Well I guess good bowling performance by the bowlers took away the chance from our batsmen to spend sometime in the middle. However, its good because the batting lineup seems confident. But its the bowling department which needs some of these wonderful performances to get more confidence bowling on the pitches in the WI. These slow pitches need the right line and length to be bowled. I am not utterly concerned about Pathan as he is starting to regain his lost touch. The LBW for Samuels was a delivery he would bowl at his best. Just need a bit more control with the line and length. Well done. 9/10 for the bowlers. Sehwag yet another disappointment.
RE:Not so much match practice
by nilesh aher on Mar 10, 2007 05:20 AM Permalink
Yeah, it was the BOWLER game, if our bowling masers continue this form through-out the WORLD CUP, then we'll b the next WORLD CHAMPION.
RE:RE:hope this wer the final match
by d j on Mar 10, 2007 12:35 AM Permalink
s it that, one who makes most pessimistic remark is the most rational one. if so, keep going dear...
RE:RE:RE:india cricket
by Rushab Indi on Mar 10, 2007 12:22 AM Permalink
Dashing hero Robin Uthappa, ofter match take one onion Uthappa,//Dish similar to a dosa mast maja madappa//Go and make merry your fan Nitin Nachappa
RE:RE:Killing instinct
by vk on Mar 10, 2007 12:32 AM Permalink
Arre Sukh the winder, you are ful of wonder kee tainoo bhang chadai hai, holi abhee tak manai hai. thoda pyar se bolde tusee, dil halke karnoo sabhee ke. Arre Pape, Tainoo to sabke peeche padda hai jee
...wats the use of such practise match ....the indian batting didnt had any opportunity what-so-ever .....jst a way 4 da icc to extract max cash b4 the dumbo mega-event kicks of!
I had a dream shortwhile ago. I was seeing India - west Indies in world Cup final. The west Indians were out for 185. Indins made the runs with loss of three wickets. i saw Rahul score a lovely four to give us the cup as a gift. The loud cheeing woke me up.
RE:well done team India
by hiten shah on Mar 09, 2007 11:57 PM Permalink
YOU ARE DAY DREAMING BOY !!!!!!.IT IS PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT THE ICC IS BANKING ON . THIS IS RUBBISH. YOU PEOPLE CAN NEVER COME UP IN LIFE . BE PRACTICAL MAN . THIS IS ALL A DRAMA AND YOU FOOLISH PEOPLE ENJOY IT . DAMN IT .
Well said Hiten!! ----- To The Indian Cricket (gilli-danda) team:
Boys,
Stick to the plan as always.
Win a couple of interesting matches. Lose the crucial ones dramatically!
Remember, crores and crores of Indian fans have to be fooled (you can sample their messages here), so make it look authentic.
Also, never forget you are the Indian team, no matter what the outcome your fans will continue to love you ...... this love is not only blind, it is deaf and dumb too.
So enjoy your vacation in the Caribbean. Get a lot of rest. Do not worry about Cricket, it is like an Indian government job ..... sub kuch chalta hain!!
Do not stay out in the Sun for too long it may affect your ability to act dejected for the photographs taken at the airport by the Indian press when you return.
RE:RE:RE:well done team India
by d j on Mar 10, 2007 12:30 AM Permalink
Is it that, one who makes most pessimistic remark is the most rational one. if so, keep going dear...
RE:I dont Understand
by S Nagarajan on Mar 09, 2007 11:52 PM Permalink
Dear anirban mazumdar,
Your statement on sehwag may be accepted. But dont write off Kumble. By seeing the condition of slow pitches in west indies, it seems that experienced spinners may have major role to play in this world cup.
But I have a doubt, why u left out Harbhajjan in your list. Whether he made a 100 run or 5 wickets haul recently? Oh! i think u are from punjab or his relative or friend.
Anyway, i still feel Harbhajjan alongwith Kumble do well in these slow pitches.
RE:RE:I dont Understand
by prashansa kumar on Mar 10, 2007 12:02 AM Permalink
yes i agree, kumble has proved himself time and again wen ever he was written off by his critics. this time also he ll do a great job at the world cup. he s one player we ll all be prous of for a long long time to come
RE:I dont Understand
by Mahesh Jagga on Mar 09, 2007 11:58 PM Permalink
Thankfully, you are not the scorer and cricket is not run as per your counting.
RE:I dont Understand
by jyoti kanungo on Mar 10, 2007 12:01 AM Permalink
I thought u r talking of Pathan. This is Kumble's last call and he deserves a place for his committment over the years.There was only another spinner Ramesh Power who could have replaced Harbachan not Kumble. Then Sehwag. He is a destructive batsman and can be thrown as a surprise weapon in big stage. Who could have been a replacement? Kaif-who has forgotten how to bat, Raina- a so-called talented guy who keeps his talent under hiding . You can not afford to take Badrinath and then dump him which neither does any good to him nor to Indian cricket.
RE:RE:I dont Understand
by vinnie n on Mar 10, 2007 03:16 AM Permalink
why not? Gautam Gambhir, jaffer, power (compare to all rounder) he play better than sehwag.
Atleast if the picked u Kaif means he ll def save some runs b his Excellent Fielding......... dravid U did a mistake...... Sachin s with u..U both should back the Cup this time....Sachin s a Kohinoor Diamond both as a Cricketer and as a person.So Keep him safe always
