*Official* Compaq Cup 2009 in Sri Lanka

[Arjun]

Out of the Lankans' 307, as many as 165 were scored in ones, twos and threes. Singles are valuable, and must be pinched regularly, to release the pressure to go over the top.

 

[Pratters]

Out of the Lankans' 307, as many as 165 were scored in ones, twos and threes. Singles are valuable, and must be pinched regularly, to release the pressure to go over the top.

Yeah singles and twos need to be taken all the time. That's a given.

 

[Pratters]

That's the second ball Karthik hasn't hit properly. I know honestbharani rates him but I just don't see him as a long term batting option. Don't see him having the game for it.

 

[Pratters]

and he is out now. Bye bye.

 

[Arjun]

Karthik isn't cut out as a specialist batsman, let alone an opener. The real concern is whether this flawed idea will affect him where he's needed most- his wicketkeeping, where he needs to stick.

 

[Arjun]

The bowling may have given away the match before the Indians came out to bat. Do you think they should change the bowlers? It's difficult to decide on Nehra, Ishant and RP Singh as they were victims of horrendous fielding and questionable field settings, on a flat pitch, though Nehra's fielding weaknesses would suggest he be replaced, possibly by Nayar. The part-time bowlers have been rather dire, and may be the difference between the two teams on this pitch.

 

[Pratters]

I don't rate Nayar. Nehra, RP Singh and Sharma all need to tighten up but I don't know if the alternatives are better. It would be better if we play two spinners IMO except when the track offers no support to spinners and build the team with that as a basis.

 

[ret]

255 more needed .... btw the highest chase at this ground is 271 by Ind against Eng in 2002

On Karthik, he reminds me of Attapatu!

 

[ret]

Malinga comes on to bowl .... It should be interesting

 

[Pratters]

I don't rate Nayar.

I'll add to this. I think Nayar can make the ODI team but have never been a fan of bits and pieces cricketers. Robin Singh was dire (I know he has a cult following among some but whatever).

 

[ret]

That sick music by the band is on

 

[Pratters]

Dravid! Awesome six. India still very much in it.

 

[ret]

Dravid! Awesome six. India still very much in it.

who said it was out of it, esp w/ 8 wkts in hand there is always a chance :P .... But SL favs atm

 

[kingkallis]

Who needs one and twos when RD can hit SIXES like that?

 

[Arjun]

I'll add to this. I think Nayar can make the ODI team but have never been a fan of bits and pieces cricketers. Robin Singh was dire (I know he has a cult following among some but whatever).

Nayar has a lot going in favour of him being a regular in ODIs- at least until Irfan and Yusuf find form.

 

[ret]

UV gone .... the plan worked for Malinga

 

[Arjun]

Now Raina's gone for zero.

There's a link here- when they bowl a lot of overs, they don't score too many runs. The sooner the captain stops overbowling them, the better. Yuvraj was almost a regular bowler in New Zealand and his figures suffered- both batting and bowling. They should give it a thought.

 

[ret]

Bad play by Ind .... On the positive side the lower order has a chance to play themselves in and get in to a decent nick for the final

 

[Pratters]

Now Raina's gone for zero.

There's a link here- when they bowl a lot of overs, they don't score too many runs. The sooner the captain stops overbowling them, the better. Yuvraj was almost a regular bowler in New Zealand and his figures suffered- both batting and bowling. They should give it a thought.

The more I look at Raina, the less I am convinced about him as a player. What a crap way to get out - a soft daft off a medium pacer.

 

[Arjun]

The more I look at Raina, the less I am convinced about him as a player. What a crap way to get out - a soft daft off a medium pacer.

That's pressure. An ever-increasing asking rate can get mistakes out of even the best. He's also done three overs, so that may have been a factor. Making them bowl so often may confuse them, even indirectly.