Just can't feel any nerves. I'm just so composed, and pretty confident on the outcome of the game.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
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If not for Yuvraj's all round brilliance, Zaheer would be man of the series for us. The bowler of the tournament really.
Wow Zaheer has only conceded two runs from four overs so far and has picked up a wicket.
Should be Zaheers last over.
They're going to have to target Sreesanth the way Zaheers bowling.
Not sure why SL struggling to get the singles and rotate the strike. Think they are trying to hit the ball too hard. Certainly India have won the initial battle for nerves.
I rally dont rate Munaf. Cant believe that a country as large and with as much talent as India cant do better than to field a journey man type bowler like Munaf. Reminds me of Derek Pringle!
Now was that a wide?
What a story for Munaf Patel playing in the final of the WC. Much like Bebe for United came from a very deprived background.
He does have a good average though even though he tends to be expensive.
He has always attributed being in the team to Sachin.
Yuvraj, Reina and Kohli is those important fielding positions is such a bonus for us. They are always so lively.
I'm surprised Dhoni's giving Zaheer another over. He usually likes to keep a 2-3 for use in the middle innings especially with the old ball.
Good start by India by the way.We've made sure we're not going to be chasing 300. Thats a big first step.
Good start by India by the way.We've made sure we're not going to be chasing 300. Thats a big first step.
That lady sitting next to the SL Prime Minister does not look like she wants to be there. Her expressions are so dead. She is like what the hell am I doing here and I have to sit here for the next 7 hours.
Its been 9 overs mate. A couple of good overs and they are back on track for a big score. They are just laying the foundation now. Another wicket now and we can ensure they won't reach 300.
Acrobatic fielding from Yuvi!
Well given the first powerplay's almost done and they'll have to score at 7.5 for the rest of the innings to get to 300, I think we can safely rule that out.
Excellent fielding by Yuvraj there.
I think the leg slip should be in catching position in front of the batsmen for the on/off drive.
We've been outstanding in the field so far.
I've never seen such energy in the field from an Indian team.
A team possessed!
A team possessed!
Pretty slow start from SL. They are going at 3 runs/over. These two seem pretty solid defensively.
Sreesanth has been disappointing. Giving away easy runs.
I just read this on Cricinfo - 'Zaheer has conceded fewer runs in four overs than he had conceded after one legal delivery of the 2003 final.'
If thats not a sign of how far this man and his team have come since that day, I don't know what is.
If thats not a sign of how far this man and his team have come since that day, I don't know what is.
I thought the spinners would have come on instead of Sreesanth. They need to contain the batsmen and keep the pressure on.
There you are amol! Pretty late on the scene?
I'll be popping in and out today. Got some people over.
Don't think I'll have the highest posts this week on the caf
Calm down my man. You're incredibly pessimistic during the game.
I'm not his biggest fan but he's ben fine. Its just that you're looking at him in contrast to an utterly brilliant spell by Zak.
Dilshan started this game on 468 runs for the tournament vs Tendulkars 464. Interesting sub plot to this game.
I always shit myself in these big games regarding India. Don't take much I say seriously.
I think India's fielders have already saved the team 10- 15 runs. Fantastic first 10 overs from Team India.
Yeah all these sub plots gave the media lots to talk about prior to the game. Now it's all about INDIA and SRI LANKA.
Can umpires be considered legends of a game?
If so Simon Taufel should be right up there amongst the best!
If so Simon Taufel should be right up there amongst the best!
As a Neutral, I hope Sri Lanka can pile up the runs and get 270+. Let India's much vaunted batting line up have to prove itself as the best in the world in a big nervy ran chase if they are to become World Champions.
They are really starting to settle in. We need to do something different to keep them guessing. Spinners shouldn't be far away now.
This has to be Sreesanth's last over. Harbhajan needs to replace him.
Have to feel abit for Sreesanth. Poor chap has not played for 42 days and Sangakkara is cashing in!
Early pressure relieved. Come on Sreesanth, should have stopped that with his feet.
Yup. Time for the spinners. Sreesanth and Munaf are bowling ok but they aren't really troubling them.
I'm sorry but feck OFF sreesanth. Two boundaries, walks on the pitch and now no ball. Bloody idiot.