***Official*** IPL match discussion thread

[CDAK]

I found these player are similar in many ways

Mahela-- Rohit Sharma (the stance,the composure..)]
Yuvraj- Shaun Marsh ( stunning similarities in stroke making to the legs, Stance,figure..)
Sehvag- Ravi Bopara ( the looks, Stance..)

 

[Laurrz]

I found these player are similar in many ways

Mahela-- Rohit Sharma (the stance,the composure..)]
Yuvraj- Shaun Marsh ( stunning similarities in stroke making to the legs, Stance,figure..)
Sehvag- Ravi Bopara ( the looks, Stance..)

agreed a lot with Mahela - Rohit actually...

Yuvraj Shaun Marsh is interesting.. havent seen Marsh bat so if hes anything like Yuvraj than im excited!

 

[Laurrz]

Warne - is he the best skipper Australia never had?

Was great to see him hook into Ganguly too. I know Sourav's used to getting his way in India, but how in hell did the 3rd umpire give that Smith catch not out?

If that's the standard of video umpiring, maybe we shouldn't have technology.

I have not seen the footage but as soon as a catch is referred..it will always be not out... dont like technology because of this...

 

[weldone]

I don't think so, because the home advantage is based on:
a) Spinning pitches
b) Third, fourth and fifth day pitches

Neither of which are present in the IPL.

Exactly. That's my point as well.

 

[Sanz]

I have not seen the footage but as soon as a catch is referred..it will always be not out... dont like technology because of this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E29yX1oO3ro&feature=related

Agree with Burgey, dont understand how can anyone give that one not-out. Ganguly should have just walked.

 

[weldone]

A region about here:

Encompasses a little more south than I have it too probably.

So, Bangalore is not under Bangalore Royal Challengers according to you?

 

[weldone]

Royals bowling is poor but Kolkata certainly has some more than handy bowlers. With Smith struggling here, imagine how Hoggard and co. will embarrass him again in England.

Smith struggling in IPL?....What the hell are you saying?....Are you saying that on the basis of 1 match?...Have you seen the previous 2 matches?....If 1 batsman except Watson in RRC is not struggling, that's Smith...

 

[Arjun]

Now Umar Gul lashes out at Ganguly in a press conference, which I picked up on Headlines Today:

• "He is not a good T20 captain"
• "He has not had enough T20 experience"
• "He does not consult the team when making decisions"

 

[honestbharani]

Now Umar Gul lashes out at Ganguly in a press conference, which I picked up on Headlines Today:

• "He is not a good T20 captain"
• "He has not had enough T20 experience"
• "He does not consult the team when making decisions"

KKR falling apart????????

 

[chaminda_00]

Now Umar Gul lashes out at Ganguly in a press conference, which I picked up on Headlines Today:

• "He is not a good T20 captain"
• "He has not had enough T20 experience"
• "He does not consult the team when making decisions"

i give you one guess who will be dropped next match.

 

[Arjun]

i give you one guess who will be dropped next match.

I wonder how many wickets KKR will take in that next match...

 

[weldone]

I found these player are similar in many ways

Mahela-- Rohit Sharma (the stance,the composure..)]
Yuvraj- Shaun Marsh ( stunning similarities in stroke making to the legs, Stance,figure..)
Sehvag- Ravi Bopara ( the looks, Stance..)

Yeah...Marsh' style is a lot like Yuvi...Agreed...For the first time I saw a lefty whose batting style is a lot like Yuvi...

 

[weldone]

Now Umar Gul lashes out at Ganguly in a press conference, which I picked up on Headlines Today:

• "He is not a good T20 captain"
• "He has not had enough T20 experience"
• "He does not consult the team when making decisions"

Can you post the link?....As far as I am concerned, Gul just said, "This format is new for Ganguly...He is finding it difficult. He has to learn a few more tricks. We also have to find the right combination and rhythm."...which is not at all as attacking as it seems from your post...In fact from the quote it seems he's trying to defend his captain.

 

[four_or_six]

It's good to see Watson with condfidence in himself. Warne is a master.

Watson looks easily the most relaxed he has since the champions trophy in 06.

And I loved all the niggle with Ganguly yesterday, even before the disputed catch. Warne seemed to start it as soon as Ganguly came out to bat, then Smith seemed to decided to chip in, and then even Watson was at it with a big smile on his face after he'd been hit for four and seemed to get warned by the umpire about it.

It is good to see the Rajasthan players enjoying themselves so much, it makes them really good fun to watch. I'm really enjoying watching Pathan and Jadeja especially amongst the Indian players... two players I didn't even know existed before this and I think I'll be following what they're up to once the IPL has finished.

 

[CDAK]

Now Umar Gul lashes out at Ganguly in a press conference, which I picked up on Headlines Today:

• "He is not a good T20 captain"
• "He has not had enough T20 experience"
• "He does not consult the team when making decisions"

Completely agree with Gul.

 

[CDAK]

Yuvraj Shaun Marsh is interesting.. havent seen Marsh bat so if hes anything like Yuvraj than im excited!

Many shared the same view,yesterday while they were in the middle; i think Rameez also commented the same. (It was quiet confusing who played a shot, once it was on to the legside).Young Marsh is a good prospect..

 

[Laurrz]

Yeah...Marsh' style is a lot like Yuvi...Agreed...For the first time I saw a lefty whose batting style is a lot like Yuvi...

Lara


just saw highlights and id have to agree with the rest of you... i couldnt tell if it was Yuvraj or Marsh!

 

[duffer]

And I loved all the niggle with Ganguly yesterday, even before the disputed catch. Warne seemed to start it as soon as Ganguly came out to bat, then Smith seemed to decided to chip in, and then even Watson was at it with a big smile on his face after he'd been hit for four and seemed to get warned by the umpire about it.

Apparently Sourav gave the Royals the Steve Waugh treatment and made the opening batsmen wait five minutes in the sun before he let his team onto the pitch. Same thing happened when it was Sourav's turn to bat, made the who Rajasthan side wait a few minutes before he decided to make an entrance.

The niggle was basiacally Warne telling him "this game's not about you." Should've seen the press conference after, Shane was laying into him left, right, centre.

 

[weldone]

Lara


just saw highlights and id have to agree with the rest of you... i couldnt tell if it was Yuvraj or Marsh!

Lara! ... I'm afraid Lara's batting style is much much different from Yuvi's and anyone who has seen both of them batting will agree ... Lara's batting style is as much different from Yuvi's as Sachin's batting style is from DeSilva's (or from any other right-handed batsman for that matter )...

 

[Halfpast_Yellow]

Now Brendon is gone and after yesterday's game I feel like jumping ship to the Royals

Really enjoyed watching all their games.