tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.comments2018-07-16T09:43:24.361+01:00Give It Some AirUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-13724399700290469652013-03-08T23:54:31.276+00:002013-03-08T23:54:31.276+00:00I'm really impressed with your writing skills ...I'm really impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout on your blog. Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself? Either way keep up the excellent quality writing, it is rare to see a nice blog like this one today.<br /><br />Check out my homepage :: <a href="http://megasuert.com" rel="nofollow">Megas</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-38893486029956908432013-02-23T09:20:04.766+00:002013-02-23T09:20:04.766+00:00Excellent site you have here.. It's difficult ...Excellent site you have here.. It's difficult to find high quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you! 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The game sucks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-15109669076982846372011-04-05T10:14:20.649+01:002011-04-05T10:14:20.649+01:00Not as bad as the "World" Series of base...Not as bad as the "World" Series of baseball, but the Test Playing Nations Cup is going to leave something to be desired. What would we have done without England's matches aganst Ireland and the Netherlands, for starters?<br /><br />Kimber's post is very funn.Platonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-62131026341887137182011-04-04T09:33:27.709+01:002011-04-04T09:33:27.709+01:00Regarding the selection-related criticisms, I woul...Regarding the selection-related criticisms, I would say they're unfair even if they hadn't made sense at the time. As Dhoni said during the presentation ceremony, he made some eyebrow-raising decisions himself (playing Sreesanth, fiddling with the batting order) - if India had <i>lost</i>, he would've been lambasted for those decisions. Similarly, if Sri Lanka had won, everyone would've been praising Sanga for his 'intelligent decision making'.<br /><br />As for Vaughan, his recent comments on the England leadership make me think that he just likes the sound of his own voice a bit.Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-45940496867655142202011-03-31T00:12:05.960+01:002011-03-31T00:12:05.960+01:00Yep, but it's all about number 7...Yep, but it's all about number 7...Imranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267635578207466739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-25714121606666258502011-03-30T18:28:40.606+01:002011-03-30T18:28:40.606+01:00You're not doing too badly so far! 5/6 if you...You're not doing too badly so far! 5/6 if you count semi final 2.Brynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-86913241082270363852011-03-27T17:02:39.324+01:002011-03-27T17:02:39.324+01:00Rashid's treatment aside, I think the current ...Rashid's treatment aside, I think the current management team has actually done really well to develop the England limited overs squads. I think the biggest problem was just the crazy scheduling. If you had both KP and Morgan, Broad and a mentally switched on Jimmy Anderson, it would have been a far better side.<br /><br />The contrast with Sri Lanka's World Cup focus couldn't be more stark. We were 7th in the ODI rankings about 18 months ago (and I think we had a similar lull 18-24 months before the last World Cup), but all our planning revolved around building a squad for this tournament.<br /><br />Admittedly the Ashes was always going to be the number one focus over the winter but playing 7 meaningless ODIs in completely different conditions to the subcontinent was just madness.Imranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267635578207466739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-54782114050060838752011-03-27T14:51:28.725+01:002011-03-27T14:51:28.725+01:00If the England management are sensible (which is b...If the England management are sensible (which is by no means guaranteed), they should use the retirement of Collingwood as an opportunity to make the switch from four bowlers to five. In the absence of a genuine world class all-rounder, Rashid would seem to be the next best thing, and the second spinner would bring good balance to the side. I also see that Chris Woakes chalked up another hundred in the Caribbean. England could have a pretty fearsome lower order in a year or two...<br /><br />I've been a Rashid fan for several years and I think he has been treated very poorly by the ECB. I'm glad they finally came to their senses and gave him a winter to develop (which has clearly paid off), instead of making him sit around in Oz, although I think I'm right in saying that he was bizarrely omitted from the Performance Squad.Rupert, UKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-54662561094316722122011-03-20T18:58:57.047+00:002011-03-20T18:58:57.047+00:00Semis #1: Pakistan vs England
Semis #2: Australia ...Semis #1: Pakistan vs England<br />Semis #2: Australia vs SA<br />Finals: England vs Australia<br />Winner: ???rohannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-24959884518216535302011-02-11T14:57:40.538+00:002011-02-11T14:57:40.538+00:00Looking forward to hearing your take on the match ...Looking forward to hearing your take on the match fixing convictions.Platonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-76115232672008806712011-01-08T12:21:04.997+00:002011-01-08T12:21:04.997+00:00Thanks for the comments guys. @Nirru: he does nee...Thanks for the comments guys. @Nirru: he does need to keep it up to become a great but what I'm saying is that right now - in his prime - he's just about as deadly as there's ever been. It's a really good point you make about Lillee not having physios, biomechanics experts etc around to help him. In fact, I think Lillee's own book on fast bowling and the work he's done at the MRF academy in India have contributed to the improved support for bowlers these days and this is a big part of his legacy. @Plato: it's sad that the days of the bowler are long gone.Imranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267635578207466739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-22106806489652142612011-01-07T11:20:33.442+00:002011-01-07T11:20:33.442+00:00Charing Cross branch or Bank Branch?
