The Cricket World Cup Thread

Maram · Post by **Maram** » 25 Mar 2011 05:17

Congratulations India. Sensible batting,steady bowling and excellent fielding got us home and dry(2.4 overs and 5 wickets to spare). Very Impressive Indeed. Let us play in similar manner against Pakistan and we will be in the final.

I am worried about the terror threat though... Hope our security officials nip it in the bud this time, should any attacks similar to the horrific mumbai 2008 events unfold.*praying that nothing like happens and we will have good, safe world cup leading to an India winning the world cup.*

anishns · Post by **anishns** » 25 Mar 2011 05:46

Was watching the highlights, couldn't help but overhear Manjrekar dumbf**k commenting about including Raina instead of Pathan during the toss....
I hope he is eating crowc**p right now...

Manjrekar to me is a paki!

krishnan · Post by **krishnan** » 25 Mar 2011 06:10

I want shewag to rip apart chucker

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 Mar 2011 06:13

chukhter wont play probably. team mgmt got tired of his antics and benched him in the last match. its likely to be umar gul and mohd hafeez. umar gul is a lot more dangerous than chukhter and not subject to periodic fitness issues either.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 Mar 2011 06:20

>> Interesting scene: Even as the other Indian members are tense, one man has no worries - Munna Moosa Patel - who is happily muching away on his dinner. The trade-mark smile is there too on his face. Some things never change!

love him or hate him, Munna sails on like a stately ship with not a care.

>> running between wkts.

SRT, GG, Raina, Kohli all fall in the sharp singlers category, dhoni is superfast, while VS is also ok though he prefers to deal in boundaries. Yuvraj is slower on his feet than all of them - they need to have a plan around this and avoid such mistakes.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 25 Mar 2011 06:40

Context switching with Bhojraj is not that simple. Watch bhojraj before take off would be an ideal thought though.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLVziCVSE9M
Pranthan chips in from the bench quite often for his cheers!

Gus · Post by **Gus** » 25 Mar 2011 06:58

Rahul M wrote:M, when you make mistakes in a tense match situation you tend to get flustered and make even more mistakes. from the outside it looks odd but this is quite common in sports. it has happened to most players at least once in their lives. I'm speaking from experience.

Try teaching somebody to drive. And watch them make a mistake and panic and make even sillier mistakes consecutively even though they would not do that very silly mistake in another setting. And these would be smart people too. Something about that pressure and panic. Very few people can remove the immediate mistake and put that in a box to deal with later and focus on what's coming next.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 Mar 2011 07:02

cricinfo:-
Yuvraj said it was not a planned counterattack. "It was very difficult to control the emotions because the heartbeat was racing in the pressure situation. If we made one mistake in a situation like today we would be out of the World Cup. Various thoughts run through your mind, but I decided that I would only watch the ball, keep it simple and as far as possible not hit in the air. Unless the asking rate peaked to seven-and-a-half, only then I would go for the big hits; till then I would hold back."

Yuvraj revealed that there was a driving force behind his recent success. A person he will unveil if India make the final on April 2. "I am playing this tournament for a special person. That special person always comes into my mind whenever I am in a pressure situation. Hopefully it works out till the end."

Not only was he a bit secretive, he even turned philosophical about his good work against Australia. "You have a lot of thoughts [in the mind while batting] but whenever you want to desperately do it for your country and your team it somehow works out. It is great it is working at the right moment in the World Cup. It is a great victory for us."

Yuvraj had planned for every eventuality in advance. On the eve of the match, he was the last batsman to face throwdowns from coach Gary Kirsten. Yuvraj knew the Australians would fire a lot of short-pitched stuff at him to unsettle him. "I just wanted to concentrate on hitting everything down the ground while leaving out the short balls."

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 Mar 2011 07:04

right after the indian victory some crypto-secular cricinfo reader commented - "the match will be remembered for pontings 100, hats off to him"

cricinfo seems to have a LOT of these gunga deen type readers.

negi · Post by **negi** » 25 Mar 2011 07:37

Marten any inside scoops on the pitch in Mohali ?

