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Title: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Buzz on March 23, 2011, 10:27:14 AM
The West Indies are in all sorts now, 69-5, make that 69-6

the fat lady is getting warmed up in Afridi's dressing room
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: mattw on March 23, 2011, 10:28:25 AM
Poor batting display by the Windies, would have been more of a challenge if it was Pak Vs Ban
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 10:32:07 AM
Dreadful by the Windies, they're making Afridi look unplayable, when he's a fairly mediocre bowler
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: iand123 on March 23, 2011, 10:32:14 AM
71-7 now
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 10:34:55 AM
even making the fake Saqlain(Ajmal) look like a world beater
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Buzz on March 23, 2011, 10:38:35 AM
8 now - with the worst tail in the cup.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 19reading87 on March 23, 2011, 10:46:40 AM
Chanderpaul to get a ton....
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 100 not out on March 23, 2011, 10:49:00 AM
Could be India v Pak semi. What a game that would be Jeet.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 10:49:24 AM
Chanderpaul to get a ton....
The rate Shiv's batting at it may take until the 2015 WC to reach a 100!!!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 10:50:12 AM
Could be India v Pak semi. What a game that would be Jeet.
India vs Oz could be India's exit
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 23, 2011, 10:51:02 AM
Dreadful by the Windies, they're making Afridi look unplayable, when he's a fairly mediocre bowler

I would not call 20 wickets in a single world cup being mediocre
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 10:53:22 AM
I would not call 20 wickets in a single world cup being mediocre
he's taken 11 wickets vs the minnows...
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 23, 2011, 10:55:52 AM
So all the other bowlers have bowled against them it's not like only he has bowled at them  and no one else has taken that many minnows in both groups
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Buzz on March 23, 2011, 10:56:45 AM
Jeet - why don't you like Afridi? - he is great value, I think his bowling is really difficult to hit with good variation, his leadership got them past Aus - and Pak are the only team to beat Aus at a world cup for ages... as for his batting - which is more miss than hit these days - but when it is hit... bring it on!!!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: uknsaunders on March 23, 2011, 10:56:58 AM
India vs Oz could be India's exit

I'll be staggerred if the wicket isn't:-

1 turning square from ball one
2.the slowest lowest deck seen in this world cup
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Buzz on March 23, 2011, 11:00:06 AM
I'll be staggerred if the wicket isn't:-

1 turning square from ball one
2.the slowest lowest deck seen in this world cup
and the specially minted coin was designed so that India won the toss ;)

but the pitch will be a massive slow bunsen - and why not!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 100 not out on March 23, 2011, 11:04:39 AM
Jeet - why don't you like Afridi? - he is great value, I think his bowling is really difficult to hit with good variation, his leadership got them past Aus - and Pak are the only team to beat Aus at a world cup for ages... as for his batting - which is more miss than hit these days - but when it is hit... bring it on!!!

For me he is box office. dont take a backward step and has a heart. But usually lacking a brain.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: langer17 on March 23, 2011, 11:07:03 AM
Afridi has the quickest, faster ball than any other spinner in the world.

I'm sure you guys have seen this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMAzD5kfmWw
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Buzz on March 23, 2011, 11:08:42 AM
For me he is box office. doesn't take a backward step and has a heart. But usually lacking a brain.

Brilliant exactly what you are looking in a player as a neutral. Obviously he would drive me nuts if he was playing for England... and would certainly never get allowed near the captaincy... did someone say Freddie was an England skipper? I don't remember that (cough).
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 11:17:44 AM
I'll be staggerred if the wicket isn't:-

1 turning square from ball one
2.the slowest lowest deck seen in this world cup
I'll be amazed if the pitch is a square turner in Ahmedabad, normally very flat and good for batting.

Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 11:18:24 AM
Jeet - why don't you like Afridi? - he is great value, I think his bowling is really difficult to hit with good variation, his leadership got them past Aus - and Pak are the only team to beat Aus at a world cup for ages... as for his batting - which is more miss than hit these days - but when it is hit... bring it on!!!
Over rated village idiot
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Buzz on March 23, 2011, 11:20:26 AM
Over rated village idiot


hahahahah that may be why i love watching him - that and his self proclaiming messiah wicket celebrations!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: uknsaunders on March 23, 2011, 11:41:40 AM
top effort from the Windies there 112 in 43 overs. At least they got the recall of Chanders right, albeit at a strikerate of 41.5. It's the only thing they did get right by the looks of it.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 11:43:50 AM
Windies should've played Shiv vs England and India. He's the glue in their batting line up
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: mdl_1979 on March 23, 2011, 11:52:08 AM
Pakistan's bowling attack is very strong.  If their batters can hold it together they have a good chance in this World Cup.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Kulli on March 23, 2011, 12:15:00 PM
Gul is arguably the best seamer in one day cricket at the moment, and there's no denying Afridi is bowling very well. Other than that I'm not too sure about their attack, their all capable but also capable of getting smashed all round the park as happened against NZ. Riaz in particular is a weak link.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: mattw on March 23, 2011, 12:51:33 PM
Ajmal is a top spinner as well - looking forward to seeing him turn his arm for worcs.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Kulli on March 23, 2011, 12:54:11 PM
Ajmal is a top spinner as well - looking forward to seeing him turn his arm for worcs.
Can't be that good, he's not evey been first choice for half the tournament.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 100 not out on March 23, 2011, 04:10:53 PM
They have quite a few match winners. Razzaq can destroy u on his day for example. Ajmal for me is a very wily customer. Difficult to pick him.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 100 not out on March 23, 2011, 04:12:12 PM
In these Sub continent conditions they will be a force to be reckoned with
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 23, 2011, 08:01:32 PM
Can't be that good, he's not evey been first choice for half the tournament.