http://richa...Charing Cross branch or Bank Branch?<br /><br />http://richardbaker.photoshelter.com/image?&_bqG=49&_bqH=eJzzzE4ONMnLMQkJzQ9JcnZM9DNIzjXPdzVNCwy0MjEysjI0MABhIOkZ7xLsbJuWWJyRmZ.XmqIG5sc7.rnYlgDZocGuQfGeLrahILXZnr7BTjkloUER.Wrxjs4htsWpiUXJGQDsXiEQ&GI_ID=Platonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-71507685540183368482011-01-07T01:28:42.985+00:002011-01-07T01:28:42.985+00:00I do agree that he is at present the best fast bow...I do agree that he is at present the best fast bowler in the game.But, having said that I am a bit circumspect in labelling him as one of the great.No doubt he is a genuine quickie, who keeps the batsman on their toes all the time and the spectators on the edge of their seats. He steams in and put the balls in the right areas with venom right throughout his bowling spells. He is fit,agile and one of the better fielders when it comes to fast bowlers. He literally has everything a fast bowler could ask for- pace, deadly in-swinger, toe crushing yorker when need, physically very fit, mental concentration to bowl long spells with patience and an awesome action which is very effective and easy to repeat ball-after-ball. So he is what I would like to refer to as the 'comlete package' when it comes to fast bowlers and indeed every captain's dream.<br /><br />The main reason for me not to keen to tag him as one of the greats is simply because I feel he hasn't played enough to rate him amongst the all time greats. He has played 46 tests and has tore batting line-ups time and time again with great consistency which is reflected by enviable average. As Imran mentioned he has had prolofic success in his career so far which tempts us to compare n rate him amongst the all time greats. What I would like to do, is to wait a bit longer see how his performances are when he has played for a bit longer(i.e about 60-70 tests) and then compare him to the others and hopefully we can then be definitive when declaring him as one the best. <br />Steyn is 27 now and so far and to his credit he has had a pretty smooth ride in international cricket, especially the past few years. The only thing which remains to be seen in if he could still stay fit and bowl South Africa to test victories even when he passes the 30 year old mark. Lillee, if I'm not mistaken suffered a potentially career ending injury, but he someone managed to fight anginst all odds to make a come back as a much better bowler. Lillee didn't have the physios ,dieticians, trainers and doctors to look after him like what Steyn and other International cricketers have nowadays. Statistically speaking Steyn at present certainly sits on top of the list, but for me longevity matters and a champion is one who pulls off victories not only when he is at his peak but even when the chips are down.<br /><br />Dale Steyn no doubt has the potential to achieve heights which no other player has achieved before but he just needs to continue his good work for a few more years .Nirrushannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-70567825215338411452010-12-24T16:06:07.600+00:002010-12-24T16:06:07.600+00:00Imran, being in the subcontinent in the run up to ...Imran, being in the subcontinent in the run up to the WC is brilliant. So there is a whole documentary series from ESPN/Star Sports on the Afghan team (intrigued that so many of them speak Hindi/Urdu which means that they don't subtitle it here), as well as re-runs of a ton of old WC matches, including a bunch from 1996. Had a fun day watching the '96 final repeat. <br />The Afghan documentary incidentally seems a little bit older tracking their attempt to qualify for the 2011 WC.ADnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-24579696576348023802010-12-08T23:12:58.891+00:002010-12-08T23:12:58.891+00:00Brilliant! The joys of technology. Okay, so my G...Brilliant! The joys of technology. Okay, so my Gough comparison was a bit much, but he's the same kind of character and capable of a lot better than he showed in Adelaide. He didn't look fully fit.Imranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267635578207466739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-12223046896680982332010-12-08T15:18:58.704+00:002010-12-08T15:18:58.704+00:00Totally unrelated, but if you haven't seen it ...Totally unrelated, but if you haven't seen it already then I thought you'd enjoy this video of your favourite follically-challenged chennai left-armer's hotspot. Personally I thought his bowling was even worse than his hair piece at Adelaide...