Administrator Stan Posted June 15, 2017 Administrator Posted June 15, 2017 Kohli is on another level though. The simplicity he plays his shots with has to be admired. Quote
Asura Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 Bangladesh is becoming a favourite bunny for India. Absolutely despise them and infact I hate them a lot more than Pakistan at this moment. They are so childish and their fans are absolute cunts, especially on social media. Cant imagine the scenes if they really win something big in the coming few years lol Quote
IgnisExcubitor Posted June 15, 2017 Author Posted June 15, 2017 That was too easy. Bangladesh, it seemed to me, were overawed by the occasion. They have some good players and are developing well as a cricketing nation, so future is bright for them. Also, there are few batsmen out there, whose batting style is as beautiful as Rohit's. He is such a joy to watch with his lazy elegance. Sunday is going to be absolute madness. On a side note, read somewhere that Ireland and Afghanistan might be presented with Test status on 22nd. I hope it happens. It's the only way they can play more matches. Both those sides, esp Afghanistan, have showed tremendous potential. It will be shame if that is wasted. And if they get the approval, then I hope ICC shows patience with them. Look at Bangladesh. They took a lot of time to improve, but look at them now. Quote
Asura Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 6 hours ago, IgnisExcubitor said: Sunday is going to be absolute madness. Too many racing hearts. Im already pretty stoked for the match and I will be honest Im not really following cricket much in the last few years when the IPL and T20 madness grew but this one is going to be one hell of an encounter so I will be watching live. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted June 16, 2017 Administrator Posted June 16, 2017 my dad broke his wrist on Thursday and his op might be on Sunday Quote
IgnisExcubitor Posted June 18, 2017 Author Posted June 18, 2017 Good luck to your dad, @Stan @topic Mum's WhatsApp Astrology group is predicting a Pakistan victory. To be fair to them, they also correctly predicted Mumbai Indians victory in this year's IPL. Ah, well... Quote
Administrator Stan Posted June 18, 2017 Administrator Posted June 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, IgnisExcubitor said: Good luck to your dad, @Stan @topic Mum's WhatsApp Astrology group is predicting a Pakistan victory. To be fair to them, they also correctly predicted Mumbai Indians victory in this year's IPL. Ah, well... Cheers mate. Op was yesterday so hoping he's out early today so he can watch the game! Hope that group is wrong Quote
Azeem Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 Hope this match is not over after the first innings 1 hour ago, IgnisExcubitor said: Good luck to your dad, @Stan @topic Mum's WhatsApp Astrology group is predicting a Pakistan victory. To be fair to them, they also correctly predicted Mumbai Indians victory in this year's IPL. Ah, well... There are Whatsapp astrology groups 1 Quote
Devil-Dick Willie Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 Wicket, no ball! Such poor discipline. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted June 18, 2017 Administrator Posted June 18, 2017 First bit of excitement there. Hate when any player bowls a no-ball in that manner. It's like a foul throw in football. You should know your mark! Quote
Administrator Stan Posted June 18, 2017 Administrator Posted June 18, 2017 these 2 openers getting a bit fortunate here. Inside edge just misses the stumps. Top edge goes through slip for four. Pressure was on in first 4 overs and we didn't take advantage. 1 Quote
Azeem Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 Bumrah's bowling action is not one of the attractive ones Quote
Administrator Stan Posted June 18, 2017 Administrator Posted June 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, Azeem98 said: Bumrah's bowling action is not one of the attractive ones agree but very effective! Especially at the death as the Sky presenters mentioned before the game. He's improved so much over the years. He used to be just another bowler to use, but he's become one of the top bowlers for India in the past year. Quote
Devil-Dick Willie Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 That subcontinental lack of fielding ability is killing India here, another solid run out chance goes begging. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted June 18, 2017 Administrator Posted June 18, 2017 yep, one of these throws has to hit one day. interesting you mention subcontinental lack of fielding ability. For the past 3-4 years India have been labelled as one of the best teams for fielders. Historically we've been dogshit but not so much recently. Quote
Devil-Dick Willie Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 Just now, Stan said: yep, one of these throws has to hit one day. interesting you mention subcontinental lack of fielding ability. For the past 3-4 years India have been labelled as one of the best teams for fielders. Historically we've been dogshit but not so much recently. Again, you've certainly improved, but I wouldn't put you in the top 3 fielding sides. Quote
Devil-Dick Willie Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 India hit the stumps!!! After a bad fumble, so no wicket anyway. Quote
Azeem Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 On this subcontinental lack of fielding ability, this is something beyond cricket it has to with subcontinental nations being underdeveloped. Countries like SA,Australia and England well their players get all the facilities during their early years like swimming,gym,athletics etc under proper guidance their schools public or private have proper system for sports thus this helps them to become good athelets in their professional career. Unlike us where only rich kids can afford these facilities. 1 Quote
Azeem Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 Speaking of underdeveloped nation there goes the power and it wont be back for an hour or so Quote
Administrator Stan Posted June 18, 2017 Administrator Posted June 18, 2017 Brilliant fielding by Bumrah!!! Quote
Devil-Dick Willie Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 Fakhar has fucked his team over so badly. Wow. Game on. Just now, Stan said: Brilliant fielding by Bumrah!!! Nope Just a run out all day. He could have put the kettle on, and both batsman would be at the same end. Ali wasn't even in that half of the pitch when Dhoni took the stumps off. Decent stop but nothing notable at all about the fielding. Just a retard non striker. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted June 18, 2017 Administrator Posted June 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Tanksie said: Fakhar has fucked his team over so badly. Wow. Game on. Nope Just a run out all day. He could have put the kettle on, and both batsman would be at the same end. Ali wasn't even in that half of the pitch when Dhoni took the stumps off. Decent stop but nothing notable at all about the fielding. Just a retard non striker. more the dive than the actual throwing the ball back. Quote
IgnisExcubitor Posted June 18, 2017 Author Posted June 18, 2017 Fakhar was lucky initially, but has been brilliant otherwise. Ashwin has been a huge disappointment. Bowling a terribly negative line despite being a senior bowler meant to take wickets. We would have been better served playing one of Yadav or Shami instead. Need to chuck the ball to Yuvi or Jadhav. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted June 18, 2017 Administrator Posted June 18, 2017 surprised Jadhav hasn't been given the ball yet. He was a big game-changer against Bangladesh. Gotta have faith in him because Jadeja and Ashwin are getting lazy and not even getting close to wickets. Quote
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