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India and Bangladesh need to beat NZ by big margin...still chances is therePakistan stands no chance now
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India (244/4) comprehensively defeat Pakistan (241) by 6 wickets in their group-stage encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
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Oh tu rehn dey yaar ...
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Usually when India beats Pakistan, there used to be lot of crackers burst and noise from households all around..but this time there is an eerie silence..I think Indians started recognising that pak is no longer the rival they were earlier few decades before..before this match, i was believing that pak will pull something out of this bag and may defeat the India which has Harshit Rana as main bowler and lot of old horses who are past their prime..but Im Happy i was wrong..When many tv experts in India mocked pak team and gave zero chance, I was thinking they are going overboard and may not be the case .but I'm happy I was wrong..still couldn't believe team with pace bowlers shaheen, Naseem and rauf bowled worse than newbie Harshit, oldie Shami and All-rounder Hardik.. Bangladesh bowlers bowled better than Pakistan..I thinks it's time pak can be officially declared Minnows..what baffling is even the associate nations like afg, ireland show some intensity and aggression at the top..whereas pak batters are batting like a timid..it's a shame pak is playing in CT and WI/SL are missing out.. atleast WI would have entertained us playing shots before getting out..India's rival needs to be changed from Pakistan to Australia as the bar needs to be set higher..it's a waste of time watching a match whole day which is no fun..
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That’s because INTL cricket overall isn’t as big.. I didn’t even wake up to watch it, before this there used to be clubs etc that will schedule Indo-Pak games in Texas area.
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Opening ceremony: Feb 19
Closing ceremony: Feb 23 ??
Closing ceremony: Feb 23 ??
OMG that is way too funny literally and figuratively !
A player can win you a match not a tournament. Virat scored heavily in WC2023 but without support from other players there only so much he can do.
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Overall, NZ are a much better team than Ind. CT belongs to either of NZ/Aus.
Any mark except a self examination mark
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@RizwanT20Champ - Your king Rizwan played another slowpoke **** knock again.
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Kohli scored a century. That proves how toothless Pakistani bowling attack is!
Bangladesh have a chance!
Bangladesh have a chance!
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tu street cricket vich 20 run vi banaye ne ? ( have u scored 20 runs in street cricket ever? do u understand team dynamics ??
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On 27 Feb
ha ha
Nobody is criticizing Kohli for not scoring in every game or in KO's. You still have to play well to qualify for KO's. Issue is getting selfish for a century instead of just winning ASAP and stop treating personal milestones as more than a team's win.
For your selfish post - the reply is we play league cricket in Texas and yes we understand team dynamics unlike you who probably has never played with a leather ball. Nobody is above the team period. We play 40 over games in addition to t20s and do not encourage anyone playing for their 100 if say there are 5 overs left and you have to get as many as you should. That is the exact meaning of "team" dynamics. A story for you. Why does Aus win more tournaments than Ind or SC teams ?? Because an Aus parent after a game will ask their kid - " Did your team win the game ? " whereas an Ind / SC parent will ask " How many runs did you make or how many wickets did you take ? " . That is the difference in mentality and mindset. The good thing is that the younger Ind players under SKY follow this policy - no personal milestones NS ; its all about the team and selfless batting.
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You know hit the fan when Wasim Akram is calling for wholesale changes in the team. Wasim usually is an advocate of backing the best players in the country but even he is calling for wholesale changes and a fresh playing eleven as these players have been losing non stop for the last decade.
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Shreyas Iyer's in a post match press conference:
Reporter: Do you think you won the match easily?
Shreyas Iyer: I'm not sure how many overs were left. Could you tell me?
Reporter: 45 balls.
Shreyas Iyer: I think we could have finished it sooner. It should have been a more convincing win, considering the wicket. It was good for batting with the new ball, but it became harder to score as the ball got older. If we had played more aggressively, we could have won earlier.
Reporter: Congratulations on this important victory against Pakistan. Your bowlers did a fantastic job today, making the victory easier for India.
Shreyas Iyer: Yes, our bowlers were excellent. They bowled tremendously, especially in the middle overs when the ball was turning and helping them. As we saw in the previous game here, the wicket is a bit slow and favors spinners. Their consistent bowling, combined with their experience, brought a lot of clarity to their approach.
