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Sri Lanka v India l 1st Test l Colombo | 23/7/08 | INDIA THRASHED!

This is really funny. Kumble paaji appeals to the jury for a lbw, and loses one of 3 appeals allowed. Apparently even to the naked eye it was missing all 3 stumps.
(slight exaggeration) I hope he doesnt finish all 3 in the first innings alone. :(
 
Indians were IPLed today, i.e. Intense Phaintee Lesson
 
Dhonifan said:
This is really funny. Kumble paaji appeals to the jury for a lbw, and loses one of 3 appeals allowed. Apparently even to the naked eye it was missing all 3 stumps.
(slight exaggeration) I hope he doesnt finish all 3 in the first innings alone. :(
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its 3 per innings dude. no harm in using them since our bowlers were tired and there were no signs of a wkt falling. so kumble used it.
 
Kumble should seriously retire before his bowling average climbs above 30! Atleast the Indians will have one guy averaging in the 20's! Is there any other Indian bowler averaging in the 20's?
 
mmkextreme_1 said:
Kumble should seriously retire before his bowling average climbs above 30! Atleast the Indians will have one guy averaging in the 20's! Is there any other Indian bowler averaging in the 20's?
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Yes, lots. Ishant is not even in the 20s and he has started averaging already
 
Indiafan said:
Yes, lots. Ishant is not even in the 20s and he has started averaging already
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Let me rephrase myself, is there any Indian bowler with 50+ test matches that averages in the 20's...and Ishant, you cannot include him, he does not average in the 20's yet, and when he does, then still he has to prove he can sustain that average!
 
mmkextreme_1 said:
Let me rephrase myself, is there any Indian bowler with 50+ test matches that averages in the 20's...and Ishant, you cannot include him, he does not average in the 20's yet, and when he does, then still he has to prove he can sustain that average!
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Shouldnt be too difficult to sustain an average of over 40, should it/? And he just has a year to go to be in the 20s.

If you didnt get it, the previous post was a joke
 
mmkextreme_1 said:
Let me rephrase myself, is there any Indian bowler with 50+ test matches that averages in the 20's...and Ishant, you cannot include him, he does not average in the 20's yet, and when he does, then still he has to prove he can sustain that average!
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What about Kapil paaji?
 
mmkextreme_1 said:
Let me rephrase myself, is there any Indian bowler with 50+ test matches that averages in the 20's...and Ishant, you cannot include him, he does not average in the 20's yet, and when he does, then still he has to prove he can sustain that average!
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At least five bowlers (with 100 wickets or more):
http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru...size=200;team=6;template=results;type=bowling


Same list for Pak:
http://stats.cricinfo.com/statsguru...size=200;team=7;template=results;type=bowling
 
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TruSachFan said:
its 3 per innings dude. no harm in using them since our bowlers were tired and there were no signs of a wkt falling. so kumble used it.
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my bad, it is 3 per innings. well Kumble might have done the right thing but the dismaying part is that he used only one appeal and that too on an lbw shout that wasnt going anywhere...

I'm glad i'm not watching this match, nothing beats SL pitches and SL batting in dullness :))

Just hope Sachin paaji gets 172 runs to beat Lara record :)
 
Momo said:
They were impaled all right. :ijaz
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400 runs on a dead pitch at a rr of 3.5 is being impaled? Hope you're joking

The only thing impaling us is our terrible fielding and the utter boredom of watching 3 centurions bat at sr's of below 58 :P
 
Sri lanka are in strong postion with runs in board and FTBs like samarweera have filled there boots! Intresting to see when Sri lanka declare and how there spinners bowler later in game!
 
Dhonifan said:
my bad, it is 3 per innings. well Kumble might have done the right thing but the dismaying part is that he used only one appeal and that too on an lbw shout that wasnt going anywhere...
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Kumble used TWO referrals:

45.4 Harbhajan Singh to Warnapura, no run, Now then now then after 45 overs we got a referral upstairs for a lbw shout that was turned down. It was on the leg and middle, straightened a touch, beat the prod and hit the pad. Appeal but turned down. Kumble asks for the review It looked like it was going down leg. Benson says NOT OUT. Kumble and Ganguly have a smile. It didn't turn enough. India have only two more unsuccessful reviews to make.
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119.1 Harbhajan Singh to Dilshan, no run, Second referal wasted. from round the stumps and Dilshan misses the slog sweep - rather ambitious considering it's the last over of the day but that's how he plays- and is hit on the pad. Kumble chooses to refer it. It landed outside the leg stump. NOT OUT
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Why it was Harby - both times and both times it was rejected? :P
 
W63L35 said:
Why it was Harby - both times and both times it was rejected? :P
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i guess because harby is the one who gets the ball to turn? the 2nd appeal must have been plumb, too bad it landed marginally outside leg... :batman:
 
Dhonifan said:
i guess because harby is the one who gets the ball to turn? the 2nd appeal must have been plumb, too bad it landed marginally outside leg... :batman:
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Agreed, it was so plumb that it was missing all three stumps. Plumb not out !
 
phasstessst bowler ever ishant sharminator not even getting it above 140kph.

saw a whole spell of his in the 130-135kph range.
 
