Australia are the true winners of the Cricket World Cup -2007.
They lift the cup for the 3rd consecutive time and the PIEGON - Glen Mcgrath signs off in style.
Probably Glen Mcgrath was the only one of the oldies who was destined to have a fairytale end to his career.
Congratulations to AUSTRALIAN TEAM...
Showing posts with label world cup 2007. Show all posts
Showing posts with label world cup 2007. Show all posts
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Imposing Total for SL - WC 2007 Finals
Aussies have posted an imposing totals for Sri Lanka to chase in the WC-2007 finals.
Australia riding high on Adam Gilchrist knock of 149 runs is placed well at this stage.
Everyone is waiting to see how SL reply to this mountain of runs. It is going to be a herculean task chasing and climbing the Mt. Everest. SL would like Jaysuriya fire on the top, Sangakkara play another good knock and the captain Jaywardane would need another GEM of a knock to take the WC back home.
If Jaysuriya fires.... WHO KNOWS WE MAY SEE THE SHIELD OF INVICIBILITY BREAKING DOWN IN THE YELLOW BRIGADE...
Let's hope we have a good game and not a one-sided finals as has been off-late....
Go TIGERS...
Australia riding high on Adam Gilchrist knock of 149 runs is placed well at this stage.
Everyone is waiting to see how SL reply to this mountain of runs. It is going to be a herculean task chasing and climbing the Mt. Everest. SL would like Jaysuriya fire on the top, Sangakkara play another good knock and the captain Jaywardane would need another GEM of a knock to take the WC back home.
If Jaysuriya fires.... WHO KNOWS WE MAY SEE THE SHIELD OF INVICIBILITY BREAKING DOWN IN THE YELLOW BRIGADE...
Let's hope we have a good game and not a one-sided finals as has been off-late....
Go TIGERS...
WC 2007 - Moment to Reckon
Gilchrist gets his hundred and the next ball the whole of SL must have gone up in joy .... but it was not to be
Gilchrist snicked the ball after he got his hundred and Sangakkara came up with a fabulous take...And immediately raised his hand to signal 'NOT DONE' ... he had floored the catch during his roll-over...
A GREAT SIGN OF SPORTSMANSHIP in the heat of the moment... HATS OFF to SANGAKKARA for playing the game in true spirit.
Meanwhile...Gilchrist has completed a great hundred and has taken the game away from SL in the first session of this final.
Sri Lankans are truely looking lost as the Indians did in the last finals. Vaas seems to be bowling like Zaheer Khan on that final day in South Africa...
Gilchrist summary so far 110, 80 balls, 10 4s and 6 6s... wow..
Gilchrist snicked the ball after he got his hundred and Sangakkara came up with a fabulous take...And immediately raised his hand to signal 'NOT DONE' ... he had floored the catch during his roll-over...
A GREAT SIGN OF SPORTSMANSHIP in the heat of the moment... HATS OFF to SANGAKKARA for playing the game in true spirit.
Meanwhile...Gilchrist has completed a great hundred and has taken the game away from SL in the first session of this final.
Sri Lankans are truely looking lost as the Indians did in the last finals. Vaas seems to be bowling like Zaheer Khan on that final day in South Africa...
Gilchrist summary so far 110, 80 balls, 10 4s and 6 6s... wow..
Aussies on a gallop
WC 2007 Cricket Finals is finally underway.... And a different kind of rain is being witnessed at Bridgetown, WI
Gilchrist is playing the "RAIN GOD" and it is raining 6s and 4s. Hayden is playing the pivotal role at the other end and joining in the fun.
SL players are looking up skywards and hoping the rain would make its entry once again.
The way the opening pair of Aussies is galloping away, this looks like more of an 2003 WC replay except that the Sri Lankans seem to be at the receiving end this time round.
