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Legendary Australia cricketer Steve Waugh feels that India captain Virat Kohli has a very sound batting technique and that is what sets him apart from the rest. When asked about who he feels is the best batsman out of Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, Joe Root and Virat Kohli, the Aussie World Cup winning skipper gave his vote to the Indian superstar.
“I think Virat Kohli has got the best technique. If I told someone to model himself on a particular player I would say Kohli has got the perfect technique,” Waugh told ESPN Cricinfo.
She is very fluid but I think she needs more muscles to hit the ball out of park. Harmanpreet Kaur has smaller frame but she can hit ball with more ferocity.
West Indies are 2 up against England; meek surrender from the English side!! West Indies is in revival mode, their Skipper Holder is an excellent player who leads from the front in both bowling & batting and is largely responsible for the turnaround in their fortunes.
Highly spirited WI side. Bravo batted the 3rd longest timed 50 in test cricket history! Not something one would associate or expect from WI. And 4 pace bowlers! England were outplayed but were rubbish too!
Rohit botched up another chase with his selfish batting making it impossible for likes of Pant, Pandyas to have a realistic chance at the total. Reminded one of Prabhakar and Mongia batting. Rohit should be investigated for match fixing involvement given his lack of intent to hit sixes when needed.
38 off 32 balls, majority of them in powerplay on a small ground with no sixes is really unforgivable.
Rohit and Vijay did not deliver a single six in the powerplay on a smallish ground. Unforgivable!!
Imagine Pant had batted in the powerplay, he would have torn into the opposition, made Rohit look like a faltoo batsman.
What does the captain do? Have Vijay batting at #3 instead. India failed in both T20s where Vijay came at #3. When Pant came at #3, we won although the openers had already set the platform in that match.
even Smriti Mandhana was able to hit sixes on that ground yesterday.
Specially this is a ground in which even the women (example Smrithi Mandhana) are capable of hitting big shots, Rohit only had 3 boundaries with zero sixes.
Any competitive sports take precedence over TV/movie 🙂 Moreover it gels with less productive office work at night.
Who would miss Rabada/Steyn bowling 145 🙂
I was debating, to watch The Invisible guest or second day of SA-SL..
Love seeing the pacers dominate in cricket. That’s why Test is the Best over white ball hit and giggle IPL stuff. Anyways, teams have reviews available to use only when absolutely sure.
Well agree. Cricket is at it’s best when bowlers are genuinely world class and batsmen therefore have to play out of their skin to stay in and score runs.
Smaller grounds and hitting 6’s for fun is counter productive – it would be like making the goal bigger in football to the point you need 2 goalkeepers to make it fair.
The West Indies return to form is a great story for cricket. Fast bowlers from WI is one of the hallmarks of cricket history.
Did anyone catch Kusal Perara heist at Durban? The so called best attack in the world has egg on their face against SL bruised and battered in Australia.
Kusal’s knock was audacious and to be remembered for long time..especially against Steyn, Rabada, Olivier…Last wicket 78 run partnership..he hit many sixes..
ps – I slept around 185/5 and was smelling victory with Silva playing well..After seeing the highlight I appreciated Kusal innings more..
Interesting. A level playing field(literally and otherwise) has emerged over the years. The GOATS can also be determined with reference to behaviour patterns on and off the field, charisma and other attributes by fans besides the banal number of wins. The discussions will go on just like our bo records like footfalls and collections.
Always an interesting debate to be had. I think there is a subtle difference between words in these debates. ‘Greatest’ and ‘best’ are different terms. Djokovic is heading towards being a superior tennis player to Federer but I’d consider the latter to be greater as Sanjana suggests there is more to being a GOAT.
Also for Federer so many changes like the Wimbledon courts and hardcourts have become more rally friendly that kind of plays into Nadal and Djokovic’s game rather than Federer plus on clay Federer will probably rank in top 5 ever anyway despite just 1 French Open win by virtue of being close to Nadal in an era when Nadal just wiped the floor with everyone on clay.
Pretty sure Djokovic will overhaul Federer’s 20 and maybe Nadal will equal it too. But Federer embodies that magic, pressure ala titans like Messi and Tendulkar which kind of keeps his name etched in the greatest club. Purists will definitely prefer him.
It’s like Guardiola will be preferred to any manager in last 30 years despite others winning more. But the impact of Guardiola on the sport and how things have changed, how he’s changed the sport etc is bigger than Ferguson, Mourinho or Lippi or whomever.
I really don’t understand why the gender test was not made public. Such a curious case. I don’t know where I stand on it without all the information. I guess if she is a man she shouldn’t race in womens races period. But if she’s a woman who has some rare phenomenal testosterone levels let her race. Is it not black and white or am I missing something?
Surely the integrity of the sport is of utmost importance. If she’s a man it’s cheating, means any man can claim to be female and just win events all day long. But again if she’s female god damn it leave her alone.
Legendary Danish shuttler Morten Frost feels India should be proud of producing top badminton stars in the current generation and felt that the breakthrough for that came through Parupalli Kashyap and Saina Nehwal.
“The big breakthrough in Indian men’s singles was through Kashyap. He was the first one to make himself noticed. Saina Nehwal came as well in women’s singles and [they] became good role models and that had a great influence on what happened in last 10 years,” he said.
Kudos to Sri Lanka for becoming the first Asian team to win a Test series in South Africa. They whitewashed Saffies in SA 2-0. SL won both matches chasing in 4th innings after conceding a lead in the frist innings. A point I have made of India’s abject surrender in 4th innings of a Test match before link below. I hope Ravi and Virat are taking notes. https://satyamshot.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/the-sports-thread-3/#comment-483532
India could have won SA and England series if one more clicked. The difference was not much. Having said that SA and England batting has been suspect like India.Bowlers have been constant. If we remove Pujara from Australia series, result would have been opposite.
PS — left this tweet today: “Never have test cricket rankings meant so little: India beat Australia who beat Sri Lanka who beat SA who beat India who beat WI who beat Eng who beat SL and India! This has been the year of the yo-yo: glorious!”
Messi is unbelievable – today a hattrick of highest class. One volley, one curling effort from outside box, one dink over keeper, finally an assist for Suarez. 650 career goals reached, 50 hattricks and 33 goals in 32 matches this season. Simply unstoppable machine…
The story of yesterday was Kepa, the Chelsea goalkeeper who refused to be substituted 1 minute before a penalty shootout in the cup final vs Manchester City.
Check this out…bizarre and very unprofessional!
😳 – Have you EVER seen anything like it!?
Maurizio Sarri tries to substitute Kepa Arrizabalaga for Willy Caballero, but Kepa refuses to come off and Sarri is absolutely FURIOUS! 😡 pic.twitter.com/Q81v6ry3Kk
Player will hardly get any punishment. Expect the manager to get sacked this week for different reasons to this episode. He’s not been respected here but he was on the brink before the match.
why is rohit sharma still in A+ contract bracket. Virat and Bumrah are deserving, but not Rohit. He is a mediocre Test batsman while above average in ODI/T20.
Shami may be more deserving of A+ contracts along with Bhuvi.
Unfair to downgrade Bhuvi since he is no longer in scheme of things for Tests. Last Test he played at Joburg, he won India the Test with all round show of 63 runs with bat and 4/83 match figures for the two innings. He was deservingly named Man of the Match.
Zidane returns to manage Real Madrid. Bizarre sequence of events. From resigning, to Madrid taking Spain national manager on eve of World Cup (him getting sacked by Spain), to him getting sacked by Madrid after few months. Then ex player manages, gets sacked and back to Zidane. Zidane must be on a massive contract and promised a lot…probably 2-3 big players in summer.
Meanwhile this is what I got on my twitter feed few days ago.An alternate perspective which was scoffed at has now become a reality. Time is the best teacher and teaches us to accept that nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know…..
MSD and now Kohli have given India its rightful place in cricketing world and shown personal milestone don’t mean much……….during 4th ODI with Khawaja and Handcomb in their 80s Mr.Sanjay Manjrekar ” Now both the batsmen must be looking at their hundreds and the scoring rate will slow down.” Just shows the thinking of most of the Indian cricketers where personal milestones came first even with some of the best. The Australian commentator of course contradicted him immediately.
In fact Handscomb didn’t slow down, and Khwaja got out in his nineties going for runs….
When a batsman of this era bats against likes of Waqar, Akram, McGrath and co plus relative adjustments made for cricket rules we can have a discussion. Right now its like comparing the net collection of Uri with Gadar. We know the latter is a blockbuster of all time, the former accounting for many things is not fair to consider better. Carry on, throw all stats but the biggest problem is bowling is not in same league as 20 years ago nor bowling conditions or batting conditions.
Batsman are privileged today like a box office comparing exercise to films 20 years ago – you need to account for tax changes, inflation and God knows what else – otherwise its a comparison for stupid people.
Isn’t it hypocritical to praise the Aussie way of doing things yet posting a tweet about the very things you don’t like – STATS and PERSONAL MILESTONES!
Mohammad Azharuddin’s decision to make Sachin Tendulkar open in ODIs – because Navjot Sidhu, the regular opener, had a stiff neck – proved a turning point in Tendulkar’s career, and India’s ODI history. In his first match opening, in Auckland, Tendulkar blazed 82 off 49 balls. In 344 matches as an opener, he made 15,310 runs at 48.29 (and 45 of his 49 ODI hundreds) as compared to 3116 at 33 from 119 matches in which he batted lower down.
I don’t get much time to go deep in stats as blogs/twitter/ clips continue to be my means for a breather at work to get mind off some of the stress.
This opening slot thing had lingered my mind when I was an active follower of cricket and how it had benefited Tendulkar with his risky aerial shots where even players like Gilchrist, Saeed Anwar were making hay.There were many players who could open the innings and team required someone with sounder batting technique to bat at no 3 or 4 but he complained to the higher up and got his favorite spot back.
The meanness to occupy a slot stuck me and I never got on board with Tendulkar again. There is a certain amount of dynamism required for a public figure to stand out in my eyes. This where Gavaskar too lost favor and was accused for during the Kapil Dev era…..which I had gotten over due to savviness of Gavaskar while commentating but found him “short” once again very recently for not joining and celebrating the ’83 World Cup winning side on The Kapil Sharma show. He only joined via an airlink from Goa which is just a few hours away from Mumbai where the shoot took place and he could have easily been with his team members esp so since this is the first time they were assembling together. Same with Ravi Shastri who chose to stay out…
It’s incredible to believe Tendulkar’s calling was the middle order despite his opening records. Yes he got the advantage of a powerplay but there are advantages coming in at 5, 6 or 7. Or whatever. Would advise that it’s sensible to back up the nonsense with some due diligence on numbers otherwise we can claim literally ‘anything’.
I tend to agree that if you get chance at top you have more opportunities but it is also fact that Shikar Dhawan or Rohit Sharma cannot become Tendulkar or one down batsman of past cannot become Kohli. You need to be good to be counted in great. Problems happens when we start comparing different era in “absolute terms”. I think better parameter should be how much ahead you are of the competition. But this also goes out of Window if we consider Federer, Nadal and Djokovic. All three could be considered greatest in isolation.
If you ask me I will put even Viv Richards ahead of Kohli in ODI in terms of chasing down totals, destructive power. I must admit Kohli is very reliable within conventional batting and will break every record in ODI.
Gavaskar dropped Kapil in test because India lost to England at home; Kapil came to crease and hit 6 and 1; got out; Gavaskar was apparently mad and dropped him.
I do agree modern cricket has taken the sting is out from the bowlers and gone are the days of hostility but this has been the case for a good 25 years where batsmen have dominated with shorter boundaries, quality of bats, better guards, and new techniques plus restrictions on field placement.
Notwithstanding the stats listed Kohli’s sheer consistency & mind boggling track record while chasing in a winning cause is beyond any comparison. Though aided by MSD’s expertise even as a Captain, Kohli’s record is truly phenomenal. He is setting the bar at an unprecedented level.
Dude – take the top 10 bowlers today and compare them to 25 years ago. Standards are woeful. BUT you can only beat what is in front of you so Kohli isn’t at fault. He’s phenomenal and undoubtedly he’ll thrash ODI records but no bowlers exclusive to a non Tendulkar era is going to stack up against some 10 bowlers from back then. Account for smaller grounds, transformation of T20 and bowling rule changes – you’ve got a cocktail of reasons why batting averages for many batsmen today are better than Tendulkar’s. 26 players averages more than Tendulkar’s, only Greenidge, Richards played before Tendulkar’s debut! Everyone else, some 24 players average more than Tendulkar – so by your logic (which is pretty dumbed down) they are all better!
The only ‘active’ bowlers with an average better than McGrath is Starc unless you want to count 2 Afghan bowlers and 1 Bangladeshi. And McGrath himself is 23rd on the list only beaten by bowlers before him or IF after him they are Afghan or Bangladeshi!
Of the 72 HIGHEST wicket takers EVER, only 5 are active bowlers – Malinga, Steyn, Jadeja, Perera and Tahir. Tendulkar’s faced 4 of them! Can’t face Jadeja! He’s probably faced all 72 bowlers!
Conversely ONLY 19 of the top 82 batsmen all time run scorers debuted before Tendulkar.
It’s a meaningful debate only if context is added.
Cricket has been evolving since ages and these adjustments were never calibrated while celebrating the ‘God of Cricket’. I am from the school of thought where a Viv Richards will remain the greatest ever just by sheer dominance and attitude. I have written so much earlier tt adulation for Tendulkar never matched the performance of Indian side and desired results never achieved in line of the greatness talk which MSD and now Kohli have brought that to the forefront. Now Indian games / run-chases are in line with what Aussies (regularly) or Pakis in their peak were doing with Imran or Miandad.
Just batting at a different order brought so much heartaches and the tiff with Azhar is on record when Tendulkar was asked to bat down the order per needs of the team and he got upset and only wanted to open the innings where his airy style of shotmaking took advantage of the field restrictions introduced in the initial 10/15 overs. Records/ milestones are secondary and Indian never learnt winning matches the way they do now and dominate on the field.
Reason is Tendulkar’s tenure coincided with the popularity of the sport. Not Richards who is synonymous with Test cricket more. So naturally it’s inevitable.
And no one will debate against Richards or Kohli as long as it’s a level playing field. Some random tweets are easily hit for 6 by just comprehending cricinfo stats. Or just using logic.
Is Salman bigger than Big B? YES because Tere Naam net collection was bigger than Sholay! Thats the ridiculous logic at work here!
India didn’t win as much as before but that’s more credit to today’s bowlers more than anything else!
Watched the match. The last overs felt like A Quiet Place. Eerie silence. The stadium was half empty. And then blame game started on social media. Come on, its only a game. Not war.
Virat is a monster. I wont be surprised if he is known as even greater than Bradman when he retires. He is already far ahead of sachin in terms of statistics
Whatever the argument, Virat Kohli is the man of the present times just like Akshay Kumar. People dont go by wise judgment but go by what is in front of them.
Yes. That would be my final 4. Annoying (as a Spurs fan) – we have not had a good draw.
Last year – Madrid and Dortmund in groups, top the group and DRAW Juventus
This year – Barcelona, inter Milan and PSV – probably toughest group. Get through and get Dortmund and now the favourites!
Fa cup last 2 semi finals draw Chelsea and Manchester United
League Cup get Chelsea in semi where Manchester city get Burton Albion whom they thrash like 10-0!
It is still going to be a tight affair, I guess. Pochetino’s Spurs are very athletic and a lot of their game is based on endurance. City are favourites and have the potential to win the competition but they have some tough fixtures around this tie.
In a spell of 19 days, City play Spurs 3 times (league and CL), Manchester Utd, Burnley and Crystal Palace away. Spurs are on a 21 days break right now before they face Liverpool at the end of the month. Freshness may prove to be key.
Of the 4 quarter finals, I feel this may be the closest one, even if City remain favourites.
Juventus and Liverpool should ease through. Manchester United have a chance but I’d expect Barcelona to blow them away in one match. Likewise I can’t see Spurs hanging with Manchester City for 180 minutes. That league game will be important as well in deciding the title and top 4 places. The curve ball is Spurs in a new stadium and if that’s a plus or minus. I think City have too much choice and will probably hammer Spurs in one match.
My favourite teams all there; spurs, Barcelona and Juventus in that order but now as Ronaldo plays for Juventus my likeness is lower. I was a huge fan of 90’s Juventus with Del Piero and co.
Juventus and Liverpool should qualify. Barcelona will most probably be in the semis as well. Utd have improved a lot under Solskjaer and showed great character against PSG but they really rode their luck as well. I don’t think it is going to be enough against Barcelona.
During the last few fixtures, City have beaten Spurs comfortably. But City are playing on several fronts, so there may be an upset somewhere especially if there is lack of fresh legs. Right now, it looks like City but of all the ties this looks like the closest one.
This is a good reply from Kohli to an unwarranted jibe from Gambhir.
– “If I think like people from outside, I can’t even sustain five games. I would be sitting at home,” Kohli said.”
Meanwhile Willow had been advertising like crazy for IPL 2019 but like all previous years Sling TV once again shows a blank…..No access to IPL except espncrinco….any suggestions from US residents…..
“For the life of me, I can’t understand why [the press] questioned his sportsmanship. The laws of cricket make it quite clear that the non-striker must keep within his ground until the ball has been delivered. If not, why is the provision there which enables the bowler to run him out? By backing up too far or too early, the non-striker is very obviously gaining an unfair advantage.”
Saw the highlights..Ashwin conduct was unsportsmanlike. Buttler was within crease at point of delivery/bowling action; then Ashwin waited for him to go out of crease and he took off the bails.
New law is coming into effect 1st April 2019 where batsman has to remain in crease until ball is released.
Current law: https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws/unfair-play If the non-striker is out of his/her ground from the moment the ball comes into play to the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the bowler is permitted to attempt to run him/her out. Whether the attempt is successful or not, the ball shall not count as one in the over.
If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon as possible.
There is a slight change to Law 41.16, which should further confirm the principle, established in the 2017 Code, that it is the non-striker’s duty to remain in his/her ground until the bowler has released the ball.
clearly Buttler was taking the game away and Ashwin played a cheapo! shame……he could have warned B… on the other hand, ICC need to work on this rule – either just remove that rule or emphasize more to batsmen who loiter around the crease…
A day after the incident, IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla took to Twitter and said that it had been decided in one of the meetings between Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli and Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni that the non-striker will never be run out even if there’s an opportunity for the bowlers.
“If I remember in one of the meetings of captains & match referee where I was also present as chairman it had been decided that if non striking batsman steps out bowler as a courtesy will not run him out.
It sparked a huge uproar and divided the cricketing world. While Ashwin maintained that he had acted according to the laws of the game, former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne slammed the offie for this disgraceful act.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ashwin said of the incident: “Look, it was very instinctive. On my part, it was very instinctive. It was not planned or anything like that. It’s there within the rules of the game. I don’t understand where the spirit of the game comes, naturally if it’s there in the rules it’s there.”
Speaking to IANS, a senior BCCI official said that only cricketing skills should be used on the pitch to dismiss batsmen and that gives out the correct message to those watching and learning.
“The match officials have failed in their duty with the handling of this issue. Buttler ought to have been adjudged not out if the laws were applied squarely to the situation. Ashwin also must understand that laws and the spirit of the game both have to be kept in mind.
In this case based on slow motion, Ashwin wanted him out that way. Buttler was in crease during delivery stride; But Ashwin stopped and waited for Buttler to go out of crease instinctively.
Someone put this question on lunch table, would Ashwin do the same to Kohli or Dhoni?
I think Ashwin is competitive by nature and probably do anything to win.
Kagiso Rabada’s yorker to Andre Russell will be Ball of the IPL: Sourav Ganguly
With just 11 to get for a Super Over win, Kolkata Knight Riders sent in the rampaging Andre Russell but Kagiso Rabada, though under pressure, produced a fast inswinging yorker that castled the Jamaican.
“Kagiso Rabada’s Super Over and the ball that he bowled to Andre Russell is probably going to be the ball of the IPL. To bowl that kind of a delivery to Andre Russell, who is probably in the form of his life, is unbelievable,” Ganguly told IPLT20.com.
There is a comment on twitter suggesting that Virat would get early rest. I rather have Bumrah, Pandya, Shami, Bhuvi, Kuldeep get early rest over Kohli. Wasn’t Kohli already rested in the NZ tour?
I wish they BCCI had forced franchises to rest all India probables. There would have been a mad dash for replacements. More talent would have been developed in this years IPL
Dre Russ is not a human being. Period. RCB is the worst bowling and fielding side. Dropped 12 catches! and what poor bowling! feeling bad for Virat now…..
This surpasses any comeback story ever surely. I don’t know the history of all sports but given the technical skills required for golf and the shame on Woods plus he was already on 14 majors at what 33 years old. To comeback after devastating injuries and win the biggest prestige major – no one could write this better. The recent spurt of racist scandals hurting football all of Europe – Tiger Woods is the most popular living black sportsman and is probably gunning for more glory I hope. Glad it happened, he came close last year but here at least 10 guys were in the mix late on and he cranked up a gear which spells trouble for everyone now.
We have 2 of our 3 Gillette Mens razors sportsmen giving comebacks in Federer and Woods. Thierry Henry is too old and lasted a few matches as Monaco manager! Still Messi does these adverts!
I think Handscomb should have been in squad instead of Smith…Warner is in good form..Smith still looks rusty. Handscomb has been decent with good outfielder.
Would’ve preferred Pant instead of DK and another pacer instead of Jadeja. Good to see Shankar ahead of Rayudu. The rest of the squad pretty much selects itself.
Don’t know much about Golf but Robert Kubica returning to F1 after he practically lost his left arm (he has limited movement in it) is quite astounding as well.
He hasn’t done too well since his return but it’s a fairy-tale story, nonetheless.
“Tiger Woods is without question the most powerful and influential athlete of my time. Michael Jordan is not only 2nd, if it was a golf tournament, he’d be 15 strokes off the lead. ” — Colin Cowherd
Spoke to @TigerWoods to congratulate him on the great victory he had in yesterday’s @TheMasters, & to inform him that because of his incredible Success & Comeback in Sports (Golf) and, more importantly, LIFE, I will be presenting him with the PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM!
India coach Ravi Shastri has reopened the debate about the highly contentious number 4 slot in the Indian team as he said that apart from the top 3, every other position in the Indian team’s playing XI for the World Cup remains flexible. The comment comes just days after chief selector MSK Prasad stated that Vijay Shankar is being considered for the number 4 slot, after announcing the 15-member squad.
“Total flexibility (on No.4 position) depending on conditions, opposition. I would say the top three… but after that you can be very flexible,” Ravi Shastri was quoted as saying by Sport360.
The comment comes in at a time when the selection of Vijay Shankar over Ambati Rayudu has caused a lot of debate. Rayudu himself made a cryptic comment on Twitter, which was a dig at the chief selector’s statement that Shankar was a ‘three-dimensional’ player.
ALSO READ: BCCI reacts after Rayudu’s sarcastic tweet post selection snub
The Hyderabadi, who was ignored in favour of all-rounder Vijay Shankar, Tuesday created a frenzy by tweeting that he plans to buy 3D glasses to watch the showpiece which begins May 30 in the UK.
The 3D reference came a day after chairman of selectors MSK Prasad cited Shankar’s “three-dimensional qualities” to justify his selection. The BCCI brass has taken a note but since it wasn’t a direct criticism of the selection policy, the parent body wants to let it go.
“We have taken note of what Rayudu has tweeted. (But) Let’s accept that emotions are running high at this moment. There is bound to be disappointment and there needs to be an outlet of expression as long as it’s not out of line,” a senior BCCI said on Wednesday.
It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that won’t come again. Ajax are a wonderful side so both semi’s are 50-50 and realistically Barcelona Vs Liverpool is an effective final.
Unbelievable match. In champions league era only Milan Liverpool final is more incredible. VAR thankfully saved us and ‘the Harry Kane’ team as Guardiola once said went through without Kane!
Loved the win. It’s a 3-0 win against a really very strong team. I have rarely seen an away team controlling such long spells of the game at the Nou Camp. The difference was that we were very clinical. 4 shots on goal and we scored 3 times while they did not not take their chances.
And the main difference is once again Messi. He once again shows he is the best one around.
It is still going to be a tough game for the return leg. We have to prevent them from scoring an early goal. If they do so, it may end up being tough. Valverde is spot on when he said that we must learn from last year’s exit against Roma.
I missed the match. Pretty sure our new baby boy came out when Messi smashed that free kick! Timing was on cue.
Barcelona are pretty much there, they know 1 away goal means liverpool need 5. Spurs I think have a better chance against Ajax. Maybe 15% rather than liverpool’s 5%.
Well it was an eventful evening. By the time we got to hospital there was no time for pain relief as baby was ready and out in 20mins. Everyone is fine.
Yes. Wife desperately wanted something to ease pain but things moved so fast it was impossible. The time from early labour to delivery was very quick and on the way my wife was mooning the public from the car.
2 nights of near miracles. Liverpool’s was less unlikely at start but Spurs being 3 down with 45mins to play is up there with great football comebacks. The Champions League this season has been the best ever in terms of thrilling results and shocks.
I hope the final is a dull 1-0 to Spurs. If we hadn’t named our baby boy it would be Lucas for sure!
I was wondering about this thread’s activities suddenly increasing.
So little Jay has arrived. Congrats to the family.
Good names for the new arrival suggestions
that was a thriller of an IPL final:
– they shd sack useless and biased commentators like Manjerakar an laxman Siva. Harsha still remains the best there and he was missing!
– Rayudu, Raina, Jadeja…..all useless players in CSK – Dhoni brought them till final but….MI was a balanced team however they have still not used Pollard and Bravo in batting…annoying captaincy….
Only ipl match I watched. A thriller for sure. Felt csk should have won given they got off to a flier. Dhoni run out was clearly the match moment, running him out is not easy at all. Looked a run out from front angle.
I’m not sure about the rules but I figured all you need is evidence or in this case 1 view to show he was out. The angle of bat was such that views from side were not conclusive but umpires side front view was enough for out. If not sure I think it’s unfair to allow 2 runs…maybe just play the ball again.
Even Raina’s ‘sounded’ out but no evidence for 3rd umpire to give it. It would be unfair to go against technology. Cricket rules are black and white not like handball rule in football. I’m pretty sure if the referee saw 1 shot of Llorente handball decision vs Manchester City he may have ruled goal out and I would not be so happy right now! But he didn’t get that shot!
Sometimes I have issue with ball tracking 🙂 Sometimes there is too much deviation, sometime there is barely any deviation even though the ball was released wide of wicket.
If technology is neutral in error then I guess I am okay with it till we have better technology.
Tennis has got Hawkeye right. Cricket has so many different technologies and most are good. Football with VAR will take 5 years to get it where it needs to be.
For Dawood Ibrahim, match-fixing was a sort of ‘clean job’ as no force or killing were required and only a few players here and there had to be ‘fixed’ and the money shared, says a new book on the subject.
