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Showing posts with label one day series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label one day series. Show all posts
today is the day...
at the time of writing this, sehwag is at 115 odd with about 24 overs to go... the way sehwag is playing... not trying to outdo himself as has been the case of his odi career so far... today is the day we will see the first double hundred being scored at one day internationals...
only jatman can come in between sehwag and double hundred... that's there for the taking...
Where did the two one dayers go?
It’s somewhat disappointing
When you see, it’s only five one dayers
Oh you must be so happy, you naysayers
It’s so sad that this should come to pass
That people started calling ODIs a pain in the ass
But really, it’s somewhat disappointing
Only five, not seven
We will survive, we will be alive
By the end of the series
By the end of the series
There’s some unseasonal rain in Delhi tonight
Who knows there could be some on the 27th too
And if that happens, will it be only four one dayers?
Oh you must be so happy, you naysayers
And what about Christmas Eve
Will Eden take its leave?
It’s been so long, far too long
There is so much that can go wrong, go wrong
And if that happens, will it be only three one dayers?
Oh you must be so happy, you naysayers
And what about Yuvi's poor little finger
How will India play without its gun slinger
Damn it, call Rajkot off!
And if that happens, will it be only two one dayers?
Oh you must be so happy, you naysayers
Only two one dayers, one at Nagpur, one at Cuttak
Looks like with these two were kinda stuck
But there gotta be a reason for them to be scrapped
Play a test match, GOTCHA! You're trapped!
And if that happens, will it be no one dayers?
Oh you must be so happy, you naysayers
It’s so sad that this should come to pass
That people started calling ODIs a pain in the ass
india-oz series: curtain raiser...
recently before the champions trophy finals, ricky ponting urged his team mates "discipline... not spectacle..."
i think it will do india a world of good if they follow the advice... specially our bowlers... if they can just stick to their line and length without trying too many variations... they can still fair better on 'belter of pitches' that are expected in the upcoming series...
with not even 300+ scores safe on these pitches... most matches will be decided by which team shows greater discipline on the ground... rather than going for a spectacle...
its easier said than done... but if you seriously want to be the top team in the world then you will have to back it with superlative performances rather than doing mere lip service which sounds good when heard...
harbhajan singh has a chance to redeem himself and he will find no better opponent than australia to come good which has always made him focus more on his game...
tho personally i will be particularly interested in raina's progress in the series and how he will emerge after the doubts raised on his handling of the short pitch stuff... he will be undoubtedly tested there and if only he remembers ponting's advice of discipline before spectacle... we could see the making of another established middle order bat that the world will fear...
next: gautam's 'gambhir' form...
KhufiaBaaz: Chamipons Trophy or 2011 World Cup is already fixed.
Pakistan will win either the Champions Trophy or 2011 World Cup, revealed none other than captain, Younis Khan:
"The pool of players includes some talented players and if things go well and everyone including the board, selectors, team management and players fulfill their roles properly I am sure we can win one of the two big tournaments coming up,"
If only Younis had been more specific, other teams wouldn't have had to bother showing up for the fixed tournament.
pakistan have lost odi series...
its time for dead rubber bullies to raise their hand and make it count...
come on akmal...malik...misbah and company...show us what 'mettle' you are made of...
that's how bizarre india-windies odi series is...
that india can still win the odi series after seven years in west indies...in spite of playing the worst cricket i have seen them play in recent times...
Recession and our team…
Truly straight from the Fake One down Player’s heart…
"Well I am not going to talk anymore, my bat has and would continue to do so from now on. In a way I thank the boys for giving me all the overs and opportunity of course to bat through and get a well made 95.
Did you notice I was selfless to sacrifice my wicket even when I was on 95 ? I played for the team and I will continue to, at that point I just had 2 overs and I had to accelerate for the team’s sake. To improve the chances of my team to go 2-0 up. Therefore I tried that inventive shot. I tried faking the bowler by giving him an impression that I am running away to square leg and then smashing him over long leg, unfortunately luck wasn’t on my side.
And the ball crashed on to the stumps. Fools they, to have kept the stumps there. And we didn't read the pitch and stumps properly.
This is a recessionary phase for our team.
What is recession ?
I tell you what, it is more work, less money and even lesser results
See, you understand ?
Lots of matches, only peanuts if you compare this with IPL, and the boys don’t score
That is why I say, bring the IPL on again and the boys would score…
See you later !!"
News from the Caribbean
Thus spake the Fake One down Player...
"I know knifes were out, but I was confident the might of my cricketing abilities and aptitude would win them over.