Aussies seem to be truely playing as the 'invincibles'. With Ponting, Clarke, Symonds,Hussey still to follow, big score seems to be in offering. Unless,SL pull off something out of their hats, Aussies seem to be running away here with the WC 2007...
Gilchrist is playing the "RAIN GOD" and it is raining 6s and 4s. Hayden is playing the pivotal role at the other end and joining in the fun.
SL players are looking up skywards and hoping the rain would make its entry once again.
The way the opening pair of Aussies is galloping away, this looks like more of an 2003 WC replay except that the Sri Lankans seem to be at the receiving end this time round.
Aussies seem to be truely playing as the 'invincibles'. With Ponting, Clarke, Symonds,Hussey still to follow, big score seems to be in offering. Unless,SL pull off something out of their hats, Aussies seem to be running away here with the WC 2007...
Final Day of WC-2007 - Rain SpoilSport
Rain Rain Rain Go Away......
Rain is playing the spoil sport on the Final Day of the WC 2007. It has dampen the spirits of millions of fans around the world and especially the ones from the island of Ceylon.
Every anxious fan hoping for a good game of cricket must be praying that the RAIN STAYS AWAY and we have a great "CONTEST" in true terms of the FINALS.
Rain Rain Rain Go Away
Rain is playing the spoil sport on the Final Day of the WC 2007. It has dampen the spirits of millions of fans around the world and especially the ones from the island of Ceylon.
Every anxious fan hoping for a good game of cricket must be praying that the RAIN STAYS AWAY and we have a great "CONTEST" in true terms of the FINALS.
Rain Rain Rain Go Away
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Interesting Reading - Woolmers Death
While going thru our own Indian newspaper came across this interesting article....
"It is important for the Jamaican police to examine the victim’s mobile and telephone records, mails, emails, food in the refrigerator, meetings and appointments, work and entertainment habits. A discreet inquiry into any suspected romantic affair should also be made. They should also look into what possible enemies Bob Woolmer had — business-financial, political, religious, relationships etc. It would be equally helpful to find out Woolmer’s medical and mental history. "
Read More
http://www.dc-epaper.com/deccanchronicle/ArticleText.aspx?article=11_04_2007_007_003
This article is published by someone who is very well know in the field of investigation. And definetely would be worth a thought.
"It is important for the Jamaican police to examine the victim’s mobile and telephone records, mails, emails, food in the refrigerator, meetings and appointments, work and entertainment habits. A discreet inquiry into any suspected romantic affair should also be made. They should also look into what possible enemies Bob Woolmer had — business-financial, political, religious, relationships etc. It would be equally helpful to find out Woolmer’s medical and mental history. "
Read More
http://www.dc-epaper.com/deccanchronicle/ArticleText.aspx?article=11_04_2007_007_003
This article is published by someone who is very well know in the field of investigation. And definetely would be worth a thought.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Winds of Change in Indian Cricket
The two day BCCI Committee meeting to review the WC-2007 debacle has come up with some startling and brave decisions.
This is just may be a historic decision...that may just do plenty of good for Indian Cricket
"In a historic change, it was also decided to scrap the present Zonal representation in the Senior and Junior selection ommittees. BCCI will appoint selectors on a full time basis based upon the eligibility criteria which would include stature as a player, selection experience etc. The selectors will be remunerated suitably and appointed for a two year term."
By passing the following decision...BCCI is making sure the players keep their focus on the game rather than their increasing $$ balances
A player will endorse not more than 3 sponsors or products. No Sponsor can contract more than 2 players. The players will not be allowed to do any sponsor related events 15 days before the tour and also during the tour.
Domestic cricket would also get a boost if the following rule is strictly implemented
All the players will have to play a stipulated number of Domestic matches when not playing for India.
By retaining Dravid as captain for the next tours, BCCI has sent strong signals to one and all that nonsense will not be tolerated.
