 AM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Dinesh84
Ten Cricket is the broadcaster, i think..
Etho Omen pada trailer maathiri irukku ads..
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From: Sourav on 8th December 2010 07:25 PM [Full View]
:P Originally Posted by [size=6
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From: ajithfederer on 9th December 2010 02:45 AM [Full View]
Poll ideas anyone?.
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From: steveaustin on 9th December 2010 09:13 AM [Full View]
Will Sreesanth dance once again? Yes or No.
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From: Riyazz on 9th December 2010 09:16 AM [Full View]
Who shine in bat?
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From: Dinesh84 on 9th December 2010 09:35 AM [Full View]
the one who varnishes the cricket bat Originally Posted by Riyazz
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From: Riyazz on 9th December 2010 09:45 AM [Full View]
Dinesh
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From: Sourav on 9th December 2010 09:51 AM [Full View]
Feddy, ithu ok-na add pannalaam. (usual poll than, vera yethum thonala)
MOS
Steyn
M Morkel
Sachin
Dravid
Sehwag
Amla
Kallis
ABDV
Zaheer
Someother player.
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From: ajithfederer on 9th December 2010 10:36 AM [Full View]
Avan enna cabaret dancer aa, avan dance kellam poll vechukittu. Egathalathukku onnum korachale illa
Originally Posted by steveaustin
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From: salaam_chennai on 9th December 2010 01:02 PM [Full View]
af, how about a poll with
In Ind-SA series, i am looking for
1. Sachin vs Steyn contest
2. Dravid vs Steyn contest
3. Bhajji vs Harris/Botha, who is the better spinner in the series
4. Smith vs Zaheer. How many times will zaheer take smiths wicket
5. Dhoni the captain vs Smith the Captain. who is better strategist
6. Raina's first away series. will he shine?
etc...
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From: directhit on 9th December 2010 01:17 PM [Full View]
sreesanth cabaret aadinaa adhukku poll vera vaippeengala?! Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Avan enna cabaret dancer aa, avan dance kellam poll vechukittu. Egathalathukku onnum korachale illa
Originally Posted by steveaustin
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From: raghavendran on 9th December 2010 01:55 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Avan enna cabaret dancer aa, avan dance kellam poll vechukittu. Egathalathukku onnum korachale illa
Originally Posted by steveaustin
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From: steveaustin on 9th December 2010 03:44 PM [Full View]
This series is going to be dominated by
Indian Batsmen
SA Batsmen
Indian Spin bowlers
Indian Pace bowlers
SA Pace bowlers
The pitches in SA at this time will be
Batsmen friendly
Bowler friendly
Sportive ones
Sluggish ones (Bowlers cannot take wickets and Batsman cannot score runs easily)
pOna thadavai avar Adunadhu enna kuchipudiyA?. Originally Posted by directhit
sreesanth cabaret aadinaa adhukku poll vera vaippeengala?! Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Avan enna cabaret dancer aa, avan dance kellam poll vechukittu. Egathalathukku onnum korachale illa
Originally Posted by steveaustin
Smith to Sreesanth : வாங்க வந்து பழகுங்க....
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From: GP on 9th December 2010 03:54 PM [Full View]
+1 Originally Posted by steveaustin
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From: directhit on 9th December 2010 08:27 PM [Full View]
hope they use it for ODIs though.. regardless of our team's lack of interest in it, its going to be in for the WC and our team doesnt even know how to make use of it efficiently... hope they atleast keep it on for some ODIs and find out the optimum way to use it Originally Posted by Puliyan_Biryani
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From: Puliyan_Biryani on 9th December 2010 10:40 PM [Full View]
Ashes thread-la vacha maadhiriye poll vachudalaama? 10 options I can think of:
1. India will win the series and become undisputed No. 1.
2. India will definitely not win the series (this option is for Plum).
3. Sachin, Dravid, Lachu will rectify their record in SA.
4. Sehwag and Gambhir will provide good starts and lay the foundation for victory.
5. Youngsters Pujara and Raina will shine on their first abroad tours.
6. Dhoni will outsmart Smith as captain and show who's the boss.
7. Indian pace attack led by Zaheer will outperform the SA pace attack.
8. Amla and Kallis will devour on the Indian bowling.
9. Bajji will grow in his new-found role as all-rounder with a 100 and/or take 5 wickets.
10.Lord Harris will be hit out of the SA team.
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From: ajithfederer on 10th December 2010 02:37 AM [Full View]
Now this is a good poll. Thanks for the idea steve
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Originally Posted by steveaustin
This series is going to be dominated by
Indian Batsmen
SA Batsmen
Indian Spin bowlers
Indian Pace bowlers
SA Pace bowlers
The pitches in SA at this time will be
Batsmen friendly
Bowler friendly
Sportive ones
Sluggish ones (Bowlers cannot take wickets and Batsman cannot score runs easily)
pOna thadavai avar Adunadhu enna kuchipudiyA?. Originally Posted by directhit
sreesanth cabaret aadinaa adhukku poll vera vaippeengala?! Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Avan enna cabaret dancer aa, avan dance kellam poll vechukittu. Egathalathukku onnum korachale illa
Originally Posted by steveaustin
Smith to Sreesanth : வாங்க வந்து பழகுங்க....
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From: ajithfederer on 10th December 2010 02:38 AM [Full View]
This one is good too. We would like to have diverse ideas/options for the poll. Makkal ninga ellam mudivu panni endha poll vekkanumnu next thursday munnadi sonninganna andha poll-ae vecharalam.
Originally Posted by Puliyan_Biryani
Ashes thread-la vacha maadhiriye poll vachudalaama? 10 options I can think of:
1. India will win the series and become undisputed No. 1.
2. India will definitely not win the series (this option is for Plum).
3. Sachin, Dravid, Lachu will rectify their record in SA.
4. Sehwag and Gambhir will provide good starts and lay the foundation for victory.
5. Youngsters Pujara and Raina will shine on their first abroad tours.
6. Dhoni will outsmart Smith as captain and show who's the boss.
7. Indian pace attack led by Zaheer will outperform the SA pace attack.
8. Amla and Kallis will devour on the Indian bowling.
9. Bajji will grow in his new-found role as all-rounder with a 100 and/or take 5 wickets.
10.Lord Harris will be hit out of the SA team.
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From: ajithfederer on 10th December 2010 02:41 AM [Full View]
Sourav vandhu kekkaradhukku munnadiyae sollidalam
Idhuvum nalla poll than sourav
Originally Posted by Sourav
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From: Dinesh84 on 10th December 2010 12:20 PM [Full View]
Get ready for a series to savour
http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-12-...ries-to-savour
The skies were moody grey and there was moisture in the air, not rain but the kind of heavy humidity for which Durban is renowned. Virender Sehwag slashed at his first ball and was caught at second slip. He made just five in the second innings before edging to first slip.
It was the second Test of India’s tour three years ago and the Proteas won it to square the series after an embarrassing display in the first Test at the Wanderers. They won the decider, too, on a dramatic final day at Newlands to make it four series wins out of four against India on South African soil since the "Friendship Tour" of 1992/1993.
It may be grossly unfair to single out Sehwag for criticism given that no Indian batsmen in the preceding 15 years barring, perhaps, VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar, had looked at ease against fast bowling on South African pitches, but he looked particularly stomachless when it came to the fight. So much so that he was removed from the top of the order and hidden at number seven for the third Test (from where he threw his wicket away once again on 40).
It is impossible for those outside the elite who have played Test cricket to comprehend fully the intensity of the battle, of every ball, in fact. When your health, career and livelihood can be adversely affected every minute, when the sweat is dripping into your eyes, your ribs are aching from the last bouncer and you are aware, consciously or subconsciously of the rising adrenalin caused by fear, that is when series are decided. Most players act instinctively at such moments but Gary Kirsten, India’s coach, says that is possible to make a calm, rational decision at such intense moments.
“They are the moments that will decide this series. They always decide matches between the best teams,” he said this week. “Whether it’s a bowler with bleeding feet in his 30th over of the innings or a batsman going through a physically and psychologically hard period of his innings, they need to ask themselves whether it is about them -- in which case they can give it away -- or whether it is about the team.
"It's no secret that in the past some Indian teams and players have been more concerned with their individual glory and success than that of the group but that has changed to the opposite extreme in the last 12 or 18 months," Kirsten said. "The guys all know that they are number one in the world because they are a team, not a collection of talented individuals."
But they are talented individuals -- very talented. It's just that they are now playing to a level that exceeds the sum of their parts rather than one that sometimes failed to reach 50%.
"Everyone is extremely keen to make a play during the series," said Kirsten, unapologetically borrowing a phrase from the American sporting lexicon. "This is a very experienced team. Most of them have been here and have felt the pain of defeat. They are not used to losing these days and they want to put the record straight very badly."
Apart from the great Australian team of the late 1990s and early 2000s, no touring team has ever arrived on these shores as favourites. Could this Indian team be regarded as such?
"Absolutely ridiculous, of course not," says Kirsten. "They have the chance to become one of the greatest Indian teams ever if they can win here, but they are going to have to dig as deep -- deeper, probably -- as they have ever done before. All of those moments of pain will have to be confronted and everyone will have to think of the team before they decide how they are going to react."
Despite being the number one ranked Test team in the world, India are not favourites. Only Indian romantics would choose their top six batsmen as a unit over the Proteas' in South African conditions and only immediate family members would opt for Zaheer Khan and Sreesanth over Morné Morkel and Dale Steyn in the pace department.
Not even Harbhajan Singh would crack the majority vote over Paul Harris as the spinner unless the jury were more interested in runs at number eight and a relentless stream of salty one-liners than a stream of tidy maiden overs.
But if that means they are underdogs, then there could never have been a more thoroughbred and award-winning example of the species.
Finally, let us not forget that, while Englishmen and Australians the world over are convinced that the world's cricketing gaze is reserved exclusively for them, the Ashes -- at present -- is a contest merely for third and fourth place. This series is the "real" thing and will boast five of the world’s top 10 ranked batsmen and four of the bowlers. Down under the numbers are one and three out of 10. It is a mouth-watering prospect.
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From: Plum on 10th December 2010 01:19 PM [Full View]
I'd like cricinfo et al to anoint SA as favourites - the more the media drums up in favour of SA, the better. Please encourage "India are paper tigers", "Sachin cannot score in SA", "S>Africa will stuff up India" kind of articles. If possible, bribe journalists you know in cricinfo etc to write such articles.
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From: raghavendran on 11th December 2010 07:49 AM [Full View]
adhavadhu avangalayum unga chaterjee pollow panna solreenga.. Originally Posted by Plum
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From: directhit on 11th December 2010 08:58 AM [Full View]
http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news...uring-practice
A delivery from the uncapped right-arm paceman caught Tendulkar by surprise as it hit the left side of his helmet as he ducked, expecting the ball to rear up higher and pass overhead during the morning training session at Claremont Cricket Club last evening.
Tendulkar, who was among the second batch of players who reached here, took the very audible whack with great calmness, even as colleagues in both his and the other nets swiftly turned heads out of concern for his well-being.
The 37-year-old veteran of 174 Tests simply stooped a little, removed the helmet and inspected it, while Yadav rushed in but heaved a sigh of relief after laying his hands on Tendulkar's head which apparently did not have any signs of taking the blow.
Tendulkar then carried on serenely as if nothing had happened and shortly afterwards S Sreesanth sent him a shortish ball that barely climbed knee height, which caused some amusement.
He was batting on a strip which was with some up-and-down sort of bounce apparently prepared by Kirsten as part of preparations for the three-match Tests series against South Africa starting at Centurion on December 16.
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From: sathya_1979 on 11th December 2010 09:16 AM [Full View]
Originally Posted by directhit
kadavuLE, paarththu!
Kirsten Shankara vida periya drill masterA iruppAr pOla!
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From: Riyazz on 11th December 2010 10:09 AM [Full View]
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/491243.html
Centurion pitch will have a 'bit of bounce'
Firdose Moonda
December 11, 2010
The Centurion pitch for the first Test between South Africa and India starting on December 16 will not be a trampoline, subject to the weather, the groundsman at Supersport Park, Hilbert Smith, has said. "It will have just a bit of bounce," Smith told ESPNcricinfo.
"But everything depends on the weather. If it stays hot, somewhere in the region of 34 degrees Celsius and the pitch dries out, then it will flatten out totally and then we will have a problem because we need some moisture to get bounce," Smith said.
South Africa have instructed Smith to prepare a track that will favour their pace attack. "I've been told to leave some grass on it, so there will be bounce. I've rolled some grass into the base for that," Smith said. He has to ensure a delicate balance between producing a pitch that will generate bounce and one that doesn't offer too much movement and the possibility of the match ending prematurely. "If I leave too much grass on the pitch, there will be too much movement and then the match could be over in three days and we don't want that. If it ends in four days, that will be fine, but ideally, I would like it to go the full five days."
Smith has also been told to leave no room for turn, all but negating the role of the spinner, who will, particularly in the case of someone like Paul Harris, be used to contain. However, bounce alone may be enough to excite the slow bowlers, particularly tall ones like Harris and Harbhajan Singh, according to former South African spinner Paul Adams. "Spinners just need the bounce to be able to deceive the batsmen," he said.
Smith said he has "done most of the Test pitch already" and, on Friday during the MTN40 final, it had quite a fair amount of grass on it, but he has had an interruption in his preparation. The domestic limited-overs final was played six days before the Test. It meant that Smith could not work on the Test pitch for two days, Thursday and Friday.
The Test pitch, number five on the square, is sandwiched between the MTN40 final pitch, number six, and the pitch used for the other MTN40 games, number four. "There will be a little bit of wear and tear on the Test pitch and the grass may come out a bit because of its position," Smith said. It's the first time Smith has had a domestic game played so soon before an international, and therefore he said he doesn't know what the effect will be on the Test pitch.
Luckily, the weather is expected to work to Smith's advantage. Although the mercury has topped 30 degrees Celsius for the past few days, it has rained on three of them. Rain is forecast all day for Sunday and Monday while clearing on Tuesday and returning on Wednesday night. Thursday, the first day of the Test, is also expected to be overcast and wet.
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From: raghavendran on 13th December 2010 05:44 PM [Full View]
India vazhakam pola chase pannama irundha seri...this series is oursnu thonudhu
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From: Sourav on 13th December 2010 10:28 PM [Full View]
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Defau...Mode=HTML&GZ=T
http://sify.com/news/south-africa-co...nturgefhd.html
http://cricket.ndtv.com/storypage.as...2993&nid=72122
http://www.businessday.co.za/article...aspx?id=129323
SA Coach, Boucher, De Vills...
Over paecha irukkku.... hmmmm....
Series win will be the perfect reply. Hope our guys will make S.A players & coach to eat their words.
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From: ajithfederer on 13th December 2010 10:57 PM [Full View]
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Centurion
Botha, Parnell and Duminy out of first Test
ESPNcricinfo staff
December 13, 2010
No place for Johan Botha in the first Test © AFP
South Africa have left out offspinner Johan Botha, left-arm seamer Wayne Parnell and batsman JP Duminy from their line-up for the first Test against India in Centurion that begins on December 16. The three players, who were part of the original 15-man squad, have been released by CSA to represent their respective domestic teams in the latest round of the Supersport series that begins on Thursday. Parnell and Botha will play for the Warriors, and Duminy for the Cobras.
The decision means Ryan McLaren and Lonwabo Tsotsobe are the candidates for the third seamer's slot, while Paul Harris, should South Africa opt for spin, is a certainty in the playing XI. Duminy's exclusion ensures Ashwell Prince will keep the No.6 slot.
Meanwhile, South Africa captain Graeme Smith has said he is recovering well from a fractured ring finger on his left hand - an injury he suffered during the second Test against Pakistan in the UAE. He had his first net session on Monday, though he mostly faced up to slow bowlers. "I was very pleased with the way it went," he said. "I am following the same processes I have always followed when coming back from injury. I will step up my batting schedule over the next two days."
South Africa squad for first Test: Graeme Smith (capt), AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Ashwell Prince, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Mark Boucher (wk), Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Ryan McLaren, Paul Harris, Hashim Amla, Alviro Petersen
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/491948.html
Ryan Mclaren played for MI.
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From: Kalyasi on 13th December 2010 11:15 PM [Full View]
I think that this is going to be a ripper of a contest...
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From: ajithfederer on 13th December 2010 11:26 PM [Full View]
I hope Ishanth(Sressanth too) makes him a good name just like how he did the down under tour in 2007/08. If the Proteas make green top wickets then its good for our side too as we have both Zaheer and Sreesanth who can utilize it for seam and swing and Tall Boy ishanth to do for pace. Ishanth is at that phase of his career where he should start using his height to advantage to extract bounce off pitches. SA should be a good place to start.
It's high time Indian bowlers start levelling and winning series(es) for
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From: ajithfederer on 13th December 2010 11:29 PM [Full View]
Gautham, Shewag, Dravid, Tendulkar, Laxman, Pujara/Raina, Dhoni, Bhajji, Sreesanth, Ishanth and Zaheer will be my best strength squad for all the Tests.
If Pujara is selected ahead of Raina I will gladly make him to go at 3 or 4 depending on the team score.
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From: Kalyasi on 14th December 2010 04:39 AM [Full View]
I second you Feddy... I will pick Pujara anyday ahead of Raina on SA wickets...
He has a better technique...
SA batsmen can handle bounce well, but I doubt whether they'll be able to handle swing better than indian batsmen...
Lets see...
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From: ajithfederer on 14th December 2010 04:45 AM [Full View]
I'm sorry dude that I overlooked this. Thanks for the poll idea.
Makkale ingae koduka pattirukira poll options-la edhavadhu onnu therntheduthu sollunga. I will try to start the poll before 1st ball by Thursday.
Originally Posted by salaam_chennai
af, how about a poll with
In Ind-SA series, i am looking for
1. Sachin vs Steyn contest
2. Dravid vs Steyn contest
3. Bhajji vs Harris/Botha, who is the better spinner in the series
4. Smith vs Zaheer. How many times will zaheer take smiths wicket
5. Dhoni the captain vs Smith the Captain. who is better strategist
6. Raina's first away series. will he shine?
etc...
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From: Kalyasi on 14th December 2010 05:43 AM [Full View]
Who will be the best bowler of the Series
D Steyn
I Sharma
M Morkel
Z Khan
W Parnell
S Sreesanth
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From: Kalyasi on 14th December 2010 05:45 AM [Full View]
Which Indian Batsman is expected to show better technique against the SA quickies
SR Tendulkar
VVS Laxman
RS Dravid
G Gambhir
C Pujara
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From: Kalyasi on 14th December 2010 05:56 AM [Full View]
Which opening batsman will have a telling effect on the series
G Smith
G Gambhir
V Sehwag
A Prince
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From: directhit on 14th December 2010 06:37 AM [Full View]
AF, as far as i have seen whenever the pitch has been conducive to quick bowling our bowlers have done it for us, recent case ofcourse being in Australia. If proteas are gonna make green top then decent contributions from top order (now that we have a well settled opening pair as opposed to last time) would win the series for us Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: Plum on 14th December 2010 09:55 AM [Full View]
Our problem always has been 3rd and/or 4th seamer being a debutant/rookie who gives away the advantage created by the opening bowler.
In one tour of SA, we had David Johnson and Dodda Ganesh.
In another tour we had VRV Singh, who was selected ahead of Munaf Patel, and went for 6+ an over when others were going at 2+.
Looks like we have the same problem now if Zaheer is out. We should have taken Munaf/RP/Mithun(who did decently in SL).
The way Zaheer is getting injured now seems to point to me a divine intervention to keep India's record in South Africa for few more years. It took 45 years for Australia to win in India, didnt it? Guess SA will be India's final frontier even if we stay #1 for years to come.
(Years ago, just when WI were on a downward spiral, and India had a good squad, Srinath got injured before a WI tour, and we lost that series. OTOH, a full strength England went and managed to win a series and they keep boasting India cannot win outside subcontinent. India has been extremely unlucky in this aspect)
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From: Plum on 14th December 2010 09:57 AM [Full View]
Consider Oz tour.
England are in a good position now(although I still believe Australia will win or draw this 2010-11 Ashes series). This is thanks to the instable Aussie side now. When we went in 2008, they still had Symonds, Hogg, and decent bowling. If Dhoni had taken a team this year, I am sure India would have won.
Yet, if England wins now, unthinking people will comment "India is not #1. Look at England, winning in Aussie(which I hope and think they wont) land while India has never won"
They'll easily forget that India was the team that ran Aussies close during the Aussie dominance era. England were obliterated then.
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From: Plum on 14th December 2010 09:58 AM [Full View]
To add to this, next year when we go to Oz, Aus might be a stabilised side and it might not be easy for India
Looking at all this, I think, genuinely, beyond chatterjee, it is better if England doesnt win this Ashes series.
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From: ajithfederer on 14th December 2010 10:16 AM [Full View]
Will be freakin Pissadointed if Zaheer doesn't make it to the first test.
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From: ajithfederer on 14th December 2010 10:17 AM [Full View]
India is the first team to whitewash them in like 3 decades.
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Sourav on 14th December 2010 10:17 AM [Full View]
If Zah is unfit, U Yadav would be the next choice. He is the quickest in indian bowlers. He can bowl 145+. His pace might be useful on this bouncy track. Originally Posted by Plum
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From: hamid on 14th December 2010 10:51 AM [Full View]
ennanga ithu..EST/PST/CST ellam pottu irukkinga.. IST podalaye08:30 GMT | 10:30 local 03:30 EST | 02:30 CST | 00:30 PST
Please provide the IST timings in first page.. thanks in advance.
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From: Kalyasi on 14th December 2010 11:13 AM [Full View]
Raw Pace a vechukittu onnume panna mudiyathu!! Originally Posted by Sourav
If Zah is unfit, U Yadav would be the next choice. He is the quickest in indian bowlers. He can bowl 145+. His pace might be useful on this bouncy track. Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Cinemarasigan on 14th December 2010 11:35 AM [Full View]
Nalla bouncer Podalaam Originally Posted by Kalyasi
Raw Pace a vechukittu onnume panna mudiyathu!! Originally Posted by Sourav
If Zah is unfit, U Yadav would be the next choice. He is the quickest in indian bowlers. He can bowl 145+. His pace might be useful on this bouncy track. Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Plum on 14th December 2010 11:46 AM [Full View]
Every rookie from Johnson to VRV singh were selected on this premise. The problem is they spray around. pala nAL pattiniyA irundhavan Buffet pArthavuNE ekkachakkamA sApttuttu vAndhi-bEdhi-nu avasthai padarA mAdhiri, ekkachakkamA bouncer pOttu run leak paNNuvAinga. Originally Posted by Cinemarasigan
Nalla bouncer Podalaam Originally Posted by Kalyasi
Raw Pace a vechukittu onnume panna mudiyathu!! Originally Posted by Sourav
If Zah is unfit, U Yadav would be the next choice. He is the quickest in indian bowlers. He can bowl 145+. His pace might be useful on this bouncy track. Originally Posted by Plum
You need 1 strong strike bowler pacer(Zah), 1 good support pacer with control(Ishant) and another guy who can keep things quiet or produce magic balls often enough. Sreesanth can be the magic guy but his magic balls are like 1 in a 100 now, which is not a succesful rate. If any of them is out or not at their best or not performing the role outlined above, we are in for a hiding.
With due respect, the SA top 6 is better than India's top 6 in South African tracks. On past performance, on current potential and expected delivery in the upcoming series
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From: 19thmay on 14th December 2010 01:37 PM [Full View]
Tata Sky-la Ten cricket varaadha?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 14th December 2010 01:43 PM [Full View]
It's not yet shown on Tata Sky I heard.
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From: directhit on 14th December 2010 01:55 PM [Full View]
exactly what i am saying too, the key would be our batsmen till 7 to win the series for us - bowlers WILL perform! from whatever little I've seen, Yadav is a much better bowler than VRV/Dodda/Gony etc Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Plum on 14th December 2010 02:00 PM [Full View]
DH, our batsmen at their best can draw the game for us. Winning the game is solely dependent on the bowlers. angE dhAn vechAn twistu Mr.Vidhi - in Zaheer's groin
engE koNdu pOi twistu vekkaradhunnu oru vevasthai illAma pOchu
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From: directhit on 14th December 2010 02:03 PM [Full View]
nope, am not saying the batsman *ALONE* have to perform. am saying the bowlers WILL SURELY perform and its upto the batters to make a game out of it..
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From: Plum on 14th December 2010 02:05 PM [Full View]
sari EdhO nadandhA sari. I'll be happy with a series draw by itself. Series win will be a huge bonus.
adhai vida enakku periya prachnai, SRT, RSD & VVS flop AgAma irukkaNum. Flop AnA, remba kevalamA pOyidum. chinna pasanga ellAm thuLLuvAinga. Chappell kudumbathula FebruarylEyE christmas koNdAduvAinga...
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From: directhit on 14th December 2010 02:18 PM [Full View]
yes, series win would be a huge achievement - however if ever there was a team to do it, this is the one - minus the zaheer injury (i think its jus a rumour
)
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From: ajaybaskar on 14th December 2010 05:32 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Sourav
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From: Dinesh84 on 14th December 2010 05:40 PM [Full View]
Subscribed to Ten Cricket channel
mokka pasanga.. india thOtha match ah mattum telecast pannranuvO..
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From: raghavendran on 14th December 2010 06:08 PM [Full View]
+1 Originally Posted by Dinesh84
Subscribed to Ten Cricket channel
mokka pasanga.. india thOtha match ah mattum telecast pannranuvO..
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From: directhit on 14th December 2010 08:06 PM [Full View]
India calm ahead of series - Dhoni
MS Dhoni is not known to pay history too much heed. Nor does he like to call any win the best ever. When India won at P Sara Oval earlier this year with none of the frontline bowlers around, after having lost the toss in Sri Lanka, he wasn't drawn into a discussion on whether coming back to draw the series had been the biggest challenge of his captaincy career. The next Test that India played, in Mohali, swung this way and that until VVS Laxman pulled off a heist only he could. It was a day to get carried away, to sing praises, to celebrate Test cricket, but Dhoni called it merely one of the best games he had played in. Here, in South Africa for an all-important tour, Dhoni is insisting his team should not pay the future too much heed.
"It [mental state of the side] looks good," Dhoni said in his first press conference on the tour. "Most of us look very calm, very relaxed, thinking about the process and not getting caught up with other things. Which means we are quite neutral when it comes to frame of mind, which is very important for doing well.
"It's not always about history. What you have achieved in the past. It's not always about the stats. It's important to stay in the present moment, and how well we adapt."
To adapt well, India have arrived early in South Africa, with most of their stars missing the home ODI series against New Zealand. Dhoni said the preparation has been satisfactory. "Last few days have been good. We were in Cape Town, most of us. We were practising at Gary's [Kirsten, India's coach] academy, the facilities were good, we had some decent time to ourselves. Batsmen worked on a few of the things. It was quite relaxed. No hassles. Till now the preparations have been good, we still have three days to go to the Test."
A tour game would have been good for adapting to the conditions, but Dhoni persisted with his mantra of staying in the present moment. "This is what we have got right now. So we are trying to make the most of what we have got rather than thinking about what would have been better. So whatever days we have got, we are trying to make the best of it."
Dhoni and his team have been proud of the No. 1 ranking, but have mostly spoken about the processes that have got them there. However, this series is the most anticipated for this team, one that is supposed to show just how good the side really is. The extra time spent in preparation shows how important India think this series is. Dhoni, though, refused to call it a defining series, a yardstick to judge the team by.
"Not really. It's not about one series. If you talk about rankings, it is the process that takes you to a place. If you talk about our ranking, we started from September 2008, and where we are right now is because of all our performances since September 2008. It's a constant process, and one-odd series or two-odd series don't have a bearing on that. In a team sport, at times it is not possible to compare the performance with the kind of talent you have got. Because at times, you have the best players who are injured or not part of the side, and that might have a bearing on the result."
The "team sport" stayed the focal point of what Dhoni said, as he did not speak about any individual who might be a threat in the South African side. He did speak about a mini group, though, who he said were anticipating helpful conditions.
"Our bowling attack has done really well. Whatever the situations or conditions be. Whether we are playing abroad or in the subcontinent. They have done well on wickets that haven't supported them at all, with reverse swing. They adapt really well, and they adapt quickly. That is one of the main reasons for them being successful. This will be a good opportunity for them to bowl at a place that will be helpful for them."
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From: Plum on 14th December 2010 08:32 PM [Full View]
He is talking about Zaheer essentially. Zaheer illainA nemba kashtam
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From: directhit on 14th December 2010 08:36 PM [Full View]
he went ahead and played those stupid ODIs
anyways i am still hopeful. Ishant and Sreeshanth should be quite a handful, but i still feel the zaheer thing is a pr stunt
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From: SoftSword on 14th December 2010 09:20 PM [Full View]
oru test dhaan aadirukkaan... edha vechu u choose him over raina? Originally Posted by Kalyasi
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From: Thirumaran on 14th December 2010 09:26 PM [Full View]
because raina oru test thaan ozhungaa aadi irukaan Originally Posted by SoftSword
oru test dhaan aadirukkaan... edha vechu u choose him over raina? Originally Posted by Kalyasi
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From: SoftSword on 14th December 2010 09:35 PM [Full View]
onnu illa... rendu... Originally Posted by Thirumaran
because raina oru test thaan ozhungaa aadi irukaan Originally Posted by SoftSword
oru test dhaan aadirukkaan... edha vechu u choose him over raina? Originally Posted by Kalyasi
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From: littlemaster1982 on 14th December 2010 09:36 PM [Full View]
It's added now. Check out Originally Posted by 19thmay
Tata Sky-la Ten cricket varaadha?
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From: Vivasaayi on 14th December 2010 09:57 PM [Full View]
I use airtel.
Only ten sports is telecasting ? vera edhavadhu channels??
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From: littlemaster1982 on 14th December 2010 10:48 PM [Full View]
It's on Airtel too. Ten Cricket is the only channel that shows this series.
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From: Kalyasi on 15th December 2010 03:12 AM [Full View]
Ethuva Irunthaalum Extracover.net kaivasam irukara varaikum oru prachanayum illa...
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From: ajithfederer on 15th December 2010 03:48 AM [Full View]
For one thing India has to groom a lot of bowlers to maintain its Test No 1 status for years to come. It has become increasingly irritant to see so much -ve bashing/criticism on India's no 1 status in the net. Guys who point to records must understand that the team has evolved so much from the 90's horrors.
I hope Guys like Tendulkar/VVS/Dravid play for atleast the next 2 years. It has been quite nice to hear from Kirsten that none of these three have never hinted about retirement to him.
Originally Posted by directhit
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From: Sourav on 15th December 2010 06:56 AM [Full View]
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Defau...1900&AppName=1
Pacemen versus Sehwag will be key contest says Morkel
http://af.reuters.com/article/sports...BrandChannel=0
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From: Siv.S on 15th December 2010 08:13 AM [Full View]
Ten cricket and Tenaction is different channels? what is IST ?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 15th December 2010 08:16 AM [Full View]
Ten Action is for WWE and Football, I guess. IST-na Indian Standard Time
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From: Siv.S on 15th December 2010 08:17 AM [Full View]
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Ten Action is for WWE and Football, I guess. IST-na Indian Standard Time Match eppa start aakuthunga master ?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 15th December 2010 08:22 AM [Full View]
14:00 IST. Correct-a en shift start aagara time
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From: directhit on 15th December 2010 08:25 AM [Full View]
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
14:00 IST. Correct-a en shift start aagara time
for me 16:30, oru 2.30 hours miss pannuven, avalo dhaan :P
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From: directhit on 15th December 2010 08:34 AM [Full View]
true, but sadly thts not going to happen unless we make our pitches more sporting... few names coming up are Deepak Chaahar, Mithun and Pankaj Singh. None of them genuine quick, though Chaahar can swing it appreciably both ways, given some time we would know if he is going to be a Praveen Kumar or a Sreesanth! He is also approached by lot of IPL teams, hope it ends up beneficial for him! If (only if) we end up winning or drawing the series against a formidable pace attack i am hoping that BCCI might have the guts to come up with more similar pitches at home. That is going to be the only way we would see better bowlers. Also feel we need someone to do that job from the grassroots, someone like Akram. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: Plum on 15th December 2010 09:33 AM [Full View]
nalladhu dhAnE - office selavula pArkalAm? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
14:00 IST. Correct-a en shift start aagara time
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From: Plum on 15th December 2010 09:34 AM [Full View]
nalladhu dhAnE - office selavula pArkalAm? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
14:00 IST. Correct-a en shift start aagara time
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From: Vivasaayi on 15th December 2010 09:41 AM [Full View]
great..general shift mudinjadhum vandhu pathuka vendiyadhuthaan..
morning shift mudinjadhum full match paakalam..
chingchakum chingchakum...ching
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From: littlemaster1982 on 15th December 2010 09:46 AM [Full View]
Office-la match eppadi pakkaradhu Originally Posted by Plum
nalladhu dhAnE - office selavula pArkalAm? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
14:00 IST. Correct-a en shift start aagara time
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From: raajarasigan on 15th December 2010 10:02 AM [Full View]
unga office'la TV illaya master.. enga officela eppadinna, ODI / T20'na cafe TV'la match poduvaainga.. Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Office-la match eppadi pakkaradhu Originally Posted by Plum
nalladhu dhAnE - office selavula pArkalAm? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
14:00 IST. Correct-a en shift start aagara time Test match doubt than.. vazhakkama podrathilla..
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From: littlemaster1982 on 15th December 2010 10:17 AM [Full View]
Ippadi ellam veruppetha koodathu
Yerkanave enga office-la oru paya velai seyyaradhilla. Idhula cafeteria-la match potta
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From: hamid on 15th December 2010 10:31 AM [Full View]
enga aabizla cafeteriala ennermum TV oodittu irukkum.. highlights mothorkondu paarka aal irukkum..
but the best is watching it in the food court..
too many people.. shouting etc etc.. great environment
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From: ajithfederer on 15th December 2010 10:35 AM [Full View]
Poll onnu finalise panni sollungappa. Nalaikki match aarambikaradhukku munnadi add pannidalam.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 15th December 2010 10:38 AM [Full View]
Highest scorer, Highest wicket taker maadhiri edhaavadhu poll vaikkalam. Will be interesting to see who gets it right
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From: ajithfederer on 15th December 2010 10:42 AM [Full View]
Various Polls/Options as below. Please make a choice before start of match.
Originally Posted by Sourav
Originally Posted by salaam_chennai
af, how about a poll with
In Ind-SA series, i am looking for
1. Sachin vs Steyn contest
2. Dravid vs Steyn contest
3. Bhajji vs Harris/Botha, who is the better spinner in the series
4. Smith vs Zaheer. How many times will zaheer take smiths wicket
5. Dhoni the captain vs Smith the Captain. who is better strategist
6. Raina's first away series. will he shine?
etc... Originally Posted by steveaustin
Originally Posted by Puliyan_Biryani
Ashes thread-la vacha maadhiriye poll vachudalaama? 10 options I can think of:
1. India will win the series and become undisputed No. 1.
2. India will definitely not win the series (this option is for Plum).
3. Sachin, Dravid, Lachu will rectify their record in SA.
4. Sehwag and Gambhir will provide good starts and lay the foundation for victory.
5. Youngsters Pujara and Raina will shine on their first abroad tours.
6. Dhoni will outsmart Smith as captain and show who's the boss.
7. Indian pace attack led by Zaheer will outperform the SA pace attack.
8. Amla and Kallis will devour on the Indian bowling.
9. Bajji will grow in his new-found role as all-rounder with a 100 and/or take 5 wickets.
10.Lord Harris will be hit out of the SA team. Originally Posted by Kalyasi
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Highest scorer, Highest wicket taker maadhiri edhaavadhu poll vaikkalam. Will be interesting to see who gets it right
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From: hamid on 15th December 2010 10:46 AM [Full View]
P_B's options seems fine
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From: 19thmay on 15th December 2010 11:11 AM [Full View]
Yes, I saw that! What DTH you are using? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
It's added now. Check out Originally Posted by 19thmay
Tata Sky-la Ten cricket varaadha?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 15th December 2010 11:18 AM [Full View]
SCV :P Cheap and best
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From: 19thmay on 15th December 2010 11:30 AM [Full View]
Oh ok, then how did you know that Tata Sky has added Ten Cricket?
SCV - Ok, Sun direct customer support 
Seriously I threw the dish in to the sennai maanagaraatchi kuppa thotti.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 15th December 2010 11:36 AM [Full View]
Ungalukkaga search pannen Originally Posted by 19thmay
My colleague has been fighting with Sun Direct CC for a long timeSCV - Ok, Sun direct customer support
Seriously I threw the dish in to the sennai maanagaraatchi kuppa thotti.
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From: 19thmay on 15th December 2010 11:39 AM [Full View]
Ramal-la irrundha azhudhrupaan. Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Ungalukkaga search pannen
Thank you
Neenga Hub-in kulavilakku.
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From: ajaybaskar on 15th December 2010 11:44 AM [Full View]
+100 Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: Plum on 15th December 2010 03:14 PM [Full View]
P_B's poll looks good with the options all chatterjee-compliant. I approve it
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From: Plum on 15th December 2010 06:47 PM [Full View]
Who has the highest Batting average among indian batsmen in SA? answer without the help of google/statsguru/search engines.
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From: raajarasigan on 15th December 2010 07:31 PM [Full View]
among the current players who are in SA or Overall Indian players? Originally Posted by Plum
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From: littlemaster1982 on 15th December 2010 07:38 PM [Full View]
Kabil Dev averaged 40, IIRC. Originally Posted by Plum
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From: P_R on 15th December 2010 07:43 PM [Full View]
I remember he got a century when the Indian top oder did a repeat of '83 Zimbabwe.
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From: P_R on 15th December 2010 07:52 PM [Full View]
neengaLE sollirunga. Originally Posted by Plum
My guess: I think this is trick kostin. Answer being Sachin himself. Though SA is claimed to be his alleged Achilles heel. first mooNu tourlayin thalaa oru century adichaapla.
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From: Plum on 15th December 2010 07:55 PM [Full View]
Lax is higher than kapil. Thus guy is alltime india top. Sockaayiduveenga
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From: Sourav on 15th December 2010 08:05 PM [Full View]
zaheer wont play in first test. confirmed now,
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From: Plum on 15th December 2010 08:18 PM [Full View]
Ok, one more clue. Apply no filters. Ivlo test veLayAdi irukkanum, ivlo innings veLayAdi irukkaNum apdi Edhum filter vekkAma...
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From: Plum on 15th December 2010 08:19 PM [Full View]
Ai dandanakkA ai danakku nakka Originally Posted by Sourav
zaheer wont play in first test. confirmed now,
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From: Kalyasi on 15th December 2010 08:23 PM [Full View]
Mazhai vera forecast panni irukaanga...
1st day and 5th day, Resukt vantha sari thaan... India ku saadhagama vantha innum romba sari thaan...
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From: Plum on 15th December 2010 08:34 PM [Full View]
nAnE sollidurEn. None other than namma puLiyOda favorit semiya dinesan dhAn.
1 test - average 101
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From: Kalyasi on 15th December 2010 09:35 PM [Full View]
Weather set to play a big part
Conditions in South Africa are being dubbed the deciding factor in the three-Test series between South Africa and India. While that mostly refers to the pitches and the fact that South Africa are preparing bouncy wickets for the first Test in Centurion, it also includes the weather.
Overcast and rainy conditions have had many locals wondering who the Grinch who stole the Gauteng summer is, and why he has replaced it with a Cape Town winter. It has rained every day for the past week, some of the time in typical Highveld thunderstorm fashion, and at other times in drizzly, damp, depressing London-style.
For those who have not had the pleasure of experiencing the former, it goes something like this: mornings are stunning with azure skies and candyfloss clouds. Those clouds don't remain cuddly balls of fluff for too long though. They quickly turn in to angry, dark monsters that start off grumbling in low tones before their voice-boxes explode and the booming thunder bounces off the city's walls. Spears of lightening split the sky and drops the size of puddles hammer the streets. Sometimes, they are accompanied by chunks of hail. The wind usually picks up and then sheets of rain and hail are swept in one direction. If you end up caught in it, it feels like the end of the world.
Usually, the bad dream is over around 90 minutes later and the pretty blue sky returns, the sun peeps out and everything smells fresh. By sunset, there's not a trace of a storm, just splashes of purple and pink painting the sky before nightfall. If there's cricket on, they'd be guaranteed a rain interruption, but also assured to get some play in once the storm passes.
Some of the storms in the past seven days have been exactly like this, others seem to have had their clocks wound the wrong way. Instead of the clear blue, people have woken up to a dreary grey. Rain drops have come down in an irritating drizzle before the storm has built up the courage to arrive. The afternoons have cleared and sunshine has seen us to the close of the day.
Wednesday was neither of the two. The wet weather made itself comfortable, settling in for the day. It was too afraid to pour its heart out all at once, and dribs and drabs of misty wetness engulfed both Johannesburg and Pretoria. Weather forecasts had warnings out for flash flooding. If only the rain was just a flash.
Thursday's forecast is more of the same, but it is expected to clear by the evening. Friday and the weekend are predicted to be clear, sunny and beautiful, with the rain returning on Sunday evening, but making way for summer on Monday. In cricketing terms it means that the pitch will favour the bowling side first since all the moisture will made it a juicier surface than it was intended to be.
Whoever wins the toss is likely to bowl first if play is possible early on day one. If most of the day is lost to rain, then it may be safer to bat first, and make optimum use of the conditions on the second and third days. The chief groundsman at Centurion, Hilbert Smit, explained earlier in the week that if temperatures nudge above 30 degrees Celsius, the wicket will flatten, making it good for batting.
It's likely that the fourth and fifth day could be interrupted by showers as well, but they might take the form of the typical thunderstorm and not the persistent wet that has dominated the past two days.
The first day of the Test may not live up to expectations, because there is a real chance it will be washed away. It seems certain that the match will get underway though. Fans may just have to wait a little longer than they initially thought.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/492782.html
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From: Puliyan_Biryani on 15th December 2010 11:34 PM [Full View]
mandra thalaivar Sathish varadhukkulla answer-a sollipputteengale Originally Posted by Plum
nAnE sollidurEn. None other than namma puLiyOda favorit semiya dinesan dhAn.
1 test - average 101
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BTB, that Dineshan match was a classic example of Dravid's captaincy (or what went wrong for him). India had a 40-odd lead after the 1st innings and Dravid decided to send in Sehwag as opener (who was woefully out of form at that time and had to bat in the middle order in the 1st innings) to press home the advantage and look for a declaration. Sound cricketing logic, I thought (along with a couple of other commentators who hailed the aggressive captaincy for about 10 minutes)
. Rest is history.
In hindsight, Dineshan could've been sent in his (then) usual position as opener (balikada) to blunt the new ball. Sehwag would've come in against Lord Harris and inflicted some quick runs to put India in prime position. ellaam paazhaa poyiduchu.
In a parallel world, Sehwag as opener (in the 2nd innings) might have produced a belligerent 50 which sets the tone for the rest of the innings and who knows India might even have won the game and the series. Dravid-kum raasikkum romba dhooram.
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From: Plum on 16th December 2010 05:36 AM [Full View]
Exactly. Dhoni capainA irundhirundhA, nInga reNdAvadhu sonnadhu nadandhirukkum.
Good example puLi - where a very good decision, a gamble misfires for one captain and for another lucky one, ti doesnt
If Dravid had sent in Pujara at #3 India might have lost that match and he would have been blamed for not going in at #3 and sending a rookie.
