India v Pakistan | 1st ODI | Guwahati | 5/11/07 [IND Inngs]

[Sparhawk]

And given out, good stuff from Salman/Akmal!

We needed that!!

Regulation work from the no good #$%%*&#@!$%

 

[aussie-pak]

congrats akmal!

 

[Saqib]

Dhone is in...

 

[161]

malik should bring shoaib back for dhoni .. no use in saving him for a later that wont come

 

[Easa]

Not if you are Rameez who is disputing it!

Stop exaggerating, Rameez just said that from one angle it looks out and from another it looks like he's in. It has nothing to do with bias, he was right.. different angles told us different stories.

4 for Dhoni thanks to some crap fielding by Gul.

 

[Easa]

Abdur Rehman in, spinners from both ends..

good move.

 

[mooz]

OUT!!!

Arun Lal called it correct....RAmeez doesnt want to accept that that is out.

Rameez - you are not in the same class as Waqar in the box...

I can't comprehend what you have against rameez. he never said Ganguly was not out.

 

[Saqib]

Abdur Rehman comes in to bowl

 

[Oxy]

Dear god.

Awaful misfield by Gul. Turns 1 into 4...

 

[Desi]

afridi clapped rofl

 

[Swaraj!!]

Wonder why Dhoni came in ahead of Yuvi and Robin...is it because they are not as good against spinners?

 

[161]

NO NOT Rehman ... bring Shoaib BACK !!!

 

[Desi]

Wonder why Dhoni came in ahead of Yuvi and Robin...is it because they are not as good against spinners?

because he is the captain trying to impose himself on the game. unlike malik

 

[Oxy]

I can't comprehend what you have against rameez. he never said Ganguly was not out.

I dont want him to be PRO-PAK (would be nice though) - its the 'I have to be anti-Pak at all times to keep my employers happy' approach.

Its OUT - just say its OUT! Dont dispute it, even after your co-commentator (Indian) and 3rd umpire (Indian) has given it OUT!

 

[Easa]

Maiden from Rehman..

good over.

 

[Easa]

I dont want him to be PRO-PAK (would be nice though) - its the 'I have to be anti-Pak at all times to keep my employers happy' approach.

Its OUT - just say its OUT! Dont dispute it, even after your co-commentator (Indian) and 3rd umpire (Indian) has given it OUT!

It was UNCLEAR whether or not it was out.. its better to stay cautious as a commentator than to make a rash call and then take it back later, as other commentators do all the time.

Rameez is not a great commentator but lets not criticize him when he's done nothing wrong.

 

[Saqib]

I dont want him to be PRO-PAK (would be nice though) - its the 'I have to be anti-Pak at all times to keep my employers happy' approach.

Its OUT - just say its OUT! Dont dispute it, even after your co-commentator (Indian) and 3rd umpire (Indian) has given it OUT!

Yeah Ramiz always the same...

)

 

[Swaraj!!]

Spinners from both ends Now starts the slow phase...unless someone does something stupid

 

[Easa]

3 runs from the last 2 overs, good stuff.

Lets try to pull this back!

 

[mooz]

I dont want him to be PRO-PAK (would be nice though) - its the 'I have to be anti-Pak at all times to keep my employers happy' approach.

Its OUT - just say its OUT! Dont dispute it, even after your co-commentator (Indian) and 3rd umpire (Indian) has given it OUT!

How exactly did he dispute Ganguly's run-out? Arun interrupted him and mentioned how the bails appeared to be off with ganguly short, rameez agreed with him. You obviously have been waging some personal vendetta against rameez all match long and it is a little disappointing.

 

[Swaraj!!]

How exactly did he dispute Ganguly's run-out? Arun interrupted him and mentioned how the bails appeared to be off with ganguly short, rameez agreed with him. You obviously have been waging some personal vendetta against rameez all match long and it is a little disappointing.