Over all the 'Chappel' era seems to have brought in 'winds of change' in the INDIAN CRICKETING WORLD.... Hope this change is for good and India can only become NUMERO UNO
Read more in detail at http://www.rediff.com/wc2007/2007/apr/07dravid.htm
This is just may be a historic decision...that may just do plenty of good for Indian Cricket
"In a historic change, it was also decided to scrap the present Zonal representation in the Senior and Junior selection ommittees. BCCI will appoint selectors on a full time basis based upon the eligibility criteria which would include stature as a player, selection experience etc. The selectors will be remunerated suitably and appointed for a two year term."
By passing the following decision...BCCI is making sure the players keep their focus on the game rather than their increasing $$ balances
A player will endorse not more than 3 sponsors or products. No Sponsor can contract more than 2 players. The players will not be allowed to do any sponsor related events 15 days before the tour and also during the tour.
Domestic cricket would also get a boost if the following rule is strictly implemented
All the players will have to play a stipulated number of Domestic matches when not playing for India.
By retaining Dravid as captain for the next tours, BCCI has sent strong signals to one and all that nonsense will not be tolerated.
Over all the 'Chappel' era seems to have brought in 'winds of change' in the INDIAN CRICKETING WORLD.... Hope this change is for good and India can only become NUMERO UNO
Read more in detail at http://www.rediff.com/wc2007/2007/apr/07dravid.htm
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Finally a match to talk about in WC-2007
Finally, there was a match of equals and something to cheer about in the WC-2007.
After so many soft matches, finally there was an even contest and CRICKET was the winner. England gave Sri Lanka run for their money. They fought back from the brink to come close to pulling a victory that would have made all the English Fans 'revert to some drinking binge'.
Hope Indian cricket team takes some lessons out of the English win. It was the 7th wicket pair of unknown players in the world of cricket who fought like there was no another day. And mind you there were no heroics, just simple basic cricket of accumulation of runs thru singles. One cannot digest the thought that India with the strongest batting line up put up such a dismal show against the same SL attack.
England would take many positives out of this game and SL must be sitting pretty with their chances of going thru to semi-finals have brightened.
Guys my 2 cents on the following line up for semis - Aus, SA, NZ and SL..
After so many soft matches, finally there was an even contest and CRICKET was the winner. England gave Sri Lanka run for their money. They fought back from the brink to come close to pulling a victory that would have made all the English Fans 'revert to some drinking binge'.
Hope Indian cricket team takes some lessons out of the English win. It was the 7th wicket pair of unknown players in the world of cricket who fought like there was no another day. And mind you there were no heroics, just simple basic cricket of accumulation of runs thru singles. One cannot digest the thought that India with the strongest batting line up put up such a dismal show against the same SL attack.
England would take many positives out of this game and SL must be sitting pretty with their chances of going thru to semi-finals have brightened.
Guys my 2 cents on the following line up for semis - Aus, SA, NZ and SL..
Friday, March 30, 2007
Sachin at cross-roads
In the wake of the WC debacle, Sachin Tendulkar the 'god' of Indian Cricket is at cross-roads. He is probably standing at an T-junction with the options indicating 'Retire' or 'Continue'. The option of 'continue' may not be looking very attractive with age, form not in synch and also the 4-year WC show is over for India. As we have seen in recent past that his batting prowess in ODI is on decline, while he is being used more as 5th bowler.
Ian Chappel in his article clearly echos the feelings of many of the non-pleased Indian fans
"If Tendulkar had found an honest mirror three years ago and asked the question; "Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the best batsman of all?" It would've answered; "Brian Charles Lara." If he asked that same mirror right now; "Mirror, mirror on the wall should I retire?" The answer would be; "Yes." "
Read more http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/287961.html
Similar sentiments are being echoed by a Indian fan in his article at Rediff
"So, Mr Tendulkar, it is time for you to retire. Your best cricketing days are behind you. You will be known for your records, great batting style, bringing unparalleled thrill to your fans over and over again -- and if you do it at the right time, people will also remember you for your graceful exit. "
Read more http://www.rediff.com/wc2007/2007/mar/29guest.htm
With end-of each series the writing on the wall is becoming clear and the 'genius' of Indian Cricket needs to make a decision very soon.
