***Official*** Sri Lanka in India

[SJS]

My modding for the day.

Om :
The eternal sound. Actually its a hum and should be written as mmmmmmmmmmm but an O is added to make it possible to start pronouncing it and then the hum continues OMMMMMMMMMMMM.... til you ryn out of breath.

Sri :
A salutation added as a suffix to all Gods, and even humans as a sign of respect.

Sachinayeh :
The prevailing Indian deity

Namah :
To bow

The net effect : Om. I Bow to (God) Sri Sachin



PS : It just loses its flavour in translation. Just like something like halelujah would I suppose.

 

[adharcric]

Return of Kaif

It seems likely now that Kaif will return to the side for the 6th and 7th ODIs against Sri Lanka. The big question is, who should he replace? Ideally, one would think of Rao or Raina, but both have fulfilled expectations with the bat and been brilliant in the field in the limited opportunities they've had. Sehwag, Sachin and Dravid are locks. That leaves Yuvraj, Gambhir and Yadav. Yuvraj seems to be a regular in the team, but he hasnt performed in this series. Still, his average on the year is 34 or 35, so he shouldnt be removed just yet; plus, he's been exceptional in the field. Gambhir hasn't even been given a chance as reserve opener, but I would think he should go, as Yadav (all-rounder) can't be replaced by a specialist batsman.

To make things simpler, Tendulkar should be rested in the 5th ODI at Ahmedabad. Open with Sehwag and Gambhir, followed by Dravid, Yuvraj, Dhoni, Rao and Raina. Among bowlers, RP Singh should be given a match so that a case can either be made for his selection or his removal. Ideally, I would like to see Nehra fit enough for Chappell's standards so he can make his return alongside Pathan, Agarkar and Sreesanth. In the near future, VRV Singh should make his entry into that pool as well.

 

[Jono]

Yuvraj averages 34 or 35 for the year? I wonder what it is not including minnows though.

Personally I think Yuvraj should make way for Kaif, but if Kaif isn't playing in the 5th ODI and they want to rest Sachin, then yes Gambhir should open with Viru.

 

[What-A-Player]

Now if Tendulkar scores in bulk for Numero 5, 6 and 7, will it be said that he only plays in dead-rubber?

See, if Tendulkar fans find a way to praise him, then the critics will do it too

And for sure, will switch from Om Jai JagguD to Om Sachineyah Namah

 

[JASON]

Congratulations to Team India and Indian fans on this forum.

SL definitely deserved to be whipped and have got just that for sticking to the same old ageing players and SL cricket's (non) think tank needs to be shot for having no vision for the future of SL cricket .

I hope and pray that India give a 7-0 whipping so that all of those on the SL Cricket's Gravey train can be cleared out in one go !!

Then there will be some opportunity to bring in some people with forward thinking and Tom Moody can get another opportunity to put his ideas forward and make some changes of his own, rather than sitting on the gravey train himself !!

India is definitely a Team on the up , unlike SL who are heading very rapidly in the opposite direction and are very nearly reaching the Teams propping up the bottom (West Indies, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh) .

 

[Sanz]

Actually, it's only eight years ago... ODI 4, Sahara Cup 1997

If friendlies in Canada don't count, there's always

No, it doesn't count because the guy won did it almost single handedly has been out of favor now a days..4 MoM(in a 5 match series) & MoS. I would like to know if that has been accomplished by anyone ever.

Anyways what a series, what performance by the most successful captain of India. Who knew he was going to lead India one day.

 

[SJS]

Yuvraj averages 34 or 35 for the year? I wonder what it is not including minnows though.

Personally I think Yuvraj should make way for Kaif, but if Kaif isn't playing in the 5th ODI and they want to rest Sachin, then yes Gambhir should open with Viru.

Yuvraj averages only 18.23 against non-minnows in 2005.

His strike rate is merely 74.5, down 10 points from previous year.

Check for yourself

India may choose to play him in the hope he will come good some day, which is fine, but lets be honest and at least accept he has had a horrendous run this year against any reasonable bowling attack.

Note : The black patch is an unbeaten innings.