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 25 Mar 2011 07:40

but some interesting cricinfo readings:-

Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli were both electric in the ring, not only saving runs and keeping the batsmen honest, but visibly lifting their team-mates. Early in the innings, Kolhi stopped a scorching drive at short cover and had a lightning shy at the non-striker's end. Raina dived to his left and then his right at point to cut off boundaries, and suddenly India looked a perkier team, determined not to give an inch. Yuvraj Singh joined in, making desperate stops off his own bowling, and R Ashwin hared around in the outfield, turning fours into twos.

.....but....

The fielding never reached a level where it could be described as consistently spectacular. ~~Munaf Patel was still sluggish~~and Yuvraj failed to pick the ball a couple of times near the boundary, but it was miles above the embarrassment it had been throughout the tournament. Maybe, it was all part of a grand design: they were saving themselves up for the real matches.

Code: Select all

Ashwin's presence in the XI also seems to have spurred Harbhajan Singh, the senior offpinner, to bowl more attackingly.

Similarly, hope Pranthan raise from his bench, and unleash on the Porkat-ul-Afraid-ies.

negi · Post by **negi** » 25 Mar 2011 07:43

Ashwin was brilliant in the outfield too.

niran · Post by **niran** » 25 Mar 2011 07:57

shaardula wrote:where is the mahendra blog and what are his prophecies? musharrar thingie linkie does not work. says blog not found.

after 3G I am totally disillusioned. just the prospect that TSP might be allowed to play in mumbai to me sounds cruel.

Saar, to enter please to be following these steps
-eat a wholesome dinner
-sleep for 8 hours
-visit pakistan as soon as you wake up
-find yourself a nice place to place your mushy
-close your eys
-put on some pressure around your stomach
-as soon as you feel your pakistaniyat away your are there.

Gus · Post by **Gus** » 25 Mar 2011 07:57

MS gets points for using 'sub-continental' and not South Asian (in the post match interview)

negi · Post by **negi** » 25 Mar 2011 08:21

^As I said bowlers like Tait and Chucktar and even Mailnga (in his initial spell) won't cause issues for us, bowlers who get the ball to nip back off the seam do (Steyn, Watson, Razzaq & Gul).

BhairavP · Post by **BhairavP** » 25 Mar 2011 08:55

Bah, as I predicted, Aus will score around 260 and we will chase comfortably. See what happened? How come I'm not hailed as the new Mahdi, hainji?

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 25 Mar 2011 09:08

gursa kyon? can you now predict the next? then we shall definitely not just praise you, but crown you with 10 tentacles.

CRamS · Post by **CRamS** » 25 Mar 2011 09:30

Guys:

Enough celebration, and little less bravado. DDM is going into a tizzzy with headlines saying that India will win WC according to Mr. Integrity. God knows what he said exactly, but I go by facts on the ground as I see it.

The terrorists have that fizz in their bowling attack. Not just the spinners Jihadi Afridi and Ajmal, but even the fast terrorists Gul and Razaaq. And on their their day, terrorist batting could easily pile up a big score. So, I think Dhoni & Co need to think hard. I say that if Sehwag is not 100% fit, no point playing him. Bring in Yusuf Pathan, and let Gambir and Gawd open. Also, as some are suggesting, I am reluctant to bring in Sreesanth in place of Munaf Patel. While SS may be brilliant in spells, but my fear is that his wayward bowling many a times can be taken to the cleaners by the hard-hitting terrorist batsman.

Finally, as I posted during rhe game with white Pakis, Mr. Integrity was plumb in front of the wicket to Bhajji when he was on 91. Bust sadly, India did not have any referals left, had there been one, the Umpire's decision would have been reversed. This is another lesson, namely, don't waste referals. Just watching on TV, it was obvious to me that Munaf Patel's appeal for LBW was clearly not out, the ball was going high. Initially, even Dhoni did not appeal, but went along with MP's plea to contest the not out decision. And it was a waste.