Reporter: In the first match, you seemed to be forcing the pace and got out. How satisfied are you with your half-century (56) and the crucial 114-run partnership with Kohli?
Shreyas Iyer: I'm always happy when the team wins. Getting a fifty is satisfying. Initially, I struggled to find the gaps. Abrar bowled brilliantly, and it was important to play out his spell and rotate the strike. I took some time to settle in, and once I did, I felt that sweeps and reverse sweeps would put them under pressure. That worked well for me. From there, it was crucial to build the partnership. We played well in those middle overs to guide the team through.
Reporter: This tournament is being hosted by Pakistan. If you had won this match in Lahore or Karachi, Pakistan, would the victory feel any different?
Shreyas Iyer: I haven't played a match in Pakistan yet. It's a neutral venue, a challenge for both teams. We don't play in Dubai often either. Any victory against Pakistan is sweet because it's always competitive and there's a lot of external pressure. It was fun. This was my third game against Pakistan, and I enjoyed it.
Reporter: Yesterday, Gill talked about the need for good intent in the middle overs. As a middle-order batsman, how easy is it to show that intent on this pitch, where fluency is difficult?
Shreyas Iyer: As I said, it's important to adapt. You can't just come in and start hitting every ball. You need to assess the pace of the wicket and how the ball is coming onto the bat. I took a few balls to understand that. If you try to force every ball, it's difficult. It's better to take your time, see how the ball is behaving, and let it dictate your play. Partnerships are crucial on these wickets, especially when you know the total won't be very high.
Reporter: Following up on that, we know you're a good player of spin. During your partnership, it seemed like you were the one attacking the spinners. Can you tell us about your conversations with Virat during that phase?
Shreyas Iyer: I don't always plan to attack the spinners. Abrar bowled very well, and it wasn't easy. In that phase, it was important to take singles and take the game deep. Once we reached the 30 or 40-run mark with wickets in hand, it would be easier to attack. Until then, I felt there was no need to take risks, as we had a target to achieve. Everyone played a crucial role in this victory.
Reporter: You watched Virat's century closely. Given that he had been struggling for runs, what do you think he did differently today?
Shreyas Iyer: I never thought Virat was struggling for runs. He has a great mindset and is always hungry for runs. I remember he came to practice an hour before us yesterday and looked very sharp. I never felt he was struggling.
Reporter: You've been scoring consistently well. How satisfying is that, especially after not being a guaranteed starter in the previous series? Also, you mentioned sweeps and reverse sweeps. Is that a team strategy, given the conditions?
Shreyas Iyer: I'll answer the second question first. Sweeps and reverse sweeps aren't easy to play consistently. For me, rotating the strike is important. It puts pressure on the bowlers, who have to keep changing their lines and lengths. Once you get singles, you get loose deliveries. Attacking those deliveries puts the bowlers under more pressure and helps you keep the scoreboard ticking.
Regarding my place in the team, I consider it a blessing. I've said this in previous interviews.
Reporter: At number four, the platform is often set when you come in. How much does your experience help you, and how much do you rely on input from your partner?
Shreyas Iyer: It's not always set. Sometimes we lose quick wickets. I like to take on the bowlers when we're under pressure. If we gain momentum, it makes it easier for the other batsmen. If the top order provides a good foundation, we need to rotate the strike and get to a decent total. In the last 10 overs, we've all played a lot of T20 cricket, so we have a good idea of how to attack.
Reporter: We saw Shami and Rohit leave the field and then return. Are there any injury concerns in the team?
Shreyas Iyer: Not really. I spoke to both of them, and they were comfortable. As far as I know, there are no issues.
Reporter: Do you think you won the match easily?
Shreyas Iyer: I'm not sure how many overs were left. Could you tell me?
Reporter: 45 balls.
Shreyas Iyer: I think we could have finished it sooner. It should have been a more convincing win, considering the wicket. It was good for batting with the new ball, but it became harder to score as the ball got older. If we had played more aggressively, we could have won earlier.
Reporter: Congratulations on this important victory against Pakistan. Your bowlers did a fantastic job today, making the victory easier for India.