Ian Chappel in his article clearly echos the feelings of many of the non-pleased Indian fans
"If Tendulkar had found an honest mirror three years ago and asked the question; "Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the best batsman of all?" It would've answered; "Brian Charles Lara." If he asked that same mirror right now; "Mirror, mirror on the wall should I retire?" The answer would be; "Yes." "
Read more http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/287961.html
Similar sentiments are being echoed by a Indian fan in his article at Rediff
"So, Mr Tendulkar, it is time for you to retire. Your best cricketing days are behind you. You will be known for your records, great batting style, bringing unparalleled thrill to your fans over and over again -- and if you do it at the right time, people will also remember you for your graceful exit. "
Read more http://www.rediff.com/wc2007/2007/mar/29guest.htm
With end-of each series the writing on the wall is becoming clear and the 'genius' of Indian Cricket needs to make a decision very soon.
Monday, March 26, 2007
After Effects - World Cup 2007
Here we go the after effects of the WC2007 fiasco for India has started
Kumble to retire from ODI
Details http://www.cricketnext.com/news/kumble-announces-retirement-from-odis/23975-13.html
We have to wait n see what else is going to change after the dismal performance of the Indian Team...
Kumble to retire from ODI
Details http://www.cricketnext.com/news/kumble-announces-retirement-from-odis/23975-13.html
We have to wait n see what else is going to change after the dismal performance of the Indian Team...
Friday, March 23, 2007
Indians Dream in Shatters
Indian Dream of making it to Super 8 is in shatters.....
They themselves are to be blamed.....Needless run-outs and shots that were not necessary at any given stage...
The gameplan should have been very simple, play out the 50 overs and be watchful against VAAS and Muralitharan....
With wickets in hand, India could have easily chased down 255 but that was not to be...
They say you cannot say till the last ball is bowled....but here the writing is clear on the wall...
INDIA ARE GOING TO BE OUT OF WORLD CUP 2007....they will follow their neighbours Pakistan on the return flight home....
The predictions are that a team from sub-continent is going to be the likely winner...And today SL have done nothing wrong to make the predictions come thru....
Let's wait for another 20 overs before signing off on the match...you might just see a captain's knock...or a so-called ALL-ROUNDER AGARKAR have his say...
They themselves are to be blamed.....Needless run-outs and shots that were not necessary at any given stage...
The gameplan should have been very simple, play out the 50 overs and be watchful against VAAS and Muralitharan....
With wickets in hand, India could have easily chased down 255 but that was not to be...
They say you cannot say till the last ball is bowled....but here the writing is clear on the wall...
INDIA ARE GOING TO BE OUT OF WORLD CUP 2007....they will follow their neighbours Pakistan on the return flight home....
The predictions are that a team from sub-continent is going to be the likely winner...And today SL have done nothing wrong to make the predictions come thru....
Let's wait for another 20 overs before signing off on the match...you might just see a captain's knock...or a so-called ALL-ROUNDER AGARKAR have his say...
Indians struggling
Indians are struggling...
They are in a spot of bother chasing 255 runs at 44 for 3 in 11 overs.
Sachin Tendulkar bowled for 'duck' on the 3rd ball he faced....
The 'god' of Indian cricket is gone and with that hopes of India making it to Super 8 have dwindled... We cannot say it is a lost cause because it has been 'ages' since the 'god' took India to a win.
With this knock this interesting thought from a former player really makes one sit up and think
"He must not think of the delectable half-century he made in the last match against Bermuda. "Has the day come when we're seriously talking about Sachin batting well against Bermuda?" one intelligent former Indian cricketer responded when it was mentioned in passing that the little man looked sharp in the last match. "When an elephant stamps on a fly, do we say 'well done, that's a great kill'?"