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From: Sourav on 16th December 2010 07:03 AM [Full View]
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Defau...Mode=HTML&GZ=T
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Its Unadkat who is gonna replace Zah, not U.Yadav.
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From: hamid on 16th December 2010 08:56 AM [Full View]
Zaheer's Injury might cost us this match if weather permits
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From: Vivasaayi on 16th December 2010 08:57 AM [Full View]
if it rains ...and the match starts tommorow...we can announce the team tom isnt it?
so that we can wait for zaheer's fitness for one more day
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From: hamid on 16th December 2010 09:01 AM [Full View]
I think so..
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From: Dinesh84 on 16th December 2010 09:44 AM [Full View]
Sree irukaapLaya?
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From: ajaybaskar on 16th December 2010 09:45 AM [Full View]
Gary Kirsten awaits a worthy successor.. Originally Posted by Vivasaayi
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From: Dinesh84 on 16th December 2010 12:54 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by espncricinfo
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From: ajaybaskar on 16th December 2010 01:34 PM [Full View]
Idhula ennayya ungalukku sandhosham?
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From: hamid on 16th December 2010 01:44 PM [Full View]
Yes.. it is better to play even if we lose.. we dont often get these experiences..
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From: ajaybaskar on 16th December 2010 01:49 PM [Full View]
Ennadhu 'lose'ah? Dhoni irukka bayam yaen? We will win the series 2-1 or 2-0
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From: hamid on 16th December 2010 01:50 PM [Full View]
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From: ajaybaskar on 16th December 2010 01:52 PM [Full View]
Wait and see..
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From: hamid on 16th December 2010 02:00 PM [Full View]
Ajay.. I was talking about this match only.. not about the series.. Zaheer's absence will hurt india's chances for sure.. but still I would love to see the match happening and youngsters gain some experience.
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From: hamid on 16th December 2010 02:04 PM [Full View]
From Cricinfo :
11.20 am: Sid Monga brings better news. The rain has stopped. The bad weather is clearing. It is brighter and the drainage is at work. He says the outfield already looks much drier.
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From: satissh_r on 16th December 2010 03:04 PM [Full View]
Recently a friend of mine spoke to one of the TNCA officials in-charge of the ground maintenance, the info from him was that the MAC Stadium has sophisticated equipments that can drain whatever amount of water in about 4hrs after rain stops. Hope they have something similar in SA
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 03:53 PM [Full View]
ennaaadhu MAC has sophisticated equipmentsaa :P okies play abt to begin in 1.5 hrs
Hamid wait and watch
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 04:54 PM [Full View]
Toss in 6 minutes
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 05:01 PM [Full View]
India to bat first
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From: 19thmay on 16th December 2010 05:04 PM [Full View]
<Come on Come on like Aei Vadivel> Sehwag ...
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From: Thirumaran on 16th December 2010 05:06 PM [Full View]
India will lose at least 2 wickets within 10 overs..
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From: ajaybaskar on 16th December 2010 05:07 PM [Full View]
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From: Thirumaran on 16th December 2010 05:10 PM [Full View]
no worries.. poana vaegathula pavilion vanthiduvaapla.. Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 05:10 PM [Full View]
FIXED! Originally Posted by Thirumaran
India will lose at least 2 wickets within 10 overs after lunch tomorrow..
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From: Dinesh84 on 16th December 2010 05:11 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
no worries.. poana vaegathula pavilion vanthiduvaapla.. Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 05:11 PM [Full View]
no one gives the playing XI
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 05:12 PM [Full View]
Unadkat! mm lets see how Akram's words turn out...
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From: Thirumaran on 16th December 2010 05:13 PM [Full View]
naalaikku lunch varaikkum thaangumaa Originally Posted by directhit
FIXED! Originally Posted by Thirumaran
India will lose at least 2 wickets within 10 overs after lunch tomorrow..
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From: Thirumaran on 16th December 2010 05:14 PM [Full View]
why tension.. no zaheer.. relax.. Originally Posted by directhit
no one gives the playing XI
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From: Dinesh84 on 16th December 2010 05:14 PM [Full View]
Teams for 1st Test
South Africa team
GC Smith*, AN Petersen, JH Kallis, HM Amla, AB de Villiers, AG Prince, MV Boucher, LL Tsotsobe, PL Harris, DW Steyn, M Morkel
India team
G Gambhir, V Sehwag, R Dravid, SR Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, MS Dhoni*, SK Raina, I Sharma, JD Unadkat, Harbhajan Singh, S Sreesanth
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 05:20 PM [Full View]
Viru bhai v Steyn 
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From: Sourav on 16th December 2010 05:21 PM [Full View]
Pitch report: Mike Haysman runs his hand over a track that has a healthy green tinge to it. This is not going to be easy to bat on, especially today, given how moist the pitch will be. What the wetness means, Shaun Pollock tells us, is that there could be indentations opening up as the game goes on. The track was prepared a long time before the match, and now the extra moisture could lead to variable bounce as well. Hard grind coming up for the batsmen. Should be fun.
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 05:31 PM [Full View]
first ball
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From: steveaustin on 16th December 2010 05:34 PM [Full View]
Luck seems to be in India's favour.0.1
Steyn to Gambhir, no run, huge appeal first up. It could have been for caught, it could have been for lbw. Lands on off stump, back of a length and holds its line as Gambhir prods tentatively across the line. Misses the angled face and grazes the thigh on its way to slip. Replays suggest that would have hit off. Hmmm.
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From: ajaybaskar on 16th December 2010 05:35 PM [Full View]
Bayamuruthuraangaleyya...
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From: Thirumaran on 16th December 2010 05:39 PM [Full View]
intha alpa santhoasam romba naeram thangaathu Originally Posted by steveaustin
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From: Dinesh84 on 16th December 2010 05:40 PM [Full View]
Sehwag out!
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 05:40 PM [Full View]
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 05:41 PM [Full View]
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From: Thirumaran on 16th December 2010 05:42 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Dinesh84
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
no worries.. poana vaegathula pavilion vanthiduvaapla.. Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 05:42 PM [Full View]
TM... edhachum sollida poren...
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From: ajaybaskar on 16th December 2010 05:42 PM [Full View]
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 05:42 PM [Full View]
sollunga pls....... Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: Thirumaran on 16th December 2010 05:43 PM [Full View]
wait innoru wicket vizhunthathukku appuram sollalaam :P Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: steveaustin on 16th December 2010 05:43 PM [Full View]
Viru viru ena puRappattu vandha Sehwag!!!
Steyn 1, Sehwag 0!
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 05:45 PM [Full View]
tm, enakkku puriyala... Originally Posted by Thirumaran
wait innoru wicket vizhunthathukku appuram sollalaam :P Originally Posted by SoftSword
edhachum startegya? illa ur angry with the indian team?
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From: ajaybaskar on 16th December 2010 05:46 PM [Full View]
Ellarumaa serndhu ivarai naadu kadaththinaa enna? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Originally Posted by Dinesh84
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
no worries.. poana vaegathula pavilion vanthiduvaapla.. Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: Thirumaran on 16th December 2010 05:47 PM [Full View]
chae chae. .it is almost expected in South African weather and pitches.. pinnaadi feel panrathukku ippavae ready yaa irukalaam illayaa :P Originally Posted by SoftSword
tm, enakkku puriyala... Originally Posted by Thirumaran
wait innoru wicket vizhunthathukku appuram sollalaam :P Originally Posted by SoftSword
edhachum startegya? illa ur angry with the indian team?
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 05:49 PM [Full View]
but that doesn mean that we can hav fun and lol when there goes an indian wicket? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
chae chae. .it is almost expected in South African weather and pitches.. pinnaadi feel panrathukku ippavae ready yaa irukalaam illayaa :P Originally Posted by SoftSword
tm, enakkku puriyala... Originally Posted by Thirumaran
wait innoru wicket vizhunthathukku appuram sollalaam :P Originally Posted by SoftSword
edhachum startegya? illa ur angry with the indian team?
unmailayae ungalukku sandhosama irukka?
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From: Plum on 16th December 2010 05:49 PM [Full View]
Looks like the same old story. Sourav, very sorry, South Africa tourla dhAn Sehwagku eRangumugam pOna muRai Arambichudhu. Looks like history is repeating itself.
Not much hope on the rest of the Indian line-up.
Theme song for the series:
ai dandanakkA ai danakku nakkA
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From: Thirumaran on 16th December 2010 05:55 PM [Full View]
I am not enjoying.. Originally Posted by SoftSword
but that doesn mean that we can hav fun and lol when there goes an indian wicket? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
chae chae. .it is almost expected in South African weather and pitches.. pinnaadi feel panrathukku ippavae ready yaa irukalaam illayaa :P Originally Posted by SoftSword
tm, enakkku puriyala... Originally Posted by Thirumaran
wait innoru wicket vizhunthathukku appuram sollalaam :P Originally Posted by SoftSword
edhachum startegya? illa ur angry with the indian team?
unmailayae ungalukku sandhosama irukka? sari vidunga.. ippa vilakurathukku time illa... i am moving.. btw i am expecting a Sachin century in one of the innings :P Leaving
naanaachum paravaa illa. Plum TR dance poaduraapla
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From: 19thmay on 16th December 2010 05:57 PM [Full View]
IMO toss itself a biased way of chosing an option
who'l decide who calls first?
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 05:58 PM [Full View]
avarukku dhaan chatterjee licence kudutthirukangalae indha sectionla... neenga apdi illanu solliteenga...
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 06:00 PM [Full View]
its always the touring captain illayaa Originally Posted by 19thmay
IMO toss itself a biased way of chosing an option who'l decide who calls first? MS kkum toss kkum romba naala dhooram
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From: 19thmay on 16th December 2010 06:07 PM [Full View]
Still toss is not a perfect solution, right? :P Originally Posted by directhit
its always the touring captain illayaa Originally Posted by 19thmay
IMO toss itself a biased way of chosing an option who'l decide who calls first? MS kkum toss kkum romba naala dhooram
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 06:13 PM [Full View]
Steyn and Morkel
pitches like these makes viewing such a pleasure
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 06:13 PM [Full View]
college ragging timela oru process follow pannuvom... Originally Posted by 19thmay
Still toss is not a perfect solution, right? :P Originally Posted by directhit
its always the touring captain illayaa Originally Posted by 19thmay
IMO toss itself a biased way of chosing an option who'l decide who calls first? MS kkum toss kkum romba naala dhooram
every fresher guy would want to escape from the ragging session...
so, ellarayum oru periya maratthadila nika solluvom... andha maratthula egapatta kakka irukum...
yaaru mela kaakka kakkaa pogudho, avanga escape... pasanga thedipudichu kaakka irukka edama patthu keela nippaanga...
dhoniya'yum smith'ayum maratthadila nikka solluvom...
yara kaakka bless pannudho avanga first bat..
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From: Dinesh84 on 16th December 2010 06:14 PM [Full View]
Rahul Dravid overtakes Brian Lara to become the third highest run getter in international test cricket
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From: directhit on 16th December 2010 06:15 PM [Full View]
SS
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From: Sourav on 16th December 2010 06:19 PM [Full View]
hmmmm.... next match paapom... Originally Posted by Plum
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 06:20 PM [Full View]
indha matchla ore innings dhana? Originally Posted by Sourav
hmmmm.... next match paapom... Originally Posted by Plum
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From: raajarasigan on 16th December 2010 06:26 PM [Full View]
dond worry.. thaanai thalaivar Dravid irukka bayamen... indha maadhiri pitch'la than Dravidoda arumai theriyin
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From: 19thmay on 16th December 2010 06:27 PM [Full View]
SS but still kaaka decides here right, still unfair!
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 06:33 PM [Full View]
but in this case.. it is not only one kaakka deciding the outcome... there are many kaakkaas and so its a bit complex...
moreover, it also depends on which captain makes the right move by predicting the crow which is about to bless and to run and stand under it... matter of intelligence and memory.
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From: raajarasigan on 16th December 2010 06:39 PM [Full View]
Kaaka kakka porathu romba mukkiyam
Gambhir
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From: Kalyasi on 16th December 2010 06:42 PM [Full View]
27/3
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From: steveaustin on 16th December 2010 06:43 PM [Full View]
maraNa Morkel!!!!
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From: steveaustin on 16th December 2010 06:50 PM [Full View]
So far, a good competition between bat and ball. I love to see these types of pitches rather than batting paradise.
Tendulkar looking good.
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From: Benny Lava on 16th December 2010 06:53 PM [Full View]
orey densana irukku
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From: steveaustin on 16th December 2010 06:58 PM [Full View]
Tendulkar takes the attack into opposition.
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From: steveaustin on 16th December 2010 06:59 PM [Full View]
Thoo thoo be....
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From: Benny Lava on 16th December 2010 07:14 PM [Full View]
I am in a dilemma whether to continue watching the match or not. Good things have never happened with me following the proceedings, but this is too tempting
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From: hamid on 16th December 2010 07:43 PM [Full View]
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From: Puliyan_Biryani on 16th December 2010 07:47 PM [Full View]
67/5. Raina also avuttu. AhAA OhOO.
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From: hamid on 16th December 2010 07:47 PM [Full View]
Lava.., off the TV
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From: Ramakrishna on 16th December 2010 07:48 PM [Full View]
Superb game to watch
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From: Ramakrishna on 16th December 2010 07:48 PM [Full View]
Raina - Kallis ku ellaam wicket kuduthathu periya thappu.
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From: Benny Lava on 16th December 2010 07:50 PM [Full View]
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From: sathya_1979 on 16th December 2010 07:53 PM [Full View]
Girl in bright green bikini
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From: Benny Lava on 16th December 2010 07:56 PM [Full View]
I think SA might struggle to deal with Dhoni's technique. So far it is quite unclear which way he is going when he is playing at the ball... some occasions when he he is finishing his shot he ends up in a stance that looks like that of a tennis player waiting for the serve.. idhukku mudinja plan pannugada paapom.!
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From: hamid on 16th December 2010 07:56 PM [Full View]
vilankidum..
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From: sathya_1979 on 16th December 2010 07:57 PM [Full View]
SA area pakkam oru depression, oru puyal idhellAm varAdhA?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 16th December 2010 07:58 PM [Full View]
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From: Benny Lava on 16th December 2010 07:58 PM [Full View]
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From: Plum on 16th December 2010 07:59 PM [Full View]
oru wicketkeeper with 101 average in South Africa - avarai vootula vutttu pOnIngallA - ungaLukku nallA vENum
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From: sathya_1979 on 16th December 2010 07:59 PM [Full View]
Bhajji to counter-attack and score a 50 / 100
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From: sathya_1979 on 16th December 2010 08:00 PM [Full View]
Saba Karim / Parthiv / DK? Originally Posted by Plum
oru wicketkeeper with 101 average in South Africa - avarai vootula vutttu pOnIngallA - ungaLukku nallA vENum
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From: Vivasaayi on 16th December 2010 08:00 PM [Full View]
poyi vivasayam parungappa....kalyanam aayirundha pulla kuttingala padikka veyyunga
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 08:00 PM [Full View]
WTF is happening...
edha vechu pala per indha is gonna rock in SA... 2-0... 2-1... adhu idhunu build-up kudutthaanga???
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From: sathya_1979 on 16th December 2010 08:00 PM [Full View]
puLLa kutty illEnnA undAkkunga Originally Posted by Vivasaayi
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From: P_R on 16th December 2010 08:01 PM [Full View]
வெள்ளையன் ஓனர் ஒண்டிப்புலியிடம் அன்றே சொன்னார்: ஊஊ-ஊஊஊ
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From: Ramakrishna on 16th December 2010 08:01 PM [Full View]
y tension all?
namma kittayum moonu irukku
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From: sathya_1979 on 16th December 2010 08:01 PM [Full View]
uLLoorula Project ManagerA irundhAlum Onsite pOnA allowancekku allAdidhAn AgaNum! Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: Puliyan_Biryani on 16th December 2010 08:02 PM [Full View]
adhaan pitch-laye oruthar paappaare Originally Posted by Vivasaayi
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From: Plum on 16th December 2010 08:03 PM [Full View]
Guys, if you are going to play a few ODIs against NZ, and directly fly from there to SOuth Africa into a test match(or play a home test series and fly directly), this is what will happen
England played 3 warmup matches before Brisbane and still came up short on the first day. But that preparation helped them come back and do well.
idhai BCCI purinjikkAdha varaikkum idhu dhAn nelamai.
Unfortunately, Sachin/Rahul/VVS will not have the luck of playing in an era where that happens. And our bad luck that, because with that kind of planning we already might have a few series wins in SA/Aus with the kind of talent and dedication these guys have put in.
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From: Plum on 16th December 2010 08:04 PM [Full View]
idhula kodumai ennAnnA, Australia/England-la kudhookalam pongi vazhiyum
Cancel Ana Chappell veettu christmas celebrations ippO urgent basis-la arrange seyyapadum
But the biggest downer is - Ian Chappell will write an article in Cricinfo on India's traditional weakness etc.
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 08:06 PM [Full View]
but most of the people were positive abt this tour. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
uLLoorula Project ManagerA irundhAlum Onsite pOnA allowancekku allAdidhAn AgaNum! Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: Ramakrishna on 16th December 2010 08:07 PM [Full View]
pitch experts enna solraanga? Will the pitch stay this way throughout?
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From: Benny Lava on 16th December 2010 08:08 PM [Full View]
In this innings all three stalwarts fell to their age old nemesis... the straight delivery!
As good as they are in scoring off their pads, they seem to have some sort of weakness against the straight deliveries. Australia exploited it on their successful 2004 tour, not sure how this tour would go
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From: sathya_1979 on 16th December 2010 08:08 PM [Full View]
Maybe because of our bowling ferfArmance Vs Aus, especially Fast bowlers. Now that the mainstay Zaheer is ruled out, indha match 90% gaalidhaan! Originally Posted by SoftSword
but most of the people were positive abt this tour. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
uLLoorula Project ManagerA irundhAlum Onsite pOnA allowancekku allAdidhAn AgaNum! Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: sathya_1979 on 16th December 2010 08:08 PM [Full View]
Nesst Match try Pujara pls
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 08:09 PM [Full View]
avaunga enna ezhudhuna yaaru kandukkura??? who else along with u? Originally Posted by Plum
idhula kodumai ennAnnA, Australia/England-la kudhookalam pongi vazhiyum
Cancel Ana Chappell veettu christmas celebrations ippO urgent basis-la arrange seyyapadum
But the biggest downer is - Ian Chappell will write an article in Cricinfo on India's traditional weakness etc.
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 08:10 PM [Full View]
zaheer illadha matchla dhaan nz kooda win pannom... Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Maybe because of our bowling ferfArmance Vs Aus, especially Fast bowlers. Now that the mainstay Zaheer is ruled out, indha match 90% gaalidhaan! Originally Posted by SoftSword
but most of the people were positive abt this tour. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
uLLoorula Project ManagerA irundhAlum Onsite pOnA allowancekku allAdidhAn AgaNum! Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: sathya_1979 on 16th December 2010 08:12 PM [Full View]
adhu namma oorunga Originally Posted by SoftSword
zaheer illadha matchla dhaan nz kooda win pannom... Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Maybe because of our bowling ferfArmance Vs Aus, especially Fast bowlers. Now that the mainstay Zaheer is ruled out, indha match 90% gaalidhaan! Originally Posted by SoftSword
but most of the people were positive abt this tour. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
uLLoorula Project ManagerA irundhAlum Onsite pOnA allowancekku allAdidhAn AgaNum! Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 08:16 PM [Full View]
ada pongayya...
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From: Ramakrishna on 16th December 2010 08:17 PM [Full View]
please stop your oppaaris all. Innum Ishanth Sharma irukkaapla.
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From: Kalyasi on 16th December 2010 08:18 PM [Full View]
Innum Mazhai irukku, Rama sonna maadri namma kittayum moonu irukku...
Wait and Watch....
Aana konjam kaduppa thaan irukku...
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 08:21 PM [Full View]
enna dhaan nammakitta irundhaalum, its a very bad sign in the start of the series and would give a lot of mental strength to the hosts to go in...
is it that our battin lineup is not strong enough?
vera endha team/or endha madhiri players lineup'la irundhirundhaa indha madhiri situation/pitch/opponents/bowling kooda nalla perform pannirupanga?
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From: Kalyasi on 16th December 2010 08:23 PM [Full View]
ithukku thaan appove sonnen Pujara va kootitu vaanga da pujara va kootitu vaanga nu...
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 08:25 PM [Full View]
what he would hav done which dravid/laxman cant do?
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From: Ramakrishna on 16th December 2010 08:38 PM [Full View]
It is usual for our team to lose or perform badly in the first match and come back strongly in the subsequent games.
Note: Only if they perform well or win this match, we should worry. Remember the previous series there?
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From: Ramakrishna on 16th December 2010 08:38 PM [Full View]
aadinaa thaaney theriyum Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: Benny Lava on 16th December 2010 08:40 PM [Full View]
lol... point! Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 08:41 PM [Full View]
enakkennavo indha match win panniduvomnu thonudhu...
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From: Kalyasi on 16th December 2010 08:55 PM [Full View]
Intha matcha mattum illa ella matchayum win panrom!! Ithu Sathiyam Sathiyam Sathiyam!!
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From: Thirumaran on 16th December 2010 08:55 PM [Full View]
dont worry guys.. kandippaa mazhai peyyum btw naan sonnathu ellaamae nadanthiduchchu
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From: Kalyasi on 16th December 2010 08:55 PM [Full View]
Kuthi Ethuna Mudinju Pochu... Athu thaan nallathu nu Kirsten vera solli irukaar...
BTW ithula ethum dabil meening illa...
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From: Plum on 16th December 2010 09:02 PM [Full View]
Chatterjee pOdaNumna konjamAvadhu time kodukkaNum. NAn yOsikkaradhukuLLa out aagittu pOyidarAnuva
:handwash:
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 09:07 PM [Full View]
married man'a latchanama nadandhukonga... Originally Posted by Kalyasi
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From: venkkiram on 16th December 2010 09:08 PM [Full View]
Another 5 runs for Dhoni to become highest run getter !
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 09:08 PM [Full View]
plum enga anja nenjan dhoni irukkaar... Originally Posted by Plum
avarukku chatterjee podunga...
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From: venkkiram on 16th December 2010 09:14 PM [Full View]
Amla அடிக்கப் போற ரன்களை மட்டுமே இந்தியா எட்டியிருக்கிறது.
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From: Kalyasi on 16th December 2010 09:15 PM [Full View]
halo boss enakku engagement thaan aayiirukku... Originally Posted by SoftSword
married man'a latchanama nadandhukonga... Originally Posted by Kalyasi
Naa decent a thaan post pannen, apparoma thaan inga Thirumaran anna oda nadamaatram therinjathu, athunaala thaan clarify pannen...
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From: Plum on 16th December 2010 09:20 PM [Full View]
Dhoni
Standing tall among ruins
(Maddy, engirundhAlum mEdaikku varavum)
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From: ajithfederer on 16th December 2010 09:24 PM [Full View]
Sooberabbu
How did sachin play?.
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From: SoftSword on 16th December 2010 09:27 PM [Full View]
ennoda pala friends engagement aana udane nallavan aagidraanga... adhan sonen. Originally Posted by Kalyasi
halo boss enakku engagement thaan aayiirukku... Originally Posted by SoftSword
married man'a latchanama nadandhukonga... Originally Posted by Kalyasi
Naa decent a thaan post pannen, apparoma thaan inga Thirumaran anna oda nadamaatram therinjathu, athunaala thaan clarify pannen...
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From: sathya_1979 on 16th December 2010 09:37 PM [Full View]
Calm before the Storm Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: Benny Lava on 16th December 2010 09:39 PM [Full View]
He looked all set for a great innings that would end in a loss, but fortunately for India his innings didn't last long, which means there is still a slender hope of avoiding a defeat. He looked completely in control except on few occasions when he got leading edge trying to work Steyn through leg side. He scored at more than run a ball and hit boundaries in an emphatic manner. Worth watching in the highlights! Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Sooberabbu
How did sachin play?.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 16th December 2010 09:39 PM [Full View]
It looked like he was playing on a different pitch. Didn't try anything fancy against Steyn and Morkel, but punished other bowlers. Looked very very positive, oh well Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Sooberabbu
How did sachin play?.
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From: ajithfederer on 16th December 2010 09:42 PM [Full View]
Thanks tv and lm.
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From: Plum on 16th December 2010 09:46 PM [Full View]
Happy Birthday AF
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From: ajithfederer on 16th December 2010 09:48 PM [Full View]
Dig// Thanks Plum ji. End dig//
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From: Bala (Karthik) on 16th December 2010 10:12 PM [Full View]
Happy birthday feddy
Sparkling innings from Sashin. As usual done in by a lapse in concentration. Steyn daak landing crease la kuzhiya thondi delay pantaan. Appove theriyum next ball danger nu
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From: Vivasaayi on 16th December 2010 10:18 PM [Full View]
saritharam aagiyirukka vendiya innings...hmmm
just imagine sachin reaching his landmark 50th ton in this pitch against this attack with such flair...uff...hmm
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From: Kalyasi on 16th December 2010 10:48 PM [Full View]
Happy B'day Stan!!
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From: Kalyasi on 16th December 2010 10:48 PM [Full View]
Me too shame feeling on the delay. Originally Posted by Bala (Karthik)
Happy birthday feddy
Sparkling innings from Sashin. As usual done in by a lapse in concentration. Steyn daak landing crease la kuzhiya thondi delay pantaan. Appove theriyum next ball danger nu
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From: Vivasaayi on 16th December 2010 11:01 PM [Full View]
Happy Birthday AF
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From: ajithfederer on 17th December 2010 02:16 AM [Full View]
Thanks Bala, vicky and kalyan.
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From: ajithfederer on 17th December 2010 04:01 AM [Full View]
Harbhajan runout (Spoiled all the good work he did till then).
Dhoni can just go in a blast mode. Kaasa panamaa, Go for a 100 dhoni.
We can be happy if Ishanth/sree can do half of what steyn/morkel did in their opening spell. Its these kind of conditions that Ishanth can bowl well. Sreesanth should emulate his 2006 performances and not theatrics. Go for an all out attack.
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From: Kalyasi on 17th December 2010 12:35 PM [Full View]
India 136 all out
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From: Kalyasi on 17th December 2010 12:36 PM [Full View]
Ippo namma bowling epdi irukku nu paapom...
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From: ajaybaskar on 17th December 2010 01:09 PM [Full View]
Hope Unadkat has a memorable debut!!
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From: Plum on 17th December 2010 01:25 PM [Full View]
Unadkat will have a memorable debut if he goes for less than 100 runs at less than 4 RPO - even if he doesnt take a wicket.
This match is lost. Try winning atleast the next one, India.
When is the next test series - so that Sachin fans can keep counting the days(months?) to wait for the 50th century?
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From: Ramakrishna on 17th December 2010 01:52 PM [Full View]
41/0
Disappointing..Helpful conditions la thadavaraangley
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From: Plum on 17th December 2010 02:31 PM [Full View]
Once we go out to bat in the next innings, we will show what batting actually means.
Harbhajan Singh remains optimistic about India's prospects despite them stumbling to 136 for 9 on the first day in Centurion
Dec 17, 2010
vAyi matum vadakku vAsal varaikkkum.
thambi, modhalla wicket edunga. appo dhAn innoruka bat paNNa chance koduppAnga.
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From: P_R on 17th December 2010 02:36 PM [Full View]
How is thambi uNdakatti bowling?
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From: printhan on 17th December 2010 02:41 PM [Full View]
Harbajhana vida paruvayillai :P Originally Posted by P_R
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From: SoftSword on 17th December 2010 02:46 PM [Full View]
adappaavingala... pitch apdi... bowlers support adhu idhunu sonninga..
avanunga net practice madhiri velaadraanuva...
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From: ajaybaskar on 17th December 2010 04:04 PM [Full View]
Overukku oru four assault'ah addikkuraanuva..!
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From: SoftSword on 17th December 2010 04:06 PM [Full View]
no signs of the pitch behaving bowler friendly... or is it that our bowlers are not even average?
mazha penjadhala vera pitchla velaadrangala?
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From: printhan on 17th December 2010 05:01 PM [Full View]
centurian la vizlaadirunthanga.. ippa Cape Townla vilaaduraanga.. Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: Ramakrishna on 17th December 2010 05:25 PM [Full View]
Now it will be good if the pitch turns batsman friendly. Only then can we try to draw the match with the combination of 2nd innings batting and rain.
But i never thought our pace bowlers would be so disappointing in the absence of Zaheer.
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From: venkkiram on 17th December 2010 07:23 PM [Full View]
நம்மளோட Bowling Department-ல ஏதாவது அதிசயங்கள் நிகழ்ந்தால்தான் இந்த தொடரை சமன் செய்யலாம் எனத் தோணுது. நடந்தேறுமா?
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From: venkkiram on 17th December 2010 07:55 PM [Full View]
Kallis SR 80.16(!)
India Bowling அந்த லட்சணத்தில் இருக்கிறது.
வெளங்கிடும்யா!
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From: Vivasaayi on 17th December 2010 08:00 PM [Full View]
suthamm!!! Originally Posted by venkkiram
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From: venkkiram on 17th December 2010 08:07 PM [Full View]
Kallis
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From: sathya_1979 on 17th December 2010 08:10 PM [Full View]
nellikkAi
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From: venkkiram on 17th December 2010 08:12 PM [Full View]
Amla
Amlaவை புகழ்வதும் நமது டிராவிடை புகழ்வதும் ஒன்றே. SA- வின் தடுப்புச் சுவர் Amla.
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From: Plum on 17th December 2010 08:21 PM [Full View]
Reminder of theme song
Ai dandanka aei danakku nakkaa
Dhoni fans
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From: venkkiram on 17th December 2010 08:21 PM [Full View]
A reader's comment from Cricinfo section :
Everybody keeps on saying that ONLY Ponting can cross Sachin in terms of centuries but Kallis is only 1 century short of Ponting and is an year younger.
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From: venkkiram on 17th December 2010 08:23 PM [Full View]
Amla currently averages 594 against India. He's been dismissed just once.
இப்படி இம்பூட்டு பெரிய தில்லாலங்டியா! வாவ்
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From: printhan on 17th December 2010 08:56 PM [Full View]
India kadasi match enga nadakkuthu... ??
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From: 19thmay on 17th December 2010 09:07 PM [Full View]
pOna pOgattum adutha match paathukalaam.
Eppavume starting trouble irrukum aana mudivu subam-a irukum. It is a good sign for India to win this series.
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From: ajaybaskar on 18th December 2010 01:52 PM [Full View]
டிராவிட் அய்யா,
சிமெண்ட், ஜல்லி, மணல் ஆகியவற்றை எடுத்து கொள்ளவும். நிறைய வேலை இருக்கிறது!!!
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 01:52 PM [Full View]
AB de Villiers T20 match ennu ninaichutaaro
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 01:58 PM [Full View]
For all of Dravid's reputation as Wall, how many matches has he saved by batting two days? Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
1 day? 2 sessions?
I'll list you when he and his illustrious friends Lax and Sachin didnt
1. Vs Flintoff's Englishmen in Mumbai - failed to bat out 2.5 sessions
2. vs Pakistan in Bangalore - less than 3 sessions and they all gave it up
3. vs Aus in 2004 in Bangalore, Clarke's debut.
4. vs Aus again in 2008 but that maverick Bhajji saved the day for India
5. Against Aus in Mohali - Laxman and Ishant barely saved the day. Sachin and Rahul still AWOL
That's just off the top of my head. If I actually go to statsguru, you'll have grim reading material.
Sorry to say this, but it is naive to believe that Sach/Rahul will save this test match for India from this position. Lax and Sehwag, I am not even counting.
Gambhir - he is brave but seems to be finally out of his depth
Dhoni will have to do it on his own - and he can't.
Finally, please dont brin this Rahul the Wall thing again until he actually saves a test match for India by batting out the 4th innings.
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 02:03 PM [Full View]
Well.. but Dravid is the only chance for India anyway... dot panni kondu SA pitchala kananeram nikkalam ennu maddum ninaikka koodathu... if senior players walked back to pavilion early.. dats it.. Bhoom
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From: Vivasaayi on 18th December 2010 02:08 PM [Full View]
It has to be a great great team effort from now on to save this match.
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 02:11 PM [Full View]
team + rain effort needed last two days ennamo rain forecast sonnaapla... waiting for two centuries atleast from our top 7!
Akram Unadkat ellam praise pannaan 125k-130k, idhukku PK vaye kondu poirukkalaam!
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 02:12 PM [Full View]
naanga enmna panna? weather sari illai Originally Posted by directhit
team + rain effort needed last two days ennamo rain forecast sonnaapla... waiting for two centuries atleast from our top 7!
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 02:14 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by printhan
naanga enmna panna? weather sari illai Originally Posted by directhit
team + rain effort needed last two days ennamo rain forecast sonnaapla... waiting for two centuries atleast from our top 7! yeah weather sariyillai/no practice match/lost toss/flight delay aagala :P sari sari sattu buttunu draw pannittu nesstu match aada vendiyadhu dhaan
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 02:15 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by directhit
team + rain effort needed last two days ennamo rain forecast sonnaapla... waiting for two centuries atleast from our top 7!
Akram Unadkat ellam praise pannaan 125k-130k, idhukku PK vaye kondu poirukkalaam!
Akram EdhO plan paNNi kavuthuttApla
Munaf or Mithun should have been taken to Safrica. Not that they'd have made a difference but we are now playing 1 bowler short. Well, I mean we are playing 3.5 bowlers short(Bhajji and Sharma together make for half a bowler) but you know what I mean.
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 02:16 PM [Full View]
draw? adhuvum sattu buttunnu? Originally Posted by directhit
Originally Posted by printhan
naanga enmna panna? weather sari illai Originally Posted by directhit
team + rain effort needed last two days ennamo rain forecast sonnaapla... waiting for two centuries atleast from our top 7! yeah weather sariyillai/no practice match/lost toss/flight delay aagala :P sari sari sattu buttunu draw pannittu nesstu match aada vendiyadhu dhaan
enna dhAn Dhoni fannAlum ivLO optimismA?
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 02:20 PM [Full View]
Munaf laam vendaam, avan team la vandhittu second innings la 6 ball pottu fitness illama iruppaan Originally Posted by Plum
Mithun was given a raw deal, he'd have been better than this Unakdat! have no clue why MSD didnt pick Yadav he cud have atleast extracted some bounce...
sattu buttunu naa literal meaning aa... only thing we can hope now is for a SA lead of 500 or so and india scoring some 400 odd w/o losing much wkts in second innings in about 150+ overs along with some rain... paapom. we have the best batsmen in the business. they can surely do it on this flat track Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 02:23 PM [Full View]
Flat trackA?
Steyn kaila ball kedaichavuNE epdi kathakLi Ada pOgudhunnu pArunga idhe flat track
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 02:26 PM [Full View]
oh come on, even first day it wasnt that hostile... steyn+morkel initial 10-15 overs was tricky, adhukkapuram ball was doing pretty little, more of spongy bounce though. viru played a stupid shot in the 3rd ball he faced... their openers were prepared for the long grind...
but all said, we are leaking runs at an alarming rate! if this continues, more or less confirmed sangu
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From: Vivasaayi on 18th December 2010 02:30 PM [Full View]
Steyn's bowling action...wwaahh!.. neethanda fast bowler.... its a treat to watch him progress to the bowling crease and bowl it with such authority.
It looks even better than Alan donald's lyrical bowling action as steyn's has some manly aggressive flair added to it..
another guy who had awesome bowling action - Lance klusner..If James Bond has opted to bowl fast - he would have bowled like Lance Klusner
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From: raajarasigan on 18th December 2010 02:32 PM [Full View]
SA - neenga eppo than declare pannuveengo
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 02:32 PM [Full View]
Donald's action - vaaypillaimai - its so difficult even to impersonate him
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From: Vivasaayi on 18th December 2010 02:33 PM [Full View]
match enna aanalum paravala..India batting pakanum apdithana Originally Posted by raajarasigan
SA - neenga eppo than declare pannuveengo
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From: raajarasigan on 18th December 2010 02:36 PM [Full View]
pinna ennanga.. SA batting'a vida, nammaalunga bowling kaduppaavuthu.. naama first innnings aadina pitch'la than aadromaanne sandhegam varuthu... Originally Posted by Vivasaayi
match enna aanalum paravala..India batting pakanum apdithana Originally Posted by raajarasigan
SA - neenga eppo than declare pannuveengo
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 02:37 PM [Full View]
Sari DH, we'll debate that later. First, let's'celebrate/regret Kallis's'first ever double century.
I mean, what will some batsmen in the world do without indian bowling?
Just like statistics are compiled without considering Zim and Ban, same should be done for stats against india(batting stats). Except a few inns, india give away free runs more than any other bowling attack in the world.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 18th December 2010 02:44 PM [Full View]
What the heck is happening? Why is Raina still bowling? Did any bowler got injured? Partnership RR: 6.8 and last 10 overs: 7.9
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 02:48 PM [Full View]
Ok, i'll say it. I have been as incensed as the next indian about the jibes at #1 status just because we havent won in south africa but no #1 team can be fcujed like this. No excuses really. That #1 looks funny now even to me. I might acvtually side with the gloating englishmen and aussies now.
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From: Sourav on 18th December 2010 02:50 PM [Full View]
Raina 7 overs 78
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 03:03 PM [Full View]
SA T20 ennu ninaichu vilayaaduraanga... enga aalunga nampi adivaankiraanga...
Rainava ellam ODI la bowling panna vidudathaingappa..
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From: raajarasigan on 18th December 2010 03:12 PM [Full View]
அப்பாடா.. ஒரு வழியா லன்ச் சாப்பிட போனாங்க...
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From: sankara1970 on 18th December 2010 03:23 PM [Full View]
ithu adiya illa idiya
adi rakkamma
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 03:31 PM [Full View]
Ellarum 50 thandi record vaikka try pannuranga....
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From: Vivasaayi on 18th December 2010 03:40 PM [Full View]
infact I feel happy..nalla venum...namma teamku oru reality check....de villiers innum nalla midhi ivingala...
harbhajan
pech pechu... pesuva inimel..
usually we used to atleast have quality spinners
Now with the exception of zaheer khan - noone is stepping up... devillers...innum nalla naaradippa ivingala...number one... hhhkkkk
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From: Vivasaayi on 18th December 2010 03:50 PM [Full View]
declare panni tholaingada...konja neram weekendla batting paathukarom..
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 03:52 PM [Full View]
Kallis 200 adichal.. after that T20 play than nadakkum.. wait and watch..
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From: Vivasaayi on 18th December 2010 04:16 PM [Full View]
Lets see "what actually batting means"
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From: Thirumaran on 18th December 2010 04:17 PM [Full View]
yesterday i was joking to ramal when SA 110 / 1 or something.. 1 wicket kku 100, eppadiyum 10 wicket kku 1000 adipaanga..
Declare pannalainaa before tomo noon they would have got that one too
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 04:18 PM [Full View]
indaikke match mudinchudum...
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From: Thirumaran on 18th December 2010 04:20 PM [Full View]
Definitely till tomm noon Originally Posted by printhan
indaikke match mudinchudum...
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 04:22 PM [Full View]
time to see our batting!
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From: Thirumaran on 18th December 2010 04:26 PM [Full View]
1st over no wickets
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 04:26 PM [Full View]
run out chance vera... adada run chase pannura idea kuda irukku pola indiaku
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 04:27 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
1st over no wickets indiada nilai ippadi poitaa.
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 04:29 PM [Full View]
Gambhir ... seriously shocking the way he is playing
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From: Vivasaayi on 18th December 2010 04:30 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
1st over no wickets
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 04:32 PM [Full View]
another run out chance
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 04:33 PM [Full View]
sehwag 4
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From: Thirumaran on 18th December 2010 04:35 PM [Full View]
naan thuni thovachittu kulichittu varuven.. athukulla sehwag SA bowling a thovaichchu vaikanum.. aamaa sollitaen
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 04:37 PM [Full View]
very kud!! and then moisture in the pitch as well... mm namma team kku nalla neram dhaan!Dark clouds are hovering around the ground at Centurion. Mike Haysman says that this is a worrying sight. It could pour anytime now.
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 04:42 PM [Full View]
still sehwag's footwork is rubbish
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 05:01 PM [Full View]
Viru :P totodoying bowler
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 05:11 PM [Full View]
India fans - my advance apologies.
Oru nappAsaila Sehwag batting pArthtukittirukkEn.
nAn pArthu survive Agura orE indian batsman Kohli dhAn.
Sehwag out AnAlum paravA illai - nAn konjam india batting pArthukkarEn.
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 05:12 PM [Full View]
Adhu!
Amla - justu missu. Epdiyum seekkiram innoru chance kuduppAr sehwag - dont worry proteas
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 05:16 PM [Full View]
Gambhirum going soon dhAn pOlirukku!
Smith - steyn kitta oru 4 wicket parcel order paNNuppA. MorkelOda sErndhu seekkiram deliver paNNiduvAr.
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 05:19 PM [Full View]
Dhoni did a smart thing by bowling raina and tendulkar and saving indian bowlers from giving 200.
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From: venkkiram on 18th December 2010 05:19 PM [Full View]
எல்லா இடத்திலேயும் Strategy தானா? Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 05:20 PM [Full View]
That was close!
Uh, i can smell a wicket soon!
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 05:32 PM [Full View]
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From: Thirumaran on 18th December 2010 05:35 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
naan thuni thovachittu kulichittu varuven.. athukulla sehwag SA bowling a thovaichchu vaikanum.. aamaa sollitaen
correct aa Sehwag 50 athu
sari romba naeram aaditeenga.. innum 5 overs thaan yaaraachum out aaganum... aamaa
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 05:36 PM [Full View]
TM - pakkathu veetilayum thoikkanumaam, poi thoichuttu vaanga
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 05:37 PM [Full View]
samaikka poitu vaanga... SA 2 platela Indiava samaichu vaichirupaanga.. Aamaa Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
naan thuni thovachittu kulichittu varuven.. athukulla sehwag SA bowling a thovaichchu vaikanum.. aamaa sollitaen
correct aa Sehwag 50 athu
sari romba naeram aaditeenga.. innum 5 overs thaan yaaraachum out aaganum... aamaa
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From: Thirumaran on 18th December 2010 05:39 PM [Full View]
un wife unnadaily thuvaichittu irukaanga.. atha muthalla sari pannu Originally Posted by directhit
TM - pakkathu veetilayum thoikkanumaam, poi thoichuttu vaanga
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From: Thirumaran on 18th December 2010 05:40 PM [Full View]
after one hour Originally Posted by printhan
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From: venkkiram on 18th December 2010 05:41 PM [Full View]
ஷேவாஹ் .. நீ சதமெடுக்கப் போகிறாய் என முன்பு சில நேரங்களில் கணித்தது பலிக்கவில்லை. அதனால, இந்த முறை அமைதியாய் இருந்துவிடுகிறேன். சதம் அடித்த பிறகு மீட் பண்ணலாம்.
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 05:42 PM [Full View]
chat panna vanam.. MOD ban panniduvaar... Originally Posted by Thirumaran
un wife unnadaily thuvaichittu irukaanga.. atha muthalla sari pannu Originally Posted by directhit
TM - pakkathu veetilayum thoikkanumaam, poi thoichuttu vaanga
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 05:47 PM [Full View]
ஏன் இப்படி.. நல்லா தானே போய்கிட்டிருக்கு Originally Posted by venkkiram
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 05:48 PM [Full View]
51 is too high a score for Viru in the 4th inns. Time to get out and watch relaxedly from the pavilion.
