Cricket

[Ar!e$]

WORLD CUP ...abhi tu kafi time hain..

Thanks 3T'z, I thought I was the only one confused...

naa.. dnt b,da initiator was confused enugh.

Maybe he was talkin abt the real WC: The Football World Cup! _ Cricket!!! Muhahahahahaha!

Battin n Bowlin in Football...hmm...sure if da Indian team is playin.. kuch bhi hosakta hai

Maybe Ganguly should be transferred to the Football team.

it was said coz he has alot of interest in football and plays 2..

I think he wont be football too

already INDIA is too weak in football.......... if ganguly enters then think wat will happen to the team

[Sachin Tendulkar "GOD OF INDIA]

Another of 'em threads on cricket, and even though I love the game I just cannot handle so much of it, especially when imbeciles talk like experts.

PS: Not meant as a jibe or an insult. Just the way I feel, justifiably so for who discusses something two years off or even something that India is not even involved in?

Well Lucifer its too early but the call was made on current form Mr. . I am no expert but i knw my cricket..........

[akhilis2cool]

It was pleasing to see the aussies back in form y'day. They really werent themselves all the while, but all these onedayers before the test series have helped them get back into form. Had the test series began immediately after the triseries it would have been diificult for them, but now i am sure they will sweep the ashes again.

The british commentators found it really hard to swallow and hence resorted to praising the aussies. I guess they know whats in store for their 'worlds second best team'

[Sachin]

It was pleasing to see the aussies back in form y'day. They really werent themselves all the while, but all these onedayers before the test series have helped them get back into form. Had the test series began immediately after the triseries it would have been diificult for them, but now i am sure they will sweep the ashes again.
The british commentators found it really hard to swallow and hence resorted to praising the aussies. I guess they know whats in store for their 'worlds second best team'

I think its very difficult to make a call on ashes rite now. England will win a test for sure but i fear aussies might win a cpl. its 60-40 aus as far as i think. I think you will see a fighting england team and if their bowling gets going we are in for some serious cricket......... and no joking arnd they are the second best team in the world rite now

[akhilis2cool]

Well, the pitches are going to be batsman coducive. Aussies definetly have a better batting line up and a more expirienced balling attack.

England have a lot to prove. If they really are the second best team they shd. atleast do what india did to the aussies in 2003. which i dont think they'll b able to, firstly because the aussies have the full line-up unlike 2003 when many players were injured. secondly becaue they are in hurt badly after loosing to bangladesh and england and will look to prove their number position.

[Sachin]

Well, the pitches are going to be batsman coducive. Aussies definetly have a better batting line up and a more expirienced balling attack.
England have a lot to prove. If they really are the second best team they shd. atleast do what india did to the aussies in 2003. which i dont think they'll b able to, firstly because the aussies have the full line-up unlike 2003 when many players were injured. secondly becaue they are in hurt badly after loosing to bangladesh and england and will look to prove their number position.

england are being underestimated and aussies being overstated especially after the natwest series win. I think all u guys are in for a special surprise.... my heart says eng will win the urnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[cricki crack]

Well, the pitches are going to be batsman coducive. Aussies definetly have a better batting line up and a more expirienced balling attack.
England have a lot to prove. If they really are the second best team they shd. atleast do what india did to the aussies in 2003. which i dont think they'll b able to, firstly because the aussies have the full line-up unlike 2003 when many players were injured. secondly becaue they are in hurt badly after loosing to bangladesh and england and will look to prove their number position.

england are being underestimated and aussies being overstated especially after the natwest series win. I think all u guys are in for a special surprise.... my heart says eng will win the urnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Excuse me wen did england win the natwest

[crypt]

For the tests, Eng wud play Ian Bell and Thorpe/Pietersen which strengthens their batting...Hoggard might replace Gough...IMO the series wud depend on these points...



1. Starts given by English openers...Mediocre against Aussies till this point

2. Fitness of Harmison n Flintoff - Shudnt breakdown midway

3. Shan(m)e Warne...Will his performance be affected due to obvious reasons

4. Gilly's contribution with bat at No. 7 for Aussies (he made a lot of diff against NZ early this year)

5. Langer hasnt had much match practice n Hayden n Clarke hav been struggling.....



The pitches at this time of english summer wud b dry so they might turn on 4th n 5th day (Unless theres a pitch like Headingly where there is no test scheduled)... So Warne might be too "hot" to handle in the latter stages of a test match in case England bat last....



