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The Cricket Thread Part Deux
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Indeed...and Zimbabwe aren't doing too badly either even if it was against "second string" squads.
I commend Zimbabwe on how far they've come; unlike Bangladesh, they finally seem to be coming together as a team. Admittedly India and Sri Lanka did not send first-choice teams, but Zimbabwe have still done well (I mean, that was their first win against India in years, and their first consecutive victory against India as well). Zimbabwe to win the triseries!
Sri Lanka did send a pretty close to first choice team - I mean, they had Kulasekara and Thushara to bowl, and the top 5 is pretty much their standard top 5 so it's not so much a "depleted" squad. India however...
Still, Zimbabwe are fucking awesome. Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe final in the world cup please.
Still, Zimbabwe are fucking awesome. Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe final in the world cup please.
Lol dream on...still it would be fucking awesome if it actually happened:P But seriously Zimbabwe can be unbelievable one match and completely mediocre the next. And the selectors finally found the balls to drop Yuvraj...
Meh atleast we scraped past Zimbabwe today lol
Asia cup starting tom.. Should be interesting to watch. Not too long and the 4 main Asian team competing. I wish Sachin was playing in this one though. It's only 4 matches (assuming India reach the finals). Oh well,lol
whoa, the SL vs. Pakistan game was pretty intense. Pakistan's batting woes are on par with West Indies now, but Afridi produced a random ton that saved them from total disgrace. SL didn't even set up that big of a target, but it was some fantastic bowling from Malinga and a totally clueless start from the Pakistani top-order that sealed the match for Sri Lanka. gg
Really good match between SL and Pak today. Akhtar looked pretty weak but he bowled quite well didn't he? And what's up with Afridi's inconsistency lol..produces a ton out of nowhere.
Can't wait for Sehwag vs Akthar..
these low scoring matches are interesting.
these low scoring matches are interesting.
If only Sachin were playing. THEN things would start to get interesting xD
Yeah true.. but Sehwag and Akthar have a bit of history so yeah... xD
Not to mention something happens to Sehwag when he plays Pak. His record against them is simply awesome.
Also am I the only one who thinks there new outfit looks crap? What was wrong with the dark green ones? ._.
A few reasons for this. First one being that this pitch had something in it for the bowlers and second Pak was playing... how can you not expect a good game when Pak is playing,lol.
Actually this isn't a full strength Indian team..
also LOL Sehwag too good for B-desh 8)
also LOL Sehwag too good for B-desh 8)
First India-Pak match in a while....hope Sehwag uses them as whipping posts like he always does :)
So far it's been a huge anti-climax.. Sehwag down from cramps? Low stadium lights and shitty start <_<
EDIT: OMG what a match! The Indian run chase was awesome. Loved the heated exchanges throughout the chase,lolol..
Bhajji must have given Shoaib a mouth full at the end after he hit that last 6,lmao
EDIT: OMG what a match! The Indian run chase was awesome. Loved the heated exchanges throughout the chase,lolol..
Bhajji must have given Shoaib a mouth full at the end after he hit that last 6,lmao
Rofl epic Harbhajan...and what a finish. Exactly what was expected of an India-Pakistan match.
typical India/Pakistan match. LOTS of words exchanged (Gambhir/Kamran, Bhajji/Akhtar) and a thrilling finish. Meanwhile, SA continue to toy with Windies.
moment of the day: Bhajji smacking Akhtar over long-on
moment of the day: Bhajji smacking Akhtar over long-on
I actually raised the volume of my TV during the end there. They were cussing each other in punjabi xD
A bit surprised to see Gambhir getting into the mix. I guess it was mainly because this was against Pak. He has a really passion when he plays against them (which was evident by his comments in the post-match presentation). But still it spiced things up. I just wish there was a better crowd.
Sehwag should be rested along with a few other players for the dead rubber against SL. Give Kholi and Sharma (what is he still doing in the team <_<) more time in the middle. Try out some reserves.
A bit surprised to see Gambhir getting into the mix. I guess it was mainly because this was against Pak. He has a really passion when he plays against them (which was evident by his comments in the post-match presentation). But still it spiced things up. I just wish there was a better crowd.
Sehwag should be rested along with a few other players for the dead rubber against SL. Give Kholi and Sharma (what is he still doing in the team <_<) more time in the middle. Try out some reserves.
Holy crap, twin centuries from Nash and Chanderpaul! Do I dare sense a slight whiff of a Windies comeback? Fantastic job, especially from Chanders, who's been down and out for a very long time.
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