Gambhir - kalyANam kAtchi ellAm pArkka vEndiya paiyyan. Ipdi intensity ellAm groundlEyE sela
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From: sathya_1979 on 18th December 2010 05:50 PM [Full View]
This is 3rd innings FYI. Pay attention to details Mr. Manager Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 05:51 PM [Full View]
51 is too high a score for Viru in the 4th inns. Time to get out and watch relaxedly from the pavilion.
Gambhir - kalyANam kAtchi ellAm pArkka vEndiya paiyyan. Ipdi intensity ellAm groundlEyE selavazhichA epdi? Out aagittu relax AguppA. Teamla irukkaRa vayasAnavanga ellAm vandhu out aagittu pOgattum.
One can be sure that Sehwag and Gambhir wont be playing at tea tomorrow.
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 06:06 PM [Full View]
Kallis - just the bowler to take a wicket in this situation
SA - what a bowling attack!
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 06:08 PM [Full View]
Kallis First over nalla podudaar...
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 06:19 PM [Full View]
2nd overum nallathan poddu irukaar...
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 06:22 PM [Full View]
Steyn
He is bowling superbly - what seam positiin! What shape! Speed! Almost got Viru there. Surely he's taking a wicket today.
Sehwag will be lucky to survive today
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 06:23 PM [Full View]
For that matter, so will Gambhir be lucky if he survives today.
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 06:28 PM [Full View]
Kallis
12+ years in Cricket. 500 intl wickets. 28000 deliveries. And still steaming in at 135+ kmph
This by itself will be a huge achievement. To think this is just his second skill!
He has a knack of taking wickets when looking like going for runs - surely he is getting atleast a wicket in this innings!
And our unadkats and shants cannot hit 135 so early in their career
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 06:34 PM [Full View]
The beauty in south african tour is we'll collapse in the start, bowl crap but look like fighting in the 2nd inns before caving in, with or witout fight. That raising of hopes is what kills. One more instalment of the same. Thank God i aint indian fan now - thank God Dhoni is the skipper else i would have had attachment to this team
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 06:54 PM [Full View]
Harris - show harbhajan how to be an effective spin bowler in these tracks
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 06:59 PM [Full View]
Indian openers so far Apart from that little spell from Morkel troubling Gambhir
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 07:05 PM [Full View]
DH
nAn dhAn ingE vazhi nadaththikitturukkEnla - nadula vandhu flowva keduththInga - enna Achu pArunga
I was about to post harris is looking like taking a wicket. Just missu. Bad luck india
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 07:07 PM [Full View]
i yaam saaary why dont u get RD/SRT and VVS a century and win the game for india as well :P
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 07:08 PM [Full View]
Now it is a formality!
Dravid - sorry you are not fit to be called wall. You can't bat 6 sessions. Donnt know why you are called wall. Maybe a wall built by govt contractors. Pls get out without torturing us. Anyway, you arent going to save this match for india
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From: directhit on 18th December 2010 07:08 PM [Full View]
Paal Hairis has 100 test wickets
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 07:11 PM [Full View]
RD, SRT and VVS centuryA? EvLO mukkinAlum nadakkAdhu.adhellAm chatterjeeyum thAndi incapable batsmen(in safrican pitches)
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 07:52 PM [Full View]
Gone! The real wall is gone. The fake wall is in the middle - to be demolished sooner or later
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 07:55 PM [Full View]
Left arm seamer for Dravid. Good move by Smith!
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 08:05 PM [Full View]
After all those arguing that the big 4 are the reason for #1, embarassing to see their match saving incapability in S Africa.
I guess if India have to win a series in SAfrica, this time it is not possible so if at all, it will be Dhoni's' team and captqaincy(indisputably) that will achieve in the future(or some other future captain).
The big 3 will end their career without a test series win in safrica
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 08:12 PM [Full View]
Steyn is probably the best pacer in world cricket today. Given the paucity of great spinners, that means he is the best bowler in the world today.
He is going to take some wickets soon in this match...
Tsotobe unlucky there...
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From: sathya_1979 on 18th December 2010 08:13 PM [Full View]
Saasthiri: Tendulkar doesn't have to come out to bat
idha oru 23 mooNu vAtti sollittAn!
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From: Vivasaayi on 18th December 2010 08:15 PM [Full View]
Good fight back
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From: Plum on 18th December 2010 08:18 PM [Full View]
Bad light stopped play
Otherwise, few more wickets today eduthurukkalAm.
Sari nALaikku the much vaunted indian middle orderai humiliate paNNalAm.
(Anything short of the middle order - rah, sach and lax - saving the match with their batting efforts is humiliation for them)
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From: Vivasaayi on 18th December 2010 08:19 PM [Full View]
weather forecast ennappa?
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From: Sourav on 18th December 2010 08:23 PM [Full View]
delhi boys!
viru - 50+ in 4 consecutive matches, 15 out of last 16!
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From: raajarasigan on 18th December 2010 09:12 PM [Full View]
ippothaikku mazhai vara koodathu... vandha marupadiyum pitch maaridum.. appuram first innings repeat than.. Originally Posted by Vivasaayi
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From: Vivasaayi on 18th December 2010 09:13 PM [Full View]
no..mazhaiya pathi pesala...idiyudan koodiya balatha puyal pathi pesitu irukken... Originally Posted by raajarasigan
ippothaikku mazhai vara koodathu... vandha marupadiyum pitch maaridum.. appuram first innings repeat than.. Originally Posted by Vivasaayi
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From: printhan on 18th December 2010 09:17 PM [Full View]
Indiava kaapatha koodiya oru player Mazhai than
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 01:05 AM [Full View]
, Dabba thalayan.
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
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From: Thirumaran on 19th December 2010 08:16 AM [Full View]
you are insulting the dabbaa.. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
, Dabba thalayan.
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 10:40 AM [Full View]
Tendulkar bowled 10 overs?. Wow. Have to see i-lites.
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 11:46 AM [Full View]
What the eff is wrong with Paul Harris?. P mavan why is he yelling at gambir?. Manasula enna shane warnennu nennappo?
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From: Vivasaayi on 19th December 2010 11:59 AM [Full View]
concentration disturb pandraingalama... Originally Posted by ajithfederer
btw..Gambhir got a got one from steyn..
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From: Kalyasi on 19th December 2010 12:59 PM [Full View]
Nettai Thambi Gone
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From: Dinesh84 on 19th December 2010 01:06 PM [Full View]
no ball nga athu
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 01:17 PM [Full View]
Alright, nAn pAkka ArambichuttEn inimEl wicket vizhum!
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From: Kalyasi on 19th December 2010 01:19 PM [Full View]
Ippo Gone la Ippo Gone la
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 01:20 PM [Full View]
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From: directhit on 19th December 2010 01:21 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Kalyasi
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 01:26 PM [Full View]
I am going to watch this match irrespective of the effect. Tendulkar century adichchu nAn liveA pArthadhilla. Atleast let me watch the match - evlo nAl dhAn idhukku bayandhu match pAkkAma irukkaradhu.
Tendulkar century adichA enna? AdikkAttA enna? SA is bowling beautfidully
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 01:28 PM [Full View]
These 2 are pillars for India etc. By saastri. Avan vaayila darbaiya koLutthi pOda. Out AkkAma vida mAttAn pOla
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 01:32 PM [Full View]
Tendulkar starts his innings where he let off. Looking good once again. So far positive approach from him.
Steyn
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From: Kalyasi on 19th December 2010 02:03 PM [Full View]
Dravid out...
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From: venkkiram on 19th December 2010 02:40 PM [Full View]
லட்சும் போயிந்தே!
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From: sankara1970 on 19th December 2010 02:41 PM [Full View]
Laxman poi
Dum Dum
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From: venkkiram on 19th December 2010 02:42 PM [Full View]
ரய்னா! ஒரு sensible knock தேவை! குறைந்த பட்சம் நீ பந்துவீச்சில் கொடுத்த ரன்களையாவது சம்பாதித்து விடு!
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 02:44 PM [Full View]
over optimism odambukku AgAdhu Venkki saar! Originally Posted by venkkiram
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 02:55 PM [Full View]
Raina getting a 50 now or even 30 is the worst that can happen for India. We better lose from here. Anyone who bats well now will be fairweather freaks who will let us donw later
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 02:57 PM [Full View]
Dhoni / Kirsten shud have told Laxman that they are playing aussies who are in mAru vEsham posing as SA
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 02:57 PM [Full View]
Harby will score another 100?
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 03:00 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
over optimism odambukku AgAdhu Venkki saar! Originally Posted by venkkiram
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 03:03 PM [Full View]
Jacques held all aces against Raina in this test match.
Kallis 2 Raina 0!
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 03:04 PM [Full View]
Git kove and other raina fans?
Time for kohli over raina in tests.
Kohli thread owner - add "budding steve waugh" to his titles. Not long before he establishes himself in indian lineup
Vijay must be shaking and hoping that he is not picked in this series now!
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 03:05 PM [Full View]
Pujara paRRi Plum nAr karuththu?
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 03:09 PM [Full View]
Zimbly waste fellow. Kohli is the real deal
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From: Sourav on 19th December 2010 03:11 PM [Full View]
0,32,3,0,20,3,1,5 raina! un batting limited overs cricket-la paatthukkurom...
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 03:11 PM [Full View]
Raina. Thanks for reminding me two scenes of Shanmugasundaram in KaragAttakAran.
ரொம்ப நல்லா ஆடுனீங்க தம்பி, இத எங்க கத்துக்கீட்டீங்க தம்பி....
என்ன எங்கெங்க எப்படி எல்லாம் அடிச்சாங்க தெரியுமா???
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 03:15 PM [Full View]
Nesst Tendulkar
Sachin was scoring hundereds in Aus, Eng before turning 20!
Yaang brigade cannot play REAL cricket outside sub-continent. Period.
Would be very Happy if I am proved wrong.
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 03:22 PM [Full View]
He is certainly a better player in T-20 & ODIs and not for tests. He is not a test player, in fact, player under testing. He can come good in sub-continent pitches but certainly not in bouncy pitches. This is a time (Nov-Jan season) where SA pitches tend to play slower than usual. If you cannot play properly this season, then you may not get a better chance to score some runs in SA. Originally Posted by Sourav
0,32,3,0,20,3,1,5 raina! un batting limited overs cricket-la paatthukkurom...
Ok... Come on Pujara. I think Durban is the SA's Perth. I don't think Raina will survive there. Acid test awaits you in Durban.
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 03:25 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Nesst Tendulkar
Sachin was scoring hundereds in Aus, Eng before turning 20!
Yaang brigade cannot play REAL cricket outside sub-continent. Period.
Would be very Happy if I am proved wrong.
Comparisons are odious. If anyone said like this, then he should be blind.
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 03:25 PM [Full View]
Greg Chappell oru kurudar! Originally Posted by steveaustin
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Nesst Tendulkar
Sachin was scoring hundereds in Aus, Eng before turning 20!
Yaang brigade cannot play REAL cricket outside sub-continent. Period.
Would be very Happy if I am proved wrong.
If anyone said like this, then he should be blind.
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 03:27 PM [Full View]
avana vAri veyyilla pOda.
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From: Sourav on 19th December 2010 03:28 PM [Full View]
yaarai sonnaru? kohli or pujara?
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 03:30 PM [Full View]
The weakness with this so-called yaang brigade is the tendency to play at each and every ball, thanks to tonty-tony (Even in that konjam bouncy track na gaali). Temperament, technique pala pEr kitta remba kammi. That's why these players are easily found out when travelling outside of Sub-continent.
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 03:31 PM [Full View]
yaaru yaarai paththi sonnadhai ippo yaar kitta kEkkureenga? Originally Posted by Sourav
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From: Sourav on 19th December 2010 03:32 PM [Full View]
chappel nestu sachin-nu yaarai sonnarnu ketten,.
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 03:32 PM [Full View]
ippo Sachin oru rash shot try senju out AvAr!
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 03:32 PM [Full View]
Raina Originally Posted by Sourav
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 03:37 PM [Full View]
pOnadhu pOgattum, nesst matchlayAvadhu ozhngA Adunga
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From: printhan on 19th December 2010 03:46 PM [Full View]
Dhoni: (vadivel style): Ipaa vaaran nxtu meet pannuvam.. :P
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 03:47 PM [Full View]
Time for second new ball.
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 03:48 PM [Full View]
Sachin and Dhoni can bat out and avoid follow-on which will be a statement of intent that the team will not go down without a fight. Just hoping!
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 03:53 PM [Full View]
Prakash: "next time india goes on tour, bcci should make sure there is no 1st innings in first test. India lost or drawn series lot of times just beacuse of 1 bad innings..." Or like SMGavaskar says often, they should play the second innings first. The new ball is due, and immediately taken. Steyn is ready to charge in
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 04:09 PM [Full View]
Dhoni shud promote himself ahead of Raina or Bring in Pujara for Raina.
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 04:17 PM [Full View]
Dhoni's timing
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 04:19 PM [Full View]
chachin 50
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 04:23 PM [Full View]
50 partnership in 55 balls
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 04:25 PM [Full View]
Dhoni
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From: Benny Lava on 19th December 2010 04:27 PM [Full View]
The look on Kallis face when he hit that backfoot straight drive...
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 04:28 PM [Full View]
Dhoni destroying Kallis here....
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 04:28 PM [Full View]
Dhoni pipty
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th December 2010 04:31 PM [Full View]
Thala,
:anandakanneer:
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From: Siv.S on 19th December 2010 04:32 PM [Full View]
Annan dhoni 50 in 40 balls with excellent straight,cover drives
All the indian world class technical batsmen
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From: printhan on 19th December 2010 04:34 PM [Full View]
kadsi ner poraddam.. varathu varaddum
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From: directhit on 19th December 2010 04:42 PM [Full View]
dei hairis, romba overaa thaan poittirukku
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th December 2010 04:50 PM [Full View]
+1 Originally Posted by Siv.S
Annan dhoni 50 in 40 balls with excellent straight,cover drives
All the indian world class technical batsmen
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 04:52 PM [Full View]
One pipty and to batsmen like laxman - idhu dhaan dhoni fans
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 04:55 PM [Full View]
Laxman adhu kooda adikkallala? apdi nu aduththa kELvi varum.
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 04:58 PM [Full View]
Need just 124 runs to make SA bat again. I think if they stand firm till the end of the day, then we can save the match from here.
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 04:59 PM [Full View]
AppO aNNan avasara avasaramA pavilionku OdinappO sri lanka maRRum australiavukkedhirA laxman jeyichu kuduththu adhai vechi dhoni fans "idhu varai endha indian captainum seyyAdha sAdhanai"-nu innikku varaikkum pulikesiyOda aasthAna pulavargaL "puRamuduhgittu Oda seidhavanE"-nu mannichu vittuttu pOna arasanai vechu pAdaRA mAdhiri innikkum pAdikitturukkAngaLE - adhu?
But odhu dhAn dhoni fans - takong credit for feats enabled by others and then throwing mud at them
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 05:00 PM [Full View]
adhu pOna series, ippO pEsitrukkaradhu indha series
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From: directhit on 19th December 2010 05:02 PM [Full View]
evalo saatersee mukkiyum nanachadhu nadakkalayo ... oru pudhu saatersee try pannalaame
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 05:03 PM [Full View]
<<Dig:
DH aapka DP mein kyaa / koun hai?
:End Dig>>
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From: directhit on 19th December 2010 05:05 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by steveaustin
i'd be very happy if we make them bat again...
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 05:06 PM [Full View]
IvLO nAL pEsa mudiyalaiyO?But oru vishayam theLivA kAttittInga - pala varusham uzhaichu oru levelku koNdu pOnavangaLai oru nAlLa nandri maRansdhuttu oru inningsukkE dhoni dhAn periya thillalangadinu kAttikaradhukku(nermaiyE illAma) dhoni fans thayangavE mAttAngannu. Good
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From: directhit on 19th December 2010 05:06 PM [Full View]
summa oru stomach burn effect create panna paathen Originally Posted by sathya_1979
... neengale ennanu kekkareenga - mission fail
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 05:07 PM [Full View]
stomach burn for whom? Originally Posted by directhit
summa oru stomach burn effect create panna paathen Originally Posted by sathya_1979
... neengale ennanu kekkareenga - mission fail 
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 05:07 PM [Full View]
Laxmanai sollalainu oru mazhuppal varaNumE
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From: directhit on 19th December 2010 05:07 PM [Full View]
aahn... appuram Originally Posted by Plum
IvLO nAL pEsa mudiyalaiyO?But oru vishayam theLivA kAttittInga - pala varusham uzhaichu oru levelku koNdu pOnavangaLai oru nAlLa nandri maRansdhuttu oru inningsukkE dhoni dhAn periya thillalangadinu kAttikaradhukku(nermaiyE illAma) dhoni fans thayangavE mAttAngannu. Good
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From: directhit on 19th December 2010 05:08 PM [Full View]
siva, ajay and me! Originally Posted by sathya_1979
stomach burn for whom?
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From: directhit on 19th December 2010 05:09 PM [Full View]
dei totadoing bowler, neeyellam follow through la ball a kaila edukkaadhe...
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 05:10 PM [Full View]
Btw, excellent effort by Dhoni avarukku AdharavA dhAn chatterjee pOttukitturukkEn. Idhula sila dhoni fansin nErmaiinmai vERa innikku expose AyAchu. What else is needed?
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 05:11 PM [Full View]
u mean 1 stone 2 mango? Originally Posted by Plum
Btw, excellent effort by Dhoni avarukku AdharavA dhAn chatterjee pOttukitturukkEn. Idhula sila dhoni fansin nErmaiinmai vERa innikku expose AyAchu. What else is needed?
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 05:13 PM [Full View]
DH, it is clear today that you guys will not hesitate to bad mouth great servants of indian cricket just to praise one innings by Dhoni. Inime nadikka mudiyAdhu
Ippove ipdi - ivangallAm retire aayittA, ivanga paNNadhai ellAm coolA maRandhuttu dhoni dhAn orE messiah-nu ezhudAmalA pOga pOringa?
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 05:18 PM [Full View]
Reminded of the (ultimately futile) sachin-azhar partnership in the 96 series.
Namakku south africala kodupiinai avLO dhAn pOlirukku - occasional resistance, one or two good individual innings but no series win or draw
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From: directhit on 19th December 2010 05:19 PM [Full View]
Plum, i dont understand what is ur problem! in this test in both 1st and 2nd innings MSD along with SRT have been one of the top scorers for India.. series aarambikkaradhu munnave there were so many doubts and mudslings on technique being needed to succeed here and all that crap - MSD has scored well so far and he aint in any definition technically brilliant, all you need is determination to succeed - Siva pointed that out. That's it.
If you are getting desperate everytime MSD scores some runs and want to put in some posts to suppress and oppress ur bloodpressure go ahead, after all this is UR Hub
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 05:23 PM [Full View]
Plum's grouse - Undermining and making fun of one failure of Techical batsmen and not WRT praising Dhoni. Reading Siva's post, it's not more about appreciating Dhoni, but making fun of failure of technical batsmen. Originally Posted by directhit
Plum, i dont understand what is ur problem! in this test in both 1st and 2nd innings MSD along with SRT have been one of the top scorers for India.. series aarambikkaradhu munnave there were so many doubts and mudslings on technique being needed to succeed here and all that crap - MSD has scored well so far and he aint in any definition technically brilliant, all you need is determination to succeed - Siva pointed that out. That's it.
If you are getting desperate everytime MSD scores some runs and want to put in some posts to suppress and oppress ur bloodpressure go ahead, after all this is UR Hub
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 05:25 PM [Full View]
DH, why are you desparately trying to paint anti dhoni agenda to me. I am happy for dhoni and this must be obvious to people who have been following for some time in this hub.
Dhoniya praise paNNa why at other batsmen after just one test? Doesnt that show who is desparate? I.e you guys, who else?
That too only laxman has failed in real sense - rainavellAm kaNakkE illai
But you guys are consistent - whenever dhoni does well, youu guys tey to paint as unprecedented and put down others who have performed greater feats for india. Idhu innikki clearA expose aayiduchu - idhai seyya ungaLukkum full rights irukku EnnA idhu unga hub-um kUda. Go ahead and implement your varalaaru miga mukkiyam agenda.
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From: SoftSword on 19th December 2010 05:27 PM [Full View]
plum... eppovum butthisalitthanamaa post panravar... ipdi generalize panni pesaringalae...
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From: Siv.S on 19th December 2010 05:27 PM [Full View]
Nezlnd series-kku Dhonikku kai thattunathai vidava naangalaam nermai kurainchu poittom.. Annan really played well in first innings also...
dhoni non-technical kaattan solravangalukku intha mathri out side india pitch la edge aaki pogatha boundary odu oru quick pipty aavathu adichittarennu prove panrathukkuthan ithellam..
pipty kke ippdinna thappi thavri oru century pottuttarnna?
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From: directhit on 19th December 2010 05:29 PM [Full View]
he is happy for Dhoni illayaa.. Hub kke vera theriyumaam avar anti Dhoni illainu... so hub la oru kutti silai vaippaar... verenna Originally Posted by Siv.S
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 05:32 PM [Full View]
Century pOttA sndhosham.
Nz matchukku dhoni paNNadhu was a dig at you guys. Wasnt that obvious?
Why still trying desparately to paint vayitherichchal?
Ipdi ninga chance kedaicha matha playersai vaRRadhai dhAn kindal paNdrOm
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 05:34 PM [Full View]
Ss, yeah that was generalisation. Sorry about that
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From: Siv.S on 19th December 2010 05:41 PM [Full View]
117 partnership bwn sachin and dhoni
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 05:42 PM [Full View]
So far these two added 117 runs for the seventh wicket. Is it a record for 7th wicket partnership against SA?
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 05:45 PM [Full View]
Great going Sachin and Dhoni
I am sure that India will put a great show in the upcoming two matches. Ippodhaiku ellame bonus thaan, including 50th century for thalaivar or a good 100 by Dhoni or a lead!
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From: printhan on 19th December 2010 05:48 PM [Full View]
eargaly waiting for his 50th century.... centurylaye half fifty adikkum ore nayakan...
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 05:49 PM [Full View]
You are joking right?
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Annan dhoni 50 in 40 balls with excellent straight,cover drives
All the indian world class technical batsmen
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From: SoftSword on 19th December 2010 05:50 PM [Full View]
indha record ellaam vechu oru glass tea vanga mudiyuma SA'la? Originally Posted by steveaustin
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 05:52 PM [Full View]
more than the record, its about showing intent to fight! Originally Posted by SoftSword
indha record ellaam vechu oru glass tea vanga mudiyuma SA'la? Originally Posted by steveaustin
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 05:53 PM [Full View]
Guys, i am still watching - dont dream of a 100 for Sachin
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From: Siv.S on 19th December 2010 05:56 PM [Full View]
No, i am serious.. as usual u have not seen today's innnings i guess.. come again after watched the hghlts.. :P Originally Posted by ajithfederer
You are joking right?
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Annan dhoni 50 in 40 balls with excellent straight,cover drives
All the indian world class technical batsmen
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From: steveaustin on 19th December 2010 05:56 PM [Full View]
Plum
50th Test hundred on 19.12.2010.
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 05:58 PM [Full View]
AF, excellent innings by Dhoni, classy timing and placement! Originally Posted by Siv.S
No, i am serious.. as usual u have not seen today's innnings i guess.. come again after watched the hghlts.. :P Originally Posted by ajithfederer
You are joking right?
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Annan dhoni 50 in 40 balls with excellent straight,cover drives
All the indian world class technical batsmen
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 05:58 PM [Full View]
Ok dhoni oru innings nalla aaditaaru. And its not that the rest did bad in the 2nd innings either. Why pull down other batsman?.
Very childish :P.
Originally Posted by Siv.S
No, i am serious.. as usual u have not seen today's innnings i guess.. come again after watched the hghlts.. :P Originally Posted by ajithfederer
You are joking right?
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Annan dhoni 50 in 40 balls with excellent straight,cover drives
All the indian world class technical batsmen
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 06:00 PM [Full View]
I am not saying No. Why bash others in this sandhu gap?
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
AF, excellent innings by Dhoni, classy timing and placement! Originally Posted by Siv.S
No, i am serious.. as usual u have not seen today's innnings i guess.. come again after watched the hghlts.. :P Originally Posted by ajithfederer
You are joking right?
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Annan dhoni 50 in 40 balls with excellent straight,cover drives
All the indian world class technical batsmen
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 06:02 PM [Full View]
+1 and if somebody raise this point, he is getting branded as Vaitherichal party / anti-Dhoni. Not necessary IMO. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
I am not saying No. Why bash others in this sandhu gap?
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
AF, excellent innings by Dhoni, classy timing and placement! Originally Posted by Siv.S
No, i am serious.. as usual u have not seen today's innnings i guess.. come again after watched the hghlts.. :P Originally Posted by ajithfederer
You are joking right?
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Annan dhoni 50 in 40 balls with excellent straight,cover drives
All the indian world class technical batsmen
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 06:06 PM [Full View]
16 to go...
and 400
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From: printhan on 19th December 2010 06:07 PM [Full View]
400 up... watever.. it was good to c..
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 06:10 PM [Full View]
12 more...
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From: Siv.S on 19th December 2010 06:10 PM [Full View]
Vaaippu kidaikkum pothu sandhu-la sindhu paadura Hub-la irukkira grp la naanum onnunnu vachukonga.. pothumaa? Originally Posted by ajithfederer
I am not saying No. Why bash others in this sandhu gap?
Mathavangala praise pannittu eppavum Dhoni-aa oru kaattan aa sitharikkiravangalukkaka athu post panninathu.. Dhoni played well in Ist and 2nd innings better than our top technical batsmen..
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 06:14 PM [Full View]
11...
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 06:17 PM [Full View]
Yeah if saying such things gives u satisfaction..
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Vaaippu kidaikkum pothu sandhu-la sindhu paadura Hub-la irukkira grp la naanum onnunnu vachukonga.. pothumaa? Originally Posted by ajithfederer
I am not saying No. Why bash others in this sandhu gap?
Mathavangala praise pannittu eppavum Dhoni-aa oru kaattan aa sitharikkiravangalukkaka athu post panninathu.. Dhoni played well in Ist and 2nd innings better than our top technical batsmen..
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 06:23 PM [Full View]
Yay!!! 6
5 to go!
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From: Siv.S on 19th December 2010 06:23 PM [Full View]
You are talking like as if no one posted something like this Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Yeah if saying such things gives u satisfaction..
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Vaaippu kidaikkum pothu sandhu-la sindhu paadura Hub-la irukkira grp la naanum onnunnu vachukonga.. pothumaa? Originally Posted by ajithfederer
I am not saying No. Why bash others in this sandhu gap?
Mathavangala praise pannittu eppavum Dhoni-aa oru kaattan aa sitharikkiravangalukkaka athu post panninathu.. Dhoni played well in Ist and 2nd innings better than our top technical batsmen..
Sachin Six!
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 06:24 PM [Full View]
3 more...
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 06:36 PM [Full View]
Just a run required...
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 06:36 PM [Full View]
YESSSSSSSS,,,,,,
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From: omega on 19th December 2010 06:36 PM [Full View]
Sachin - The one & only master What an innings 50th Century
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From: Thirumaran on 19th December 2010 06:36 PM [Full View]
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
The Man, The Run Machine, The Sachin
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 06:36 PM [Full View]
kadavuL
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From: Siv.S on 19th December 2010 06:37 PM [Full View]
Sachin
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 06:38 PM [Full View]
Splendid Job by both Sashin and Dhoni!
Bowling sari senjittA pOdhum, oru kai paarthudalAm!
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From: SoftSword on 19th December 2010 06:38 PM [Full View]
thalaivaa...
vaazhndhaa oru naal unga bat'oda grip'a vaazhndhuttu setthudanum....
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 06:38 PM [Full View]
My first ever sachin 100 watching live!
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From: SoftSword on 19th December 2010 06:39 PM [Full View]
did u note.. in all his recent milestones and feats, he has dhoni in the other end....
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From: satissh_r on 19th December 2010 06:39 PM [Full View]
was going to ask you if you dared to watch it :P Originally Posted by Plum
My first ever sachin 100 watching live!
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From: Thirumaran on 19th December 2010 06:40 PM [Full View]
BTW Dhoni
Hope he continues this form :P
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 06:41 PM [Full View]
Where is LM?
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From: SoftSword on 19th December 2010 06:41 PM [Full View]
i did not dare... i did not wanna watch the cricinfo scoreboard also.. i was afraid that i would jinx him....
TM... as u said, he got a 100 in this match...
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 06:41 PM [Full View]
Yes, i did watch it. MadhyAnamE sonnEnE innikku enna nadandhAlum pArthE thIrRadhunnu!
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From: printhan on 19th December 2010 06:41 PM [Full View]
Sachin.. u never get old..
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From: SoftSword on 19th December 2010 06:42 PM [Full View]
best time to pull out the 50th century...
if he has got it in the previous tour, then it would not be worth it and valued...
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From: Thirumaran on 19th December 2010 06:44 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by SoftSword
TM... as u said, he got a 100 in this match...
I knew it.. Actually i was worried that he should not score a Century against NewZealand.. It would not made any sense.. :P
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 06:45 PM [Full View]
Yes. Chasing 484 for a 1st Innings deficit. This is the best situation to pull it.
Originally Posted by SoftSword
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th December 2010 06:46 PM [Full View]
Masterclass!!!
Easily one of the best innings' of SRT. :salute:
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th December 2010 06:50 PM [Full View]
This is the new age indian team which hardly exhibited this 'never say die' attitude until DHONI took over the captaincy.
Ever proud to be a MSD fan.
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 06:52 PM [Full View]
Sachin is Sachin for the last 20+ years, what he missed was a partner like Dhoni in the middle/lower order earlier resulting in a collapse, choking etc...
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 06:54 PM [Full View]
Any records for the highest 2nd Innings deficit?. I am sure this should be pretty high up the ranks.
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th December 2010 06:55 PM [Full View]
I dint see the six. Whose ball was dat?
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 06:55 PM [Full View]
Harris... Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Thirumaran on 19th December 2010 06:58 PM [Full View]
Dhoni
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From: Thirumaran on 19th December 2010 06:58 PM [Full View]
Well Played anyway
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th December 2010 06:58 PM [Full View]
Atlast Annan dismissed.
Come on Bhajji!!!
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 06:59 PM [Full View]
Great Innings. Thoroughly deserved a 100. Well played anyway.
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 06:59 PM [Full View]
Well played Dhoni
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From: Siv.S on 19th December 2010 07:00 PM [Full View]
Well played Dhoni, Good fight Indeed you made them to play for the 5th day (i hope)
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 07:00 PM [Full View]
Well played Dhoni harby - ippo century adi pakalaam?
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th December 2010 07:02 PM [Full View]
Hope bhajji doesnt go for his typical helicopter shots. He shud ensure that he builds another good partnership with sachin.
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From: Siv.S on 19th December 2010 07:03 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 07:04 PM [Full View]
We have never won a test overseas before Dhoni became captain. We didnt show spirit in perth under kumble. Dhoni vandhappuram dhaan ellaam akkaang!
Indha match kUda thOka pORadhilla EnnA dhoni captaincy apdi.
Sachin, Dracid, Kumble ellAm oNNumE paNNalai to foster this spirit.
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 07:04 PM [Full View]
Bhajji
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th December 2010 07:05 PM [Full View]
mudichuttaangayya!
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 07:06 PM [Full View]
Dhoni outtu
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From: 19thmay on 19th December 2010 07:06 PM [Full View]
I am surprised to see some of the Dhoni fans here "dont want to appreciate" this glorious 100 by the master!
Way to go
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 07:07 PM [Full View]
Harby maker of 2 centuries. Avarai yArum oNNum solla kUdAdhu. When all the technical batsmen failed, and even the untechnical champion Dhoni failed, bhajji hit century for india. Oru innings andha mAdhiri AdittA, it takes him above lifelong achievements of all your rechnical batsmen. YArAvadhu bhajjiya EdhAvadhu sollunga - kalavaram dhAn
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From: SoftSword on 19th December 2010 07:07 PM [Full View]
dhoni
your character
oh no...
all the good efforts are going down it seems..
pls play thru today...
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 07:11 PM [Full View]
I guess Laxma will be the scapegoat after this tour. Maybe Dravid as well. Especially if we win the world cup. Apram yusuf pathan oru 70 ball century adippAr. AppO vandhu all technical batsmenku paNNuvAnga.
Btw, this isnt Sachin's top most innings. Pitch was flat after first day. The situation was challenging but it is always the pitch that is a bigger challenge. Perth 1992 ellAm way ahead of this knock. I can list atleast 20 better innings
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From: Thirumaran on 19th December 2010 07:14 PM [Full View]
soodaa illayaa Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Bhajji
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 07:16 PM [Full View]
My Top 5: Originally Posted by Plum
I guess Laxma will be the scapegoat after this tour. Maybe Dravid as well. Especially if we win the world cup. Apram yusuf pathan oru 70 ball century adippAr. AppO vandhu all technical batsmenku paNNuvAnga.
Btw, this isnt Sachin's top most innings. Pitch was flat after first day. The situation was challenging but it is always the pitch that is a bigger challenge. Perth 1992 ellAm way ahead of this knock. I can list atleast 20 better innings
136 Vs Pak Chennai
155 Vs Aus Chennai
114 Vs Aus Perth
119 Vs Eng Manchester
169 Vs SA at Capetown
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From: Thirumaran on 19th December 2010 07:16 PM [Full View]
yeah agreed Originally Posted by Plum
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 07:20 PM [Full View]
Hope the thunderstorm continues tomorrow
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th December 2010 07:21 PM [Full View]
The play proceeds to Day 5.
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From: ajaybaskar on 19th December 2010 07:24 PM [Full View]
No.. No Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Vetriyum tholviyum veeranukku jagajam. Poraadi thoarpadhu thappe illa. We'l bounce back!
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 07:26 PM [Full View]
Just saw Raina's dismissal. Enna catching practice kodukaraan
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 07:27 PM [Full View]
we have been done by weather in the past, we deserve some luck in this regard Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
No.. No Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Vetriyum tholviyum veeranukku jagajam. Poraadi thoarpadhu thappe illa. We'l bounce back!
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From: Plum on 19th December 2010 07:58 PM [Full View]
SA-ku oru hurricane parcel paNNungappA.
Innum oru 2-3 wickets irundhA, we might have fought for a draw
Ippo evLo idi mazhai vandhAlum, SA needs very few overs to wrap up proceedings. Chance lEdhu
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From: sathya_1979 on 19th December 2010 07:59 PM [Full View]
We will win the series 1-0
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From: Kalyasi on 19th December 2010 08:03 PM [Full View]
Sachin
Stan sonnen illa...
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From: Kalyasi on 19th December 2010 08:03 PM [Full View]
MSD
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From: Vivasaayi on 19th December 2010 08:06 PM [Full View]
Mazhai evlo balama irukku?
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From: Kalyasi on 19th December 2010 08:13 PM [Full View]
I guess this is our highest score in SA
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From: Vivasaayi on 19th December 2010 08:25 PM [Full View]
http://www.weather.com/weather/hourb...fcstHour=19#19 Originally Posted by Kalyasi
adhe website..innikku indha timela clear skynu sollirukainga...
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From: Sourav on 19th December 2010 09:01 PM [Full View]
Sachin....
Dhoni....
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From: Sourav on 19th December 2010 09:25 PM [Full View]
Dhoni nalla adicha mattha batsmen-ku yethukku poke panreenga.... enna kodumai siva ithu,...ithukku ajay +1 vera...
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From: venkkiram on 19th December 2010 09:57 PM [Full View]
சச்சினின் ஐம்பதாவது சதம் இப்படி ஒரு இக்கட்டான நிலைமையில் வரும் என நினைத்துக் கூட பார்க்கவில்லை. டெஸ்டில் வெற்றியின் வாய்ப்புக்கள் இருண்ட நிலையில் இருந்தாலும், போராடும் குணத்தால் சதத்தை எட்டியது
ஆட்டநாயகனாக ஒருவேளை அவர் வராமல் போனாலும், ஐம்பது சதத்தை எட்டிய வரலாற்று நாயகன் இவர் மட்டுமே.
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From: venkkiram on 19th December 2010 09:57 PM [Full View]
தலைமைக்கே உரிய பொறுப்பான ஆட்டம் - தோனிக்கு
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From: littlemaster1982 on 19th December 2010 10:04 PM [Full View]
Sachin
Dhoni deserved a 100 today How I wish he remained not out end of the day
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From: ajithfederer on 19th December 2010 10:06 PM [Full View]
+1.
It could have been a statement of sorts against all the whiners.
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Sachin
Dhoni deserved a 100 today How I wish he remained not out end of the day
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From: Dinesh84 on 19th December 2010 10:23 PM [Full View]
Sachin, take a
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From: SoftSword on 19th December 2010 11:08 PM [Full View]
australia thavira mattha countries kooda laxmanoda high scores yarachum list pannunga..
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From: raajarasigan on 20th December 2010 10:45 AM [Full View]
SRT
Dhoni excellent counter attacking innings...
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From: Plum on 20th December 2010 11:31 AM [Full View]
Laxman's Top Scores: Originally Posted by SoftSword
* Top 4 are against Australia, two of them in Sydney
* 5 out of top 6 are against Australia, 3 of them in Australia
* Highest Non-Australia score is 154* against WI. But wait, this was in Kolkata, another of his favourites
* The 7th top score is also in Kolkata - against South Africa earlier this year, falling in his purple patch
* The first top score not involving either Australia or Kolkata is at #8 in Zimbabwe
* If you want to exclude, Zim and Bang, then the top score not involving either Aus or Kolkata is at #9 against WI in St Johns - and just to make that also memorable, he was hit wicket in that innings
* If you consider WI also a minnow, then at #9 you have the 124 in Napier last year, a match saving innings in the company of Gambhir
* If you consider NZ also a minnow, then at #10, you have 112 against Pakistan in 2007 against Akthar, Sami and Kaneria. Wait, that was in Kolkata
* #11 is in Sydney - where else? - against Australia - who else?
* Then there are knocks against NZ and SL
* At #16 comes the match winning 103* in Sri Lanka earlier this year - so one might consider this the highest significant score by Laxman outside his comfort zone. I am being harsh ofcourse - if we did this kind of exercise for some others, dabbA dance Adum ofcourse.
But some of his best innings are not hundreds
*89 against SA in port elizabeth - India was 47/4 when he came in and 201 all out later
*A match winning 79 in Perth in the famous match after the Sydney Robbery by Ponting and co.
* 76 in the first innings of the Napier match mentioned above where he saved the match in the second innings with that 124
* 75 in Brisbane in 2003-04 tour to Australia, when Ganguly scored 144 to get India off to a rousing start in the series. It was a sublime innings ending ridiculously when he gifted his wicket to Macgill otherwise he was playing with the Aussie bowlers
(to be contd)
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th December 2010 11:50 AM [Full View]
Ramal, Originally Posted by Sourav
Dhoni nalla adicha mattha batsmen-ku yethukku poke panreenga.... enna kodumai siva ithu,...ithukku ajay +1 vera...
Expecting the same kinda post when others perform and Dhoni fail and some soul bashes Dhoni.
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From: Thirumaran on 20th December 2010 12:16 PM [Full View]
nice question.. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Ramal, Originally Posted by Sourav
Dhoni nalla adicha mattha batsmen-ku yethukku poke panreenga.... enna kodumai siva ithu,...ithukku ajay +1 vera...
Expecting the same kinda post when others perform and Dhoni fail and some soul bashes Dhoni.
Ramal,
answer please.
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From: Thirumaran on 20th December 2010 12:17 PM [Full View]
btw innum eththana over india thaakku pidikkum?
Will they avoid follow on?
Any guesses
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From: Plum on 20th December 2010 12:19 PM [Full View]
When Dhoni fails, mostly it is me or someone on this side who defends his failure - especially the captaincy ones. Strong track record on that one, I have
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From: Thirumaran on 20th December 2010 12:22 PM [Full View]
ajay,
yaarellaam appadi panraangannu sonnaa, en GK improve panna vasathiyaa irukkum
Hope i am not on that list
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th December 2010 12:25 PM [Full View]
Ha ha.
Podhuva sonnen.. Dhoni tailendersoda vilayaadittu irupparu. Appo vandhu indha ball yen four adikkala, andha ball yaen single mattum eduththaru apdinellam class eduppaangale? paathadhilla?
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From: Thirumaran on 20th December 2010 12:29 PM [Full View]
oh ok.. sridhar nnu direct aa solla vaendiyathu thaane.. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th December 2010 12:30 PM [Full View]
Ungala hubboda naaradharnu solradhu thappe illa..
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From: Thirumaran on 20th December 2010 12:39 PM [Full View]
Hope Sridhar does not escape from this
And waiting for a fitting reply from him
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From: Siv.S on 20th December 2010 12:49 PM [Full View]
Athe than intha nyayam vengyam-laam appa yaarum naattamai pannina mathri nyabagam illaiye Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Ramal, Originally Posted by Sourav
Dhoni nalla adicha mattha batsmen-ku yethukku poke panreenga.... enna kodumai siva ithu,...ithukku ajay +1 vera...
Expecting the same kinda post when others perform and Dhoni fail and some soul bashes Dhoni.
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
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From: Dinesh84 on 20th December 2010 12:51 PM [Full View]
Sreesanth outu.. Kamarkat comes in..
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From: steveaustin on 20th December 2010 12:57 PM [Full View]
Matter over.....
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th December 2010 12:58 PM [Full View]
Ghatham Ghatham
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From: Thirumaran on 20th December 2010 01:00 PM [Full View]
aattam mudinjathu..nalla vaela namma time niraya waste pannala..
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From: 19thmay on 20th December 2010 01:06 PM [Full View]
Nenja thottu sollunga, thOlvikku karanam Karunanidhi and family thaane? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Hope Sridhar does not escape from this
And waiting for a fitting reply from him
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From: Thirumaran on 20th December 2010 01:11 PM [Full View]
exactly.. naama match paarkum boathu india thoathudum nnu nambikka irukira maathiri avangalukkum undo ennamo .. Originally Posted by 19thmay
Nenja thottu sollunga, thOlvikku karanam Karunanidhi and family thaane? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Hope Sridhar does not escape from this
And waiting for a fitting reply from him
Kadavul nambikkai illainaalum kadavul support irukira family aachae.. nadakalaam
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From: Plum on 20th December 2010 01:20 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by 19thmay
Nenja thottu sollunga, thOlvikku karanam Karunanidhi and family thaane? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Hope Sridhar does not escape from this
And waiting for a fitting reply from him
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From: Plum on 20th December 2010 01:32 PM [Full View]
* 74 and 69 against West Indies in Port of Spain - 2002. Contributing to a rare win in WI Originally Posted by Plum
Laxman's Top Scores: Originally Posted by SoftSword
* Top 4 are against Australia, two of them in Sydney
* 5 out of top 6 are against Australia, 3 of them in Australia
* Highest Non-Australia score is 154* against WI. But wait, this was in Kolkata, another of his favourites
* The 7th top score is also in Kolkata - against South Africa earlier this year, falling in his purple patch
* The first top score not involving either Australia or Kolkata is at #8 in Zimbabwe
* If you want to exclude, Zim and Bang, then the top score not involving either Aus or Kolkata is at #9 against WI in St Johns - and just to make that also memorable, he was hit wicket in that innings
* If you consider WI also a minnow, then at #9 you have the 124 in Napier last year, a match saving innings in the company of Gambhir
* If you consider NZ also a minnow, then at #10, you have 112 against Pakistan in 2007 against Akthar, Sami and Kaneria. Wait, that was in Kolkata
* #11 is in Sydney - where else? - against Australia - who else?
