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***Official*** IPL 2009
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KiWiNiNjA
International Coach
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
What's that? The exact same post for the last 4 weeks? No way.
Kallis bowled very very well. Not sure what you're on about.
They have a pretty good combination right now, why change a winning formula?
Athlai
Not Terrible
Far too late to change Kallis one of the most solid if not fantastic players in Bangalore for Ryder, ridiculous to think they'd make that change a week before the finals let alone on the eve of the big one.
Rossco at 6 seems a bit foolish though, would personally have him sitting pretty at 4.
Kallis bowled very very well in that match yes, but has been tripe for most of the tournament, Ryder out bowled him for the most part and Kallis has been very lucky not to be dropped throughout IPL2. Though certainly shouldn't be cast out with one match to go.
Me posting the exact same thing for 4 weeks tells you something doesnt it? I sure as hell wouldnt be posting it if Kallis had been performing.
Yeah, he bowled well, just like Ryder did every time he was given a shot. Whats your point?
You're right, it wouldnt make sense changing things now, they should have been changed far earlier.
Noble One
International Vice-Captain
They will not drop Van De Mere, arguably the best bowler for Bangalore in the semi-final. Really put the screws on the Chennai innings.
As much as the Ryder fans want to see him in the side (and with justification), it is highly unlikely that Bangalore will go dropping players. Especially players who contributed in the semi-final victory.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Who opens the bowling if Kallis is replaced? Ryder?
The same stuff over the 4 weeks has consisted of winging that either Vettori or Ryder isn't playing, or Oram isn't getting a fair go, or McCullum has been unlucky has captain.
It gets bloody tiresome.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
You're not lucky to be in a winning team if you contribute to the win.
van der Merwe 4 overs 1-23
Kallis 4 overs 1-26 in powerplays including the wicket of Patel who was dominating.
Why should any of those be dropped for Ryder who has been inconsistent, and cannot open the bowling? I love Ryder and was very happy when Bangalore got him, but come on...
KiWiNiNjA
International Coach
I think his point is that even though Kallis may have had 1-26, in his previous 13 games he had only taken 5 wickets at 60, and hasn't exactly been setting the world alight with the bat.
But anyways, they aren't going to drop Kallis.
And yeah, Polo does go on a bit.
Uppercut
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Gives the impression that he goes for runs when really he doesn't. Truth be told, his economy rates are very similar to Pragyan Ojha's in all forms of the game, and his averages are considerably better.