OZGOD said:
Holy @#$%. India getting pwned!
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I wouldnt get carried away mate this is a flatter deck than the one Madonna had before her **** job.. However we did drop a lot of catches, wait and see how India does. Murali may cause a few scares but if we can get through that I expect us to pile on as well..Hopefully with a bit of rain draw the test match..
 
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kashif77 said:
phasstessst bowler ever ishant sharminator not even getting it above 140kph.

saw a whole spell of his in the 130-135kph range.
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Why break you back on tracks like these ?? Ishant can live upto his rep when he plays in bouncy wickets like Aus...
 
Romali_rotti said:
Why break you back on tracks like these ?? Ishant can live upto his rep when he plays in bouncy wickets like Aus...
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I haven't seen much of this match but I was under the impression Ishant has been the best bowler for India.

Really need to rethink this 2 spinners every match idea, especially when neither of them are particularly attacking bowlers these days.
 
Random Aussie said:
I haven't seen much of this match but I was under the impression Ishant has been the best bowler for India.

Really need to rethink this 2 spinners every match idea, especially when neither of them are particularly attacking bowlers these days.
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Well to be fair had the catches of spinners been taken, the scorecard would have looked a lot different. Ishant was easily the best bowler on field was getting the ball to seam back a lot but didnt have a lot of luck..Now if only Sri Lankans bat this day out as well I can feel safe :D ..
 
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Romali_rotti said:
Why break you back on tracks like these ?? Ishant can live upto his rep when he plays in bouncy wickets like Aus...
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then why play him on these tracks? just play him when goes to aus - every 3-4 years.
 
JeeraBlade said:
then why play him on these tracks? just play him when goes to aus - every 3-4 years.
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Thats what I have posted a while back: keep Zaheer,Ishant,RP away from the subcontinent and use guys like Munaf etc for here... :)
 
Romali_rotti said:
Umm what happened to the supposed to be No.2 side full of chockers last time SA played in Sri Lanka ?. What was that ? did I hear Mahela nearly scored a 300 or sorry 374, please view: http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/slvrsa/engine/match/249193.html ?.. Oh yeah I know it is 'nevermind' when it comes to facing OZ cause we all know the result already will be before a ball is bowled, I say it to you again; till you stop getting bullied and b****c slapped by OZ you are not the number 2 side ;). There cant be a difference as big as a whale and a tuna when you compare No.1 side to the No.2 side :))) .

Oh yeah lastly: No you and Aus are not in the same league ask any aussie supporter who they rather face; a bunch of chockers or the Indians :))
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I'd definitely rather face the Jaapies. They tend to bottle it against OZ. The Indians always lift against OZ, while SA always choke.
 
OZGOD said:
I'd definitely rather face the Jaapies. They tend to bottle it against OZ. The Indians always lift against OZ, while SA always choke.
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:)..Kallis their best batsmen simply cant face Brett Lee he looks lost out there. His technique is not quite adequate enough to face express bowlers I feel.
 
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Romali_rotti said:
Why break you back on tracks like these ?? Ishant can live upto his rep when he plays in bouncy wickets like Aus...
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Its pitches like these that seperate good bowlers from the great ones.

Why not bowl at 150 kph here and try to blow the opposition away.Bowlers should NOT take an easy way out just because the pitch is slow and flat.
 
PlanetPakistan said:
Its pitches like these that seperate good bowlers from the great ones.
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Ishant averages nearly 40 in Test cricket...don't you think he has a long, long way before being called "good" let alone great?
 
cars112 said:
Ishant averages nearly 40 in Test cricket...don't you think he has a long, long way before being called "good" let alone great?
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It is relative. 40 is ok for an Indian phaast bowler :D
 
cars112 said:
Ishant averages nearly 40 in Test cricket...don't you think he has a long, long way before being called "good" let alone great?
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Dont see why not since Nasir Bradman Jamshed was the best thing since slice bread over his performances against Zimbabwe :)
 
cars112 said:
Ishant averages nearly 40 in Test cricket...don't you think he has a long, long way before being called "good" let alone great?
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he is a LOT better bowler than the average suggests.
 
PlanetPakistan said:
Its pitches like these that seperate good bowlers from the great ones.