* Then there are knocks against NZ and SL
* At #16 comes the match winning 103* in Sri Lanka earlier this year - so one might consider this the highest significant score by Laxman outside his comfort zone. I am being harsh ofcourse - if we did this kind of exercise for some others, dabbA dance Adum ofcourse.
But some of his best innings are not hundreds
*89 against SA in port elizabeth - India was 47/4 when he came in and 201 all out later
*A match winning 79 in Perth in the famous match after the Sydney Robbery by Ponting and co.
* 76 in the first innings of the Napier match mentioned above where he saved the match in the second innings with that 124
* 75 in Brisbane in 2003-04 tour to Australia, when Ganguly scored 144 to get India off to a rousing start in the series. It was a sublime innings ending ridiculously when he gifted his wicket to Macgill otherwise he was playing with the Aussie bowlers
(to be contd)
*
* 43* & 74 in Lord's in 2002
* That 73* in Mohali this year\
* 69 in Mumbai when Sachin was the only other batsman to master the conditions in 2004
*
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From: P_R on 20th December 2010 01:42 PM [Full View]
Flau, cricinfo-la S.Rajesh-nu oruthar indha maadhiri kudaainju ezhudhuvaar. Neenga avar vElaikku vEttu vachuruveenga pOla
One by two, two by three innikku remba freeyA ?
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From: Riyazz on 20th December 2010 01:49 PM [Full View]
Dhoni: "The deficit was too much to handle, and South Africa got too many runs. It was a good show by the batsmen in the second innings. After they won the toss it was a job half done, but they had to bowl well and they did. Most of the batsmen got off to a good start in the second innings, that's a big positive. But there are grey areas. Our bowling has to improve, and we are looking forward to having him back in the side. I've lost quite a few tosses, but it's important now to take some time off and then get back into the groove."
For his first double-ton, Kallis is the Man of the Match.
Kallis: "It was a very special moment. It was a good all-round effort from us, we put in a good performance on day one which put us ahead of the eight-ball. Centurion is a big scoring ground and we came into this Test looking to be very positive with both bat and ball."
Smith: "Obvioiusly very happy, it's a big series, the build-up has been big and it's nice to come out and secure a big win.The bowlers did very well and bowled in the right areas on the first day. We wanted to be positive in our first innings, and to take the game forward like that, the way the batsmen played, it was great Test cricket. We've had terrific support from the fans, looking forward to Christmas with our families and then on to Durban."
Harris and Morkel have been given a memento for getting 100 wickets in Tests.. Fridges, actually.
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From: sankara1970 on 20th December 2010 02:27 PM [Full View]
Yarai than nambuvatho pethai nenjam
India team(No. 1 Test team @ home) unnudaiya real strength enna
weakness enna?
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From: Plum on 20th December 2010 02:38 PM [Full View]
nAn avanillai Originally Posted by P_R
Flau, cricinfo-la S.Rajesh-nu oruthar indha maadhiri kudaainju ezhudhuvaar. Neenga avar vElaikku vEttu vachuruveenga pOla
One by two, two by three innikku remba freeyA ?
Year end - american mAmiyArs on leave..so..
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From: Sourav on 20th December 2010 03:30 PM [Full View]
hehe. sari vidunga, nan vazhakkam pola silenta irunthirukkanum, but, In siva's post he poked at other indian batsmen which also includes viru, athan antha reaction. matthapadi vera yaarayachum solliruntha reply panniruppana ennanu therla. i m not naattamai etc,,, plum post ellam paathi puriyave mattenguthu, chattergy posts-a illa bashing-anu.... matthapadi dhoni bashing ellam onnum irukkura maathiri therlayae. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Ramal, Originally Posted by Sourav
Dhoni nalla adicha mattha batsmen-ku yethukku poke panreenga.... enna kodumai siva ithu,...ithukku ajay +1 vera...
Expecting the same kinda post when others perform and Dhoni fail and some soul bashes Dhoni.
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
oh ok.. sridhar nnu direct aa solla vaendiyathu thaane.. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
nan kooda than vvs-ishanth partnership poyitu irunthappo athey pola sollitu irunthen.... athellam bashing-a...
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th December 2010 03:34 PM [Full View]
Ramal,
Siva technically correct batsman pathithaane pesunaaru? Y do u bring Viru unnecessarily?
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From: Plum on 20th December 2010 03:35 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Ramal,
Siva technically correct batsman pathithaane pesunaaru? Y do u bring Viru unnecessarily?
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From: Plum on 20th December 2010 03:36 PM [Full View]
good good. apdi irundhA dhAn Chatterjee work Avum. sila maasamA ellOrukkum chatterjee-nu therinjudaradhAla, work Aga mAttEngudhuplum post ellam paathi puriyave mattenguthu, chattergy posts-a illa bashing-anu.... matthapadi dhoni bashing ellam onnum irukkura maathiri therlayae
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From: Sourav on 20th December 2010 03:43 PM [Full View]
I hope our team will bounce back in next matches. Toss had the huge part in deciding the fate of the match. If we have won the toss we would've drew the match atleast... Innings defeat avoid panniruntha konjam aaruthala irunthirukkum... Anyway for the effort by our batsmen sachin dhoni etc. I expect 2 changes in next match, zah for unadkat, pujara for raina.
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From: Sourav on 20th December 2010 03:45 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Ramal,
Siva technically correct batsman pathithaane pesunaaru? Y do u bring Viru unnecessarily?
oru double century potta nalla irukkum... intha bangladesh fans thollai thanga mudila...
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From: littlemaster1982 on 20th December 2010 03:47 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Sourav
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Ramal,
Siva technically correct batsman pathithaane pesunaaru? Y do u bring Viru unnecessarily?
oru double century potta nalla irukkum... intha bangladesh fans thollai thanga mudila...
Where
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From: Sourav on 20th December 2010 03:52 PM [Full View]
cricinfo comments sec... i saw many comments in this SA tour articles like 'viru cant score in SA, he is flat-track bully' etc...
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From: littlemaster1982 on 20th December 2010 03:53 PM [Full View]
Don't care about those comments. Most of them are just trolls. Though I understand how irritating it is to read those posts.
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th December 2010 03:55 PM [Full View]
Atleast Viru didnt fall in the feet of the Chief Selector..
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From: sathya_1979 on 20th December 2010 03:58 PM [Full View]
vEra yAr vizhundhAnga? Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Atleast Viru didnt fall in the feet of the Chief Selector..
PM pls Ajay!
Sports section la oru kisu kisu thread open seiyyNum pOla?
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th December 2010 04:01 PM [Full View]
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From: sathya_1979 on 20th December 2010 04:02 PM [Full View]
nAn namma players yaaRo nu nenachEn!
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th December 2010 04:03 PM [Full View]
Namma aalunga maanasthanga!
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th December 2010 04:12 PM [Full View]
Smith also took a dig at Harbhajan Singh when rating Paul Harris' performance. "Paul was brilliant you know," Smith said. "If you compare him to Harbhajan, the way he controlled the game for us was brilliant. Paul gets written off every series, whether it is the opposition, or the media, everyone seems to bad-mouth him or write him off. He always seems to find a key way to do something for us, to allow other people to do big things. In our dressing room, too, he plays a big part."
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/493570.html
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From: sathya_1979 on 20th December 2010 04:16 PM [Full View]
Harby: ippadi ellAm usupEthi vittA nAn 6 wicket eduthiduvanA? Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Thirumaran on 20th December 2010 04:23 PM [Full View]
PM kaekurathu uppa oru vyaathiyaave poiduchchu.. vittaa inimae normal updates kooda pm la thaan kaetpeenga poala Originally Posted by sathya_1979
vEra yAr vizhundhAnga? Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Atleast Viru didnt fall in the feet of the Chief Selector..
PM pls Ajay!
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From: Thirumaran on 20th December 2010 04:25 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Ramal,
Siva technically correct batsman pathithaane pesunaaru? Y do u bring Viru unnecessarily? ippadi thaan ramal santhula sinthu paadiduvaapla.
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From: Plum on 20th December 2010 04:27 PM [Full View]
idhai pArthu usuppEra vENdiyadhu Harby illai - Dhoni! "edhirkatchi kAran enna nenaippAn"-nAvadhu Harby kitta Dhoni sollalAm Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Harby: ippadi ellAm usupEthi vittA nAn 6 wicket eduthiduvanA? Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: steveaustin on 20th December 2010 04:55 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
நீங்க தமிழ்நாட்டுல தான் இருக்கீங்களா?? :P
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From: Plum on 20th December 2010 05:06 PM [Full View]
apdi solludA singamE Graeme Smith
[However] I must be honest I was a bit surprised he made life so easy for us this morning. That did surprise me a little bit. But otherwise, yesterday his partnership with MS Dhoni was [good] … I think MS probably needs some credit for that also because if he didn't hang around, Sachin probably wouldn't have got his 50th. That partnership in general was the one time that they really stood up in the game."righttu - ipdi thAn arrogantA pEsaNum. apdiyE this is the worst Indian team to tour SA-num sollu thambi. Kamaan, I say.Perhaps, it had something to do with the fact that after a comprehensive Test win, two of the three questions that came Smith's way were about Sachin Tendulkar. Smith chose to be brutally honest. The stage for that tone was set when Jacques Kallis was asked why he didn't applaud for Tendulkar's century even as every other South African did. Smith's bemused look told a story then
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From: 19thmay on 20th December 2010 05:25 PM [Full View]
What Smith is trying to convey here? He want Sachin to face all the 90 overs for the day and save the test match?
And I am ok with his comment about Bhajji.
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From: ajaybaskar on 20th December 2010 05:26 PM [Full View]
Adhuthaan enakkum theriyala.. Adhu sari, jeichadhukkappuram avan idhu kooda aadalanna eppadi? Originally Posted by 19thmay
What Smith is trying to convey here? He want Sachin to face all the 90 overs for the day and save the test match?
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From: sathya_1979 on 20th December 2010 05:28 PM [Full View]
+1, going thru the comments in the article in crookinfo, some comments echoed this point. enna edhir pAkkarAn Smith? Sachin shud have stayed for 90+ overs and saved the match! silly pellow! Originally Posted by 19thmay
What Smith is trying to convey here? He want Sachin to face all the 90 overs for the day and save the test match?
And I am ok with his comment about Bhajji.
Zak varattum, appo theriyumdi un kadhai.
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From: P_R on 20th December 2010 05:35 PM [Full View]
The stage for that tone was set when Jacques Kallis was asked why he didn't applaud for Tendulkar's century even as every other South African did.
ippidi ellAm yaar kEttAnga.
nee yEn vizhundhu kumbidalainnu kEkkaadha kuRaiyA irukku
oru sila commentators mAnathai cringe paNNa vaikkuradhukkE irukkaainga.
Summa Sachin boundary-la OdippOyi oru four save paNNA pOdhum. Look at the dedication, look at the level of commitment, after so many years of international cricket, hats off - appidinnu aarambichuruvaainga.
konja nEram summA irrA-nu sollalaam pOla irukkum.
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From: Dinesh84 on 20th December 2010 05:47 PM [Full View]
intha Ten cricket ku vera aalae kedaikalaya? Charu Sharma and Arun Lol thaan unga kannuku experts ah theriyiraangala ?
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From: steveaustin on 20th December 2010 05:48 PM [Full View]
He might not have expected an innings defeat because of Sachin's presence. Originally Posted by 19thmay
What Smith is trying to convey here? He want Sachin to face all the 90 overs for the day and save the test match?
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From: steveaustin on 20th December 2010 05:51 PM [Full View]
what about Boria bOnda Mazumdar Originally Posted by Dinesh84
intha Ten cricket ku vera aalae kedaikalaya? Charu Sharma and Arun Lol thaan unga kannuku experts ah theriyiraangala ?
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From: raajarasigan on 20th December 2010 05:52 PM [Full View]
Arun Lal Originally Posted by Dinesh84
intha Ten cricket ku vera aalae kedaikalaya? Charu Sharma and Arun Lol thaan unga kannuku experts ah theriyiraangala ?
ivan eppadi ella seriesalum irukkan... kaasu koduthu pesuraana...
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From: Plum on 20th December 2010 06:05 PM [Full View]
Oh dont bad mouth Arun Lal. He is a truly inspirational figuer to the mediocre performers around the world that you can still survive giving one mediocre performance after another. Avar en kula deivam. Avarai oNNum sollAdhInga
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From: P_R on 20th December 2010 06:19 PM [Full View]
Of course. Anaa podhu idathula mediocrity-yai thittiraNum. illainA sandhEgappatturuvaainga.
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From: venkkiram on 20th December 2010 09:40 PM [Full View]
இவ்வளவு தூரம் கஷ்டப்பட்டு விளையாடி கடைசியில் ஒரு பயனும் இல்லாமல் போனது ஏமாற்றமே. "Force SA to bat again on 5th day to win the match.." - A dream didn't materialize at all.
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From: ajithfederer on 20th December 2010 10:18 PM [Full View]
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/493581.html
Zaheer is back. Drop Raina and take in Pujara. We have to atleast draw this series now.
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From: Vivasaayi on 20th December 2010 10:22 PM [Full View]
Exactly! Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Pujara at number 5 would be fine.
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From: ajithfederer on 20th December 2010 10:27 PM [Full View]
Read dhoni's statements here. He makes a lot of sense. Our bowlers weren't getting enough wickets but they atleast could have stopped the flow of runs. In a little over 4 sessions (130 overs) they were able to rack up 620 runs. Atleast they had to make sure they didn't score off our bowling so quickly. Rain could have saved India later on the 5th day but not earlier in the day.
In the context of the match, India had to bat 2 sessions early and were led to chase their own tails. Batsman fell aweful short in 1st innings, no doubt but 620 runs is too much to concede. It's a shame to see India so dependent on Zaheer to lead their attack.
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From: 19thmay on 21st December 2010 09:20 AM [Full View]
Sachin-ku oru vengala kinnam kooda kodukalayE? Originally Posted by Riyazz
Namma vEna oru gelusil bottle anuppi vaipom.
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From: Plum on 21st December 2010 09:29 AM [Full View]
I think South Africa in general and Kallis in particular believe that Kallis will break all these records without breaking a sweat.
One of the things that comes easily to these teams is the superiority complex because of performance in such pitches - in the past, there was a gulf between their batsmen and Indian batsmen in terms of ability to cope with such pitches - which was exaggerated by the difference in quality of their bowlers and Indian bowlers. But now, such sense of superiority is misplaced - unfortunately, becausee our bowling is even worse than before(rememberr we had Anil Kumble then, poor as he was in foreign pitches, not so poor as current incumbent, and Srinath/Prasad etc made for a decent combination - today we have only Zaheer and I feel that with all this weight of expectation, he will also come unstuck if he plays in the next 2 tests), this theory doesnt get the mileage it should
There is a whole bunch of batsmen thriving against India in particular - why are they not able to replicate this against good bowling attacks? This is for Smith to ponder but he won't.
Kallis himself - his strength is that he just has no notion of form. If you wake him from sleep, and give him a bat, he'll still hit the bad balls to boundary while leaving/defending the good balls. Many people wonder why he isnt as revered as SRT, RTP, RSD etc - it is this special ability to convert good balls into bad balls that the latter specialise in which I feel that Kallis is not particularly known for.
And the fact that there is enough bad bowling in the world today to support that is the reason for resentment against Kallis - you may ask why cant Ricky, Sachin etc cash in against bad bowling. The answer is their style is risky, and provides entertainment when they take on even good balls and convert it into beautiful shots. I mean relatively ofcourse - not that they are as risky as Sehwag. But that is part of the allure - it is easy to get irritated by clinical fellows who can thrive against not just flat pitches, and bad bowling attacks, but also within overs, do well against the bad ball and do nothing about the good ball. It is that consistency that irks.
It is one thing to flourish in good pitches against poor bowling teams like India, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe etc but Kallis takes it to just another level. Given this, he is bound to beat Tendulkar's longevity records.
What we must wish for is a revival of the good bowling era within the next year.
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From: Plum on 21st December 2010 09:34 AM [Full View]
That's a good reading - but is he gutsy enough to hold Harbhajan by the scruff of his neck and make him accountable? Or is he going to give the ball to Raina and Tendulkar when the oppoisition is on a rampage so that Harbhajan's figures won't look bad? Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: Plum on 21st December 2010 09:35 AM [Full View]
I mean why give Raina 7 overs for 77 runs? Shouldnt harbhajan have taken the gauntlet and bowled to Devilliers?
If I had to criticise Dhoni's captaincy, this would be my grouse - somehow, Harbhajan is being protected
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From: Plum on 21st December 2010 09:35 AM [Full View]
Ok, I have done my bit, Bhajji - hopefully, that should help you do well in the next 2 tests
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From: 19thmay on 21st December 2010 09:39 AM [Full View]
Good analysis Plum.
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From: Plum on 21st December 2010 09:48 AM [Full View]
Long and short of it is that I am saying:
Kallis can never get out to a bad ball. NEVER. Period. Unlike Ricky, Sachin or Lara who sometimes can give away with a over ambitious shot in the rush of adrenalin. For all his reputation as Wall, even Dravid gives it away sometimes. Kallis - NEVER. I mean, never does he throw his wicket away. Especially in me, this consistency causes resentment when combined with the fact that we are in an era of predominantly mediocre bowling which means Kallis is more likely to have statistical success and consistency than better batsmen like Sachin.
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From: Plum on 21st December 2010 10:09 AM [Full View]
Kallis against Australia
Grouping Span Mat Runs HS Bat Av 100 Wkts BBI Bowl Av 5 Ct St
in Australia 1997-2009 12 915 111 45.75 2 19 3/24 43.78 0 16 0
in South Africa 1997-2009 12 749 114 35.66 2 29 3/22 31.51 0 13 0
Overall1997-2009 24 1664 114 40.58 4 48 3/22 36.37 0 29 0
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From: ajithfederer on 21st December 2010 10:20 AM [Full View]
Why BCCI isn't using RP singh, Pathan etc?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 21st December 2010 10:23 AM [Full View]
Pathan hasn't played domestic cricket for a while. He was training at NCA to get back to match fitness. RP Singh is not doing great in domestic circuit to warrant a recall. It's really frustrating to see these guys give away the starts they had in international career.
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From: Plum on 21st December 2010 10:23 AM [Full View]
RP Singh has been tailing off - although I suspect he will do better in helpful conditions. Irfan is a mystery - I really dont understand why nobody made the effort to help him comeback. If anyone deserved grooming, it was him.
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From: ajithfederer on 21st December 2010 10:27 AM [Full View]
+1.
I really liked Irfan when he came up on the International scene. Just after 2003 world cup during the down under Australian Tour and the Pakistan tour in 2004. His inswinging yorker to Gilli in Australia was a ball for all indian fans. He was a teenage king dipping in mid 80's pace with great swing bowling. He really over shadowed Zaheer during that phase. Don't know where it all went wrong. Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
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From: ajithfederer on 21st December 2010 11:09 AM [Full View]
Harbhajan Singh's form a worry
By: Sai Mohan Date: 2010-12-21 Place: Centurion
When South Africa captain Graeme Smith said that Paul Harris controlled the game for his side better than India's star spinner Harbhajan Singh, it told the true story.
It established that the South Africans had Harbhajan all figured out.
"If you compare him (Harris) to Harbhajan, I think the way he controlled the game for us was brilliant," Smith told reporters after the hosts' comprehensive victory yesterday.
Since the onset of 2010, Harbhajan has claimed just 37 wickets in 11 Tests, at a steep average of 45.
Poor form
In overseas Tests this year, Harbhajan has just six wickets from four Tests, at an unacceptable 99 runs per scalp.
It's no secret that the turbanator is being undeservingly carried along in India's playing XI.
http://www.mid-day.com/sports/2010/d...uth-Africa.htm
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From: Plum on 21st December 2010 11:12 AM [Full View]
kamaan Harby!It's no secret that the turbanator is being undeservingly carried along in India's playing XI.
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From: sathya_1979 on 21st December 2010 01:35 PM [Full View]
http://cricketnext.in.com/news/ishan.../52625-13.html
Ishant, Rohit dropped for T20, ODIs againt SA
Ishant Sharma was the notable absentee from the Indian cricket squad which was announced for the T20 match and the ODI series against South Africa starting in January 2011.
Middle order batsman Rohit Sharma who played in the ODI series against New Zealand also failed to retain his place.
Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni make a comeback to the team after missing the ODI series against New Zealand and leg spinner Piyush Chawla has also been included in the 16 member squad.
India currently trail the Test series against South Africa after losing the first match at Centurion by an innings and 25 runs.
Indian squad:
M S Dhoni (Captain), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Praveen Kumar, Munaf Patel, R Ashwin, Yusuf Pathan, Piyush Chawla, S Sreesanth
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From: Plum on 21st December 2010 05:40 PM [Full View]
M Vijay-ya drop paNNinadhu kUda news illai pOlirukku
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From: Riyazz on 24th December 2010 09:16 AM [Full View]
Quiet Amla adds Indian flair to South Africa
Hashim Amla once refused to wear the team jersey because the sponsor was an alcoholic brand. It is this mental strength has will result in him celebrating his 50th Test in Durban
Sidharth Monga in Durban
During the Durban Test, a photo exhibition will be on display to mark 150 years of Indians in South Africa. It is a wonderful look at a history that began when the Truro, a British ship, arrived with 339 indentured migrants from Madras (as the city of Chennai was then known) on November 16, 1860. The pictures show how over the years the Indians went from working on sugar plantations to moving on to more enterprising work, such as washing clothes or making baskets, to renting land to grow fruits and vegetables.
There are photos of characters such as the "Gov", who looked after gardens in Newcastle in the twenties and the thirties, of the scenes outside the courthouse when Ebrahim Ebrahim was sent to prison in Robben Island, of the 1949 riots when the Indians fought with the Africans for scarce resources, of Fatima Seedat marshalling a group of women for the first time in the political arena, of how Nelson Mandela's first stop in Durban upon his release was the house of Fatima and Ismail Meer, and more recently of Bollywood actress Preity Zinta coming here for the IPL and throwing gifts into the Kingsmead crowd. There is also one of Yacoob Omar, considered the finest batsman in non-racial circles in the seventies.
The story, though, will be incomplete without the photograph of a bearded man punching the ball square on the off side, playing slightly away from the body, on the up, with an open face. Alternatively, the punch on the leg side will do too, with the bat face closing at just the right moment. Especially when that man, the most Indian of batsmen, is about to play his 50th Test, about to bring up the milestone at the venue where the most Indian of techniques was developed. When he started off, he was the only cricketer of Indian origin to ever play a Test for South Africa; today only 14 men from his country have more caps.
At the same time, despite the diversity that his style of play and demeanour bring to the team, Hashim Amla a third-generation Indian, is still every bit a South African. While Hashim has toured India, Ahmed Amla, his elder brother and Dolphins team-mate, hasn't even been there. They understand the Gujarati language, but can't speak it. Ahmed will not be here for the start of the Test, but says he will make sure he is here to watch if Hashim is batting in the second innings. Then again if Hashim makes one of his big first innings scores - and he has had a few this year - he might not need to bat in the second. Some of those innings have come in the country that his grandfather left years ago.
Ahmed says it wasn't as difficult for them when they were growing up as it might seem from the outside. "We missed that era when it was difficult for people of colour," he said. "It would have been difficult for somebody like Ashwell Prince, who was older than us, and would have started playing serious cricket around 1992." Ahmed still went to an Indian school while Hashim studied in Durban High School. "He studied in an integrated school, played with and against white and other coloured kids. It does have a huge impact on the personality. Also, Durban High School was the one that Barry Richards went to - it had a great cricketing culture and history."
Ahmed can't quite put a finger on the time when the brothers became serious about cricketing careers, but it started in the backyard where - at times - he would get out and run away, not giving Hashim a bat. Although cricket didn't run in the family, Mahomed H Amla, a doctor in Durban, played a big role. He would drive them to grounds once they started taking it seriously.
Observes here say that Mahomed never pushed the kids too hard, but Hashim turned out to be really mentally strong. When Hashim was first picked for the South African side, he saw the jersey and refused to put it on because it had the Castle (beer manufacturers and team sponsors) logo on it. They had seen this mental strength in how he used to bat on for days in Durban, but this - for a debutant to cross the team sponsors - was the real deal. It takes a strong man to refuse your national cricket team's jersey. He still doesn't drink, but is very much a part of a team where celebrations start with a pint.
"He was always strong in the head, more disciplined than me," Ahmed said. "And once the rest of them get to know the person, they understand too."
More than matters of belief and faith, perhaps it was difficult to establish a style that was foreign in this country. South Africa has produced some mighty fine batsmen, but this was new. The high back lift, the extravagant punches that look risky at first viewing, the wrists. There was a period when it seemed he had been found out. Ahmed says that was Hashim's big test, and it all came down to feeling comfortable at the big level. "Once he felt he belonged there, there was no trouble at all."
Hashim has also been wary of not becoming the public face of anything larger than what he does best, score runs. He has always kept away from the media, prefers not to talk about his background much, and quietly, albeit with a certain flair and charm, keeps scoring runs. Ahmed, though, has seen a change. "The kids now see one of them is there, about to play his 50th Test. It was bound to make many more of them take up cricket."
Barring an injury, Ahmed said, 50 Tests is not even the half-way point in Hashim's journey. Here's to at least 50 more.
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From: MumbaiRamki on 24th December 2010 10:32 AM [Full View]
WHy can't they try Ashwin ? He has lot of variety in his bolwing .. Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Plum on 24th December 2010 10:35 AM [Full View]
When Harby is there, what is the need for Ashwin?
Ashwin-ku sammersalt(century) adikka theriyumA?
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From: MumbaiRamki on 24th December 2010 10:39 AM [Full View]
Plum ,
Harby century Ok , it did help india in last series
But he is primarly a bowler who has to contain & take wickets ..he is just a shadow of the past ...It will be interesting to see the stats of 2010 and compare it with previous years ...
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From: raajarasigan on 24th December 2010 10:51 AM [Full View]
I desperately wish Ashwin to be in the playing 11 for the WC. I remember in 2003 WC, Harbhajan was given the chance in most of the matches though AK was also there in the squad. SG took that tough decision. I don't think Dhoni will do that. So, the only way is, Bhajji has to get injured and ruled out of the tourney
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From: Thirumaran on 24th December 2010 10:55 AM [Full View]
even till world cup is fine with me. Originally Posted by raajarasigan
I don't think Dhoni will do that. So, the only way is, Bhajji has to get injured and ruled out of the tourney
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From: raajarasigan on 24th December 2010 11:04 AM [Full View]
yes.. the tourney I meant is WC only... Originally Posted by Thirumaran
even till world cup is fine with me. Originally Posted by raajarasigan
I don't think Dhoni will do that. So, the only way is, Bhajji has to get injured and ruled out of the tourney
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From: Thirumaran on 24th December 2010 11:06 AM [Full View]
oh ok.. that is the spirit Originally Posted by raajarasigan
yes.. the tourney I meant is WC only... Originally Posted by Thirumaran
even till world cup is fine with me. Originally Posted by raajarasigan
I don't think Dhoni will do that. So, the only way is, Bhajji has to get injured and ruled out of the tourney atha nadakurathukku en side la irunthu ethaachum help panrathukku ready
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From: 19thmay on 24th December 2010 11:09 AM [Full View]
Konja neram avan kitta unga mokkaya pOdunga, automatic-a avanaye avan adichukittu injury aaiduvaan. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
oh ok.. that is the spirit atha nadakurathukku en side la irunthu ethaachum help panrathukku ready
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From: ajithfederer on 24th December 2010 11:10 AM [Full View]
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Originally Posted by 19thmay
Konja neram avan kitta unga mokkaya pOdunga, automatic-a avanaye avan adichukittu injury aaiduvaan. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
oh ok.. that is the spirit atha nadakurathukku en side la irunthu ethaachum help panrathukku ready
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From: Thirumaran on 24th December 2010 11:12 AM [Full View]
purithu.. last friday meet kku appuram veetla poi unna neeye adichikittayaamae :P Originally Posted by 19thmay
Konja neram avan kitta unga mokkaya pOdunga, automatic-a avanaye avan adichukittu injury aaiduvaan. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
oh ok.. that is the spirit atha nadakurathukku en side la irunthu ethaachum help panrathukku ready
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From: ajithfederer on 24th December 2010 11:14 AM [Full View]
TM, Eleksan vera varudhu enna strategies vechurukinga?. Pondicherryla edhavadhu thogudhila nikka poringala? :P/.
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From: Thirumaran on 24th December 2010 11:25 AM [Full View]
Plum ethaachum strategy senju KKKK kitta ellaarayum kaapaathinaa thaan undu.. :P Originally Posted by ajithfederer
TM, Eleksan vera varudhu enna strategies vechurukinga?. Pondicherryla edhavadhu thogudhila nikka poringala? :P/.
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From: sathya_1979 on 25th December 2010 01:46 PM [Full View]
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From: Plum on 25th December 2010 03:03 PM [Full View]
This is bad news for M Vijay. GauravamA tourlErundhu thirumbi irukka vENdiyavan ippO Durbanla veLayAdi Test Reserve apdingara vAippaiyum forever izhakka pORan mR Kamal fan vijay.
ODI, T20 - anyway he is out of reckoning for national selection for Life. ippO testsum pOchudi
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From: Vivasaayi on 25th December 2010 04:32 PM [Full View]
Vijay - prove yourself I say!!!!
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From: Benny Lava on 25th December 2010 05:16 PM [Full View]
Vijay would fare better than Gambhir against the short balls. He showed good restraint against the Aussies, but the pace and bounce of South African pitches is a different ball game altogether. If he does not venture into those beautiful cover drives against the seaming or swinging deliveries, he would do well I feel.
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From: Plum on 25th December 2010 06:08 PM [Full View]
Well, it is lose-lose for Vijay.
For Gambhir, vijay's failure will help him as he can come back in more benign conditions.
I was looking forward to this tour for Gambhir. It could have moved him to very good from good. An injury now is untimely, although ironically this will only strenghen his position in the team thanks to Vijay's failure.
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From: sathya_1979 on 25th December 2010 08:40 PM [Full View]
http://cricket.yahoo.com/cricket/blog/venkatananth/19/19venkatananth
Detailed analysis on Bhajji's prolonged ineffectiveness
Harbhajan Singh: India's 'mystery' spinner
In the wake of the Centurion Test, India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni came down unusually hard on his bowlers.
His post-match comments were an exercise in stating the blindingly obvious -- and stating them with unusual vigor. You need to take 20 wickets to win a Test, Dhoni pointed out -- and the bowling lineup showed no sign of being able to accomplish that task. Worse -- again, as Dhoni pointed out -- the morning session of day 3, in course of which India gave away 225 runs, made defeat inevitable by allowing South Africa to declare and bury India not merely under a mountain of runs, but also time.
The points Dhoni made were well taken, but they were also characterized by a glaring anomaly. When going into specifics, this is what the skipper said:
Our bowlers are not express quick. They don't generally bowl over 140-plus. They have to be very precise with their line and length. We tried different fields. We tried to work around their bowling aspects, which, more often than not, will work with a set batsman. We tried to contain them but it was not successful for a period of time."
What that comment omits is the performance of the sole spinner in the side. And the omission is both glaring and curious, because Harbhajan Singh is not merely the lead spinner in the ranks, but de facto is the lead strike bowler. Absent Zaheer Khan, who brings vast experience not merely to his bowling but also to the task of shepherding his seam-bowling partners along, it was Harbhajan Singh who had to take the onus -- and what we got instead was a display of ineptitude in the field, and petulance off it.
Consider the first innings. The off spinner came on to bowl in the 19th over, with the score on 64/0. Given his seniority and supposed skill, his brief at that point would have been two-fold: to stem the flow of runs, and to provide a breakthrough so India could get back into the game. Instead, in his first over he bowled two short, both of which resulted in boundaries; his analysis after 4 overs was 0/32. True, he got the wicket of Smith in the next over, but much of the damage had been done by then.
Or consider that disastrous morning session of day three, when the Proteas went from 366/2 to 591/3 in course of a session. Harbhajan got the ball for over number 101 -- and his analysis at the time was 20-2-107-2 (that is, he had already gone in excess of 5 an over). His spell, at a point in the game when it was crucial to slow South Africa down, was 6-0-43-0.
These numbers are glaring, because they underline the lead spinner's failures on two fronts: not only was he unable to take wickets and perform his designated role of sole strike bowler, he was equally unable to stem the flow of runs, tighten the game down, and give his side a chance to get back into things.
If this were an aberration, you could write it off as being one of those days that come even to the best. The problem -- and the unquestioned elephant in the team's living room -- is the fact that Harbhajan's bowling has been in terminal decline for some time now. Since March 2007, he has played 34 Tests in India, and picked up 142 wickets at an average of 36.16 runs per wicket. Significantly, he has played 27 of those Tests in the supposedly spin-friendly conditions of India, and only 7 Tests away from home.
During this period, he has managed one ten wicket haul and five five-wicket hauls, at a glaringly poor strike rate of 75.4 balls per wicket. In other words, it takes him the better part of 13 overs to get a wicket -- a rate that compares unfavorably with Graeme Swann, who has a strike rate of 55.6, or even Shakib-al-Hasan, who has a 67.7 rate. Keep in mind that it is Harbhajan who, on repute, is the better spinner of the three -- and the problem those figures highlight become glaringly obvious. (Incidentally, at the time he retired because he was no longer thought fit to lead the Indian attack, Anil Kumble had a strike rate of 65.9 -- and that high figure is reached only because his last year in Test cricket, 2008, was particularly horrid with the leggie getting a mere 28 wickets at an average of 51.07 and a strike rate of 99.18.).
The problem posed by Harbhajan's poor strike rate is further magnified when you consider that Swann, not rated as highly as the Indian offie, has in a relatively shorter career taken a wicket in the first over of a new spell 25 times -- that is to say, when his captain needs a breakthrough, Swann can be counted on to hit the spot straightaway, and to deliver the results his captain is asking for. Not so, clearly, Harbhajan.
Parse those figures still further, and you find that in the first innings of a Test, Harbhajan's strike rate slips to 84.7. You could argue that Test wickets in the first innings rarely support spin bowlers -- but consider that Swann's strike rate for the first innings is 63.9, and Shakib's is 55, and even that excuse fails to hold water.
If not as a strike bowler, does Harbhajan work in the holding mode, as a defensive bowler who can tie an end down and allow his bowling partners to attack at the other? The offie has attempted to live that role thanks to his acquired habit of pushing the ball quicker through the air, largely on a middle and leg line, and eschew flight, loop and turn to a large extent.
The problem is, it is not working – the recalibrated bowling style has only reduced his effectiveness. Even in the recently concluded home series against an underconfident batting lineup like that of New Zealand, Harbhajan was overshadowed by the likes of Daniel Vettori and Pragyan Ojha, who not only picked up wickets (14 and 12 respectively), but kept things tighter, while Harbhajan was the at the same time the most expensive and least effective of the trio (10 wickets, strike-rate of 91.1 at 2.75 runs per over).
Away from home, where his excuses have ranged from Kookaburra balls to unfriendly conditions for spinners, he has leaked runs at 3.01 runs on average, with a strike-rate of 81.1 to go. The Centurion performance, when thanks to the absence of Zaheer Khan the team needed him to step up in the role of lead bowler, was bad even by his own deteriorating standards, with Harbhajan going for 2/184 at 4.69 runs an over.
A related stat: every time Harbhajan concedes over 100 runs in an innings, he does so at a higher economy rate of around 3.19, which indicates that the opposition doesn't really view him as a threat.
What further undercuts the "unfriendly conditions" argument is that Swann (21 in 4 Tests) and Shakib (11 in 2 Tests) have both managed to pick up wickets in South African conditions, with each getting two five-fors.
There are two ways, two templates, that largely define the role of a spinner. The first is of a slow bowler who comes in on the back of a good opening spell by a quick bowler; the other is of the spearhead of a bowling attack where there is no effective seam/pace bowler to create early inroads.
Zaheer Khan is clearly the engine of the Indian pace attack; when he is absent the attack is rendered largely toothless – and that is precisely when you need the frontline spinner to step up. Now consider this: during the last three years, whenever Zaheer has been absent through injury, Harbhajan has managed a grand total of 34 wickets in ten Tests, at a strike rate of 85.5.
Five-for hauls are the bowler's equivalent of a batsman's century – and during the period under review, Harbhajan has managed a grand total of 7 five-fors in 34 Tests, or roughly once in every seven Tests.
There is, of course, his newly discovered – or rather, newly perfected – batting skills. After Harbhajan's famous century against the Kiwis, his captain MS Dhoni said that now, India could afford the luxury of playing five bowlers, by treating Harbhajan as an all-rounder capable not just of taking wickets, but also providing valuable runs.
If that were in fact true, it would be brilliant – what India has lacked since the days of Kapil Dev is a quality all-rounder who can lend balance by filling two roles, and thus allowing the team to effectively field 7 batsmen and 5 bowlers. But those brave words of Dhoni have not in fact been implemented – India continues to pack its batting, with six full time batsmen and MS Dhoni as wicket-keeper batsman. Will the team really depend on Bhajji's batting ability and drop a batsman, play Harbhajan at seven and bring in an additional bowler, say a Pragyan Ojha or Ravichandran Ashwin? Don't hold your breath waiting.
By way of aside, my choice would be Ashwin – it is not just that he has taken wickets consistently – what marks him as a stand out is his attacking attitude, his adherence to the off or outside off, and his fearlessness in giving the ball air and inviting batsmen to come after him. Ashwin is by no means the finished article – but he is clearly at a stage where international exposure is the one thing needed to create a finished product.
To go back to the theme of this article – what puzzles me is why Harbhajan's form or lack thereof is not considered worthy of greater debate; why he continues to be deemed an "automatic selection" despite three years of largely mediocre performances. Not so long ago, we used to question Anil Kumble after one bad series – where did that rigor, that analysis, go in the case of Harbhajan?
Simply put – what makes him the holy cow of Indian cricket? And how much longer will selectors blindly genuflect at that altar?
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From: raajarasigan on 25th December 2010 09:42 PM [Full View]
very well written article!!! Originally Posted by sathya_1979
particularly this point If AK was overlooked for his poor form, why NOT harbhajan? nalla novaama nombu kumbdran..
Camaan Dhoni.. Show him the door, I say
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 12:03 PM [Full View]
Bhajji's ponmozhigaL:
We'll need two goats to feed on this grassy pitch.
Harbhajan Singh, that delightful pitch expert, comes up with a novel idea to make the Kingsmead track more batsman-friendly
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine...ote/index.html
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From: Vivasaayi on 26th December 2010 12:32 PM [Full View]
whats going on...I am in office..raining?..
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 12:33 PM [Full View]
start delayed due to morning rain! May start in 30-45 mins
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From: Vivasaayi on 26th December 2010 12:34 PM [Full View]
appo mazhai ninnuduchu...isnt it? Originally Posted by sathya_1979
pulvelila thaan indha timeum first inningsaa?
who and all want India to face the south african bowling on this grassy pitch bravely and make a statement to prove a point...
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 12:37 PM [Full View]
India first batting aadinaa, naaLaikku edhaachum thamizh paperla "pulveLiyil pudhaikkappatta India aNi" nu news headline varaama irundhaa sari
As I type this, it's drizzling again.
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From: Plum on 26th December 2010 12:38 PM [Full View]
Bhajji critics will eat their words after this test match
Best spinner in india
Best batsman among spinners in india
Best flag-bearer among indian players
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From: Benny Lava on 26th December 2010 01:02 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Good one... but batting pitch pottaalum polambraan bowling pitch pottaalum polambraan.... He has lost his fizz in his bowling but his mouth shows no sign of slowing down!
Idhula koduma ennana batting panni sila pera convert panni vechirukaan... dei, kodutha velaiya ozhunga sei da...
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 01:15 PM [Full View]
SA won the toss and will bowl!
oooooooo-ooooooooooooo
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From: Benny Lava on 26th December 2010 01:16 PM [Full View]
But at the same time, great chance to prove the detractors wrong...
ray:
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 01:17 PM [Full View]
India have made three changes. Vijay, Pujara and Zaheer come in for Gambhir, Raina and Unadkat. South Africa are unchanged
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 01:18 PM [Full View]
Hope somebody does a Dravid - Bangar today!
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From: Benny Lava on 26th December 2010 01:27 PM [Full View]
Dhoni's form with the toss is a worrying factor for India!
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From: Benny Lava on 26th December 2010 01:28 PM [Full View]
Yet people call him a lucky captain Originally Posted by Benny Lava
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From: Benny Lava on 26th December 2010 01:44 PM [Full View]
The ball is swinging to both sides of the stumps like a serpent swaying to a snake charmers music.
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 01:55 PM [Full View]
kood job by the openers, so far!
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 01:57 PM [Full View]
kavala puriyuthu.. seekiram neenga ninaichathu nadakkum.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 01:58 PM [Full View]
nAn enna nenachEnu kaNdippaa ungaLaala kandu pidikka mudiyAdhu! Originally Posted by Thirumaran
kavala puriyuthu.. seekiram neenga ninaichathu nadakkum.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
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From: Siv.S on 26th December 2010 01:58 PM [Full View]
enna kood job, vijay may izhaiyila thappinar.. innum form aakave illai.. athukkulla mudichiduvanuga pola.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:00 PM [Full View]
Going by the history of Indian Openers on seaming, bouncing Track and especially our record at Durban, this is a kood start. Originally Posted by Siv.S
enna kood job, vijay may izhaiyila thappinar.. innum form aakave illai.. athukkulla mudichiduvanuga pola.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
BTW, adhu enna may izhaila?
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:01 PM [Full View]
eppavum naan ninaikirathu nadakanumnu thaan nee ninaippa.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
nAn enna nenachEnu kaNdippaa ungaLaala kandu pidikka mudiyAdhu! Originally Posted by Thirumaran
kavala puriyuthu.. seekiram neenga ninaichathu nadakkum.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:02 PM [Full View]
ungaLa maadhiri nalla uLLangaL nenachadhu yaar supportum illaama nadakkum! Originally Posted by Thirumaran
eppavum naan ninaikirathu nadakanumnu thaan nee ninaippa.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
nAn enna nenachEnu kaNdippaa ungaLaala kandu pidikka mudiyAdhu! Originally Posted by Thirumaran
kavala puriyuthu.. seekiram neenga ninaichathu nadakkum.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:05 PM [Full View]
Senthil in Indian : ir vuttutayyaa Originally Posted by sathya_1979
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:07 PM [Full View]
btw ramal sehwag 50 adikira varaikkum paarka maataan. .paarthaa out aayiduvaaraam.. namma naatula mooda nambikka eppadi ellaam paravi irukku
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From: Siv.S on 26th December 2010 02:19 PM [Full View]
Shewag gone.. sathya that is mayir izhaiyil.... Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Going by the history of Indian Openers on seaming, bouncing Track and especially our record at Durban, this is a kood start. Originally Posted by Siv.S
enna kood job, vijay may izhaiyila thappinar.. innum form aakave illai.. athukkulla mudichiduvanuga pola.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
BTW, adhu enna may izhaila?