“On the whole, Dawood’s entry into the fixing game was fairly easy to understand. The appeal of this additional revenue stream would be pretty obvious even to the average gangster. They did not have to tapkao (kill) anybody by way of some contractual killing. No land-grabbing was involved. No slum had to be forcibly evacuated. No tenant had to be threatened to make way for some developer,” it says.
Klopp is the miracle worker at Liverpool, no doubt about that. 97 points in the PL and winning the CL this season. Also made it to finals in each of his European campaign there. They were not even 2nd tier in Europe post Rafa Benitez.
But Jay, don’t be too disheartened by the defeat in the final. Pochettino is doing a very good job at Spurs and it was a remarkable achievement to reach the final. I wouldn’t have bet on Spurs reaching the final at the start of the campaign. But they are the major surprise package of this year’s CL (along with Ajax).
It would be important for Spurs to keep hold of Pochettino. Give him the funds to strengthen. You may build on the experience of this campaign like Liverpool did.
I have heard some reports Pochettino may leave. And Eriksen and Alderweid as well. Are these reports credible? I hope you strengthen instead of losing important members of this campaign.
Alderweireld has a £25mm release clause activated this summer so likely to leave. He is 30 and hasn’t agreed a contract.
Eriksen is being courted by Madrid and is in the last year of his contract, again hasn’t agreed any new terms.
Both likely to leave.
Poch wants to be sure that there will be investment in the team and will stay I think. Liverpool are in a different situation now. They can afford or are willing to pay £75mm on a CB. Spurs won’t do this with a stadium to pay off. This fortunate run has helped a lot, Arsenal didn’t have this 10 years ago. The key for Spurs is to sell 1-2 players but buy 3-5 to keep Poch and build for another 2 years.
I think Boult catch of Kohli in last year IPL was similar and better (much near boundary). The difficulty level of this catch increased because he took his dominant hand other side.
The need for an alternative jersey arose after International Cricket Council issued a guideline before the start of the Word Cup, requiring teams to have two different uniforms for all its televised tournaments except hosts England.
“For televised ICC events all participating teams will be required to provide for two different coloured kits, except for the host country who has a preference in the choice of colour and may, if it chooses to do so, provide only one coloured kit to be worn in all matches throughout the event. In advance of the event the teams will be notified which coloured kit will be worn in each match,” the ICC had said in a release.
The India’s blue jersey clashes with England’s blue, and therefore Virat Kohli and his team will be seen in orange on June 30 at Edgbaston. Similarly, India could take the field in orange colours against Afghanistan whose jersey is also predominantly blue. In the rest of the game, India will wear blue as usual.
South African players donned their usual greens against England in the tournament opener but in their following game against Bangladesh, they wore a jersey which was predominantly yellow. Bangladesh’s main jersey is also predominantly green.
Bangladesh in fact had become the first team to unveil its alternative uniform ahead of the World Cup with red replacing the green. Afghanistan is another team which has already unveiled its second jersey.
The concept of multiple jerseys has been inspired from club football in which players choose their colour on a home and away basis.
Normally he is slow for 50-60 and then he accelerates.. I guess it was needed today.
It could be a problem if there is qualification based on run rate.
also his best centuries I have seen. Seaming conditions with the Saffie pacers bowling with their tail up. Had SA played Bangladesh on such a pitch, SA would have won easily.
Well it’s only England that are getting the truly flat wickets in this WC. Most other teams have played on surfaces with some help for the bowlers. Look at the Ind-SA game for instance.
LOL, Bhuvi’s double wicket over was key moment that gave India upper hand 3/50 @5rpo is great when 668 runs are scored in the day. Bhuvi was the real MOM yesterday
Maxwell and Carey looked threatening…MoM are mostly loaded in favor of batsman. I think it should be based on pitch. yesterday was flat wicket so a bowler should get consideration above batsman. In previous match where scoring was difficult, batsman should be considered over bowler.
Regular 340-350 plus scores in this World Cup once again highlight the fact that the as incorrectly feared earlier, the format that’s suffered the most from the corrosive T20 game is the 50 over format and not Test Cricket. Test Cricket has been the elusive, exclusive thinking man’s game right from the 70’s & 80’s ever since ODI cricket made rapid strides as a commercially viable format for the mass audiences. Analogous to Hindi cinema, Test Cricket is in the Hrishikesh Mukherjee/Shoojit Sircar mold which had, has and will continue to have its own limited yet dedicated patronizing from an exclusive bunch of budding young cricketers as well as cricket fans. That’s the exact reason why despite the onslaught of T-20 cricket, we still have the likes of C. Pujara and Kane Williamson among others always ready to sweat it out in the 5 day format. 50 over cricket however has taken a huge hit due to T-20 because today’s 14 year old budding cricketer who wants to make a mark playing the limited over’s format and whose not bothered about the red ball format (like the Ajay Jadeja’s and M. Bevan’s of the yore) starts off with the T-20 format (for obvious financial attraction) and plays 50 over cricket as an after thought. From a top down format like what the Kohli’s and Dhoni’s generation followed, these guys are practicing the bottom up format, thereby making the 50 over game nothing more than an extended, non attractive version of the T-20 format with bowlers being reduced to nothing but bowling machines. Test Cricket still retains its limited yet exclusive glory but the 50 over game seems to be fading sooner than we thought.
Test is for the niche fans, who love the contest between Bat and Ball. How much crowd do you get for Test cricket at the stadium? Probably empty stands.
not at all – he is Viv Richards like prodigy in making as far as batting is concerned. Clean hitter of the ball. What an aggressive approach to the game. Let him be a batsman first and a part-time bowler.
When u give more significance to a corrosive T-20 format than the more competitive 50 over game, bring in the boundaries by 15 yards, tweak the rules & make a circus of the ODI game by making bowlers look like clowns & then play 10 teams in a World Cup event where half the games have a threat of being washed out! Shame on the ICC – International Cricket Council for ruining the Gentleman’s game.
Wahab Riaz and Hasan Ali made today’s Aus vs Par encounter interesting. I thought Aus made 20-30 runs less based on start but I guess it was good enough.
India have to think in T20 mentality here. Batting first is not ideal in the DWL scenario so if it’s less than 30 over match, 200+ has to be a target. They can’t start too slow here.
Wonder what kind of diet Anushka has Virat on? He is acting more like Gandhi – Mahatma I mean – than Modi. The motto was Ghar mein ghuske Maarenge – not Pavilion jaake baithenge…
Vijay Shankar should have walked when he was struggling to lay bat on ball. Instead he chose to review and get another chance to showcase his tuk tuk skills
I dont have complaints. Rohit Sharma batted very well and broke Dhoni’s record, it seems. And Kohli also broke Sachin’s record though it is not fair to compare without taking into consideration other factors. But a record is a record. That is why Salman is on top. I was watching Manchester skies, clouds and enthusiastic Indians. There were very few pakistani flags or supporters unlike in the past. Have the Pakistanis lost interest in their team?
Saw Saif. Saw one joker with Gavaskar and then realised who he is.
Ever since that high of winning the CT against India…Pakistan have gone downhill in ODI. I can see some enthusiasm going down…but yeah the crowd being 90% pro-India today was still surprising.
Duckworth Lewis is a farce. Pakistan mentally struggle for whatever reason. They get into decent situations like 117 for 1 after a few boundaries – I don’t know if it’s excitement or pressure or nerves but they just fold.
136 odd of 30 balls makes a joke of DWL. DWL is a farce as no team has probably hit that many runs to win a match off that many balls EVER with 4 wickets left so no model should give that run chase. Not that I’d have bet on Pakistan anyway but that’s ruined the match.
To put in context how farcical DWL is…Chris Gayle’s scored the fastest century ever @ 30 balls. So Pakistan have to repeat that but score 36 RUNS MORE and not with Chris Gayle but their tail! Utter nonsense and no logic.
I think DL has problem that it calculates from start than at that specific point of game where game has stopped. So 136 sounds problem but it assumes you should have scored at brisker pace till that point.
It also accounts for wickets in hand. In this situation you have 2 choices. The 30 ball match or don’t play and India win. In the former if this is the choice it’s got to be something a data point or team in history of ODI has achieved. Maybe in this case 75 off 30 with 4 wickets.
Any model has to be back tested for reasonability. Here the result near 100% certain with DWL. Without rain it was 99% certain.
I don’t know how it is done but I thought there is DL for each over for team batting second. For example Pakistan was 40 run short at 128 around 27th over. At 166/6 (35 over) the par score was 252 (86 runs). Now when game resumed, it became 5 overs 136 runs!
Kuldeep’s delivery to dismiss Babar was a stunning ball. Tossed up at just 78 kph it drew Babar forward before pitching and spinning sharply by 5.80° to rip back through the gate and bowl him. A game-changing moment by a game-changing bowler. #CWC19pic.twitter.com/rl66laO6vM
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) June 16, 2019
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar expressed his frustration after the defeat via a video on his Youtube channel, launching a scathing attack on captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowler Hasan Ali. Akhtar pointed out that Sarfaraz appeared a ‘brainless’ skipper when he opted to field first after winning the toss.
“The mistakes committed by the Indian team during the Champions Trophy 2017 final were repeated by Pakistan yesterday. I can’t understand how Sarfaraz can be so brainless. How could he forget that we don’t chase very well. Knowing our strength, which is bowling, is important. The game was half-won by Pakistan when Sarfaraz won the toss, but he tried hard to lose the match. Toss was very crucial and even if Pakistan had made 260, with their bowling, they could have defended it. So I think it was just brainless captaincy. It’s a very saddening and disheartening performance from the Pakistan team captain. I wanted to see shades of Imran Khan in him but it’s too late for him now,” lamented Akhtar.
Cocky England got what they deserved. With the top 3 still to play England are in a spot of bother now. Still they might score 500 for whatever it’s worth!
I have always felt uncomfortable about India’s performance in this world cup though they have 3 wins against their name. They have NEVER looked a killer team. And now their performance against AFGHANISTAN proves it.
India were lucky today. They are not convincing but it’s still halfway through the tournament. It’s tough losing Dhawan to injury. Sharma for me is crucial now because he is the only one after Kohli who is a big scorer.
Bumrah is some bowler.
India wins matches against the strongest teams like South Africa, Australia, Pakistan.
Not a hint of struggle there. And then what happens? It almost loses to a country that has till date lost all its matches.
None of the top batsmen perform except Virat. The run rate is sluggish and they don’t even try to push it up. Not even once while they are batting.
My theory is that the idea was to make it a thriller down to its last ball so the odds could swing either way, and bookies could make as much money as they could on it. Because otherwise what’s the fun in watching an India Afghanistan match? Half the Indian TV sets would otherwise be switched off because they’d be certain the minnows would be wiped away in the contest.
It’s not like the India Pakistan match or an India Australia contest where everyone likes to see India win a comprehensive victory. Hence it was “made” to be an exciting game where India struggles but ultimately wins in the end. And how? With a hat-trick by Shami!
**My worst fear is Australia winning this again!**
If that happens, I have a suggestion for the next 2 world cups.
Day 1 – Opening night – spectacular – cheerleaders from IPL and from wherever the hell they manage to find people to pollute this game – get them and make them dance naked or with clothes – men or women #Metoo
Day 2 – A complimentary match between Australia 11 and local Australian clubs like QUEENSLAND CRICKET ASSOCIATION or SCARBOROUGH. Australian national team wins by default since the local clubs lose by DLS equation requiring the local team to score 22 runs of 1 ball.
Day 3 – Further cheer-leading and dance options: This time, get Aishwarya, Amitabh, SRK, Google driver, and Aamir to dance along with the Ambanis and Tatas. Hell, get Hugh Jackman and Kidman and Crowe as well: Hand-over the cup. Everybody happy and everyone goes home happy. The game of Cricket lives and breathes.
3 close matches in 2 days. seems ICC has sent a memo to the top teams to keep it tight and not bully the chasing teams.
worried about Indias unconvincing win against Afghanistan. It will be much harder for India with the remaining four opponents England, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
He has strong opinions about Indian cricket — just like he has strong opinions in general. Although he has his favourites from the current team — he loves MS Dhoni — he dislikes the brand of boorishness that the new bunch represents. Last year in December, in a sharp-tongued comment on his Facebook account, he described Kohli as being “not only the world’s best batsman but also the world’s worst-behaved player” — ending with a sly “And I have no intention of leaving the country by the way”.
The 68-year-old actor isn’t even that active on social media, but his outburst was triggered by two incidents: Kohli’s sledging spat with Australian captain Tim Paine, when the two went nose-to-nose during a Test, followed by the Indian cricket captain’s suggestion to a fan that he “should leave India” when the latter said that he preferred Australian and England batsmen over Indian players. One of the hate mails he received after the comment on Kohli threatened to put “baarood up his ass”.
“His temper seems to have gone down,” he said about Kohli, “But still you see him mouthing obscenities on TV all the time, when he takes a catch, or gets run out, Behnchod Behnchod, all the time yaar. Children are watching this. We are going to have Shivaji park resounding with Behnchod Behnchod. Each one of those kids going Behn…” he said, with that bassy, sardonic laugh of his.
How I love it when the 6-footed, cocky-idiot and mentally-dwarfed Imran Khan has his head up his ass!!!
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But the netizens were quick to pick the Prime Minister’s mistake and started making fun of him.
Most of the Twitter users teased Khan for his poor knowledge and asked him to confirm things before going public.
“Mr Khan it doesn’t hurt to Google a quote if you are not into reading. By copying a Tagore’s quote and attributing it to Khalil Gibran, you are not only getting mocked but you are making a laughing stock of the country in the process! Please!” wrote journalist Murtaza Solangi.
“Another gem from Imran Khan’s trove of knowledge, shares Tagore’s work and calls it work of Kahlil Gibran,” wrote another.
Khan has made headline in recent months for lack of knowledge or slip of to ..
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What a pathetic batting display by South Africa. The writing on the wall is almost clear: Unless somebody comes up and plays like he is on drugs. Chockers. Very sad to see SA lose. They are not even having the basic intelligence to see of Amir and just keep getting singles from him and take on other bowlers.
Sarfarz’s fat-shaming in an England mall seems to have worked.
SA batting has been suspect for sometime…When India lost test series there were only 1-2 batsmen who scored..
Only De Kock has been somewhat consistent but he needs to score more on these relatively flat wickets.
Extremely sad for SA. But I think this is what happens. There are teams that are ‘KHUJLI’ teams: i.e., they don’t win the world cup or any prestigious tournament but they ensure that the better teams are kicked out – SA is typically the team that Arundhati Nag refers to in GIRISH KARNAD’s BROKEN IMAGES play: This is what she calls her husband – and SA has typically become that — AADMI BAHUT ACCHA HAI PAR KISI KAAM KA NAHI HAI!!!
The only times when a team has made other pay is PAKISTAN – in that fluke win in 1992 and the brutal attack on Virat’s intelligence and arrogance in the Champions Trophy…
Australia fielding never dipped; their bowling was always good; batting was bad with sudden expulsion of two batmen. I guess India somewhat helped them by giving away 2 matches in India series and they slowly regained their confidence.
Disgusting to see AUS beat my 300 year-old alma-mater England. If AUS wins the cup, whether BJP demands or not, I am settling down and getting blown up in Pakistan.
The Dhoni conundrum is a problem. He’s taking up far too many balls in regular matches where India can still score a big total. It’s getting too much into a routine now of how he plays. His own unpredictability has become obsolete. Losing Dhawan has created a gap. All this really does is help Australia! Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Actually Dhoni did well in a steady manner and took the total to a respectable one. He is not flashy and he need not be. Today he really did well. And West Indies were in a good form fielding and bowling well in that order.
It’s going to be a tight match and in the end the score is par. I’m not sure if Dhoni should be displaying his disciplined game so often, he is a far better attacking player and his opposition actually fears this side more. 56 off 61, 5 boundaries is going to look good if India win. Against a stronger batting side India will need to hit bigger scores closer to or above 300.
yes today he stepped up. The point though is that the kinds of scores that are often needed today to be ‘safe’, you can’t just hang around if you’re not adding seriously to the total. Unless it’s a tough pitch but that goes without saying.
Dhoni’s problems with the bat have been there for very long. No one addresses the elephant in the room because he won the world cup. If u remove his 91 in the final, he had struggles even then. It’s been 8 years now!
Virat deserves better support
that is why they have kept MSD at the end 😉 so that no one notices those glaring defects….but when he comes early then all those fumbles and struggles become so obvious….
He did fairly okay in Australia series in Australia…
Commented elsewhere..
I would love Dhoni to rotate strikes but he is not a talented batsmen like others and his reflexes have slowed down…if you want to keep him in team then you have to take some chances as Kohli suggested.. one thing is clear he is not going to give wicket easily. As Ganguly pointed (after WI match) Dhoni likes to take the match towards end and get things done. In last match he failed and we were 20 short. This match would have been same but for missed stumping (that was early, he was on 8 when WI missed)… he got his chance and managed to put decent total.
If you expect him to bat like Dhoni of past era, it is not going to happen. He certainly can hit big sixes and boundaries if he survives till end.
MS Dhoni was named player-of-the-series after scoring 193 runs from 3 one-day internationals against Australia. Dhoni scored 51, 55 not out and 87 not out in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne as India sealed their first ever bilateral ODI series in Australia.
India’s bowling performance has been spectacular. and such a sad day for the Windies! They didn’t even put up a fight. Such a downfall for what used to be the world’s most feared team!
#4 position – Shankar at best is a bits and pieces player. To have him follow Kohli in batting is a big ask. It’s not that he has been bowling regularly
Dhoni strike rate in middle overs – Too many dot balls played by the master to take it deep.
Long tail – Shami, Bumrah, Kuldeep, Chahal none are reliable batsmen
Pandya the 3rd seamer – not quite in same standards as Shami, Bumrah. Batsmen of other teams sense he is the weak link and go after him. He needs to up his game with the ball. Maybe open bowling with Hardik and get Bumrah as first change to put pressure in the middle overs
Kuldeep & Chahal – not quite getting super results as one would have hoped. They need to pull up their socks
Anyways, Shami and Bumrah are one lethal pair. Best India has ever had. It was great watching them yesterday against Windies
rest Dhoni, Pandya, Bumrah who are certainties for the knockouts and get Pant/DK, Jadeja, Bhuvi to give remainder of squad a chance to perform like Shami who took the smallest of openings with both hands. They will be a threat to non performing players such as Shankar, Jadhav, Kuldeep, Chahal (who deserve more opportunities so not dropping them in the remaining of round robin matches)
Damn you Sri Lanka. First you open up the CWC by beating England, then you catapult against flop team of the CWC South Africa. Now you have given hopes and opened doors to two lousy teams in Bangladesh and Pakistan who don’t deserve to be in last 4
there, i had listed all the concerns and they were exposed in the match against England. Only Rohit and Virat are deliverying the runs. Rahul, Pant/Vijay, Jadhav, Dhoni, Pandya not so.
hoping for heavy rain on Sunday at Birmingham so England gets a point to be in SF race by beating Kiwis next and thus knocking out Pakistan, and India keeps its unbeaten record in CWC
Recently Egyptian fans did the same after their African Cup of Nations fixture. Japan and Senegal supporters were also seen cleaning the stadium after their FIFA World Cup match during the previous edition in 2018.
On Wednesday during Pakistan’s clash against New Zeland, which the Asian side won by six wickets, several Pakistani fans stayed back after the match and were seen collecting trash from the Edgbaston stands. This was a refreshing sight as fans normally rush to the streets to celebrate their team’s victory but these supporters set an example for the ones who litter.
Afganistan Captain is just inept..his 16 run over was turning point. He just needed flat off spin bowler and let batman take risk. His slight offside stump was good fodder to be hit.
Anti Vadivelu of Indian cricket Vijay Shankar #PrayforNesamani. If Nesamani has all the bad luck, Shankar has been riding his good luck till now right from his near botch up in Nidahas trophy just to be rescued by Dinesh Karthik
I believe Aussies (given that OZ and English are firm enemies) and Kiwis would also be supporting India. Kiwis so an easier opponent in Knock Out in Pakistan and extract revenge for the beating earlier.
USA and Trump will love any English bashing. What about Germany, France, Japan, Koreas?
Somebody needs to stay put and somebody needs to go rogue – let’s see if Virat can pull off a ‘paper-tiger’ Tendulkar in Operation Desert Storm in Sharjah where he won a series single-handedly…
to be very honest, I have never been a fan of Sachin! he is great and all that is fine. But I like sportsman who have tremendous positive approach to the game – hence fond of likes of Kohli, Richards, Kapil, Lara, Russel, Pandya brand of cricketrs….and Kohli to me the best thing which has happened to Indian cricket
dhoni’s career is officially over now – the man has lost the INTENT.
He must be forced to retire now.
But what abt likes of Kedar Jadhav, Rahul? these ppl have no body language or intent of limited over cricket.
I haven’t been a Dhoni fan for a long time, however he is a class player. But today is my worry about him. Sharma, Kohli are playing to win but Dhoni as the senior player is making their innings pointless. Playing for net run rate or to knock Pakistan out- whatever. That Indian middle order is terrible. You take out Kohli and sharma then India will lose…
every great player has an expiry date. And Dhoni seems to be missing the point here. No one wants him to hang on till the end. make a quick 20-30 runs and get out – no problem. But show the intent. His face is completely like a dejected man these days – he might be going thru some inner battle but then pl. retire gracefully. Such an iconic player and is already creating a negative name for himself. Look at pandya, virat, rohit…..
But i m more furious with likes of Rahul and Jahdav – what r these ppl doing in the team???
Dhawan’s exit has messed India up completely. It’s piled on pressure onto Sharma and Kohli, middle order is frail and Dhoni has an iffy role in the side. Where’s the plan?
well, we have a long tail in chahal, kuldeep, bumrah, shami. probably the pacers do justify thier selection with the wickets and tight spell, i would think Indian management may consider replacing one of the wrist spinners with jadeja
he along with ashwin got clobbered in CT 2017. the wounds of that loss have not healed. that was when the plans were being made for these wrist spinners
Well, all tried their best. I dont think that intent was not there. One need not be an actor showing intent on his face. Dhoni is not srk or akshay.
Losing one match after so many matches will make Indian team to work harder and strategise.
Dont forget England won the toss and chose to bat first and made a big total too.
Chasing such a big total after standing for hours bowling and fielding is quite exhausting sometimes. We were almost there.
Sanjana, becoz we have seen Dhoni (he was what pandya is today) – so it is obvious we want to see him that way – and no one is asking him to act! he is ageing now and he has to accept that.
And this is happening to all 3 khans also in bollywood.
It has happened to all the superstars of yore. Some accepted and had a graceful exit but some where forced to exit…..
One TOH, knives were out for Aamir. One defeat, knives are out for not selecting someone and selecting someone. If we want to win every match, we need perfectly trained robots and not imperfect human beings. Big hitters like Rohit Sharma and Kohli have made us want everyone to be like them. Did we win the other matches against perfect teams or imperfect teams? At the end of it, luck also plays its part. On the one hand we dont want Pakistan in semis but when that happens like yesterday, we are outraged. Aakhir kya chahte hai hum? There is no praise for Shami who took 5 wickets because he gave away runs and gave us a psychological edge.
Shami was leaking runs against Bangladesh too. He needs to learn to bowl in the death with change of pace slow off cutters, knuckle ball etc. Given his experience, it is not acceptable he has not added to his armory
You are completely wrong. This is an exercise in just exposing the weaknesses of the Indian team. I have hardly any doubt that the Indian team will not win this cup. I would, obviously, love to be proven wrong.
Any sane cricket-follower would agree that with Dhawan gone, the middle-order with a very weak back-bone is exposed. The frailties of the Indian team are exposed, FOR ALL. Opposition teams will vulture-fuck on it. That’s cruel; but that’s a fact.
In fact, the team of 2015 was far more brutal and terrific! They only lost since Kohli’s wicket was a big dampener when he fell against Australia in 1-digit.
why r they not playing Jadeja???? that Rahul is fielding as if he is doing a very big favor! and the way he blocks the ball at the open is the most ridiculous thing I have seen – he simply kills the tempo and spirit…..Kedar Jadhav is a liability! kohli does not give him bowling also – so why not play Jadeja instead? Give Vijay Shankar few more chances
Rahul has dropped couple of catches already. One of Imad Wasim or Shadab Khan in last 5 overs when rrr was 28 or so. Another of Windies last man when Indian win was a foregone conclusion
Cricket World Cup 2019: Fret, fume, moan… In the end England show composure to stay alive
For four years they did everything they could: made a stubborn aggressive Irishman as captain, overhauled all the pitches to make them batting friendly, agreed to release their players to go to IPL, and learned the ODI game.
ICC World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli criticizes ‘bizarre’ and ‘crazy’ short boundary of Edgbaston after defeat to England
India had expressed their reservations about the shorter side of the boundary at the start of the game. India’s coaching staff and Virat Kohli were seen having a word with the head groundsman of Edgbaston regarding the dimensions of the ground before toss on Sunday.
Terming the shorter side of the Edgbaston boundary ‘bizarre’ and ‘crazy’, India captain Virat Kohli on Sunday went on to point fingers at the dimensions of the ground, which he believed helped the England openers more at the start of the match. Kohli did not directly refer the short 59-meter boundary on one side as one of the reasons behind India’s 31-run defeat to England, but the Indian captain made no efforts to hide his displeasure about the same.
Inda has spinners so slapping a 60m 6 is easy. Case in point. England smashed 13 sixers versus one by Dhoni in the 50 th over for the entire India run chase
Bhuvi and Shankar, who is a dibbly dobly slow pace bowler. Most of English seamers touch 90mph. England dropped Moeen Ali for Plunkett, and only had one spinner in Rashid, who bowled only 6 overs
I like his bowling and Fielding (He saves 5-10 runs in every match)…His batting is not consistent. Sometimes he bats like top 5 batman and sometimes he has no clue.
Cricinfo :
PP: “This is not going to go well for DK. Top 3 will score heavily & DK will not get a chance to bat. He will not bowl either & with Dhoni he is not going keep as well. So, he just made appearance today in a world-cup match with nothing much & goes back to bench in the next match. Feel sorry for him”
Indian will again be below 320. Really, really, the team is deteriorating by each and every match. Dhoni is hell bent on keeping the strike against Murtaza!!! Fuck it. Now he’s gone. Watsed 3 balls. Digusting.
This is NO way a world class team. Dhone is being booed – and deserves it.
The issue is team selection and order of batting. If you play Karthik what point having him at #7. He’s got to be at least #5. Otherwise play Jadeja and beef up bowling. Anyway 60 odd from last 10 overs is really poor with what 4 down. Openers should be angry today as they set up platform for at least 350.
Felt like India tried to correct Sunday today so players are really under pressure. Slog overs are 40 onwards. Before then let batsman play and set up innings. Pandya could have waited but I think India thought we’ll get loads here only to fall quickly.
Dhoni is past his best but still has a role, problem is what is this role? If he’s run a ball centuries as opener it’s fine and if he’s steading a sinking ship it’s fine. He’s doing neither. If you’re coming in at 5, 6 or 7 and have 30 to 40 balls it’s got to be striking at 100 to 150 depending on difficulty, maybe more. Pant did it today. Rest didn’t. Not just Dhoni but Karthik, Pandya too.