Why not bowl at 150 kph here and try to blow the opposition away.Bowlers should NOT take an easy way out just because the pitch is slow and flat.
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Well Shoib tried to do that and didnt last long did he ? before injuries took its toll and as I type this Ishant is injured..
 
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Romali_rotti said:
Well Shoib tried to do that and didnt last long did he ? before injuries took its toll and as I type this Ishant is injured..
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Shoaib has bowled numerous GREAT spells on flat tracks.
 
Anthony: "How many other SL fans like me out there hoping for an SL batting collapse now so we can see Murali/Mendis in action?"

cricinfo...

i am one of them too guys...
 
PlanetPakistan said:
Arguably his greatest spell ever was at colombo.
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No one is doubting that however one of the reasons his career is nearly finished is due to injuries
 
Romali_rotti said:
No one is doubting that however one of the reasons his career is nearly finished is due to injuries
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In hindsight after 04-05(around the age of 30) he could and probably should have slowed down to 144-145.
 
Another point PP, Dennis Lillee hardly toured the sub-continent yet he is considered an all time great..
 
Romali_rotti said:
Well Shoib tried to do that and didnt last long did he ? before injuries took its toll and as I type this Ishant is injured..
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What's the injury Romali?

Just on the MIGHTY & TALL ISHANT yes he looks like a good bowler and yes he bowls good deliveries but it is about time he started to take some wickets. He has played enough cricket now to start making an impact on matches.

No good looking good, bowling good and taking no wickets - refer M Sami.
 
Romali_rotti said:
Another point PP, Dennis Lillee hardly toured the sub-continent yet he is considered an all time great..
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yeah fair point but our(sub cont) bowlers will NEED to perform on these pitches before they are tagged as greats because 60-65% of the games will be in sub cont.
 
Random Aussie said:
What's the injury Romali?

Just on the MIGHTY & TALL ISHANT yes he looks like a good bowler and yes he bowls good deliveries but it is about time he started to take some wickets. He has played enough cricket now to start making an impact on matches.

No good looking good, bowling good and taking no wickets - refer M Sami.
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He was taken of field after he was seen limping, cricinfo said possible ankle problem but good thing is that he is back on. Cant really Compare Sharma who has played 7 odd test matches to Sami who continously stunk up the joint for years...
 
Romali_rotti said:
He was taken of field after he was seen limping, cricinfo said possible ankle problem but good thing is that he is back on. Cant really Compare Sharma who has played 7 odd test matches to Sami who continously stunk up the joint for years...
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Ball hit his foot.
 
Romali_rotti said:
He was taken of field after he was seen limping, cricinfo said possible ankle problem but good thing is that he is back on. Cant really Compare Sharma who has played 7 odd test matches to Sami who continously stunk up the joint for years...
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Yeah not comparing but just saying he needs to take some wickets.
 
Romali_rotti said:
:)..Kallis their best batsmen simply cant face Brett Lee he looks lost out there. His technique is not quite adequate enough to face express bowlers I feel.
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I think the Seffricans are just chokers. They go missing when the pressure is on, against any team. They even lost to Bangladesh in the WC!
 
OZGOD said:
I think the Seffricans are just chokers. They go missing when the pressure is on, against any team. They even lost to Bangladesh in the WC!
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Yes they are Chockers as they have chocked against most teams. However they are just plain not good enough to take on Aus; they havent even competed the way NZ has competed against Aus. The number.2 side after Aus ? The Chockers ? :))) oh Pahlesssssseeee
 
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Six centuries in this game thus far:

Mahela, Malinda, Thilan...and Zaheer, Ishant, Harbhajan
 
Sl starting to get a move on now, 38 runs in the last 10 overs. Well, by SL standards anyway.

Sehwag the only faint hope for India, otherwise rain.

Edit: If Kumble don't retire soon his average is going to go above 30
 
cadet018 said:
man ..........
Test cricket in asia are so boring *sigh*
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Just wait till my man Ajantha starts bowling with Murali...you won't be bored then mate!
 
PlanetPakistan said:
Dilshan is only 25 runs away so SL have a fair chance of catching up.
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True

Loving this game, hopefully Ajantha will make it even better :D
 
Random Aussie said:
Sl starting to get a move on now, 38 runs in the last 10 overs. Well, by SL standards anyway.

Sehwag the only faint hope for India, otherwise rain.

Edit: If Kumble don't retire soon his average is going to go above 30
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Not quite mate, this track is as good as dead. When you see batsmen of the class of Samaraweera, Dilshan etc notching up 100's it tells you something. I may be wrong here barring the odd Murali scares if India bat sensibly this game is drawn..

Kumble will be fine give him a few series against Pakistan, SA & Aus and he may very well be close to beating Warne's wicket tally :D..
 
