General Cricket Talk : Yuvraj Singh diagnosed with Cancer
Author: spin wizard
Subject: Yuvraj Singh diagnosed with Cancer
Posted: 23 May 2012 at 3:20am
He's already out and recovered mainze. Word is, he just needs to get back practicing and back in shape to play.
[ Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 03:20:39 +0000 ]
Current Matches : West Indies in England (2012)
Author: sam_ahmed
Subject: West Indies in England (2012)
Posted: 22 May 2012 at 7:26pm
Shillingford = Saqlain!!! lolzzz, Shilling won't mind that though!
There are calls for Gayle to join the squad early as his IPL franchise are knocked out of the competition, will the selectors respond though?
[ Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 19:26:26 +0000 ]
Current Matches : West Indies in England (2012)
Author: Mikey
Subject: West Indies in England (2012)
Posted: 22 May 2012 at 3:31pm
Haha! To equate Shillingford to Saqlain is a big compliment to the former!
WI did miss out, but to be fair they put up a fight and they will certainly be respected greatly for their dogged batting in the second innings. Much like the Australia series, they look excellent in some sessions but can't maintain and intensity for long periods. Samuels and Chanderpaul are the key players, as they are both able to knuckle down and place a great value on their wickets. Can the top order emulate their efforts?
[ Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:31:15 +0000 ]
Current Matches : West Indies in England (2012)
Author: zuhair_abbasi
Subject: West Indies in England (2012)
Posted: 22 May 2012 at 10:42am
| Originally posted by Sledger Saqlain wouldn't have got much turn , but his psychological effect on the batsmen might just have caused further jitters. |
[ Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 10:42:39 +0000 ]
Current Matches : West Indies in England (2012)
Author: Clobber
Subject: West Indies in England (2012)
Posted: 22 May 2012 at 9:06am
I think Bresnan will play in Nottingham purely because it is such a swing bowler's ground - if it was more like a 1970's Oval pitch then Finn would be the man.
[ Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:06:56 +0000 ]
Current Matches : English Domestic Season 2012
Author: Sledger
Subject: English Domestic Season 2012
Posted: 22 May 2012 at 8:44am
Eminently sensible mate !
[ Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:44:49 +0000 ]
Current Matches : West Indies in England (2012)
Author: Sledger
Subject: West Indies in England (2012)
Posted: 22 May 2012 at 8:14am
Comfortable in the end , but not before a typical wobble from the English top order. The positive approach in the run chase was especially pleasing after the nightmare against Pakistan , but the difference in quality of the two attacks is huge. Roach is a real speedster and at the batsmen all the time , but he lacked support. Saqlain wouldn't have got much turn , but his psychological effect on the batsmen might just have caused further jitters. Maybe a spinner should be included for Trent Bridge for this reason alone , but it's swing that wins matches in Nottingham. Expect Anderson to be top English wicket taker up there and if Rampaul's fit , for him to make inroads as well.
England should win and win well , but they're still not firing on all cylinders. Bresnan might find himself on the sidelines even though his record now reads - tests played 12 - test wins 12 !! He bowled alright , but Finn or Onions might well be more effective. It probably won't happen - this team doesn't swap and change , especially after winning , but it should be discussed.
A final thought - does anyone agree with me that the best way to unsettle Cook is to bowl from around the wicket? He seems to play at deliveries that should be left well alone.
[ Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:14:47 +0000 ]
Current Matches : IPL 2012
Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: IPL 2012
Posted: 21 May 2012 at 7:44pm
No IPL match today
, its such a void not to have an interesting game going on. It happens every time when IPL finishes. Unfortunately the test match had an early finish on final day 
, don't have an option today.Edited by MalhotraRaj84 - 21 May 2012 at 7:47pm
[ Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 19:44:49 +0000 ]
Current Matches : IPL 2012
Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: IPL 2012
Posted: 21 May 2012 at 7:36pm
Sam my point was very clear to say that Indian team performance was always good at least from time I started watching cricket late 80's to 2000 at home. Then from 2000's they were better even at abroad. Infact all other teams were on similar lines on performance.Good at home , weak in unfamiliar conditions. (expect few like WI and AUS of certain era who dominate almost all countires)
Your post implied as if only since IPL things have changed in Indian cricket. So cleared your wrong notion (If at all you had any).
Second point - Indians lost because they did not play well , as simple as that. There isn't any IPL reason to it or any other reason.
Edited by MalhotraRaj84 - 21 May 2012 at 7:38pm
[ Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 19:36:26 +0000 ]
Current Matches : IPL 2012
Author: mystery
Subject: IPL 2012
Posted: 21 May 2012 at 7:09pm
Sam what i think most of the time when people dont have any answer they just bring old things to feel better.
Edited by mystery - 21 May 2012 at 7:10pm
[ Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 19:09:17 +0000 ]