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:20 PM [Full View]
theriyum Siva, summaadhaan kEttEn
ippo Ramal prayers vEra maadhiri irukkum
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:21 PM [Full View]
oNNu
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:23 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
ungaLa maadhiri nalla uLLangaL nenachadhu yaar supportum illaama nadakkum! Originally Posted by Thirumaran
eppavum naan ninaikirathu nadakanumnu thaan nee ninaippa.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
nAn enna nenachEnu kaNdippaa ungaLaala kandu pidikka mudiyAdhu! Originally Posted by Thirumaran
kavala puriyuthu.. seekiram neenga ninaichathu nadakkum.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
ippa nee ninaichathu (athaavathu naan ninaichathu) nadanthuduchchu
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:23 PM [Full View]
adhaavadhu naama nenachadhu
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:25 PM [Full View]
but meet la adi unakku mattum thaan Originally Posted by sathya_1979
adhaavadhu naama nenachadhu
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:27 PM [Full View]
yaaru Ramal vandhu adippaaraa? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
but meet la adi unakku mattum thaan Originally Posted by sathya_1979
adhaavadhu naama nenachadhu
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:30 PM [Full View]
Whaatta effort by Devil
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:30 PM [Full View]
ooooooooo-oooooooooo
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:31 PM [Full View]
vijay ivvlo naeramaa aaduraan
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 02:32 PM [Full View]
machakkaran vijay... :P
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:33 PM [Full View]
adhi kaalai kaNda kanavu palichidum pOla irukkE
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:34 PM [Full View]
athaane paarthen..
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:35 PM [Full View]
believe or not, I was dreaming today early morning that Aus will be bowled out for less than 100 and India will be 120-8.
oNNu nadandhaachu, reNdaavadhum nadandhidum pOla irukkE
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 02:37 PM [Full View]
thambi cricket batlayE Aaki nalla viLayadurApla.
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From: hamid on 26th December 2010 02:38 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
believe or not, I was dreaming today early morning that Aus will be bowled out for less than 100 and India will be 120-8.
oNNu nadandhaachu, reNdaavadhum nadandhidum pOla irukkE ithellam remba overu
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:38 PM [Full View]
dravid century adikira maathiri (not number of balls) enakku dream vanthathu.. athaan nadakkum
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:38 PM [Full View]
Y shud I lie? Originally Posted by hamid
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
believe or not, I was dreaming today early morning that Aus will be bowled out for less than 100 and India will be 120-8.
oNNu nadandhaachu, reNdaavadhum nadandhidum pOla irukkE ithellam remba overu
BTW, nalladhu nadandhaa sari!
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:41 PM [Full View]
dream la yaar yaarukku evvlo run.. Dhoni - Technical batsmen side fightla hub la innaikku yaar kai oangum.. athayum sollidu :P Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Y shud I lie? Originally Posted by hamid
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
believe or not, I was dreaming today early morning that Aus will be bowled out for less than 100 and India will be 120-8.
oNNu nadandhaachu, reNdaavadhum nadandhidum pOla irukkE ithellam remba overu
BTW, nalladhu nadandhaa sari!
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:42 PM [Full View]
kanavula vandhaa kaNdippaa solrEn Originally Posted by Thirumaran
dream la yaar yaarukku evvlo run.. Dhoni - Technical batsmen side fightla hub la innaikku yaar kai oangum.. athayum sollidu :P Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Y shud I lie? Originally Posted by hamid
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
believe or not, I was dreaming today early morning that Aus will be bowled out for less than 100 and India will be 120-8.
oNNu nadandhaachu, reNdaavadhum nadandhidum pOla irukkE ithellam remba overu
BTW, nalladhu nadandhaa sari!
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:42 PM [Full View]
btw vijay kku eththana life ?
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From: hamid on 26th December 2010 02:42 PM [Full View]
I said about u dreaming about cricket.. thr r many better things to dream about. Y shd i even think u r lying.
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:43 PM [Full View]
I am not Dom Cobb to control my dreams Originally Posted by hamid
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:43 PM [Full View]
athaanae sania tennis aaduratha dream pannaalaachum paravaa illa.. Originally Posted by hamid
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:44 PM [Full View]
I saw her at Mumbai airport :yuck: Originally Posted by Thirumaran
athaanae sania tennis aaduratha dream pannaalaachum paravaa illa.. Originally Posted by hamid
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From: hamid on 26th December 2010 02:44 PM [Full View]
Ellam avan edutha runnavida kammithaan Originally Posted by Thirumaran
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:46 PM [Full View]
silaraukkunnu sila feautures irukku.. iththana love panniyum unakku vivaram paththala Originally Posted by sathya_1979
I saw her at Mumbai airport :yuck: Originally Posted by Thirumaran
athaanae sania tennis aaduratha dream pannaalaachum paravaa illa.. Originally Posted by hamid
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From: hamid on 26th December 2010 02:46 PM [Full View]
thr is a diff in wht u see and wht he tries to see Originally Posted by sathya_1979
I saw her at Mumbai airport :yuck: Originally Posted by Thirumaran
athaanae sania tennis aaduratha dream pannaalaachum paravaa illa.. Originally Posted by hamid
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 02:47 PM [Full View]
I prefer originals
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:48 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by hamid
Ellam avan edutha runnavida kammithaan Originally Posted by Thirumaran
btw just now saw.. no raina 
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:49 PM [Full View]
Sathya voada latchanaththa inga paaru.. Originally Posted by hamid
thr is a diff in wht u see and wht he tries to see Originally Posted by sathya_1979
I saw her at Mumbai airport :yuck: Originally Posted by Thirumaran
athaanae sania tennis aaduratha dream pannaalaachum paravaa illa.. Originally Posted by hamid
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
I prefer originals
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From: Thirumaran on 26th December 2010 02:52 PM [Full View]
sari yaaraachum vanthu thittrathukulla naan
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From: Sourav on 26th December 2010 02:56 PM [Full View]
solitaruyaa periyar peran... Originally Posted by Thirumaran
btw ramal sehwag 50 adikira varaikkum paarka maataan. .paarthaa out aayiduvaaraam.. namma naatula mooda nambikka eppadi ellaam paravi irukku naansensss... veetla irukkum bothellam match paathuttu than irukken...
enna prayers? Originally Posted by sathya_1979
theriyum Siva, summaadhaan kEttEn
ippo Ramal prayers vEra maadhiri irukkum
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 03:44 PM [Full View]
ooooooooooo
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From: sathya_1979 on 26th December 2010 03:45 PM [Full View]
arignar Plum andrE sonnAr!
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 03:46 PM [Full View]
Tho tho be-kellAm wicket...
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 03:51 PM [Full View]
Thoo thoo bee.. ellAm oru TEST bowler... avanukkellAm oru wicket.....
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 03:53 PM [Full View]
thambi lachu... neeyAvadhu thothova thovachu kAya pOduppA...
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From: omega on 26th December 2010 03:58 PM [Full View]
Atleast the previous delivery was better. That was a bad shot by the little master.
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From: omega on 26th December 2010 04:22 PM [Full View]
Dravid has gone into his shell completely.
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 04:35 PM [Full View]
Laxman shows his class....
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From: omega on 26th December 2010 05:03 PM [Full View]
Dravid departs after having a torrid time.
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 05:06 PM [Full View]
Steyn has all aces.
Surprised to see Dravid lose his wicket after scoring 25. Is it concentration lapse??? It seems that slowly age is catching up with Dravid.
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 05:09 PM [Full View]
Acid test awaits Pujara at Durban. Straightaway faces Steyn, who is charged up now.
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 05:14 PM [Full View]
Pujara seems to be nervous.
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From: omega on 26th December 2010 05:21 PM [Full View]
Laxman falls. Was in good touch. Unlucky to get out. Great catch
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 05:21 PM [Full View]
Lochu uLLa pOchu... So far it's Steyn show....
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 05:23 PM [Full View]
thoo thoo bee kuLikkAma vandhu AduRAr pOla....
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From: steveaustin on 26th December 2010 05:27 PM [Full View]
Raina scored 6 runs in two innings in the first test. Pujara already scored 9 runs. :P
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From: sankara1970 on 26th December 2010 05:44 PM [Full View]
India 143/5 playing better than Aus against Eng
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From: Riyazz on 26th December 2010 06:18 PM [Full View]
250 aducha nalla irukum
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From: Vivasaayi on 26th December 2010 06:38 PM [Full View]
300 adipom
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From: Bala (Karthik) on 26th December 2010 06:43 PM [Full View]
Namma thothaalum parava illa, sardar a thookkungada Prottaa pasangala
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From: Vivasaayi on 26th December 2010 06:46 PM [Full View]
chetakkaara pusari innikku konam nalla velaandrupan pola..
sachin out anadhum valakkam pola tv ya office pannitu thoonga poyiten...
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From: Vivasaayi on 26th December 2010 06:48 PM [Full View]
India will win this match..gut feeling
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 05:57 AM [Full View]
Most of the batsmen got good start, but failed to convert into big innings.... Only steyn's bowling seems to be threatening... Hope dhoni makes it to a decent total around 280-300, He has the ability to play well with tails.
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 07:47 AM [Full View]
Just now noticed, LM also is a mod in sports sec... wen did this happen...
Hearty Congrats to master of hub LM!
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From: ajithfederer on 27th December 2010 07:54 AM [Full View]
Yeah Just noticed. Congrats lm
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 08:07 AM [Full View]
From today Thanks AF and Ramal
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 08:45 AM [Full View]
Littlemaster the moderator for sports section. PoruththamA dhAn irukku!
England Adharavu moderatorgaLin arAjagaththai edhirkka England edhirppu moderator-ai niyamiththa hub admingaLukku nanRi nanRi
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 09:05 AM [Full View]
Congrats, Masterji.
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From: Siv.S on 27th December 2010 09:13 AM [Full View]
Congrats LM, Poruppu niraya vanthiduchu inimethan neenga romba kavanamaa irukkonum..
TF section-kkum MOD aayittenga
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 09:20 AM [Full View]
Dhoni Side thaan intha time um Upper hand la poala irukku. Innaikku theriyum evening theriyum.. +1 poaduravangalum ready aa irunga
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 10:47 AM [Full View]
pArkkalAm TM. At any cost, England-Aus-SA vellaiya gumbal Adhikkam pOgaNum. adhukku Dhoni jeyichA kUda paravA illai
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 10:48 AM [Full View]
apram indha TM maRRum Feeyar thangaL moderator poRuppugaLai sariyA nirvagikkAdhadhAl dhAn LM-ai additional moderatorA pOtturukkAngannu pEsikkarAngaLE uNmaiyA?
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 10:56 AM [Full View]
அதிகார துஷ்பிரயோகம் அப்படியெல்லாம் கூட சொல்ராங்க.. Originally Posted by Plum
apram indha TM maRRum Feeyar thangaL moderator poRuppugaLai sariyA nirvagikkAdhadhAl dhAn LM-ai additional moderatorA pOtturukkAngannu pEsikkarAngaLE uNmaiyA?
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 10:59 AM [Full View]
ipdi thAn kOrthu vudaNum :good: RR
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 11:10 AM [Full View]
nice try but waste of time
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From: P_R on 27th December 2010 11:14 AM [Full View]
வருக வருக LM
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From: ajithfederer on 27th December 2010 11:14 AM [Full View]
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 11:17 AM [Full View]
Feddy,
thread maathi post pannitteengalo..
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 11:38 AM [Full View]
aaga motham indha matchum wicket edukka mudiyathungra'.. right vidu.. Originally Posted by sathya_1979
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 12:28 PM [Full View]
Ind living dangerously...
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 12:31 PM [Full View]
India 200 Cross pannaathungraen.. any one ready to bet ?
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 12:31 PM [Full View]
Cross pannumgren. 10 rs bet..
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 12:34 PM [Full View]
avvlo panam enakku kattupadi aagathu.. 2 rs ? Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 12:36 PM [Full View]
MSD beats Thirumaran
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 12:38 PM [Full View]
yeah along with technical batsmen Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Kalyasi on 27th December 2010 12:43 PM [Full View]
MSD Out!!
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 12:45 PM [Full View]
Zaheer licking his lips..
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 12:46 PM [Full View]
waste fellow.. what pleasure he gets with that act Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 12:49 PM [Full View]
smith, get ready... zaheer is coming...
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 01:02 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Sourav
indian batsmen a bayamuruthura maathiri irukku
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 01:14 PM [Full View]
eppavum dhoni second highest scorer aa irukanumnnu iruku poala :P
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From: sankara1970 on 27th December 2010 01:18 PM [Full View]
205 =2+5=7
nall lucky number than
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From: 19thmay on 27th December 2010 01:19 PM [Full View]
!Sreesanth to Smith, FOUR!!, Sreesanth shouts 'Catch it', may be he was asking the ball boys to catch that, short, friendly pace, pulled with vengance, lands just in front of the boundary ropes, top shot
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From: Kalyasi on 27th December 2010 01:21 PM [Full View]
Yov Ponga ya..
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From: Kalyasi on 27th December 2010 01:23 PM [Full View]
Ramal nee sonnathu nadanthu pochu ya...
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 01:25 PM [Full View]
TM na, ippo scorecard paarungo...
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 01:26 PM [Full View]
athukku thaanae naan sonnaen Originally Posted by Sourav
TM na, ippo scorecard paarungo...
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 01:29 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Kalyasi
hehe,
Smith is Zaheer's bunny yet again,
5th time Zak has got him out in Tests.
i think, smith never scored a 50+ wen zah is in XI.
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From: Dinesh84 on 27th December 2010 01:32 PM [Full View]
Zaheer
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From: 19thmay on 27th December 2010 01:35 PM [Full View]
Ivunga ellam team-la irukuradhe marandhuduthu.AB de Villiers, Ashwell Prince, Mark Boucher(wk)
Kallis & Amla
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From: Dinesh84 on 27th December 2010 01:41 PM [Full View]
Sreesanth 4 overs 30 runs @ RR 7.50
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 01:47 PM [Full View]
^^ Someone remove this dead weight from our team
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From: Kalyasi on 27th December 2010 01:53 PM [Full View]
Zaheer Picks up Peterson!!
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 01:55 PM [Full View]
Maraar, Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Ippo enna solreengo?
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 02:04 PM [Full View]
nice licking Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Maraar, Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Ippo enna solreengo?
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 02:16 PM [Full View]
ishant and sreeshanth aalukku rendu wicket eduththaa en payyanukku motta poadurathaa vaendikittaen..
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 02:22 PM [Full View]
3!
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 02:26 PM [Full View]
Kallis ippadi out aanatha undu...
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From: Dinesh84 on 27th December 2010 02:26 PM [Full View]
Kallis ren out
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 02:29 PM [Full View]
4!
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 02:34 PM [Full View]
We r really back on the game!
Prince is not a great batsman, zaheer will start a spell after lunch, he has the ability to take lefties wkts easily. After boucher, it will be easy. We can easily bundle out them below 200. kamman zah.
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From: Ramakrishna on 27th December 2010 02:39 PM [Full View]
I never thought Zaheer could make so much of a difference
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 02:44 PM [Full View]
Well done Sreesanth!!
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From: Vivasaayi on 27th December 2010 02:45 PM [Full View]
I am in office..whats the score now?
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 02:47 PM [Full View]
74/4
Alviro Petersenb Zaheer Khan24 39 3 0
Graeme Smith (C)c MS Dhoni b Zaheer Khan 9 11 2 0
Hashim Amla Batting 24 33 5 0
Jacques Kallis run out (Ishant Sharma)10 17 20
AB de Villiersc MS Dhoni b Sreesanth 0 5
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From: Vivasaayi on 27th December 2010 02:48 PM [Full View]
thanks rr
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From: Riyazz on 27th December 2010 03:10 PM [Full View]
zkhan n sresanth
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 03:27 PM [Full View]
pls bring back zah...
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From: 19thmay on 27th December 2010 03:39 PM [Full View]
Umesh Yadav-a Sreesanth-ku badhila select pannirukalaam.
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From: P_R on 27th December 2010 03:45 PM [Full View]
Midhuna raasiku enna prachanai?
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From: Ramakrishna on 27th December 2010 03:55 PM [Full View]
Shabbaa... Amala Gone
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 03:59 PM [Full View]
Zaheer
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From: satissh_r on 27th December 2010 04:02 PM [Full View]
ZAK you the man
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From: 19thmay on 27th December 2010 04:05 PM [Full View]
Nice opportunity, kOtta vitrudheengada!!
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 04:13 PM [Full View]
fantastic catch by Dravid and it is catch 200 for him
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 04:15 PM [Full View]
another wicket for bhajji
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From: Kalyasi on 27th December 2010 04:15 PM [Full View]
Harbhajan!!
Sorry Bala anna, we need him...
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From: Ramakrishna on 27th December 2010 04:16 PM [Full View]
Sardarji
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From: Benny Lava on 27th December 2010 04:16 PM [Full View]
Dravid
That one catch as good as any of his previous 200 catches! Awesome
Pujara too took a sharp catch... need to watch the replays to see how good it was. Come on guys, pack these boys under 130
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 04:24 PM [Full View]
Went for a break and just came back. 8 wickets down That's how we do it
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From: satissh_r on 27th December 2010 04:25 PM [Full View]
Time for you to take another break Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Went for a break and just came back. 8 wickets down That's how we do it
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From: Ramakrishna on 27th December 2010 04:25 PM [Full View]
innoru break poyittu vaanga Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Went for a break and just came back. 8 wickets down That's how we do it
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 04:27 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 04:29 PM [Full View]
அய்யோய்யோ ஹர்பஜன்
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 04:32 PM [Full View]
india will lose several wickets before he come back.. paravaa illayaa Originally Posted by satissh_r
Time for you to take another break Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Went for a break and just came back. 8 wickets down That's how we do it
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 04:33 PM [Full View]
ini aduththa paththu test la mothththa ivvlo wicket thaan edupaan.. no worries Originally Posted by raajarasigan
அய்யோய்யோ ஹர்பஜன்
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From: Dinesh84 on 27th December 2010 04:34 PM [Full View]
Dravid
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From: satissh_r on 27th December 2010 04:34 PM [Full View]
Ippa namma leadla than irukkom, India wicket vittalum master-a adutha breakuku poga solvom. SA 2nd inningsum over Originally Posted by Thirumaran
india will lose several wickets before he come back.. paravaa illayaa Originally Posted by satissh_r
Time for you to take another break Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Went for a break and just came back. 8 wickets down That's how we do it eppadi? :P
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 04:38 PM [Full View]
ella matchkum munnAdi andha venkat ananth article mAdhiri ezhudhinA dhAn namma Harby wicket eduppAn pOla.
idhukku India thOthurukkalAm
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 04:42 PM [Full View]
ingE dhAn twistu vekkarOm. Morkel and Boucher hit out and get SA close to India's total or even get the lead
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 04:43 PM [Full View]
no Plum.. first target G Smith than.. indha match seiyuchu avan moonjiyila kari poosanum...Amla'va ellam out aakka mudiyathunnu romba overa poyittan...
nestu than Bhajji... eppadiyum innoru 10 match'kku ivan booked!!
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From: Riyazz on 27th December 2010 04:46 PM [Full View]
ishant wkt edutu than. . Bhaji . .
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From: hamid on 27th December 2010 04:48 PM [Full View]
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From: 19thmay on 27th December 2010 04:51 PM [Full View]
pazhiku pazhi rathathukku ratham 131 all out!
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 04:52 PM [Full View]
I was about to post this Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: Ramakrishna on 27th December 2010 04:53 PM [Full View]
300 in the second innings and we win. Come on Sachin
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From: Riyazz on 27th December 2010 04:53 PM [Full View]
bhaji n zak india rocks
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From: hamid on 27th December 2010 04:53 PM [Full View]
Za,. u r da man
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 04:54 PM [Full View]
welldone india!
bhajji
zaheer, u r just awesome...
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 04:57 PM [Full View]
Very well done India!!! Way to go to win this match!
Mulli Vj -- yet another chance for you... even a 50 in this pitch will be like a big century in subcontinent.. kamaan
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 04:58 PM [Full View]
sari andha twist work Agalai. ippO more dependable, workable twist veppOm.
India skittled out cheaply in the second inns and SA calmly chase succesfully in the fourth inns?
Oh, that will be a predictable formula - not a twist - illai?
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From: Ramakrishna on 27th December 2010 04:59 PM [Full View]
We should play till tea tomorrow and declare mazhai varalaam paarunga
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From: 19thmay on 27th December 2010 05:03 PM [Full View]
Sachin pathi comment pannina Mr.Smith ippo Boucher pathi pEsattum!
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 05:04 PM [Full View]
enna comment pannan Originally Posted by 19thmay
Sachin pathi comment pannina Mr.Smith ippo Boucher pathi pEsattum!
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 05:05 PM [Full View]
Sample scorecard
V Sehwag - c Morkel b Steyn - 12(8) 1 1
M Vijay - lbw by Morkel - 8(41) - -
R Dravid - c Boucher b Tsotobe - 21(87) 3 -
S Tendulkar - lbw b Steyn - 13(21) 2 -
VVS Laxman - c deVilliers b Steyn - 7(18) - -
C Pujara - b Morkel - 11(38) 2 -
MS Dhoni - lbw b Steyn - 43(47) 6 1
H Singh - c & b Harris - 37(31) 2 2
Z Khan - (retired hurt) - 1(8) - -
S Sreesanth - (notout) - 4(11) - -
I Sharma - c Boucher b Steyn - 7(8) 1 -
Extras - nb:4, lb:2, b:8
Total( allout in 51.0 overs) 178
Ok, that was a sample and actual details might vary but following things are sure to happen - each and every one of them will happen
1) M Vijay gets out for less than 50
2) Sehwag doesnt score 70+
3) Tendulkar doesnt score a century
4) Dravid doesnt score 50
5) Steyn takes more than 1 wicket
6) Morkel takes more than 1 wicket
7) Tsotobe takes more than 1 wicket
8) Kallis takes more than 1 wicket
9) Harris takes more than 1 wicket
10) Other SA bowlers put together take more than 1 wicket
11) India have atleast 1 runout in their 2nd innings
12) India score less than 300 in their 2nd innings
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From: hamid on 27th December 2010 05:08 PM [Full View]
Sri.,. that thought did cross my mind a bit.. but Bouch is not even 20% of Sachin.. so saying this is actually degrading Sachin. Originally Posted by 19thmay
Sachin pathi comment pannina Mr.Smith ippo Boucher pathi pEsattum!
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 05:08 PM [Full View]
Magnificient comeback!!
Hope India sneaks through..
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From: 19thmay on 27th December 2010 05:09 PM [Full View]
Sachin final day-va avvalo easy vittu tharuvaarunu avunga edhir paakalayam. Sachin was exposing the tail, thats what he was saying. Innaiki Boucher adhaye thaan senjaapla. Originally Posted by raajarasigan
enna comment pannan Originally Posted by 19thmay
Sachin pathi comment pannina Mr.Smith ippo Boucher pathi pEsattum!
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 05:11 PM [Full View]
yOv 19th, BoucherE part of the tail dhAnyA!
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From: 19thmay on 27th December 2010 05:12 PM [Full View]
Hamid bro, Originally Posted by hamid
Sri.,. that thought did cross my mind a bit.. but Bouch is not even 20% of Sachin.. so saying this is actually degrading Sachin. Originally Posted by 19thmay
Sachin pathi comment pannina Mr.Smith ippo Boucher pathi pEsattum!
Boucher is an aggressive batsman, right?
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From: 19thmay on 27th December 2010 05:14 PM [Full View]
Plum,
enna ippadi solliteenga.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 05:18 PM [Full View]
And Boucher had a bigger reason to protect the tail. Originally Posted by 19thmay
Hamid bro, Originally Posted by hamid
Sri.,. that thought did cross my mind a bit.. but Bouch is not even 20% of Sachin.. so saying this is actually degrading Sachin. Originally Posted by 19thmay
Sachin pathi comment pannina Mr.Smith ippo Boucher pathi pEsattum!
Boucher is an aggressive batsman, right?
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From: Ramakrishna on 27th December 2010 05:18 PM [Full View]
Whats all this?
Plum, you are lucky to have too much free time to think about crazy things.
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 05:19 PM [Full View]
Idhellam ukkandhu type pannadhukke
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 05:20 PM [Full View]
ellaarum avasarapattu romba santhoasa padureengaloannu thoanuthu
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From: hamid on 27th December 2010 05:21 PM [Full View]
ada..irukkatumga.. Sachina sonna inga pala perukku valikkum.. athu avangalukku theiryum... Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
And Boucher had a bigger reason to protect the tail. Originally Posted by 19thmay
Hamid bro, Originally Posted by hamid
Sri.,. that thought did cross my mind a bit.. but Bouch is not even 20% of Sachin.. so saying this is actually degrading Sachin. Originally Posted by 19thmay
Sachin pathi comment pannina Mr.Smith ippo Boucher pathi pEsattum!
Boucher is an aggressive batsman, right?
bouchera bathilukku sonna evanukku valikka pokuthu.. we need a better tit for tat-nu sonnen.. sari vidunga..
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From: hamid on 27th December 2010 05:23 PM [Full View]
ada.. irunthuttu porome..athula enna unakku pirachinai? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
ellaarum avasarapattu romba santhoasa padureengaloannu thoanuthu
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 05:25 PM [Full View]
romba santhoasa pattu vaethanapattaa vali athikam irukkum.. antha nallennathula sonnaen Originally Posted by hamid
ada.. irunthuttu porome..athula enna unakku pirachinai? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
ellaarum avasarapattu romba santhoasa padureengaloannu thoanuthu
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 05:25 PM [Full View]
idhai type paNNa evLO nEram Agum? idhukkuy yOsikka vERa seyyaNumA? apdiyE status call-la pEsikittE type paNNadhu dhAn... Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Idhellam ukkandhu type pannadhukke
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 05:26 PM [Full View]
ramal,
dont watch the match.. poana innings paarthu sehwag a out pannathu poathum
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 05:26 PM [Full View]
RK, year-end vERa - unga managerum solli iruppAr -multitasking-nu oNNu irukku Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
Whats all this?
Plum, you are lucky to have too much free time to think about crazy things.
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: hamid on 27th December 2010 05:27 PM [Full View]
aamam.. un nallennam ulakathukke theriyume :P
anyway thanks for the concern.. we wont regret anything in this match
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 05:27 PM [Full View]
Match started.. Sehwag hit 2 boundaries..
Vj - as usual, started leaving the ball outside off... commentary solravangalukku comedy'a pochu..
to Vj - outside off, you know the result..
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 05:30 PM [Full View]
Let me also encourage the team..
Vijay Come on.. Sehwag Come on
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From: hamid on 27th December 2010 05:32 PM [Full View]
RR.. no problem.. if they stay for 12-15 overs their job is done.. we dont do well when we lose wickets very early., normally our middle order does well when the openers give some sort of stand and remove the shine of the new ball.. Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Match started.. Sehwag hit 2 boundaries..
Vj - as usual, started leaving the ball outside off... commentary solravangalukku comedy'a pochu..
to Vj - outside off, you know the result..
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 05:35 PM [Full View]
Hamid, agree with you.. naanum athan solren... Originally Posted by hamid
RR.. no problem.. if they stay for 12-15 overs their job is done.. we dont do well when we lose wickets very early., normally our middle order does well when the openers give some sort of stand and remove the shine of the new ball.. Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Match started.. Sehwag hit 2 boundaries..
Vj - as usual, started leaving the ball outside off... commentary solravangalukku comedy'a pochu..
to Vj - outside off, you know the result..
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From: Ramakrishna on 27th December 2010 05:37 PM [Full View]
Lol... This actually reminds me of my school days when i would play imaginary cricket.
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: P_R on 27th December 2010 05:39 PM [Full View]
nalla vELai notebook notebook-A waeld tours (starting from prep matches with local teams till kattu saadha koodai) ezhudhi kumichadhu enakku oru thanippatta vyAdhinnu ninaichEn.
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From: Kalyasi on 27th December 2010 05:49 PM [Full View]
Kepler Wessels... Now Talk Talk Talk tell me...
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 05:53 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by P_R
I had this hobby of saving scorecards of high scoring matches in Brian Lara Cricket
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 05:56 PM [Full View]
innumaa vijay out aagala
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 05:57 PM [Full View]
Why ya? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
innumaa vijay out aagala
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 05:57 PM [Full View]
naan ninachathu vaera nadanthathu vaera.. sehwag out Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Why ya? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
innumaa vijay out aagala
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 05:59 PM [Full View]
neenga edhirpArthadhu nadandhudichu.... neenga vandha vEla mudinjadhu pOla. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
innumaa vijay out aagala
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:01 PM [Full View]
sehwag 50 adichcha pinnaadi vanthu reply pannalaamnu ninaichittu iruntha ramal ennam veenaa poachchu Originally Posted by Thirumaran
ramal,
dont watch the match.. poana innings paarthu sehwag a out pannathu poathum
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 06:01 PM [Full View]
indha mangoose mandaiyan'lam sehwag wicket edukkaran....
aiyoiyoiyoiyoiyo....
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From: Riyazz on 27th December 2010 06:02 PM [Full View]
thiru anna
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:02 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by steveaustin
neenga edhirpArthadhu nadandhudichu.... neenga vandha vEla mudinjadhu pOla. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
innumaa vijay out aagala
not yet
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 06:05 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
sehwag 50 adichcha pinnaadi vanthu reply pannalaamnu ninaichittu iruntha ramal ennam veenaa poachchu reNdu innings sErthu 50 adichavudanE vandhu post paNNittu ippa ramalnu solRadhu dhAn idhula Highlight....
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 06:07 PM [Full View]
Meanwhile, the ball seems to have lost shape and is being replaced with a semi-new ball of similar age.
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:08 PM [Full View]
Hope vijay gets out to morkel or steyn Originally Posted by raajarasigan
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:08 PM [Full View]
Out aayitaan Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Hope vijay gets out to morkel or steyn Originally Posted by raajarasigan
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 06:10 PM [Full View]
Thiru
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:11 PM [Full View]
naan kilambaren
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 06:11 PM [Full View]
Thiru,
Dhayavu seidhu indha thread pakkam innum 3 naal varadheerum!!
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 06:12 PM [Full View]
Jodhida sigAmani TM.... indha varusham hub Arudam virudhu ungaLukku thAn.
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 06:12 PM [Full View]
Master will score his 51st tomorrow!!
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:14 PM [Full View]
Chae chae.. 2 more days enough for a result Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Kalyasi on 27th December 2010 06:14 PM [Full View]
Pongayya vetti nayingala...
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 06:15 PM [Full View]
TM
42 for 0 to 48 for 3....
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 06:15 PM [Full View]
Ada kodumaiye!!!
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:16 PM [Full View]
ayyayyo.. dravid um out
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From: hamid on 27th December 2010 06:16 PM [Full View]
Time for TM to dance. Dravid gone
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 06:16 PM [Full View]
pOra pOkka pArthA just 2 sessions enough for the result. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Chae chae.. 2 more days enough for a result
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 06:17 PM [Full View]
Tsotsobe of all people
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:17 PM [Full View]
yaarannu thelivaa sollidu Originally Posted by Kalyasi
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 06:17 PM [Full View]
so so vukkellAm wicket koduthu yEmpA mAnaththa vAnguReenga..
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From: venkkiram on 27th December 2010 06:18 PM [Full View]
ரொம்ப நாளா தமிழர்களுக்கு வாய்ப்புக்கள் மறுக்கப்படுகிறதே என்ற ஆதங்கம் இருந்தது. ஆனால் இப்போது விஜய்க்கு வாய்ப்புக்கள் கிடைத்தும் அதை பெரும் ரன்களாக மாற்றத் தவறுகிறார். இந்த நேரத்தில் ஒரு அரை சதம் அடித்தாலும் அது பேசப் படும்.
விஜய்
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From: hamid on 27th December 2010 06:18 PM [Full View]
So uncharacteristic by dravid. Chased one before tht...
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:18 PM [Full View]
naan ithukku ethuvum solla maataen.. Originally Posted by steveaustin
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 06:19 PM [Full View]
Dravid of 2002-06 wouldn't have played that shot. I honestly lost track of him getting out like this in the last 6-7 test matches. Originally Posted by hamid
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:19 PM [Full View]
no worries guys.. This innings belongs to Laxman
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 06:20 PM [Full View]
17 wickets so far in a day....
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From: Kalyasi on 27th December 2010 06:30 PM [Full View]
Sachin Gone
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:32 PM [Full View]
+1 Originally Posted by steveaustin
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 06:32 PM [Full View]
Yousuf's record remains unbeaten.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 06:34 PM [Full View]
This is what Cricinfo said in the last over,
Pujara must be feeling left out. He's the only man who has not got a chance to bat today. Yet.
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 06:34 PM [Full View]
Steyn got the big fish.... This is the 2nd time in this series he got the master.
With Pujara, all the batsmen on both sides have batted today.
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 06:36 PM [Full View]
This is well and truly a 'TEST'
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 06:37 PM [Full View]
This is the kind of wicket I always want to see. Ball dominating Bat is absolutely exciting to watch.
I certainly miss Ambrose in this kind of track....
Probably, I am of the opinion that SA won't score this 130 too. They are going to get out within 100 soon.
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 06:42 PM [Full View]
We need atleast 250 to press the panic button in the SA camp.
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 06:43 PM [Full View]
Imagine Ambrose and McGrath bowling in tandem in this pitch... Each team may play four or more innings in five days.
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From: steveaustin on 27th December 2010 06:45 PM [Full View]
IMO, it is always tough to chase low targets in this track mainly Batsmen will start to play cautious and by doing so they will lose their wickets. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 06:49 PM [Full View]
ippa enna solla vareenga..ellaarum seekiram out aaganumnaa Originally Posted by steveaustin
IMO, it is always tough to chase low targets in this track mainly Batsmen will start to play cautious and by doing so they will lose their wickets. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Benny Lava on 27th December 2010 06:59 PM [Full View]
So Sachin's tally this year is 1562. Wish it was a bit more, a big innings in this match would have been top notch!
Hope he begins the next year with a bang
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From: ajaybaskar on 27th December 2010 07:03 PM [Full View]
100 more....
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From: Benny Lava on 27th December 2010 07:19 PM [Full View]
I fear that 250+ more will not be that challenging in 4th innings. Sun is out, pitch would get better. Our bowling's efficiency decreases exponentially with improvement in pitch state. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: littlemaster1982 on 27th December 2010 07:21 PM [Full View]
270+ and we are winning the game. Saffers are not known for chasing.
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From: Plum on 27th December 2010 07:38 PM [Full View]
if we extend our lead, SA will get the confidence that this pitch is not unplayable. To win either the pitch must continue to be difficult and we collapse quickly, and then SA also collapse thanks to pitc OR we should extend the target to 400+.
edhukku kashtapattu sollaNum? Whatever happens, india will not win this test. Simple.
The old men need to be removed and yuvraj, raina, rohit, kohli brought in for us to get better. If dravid cant score a century in next test, he should graceuflly retire. If sachin cannot do that, he should also give way to rohit sharma or kohli. Old men are unnecessarily screwing india's chances
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From: sathya_1979 on 27th December 2010 07:41 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 07:44 PM [Full View]
why laugh? mudiyathungreengala :P Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: sathya_1979 on 27th December 2010 07:50 PM [Full View]
nAn appadi sonnanaa? Originally Posted by raajarasigan
why laugh? mudiyathungreengala :P Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: hamid on 27th December 2010 07:51 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by raajarasigan
why laugh? mudiyathungreengala :P Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Benny Lava on 27th December 2010 07:52 PM [Full View]
see rajarasigan is offended... sir avar ungala sollala :P Originally Posted by raajarasigan
why laugh? mudiyathungreengala :P Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: hamid on 27th December 2010 07:53 PM [Full View]
We are winning this test.
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From: Benny Lava on 27th December 2010 07:53 PM [Full View]
I will be very happy if Pujara does well in this innings. This is the sternest test Indian batsmen will face in years to come, if someone passes this.. he is certainly the man for the future
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 08:00 PM [Full View]
adapaavigala... konjam avangalukku support pannalam'nu paartha ennaiyum athula serthuttaangale.. Originally Posted by Benny Lava
see rajarasigan is offended... sir avar ungala sollala :P Originally Posted by raajarasigan
why laugh? mudiyathungreengala :P Originally Posted by sathya_1979
Originally Posted by Plum
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From: raajarasigan on 27th December 2010 08:02 PM [Full View]
good spirit.. Originally Posted by hamid
innoru 100 runs thevai... naalaikku first hour aadrathula than irukku..
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 08:05 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by hamid
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From: Thirumaran on 27th December 2010 08:08 PM [Full View]
Same here... He played very well. Great technique. Hope he gets some 40 + tomorrow. Raina, yuvraj, Vijay ellaam test pakkam vara koodaathu..aamaam.. After few years in the absence of Biggies, he is one who can to certain extent fill one of their places, wr.t tests :P Originally Posted by Benny Lava
I will be very happy if Pujara does well in this innings. This is the sternest test Indian batsmen will face in years to come, if someone passes this.. he is certainly the man for the future
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From: Benny Lava on 27th December 2010 08:14 PM [Full View]
I am not too sure about Vijay. He always looks alright until the moment he gets out.. paiyanukku enna prachana nu puriyala. He showed good judgment of his off stump, playing well within himself. The only time he was awkward was during the first innings, when steyn he was swinging the ball from middle stump to off stump. Quite often he tried to flick it to the leg side as he would do in Indian tar roads and consistently got leading edge. His stay was not as embarrassing as much as say, Raina or Gambhir in first innings. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Same here... He played very well. Great technique. Hope he gets some 40 + tomorrow. Raina, yuvraj, Vijay ellaam test pakkam vara koodaathu..aamaam.. After few years in the absence of Biggies, he is one who can to certain extent fill one of their places, wr.t tests :P Originally Posted by Benny Lava
I will be very happy if Pujara does well in this innings. This is the sternest test Indian batsmen will face in years to come, if someone passes this.. he is certainly the man for the future
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From: ajithfederer on 27th December 2010 08:24 PM [Full View]
Thandalkar (Good opportunity in the second innings),. Wasted.
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 08:44 PM [Full View]
Very disappointed to see 4 wkts were down within 60 runs. I think, target below 300 wont be enough as the pitch will get more easier to bat-on and we had some lucky wkts in their first innings, that used us to finish them in 130s, Cant expect the same in 2nd innings also. Sree & Ishanth r not giving good support to Zah. Pujara was looking very determined, solid. Hope he and vvs gets a fifty tmrw and put a 300 target for SA.
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From: Vivasaayi on 27th December 2010 08:59 PM [Full View]
sourav..it seems the pitch will assist spin very much and a confident bhajji is altogethor a different bowler
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From: Ramakrishna on 27th December 2010 09:14 PM [Full View]
Raina ok, but gambhir is much better than Vijay in all aspects. Originally Posted by Benny Lava
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From: sathya_1979 on 27th December 2010 09:16 PM [Full View]
ippo aarambikkum pAru saNdai!
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From: Benny Lava on 27th December 2010 09:33 PM [Full View]
Did you see his dabba dance aadings in Centurion first innings? Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
Raina ok, but gambhir is much better than Vijay in all aspects. Originally Posted by Benny Lava
The fact that he came back strong in 2nd innings in good batting conditions is a different matter... something Vijay seems unable to do. From what I see from opening partnerships in both the innings, Vijay-Sehwag seems more assured than Gambhir-Sehwag. In short Vijay was way more comfortable with short deliveries than Gambhir. And his awkwardness in handling those balls always kept South African bowlers interested.
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From: Benny Lava on 27th December 2010 09:35 PM [Full View]
Same same... looking at the mode of dismissals of Indian batsmen, 3 out of 4 wickets were to poor shots, not to pitch conditions. Of course the poor shot was induced by good bowling and also the nature of the pitch was playing on batsmen's minds, but whether Indian attack can induce the same false strokes if conditions is slightly less helpful... I am not totally sure. Originally Posted by Sourav
Very disappointed to see 4 wkts were down within 60 runs. I think, target below 300 wont be enough as the pitch will get more easier to bat-on and we had some lucky wkts in their first innings, that used us to finish them in 130s, Cant expect the same in 2nd innings also. Sree & Ishanth r not giving good support to Zah. Pujara was looking very determined, solid. Hope he and vvs gets a fifty tmrw and put a 300 target for SA.
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 09:54 PM [Full View]
Benny, Originally Posted by Benny Lava
Did you see his dabba dance aadings in Centurion first innings? Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
Raina ok, but gambhir is much better than Vijay in all aspects. Originally Posted by Benny Lava
The fact that he came back strong in 2nd innings in good batting conditions is a different matter... something Vijay seems unable to do. From what I see from opening partnerships in both the innings, Vijay-Sehwag seems more assured than Gambhir-Sehwag. In short Vijay was way more comfortable with short deliveries than Gambhir. And his awkwardness in handling those balls always kept South African bowlers interested.
In centurion everyone dabba has aadified... :P
I agree morkel troubled gauti with barrage of short-pitch deliveries... He played well in 2nd innings. But, Vj didn't get short-pitch balls which came into his body. Most of them were going away from him and he could easily well-left them,,,, he was not good in that either, he was trying to leave alone, but ball hit the bat couple of times...2,3 edges.... In this 2nd inngs he got one short-pitch del on his body and gone.... so, 'not embarrassing as much as gauti'nu solrathellam konjam overa irukku to me. thats it.
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From: Ramakrishna on 27th December 2010 09:57 PM [Full View]
He is the only guy who turned a leave into a scoring shot.... What technique!
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From: Sourav on 27th December 2010 10:07 PM [Full View]
ok... lets see... Originally Posted by Vivasaayi
sourav..it seems the pitch will assist spin very much and a confident bhajji is altogethor a different bowler
in first innings, amla tried to slog-sweep and got lbw... he will be more cautious in 2nd innings...kallis was unlucky... ivangalai seekiram out pannitale 80% confirmed,,, and smith wont stay long while zah is bowling,
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From: Movie Cop on 27th December 2010 11:14 PM [Full View]
LEtchumanan thambi kitta thaan India-voda kanavE irrukku nu, Savuth Afirikavle ellam pesikiradhA kelvi pattein.
With overcast condisEns still prevailing, if LEtchumaman thambi could help India to set a target of 250 or so, indhe Test-le India-vukku saance irruku-ngren.
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From: ajithfederer on 28th December 2010 03:06 AM [Full View]
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Durban, 2nd day
Zaheer Khan shows why he is 'the man'
As a versatile, thinking bowler who doesn't rely on pace for his wickets, and, more importantly, as the fast bowling captain and coach of the team, Zaheer Khan transforms India's attack from average to potent
Sidharth Monga at Kingsmead
December 27, 2010
Zaheer Khan makes a huge impact with the ball; he makes an even bigger impact as the leader of the pace attack © AFP
How much of a difference can Zaheer Khan make? Bowling off 13 paces, not much faster than 130kph, he was joining a pack of bowlers who'd lacked purpose and direction in Centurion, conceding five an over, taking four wickets in 130.1 overs, bowling India out of the game. Zaheer is a good bowler all right, they said, including the former South Africa greats. But how much of a difference can he make to this seemingly hopeless attack?
Perhaps they have not seen Zaheer operate in far less helpful conditions, using the rare combination of skill and that shrewd bowling brain. Perhaps they don't realise that along with Dale Steyn, he is the only current Test bowler to have mastered all three balls - Kookaburra, SG and Duke. Perhaps, most importantly, they haven't noticed how Zaheer is much more to this team than just a bowler; he is the bowling captain and coach too.
The other Indian fast bowlers shine here and there, but they are more like the bully kids in the neighbourhood who come out of their house only when they know daddy is watching over them. Daddy wasn't watching over them in Centurion. Zaheer might have taken only three wickets today, one of them bowled off the edge of the thigh pad, but he was the captain in the field. When Sreesanth was struggling in his first spell, Zaheer was making gestures all the way from fine leg. And Zaheer's gestures are the ones that work with Sreesanth and Ishant Sharma. He understands their bowling, and they respect him.
By the time Sreesanth came back for his second spell, from Zaheer's end, the bowling captain was at mid-off, putting an arm around Sreesanth as he painstakingly - after many rituals - marked his run. Zaheer was trying to coax a better delivery out of him, a better delivery he knows Sreesanth is capable of. Sure enough it arrived, a peach to take out AB de Villiers at the stroke of lunch.