P.S.: IMO Symonds shud replace Clarke in the test team



Dekte hain kya hoga....Let the games begin

[akhilis2cool]

For the tests, Eng wud play Ian Bell and Thorpe/Pietersen which strengthens their batting...Hoggard might replace Gough...IMO the series wud depend on these points...

1. Starts given by English openers...Mediocre against Aussies till this point
2. Fitness of Harmison n Flintoff - Shudnt breakdown midway
3. Shan(m)e Warne...Will his performance be affected due to obvious reasons
4. Gilly's contribution with bat at No. 7 for Aussies (he made a lot of diff against NZ early this year)
5. Langer hasnt had much match practice n Hayden n Clarke hav been struggling.....

The pitches at this time of english summer wud b dry so they might turn on 4th n 5th day (Unless theres a pitch like Headingly where there is no test scheduled)... So Warne might be too "hot" to handle in the latter stages of a test match in case England bat last....

This I agree

P.S.: IMO Symonds shud replace Clarke in the test team

This I dont agree.

Clarke is the future batting star for australia (although i hate him), symonds is good but he'll have to work his way in...or hope someone gets injured.

[CtrlAltDel]

what do u guys think of Twenty20 Cricket...?



to me it sounds like an exciting prospect....and i am sure it'll catch on like wildfire like One-Dayers did.

[akhilis2cool]

what do u guys think of Twenty20 Cricket...?

to me it sounds like an exciting prospect....and i am sure it'll catch on like wildfire like One-Dayers did.

Its a gr8 concept to boost cricktes popularity in new countries esp. the US. It can act as the entry level for new countries. As they get better they can be included into the bigger league of one-day and test cricket.

I am not quite sure how good it will be for the existing teams though. Even though 20-20 provides gr8 entertainment, the quality of cricket is not that high. The bowlers get more defencive in their approach whereas the batsmen get more agressive...this will certainly have a negative impact on their game in the longer versions.

Thoda chalega...but too much will b bad

[crypt]

P.S.: IMO Symonds shud replace Clarke in the test team

This I dont agree.
Clarke is the future batting star for australia (although i hate him), symonds is good but he'll have to work his way in...or hope someone gets injured.

I think if the current form is the criteria, the slot should goto Symonds...I agree that Clarke is a phenomenal talent but looked very rusty and presumably has a bit of weakness against short ball which might be exploited in the longer versionn of the game

[talking290]

what do u guys think of Twenty20 Cricket...?

to me it sounds like an exciting prospect....and i am sure it'll catch on like wildfire like One-Dayers did.

Oh man it's really the best tournament... Wat do u think abt the recent changes in the game...(powerplay....etc)

[Sachin]

P.S.: IMO Symonds shud replace Clarke in the test team

This I dont agree.
Clarke is the future batting star for australia (although i hate him), symonds is good but he'll have to work his way in...or hope someone gets injured.

I think if the current form is the criteria, the slot should goto Symonds...I agree that Clarke is a phenomenal talent but looked very rusty and presumably has a bit of weakness against short ball which might be exploited in the longer versionn of the game

I think clarke is a doggy batsman more like steve waugh or u cld say steve waugh wit rich stroke play. He shld be in ther in the aussie team and symonds is tests is obv a very big risk.

[Sachin]

Well, the pitches are going to be batsman coducive. Aussies definetly have a better batting line up and a more expirienced balling attack.
England have a lot to prove. If they really are the second best team they shd. atleast do what india did to the aussies in 2003. which i dont think they'll b able to, firstly because the aussies have the full line-up unlike 2003 when many players were injured. secondly becaue they are in hurt badly after loosing to bangladesh and england and will look to prove their number position.

england are being underestimated and aussies being overstated especially after the natwest series win. I think all u guys are in for a special surprise.... my heart says eng will win the urnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Excuse me wen did england win the natwest

Read properly dude i meant aussies winnin it not englishmen

[Sachin]

For the tests, Eng wud play Ian Bell and Thorpe/Pietersen which strengthens their batting...Hoggard might replace Gough...IMO the series wud depend on these points...

