The IPL Thread (Fantasy game league details on pg 255)

diabloo · 7th April 2009, 12:08

He is nothing special

To comment on his multiple skipper theory is to give it the importance it doesn't deserve but what does require comment is how he has got his Queensland pals lucrative jobs with KKR. Buchanan has an assistant coach, who, in turn, has an assistant. There are two physical trainers as well, one of which is his son.

There is a fielding coach as well as a wicketkeeping coach! Yes, a coach for probably two wicketkeepers! The team also has a bowling coach and a physio. Most, if not all, are from Queensland. The owners — poor souls — probably have little idea of how they are being milked. Do T20s need so many coaches or is this where the multiple skipper idea came from?

"If the Indian media had not made him out to be a 'super coach', he would have been just another failed former cricketer making a living telling international players to do what he couldn't at the first-class level."

Shah Rukh Khan lashes back at Gavaskar

"I am the owner of the team, I bought it. If he wants to implement something, let him buy a team."

normally_crazy · 7th April 2009, 14:01

Have updated the poll options for Season 2. So you fellows can vote now.

harry10 · 7th April 2009, 14:49

Voted for Delhi daredevils as am from delhi itself and it has the best in form openers so quiet a contender.
However i feel chennai super kings maybe a winner this time. Just a hunch.

Spitfire · 7th April 2009, 14:50

Rajasthan Royals again for IPL 2.

Have a good friend and ex team mate who went to great heights because of IPL.

Eddy · 7th April 2009, 16:02

Is that Swapnil Asnodkar ?

abhinav.gupta88 · 7th April 2009, 16:47

I would want the Delhi Daredevils to win for obvious reasons. ( Me being a delhi-te)

Su-47 · 7th April 2009, 17:14

How I wish I could vote for Bangalore RCs. I hope KP does some wonders for BLR this time.

Bubby · 15th April 2009, 18:47

Voted for Delhi Daredevils :::

Firstly because they have best opening pair, the inform Sehwag & Gambhir duo.

Secondly I feel they have suffered the least international player loss.

Thirdly the bowling duo of Glenn McGrath and D Vettori ( one of the best economical and wicket taking bowlers respectively ).

Fourtly Delhi-te.

Fifthly I have 2 pairs there complete merchandise, one for myself and one for wifey. I really enjoy them wearing to work on a DD match, if at all I am not watching the match live. This watching a live will be impossible for too many reasons.

Anyways... Jeetega bhai jeetage... Delhi Daredevils jeetega

Eddy · 15th April 2009, 23:12

Effects of recession or higher costs due to IPL in SA ?

Rajasthan Royals dump Kaif

MaserQ · 16th April 2009, 14:31

I have tried to apply logic/reasoning and then the opposite to Buchanan's four captain theory. Hansie Cronje made Jonty Rhodes the unofficial fielding captain of SA during his time. His job was to monitor and improve fielding, not to take over the reins from Cronje.

We have heard of bowling, fielding, physical and even mental conditioning coaches. But 4 captains....maybe he knows something that defies every rule in or out of the book...

esteem_lover · 16th April 2009, 14:38

Looks like DD have a pretty good team. My vote goes to DD followed by our own CSK. I feel RR would be a HUGE disappointment this time.

@ Mods Could you please reset the poll. I am not able to vote for this year's winner.

harry10 · 16th April 2009, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Effects of recession or higher costs due to IPL in SA ?

Rajasthan Royals dump Kaif

good decision.
he was way overrated imo since start.

@Maser- John does this to be in limelight and to prove he as a coach is best. IMHO the 4 captain theory is rubbish and will create a bitter team rift(evident with the way ganguly,maccullum,ishant etc are giving diff. interviews in media)

@Esteem- Yes i feel RR will bite the dust this time.

MY feeling- Mumbai indians or Daredevils will lift the cup!
Dark horse- Chennai super kings.
Bottom team- Royal challengers or mohali
Improved team- Hyderabad.
All glitz and no glory team - Kolkata riders.

finneyp · 16th April 2009, 14:53

KKR is doomed this year, thanks to the big brain coach & big mouth owner!

