எதிர்பாத்த மாதிரி வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸ் கவுண்டி அணியும் நியூ சவுத் வால்ஸ் அணியும் பைனலில் மோதின.
ஆனால் இம்முறை வெற்றி நியூ சவுத் வால்ஸ் அணிக்கே.இம்முறை எதிர் அணியை நன்றாக கல்குலதெபண்ணி வைத்து விளையாடிதால் அந்த அணி வெற்றி பெற்றது. கொஞ்சம் கஷ்டமாக இருந்ஆளும் வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸ் அணிக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள் தெரிவிப்போம்.
மிக நன்றாக நடந்தது என்று சொல்வதை விட சுமாராக நடந்தது என்றே சொல்ல வேண்டும் இந்த தொடரை பற்றி. அடுத்து நமது இந்தியா அணி ஆஸ்திரேலியா அணியுடன் மோதும் முக்கியமான தொடர.
பாப்போம் எந்த அணி சிறந்தது என்று.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
India Vs Austria Bilateral Series !!!
The number one ranking may be a huge motivation for India to win the seven-match one-day series against Australia but, above everything else, there is also a hoodoo to break.
It is 22 years since India last got the better of Australia in a bilateral series at home, and the hosts are keen to set the record straight.
But the task on hand is not as easy as it seems. Australia are on a roll, having routed England 6-1 and won the ICC Champions Trophy ,while India, with injuries to key players, are struggling after being knocked out of the Champions Trophy.
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted that the side that takes on Australia in the first ODI on Sunday would not be a completely fit unit. He himself was struck on the back of the knee during practice, while Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir also suffered minor injuries.
But Dhoni believes playing with a little bit of pain has now become part of modern day cricket.
"Well, most of the guys are fit, to be precise. I think in sports-related injuries you can stop injuries that are fitness-related, but if somebody gets hit while batting or fielding, that is one area where you can't do much because the practice sessions are so intense right now that you try to give your best.
"At times you get injured during the practice sessions and that is part and parcel of the game, but if it happens too many times in the same span you can say you are a bit unlucky. Most of the guys have small niggles but they are not major injuries you can say," Dhoni said in Vadodara on Saturday.
Yuvraj Singh did have a hit in the nets in the last two days, but he is still doubtful for Sunday's match. Even Dhoni was not sure about his selection for the first match.
"I won't comment on the playing eleven; you will get to know about it tomorrow. Well, definitely, he [Yuvraj] will play the second game and that is for sure."
It also seemed strange that Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh opted to miss the crucial practice session on the eve of the match, which was termed "optional".
Dhoni sought to defend his wards, saying: "Today was an optional session, as before the day of the match most of the times we have an optional session. They preferred to opt out since it was an optional session."
Dhoni rued the lack of quality all-rounders in the Indian team and said the Aussies are better on that count, which gives them the edge as far as picking a team is concerned.
"When you are talking about all-rounders they are crucial, because when you have good all-rounders you can play with five specialist bowlers. Definitely, they [Ausatralia] have the luxury because they have players who can bat well and bowl well at the same time. When it comes to having all-rounders you can say they are a side which has better talent," he said.
But the Indian captain said the team would make it up by using part-timers as the fifth bowler
"We have often relied on the part-timers and they have contributed, especially when they get a bit of assistance from the wickets. But, at the same time, we will also see what is best for the team. Definitely, that is one thing on the mind whether we will play five specialist bowlers or not, it will be too early," he said.
Dhoni further believes that a long seven-match can be a blessing in disguise since a team that has started badly can always bounce back.
"This series is a long series and this gives you an opportunity to come back into the series if you lose the first few games. It is a seven-match series so you have ample time in between because the span of the series is quite long. So it is important to play good cricket throughout because it is not like a five-game or a four-game series where you win the first few games and the tournament is in your hands," he said.
The sacking of bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach Robin Singh was clearly evident as Ashish was seeing giving the pacers fielding practice. Mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton took the players through their usual fitness routines.
Dhoni admitted that their absence was being felt.
"We are doing whatever we can. We are trying to make the most of the resources that we have got."
The last time the teams played at this venue in October 2007, India were thrashed by nine wickets after being bowled out for a paltry 148. Australia will no doubt take confidence from that game. Meanwhile, India will be hoping history doesn't repeat itself.
Hope Sachin as usual Plays wells against this Australian Team!!!
We can Expect atleast 1 Ton from him in this series!!!
It is 22 years since India last got the better of Australia in a bilateral series at home, and the hosts are keen to set the record straight.
But the task on hand is not as easy as it seems. Australia are on a roll, having routed England 6-1 and won the ICC Champions Trophy ,while India, with injuries to key players, are struggling after being knocked out of the Champions Trophy.
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted that the side that takes on Australia in the first ODI on Sunday would not be a completely fit unit. He himself was struck on the back of the knee during practice, while Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir also suffered minor injuries.
But Dhoni believes playing with a little bit of pain has now become part of modern day cricket.
"Well, most of the guys are fit, to be precise. I think in sports-related injuries you can stop injuries that are fitness-related, but if somebody gets hit while batting or fielding, that is one area where you can't do much because the practice sessions are so intense right now that you try to give your best.
"At times you get injured during the practice sessions and that is part and parcel of the game, but if it happens too many times in the same span you can say you are a bit unlucky. Most of the guys have small niggles but they are not major injuries you can say," Dhoni said in Vadodara on Saturday.
Yuvraj Singh did have a hit in the nets in the last two days, but he is still doubtful for Sunday's match. Even Dhoni was not sure about his selection for the first match.