India looks clueless when India is on backfoot without Dhoni behind wicket guiding..Infact I will prefer Rohit as Captain in tough situations.
ex – Ind vs Aus series in India. India lost 3-2 after taking 2-0 lead.
But last 2-3 year Dhoni is no longer finisher; And everyone’s time come to end..I guess Dhoni also would hang up after WC. One thing I have said, Dhoni doesn’t give away wicket. Not long back a match in DharamShala where Lakmal was unplayable India put decent score with his not so beautiful technique. I think he is getting unfair amount of criticism based on expectation that he would perform like past. He certainly could be dropped in favor of Pant or Kartik .
Having said that there are too many cricket experts who want to analyze and we tend to get emotional at every loss.
I think they should have persisted with Shreyas at number 4.
Agarwal has three professional wickets at 72.33 so at least @RayuduAmbati can put away his 3D glasses now. He will only need normal glasses to read the document we have prepared for him. Come join us Ambati. We love the Rayudu things. #BANvIND#INDvBAN#CWC19pic.twitter.com/L6XAefKWHw
“I felt it was an important innings and he (MS Dhoni) did exactly what was right for the team. If he stays till the 50th over, he can help other guys around him. He is expected to do that and he did that,” Sachin told India Today.
“For him, it is more about the team. Whatever is the need of the hour, one needs to do that and on Tuesday, he did that perfectly,” he further added.
Tendulkar? 62 runs off final 10 overs is good enough to beat Bangladesh. Unless India is saving themselves for semi and final, I think they are going home in semi. Hope I’m wrong. They will want to avoid England in semi. That semi is at Edgbaston where the dimensions are tricky, for India only. They could top the group if SA best Australia and face Pakistan and reboot Old Trafford part II. I want England out today, to me they are the danger team no one wants.
I think Rohit Sharma has an unnecessary bad rap. Guy smacks hundreds and double tons for fun. Always thought he’s as close to Sehwag as India got. His record is ignored easily as Kohli’s is even more extraordinary. A century from an opener is pretty much setting the team up for a big score as one end is occupied by a man in form for maximum of innings. Others around that guy need to make sure they capitalise.
Sharma’s hit 4 centuries in 7 innings. Can’t do much more than that in WC. One more and it’s a record.
Don’t need to say anything about Bumrah. Any team would love him.
122*, 57, 140, 1, 18, 102 and 104. Only against Afghanistan and WI he’s faltered. If he clicks it gives India better chances. A century should guarantee 250 minimum total, a big century 300 so long as opposite end is doing same.
Rohit cannot play on South African or Second match of Ind-VS Eng T20 ground. Shewag could play anywhere. Having said that Rohit is treat to watch after his initial 30-40 runs.
Just like cabinet expansions to accommodate more ministers, just like filmi awards accommodating as many as possible, just like reservation percentage increase to accommodate every caste, Indian cricket team should have as many as possible rotating them in each match retaining only the indispensables till the end!
it is a sad but true reality that South Indian Crickers find it very tough to remain in team (very little representation from South India, East India etc.) – we had Srikanth, Kumble, Ashwin etc. – but the majority comes from North-West India.
Raidu was an attacking batsman when he began – but over the years, he has lost his charm and style! Same is with Dinesh Karthik……however, they shd have given him a respectful exit. Announcing is name as one of the reserves and then keeping him sidelining….very immature of BCCI.
Obviously, he is hurt and this is a reaction. But anyway, life can be very harsh.
Meanwhile Sir Jadeja takes on ‘Verbal diarrhoea’ Manjrekar on his comment
Still i have played twice the number of matches you have played and i m still playing. Learn to respect ppl who have achieved.i have heard enough of your verbal diarrhoea.@sanjaymanjrekar
ha ha ha – that SM guys is a torture in commentary – read the comments in above tweets – pure unadulterated entertainment 🙂 ha ha ha – manjerekar ki to…….#$#$#@@@
don’t think kiwis can win any points from here on 20/2 in 7 overs chasing 306. They should look at salvaging their NRR and not to lose by 170 -200 runs but try to get to 250+ runs to put things beyond Pakistan when the battle for NRR comes into play should Pakistan beat Bangladesh
Apparently for Pakistan to get ahead of New Zealand on NRR if they bowl first against Bangladesh, New Zealand need to be bowled out for 142 here and Pakistan need to bowl Bangladesh out for 0 and win with five wides first ball.
More chance of Satyam commenting here in next hour than Pakistan going semi. Anyway can SA change the order? They despise Aussies and India would prefer NZ. England might thrash India if they bat first.
All is not yet lost for Pakistan. They need to bat first, score 400 and restrict Bangladesh to 84. Batting second, they don't stand a chance.#ENGvNZ#NZvENG#CWC19
LOL. Mickey Arthur pitch aur ground ki geography pe bhi dhyan dene ke liye kehta hai, aur public ‘1992 world cup win/CT2017/7-0 win record of India’kehke history bhi yaad karwata hai. PM tweet karke social media pe politics bhi khelta hain
rubbish nonsense. there are conspiracy theories that england slowed down while batting, and later bowled root to allow new zealand to be safe. see below
if pakistan is such a good team that other top teams conspire to keep a team who lost 11 consecutive ODIs on the trot, why are they finding themselves in this position?
@Aamirsfan: I apologize if you think I insulted a whole country by my statement. My statement is against the playboy-turned-Mullah who is now preaching the Holy Quran to all after impregnating women in the US and UK and thinking his was the best libido in this world. About the lentils, I did not ‘create’ the statement! It is printed.
I am extremely harsh on politicians; be they Indian, Pakistani, or American or from anywhere. Truth, just like death, is extremely harsh and real.
Having said all of this, it is a real joy for a cricket-fan to watch Amir bowl the lethal ones. What a joy to watch him bowl those unplayable deliveries! After witnessing the lethal trio of Akram, Younis, and Akhtar — the trio of whom Tendulkar cleaned up in the 2003 world-cup [Sach’s best innings EVER] — he is one of the better things that has happened to Pak Cricket team. I hope he has learned his lesson that greed doesn’t pay and continues to excel in cricket..
And also, being an extremely pessimistic person by nature, I hardly envision India winning the cup [though I would love to be proven wrong here.] The ONLY way the are winning the cup is by winning the toss, putting 350+ on board, and let Bumrah take over…
India along with Australia, England and New Zealand will feature in the semi-finals of the ongoing World Cup 2019. While India, Australia and England had already booked their place in the semis, New Zealand were left to wait till the end of Pakistan’s last league fixture against Bangladesh to confirm their spot in the top-four. If Pakistan beat Bangladesh at Lord’s they will finish level with New Zealand on 11 points and five wins, but the run-rate tie-breaker means they will be heading home. Pakistan, needing to smash the world record for margin of victory in a one-day international, scored 315 for nine in their 50 overs at Lord’s. As soon as Bangladesh, already eliminated from the 10-team competition, reached eight runs in their innings, Pakistan were mathematically out of contention.
While all the four teams semi-finalists have been confirmed now, India and Australia, still have a match remaining to decide who will top the World Cup 2019 points table.
England, having played all of their nine matches, will stay at number three in the points table. Australia are currently leading the points table with 14 points in eight games, followed by India who have 13 points in the same number of matches.
India’s semi-final scenarios
If India lose their last league game against Sri Lanka in Leeds, they’ll stay in their current position in the points table (second place) and will face the only team that has managed to beat them in the league stage, England.
However, if Australia fail to beat South Africa at Old Trafford on Saturday and India win their match against Sri Lanka at Headingley on the same day, then they will top the table and play fourth-placed New Zealand in their semi-final match.
Australia’s semi-final scenarios
Australia need to win their league match against South Africa to make the outcome of India vs Sri Lanka at Headingley irrelevant. But, if South Africa manage to beat Australia in the last league fixture of the World Cup 2019 and India defeat Sri Lanka, India will exchange places with the defending champions in the points table and Australia will battle it out against arch-rivals England in the semi-final.
The first semi-final will be played in Manchester on Tuesday, which will feature the table toppers and the number four team. The second semi-final is scheduled to be played in Birmingham on Thursday between the second and third-placed teams in the points table.
What India want IMO.
SA to turn up and beat Australia, India to beat SL. This way India don’t revisit edgbaston and their only loss against England and play NZ whom they haven’t played at Old Trafford where they beat Pakistan. England and Australia will hopefully take a lot out of each other by which time Kohli and Dhoni will have found their best form to take either apart!
On Friday, ahead of India’s final group stage match against Sri Lanka, Dhoni, as per an ABP News report, said he has no plans of retiring anytime soon however he was certain that some people wanted him to leave before the Sri Lanka match.
“I don’t know when I will retire. But a lot of people want me to retire before tomorrow’s game (against Sri Lanka),” Dhoni told ABP News.
Only just seen highlights, what a run out. All England fans in my office felt so sure of England India semi but SA Australia rivalry is huge. I’m not surprised that SA turned up.
Looks like SRIlanka is getting back in form inspite of Bhumrah at the death again doing well…The 2 dropped catches might cost India..Lanka has a strong bowling attack…
Hopefully SA win here. That would mean at least India have a chance for the finals…But Warner is domineering here with Carey…Once SA get the cheat Warner out, then there’s a good chance..
Faf is making some elementary mistakes. Pretorius has 4 overs left and looking most economical, still he wouldn’t finish his quota. Carey is thrashing Tahir and Shamsi and he continues to bowl them
Agree with Faf’s mistakes. There were so many problems with field placements. It looked like there was just not much strategy in what a bowler is bowling and the field placements!!
Huge. Against NZ I just feel the toss matters less ie India could chase down a total to win. Obviously a lesser threat too compared to England.
Sharma’s form has been key till now but I hope Kohli and Dhoni hit century and strike rate form now as pressure will be huge now. 5 centuries in 8 games is no joke. The guy is awesome. Technically doesn’t matter just like Sehwag. He hits big shots and shows no fear.
rightly put. just like toss did not matter against SL in this match. And we chased down the tricky target without much sweat. Our bowlers need to find a way to get NZ Kane Williamson out soon.
Pretorius bowled a wicket maiden, claiming Warner in his sixth and last over and never bowled again. He went at economy of 4.5 best among all bowlers today at Manchester. Add to this he had 2 maidens and 2 wickets as well as MOM against SL. Why would Faf bowl others who were getting thrashed for 17 runs in a over?
Looks lik we could have had the 6th century for the day if Carey didn’t miss out – Mathews, Rohit, Rahul, Faf, Warner were the five centurions for the day. Carey missed by 15 runs
come to think about it, the 2 wickets taken by pretorius were smith and warner. begs the question why the skipper did not bowl his quota of overs. did faf have an eye on the mom award for himself?
Every other Semi Finalist other than India has lost to one or more eliminated team
England -> lost to Pakistan, Sri Lanka and SF Australia
Australia -> lost to South Africa and SF India
NZ -> lost to Pakistan and SF England, Australia
India -> lost only to SF England
Huge game just before Ashes! This is better than Australia vs NZ as a rivalry. This is a 50/50 game but I think England have a slight edge. I’d fancy England to get through.
India should be beating NZ who I believe only beat the bottom sides of the groups.
And this SA-AUSTRALIA match is really a lesson for Virat. Of course, he’s not the same Virat of 2015 or 2017. Yes, the Aussies came close on an insult of a pitch, but they lost, didn’t they? Irrespective of HOWEVER strong batsmen, and however many, you have in your team, in a prestigious tournament, you just bat first and put runs on the board if you win a toss, PERIOD. It’s a sad state of affairs, but that’s what modern-day cricket is. [Unless and until you are so cock-sure of the pitch conditions.] We could have maintained our terrific record against Pak overseas, but his stupidity during the CWC asking Pak to bat first cost us our first overseas loss against Pak post the noughties…
I hope he doesn’t repeat such crappy mistakes again…especially in the semis and if he manages to get to the finals…
In most knock out games on decent batting tracks you’ve got to bat first. Runs on board is crucial! I don’t know who won toss in 83 but India had runs on board and THE GREATEST side of that era crumbled. SL and India chased in 96 and 11 respectively. I hated Ganguly’s ludicrous decision in 03 final to bowl. The pressure to chase is high.
It’s like penalty shootouts in football. Going 2nd knowing your penalty sends you out is horrible, hardly anyone goes 2nd.
it is disgusting to see the entire cricket board practically run by the influence of mumbai-cricketrs shastri-gavaskar-sanjumanu and gang as if the rest of the India does not matter! when will BCCI be fair and neutral to the rest of the country?
yes, the bullies from Bombay and the north are disgusting.No doubt about it. You could almost see the pithy arrogance in Shastri’s drunk eyes when he was forced to applaud KL Rahul’s century. Pathetic!!
Actor Anushka Sharma is in the UK, giving company to husband and cricketer Virat Kohli who is leading Team India in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup. The actor cheered for the team from the bleachers as India won against Sri Lanka and was seen asking one of the friends about the signal for a four. While its okay to not know about the technicalities of the game, Twitter had a field day laughing over the same.
A video of Anushka asking one of those sitting besides her “Is this a four signal?” has gone viral. She is seen making the gesture of the signal which indicates a four (4 runs).
Taking a dig at the actor, a fan wrote, “Wife of Indian Cricket team Captain” with a folded hands emoji. A similar tweet read, “Wife of best cricketer in the world.” Another user wrote, “Kohli ko sahi biwi mili hai. (Kohli has got the right kind of wife).”
Responding to the query, Rohit said that different people react differently to different situations and it is solely a personal choice.
“See, that’s the challenge for the sportsman. All this distraction will happen, but every individual is different, and it depends on how he wants to think about that particular incident or situation. For me, like I said just now, I want to stay away from all of that and enjoy the beautiful weather in England,” Rohit said.
in this World Cup, most definitely. I was hoping at 189/1, Kohli sent Pant to finish the game. Instead he came out. A 40* would have done a lot of good for Pant than Kohli. He would have learnt a lot. But not to be so.
tips to get more out of Dhoni
1. Open with Dhoni and Rohit. Given the kind of form Rohit is in, he can keep the scoring rate steady while Dhoni gets his mojo back.And if he gets out too soon, nevermind. If India got any disposable wickets it’s Dhoni
2. Have him bowl a few overs of seam up if any of the regular are getting a drubbing. His lack of pace will make the ball wobble.
As odd as it sounds moving Dhoni up the order makes way more sense to me for these reasons. It will force him to score or get out. As for bowling leave it to the other 10 players!
Dhoni conundrum is only here for 2 matches, he’ll retire afterwards and I for sure will remember his great 2011 innings, probably the best knock under pressure I’ve seen. As a captain he was incredible. I hope he smacks a half century.
No way dhoni stays beyond the world cup even if he scores a match winning innings. Its painfully obvious that he is just a touch slow in terms of his reactions against fast bowling. what was more worrying was the bad day he had behind the stumps against sri lanka, hopefully that was just an aberration. He deserves to go out on a high rather than being pushed out for sticking around too long.
It doesn’t make sense to send him after 40th over. He can be lethal only if he comes around 30th over.
If there are quick wickets then he can absorb the pressure.
Nothing can beat this, when your loved ones are up there in the stands rooting for you with fingers crossed 🤞 https://t.co/xPZSvlDba5— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 07, 2019
a 20 over match will be NZ advantage. Shorter matches negate a strong batting strength of a team. Afghanistan, WI, Pakistan, NZ, Bangladesh would do better in 20 over format
If the match is washed out on the reserve day too then India will progress through to the finals as they finished at number 1 points table with 15 points while New Zealand scraped through with 11 points and were placed at number 4 on the points table.
Semi Final
If a Semi-Final is tied, the teams shall compete in a Super Over to determine which team progresses to the Final.
If following a tie, weather conditions prevent the Super Over from being completed, or if the match is abandoned or a no result at the end of the reserve day, then the team which proceeds to the Final will be the team that finished in the higher position in the League Stage.
Final
In the event of a tied final, the teams shall compete in a Super Over to determine which team is the winner.
If following a tie, weather conditions prevent the Super Over from being completed, or if the match is abandoned or a no result at the end of the reserve day, the teams shall be declared joint winners.
I’m expecting NZ to get to 250 at least. Still a tough chase but achievable. Pitch shouldn’t change much. Rain now and NZ really are screwed as it’s a terrible start. I’d like India to win over 50 overs but a bit of rain as back up will help India.
Kane Williamson is the key. He is standing between India and final.
Hmm…hopefully Lord Indra will oblige. What I don’t want is a repeat of 2015!! NEW ZEALAND beat here and then lose to AUSSIES like cuckolds in the final!!!!
Anyway India have bowled superbly here. They’ve got NZ in a situation where they will have to take risks eventually as 250 is a minimum here with India batting to #9.
**India must win now otherwise they have fooled everyone**
Yeah it would be almost like an anti-‘climax’ in the ’80s films. The falling in love is complete, songs are complete, the mandatory ‘tumhari haisiyat aur hamari haisiyat kya’ taken care of, marriage function over without any obstacles: But come first night, just have a glass of milk fall asleep snoring…
I am worried about batting in overcast conditions on a sticky wicket chasing a decent score of 237 in 46 overs. It’s not yet over till the fat lady sings
Yep but I prefer this than chasing over 300 in any condition. Ideally India wants a 30 over match with rain still a risk and they stay ahead of the score. Something like that. Even at 46 overs they can manage the chase. India are favourites. Top 8 all play T20 anyway.
i know, but we would not have beaten NZ in that case. 148 in 20 overs is a challenging task at 7.4 rpo and Rohit can’t get another century then in semi finals 😦
148 is fair total here. NZ kept wickets in hand rather than going for runs. Tomorrow India can restrict them by getting some dots in early. A wet outfield is not good for bowling teams. Slippery, harder to catch, wet ball etc. India have a T20 side pretty much, I checked India’s last T20 side – majority are playing here. They can adjust batting order if required – Jadeja in will help too.
For me the bigger sin here is if it rains tomorrow and no game took place. Neutrals deserve a sporting contest. India have a lot of advantages like knowing the target, knowing how many runs they need at each wicket. Of course they are chasing but they were in any event, that pressure exists.
In the event of rain tomorrow it favours India more than NZ.
Weather forecasts are as reliable as Pandya’s bowling here. Manchester is known for terrible weather. These semi’s and finals should have been played in London.
SATYAMSHOT
January 30, 2019 at 4:30 PM
https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/padma-shri-awards-2019-sunil-chhetri-sharath-kamal-gautam-gambhir-ajay-thakur-bajrang-punia-harika-dronavalli-prashanti-singh/article26093389.ece
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January 30, 2019 at 10:56 PM
Last Thread? Then no more sports discussions?
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January 31, 2019 at 5:01 AM
🙂 corrected.
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January 31, 2019 at 11:48 AM
West Indies smashing England again!
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January 31, 2019 at 2:32 PM
The ball has become easy to play. They should try spinners.
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February 1, 2019 at 5:09 AM
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/touring-families-a-headache-for-bcci/articleshow/67783727.cms
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February 2, 2019 at 1:37 AM
http://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1173254
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February 2, 2019 at 4:29 AM
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February 2, 2019 at 11:01 AM
Legendary Australia cricketer Steve Waugh feels that India captain Virat Kohli has a very sound batting technique and that is what sets him apart from the rest. When asked about who he feels is the best batsman out of Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, Joe Root and Virat Kohli, the Aussie World Cup winning skipper gave his vote to the Indian superstar.
“I think Virat Kohli has got the best technique. If I told someone to model himself on a particular player I would say Kohli has got the perfect technique,” Waugh told ESPN Cricinfo.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/i-think-he-has-got-the-best-technique-steve-waugh-picks-the-world-s-best-batsman/story-Z6gGkXKn9xSdUMnyxycadM.html
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February 2, 2019 at 11:06 AM
Smriti Mandhana Tops Women’s ODI Batting Charts After Heroics vs New Zealand
And
Mithali Raj Becomes First Woman Cricketer To Play 200 ODIs
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February 2, 2019 at 3:10 PM
She is very fluid but I think she needs more muscles to hit the ball out of park. Harmanpreet Kaur has smaller frame but she can hit ball with more ferocity.
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February 2, 2019 at 3:14 PM
Seeing a top team like England struggling in West Indies suggest that test cricket now favors the home country more and more.
ps – Curran should come early.
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February 2, 2019 at 5:02 PM
http://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1173254
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February 2, 2019 at 5:24 PM
West Indies are 2 up against England; meek surrender from the English side!! West Indies is in revival mode, their Skipper Holder is an excellent player who leads from the front in both bowling & batting and is largely responsible for the turnaround in their fortunes.
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February 3, 2019 at 1:51 AM
Highly spirited WI side. Bravo batted the 3rd longest timed 50 in test cricket history! Not something one would associate or expect from WI. And 4 pace bowlers! England were outplayed but were rubbish too!
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February 2, 2019 at 5:03 PM
Pujara interview:
http://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1173254
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February 4, 2019 at 2:50 AM
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February 8, 2019 at 1:16 AM
Emiliano Sala: Body identified as Cardiff City footballer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-47166633
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February 10, 2019 at 4:20 PM
Rohit botched up another chase with his selfish batting making it impossible for likes of Pant, Pandyas to have a realistic chance at the total. Reminded one of Prabhakar and Mongia batting. Rohit should be investigated for match fixing involvement given his lack of intent to hit sixes when needed.
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February 10, 2019 at 9:37 PM
38 off 32 balls, majority of them in powerplay on a small ground with no sixes is really unforgivable.
Rohit and Vijay did not deliver a single six in the powerplay on a smallish ground. Unforgivable!!
Imagine Pant had batted in the powerplay, he would have torn into the opposition, made Rohit look like a faltoo batsman.
What does the captain do? Have Vijay batting at #3 instead. India failed in both T20s where Vijay came at #3. When Pant came at #3, we won although the openers had already set the platform in that match.
even Smriti Mandhana was able to hit sixes on that ground yesterday.
Specially this is a ground in which even the women (example Smrithi Mandhana) are capable of hitting big shots, Rohit only had 3 boundaries with zero sixes.
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February 13, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Star Sports taking the pi$$ out of Paine’ s babysitting comments on Rishabh Pant
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February 14, 2019 at 3:23 AM
Aleem Dar umpiring is suspect in SA – SL.
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February 14, 2019 at 4:33 AM
Munna, how do you find the time to watch all cricket?
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February 14, 2019 at 5:21 AM
Any competitive sports take precedence over TV/movie 🙂 Moreover it gels with less productive office work at night.
Who would miss Rabada/Steyn bowling 145 🙂
I was debating, to watch The Invisible guest or second day of SA-SL..
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February 14, 2019 at 5:32 AM
Wow. Tbh even I was watching sports last night. Watching Tottenham beat Dortmund 3-0 which has left me smiling today!
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February 14, 2019 at 7:49 AM
Love seeing the pacers dominate in cricket. That’s why Test is the Best over white ball hit and giggle IPL stuff. Anyways, teams have reviews available to use only when absolutely sure.
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February 14, 2019 at 8:15 AM
Well agree. Cricket is at it’s best when bowlers are genuinely world class and batsmen therefore have to play out of their skin to stay in and score runs.
Smaller grounds and hitting 6’s for fun is counter productive – it would be like making the goal bigger in football to the point you need 2 goalkeepers to make it fair.
The West Indies return to form is a great story for cricket. Fast bowlers from WI is one of the hallmarks of cricket history.
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February 14, 2019 at 5:29 PM
Jason Holder too has led well with bat and ball. One of the few genuine seam all rounders right now
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February 15, 2019 at 1:54 AM
Windies is not even a country. Imagine if European Union played Brazil in FIFA World Cup matches.
Jay and others, what is the impact of Brexit on an Indian immigrant in England?
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February 15, 2019 at 2:55 AM
I imagine negative impact.
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February 16, 2019 at 8:33 AM
Did anyone catch Kusal Perara heist at Durban? The so called best attack in the world has egg on their face against SL bruised and battered in Australia.
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February 16, 2019 at 8:35 AM
Kusal Perara, what a knock. Shocked the Saffies in their backyard
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February 16, 2019 at 9:03 AM
That’s an epic knock by the scorecard.
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February 18, 2019 at 4:01 AM
Kusal’s knock was audacious and to be remembered for long time..especially against Steyn, Rabada, Olivier…Last wicket 78 run partnership..he hit many sixes..
ps – I slept around 185/5 and was smelling victory with Silva playing well..After seeing the highlight I appreciated Kusal innings more..
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February 14, 2019 at 6:07 AM
Provocative title but I think he makes some very valuable points (which in turn, and by analogy, apply to cricket even more!):
http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/25973071/tennis-roger-federer-goat-rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic
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February 14, 2019 at 6:31 AM
Interesting. A level playing field(literally and otherwise) has emerged over the years. The GOATS can also be determined with reference to behaviour patterns on and off the field, charisma and other attributes by fans besides the banal number of wins. The discussions will go on just like our bo records like footfalls and collections.
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February 14, 2019 at 7:21 AM
Always an interesting debate to be had. I think there is a subtle difference between words in these debates. ‘Greatest’ and ‘best’ are different terms. Djokovic is heading towards being a superior tennis player to Federer but I’d consider the latter to be greater as Sanjana suggests there is more to being a GOAT.
Also for Federer so many changes like the Wimbledon courts and hardcourts have become more rally friendly that kind of plays into Nadal and Djokovic’s game rather than Federer plus on clay Federer will probably rank in top 5 ever anyway despite just 1 French Open win by virtue of being close to Nadal in an era when Nadal just wiped the floor with everyone on clay.
Pretty sure Djokovic will overhaul Federer’s 20 and maybe Nadal will equal it too. But Federer embodies that magic, pressure ala titans like Messi and Tendulkar which kind of keeps his name etched in the greatest club. Purists will definitely prefer him.
It’s like Guardiola will be preferred to any manager in last 30 years despite others winning more. But the impact of Guardiola on the sport and how things have changed, how he’s changed the sport etc is bigger than Ferguson, Mourinho or Lippi or whomever.
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February 14, 2019 at 2:45 PM
great points all..
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February 14, 2019 at 5:24 PM
https://www.thehindu.com/sport/lifetime-achievement-award-for-padukone/article26273277.ece?homepage=true
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February 15, 2019 at 3:04 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/47244017
Very interesting story on gender and Caster Semenya.
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February 16, 2019 at 12:52 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/47251568
I really don’t understand why the gender test was not made public. Such a curious case. I don’t know where I stand on it without all the information. I guess if she is a man she shouldn’t race in womens races period. But if she’s a woman who has some rare phenomenal testosterone levels let her race. Is it not black and white or am I missing something?
Surely the integrity of the sport is of utmost importance. If she’s a man it’s cheating, means any man can claim to be female and just win events all day long. But again if she’s female god damn it leave her alone.
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February 17, 2019 at 6:22 AM
India should not play against Pakistan in upcoming World Cup: CCI secretary to BCCI
https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/india-should-not-play-against-pakistan-in-upcoming-world-cup-cci-secretary-to-bcci/
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February 17, 2019 at 10:11 PM
Legendary Danish shuttler Morten Frost feels India should be proud of producing top badminton stars in the current generation and felt that the breakthrough for that came through Parupalli Kashyap and Saina Nehwal.