Had supported KKR last year, this time I am rooting for Kings XI, go Yuvi go!

esteem_lover · 16th April 2009, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

Had supported KKR last year, this time I am rooting for Kings XI, go Yuvi go!

Why not your home team finney ?

finneyp · 16th April 2009, 15:09

John, home team no way! RCB is just a hasslefree advertising stunt for a liquor brand!

7th April 2009, 12:08	#1411
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	He is nothing special To comment on his multiple skipper theory is to give it the importance it doesn't deserve but what does require comment is how he has got his Queensland pals lucrative jobs with KKR. Buchanan has an assistant coach, who, in turn, has an assistant. There are two physical trainers as well, one of which is his son. There is a fielding coach as well as a wicketkeeping coach! Yes, a coach for probably two wicketkeepers! The team also has a bowling coach and a physio. Most, if not all, are from Queensland. The owners — poor souls — probably have little idea of how they are being milked. Do T20s need so many coaches or is this where the multiple skipper idea came from? "If the Indian media had not made him out to be a 'super coach', he would have been just another failed former cricketer making a living telling international players to do what he couldn't at the first-class level." Shah Rukh Khan lashes back at Gavaskar "I am the owner of the team, I bought it. If he wants to implement something, let him buy a team."
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7th April 2009, 14:01	#1412
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,305 Thanked: 543 Times View My Garage	Have updated the poll options for Season 2. So you fellows can vote now.
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7th April 2009, 14:49	#1413
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,743 Thanked: 4,100 Times View My Garage	Voted for Delhi daredevils as am from delhi itself and it has the best in form openers so quiet a contender. However i feel chennai super kings maybe a winner this time. Just a hunch.
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	Rajasthan Royals again for IPL 2. Have a good friend and ex team mate who went to great heights because of IPL.
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Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,558 Thanked: 14,517 Times	Is that Swapnil Asnodkar ?
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abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,090 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	I would want the Delhi Daredevils to win for obvious reasons. ( Me being a delhi-te)
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Su-47 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 693 Thanked: 364 Times	How I wish I could vote for Bangalore RCs. I hope KP does some wonders for BLR this time.
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Bubby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 503 Thanked: 169 Times	Voted for Delhi Daredevils ::: Firstly because they have best opening pair, the inform Sehwag & Gambhir duo. Secondly I feel they have suffered the least international player loss. Thirdly the bowling duo of Glenn McGrath and D Vettori ( one of the best economical and wicket taking bowlers respectively ). Fourtly Delhi-te. Fifthly I have 2 pairs there complete merchandise, one for myself and one for wifey. I really enjoy them wearing to work on a DD match, if at all I am not watching the match live. This watching a live will be impossible for too many reasons. Anyways... Jeetega bhai jeetage... Delhi Daredevils jeetega
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15th April 2009, 23:12	#1419
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 9,558 Thanked: 14,517 Times	Effects of recession or higher costs due to IPL in SA ? Rajasthan Royals dump Kaif
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16th April 2009, 14:31	#1420
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	I have tried to apply logic/reasoning and then the opposite to Buchanan's four captain theory. Hansie Cronje made Jonty Rhodes the unofficial fielding captain of SA during his time. His job was to monitor and improve fielding, not to take over the reins from Cronje. We have heard of bowling, fielding, physical and even mental conditioning coaches. But 4 captains....maybe he knows something that defies every rule in or out of the book...
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16th April 2009, 14:38	#1421
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	Looks like DD have a pretty good team. My vote goes to DD followed by our own CSK. I feel RR would be a HUGE disappointment this time. @ Mods Could you please reset the poll. I am not able to vote for this year's winner. Last edited by esteem_lover : 16th April 2009 at 14:39.
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finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,762 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	KKR is doomed this year, thanks to the big brain coach & big mouth owner! Had supported KKR last year, this time I am rooting for Kings XI, go Yuvi go!
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16th April 2009, 15:09	#1425
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,762 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	John, home team no way! RCB is just a hasslefree advertising stunt for a liquor brand!
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