ICC 2010 Twenty20 World Cup THREAD

[WAQAS119]

I personally want India and Srilanka to go through to semis...

Asian domenance

 

[Mirza Jatt]

If you think India has the bowling strength to restrict Sri lanka, i have no reply for you.

no benny I am not saying we have a good bowling side..not at all..
what I am saying here is even if our bating is good chasing any target within 17 overs is a reall difficult task...even you agree how bad our bowlers are..so dont you think batting first SL can score more than 150 ?? if they score somethinh like 150 or more chasing that within 17 overs will be so difficult even for our batsmen..

batting first will allow them to bat without any pressure and if they are able to set a big total..the pressure is back to Sl..even they are playing to qualify and have the same tension....if our bowlers dont have that edge, their batsmen will play under that pressure of chasing a very high total..

well thats just my view..as I said all depends on the captain and the toss..

 

[SpArK]

Lancashire sign up Shoaib Malik for Twenty20s

Shoaib Malik, the former Pakistan captain who is currently serving a one-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is set to join Lancashire for their Friends Provident Twenty20 campaign that begins in the first week of June. His participation is subject to visa regulations and approval from PCB.

Malik was one of the seven players punished by the PCB following Pakistan's tour of Australia, where they lost all their matches and were bogged by off-field controversies. Malik has since kept himself occupied with his wedding to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, and with the appeals process against the ban. The PCB is yet to give its verdict on the appeals. Malik's last competitive appearance was the final of the RBS Twenty20 Cup final in March, when he led Sialkot Stallions to the title, three days before PCB handed the ban.

Malik has a commendable Twenty20 record at the international level, averaging 26.21 at a strike-rate of 114.85 with the bat, in addition to a bowling average of 20.42 and an economy rate of 6.65 runs per over. He led Pakistan to the final of the World Twenty20 in 2007, and was a member of the team that won the tournament in 2009.

The offspinning allrounder was delighted by the opportunity to play for Lancashire. "When Lancashire approached me to come and play for them I didn't hesitate in saying yes. I love playing cricket in England and the opportunity to play with a club of Lancashire's reputation was too good to pass up.

"Their recent overseas signings in [Simon] Katich and [Shivnarine] Chanderpaul only add to an already strong list. I'm very excited and look forward to a strong Twenty20 campaign," Malik said.

Mike Watkinson, the Lancashire County Cricket Club chairman, believed that Malik would be an asset to the side. "We are delighted to recruit yet another world-class player to the cricket club. Shoaib will be a quality addition to our Twenty20 squad."

Peter Moores, the head coach of the county side shared Watkinson's optimism about Malik's inclusion. "Shoaib has a proven track record in the game and is a versatile cricketer. He's at a good age, can bat up and down the order and is an experienced spin bowler. We look forward to welcoming him to the squad," Moores said.

 

[Mirza Jatt]

First option is much stronger. Can't rule out the second one also.

great !! and I though we are cricket lovers....cant blame you though..

 

[SpArK]

no benny I am not saying we have a good bowling side..not at all..
what I am saying here is even if our bating is good chasing any target within 17 overs is a reall difficult task...even you agree how bad our bowlers are..so dont you think batting first SL can score more than 150 ?? if they score somethinh like 150 or more chasing that within 17 overs will be so difficult even for our batsmen..

batting first will allow them to bat without any pressure and if they are able to set a big total..the pressure is back to Sl..even they are playing to qualify and have the same tension....if our bowlers dont have that edge, their batsmen will play under that pressure of chasing a very high total..

well thats just my view..as I said all depends on the captain and the toss..

Well according to me thats our only chance.

SL will play accordingly once they know the target. Even if we score 160 batting first they know they need only 141 to win..

 

[IndianArmy]

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[SpArK]

It could be more like this today..

 

[IndianArmy]

It could be more like this today..

 

[Pak123]

I seriously want India to be in the semis and then in the finals too with Pakistan !

 

[S.U.R.B.]

Who is going to retain the smiles after today's match?.....

Both teams should be in the semis.I 'll support them both.

 

[su-47]

Both teams should be in the semis.I 'll support them both.

Impossible actually. One has to kick out the other to qualify.

and if India wins today, and w.Indies beats Aus, both India and SL will be out!

I hope India goes through. but to tell the truth, the way we have been playing, we don't really deserve it.

 

[HAWK73]

If you think India has the bowling strength to restrict Sri lanka, i have no reply for you.

BENNY,
Nirash nahi hote!

 

[SummerWine]

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[SummerWine]

Impossible actually. One has to kick out the other to qualify.

and if India wins today, and w.Indies beats Aus, both India and SL will be out!

I hope India goes through. but to tell the truth, the way we have been playing, we don't really deserve it.

We were saying the exactly same stuff and see now we are through

so have faith

 

[IndianArmy]

So what is the general prediction of Indians.......can you guys do it??

Dhoni in his interview has expressed very little hope....

Yes, we can