Let me give you guys a lowdown on the list of master stokes (I am sorry to mention) I had to my credit yesterday.
I won the toss and elected to bat
I played Karthik, most importantly I gave him enough confidence that he agreed to open the innings (reluctantly though)
I decided I would send Yuvraj one down today. I know what you guys are saying, but you are wrong. I knew Rohit would be no-hit yesterday too, that is why I didn’t count him as the one down player
When I came in the ball was doing many things, we had to see through those many things. And keep the scoreboard ticking. That is precisely what I did. I scored my runs at 89.13 coming in a difficult position, where the objective normally is consolidation
And look at how Harbajan played today, it was me who gave him tips how to hit and coached him at the nets
While we bowled…
I wanted to test Nehra’s fitness to the fullest. I still remember what he said then, I would never forget. But he responded well. He understood his responsibilities and most importantly has mellowed down too. And see how he foxed Gayle ? I suggested he bowl that ball.
I decided I would keep Harbajan for the end, see how Ravi bowled a maiden and Pathan gave only 4. And did you see my field setting ?
Before the 49th over you might have seen a mini conference before Ashish Nehra was handed the ball. I had decided even before the first ball of the innings was bowled that Nehra is the one who would bowl the 49th.
I just wanted to make it look like it was a collective decision, just in case. To ensure we take collective responsibilities in case of any eventuality
All this said, did you guys see how I won a thrilling match for India.
For all those who took their knifes out, let me sing a Eagles song I am hearing right now, “Stab it with their steely knifes, but they just can’t kill the beast”
See you later !!"
200% of Windies' runs scored behind the wicket
Wides, byes, wides that went for byes, edges, leg byes, foot byes, good byes, but mostly bad byes.
India played two keepers. Neither was keeping wickets.
Ashish Nehra did it.
He ran after the ball as if it had stolen his tangri kawab.
Then he slid, pulled it in, threw it back in one single swoop. Other times, he yapped a lot. Good, some things don’t change.
West Indians in an East Indian team
Rohit Sharma
Abishek Nair
Yusuf Pathan
Ravindra Jadeja
Here's to being Bored Beyond, Being Bored !!
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East vs West Indies
Denesh Ramdin
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Narsingh Deonarine
Ravi Rampaul
Ramnaresh Sarwan
Here's to being Bored Beyond Boundaries.
Nothing is as corny and deceptive…
as…
Imagining a world where thiefs say “Guys don’t steal, it is bad”
The day when politicians decide to put an end to politics
A lion saying I have had enough of meat, bring my vegetarian meal on
A dog saying I am fed up with my bent tail, here I go straightening it up
A monkey saying, No more monkeying
The Pneumatic drill saying “Guys please don’t make noise”
A wife saying I’ve had enough of my soaps, here comes cricket for you darling
A husband telling his wife, “Honey you would resemble Cinderella if I bought you that diamond necklace”
The Fake One down Player asking his team not to Fake injuries
what about you dhoni...?
according to this news dhoni has allegedly told his team mates in no uncertain terms that whoever feels fatigued...is carrying niggles...or injury should take/opt for rest...coz from now on he won't tolerate team's performance affected by any of these reasons...
"If rest is the cure for an injury, a cricketer ought to opt for it rather than let fatigue or niggle become a major setback to him and to the team," he reportedly said.
nice dhoni...nice to know that you have started acting and made yourself clear...
but as they say charity begins at home...why not start with yourself first...if i remember correctly you have been carrying a back problem on your back for quite some time...
why not first take rest and opt out for a well deserved break before preaching to others...?
wouldn't it set leading from back...err front example in team...no...?
oh...got it...these are one-dayers...not tests...right dhoni...??!!!
Toss away the toss
by Ottayan
Idea Cup – India vs. Sri Lanka One-Day Series
Going by the results of the last four ODI’s, the toss has been a decisive factor and the team batting first has inevitably emerged as the winner.
Furthermore, a majority of the ODI’s played in the Indian sub-continent have reflected this trend. However, this trend is detrimental to the game as it may cause both the teams and the spectators to lose interest.
Coincidentally, panelists were discussing the same problem on television. One of them quoted Tony Grieg as saying that ICL is to experiment with doing away with the toss for matches involving the same teams.
To elaborate, if two rivals were to have a set of four matches, the option of batting first will alternate between them. In essence, during the set of four matches, both teams will have two opportunities to bat first.
The only draw back appears to be that this is plausible only during a set of matches between two teams. The problem remains for the vast majority of the matches.
So is doing away with the toss, the right solution?
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