However, those gestures did not work on Sreesanth in the first spell. He made it as difficult as he could for Zaheer to create breakthroughs, giving away 16 runs in his first two overs, releasing any pressure that the senior partner was creating. Alviro Petersen too did his bit, playing five and four deliveries each in Zaheer's first two overs, and keeping Graeme Smith away from him,.
Turned out they were just taking their time to authenticate the travellers' cheque that Smith seems to have become for Zaheer. The cheque was duly encashed. Of the five balls that he bowled to Smith, two swung away and one seamed in towards him. He has now taken out Smith 10 times in 21 international innings. In the battle between opening bowler and opening batsman, that is a huge edge. That is the hallmark of a special bowler; once he sees a batsman's weakness, he preys on it, technically and psychologically. Ask his former India captain Sourav Ganguly, whom he removed four times in two domestic finals in 20005-06 and 2006-07, for three ducks and a 90.
Zaheer also showed that the general criticism leveled against the Indian attack - the lack of pace - isn't really significant. He barely ambled in, and bowled in the early 130s. Everything he did was part of a plan. Most instructive was the over to Hashim Amla, after the latter had got off to a good start. Zaheer bowled two deliveries wide of off, angling away, and then came the inswinger. It missed the edge, but created doubt.
Yes, there was some luck involved in how he bowled Petersen, but he had troubled the batsman before too, getting a thick edge with the second ball of the innings, and then beating him more than once with the inswing. That, and the Jacques Kallis run-out, was just the stroke of luck India needed on what has largely been a luckless tour. And then Zaheer owned Ashwell Prince, both with the swing away from him and the seam in.
Ishant and Harbhajan Singh, for a change, had circumspect batsmen to bowl at. Harbhajan responded exceptionally on a fast bowler's pitch, in addition to holding a difficult catch at fine leg. He loved the bounce, and the unsure batsmen, and out came the long-shelved doosra too. Amla's was the big wicket, and three other quick ones followed. However, Harbhajan, who took one more wicket than Zaheer did, gave the returning seamer his due.
"In the last press conference I had mentioned that other people can definitely do the job, and I will stick to those words," he said. "But obviously Zaheer is an experienced guy, and whenever he plays, he plays a major role in the bowling department. It's great to see how he approaches each game and takes crucial wickets. He has been outstanding. Not just taking wickets, he helps other bowlers also to take wickets. He is the man."
The opposition felt the same way too. When asked what difference he saw in the side that could manage just four wickets in the first Test, de Villiers' immediate response was: "They got Zaheer back into the attack. He's a world-class bowler, and put us under pressure from the word go."
Again, how much of a difference can Zaheer make?
Sidharth Monga is an assistant editor at Cricinfo
Feeds: Sidharth Monga
© ESPN EMEA Ltd.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/494347.html
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From: ajithfederer on 28th December 2010 03:09 AM [Full View]
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Zaheer is arguably the best pacer this country has produced. I wish BCCI preserves him for important Test Tours and Major ODI Tourney's like the World Cup.
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From: ajithfederer on 28th December 2010 05:26 AM [Full View]
OMG, just realized that there was no poll for this thread!!.. Do you guys need a poll or lets take it easy?.
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From: ajithfederer on 28th December 2010 05:42 AM [Full View]
LM, http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engin...tch/63980.html
It's 8 years old but still impressive.
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
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From: ajithfederer on 28th December 2010 06:38 AM [Full View]
Tendulkar's dismissal. Thalaiva what was that shot
Dravid and Shewag both chasing wide ones
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 06:50 AM [Full View]
They chased 414 in Perth 2 years ago But those instances are few and far between :P
Originally Posted by ajithfederer
LM, http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engin...tch/63980.html
It's 8 years old but still impressive.
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
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From: ajaybaskar on 28th December 2010 12:21 PM [Full View]
Saw the H/L. Zaheer bowled some beauties...
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From: ajithfederer on 28th December 2010 12:24 PM [Full View]
Quoted that bcos it had the best oz attack
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
They chased 414 in Perth 2 years ago But those instances are few and far between :P
Originally Posted by ajithfederer
LM, http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engin...tch/63980.html
It's 8 years old but still impressive.
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
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From: steveaustin on 28th December 2010 12:52 PM [Full View]
Laxman and Dhoni added 48 runs so far. This is the highest partnership in this match
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From: ajithfederer on 28th December 2010 12:59 PM [Full View]
Nalla vaaymuhurtham steve
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From: steveaustin on 28th December 2010 01:02 PM [Full View]
AF
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From: steveaustin on 28th December 2010 01:05 PM [Full View]
SA's highest partnership in this match is just 24 runs between Morker and Boucher.
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 01:07 PM [Full View]
Anything more than 250 is a bonus.
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 01:12 PM [Full View]
Bhajji out!
Avaru thaan 4 wicket eduthaarla, batting-layum edhir paaka koodadhu
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 01:16 PM [Full View]
Cricbuzz
Makes me wonder, why do they not send Ishant ahead of Bhajji and Zak under these circumstances. He can hang around, he's shown it in the past and that's what is required with Lax at the other end.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 01:18 PM [Full View]
Oh ok I was just being optimistic
Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Quoted that bcos it had the best oz attack
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
They chased 414 in Perth 2 years ago But those instances are few and far between :P
Originally Posted by ajithfederer
LM, http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engin...tch/63980.html
It's 8 years old but still impressive.
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
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From: raajarasigan on 28th December 2010 01:24 PM [Full View]
M Morkel to Singh, OUT Morne Morkel pitches that right on the money outside off and swings it into Harbhjan first up. Harbhajan wasn't expecting that, forcing him to a defence. It catches an edge and a WICKET. Kallis is there at second slip to collect the spoils. The danger man Harbhajan departs. South Africa can sense the finish line of India's batting.
ivan danger man'a.. namakka
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 01:25 PM [Full View]
Lax
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From: raajarasigan on 28th December 2010 01:27 PM [Full View]
Latchu
so far, the highest scorer in both the innings. first fifty of the match.. pitch'na ithan pitch...
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 01:39 PM [Full View]
Advantage India or South Africa?Mike Haysman on air says 'Forecast not good for tomorrow, 60% chances of rain'
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From: ajaybaskar on 28th December 2010 01:42 PM [Full View]
India
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 01:46 PM [Full View]
I'm not watching the match, but seeing the comments, this pitch looks like a minefield. Good thing for us
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 01:50 PM [Full View]
Lead by 250 now.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 01:51 PM [Full View]
No words are enough to praise Lax
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 01:53 PM [Full View]
33 important runs between Lax & Zak.
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From: ajithfederer on 28th December 2010 01:56 PM [Full View]
Zak was plum lb. Very very lucky to survive that shout.
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From: raajarasigan on 28th December 2010 02:05 PM [Full View]
I have a gut feeling that this partnership is going to make the difference in our triumph
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From: Thirumaran on 28th December 2010 02:07 PM [Full View]
TM u proved again that u are theerkatharisi Originally Posted by Thirumaran
no worries guys.. This innings belongs to Laxman
I know u wont like praises. But we cant stop admiring you
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From: raajarasigan on 28th December 2010 02:09 PM [Full View]
TM aajar aayittar.. ippozhuthu wickets sariya thodangum..
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From: Thirumaran on 28th December 2010 02:13 PM [Full View]
ennamo athukku munnaadi wicket vizhaatha maathiri Originally Posted by raajarasigan
TM aajar aayittar.. ippozhuthu wickets sariya thodangum..
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From: ajithfederer on 28th December 2010 02:14 PM [Full View]
TM,
Just shut Up please :P.
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From: Ramakrishna on 28th December 2010 02:19 PM [Full View]
naalaikku mazhai varumaamey. Pesaama declare pannidlaama?
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From: Thirumaran on 28th December 2010 02:19 PM [Full View]
sari antha topic vittuduren.. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
TM,
Just shut Up please :P.
Plum,
unga kai oangiduchchu.. I mean Laxman hitting when most needed.. ungala paarthu sirichavangalukku neenga yaarunnu kaatra naeram vanthiduchchu
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 02:20 PM [Full View]
Zak should not get toiled much. He is our trumpcard.
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From: steveaustin on 28th December 2010 02:20 PM [Full View]
Seems that pitch is getting little easier to bat now.
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From: ajaybaskar on 28th December 2010 02:22 PM [Full View]
Pipty partnership.
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From: ajithfederer on 28th December 2010 02:31 PM [Full View]
Zaheer
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From: Movie Cop on 28th December 2010 02:35 PM [Full View]
Laxman - The "crisis man" and the most valuable player of the Indian cricket team of late. Yet another superb demonstration of how to bat in a crisis situation with the tail enders. Letchumaman thambi only fossible!
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From: Thirumaran on 28th December 2010 02:36 PM [Full View]
Laxman He knows how to get things done from Tail enders.
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From: raajarasigan on 28th December 2010 02:38 PM [Full View]
Lunch now.. Lead by 292 runs
Excellent!!
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From: Thirumaran on 28th December 2010 02:41 PM [Full View]
another 60 more needed. Then we are safe. Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Lunch now.. Lead by 292 runs
Excellent!!
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From: steveaustin on 28th December 2010 02:45 PM [Full View]
TM,
Even the Indians may add 200 runs more. IMO, if the bowlers failed to bowl well, then there is no way. :P
Indians has to bowl very well. Since the sun is out, the pitch is also eased out.
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From: raajarasigan on 28th December 2010 02:51 PM [Full View]
we have to add on whatever we can... don't forget that this is just the third day.. pitch is becoming batsman friendly.. hope it rains tonight..
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 02:52 PM [Full View]
TM.. whatever it is.. u said/predicted it right Originally Posted by Thirumaran
TM u proved again that u are theerkatharisi Originally Posted by Thirumaran
no worries guys.. This innings belongs to Laxman
I know u wont like praises. But we cant stop admiring you
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 02:55 PM [Full View]
Lax.. wahta player you are.. calm and composed.. was watching his innings.. absolute treat ...
You are the greatest in my books.. if we take the top 10 best/special test innings he would have played at least half of that.
Salute to you lax.
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From: Thirumaran on 28th December 2010 02:57 PM [Full View]
of course. Originally Posted by steveaustin
And Zaheer is the only hope imo. Etho nyaabaga marathila bhajji first innings la wicket eduththutaan.. inimae avan kitta expect panna koodaathu..
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 02:57 PM [Full View]
Itz not that batsman friendly.. bounce is there.. if we dont win from here it is to be blamed only on Bhajji. Originally Posted by raajarasigan
we have to add on whatever we can... don't forget that this is just the third day.. pitch is becoming batsman friendly.. hope it rains tonight..
having said that I would like the tailenders to be with Lax for another 15-20 overs no matter what the runs they make.. afternoon session should be better for batting.. we should not leave that to them..
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 02:58 PM [Full View]
TM, Originally Posted by Thirumaran
of course. Originally Posted by steveaustin
And Zaheer is the only hope imo. Etho nyaabaga marathila bhajji first innings la wicket eduththutaan.. inimae avan kitta expect panna koodaathu..
this pitch should suit him more than others.. he is more than handy at this pitch.. let us see how he utilises the conditions.
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From: Thirumaran on 28th December 2010 02:59 PM [Full View]
athu namakku theriyuthu.. bhajji kku theriyumaa ? Originally Posted by hamid
TM, Originally Posted by Thirumaran
of course. Originally Posted by steveaustin
And Zaheer is the only hope imo. Etho nyaabaga marathila bhajji first innings la wicket eduththutaan.. inimae avan kitta expect panna koodaathu..
this pitch should suit him more than others.. he is more than handy at this pitch.. let us see how he utilises the conditions.
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 03:02 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
athu namakku theriyuthu.. bhajji kku theriyumaa ? Originally Posted by hamid
TM, Originally Posted by Thirumaran
of course. Originally Posted by steveaustin
And Zaheer is the only hope imo. Etho nyaabaga marathila bhajji first innings la wicket eduththutaan.. inimae avan kitta expect panna koodaathu..
this pitch should suit him more than others.. he is more than handy at this pitch.. let us see how he utilises the conditions.
I remember a joke when I read your lines..
P1 : bayappadiinga saar.. kolaikkira naay kadikkathunnu theriyaatha?
P2 (who was afraid of the dog infront) : athu enakku theiryum.. aana intha naayku theriyumannu theriyaliye?
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From: ajaybaskar on 28th December 2010 03:10 PM [Full View]
The highest score successfully chased at Durban is 340 by South Africa against Australia in 2002. Post 1990, however, the second highest score chased is 153 by South Africa against New Zealand in 1994."
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From: ajaybaskar on 28th December 2010 03:19 PM [Full View]
Zaheer gets some rest!!!
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From: sankara1970 on 28th December 2010 03:50 PM [Full View]
Laxman nearing century
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From: Dinesh84 on 28th December 2010 03:55 PM [Full View]
Laxman out for 96.. India 228 all out..
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 03:55 PM [Full View]
Lax..
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From: Dinesh84 on 28th December 2010 03:56 PM [Full View]
India sets a target of 303 to SA..
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From: raajarasigan on 28th December 2010 03:57 PM [Full View]
Laxmana
303 target... we are winning this
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From: ajaybaskar on 28th December 2010 03:57 PM [Full View]
Laxman gives de villiers the score he wanted to chase.. 300.
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From: Sourav on 28th December 2010 03:59 PM [Full View]
great innings from vvs again...
300+ target... got the score wat we expected, its up to bowlers now to finish off... kamman zah....
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From: Ramakrishna on 28th December 2010 04:01 PM [Full View]
We have to remove Amla today Originally Posted by Sourav
great innings from vvs again...
300+ target... got the score wat we expected, its up to bowlers now to finish off... kamman zah....
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 04:04 PM [Full View]
As I said before, we are winning this Zak will give initial breakthrough. but Bhajji will have more wickets in this innings too.
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 04:05 PM [Full View]
ellathaiyum thookarom innaikku Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
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From: Thirumaran on 28th December 2010 04:08 PM [Full View]
Laxman
Excellent innings
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From: ajaybaskar on 28th December 2010 04:16 PM [Full View]
Smith is trying to prove something!!
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From: Thirumaran on 28th December 2010 04:23 PM [Full View]
that should do good for us Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Sourav on 28th December 2010 04:31 PM [Full View]
smith had always struggled against zah and lost his wkt to him many times in the past, but got fiery start today.
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From: Thirumaran on 28th December 2010 04:40 PM [Full View]
This u said many times in the past. Originally Posted by Sourav
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From: P_R on 28th December 2010 04:45 PM [Full View]
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From: Sourav on 28th December 2010 04:49 PM [Full View]
U have put many mokkais like this in the past. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
This u said many times in the past. Originally Posted by Sourav
dhoni bhai, bring-in bhajji....
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From: Kalyasi on 28th December 2010 04:54 PM [Full View]
ada pongayya...
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 04:57 PM [Full View]
Still 250 to get, but 10 wickets in hand
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 04:59 PM [Full View]
SA is just one collapse away from defeat
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From: Sourav on 28th December 2010 04:59 PM [Full View]
Bhajji vanthu smith-i gaali pannuvan...wait ya. Originally Posted by 19thmay
Still 250 to get, but 10 wickets in hand
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 05:00 PM [Full View]
Nee enna Zaheer-la irrundhu Bhajji-ku maarita?
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From: Sourav on 28th December 2010 05:00 PM [Full View]
Ball is not swinging, not so helpful condition for bowlers... Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
SA is just one collapse away from defeat
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From: Sourav on 28th December 2010 05:01 PM [Full View]
intha innings zaheer smith-i out panuvannu nan sollave illaiye....athu pona innings... Originally Posted by 19thmay
Nee enna Zaheer-la irrundhu Bhajji-ku maarita?
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 05:03 PM [Full View]
Bhajji vandhutaan, Smith mattum out aavulana mavane nee gaali.
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 05:08 PM [Full View]
Sreesanth picks Smith, 63/1
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From: Riyazz on 28th December 2010 05:08 PM [Full View]
win pannuva ma..........
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From: Benny Lava on 28th December 2010 05:08 PM [Full View]
Sreesanth gets a wicket!
Good news - Smith is gone
Bad news - Sreesanth will now think he can bounce people out
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 05:08 PM [Full View]
9to go
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 05:09 PM [Full View]
Amla, Kallis ivainga thaan mukkiyam. Oruthan ninna kooda kashtam thaan.
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From: Sourav on 28th December 2010 05:10 PM [Full View]
smith
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 05:11 PM [Full View]
It will not be that easy to bat after tea. Tomorrow morning session too.
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 05:13 PM [Full View]
Just now saw this Originally Posted by Thirumaran
This u said many times in the past. Originally Posted by Sourav
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 05:13 PM [Full View]
He will be confident now Originally Posted by Benny Lava
Bad news - Sreesanth will now think he can bounce people out
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 05:15 PM [Full View]
After becoming mod for sports section, you seems to be so optimistic, why ya? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
He will be confident now Originally Posted by Benny Lava
Bad news - Sreesanth will now think he can bounce people out
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 05:16 PM [Full View]
I am always optimistic
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 05:17 PM [Full View]
adhukunu Sreesanth-ku kellam! Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
I am always optimistic
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From: Benny Lava on 28th December 2010 05:18 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
I am always optimistic
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 05:18 PM [Full View]
Thamizh
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From: Benny Lava on 28th December 2010 05:33 PM [Full View]
Dabur Amla and Kaali aatha are the key for South Africa.. If we can fold both of them within a combined total of 100, we would have done well!
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 05:34 PM [Full View]
I want Sehwag to bowl..
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From: Benny Lava on 28th December 2010 05:36 PM [Full View]
The worrying thing is that, as per his norm, Bhajji has already registered his excuse saying that the pitch has lot of runs in it.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/494354.html
Enna panna poraanu therilayae... already bowling short balls
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From: Benny Lava on 28th December 2010 05:37 PM [Full View]
Thriu sandhu is getting some good pace here... Neraiya try pannama gandroloda ball podra...
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 05:42 PM [Full View]
8 to go...
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From: ajaybaskar on 28th December 2010 05:45 PM [Full View]
Alviro gone.. 8 more
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From: Riyazz on 28th December 2010 05:46 PM [Full View]
15.4
Harbhajan Singh to Petersen, OUT, 84.2 kph, Harbhajan has struck. And as is often the case with him, its the bounce more than the spin. India are right back into it now. That one bounced extra from a length on middle and off as it turned down the leg. Alviro stayed back and tried to turn it behind square, but the bounce did him in. He got the inside edge onto the thigh and it was an easy take for Pujara. Harbhajan keeps appealing, Alviro keeps watching and eventually umpire Rauf raises the finger.
AN Petersen c Pujara b Harbhajan Singh 26 (78m 45b 4x4 0x6) SR: 57.77
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From: 19thmay on 28th December 2010 05:46 PM [Full View]
7 to go...Amla out
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From: Benny Lava on 28th December 2010 05:46 PM [Full View]
Will be a very good idea.. this pitch has turn. Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: Kalyasi on 28th December 2010 05:46 PM [Full View]
7 to go
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From: Plum on 28th December 2010 05:46 PM [Full View]
Amla-Kallis-ABV-Prince-Boucher-Tail are still there: Another 230 to go
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From: Ramakrishna on 28th December 2010 05:47 PM [Full View]
We got Amala.Thats it. We are winning
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From: Kalyasi on 28th December 2010 05:47 PM [Full View]
Daabur gone.. Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Riyazz on 28th December 2010 05:47 PM [Full View]
16.2
Sreesanth to Amla, OUT, 137.2 kph
HM Amla c †Dhoni b Sreesanth 16 (16b 3x4 0x6) SR: 100.00
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From: ajaybaskar on 28th December 2010 05:48 PM [Full View]
Amla also gone.. 7 more
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From: Ramakrishna on 28th December 2010 05:48 PM [Full View]
if we are able to draw the next match, can we still maintain the no. 1 ranking?
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From: Plum on 28th December 2010 05:49 PM [Full View]
Kallis-ABV-Prince-Boucher-Tail - another 220 to go Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Benny Lava on 28th December 2010 05:50 PM [Full View]
Neenga romba late'u... Kaali and Villiers now.. Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Plum on 28th December 2010 05:50 PM [Full View]
Even after we lose this match, and if we lose the next match also, still we'll be #1 Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 05:50 PM [Full View]
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 05:50 PM [Full View]
Take out Kallis and we are 50% close to victory
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From: Ramakrishna on 28th December 2010 05:51 PM [Full View]
We should finish this off today, before it rains.
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 05:53 PM [Full View]
LM we r winning this. Evanum thadukka mudiyaathu. Only a matter of time
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From: Plum on 28th December 2010 05:53 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by cricinfo
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From: Benny Lava on 28th December 2010 05:57 PM [Full View]
I heard commentators saying if India loses this match, next match will be a battle to retain the number 1 spot. Not totally sure though. Originally Posted by Plum
Even after we lose this match, and if we lose the next match also, still we'll be #1 Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 06:01 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by hamid
Thamizh,
We will still be no.1 even if we lose the series 3-0. We don't have to worry anyway as we are going to win this match
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From: P_R on 28th December 2010 06:03 PM [Full View]
yellathukku enna aachu? orE fostyuw vibe-A irukkaapla!
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 06:04 PM [Full View]
It works most of the time
Btw, I thought you posted in swahili
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From: P_R on 28th December 2010 06:04 PM [Full View]
unnoru match irukkunnA, yEn Sachin Yeesaf regard adikka mudiyaama pOchu 'ngra reedhiyila ezhudhunaainga?
(namakku namma prachanai)
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 06:07 PM [Full View]
The record is most runs in a calendar year.
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From: sathya_1979 on 28th December 2010 06:09 PM [Full View]
That match starts next week, which will be the first week of next month, which will be the first month of next year! Originally Posted by P_R
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From: hamid on 28th December 2010 06:11 PM [Full View]
Kaaling doesnt look comfortable at all.. zak is back and bowling beautifully
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From: P_R on 28th December 2010 06:14 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by sathya_1979
That match starts next week, which will be the first week of next month, which will be the first month of next year! Originally Posted by P_R
ஆமாம் ல !
Colleague ஒருத்தரையும் குழப்பி விட்டுட்டேன். இத்தோட முடிஞ்ச்சுன்னு சூடம் அடிச்சு சத்தியம் பண்ணாத குறையா.
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From: Ramakrishna on 28th December 2010 06:32 PM [Full View]
Bad light stoppage, mostly end of day's play. What if it rains tomorrow and a large part of 5th day? draw aayidumo
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From: raajarasigan on 28th December 2010 07:52 PM [Full View]
Master, this site says SA will be # 1 if they win the series.. Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
We will still be no.1 even if we lose the series 3-0. We don't have to worry anyway as we are going to win this match
Cricket Nirvana Live Update
"South Africa slightly have the upper hand and if they apply themselves for the entirety of the fourth day, they should have the series and with it Number One Test rankings in the bag"
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From: ajithfederer on 28th December 2010 08:03 PM [Full View]
, Seriously.
192 to win aa?. Ok. Kaalaila 6 manikku mela kannu mulichu match paaka mudiyala. Konjam thoongitten. Indha match jeichae aaganume.
Originally Posted by P_R
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From: littlemaster1982 on 28th December 2010 09:38 PM [Full View]
Check this ICC Rank predictor. Even if we lose 3-0, both the teams will be having 123 ranking points and we will be still no.1 Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Master, this site says SA will be # 1 if they win the series.. Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
We will still be no.1 even if we lose the series 3-0. We don't have to worry anyway as we are going to win this match
Cricket Nirvana Live Update
"South Africa slightly have the upper hand and if they apply themselves for the entirety of the fourth day, they should have the series and with it Number One Test rankings in the bag"
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From: Thirumaran on 28th December 2010 09:57 PM [Full View]
nalla vishayam thaanae Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
Bad light stoppage, mostly end of day's play. What if it rains tomorrow and a large part of 5th day? draw aayidumo
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From: Vivasaayi on 28th December 2010 10:00 PM [Full View]
If it rains it will help bowlers isnt it?
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From: Sourav on 28th December 2010 10:03 PM [Full View]
sehwag doesn't bowl nowadays as he has shoulder niggle... dhoni told this. Originally Posted by Benny Lava
Will be a very good idea.. this pitch has turn. Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: Dinesh84 on 28th December 2010 10:05 PM [Full View]
i think so Originally Posted by Vivasaayi
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From: Kalyasi on 28th December 2010 11:38 PM [Full View]
Overnight rain will make the grass on the pitch a little fresh... It will defly help the bowlers...
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From: littlemaster1982 on 29th December 2010 12:20 AM [Full View]
Latest from Sid Monga in Durban: It is raining madly here, and the ground is turning into a pool.
Cricinfo's Twitter feed
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 02:55 AM [Full View]
Aga moththam no series win in thennapporika this time also?
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 02:56 AM [Full View]
If pitch turns boler friendly, suddenly drainage system will become inefficient
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 07:08 AM [Full View]
Just noticed this sandhula sindhu by Harby:
Day before yesterday, asked about RSD's 200th catch
"Yeah, great catch by Dravid (but his job is to score runs) unfortunately he got out before end of day today"
- yArukitta yAru enna solradhunnu oru vevasthayE illaiyA?
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From: ajithfederer on 29th December 2010 07:17 AM [Full View]
Actually I remember an incident before
When RD dropped a catch off this mandayan he said "why dont' u come and bowl".
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From: Dinesh84 on 29th December 2010 09:16 AM [Full View]
Sreesanth in the dock over Smith remark as India take charge
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/...229-199nq.html
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From: hamid on 29th December 2010 09:52 AM [Full View]
any further news about ground condition?
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From: ajaybaskar on 29th December 2010 11:38 AM [Full View]
9.00 am: The heavy rain that lashed Durban last evening has cleared and the weather is sunny on the fourth morning of this wonderful Test match. South Africa need 192 runs to win the series, India need seven wickets to level it at 1-1. There's some bad weather forecast for later but this Test will be decided today.
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 12:04 PM [Full View]
Kallis looking calm and collected.
Kamaan kALiaNNan and srivilliputthur - hit durby out of the attack and the indian team. India thOthAlum paravAillai
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From: Thirumaran on 29th December 2010 12:29 PM [Full View]
Just 180 runs more
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From: Thirumaran on 29th December 2010 12:32 PM [Full View]
Kallis out . sreeshant
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From: littlemaster1982 on 29th December 2010 12:33 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
He will be confident now Originally Posted by Benny Lava
Bad news - Sreesanth will now think he can bounce people out
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From: ajithfederer on 29th December 2010 12:34 PM [Full View]
That was a pitch breaker of a ball
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From: ajithfederer on 29th December 2010 12:49 PM [Full View]
Zak on to bowl.
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From: hamid on 29th December 2010 01:02 PM [Full View]
good we dont have referral
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From: hamid on 29th December 2010 01:03 PM [Full View]
Kallis dismissal is an absolute treat to watch.
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From: MumbaiRamki on 29th December 2010 01:08 PM [Full View]
Harby delivers the hot 'Bhajji' to SA ..5th wicket down !
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From: Siv.S on 29th December 2010 01:10 PM [Full View]
Guys please update score,if possible wicket commentary also..
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From: hamid on 29th December 2010 01:11 PM [Full View]
Disciplined bowling and good field placements. No easy runs
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From: hamid on 29th December 2010 01:12 PM [Full View]
142/5
target 303
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From: Ramakrishna on 29th December 2010 01:12 PM [Full View]
Yup... Only Dhoni possible. Originally Posted by hamid
Disciplined bowling and good field placements. No easy runs
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From: Thirumaran on 29th December 2010 01:14 PM [Full View]
on behalf of Dhoni Camp : +1 Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
Yup... Only Dhoni possible. Originally Posted by hamid
Disciplined bowling and good field placements. No easy runs
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From: ajithfederer on 29th December 2010 01:15 PM [Full View]
143/6
Boucher lbw zaheer
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From: raajarasigan on 29th December 2010 01:16 PM [Full View]
Sreesanth
ithanaala than naan ivanai suffort pannanumgren at least for test cricket.. he IS ABLE to bowl this kind of a cracker which you can't expect from IS... aana eppovachum than podran.. consistency illa..
as Plum mentioned, Kallis has to get out only with a unplayable delivery like this..
Harbhajan - Prince wicket eduda.. salli payyan.. ivan wicket edukka mudiyala..
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From: Riyazz on 29th December 2010 01:22 PM [Full View]
prince neya out aitu . Kelampu
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From: Siv.S on 29th December 2010 01:26 PM [Full View]
Sreesanth,Zak
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 01:29 PM [Full View]
Prince - if anyone has the patience to take SA through. It's'him
Steyn - remember what you did in Perth. You can cross the seay to Lanka, flying, remember!
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From: MumbaiRamki on 29th December 2010 01:39 PM [Full View]
Dale steyn out ! common Zak !
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From: ajaybaskar on 29th December 2010 01:42 PM [Full View]
Zaheer to Steyn, out Caught by Pujara!! It was nicely set up, after three straight bouncers, Zaheer did well to bowl one on a length, it was angled in from wide of the crease, moved away off the deck, Steyn goes after it, the thickish outside edge goes straight to Pujara who was standing at gully, the first of the two gullies to be precise. Terrific field placing from Dhoni, will the Indians wrap it up before lunch? Steyn c Pujara b Zaheer 10(24) [4s-2] @ 129.6 kmph
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From: satissh_r on 29th December 2010 01:44 PM [Full View]
Chaterjee overloaded, next matchuku use panunga... Ippo win panratha rasipom Originally Posted by Plum
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From: 19thmay on 29th December 2010 01:48 PM [Full View]
Please clear the tails. Dont frustrate us till the last ball!
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From: Siv.S on 29th December 2010 02:08 PM [Full View]
cricinfo right? are they also from Dhoni camp? Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 02:10 PM [Full View]
Cricinfo is recruiting a lot of gen-y youngsters for ball-by-ball so no wonder if they are Dhoni campies.
(New gen, fearless, nAngaLLAm old gen-Oda periya thillalangadi, dhoni is our hero types)
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From: hamid on 29th December 2010 02:12 PM [Full View]
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From: Siv.S on 29th December 2010 02:13 PM [Full View]
Hamid score card pls....
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From: hamid on 29th December 2010 02:16 PM [Full View]
174/7 .. no wickets for quite some time
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From: hamid on 29th December 2010 02:17 PM [Full View]
Sreesanth and Ishant are bowling.. soon Zak and Bhajji will take over.
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 02:20 PM [Full View]
Kamaan harris and prince - just another 130 runs. Dhoni fans mugathula kariya pUsalAm!
Morkel can also stay put. Enough overs are there kamaan!
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 02:31 PM [Full View]
Prince looking solid as usual. Harris sticking around as usual. Oru overukku oru run adichAlum nidhAnamA nALaikku jeyichuralAm. Thankfully, these two are exactly the kind of guys who think exactly like that.
Perfect wedding anniversary reminder for hamid - startinglAm nallA dhaan irukkum apram trap dhaandeey0 - you will be patiently worn down to resigned acceptance of defeat
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 02:33 PM [Full View]
Prince = laxman
Harris = ishant
India = australia
Dhoni= ponting
Durban= mohali
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From: hamid on 29th December 2010 02:49 PM [Full View]
Plum :P
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From: 19thmay on 29th December 2010 03:18 PM [Full View]
2 to go, Harris out!
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From: hamid on 29th December 2010 03:18 PM [Full View]
Zak removes Harris immediately after lunch.. just 2 to go
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From: Riyazz on 29th December 2010 03:25 PM [Full View]
come on india............
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From: MumbaiRamki on 29th December 2010 03:43 PM [Full View]
100 more runs... 2 wickets .. Morkel is hitting well it seems !!
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From: 19thmay on 29th December 2010 03:48 PM [Full View]
appadilaam onnum perusa illa. Originally Posted by MumbaiRamki
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From: 19thmay on 29th December 2010 04:07 PM [Full View]
1 to go! Morkel out
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From: Dinesh84 on 29th December 2010 04:11 PM [Full View]
1 more!
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From: MumbaiRamki on 29th December 2010 04:11 PM [Full View]
India won !!!!
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From: littlemaster1982 on 29th December 2010 04:11 PM [Full View]
We did it
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From: omega on 29th December 2010 04:12 PM [Full View]
Great win....
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From: Dinesh84 on 29th December 2010 04:12 PM [Full View]
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From: 19thmay on 29th December 2010 04:12 PM [Full View]
Yeah Well done.
Lachu & the bowlers
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From: Benny Lava on 29th December 2010 04:16 PM [Full View]
BIG BIG BIG Victory for India
Back against the walls, lost the toss, bullying green top with plenty of bounce yet a commanding victory in this test match! It is a great victory for more reasons than one!
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From: Sourav on 29th December 2010 04:20 PM [Full View]
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From: Thirumaran on 29th December 2010 04:22 PM [Full View]
That is great Laxman and Tail enders/Bowlers Dhoni
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 04:28 PM [Full View]
Once again, it is proved that sachin doesnt win matches for india. He only plays for personal landmarks. he should learn from ponting who sacrifices for team interest
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From: steveaustin on 29th December 2010 04:32 PM [Full View]
Superb Win at fast paced Durban for the Indians.
Dheergadarisi Sachin for opposing UDRS
This may be one of the reasons for Indians victory and for team interest too.
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 04:35 PM [Full View]
1. Dhoni has an equally big hand in stalling UDRS
2. Not having UdRS might come back and bite India in the 3rd test - imagine a reverse-devilliers situation for sachin/dhoni/lax.
2-1 to thennAppirika then in this series. Good we atleast won a test
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From: Plum on 29th December 2010 04:38 PM [Full View]
1. Dhoni has an equally big hand in stalling UDRS
2. Not having UdRS might come back and bite India in the 3rd test - imagine a reverse-devilliers situation for sachin/dhoni/lax.
2-1 to thennAppirika then in this series. Good we atleast won a test
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From: littlemaster1982 on 29th December 2010 04:53 PM [Full View]
Congrats to the whole team
Lax
Zak
Bhajji and Sreesanth
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From: Ramakrishna on 29th December 2010 04:53 PM [Full View]
Awesome Dhoni
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From: ajaybaskar on 29th December 2010 05:09 PM [Full View]
Kudos!!!
This shud be the moment of the day!!!
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From: Benny Lava on 29th December 2010 05:19 PM [Full View]
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From: raajarasigan on 29th December 2010 05:30 PM [Full View]
Smith talk me.. ippo pesuda...ennannamo pesuviye ippo pesura... ithula thappu thappa englisu vera..
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From: Thirumaran on 29th December 2010 05:41 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Smith
" Dear RR, India have played really well. It has been a very good Test. Good battle between bat and ball. We fought hard, but couldn't get across the line. We didn't bat well after a long time our batters have let us down. We have some work to do before Cape Town. Its disappointing not to chase down the target today, India kept up the pressure, and credit to Dhoni and his team for bouncing back. They are No 1 in the world, and all bodes well for the Cape Town Test. We have to see how we can bounce back now." Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Smith talk me.. ippo pesuda...ennannamo pesuviye ippo pesura... ithula thappu thappa englisu vera..
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From: Benny Lava on 29th December 2010 05:50 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Originally Posted by Smith
" Dear RR, India have played really well. It has been a very good Test. Good battle between bat and ball. We fought hard, but couldn't get across the line. We didn't bat well after a long time our batters have let us down. We have some work to do before Cape Town. Its disappointing not to chase down the target today, India kept up the pressure, and credit to Dhoni and his team for bouncing back. They are No 1 in the world, and all bodes well for the Cape Town Test. We have to see how we can bounce back now." Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Smith talk me.. ippo pesuda...ennannamo pesuviye ippo pesura... ithula thappu thappa englisu vera..
Ada ada ada... Kallis kooda ipdi oru mokkai poda mudiyadhu!
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From: Riyazz on 29th December 2010 06:05 PM [Full View]
India
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From: littlemaster1982 on 29th December 2010 06:45 PM [Full View]
Just noticed, Dhoni didn't mention anything about Laxman's awesome innings. How come Plum missed that
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From: Siv.S on 29th December 2010 07:27 PM [Full View]
VVS
Dhoni and Team
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From: satissh_r on 29th December 2010 07:41 PM [Full View]
Looks like everyone on twitter in india feels the need to send abusive messages today!!well done and congrats on your win...see you in ct
- Graeme Smith on Twitter
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From: venkkiram on 29th December 2010 07:41 PM [Full View]
லட்சுமணா! நீ ஆஸ்ட்ரேலியாவுல மட்டும்தான் வெலையாடுவ என்ற பார்வையை தகர்த்து விட்டாய். ஆளப்பிறந்தவன் மாதிரி நீ ஒரு "ஆபத்தில் உதவ பிறந்தவன்".
ஸகிர்கான் வரும்போது வெற்றியையும் அழைத்துக்கொண்டே வருகிறார்.
இந்த சுற்று முழுவதும் ஆப்பு வைக்கப் போவது பந்து வீச்சு மட்டுமே என நினைத்தேன். பரவாயில்லை. காப்பாற்றிவிட்டீர்கள்.
தோனி தலைமைக்கு ஒரு
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From: ajithfederer on 29th December 2010 08:27 PM [Full View]
Well done India
Laxman
Sreesanth
Zaheer sooperappu.
Now we have 2 win the third test.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 29th December 2010 09:19 PM [Full View]
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Sreesanth making Kallis dance to his tune
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From: ajithfederer on 29th December 2010 10:04 PM [Full View]
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Durban, 4th day
Dhoni downplays Kingsmead achievement
Sidharth Monga at Kingsmead
December 29, 2010
In typical fashion, MS Dhoni has sought to downplay the Durban win, saying this win is as special as ones that came in Kanpur, Eden Gardens or anywhere else. Just one win, he said, neither justifies the team's No. 1 ranking nor earns the respect here in South Africa, where they were doubted and questioned by the media, the former players and the opposition. "Then what about what we have been doing in the last few years?" Dhoni said. "All those wins have an impact on the confidence and morale of the side."
India came to Durban bruised and battered from Centurion, and lost the toss on an overcast morning. But through some sensible batting and bowling, sensational catching, and a couple of lucky breaks when bowling in the first innings, India - through their first win in a Boxing Day Test - levelled the series. In the process, Dhoni joined Mohammad Azharuddin as the second-most successful Indian Test captain. While Azhar got his 14 wins in 47 Tests, Dhoni's side has taken only 23 Tests to get to that mark, which means that Dhoni's success-rate among players who have captained sides for more than 20 Tests is behind only that of Steve Waugh, Don Bradman, and Ricky Ponting.
"It means I've got a good side," Dhoni said of his captaincy record. "What it means is that we've played consistent cricket over a period of time. We started this process around September 2008 and two years hence we're in a position where we can say we have done well in most places. Of course it's a proud moment. As a team, whether it's batting, bowling or fielding, we've done consistently well. We've taken some good catches despite not being a brilliant ground-fielding side. It feels really good that we've done well together.
"There can be a situation where the team is doing well and the captain is labelled as doing a good job. But it's the 16 guys in the squad that have to perform well as a unit. When it comes to the Indian team, it's about how the youngsters coming in contribute as we face a lot of injuries to the fast bowlers and batsmen also. I'm fortunate to have people who are willing to go onto the field and do their best."
Dhoni quickly moved on to talking of another record that he needs to protect in three days' time, that of never having lost a series as a captain. Four years ago, India went to Cape Town 1-1, but lost on a turning track. "We had a brilliant first innings and then a disappointing second innings, because of which we lost that Test," he said. "It's important to be at our best in all three departments."
The confidence of this side - a departure from the ones before Sourav Ganguly and John Wright started taking India ahead - shows in the kind of track Dhoni is expecting in Cape Town. "The greener the better," he said. "Most of our bowlers are skill bowlers. Even if we bowl only 135 to 140k, we are swing bowlers, which means the greener the wicket the better it is because the bowlers can swing it a bit more."
Dhoni was full of praise for the two key protagonists in this win, VVS Laxman and Zaheer Khan. "Hopefully it [Laxman's back] will be okay for the next few years," Dhoni said. "We always count on Laxman. Whenever you see him not scoring in a couple of innings, you know something very special is coming. It was one of those wickets where it was quite tough to convince yourself that you're set because one odd ball may do something and get you out. At the end of the day the 96 runs that he made mattered. It would have been lovely if he got to a hundred, but you don't always get what you want."
The bowling unit's reliance on Zaheer - not necessarily for wickets, but also for the leadership - is a bit of a concern, but Dhoni chose to look at the positives. "The youngsters are getting groomed under Zaheer," he said. "Of course, it's the coach's job to groom all the players but when you have someone like Zaheer it reduces the coach's workload by 50%. Also Zaheer is very good under pressure. He doesn't panic in tough situations, and he convinces bowlers about the fields they should set and the lines and lengths they should bowl."
Sidharth Monga is an assistant editor at Cricinfo
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© ESPN EMEA Ltd.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/494654.html
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From: Movie Cop on 29th December 2010 11:05 PM [Full View]
"Aabath Pandavan" Letchumanan thambikku munnadi oru bow.
Letchumanan thambi is right up there along with the likes of Steve Waugh, Brian Lara and Aravinda DeSilva - in terms of playing match winning knocks during crisis situations.
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From: Movie Cop on 29th December 2010 11:08 PM [Full View]
"angry yEng man" Sirisanth thambi kooda nalla bowl pannirukkarpla.
And lastly - the difference Zak makes to Indian bowling - enough said.
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 01:42 AM [Full View]
Process started in sep 2008?
Ogay, adhukku munnAdi no contribution to becoming #1 pOla!
Winner writes varalaaru. Ezhudhattum
Kareet dhaan - kumble's retirement was the key towards becoming #1. Same set of players would have failed with him as captain
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From: ajaybaskar on 30th December 2010 08:34 AM [Full View]
Adhaane,
Loosu Dhoni, u shud've mentioned that the process started in 1932. After all your predecessors would also have wanted India to be the No.1 test team!!
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 08:47 AM [Full View]
wonderful - adhaavadhu 1932 captaijns and players level ennavo adhE dhaan pre-dhoni ellorum. Avainga ellam same level - but dhoni vandhu 2008la start paNNadhu dhaan actual process!
Epdi? Only dhoni fans fossible
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From: ajaybaskar on 30th December 2010 08:52 AM [Full View]
If you are to give credit to pre-dhoni captains, then why pick only few? Include all.. I am sure everybody wouldve liked to be the No.1 team's captain.
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From: Ramakrishna on 30th December 2010 08:53 AM [Full View]
makes sense Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajithfederer on 30th December 2010 09:00 AM [Full View]
I am interested to learn how dhoni arrived at that date "Sep 2008" to be exact. Results wise all our big results have been pre 2008(Headingley 02, Adelaide 03, Pak 04, Windies 06 and England 07). Heck even Perth is 2008 Jan to be precise. The team has won a lottt before Sep 2008. And I am just talking overseas.
Post Sep 08 most of our tours are in India!. I don't see the connection.
P.S: I am not including NZ 09 for obvious reasons because we get steamrolled in NZ 02 by a vastly better NZ Team.
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From: Siv.S on 30th December 2010 09:02 AM [Full View]
Dhoni joined Mohammad Azharuddin as the second-most successful Indian Test captain. While Azhar got his 14 wins in 47 Tests, Dhoni's side has taken only 23 Tests to get to that mark, which means that Dhoni's success-rate among players who have captained sides for more than 20 Tests is behind only that of Steve Waugh, Don Bradman, and Ricky Ponting
Dhoni was full of praise for the two key protagonists in this win, VVS Laxman and Zaheer Khan. "Hopefully it [Laxman's back] will be okay for the next few years," Dhoni said. "We always count on Laxman. Whenever you see him not scoring in a couple of innings, you know something very special is coming. It was one of those wickets where it was quite tough to convince yourself that you're set because one odd ball may do something and get you out. At the end of the day the 96 runs that he made mattered. It would have been lovely if he got to a hundred, but you don't always get what you want."