 

[Sanz]

If I'm not wrong, you once said you come to the forums only to have a good discussion. There's no personal attachment, as such. Then why are you letting this gloating bother you? If you know you can't get your point across, if you know they won't agree with you, why bother? Why keep on rambling about Sachin? Sachin this, Sachin that. It's a sign of obsession, and obsession's never good. You tried, it didn't work. So let them be, stop bothering about it.

Whatever - Only people that are obsessed here are those who cant accept some facts which was confirmed again in last 2 games where India had to chase high scores. Anyways, I just opined my opinion and said that he was a 'choker' until someone quoted me and started the argument. Unfortunately for him, he doesn't have much to argue hence the gloating (on someone else's performance). I wasn't trying to convince anyone.

Obviously it doesn't bother me, and I stand by my opinion and if SRT proves me wrong by scoring consistently in pressure games..I will still be here and offer my apology to all SRT fans on this forum. Let's hope that SRT proves me wrong. It will be a win win situation for me.

 

[SJS]

And this bad patch goes back at least another five months into 2004 starting 1st August 2004. During these five months he scored

8, 13, 4, 24, 9, 0 and 78.
An average of 19.4 and a strike rate of 77.3

Isnt a bad run of 20 consecutive innings over 15 months, bad enough ??
Yes he is gifted but.....

 

[SJS]

Bring on the minnows !!

Against the minnows he averages (in 2005) a Bradman-shaming 103.7 at a strike rate of 84.7. Yes he has talent....

 

[honestbharani]

Yuvraj averages only 18.23 against non-minnows in 2005.

His strike rate is merely 74.5, down 10 points from previous year.

Check for yourself

India may choose to play him in the hope he will come good some day, which is fine, but lets be honest and at least accept he has had a horrendous run this year against any reasonable bowling attack.

Note : The black patch is an unbeaten innings.

I agree that he needs to sort himself out soon, but the frustrating thing is, whenever he has been at the crease, he has looked good and fluent. It has usually been THE one daft shot (and the occassional bad decision, or good catch) that has gotten him out. I think he deserves a few more chances, but yes, he needs to understand that he is the one closest to being dropped in the current side.

 

[nikhil1772]

I do think Yuvraj constantly needs a kick on his back-side to perform consistently...I dont like the guy just because of his model-like attitude (from watching all the ads)...His fielding is wonderful but he should realise that batting is somewhat important too and also he needs to realise that this is not the Ganguly regime where you could perform with one big score and be assured of a place in the XI for the next 10 games...

 

[SJS]

I agree that he needs to sort himself out soon, but the frustrating thing is, whenever he has been at the crease, he has looked good and fluent. It has usually been THE one daft shot (and the occassional bad decision, or good catch) that has gotten him out. I think he deserves a few more chances, but yes, he needs to understand that he is the one closest to being dropped in the current side.

Agree in toto .

Also he needs to understand that he is not doing well and a hundred against minnows is not an occasion to throw punches towards the dressing room and mouth foul Punjabi abuses. He is not just in bad form he has lost supporters by THIS bad form including in his home association who had to tell him (and Harbhajan) to shut up and behave.

Not that good behaviour is mandatory only from those out of form

 

[SJS]

I do think Yuvraj constantly needs a kick on his back-side to perform consistently...I dont like the guy just because of his model-like attitude (from watching all the ads)...His fielding is wonderful but he should realise that batting is somewhat important too and also he needs to realise that this is not the Ganguly regime where you could perform with one big score and be assured of a place in the XI for the next 10 games...

Ganguly has done more harm to Yuvraj and Harbhajan than these youngsters may realise. Blind, obstinate and ill-deserved support never did any one any good, least of all young sports persons.

Those who tell these boys that they should try and concentrate on the job on hand are well wishers and this is difficult to understand for young people who are plonked onto pedestals by all and sundry. They are too taken in by praise showered on them and will easily succumb to the suggestion that those saying the contrary are from the "enemy camp", even if such a camp doesnt exist.

 

[Jono]

Yuvraj averages only 18.23 against non-minnows in 2005.