Shreyas Iyer: Yes, our bowlers were excellent. They bowled tremendously, especially in the middle overs when the ball was turning and helping them. As we saw in the previous game here, the wicket is a bit slow and favors spinners. Their consistent bowling, combined with their experience, brought a lot of clarity to their approach.
Reporter: In the first match, you seemed to be forcing the pace and got out. How satisfied are you with your half-century (56) and the crucial 114-run partnership with Kohli?
Shreyas Iyer: I'm always happy when the team wins. Getting a fifty is satisfying. Initially, I struggled to find the gaps. Abrar bowled brilliantly, and it was important to play out his spell and rotate the strike. I took some time to settle in, and once I did, I felt that sweeps and reverse sweeps would put them under pressure. That worked well for me. From there, it was crucial to build the partnership. We played well in those middle overs to guide the team through.
Reporter: This tournament is being hosted by Pakistan. If you had won this match in Lahore or Karachi, Pakistan, would the victory feel any different?
Shreyas Iyer: I haven't played a match in Pakistan yet. It's a neutral venue, a challenge for both teams. We don't play in Dubai often either. Any victory against Pakistan is sweet because it's always competitive and there's a lot of external pressure. It was fun. This was my third game against Pakistan, and I enjoyed it.
Reporter: Yesterday, Gill talked about the need for good intent in the middle overs. As a middle-order batsman, how easy is it to show that intent on this pitch, where fluency is difficult?
Shreyas Iyer: As I said, it's important to adapt. You can't just come in and start hitting every ball. You need to assess the pace of the wicket and how the ball is coming onto the bat. I took a few balls to understand that. If you try to force every ball, it's difficult. It's better to take your time, see how the ball is behaving, and let it dictate your play. Partnerships are crucial on these wickets, especially when you know the total won't be very high.
Reporter: Following up on that, we know you're a good player of spin. During your partnership, it seemed like you were the one attacking the spinners. Can you tell us about your conversations with Virat during that phase?
Shreyas Iyer: I don't always plan to attack the spinners. Abrar bowled very well, and it wasn't easy. In that phase, it was important to take singles and take the game deep. Once we reached the 30 or 40-run mark with wickets in hand, it would be easier to attack. Until then, I felt there was no need to take risks, as we had a target to achieve. Everyone played a crucial role in this victory.
Reporter: You watched Virat's century closely. Given that he had been struggling for runs, what do you think he did differently today?
Shreyas Iyer: I never thought Virat was struggling for runs. He has a great mindset and is always hungry for runs. I remember he came to practice an hour before us yesterday and looked very sharp. I never felt he was struggling.
Reporter: You've been scoring consistently well. How satisfying is that, especially after not being a guaranteed starter in the previous series? Also, you mentioned sweeps and reverse sweeps. Is that a team strategy, given the conditions?
Shreyas Iyer: I'll answer the second question first. Sweeps and reverse sweeps aren't easy to play consistently. For me, rotating the strike is important. It puts pressure on the bowlers, who have to keep changing their lines and lengths. Once you get singles, you get loose deliveries. Attacking those deliveries puts the bowlers under more pressure and helps you keep the scoreboard ticking.
Regarding my place in the team, I consider it a blessing. I've said this in previous interviews.
Reporter: At number four, the platform is often set when you come in. How much does your experience help you, and how much do you rely on input from your partner?
Shreyas Iyer: It's not always set. Sometimes we lose quick wickets. I like to take on the bowlers when we're under pressure. If we gain momentum, it makes it easier for the other batsmen. If the top order provides a good foundation, we need to rotate the strike and get to a decent total. In the last 10 overs, we've all played a lot of T20 cricket, so we have a good idea of how to attack.
Reporter: We saw Shami and Rohit leave the field and then return. Are there any injury concerns in the team?
Shreyas Iyer: Not really. I spoke to both of them, and they were comfortable. As far as I know, there are no issues.
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Arsh pe ya Farsh pe, lol never heard that one , is it a common saying in Pakistan?