“The big breakthrough in Indian men’s singles was through Kashyap. He was the first one to make himself noticed. Saina Nehwal came as well in women’s singles and [they] became good role models and that had a great influence on what happened in last 10 years,” he said.
https://scroll.in/field/913603/p-kashyap-saina-nehwal-had-a-great-influence-on-indian-badminton-says-former-world-no-1-frost
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February 20, 2019 at 11:56 AM
Gayle storm in Barbados!
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February 20, 2019 at 12:22 PM
4 balls replaced because of Gayle 6’s!
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February 20, 2019 at 12:22 PM
around 200 in 30 with Gayle and Hetmeyer at crease!
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February 20, 2019 at 12:25 PM
This is a pretty polished WI side. Ha England have 4 pure batsmen and proper bowlers, less allrounders…should have done this in tests!
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February 20, 2019 at 1:07 PM
Gayle bat swing is so pretty to watch..
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February 20, 2019 at 1:21 PM
350 is on here…
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February 20, 2019 at 4:06 PM
Some chase by England so far…Roy has been terrific.
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February 20, 2019 at 6:28 PM
chased quite easily!
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February 22, 2019 at 7:07 AM
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/would-hate-giving-two-points-to-pakistan-in-world-cup-sachin-tendulkar/articleshow/68113173.cms
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February 22, 2019 at 12:15 PM
https://scroll.in/field/914196/wasim-jaffer-interview-i-get-scared-thinking-whether-youngsters-want-to-play-first-class-cricket
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February 23, 2019 at 6:09 PM
Kudos to Sri Lanka for becoming the first Asian team to win a Test series in South Africa. They whitewashed Saffies in SA 2-0. SL won both matches chasing in 4th innings after conceding a lead in the frist innings. A point I have made of India’s abject surrender in 4th innings of a Test match before link below. I hope Ravi and Virat are taking notes. https://satyamshot.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/the-sports-thread-3/#comment-483532
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February 23, 2019 at 6:20 PM
Shock result
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February 23, 2019 at 9:11 PM
India could have won SA and England series if one more clicked. The difference was not much. Having said that SA and England batting has been suspect like India.Bowlers have been constant. If we remove Pujara from Australia series, result would have been opposite.
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February 23, 2019 at 9:23 PM
Similarly, absent AB, SA result would have been different. Even with AB, Virat’s imbecilic team selection might have cost us that series…
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February 23, 2019 at 9:24 PM
PS — left this tweet today: “Never have test cricket rankings meant so little: India beat Australia who beat Sri Lanka who beat SA who beat India who beat WI who beat Eng who beat SL and India! This has been the year of the yo-yo: glorious!”
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February 23, 2019 at 9:30 PM
Hahaha!
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February 25, 2019 at 1:40 AM
SA beat India and Australia. India beat Windies who beat England who beat India.
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February 25, 2019 at 1:49 AM
can you also inform Kohli of India’s poor 4th innings batting display in SENA countries?
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February 23, 2019 at 9:29 PM
Messi is unbelievable – today a hattrick of highest class. One volley, one curling effort from outside box, one dink over keeper, finally an assist for Suarez. 650 career goals reached, 50 hattricks and 33 goals in 32 matches this season. Simply unstoppable machine…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47336146
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February 24, 2019 at 5:42 PM
He was very good in match with Sevilla..He missed 2-3 by small margin..
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February 25, 2019 at 1:23 AM
The story of yesterday was Kepa, the Chelsea goalkeeper who refused to be substituted 1 minute before a penalty shootout in the cup final vs Manchester City.
Check this out…bizarre and very unprofessional!
Sarri the manager went BALLISTIC!
More on it here…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47352352
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February 25, 2019 at 4:35 AM
This is not acceptable.
He (Goal keeper) should be suspended without pay for some games.
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February 25, 2019 at 4:50 AM
Player will hardly get any punishment. Expect the manager to get sacked this week for different reasons to this episode. He’s not been respected here but he was on the brink before the match.
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February 27, 2019 at 3:31 PM
Some dead pitches..one in India and another in WI vs England..
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February 27, 2019 at 4:28 PM
West Indies will chase this down it seems. They seem a solid side.
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February 27, 2019 at 4:31 PM
One end is not good enough but they are doing very good considering they have to chase 400+..
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February 27, 2019 at 4:34 PM
West Indies have good ODI and T20 side.
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March 2, 2019 at 7:29 PM
Saw Gayle carnage 27 ball ..77..9 , 6s..Wood over 6,6,4,4,6,W
England were 111/5 and all out 113!
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March 3, 2019 at 3:20 AM
Gayle had a good series.
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March 6, 2019 at 5:05 AM
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March 7, 2019 at 2:33 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtxNa8rA9sS/
Humble Dhoni declines inaugration of pavilion named after him..
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-declines-to-inaugurate-dhoni-pavilion-5614417/
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March 7, 2019 at 2:36 AM
https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-india-vs-australia-ranchi-stadium-to-get-ms-dhoni-pavilion-2720048
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March 7, 2019 at 7:13 PM
why is rohit sharma still in A+ contract bracket. Virat and Bumrah are deserving, but not Rohit. He is a mediocre Test batsman while above average in ODI/T20.
Shami may be more deserving of A+ contracts along with Bhuvi.
Unfair to downgrade Bhuvi since he is no longer in scheme of things for Tests. Last Test he played at Joburg, he won India the Test with all round show of 63 runs with bat and 4/83 match figures for the two innings. He was deservingly named Man of the Match.
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March 8, 2019 at 8:36 AM
Quick thinking and street smart as always!
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March 10, 2019 at 8:01 PM
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/minus-dhoni-virat-the-captain-seems-cagey-and-pedantic-india-vs-australia-5619825/
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March 10, 2019 at 7:46 PM
https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/the-kapil-sharma-show-1983-world-cup-winning-team-kapil-dev-harbhajan-singh-5618180/
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March 12, 2019 at 2:29 AM
Zidane returns to manage Real Madrid. Bizarre sequence of events. From resigning, to Madrid taking Spain national manager on eve of World Cup (him getting sacked by Spain), to him getting sacked by Madrid after few months. Then ex player manages, gets sacked and back to Zidane. Zidane must be on a massive contract and promised a lot…probably 2-3 big players in summer.
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March 12, 2019 at 3:08 AM
Ronaldo has left but team is still loaded with talent.
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March 12, 2019 at 7:54 AM
his is quite the saga!
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March 12, 2019 at 8:45 AM
neymar or mbappe on d card
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March 13, 2019 at 4:44 PM
Resurgent Australia showed they can be hard team to beat.
Rohit has been tentative for long time. There is a big hole in middle order. Dhoni can stabilize but you need finisher who can score at 200%.
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March 13, 2019 at 4:47 PM
Not impressive scores by India. Probably still need Dhoni in the side also for his tactical ability.
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March 13, 2019 at 5:08 PM
Obviously Dhoni cannot bat at 100% strike rate..He comes settles down and score..typically he ends up ine 70-90%.
I think he still very good behind the stumps, DRS and directions to bowler and fielders.
Jadeja may not bat but he balls efficiently..10over -40s…and 5-10 runs saved in fielding…
Indian ground fielding has been below par in the series.
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March 13, 2019 at 5:12 PM
Also, pick any series (starting from South Africa)..Kuldeep starts with bang in first couple of matches and then slowly batsmen figure him out..
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March 13, 2019 at 5:57 PM
Final 8 champions league
England-Machchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Spurs
Spain-Barcelona
Italy-Juventus
Holland-Ajax
Portugal-Porto
Out- Madrid *2, PSG, Bayern Munich, Roma, Dortmund – remarkable…
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March 14, 2019 at 8:34 AM
Nice banter there –
https://twitter.com/aamir_khan/status/1106144411572830208
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March 14, 2019 at 8:41 AM
Meanwhile this is what I got on my twitter feed few days ago.An alternate perspective which was scoffed at has now become a reality. Time is the best teacher and teaches us to accept that nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know…..
MSD and now Kohli have given India its rightful place in cricketing world and shown personal milestone don’t mean much……….during 4th ODI with Khawaja and Handcomb in their 80s Mr.Sanjay Manjrekar ” Now both the batsmen must be looking at their hundreds and the scoring rate will slow down.” Just shows the thinking of most of the Indian cricketers where personal milestones came first even with some of the best. The Australian commentator of course contradicted him immediately.
In fact Handscomb didn’t slow down, and Khwaja got out in his nineties going for runs….
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March 14, 2019 at 8:59 AM
When a batsman of this era bats against likes of Waqar, Akram, McGrath and co plus relative adjustments made for cricket rules we can have a discussion. Right now its like comparing the net collection of Uri with Gadar. We know the latter is a blockbuster of all time, the former accounting for many things is not fair to consider better. Carry on, throw all stats but the biggest problem is bowling is not in same league as 20 years ago nor bowling conditions or batting conditions.
Batsman are privileged today like a box office comparing exercise to films 20 years ago – you need to account for tax changes, inflation and God knows what else – otherwise its a comparison for stupid people.
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March 14, 2019 at 9:04 AM
Isn’t it hypocritical to praise the Aussie way of doing things yet posting a tweet about the very things you don’t like – STATS and PERSONAL MILESTONES!
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March 14, 2019 at 2:39 PM
Stats need to be used in context:
Mohammad Azharuddin’s decision to make Sachin Tendulkar open in ODIs – because Navjot Sidhu, the regular opener, had a stiff neck – proved a turning point in Tendulkar’s career, and India’s ODI history. In his first match opening, in Auckland, Tendulkar blazed 82 off 49 balls. In 344 matches as an opener, he made 15,310 runs at 48.29 (and 45 of his 49 ODI hundreds) as compared to 3116 at 33 from 119 matches in which he batted lower down.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/149893.html
In same token, I consider Dhoni and Bevan as beast because they bat so lower that there are not enough balls to play.
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March 14, 2019 at 3:27 PM
I don’t get much time to go deep in stats as blogs/twitter/ clips continue to be my means for a breather at work to get mind off some of the stress.
This opening slot thing had lingered my mind when I was an active follower of cricket and how it had benefited Tendulkar with his risky aerial shots where even players like Gilchrist, Saeed Anwar were making hay.There were many players who could open the innings and team required someone with sounder batting technique to bat at no 3 or 4 but he complained to the higher up and got his favorite spot back.
The meanness to occupy a slot stuck me and I never got on board with Tendulkar again. There is a certain amount of dynamism required for a public figure to stand out in my eyes. This where Gavaskar too lost favor and was accused for during the Kapil Dev era…..which I had gotten over due to savviness of Gavaskar while commentating but found him “short” once again very recently for not joining and celebrating the ’83 World Cup winning side on The Kapil Sharma show. He only joined via an airlink from Goa which is just a few hours away from Mumbai where the shoot took place and he could have easily been with his team members esp so since this is the first time they were assembling together. Same with Ravi Shastri who chose to stay out…
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March 14, 2019 at 4:20 PM
It’s incredible to believe Tendulkar’s calling was the middle order despite his opening records. Yes he got the advantage of a powerplay but there are advantages coming in at 5, 6 or 7. Or whatever. Would advise that it’s sensible to back up the nonsense with some due diligence on numbers otherwise we can claim literally ‘anything’.
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March 14, 2019 at 6:36 PM
I tend to agree that if you get chance at top you have more opportunities but it is also fact that Shikar Dhawan or Rohit Sharma cannot become Tendulkar or one down batsman of past cannot become Kohli. You need to be good to be counted in great. Problems happens when we start comparing different era in “absolute terms”. I think better parameter should be how much ahead you are of the competition. But this also goes out of Window if we consider Federer, Nadal and Djokovic. All three could be considered greatest in isolation.
If you ask me I will put even Viv Richards ahead of Kohli in ODI in terms of chasing down totals, destructive power. I must admit Kohli is very reliable within conventional batting and will break every record in ODI.
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March 14, 2019 at 6:42 PM
Gavaskar dropped Kapil in test because India lost to England at home; Kapil came to crease and hit 6 and 1; got out; Gavaskar was apparently mad and dropped him.
https://www.indiatimes.com/sports/32-years-later-sunil-gavaskar-reveals-why-kapil-dev-was-dropped-from-1984-kolkata-test-vs-england-255431.html
https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/good-mates-the-only-time-gavaskar-uttered-a-few-angry-words-to-kapil-dev-1306308-2018-08-06
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March 14, 2019 at 9:12 AM
I do agree modern cricket has taken the sting is out from the bowlers and gone are the days of hostility but this has been the case for a good 25 years where batsmen have dominated with shorter boundaries, quality of bats, better guards, and new techniques plus restrictions on field placement.
Notwithstanding the stats listed Kohli’s sheer consistency & mind boggling track record while chasing in a winning cause is beyond any comparison. Though aided by MSD’s expertise even as a Captain, Kohli’s record is truly phenomenal. He is setting the bar at an unprecedented level.
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March 14, 2019 at 9:24 AM
Dude – take the top 10 bowlers today and compare them to 25 years ago. Standards are woeful. BUT you can only beat what is in front of you so Kohli isn’t at fault. He’s phenomenal and undoubtedly he’ll thrash ODI records but no bowlers exclusive to a non Tendulkar era is going to stack up against some 10 bowlers from back then. Account for smaller grounds, transformation of T20 and bowling rule changes – you’ve got a cocktail of reasons why batting averages for many batsmen today are better than Tendulkar’s. 26 players averages more than Tendulkar’s, only Greenidge, Richards played before Tendulkar’s debut! Everyone else, some 24 players average more than Tendulkar – so by your logic (which is pretty dumbed down) they are all better!
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March 14, 2019 at 9:33 AM
The only ‘active’ bowlers with an average better than McGrath is Starc unless you want to count 2 Afghan bowlers and 1 Bangladeshi. And McGrath himself is 23rd on the list only beaten by bowlers before him or IF after him they are Afghan or Bangladeshi!
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March 14, 2019 at 9:56 AM
Of the 72 HIGHEST wicket takers EVER, only 5 are active bowlers – Malinga, Steyn, Jadeja, Perera and Tahir. Tendulkar’s faced 4 of them! Can’t face Jadeja! He’s probably faced all 72 bowlers!
Conversely ONLY 19 of the top 82 batsmen all time run scorers debuted before Tendulkar.
It’s a meaningful debate only if context is added.
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March 14, 2019 at 9:55 AM
Cricket has been evolving since ages and these adjustments were never calibrated while celebrating the ‘God of Cricket’. I am from the school of thought where a Viv Richards will remain the greatest ever just by sheer dominance and attitude. I have written so much earlier tt adulation for Tendulkar never matched the performance of Indian side and desired results never achieved in line of the greatness talk which MSD and now Kohli have brought that to the forefront. Now Indian games / run-chases are in line with what Aussies (regularly) or Pakis in their peak were doing with Imran or Miandad.
Just batting at a different order brought so much heartaches and the tiff with Azhar is on record when Tendulkar was asked to bat down the order per needs of the team and he got upset and only wanted to open the innings where his airy style of shotmaking took advantage of the field restrictions introduced in the initial 10/15 overs. Records/ milestones are secondary and Indian never learnt winning matches the way they do now and dominate on the field.
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March 14, 2019 at 10:07 AM
Reason is Tendulkar’s tenure coincided with the popularity of the sport. Not Richards who is synonymous with Test cricket more. So naturally it’s inevitable.
And no one will debate against Richards or Kohli as long as it’s a level playing field. Some random tweets are easily hit for 6 by just comprehending cricinfo stats. Or just using logic.
Is Salman bigger than Big B? YES because Tere Naam net collection was bigger than Sholay! Thats the ridiculous logic at work here!
India didn’t win as much as before but that’s more credit to today’s bowlers more than anything else!
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March 14, 2019 at 9:18 AM
Watched the match. The last overs felt like A Quiet Place. Eerie silence. The stadium was half empty. And then blame game started on social media. Come on, its only a game. Not war.
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March 14, 2019 at 10:40 AM
Virat is a monster. I wont be surprised if he is known as even greater than Bradman when he retires. He is already far ahead of sachin in terms of statistics
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March 14, 2019 at 10:52 AM
Bradman is a different matter. Kohli’s test stats are not amazing to be seen like this.
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March 14, 2019 at 8:10 PM
Whatever the argument, Virat Kohli is the man of the present times just like Akshay Kumar. People dont go by wise judgment but go by what is in front of them.
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March 14, 2019 at 11:45 AM
https://twitter.com/CoachDavidBaird/status/1105987829597982726?s=20
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March 15, 2019 at 9:41 AM
Champions League Quarter Finals draw:
Juventus v Ajax
Man. City v Spurs
Liverpool v Porto
Man. Utd v Barcelona
My bet would be on Juventus, Man. City, Liverpool and Barcelona to make it to the semis.
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March 15, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Yes. That would be my final 4. Annoying (as a Spurs fan) – we have not had a good draw.
Last year – Madrid and Dortmund in groups, top the group and DRAW Juventus
This year – Barcelona, inter Milan and PSV – probably toughest group. Get through and get Dortmund and now the favourites!
Fa cup last 2 semi finals draw Chelsea and Manchester United
League Cup get Chelsea in semi where Manchester city get Burton Albion whom they thrash like 10-0!
Luck is terrible!
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March 15, 2019 at 12:33 PM
It is still going to be a tight affair, I guess. Pochetino’s Spurs are very athletic and a lot of their game is based on endurance. City are favourites and have the potential to win the competition but they have some tough fixtures around this tie.
In a spell of 19 days, City play Spurs 3 times (league and CL), Manchester Utd, Burnley and Crystal Palace away. Spurs are on a 21 days break right now before they face Liverpool at the end of the month. Freshness may prove to be key.
Of the 4 quarter finals, I feel this may be the closest one, even if City remain favourites.
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March 15, 2019 at 12:50 PM
Juventus and Liverpool should ease through. Manchester United have a chance but I’d expect Barcelona to blow them away in one match. Likewise I can’t see Spurs hanging with Manchester City for 180 minutes. That league game will be important as well in deciding the title and top 4 places. The curve ball is Spurs in a new stadium and if that’s a plus or minus. I think City have too much choice and will probably hammer Spurs in one match.
My favourite teams all there; spurs, Barcelona and Juventus in that order but now as Ronaldo plays for Juventus my likeness is lower. I was a huge fan of 90’s Juventus with Del Piero and co.
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March 15, 2019 at 1:04 PM
Juventus and Liverpool should qualify. Barcelona will most probably be in the semis as well. Utd have improved a lot under Solskjaer and showed great character against PSG but they really rode their luck as well. I don’t think it is going to be enough against Barcelona.
During the last few fixtures, City have beaten Spurs comfortably. But City are playing on several fronts, so there may be an upset somewhere especially if there is lack of fresh legs. Right now, it looks like City but of all the ties this looks like the closest one.
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March 15, 2019 at 1:07 PM
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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March 18, 2019 at 6:41 PM
Yesterday all three goals against Real Betis by Messi were just beautiful.
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March 19, 2019 at 9:19 AM
Dhoni’s following – massive numbers even while he is practicing
Dhoni की ऐसी दीवानगी देखी नहीं कभी IPL 2019 CSK Vs RCB Match Preview HIGH
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March 24, 2019 at 1:13 PM
is he this generation’s Rajnikant in Chennai/TN? Both the superstars adopted Chennai as their base home.
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March 23, 2019 at 5:34 AM
Virat Kohli Responds To Gautam Gambhir’s “Lucky To Survive” Jibe
Updated: 22 March 2019 22:27 IST
https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-responds-to-gautam-gambhirs-lucky-to-survive-jibe-2011489?pfrom=home-lateststories
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March 24, 2019 at 12:37 PM
This is a good reply from Kohli to an unwarranted jibe from Gambhir.
– “If I think like people from outside, I can’t even sustain five games. I would be sitting at home,” Kohli said.”
Meanwhile Willow had been advertising like crazy for IPL 2019 but like all previous years Sling TV once again shows a blank…..No access to IPL except espncrinco….any suggestions from US residents…..
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March 24, 2019 at 12:38 PM
HotStar
Take monthly and cancel it after you have seen..if you cancel they will send coupon for cheaper version.
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March 24, 2019 at 2:20 PM
I think it is a decent criticism from someone who has won it couple of times and RCB record with Kohli at helm.
People will be clamoring for his head if he doesn’t go to Semis in World Cup.
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March 24, 2019 at 2:24 PM
Talking about World Cup, players may be injured; today Bumrah left shoulder was injured.
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March 24, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Thank you for the prompt and out of the box suggestion for cancellation.
Hope Sling / Willow does not blank out the World Cup 2019 in that case will keep HotStar a tad longer…….
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March 25, 2019 at 7:28 PM
“For the life of me, I can’t understand why [the press] questioned his sportsmanship. The laws of cricket make it quite clear that the non-striker must keep within his ground until the ball has been delivered. If not, why is the provision there which enables the bowler to run him out? By backing up too far or too early, the non-striker is very obviously gaining an unfair advantage.”
https://www.scoopwhoop.com/mankading-crickets-most-controversial-dismissal-method/#.l9azqesfg
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March 25, 2019 at 9:14 PM
https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-ipl-2019-rr-vs-kxip-jos-buttler-mankaded-r-ashwins-trickery-fails-to-impress-indian-fans-watch/327577
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March 25, 2019 at 9:17 PM
Typically bowler warns first time..
http://www.royalparkreds.org/content.aspx?file=1985%7C51158k
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March 25, 2019 at 9:39 PM
More than winning, how one wins is important. Kalank hai!
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March 26, 2019 at 2:48 AM
Saw the highlights..Ashwin conduct was unsportsmanlike. Buttler was within crease at point of delivery/bowling action; then Ashwin waited for him to go out of crease and he took off the bails.
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March 26, 2019 at 2:51 AM
ashwin clearly cheated! Shame!
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March 26, 2019 at 3:09 AM
New law is coming into effect 1st April 2019 where batsman has to remain in crease until ball is released.
Current law:
https://www.lords.org/mcc/laws/unfair-play
If the non-striker is out of his/her ground from the moment the ball comes into play to the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the bowler is permitted to attempt to run him/her out. Whether the attempt is successful or not, the ball shall not count as one in the over.
If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon as possible.
New law:
https://www.lords.org/lords/news-stories/mcc-announce-changes-to-the-new-code-of-laws-from
There is a slight change to Law 41.16, which should further confirm the principle, established in the 2017 Code, that it is the non-striker’s duty to remain in his/her ground until the bowler has released the ball.
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March 26, 2019 at 3:14 AM
clearly Buttler was taking the game away and Ashwin played a cheapo! shame……he could have warned B… on the other hand, ICC need to work on this rule – either just remove that rule or emphasize more to batsmen who loiter around the crease…
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March 26, 2019 at 3:36 AM
Classless. But the rule needs amending. Ultimately he’s playing within rules.
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March 26, 2019 at 7:48 AM
A day after the incident, IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla took to Twitter and said that it had been decided in one of the meetings between Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli and Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni that the non-striker will never be run out even if there’s an opportunity for the bowlers.
“If I remember in one of the meetings of captains & match referee where I was also present as chairman it had been decided that if non striking batsman steps out bowler as a courtesy will not run him out.
It sparked a huge uproar and divided the cricketing world. While Ashwin maintained that he had acted according to the laws of the game, former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne slammed the offie for this disgraceful act.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ashwin said of the incident: “Look, it was very instinctive. On my part, it was very instinctive. It was not planned or anything like that. It’s there within the rules of the game. I don’t understand where the spirit of the game comes, naturally if it’s there in the rules it’s there.”
Speaking to IANS, a senior BCCI official said that only cricketing skills should be used on the pitch to dismiss batsmen and that gives out the correct message to those watching and learning.
“The match officials have failed in their duty with the handling of this issue. Buttler ought to have been adjudged not out if the laws were applied squarely to the situation. Ashwin also must understand that laws and the spirit of the game both have to be kept in mind.
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March 27, 2019 at 8:59 AM
https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ravichandran-ashwin-mankaded-another-batsman-before-jos-buttler-watch-2013552?pfrom=home-lateststories
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March 27, 2019 at 11:09 AM
This is fair…he was warned..
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March 27, 2019 at 11:19 AM
Ashwin should have warned Buttler, but Kings XI would have lost
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March 27, 2019 at 11:38 AM
In this case based on slow motion, Ashwin wanted him out that way. Buttler was in crease during delivery stride; But Ashwin stopped and waited for Buttler to go out of crease instinctively.
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March 27, 2019 at 11:40 AM
Someone put this question on lunch table, would Ashwin do the same to Kohli or Dhoni?
I think Ashwin is competitive by nature and probably do anything to win.
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March 27, 2019 at 11:58 AM
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/gautam-gambhirs-take-on-ashwin-buttler-mankad-row/articleshow/68593122.cms
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March 27, 2019 at 5:44 PM
http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26374026/undefined
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March 28, 2019 at 3:11 PM
what a shame! that last ball was a BIG no ball from Malinga….all that DRS tech. was of no use…..
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March 28, 2019 at 4:59 PM
S Ravi is on Mota Bhai’s payroll 🙂
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March 29, 2019 at 12:29 PM
https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2019/virat-kohli-abuses-match-referee-says-dont-care-about-code-of-conduct-2014817?pfrom=home-lateststories
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March 30, 2019 at 2:53 PM
Superover and super match!
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March 30, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Rabada. Yorker. 148 KM.
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March 31, 2019 at 3:29 AM
that was a beauty…There is small area in which you can bowl to Russell otherwise you would be dispatched for six.
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March 31, 2019 at 3:49 AM
Kagiso Rabada’s yorker to Andre Russell will be Ball of the IPL: Sourav Ganguly
With just 11 to get for a Super Over win, Kolkata Knight Riders sent in the rampaging Andre Russell but Kagiso Rabada, though under pressure, produced a fast inswinging yorker that castled the Jamaican.
“Kagiso Rabada’s Super Over and the ball that he bowled to Andre Russell is probably going to be the ball of the IPL. To bowl that kind of a delivery to Andre Russell, who is probably in the form of his life, is unbelievable,” Ganguly told IPLT20.com.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/kagiso-rabada-s-yorker-to-andre-russell-will-be-ball-of-the-ipl-sourav-ganguly/story-CYqsHdg8c4xcM3oWRdwAcM.html
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March 31, 2019 at 12:28 PM
Dhoni rocked. But the total is not that great. There is too much yellow allover!
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March 31, 2019 at 12:45 PM
The reason being
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-live-score-csk-vs-rr-in-chennai-chennai-super-kings-vs-rajasthan-royals/story-X0MIiV9dz4Mqng2kyYExEM.html
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April 3, 2019 at 10:10 AM
why would any youtube video be blocked in USA unless illegal?