1. Starts given by English openers...Mediocre against Aussies till this point
2. Fitness of Harmison n Flintoff - Shudnt breakdown midway
3. Shan(m)e Warne...Will his performance be affected due to obvious reasons
4. Gilly's contribution with bat at No. 7 for Aussies (he made a lot of diff against NZ early this year)
5. Langer hasnt had much match practice n Hayden n Clarke hav been struggling.....

The pitches at this time of english summer wud b dry so they might turn on 4th n 5th day (Unless theres a pitch like Headingly where there is no test scheduled)... So Warne might be too "hot" to handle in the latter stages of a test match in case England bat last....

P.S.: IMO Symonds shud replace Clarke in the test team

Dekte hain kya hoga....Let the games begin

My call is that warne is not goin to win matches for australia in this ashes series.

Harmy and flint are eng best bets in the bowling dept

I think Vaughan has to raise his hand up and stand counted he had an impeccable ashes las time. Thorpe is not gonna be their and i think its a blow for the english

[Sachin]

My call is that warne is not goin to win matches for australia in this ashes series.

Harmy and flint are eng best bets in the bowling dept

I think Vaughan has to raise his hand up and stand counted he had an impeccable ashes las time. Thorpe is not gonna be there and i think its a blow for the english



PS - correcting a typo

[akhilis2cool]

P.S.: IMO Symonds shud replace Clarke in the test team

This I dont agree.
Clarke is the future batting star for australia (although i hate him), symonds is good but he'll have to work his way in...or hope someone gets injured.

I think if the current form is the criteria, the slot should goto Symonds...I agree that Clarke is a phenomenal talent but looked very rusty and presumably has a bit of weakness against short ball which might be exploited in the longer versionn of the game

well, most of the aussie batsmen were out of form at the beginning of the tour. most of them have got back. clarke will also find his form...

[HH]

Thinking Hats : Cricket Coach Chappel's Methods ...



white hat - for information



yellow hat - for benefits



black hat - for problems



green hat - for solving problems



red hat - for feelings

These are the five hats, white hat for information, yellow hat for benefits, black hats for problems, green hat for creativity and red hat for feelings and the last hat is the blue hat which controls my thinking which tells me to go from one hat to another. Essentially we are talking about tools for "thinking."

BLUE HAT - for CONTROL

If The Administrators / Selectors / Players Continue To "Fool" Around ... Beating The Bush Around The Coach ... ONLY "Foolscaps" Are Ever Needed ...

[HH]

WRISTY ELEGANCE: V.V.S. Laxman came up with a century which went in vain as Sehwag XI lost***** to Dravid XI by five wickets.

***** By Very Very Special "Loser" eh eh eh

Visit:
http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/17/stories ... 551800.htm

[talking]

WRISTY ELEGANCE: V.V.S. Laxman came up with a century which went in vain as Sehwag XI lost***** to Dravid XI by five wickets.

***** By Very Very Special "Loser" eh eh eh

Visit:
http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/17/stories ... 551800.htm

plz don't' insult VVS LAXMAN

[akhilis2cool]

Well, they won yesterday!

I am waiting for the ashes series to start. it'll b gr8 fun!



Today the indian team will b announced. I am expecting a couple of new faces to b selected. But they will get a chance most probably in dead rubbers games...

[HH]

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plz don't' insult VVS LAXMAN *****:o

***** No Insult, Please ... Noting The Hard Luck ... Plays Well ... Team "Loses" ... OR ... "Loses" Place In The Team 'For No Reasaon At All'

[akhilis2cool]

the schedule and groupings for the 2007 WC have been announced.



Following are the groups:

Pool 1: Australia, South Africa, Scotland, Netherlands
Pool 2: Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh , Bermuda
Pool 3: New Zealand, England, Kenya, Canada
Pool 4: Pakistan, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Ireland

Frankly, i do not understand why so many minnows have been included.

[CtrlAltDel]

Pool 2: Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh , Bermuda

india is sure to reach the semis now

Frankly, i do not understand why so many minnows have been included.

...so that the big teams can have a chance to win by HUGE margins