Could be perhaps they kept him for knockout stage, before World Cup in a interview he said he has a new delivery will be be out in world cup so revealing that in the knockout stage is smartest thing to do...
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 08:39:02 PM
Could be perhaps they kept him for knockout stage, before World Cup in a interview he said he has a new delivery will be be out in world cup so revealing that in the knockout stage is smartest thing to do...
What rubbish, he's not Saqlain that he can keep inventing new deliveries.

He wasn't selected as Afridi likes having Rehman as he can bowl with the new ball and is a better fielder and batsman
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 23, 2011, 08:50:45 PM
What rubbish, he's not Saqlain that he can keep inventing new deliveries.

He wasn't selected as Afridi likes having Rehman as he can bowl with the new ball and is a better fielder and batsman

There is an interview available on internet where he said it not sure if Leo would allow me to post its link.

Hafeez bowled with new bal would say better than Rehman so I don't see Rehman coming back.

Either way Ajmal, Murali and Swann are the three of best spinners in the world cup at the moment.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 23, 2011, 08:52:23 PM
Ajmal realy????

I would still say Vettori is up there and much better than Ajmal when he is fit
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rp27 on March 23, 2011, 08:53:02 PM
There is an interview available on internet where he said it not sure if Leo would allow me to post its link.

Hafeez bowled with new bal would say better than Rehman so I don't see Rehman coming back.

Either way Yardy, Murali and Swann are the three of best spinners in the world cup at the moment.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 23, 2011, 08:55:34 PM
ob current form i would rather have sullimanmoutain Benn than Ajmal
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Opener on March 23, 2011, 08:58:35 PM
I don't mind if all the Pakistan players are rubbish if they perform as they have performed in the world cup (barring Kamran of course).
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 09:02:22 PM
There is an interview available on internet where he said it not sure if Leo would allow me to post its link.

Hafeez bowled with new bal would say better than Rehman so I don't see Rehman coming back.

Either way Ajmal, Murali and Swann are the three of best spinners in the world cup at the moment.
Ashwin was better than Ajmal....
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 23, 2011, 09:04:18 PM
agreed there Ashwin does look good but i still feel the best finger spinners in the world are Swann and Vettori
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rp27 on March 23, 2011, 09:06:08 PM
ajmal's a chucker anyway
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 09:07:26 PM
agreed there Ashwin does look good but i still feel the best finger spinners in the world are Swann and Vettori
I personally don't rate Swann and we'll see what SL do to him on Saturday. He was found wanting vs India.

Vettori is the best in limited overs, streets ahead in a pretty average side as well.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Tumo on March 23, 2011, 09:10:01 PM
I personally don't rate Swann and we'll see what SL do to him on Saturday. He was found wanting vs India.

Vettori is the best in limited overs, streets ahead in a pretty average side as well.
Agreed on Vettori, but disagree on Swann, would take him over everybody else with the exception of Vettori!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rp27 on March 23, 2011, 09:11:23 PM
Agreed on Vettori, but disagree on Swann, would take him over everybody else with the exception of Vettori!
you seen to share a lot of my opinions, i like you tumo
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 23, 2011, 09:12:09 PM
India top order bar Tendulkar were found wanting Vs England though

I would also take Swann over the last 2 years you even you Jeet must agree his record has been nothing sort of brilliant
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 09:12:50 PM
Agreed on Vettori, but disagree on Swann, would take him over everybody else with the exception of Vettori!
It's only my opinion I didn't expect any one to agree with me
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 09:14:37 PM
India top order bar Tendulkar were found wanting Vs England though
Against Swann? I think not. 9-1-59-1 and even Yuvraj didn't struggle vs Swann. Yuvraj is village vs spin...
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 23, 2011, 09:14:41 PM
I think England will win the World Cup always have i see no team to be scared of

In fact i would go to say Sri Lanka will be out toughest test

In truth i looking forward to India coming here i think you bubble Jeet might burst 
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Tumo on March 23, 2011, 09:18:22 PM
you seen to share a lot of my opinions, i like you tumo
I just have a lot of opinions! Someone's bound to agree with some of them ;)
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rp27 on March 23, 2011, 09:19:19 PM
I just have a lot of opinions! Someone's bound to agree with some of them ;)
haha, i guess so, some say i have too many opinions on things!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 09:22:00 PM

In truth i looking forward to India coming here i think you bubble Jeet might burst 
Same was said when India went to SA, India will lose 3 tests, 5 odi's and the t20, didn't pan out that way did it?
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 23, 2011, 11:34:42 PM
ajmal's a chucker anyway

Prove it!!!!!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rp27 on March 23, 2011, 11:40:45 PM
Prove it!!!!!
anyone can see he throws it, his arm comes over bent then he throws it. i dont know why the ICC let players get away with it
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 23, 2011, 11:52:39 PM
All off spinners that bowl the doosra wear long sleeved shirts to hide their guilt...
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 23, 2011, 11:55:04 PM
At the end of the day a few bowlers look like the chuck it but if they pass the icc test then they are legal to bowl so that is the bottom line
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rajesh500 on March 24, 2011, 04:14:55 AM
I think, Botha chucks.. :)
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 08:41:28 AM
Second 1/4 final today, Austraila win the toss and bat. They've finally ditched Steven Smith for David Hussey.