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March 31, 2019 at 2:48 PM
Ab haldi to apna rang to chhodti hi hai 🙂
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April 1, 2019 at 9:06 AM
https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2019/virat-kohli-rcb-under-fire-from-fans-after-humiliating-defeat-to-srh-2015868?pfrom=home-lateststories
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April 1, 2019 at 1:24 PM
https://www.businessinsider.com/lionel-messi-came-first-second-and-third-in-barcelona-best-goal-poll-2019-3
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April 1, 2019 at 1:36 PM
The Maradona goal won this vote, one of his goals from mid 00’s.
He also scored his 40th goal of the season. 10 years in a row.
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April 1, 2019 at 3:12 PM
always incredible to watch these videos.. couldn’t watch the second one though as the youtube is not available for US viewers.
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April 1, 2019 at 5:31 PM
https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/fcbarcelona-best-goal-ever#
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April 3, 2019 at 6:47 AM
More memes
https://scroll.in/field/918774/rcb-team-exists-only-for-the-memes-twitter-reacts-to-kohli-cos-fourth-straight-ipl-2019-loss
Ee sala solu namade!
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April 3, 2019 at 7:04 AM
Rest him. World Cup is billion times more important.
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April 3, 2019 at 9:50 AM
There is a comment on twitter suggesting that Virat would get early rest. I rather have Bumrah, Pandya, Shami, Bhuvi, Kuldeep get early rest over Kohli. Wasn’t Kohli already rested in the NZ tour?
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April 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM
He’s captain and key. Bowlers do 4 overs, it’s like a training session for them but more injury prone.
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April 3, 2019 at 10:07 AM
I wish they BCCI had forced franchises to rest all India probables. There would have been a mad dash for replacements. More talent would have been developed in this years IPL
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April 3, 2019 at 10:09 AM
Agree but then ratings would flop
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April 3, 2019 at 10:36 AM
Why even have IPL just before World Cup? It should have been wrapped up or after WC.
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April 3, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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April 5, 2019 at 6:13 PM
Dre Russ is not a human being. Period. RCB is the worst bowling and fielding side. Dropped 12 catches! and what poor bowling! feeling bad for Virat now…..
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April 5, 2019 at 9:05 PM
BCCI is going to make other teams lose !
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April 6, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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April 8, 2019 at 2:51 AM
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April 11, 2019 at 2:24 PM
Interesting match! Santa Claws – The new hero! Roar Whistles! #WhistlePodu #Yellove #RRvCSK 🦁
https://twitter.com/CSKFansOfficial/status/1116404760293400576
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April 11, 2019 at 2:28 PM
Spell check ‘Claus’ ! Blame the Chennai Super King IT cell for ‘claws’
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April 13, 2019 at 11:59 PM
Atlast RCB opened its (w)innings! Thank god!
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April 14, 2019 at 2:49 PM
NYIslanders winning game 3 to make 3-0 in the play off in style and the greatest sporting turnaround in Tiger Woods. Sunday well spent!!!
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April 14, 2019 at 2:50 PM
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April 14, 2019 at 2:50 PM
TIGER ROARS AGAIN! WHAT A SPORTING MOMENT FOR THE AGES!
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April 14, 2019 at 3:21 PM
Absolutely!
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April 14, 2019 at 7:40 PM
I must confess, I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes. Heroic stuff…
CBS must be on cloud nine. They just had an awesome March Madness and now this.
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April 15, 2019 at 1:06 AM
This surpasses any comeback story ever surely. I don’t know the history of all sports but given the technical skills required for golf and the shame on Woods plus he was already on 14 majors at what 33 years old. To comeback after devastating injuries and win the biggest prestige major – no one could write this better. The recent spurt of racist scandals hurting football all of Europe – Tiger Woods is the most popular living black sportsman and is probably gunning for more glory I hope. Glad it happened, he came close last year but here at least 10 guys were in the mix late on and he cranked up a gear which spells trouble for everyone now.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/47929815
The SPORTING WORLD in unison with this moment.
We have 2 of our 3 Gillette Mens razors sportsmen giving comebacks in Federer and Woods. Thierry Henry is too old and lasted a few matches as Monaco manager! Still Messi does these adverts!
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April 15, 2019 at 1:16 AM
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April 15, 2019 at 4:00 AM
I think Handscomb should have been in squad instead of Smith…Warner is in good form..Smith still looks rusty. Handscomb has been decent with good outfielder.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26526151/smith-warner-make-world-cup-return-handscomb-hazlewood-out
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April 15, 2019 at 7:13 AM
Smith is a big game player though. In the last world cup, he came up with crucial knocks in the QF, SF and the Final.
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April 15, 2019 at 11:30 AM
Would’ve preferred Pant instead of DK and another pacer instead of Jadeja. Good to see Shankar ahead of Rayudu. The rest of the squad pretty much selects itself.
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April 15, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Jadeja saves atleast 5-10 runs; critical runouts.
He sometimes is not good with bat but bowling he could be economical.
My worry is that we have only Pandya who can come after 40 overs and score at brisker pace.
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April 15, 2019 at 1:12 PM
I think DK is still a better option compared to Pant. The latter’s keeping is a bit raw at present.
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April 15, 2019 at 4:19 PM
Even Prasad mentioned due to DK’s keeping he got priority. Its probably wise decision too.
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April 16, 2019 at 2:33 AM
Selectors given data analytics presentation before World Cup
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/selectors-given-data-analytics-presentation-before-world-cup-squad-meeting/articleshow/68893126.cms
About time!
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April 15, 2019 at 1:31 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/47933381
The Tiger Woods rollercoaster ride!
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April 15, 2019 at 2:03 PM
Don’t know much about Golf but Robert Kubica returning to F1 after he practically lost his left arm (he has limited movement in it) is quite astounding as well.
He hasn’t done too well since his return but it’s a fairy-tale story, nonetheless.
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April 16, 2019 at 10:23 AM
Tiger’s Masters win & comeback showcased his unique ability to unite the country | GOLF | THE HERD
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April 16, 2019 at 10:25 AM
April 2018 – Nice commentary
“Tiger Woods is without question the most powerful and influential athlete of my time. Michael Jordan is not only 2nd, if it was a golf tournament, he’d be 15 strokes off the lead. ” — Colin Cowherd
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April 16, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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April 17, 2019 at 8:48 AM
India coach Ravi Shastri has reopened the debate about the highly contentious number 4 slot in the Indian team as he said that apart from the top 3, every other position in the Indian team’s playing XI for the World Cup remains flexible. The comment comes just days after chief selector MSK Prasad stated that Vijay Shankar is being considered for the number 4 slot, after announcing the 15-member squad.
“Total flexibility (on No.4 position) depending on conditions, opposition. I would say the top three… but after that you can be very flexible,” Ravi Shastri was quoted as saying by Sport360.
The comment comes in at a time when the selection of Vijay Shankar over Ambati Rayudu has caused a lot of debate. Rayudu himself made a cryptic comment on Twitter, which was a dig at the chief selector’s statement that Shankar was a ‘three-dimensional’ player.
ALSO READ: BCCI reacts after Rayudu’s sarcastic tweet post selection snub
The Hyderabadi, who was ignored in favour of all-rounder Vijay Shankar, Tuesday created a frenzy by tweeting that he plans to buy 3D glasses to watch the showpiece which begins May 30 in the UK.
The 3D reference came a day after chairman of selectors MSK Prasad cited Shankar’s “three-dimensional qualities” to justify his selection. The BCCI brass has taken a note but since it wasn’t a direct criticism of the selection policy, the parent body wants to let it go.
“We have taken note of what Rayudu has tweeted. (But) Let’s accept that emotions are running high at this moment. There is bound to be disappointment and there needs to be an outlet of expression as long as it’s not out of line,” a senior BCCI said on Wednesday.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/icc-world-cup-2019-ravi-shastri-reopens-number-4-debate-with-flexible-comment/story-1GUnWUEOAlSTzqGgCFdN1J.html
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April 17, 2019 at 5:11 PM
SPURS! You’ve made my day!
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April 17, 2019 at 7:07 PM
4 goals in first 10 minutes..
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April 18, 2019 at 12:25 AM
An actual record! I tuned in after the third goal and was like wtf!
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April 18, 2019 at 12:40 AM
I will be spamming today. Many hailing it as a modern day classic.
How the world reacted
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47970603
Spurs silence doubters
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47970607
The greatest football match of all time? Maybe. Relive the action.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/45683920
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April 18, 2019 at 12:48 AM
Crucially Tottenham were the only club in Europe not to spend any money in transfer window since January 2018.
Relive the final whistle!
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April 18, 2019 at 1:00 AM
Relive the match highlights. First 11 mins 4 goals. Last 3 minutes City score but VAR rules out goal and stadium goes from ecstasy to silence!
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April 17, 2019 at 9:50 PM
As alex Ferguson once said
Football. BLOODY HELL.
Congratulations jay. Spurs may win or lose further. In my book they are winners with squad they have and the funds spended.
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April 18, 2019 at 12:22 AM
It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that won’t come again. Ajax are a wonderful side so both semi’s are 50-50 and realistically Barcelona Vs Liverpool is an effective final.
Unbelievable match. In champions league era only Milan Liverpool final is more incredible. VAR thankfully saved us and ‘the Harry Kane’ team as Guardiola once said went through without Kane!
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April 29, 2019 at 12:11 PM
https://twitter.com/ravingtwadster/status/1122241723202248705
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April 30, 2019 at 1:29 PM
Bliss
Tottenham vs Ajax today. Dday for Spurs. No kane or Son. 1-0 Spurs I hope. Hopefully Barcelona absolutely destroy liverpool tomorrow…
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April 30, 2019 at 5:29 PM
Saw some parts of it. It was well contested match.
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May 1, 2019 at 12:52 AM
Ajax humbled Spurs. I didn’t enjoy it 😛
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May 1, 2019 at 3:58 PM
Barca vd Liverpool is being played at very fast pace.
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May 1, 2019 at 5:50 PM
Messi has proved why he is the greatest tonight.
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May 1, 2019 at 6:14 PM
Third goal was magical:
https://twitter.com/seulipsoo/status/1123703557100920833
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May 1, 2019 at 7:32 PM
The skill here is remarkable. Ballon D’or is almost certainly coming to Messi again. He’s had another great year.
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May 1, 2019 at 10:19 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw77OTuFVYI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
All the angles for this majestic free kick. Love the angle from behind.
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May 2, 2019 at 3:25 AM
Thank Jay.
3- 0 🙂
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May 2, 2019 at 3:58 AM
I have a hunch that Spurs can turn this around. A 2-1 result is not beyond realms of possibility.
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May 2, 2019 at 12:54 AM
Loved the win. It’s a 3-0 win against a really very strong team. I have rarely seen an away team controlling such long spells of the game at the Nou Camp. The difference was that we were very clinical. 4 shots on goal and we scored 3 times while they did not not take their chances.
And the main difference is once again Messi. He once again shows he is the best one around.
It is still going to be a tough game for the return leg. We have to prevent them from scoring an early goal. If they do so, it may end up being tough. Valverde is spot on when he said that we must learn from last year’s exit against Roma.
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May 2, 2019 at 12:59 AM
I missed the match. Pretty sure our new baby boy came out when Messi smashed that free kick! Timing was on cue.
Barcelona are pretty much there, they know 1 away goal means liverpool need 5. Spurs I think have a better chance against Ajax. Maybe 15% rather than liverpool’s 5%.
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May 2, 2019 at 1:02 AM
Congratulations…Hope everyone is doing good!
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May 2, 2019 at 1:14 AM
Well it was an eventful evening. By the time we got to hospital there was no time for pain relief as baby was ready and out in 20mins. Everyone is fine.
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May 2, 2019 at 3:31 AM
Congratulations Jay.
Best of wishes.
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May 2, 2019 at 3:42 AM
I have heard similar anecdotes for second time..There is no time for epidural or walking in hospital to help dilation.
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May 2, 2019 at 3:52 AM
Yes. Wife desperately wanted something to ease pain but things moved so fast it was impossible. The time from early labour to delivery was very quick and on the way my wife was mooning the public from the car.
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May 2, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Congrats, Jay!
Enjoy and cherish the moment.
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May 8, 2019 at 8:52 PM
Hey i missed it. Congrats Jay!!!
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May 9, 2019 at 3:46 AM
Thanks Naveen. Arsenal fans be getting my years of gusso today. Abzee? Where are ya?
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May 2, 2019 at 1:07 AM
Congratulations. It’s a fantastic moment of life, indeed.
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May 7, 2019 at 4:33 PM
Something special happening at Anfield.
Liverpool 3 up vs Barcelona. So 3-3 currently on aggregate. Remarkable fight back.
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May 7, 2019 at 4:38 PM
4-3 to Liverpool.
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May 7, 2019 at 5:06 PM
Barcelona choke again! Like PSG! Someone please stop Liverpool!
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May 7, 2019 at 6:35 PM
I saw first half and Barca were very tentative.
Dembele missed sitter in first game will remind them for some time.
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May 2, 2019 at 11:50 AM
GOAT
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May 2, 2019 at 12:43 PM
My favourite angle for this. Clearly shows the curl and how difficult it would be for any goalkeeper to save.
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May 2, 2019 at 1:11 PM
Real time same angle
https://twitter.com/thatstandardkid/status/1123702558843969536
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May 2, 2019 at 1:20 PM
Impossible to save
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May 3, 2019 at 5:28 PM
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/ms-dhoni-wicket-keeping-csk-ipl-2019-5709676/
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May 3, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Two stumpings against DC were phenomenal.
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May 8, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Liverpool. Klopp. iconic. Legendary.
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May 8, 2019 at 12:14 AM
Have to say despite my borderline hatred for Liverpool, there is something very magical about the football team on a night like this.
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May 8, 2019 at 5:02 PM
Pardon my language.
But FUCKING TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR!
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May 8, 2019 at 5:33 PM
I saw it till 2-2 (60th minute)…
Now it is all English team 🙂
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May 8, 2019 at 6:49 PM
2 nights of near miracles. Liverpool’s was less unlikely at start but Spurs being 3 down with 45mins to play is up there with great football comebacks. The Champions League this season has been the best ever in terms of thrilling results and shocks.
I hope the final is a dull 1-0 to Spurs. If we hadn’t named our baby boy it would be Lucas for sure!
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May 8, 2019 at 8:16 PM
Football Bloody Hell.
Congratulations jay.
Whosoever wins. Somebody has to lose the final. But football is the winner.
Two underdogs have made History.
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May 9, 2019 at 4:23 AM
I was wondering about this thread’s activities suddenly increasing.
So little Jay has arrived. Congrats to the family.
Good names for the new arrival suggestions
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May 9, 2019 at 4:38 AM
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May 9, 2019 at 10:33 AM
Lucas, Dele, Lionel, Roger, Sachin? Am I too obvious?
How about Akshay?
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May 9, 2019 at 10:40 AM
Add e and make it akshaye. Sachin is too common a name.
How about Elvis, Rocky? Rumi also sounds good.
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May 9, 2019 at 10:43 AM
As your son is a british citizen, better to have a british sounding name so that his friends wont mispronounce his name.
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May 9, 2019 at 11:08 AM
Jofra? Jos? Jonny? Virat? Rishabh? Prithwi?
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May 9, 2019 at 12:15 PM
Congratulations jay so happybfor u!!
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May 9, 2019 at 2:04 PM
Thanks Rooney
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May 9, 2019 at 2:59 PM
Way too many ridiculous comebacks in this CL. Anyway I hope Spurs win. Liverpool winning would be unbearable.
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May 12, 2019 at 3:13 PM
Very good IPL final…Bumrah bowled really well..
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May 12, 2019 at 8:45 PM
that was a thriller of an IPL final:
– they shd sack useless and biased commentators like Manjerakar an laxman Siva. Harsha still remains the best there and he was missing!
– Rayudu, Raina, Jadeja…..all useless players in CSK – Dhoni brought them till final but….MI was a balanced team however they have still not used Pollard and Bravo in batting…annoying captaincy….
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May 13, 2019 at 12:42 AM
When the losing team wins your heart, u knows u witnessed an epic.
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May 13, 2019 at 2:22 AM
Only ipl match I watched. A thriller for sure. Felt csk should have won given they got off to a flier. Dhoni run out was clearly the match moment, running him out is not easy at all. Looked a run out from front angle.
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May 13, 2019 at 2:29 AM
I thought benefit of doubt should go to batsman but it could have gone either way…Manjrekar was willing to take front view 🙂
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May 13, 2019 at 2:52 AM
I’m not sure about the rules but I figured all you need is evidence or in this case 1 view to show he was out. The angle of bat was such that views from side were not conclusive but umpires side front view was enough for out. If not sure I think it’s unfair to allow 2 runs…maybe just play the ball again.
Even Raina’s ‘sounded’ out but no evidence for 3rd umpire to give it. It would be unfair to go against technology. Cricket rules are black and white not like handball rule in football. I’m pretty sure if the referee saw 1 shot of Llorente handball decision vs Manchester City he may have ruled goal out and I would not be so happy right now! But he didn’t get that shot!
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May 13, 2019 at 2:58 AM
Sometimes I have issue with ball tracking 🙂 Sometimes there is too much deviation, sometime there is barely any deviation even though the ball was released wide of wicket.
If technology is neutral in error then I guess I am okay with it till we have better technology.
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May 13, 2019 at 3:08 AM
Tennis has got Hawkeye right. Cricket has so many different technologies and most are good. Football with VAR will take 5 years to get it where it needs to be.
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May 17, 2019 at 4:54 PM
For Dawood Ibrahim, match-fixing was a sort of ‘clean job’ as no force or killing were required and only a few players here and there had to be ‘fixed’ and the money shared, says a new book on the subject.
“On the whole, Dawood’s entry into the fixing game was fairly easy to understand. The appeal of this additional revenue stream would be pretty obvious even to the average gangster. They did not have to tapkao (kill) anybody by way of some contractual killing. No land-grabbing was involved. No slum had to be forcibly evacuated. No tenant had to be threatened to make way for some developer,” it says.
https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/why-dawood-got-into-match-fixing-in-cricket-world-cup/20190517.htm
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May 17, 2019 at 5:11 PM
How flat are pitches in England when England and Pakistan are making 350+ on regular basis; Is this new normal?
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May 17, 2019 at 5:42 PM
It’s mainly Trent Bridge and Oval. Especially the former.
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May 20, 2019 at 4:32 AM
Sad news..
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/pakistan-batsman-asif-ali-s-daughter-loses-battle-with-cancer/story-6KsVW3zmoYksYnezEqkJAM.html
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May 26, 2019 at 1:06 AM
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/raptors-superfan-shares-response-to-bucks-fans-racist-tweet-155631390.html
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May 26, 2019 at 1:17 AM
Toronto vs GSW!
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May 27, 2019 at 2:04 AM
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-ms-dhoni-team-india-5749502/
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May 30, 2019 at 3:06 AM
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May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM
JC, Rahul, Rooney who is winning the champions league tomorrow. I hope Spurs do it but Liverpool are strong favourites. 3-1 to Liverpool IMO.
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May 31, 2019 at 1:01 PM
I am calling a 2-1 win for Liverpool. Klopp to finally win the CL.
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June 2, 2019 at 12:21 AM
Both teams were poor. Liverpool worse but they were clinical, all that matters in a final. Spurs didn’t have to start with Kane IMO.
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June 2, 2019 at 1:30 AM
Tough luck, Jay. What a horrid result though. I am dreading that Klopp may end up as Liverpool’s Ferguson 😦
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June 2, 2019 at 7:01 AM
Whole of Europe should be worried by Liverpool. Klopp is amazing, just freaking hate Liverpool FC.
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June 4, 2019 at 12:55 PM
Klopp is the miracle worker at Liverpool, no doubt about that. 97 points in the PL and winning the CL this season. Also made it to finals in each of his European campaign there. They were not even 2nd tier in Europe post Rafa Benitez.
But Jay, don’t be too disheartened by the defeat in the final. Pochettino is doing a very good job at Spurs and it was a remarkable achievement to reach the final. I wouldn’t have bet on Spurs reaching the final at the start of the campaign. But they are the major surprise package of this year’s CL (along with Ajax).
It would be important for Spurs to keep hold of Pochettino. Give him the funds to strengthen. You may build on the experience of this campaign like Liverpool did.
I have heard some reports Pochettino may leave. And Eriksen and Alderweid as well. Are these reports credible? I hope you strengthen instead of losing important members of this campaign.
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June 4, 2019 at 2:03 PM
Alderweireld has a £25mm release clause activated this summer so likely to leave. He is 30 and hasn’t agreed a contract.
Eriksen is being courted by Madrid and is in the last year of his contract, again hasn’t agreed any new terms.
Both likely to leave.
Poch wants to be sure that there will be investment in the team and will stay I think. Liverpool are in a different situation now. They can afford or are willing to pay £75mm on a CB. Spurs won’t do this with a stadium to pay off. This fortunate run has helped a lot, Arsenal didn’t have this 10 years ago. The key for Spurs is to sell 1-2 players but buy 3-5 to keep Poch and build for another 2 years.
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May 31, 2019 at 5:23 PM
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June 2, 2019 at 9:54 AM
he could have caught it comfortably but decided to make it acrobatic.
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June 2, 2019 at 2:11 PM
I think Boult catch of Kohli in last year IPL was similar and better (much near boundary). The difficulty level of this catch increased because he took his dominant hand other side.
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June 2, 2019 at 2:13 PM
https://www.iplt20.com/video/124017/boult-from-the-blue-trent-s-one-handed-screamer-stuns-virat
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June 4, 2019 at 9:04 AM
The need for an alternative jersey arose after International Cricket Council issued a guideline before the start of the Word Cup, requiring teams to have two different uniforms for all its televised tournaments except hosts England.
“For televised ICC events all participating teams will be required to provide for two different coloured kits, except for the host country who has a preference in the choice of colour and may, if it chooses to do so, provide only one coloured kit to be worn in all matches throughout the event. In advance of the event the teams will be notified which coloured kit will be worn in each match,” the ICC had said in a release.
The India’s blue jersey clashes with England’s blue, and therefore Virat Kohli and his team will be seen in orange on June 30 at Edgbaston. Similarly, India could take the field in orange colours against Afghanistan whose jersey is also predominantly blue. In the rest of the game, India will wear blue as usual.
South African players donned their usual greens against England in the tournament opener but in their following game against Bangladesh, they wore a jersey which was predominantly yellow. Bangladesh’s main jersey is also predominantly green.
Bangladesh in fact had become the first team to unveil its alternative uniform ahead of the World Cup with red replacing the green. Afghanistan is another team which has already unveiled its second jersey.
The concept of multiple jerseys has been inspired from club football in which players choose their colour on a home and away basis.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/icc-world-cup-2019-virat-kohli-co-to-sport-orange-in-selected-matches/story-jnQfq3hblKuBRSukePfoXO.html
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June 4, 2019 at 2:12 PM
Federer vs Nadal again in French open SF.
This is 17th consecutive year when Federer has reached in a Grand Slam Semifinal.
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June 5, 2019 at 1:19 PM
Solid century from Sharma, apparently his slowest ever!
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June 5, 2019 at 1:25 PM
Normally he is slow for 50-60 and then he accelerates.. I guess it was needed today.
It could be a problem if there is qualification based on run rate.
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June 5, 2019 at 1:28 PM
Solid start from India. Pitches seem fair, making modest totals rather than 400+
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June 5, 2019 at 7:48 PM
also his best centuries I have seen. Seaming conditions with the Saffie pacers bowling with their tail up. Had SA played Bangladesh on such a pitch, SA would have won easily.
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June 7, 2019 at 11:48 PM
Stunning catch by Cottrell – best in the World Cup so far: Smith might be wondering if the ball was tampered…
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June 8, 2019 at 1:45 AM
for me, Woakes catch is the best in the outfield, followed by the above Cottrell catch. Third would be Stokes.
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June 8, 2019 at 1:57 AM
My Xi for Australia match
R Sharma
R Jadeja
V Kohli
L Rahul
K Jadhav
M Dhoni
H Pandya
B Kumar
M Shami
Y Chahal
J Bumrah
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June 8, 2019 at 1:58 AM
Shami a green pitch, Kuldeep for a flatter track
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June 8, 2019 at 7:31 AM
https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/2019-cricket-world-cup-dhoni-will-have-to-remove-dagger-insignia-from-gloves-says-icc/article27689944.ece?homepage=true#comments_27689944
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June 8, 2019 at 9:56 AM
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/icc-world-cup-2019-pakistan-cricketers-wanted-to-celebrate-differently-for-india-s-army-cap-move-pm-imran-khan-rejects-reports/story-VA3vI28dw1othaI3HvNhYK.html
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June 8, 2019 at 10:45 AM
https://twitter.com/OOCCricket_/status/1137366315587346433
Amazing!
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June 8, 2019 at 11:23 AM
Yeah watching the match – BANGLADESH 116-2 : That was a terrific delivery. Archer’s run-up is perplexing but boy, does he deliver!!
In another context, if you can bat to a bloody 387 on England’s pitches, why not just have the World-cups on the flat-pitches of India!!
387!!!
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June 8, 2019 at 11:29 AM
Well it’s only England that are getting the truly flat wickets in this WC. Most other teams have played on surfaces with some help for the bowlers. Look at the Ind-SA game for instance.
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June 8, 2019 at 11:31 AM
Yes agreed. The INDIA/SA was definitely a help for the bowlers.
BTW, the next TRULY big match, is tomorrow – India-AUS at the OVAL. What does your fore-sight say?
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June 8, 2019 at 11:36 AM
Backing our bowlers to sort them out. I do wish they replace Bhuvi with Shami though. Much better wicket taking option.
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June 10, 2019 at 9:28 AM
LOL, Bhuvi’s double wicket over was key moment that gave India upper hand 3/50 @5rpo is great when 668 runs are scored in the day. Bhuvi was the real MOM yesterday
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June 10, 2019 at 12:34 PM
Maxwell and Carey looked threatening…MoM are mostly loaded in favor of batsman. I think it should be based on pitch. yesterday was flat wicket so a bowler should get consideration above batsman. In previous match where scoring was difficult, batsman should be considered over bowler.
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June 8, 2019 at 11:50 AM
Mushfiqur gone: Good catch by Joe Root..Bangladesh was solidifying…still a Mount Everest to climb though..
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June 8, 2019 at 11:53 AM
Mithun gone too…good flighty delivery from Rashid…170/4
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June 8, 2019 at 12:34 PM
Great toe-crusher to get rid of a greater innings by Shakib!! Gone for 119..
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June 8, 2019 at 11:39 AM
Can Saket come out of his vanvas already for the WC?