Very Un-Moderator like behaviour from our Oxy

 

[Desi]

on the bright side, if pakistan do lose this match, it will prove that they need a propper keeper at odi level. whereas if they win, they will most likely just slide past this topic again

 

[161]

bish - quote of the day "pakistan need a collapse of well .. pakistani proportions"

ahhahaah !!!

 

[kablooee87]

It was UNCLEAR whether or not it was out.. its better to stay cautious as a commentator than to make a rash call and then take it back later, as other commentators do all the time.

Rameez is not a great commentator but lets not criticize him when he's done nothing wrong.

That's a good point.....if you look at it as a totally isolated case. But you have to look at it in the context of all the other things Ramiz does in the com box. Once you do that, it becomes quite clear that he clearly has a "people will think I'm too pro-Pakistan" complex.

 

[Saqib]

Ganguly not looking happy...
maybe he wants to bat again ?

 

[Swaraj!!]

Whose comment?

 

[Oxy]

You obviously have been waging some personal vendetta against rameez all match long and it is a little disappointing.

Some guys (perhaps with limited English skills) may fall for Rameez's 'silver-spoon' accent. Not me!

As for personal vendetta - we dont know each other. Although Ive criticised his commentary for YEARS (not just this match)

 

[mooz]

on the bright side, if pakistan do lose this match, it will prove that they need a propper keeper at odi level. whereas if they win, they will most likely just slide past this topic again

win or lose, this issue has come to a head. Akmal's days are numbered.

 

[Easa]

That's a good point.....if you look at it as a totally isolated case. But you have to look at it in the context of all the other things Ramiz does in the com box. Once you do that, it becomes quite clear that he clearly has a "people will think I'm too pro-Pakistan" complex.

I agree that Ramiz is nowhere close to being even a good commentator.. all I'm saying is that criticism should be earned and he didn't earn any for his commentary during the run out. He was perfectly fine.

 

[Swaraj!!]

Gambhir just about getting bogged down a bit. Good thing Dhoni isnt taking his usual getting set time.

 

[Oxy]

Very Un-Moderator like behaviour from our Oxy

Get a life guys! I just have higher expectations of commentators than the rest of you.

 

[Easa]

Gambhir bowled around his legs, fantastic bowling from Afridi.

What a ball!

 

[Oxy]

Gambhir BOWLED by Afridi.

 

[from_da_lost_dim3nsion]

mannnnnn , to much pressure, i m acting like that kid in south park that couldnt handle any pressure !! .......cant take it no more......

 

[Saqib]

Good crowd in...but when Pakistan were batting they did not cheer the 4's and the 6's

 

[12thMan]

Ghambir bowled by Afridi. around the legs
Ind 113-3
need another wicket

 

[Bailan]

OUT !!!

Ghambir out

 

[161]

oiii malik .. don't be a lazy *** like inzi - BRING SHOAIB BACK !!

only wickets can save us now !!!

 

[kablooee87]

Akmal's antics are beyond procrastination now. Everyone and everything can clearly see that he is consistently costing Pakistan at critical phases of games.

 

[Swaraj!!]

And afridi gets gambhir...................

 

[Easa]

That is just what we needed!

Come on Pak!

 

[from_da_lost_dim3nsion]

afridiiiiiiiiii , i love you in a totally non gay way !

 

[KaSaNoVa_G]

OUT

Nows lets try getting Dhoni or Yuvraj out in the next few overs and we right in the game then !!

 

[Sparhawk]

Gambhir, the master of spin bowling is bamboozled by Afridi!! Were back in this.

 

[nikred]

after getting dismissed gambhir says eff.

 

[kablooee87]

oiii malik .. don't be a lazy *** like inzi - BRING SHOAIB BACK !!

only wickets can save us now !!!

Afridi doing the trick just fine.

 

[mooz]

Some guys (perhaps with limited English skills) may fall for Rameez's 'silver-spoon' accent. Not me!

As for personal vendetta - we dont know each other. Although Ive criticised his commentary for YEARS (not just this match)

You have just lost all perspective today in your criticism of rameez.