Dhoni has finally seen the light and ditched Yusuf Pathan, I'd have Raina just for his fielding.

Finally which skipper will receive their P45 today?
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Canners on March 24, 2011, 08:51:30 AM
My money's on Australia in this game although i want India to win
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: fraserm on March 24, 2011, 11:58:24 AM
Looks like ponting has saved it for the big games, how on earth does Cameron White warrant a place in the side?! baffled.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 12:04:03 PM
White's gone the most improved player in limited overs cricket for Oz into a liability
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: mattw on March 24, 2011, 12:06:57 PM
Indeed, I was surprised to see Smith dropped instead of White as he's a very good hitter to come in for the powerplays. Especially the way that they've played so far anyway.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 12:11:47 PM
Well I suppose White is 3rd in command behind Punter and Clarke, so they're keeping faith in White
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: yvk3103 on March 24, 2011, 12:18:41 PM
Sorry off the topic-

Jeet,
Could you kinldy clear your inbox please.

Thanks
YK
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 12:22:35 PM
Sorry off the topic-

Jeet,
Could you kinldy clear your inbox please.

Thanks
YK
Done
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 24, 2011, 01:25:28 PM
anyone can see he throws it, his arm comes over bent then he throws it. i dont know why the ICC let players get away with it

So you know more about rules than ICC?

I suggest ICC to go home so you can take over..
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: langer17 on March 24, 2011, 01:32:12 PM
White is terrrible and I dont know why he hasnt been dropped. Smith got wickets against Englands in the 7 one day series, Hussey got runs and wickets. White didnt do anything and now in the WC his top score is like 20, he should be dropped. If Aus were to win and White gets a 100, my opinion wont change as he shouldnt of been there after game 1
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Hads45 on March 24, 2011, 01:34:15 PM
India will still chase this down comfortably. Australias attack does not suit this pitch. 40 Overs of pace through Johnson, Tait, Lee and Watson wont scare the Indian batsman too much who bowled close to 40 overs of spin.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Hads45 on March 24, 2011, 01:35:10 PM
Meanwhile Sehwag should of been out first over. The first replay showed the edge and then for every other replay they decided to show it in fast motion from behind.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 24, 2011, 01:43:10 PM
Smith should have been playing and Australia should have mainly bowled with Smith, Krezja, Clarke and Hussey.

Pitch is slow so fast bowlers become really easy to play/
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: langer17 on March 24, 2011, 01:47:26 PM
anyone else see the BAS letters on the back of Tendaulker's helmet?
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: uknsaunders on March 24, 2011, 01:48:58 PM
Smith should have been playing and Australia should have mainly bowled with Smith, Krezja, Clarke and Hussey.

Pitch is slow so fast bowlers become really easy to play/

Don't know why anyone is surprised. I said as much yesterday!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 24, 2011, 01:54:06 PM
anyone else see the BAS letters on the back of Tendaulker's helmet?

Apparently he has family terms with them..

Don't know why anyone is surprised. I said as much yesterday!

Oops I didn't see it but uknsaunders is the original owner of that idea...
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Hads45 on March 24, 2011, 01:58:28 PM
What did you say? Its hardly ground breaking stuff this pitch was going to be slow and turning from ball one. The wickets have been strategically prepared to suit India and there friends.

Theyve gone out of there way to prepare decks which are doing more than turning. Australia were never a chance in this world cup once that became evident and England are probably in the same boat, all be it to a lesser degree. Pitches have never turned like this in one day matches in India. All the BCCI associated teams seemed to come prepared for it, even South Africa seemed to bring a plethora of spinners.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: langer17 on March 24, 2011, 03:16:26 PM
Just saw the Kholi's bat has the "GM now" part on his bat, so his bat must be a GM
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: langer17 on March 24, 2011, 03:19:33 PM
well I assume it is anyway
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 03:53:13 PM
What did you say? Its hardly ground breaking stuff this pitch was going to be slow and turning from ball one. The wickets have been strategically prepared to suit India and there friends.

Theyve gone out of there way to prepare decks which are doing more than turning. Australia were never a chance in this world cup once that became evident and England are probably in the same boat, all be it to a lesser degree. Pitches have never turned like this in one day matches in India. All the BCCI associated teams seemed to come prepared for it, even South Africa seemed to bring a plethora of spinners.
Why shouldn't India prepare pitches that suit them? It's called home advantage...
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rp27 on March 24, 2011, 03:54:28 PM
So you know more about rules than ICC?

I suggest ICC to go home so you can take over..
Just because the ICC have passed his action doesnt mean he doesnt throw it, they changed the rules for murali, so they can't really stop now can they? You're only arguing because you support pakistan anyway
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Colesy on March 24, 2011, 03:54:56 PM
Just saw the Kholi's bat has the "GM now" part on his bat, so his bat must be a GM
I believe he was using one of Kumble's old Catalysts a while ago
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: fraserm on March 24, 2011, 03:58:54 PM
Village running between Gambhir & Yuvraj.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 04:01:22 PM
Gambhir seemed desperate to give Oz his wicket, two missing run out chances, but never mind Gambhir made it 3rd time lucky.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Riddy on March 24, 2011, 04:01:57 PM
never seen anything like it
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 24, 2011, 04:11:41 PM
Whether a player throws or not if the icc pass the action as legal that's the end of it we can have opinions which everyone is entitled to but the governing body have said it ok so fair play