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June 8, 2019 at 5:04 PM
Regular 340-350 plus scores in this World Cup once again highlight the fact that the as incorrectly feared earlier, the format that’s suffered the most from the corrosive T20 game is the 50 over format and not Test Cricket. Test Cricket has been the elusive, exclusive thinking man’s game right from the 70’s & 80’s ever since ODI cricket made rapid strides as a commercially viable format for the mass audiences. Analogous to Hindi cinema, Test Cricket is in the Hrishikesh Mukherjee/Shoojit Sircar mold which had, has and will continue to have its own limited yet dedicated patronizing from an exclusive bunch of budding young cricketers as well as cricket fans. That’s the exact reason why despite the onslaught of T-20 cricket, we still have the likes of C. Pujara and Kane Williamson among others always ready to sweat it out in the 5 day format. 50 over cricket however has taken a huge hit due to T-20 because today’s 14 year old budding cricketer who wants to make a mark playing the limited over’s format and whose not bothered about the red ball format (like the Ajay Jadeja’s and M. Bevan’s of the yore) starts off with the T-20 format (for obvious financial attraction) and plays 50 over cricket as an after thought. From a top down format like what the Kohli’s and Dhoni’s generation followed, these guys are practicing the bottom up format, thereby making the 50 over game nothing more than an extended, non attractive version of the T-20 format with bowlers being reduced to nothing but bowling machines. Test Cricket still retains its limited yet exclusive glory but the 50 over game seems to be fading sooner than we thought.
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June 8, 2019 at 8:05 PM
A fine comment!
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June 9, 2019 at 10:33 AM
Test is for the niche fans, who love the contest between Bat and Ball. How much crowd do you get for Test cricket at the stadium? Probably empty stands.
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June 9, 2019 at 1:47 PM
Only way to win Test match is to have better skill than other team. For other formats strategy has fair share in winning.
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June 9, 2019 at 9:08 AM
The pitch has made it mandatory to get 350+ I guess…
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June 9, 2019 at 1:44 PM
Bumrah 49th over was a beauty to a batsman batting with strike rate of 200.
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June 9, 2019 at 3:06 PM
I wish Pandya focusses more on bowling than batting. He is filling Shami’s shoes. So he needs to be that good.
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June 9, 2019 at 8:23 PM
I was calling for Shikhar’s head. I am still unconvinced, but happy he is proving me wrong.
Kuldeep has 1/101 in 19 overs in 2 matches.
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June 9, 2019 at 9:31 PM
not at all – he is Viv Richards like prodigy in making as far as batting is concerned. Clean hitter of the ball. What an aggressive approach to the game. Let him be a batsman first and a part-time bowler.
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June 10, 2019 at 2:11 AM
we already have a viv richards like player in kohli. we need all rounder likr dre russ. who made the aussie & pak batsmen hop and jump
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June 9, 2019 at 11:19 PM
Nadal’s French Open count goes up to 12 !
2 slams behind Fedex now.
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June 10, 2019 at 2:34 AM
Jadeja for Kuldeep, Shami for Rahul
Dhawan
Rohit
Kohli
Jadhav
Dhoni
Pandya
Jadeja
Bhuvneshwar
Shami
Chahal
Bumrah
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June 10, 2019 at 3:17 AM
Virat Kohli Apologises To Steve Smith On Behalf Of “Booing” Indian Fans
https://sports.ndtv.com/world-cup-2019/virat-kohli-apologises-to-steve-smith-on-behalf-of-booing-indian-fans-2050669?pfrom=home-topscroll
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June 10, 2019 at 9:24 AM
Yuvi retires from cricket including IPL
His memorable performances include MOS 2011 CWC, 6×6 at Durban in 2007 T20 WC
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June 11, 2019 at 4:54 AM
Dhawan out for 3 weeks?
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June 11, 2019 at 8:08 PM
When u give more significance to a corrosive T-20 format than the more competitive 50 over game, bring in the boundaries by 15 yards, tweak the rules & make a circus of the ODI game by making bowlers look like clowns & then play 10 teams in a World Cup event where half the games have a threat of being washed out! Shame on the ICC – International Cricket Council for ruining the Gentleman’s game.
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June 12, 2019 at 4:20 PM
Wahab Riaz and Hasan Ali made today’s Aus vs Par encounter interesting. I thought Aus made 20-30 runs less based on start but I guess it was good enough.
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June 14, 2019 at 11:05 AM
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/forks-in-hand-harbhajan-singh-and-muhammad-yousuf-were-ready-to-attack-each-other-in-2003/story-c7Ax3anDHTOzqgk9kUPHvI.html
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June 15, 2019 at 2:39 AM
India v Pakistan: What World Cup match means to British Asians
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/48525540
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June 15, 2019 at 2:55 AM
Good luck to both teams. May the best team (=India) win.
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June 15, 2019 at 3:24 AM
are you gonna watch it live, jay bhai?
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June 15, 2019 at 3:39 AM
Probably TV though might be busy so miss it…
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June 16, 2019 at 1:41 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48647130
700,000 ticket applications!
Quite possibly not a lot of cricket today. Weather has ruined the World Cup!
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June 16, 2019 at 4:56 AM
What a lovely father’s day gift. Sit on the sofa and watch rain!
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June 16, 2019 at 5:22 AM
India have to think in T20 mentality here. Batting first is not ideal in the DWL scenario so if it’s less than 30 over match, 200+ has to be a target. They can’t start too slow here.
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June 16, 2019 at 6:52 AM
The rain hasn’t come but my app says it’s coming in 2 hours. India’s innings might luck out.
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June 16, 2019 at 8:08 AM
India need to smash it out of the park.
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June 16, 2019 at 5:47 AM
Rain and crunchy pakoras go together. There are compensations!
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June 15, 2019 at 4:01 AM
India vs Pakistan Manchester Weather Update, World Cup 2019: Rain to affect play, full 50 overs match unlikely
https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-vs-pakistan-old-trafford-manchester-weather-forecast-world-cup-2019-looks-gloomy-1560574727-1
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June 16, 2019 at 2:06 AM
lord indra is a big fan of boi and ek tha driver……
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June 16, 2019 at 2:51 AM
LOL
Will be a shame if we dont get some play today, hoping for a reduced over match.
We already lost a good game against NZ due to rains.
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June 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Wonder what kind of diet Anushka has Virat on? He is acting more like Gandhi – Mahatma I mean – than Modi. The motto was Ghar mein ghuske Maarenge – not Pavilion jaake baithenge…
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June 17, 2019 at 3:41 AM
he has been kind to smith too. wonder if any aussies would support VK if he was found guilty of ball tampering?
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June 16, 2019 at 10:04 AM
He looked bamboozled after going back to pavilion. India missed out 10-15 runs, hopefully they have made enuf.
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June 16, 2019 at 10:13 AM
Darn stupid of him.
You never know. The top order and Shoaib gets going – you never know.
Rameez Raja’s reputation of being the man who’s responsible for mouthing India out rather than batting/bowling remains untarnished.
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June 16, 2019 at 10:56 AM
I think only DWL can save Pakistan here.
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June 16, 2019 at 12:16 PM
https://sports.ndtv.com/world-cup-2019/india-vs-pakistan-virat-kohli-walks-off-without-edging-ball-regrets-later-watch-video-2054257?pfrom=home-lateststories
An illusion or maya?
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June 16, 2019 at 12:33 PM
Vijay Shankar should have walked when he was struggling to lay bat on ball. Instead he chose to review and get another chance to showcase his tuk tuk skills
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June 16, 2019 at 12:28 PM
I dont have complaints. Rohit Sharma batted very well and broke Dhoni’s record, it seems. And Kohli also broke Sachin’s record though it is not fair to compare without taking into consideration other factors. But a record is a record. That is why Salman is on top. I was watching Manchester skies, clouds and enthusiastic Indians. There were very few pakistani flags or supporters unlike in the past. Have the Pakistanis lost interest in their team?
Saw Saif. Saw one joker with Gavaskar and then realised who he is.
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June 16, 2019 at 12:38 PM
who is the joker?
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June 16, 2019 at 9:15 PM
https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/india-vs-pakistan-ranveer-singh-joins-sunil-gavaskar-sachin-tendulkar-to-turn-commentator-for-world-cup-match-see-pics/story-Oq58rZMdVadKSYNhLRZq8I.html
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June 17, 2019 at 2:15 AM
Ranbir and Saif were there; your choice 🙂
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June 17, 2019 at 2:37 AM
There was a pretty teenager along with Saif. I missed ranbir.
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June 17, 2019 at 3:09 AM
sorry..Ranveer 🙂
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June 17, 2019 at 3:03 AM
Saif Ali Khan cheers for Team India with Jawaani Jaaneman co-star Alaia Furniturewala, meets MS Dhoni’s daughter Ziva Dhoni
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/ind-vs-pak-saif-ali-khan-cheers-team-india-jawaani-jaaneman-co-star-alaia-furniturewala-meets-ms-dhonis-daughter-ziva-dhoni/
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June 16, 2019 at 1:29 PM
Ever since that high of winning the CT against India…Pakistan have gone downhill in ODI. I can see some enthusiasm going down…but yeah the crowd being 90% pro-India today was still surprising.
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June 16, 2019 at 4:56 PM
Duckworth Lewis is a farce. Pakistan mentally struggle for whatever reason. They get into decent situations like 117 for 1 after a few boundaries – I don’t know if it’s excitement or pressure or nerves but they just fold.
136 odd of 30 balls makes a joke of DWL. DWL is a farce as no team has probably hit that many runs to win a match off that many balls EVER with 4 wickets left so no model should give that run chase. Not that I’d have bet on Pakistan anyway but that’s ruined the match.
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June 16, 2019 at 5:15 PM
To put in context how farcical DWL is…Chris Gayle’s scored the fastest century ever @ 30 balls. So Pakistan have to repeat that but score 36 RUNS MORE and not with Chris Gayle but their tail! Utter nonsense and no logic.
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June 16, 2019 at 5:20 PM
I think DL has problem that it calculates from start than at that specific point of game where game has stopped. So 136 sounds problem but it assumes you should have scored at brisker pace till that point.
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June 16, 2019 at 5:25 PM
It also accounts for wickets in hand. In this situation you have 2 choices. The 30 ball match or don’t play and India win. In the former if this is the choice it’s got to be something a data point or team in history of ODI has achieved. Maybe in this case 75 off 30 with 4 wickets.
Any model has to be back tested for reasonability. Here the result near 100% certain with DWL. Without rain it was 99% certain.
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June 16, 2019 at 7:18 PM
I don’t know how it is done but I thought there is DL for each over for team batting second. For example Pakistan was 40 run short at 128 around 27th over. At 166/6 (35 over) the par score was 252 (86 runs). Now when game resumed, it became 5 overs 136 runs!
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June 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM
Ball of the tournament so far!
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June 16, 2019 at 5:16 PM
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June 16, 2019 at 5:43 PM
7-0 yippieee
Sydney 92, Benglaru 96, Manchester 99, Centurion 03, Mohali 11, Adelaide 15, Manchester 19. This is 50 over World Cup only
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June 17, 2019 at 7:17 AM
Next World cup is in India 😀
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June 16, 2019 at 6:24 PM
Sarfaraz yawning during match
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Z6cwEAc_I
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June 17, 2019 at 5:44 AM
Shoaib Akhtar slams Sarfaraz’s brainless captaincy.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar expressed his frustration after the defeat via a video on his Youtube channel, launching a scathing attack on captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowler Hasan Ali. Akhtar pointed out that Sarfaraz appeared a ‘brainless’ skipper when he opted to field first after winning the toss.
“The mistakes committed by the Indian team during the Champions Trophy 2017 final were repeated by Pakistan yesterday. I can’t understand how Sarfaraz can be so brainless. How could he forget that we don’t chase very well. Knowing our strength, which is bowling, is important. The game was half-won by Pakistan when Sarfaraz won the toss, but he tried hard to lose the match. Toss was very crucial and even if Pakistan had made 260, with their bowling, they could have defended it. So I think it was just brainless captaincy. It’s a very saddening and disheartening performance from the Pakistan team captain. I wanted to see shades of Imran Khan in him but it’s too late for him now,” lamented Akhtar.
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June 20, 2019 at 10:23 PM
SHOAIB doesn’t know the real reason why Pak lost…
https://www.ndtv.com/telangana-news/this-donald-trump-fan-in-telangana-credits-him-for-indias-win-over-pak-in-cricket-world-cup-2056131
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June 21, 2019 at 1:12 PM
Good win by SriLanka against England.
Some poor batting by England lower down the order. People just needed to block and let Stokes make the runs.
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June 21, 2019 at 1:19 PM
Cocky England got what they deserved. With the top 3 still to play England are in a spot of bother now. Still they might score 500 for whatever it’s worth!
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June 22, 2019 at 9:01 AM
India have been atrocious today.
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June 22, 2019 at 9:05 AM
Woke up around42 over and have been following on phone?
Is the wicket treacherous or they wanted to play test match?
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June 22, 2019 at 9:09 AM
Bit of both. Not an easy wicket to hit boundaries but Afghans have bowled well. India’s played a good test match!
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June 22, 2019 at 9:28 AM
if they wanted to play test match, should have selected Pujara.
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June 22, 2019 at 9:33 AM
last India played Afg, it ended up as a tie in Asia cup. They shouldn’t have taken Afg lightly
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June 22, 2019 at 1:13 PM
I have always felt uncomfortable about India’s performance in this world cup though they have 3 wins against their name. They have NEVER looked a killer team. And now their performance against AFGHANISTAN proves it.
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June 22, 2019 at 1:21 PM
All they need is one six.
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June 22, 2019 at 1:30 PM
Great bowling from Bumrah!! What a 49th over!!
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June 22, 2019 at 1:32 PM
India snatch a win. But the true winners are Afghanistan.
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June 22, 2019 at 1:46 PM
India were lucky today. They are not convincing but it’s still halfway through the tournament. It’s tough losing Dhawan to injury. Sharma for me is crucial now because he is the only one after Kohli who is a big scorer.
Bumrah is some bowler.
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June 22, 2019 at 2:17 PM
why Vijay and Kedar were not bowled?
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June 22, 2019 at 2:35 PM
There were not enough runs to experiment.
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June 22, 2019 at 8:29 PM
3D abilities only for experimenting? tell that
excuse to Rayadu who would have contributed more with bat today.
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June 22, 2019 at 1:33 PM
The match went exactly as I expected it to ..
Have good reason to believe this one was fixed, as any other match in the WC involving India
Mast chutiya laaya ja Raha hai public ka
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June 22, 2019 at 1:41 PM
Match must have affected bo collections!
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June 22, 2019 at 1:41 PM
Fixed? Seriously!! What’s the ‘good’ reason you have?
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June 23, 2019 at 12:11 AM
India wins matches against the strongest teams like South Africa, Australia, Pakistan.
Not a hint of struggle there. And then what happens? It almost loses to a country that has till date lost all its matches.
None of the top batsmen perform except Virat. The run rate is sluggish and they don’t even try to push it up. Not even once while they are batting.
My theory is that the idea was to make it a thriller down to its last ball so the odds could swing either way, and bookies could make as much money as they could on it. Because otherwise what’s the fun in watching an India Afghanistan match? Half the Indian TV sets would otherwise be switched off because they’d be certain the minnows would be wiped away in the contest.
It’s not like the India Pakistan match or an India Australia contest where everyone likes to see India win a comprehensive victory. Hence it was “made” to be an exciting game where India struggles but ultimately wins in the end. And how? With a hat-trick by Shami!
Just think about it.
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June 23, 2019 at 1:52 AM
also India wanna support cricket in Afghanistan, so they need them to perform well at CWC. Hopefully Afg can win a game or two in this series
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June 22, 2019 at 3:18 PM
Funny thread
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June 23, 2019 at 3:14 AM
that is not PM of Pakistan. That is God of cricket
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June 22, 2019 at 4:51 PM
Brathwaite almost took the game against Newzealand by himself…shame that West Indies middle order collapsed..
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June 22, 2019 at 5:11 PM
My worst fear is Australia winning this again!
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June 22, 2019 at 5:36 PM
If not India, I prefer NewZealand.. they haven’t won and very good side..
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June 22, 2019 at 6:51 PM
Yes my 2nd preference.
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June 22, 2019 at 8:13 PM
England haven’t won any ODI World Cup as well
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June 23, 2019 at 9:43 PM
**My worst fear is Australia winning this again!**
If that happens, I have a suggestion for the next 2 world cups.
Day 1 – Opening night – spectacular – cheerleaders from IPL and from wherever the hell they manage to find people to pollute this game – get them and make them dance naked or with clothes – men or women #Metoo
Day 2 – A complimentary match between Australia 11 and local Australian clubs like QUEENSLAND CRICKET ASSOCIATION or SCARBOROUGH. Australian national team wins by default since the local clubs lose by DLS equation requiring the local team to score 22 runs of 1 ball.
Day 3 – Further cheer-leading and dance options: This time, get Aishwarya, Amitabh, SRK, Google driver, and Aamir to dance along with the Ambanis and Tatas. Hell, get Hugh Jackman and Kidman and Crowe as well: Hand-over the cup. Everybody happy and everyone goes home happy. The game of Cricket lives and breathes.
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June 22, 2019 at 8:23 PM
3 close matches in 2 days. seems ICC has sent a memo to the top teams to keep it tight and not bully the chasing teams.
worried about Indias unconvincing win against Afghanistan. It will be much harder for India with the remaining four opponents England, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
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June 22, 2019 at 8:45 PM
4 in 3 days. Australia Bangladesh was a thriller too.
Jadeja would have been a better option than Mr 3D Vijay Shankar if the later will be only one dimensional. Dhoni/Kedar can bat at 4
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June 23, 2019 at 8:06 AM
SA Pakistan match is quite interesting. Can watch without emotions ruining the viewing.
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June 23, 2019 at 9:59 AM
And Amir draws first blood…
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June 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM
He has strong opinions about Indian cricket — just like he has strong opinions in general. Although he has his favourites from the current team — he loves MS Dhoni — he dislikes the brand of boorishness that the new bunch represents. Last year in December, in a sharp-tongued comment on his Facebook account, he described Kohli as being “not only the world’s best batsman but also the world’s worst-behaved player” — ending with a sly “And I have no intention of leaving the country by the way”.
The 68-year-old actor isn’t even that active on social media, but his outburst was triggered by two incidents: Kohli’s sledging spat with Australian captain Tim Paine, when the two went nose-to-nose during a Test, followed by the Indian cricket captain’s suggestion to a fan that he “should leave India” when the latter said that he preferred Australian and England batsmen over Indian players. One of the hate mails he received after the comment on Kohli threatened to put “baarood up his ass”.
“His temper seems to have gone down,” he said about Kohli, “But still you see him mouthing obscenities on TV all the time, when he takes a catch, or gets run out, Behnchod Behnchod, all the time yaar. Children are watching this. We are going to have Shivaji park resounding with Behnchod Behnchod. Each one of those kids going Behn…” he said, with that bassy, sardonic laugh of his.
https://www.filmcompanion.in/india-vs-pakistan-naseeruddin-shah-interview-virat-kohli-cricket-world-cup/
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June 23, 2019 at 10:21 AM
How I love it when the 6-footed, cocky-idiot and mentally-dwarfed Imran Khan has his head up his ass!!!
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But the netizens were quick to pick the Prime Minister’s mistake and started making fun of him.
Most of the Twitter users teased Khan for his poor knowledge and asked him to confirm things before going public.
“Mr Khan it doesn’t hurt to Google a quote if you are not into reading. By copying a Tagore’s quote and attributing it to Khalil Gibran, you are not only getting mocked but you are making a laughing stock of the country in the process! Please!” wrote journalist Murtaza Solangi.
“Another gem from Imran Khan’s trove of knowledge, shares Tagore’s work and calls it work of Kahlil Gibran,” wrote another.
Khan has made headline in recent months for lack of knowledge or slip of to ..
Read more at:
//economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/69869086.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
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June 23, 2019 at 11:55 AM
What a pathetic batting display by South Africa. The writing on the wall is almost clear: Unless somebody comes up and plays like he is on drugs. Chockers. Very sad to see SA lose. They are not even having the basic intelligence to see of Amir and just keep getting singles from him and take on other bowlers.
Sarfarz’s fat-shaming in an England mall seems to have worked.
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June 23, 2019 at 12:18 PM
SA batting has been suspect for sometime…When India lost test series there were only 1-2 batsmen who scored..
Only De Kock has been somewhat consistent but he needs to score more on these relatively flat wickets.
Amla has been out of form for sometime.
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June 23, 2019 at 8:16 PM
It was painful to watch SA lose. I was rooting for them.
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June 24, 2019 at 3:23 AM
Extremely sad for SA. But I think this is what happens. There are teams that are ‘KHUJLI’ teams: i.e., they don’t win the world cup or any prestigious tournament but they ensure that the better teams are kicked out – SA is typically the team that Arundhati Nag refers to in GIRISH KARNAD’s BROKEN IMAGES play: This is what she calls her husband – and SA has typically become that — AADMI BAHUT ACCHA HAI PAR KISI KAAM KA NAHI HAI!!!
The only times when a team has made other pay is PAKISTAN – in that fluke win in 1992 and the brutal attack on Virat’s intelligence and arrogance in the Champions Trophy…
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June 24, 2019 at 3:28 AM
Now we can atleast watch some close matches between extremely competitive teams.
Afghanistan shone better than SA!
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June 25, 2019 at 9:13 AM
England has a good chance now!
This match is as good as India Pakistan match.
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June 25, 2019 at 10:20 AM
Cant watch any more.
Chasing ensures defeat most of the time!
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June 25, 2019 at 10:44 AM
@Jay
Iss bar bi nahi 🙂
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June 25, 2019 at 10:51 AM
Ughhh Australia piss me off! I hope India top the group and get Bangladesh. NZ knock out Australia.
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June 25, 2019 at 1:21 PM
Australia fielding never dipped; their bowling was always good; batting was bad with sudden expulsion of two batmen. I guess India somewhat helped them by giving away 2 matches in India series and they slowly regained their confidence.
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June 25, 2019 at 4:44 PM
Yes worryingly aussie batsmen have hit form. Bowling is good and with the best fast bowler in the world you always have a chance.
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June 25, 2019 at 5:01 PM
Finch bowling changes have been good. I think Langer and Ponting add experience to coaching/strategy side; In India we have Shastri 🙂
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June 26, 2019 at 2:05 AM
Disgusting to see AUS beat my 300 year-old alma-mater England. If AUS wins the cup, whether BJP demands or not, I am settling down and getting blown up in Pakistan.
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June 26, 2019 at 2:28 AM
Haha!
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June 26, 2019 at 8:56 AM
Squeaky bum time for England
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June 27, 2019 at 8:47 AM
What has gotten into India’s batting? They’re struggling again after the pathetic batting performance against Afganistan
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June 27, 2019 at 9:12 AM
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27035836/dhoni-middle-india-middle-order-mess
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June 27, 2019 at 9:22 AM
The Dhoni conundrum is a problem. He’s taking up far too many balls in regular matches where India can still score a big total. It’s getting too much into a routine now of how he plays. His own unpredictability has become obsolete. Losing Dhawan has created a gap. All this really does is help Australia! Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
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June 27, 2019 at 9:55 AM
today he probably heard some of the criticism (even Sachin made this point somewhat delicately)!
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June 27, 2019 at 9:38 AM
Actually Dhoni did well in a steady manner and took the total to a respectable one. He is not flashy and he need not be. Today he really did well. And West Indies were in a good form fielding and bowling well in that order.
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June 27, 2019 at 9:55 AM
It’s going to be a tight match and in the end the score is par. I’m not sure if Dhoni should be displaying his disciplined game so often, he is a far better attacking player and his opposition actually fears this side more. 56 off 61, 5 boundaries is going to look good if India win. Against a stronger batting side India will need to hit bigger scores closer to or above 300.
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June 27, 2019 at 9:56 AM
yes today he stepped up. The point though is that the kinds of scores that are often needed today to be ‘safe’, you can’t just hang around if you’re not adding seriously to the total. Unless it’s a tough pitch but that goes without saying.
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June 27, 2019 at 9:41 AM
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/india-vs-west-indies-live-cricket-score-updates-2019-cricket-world-cup-live-score-online/articleshow/69970941.cms
Even Toi credited both Kohli and Dhoni for the final total.
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June 27, 2019 at 10:26 AM
Dhoni’s problems with the bat have been there for very long. No one addresses the elephant in the room because he won the world cup. If u remove his 91 in the final, he had struggles even then. It’s been 8 years now!
Virat deserves better support
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June 27, 2019 at 1:26 PM
that is why they have kept MSD at the end 😉 so that no one notices those glaring defects….but when he comes early then all those fumbles and struggles become so obvious….
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June 28, 2019 at 12:58 AM
didn’t Dhoni deliver in the odi series down under earlier this year?
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June 28, 2019 at 10:07 PM
He did fairly okay in Australia series in Australia…
Commented elsewhere..
I would love Dhoni to rotate strikes but he is not a talented batsmen like others and his reflexes have slowed down…if you want to keep him in team then you have to take some chances as Kohli suggested.. one thing is clear he is not going to give wicket easily. As Ganguly pointed (after WI match) Dhoni likes to take the match towards end and get things done. In last match he failed and we were 20 short. This match would have been same but for missed stumping (that was early, he was on 8 when WI missed)… he got his chance and managed to put decent total.
If you expect him to bat like Dhoni of past era, it is not going to happen. He certainly can hit big sixes and boundaries if he survives till end.
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June 28, 2019 at 10:41 PM
MS Dhoni was named player-of-the-series after scoring 193 runs from 3 one-day internationals against Australia. Dhoni scored 51, 55 not out and 87 not out in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne as India sealed their first ever bilateral ODI series in Australia.
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June 27, 2019 at 1:10 PM
India’s bowling performance has been spectacular. and such a sad day for the Windies! They didn’t even put up a fight. Such a downfall for what used to be the world’s most feared team!
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June 27, 2019 at 1:25 PM
Kohli is a genius! how effortlessly he races past 50+…..since last 4 matches he has scored 50+ and how!
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June 27, 2019 at 9:28 PM
https://sports.ndtv.com/world-cup-2019/ex-pakistan-players-india-will-lose-intentionally-claim-draws-flak-on-social-media-2060432?pfrom=home-topstories
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June 27, 2019 at 11:29 PM
India vs West Indies, World Cup 2019: ‘8 out of 10 times, his experience comes good for us’ – Kohli heaps praise on Dhoni after massive win
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-vs-west-indies-icc-world-cup-2019-8-out-of-10-times-his-experience-comes-good-for-us-virat-kohli-heaps-praise-on-ms-dhoni-after-massive-win/story-N6UfEQqEwlY688To1Yh2kN.html
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June 28, 2019 at 5:08 AM
On that count, there’s no debate!! He predicted Shami’s hat-trick and advised him how to bowl! Who else has a mind like that!
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June 27, 2019 at 11:55 PM
concerns for Team India at CWC
#4 position – Shankar at best is a bits and pieces player. To have him follow Kohli in batting is a big ask. It’s not that he has been bowling regularly
Dhoni strike rate in middle overs – Too many dot balls played by the master to take it deep.
