SJS
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... and for just once out !!
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***Official*** IPL 2009
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Arjun
Cricketer Of The Year
Irfan was given a chance (and should be given more chances) higher up so that he gets in the big-hitting action later on, when he's sent lower down or chasing a big total. You can't fault the Kings for sighting an opportunity. A pity it backfired this way.
SJS
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Agarkar is and has been rubbish for far too long so discussing him is pointless. For me the biggest issue with the KKR bowling is Ishant Sharma. Here is a bowler with pace, skill and can think and yet he is so busy playing the star that he has completely losing the plot. If instead of scowling and shouting at his fielders and at the batsmen at his own frustration at being taken to the cleaners, he were to just stop, get a hold on himself, think, go back to his mark and bowl the next ball he would do better. Unfortunately here is a player going the Sreesanth way unless he pulls up right now. The tragedy would be far greater in his case since he is far more talented than Sreesanth.
After a batsman has taken you to the cleaners and hit you for 20 or more, sometimes for two overs in succession, if you then just get his wicket (mostly because he throws it away trying to hoick you once again) you dont hurl abuses at him. You shut up and thank your stars that ordeal may, just may be over and go back and put on your thinking cap.
The worst thing you can do as a bowler is to work yourself into a rage over being hammered. I am afraid in Ishant's case this seems to be happening too often and while I hope I am wrong, I suspect it is because, like Sreesanth before him, Ishant has come to believe that he is too good to be treated with such scant respect by the batsmen. He has some hard knocks coming his way.
It was also disappointing to see that McCullum did not take his young bowler and council him gently. But then one does not know how good or bad the vibes are between the Indian stars and their Kiwi captain in this sad unit. With two prima donnas in the side and to bowl at the death where cool heads are the need of the moment, McCullum just did not have the right tools when the time came to stop the run flow of the MI in those last four overs.
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MI? You mean BRC's?
Agree about Sharma..I thought he would be pretty destructive in this tournament due to the fact he's bowling in South Africa. The pitches have offered a bit and they bounce a hell of a lot more than any Indian pitch. As you said, he seems to lose the plot after he gets hit a bit. The same thing happened in NZ when Ryder smashed him around, he completely lost it. I have no problem with a bowler showing emotion or getting frustrated at them self, but when you are abusing the batsman or your own team mates it's a bit out of line.
Agree about Sharma..I thought he would be pretty destructive in this tournament due to the fact he's bowling in South Africa. The pitches have offered a bit and they bounce a hell of a lot more than any Indian pitch. As you said, he seems to lose the plot after he gets hit a bit. The same thing happened in NZ when Ryder smashed him around, he completely lost it. I have no problem with a bowler showing emotion or getting frustrated at them self, but when you are abusing the batsman or your own team mates it's a bit out of line.
Noble One
International Vice-Captain
Tough ask on a young man to:
A: Lead a poor bowling attack
B: Justify a huge price-tag
C: Be both the opening bowler and guy who closes out the innings
D: Restrain his emotion when the team contains no clear leader
No real excuse for hurling abuse at the batsman. Just feel it is forgotten sometimes that Sharma is only 20 and has huge expectations placed on his shoulders. Sharma should not be leading bowling attacks at his age and experience.
Overall his performances this IPL havn't been too bad. Not conceding too many, generally taking a wicket a game. His 11 wickets far surpass the next closest in the KKR with Brad Hodge's 6.
A: Lead a poor bowling attack
B: Justify a huge price-tag
C: Be both the opening bowler and guy who closes out the innings
D: Restrain his emotion when the team contains no clear leader
No real excuse for hurling abuse at the batsman. Just feel it is forgotten sometimes that Sharma is only 20 and has huge expectations placed on his shoulders. Sharma should not be leading bowling attacks at his age and experience.
Overall his performances this IPL havn't been too bad. Not conceding too many, generally taking a wicket a game. His 11 wickets far surpass the next closest in the KKR with Brad Hodge's 6.
chaminda_00
Hall of Fame Member
I don't see what the big deal is about hurling abuse at a batsmen once you get his wicket. Especially in Twenty20 when you ge smacked all over the place. Only chance you have of giving something back. Sharma does go over the top, but can think of plenty of top bowlers who were exacty the same especially at the start of their careers. Ambrose, McGrath ring a bell.
As much as it great to bag McCullum. I think his captaincy hasn't been that bad with very little options in the field or depth in batting to really express yourself as a captain. I still think playing Mendis for only two games was one of worst decisions around. But I would be surprised if he had much say in selections, know how Buch likes to run the show.
The performances of the Internationals haven't been as great as other sides. But they haven't been that bad when you look at their performances collectly rather then indiviual matches. There biggest problem is the fact they have the worst group of Indian domestic players in the comp. The bigger names have done every little and none of lesser names have looked anything but pathetic. They need to have a good hard look at their Indian domestic players and bring in some talent, or they will always struggle unless there Internationals have a freak tournment.
As much as it great to bag McCullum. I think his captaincy hasn't been that bad with very little options in the field or depth in batting to really express yourself as a captain. I still think playing Mendis for only two games was one of worst decisions around. But I would be surprised if he had much say in selections, know how Buch likes to run the show.
The performances of the Internationals haven't been as great as other sides. But they haven't been that bad when you look at their performances collectly rather then indiviual matches. There biggest problem is the fact they have the worst group of Indian domestic players in the comp. The bigger names have done every little and none of lesser names have looked anything but pathetic. They need to have a good hard look at their Indian domestic players and bring in some talent, or they will always struggle unless there Internationals have a freak tournment.
Zinzan
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Yeah, you'd have to think they consider Mishra a better spinning option
You'd have to think they think Nannes is a better bowling option. Which again, is madness, especially on pitches which so far have offered quite a lot to the spinners.
chaminda_00
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Probably says something about their thoughts on the back up seamer options in Manhas/Mahesh, then Vettori, Nannes or Mishra. Nehra was brought for a reason...
chaminda_00
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Just too slow imo for Warner.
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It's bizarre, but despite being the best T20 spinner in the world you can see why they do it. If they're keen on playing all three of Dilshan, Warner and De Villiers- and given their form in the tournament it's hard to know which of those to leave out- their strongest attack may not have Vettori in it. They have a more than capable Indian replacement for him but they don't have one for Nannes.
