The Cricket World Cup 2011 thread. EDIT: India World Champions !!

babaops · 28th March 2011, 09:19

does this analogy then mean

India crush Pakistan

bandlimitedlife · 28th March 2011, 09:36

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Pakistan humiliated West Indies.
West Indies thrashed Bangladesh.
Bangladesh beat England.
England almost beat India.

Everything above will stand invalidated (no matter where the analogy is headed

), since there is no way Sachin can retire from the international scene without a WC under his belt

amitoj · 28th March 2011, 09:58

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Pakistan humiliated West Indies.
West Indies thrashed Bangladesh.
Bangladesh beat England.
England almost beat India.

Achha then what about New Zealand? They were thrashed by Bangladesh just before the world cup started. Look where they are now.

normally_crazy · 28th March 2011, 10:08

Conspiracy Theories

1) India will win the CWC since Sachin wants a WC under his belt before he retires.
2) Pakistan will win the CWC - as a redemption gift from the ICC (led by Mr Pawar) for all the lost cricket action since 2 years in Pakistan.
3) SL / NZ should reach the finals as both are non-controversial countries in cricketing terms

The bookies - well really don't know what they are upto.

prince_pervez · 28th March 2011, 10:21

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

3) SL / NZ should reach the finals as both are non-controversial countries in cricketing terms

Err..How is India a controversial country in cricketing terms ? Except say for the Shiv Sena plouging the pitch in Wankhede if Pak enters the finals ?

bandlimitedlife · 28th March 2011, 10:27

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3) SL / NZ should reach the finals as both are non-controversial countries in cricketing terms

How is SL non-controversial in terms of Cricket? They have always had their bowlers actions under the scanner. First Murali and the back-then Aussie drama, then Malinga with his Slinga.

download2live · 28th March 2011, 12:34

I just want India to win this semi final. Even if they lose final its ok for me.

And I hope that SL do not reach the Finals.

The worst thing to happen to Cricket is Sri Lanka.

I DO NOT CONSIDER MURALI a bowler. He chucks. Umpires were right to flag his bowling action. SL then came up with silly reasons like his wrist has a little deformation or something. And somehow finally got the world to digest the fact that "MURALI IS A GENUINE" bowler. But not me.

SL won. Market forces won. But Cricket lost.

And what it led to?
Mr Malinga!!!!
He can leave Cricket and join American Baseball team. There won't be much difference in his throwing action anyways.

SL however does have some genuine cricketers.
But I do not watch SL matches.

Gone are the days of gentle giants of pace, pure bowlers like Ambrose and Walsh.
Or of spin wizard like Shane Warne. 100% genuine bowlers.

The next bad thing which happened to Cricket was Mr Modi.

Just go thorough this link:
The Hindu : Sport / Cricket : Exhausted Tait retires from ODI cricket

Shaun Tait retires from ODI to concentrate on his Twenty20 career. Sweet.

amitoj · 28th March 2011, 12:38

I don't like SL either. They have time and again displayed petty mindedness and lack of sportsmanship.

bandlimitedlife · 28th March 2011, 13:08

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Just go thorough this link:
The Hindu : Sport / Cricket : Exhausted Tait retires from ODI cricket

Shaun Tait retires from ODI to concentrate on his Twenty20 career. Sweet.

But I think that guy Tait has a huge attitude problem and should sit at home instead. Even Sreesanth is better than this guy.

download2live · 28th March 2011, 14:09

On a lighter note:

"Ahead of their crucial World Cup semi-final against India, Pakistani cricketers have been warned not to indulge in any match-fixing by Interior Minister Rehman Malik who said he was keeping a “close watch” on their activities."

The Hindu : Sport / Cricket : Malik warns Pakistani cricketers not to indulge in match-fixing

Its like telling a bunch of naughty boys not to steal mangoes from neighbor's garden.

Dicky_GT · 28th March 2011, 14:47

@downloadtolive: wow thats a little harsh on the Sri Lankan team mate, we cannot deny the fact that they did win the worldcup in 96 that too with a strategy no team could have thought of before.
Agree to the point no genuine bowlers like Ambrose and Walsh for that matter of fact even Wasim Akram.
@bandlimitedlife: Its the Indians who screw Tait man

time for him to go back to the rehab. I only find Bret Lee a whole hearted sportsman in that team.

My take on the forthcoming match NZ is going to be one tough nut this world cup.
We should beat Sri Lanka in the finals and revenge the 96 world cup defeat

suman · 28th March 2011, 15:17

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Originally Posted by amitoj

I don't like SL either. They have time and again displayed petty mindedness and lack of sportsmanship.