"I won't comment on the playing eleven; you will get to know about it tomorrow. Well, definitely, he [Yuvraj] will play the second game and that is for sure."
It also seemed strange that Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh opted to miss the crucial practice session on the eve of the match, which was termed "optional".
Dhoni sought to defend his wards, saying: "Today was an optional session, as before the day of the match most of the times we have an optional session. They preferred to opt out since it was an optional session."
Dhoni rued the lack of quality all-rounders in the Indian team and said the Aussies are better on that count, which gives them the edge as far as picking a team is concerned.
"When you are talking about all-rounders they are crucial, because when you have good all-rounders you can play with five specialist bowlers. Definitely, they [Ausatralia] have the luxury because they have players who can bat well and bowl well at the same time. When it comes to having all-rounders you can say they are a side which has better talent," he said.
But the Indian captain said the team would make it up by using part-timers as the fifth bowler
"We have often relied on the part-timers and they have contributed, especially when they get a bit of assistance from the wickets. But, at the same time, we will also see what is best for the team. Definitely, that is one thing on the mind whether we will play five specialist bowlers or not, it will be too early," he said.
Dhoni further believes that a long seven-match can be a blessing in disguise since a team that has started badly can always bounce back.
"This series is a long series and this gives you an opportunity to come back into the series if you lose the first few games. It is a seven-match series so you have ample time in between because the span of the series is quite long. So it is important to play good cricket throughout because it is not like a five-game or a four-game series where you win the first few games and the tournament is in your hands," he said.
The sacking of bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad and fielding coach Robin Singh was clearly evident as Ashish was seeing giving the pacers fielding practice. Mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton took the players through their usual fitness routines.
Dhoni admitted that their absence was being felt.
"We are doing whatever we can. We are trying to make the most of the resources that we have got."
The last time the teams played at this venue in October 2007, India were thrashed by nine wickets after being bowled out for a paltry 148. Australia will no doubt take confidence from that game. Meanwhile, India will be hoping history doesn't repeat itself.
Hope Sachin as usual Plays wells against this Australian Team!!!
We can Expect atleast 1 Ton from him in this series!!!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Champions League T20
When i first heard about the idea of champions league T20 i was very happy because it will be a centre stage for all domestic teams from all over world to prove their strength. (Like UEFA Champions league in Football). அதுமட்டுமில்லாமல் பிற நாட்டு அணிகளுடுன் மோதும் சந்தர்பமும் ஒரு அணிக்கு கிடைக்கும் .
Eventhough it was previously scheduled in last year itself due to some reasons it was cancelled.
Atlast this year it started as scheduled and the touranament has reached Semi Final stage now.
As like many others me too thought our IPL teams are the hot favourites for this tournament...
But teams like Cape cobras and T &T showed that it was a completely wrong guess.
Team bonding was a main thing which was missing in our IPL teams.
My Hot Picks for the Finals was T& T and NSW.
என்னமா அடிக்க்ரனனுக இந்த வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸ் பயலுக ... அதுவும் அந்த போலர்ட் நியூ சவுத் வால்ஸ் அணிக்கு எதிர ஆடின ருத்ர தாண்டவம் இன்னமும் ஆச்ரியாம்ய இருக்கு.
இந்தியா அணி எதுவும் இல்லாததால் இத்தொடர் இப்போது கலை இழந்து காணப்படுகிறது. ஆஸ்திரேலியா அணி இந்தியா வருவதாலும் ரசிகர்கள் அத்தொடரை ஆவலுடன் எதிர்பாப்பதலும் பைனல் போட்டியை யாரும் கவனிக்க மாட்டார்கள் என்றே எண்ணுகிறேன் !!!
இருந்தாலும் என்னடுய கருத்து படி வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸ் கவுன்டி அணியே வெல்வதற்கு வாய்ப்பு அதிகம் உள்ளது ... Wait and சி போர் மோர்
Eventhough it was previously scheduled in last year itself due to some reasons it was cancelled.
Atlast this year it started as scheduled and the touranament has reached Semi Final stage now.
As like many others me too thought our IPL teams are the hot favourites for this tournament...
But teams like Cape cobras and T &T showed that it was a completely wrong guess.
Team bonding was a main thing which was missing in our IPL teams.
My Hot Picks for the Finals was T& T and NSW.
என்னமா அடிக்க்ரனனுக இந்த வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸ் பயலுக ... அதுவும் அந்த போலர்ட் நியூ சவுத் வால்ஸ் அணிக்கு எதிர ஆடின ருத்ர தாண்டவம் இன்னமும் ஆச்ரியாம்ய இருக்கு.
இந்தியா அணி எதுவும் இல்லாததால் இத்தொடர் இப்போது கலை இழந்து காணப்படுகிறது. ஆஸ்திரேலியா அணி இந்தியா வருவதாலும் ரசிகர்கள் அத்தொடரை ஆவலுடன் எதிர்பாப்பதலும் பைனல் போட்டியை யாரும் கவனிக்க மாட்டார்கள் என்றே எண்ணுகிறேன் !!!
இருந்தாலும் என்னடுய கருத்து படி வெஸ்ட் இண்டீஸ் கவுன்டி அணியே வெல்வதற்கு வாய்ப்பு அதிகம் உள்ளது ... Wait and சி போர் மோர்
Hi.........
Due to tight schedule in work I was not able to carry on this blog for a long time..
But now im back... You can expect more posts hereforth....
But now im back... You can expect more posts hereforth....
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