OZGOD said:
I think the Seffricans are just chokers. They go missing when the pressure is on, against any team. They even lost to Bangladesh in the WC!
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Seems to be genetic like our friend Saffer here :))
 
Romali_rotti said:
Not quite mate, this track is as good as dead. When you see batsmen of the class of Samaraweera, Dilshan etc notching up 100's it tells you something. I may be wrong here barring the odd Murali scares if India bat sensibly this game is drawn..

Kumble will be fine give him a few series against Pakistan, SA & Aus and he may very well be close to beating Warne's wicket tally :D..
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It may also be saying that your bowling attack is not much chop. :D
 
It's better not to play Test cricket at all rather than playing on such pathetic dead tracks. What's the outcome of such tracks ?

1. Every Tom, Dick & Harry can score runs on such tracks.
2. Matches inevitably ends in a draw.
3. Not a true test of a player's ability.
4. Good bowlers are made to look hopeless.
5. Mediocre batsmen are made to look like potential greats.

During India's tour to Sri Lanka in 1997, none of the matches gave any results and both teams ended up scoring heaps of runs. Sri Lanka created a world record of the highest total by any team in Test cricket.
 
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Random Aussie said:
It may also be saying that your bowling attack is not much chop. :D
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Umm atleast we didnt do as bad as the chockers did (2nd best team) :)) conceding over 700 runs .. There is a possiblity we may though :mush
 
bublubhuyan said:
It's better not to play Test cricket at all rather than playing on such pathetic dead tracks. What's the outcome of such tracks ?

1. Every Tom, Dick & Harry can score runs on such tracks.
2. Matches inevitably ends in a draw.
3. Not a true test of a player's ability.
4. Good bowlers are made to look hopeless.
5. Mediocre batsmen are made to look like potential greats.

During India's tour to Sri Lanka in 1997, none of the matches gave any results and both teams ended up scoring heaps of runs. Sri Lanka created a world record of the highest total by any team in Test cricket.
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Careful, Sri Lanka might roll you twice here :D
 
bublubhuyan said:
It's better not to play Test cricket at all rather than playing on such pathetic dead tracks. What's the outcome of such tracks ?

1. Every Tom, Dick & Harry can score runs on such tracks.
2. Matches inevitably ends in a draw.
3. Not a true test of a player's ability.
4. Good bowlers are made to look hopeless.
5. Mediocre batsmen are made to look like potential greats.

During India's tour to Sri Lanka in 1997, none of the matches gave any results and both teams ended up scoring heaps of runs. Sri Lanka created a world record of the highest total by any team in Test cricket.
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I was at the SSC when England toured, and if that game had lasted 8 days I doubt there would have been a result. Of the wickets that did fall, a sizeable percentage were dubious decisions, too.

It was hardly surprising that despite admission prices that were no higher than the last time we toured, there were hardly any Sri Lankan fans in the ground, and way fewer than last time.

Have Sri Lankans lost interest in Test cricket? I don't think so, because both Kandy and Galle both saw more local fans attending than on our previous visit, despite much higher admission prices in Kandy. I think it's just that they're not prepared to waste their valuable time watching cricket on the kind of pitch that's nearly certain to produce a draw. The SSC is one of my favourite grounds. It's arguably the best ground in Sri Lanka for the spectator, but something really needs to be done about the pitch there.

The Galle Test will be the one to watch. The pitch there usually offers something for the bowlers. Although when we were there the match was drawn, a lot of play was lost due to the weather. It was very definitely a result pitch.
 
Big Harvey said:
I was at the SSC when England toured, and if that game had lasted 8 days I doubt there would have been a result. Of the wickets that did fall, a sizeable percentage were dubious decisions, too.

It was hardly surprising that despite admission prices that were no higher than the last time we toured, there were hardly any Sri Lankan fans in the ground, and way fewer than last time.

Have Sri Lankans lost interest in Test cricket? I don't think so, because both Kandy and Galle both saw more local fans attending than on our previous visit, despite much higher admission prices in Kandy. I think it's just that they're not prepared to waste their valuable time watching cricket on the kind of pitch that's nearly certain to produce a draw. The SSC is one of my favourite grounds. It's arguably the best ground in Sri Lanka for the spectator, but something really needs to be done about the pitch there.

The Galle Test will be the one to watch. The pitch there usually offers something for the bowlers. Although when we were there the match was drawn, a lot of play was lost due to the weather. It was very definitely a result pitch.
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Harvey good post but I think you'll find this particular pitch a lot more spicy when my boy Ajantha and Muttiah are bowling :asif
 
Are these guys gonna ever declare or is Lanka trying to score 900 vs India again ?
 
cars112 said:
Six centuries in this game thus far:

Mahela, Malinda, Thilan...and Zaheer, Ishant, Harbhajan
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Make that 8 now .. and Zaheer is on his way to a double :D
 
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