Regarding the pitches preparing pitches that suit the home team in a test or odi series has been going on for years but to do it for a world cup is not really on IMO but that's just me
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 04:23:11 PM
End is in sight of Dhoni's spell as captain...
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: tim2000s on March 24, 2011, 04:25:50 PM
Regarding the pitches preparing pitches that suit the home team in a test or odi series has been going on for years but to do it for a world cup is not really on IMO but that's just me
As long as ALL the pitches prepared for the tournament are of the same style (i.e. the one that suits the hosts), not just the ones for the matches of the hosts, then I don't see it as a problem. Everyone gets to play on it and get some level of used to it.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: jonpinson on March 24, 2011, 04:26:35 PM
Gawd I love you Indian fans, it seems to be a 50/50 time split between being massively defensive if anyone else says something about your team, and being incredibly critical of them yourselves!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 04:28:52 PM
Gawd I love you Indian fans, it seems to be a 50/50 time split between being massively defensive if anyone else says something about your team, and being incredibly critical of them yourselves!
last 15 ODIs Dhoni has struggled to get the ball of the square. Time for change
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 24, 2011, 04:30:18 PM
It just seems some of the pitches have been prepared to be ultra slow to nullify the pace attack of the non asain teams but hey you have to learn to play against spin some time in your life ;)
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 04:32:41 PM
It just seems some of the pitches have been prepared to be ultra slow to nullify the pace attack of the non asain teams but hey you have to learn to play against spin some time in your life ;)
Mohali and Bangalore had pace in the pitches.

Places like Chennai, Columbo, Motera etc are very hot and the Sun dries them out.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 100 not out on March 24, 2011, 04:33:29 PM
Looks like it will be India's batting versus Pakistan bowling. India have never lost to Pak in a WC tournament. It looks like being a cracker.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 24, 2011, 04:34:43 PM
Not that much pace but Indian pitches tend to be batting roads or turners anyway as that's what fans want apparently loads of runs
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 04:35:13 PM
Not that much pace but Indian pitches tend to be batting roads or turners anyway as that's what fans want apparently loads of runs
This one isn't over yet!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Buzz on March 24, 2011, 04:36:14 PM
the power play is what we are all waiting for... !
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 24, 2011, 04:36:43 PM
Barring a miracle I think it's over but stranger things have happened I suppose
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 04:36:54 PM
the power play is what we are all waiting for... !
no!!! India will lose!!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 100 not out on March 24, 2011, 04:38:14 PM
If India lose from this situation, they should give up cricket. The aussies are a spent force.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Kulli on March 24, 2011, 04:43:19 PM
Against Swann? I think not. 9-1-59-1 and even Yuvraj didn't struggle vs Swann. Yuvraj is village vs spin...
Didn't Singh have pretty similar figures to Swanns in that match?
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 04:47:47 PM
Didn't Singh have pretty similar figures to Swanns in that match?
Probably but I don't think Harbhajan is 'World Class'
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: langer17 on March 24, 2011, 04:54:59 PM
Australia isnt a spent force!

On a different note, is any of the gear that Yuvraj is using actualy Reebok??? SS bat, Bas Gloves and the pads look like SG to me.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: jonpinson on March 24, 2011, 04:55:52 PM
Some balls on the lad to play that shot in the given situation...
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 100 not out on March 24, 2011, 04:59:01 PM
Sorry Langer. . .dont mean to be rude or offensive, but all good things come to an end.
Hayden, Gilchrist, Langer, Warne, McGrath were all time greats.

This new lot aint much cop in my opinion.

260 was never going to be enough, i thought Ponting could have been a bit more positive against the spinners.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: PM7 on March 24, 2011, 05:01:46 PM
The dream semi final is imminent. Glad I took the afternoon off work to watch this!
Yuvraj seems to have toned down on the arrogance and and just get on with the job!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: iand123 on March 24, 2011, 05:07:05 PM
How rubbish have Australia bowled today? Shaun Tait in particular has been awful. Fair play to India though, despite some wobbles Yuvraj and Raina have done very well
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 05:07:40 PM
What a run chase! This was like Yuvraj off old, India's best finisher. Masterstroke to play Raina over Yusuf. Raina must've saved over 20 runs in the field alone. 3 sub continent WCs and 3 semi finals for India, hopefully go into the final this time. 
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: mattw on March 24, 2011, 05:08:10 PM
Good win for India,

Aus just didn't have a good enough spin attack to win this game/WC.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Colesy on March 24, 2011, 05:08:25 PM
I think Pakistan will win the World cup now.

Aus were rubbish today, with the exception of Ponting
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: keysersolze on March 24, 2011, 05:13:50 PM
Yeah this is going to be one hell of a semi final lets hope the real Pakistan show up and fight as Imran Kahn described like a Tiger backed into a corner!!!! It should be one hell of a match and hopefully unite the nation of Pakistan and bring some good out of the tournament. Also good old Ricky boy!!! You cant keep a Tasmanian down even if they do have two heads lol!!! (Sorry guys only aussies will get that one) But what a blast from the past good to see old Ricky back on top form!! Whats the odds on him making it to another ashes series !!?
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: langer17 on March 24, 2011, 05:21:14 PM
@100 not out - Entitled to your opinon, mine just differs from yours.