<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T2GhXgDsGgEdwardo Cornsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-50974580188572956392010-12-07T00:06:56.335+00:002010-12-07T00:06:56.335+00:00Yep, Asian Games silver was impressive too. Hope ...Yep, Asian Games silver was impressive too. Hope they announce more showings of the film, or broadcast it on BBC4 as originally planned. If not, I guess it's a case of waiting for the DVD!Imranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267635578207466739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-40044631420145471572010-12-06T23:52:54.802+00:002010-12-06T23:52:54.802+00:00Really want to see 'Out of the Ashes', but...Really want to see 'Out of the Ashes', but I doubt it'll make it out to Cheltenham...<br />Don't forget their silver at the Asian Games in Guangdong last month, with a pretty comprehensive victory over Pakistan in the semis. It's a remarkable story.CJC Cornnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-85371121807108851092010-09-02T09:15:24.295+01:002010-09-02T09:15:24.295+01:00I think he should start by donating that cheque in...I think he should start by donating that cheque in the picture and his match fee to the DEC flood appeal. Then spill the beans on the whole shebang so that Akmal, Asif and Butt can be banned for life and, if found guilty of match-fixing as well as spot-fixing, given a custodial sentence too. He's so young and his position in the team so junior that leniancy has to be the right option, but only if he is sufficiently contrite and helps in securing convictions for the others. I just can't wait to hear the truth about that Sydney test...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591684297169312963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-34040679665155369752010-09-01T07:19:42.447+01:002010-09-01T07:19:42.447+01:00Amidst all the 'off with their heads' reac...Amidst all the 'off with their heads' reaction, I think Geoff Lawson has been the most compassionate and insightful so far. I agree with you about Amir and about giving him a second chance- I just hope the PCB doesn't make a mockery of this again. I am afraid that it will either:<br />a) ban everyone. Then 3 months later rescind the ban for the more powerful players, like Akmal leaving the ones with no clout languishing.<br />or<br />b) claim this is an international conspiracy and do little<br />or<br />c) a combination of the above.ADnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-57929157560848734712010-08-20T00:45:42.539+01:002010-08-20T00:45:42.539+01:00Thanks Anoukh!
Discounting not outs, KP still sco...Thanks Anoukh!<br /><br />Discounting not outs, KP still scored more than 40 per innings, plus the main thing was that he was Man-of-the-Tournament at the World T20. I agree there's also a very strong case for Dirk though!<br /><br />Can't understand how Watson keeps getting wickets but his all-round stats are hard to argue with. Dilsh, AB and Sachin close behind...Imranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267635578207466739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-34301325600709629612010-08-19T22:56:26.441+01:002010-08-19T22:56:26.441+01:00Fair call, I agree with most of your choices :)
...Fair call, I agree with most of your choices :) <br /><br />However, I would choose:<br /><br />- Dirty Dirk Nannes (26 wickets at an average of 14) over Pietersen (no hundred just lots of not-outs; hence the high average) and,<br /><br />- I guess Twatto deserves the ODI player because of his all-round perfomance, but if it was ODI batsman I would (probably unsurprisingly) choose Dilsh (avg of 57 as an opener and also the most number of hundreds) :)Anoukhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607894717926498515.post-53118227158373841102010-07-22T19:44:47.006+01:002010-07-22T19:44:47.006+01:00http://www.crichotline.com/sri-lanka-vs-india-1st-...http://www.crichotline.com/sri-lanka-vs-india-1st-test-2010-day-5-micromax-cup-highlights-galle/<br /><br />Make sure your pop-up blocker is on first!Imranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267635578207466739noreply@blogger.com