 

[aussie-pak]

if pakistan win this match...................

 

[Swaraj!!]

This will put quite a bit of pressure on the Indians....none of the remaining players are that good players of slow bowlers on a crumbling pitch.

 

[Easa]

Yuvraj plays a CLASS shot through extra cover off the back foot, against the spin. Pure class.

118/3

 

[Saqib]

The wicket of Afridi

 

[Sparhawk]

Yuvraj and dhoni at the crease. Not a comforting sight.

 

[Bailan]

Why .... rehman failing so badly...?

he is better than this ...

 

[Disco_Lemonade]

one more wicket here... we are back in the match, but we need a wicket NOW.

 

[Saqib]

Next batsman...

 

[mooz]

Why .... rehman failing so badly...?

he is better than this ...

Its obvious, his shoelaces were untied.

 

[Swaraj!!]

Well one can predict only based on past results....

 

[aussie-pak]

i like robin uthapa. dont no y but he seems to be a good player.

 

[Saqib]

Afridi is a realy partnership breaker !!!!

If he can't bat normal...he should be our nr1 bowler.

 

[Easa]

Afridi never gets as much credit from the commentators as he deserves. When Bhajji was bowling, the commentators couldn't keep it in and were showering him with praise. Wheres all that when Afridi is bowling equally well?

 

[Bailan]

Why is the Long Off ... not in the circle for the new batsman?

are we working to take pressure off the new batsman?

 

[Sparhawk]

Whenever yuvraj bats you can tell he has "the touch". We need to have a plan against him... Afridi is one guy who keeps him in check.

 

[Easa]

123/3 after 23 overs.

Time for Akhtar to replace Rehman for a quick spell?

 

[161]

rehman is just gonna get milked here.

india isn't south africa .. they play spin well !

 

[Bailan]

Bring back akhtar

 

[Saqib]

 

[Swaraj!!]

Halfway point...run-wise for India

 

[Easa]

Was that more of Akhtar's great fielding Oxy? Look at him sprint after the ball!

 

[Sparhawk]

Shoaib falls ouch! But he seemed to have a soft landing.

"He needed three men to pick him up" says Aamer sohail

 

[nikred]

humpty dumpty had a great fall!!!

 

[mooz]

Shoaib falls ouch! But he seemed to have a soft landing.

"He needed three men to pick him up" says Aamer sohail

Reminds me of humpty dumpty and his great fall.

 

[Oxy]

Afridi never gets as much credit from the commentators as he deserves. When Bhajji was bowling, the commentators couldn't keep it in and were showering him with praise. Wheres all that when Afridi is bowling equally well?

I could mention the Pakistani commentator in the Comm box that doesnt like to praise Pakistanis....but run the risk of hurting some of you...

 

[Swaraj!!]

The only reason that Shoiab is still bowling 150+ in his 30s and un-fast bowlerly build is because he plays so less.

 

[Easa]

I could mention the Pakistani commentator in the Comm box that doesnt like to praise Pakistanis....but run the risk of hurting some of you...

) )

I was talking about Ian Bishop but whatever..

 

[Oxy]

Was that more of Akhtar's great fielding Oxy? Look at him sprint after the ball!

If Pak are relying on Shoaibs fielding, then......

 

[161]

rehman just getting toyed with here ... absolutely stupid decision to play him over tanvir !!!

don't malik and lawson understand that just because he did will against RSA doesn't mean he will do well against india ??

 

[kablooee87]

Rehman's bowling has been just what India need to alleviate the pressure.

 

[Oxy]

) )

I was talking about Ian Bishop but whatever..

That was so clear from your post....

 

[Easa]

Afridi varying his pace/trajectory/deliveries very nicely, he really is at his best as a bowler this year.

Great bowling to Dhoni.

 

[the true passionist]

India 133-3

Rehman not looking impressive, bowling flat.

Malik will have to make a change here..brink Akhtar back or come on to bowl himself.