I do agree though, I thought Aus would have been a bit more aggressvie but what can you do when you have White in your team.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 24, 2011, 05:29:35 PM
India vs Pakistan match in the world cup was bound to happen...
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 24, 2011, 05:31:35 PM
I bet the sponsors and advertisers are doing back flips with the possibilities for advertising  etc
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: tim2000s on March 24, 2011, 05:32:17 PM
Lets be fair, the aussie bowlers gave India back the extra runs that they let through in the field, plus some!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 05:35:29 PM
Lets be fair, the aussie bowlers gave India back the extra runs that they let through in the field, plus some!
India's fielding was brilliant today, dunno what game you was watching?
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 05:36:17 PM
India vs Pakistan match in the world cup was bound to happen...
After the 2007 WC, the sponsors couldn't afford not to have an Indian vs Pakistan match
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 100 not out on March 24, 2011, 05:38:22 PM
Where's your money re ind v pak
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 24, 2011, 05:39:44 PM
It depends which Pakistan turn up as if they play well it's too close to call
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Colesy on March 24, 2011, 05:40:06 PM
Pakistan
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: langer17 on March 24, 2011, 05:40:23 PM
I'm still on Sri Lanka to win
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: tim2000s on March 24, 2011, 05:41:57 PM
India's fielding was brilliant For India today, dunno what game you was watching?
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 24, 2011, 05:42:09 PM
Yesterday when Pakistan won Imran Khan wanted an India-Pakistan Semi Final because he said India will be under pressure because of following three reasons;

Home Ground/Crowd
Playing Pakistan
Semi Final
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: langer17 on March 24, 2011, 05:43:20 PM
Im going with a Sril Lanka vs. Pakistan final.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 05:43:30 PM

No drops, two misfields - when Australia made more errors than India. Superb in the field. Raina and Kohli where magnificent.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 05:43:54 PM
India vs South Africa final
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 24, 2011, 05:44:13 PM
I'm still on Sri Lanka to win

I'm guessing that Sri Lanka just got a fair few more fans about 5 mins ago
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 05:45:39 PM
Yesterday when Pakistan won Imran Khan wanted an India-Pakistan Semi Final because he said India will be under pressure because of following three reasons;

Home Ground/Crowd
Playing Pakistan
Semi Final
Imran was the master of mind games and the was playing a few yesterday. Imran was probably trying to detract from the fact that Pakistan have never beaten India in the WC....
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: langer17 on March 24, 2011, 05:47:12 PM
Haha, to your surprise no. I wanted Australia to go well, but in the poll which is on here I picked Sri Lanka to win it.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 24, 2011, 05:57:37 PM
Imran was the master of mind games and the was playing a few yesterday. Imran was probably trying to detract from the fact that Pakistan have never beaten India in the WC....

No one had beaten Australia in last 34 World Cup games until Pakistan did it!

So hopefully India will be next
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 06:10:21 PM
No one had beaten Australia in last 34 World Cup games until Pakistan did it!

So hopefully India will be next
Sydney 1992, Bangalore 1996, Machester 1999, Centurion 2003 and better add Mohali 2011 to the list
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Opener on March 24, 2011, 06:35:35 PM
Sydney 1992, Bangalore 1996, Machester 1999, Centurion 2003 and better add Mohali 2011 to the list

Also India never won a World Cup after beating Pakistan  :D
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: SkipperJ on March 24, 2011, 08:14:13 PM
Is Lee doing what I think he's doing?   :D

(http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/130400/130485.jpg)
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Tumo on March 24, 2011, 08:22:44 PM
No drops, two misfields - when Australia made more errors than India. Superb in the field. Raina and Kohli where magnificent.
I'd hope Raina and Kohli are good, they're the only reliable fielders India have got!

India were fairly clinical today, Nobody stood up for the Aussies apart from Ponting, Haddin to an extent and Lee (Lee always plays like a champion to be fair, by far my favourite Aussie!), whereas India had 4 or 5 men do the business in one area or another today. Ind-Pak semi, and (As much as I hate to say it) SL-SA semi, I reckon this could get good...
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Kulli on March 24, 2011, 08:46:08 PM
Pretty hard to have a go at David Husseys performance.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 09:36:18 PM
I'd hope Raina and Kohli are good, they're the only reliable fielders India have got!

Raina and Kohli are more than reliable, both are World class. If they played for anyone else they would be acknowledged as World class fielders.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: mattw on March 24, 2011, 09:38:54 PM
Raina is still susceptible to the short ball.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Tumo on March 24, 2011, 09:53:58 PM
Raina and Kohli are more than reliable, both are World class. If they played for anyone else they would be acknowledged as World class fielders.
I'd prefer Kohli to Raina as a fielder, couldn't tell you why though. Considering the standards we have at the moment (not as many good fielders as there used to be) I'd say they were world class. But currently, that doesn't say a great amount.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 24, 2011, 09:58:56 PM
Raina is still susceptible to the short ball.
Not get cop to many in India though, so he should be ok
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: golders on March 24, 2011, 11:54:05 PM
Where can I watch decent higlights guys?
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: mattw on March 25, 2011, 12:00:49 AM
on bbc2?
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: uknsaunders on March 25, 2011, 03:00:29 PM
no activity? - let's start it all off with the magic word -  chokers?

Discuss.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 100 not out on March 25, 2011, 03:01:47 PM
a couple more wickets and its red rover.

what was that arguement about? just caught the end of it.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Kulli on March 25, 2011, 03:03:09 PM
Great catch by Oram followed by some real dumb cricket.