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So I see a curious observation about the spectators in Dubai for the Pakistan-India game. Back in the day in Sharjah, majority of the spectators would be Pakistanis with the Indian spectators being a minority. That seemed to be the case in general in the UAE. I was thinking this game would be the same situation but the stadium had a sea of blue and much higher Indian spectators than Pakistanis. What changed over the years and where are all the Pakistani spectators in the UAE?
Wasim id clueless, he was saying on the commentary that Moqeem should be playing along with Abrar?
Where is he gonna bat? Arsh pe?
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I think there are many factors one being Indians in Arab states have more economical power than Pakistanis(Adani’s brother lives there).
Second the performance of Pak team doesn’t inspire any confidence, Wasim also said that Pakistani spectators started leaving by 20th over of India’s innings, which has never happened.
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Yeah, everywhere in the world Indians are more and richer. UK, USA, UAE and ofc in the native countries as well.
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Except Norway and Spain for now, also because more Pakistanis live there.
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Dubai offers visas on arrival. A lot of people traveled from India to watch the match, and you may have noticed many celebrities in the gallery.
And the Indian diaspora in the UAE is large, and they don't miss a chance to attend such events.
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Places where there are sizeable populations of both ofc.
There are many places where Indians>Pakistanis.
Australia, Japan, Germany etc.
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UK Pakistanis are well off in certain cities. Don't let the Bradford, Oldham etc rabble fool you.
What a boring match. It was snooze fest at its best.
Pakistan at no point looked like winning this. They were just going through motions and were hoping for the best.
India again was nit tested at all. It looked like a walk in the park and no Pak bowler looked like taking a wicket.
All the hype and no juice.
Pakistan at no point looked like winning this. They were just going through motions and were hoping for the best.
India again was nit tested at all. It looked like a walk in the park and no Pak bowler looked like taking a wicket.
All the hype and no juice.
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The amount of Indians that travel from India to Dubai just as a “foreign tourist” destination is weird to say the least.
It offers nothing compared to Europe, Aus, South America but considering how lazy the population has become Dubai seems the best, since it’s all travel by car scenario.
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Dubai as a Family holiday is far superior to any city in Europe or elsewhere. Europe is quite unsafe now and racism is also rife.
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on an average i meant.
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Yes, Dubai doesn't offer as much as the EU or Australia, etc. Because of on-arrival visa and cheap flights, some people travel there just for fun. Few weeks ago, my boss and his friends, along with their families about 40 people in total from Mumbai went on a trip.
I don't understand why some people would travel just to see a concrete jungle and shopping malls. They could do the same shopping in Mumbai as well.
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WTH they keep giving MoM to centurians.. Should've given to a bowler, they restricted Pak to a below par score on a batting pitch..
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Maybe it’s personal preference then, as I prefer walking and enjoying cities than just being in minivans consistently.
Dubai also offers more like a resort like situation, which is nothing different from a cruise.
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The Pakistan-India game felt like a home game for India (even though Pakistan were the host). Crowd was mostly blue. I didn't see many Pakistani fans.
I think ICC should reserve seats equally for fans of each team. 50%-50%.
I think ICC should reserve seats equally for fans of each team. 50%-50%.
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Lol any comment on the actual game or just whining on background is the plan for the day.The Pakistan-India game felt like a home game for India (even though Pakistan were the host). Crowd was mostly blue. I didn't see many Pakistani fans.
I think ICC should reserve seats equally for fans of each team. 50%-50%.
Cant help it I guess because there is nothing positive to say about the Ban team and the hammering thats coming tomorrow from NZ LOL !
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The Pakistan-India game felt like a home game for India (even though Pakistan were the host). Crowd was mostly blue. I didn't see many Pakistani fans.
I think ICC should reserve seats equally for fans of each team. 50%-50%.
India always like to have an unfair advantage everywhere (whether it is in cricket, politics, or seat distribution).
BCCICC should address this issue moving forward.
When host country fans become outnumbered, it is a problem.
yeah and dil dil pakistan wasnt played tooIndia always like to have an unfair advantage everywhere (whether it is in cricket, politics, or seat distribution).
BCCICC should address this issue moving forward.
When host country fans become outnumbered, it is a problem.
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There are sufficient Pakistanis in Dubai who could have made up a presence equal to that of the Indians. Perhaps they didn't bother coming to the game.The Pakistan-India game felt like a home game for India (even though Pakistan were the host). Crowd was mostly blue. I didn't see many Pakistani fans.