Long tail – Shami, Bumrah, Kuldeep, Chahal none are reliable batsmen
Pandya the 3rd seamer – not quite in same standards as Shami, Bumrah. Batsmen of other teams sense he is the weak link and go after him. He needs to up his game with the ball. Maybe open bowling with Hardik and get Bumrah as first change to put pressure in the middle overs
Kuldeep & Chahal – not quite getting super results as one would have hoped. They need to pull up their socks
Anyways, Shami and Bumrah are one lethal pair. Best India has ever had. It was great watching them yesterday against Windies
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June 28, 2019 at 12:44 AM
rest Dhoni, Pandya, Bumrah who are certainties for the knockouts and get Pant/DK, Jadeja, Bhuvi to give remainder of squad a chance to perform like Shami who took the smallest of openings with both hands. They will be a threat to non performing players such as Shankar, Jadhav, Kuldeep, Chahal (who deserve more opportunities so not dropping them in the remaining of round robin matches)
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June 28, 2019 at 10:35 AM
Damn you Sri Lanka. First you open up the CWC by beating England, then you catapult against flop team of the CWC South Africa. Now you have given hopes and opened doors to two lousy teams in Bangladesh and Pakistan who don’t deserve to be in last 4
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June 30, 2019 at 10:05 PM
there, i had listed all the concerns and they were exposed in the match against England. Only Rohit and Virat are deliverying the runs. Rahul, Pant/Vijay, Jadhav, Dhoni, Pandya not so.
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June 28, 2019 at 2:58 AM
hoping for heavy rain on Sunday at Birmingham so England gets a point to be in SF race by beating Kiwis next and thus knocking out Pakistan, and India keeps its unbeaten record in CWC
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June 28, 2019 at 12:13 PM
Is this the twitter thread of the year? #Cricket
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June 29, 2019 at 4:18 AM
Recently Egyptian fans did the same after their African Cup of Nations fixture. Japan and Senegal supporters were also seen cleaning the stadium after their FIFA World Cup match during the previous edition in 2018.
On Wednesday during Pakistan’s clash against New Zeland, which the Asian side won by six wickets, several Pakistani fans stayed back after the match and were seen collecting trash from the Edgbaston stands. This was a refreshing sight as fans normally rush to the streets to celebrate their team’s victory but these supporters set an example for the ones who litter.
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/pakistan-fans-stay-back-to-clean-stadium-after-win-against-new-zealand/
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June 29, 2019 at 12:07 PM
Afghanistan taking it to Pakistan. What a bowler Rashid Khan is!
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June 29, 2019 at 1:13 PM
Damn they messed that up Afghanistan. England now will need to win at least one.
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June 29, 2019 at 1:45 PM
Afganistan Captain is just inept..his 16 run over was turning point. He just needed flat off spin bowler and let batman take risk. His slight offside stump was good fodder to be hit.
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June 29, 2019 at 1:51 PM
Yes but it seemed like he’d had to bowl at some point. Rashid Khan did have a legitimate wicket but they had no reviews.
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June 29, 2019 at 2:35 PM
Umpiring has been pathetic. They should face penalties.
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June 29, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Australia are winning this World Cup, they are peaking well.
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June 29, 2019 at 9:57 PM
World Cup 2019: Pakistan and Afghanistan fans clash outside Headingley – Watch
The World Cup 2019 encounter between Pakistan and Afghanistan saw clashes between the fans in the stands at Headingley in Leeds.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/world-cup-2019-afghanistan-vs-pakistan-fans-clash-at-stands-in-headingley-watch-video/story-bHx0KlJoNGMdo1NHJiCuDP.html
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June 30, 2019 at 4:30 AM
KP sends message to Virat and Ravi saying V Shankar will win India the game against England and not to drop him. Mind games or Sarcasm intended?
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June 30, 2019 at 4:35 AM
KP sends message to Virat and Ravi saying V Shankar will win India the game against England and not to drop him. Mind games or Sarcasm intended?
https://cricket.yahoo.net/news/don-t-drop-shankar-ll-115817417?isredir=true
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June 30, 2019 at 4:59 AM
Anti Vadivelu of Indian cricket Vijay Shankar #PrayforNesamani. If Nesamani has all the bad luck, Shankar has been riding his good luck till now right from his near botch up in Nidahas trophy just to be rescued by Dinesh Karthik
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June 30, 2019 at 4:58 AM
Rare moment
Akhand Bharat ( Pak+BAN+AFG+SL all will be supporting India) vs East India company 🙂 #WA
Pant in 🙂
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June 30, 2019 at 5:08 AM
actually I will support England for a SF berth over a team that had a 11 match losing streak which has no business to come two wins close to the WC
Pakistan is the Vijay Shankar of this world cup
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June 30, 2019 at 5:43 AM
I believe Aussies (given that OZ and English are firm enemies) and Kiwis would also be supporting India. Kiwis so an easier opponent in Knock Out in Pakistan and extract revenge for the beating earlier.
USA and Trump will love any English bashing. What about Germany, France, Japan, Koreas?
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June 30, 2019 at 5:10 AM
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June 30, 2019 at 5:12 AM
Mood
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June 30, 2019 at 5:26 AM
https://twitter.com/Varidhahussain/status/1145248473920356355
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June 30, 2019 at 5:26 AM
https://twitter.com/ARanganathan72/status/1145261768492453888
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June 30, 2019 at 8:45 AM
Looks like we are well on the path to defeat…
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June 30, 2019 at 8:46 AM
Don’t worry Pakistani fans, In 1992 also, England beat India. Everything is going as per plan 🙂
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June 30, 2019 at 8:48 AM
Not @ you AnJo.
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June 30, 2019 at 9:31 AM
LOL no worries: None of the Pakistanis would want me for sure!!!
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June 30, 2019 at 8:48 AM
There is still hope. Where is Jayshah?
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June 30, 2019 at 9:38 AM
Jay shah is a very poor opposite of Amit Shah. He chose to settle down in our rulers’ country!! Shame on you Jay Bhai!!
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June 30, 2019 at 12:41 PM
I didn’t have a choice!
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June 30, 2019 at 10:20 AM
Isn’t Rahul an extremely overrated batsman for 50 and 20 overs cricket? body language is that of a test cricketer and approach to game is far worse!
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June 30, 2019 at 10:25 AM
Somebody needs to stay put and somebody needs to go rogue – let’s see if Virat can pull off a ‘paper-tiger’ Tendulkar in Operation Desert Storm in Sharjah where he won a series single-handedly…
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June 30, 2019 at 11:07 AM
Betting? Who will win? Bharat or Englistaan?
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June 30, 2019 at 11:08 AM
ha ha ha – Pakistan / Sri Lanka / NZ / Bangladesh will loose today 😉 out of the tournament all of them
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June 30, 2019 at 11:16 AM
Look at the difference between Virat and Sharma! Sharma is fucking struggling man and ending up with bad high-rise shots!!!!
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June 30, 2019 at 11:23 AM
Virat is a genius – a prodigy! i will put him ahead of sachin and lara and richards……superstar
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June 30, 2019 at 9:47 PM
Saw the match today right? Will you continue being a contrarian just for the sake of being a contrarian and put Virat ahead of Sachya?????
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June 30, 2019 at 10:08 PM
to be very honest, I have never been a fan of Sachin! he is great and all that is fine. But I like sportsman who have tremendous positive approach to the game – hence fond of likes of Kohli, Richards, Kapil, Lara, Russel, Pandya brand of cricketrs….and Kohli to me the best thing which has happened to Indian cricket
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June 30, 2019 at 1:24 PM
dhoni’s career is officially over now – the man has lost the INTENT.
He must be forced to retire now.
But what abt likes of Kedar Jadhav, Rahul? these ppl have no body language or intent of limited over cricket.
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June 30, 2019 at 1:36 PM
I haven’t been a Dhoni fan for a long time, however he is a class player. But today is my worry about him. Sharma, Kohli are playing to win but Dhoni as the senior player is making their innings pointless. Playing for net run rate or to knock Pakistan out- whatever. That Indian middle order is terrible. You take out Kohli and sharma then India will lose…
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June 30, 2019 at 1:39 PM
every great player has an expiry date. And Dhoni seems to be missing the point here. No one wants him to hang on till the end. make a quick 20-30 runs and get out – no problem. But show the intent. His face is completely like a dejected man these days – he might be going thru some inner battle but then pl. retire gracefully. Such an iconic player and is already creating a negative name for himself. Look at pandya, virat, rohit…..
But i m more furious with likes of Rahul and Jahdav – what r these ppl doing in the team???
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June 30, 2019 at 2:14 PM
their opening partnership added 160 and ours added 8. They had 5 pacers to 3 including Pandya for us. And our spinners leaked 160 runs in 20 overs.
That’s where we lost the game
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June 30, 2019 at 1:50 PM
Strange batting performance from India. They always had the wickets in hand. They were probably scared of scoring at a faster rate once Rahul got out.
Shikhar’s exit will probably cost them the WC
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June 30, 2019 at 1:55 PM
Dhawan’s exit has messed India up completely. It’s piled on pressure onto Sharma and Kohli, middle order is frail and Dhoni has an iffy role in the side. Where’s the plan?
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June 30, 2019 at 1:58 PM
well, we have a long tail in chahal, kuldeep, bumrah, shami. probably the pacers do justify thier selection with the wickets and tight spell, i would think Indian management may consider replacing one of the wrist spinners with jadeja
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June 30, 2019 at 2:05 PM
If Ravi Jadeja is in the squad he should be playing. He’s decent in all 3 disciplines and has won matches before.
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June 30, 2019 at 2:17 PM
that is the gujju in you speaking.
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June 30, 2019 at 2:19 PM
Why is he not playing btw?
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June 30, 2019 at 2:26 PM
he along with ashwin got clobbered in CT 2017. the wounds of that loss have not healed. that was when the plans were being made for these wrist spinners
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June 30, 2019 at 2:29 PM
Hmmm. That plan is working.
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June 30, 2019 at 1:56 PM
Well, all tried their best. I dont think that intent was not there. One need not be an actor showing intent on his face. Dhoni is not srk or akshay.
Losing one match after so many matches will make Indian team to work harder and strategise.
Dont forget England won the toss and chose to bat first and made a big total too.
Chasing such a big total after standing for hours bowling and fielding is quite exhausting sometimes. We were almost there.
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June 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Sanjana, becoz we have seen Dhoni (he was what pandya is today) – so it is obvious we want to see him that way – and no one is asking him to act! he is ageing now and he has to accept that.
And this is happening to all 3 khans also in bollywood.
It has happened to all the superstars of yore. Some accepted and had a graceful exit but some where forced to exit…..
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June 30, 2019 at 2:04 PM
Just wish that we will get to bat first in the remaining matches. Batting first gives good advantage.
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June 30, 2019 at 2:09 PM
India were in this game till 4 down. 10 an over for 10 overs is doable.
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June 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM
virat kohli should practice winning toss for sf/final. he can afford to lose tosses against bd and sl
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June 30, 2019 at 2:01 PM
it is better to lose now and ne t two matches for india than the SF or Final
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June 30, 2019 at 2:08 PM
Exactly.
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June 30, 2019 at 8:27 PM
One TOH, knives were out for Aamir. One defeat, knives are out for not selecting someone and selecting someone. If we want to win every match, we need perfectly trained robots and not imperfect human beings. Big hitters like Rohit Sharma and Kohli have made us want everyone to be like them. Did we win the other matches against perfect teams or imperfect teams? At the end of it, luck also plays its part. On the one hand we dont want Pakistan in semis but when that happens like yesterday, we are outraged. Aakhir kya chahte hai hum? There is no praise for Shami who took 5 wickets because he gave away runs and gave us a psychological edge.
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June 30, 2019 at 8:30 PM
That psychological edge is also important. No wickets makes the game so boring and dead.
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July 2, 2019 at 5:07 PM
I didn’t see England batting but there was statistics that in last 10 overs , Shami gave up 44 in 3 overs and Bumrah was 5 over 24 runs.
Even today Shami got rattled when they scored 18 runs in one over.
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July 3, 2019 at 9:14 AM
Shami was leaking runs against Bangladesh too. He needs to learn to bowl in the death with change of pace slow off cutters, knuckle ball etc. Given his experience, it is not acceptable he has not added to his armory
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June 30, 2019 at 9:06 PM
Shami has taken 13 wickets in 3 games. He was bowling well against England as well.
What is hurting India is lack of batting depth with the tail. Should Kulcha play next time when we play England? I say get Jadeja and Bhuvi instead.
Should we play in our original jerseys and refuse the orange jerseys?
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June 30, 2019 at 9:45 PM
You are completely wrong. This is an exercise in just exposing the weaknesses of the Indian team. I have hardly any doubt that the Indian team will not win this cup. I would, obviously, love to be proven wrong.
Any sane cricket-follower would agree that with Dhawan gone, the middle-order with a very weak back-bone is exposed. The frailties of the Indian team are exposed, FOR ALL. Opposition teams will vulture-fuck on it. That’s cruel; but that’s a fact.
In fact, the team of 2015 was far more brutal and terrific! They only lost since Kohli’s wicket was a big dampener when he fell against Australia in 1-digit.
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June 30, 2019 at 10:12 PM
why r they not playing Jadeja???? that Rahul is fielding as if he is doing a very big favor! and the way he blocks the ball at the open is the most ridiculous thing I have seen – he simply kills the tempo and spirit…..Kedar Jadhav is a liability! kohli does not give him bowling also – so why not play Jadeja instead? Give Vijay Shankar few more chances
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July 1, 2019 at 3:06 AM
Rahul has dropped couple of catches already. One of Imad Wasim or Shadab Khan in last 5 overs when rrr was 28 or so. Another of Windies last man when Indian win was a foregone conclusion
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June 30, 2019 at 8:54 PM
Cricket World Cup 2019: Fret, fume, moan… In the end England show composure to stay alive
For four years they did everything they could: made a stubborn aggressive Irishman as captain, overhauled all the pitches to make them batting friendly, agreed to release their players to go to IPL, and learned the ODI game.
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/fret-fume-moan-in-the-end-england-show-composure-to-stay-alive-5808019/
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June 30, 2019 at 11:50 PM
ICC World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli criticizes ‘bizarre’ and ‘crazy’ short boundary of Edgbaston after defeat to England
India had expressed their reservations about the shorter side of the boundary at the start of the game. India’s coaching staff and Virat Kohli were seen having a word with the head groundsman of Edgbaston regarding the dimensions of the ground before toss on Sunday.
Terming the shorter side of the Edgbaston boundary ‘bizarre’ and ‘crazy’, India captain Virat Kohli on Sunday went on to point fingers at the dimensions of the ground, which he believed helped the England openers more at the start of the match. Kohli did not directly refer the short 59-meter boundary on one side as one of the reasons behind India’s 31-run defeat to England, but the Indian captain made no efforts to hide his displeasure about the same.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/icc-world-cup-2019-virat-kohli-criticizes-bizarre-and-crazy-short-boundary-of-edgbaston-after-defeat-to-england/story-r8hV9ceYZEoctW5Xln9AYP.html
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July 1, 2019 at 1:21 AM
Did India bat on a different boundary?
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July 1, 2019 at 1:29 AM
Haha!
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July 1, 2019 at 2:29 AM
Inda has spinners so slapping a 60m 6 is easy. Case in point. England smashed 13 sixers versus one by Dhoni in the 50 th over for the entire India run chase
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July 1, 2019 at 2:41 AM
Do India have seemers on bench? England didn’t play spin?
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July 1, 2019 at 3:00 AM
Bhuvi and Shankar, who is a dibbly dobly slow pace bowler. Most of English seamers touch 90mph. England dropped Moeen Ali for Plunkett, and only had one spinner in Rashid, who bowled only 6 overs
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July 1, 2019 at 3:36 AM
India need to get Bhuvi and Jadeja into this side but how?
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July 1, 2019 at 8:27 AM
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/icc-world-cup-2019-waqar-younis-questions-india-s-sportsmanship-after-england-loss/story-5wbmyC69CYcoNVPSNYGcWN.html
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July 1, 2019 at 9:10 PM
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/virat-kohli-dilemma-whom-to-play-where-and-why-world-cup-2019-5809923/
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July 2, 2019 at 5:22 AM
Indian team has better balance today. I would have left out Karthik for Jadeja but I guess Kohli is worried about the short boundary 😂
And KOHLI WON THE TOSS!
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July 2, 2019 at 5:31 AM
If the winner of a toss by chance decides to bowl first, then even god cannot save him from fans fury!
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July 3, 2019 at 4:46 AM
Safaraz Ahmed vs India
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July 2, 2019 at 5:41 AM
Jadeja is normally flat and fast. There is less chance of sweep.
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July 2, 2019 at 5:43 AM
Indian think tank will get it right by the final. Jadeja fields well too.
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July 2, 2019 at 5:50 AM
India cricket team is like Congress CWC. No one know what’s happening and will happen save Kohli+Shastri and Sonia+Rahul 🙂
4 wicket keepers are playing today’s heat for one WK place 🙂
WK selection match
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July 2, 2019 at 5:57 AM
Shankar got injured so instead of taking 3D standby player they got uncapped ODI player 🙂
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July 2, 2019 at 6:03 AM
For me the key player is Kohli (goes without saying) but Sharma is the guy who can take the game away from opponents. His form is critical.
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July 2, 2019 at 6:13 AM
@Jay
Ek Sharma ji ka beta aur doosra Sharma ji ka Damaad
Brahaminism 🙂
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July 2, 2019 at 5:52 AM
I like his bowling and Fielding (He saves 5-10 runs in every match)…His batting is not consistent. Sometimes he bats like top 5 batman and sometimes he has no clue.
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July 2, 2019 at 5:29 AM
15-year-old produces shock at Wimbledon, beats Venus Williams
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July 2, 2019 at 6:48 AM
Cricinfo :
PP: “This is not going to go well for DK. Top 3 will score heavily & DK will not get a chance to bat. He will not bowl either & with Dhoni he is not going keep as well. So, he just made appearance today in a world-cup match with nothing much & goes back to bench in the next match. Feel sorry for him”
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July 2, 2019 at 8:04 AM
India are charitable today, want to get some batting practice in!
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July 2, 2019 at 8:14 AM
Hindsight is wonderful and I’m sure India would prefer Jadeja over Karthik right now!
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July 2, 2019 at 8:26 AM
I spoke too soon. Hahaha India batting order is a joke, this is booking on the fly!
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July 2, 2019 at 9:15 AM
Indian will again be below 320. Really, really, the team is deteriorating by each and every match. Dhoni is hell bent on keeping the strike against Murtaza!!! Fuck it. Now he’s gone. Watsed 3 balls. Digusting.
This is NO way a world class team. Dhone is being booed – and deserves it.
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July 2, 2019 at 9:16 AM
Shakib will snatch the match from you in a jiffy. They are just not learning their lessons and Dohni’s arrogance is REALLY costing us.
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July 2, 2019 at 9:24 AM
The issue is team selection and order of batting. If you play Karthik what point having him at #7. He’s got to be at least #5. Otherwise play Jadeja and beef up bowling. Anyway 60 odd from last 10 overs is really poor with what 4 down. Openers should be angry today as they set up platform for at least 350.
Felt like India tried to correct Sunday today so players are really under pressure. Slog overs are 40 onwards. Before then let batsman play and set up innings. Pandya could have waited but I think India thought we’ll get loads here only to fall quickly.
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July 3, 2019 at 5:01 AM
My team for Sunday
Mayank Agrawal
Rohit Sharma
Virat Kohli
KL Rahul
K Jadhav
Rishabh Pant
R Jadeja
Bhuvneshwar
Kuldeep
Shami
Chahal
Rest Dhoni, Bumrah and Pandya for knock outs
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July 3, 2019 at 5:16 AM
Hmmm. I make one change only. Jadeja in for Karthik. Dhoni stays. I think he’s going to knock one out the park sooner or later.
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July 3, 2019 at 6:41 AM
I am suggesting only for last mat h versus SL on Saturday. In the knockouts, the players being rested will come back
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July 2, 2019 at 9:22 AM
Terrible batting display again
Fell like a pack of cards in the slog overs
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July 2, 2019 at 9:51 AM
Bowlere per bharosa rakho 🙂
Dhoni should be dropped but no one will bell the cat. My congress analogy is apt.
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July 2, 2019 at 10:31 AM
Dhoni is past his best but still has a role, problem is what is this role? If he’s run a ball centuries as opener it’s fine and if he’s steading a sinking ship it’s fine. He’s doing neither. If you’re coming in at 5, 6 or 7 and have 30 to 40 balls it’s got to be striking at 100 to 150 depending on difficulty, maybe more. Pant did it today. Rest didn’t. Not just Dhoni but Karthik, Pandya too.
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July 2, 2019 at 11:18 AM
Kohli bring on a fast bowler
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July 2, 2019 at 1:36 PM
Well done Bumrah!
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July 2, 2019 at 1:54 PM
Kaha tha Bowlers per bharosa rakho.
We have the best in world – Boom Boom Bumrah.
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July 2, 2019 at 2:17 PM
Sha sha Shami was leaking runs.
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July 2, 2019 at 2:24 PM
India looks clueless when India is on backfoot without Dhoni behind wicket guiding..Infact I will prefer Rohit as Captain in tough situations.
ex – Ind vs Aus series in India. India lost 3-2 after taking 2-0 lead.
But last 2-3 year Dhoni is no longer finisher; And everyone’s time come to end..I guess Dhoni also would hang up after WC. One thing I have said, Dhoni doesn’t give away wicket. Not long back a match in DharamShala where Lakmal was unplayable India put decent score with his not so beautiful technique. I think he is getting unfair amount of criticism based on expectation that he would perform like past. He certainly could be dropped in favor of Pant or Kartik .
Having said that there are too many cricket experts who want to analyze and we tend to get emotional at every loss.
I think they should have persisted with Shreyas at number 4.
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July 2, 2019 at 2:38 PM
“Having said that there are too many cricket experts who want to analyze and we tend to get emotional at every loss.”
Hahaha….
We Indians are economist, political strategist, war thinker, tech nerd, historians, legal doyens, cinema experts ; All rolled in one.
Kabhie aavo twitter per 🙂
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July 2, 2019 at 4:59 PM
I have not been on Twitter ( I think I have some old account) or Instagram.
Facebook is enough for me 🙂
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July 2, 2019 at 2:42 PM
Dhoni would still make XI. He’d just bat with more freedom. His sixes will hurt opposition more than his ability to survive or keep his wicket.
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July 2, 2019 at 10:31 AM
if India lose in 2019 CWC, would anyone of you be interested in watching 83? Me definitely not
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July 2, 2019 at 1:58 PM
let Dhoni open the batting and let Pant keep the wickets. Give free hand to Dhoni.
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July 2, 2019 at 2:54 PM
Charulata Patel was the scene stealer today
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July 2, 2019 at 2:56 PM
This one is classic !!
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July 2, 2019 at 5:17 PM
Manjrekar and Rameez Raza are painful to listen. I prefer Holding.
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July 5, 2019 at 9:18 AM
Rameez Raja should be banned from opening his mouth..like yesterday..
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July 2, 2019 at 5:02 PM
Jay – England missed penalty and US through to Final in Women World Cup soccer.
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July 2, 2019 at 5:03 PM
We have Argentina vs Brazil in couple of hours..Too many games 🙂
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July 2, 2019 at 5:20 PM
Of course last hoorah chance for messi on international stage.
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July 2, 2019 at 5:18 PM
Not really following or watching women’s football. Wimbledon has started. So much sport on.
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July 3, 2019 at 2:53 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48848092
Don’t get jealous Anushka!
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July 3, 2019 at 3:32 AM
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July 3, 2019 at 3:37 AM
“I felt it was an important innings and he (MS Dhoni) did exactly what was right for the team. If he stays till the 50th over, he can help other guys around him. He is expected to do that and he did that,” Sachin told India Today.
“For him, it is more about the team. Whatever is the need of the hour, one needs to do that and on Tuesday, he did that perfectly,” he further added.
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July 3, 2019 at 3:54 AM
Tendulkar? 62 runs off final 10 overs is good enough to beat Bangladesh. Unless India is saving themselves for semi and final, I think they are going home in semi. Hope I’m wrong. They will want to avoid England in semi. That semi is at Edgbaston where the dimensions are tricky, for India only. They could top the group if SA best Australia and face Pakistan and reboot Old Trafford part II. I want England out today, to me they are the danger team no one wants.
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July 3, 2019 at 4:02 AM
Haha! Dhoni must have been reading Tortoise Hare story again and again.
As long as Bumrah and Rohit are there, the fairy tale will not fail.
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July 3, 2019 at 4:11 AM
I think Rohit Sharma has an unnecessary bad rap. Guy smacks hundreds and double tons for fun. Always thought he’s as close to Sehwag as India got. His record is ignored easily as Kohli’s is even more extraordinary. A century from an opener is pretty much setting the team up for a big score as one end is occupied by a man in form for maximum of innings. Others around that guy need to make sure they capitalise.
Sharma’s hit 4 centuries in 7 innings. Can’t do much more than that in WC. One more and it’s a record.
Don’t need to say anything about Bumrah. Any team would love him.
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July 3, 2019 at 4:36 AM
and to this his dismissal against windies was wrong on behalf of 3rd umpire
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July 3, 2019 at 4:46 AM
122*, 57, 140, 1, 18, 102 and 104. Only against Afghanistan and WI he’s faltered. If he clicks it gives India better chances. A century should guarantee 250 minimum total, a big century 300 so long as opposite end is doing same.
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July 5, 2019 at 6:06 PM
Rohit cannot play on South African or Second match of Ind-VS Eng T20 ground. Shewag could play anywhere. Having said that Rohit is treat to watch after his initial 30-40 runs.
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July 3, 2019 at 7:00 AM
Ambati Rayudu announces retirement after second ICC World Cup snub
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ambati-rayudu-announces-retirement-after-second-icc-world-cup-snub-report/story-3vDgB47HXcpNtwHYeAVdcO.html
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July 3, 2019 at 7:04 AM
He didn’t mention religion but 3D glasses?
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July 3, 2019 at 7:25 AM
Just like cabinet expansions to accommodate more ministers, just like filmi awards accommodating as many as possible, just like reservation percentage increase to accommodate every caste, Indian cricket team should have as many as possible rotating them in each match retaining only the indispensables till the end!
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July 3, 2019 at 7:43 AM
it is a sad but true reality that South Indian Crickers find it very tough to remain in team (very little representation from South India, East India etc.) – we had Srikanth, Kumble, Ashwin etc. – but the majority comes from North-West India.
Raidu was an attacking batsman when he began – but over the years, he has lost his charm and style! Same is with Dinesh Karthik……however, they shd have given him a respectful exit. Announcing is name as one of the reserves and then keeping him sidelining….very immature of BCCI.
Obviously, he is hurt and this is a reaction. But anyway, life can be very harsh.
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July 3, 2019 at 8:07 AM
Srinath, Sunil Joshi, Murali Karthik, KL Rahul, Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, Vijay Shankar, Murali Vijay, Venkatesh Prasad,
VVS Laxman, Dravid, Srinivas Venkat, EAS Prasanna, Chandra,
S Badrinath, Roger Binny, Stuart Binny, Robin Utappa, Sreesanth
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July 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Meanwhile Sir Jadeja takes on ‘Verbal diarrhoea’ Manjrekar on his comment
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July 3, 2019 at 10:53 AM
ha ha ha – that SM guys is a torture in commentary – read the comments in above tweets – pure unadulterated entertainment 🙂 ha ha ha – manjerekar ki to…….#$#$#@@@
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July 3, 2019 at 10:30 AM
don’t think kiwis can win any points from here on 20/2 in 7 overs chasing 306. They should look at salvaging their NRR and not to lose by 170 -200 runs but try to get to 250+ runs to put things beyond Pakistan when the battle for NRR comes into play should Pakistan beat Bangladesh
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July 3, 2019 at 10:58 AM
Williamson gone so this match is pretty much done. Horrible way to be out.