"It means I've got a good side," Dhoni said of his captaincy record. "What it means is that we've played consistent cricket over a period of timeThere can be a situation where the team is doing well and the captain is labelled as doing a good job. But it's the 16 guys in the squad that have to perform well as a unit
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From: ajithfederer on 30th December 2010 09:02 AM [Full View]
And ICC Rankings the last time i heard take the previous last 3 years result in to calculation. Correct me if i am wrong.
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From: ajaybaskar on 30th December 2010 09:04 AM [Full View]
It should RK.
I dont know why MSD's statement is misinterpreted often. He took over the captaincy in 2008 and he would've started his own process of building the team. Before that, he could'nt have contributed much, apart from being the player and would'nt have had a say in the decisions.
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From: Siv.S on 30th December 2010 09:08 AM [Full View]
Its about he is talking about his captaincy since '08 why he need to talk about our previous captains and their processes?
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From: ajaybaskar on 30th December 2010 09:14 AM [Full View]
India team captain aaguradhukku teamoda history, geography ellam therinjukkanum pola irukku.
Dhoni shud take a few lessons from this man so that he can remember the dates as well.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 30th December 2010 09:35 AM [Full View]
I don't find anything wrong with Dhoni's press conference
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From: littlemaster1982 on 30th December 2010 09:40 AM [Full View]
What Sreesanth said to Graeme Smith?
From Dileep Ramachandran's Twitter,
I never credited Sreesanth with quick wit. But if the sledge story is true, he deserves a share of the man-of-the-match award. Pure class.
about 9 hours ago via web
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Great sledges aren't about wives or mothers. It's about touching the really raw nerve. Sreesanth did that. Take a bow. #cricket #Durban
about 9 hours ago via web
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The sledge: "None of us like you. We all think you're arrogant. And it's not just us. Even your teammates have told us."
about 9 hours ago via web
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Beauty of it being that it's not even a level 1 offence.
about 9 hours ago via web
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Sreesanth
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From: ajithfederer on 30th December 2010 09:48 AM [Full View]
Lets see how he bowls in the next game lm.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 30th December 2010 09:49 AM [Full View]
IIRC, Kirsten mentioned the same time frame in one of his interviews. It was when the preparations started for BG Trophy 2008. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: littlemaster1982 on 30th December 2010 09:51 AM [Full View]
He is still a hit and miss bowler. I was laughing because he baited Smith without a nasty remark. Not that I'm a supporter of sledging, but this was amusing. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 09:54 AM [Full View]
Repeat - previous captains only wanted to be #1 it seems . Adhai seyalAkki kAttiyadhu Dhoni dhnAmAm. IvaingalukellAm manasaatchiyE kedaiyAdhA?
Dhoni was part of previous teams which are the foundation of this success. So he should know what went before he was captain. Sep 2008-nu specificA sonnadhu i expect from Dhoni fans(with their aNNan dhAn superman mathavan ellAm doberman mentality) but not from Dhoni who came across as more grounded previously
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From: ajithfederer on 30th December 2010 09:55 AM [Full View]
I don't mind guys like Zak sledging, He knows what he is doing. But this guy is still a kid. Summa irundha sangai ivan oodhi kedukkama irundhirukkalam. (Picturize him dancing after hitting Andre Nel here)
Hope those guys(SA) don't get fired up and play much better in the next game. We were lucky that there was no UDRS in this series.
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
He is still a hit and miss bowler. I was laughing because he baited Smith without a nasty remark. Not that I'm a supporter of sledging, but this was amusing. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 09:56 AM [Full View]
IdhukkE personal remark adhu idhunnu Harris polambinApla? McGrath wife, amma, akka thangachi ellAm izhuppArE - gendleman cricket lover frabhu raumum adhai ellAm AmOdhippArE - adhai ellAm kEttA harris enna AvAr?
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From: ajaybaskar on 30th December 2010 10:02 AM [Full View]
Neenga virumbinaalum virumbaattiyum adhuthaane unmai brother? Originally Posted by Plum
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From: ajithfederer on 30th December 2010 10:05 AM [Full View]
I quite misread that. I was confused abt overseas wins and his captaincy. Forget it. I get it now.
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
IIRC, Kirsten mentioned the same time frame in one of his interviews. It was when the preparations started for BG Trophy 2008. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: 19thmay on 30th December 2010 10:08 AM [Full View]
I am with Dhoni here, though I still think that Kumble also deserves an applaud. Victory at WACA was the starting point IMO.
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 10:11 AM [Full View]
Ajay, why go round in circles? Can you openly diss previous captains and individuals and praise only dhoni for this? That is what you guys seem to want to propogate. OpenA paNNinA unga mugam expose AgumE...pannalaME?
It happened during dhoni's'time avLO dhAn. Dhoni would have done this with mohanty, agarkar and kuruvillas? With vrv singhs? Msk prasads and parthiv patels? Wasim jaffers and aakash chopras?
Ivlo en - oru zaheer illAma dhoni patta pAttai yAr arivAr?(Ariya mAttAr?) Nalamdhaana-nu kEkka vEndiyadhA pOchE?
Prev indian teams had luck and umpiring decisions go against them - ivarukku adhuvm ivarukku favourA nadakkudhu.
Zaheer illAma jeyichu kAttunga pAppOm? Avar dhAnE bowling vaptain? Avarukkum credit kedayAdhu adhaiyum aNNanukku kuduthuduvInga. Indha duplicity Ennu dhAn kEkkarEn? AvaingalukellAm credit kuduthA(adhaavadhu unmaiya sonnA) korainju pOyiduvIngaLO? Answer: yes, because the whole dhoni legend is being built by denying due credit to others
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From: jinju on 30th December 2010 10:14 AM [Full View]
congrats Team India! keep up the focus in Capetown too, and don't spill it lyk the last series in RSA! Hope Morkel, Steyn, Harris, n Smith keep up the sledging...appo dhaan sreesanth ellaam olunga velai seyvaanga!
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From: raajarasigan on 30th December 2010 10:15 AM [Full View]
exactly.. if you ask me, the process was started when Kumble took over from Dravid. Then the execution went in right direction when Kirsten joined. Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 10:17 AM [Full View]
19th may - appO last SA tour? England tour?
Rahul dravidnu oruththarukku eppovum creditE pOgAdhu. Poor guy.
The beginning was the 2003 aussie tour. Before that, the real beginning is in the core group - srt, rsd, vvs, scg, ark - getting together and changing the attitude and results step by step. Ofcourse, neo generation credit stealing liars will act as if they did it all and call this whining but unmaiya yAravadhu sollaNumla - without worrying about being called names?
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From: jinju on 30th December 2010 10:20 AM [Full View]
i think u can include the johannesburg result too in this list...think it was 2006. India winning the first test in an overseas series, quite unprecedented it was, tho what happened later in that series was Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: ajaybaskar on 30th December 2010 10:21 AM [Full View]
Idhu Sreesanth Smithkitta sonnaara illa Smith Sreekitta sonnaara? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
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From: jinju on 30th December 2010 10:23 AM [Full View]
sree to smith Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Idhu Sreesanth Smithkitta sonnaara illa Smith Sreekitta sonnaara? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
and in the first test second innings steyn to srt during his century knock, after SRT fends off a steyn bouncer: "are u the no:1, show me u r no:1"! v shud win this series somehow to shut these *^&%& up!
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From: 19thmay on 30th December 2010 10:23 AM [Full View]
Plum, Originally Posted by Plum
Ivvalo consistent-a yaarum series-a win panninadhu illaye?
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From: P_R on 30th December 2010 10:24 AM [Full View]
appidinnu neengaLaa solreenga Originally Posted by Plum
Enakku McCrow thittunadhum pudikkAdhu, SaravaNan thiruppi thittunadhum pudikkAdhu-nu sonnadhai thaan ippidi tuyist paNNa paakureengaLaakkum.
ulagathulayE Dhoni's intree-vai ippidi purinjukkuradhu neenga mattum dhaan. "From the time I became captain we have been working on..." appidinnu dhaanE pEsa mudiyin. idhula enna thappu. adhai ennamO 'naan dhaan cricket-ai kaNdu pudichEn'nu sonna maadhiri present paNreenga?!
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From: ajaybaskar on 30th December 2010 10:24 AM [Full View]
Jinju,
I think these sledges are ok.. Idhu kooda illainna cricket bore adichudhum.
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From: jinju on 30th December 2010 10:28 AM [Full View]
agree...at least it wakes up guys lyk sree n ishant. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Jinju,
I think these sledges are ok.. Idhu kooda illainna cricket bore adichudhum.
still indha "no:1" patthi comments r omnipresent!
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From: raajarasigan on 30th December 2010 10:29 AM [Full View]
Plum, agree to your point. But when was the ranking system implemeted - around 2003? And when was it taken seriously ? - only from 2007-08. There was NO goal / target to attain certain status OR no.1 ranking when Dravid was leading the team. Only during Kumble's period, we started talking about ICC ranking seriously. Originally Posted by Plum
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From: P_R on 30th December 2010 10:30 AM [Full View]
adhai neenga enna solradhu, avarE solraarE Originally Posted by Plum
"It means I've got a good side," Dhoni said of his captaincy record.
idhaiyellAm oru kaaraNamnu vandhu solreengaLE. Grasping at straws. Originally Posted by Plum
kambiyap pudikkaama eppidinga jevikka mudiyin? What is your point ? That Zaheer was Ganguly's boy? Adhukkaaga? Originally Posted by Plum
DhoniyE pathu puLLaiyai pethu, pathinOru pErOda jeyichA thaan othukkuveenga pOla !
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From: 19thmay on 30th December 2010 10:35 AM [Full View]
"Zaheer illama jeichu kaatunga" - indha statement, avvalo wise-a illaye Plum. Avungala Steyn illama vilayada sollunga.
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From: jinju on 30th December 2010 10:37 AM [Full View]
haiyyo haiyyo why this unnecessary fighting/sledging now?!
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From: MADDY on 30th December 2010 10:39 AM [Full View]
and nobody is "denying" credit to any player here.....when dhoni says ive got a good side which means "current side" in HUB terms, then it includes
sachin
laxman
dravid
sehwag
gambhir
dhoni
zaheer
bhajji
ishant
sree
victorya dhoni fans kondaduraanga, mathavanga dharalaama yaara vena kaaranam-nnu sollittu kondadalaame - why "dhoni celebrating" is taken as "denying others credit" here??
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From: ajaybaskar on 30th December 2010 10:42 AM [Full View]
Peeeeeeeeeeeeeyaaaaaaaaaaaar (Sivaji voicela)
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From: Ramakrishna on 30th December 2010 10:45 AM [Full View]
What about the toss? Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Ramakrishna on 30th December 2010 10:47 AM [Full View]
Dhoni should thank the person who invented cricket. Avar mattum kandupidikkalanaa India wouldn't have been playing this game and reached no.1 status.
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From: MADDY on 30th December 2010 10:52 AM [Full View]
mike set invent pannavan - adhu illaina, dhoni-ala press conference vechirukka mudiyuma?? Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
btw, sep 2008-nnu sonna odane dhaan nyabagam varudhu, even Anil kumble, SCG were part of that team no?? credit is there for everyone to be taken, why beg dhoni and his fans to give it??
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From: 19thmay on 30th December 2010 11:01 AM [Full View]
Hope you are not serious with the usage of that word. Originally Posted by MADDY
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 11:03 AM [Full View]
Who is begging?
Varalaatrai maathi ezhudhum muyarchiya kandikkarom avlo dhaan
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From: satissh_r on 30th December 2010 11:03 AM [Full View]
Sehwag out of South Africa one-dayers
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/494687.html
He will take part in the last test though.
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From: P_R on 30th December 2010 11:04 AM [Full View]
Plum, you are reading too much into nothing - if I may add - as usual.
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 11:07 AM [Full View]
U may very well add. Unga thottam, in more ways than one.
When people in 2020 read this hagiographic narratives, pakkathulEyE my perspective adding posts irukkumla? Varalaaru miga mukkiyam
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 11:09 AM [Full View]
Reg mcgrath's poor taste sledging, regarding your condemnation of it:
I'll quote bala(k) here - sollalla seyal. seyalla kAttaNum(figuratively)
If you champion steve waugh who condoned, if not encouraged mcgrath and believed it was an integral part of their game plan, then to me you are condoning mcgrath. Consistency irukkanum
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From: P_R on 30th December 2010 11:09 AM [Full View]
reNdu kaalaiyum attatayathula thooki cover drive viLaiyAduradhai thavira enakku vERonRum camblaind illai paraaparamE
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From: Ramakrishna on 30th December 2010 11:09 AM [Full View]
ennaiyum dictionary use panna vechiruveenga pola irukku Originally Posted by Plum
U may very well add. Unga thottam, in more ways than one.
When people in 2020 read this hagiographic narratives, pakkathulEyE my perspective adding posts irukkumla? Varalaaru miga mukkiyam
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From: MADDY on 30th December 2010 11:14 AM [Full View]
19th may, pls look around, before u comment abt my comment Originally Posted by 19thmay
Hope you are not serious with the usage of that word. Originally Posted by MADDY
neo generation credit stealing liars
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From: 19thmay on 30th December 2010 11:16 AM [Full View]
Its me and RR who talked about Kumble.
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From: P_R on 30th December 2010 11:17 AM [Full View]
That is a disagreeable gameplan to me. Are you suggesting that Steve Waugh's captaincy is nothing if not for tactics such as things (tampeing: Akram !::chucking: Murali) Originally Posted by Plum
Oscar Wilde அன்றே சொன்னார் Faithfulness is to the emotional life what consistency is to the life of the intellect - simply a confession of failures Originally Posted by Plum
I even disagree with those who think that a modicum of baiting (like what Sreesanth told Smith) is welcome in the game. Call me kattupetti for it.
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 11:17 AM [Full View]
Ungalukku complaint illainu theriyin. Adhaan solRen - gendleman game attest paNdravanga epdi steve waaghoda sledging game olan which includes maa behen stuiff from mcgrath and co - adhai epdi othukkarInga?
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From: P_R on 30th December 2010 11:18 AM [Full View]
I disagree with that too. Originally Posted by Plum
I am merely stating that that is not the be all and end all of his captaincy.
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From: P_R on 30th December 2010 11:19 AM [Full View]
avvaLo dhooram yEn pOreenga. I would pick McGrath in my ODI team. vaayai thachuruvEn, avvaLo dhaan.
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 11:21 AM [Full View]
Sridevi in moondram pirai: appo sari
(Vada pOchE)
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From: P_R on 30th December 2010 11:23 AM [Full View]
Naan pradhamaraai irundhaal...appidinnu oNNanklaasla katturai ezhudha solluvaanga. adhu maadhiri solREn. If I were to be the tour manager of Waeld XI the side I picked then
I'd say sledging in the mildest form will attract mid-match bans. i.e. you will be pulled out of the field then and there and your team will have to field ten players.
Same for shady practices such as ball-tampering.
Bowlers will have to - if they can- bowl without tampering or chucking. If not they can contribute with their fielding abilities.
idhai vida theLLa theLivaaga ennaala solla mudiyAdhu.
Hate the sin, louu the sinner 'mbAingaLE.
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 11:39 AM [Full View]
Adhu sari - moththathula 18th century english villagekE koottikittu pOyiduvInga?
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From: MADDY on 30th December 2010 11:40 AM [Full View]
ofcourse i didnt mean you after you said this Originally Posted by 19thmay
u r neither dictating dhoni and his fans to stop celebrating nor waiting for us/annan to credit kumble Originally Posted by 19thmay
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From: MADDY on 30th December 2010 11:46 AM [Full View]
this is a statergy to push dhoni fans on backfoot and stop them from celebrating, instead left countering baseless allegations and impossible concerns abt varalaaru, Billa etc .........
this is also a statergy to make dhoni fans feel guilty abt every thing that dhoni says and yield some points in return......ex: unga aalu ippadi thappu thappa sonnaanla- nee kumble, azharudin attayila sethukko....
this all stems from a thinging that dhoni fans-kku ennada karuthhu vendi irukku, kaal amukkungada podhum.......
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 11:46 AM [Full View]
Puridhal sari illaiyE...
Ninga epdi vENA varalARRai mARRi ezhudhikkonga. Ahdula uLLa koraiya nAnga solRom. Idhukku pEru dictatingA?
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From: littlemaster1982 on 30th December 2010 11:51 AM [Full View]
Sariyana pOtti Originally Posted by MADDY
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From: ajaybaskar on 30th December 2010 11:53 AM [Full View]
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From: MADDY on 30th December 2010 11:56 AM [Full View]
varalaaru ezhudinadhu KSR, R.Sundarrajan.......indhiya cricket varalaaru ezhudradhu, ex-cricketers, bogle, sunny, sastri gaaru and media/blogger personalities like prem panicer, cricinfo etc - avangala poi kelunga
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 12:00 PM [Full View]
Avaingala enge pOi kekkuradhu? Namma kettA indha kutti chuvar dhAnE?
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From: directhit on 30th December 2010 12:05 PM [Full View]
AF Originally Posted by ajithfederer
I don't mind guys like Zak sledging, He knows what he is doing. But this guy is still a kid. Summa irundha sangai ivan oodhi kedukkama irundhirukkalam. (Picturize him dancing after hitting Andre Nel here)
Hope those guys(SA) don't get fired up and play much better in the next game. We were lucky that there was no UDRS in this series.
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
He is still a hit and miss bowler. I was laughing because he baited Smith without a nasty remark. Not that I'm a supporter of sledging, but this was amusing. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
enna idhu neengale ippadi sollikittu.. all SA has done in this series is get 600+ on a flat pitch, even we got close to 500 in similar conditions facing a larger deficit...adhukku ivanunga pesura pechu shabba! if they are going to get fired up, we too wud.. its not only Sreesanth talking there, Steyn (even sledged SRT)/Harris/Smith has been doing that right from Test 1.
I felt what Sree did was cool :P
regd UDRS, Prince wud have been LBW long back if there was UDRS
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From: ajithfederer on 30th December 2010 12:09 PM [Full View]
I want us to win the series at any cost-nga. Enga ivan summa irundhavanugalai usupethi vittutano gra bayathula solren.
Ennamo solringa ellam nadandhu naama series jeycha seri.
Originally Posted by directhit
AF Originally Posted by ajithfederer
I don't mind guys like Zak sledging, He knows what he is doing. But this guy is still a kid. Summa irundha sangai ivan oodhi kedukkama irundhirukkalam. (Picturize him dancing after hitting Andre Nel here)
Hope those guys(SA) don't get fired up and play much better in the next game. We were lucky that there was no UDRS in this series.
Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
He is still a hit and miss bowler. I was laughing because he baited Smith without a nasty remark. Not that I'm a supporter of sledging, but this was amusing. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
enna idhu neengale ippadi sollikittu.. all SA has done in this series is get 600+ on a flat pitch, even we got close to 500 in similar conditions facing a larger deficit...adhukku ivanunga pesura pechu shabba! if they are going to get fired up, we too wud.. its not only Sreesanth talking there, Steyn (even sledged SRT)/Harris/Smith has been doing that right from Test 1.
I felt what Sree did was cool :P
regd UDRS, Prince wud have been LBW long back if there was UDRS
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From: directhit on 30th December 2010 12:13 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by ajithfederer
I want us to win the series at any cost-nga. Enga ivan summa irundhavanugalai usupethi vittutano gra bayathula solren.
Ennamo solringa ellam nadandhu naama series jeycha seri. adhu sari...
i have been saying the same since the start of test series, if they are gonna prepare a track assisting the bowlers, our bowlers wud definitely do better than theirs. Its our batsmen till 7 who need to step up the game. Its going to be a turner in Capetown, with Bajji in form its going to be adv India. A big from one from Sehwag is also due
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From: raajarasigan on 30th December 2010 12:16 PM [Full View]
ithu eppolirundhu... ivan mattum than matchkku rendu wicket edutha kooda form'la vandhurran... Originally Posted by directhit
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From: ajaybaskar on 30th December 2010 12:17 PM [Full View]
Sehwag is a good player of spin. So it shud be his game if he sees through the first hour.
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From: directhit on 30th December 2010 12:24 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by raajarasigan
ithu eppolirundhu... ivan mattum than matchkku rendu wicket edutha kooda form'la vandhurran... Originally Posted by directhit
4fer ellam eduthirukkanga (tail enders a irundhalum)... aanalum late 2nd innings la he was darting it in Smith thirumbavum Bajji-Harris comparison kondu vandhaa nalla irukkum
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 12:29 PM [Full View]
Bajji needs bounce more than spin. That is why Durban suited him.
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From: steveaustin on 30th December 2010 12:31 PM [Full View]
Turban at Durban-nu oru thread Arambichudunga... :P
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From: jinju on 30th December 2010 12:34 PM [Full View]
very well said directhit. u shud b on the panel analysing the match. shabbaa indha arun lal tholla thaanga mudiyala. he drives even charu sarma to desperation with his comments!
sample...praising amla galore after his innings in the first test, charu asks arun,
C: Arun, what's it about this guy? what makes him so good?
A: <perumoochu effect et al> "ah....Amla, I just love him!" :enna kodumai: (believe me, thats all he said!)
if i felt i was the only one flummoxed, charu was searching for words to conclude that topic after mr.lal's fantastic one liner!
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From: Sourav on 30th December 2010 12:43 PM [Full View]
Sehwag out of South Africa one-dayers
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From: jinju on 30th December 2010 12:44 PM [Full View]
a good article from cricinfo
'This team doesn't step backwards'
India exorcise demons of 1996
Fourteen years ago, in Durban, India suffered one of their worst defeats in Tests. What has changed since then? We spoke to three players who featured in that Test
Sidharth Monga and Nagraj Gollapudi
December 30, 2010
The year 1996 was a completely different world. It was a time when grass courts were fast, photographers shot on reel, computers were yet to beat chess grandmasters, a time when the Indian cricket team developed cold feet the moment they left the subcontinent. Fourteen years and a day before one of their most special wins away from home, at the same venue, in similar conditions, India put in perhaps their worst performance with the bat: bowled out for 100 and 66, lasting 73.2 overs in two innings put. Durban 1996 to Durban 2010 shows how far this team has come.
Allan Donald, who took nine wickets in that match and left India rattled, says the single biggest difference he sees in the team is the mental strength. And Donald could spot a weak opponent from a mile. "One thing that stands out for me vis-à-vis that team is that they haven't taken a backward step," he says. "They have shown a lot more character than they ever have away from home. I always looked forward to playing India away from home because I just didn't think they had enough fight, but they have shown it here. Character, mental toughness."
Talking to some of the Indian players from that team shows how unimaginably different things were back then. WV Raman, who just about managed to avoid a pair against Donald and Shaun Pollock in 1996, played in a world when the meek were supposed to inherit the earth. "Going into the series the batsmen were told to leave as much as possible outside the off stump," Raman remembers. "The team management had strictly told us not to hook or pull. I don't see how you can avoid that against the short-pitched bowling. That probably was one reason we fared badly. Now, that is not the case. Players are free to play their natural game.
"Take this second Test, when South Africa were 62 for no loss in no time chasing the target, our bowlers were relentless. Sreesanth went after Graeme Smith, and Smith fell for the bait and was egotistic enough to be influenced. Back in 1996, [Javagal] Srinath never exchanged any words. [Venkatesh] Prasad, you can forget it. That is the change in attitude and approach of the players then and now. That sums up the difference between the teams."
It is not as if sledging or hooking has won India away Tests, but it shows they have the confidence to stand up to aggressive teams. Donald has seen earlier Indian teams taking backward steps. On the 1992 tour, in the Port Elizabeth Test, "you could see that they just didn't fancy it. We had [Brett] Schultz and me bowling on a wicket that was nice and bouncy, and it seemed like they didn't like it at all. They capitulated in the second innings [except for Kapil Dev]. Not here. In the years gone by, green wicket, put into bat, it would have been a totally different story. Here they kept fighting, kept hanging in there. And then they bowled like champions."
Back in 1996, the bowlers started off well, bowling the hosts out for 235, but that wasn't a result of any plan. "I had no planning as a bowler in 1996," Prasad, who took a 10-for in Durban 1996, says. "We didn't have any videos, so whatever we watched of the opponents playing, we absorbed that. I would always, whichever game it was, sit in my room, draw an image of the field in my notebook and set down the field placements according to my strengths. So I was on my own. I would not like to blame the coaches then because even they were not exposed to these new innovations."
Nor did the likes of Prasad or Srinath have any support on or off the field. "The opposition were trained to perform their role to the best of their ability and they had physical trainers," Prasad says. "We didn't have one. Normally, what we used to do was run a lap, and stretch. We didn't have the professional physio that the other teams had. Our support staff was not well equipped and all that mattered. There's always going to be some niggle or the other and you cannot give your 100%. It's because that niggle tends to develop even into an injury sometimes, and therefore you were always hesitant to give your 100%. It affects your mindset. And add to that the backing from the board in terms of contracts, all that also mattered."
On the field they lacked the third bowler. "Back then, Srinath and I missed the support bowler," Prasad says. "Anil [Kumble] only later got the knack, but in 1996 he was playing more of a supporting role to create pressure. It was Srinath and I who used to get the wickets. I had got a lot of wickets because Srinath used to make things difficult for the batsmen. In this team, everyone is capable of getting wickets, capable of changing the course of the match."
To Donald, Zaheer Khan is the big difference in the bowling line-up. "Having this guy lifts everybody else. He brings another dimension to the attack. He is skilful, and every one bowls around him."
Another important point Donald makes is the catching. "They have caught well, fantastically well," he says. "The catching just stood out. Those three magnificent catches in the first innings swung the game."
Raman talks of the batting line-up. "I still remember the delivery that Allan Donald bowled Sachin Tendulkar with in the first Innings," Raman says. "Tendulkar was not offering any shot, covering his off stump but the ball came back a long way and clipped the off bail. Of course, the batsmen were still working out the lengths, which were so different to back home. Nowadays our top six have a phenomenal experience, and they have been together as a unit for a long time. So there is somebody to stand up if everybody else fails. Back in 1996 the dressing room was not such a positive place."
It was the batting that convinced Donald that India wouldn't roll over and die this time around. "The response in Centurion in the second innings, following on, scoring 450-plus, just showed to me that India were not going to take a backward step. They were going to keep fighting."
It has taken them 14 years to erase the horrible memory, but when India come to Durban for another Boxing Day Test, people will have something else to talk about. About a team that was going to keep fighting.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/494682.html
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From: directhit on 30th December 2010 12:45 PM [Full View]
appreciate aa depreciate aa therla Originally Posted by jinju
irundhaalum dansku :P
I have come to the conlusion Arun LOL is our Richie Benaud after listening to Allan Donald and other SA commies Originally Posted by jinju
however Arun LOL got recently rechristined as Arun ROTFL when he uttered these, 'These two are enjoying each other out there'
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From: jinju on 30th December 2010 12:52 PM [Full View]
appreciate dhaan... Originally Posted by directhit
appreciate aa depreciate aa therla Originally Posted by jinju
irundhaalum dansku :P
I have come to the conlusion Arun LOL is our Richie Benaud after listening to Allan Donald and other SA commies Originally Posted by jinju
however Arun LOL got recently rechristined as Arun ROTFL when he uttered these, 'These two are enjoying each other out there'
ROTFL lal has company in ramiz raja who went thus: It's up for Boucher to start a relationship with de Villiers
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From: Thirumaran on 30th December 2010 01:00 PM [Full View]
what is the last status ?
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From: ajithfederer on 30th December 2010 01:03 PM [Full View]
You r fired from being a Mod.
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
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From: directhit on 30th December 2010 01:13 PM [Full View]
We should start an actress section in Hub and make TM a mod there.. his daily duties should be to post one pic of an actress and also PM/email the pic to busy hubbers Originally Posted by ajithfederer
You r fired from being a Mod.
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
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From: Thirumaran on 30th December 2010 01:14 PM [Full View]
:af_mouth_wide_open: :tm_sugar_putting: Originally Posted by ajithfederer
You r fired from being a Mod.
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
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From: Thirumaran on 30th December 2010 01:16 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by directhit
We should start an actress section in Hub and make TM a mod there.. his daily duties should be to post one pic of an actress and also PM/email the pic to busy hubbers Originally Posted by ajithfederer
You r fired from being a Mod.
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
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From: Siv.S on 30th December 2010 01:37 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by jinju
after the yersterday winning
C: Arun what u think about our performance and win at Durban
A: Good batting,Good Bowling,Goof fielding.. thats it.. hmm.. and good character ...
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From: Ramakrishna on 30th December 2010 01:43 PM [Full View]
Expertise Originally Posted by Siv.S
Originally Posted by jinju
after the yersterday winning
C: Arun what u think about our performance and win at Durban
A: Good batting,Good Bowling,Goof fielding.. thats it.. hmm.. and good character ...
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From: ajaybaskar on 30th December 2010 01:45 PM [Full View]
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From: jinju on 30th December 2010 01:45 PM [Full View]
nadula oru pause kudukkum paarunga...edho periya vaarthai sollappora maathiri oru buildup, and then he'l olarify something like this! 'good character' aamaa! ivaru periya princi, conduct certificate ellaam kudukkuraaru Originally Posted by Siv.S
after the yersterday winning
C: Arun what u think about our performance and win at Durban
A: Good batting,Good Bowling,Goof fielding.. thats it.. hmm.. and good character ...
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From: MumbaiRamki on 30th December 2010 02:18 PM [Full View]
Charu question was also stupid ...adhu enna ' what do you think?' ... You ned to ask focus on certain aspects , draw out perspectives even in questions ... Mandhira transparent saree katti kitta vandha thaan charu show nalla irukum ..... illaatti suththa waste ! Originally Posted by jinju
nadula oru pause kudukkum paarunga...edho periya vaarthai sollappora maathiri oru buildup, and then he'l olarify something like this! 'good character' aamaa! ivaru periya princi, conduct certificate ellaam kudukkuraaru Originally Posted by Siv.S
after the yersterday winning
C: Arun what u think about our performance and win at Durban
A: Good batting,Good Bowling,Goof fielding.. thats it.. hmm.. and good character ...
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 04:33 PM [Full View]
Donald is comparing with 96 and praising the current te..
Not with the 2006 team. Which was almost the same as this.
Has there been a sea change from 2006? What if india loses at capetown? Appovum mental strength ellam applyA no applyA?
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From: venkkiram on 30th December 2010 08:05 PM [Full View]
Plum, its high time you have to change your siggy.
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 08:07 PM [Full View]
Venkki, which one? England or india?
England vENA mAthaREn. India comment is true
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From: sathya_1979 on 30th December 2010 08:19 PM [Full View]
http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report...t/20101230.htm
SA such a bad losers Worse than Aus.
Kammaan Dhoni and Team, thrash them and win the series I say
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From: venkkiram on 30th December 2010 08:22 PM [Full View]
அடுத்த வாரக் கடைசியில அதையும் மாத்தப் போறிங்க! Originally Posted by Plum
Venkki, which one? England or india?
England vENA mAthaREn. India comment is true
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 08:26 PM [Full View]
SA
Sharad pawar dhAn oothi kuduththArnu sollaliyA?
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From: Plum on 30th December 2010 08:27 PM [Full View]
Venkki, roman script fliss. Tamil temporarily outofservice
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From: Benny Lava on 30th December 2010 09:03 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by P_R
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From: Benny Lava on 30th December 2010 09:11 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
Expertise Originally Posted by Siv.S
Originally Posted by jinju
after the yersterday winning
C: Arun what u think about our performance and win at Durban
A: Good batting,Good Bowling,Goof fielding.. thats it.. hmm.. and good character ...
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From: ajithfederer on 30th December 2010 10:19 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Siv.S
Originally Posted by jinju
after the yersterday winning
C: Arun what u think about our performance and win at Durban
A: Good batting,Good Bowling,Goof fielding.. thats it.. hmm.. and good character ...
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From: venkkiram on 30th December 2010 11:24 PM [Full View]
Plum, I said "You are going to change the 'Siggy about India' too by end of next week. " Originally Posted by Plum
Let us wait and watch.
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From: Plum on 31st December 2010 07:20 AM [Full View]
adhaiyum pArthuralAm. Dhoni vazhakkam pOla toss lose paNNuvAr. adhukkappuram Steyn-morkel-kallis-harris-tsotsotobe-etc will pound indian batting. SRT, VvS, Rsd, MV, VS ellAm total flop AgiduvAnga. If GG plays, we have some hope along with MSD and HS in batting. Bowling HS might do well. Zak will have his flop match and Amla/Kaaliannan/srivilli/smith/alviro/prince/bouch will take care of the rest
Mazhai vandhu kApAthinA draw illaina 2-1 to thennaappirikka. AppO Smith pEsuvAn pArunga. Indha sectionE veRichodi poyidum
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From: 19thmay on 31st December 2010 12:16 PM [Full View]
Plum,
Indha negative strategy or chatterjee whatever... ungalukku bore adikalaya? engalluku rombave bore adichiduchu.
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From: hamid on 31st December 2010 12:17 PM [Full View]
+1/ Originally Posted by 19thmay
//Sri. check your pm and respond//
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From: Plum on 31st December 2010 12:56 PM [Full View]
adhukku dhaan appappo dhoni fansoda sandai podaromla?
Bore adichaa odi xi discussion revive pannunga
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From: ajaybaskar on 31st December 2010 03:48 PM [Full View]
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From: ajaybaskar on 31st December 2010 05:59 PM [Full View]
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From: Sourav on 31st December 2010 06:24 PM [Full View]
sehwag injury, y they picked rohit instead of parthiv... we like him or not, he scored 2 consecutive 50+ in the given chance...
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From: 19thmay on 31st December 2010 08:50 PM [Full View]
appadina why they picked Chawla for south africa pitch? why u need a spinner? we already have Bhajji, Ashwin, Yuvraj. Raina, Pathan in the squad? Originally Posted by Sourav
sehwag injury, y they picked rohit instead of parthiv... we like him or not, he scored 2 consecutive 50+ in the given chance...
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From: Sourav on 31st December 2010 09:51 PM [Full View]
ippo enna solla varra? Originally Posted by 19thmay
appadina why they picked Chawla for south africa pitch? why u need a spinner? we already have Bhajji, Ashwin, Yuvraj. Raina, Pathan in the squad? Originally Posted by Sourav
sehwag injury, y they picked rohit instead of parthiv... we like him or not, he scored 2 consecutive 50+ in the given chance...
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From: Plum on 31st December 2010 10:00 PM [Full View]
Parthiv wicketkeeper-nu mindla set Ayiduchi. Poor guy. If he plays as pure batsman in domestic cricket, he can actually give a tough competition to rohits.
Pretty useful batsman and more reliable compared to Rohit.
Namma hub gamesla negative points mAdhiri avanOda keeping Agi pOchu. Two fifties? Ok, minus 30 for keeping - oh so he falls behind rohit then. Ipdi pOgudhu...
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From: ajithfederer on 1st January 2011 02:26 PM [Full View]
Posted by Dave Fair on (January 01 2011, 07:37 AM GMT)
I live 2km from Newlands and it's pouring rain here! Been bucketing down since early morning. If it stops in time tomorrow it will leave a pitch that will suit the Indians more than SA. Prediction: high scoring draw.
A comment from the below link
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/494860.html
Cape Town Weather Link
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From: ajithfederer on 2nd January 2011 01:10 AM [Full View]
I learnt a few tricks from Zaheer: Anderson
England pacer James Anderson has revealed that he learnt a few tricks of how to keep batsmen guessing, which way the ball will swing from Indian strike bowler Zaheer Khan, which helped him transformed into a lethal bowler in the last few years.
Anderson, who played a big role in England retaining the Ashes, said he picked up from Zaheer how to hide the ball in hand so the batsmen didn’t know, which way it would swing when he visited India in England’s tour of 2008.
“Last time we were in India, Zaheer Khan was hiding the ball in his hands so the batsmen didn’t know, which way it would swing. I picked that up from him,” Anderson said.
Zak
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricke...cle1022941.ece
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From: 19thmay on 2nd January 2011 07:15 AM [Full View]
I read somewhere that Zak learned that from Akram. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
“Last time we were in India, Zaheer Khan was hiding the ball in his hands so the batsmen didn’t know, which way it would swing. I picked that up from him,” Anderson said.
Zak
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricke...cle1022941.ece
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From: sathya_1979 on 2nd January 2011 12:35 PM [Full View]
indhiya pandhu veechchu
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From: hamid on 2nd January 2011 12:40 PM [Full View]
Means we won the toss
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From: hamid on 2nd January 2011 12:40 PM [Full View]
Yes we have
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From: directhit on 2nd January 2011 12:50 PM [Full View]
Namba mudiyalala? :P Originally Posted by hamid
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From: directhit on 2nd January 2011 12:56 PM [Full View]
come on, Zak & Co - take 3-4 wkts b4 lunch - we izz winning this
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From: hamid on 2nd January 2011 01:03 PM [Full View]
yes. 12 losses in 13 tosses. Hope he wins tosses too from this year. Originally Posted by directhit
Namba mudiyalala? :P Originally Posted by hamid
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From: Plum on 2nd January 2011 01:04 PM [Full View]
Kamaan smith and co. Dhoni fans mugaththula kariya poosunga
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From: Plum on 2nd January 2011 01:25 PM [Full View]
Thanks to elder brother Dhoni for giving first strike to SA on a batting pitch. The only way to win this match is by piling on a big first innings score and putting scoreboard pressure on tired opponents. Toss jeyichum Toss thOtha effect kuduththa aNNan dhoni vAzhga!
Gounder in UEU: smith to zaheer now
"IppO pudingadA pArkalAm!"
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From: directhit on 2nd January 2011 01:32 PM [Full View]
Zaheer gets his bunny again
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From: Plum on 2nd January 2011 01:36 PM [Full View]
Amla comes to bat against his bunny(indian bowling attack again). Innikku eththanai bowlers thuNda kANOm-nu Oda pORAngaLo?
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From: steveaustin on 2nd January 2011 01:47 PM [Full View]
My memory tells that Chris Martin has dismissed often Smith than Zaheer Khan. But, I am not sure.
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From: hamid on 2nd January 2011 01:49 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by directhit
Zaheer gets his bunny again a temporary relief to them.
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From: directhit on 2nd January 2011 04:41 PM [Full View]
this Amla seems to be so lucky today..
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From: directhit on 2nd January 2011 04:56 PM [Full View]
okies, idhe madhiri innum oru 8 rain break rain vandhaa podhum
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From: Plum on 2nd January 2011 05:18 PM [Full View]
Kallis and Amla in their fav ground - india in for a leather hunt
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From: directhit on 2nd January 2011 05:48 PM [Full View]
Free Rice Amla
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From: directhit on 2nd January 2011 05:54 PM [Full View]
and at last goes podaaaaaaaaaaaaaa pooooooo
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From: Plum on 2nd January 2011 07:29 PM [Full View]
No updates? Wicket vizhundhA thAnE? Sari, pOyittu nALaikku vAnga. Innikki SA wicket vizhAdhu
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From: ajithfederer on 3rd January 2011 12:52 PM [Full View]
Ravi Shasthri mentions Chennai as the most knowledgable crowd in India and also how they cheer for the opposition, applaud a good knock and other criterias.
He was mentioning Chennai when they were talking about the best ground in every country to play a test game.
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From: ajithfederer on 3rd January 2011 01:16 PM [Full View]
dh must be super happy
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 01:18 PM [Full View]
Sri
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From: MumbaiRamki on 3rd January 2011 01:18 PM [Full View]
Sreesanth on a hatrick !! 263/6
Sreesanth inswinged prince first and then boucher !!!
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From: raajarasigan on 3rd January 2011 01:19 PM [Full View]
Saastrigal - Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Ravi Shasthri mentions Chennai as the most knowledgable crowd in India and also how they cheer for the opposition, applaud a good knock and other criterias.
He was mentioning Chennai when they were talking about the best ground in every country to play a test game.
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From: raajarasigan on 3rd January 2011 01:21 PM [Full View]
Sree
2 in 2
Sreesanth to Prince, OUT! Pitched up, ball swings back in from outside off stump and clips the off stump. This is the Sreesanth we know who had got South African batsmen in all sorts of trouble during the 2007 series.
Sreesanth to Boucher, OUT! Two on two! Absolute Ripper from Sreesanth! Short of a length delivery, outswinging and Boucher gets a nick to Indian captain MS Dhoni. Boucher walks back. Sreesanth on a Hat-trick!
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From: MumbaiRamki on 3rd January 2011 01:22 PM [Full View]
Sreesanth missed hatrick , no ball
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From: Siv.S on 3rd January 2011 01:28 PM [Full View]
Sreesanth press conf. la smith pathi yetho pesinaapla.. ennannu yaaravathu post pannunga..
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From: Siv.S on 3rd January 2011 01:30 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by ajithfederer
Ravi Shasthri mentions Chennai as the most knowledgable crowd in India and also how they cheer for the opposition, applaud a good knock and other criterias.
He was mentioning Chennai when they were talking about the best ground in every country to play a test game.
ICC world cup panel happy with only chennai stadium's preparation :P
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 01:34 PM [Full View]
:P Originally Posted by ajithfederer
dh must be super happy
nonsense office.. new Year mudinjadhum work pannanumnu kandu pudichavana odhakkanum!!
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 01:35 PM [Full View]
the pitch is gonna be a pattaaa patti wicket later in the day - get em out by 350 and get a big lead pls...
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 01:36 PM [Full View]
Kallis manushanaa nee!
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From: raajarasigan on 3rd January 2011 01:41 PM [Full View]
7 down.. Steyn Out
Z Khan to Steyn, OUT! Zaheer coming round the wicket, short delivery and Steyn can't avoid it. Hits him on the gloves and the ball goes in the air. The catch is taken by Pujara in slips.
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From: MumbaiRamki on 3rd January 2011 01:41 PM [Full View]
Morkel out , flashing the willow outside the off stump.. FIve wicket haul for cheta, second time against SA !!!
Dhoni's 5 wickets also in this match
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From: ajaybaskar on 3rd January 2011 01:41 PM [Full View]
Sreesanth
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 01:43 PM [Full View]
nallaa thaane poikittirukku, aen ... :P Originally Posted by MumbaiRamki
Morkel out , flashing the willow outside the off stump.. FIve wicket haul for cheta, second time against SA !!!
Dhoni's 5 wickets also in this match
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From: MumbaiRamki on 3rd January 2011 01:44 PM [Full View]
DH , i meant catches !!!
It seems the ball is moving as much as SHreyaa's idupu in Kelamal song
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From: ajaybaskar on 3rd January 2011 01:44 PM [Full View]
4thaane? Originally Posted by MumbaiRamki
Dhoni's 5 wickets also in this match
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From: Riyazz on 3rd January 2011 01:44 PM [Full View]
Sresanth 5 wkts kallis 100
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 01:44 PM [Full View]
Gopumon
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 01:48 PM [Full View]
Sreeshanth 5 wickets Inimae avan kaal tharayila padaathae
only consolation is Bhajji did not get wickets.
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From: 19thmay on 3rd January 2011 01:50 PM [Full View]
Enna oru uvamai Originally Posted by MumbaiRamki
DH , i meant catches !!!
It seems the ball is moving as much as SHreyaa's idupu in Kelamal song
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From: raajarasigan on 3rd January 2011 01:52 PM [Full View]
Ramki, enna oru analogy.. neenga ippadi ellam kooda pesuveengala.. Originally Posted by MumbaiRamki
DH , i meant catches !!!