I think ICC should reserve seats equally for fans of each team. 50%-50%.
BCCI and ICC do not decide who gets tickets and who doesn't. They'll sell the ticket to the first person who turns up to buy them. They don't check the passports of the buyers.
Your hatred for India is well established, and now your are getting really peurile with your arguments. Why do you and your countrymen like to make such a mockery of yourselves on social media?
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India secured a six-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday evening, booking their spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy. This marked Pakistan’s second consecutive defeat in the tournament, following a 60-run loss to New Zealand in their opening match.
After choosing to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for 241 in 49.4 overs. Saud Shakeel, batting at number three, was the top scorer with a 76-ball 62, which included five boundaries. Captain Mohammad Rizwan also made a notable contribution, scoring 46 off 108 balls with three fours.
For India, left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets, while Hardik Pandya picked up two.
In response, Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century guided India to victory with 45 balls to spare. His knock of 111 balls included seven fours. Shreyas Iyer (56 off 67 balls, 5 fours, 1 six) and Shubman Gill (46 off 52 balls, 7 fours) also made key contributions with the bat.
For Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi took two wickets, while Abrar Ahmed and Khushdil Shah claimed one each.
Pakistan will now face Bangladesh in their final group match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, 27 February.
After choosing to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for 241 in 49.4 overs. Saud Shakeel, batting at number three, was the top scorer with a 76-ball 62, which included five boundaries. Captain Mohammad Rizwan also made a notable contribution, scoring 46 off 108 balls with three fours.
For India, left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets, while Hardik Pandya picked up two.
In response, Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century guided India to victory with 45 balls to spare. His knock of 111 balls included seven fours. Shreyas Iyer (56 off 67 balls, 5 fours, 1 six) and Shubman Gill (46 off 52 balls, 7 fours) also made key contributions with the bat.
For Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi took two wickets, while Abrar Ahmed and Khushdil Shah claimed one each.
Pakistan will now face Bangladesh in their final group match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, 27 February.
You are acting like harshit is a scrub bowler
He is a very talented 22 year old bowler. He is the next big thing.
Head a player helped his team win 2 titles by himself
It’s a myth
Kohli just never stepped up when it mattered
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Yes very poor performance. Glad to see beating such a team means so much to you, enjoy the win!
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But atleast they were reasonable against kuldeep. In earlier matches, kuldeep dismantled pak.This time he was mainly used as enforcer in the slog overs.
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India has one bad match against Pakistan, they make Pakistan pay dearly for the next 20 games.
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Kohli was struggling for every run against bng and eng spinners.he feasted on primary pace attack.again it will be a test for him against nz ,sa/aus in semis as they have good leggies and left arm spinners.
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kasparov will play completely complicated and razor sharp kind of chess so that it's tactically impossible for opponents to calculate/analyse the position in the chess.msd does the same since he has hitting ability and brain. What exactly rizwan have to take it when he does not run or cant hit apart from one leg side hoick.
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Test form shouldn't be the reason to bench a guy in ODIs.
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We are here to help brother. Depression is a heavy burden and you need not carry it alone.I want both Pakistan and NZ beating India.
Go, Pakistan.
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India had zero disadvantages? What planet are you on brother? We didn’t have our best bowler who is head and shoulders above the rest of the world. We did not have one of more attacking middle order batsman. And we did not even select our best bowlers out of the 16 we selected.
And we lost the toss on a pitch that deteriorates.
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It means that there are things beyond his power and control
Maybe he will spill the beans once he leaves the PCB
More coming tomorrow when NZ hammers Ban and puts them out of their misery !
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Dil ke armaan ........ SWEPT aside
.I hope the future American citizenship might make him feel a bit better, just hope Canada doesn't end up like overseas territories like Guam and Puerto Rico.
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Naah dont say that, Bengal Tiger should definitely eat those little island of sheep.More coming tomorrow when NZ hammers Ban and puts them out of their misery !
For true chance, East Pakistan should adopt the original language urdu for better communication.
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What planet are you on brother?