His strike rate is merely 74.5, down 10 points from previous year.

Check for yourself

India may choose to play him in the hope he will come good some day, which is fine, but lets be honest and at least accept he has had a horrendous run this year against any reasonable bowling attack.

Note : The black patch is an unbeaten innings.

As expected! Yuvraj has been woeful. He can't go on with this form for long. I reckon Kaif would be averaging at least double that against non-minnows this year. Kaif v Yuvraj for selection is an easy decision IMO.

 

[Sanz]

It seems likely now that Kaif will return to the side for the 6th and 7th ODIs against Sri Lanka. The big question is, who should he replace? Ideally, one would think of Rao or Raina, but both have fulfilled expectations with the bat and been brilliant in the field in the limited opportunities they've had. Sehwag, Sachin and Dravid are locks. That leaves Yuvraj, Gambhir and Yadav. Yuvraj seems to be a regular in the team, but he hasnt performed in this series. Still, his average on the year is 34 or 35, so he shouldnt be removed just yet; plus, he's been exceptional in the field. Gambhir hasn't even been given a chance as reserve opener, but I would think he should go, as Yadav (all-rounder) can't be replaced by a specialist batsman.

To make things simpler, Tendulkar should be rested in the 5th ODI at Ahmedabad. Open with Sehwag and Gambhir, followed by Dravid, Yuvraj, Dhoni, Rao and Raina. Among bowlers, RP Singh should be given a match so that a case can either be made for his selection or his removal. Ideally, I would like to see Nehra fit enough for Chappell's standards so he can make his return alongside Pathan, Agarkar and Sreesanth. In the near future, VRV Singh should make his entry into that pool as well.

Kaif can easily replace Yuvraj, he is a better batsman, can bat anywhere from 3-7, better fielder and most importantly has been performing very well this year compared to Yuvraj who has really feasted on minnows. I definately dont want Raina, Rao etc to make way for Kaif because these guys are new, they did well in the one chance they got to perform, they need to be persisted with and If we go by what Dravid said about them, they aren't going anywhere. Also, it is possible that Kaif will come into the team in place of J P yadav, who doesn't really fit the allrounder role India has been looking for.

And for gods sake cant we forget Nehra and Zaheer they are too inconsistent to be considered in our plan for the WC 2007?

Also, I agree that SRT should be rested and Gambhir should be given a chance to open. If he does well then there will be competition for opener's slot (since Sehwag hasn't been consistent and now that Ganguly is gone, there isn't really any threat to his place unless).

 

[SJS]

As expected! Yuvraj has been woeful. He can't go on with this form for long. I reckon Kaif would be averaging at least double that against non-minnows this year. Kaif v Yuvraj for selection is an easy decision IMO.

Kaif against non-minnows in 2005

Average : 40.3
Str. Rate : 74.6

Take your pick

 

[Jono]

Once again as expected, Kaif has been awesome this year.

 

[Sanz]

I agree that he needs to sort himself out soon, but the frustrating thing is, whenever he has been at the crease, he has looked good and fluent. It has usually been THE one daft shot (and the occassional bad decision, or good catch) that has gotten him out. I think he deserves a few more chances, but yes, he needs to understand that he is the one closest to being dropped in the current side.

Dont worry, I dont think Yuvraj is going anywhere. Kaif will probably come in place of Yadav.

 

[Sanz]

Ganguly has done more harm to Yuvraj and Harbhajan than these youngsters may realise. Blind, obstinate and ill-deserved support never did any one any good, least of all young sports persons.

Those who tell these boys that they should try and concentrate on the job on hand are well wishers and this is difficult to understand for young people who are plonked onto pedestals by all and sundry. They are too taken in by praise showered on them and will easily succumb to the suggestion that those saying the contrary are from the "enemy camp", even if such a camp doesnt exist.

...and ganguly bashing continues.... Ironically this is the guy who posted this somewhere on this thread :-

"Some people are so habituated of using half truths, partial truths, and mixing them liberally with complete fibs and figments of their imagination...."

some people...and their imaginations...