If the Saffers keep their nerve here they should still be in with a strong chance, wouln't bet on them doing so though.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: uknsaunders on March 25, 2011, 03:06:16 PM
Botha out - looks like another 4 years use of the "C" word.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 03:11:50 PM
JP Duminy is rubbish. Can't play short pitched bowling. Clueless against spin bowling. He's the reason the colapse started.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Kulli on March 25, 2011, 03:12:01 PM
Interesting stat ESPN showed there, SA have played 4 knock out WC games before today and won 0.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 03:14:00 PM
JP Duminy is rubbish. Can't play short pitched bowling. Clueless against spin bowling. He's the reason the colapse started.

think Kallis getting out when set mas a bigger reason young un
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 03:15:46 PM
think Kallis getting out when set mas a bigger reason young un
Duminy's wold hack got NZs tail up though
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: uknsaunders on March 25, 2011, 03:20:24 PM
Vettori v Steyn is the matchup NZ need here.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: razor2000nz on March 25, 2011, 04:26:58 PM
was that the best game of the world cup so far??? or am I just being biased!!!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 04:28:20 PM
Good game indeed and well done NZ top draw.

I still maintain whoever wins the Eng vSL game will win the world cup

Jacob Oram on his day is some cricketer
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 25, 2011, 04:31:22 PM
Best game of the world cup no just pick any of englands games ;)
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 04:32:43 PM
If we had New Zealand work ethic and desire we might be better.

If somebody other than us to win it i hope New Zealand do

Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 04:36:05 PM
Winner will be India or Pakistan.

I'd love NZ to reach the final. John Wright would be first coach to reach two finals with two different teams.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: razor2000nz on March 25, 2011, 04:38:23 PM
Best game of the world cup no just pick any of englands games ;)

Eng vs Ireland??? lol
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rajesh500 on March 25, 2011, 04:41:53 PM
India vs England AND India vs SA.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 04:43:09 PM
Canada v EGYPT sorry Kenya
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rp27 on March 25, 2011, 05:32:19 PM
New Zealand are my second favourite team, if england lose tomorrow i will be their new biggest fan
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Mr Cricket on March 25, 2011, 05:56:07 PM
likewise, new zealand are my second team, love the country
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 06:54:25 PM
New Zealand may not have the best players in the World, but they certainly have one of the best coaches the games ever seen.

John Wright is so mentally strong and he has now managed to pass this on to both International sides sides he has coached.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: jonpinson on March 25, 2011, 07:06:13 PM
I have a theory that the world cup being held in India is actually a disadvantage to the Indian team. You see, that the other teams have all now been in India for over a month has caused their performances and skill levels to improve due to the phenomenon as 'rubbing off'. This happens when lesser, opposing teams come into contact (less that 1000 nautical miles) of the mighty Indian team* (blessed be the ground they tread on) and due to the Indian team being so much better than any other, their pure skill actually rubs off on the other teams. It's kind of like drinking sea water. Like water, skill travels from high to low concentrations.

So after a month, due to their extended proximity, all visiting teams are now more skilled at not only cricket, but at making tv ads which are shown every 6 seconds for some kind of dodgy spiritous liquor. Thus, by being so much better than the rest, the Indians have actually disadvantaged themselves by being so good.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 07:09:20 PM
Jon

Some times your like the school teacher i never had but sometimes your just too good

Jon

Time we but this crap to bed

We might not get on but by the looks of it were both honest and we should know better.

I have been harsh and at times so have you it time to just get along

If you reject this fair enough mate life is to short for this (No Swearing Please).

and i mean this all the best mate

Dave

ps

I have always said England will win the world cup get behind your nation

Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 07:12:48 PM
I have a theory that the world cup being held in India is actually a disadvantage to the Indian team. You see, that the other teams have all now been in India for over a month has caused their performances and skill levels to improve due to the phenomenon as 'rubbing off'. This happens when lesser, opposing teams come into contact (less that 1000 nautical miles) of the mighty Indian team* (blessed be the ground they tread on) and due to the Indian team being so much better than any other, their pure skill actually rubs off on the other teams. It's kind of like drinking sea water. Like water, skill travels from high to low concentrations.

So after a month, due to their extended proximity, all visiting teams are now more skilled at not only cricket, but at making tv ads which are shown every 6 seconds for some kind of dodgy spiritous liquor. Thus, by being so much better than the rest, the Indians have actually disadvantaged themselves by being so good.
garbage as per usual
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 07:15:38 PM
ENGLAND

(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/15/worldcupm.jpg) (http://img844.imageshack.us/i/worldcupm.jpg/)



WE CAN DO IT
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 07:17:05 PM
Has anyone been on the ICC auctions?

Thought I could pick up a bargain but the bids are into the 1000s!!!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 07:19:30 PM
No

Jeet will england win tomorrow in your wisdom
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 07:26:35 PM
No

Jeet will england win tomorrow in your wisdom
Toss is very critical. Chasing under lights is tough in Columbo, plus dew will nullify spinners.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Opener on March 25, 2011, 07:36:20 PM
The only teams for some reason I can't see winning the World Cup are Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 07:41:26 PM
I can sense a England Victory
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 25, 2011, 07:41:43 PM
whos poo pooing my NZ shout now?
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 25, 2011, 07:42:22 PM
i think England will pull off a win against their form thus far as they have scrapped through so far!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 07:45:20 PM
Me Thomas the England steamroller is coming
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Opener on March 25, 2011, 07:50:24 PM
Pure speculation but if India reach the final they will win. If Pakistan reach the final they will beat New Zeland or Srilanka but not England. Again this is just a hunch not based on any cricketing merit.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 07:52:47 PM
for me the winner will come from either England or Sri Lanka whoever wins tomorrow will win the world cup

New Zealand have done well but will get found out by either England or Sri Lanka

India are good but not unbeatable
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: roco on March 25, 2011, 07:58:04 PM
Jon

Some times your like the school teacher i never had but sometimes your just too good

Jon

Time we but this crap to bed

We might not get on but by the looks of it were both honest and we should know better.

