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Post by John Marston on Jan 12, 2021 4:48:19 GMT
Cricket Fans! This is your place. Any cricket fans out there?
I am a huge lover of cricket. In India, cricket is played at every street, every nook and corner.
You are free to discuss anything about cricket here.
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Post by John Marston on Jan 16, 2021 13:47:59 GMT
Any comments about the 4th test match between India and Australia? What are your predictions?
I believe it is difficult for India to draw, let alone win the match as the squad is pretty much depleted. However, it is not never impossible
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Post by John Marston on Jan 16, 2021 13:52:14 GMT
What about the third test between India and Australia? India did a tremendous job in eking out a draw. A valiant effort from Ashwin and Vihari, who stood like a rock. All this, not forgetting the fact that -
1. India's main players were ruled out due to injury.
2. The bowling lineup of the Aussies was really strong.
3. The pitch had something in it for bowlers.
4. No more batsmen were remaining when Ashwin and Vihari were batting. Only an injured Jadeja was there.
5. Ashwin is an allrounder btw.
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Post by John Marston on Jan 17, 2021 6:27:49 GMT
Another determination stand between Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar. The highest 7th wicket partnership in Brisbane. Their contribution has made it possible to get a draw. It must be frustrating for the Australians though.
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Post by Gerd von Rundstedt on Jan 17, 2021 14:47:59 GMT
I remember playing cricket as a lad. I never followed it though. It really is something.
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Post by John Marston on Jan 18, 2021 1:36:31 GMT
I remember playing cricket as a lad. I never followed it though. It really is something. It is really interesting, even more than football, baseball, simply because it will be played for a long time. The test matches, about one of which I described about, goes for 5 days! They play for 9 hours, with the 1st break of 45 minutes and 2nd break of 15 minutes. Then they stop at the evening. |
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Post by John Marston on Jan 18, 2021 1:39:33 GMT
There is also a day-night variant in a test match where the match is played from evening to night.
Apart from 5 day tests, we have 50 overs for each side, each over consisting of 6 balls.
there is even the 20 overs variant, where each side gets 20 overs.
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Post by John Marston on Jan 20, 2021 9:59:12 GMT
Another excellent display of grig and determination by India. They did the unthinkable. No one, for a second thought that they would win the 4th test match but they did it! Retained the border-gavaskar trophy. Incredible ! Speechless! Did the unthinkable!
It was like - RIGHT IN YOUR FACE (Not to be taken offensive)
Rishabh Pant played maturely when it mattered the most. It was a complete teamwork, not to mention all the star players injured and winning in Australia against them where nobody has won for years. It was a complete teamwork, something which comes once in a century.
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Post by John Marston on Feb 27, 2021 2:52:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2021 3:00:34 GMT
First of all , truce will continue in the RP thread. Why not ,I watch cricket though I don't like test matches |
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Post by John Marston on Feb 27, 2021 5:44:51 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2021 8:33:53 GMT
speechless, it was quick , only 6 sessions, Axar alone took 11 wickets but "Hitman" also deserves praise for 66 runs in 1st innings |
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Post by John Marston on Feb 27, 2021 10:07:08 GMT
speechless, it was quick , only 6 sessions, Axar alone took 11 wickets but "Hitman" also deserves praise for 66 runs in 1st innings Yes of course! They were crucial. Just like his innings in the second test. INDIANS CAN WIN ANYWHERE!! BHARAT MATA KI JAI!! |
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Post by John Marston on Feb 28, 2021 7:25:08 GMT
Intending to start a discussion Charles Huntziger, what do you say about the auction that took place recently? I mean the IPL Auction. Spending such huge amounts for Chris Morris is like paying the cost of elite units to cheap militia. As usual, Rajasthan and Punjab were the worst performers in the Auction |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2021 7:29:10 GMT
Intending to start a discussion Charles Huntziger, what do you say about the auction that took place recently? I mean the IPL Auction. Spending such huge amounts for Chris Morris is like paying the cost of elite units to cheap militia. As usual, Rajasthan and Punjab were the worst performers in the Auction Chris Morris isn't bad player, he is my 3rd favourite south African player after ABD and David Miller. |
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