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July 3, 2019 at 11:14 AM
70/4 in 17 overs. Taylor out too. Time for kiwis to focus on NRR and abandon chasing a win.
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July 3, 2019 at 12:19 PM
Apparently for Pakistan to get ahead of New Zealand on NRR if they bowl first against Bangladesh, New Zealand need to be bowled out for 142 here and Pakistan need to bowl Bangladesh out for 0 and win with five wides first ball.
From cricinfo.com
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July 3, 2019 at 12:23 PM
The only change that could happen is India topping group. SA hate Australia and will try at least. India beat SL and face NZ instead of England.
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July 3, 2019 at 1:15 PM
It seems there is no possibility for Pakistan?
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July 3, 2019 at 1:22 PM
Pak has to beat Bangladesh by 300+ runs or so. So Pak makes 350 and skittles the Tigers for less than 50
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July 3, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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July 3, 2019 at 1:31 PM
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July 3, 2019 at 1:32 PM
50% chance Pakistan are out already due to coin toss. If they win the toss it’s near impossible task, so I don’t give them a hope in hell.
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July 3, 2019 at 1:38 PM
I see even less than 1% chance for Pakistan to make to Semis.
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July 3, 2019 at 1:43 PM
More chance of Satyam commenting here in next hour than Pakistan going semi. Anyway can SA change the order? They despise Aussies and India would prefer NZ. England might thrash India if they bat first.
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July 3, 2019 at 1:47 PM
Pakistan vs Bangladesh will be most watched coin toss ever
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July 3, 2019 at 5:57 PM
https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-cricket-world-cup-what-if-pakistan-score-1000-runs-read-hilarious-reactions-as-pak-face-impossible-task-to-make-semis/333507
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July 3, 2019 at 3:09 PM
ha, almost proved your point!
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July 3, 2019 at 4:13 PM
Should we be worried that this miracle is on?
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July 3, 2019 at 4:48 PM
God chooses his miracles with more care than most batsmen their shots…
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July 3, 2019 at 1:36 PM
If they bowl first, they can’t go through at all it seems
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July 3, 2019 at 1:02 PM
Lockie Ferguson is injured; He has been first change bowler and very effective compared to Southee; But in totality NZ are on downhill.
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July 3, 2019 at 1:38 PM
She is Pakistani 🙂 🙂
https://twitter.com/Punofgod/status/1146472841539231744
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July 3, 2019 at 1:47 PM
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July 3, 2019 at 2:16 PM
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July 4, 2019 at 1:31 AM
LOL. Mickey Arthur pitch aur ground ki geography pe bhi dhyan dene ke liye kehta hai, aur public ‘1992 world cup win/CT2017/7-0 win record of India’kehke history bhi yaad karwata hai. PM tweet karke social media pe politics bhi khelta hain
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July 3, 2019 at 9:00 PM
Pakistan’s view on India’s conspiracy
http://www.dawn.com/news/1491798/has-the-gentlemans-game-been-put-to-shame?preview
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July 4, 2019 at 1:20 AM
rubbish nonsense. there are conspiracy theories that england slowed down while batting, and later bowled root to allow new zealand to be safe. see below
if pakistan is such a good team that other top teams conspire to keep a team who lost 11 consecutive ODIs on the trot, why are they finding themselves in this position?
sore losers!!
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July 5, 2019 at 9:17 AM
What else can you expect by a country that’s run by a proxy PM who believes in applying lentils to his genitals?
However, looks like the hack pak team is winning today..they are already at 308.
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July 5, 2019 at 9:48 AM
They are out. Needed to won by 316 runs and made 315.
* correction they need to bowl out Bangladesh for 7 to reach semi.
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July 5, 2019 at 10:07 AM
Paki out of SF reckoning as Tigers cross 7, NZ kiwis book the final semi final berth. Bye bye Pakistan
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July 5, 2019 at 10:02 AM
Classless comment by usually a classy dude. Expect better from you AnJo.
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July 5, 2019 at 11:23 AM
@Aamirsfan: I apologize if you think I insulted a whole country by my statement. My statement is against the playboy-turned-Mullah who is now preaching the Holy Quran to all after impregnating women in the US and UK and thinking his was the best libido in this world. About the lentils, I did not ‘create’ the statement! It is printed.
I am extremely harsh on politicians; be they Indian, Pakistani, or American or from anywhere. Truth, just like death, is extremely harsh and real.
Having said all of this, it is a real joy for a cricket-fan to watch Amir bowl the lethal ones. What a joy to watch him bowl those unplayable deliveries! After witnessing the lethal trio of Akram, Younis, and Akhtar — the trio of whom Tendulkar cleaned up in the 2003 world-cup [Sach’s best innings EVER] — he is one of the better things that has happened to Pak Cricket team. I hope he has learned his lesson that greed doesn’t pay and continues to excel in cricket..
And also, being an extremely pessimistic person by nature, I hardly envision India winning the cup [though I would love to be proven wrong here.] The ONLY way the are winning the cup is by winning the toss, putting 350+ on board, and let Bumrah take over…
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July 4, 2019 at 4:25 AM
https://scroll.in/field/929363/why-ravindra-jadejas-twitter-jibe-at-sanjay-manjrekar-is-problematic
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July 5, 2019 at 10:52 AM
Good, comprehensive analysis .
World Cup 2019: India, Australia, England And New Zealand Qualify For Semi-Final
https://sports.ndtv.com/world-cup-2019/world-cup-semi-finals-india-australia-england-and-new-zealand-qualify-2064948?pfrom=cricketwidget
India along with Australia, England and New Zealand will feature in the semi-finals of the ongoing World Cup 2019. While India, Australia and England had already booked their place in the semis, New Zealand were left to wait till the end of Pakistan’s last league fixture against Bangladesh to confirm their spot in the top-four. If Pakistan beat Bangladesh at Lord’s they will finish level with New Zealand on 11 points and five wins, but the run-rate tie-breaker means they will be heading home. Pakistan, needing to smash the world record for margin of victory in a one-day international, scored 315 for nine in their 50 overs at Lord’s. As soon as Bangladesh, already eliminated from the 10-team competition, reached eight runs in their innings, Pakistan were mathematically out of contention.
While all the four teams semi-finalists have been confirmed now, India and Australia, still have a match remaining to decide who will top the World Cup 2019 points table.
England, having played all of their nine matches, will stay at number three in the points table. Australia are currently leading the points table with 14 points in eight games, followed by India who have 13 points in the same number of matches.
India’s semi-final scenarios
If India lose their last league game against Sri Lanka in Leeds, they’ll stay in their current position in the points table (second place) and will face the only team that has managed to beat them in the league stage, England.
However, if Australia fail to beat South Africa at Old Trafford on Saturday and India win their match against Sri Lanka at Headingley on the same day, then they will top the table and play fourth-placed New Zealand in their semi-final match.
Australia’s semi-final scenarios
Australia need to win their league match against South Africa to make the outcome of India vs Sri Lanka at Headingley irrelevant. But, if South Africa manage to beat Australia in the last league fixture of the World Cup 2019 and India defeat Sri Lanka, India will exchange places with the defending champions in the points table and Australia will battle it out against arch-rivals England in the semi-final.
The first semi-final will be played in Manchester on Tuesday, which will feature the table toppers and the number four team. The second semi-final is scheduled to be played in Birmingham on Thursday between the second and third-placed teams in the points table.
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July 5, 2019 at 11:11 AM
What India want IMO.
SA to turn up and beat Australia, India to beat SL. This way India don’t revisit edgbaston and their only loss against England and play NZ whom they haven’t played at Old Trafford where they beat Pakistan. England and Australia will hopefully take a lot out of each other by which time Kohli and Dhoni will have found their best form to take either apart!
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July 7, 2019 at 10:38 AM
Your wish has come true!
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July 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Now
India beat NZ. Kohli and Dhoni to hit form. Jadeja to play.
England to beat Australia in a cracker.
🙏
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July 7, 2019 at 1:13 PM
I am rooting for an Ind-Aus Final
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July 7, 2019 at 1:34 PM
Revenge for 2003!
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July 7, 2019 at 3:20 PM
There is no revenge; revenge is winning the whole thing irrespective of opponent.
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July 8, 2019 at 3:26 AM
It’s revenge for me. Australia need to be stopped!
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July 5, 2019 at 11:16 AM
Good one by Rahul Raj-
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July 5, 2019 at 6:24 PM
Pakistan played reasonably well after bad start.
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July 6, 2019 at 5:03 AM
On Friday, ahead of India’s final group stage match against Sri Lanka, Dhoni, as per an ABP News report, said he has no plans of retiring anytime soon however he was certain that some people wanted him to leave before the Sri Lanka match.
“I don’t know when I will retire. But a lot of people want me to retire before tomorrow’s game (against Sri Lanka),” Dhoni told ABP News.
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July 6, 2019 at 5:20 AM
Sri Lanka Win Toss, Elect To Bat Against India
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July 6, 2019 at 6:05 AM
Pitch is becoming slow in second innings and difficult to bat.
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July 6, 2019 at 11:26 AM
Sharma is class again! India need to throw some wickets to get others in form.
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July 6, 2019 at 11:45 AM
Agreed. And Sharma’s wife hawt!!!!!! Lucky fellow.
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July 6, 2019 at 1:03 PM
Now come on SA!
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July 6, 2019 at 2:26 PM
De Kock Run out and catch were outstanding.
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July 6, 2019 at 5:26 PM
Only just seen highlights, what a run out. All England fans in my office felt so sure of England India semi but SA Australia rivalry is huge. I’m not surprised that SA turned up.
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July 6, 2019 at 7:19 AM
Jadeja playing and Sanju-Manju missing from commentary team? 🙂
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July 6, 2019 at 8:55 AM
Thank God!! Now when will Rameez shut his mouth?
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July 6, 2019 at 8:57 AM
Looks like SRIlanka is getting back in form inspite of Bhumrah at the death again doing well…The 2 dropped catches might cost India..Lanka has a strong bowling attack…
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July 6, 2019 at 9:13 AM
I did not expect Srilanka to recover and get to 264 runs.
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July 6, 2019 at 9:45 AM
yes they recovered very well. They should have been restricted to around 220 at the most.
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July 6, 2019 at 10:58 AM
Indian openers are one of the best. They are so comfortable like fish in water. Three fourths game will be won over by them only.
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July 6, 2019 at 1:21 PM
India made the chase seem pretty easy. Seems they weren’t even trying !
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July 6, 2019 at 2:54 PM
Hopefully SA win here. That would mean at least India have a chance for the finals…But Warner is domineering here with Carey…Once SA get the cheat Warner out, then there’s a good chance..
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July 6, 2019 at 3:27 PM
TOUGH LUCK INDIA. It looks like SA will be thrashed again.
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July 6, 2019 at 3:30 PM
Cheater Warner gone! What a catch! Come on SA – you can do it…
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July 6, 2019 at 3:48 PM
Carey is clobbering – just 57 out of 36 required. Very very achievable.
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July 6, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Carey gone!! Neeed to get rid of khwaja..
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July 6, 2019 at 4:13 PM
Khwaja tere Khwaja gone!!!
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July 6, 2019 at 4:18 PM
This match is the difference between semi finals loss or winning WC for India IMO. Looks like SA will do it.
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July 6, 2019 at 3:51 PM
Faf is making some elementary mistakes. Pretorius has 4 overs left and looking most economical, still he wouldn’t finish his quota. Carey is thrashing Tahir and Shamsi and he continues to bowl them
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July 6, 2019 at 4:34 PM
Job done. Thank you SA!!
Agree with Faf’s mistakes. There were so many problems with field placements. It looked like there was just not much strategy in what a bowler is bowling and the field placements!!
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July 6, 2019 at 5:04 PM
Huge. Against NZ I just feel the toss matters less ie India could chase down a total to win. Obviously a lesser threat too compared to England.
Sharma’s form has been key till now but I hope Kohli and Dhoni hit century and strike rate form now as pressure will be huge now. 5 centuries in 8 games is no joke. The guy is awesome. Technically doesn’t matter just like Sehwag. He hits big shots and shows no fear.
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July 6, 2019 at 5:16 PM
rightly put. just like toss did not matter against SL in this match. And we chased down the tricky target without much sweat. Our bowlers need to find a way to get NZ Kane Williamson out soon.
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July 6, 2019 at 5:05 PM
Pretorius bowled a wicket maiden, claiming Warner in his sixth and last over and never bowled again. He went at economy of 4.5 best among all bowlers today at Manchester. Add to this he had 2 maidens and 2 wickets as well as MOM against SL. Why would Faf bowl others who were getting thrashed for 17 runs in a over?
Looks lik we could have had the 6th century for the day if Carey didn’t miss out – Mathews, Rohit, Rahul, Faf, Warner were the five centurions for the day. Carey missed by 15 runs
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July 8, 2019 at 9:54 PM
come to think about it, the 2 wickets taken by pretorius were smith and warner. begs the question why the skipper did not bowl his quota of overs. did faf have an eye on the mom award for himself?
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July 6, 2019 at 5:24 PM
Every other Semi Finalist other than India has lost to one or more eliminated team
England -> lost to Pakistan, Sri Lanka and SF Australia
Australia -> lost to South Africa and SF India
NZ -> lost to Pakistan and SF England, Australia
India -> lost only to SF England
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July 6, 2019 at 10:52 PM
Eng / Aus Semi will be THE game of the tournament so far…..killer game….
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July 7, 2019 at 1:49 AM
Huge game just before Ashes! This is better than Australia vs NZ as a rivalry. This is a 50/50 game but I think England have a slight edge. I’d fancy England to get through.
India should be beating NZ who I believe only beat the bottom sides of the groups.
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July 7, 2019 at 2:56 AM
I am betting India to beat every team once 😉
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July 7, 2019 at 4:34 AM
Haha so NZ then England!
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July 6, 2019 at 9:13 PM
And this SA-AUSTRALIA match is really a lesson for Virat. Of course, he’s not the same Virat of 2015 or 2017. Yes, the Aussies came close on an insult of a pitch, but they lost, didn’t they? Irrespective of HOWEVER strong batsmen, and however many, you have in your team, in a prestigious tournament, you just bat first and put runs on the board if you win a toss, PERIOD. It’s a sad state of affairs, but that’s what modern-day cricket is. [Unless and until you are so cock-sure of the pitch conditions.] We could have maintained our terrific record against Pak overseas, but his stupidity during the CWC asking Pak to bat first cost us our first overseas loss against Pak post the noughties…
I hope he doesn’t repeat such crappy mistakes again…especially in the semis and if he manages to get to the finals…
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July 6, 2019 at 10:00 PM
Sarfaraz returned that gift this CWC back to Kohli
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July 6, 2019 at 10:01 PM
https://www.icc-cricket.com/video/1265405
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July 7, 2019 at 1:40 AM
In most knock out games on decent batting tracks you’ve got to bat first. Runs on board is crucial! I don’t know who won toss in 83 but India had runs on board and THE GREATEST side of that era crumbled. SL and India chased in 96 and 11 respectively. I hated Ganguly’s ludicrous decision in 03 final to bowl. The pressure to chase is high.
It’s like penalty shootouts in football. Going 2nd knowing your penalty sends you out is horrible, hardly anyone goes 2nd.
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July 7, 2019 at 1:58 AM
will they play jadeja in semis? he was better than yadav and rest of the bowlers except bumrah
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July 7, 2019 at 2:01 AM
If they have guts they can remove Dhoni and replace him with Jadeja.
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July 7, 2019 at 2:19 AM
He’s got to play. India needs to have batting at 6-8 IMO.
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July 7, 2019 at 3:00 AM
WI won toss..
https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/scorecard/65090/india-vs-west-indies-final-prudential-world-cup-1983
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July 7, 2019 at 1:05 AM
India must not underestimate New Zealand either. They can be very dangerous when they’re in form
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July 7, 2019 at 2:02 AM
it is disgusting to see the entire cricket board practically run by the influence of mumbai-cricketrs shastri-gavaskar-sanjumanu and gang as if the rest of the India does not matter! when will BCCI be fair and neutral to the rest of the country?
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July 7, 2019 at 10:27 AM
yes, the bullies from Bombay and the north are disgusting.No doubt about it. You could almost see the pithy arrogance in Shastri’s drunk eyes when he was forced to applaud KL Rahul’s century. Pathetic!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K._L._Rahul
Only folks like Dhoni and Kohli have the brains to applaud and bring such folks to the front…
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July 7, 2019 at 2:56 AM
Actor Anushka Sharma is in the UK, giving company to husband and cricketer Virat Kohli who is leading Team India in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup. The actor cheered for the team from the bleachers as India won against Sri Lanka and was seen asking one of the friends about the signal for a four. While its okay to not know about the technicalities of the game, Twitter had a field day laughing over the same.
A video of Anushka asking one of those sitting besides her “Is this a four signal?” has gone viral. She is seen making the gesture of the signal which indicates a four (4 runs).
Taking a dig at the actor, a fan wrote, “Wife of Indian Cricket team Captain” with a folded hands emoji. A similar tweet read, “Wife of best cricketer in the world.” Another user wrote, “Kohli ko sahi biwi mili hai. (Kohli has got the right kind of wife).”
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July 7, 2019 at 9:14 AM
Responding to the query, Rohit said that different people react differently to different situations and it is solely a personal choice.
“See, that’s the challenge for the sportsman. All this distraction will happen, but every individual is different, and it depends on how he wants to think about that particular incident or situation. For me, like I said just now, I want to stay away from all of that and enjoy the beautiful weather in England,” Rohit said.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-sanjay-manjrekar-twitter-spat-rohit-sharma-offers-interesting-explanation/story-abmFvKHDhAgqw6KDmWoJ9L.html
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July 7, 2019 at 3:09 PM
https://www.hindustantimes.com/it-s-viral/icc-world-cup-2019-india-vs-sri-lanka-yuzvendra-chahal-s-chilling-pic-gets-meme-treatment-the-results-are-hilarious/story-GpuzFlXPR48z9pAIC3U7TP.html
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July 7, 2019 at 11:46 PM
Rohit Sharma and Bumrah have together eclipsed Virat Kohli?
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-semi-final-rohit-sharma-27-runs-away-from-biggest-world-cup-record/story-sg9eFjSu0ILAYTGjTWzPjL.html
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July 8, 2019 at 4:45 AM
in this World Cup, most definitely. I was hoping at 189/1, Kohli sent Pant to finish the game. Instead he came out. A 40* would have done a lot of good for Pant than Kohli. He would have learnt a lot. But not to be so.
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July 7, 2019 at 11:59 PM
Given the injury loss of Stoinis to the Aussies, I would think England have the upper hand in the second semis
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July 8, 2019 at 12:05 AM
Damn
https://www.india.com/sports/india-vs-new-zealand-weather-report-manchester-weather-forecast-for-ind-vs-nz-icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-1st-semifinal-match-rain-to-play-spoilsport-at-old-trafford-3710840/
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July 8, 2019 at 2:13 AM
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July 8, 2019 at 2:18 AM
cow playing football
https://mobile.twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/1145760592181059592
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July 8, 2019 at 3:39 AM
tips to get more out of Dhoni
1. Open with Dhoni and Rohit. Given the kind of form Rohit is in, he can keep the scoring rate steady while Dhoni gets his mojo back.And if he gets out too soon, nevermind. If India got any disposable wickets it’s Dhoni
2. Have him bowl a few overs of seam up if any of the regular are getting a drubbing. His lack of pace will make the ball wobble.
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July 8, 2019 at 3:51 AM
As odd as it sounds moving Dhoni up the order makes way more sense to me for these reasons. It will force him to score or get out. As for bowling leave it to the other 10 players!
Dhoni conundrum is only here for 2 matches, he’ll retire afterwards and I for sure will remember his great 2011 innings, probably the best knock under pressure I’ve seen. As a captain he was incredible. I hope he smacks a half century.
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July 8, 2019 at 6:03 AM
he might stay till T20 world cup in 2020. but if India doesn’t win the upcoming semis or finals, and he does not perform, exit can be forced.
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July 8, 2019 at 8:48 PM
No way dhoni stays beyond the world cup even if he scores a match winning innings. Its painfully obvious that he is just a touch slow in terms of his reactions against fast bowling. what was more worrying was the bad day he had behind the stumps against sri lanka, hopefully that was just an aberration. He deserves to go out on a high rather than being pushed out for sticking around too long.
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July 8, 2019 at 4:01 AM
It doesn’t make sense to send him after 40th over. He can be lethal only if he comes around 30th over.
If there are quick wickets then he can absorb the pressure.
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July 8, 2019 at 5:55 AM
Saimaira is such adorable kid
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July 8, 2019 at 10:38 AM
Toss won’t matter if rain is a factor. A chasing team will be aided by DWL and batting first you have runs on the board.
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July 8, 2019 at 11:01 AM
a 20 over match will be NZ advantage. Shorter matches negate a strong batting strength of a team. Afghanistan, WI, Pakistan, NZ, Bangladesh would do better in 20 over format
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July 8, 2019 at 4:43 PM
So what happens if both the days are washed out?
If the match is washed out on the reserve day too then India will progress through to the finals as they finished at number 1 points table with 15 points while New Zealand scraped through with 11 points and were placed at number 4 on the points table.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand-semi-finals-world-cup-2019-what-happens-if-india-vs-new-zealand-semi-final-clash-is-washed-out/story-RVCX4kf1MDtoU6Zeg8jzPK.html
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July 8, 2019 at 5:05 PM
Horrible way to win but if rain allows no play at all it means India will be joint champions with Australia – that’s semi final and final washed out.
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July 8, 2019 at 9:00 PM
https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/cricket+addictor+english-epaper-cricaden/mohammed+shami+at+it+again+sends+message+to+unknown+lady+on+twitter-newsid-124265386
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July 8, 2019 at 9:02 PM
Semi Final
If a Semi-Final is tied, the teams shall compete in a Super Over to determine which team progresses to the Final.
If following a tie, weather conditions prevent the Super Over from being completed, or if the match is abandoned or a no result at the end of the reserve day, then the team which proceeds to the Final will be the team that finished in the higher position in the League Stage.
Final
In the event of a tied final, the teams shall compete in a Super Over to determine which team is the winner.
If following a tie, weather conditions prevent the Super Over from being completed, or if the match is abandoned or a no result at the end of the reserve day, the teams shall be declared joint winners.
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July 9, 2019 at 5:15 AM
NZ to bat. First blood NZ – over to you Bumrah!
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July 9, 2019 at 5:33 AM
Do India know how to review?
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July 9, 2019 at 5:49 AM
Indian bowlers on fire. Team selection after losing toss is looking good. Batting depth will help.
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July 9, 2019 at 6:20 AM
So far the bowling’s been tight. Will this pitch be difficult to bat on 2nd?
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July 9, 2019 at 6:30 AM
I’m expecting NZ to get to 250 at least. Still a tough chase but achievable. Pitch shouldn’t change much. Rain now and NZ really are screwed as it’s a terrible start. I’d like India to win over 50 overs but a bit of rain as back up will help India.
Kane Williamson is the key. He is standing between India and final.
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July 9, 2019 at 6:51 AM
Hmm…hopefully Lord Indra will oblige. What I don’t want is a repeat of 2015!! NEW ZEALAND beat here and then lose to AUSSIES like cuckolds in the final!!!!
And now Pandays is injured and walking back!!
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July 9, 2019 at 7:01 AM
Yes NZ in final will wilt. Get Kane out!
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July 9, 2019 at 7:16 AM
Anyway India have bowled superbly here. They’ve got NZ in a situation where they will have to take risks eventually as 250 is a minimum here with India batting to #9.
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July 9, 2019 at 8:10 AM
India must win now otherwise they have fooled everyone
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July 9, 2019 at 8:56 AM
**India must win now otherwise they have fooled everyone**
Yeah it would be almost like an anti-‘climax’ in the ’80s films. The falling in love is complete, songs are complete, the mandatory ‘tumhari haisiyat aur hamari haisiyat kya’ taken care of, marriage function over without any obstacles: But come first night, just have a glass of milk fall asleep snoring…
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July 9, 2019 at 9:06 AM
LOL – anyway it’s raining. Reduced over match really swings it firmly into India’s hands.
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July 9, 2019 at 9:36 AM
India chase 237 if it’s 46 overs match or 148 if it’s 20 overs match.
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July 9, 2019 at 8:51 AM
The black caps WAGS are here just to have fun!!
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July 9, 2019 at 11:46 AM
I am worried about batting in overcast conditions on a sticky wicket chasing a decent score of 237 in 46 overs. It’s not yet over till the fat lady sings
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July 9, 2019 at 11:52 AM
Yep but I prefer this than chasing over 300 in any condition. Ideally India wants a 30 over match with rain still a risk and they stay ahead of the score. Something like that. Even at 46 overs they can manage the chase. India are favourites. Top 8 all play T20 anyway.
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July 9, 2019 at 12:07 PM
Anyway looks like they are playing tomorrow as it’s raining again.
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July 9, 2019 at 12:19 PM
tomorrow forecast not too great either
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July 9, 2019 at 12:23 PM
India go to final if they don’t bat 20 overs tomorrow. Anti climax.
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July 9, 2019 at 12:59 PM
i know, but we would not have beaten NZ in that case. 148 in 20 overs is a challenging task at 7.4 rpo and Rohit can’t get another century then in semi finals 😦
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July 9, 2019 at 1:10 PM
148 is fair total here. NZ kept wickets in hand rather than going for runs. Tomorrow India can restrict them by getting some dots in early. A wet outfield is not good for bowling teams. Slippery, harder to catch, wet ball etc. India have a T20 side pretty much, I checked India’s last T20 side – majority are playing here. They can adjust batting order if required – Jadeja in will help too.
For me the bigger sin here is if it rains tomorrow and no game took place. Neutrals deserve a sporting contest. India have a lot of advantages like knowing the target, knowing how many runs they need at each wicket. Of course they are chasing but they were in any event, that pressure exists.
In the event of rain tomorrow it favours India more than NZ.
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July 9, 2019 at 12:09 PM
not to forget slow outfield, lesser boundaries ..
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July 9, 2019 at 1:42 PM
they only need to get one innings plus 23 deliveries. hopefully they can do it before the rains.
I am checking the hourly weather for Manchester on accuweather. Rain is at 4 am then partly cloudy till 12 noon when it rains for the next hour, then cloudy rest of the day. I do think they can wrap it up by 3 pm local time.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/manchester/m15-6/hourly-weather-forecast/329260?hour=33
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July 9, 2019 at 5:07 PM
Weather forecasts are as reliable as Pandya’s bowling here. Manchester is known for terrible weather. These semi’s and finals should have been played in London.
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