I have been harsh and at times so have you it time to just get along

If you reject this fair enough mate life is to short for this (No Swearing Please).

and i mean this all the best mate

Dave

ps

I have always said England will win the world cup get behind your nation



Very big of you Dave let's hope Jon accepts as we should all be friends
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 08:02:19 PM
for me the winner will come from either England or Sri Lanka whoever wins tomorrow will win the world cup

New Zealand have done well but will get found out by either England or Sri Lanka

India are good but not unbeatable
Sorry but SL are over rated and stand a slim chance of beating India or Pakistan in India. Murali and co aren't very good in India.

england beating SL would be a minor miricle, let alone beating India in Mumbai
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 08:05:58 PM
if we win the toss i want us to bowl first and think we have a chance.

India do not fear me or England we have meet before and did well.

Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 08:09:22 PM
if we win the toss i want us to bowl first and think we have a chance.

India do not fear me or England we have meet before and did well.


England played out off their skin and only managed a tie. India where poor, there's pretty more to come from India
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 08:11:36 PM
Jeet i admire your love of your country and your knowledge of crickinfo is good very good.

But did England realy play out of there skin ???

Bar Strauss i would not have said.
 
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 25, 2011, 08:13:22 PM
the team that will win it need to come into form in these stages....hopefully England have been so far under par yet managed to get through that tomorrow will be their day to come off!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 08:15:07 PM
It is anybody but to dismiss England is a danger

I bet the Indian side have not dismissed England

And remember there a small matter of Pakistan for India and if England win a tough encounter with a good outfit in the NZ
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 08:18:11 PM
Jeet i admire your love of your country and your knowledge of crickinfo is good very good.

But did England realy play out of there skin ???

Bar Strauss i would not have said.
 
Bangalore was a road, Mumbai won't be anything like that. If India rack up 338 there, the result is a forgone conclusion.

In Bangalore, even Ireland looked like the best side in the World,..
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: johnnyw on March 25, 2011, 08:22:45 PM
Bangalore was a road, Mumbai won't be anything like that. If India rack up 338 there, the result is a forgone conclusion.

In Bangalore, even Ireland looked like the best side in the World,..

Thats because Ireland are the best side in the world 8)
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 08:24:35 PM
hold on I though both sides had to bat on the same wicket.....

What if England rack up 350 is it a forgone conclusion.

Make no mistakes your favourites but to think your streets ahead is just crazy.

I remember the 20/20 world cup once again India will do this do that i know it different but England have the experiance of knockout matches and world cup semi and finals

Then again i could be sat here tomorrow crying in my soup



Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 08:28:51 PM
hold on I though both sides had to bat on the same wicket.....

What if England rack up 350 is it a forgone conclusion.

Make no mistakes your favourites but to think your streets ahead is just crazy.



On a turning pitch in Mumbai no side in the World would score 300+ vs India
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 08:30:29 PM
Jeet on a serious note were do you get all your information not about pitches but about all the players and such.

You sre Uk based right???
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Tumo on March 25, 2011, 08:32:48 PM
On a turning pitch in Mumbai no side in the World would score 300+ vs India
Really? Bold statement there Jeet, not entirely true either. Harbhajan's not what he used to be, and Ashwin's fairly inexperienced. I'd back a decent amount of sides to score 300+ against India, the bowling line-up is average. You've got one very good bowler in Zaheer, and a poor second seamer in Munaf/Ashish, it doesn't matter who bowls. The fifth bowler can also be attacked quite well, and Bhaji/Ashwin would have to really be on their game.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 08:36:29 PM
Jeet on a serious note were do you get all your information not about pitches but about all the players and such.

You sre Uk based right???
Yeah I'm from London.

TV, newspapers etc
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rp27 on March 25, 2011, 08:38:09 PM
Yeah I'm from London.

TV, newspapers etc
Can i ask why you live here if you hate the national team so much?
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 08:40:58 PM
Really? Bold statement there Jeet, not entirely true either. Harbhajan's not what he used to be, and Ashwin's fairly inexperienced. I'd back a decent amount of sides to score 300+ against India, the bowling line-up is average. You've got one very good bowler in Zaheer, and a poor second seamer in Munaf/Ashish, it doesn't matter who bowls. The fifth bowler can also be attacked quite well, and Bhaji/Ashwin would have to really be on their game.
The great Australian side couldn't so why would SL, Eng or NZ? I'm not mentioning Pak as ind and Pak both can't meet in the final.

Harbhajan may be crap but on a turning pitch he's still unplayable. Ashwin has proven in IPL how good he is against world class overseas players.