Planet Earth
We didn’t have our best bowler who is head and shoulders above the rest of the world
Not needed to beat minnows who themsleves domt have anu world class players due to falhar and saim being injured. Its the equivalent of playing Mcgrath against USA. Not a disadvantage.
We did not have one of more attacking middle order batsman.
Same as before. No need to play viv Richards against Nepal. Not a disadvantage.
And we did not even select our best bowlers out of the 16 we selected.
Same as before.
And we lost the toss on a pitch that deteriorates.
Doesnt change the fact that a weakened Pakistan isnt beating a marginally weaker india when a c tesm india could beat pak at full strength in odi.
none of these are disadvantages.
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yea. He has no justification to take the game deep when he bats at 4. What Bangladesh did was justifiable as they were 36/5. Not what Rizwan did.
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I appeal to PCB that henceforth don’t send schoolboy team to play against India
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I seriously doubt it..we are looking for replacement to Bumrah and all we got is Harshit Rana..Win makes us forget the weakness in our team..today match Hardik Pandya bowled better than him..once we face the real challengers like nz or Australia we will come to know about his bowling..
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Not easy to find replacements for bumrah. Bumrah has max 4 to 6 years left
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It was always on cards... TBH, Pakistan should have never batted first but anyways, batting failed as usual and selectors should be ashamed of selecting this pathetic squad for a home event....
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But ball did not arrive at the batsman in the 2nd half. Abrar's deliveries took eternity to reach the batsmen which caused mistiming from Indians.
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Pakistan should let go of its pace factory fantasy and move into the real world. You needed 2 genuine spinners simple.
Yes, that will make the way for NZ and IND to enter into semis. Host country quits in KO stage itself after bringing ICC event after 29 years.
India will gift the match to NZ to ensure PAK doesn't come into semis. Don't dream. We don't mind loosing in semis, our mission was achieved by eliminating PAK from in KO itself.If BD and India beat NZ, PAK still have a chance
We should not count his performance and centuries against a weak minnow teams like PAK, the way they count BABAR performances against ZIM, BAN, AFG etc. Kohli is a liability for IND team along with KL, Rohit, Jaddu etc. We cannot bear this heavy luggage and better to get rid f them irrespective of their performances against teams like PAK. Many younger players are in queue to occupy their place and give them a chance. I pray that these players announce retirement after this CT 2025.
He is 22
22 YEARS OLD
And he has good stats in first class and odi list A
He is a great talent
Not everyone can become a bumrah straight away.
Bumrah debuted when he was 24 25 push anyway in tests.
So yea he is doing well. Not just rana
There is kuldeep sen
There is yudhvir singh
Yash thakur
All tall and bouncy
Mayank yadav for LoI
There is plenty
Even praising has improved
This is the right post
Shaheen tried his best to avoid that by bowling wides. Anyway, we shall not consider this century. If Pandya stayed there for few more balls, Kohli would have stayed in 80 s only. Bad luck and this century may hold Kohli for one more year
Even if NZ looses today, we will gift the match on 2nd March to ensure NZ is sailing into Semis without having the headache of NRR calculations.
Sensible post. SL could have been there in place of PAK, PAK don't deserve the place in team of 8. SL spinners are too dangerous on UAE pitch and probably IND could have been lost by a big margin. IND is lucky that SL is not part of CT 2025.
players under Sky ? lol thats the biggest joke i have read on this forum in long time ...SKY ki khud ki position confirmed nahi hai odi test team mei.
Kohli is an ODI phenomenon ... he can still play over 150 balls running at crazy speeds. something even buttler root williamson smith cant do consistently . When its a slow / difficult pitch no amount of crazy hitting will work... u need maturity and fitness to play through
australia has beaten us in close finals over last few years not because they r much better .. but because of factors that r beyond common man and even ur understanding . match fixing or not, certain players bring a lot of sponsor money to boards and sadly our board rewards them over backing young players to replace them. had we had samson or some better consistent batter in place of kl rahul and others in wc 2023 we could have won.
look at samson .guy is inconsistent. but yes rohit sharma and kl rahul are replaceable ..but board wont do it.
anyways the t20 side now has almost all young turks so lets see where they go .. afas odis are concerned kohli is indispensable .
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