As some former cricket mentioned... the state of affairs in sachins case is such that we are appluading his 50 against Bermuda while it should have been like elephant killing a fly...Very rightly put..."
Read more : http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/286790.html
Pitch is not doing anything. It is playing well, but the Indian batsmen as usual are making it unplayable with some stupid shots. India needs a long partnership to turn the tide in their favor.
Viru n Dravid need to bat for another 10-15 overs to stem the rot before they can even think of making a chase of the target.
SL captain also has his thinking cap on and is making some interesting changes in the field by having just 1 slip for a bowler like Vaas knowing he is not going to get such a great swing from the pitch. The wicket-keeper was also standing up and putting the doubts in the minds of the batsmen.
It all depends on how India play Murali and it is the question of team India and not a single player as such.
At this stage one would favor a SL win and the INDIAN DREAMS are fast fading .....
They are in a spot of bother chasing 255 runs at 44 for 3 in 11 overs.
Sachin Tendulkar bowled for 'duck' on the 3rd ball he faced....
The 'god' of Indian cricket is gone and with that hopes of India making it to Super 8 have dwindled... We cannot say it is a lost cause because it has been 'ages' since the 'god' took India to a win.
With this knock this interesting thought from a former player really makes one sit up and think
"He must not think of the delectable half-century he made in the last match against Bermuda. "Has the day come when we're seriously talking about Sachin batting well against Bermuda?" one intelligent former Indian cricketer responded when it was mentioned in passing that the little man looked sharp in the last match. "When an elephant stamps on a fly, do we say 'well done, that's a great kill'?"
As some former cricket mentioned... the state of affairs in sachins case is such that we are appluading his 50 against Bermuda while it should have been like elephant killing a fly...Very rightly put..."
Read more : http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/286790.html
Pitch is not doing anything. It is playing well, but the Indian batsmen as usual are making it unplayable with some stupid shots. India needs a long partnership to turn the tide in their favor.
Viru n Dravid need to bat for another 10-15 overs to stem the rot before they can even think of making a chase of the target.
SL captain also has his thinking cap on and is making some interesting changes in the field by having just 1 slip for a bowler like Vaas knowing he is not going to get such a great swing from the pitch. The wicket-keeper was also standing up and putting the doubts in the minds of the batsmen.
It all depends on how India play Murali and it is the question of team India and not a single player as such.
At this stage one would favor a SL win and the INDIAN DREAMS are fast fading .....
SL post a challenging target
It all boils down the next 3 hours.... Will India make the cut for Super 8...
Sri Lanka have done well...they have posted a challenging score of 255 for India to win.
SL middle-order batsmen turned the heat on Indian fielders with some good running between the wickets. Indian team must be rueing the fact they bowled 14 wides and 2 no-balls. They bowled 2.4 overs extra and this in-discipline in bowling might just turn the match in SL favor.
India might be also feeling the pinch of not playing Kumble in this crucial match. They went with the past record, unfortunately things did not go well as per the record book. Harbhajan did not come off against the SL.
Well, we can spend all our time analysing and debating what India should have done in the bowling...It is all done...water has flown down the bridge....
Script is ready... actors have to deliver on the ground of cricket..
India need 255 runs to get into Super 8... From here on...it will depend a lot on how the 3 biggies of Indian team script the fate of the Indian team...
Sri Lanka have done well...they have posted a challenging score of 255 for India to win.
SL middle-order batsmen turned the heat on Indian fielders with some good running between the wickets. Indian team must be rueing the fact they bowled 14 wides and 2 no-balls. They bowled 2.4 overs extra and this in-discipline in bowling might just turn the match in SL favor.
India might be also feeling the pinch of not playing Kumble in this crucial match. They went with the past record, unfortunately things did not go well as per the record book. Harbhajan did not come off against the SL.