It seems the ball is moving as much as SHreyaa's idupu in Kelamal song
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 01:53 PM [Full View]
Shreya is better.. Cricket ball puthusaa irukkum boathu mattum thaan nallaa move aagum.. But Shreya's iduppu Originally Posted by 19thmay
Enna oru uvamai Originally Posted by MumbaiRamki
DH , i meant catches !!!
It seems the ball is moving as much as SHreyaa's idupu in Kelamal song
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 02:04 PM [Full View]
adhAn illai - cricket ball pazhasA Agum bOdhu reverse swing movement paNNalAm but adhukku Zaheer Khan mAdhiri kai thErndha kalaignanA irukkaNum Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Shreya is better.. Cricket ball puthusaa irukkum boathu mattum thaan nallaa move aagum.. But Shreya's iduppu Originally Posted by 19thmay
Enna oru uvamai Originally Posted by MumbaiRamki
DH , i meant catches !!!
It seems the ball is moving as much as SHreyaa's idupu in Kelamal song
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 02:04 PM [Full View]
thambi girl friend pathi pesara pechaa idhu Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Shreya is better.. Cricket ball puthusaa irukkum boathu mattum thaan nallaa move aagum.. But Shreya's iduppu
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 02:07 PM [Full View]
'elumichampazham' Vaithinot verbatim)
mohanA AttathukkE solrELE, andha kAlathula ava ammA AduvA pArungo oru Attam
andha mAdhiri gopumonE ipdi seam pandrAnE, SA bowling attack ennenna paNnuvAnga.
namma batting lineup vERa are very adept at giving up advantage in patta patti conditions.
adhu sari, modhalla SA all out Agattum
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 02:08 PM [Full View]
Gambhir
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 02:12 PM [Full View]
SA commies
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From: Dinesh84 on 3rd January 2011 02:25 PM [Full View]
wat she is telling? Originally Posted by directhit
SA commies
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 02:26 PM [Full View]
ha.. get the last two wickets I say
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From: ajaybaskar on 3rd January 2011 02:29 PM [Full View]
That has always been our prob. Allowing the tail to wag!!
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 02:30 PM [Full View]
Sree shanthamaa (adhaavadhu unga avatar la varradhu pola) illayaam, appadinnu Mr.NEL!, Donald and Pollack t(y)elling. Originally Posted by Dinesh84
wat she is telling? Originally Posted by directhit
SA commies
Out kudutha Umpire kudikaarannu polambina azhumoonji pasanga dhaane ivanunga, pora pokka paatha Aussies and Sangakkarava minjiduvainga..
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 02:31 PM [Full View]
Hamid/Ajay - porumai - idhu idea bowling we are injuring Kallis more, one less bowler to face
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 02:32 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by directhit
Sree shanthamaa (adhaavadhu unga avatar la varradhu pola) illayaam, appadinnu Mr.NEL!, Donald and Pollack t(y)elling. Originally Posted by Dinesh84
wat she is telling? Originally Posted by directhit
SA commies
Out kudutha Umpire kudikaarannu polambina azhumoonji pasanga dhaane ivanunga, pora pokka paatha Aussies and Sangakkarava minjiduvainga..
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 02:32 PM [Full View]
idhukku dhAn Ajith-ai match nadakkura edathukkellAm kootikittu pOgaNumO? Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 02:34 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by directhit
Hamid/Ajay - porumai - idhu idea bowling we are injuring Kallis more, one less bowler to face
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 02:38 PM [Full View]
Thats gud. Get tht last one after 2 overs.
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 02:38 PM [Full View]
Sehwag innumaa out aagala ?
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From: Dinesh84 on 3rd January 2011 02:42 PM [Full View]
^^ avar epavO out aaitaaru..
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From: Dinesh84 on 3rd January 2011 02:44 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by cricbuzz
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From: MumbaiRamki on 3rd January 2011 02:45 PM [Full View]
SA ..324/9 .. Kallis is superb ! Class Act !
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 02:51 PM [Full View]
avaru Bat kadhakali aadaradha paaka poreenga innum solpa time la Originally Posted by Thirumaran
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From: raajarasigan on 3rd January 2011 02:53 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Plum
idhukku dhAn Ajith-ai match nadakkura edathukkellAm kootikittu pOgaNumO? Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 02:55 PM [Full View]
RR, bayangara mokkai pOda pOREn, protect your ears: Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Originally Posted by Plum
idhukku dhAn Ajith-ai match nadakkura edathukkellAm kootikittu pOgaNumO? Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
thala irukkum bOdhu vaal AdAdhu
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 02:59 PM [Full View]
Max 4 overs. He will be out Originally Posted by directhit
avaru Bat kadhakali aadaradha paaka poreenga innum solpa time la Originally Posted by Thirumaran
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From: Dinesh84 on 3rd January 2011 03:01 PM [Full View]
Ramal engirunthaalum maedaiku varavum.. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Max 4 overs. He will be out Originally Posted by directhit
avaru Bat kadhakali aadaradha paaka poreenga innum solpa time la Originally Posted by Thirumaran
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 03:04 PM [Full View]
leaked too many runs in the last few overs
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 03:04 PM [Full View]
Looks like India were lucky to win the toss - SA managed to weather tough conditions
In the end, it will be fair to say that India didn't quite capitalise on having won only their second toss in 15 Tests, in conditions where after batting for 110 minutes, Hashim Amla said he would have preferred to be in the field. "The wicket had a lot in it. If you hit a decent length, there was a lot swing and a lot of nip. The ball did get a little wet, but it did quite a bit."Harbhajan's economy-rate of close to three an over might suggest a good holding job, but a closer look tells a different story. Almost throughout his 18-over spell, he had a long-on in place, and 29 of the 56 runs off him came in singles. It had to be the over-rate that kept him on for that long, because there wasn't much help for him in the pitch. And when it came to keeping runs down, Ishant was more economical, but bowled two overs fewer on a day that was good for fast bowling. In terms of an attempt to take wickets, those 18 Harbhajan overs were a complete write-off, and it was a surprise that India didn't wait for a single hit over mid-on before sending the man out.
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 03:07 PM [Full View]
Plum sonna maathiri captaincy thaan sari illayo ? Originally Posted by hamid
leaked too many runs in the last few overs
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From: raajarasigan on 3rd January 2011 03:10 PM [Full View]
Bhajji ellam pona matche 6 wicket eduthuttan.. adutha 5 matchukku 90* turn aagira pitch kodutha kooda avan wicket edukka maattan..
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 03:13 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Plum sonna maathiri captaincy thaan sari illayo ? Originally Posted by hamid
leaked too many runs in the last few overs
Dhoni has been a defensive captain generally. Ofcourse, the counter to this is based on results - which defensive captain has a winning percentage of 60 etc - but then that is a question typically born out of complete lack of understanding and based on flawed sense of clever logic.
Even when he has planend tactically, and executed htem succesfully, it has been more about defensive 7-2 fields and making the batsman err. Works in the sub-continent but not the ideal strategy in South African pitches.
This may not be a 350+ pitch and we'll know it when India bats and struggles against Steyn and co., despite having the advantage of batting second.
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From: ajaybaskar on 3rd January 2011 03:46 PM [Full View]
Paduththuraanya indha kallis
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From: MumbaiRamki on 3rd January 2011 03:52 PM [Full View]
காலிஸ் பார்த்து நம்ம ஆளுங்க கத்துகன்னும். கடசி ஆள ஆட விடாம நல்லா கவர் பண்றார்!
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From: littlemaster1982 on 3rd January 2011 04:00 PM [Full View]
42 runs for 10th wicket We have squandered all the advantage we had after the first hour
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 04:02 PM [Full View]
nonsense... tota doyang batsman runs UM adikkaraan nambalaanda
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 04:03 PM [Full View]
idhu oNNum pudhusillaiyE? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
42 runs for 10th wicket We have squandered all the advantage we had after the first hour
Oh, indha new generation, unprecedentedly mentally strong, not like the old useless jelly bean indian cricketers teamE ipdi fail AgiduchEnnu solRIngaLA? appo sari.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 3rd January 2011 04:06 PM [Full View]
I thought we had learned how to finish the tail. Of late, I don't remember tails wagging against us like this (Exception: 3rd test against SL). Originally Posted by Plum
idhu oNNum pudhusillaiyE? Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
42 runs for 10th wicket We have squandered all the advantage we had after the first hour
Oh, indha new generation, unprecedentedly mentally strong, not like the old useless jelly bean indian cricketers teamE ipdi fail AgiduchEnnu solRIngaLA? appo sari.
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 04:10 PM [Full View]
The pitch has nothing in it.. Kallis handles everyball with ease.. the same is now extended to the tsotsobe too...
Once we see off the new ball, we can score real big here.. Dravid and Lax will relish this surface.
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 04:12 PM [Full View]
ada pongadaa... Tsosobe ellam theliva behind the line/on the bounce adaraan...
seaming wicket kku bayandhu bayandhu pilAt wicket pottu match a mokka draw aaka poraainga
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 04:12 PM [Full View]
Credit is due to Kallis for being patient enough on this pitch. I think batsmen are losing their wickets to lack of patience. Which means none of the Indian batsmen barring Gambhir will succeed as much as Kallis. Gambhir is the only batsman in the Indian team who converts patience into runs. Others tend to give it away playing one shot too many. Even Dravid.
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 04:13 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by hamid
oru high scoring draw test though unless pitch breaks going into 5th day..
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From: raajarasigan on 3rd January 2011 04:16 PM [Full View]
Harbhajan gaandavathu... indha mangoose mandaiyan wicketa edukka mudiyala..
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 04:17 PM [Full View]
Kallis
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 04:18 PM [Full View]
allOv, the batsmen are not on a holiday. And they are good batsmen. Plus, opposition spinners are also not taking many wickets(which Harris will rectify in this match, though).How can you expect an Indian spinner to take a wicket?
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From: ajaybaskar on 3rd January 2011 04:18 PM [Full View]
Appada!!
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 04:20 PM [Full View]
:shabba:
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 04:20 PM [Full View]
Bring on Sehwag
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From: ajaybaskar on 3rd January 2011 04:21 PM [Full View]
Hope Kallis has equalled Ponting's number of 100s.
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 04:21 PM [Full View]
Ajay,
He has.. both have 39 hundreds now.
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From: ajaybaskar on 3rd January 2011 04:22 PM [Full View]
And still we call Ponting as SRT's rival.
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 04:32 PM [Full View]
Ponting varuvaan. thirumbi varuvAn. seththAdA pOyittAn? varuvAndA. 50+ test centuries adippAn
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 04:32 PM [Full View]
no spongy bounce in the pitch - morkel aint gonna be a threat/ no kallis as well ... See off Steyn and we are gonna Rock - Viru, kamaan...
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 04:33 PM [Full View]
he he...adhu dhanungaLE kashtamsee off Steyn
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 04:37 PM [Full View]
2nd ball of that morkel over Originally Posted by directhit
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From: MumbaiRamki on 3rd January 2011 04:37 PM [Full View]
Radio commentary .....
They alternate between hindi and english !!!
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From: raajarasigan on 3rd January 2011 04:37 PM [Full View]
Sehwag.. goyyala..
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 04:38 PM [Full View]
i feel even konkani commentary wud be better than this SA commies.. Arun LOL and the EVER biased Gavaskar kooda better ... even Healy seems a saint now Originally Posted by MumbaiRamki
Radio commentary .....
They alternate between hindi and english !!!
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 04:40 PM [Full View]
2 more overs to go Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Sehwag.. goyyala..
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 04:41 PM [Full View]
THIRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 04:42 PM [Full View]
TM ,kamaan Sehwag out Agara varaikkum try paNNunga.
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From: Dinesh84 on 3rd January 2011 04:45 PM [Full View]
Sachin vilayAdracha ippadi sollunga paakalaam.. :P Originally Posted by Thirumaran
2 more overs to go Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Sehwag.. goyyala..
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 04:46 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Plum
naan sonna maathiri 4 overs , athaavathu 24 balls la out aayiduvaar
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 04:47 PM [Full View]
enakenna bayam Originally Posted by Dinesh84
Sachin vilayAdracha ippadi sollunga paakalaam.. :P Originally Posted by Thirumaran
2 more overs to go Originally Posted by raajarasigan
Sehwag.. goyyala.. unakku thaniyaa message panren
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 04:49 PM [Full View]
4.1 overs Agi pOchE? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Originally Posted by Plum
naan sonna maathiri 4 overs , athaavathu 24 balls la out aayiduvaar
You meant 24 balls faced for Sehwag?
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 04:50 PM [Full View]
of course Originally Posted by Plum
4.1 overs Agi pOchE? Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Originally Posted by Plum
naan sonna maathiri 4 overs , athaavathu 24 balls la out aayiduvaar
You meant 24 balls faced for Sehwag?
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 04:50 PM [Full View]
Sehwag.. Play ur natural game.
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From: Dinesh84 on 3rd January 2011 04:52 PM [Full View]
Gambhir is batting with a brand new bat- MRF's logo is shining on his blade.
Who else apart from Sachin played with a bat with MRF logo? S Waugh,..
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From: raajarasigan on 3rd January 2011 04:58 PM [Full View]
Brian Lara, Rohit Sharma
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 04:59 PM [Full View]
Sehwag
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From: ajaybaskar on 3rd January 2011 05:02 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Thirumaran
naan sonna maathiri 4 overs , athaavathu 24 balls la out aayiduvaar
SA is playing with 12 players. 11 on the field and one off the field.
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 05:02 PM [Full View]
athu Originally Posted by Thirumaran
ellaarum asingamaa thitrathukulla, me leaving for the day
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 05:03 PM [Full View]
ada pongappa! avinga team Rock adichapla namma team Wall adippaaru
me the
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From: Thirumaran on 3rd January 2011 05:04 PM [Full View]
gambhir kku target set pannatumaa
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From: Benny Lava on 3rd January 2011 05:05 PM [Full View]
We need a big second innings score. Not sure how many runs SA will score in their third innings
I thought Indian bowlers bowled well but without much luck. Lot of wicket taking deliveries that didn't get the deserved wickets. To their credit, SA batsmen didn't allow that to get into their minds neither did the Indian bowlers leave a lasting impression straying every now and then... Hope all goes well in the last 2 innings.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 3rd January 2011 05:22 PM [Full View]
Run out Edhukku indha quick single ellam
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From: Kalyasi on 3rd January 2011 05:26 PM [Full View]
Minimum 600 Required... Illati No Chance...
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 05:27 PM [Full View]
Kals, modhalla 200 edukkattum appuram 300-400 paththi yOsikkalAm. Let alone 600
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 05:27 PM [Full View]
Dravid-ku badhilA Kohli-ya test teamla eduththukkalAmE..
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From: MumbaiRamki on 3rd January 2011 05:50 PM [Full View]
Venaam plum ..kohli ( hen) run out aagidum ! Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 05:52 PM [Full View]
Rahane-Gambhir-Kohli-Sachin-Laxman-Pujara-Dhoni-Harbhajan-Zaheer-Sreesanth-Ishant
All non performing seniors should be kicked out quickly.
If Laxman fails in one series also, replace him with Raina
If Sachin fails in one series, bring in Rohit Sharma
Sehwag is a failure in testing conditions already - kick him out already.
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From: steveaustin on 3rd January 2011 06:11 PM [Full View]
Just noticed. Sehwag gifted his wicket to Steyn for the 7th time in 10 tests. In this series, he has gone to Steyn ateleast once.
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 06:16 PM [Full View]
The kind of bounce sa is getting is unbelievable.
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From: ajaybaskar on 3rd January 2011 06:18 PM [Full View]
U r watching?
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From: steveaustin on 3rd January 2011 06:19 PM [Full View]
I don't know whether Gambhir is running between the wickets or gunning for the wickets of our team. One thing is sure. If Gambhir is at the crease, then we can expect confusion.
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 06:22 PM [Full View]
Obviously. So far in office without audio. Now at home with this stupid commentary
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 06:26 PM [Full View]
Donald olarran
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From: steveaustin on 3rd January 2011 06:30 PM [Full View]
Harris comes to bowl.
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From: Benny Lava on 3rd January 2011 06:35 PM [Full View]
The legendary straight drive comes out
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From: hamid on 3rd January 2011 06:49 PM [Full View]
That is a super shot by tend after that confident shout.
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From: MumbaiRamki on 3rd January 2011 07:31 PM [Full View]
prince sledges Gambhir. Gambhir reports it to umpire .Umpire says im not a police !
Gambhir is continously sledged by prince .....
Steyn is superb ..the way he is swinging , i wish i were his hand and Tammanah ( or dhaniska ?)the ball !
Last 11 overs , 18 runs
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 07:49 PM [Full View]
Ramki, orE the seksu moodla irukkIngap pOla?
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From: raajarasigan on 3rd January 2011 08:23 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Plum
postellam oru maargamathan irikki..
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From: directhit on 3rd January 2011 08:32 PM [Full View]
Gambhir and SRT
Morkel getting the ball to bounce shoulder height
Pujara - ideal conditions to get a century!
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From: ajithfederer on 3rd January 2011 08:41 PM [Full View]
362??. A little 30 more runs given away. Probably undid all the work by Sreesanth
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From: Vivasaayi on 3rd January 2011 08:54 PM [Full View]
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From: Plum on 3rd January 2011 09:26 PM [Full View]
How many times Sachin has started fresh on next day morning and gone on to hit century? Rarely i believe. 49, 99,89 idhu mEla ellAm romba pAsam pOla
Match is going ok. thOthappuram new generation enna differentA paNNichunu kEkkalAm - hai jolly
Draw paNNinA? Moral victory claim paNNiduvAngaLO?
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From: ajithfederer on 3rd January 2011 09:36 PM [Full View]
Plum,(Unga posts ellam paakum podhu)
Indian cricket mela unga aarvama illa tharpodhaikku ungaluku velai vatti edhuvum illaya?
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From: ajithfederer on 3rd January 2011 11:16 PM [Full View]
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Injured Kallis to bat only if necessary
ESPNcricinfo staff
January 3, 2011
Quite a shame
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-af...ry/495216.html
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From: m_karthik on 4th January 2011 01:00 AM [Full View]
Even if he plays, he cannot play in the top order rite?? i mean. becoz of the time he sat out without taking field.. IIRC, same thing happened to Sehwag long back.. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: Sourav on 4th January 2011 06:16 AM [Full View]
ivarai enna panrathu, Originally Posted by Dinesh84
Ramal engirunthaalum maedaiku varavum.. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Max 4 overs. He will be out Originally Posted by directhit
avaru Bat kadhakali aadaradha paaka poreenga innum solpa time la Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Even SA is not desperate as much as mr.marar to get sehwag out... keep pouring ur indirect provocations... i m not ready to fight with u again, yethachum sonna mattum kovam vanthuruthu ungalukku...
Welldone sachin & gauti Hope our middle order plays well and put up a huge total.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 4th January 2011 07:15 AM [Full View]
And Laxman in Mohali test. Originally Posted by m_karthik
Even if he plays, he cannot play in the top order rite?? i mean. becoz of the time he sat out without taking field.. IIRC, same thing happened to Sehwag long back.. Originally Posted by ajithfederer
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From: directhit on 4th January 2011 08:14 AM [Full View]
cricinfo says he can play in the same position since his injury is external!
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 08:18 AM [Full View]
Innings Defeat vAnginA, Kallis bat paNNa thAvaiyallalla?
Illaina kooda, other batsmen can score enough to declare with a winning/drawing lead without kallis having to bat.
If SA beats without Kallis bowling and not batting in 2nd inns, puppy shame young india!
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From: 19thmay on 4th January 2011 09:50 AM [Full View]
Saw the highlights, Gambhir was not steady! Sachin too, couple of nice chances were missed by the Proteas.
Kallis - Thats why I respect him.
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 09:56 AM [Full View]
Gambhir is extremely lucky to be there..
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 09:57 AM [Full View]
Kallis says mornings are more difficult to bat on here.
Sachin is not much of a resume-the-innings-next-morning-and-go-on-for-a-big-century player anyway.
Much depends on Dhoni, the batsman now. And once again, Durby-ya batsmanA edhirpArththu nikkaNum
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 10:03 AM [Full View]
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From: Kalyasi on 4th January 2011 10:24 AM [Full View]
Ethukku ellarum Kallis a romba thooki vekkareenga,
Enna thaan avvalo run adichu irunthaalum he is a azhukku player to me...
Never ever his game has interested me... Boring fella...
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 10:36 AM [Full View]
what is this about ? Originally Posted by directhit
ippo enna solveenga ippo enna solveenga, jammalakkadi ippo enna solveenga
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 10:37 AM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Sourav
ivarai enna panrathu,
Even SA is not desperate as much as mr.marar to get sehwag out... keep pouring ur indirect provocations... i m not ready to fight with u again, yethachum sonna mattum kovam vanthuruthu ungalukku...
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 10:51 AM [Full View]
So what Kals? Match Winning or match saving knocks adikkaRArE? indha testla kUda, once crossed 40, it was almost inevitable that he'll hit a big century. ippO Sachin kUda 49* - but avaru century adippAr, kadaisi varaikkum ninnu tail-ai marshall paNNi Indiavai win or draw positionku koNdu varuvArnu urudhiyA solla mudiyumA? sonnAlum sollAttAlum, avar adhai paNNa pORadhillaingaradhu dhAnE uNmai. Originally Posted by Kalyasi
As I said, if I were a captain, Kallis will be the first name in my team - win or draw is assured except on rare occasions, especially against teams like India. enna pArkaravanga kaNNu avinju pOyirum - adhu avainga prachnai illaiyA?
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From: Kalyasi on 4th January 2011 10:53 AM [Full View]
Apparom yen then aaprica innum number rendu la thaan irukku... Originally Posted by Plum
So what Kals? Match Winning or match saving knocks adikkaRArE? indha testla kUda, once crossed 40, it was almost inevitable that he'll hit a big century. ippO Sachin kUda 49* - but avaru century adippAr, kadaisi varaikkum ninnu tail-ai marshall paNNi Indiavai win or draw positionku koNdu varuvArnu urudhiyA solla mudiyumA? sonnAlum sollAttAlum, avar adhai paNNa pORadhillaingaradhu dhAnE uNmai. Originally Posted by Kalyasi
As I said, if I were a captain, Kallis will be the first name in my team - win or draw is assured except on rare occasions, especially against teams like India. enna pArkaravanga kaNNu avinju pOyirum - adhu avainga prachnai illaiyA?
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 10:53 AM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Plum
btw Sachin record cross panna mudiyumnaa, I think Kallis would be only one who has a fair chance.
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 10:54 AM [Full View]
Dhoni mAdhiri oru captain illaiyE avaingaLukku? Originally Posted by Kalyasi
Apparom yen then aaprica innum number rendu la thaan irukku... Originally Posted by Plum
So what Kals? Match Winning or match saving knocks adikkaRArE? indha testla kUda, once crossed 40, it was almost inevitable that he'll hit a big century. ippO Sachin kUda 49* - but avaru century adippAr, kadaisi varaikkum ninnu tail-ai marshall paNNi Indiavai win or draw positionku koNdu varuvArnu urudhiyA solla mudiyumA? sonnAlum sollAttAlum, avar adhai paNNa pORadhillaingaradhu dhAnE uNmai. Originally Posted by Kalyasi
As I said, if I were a captain, Kallis will be the first name in my team - win or draw is assured except on rare occasions, especially against teams like India. enna pArkaravanga kaNNu avinju pOyirum - adhu avainga prachnai illaiyA?
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 10:56 AM [Full View]
I was about to post that on behalf of u.. :P Originally Posted by Plum
Dhoni mAdhiri oru captain illaiyE avaingaLukku? Originally Posted by Kalyasi
Apparom yen then aaprica innum number rendu la thaan irukku... Originally Posted by Plum
So what Kals? Match Winning or match saving knocks adikkaRArE? indha testla kUda, once crossed 40, it was almost inevitable that he'll hit a big century. ippO Sachin kUda 49* - but avaru century adippAr, kadaisi varaikkum ninnu tail-ai marshall paNNi Indiavai win or draw positionku koNdu varuvArnu urudhiyA solla mudiyumA? sonnAlum sollAttAlum, avar adhai paNNa pORadhillaingaradhu dhAnE uNmai. Originally Posted by Kalyasi
As I said, if I were a captain, Kallis will be the first name in my team - win or draw is assured except on rare occasions, especially against teams like India. enna pArkaravanga kaNNu avinju pOyirum - adhu avainga prachnai illaiyA?
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 10:58 AM [Full View]
adhukku dhAn nAnE post paNNittEn
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 10:59 AM [Full View]
innoru vishayam
Kallis sirichu pArkanumE. enakku Chinna Gounder dialogue dhan gnAbagam varum
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From: Vivasaayi on 4th January 2011 11:25 AM [Full View]
Kallis velayadradhu mokkaya irundhalum... he is possible the most effective crickter today in Test cricket
Top class Batsman
Frontline fast bowler
Reliable slip fielder
Three most important duties in a test match ticked ... we call rahul dravid as wall. But its when Kallis plays we almost feel that this guy is never gonna get out and its better to get out the other batsmen.Rock solid.
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 11:32 AM [Full View]
Yes... The best allrounder cricket has ever produced.
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From: Vivasaayi on 4th January 2011 11:41 AM [Full View]
adhepadi solla mudiyum? Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
There are other all rounders who are even more multi faceted -
Like Sobers - Great batsman, versatile bowler and a brave captain
Imran khan - Great bowler, good batsman and a great captain
Kapil dev - Great bowler, good batsman and a succesful captain
If there is an option between Imran khan and Kallis - whom would you pick?
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 11:43 AM [Full View]
Vivs, IMO poda marandhutten
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 11:47 AM [Full View]
I'd pick Kallis over Kapil Dev, my childhood hero*. Enough said.
Yes, I'd probably prefer Imran and Sobers over Kallis, otherwise. Def.ly will pick him over the (as usual) overhyped English candidate, Botham. In mid-2000s, most English observers were placing Flintoff over Kallis
* Ravi Shastri was my first cricketing hero-nu sonnadhai yArum ingE ninaivu paduththa kUdAdhu
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From: MumbaiRamki on 4th January 2011 12:37 PM [Full View]
The best all rounder is Arun lal ... சொன்னதியே திருப்பி திருப்பி சுத்தி சுத்தி சொல்வாரு ... அவர் ஒரு மணி நேரம் பேசினா, அதுல மேட்டர் , ஒரு நிமிஷதுக்கு தான் இருக்கும்
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From: ajithfederer on 4th January 2011 12:41 PM [Full View]
Sh!t Tendulkar was OUT.
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From: ajithfederer on 4th January 2011 12:43 PM [Full View]
That was a clear outside edge. Tendulkar is lucky to be there. Steyn's half hearted appeal didnt help his cause.
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From: MumbaiRamki on 4th January 2011 12:45 PM [Full View]
Sachin hits half century ..... Pitch has slowed down , bounce is not predictable
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 12:57 PM [Full View]
sari ipdi Osila oru life vandhudhunnE vechukOnga. Idhai vechu oru century adippArA? mhmm...manasAtchikku kattupattu adhukku munnAdiyE out Agittu pOyiduvAr.
idhuvE PontingA irundhA, dabil cenchury dhAn!
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 12:58 PM [Full View]
Atleast half century count++ Achu. adhu varaikkin sandhOsham. Looking forward to Dhoni-Durby partnership in the next 2-3 hours.
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 01:02 PM [Full View]
naan ethaachum sollalamnu paarthaa ellaarum koavapaduraanga.. oru prediction kooda panna koodaathungraanga ...
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 01:12 PM [Full View]
edge layae thaan run poaguthu poala
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From: steveaustin on 4th January 2011 01:13 PM [Full View]
I think we are playing with Hockey bat. :P
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From: directhit on 4th January 2011 01:15 PM [Full View]
hang on guys..
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From: steveaustin on 4th January 2011 01:16 PM [Full View]
BCCI opposing UDRS. super-A workout Agudhu pOla irukku.
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From: directhit on 4th January 2011 01:19 PM [Full View]
steve edhukeduthaalum UDRS aa .. andha appeal boucher mattum dhaan pannaapla... :P Originally Posted by steveaustin
BCCI opposing UDRS. super-A workout Agudhu pOla irukku.
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 01:27 PM [Full View]
aniyaayathukku mokka poaduraanga
Sehwag is missed
(appaadaa, sourav kku ice vachchaachu)
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From: directhit on 4th January 2011 01:36 PM [Full View]
Lord Harris in this fellow needs to be hit out of the attack
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From: Kalyasi on 4th January 2011 01:41 PM [Full View]
Aayirathi thollayirathi thonoothi aaru la ennama yemaathinaanga? kaila pattathu, thol la pattathu ellathukkum out kuduthaanga illa... porambokku pasanga.... ippo anubavikkatum....
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From: littlemaster1982 on 4th January 2011 01:51 PM [Full View]
Read that the ball didn't carry to Boucher. Not out-nnu pesikkiraangale
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From: directhit on 4th January 2011 01:58 PM [Full View]
commentary layaa?! Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Read that the ball didn't carry to Boucher. Not out-nnu pesikkiraangale guess the umpire didnt even hear the nick, if for carry he'd have consulted the square leg ump
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From: hamid on 4th January 2011 01:58 PM [Full View]
I was watching that.. Steyn has to be blamed more than the umpire for not getting the wicket.. even from the slip cordon the appeal was not that convincing. They would not have gone for the referralhad they got URDS in place.. Originally Posted by directhit
steve edhukeduthaalum UDRS aa .. andha appeal boucher mattum dhaan pannaapla... :P Originally Posted by steveaustin
BCCI opposing UDRS. super-A workout Agudhu pOla irukku.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 4th January 2011 02:02 PM [Full View]
Not in commentary, read it in another forum. Probably the umpire was sure that it didn't carry Originally Posted by directhit
commentary layaa?! Originally Posted by littlemaster1982
Read that the ball didn't carry to Boucher. Not out-nnu pesikkiraangale guess the umpire didnt even hear the nick, if for carry he'd have consulted the square leg ump
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From: directhit on 4th January 2011 02:05 PM [Full View]
oh ok, but dont think the commies are also whinging abt it like the 2nd test - so maybe it didnt carry as well.
edho onnu - atleast one big century needed from either of these two... and one kutti century min from VVS/CP/MS..
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From: hamid on 4th January 2011 02:05 PM [Full View]
No LM..The umpire didnt worry about the carry.. Steyn didnt appeal.. thats the basic problem.. it was a very fine edge..
it seemed like it carried...
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From: directhit on 4th January 2011 02:07 PM [Full View]
any one know of a site streaming live cricket to mobile?!
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From: hamid on 4th January 2011 02:16 PM [Full View]
Itz time to score a few runs before they take the new ball which is due in another 9 overs.
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From: Vivasaayi on 4th January 2011 02:17 PM [Full View]
The ball looked like it bounced and the comemntary team reckoned that this would had been given not out if it had been referred under UDRS..so chill it.
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From: MumbaiRamki on 4th January 2011 02:19 PM [Full View]
Gambhir out to Harri for 93 !
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From: omega on 4th January 2011 02:23 PM [Full View]
Tendulkar struggles against Tsosobe ( )
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 02:42 PM [Full View]
why Originally Posted by omega
Tendulkar struggles against Tsosobe ( ) avvlo moasamaa bowl pannuvaaraa ?
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From: Kalyasi on 4th January 2011 02:50 PM [Full View]
Chai Laxman Out
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From: MumbaiRamki on 4th January 2011 02:50 PM [Full View]
Sachin : Well done , Lakshman run out .
Lakshman : (Run out ) Sachin
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From: raajarasigan on 4th January 2011 02:53 PM [Full View]
Very unfortunate Laxman
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 02:53 PM [Full View]
Gambhir Catch dropped, Dravid Run out.
Sachin Catch dropped, Laxman Run out.
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From: Kalyasi on 4th January 2011 02:53 PM [Full View]
Pujara... Kamaan!!
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From: Dinesh84 on 4th January 2011 02:56 PM [Full View]
Harris's finger is bleeding aam..
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 02:57 PM [Full View]
happy ? Originally Posted by Dinesh84
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From: Dinesh84 on 4th January 2011 03:02 PM [Full View]
yes Originally Posted by Thirumaran
happy ? Originally Posted by Dinesh84
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 03:31 PM [Full View]
+1 Originally Posted by Kalyasi
adhuvum indha Steve Bucknorai vechukittu Australia, South Africa ellAm pOtta Attam irukkE...
In 1992, when third umpire was introduced, Bucknor refused to refer a Rhodes run out where he was out by a yard atleast, and referred Sachin's runout which was by inches. Thus Sachin became the first batsman to be given out by third umpire when it was Rhodes who had to be
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 03:32 PM [Full View]
School boy errors Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Gambhir Catch dropped, Dravid Run out.
Sachin Catch dropped, Laxman Run out.
Rahul and VVS
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 03:35 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Plum
School boy errors Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Gambhir Catch dropped, Dravid Run out.
Sachin Catch dropped, Laxman Run out.
Rahul and VVS
Rahul's was School boy error for sure. VVS thu paarkala. Test Cricket la ethukku crease vittu varanum
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 03:36 PM [Full View]
4 opportunities provided. 2 utilised.
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From: hamid on 4th January 2011 03:39 PM [Full View]
Lax should have got his bat back when he saw the ball coming straight... I think he was watching whether it is a catch or not and didnt get back to his crease. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Originally Posted by Plum
School boy errors Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Gambhir Catch dropped, Dravid Run out.
Sachin Catch dropped, Laxman Run out.
Rahul and VVS
Rahul's was School boy error for sure. VVS thu paarkala. Test Cricket la ethukku crease vittu varanum
and Sachin was looking to get to his century... the over before too they ran for three ( sachin 90 to 93) so he was ready to run for Sachin to get to his century soon.
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From: hamid on 4th January 2011 03:48 PM [Full View]
Pujara gone.
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 03:48 PM [Full View]
Annan Dhoni avargale varuga!! Nilaiyaana partnership'ai tharuga!!!
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From: sathya_1979 on 4th January 2011 03:48 PM [Full View]
Pujara But, that was an awesome ball! Nothing could have been done.
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 03:49 PM [Full View]
As I said, much depends on Dhoni-Harby as batsmen. Dont expect much from Tendul now and absolutely nothing from Pujara.
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 03:49 PM [Full View]
There you go. Now Raina can come back in indian pitches and capitalise!
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 03:50 PM [Full View]
avaru tharuvAru. Sachin tharaNumE. 90'sla bat kathakaLi AdumE sachinku.. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 03:53 PM [Full View]
Master
Slap for Morkel
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From: Kalyasi on 4th January 2011 03:53 PM [Full View]
51st Century for the master
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From: hamid on 4th January 2011 03:53 PM [Full View]
Tendulkar
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 03:55 PM [Full View]
Run machine denies to stop!!
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From: hamid on 4th January 2011 03:55 PM [Full View]
That was a super six
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From: Kalyasi on 4th January 2011 03:57 PM [Full View]
MSD Gone...
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From: Siv.S on 4th January 2011 03:57 PM [Full View]
Sach
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From: hamid on 4th January 2011 03:58 PM [Full View]
Ok matter over pola.
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From: Siv.S on 4th January 2011 03:59 PM [Full View]
your chatterjee working , MSD gone Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 03:59 PM [Full View]
Kamaan Durby. ungaLa thAnE nambaNum
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From: Sourav on 4th January 2011 03:59 PM [Full View]
Sachin....
But, wkts keep falling at other end...
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 04:00 PM [Full View]
No, Dhonikku nAn solRadhu nadakkum usualA. innikku misfire Agiruchu. Dhoni and Nadal are immune to negative chatterjee from me - this is certified by none other than Maddy Originally Posted by Siv.S
your chatterjee working , MSD gone Originally Posted by Plum
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 04:00 PM [Full View]
This year too starting with a century. But not a convincing one.. Can help in avoiding defeat by a huge Margin.
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From: omega on 4th January 2011 04:02 PM [Full View]
Sachin
Dhoni
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 04:03 PM [Full View]
MSDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 04:03 PM [Full View]
TM, mothathula namma reNdu pErum sErndhu Dhoni's team-ai jeyikka vidAma paNNiduvOm Originally Posted by Thirumaran
This year too starting with a century. But not a convincing one.. Can help in avoiding defeat by a huge Margin.
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 04:03 PM [Full View]
Inimae Kallis and Sachin comparision with batting with tail enders will come from critics
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From: Sourav on 4th January 2011 04:05 PM [Full View]
enna aachu, i didnt watch the match.... but, SA-la ellam perfect centuries expect panrathellam kashtam,.... in these kinda challenging pitches & bowling there will be alwys some edges chances etc...athaiyum thandi adikkurathu than matter. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
This year too starting with a century. But not a convincing one.. Can help in avoiding defeat by a huge Margin.
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From: omega on 4th January 2011 04:05 PM [Full View]
Enakennamo athukku vaaipillaingra maathiri theriyuthu Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Inimae Kallis and Sachin comparision with batting with tail enders will come from critics
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 04:07 PM [Full View]
Harbhajaa,
Avoid ur helicopter, reverse sweeps with straight legs shots.
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From: Plum on 4th January 2011 04:07 PM [Full View]
adhellAm sari - sachinAla Kallis mAdhiri tail-ai marshall paNNi first innings lead vAngi kudukka mudiyumA? (mudiyAdhu) Originally Posted by Sourav
enna aachu, i didnt watch the match.... but, SA-la ellam perfect centuries expect panrathellam kashtam,.... in these kinda challenging pitches & bowling there will be alwys some edges chances etc...athaiyum thandi adikkurathu than matter. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
This year too starting with a century. But not a convincing one.. Can help in avoiding defeat by a huge Margin.
SA-la second inningsla SachinAla century adikka mudiyumA? (mudiyAdhu)
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From: Sourav on 4th January 2011 04:09 PM [Full View]
gauti missed another chance to score a ton...
vvs also run-out...
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 04:09 PM [Full View]
thavalai than vaayal kedum... Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Naethu Dravid a out panneenga..innaikku Dhoni.. ungala yaarum thitta maatraanga
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 04:09 PM [Full View]
Kallis onnum marshall ellam pannaliye. He never covered them too. The tail hung up.. credit shud be given to Morkel, harris..
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From: 19thmay on 4th January 2011 04:10 PM [Full View]
Kallis would be frustrated by Sachin's 100.
John eruna muzham sarukudhu!
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 04:10 PM [Full View]
Two outs not given.. Originally Posted by Sourav
enna aachu, i didnt watch the match.... but, SA-la ellam perfect centuries expect panrathellam kashtam,.... in these kinda challenging pitches & bowling there will be alwys some edges chances etc...athaiyum thandi adikkurathu than matter. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
This year too starting with a century. But not a convincing one.. Can help in avoiding defeat by a huge Margin.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 4th January 2011 04:12 PM [Full View]
Quite a number of plays and misses, one dropped catch (that was hit hard). But this is one gutsy innings Originally Posted by Sourav
enna aachu, i didnt watch the match.... but, SA-la ellam perfect centuries expect panrathellam kashtam,.... in these kinda challenging pitches & bowling there will be alwys some edges chances etc...athaiyum thandi adikkurathu than matter. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
This year too starting with a century. But not a convincing one.. Can help in avoiding defeat by a huge Margin.
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 04:12 PM [Full View]
From Cricbuzz.. Originally Posted by Sourav
enna aachu, i didnt watch the match.... but, SA-la ellam perfect centuries expect panrathellam kashtam,.... in these kinda challenging pitches & bowling there will be alwys some edges chances etc...athaiyum thandi adikkurathu than matter. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
This year too starting with a century. But not a convincing one.. Can help in avoiding defeat by a huge Margin.
You can't play a flawless innings on this wicket and against such fast bowlers, even Kallis saw the ball go past the outside edge of his bat on numerous occasions, and one has to give credit to Sachin Tendulkar for fighting it out, bailing his team out of danger.
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 04:13 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Plum
TM, mothathula namma reNdu pErum sErndhu Dhoni's team-ai jeyikka vidAma paNNiduvOm Originally Posted by Thirumaran
This year too starting with a century. But not a convincing one.. Can help in avoiding defeat by a huge Margin. enakku thittu vaangaratha paththi kavala illathaan.. but unga alavukku enakku thittu vaanga viruppam illa
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 04:14 PM [Full View]
Tendulkar seekiram out aayiduvaarnu solreengalaa Originally Posted by omega
Enakennamo athukku vaaipillaingra maathiri theriyuthu Originally Posted by Thirumaran
Inimae Kallis and Sachin comparision with batting with tail enders will come from critics
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 04:14 PM [Full View]
Take that Maarar.. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
thavalai than vaayal kedum... Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Naethu Dravid a out panneenga..innaikku Dhoni.. ungala yaarum thitta maatraanga
SRT is gonna score a double ton today..
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 04:18 PM [Full View]
plan ur strategy on something which is not obvious Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Take that Maarar.. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
thavalai than vaayal kedum... Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Naethu Dravid a out panneenga..innaikku Dhoni.. ungala yaarum thitta maatraanga
SRT is gonna score a double ton today..
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 04:19 PM [Full View]
Steyn has a few words with Tendulkar as he crosses for a single.
Nannaari paya...
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From: omega on 4th January 2011 04:21 PM [Full View]
Steyn hits the stumps but the bails didn't come off..
Steyn
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From: Ramakrishna on 4th January 2011 04:21 PM [Full View]
ethaavathu slogam soluvaan. kadavul batting illayaa Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: omega on 4th January 2011 04:22 PM [Full View]
Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
ethaavathu slogam soluvaan. kadavul batting illayaa Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
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From: omega on 4th January 2011 04:23 PM [Full View]
Excellent shot by the Master
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 04:23 PM [Full View]
Deficit less than 100..
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From: directhit on 4th January 2011 04:24 PM [Full View]
come on SRT and Bajji -
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 04:24 PM [Full View]
Bhajji six..
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From: 19thmay on 4th January 2011 04:27 PM [Full View]
Yes, Kallis onnum easy-a score pannala, he also struggled and gave good number of chances. Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
From Cricbuzz.. Originally Posted by Sourav
enna aachu, i didnt watch the match.... but, SA-la ellam perfect centuries expect panrathellam kashtam,.... in these kinda challenging pitches & bowling there will be alwys some edges chances etc...athaiyum thandi adikkurathu than matter. Originally Posted by Thirumaran
This year too starting with a century. But not a convincing one.. Can help in avoiding defeat by a huge Margin.
You can't play a flawless innings on this wicket and against such fast bowlers, even Kallis saw the ball go past the outside edge of his bat on numerous occasions, and one has to give credit to Sachin Tendulkar for fighting it out, bailing his team out of danger.
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From: littlemaster1982 on 4th January 2011 04:28 PM [Full View]
Someone open a new thread pls
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 04:29 PM [Full View]
LM,
Unga kai raasiyaana kai..
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From: raajarasigan on 4th January 2011 04:29 PM [Full View]
Steyn enna bowling'... He is really miraculous.. have NOT seen such a wonderful pace bowling in the recent times...
ovvoru ball'um leg break kanakka illa thirumbudhu.. thotta nee ketta'ndra range'kku varuth...
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From: hamid on 4th January 2011 04:32 PM [Full View]
Dont mind a bhajji 50 :P
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From: littlemaster1982 on 4th January 2011 04:32 PM [Full View]
Appadi ellam onnum illa Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Why don't you open
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From: ajaybaskar on 4th January 2011 04:33 PM [Full View]
Panniyachu.. Ellorum ange varavum..
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From: Thirumaran on 4th January 2011 04:34 PM [Full View]
rightu vidu... Originally Posted by hamid
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From: littlemaster1982 on 4th January 2011 04:44 PM [Full View]