More analysis from me later as the game day approaches.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 25 Mar 2011 09:35

CRamS wrote:but my fear is that his wayward bowling man a times can be taken to the cleaners by the hard-hitting terrorist batsman.

And munna will be spared!

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 Mar 2011 09:36

yes Munna is semi-mediocre usually but predictable. SS on a bad day could easily gift 9 rpo and lose his rhythm. Munna is calmer in temperament and doesnt care if anyone hits 0 or 6 - he will come back with a decent ball

wrt Sehwag yes we cannot risk it and Yusuf can play to beef up both batting and spin, plus he is a good fielder and catcher. could do some damage against pakspin.

the desi media is actually dhoti shivering right from Page1 today, its the paks like Imran who are talking big and fancying their chances

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 25 Mar 2011 09:40

All fault of praveen kumar.

SandeepA · Post by **SandeepA** » 25 Mar 2011 09:43

Yusuf may have a thing for the pakis for calling his brother a 'fake pathan' the last time India toured that slum.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 25 Mar 2011 09:49

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFLaxMn8N_w

So, he did not do here anything worse than a paki or ozie.

I agree on his ward ways though!.. especially laughable on the one he clean bowled hayden in T20 WC. banging the ground, and growling at him.. like AK phyrring on already dead horse, being sent to pavilion.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 Mar 2011 09:59

aussie public in newspaper forums are baying for blood - cameron white (70 runs in 7 matches) and "PuP" the wannabe steve waugh who failed yet again on a crucial match

anishns · Post by **anishns** » 25 Mar 2011 10:00

The SDRE ummah strikes!

http://blog.dawn.com/2011/03/24/thank-you-dhaka/

I think in the end they all deserve each other

Dilbu · Post by **Dilbu** » 25 Mar 2011 10:04

Celebration still continues. Lungi dance tutorial video for noobs. Pliss to join in.

habal · Post by **habal** » 25 Mar 2011 10:08

CRamS wrote:
Finally, as I posted during rhe game with white Pakis, Mr. Integrity was plumb in front of the wicket to Bhajji when he was on 91. Bust sadly, India did not have any referals left, had there been one, the Umpire's decision would have been reversed. This is another lesson, namely, don't waste referals. Just watching on TV, it was obvious to me that Munaf Patel's appeal for LBW was clearly not out, the ball was going high. Initially, even Dhoni did not appeal, but went along with MP's plea to contest the not out decision. And it was a waste.

More analysis from me later as the game day approaches.

Ponting's staying at crease was crucial, he ensured that the run rate didn't rise beyond uncomfortable levels. He played a big comeback innings for two purpose. First to ensure slow run-rate and next to make a large enough individual score to remove suspiscion.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 25 Mar 2011 10:10

dilbu why that dhanus guy? did'nt you get any other better lungi dance? or were you behind the actress rather?

krishnan · Post by **krishnan** » 25 Mar 2011 10:15

Chucker will play. Cause its would be his last match and its game against india and he wouldnt want to sit out ,

merlin · Post by **merlin** » 25 Mar 2011 10:41

CRamS wrote:Guys:

Enough celebration, and little less bravado. DDM is going into a tizzzy with headlines saying that India will win WC according to Mr. Integrity. God knows what he said exactly, but I go by facts on the ground as I see it.

The terrorists have that fizz in their bowling attack. Not just the spinners Jihadi Afridi and Ajmal, but even the fast terrorists Gul and Razaaq. And on their their day, terrorist batting could easily pile up a big score. So, I think Dhoni & Co need to think hard. I say that if Sehwag is not 100% fit, no point playing him. Bring in Yusuf Pathan, and let Gambir and Gawd open. Also, as some are suggesting, I am reluctant to bring in Sreesanth in place of Munaf Patel. While SS may be brilliant in spells, but my fear is that his wayward bowling many a times can be taken to the cleaners by the hard-hitting terrorist batsman.