Scoring 300 on a flat pitch is easy. Its much harder on green tops oe square turners.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 08:42:26 PM
Can i ask why you live here if you hate the national team so much?
Hate? Please show where I have ever put I hate England or Strauss, Bell, trott etc
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 08:43:53 PM
nothing wrong with supporting your team

I admire your love of the team and like the Indian team

As per usual Jeet this forum is richer for your knowledge mate

Good luck to India mate for

Ashwin is good but inexperianced agree he has a big future and i'am  told he can bat as well

Rp steady there Jeet is just a crazy cricket nut mate and India mad nothing wrong with it at all fair play
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rp27 on March 25, 2011, 08:45:18 PM
Hate? Please show where I have ever put I hate England or Strauss, Bell, trott etc
Well you slate them all the time and go on about how much better india are.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 08:46:19 PM
Dave

Remarkably Ashwin was an opener and somehow became a spinner.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 25, 2011, 08:47:38 PM
any pitch is a leveller as the players should be good enuff to score runs on any wicket if they are worth their salt!

boils down to who performs on the pitch at the end of the day! the better side will come out on top simples
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 08:49:34 PM
Dave

Remarkably Ashwin was an opener and somehow became a spinner.

I herd that somewhere looking forward to India coming to England and get one last look at the master
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Tumo on March 25, 2011, 08:50:08 PM
The great Australian side couldn't so why would SL, Eng or NZ? I'm not mentioning Pak as ind and Pak both can't meet in the final.

Harbhajan may be crap but on a turning pitch he's still unplayable. Ashwin has proven in IPL how good he is against world class overseas players.

Scoring 300 on a flat pitch is easy. Its much harder on green tops oe square turners.
Great? They're dreadful! Half of their side genuinely cannot buy a run! SL play spin better, for the most part, than Indians (Ajantha Mendis anyone?), And I'd like to think NZ and Eng could push them all the way to 300. Ashwin's still got a way to go, before he's a world beater. Harbhajan can be a handful, but if he drops it short like he's liable to do, he will go the distance.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 08:52:24 PM
I herd that somewhere looking forward to India coming to England and get one last look at the master
Got my tickets for the Oval Test can't wait!

 The Master at the home of cricket...well in my eyes anyway lol!!!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 08:55:55 PM
Great? They're dreadful! Half of their side genuinely cannot buy a run! SL play spin better, for the most part, than Indians (Ajantha Mendis anyone?), And I'd like to think NZ and Eng could push them all the way to 300. Ashwin's still got a way to go, before he's a world beater. Harbhajan can be a handful, but if he drops it short like he's liable to do, he will go the distance.
You misunderstood me, I meant the awesome Oz sides from the 90s threw to late 00s!

Not the current side!

Mendis is no treat to India. He's been found out. In his first 10 games vs India he took 23 wickets at 9. Since then he has 7 wickets at 80 odd.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 09:00:04 PM
I have a question

If India are all out for 100 in the semi or final how many fans will still be in the ground

Poor supporters Jeet they do not applaud good cricket that is one thing nobody can argue.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: rp27 on March 25, 2011, 09:03:21 PM
I have a question

If India are all out for 100 in the semi or final how many fans will still be in the ground

Poor supporters Jeet they do not applaud good cricket that is one thing nobody can argue.

Completely agree, the main reason i dislike indian cricket
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 09:04:38 PM
I have a question

If India are all out for 100 in the semi or final how many fans will still be in the ground

Poor supporters Jeet they do not applaud good cricket that is one thing nobody can argue.
I pray that doesn't happen, as Mohali is a beautiful stadium and Punbaji's are known to be hot headed, and there may not be much left off it!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 19reading87 on March 25, 2011, 09:06:58 PM
Good points ..
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: procricket on March 25, 2011, 09:09:52 PM
what you doing on here REDS you should be smashed now in some gutter
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 25, 2011, 09:10:38 PM
Didn't the fans boo when ponying got his 100, extremely poor form if that was the case!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 09:13:13 PM
Didn't the fans boo when ponying got his 100, extremely poor form if that was the case!
I can assure you Punter got a standing ovation for his hundred.

Indians don't like him but they where won around yesterday.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Tumo on March 25, 2011, 09:14:52 PM
Didn't the fans boo when ponying got his 100, extremely poor form if that was the case!
Really? I was at TB when he smashed us all over the place in 09, and not a single person (Barmy Army included) booed him! And they're quite harsh on convicts! People should applaud a top knock, even if it is Punter!
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 25, 2011, 09:47:11 PM
I was too busy to watch it yesterday this was just what I read on twitter so hence the reason I haven't stated it as a fact
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: 100 not out on March 25, 2011, 10:08:44 PM
How many runs do u think India will score in the semi. lets face it this world cup hasnt produced a run fest. i think the bowling strength is what matters on these tracks, based on what ive seen anyway.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Jeet on March 25, 2011, 10:14:57 PM
I was too busy to watch it yesterday this was just what I read on twitter so hence the reason I haven't stated it as a fact
He was booed at the presentation, but you all wqys get a few idiots at every sport.

How many runs do u think India will score in the semi. lets face it this world cup hasnt produced a run fest. i think the bowling strength is what matters on these tracks, based on what ive seen anyway.
Every day that passes, the pitches will become tougher to score on. I have no sympathy for the batsmen, I don't wanna see 400 plays 400.
Title: Re: World Cup 2011 Quarter Finals
Post by: Mr Cricket on March 26, 2011, 09:17:15 PM
so, England out! no surprise really, game netted me £87.50 from a £1 pound bet, and if Bresnan had taken one wicket I would have had £470... arghhhh