***Official*** IPL 2009

[Uppercut]

this is getting funny! .... So you are saying that you are the biggest Mishra fan on this forum and expecting me to take your word for that and judge things based on how you would you go abt it! .... great! I respect your belief but saying that to me is like me telling you that I am the king of the world [or whatever blah blah], and then telling you that if a king like me thinks this then what chance rest have. [I am not a jackass to comment along that lines but am merely drawing parallels by giving an example I could think of. I am surprised that I have to spoon feed so much ]

anyways, I said



which just implies that some guys will say that a player from their country is better [esp if they are following the IPL for that reason] irrespective of the fact whether he is better [not implying that someone is better or not], that's it .... and the symbol implies that it's not to be taken seriously and it's a fun comment w/ no harm intended!

and we are here debating whether if a self proclaimed biggest Mishra fan woudn't think blah blah what chance do others have

Haha, you don't have to take my word for it sir. I doubt there are many here who would argue.

 

[ret]

Haha, you don't have to take my word for it sir. I doubt there are many here who would argue.

good for you if that means something to you!

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

good for you if that means something to you!

Go away ret(ard).

 

[Athlai]

McCullum and Hodge decide that their teams so shocking they may as well do t he job by themselves.

 

[aussie]

What Nehra's position these days in India's bowling ranks. Is looking pretty good..

 

[Pratters]

What Nehra's position these days in India's bowling ranks. Is looking pretty good..

When Vengsarkar (the chairman of selectors back then) was asked about his selection prior to the world cup, he wryly replied 'why not select me then.' I have always rated Nehra though and I hope he can give competition to the other Indian quicks. He has been very good this tournament and among the best bowlers with the likes of Malinga and Nannes.

 

[Polo23]

When Vengsarkar (the chairman of selectors back then) was asked about his selection prior to the world cup, he wryly replied 'why not select me then.' I have always rated Nehra though and I hope he can give competition to the other Indian quicks. He has been very good this tournament and among the best bowlers with the likes of Malinga and Nannes.

I don't understand why everyone thinks Nannes has been fantastic. He's been about on par with Sangwan. In terms of his average his 4th from the bottom on the cricinfo "best averages" list, and 10th from the bottom on the "best economy" list.

I don't think he's been bad, I just don't think he's been as fantastic as some are making out. No where near as good as Malinga has been.

 

[Pratters]

Nannes' economy rate was under 7 till before the last game. It shooted up to 7.22 with an expensive last game.

 

[ret]

Go away ret(ard).

ninja = no income, no job, no asset

 

[Redbacks]

just another slap in the face for the 'Hodge should be in the Australian T20WC squad society!'

 

[Athlai]

I've decided I love the Knight Riders, by far the sweetest victory for me this tournament.

 

[social]

Wonder if Kolkata will bite the bullet and dump Ganguly

 

[Jono]

I've decided I love the Knight Riders, by far the sweetest victory for me this tournament.

Didn't like Bangalore over Knight Riders better?

That was an epic come-back.

 

[Athlai]

Didn't like Bangalore over Knight Riders better?

That was an epic come-back.

Actually Taylors awesome knock made me feel all the worse for Kolkata TBH.

 

[honestbharani]

lol.. about time Dhoni figured out Oram is a waste of time in this team..


Will definitely play Tushara ahead of him, if it were up to me... Oram doesn't bat, doesn't bowl and fields nothing special... Then why have him in the squad? The catch he mucked up was perhaps the game, yesterday..



In other news, Balaji is shocking at the death. Don't understand why Dhoni or Parthiv don't come up to the sticks for him? They even did for Albie, FFS!!! And Bala is good 15K slower at his quickest...

 

[SJS]

It is incredible that even at this late stage, it is possible that Delhi head the table, Chennai are second and there is a three way tie for the last two semi-final spots between bangalore, Punjab and Deccan.

 

[Uppercut]

Wonder if Kolkata will bite the bullet and dump Ganguly

No point causing controversy because there's nothing to gain from winning in their position. He's an especially poor T20 player though.

 

[Uppercut]

It is incredible that even at this late stage, it is possible that Delhi head the table, Chennai are second and there is a three way tie for the last two semi-final spots between bangalore, Punjab and Deccan.

There isn't actually- Bangalore are two points behind, having played one less game. Rajasthan are in with a shout too- can overtake either Punjab or Deccan if they beat KKR and one of those teams fail to lose. Although if Bangalore win their remaining two it throws a spanner in the works.

 

[SJS]

There isn't actually- Bangalore are two points behind, having played one less game. Rajasthan are in with a shout too- can overtake either Punjab or Deccan if they beat KKR and one of those teams fail to lose. Although if Bangalore win their remaining two it throws a spanner in the works.

Okay here is how it is possible.

• Delhi (18) beat Bangalore to top the table with 20. There match with Mumbai is inconsequential.
• Chennai (15) beat Punjab to end with 17.
• Bangalore (12) beat Deccan in the last game to end at 14.
• Punjab (14) remain at 14.
• Deccan (14) remain at 14
• Rajasthan Royal (13) lose to Kolakat and remain at 13.

Of course if RR were to win against KKR the other three will fight for one spot and not two

 

[Briony]

Shocking bowling from Albertus.