***Official*** West Indies in Sri Lanka

[roseboy64]

Lara hasn't really made a big impact on ODIs lately is what I meant.

 

[chipmonk]

It's doubtful how much saliva they can generate with thoughts of ODIs. He's there for the Tests. That's where he has owned them.

With or without Lara WI will lose in Sri Lanka unless they decide to play Significantly below par in tests. In ODI's WI will be "chicken feed" to Murali especially without Lara.

 

[dinu23]

Are you serious? Did you read the article I linked to?
The man wants to extend his Test career. Tests > ODIs.

sorry mate, I didn't read the article.

 

[cricket player]

As does Dwayne Bravo. Is Dwayne Bravo not talented enough for you?

Bravo is a talented player,'

Morton isnt,but I think I am underestimating him,I havent seen enough of him and Already making pure stupied comments toward his batting,

 

[honestbharani]

I don't think Lara has quit ODIs as such. This series is perhaps the only ODIs they play for the rest of the year, and Lara thinks it is better to keep himself fresh for the test matches coming up and then concentrate on important ODIs over the next year, so that he can be as ready as he can be for the WC.

 

[chipmonk]

I don't think Lara has quit ODIs as such. This series is perhaps the only ODIs they play for the rest of the year, and Lara thinks it is better to keep himself fresh for the test matches coming up and then concentrate on important ODIs over the next year, so that he can be as ready as he can be for the WC.

I think along the same lines too. In fact it might happen with Warne too.

 

[dinu23]

WI made 295 after a solid start. Ganga palyed well and great bowling by Weerakoon. SL in reply 68/3. another dissapointing innings by Mubarak. I don't why they want to persist with this guy. He hasn't done much to warrant a place in the team.

 

[roseboy64]

Marshall made some runs too, 82 in fact. Ganga got out on 99.

 

[superkingdave]

Dave took a wicket

 

[aussie]

Lara hasn't really made a big impact on ODIs lately is what I meant.

even so, he is still WI star player he has to play, look at Australia Gilchrist in the last 6 months or so hasn't made a great impact but you cant drop a player of his calibre.

 

[steds]

Dave took a wicket

For no runs, too

GO DAVE!!!

 

[roseboy64]

even so, he is still WI star player he has to play, look at Australia Gilchrist in the last 6 months or so hasn't made a great impact but you cant drop a player of his calibre.

If someoone else is performing I sure can. I'm not one for dropping Lara anyway. He opted out. I still would have kept him in the team.

 

[aussie]

If someoone else is performing I sure can. I'm not one for dropping Lara anyway. He opted out. I still would have kept him in the team.

well the WI dont play ODI's until they go to NZ next February so they wont miss him a lot in ODI in the too distant future & he has said he has intentions to play in the 2007 WC, so Lara's ODI career is by no means over.

 

[steds]

They presis with him may be because he was born In USA in Washington DC

What difference does that make?

 

[cricket player]

What difference does that make?

Dont know,That guy should not be playing cricket at that level That is all I know.
I am not sure may be money I heard his family is really rich,I have no idea why the guy is playing cricket at that level,

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

That Washington/USA comment is slightly ignorant tbh.

Good to see Marshall among the runs.

 

[roseboy64]

Wasn't expecting that from him. Good for the lad.

 

[cricket player]

That Washington/USA comment is slightly ignorant tbh.

Ready what it says here,His profile

A graceful lefthander, Mubarak has the air of a Sri Lankan David Gower. Like Gower, he plays the game as though it was his birthright, and after representing his country at U-15, U-17 and U-19 level, maybe it is. Born in Washington DC, the son of a respected scientist, Mubarak returned to Sri Lanka to attend Royal College, Colombo. Made his debut against Bangladesh in 2002 and impressed as replacement in South Africa with classy 48 but a poor ODI run (68 runs in 7 innings) has limited opportunities since. He is a useful offspinner, an excellent fielder and also a national swimming champion

 

[JASON]

Although I don't agree with comments on Mubarak's family connections or whether he is rich and that buys him a selection into teams, I do agree with Cricket Player in part, in that this guy has had umpteen number of opportunities thrown at him and even time after time when he has failed he has been given these chances to go back and make a fool of himself !!

He comes from my school (An esteemed SriLankan Instituition known as ROYAL COLLEGE !! although I don't know him personally) .

He must know in his own mind that after this number of failures at International Level he should probably consider premature retirement perhaps !!

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Ready what it says here,His profile

A graceful lefthander, Mubarak has the air of a Sri Lankan David Gower. Like Gower, he plays the game as though it was his birthright, and after representing his country at U-15, U-17 and U-19 level, maybe it is. Born in Washington DC, the son of a respected scientist, Mubarak returned to Sri Lanka to attend Royal College, Colombo. Made his debut against Bangladesh in 2002 and impressed as replacement in South Africa with classy 48 but a poor ODI run (68 runs in 7 innings) has limited opportunities since. He is a useful offspinner, an excellent fielder and also a national swimming champion

And?? I was kind when I suggested slight ignorance mefinks...