*Official* Match 42 - India v West Indies

[Blaze 18]

History tells us that Pakistan are a much better side in knockout matches than they are in group stages. I don't think West Indies have much of a chance against them, especially if they are made to chase in Mirpur.

 

[Jono]

To all those calling for Kohli to be dropped for Raina, pull your head in.

 

[vcs]

Yeah, let's drop the guy who's already scored a hundred in the World Cup and has shown he can handle a quality pace attack, such as the one WI have if Roach/Russell turn it on.

 

[GotSpin]

History tells us that Pakistan are a much better side in knockout matches than they are in group stages. I don't think West Indies have much of a chance against them, especially if they are made to chase in Mirpur.

The Windies would much rather face Pakistan because they're far more prone to brain explosions.

 

[smash84]

Sehwag is a must for the knockouts and we need to replace Kohli for Raina. Thinking of playing Australia in the quarters just gives me the creeps. Can't imagine Sachin's ODI career ending with a loss to Australia.

BTW this match should be a good one. The last one we can lose and not worry

Is this really SRT's last WC??? I won't be surprised to see him playing in 2015.

Nah we need to. Raina in India is a much better batsman than he is out of it. Not sure Kohli can bat as low as he does in India and be useful.

Agreed. Raina is VERY good in India. Should be tried out here.

Wouldn't risk any of their big players (Gayle + Roach). Windies can beat Pak, I just can't see them beating Aus.

Both sides probably wouldn't mind losing. Could be a strange game.

Pakistan are very unpredictable. Depends on what side of the bed they get up so just about any side (including minnows) would fancy their chances against Pakistan than against Australia.

The Windies would much rather face Pakistan because they're far more prone to brain explosions.

This.

Even yesterday Pakistan could have lost the match. Umar Akmal was more than a touch fortunate, Afridi's brain explosion was typical and when asked about it by Ramiz Raja he said "Don't ask, don't ask"

 

[ankitj]

Siddhu on commentary suggesting that Chawla should be playing which such bull****. Variety for the sake of variety is nonsense. The guy has to be able to pitch it properly to make anything of the variety.

 

[Bun]

India batting first

 

[Jono]

Why are you rolling your eyes to it?

 

[Jono]

Bye bye Nehra

 

[Bun]

Why are you rolling your eyes to it?

Oh did that smiley come around.. I was trying to do the sunglasses one.. too many forums open at once!

 

[Bun]

Hehe, no Gayle, Roach or Shiv. WI really don't want to face Aus in the QF it seems.

 

[Jono]

Gayle and Roach rested. WI obviously want to win this game

India better not lose a match where the opposition doesn't want to win.

 

[vcs]

God, Sidhu makes me want to smash my TV. The guy should be gagged.

 

[ankitj]

Raina for Kohli not a bad idea. In subcontinent there is nothing that Kohli can do and Raina can't. In addition when chasing a 320+ target, Raina is the guy who can turn it around. Kohli has also looked a misfit when batting in last 10 overs after the top 3 have set up a platform, a role that Raina can perform well.

 

[Jono]

Raina for Kohli not a bad idea. In subcontinent there is nothing that Kohli can do and Raina can't.

Score match winning centuries.

 

[vcs]

The term "verbal diarrhoea" was invented for Sidhu. Why am I torturing myself by watching the pre-match show for the first time in this WC?

 

[Himannv]

No Roach or Gayle? Tactical IMO. :P

 

[Blaze 18]

Sidhu was talking about bottoms!

 

[Furball]

Score match winning centuries.

Hah, stole what I was going to say. Kohli is so much better than Raina it's not funny.

 

[Blaze 18]

Raina for Kohli not a bad idea. In subcontinent there is nothing that Kohli can do and Raina can't. In addition when chasing a 320+ target, Raina is the guy who can turn it around. Kohli has also looked a misfit when batting in last 10 overs after the top 3 have set up a platform, a role that Raina can perform well.

Agree.