Well, we can spend all our time analysing and debating what India should have done in the bowling...It is all done...water has flown down the bridge....
Script is ready... actors have to deliver on the ground of cricket..
India need 255 runs to get into Super 8... From here on...it will depend a lot on how the 3 biggies of Indian team script the fate of the Indian team...
Indians hanging in there
Indian bowlers have done well in the first 25 overs of the SL innings.
After the way they started in the first over...every Indian fan would have been hoping it is not the signs of the things to come...but so far India is hanging in there with some good tight bowling.
They have also picked up three valuable wickets and are applying the pressure on the SL batsmen. Indians seem charged and confident. Their body language is totally positive and commitment is there to be seen.
Dravid is ringing in changes and making some good moves. Ganguly was a good move and it paid dividends.
The next 25 overs of the SL innings will decide the score the Indian batsmen will chase....
Go blue ...
After the way they started in the first over...every Indian fan would have been hoping it is not the signs of the things to come...but so far India is hanging in there with some good tight bowling.
They have also picked up three valuable wickets and are applying the pressure on the SL batsmen. Indians seem charged and confident. Their body language is totally positive and commitment is there to be seen.
Dravid is ringing in changes and making some good moves. Ganguly was a good move and it paid dividends.
The next 25 overs of the SL innings will decide the score the Indian batsmen will chase....
Go blue ...
Do or Die - For India
It is a do or die situation for India in WC 2007... they carry the hopes of billions of cheering Indian fans all over the world.
India win the toss and elect to field in this crucial tie.
The first 5 overs have not gone India's way...the start of Zaheer Khan refreshes the memory of the 2003 final...Nervous start with wides and leg byes... India needed a good start in the bowling but have filtered that away with their loose bowling... Now India will be playing the 'catch-up' game on the run-rate unless bowlers strike to get some wickets...
Wait n See ... Indian Fans would be praying and hoping to get thru the long night with some cheer back home..
India win the toss and elect to field in this crucial tie.
The first 5 overs have not gone India's way...the start of Zaheer Khan refreshes the memory of the 2003 final...Nervous start with wides and leg byes... India needed a good start in the bowling but have filtered that away with their loose bowling... Now India will be playing the 'catch-up' game on the run-rate unless bowlers strike to get some wickets...
Wait n See ... Indian Fans would be praying and hoping to get thru the long night with some cheer back home..
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Day of Upsets in WC2007
Guys... what a day it has been in the WC 2007
Bangladesh beat India by 5 wickets a stunner... if you can't believe what you are reading then you won't believe the next line
PAKISTAN ARE OUT OF WC 2007...IRELAND have beaten PAKISTAN and they have crashed out of WC 2007 in the first round...
It was the day when the 'minows' of the WC-2007 threw the statistics out of the window and proved that on a given day they can be menancing too.
The body language that Indian players showed on the field completely showed their lack of application and spirit to put up a good fight. The way Zaheer Khan was plastered by the young turk from Bangladesh must have been a rewind to 2003 Wanderers final. In such tough games, you need to pull off 'blinders' and 'half-chances'. Unfortunately, it was not to be and India were left stunned by a great batting display by 'school children'. After the defeat in hands of Bangladesh, hope some sanity prevails thru the minds of 'think-tank' and drop 'virubhai' for the next matches.
Rameez Raja claims heads are going to roll in the Pakistan Team after their defeat... and why not in Indian team..
Pakistan Team must be cursing their luck..they were undone by a team which fought like there was no another day. Ireland team may not have hoped for a better St Patrick Day celebrations. Pakistan were going great at almost 4-5 runs an over and suddenly the 'winds' changed the direction. The batting went from north to south in just couple of minutes.
It is going to be very difficult for Pakistan and India to digest their defeats, while Bangladesh and Ireland will be dancing till the 'rooster crows' again in morning.