Yup......I'd thought Sanga was different. Till that stump mike episode - he's as slimy as the rest of them

Eddy · 28th March 2011, 15:25

^^Which stump mike episode ?

suman · 28th March 2011, 15:27

The one involving Virendar Sehwag not getting to his century because good old Sanga told the bowler to make it difficult?

amitoj · 28th March 2011, 15:45

Yup, that, and also overall they don't show much sportsmanship. For instance, in this world cup, in their match against NZ, McCullum had taken a stunner of a catch against Jayawardene and yet, the batsman stood his ground. Contrast this with a great player like Kallis, who when in doubt, will ask the fielder if he took it cleanly or not. If the fielder says yes, Kallis walks. I have great respect for Kallis. Of course, Jayawardene was not the first batsman to stand his ground but then again, these are the small things that define sportsmanship.

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normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 534 Times View My Garage	Re: The Cricket World Cup 2011 thread Conspiracy Theories 1) India will win the CWC since Sachin wants a WC under his belt before he retires. 2) Pakistan will win the CWC - as a redemption gift from the ICC (led by Mr Pawar) for all the lost cricket action since 2 years in Pakistan. 3) SL / NZ should reach the finals as both are non-controversial countries in cricketing terms The bookies - well really don't know what they are upto.
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download2live Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: - Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 1,164 Times	Re: The Cricket World Cup 2011 thread I just want India to win this semi final. Even if they lose final its ok for me. And I hope that SL do not reach the Finals. The worst thing to happen to Cricket is Sri Lanka. I DO NOT CONSIDER MURALI a bowler. He chucks. Umpires were right to flag his bowling action. SL then came up with silly reasons like his wrist has a little deformation or something. And somehow finally got the world to digest the fact that "MURALI IS A GENUINE" bowler. But not me. SL won. Market forces won. But Cricket lost. And what it led to? Mr Malinga!!!! He can leave Cricket and join American Baseball team. There won't be much difference in his throwing action anyways. SL however does have some genuine cricketers. But I do not watch SL matches. Gone are the days of gentle giants of pace, pure bowlers like Ambrose and Walsh. Or of spin wizard like Shane Warne. 100% genuine bowlers. The next bad thing which happened to Cricket was Mr Modi. Just go thorough this link: The Hindu : Sport / Cricket : Exhausted Tait retires from ODI cricket Shaun Tait retires from ODI to concentrate on his Twenty20 career. Sweet.
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amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,372 Thanked: 3,242 Times View My Garage	Re: The Cricket World Cup 2011 thread I don't like SL either. They have time and again displayed petty mindedness and lack of sportsmanship.
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28th March 2011, 14:09	#370
download2live Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: - Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 1,164 Times	Re: The Cricket World Cup 2011 thread On a lighter note: "Ahead of their crucial World Cup semi-final against India, Pakistani cricketers have been warned not to indulge in any match-fixing by Interior Minister Rehman Malik who said he was keeping a “close watch” on their activities." The Hindu : Sport / Cricket : Malik warns Pakistani cricketers not to indulge in match-fixing Its like telling a bunch of naughty boys not to steal mangoes from neighbor's garden.
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Dicky_GT BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 48 Thanked: 7 Times	Re: The Cricket World Cup 2011 thread @downloadtolive: wow thats a little harsh on the Sri Lankan team mate, we cannot deny the fact that they did win the worldcup in 96 that too with a strategy no team could have thought of before. Agree to the point no genuine bowlers like Ambrose and Walsh for that matter of fact even Wasim Akram. @bandlimitedlife: Its the Indians who screw Tait man time for him to go back to the rehab. I only find Bret Lee a whole hearted sportsman in that team. My take on the forthcoming match NZ is going to be one tough nut this world cup. We should beat Sri Lanka in the finals and revenge the 96 world cup defeat
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Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,418 Thanked: 13,473 Times	Re: The Cricket World Cup 2011 thread ^^Which stump mike episode ?
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suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 280 Times View My Garage	Re: The Cricket World Cup 2011 thread The one involving Virendar Sehwag not getting to his century because good old Sanga told the bowler to make it difficult?
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28th March 2011, 15:45	#375
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,372 Thanked: 3,242 Times View My Garage	Re: The Cricket World Cup 2011 thread Yup, that, and also overall they don't show much sportsmanship. For instance, in this world cup, in their match against NZ, McCullum had taken a stunner of a catch against Jayawardene and yet, the batsman stood his ground. Contrast this with a great player like Kallis, who when in doubt, will ask the fielder if he took it cleanly or not. If the fielder says yes, Kallis walks. I have great respect for Kallis. Of course, Jayawardene was not the first batsman to stand his ground but then again, these are the small things that define sportsmanship.
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