Finally, as I posted during rhe game with white Pakis, Mr. Integrity was plumb in front of the wicket to Bhajji when he was on 91. Bust sadly, India did not have any referals left, had there been one, the Umpire's decision would have been reversed. This is another lesson, namely, don't waste referals. Just watching on TV, it was obvious to me that Munaf Patel's appeal for LBW was clearly not out, the ball was going high. Initially, even Dhoni did not appeal, but went along with MP's plea to contest the not out decision. And it was a waste.

More analysis from me later as the game day approaches.

Great dhoti shivering post. Deserves to be archived

MSD can still make amends by playing a brilliant knock in the SF. Sreesanth can be useful against the Aussies or the Proteas but against the Pakis I don't know.

Rahul M · Post by **Rahul M** » 25 Mar 2011 10:43

I would play him against pakis but not against aussies.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 Mar 2011 11:00

has the terrorist batting in this WC had to chase anything bigger than 200 in this WC ? afaik their bowlers have done the job so far but has their batting piled up a 300+ against good bowling or chased 250+.

other than akmal and razzaq I dont see any big hitting batsmen in their lineup. younis can play a long innings and so can the elder akmal to hold things together.

kmkraoind · Post by **kmkraoind** » 25 Mar 2011 11:02

My guess it that India and England will fight in final with England going with the cup. The only blemish that SRT can carry is not in winning world cup, that is the curse he has to bear for not becoming a gawd.

- corrected mistake.

Stan_Savljevic · Post by **Stan_Savljevic** » 25 Mar 2011 11:10

SaiK, that dance is nuff for a qf win =)).

That lungi dance movie btw is a remarkably good one, given tam movie standards. A looong movie for amrikan comforts, but one where filching the dvd from neighbors is certainly excusable. I saw it amidst the tam crowd in sathyam with all the mosquitoes and bed bugs joining the soiree. Certainly woke me up from my post-robot depression at seeing the other God donning meaningless roles. Now the wait has begun with the three heroin lures =)).

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 Mar 2011 11:18

ENG are going to get torn apart by SL.

they are below full strength with KP and Broad going home. onlee dangerous bowler is the musclebound Bresnan because he always bowls on stumps and use his shoulders to generate sudden pace.

I ma backing our southern cousins Mahela and Sangakkara to teach them a lesson and send them off.

krishnan · Post by **krishnan** » 25 Mar 2011 12:19

Watching too much bollywood

Mahendra · Post by **Mahendra** » 25 Mar 2011 12:33

CRamS wrote:Guys:

Enough celebration, and little less bravado. DDM is going into a tizzzy with headlines saying that India will win WC according to Mr. Integrity. God knows what he said exactly, but I go by facts on the ground as I see it.

The terrorists have that fizz in their bowling attack. Not just the spinners Jihadi Afridi and Ajmal, but even the fast terrorists Gul and Razaaq. .

Enough Dhoti shivering saar, If you shiver about Razzaq's fizz then the Bakis must be thinking that Munna Patel is Jeff Thompson. This Razzaq chap will get absolutely mauled if be bowls in the first 15 overs. He has just enough fizz as a the last 0.5 ltrs of a 1.5 ltr coke bottle opened a month ago. He doesn't qualify as a fast bowler any more, he is in the medium pace bracket as Munna and Irfan Pathan. But sir, if you still wan't to shiver about him then who am I to stop you?

Chinmayanand · Post by **Chinmayanand** » 25 Mar 2011 12:34

MSD is due for delivery

Hope he delivers at the right ttime.

Sridhar K · Post by **Sridhar K** » 25 Mar 2011 12:52

sorry for the OT, that lungi dance video can be added to the brf dictionary. A good movie that someone like shaardula will like

rvishwak · Post by **rvishwak** » 25 Mar 2011 13:02

ya MSD needs to deliver ala IPL semifinal against Kings Eleven Punjab, 2 sixes and a 4 sealed their place in finals