Read in one of the pages...a team from the sub-continent would lift the cup..is it going to be 'bangladesh'...In 83' it was India who were the under-dogs, 92' it was Pakistan who came from nowhere to lift the cup and in 96' it was the Lankans who dazzled the world.
Mind you guys...the coach of Bangladesh team is none other than Dave Whatmore who was the coach of the Sri-Lankan team in 96' WC....
Cricket is a game of uncertainties...anything can happen...March 23 will decide the fate of 2 strong contenders from the sub-continent...
Bangladesh beat India by 5 wickets a stunner... if you can't believe what you are reading then you won't believe the next line
PAKISTAN ARE OUT OF WC 2007...IRELAND have beaten PAKISTAN and they have crashed out of WC 2007 in the first round...
It was the day when the 'minows' of the WC-2007 threw the statistics out of the window and proved that on a given day they can be menancing too.
The body language that Indian players showed on the field completely showed their lack of application and spirit to put up a good fight. The way Zaheer Khan was plastered by the young turk from Bangladesh must have been a rewind to 2003 Wanderers final. In such tough games, you need to pull off 'blinders' and 'half-chances'. Unfortunately, it was not to be and India were left stunned by a great batting display by 'school children'. After the defeat in hands of Bangladesh, hope some sanity prevails thru the minds of 'think-tank' and drop 'virubhai' for the next matches.
Rameez Raja claims heads are going to roll in the Pakistan Team after their defeat... and why not in Indian team..
Pakistan Team must be cursing their luck..they were undone by a team which fought like there was no another day. Ireland team may not have hoped for a better St Patrick Day celebrations. Pakistan were going great at almost 4-5 runs an over and suddenly the 'winds' changed the direction. The batting went from north to south in just couple of minutes.
It is going to be very difficult for Pakistan and India to digest their defeats, while Bangladesh and Ireland will be dancing till the 'rooster crows' again in morning.
Read in one of the pages...a team from the sub-continent would lift the cup..is it going to be 'bangladesh'...In 83' it was India who were the under-dogs, 92' it was Pakistan who came from nowhere to lift the cup and in 96' it was the Lankans who dazzled the world.
Mind you guys...the coach of Bangladesh team is none other than Dave Whatmore who was the coach of the Sri-Lankan team in 96' WC....
Cricket is a game of uncertainties...anything can happen...March 23 will decide the fate of 2 strong contenders from the sub-continent...
India in deep waters
India have started their campaign in WC 2007 on a disappointing note.
Everyone was expecting India to steam roll Bangladesh and at the end of the 1st session the story looks to be different.
Once called 'minows' of the cricket, Bangla Tiger seems to roaring loudly. They beat New Zealand in their warm-match chasing 226. Hence, the things really look grim for India unless the bowlers can turn in a performance of their lifetimes.
What is Virubhai doing in the Indian Team? With today's performance, Dravid would be definetely rueing the idea of playing him in the XI. Kartik would have been a better option than out-of-form viru....
Everyone back home would be hoping that Indian bowlers turn their 'golden' arms over and make their late night watching worth it...
OR IS THIS GOING TO BE THE FIRST UPSET OF THE WC2007... another 3 hours of cricket will tell
Everyone was expecting India to steam roll Bangladesh and at the end of the 1st session the story looks to be different.
Once called 'minows' of the cricket, Bangla Tiger seems to roaring loudly. They beat New Zealand in their warm-match chasing 226. Hence, the things really look grim for India unless the bowlers can turn in a performance of their lifetimes.
What is Virubhai doing in the Indian Team? With today's performance, Dravid would be definetely rueing the idea of playing him in the XI. Kartik would have been a better option than out-of-form viru....
Everyone back home would be hoping that Indian bowlers turn their 'golden' arms over and make their late night watching worth it...
OR IS THIS GOING TO BE THE FIRST UPSET OF THE WC2007... another 3 hours of cricket will tell
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