Great opening ceremony. Really enjoyed that.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
- Thread starter The Taurean
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Tickets for the final are bloody expensive.
where did you see the prices?
The stadium for the final has failed its fire inspection.
A few rupees to the inspector and his team will resolve any issue.
Commonwealth Games redux
Eden Gardens a no go then? shame that. One of the best venues in the cricket world.
hopefully they shift it to delhi.
I think the conditions may have something to do with it, the pitches are much slower on the sub continent so they'll want KP in early when the ball's still firm.
Too much is expected of Bangladesh in this WC.
it seems that the next world cup will be cut down to 10 teams, it definitely sucks and a blow for associate nations. Living and personally playing cricket in Canada, so much has changed in the last 10 years, more teams/players, more leagues, more interest and awareness, more grounds, youth cricket (still minor, but something I never got to enjoy, but lots of interest in it, especially from parents). Canada's putting out a young team to gain experience, so that they progress and do better in the future, which includes other world cups. I understand the need for better competition and the sympathy of lop-sided games, but its all for the better and improvement of the game, especially the rising and associate nations.
Nice to read a Canadian insight.
I think it's a dumb move by the ICC. In fact, everyone seems to think it's a dumb move except ICC themselves.
I think it's a dumb move by the ICC. In fact, everyone seems to think it's a dumb move except ICC themselves.
It's revenge time baby.
Reading articles from the different media outlets online.. a lot of talk about how Bangladesh are expected to make it to the next round.
WI may be ranked below them, I think they're a better team. Bangladesh will have to make home team advantage count.
I like the way we've gone about it. Dhoni's bored every press conference into submission by downplaying the hype. There seems to be more expected of Bangladesh than India today.
I want Bangladesh to do well, but they can get their act together from tomorrow onwards.
Shakib wins the toss and puts India in.
No Ashraful.
No Nehra, Raina, Chawla, Ashwin for India.
No Nehra, Raina, Chawla, Ashwin for India.
Surprised India playing 3 seamers. Not sure it's correct.
I have a massive soft spot for Bangladesh.
I have a massive soft spot for Bangladesh.
What a change in atmosphere from the last world cup.
Potentially dew. They probably figured Dhoni's got no chance of winning the toss. He never does. Spinners might find it difficult to grip the ball.
What a way to start the WC. Sehwag starts with a four...
One of the best players of this generation.
One of the best players of this generation.
I love Sehwag.
Fantastic to have him fit for a major tournament after a long time.
Fantastic to have him fit for a major tournament after a long time.
The start Indian batsman have given has dampened the atmosphere.
They're really loud as soon as a few dot balls are bowled. Great atmosphere.
What is Sehwag trying to do against the spinner? Some funny batting this. It's like he spent the morning at the bar.
Good start.
Sehwag is so fecking lazy
It will stay at Mumbai
Been hearing tickets going for 15k in the East Stand which is quite a lot! Can't imagine how expensive the North Stand would be
ffs
What the hell was that. Typical of Indian batsman to prod forward lazily but not trust the guy running to the danger end.
Good thing Raina's not playing. Seems half the pitch's acting up. Keeping low and spinning for left handers.
I thought Sachin ran blindly thinking the ball would run to deep mid-on...credit to the fielder.
Sehwag will be devastated.
Sehwag will be devastated.
He seemed to be running blindly, but Sehwag should've called no. Just turned his back and Sachin was ball watching.. amateurish.
Those two together have never been the best at running between wickets. Simple calling by either batsmen would have made a difference there.
Gambhir gone. Played well.
Sehwag sticking to his word so far, playing innings with controlled aggression
They have a female commentator on DD
The world has gone mad
The world has gone mad
I could watch Sehwag bat forever. It might only be the bangla attack, but irrespective of that undoubtedly one of the most (if not THE) most destructive batsmen in the game. So strong with great balance. 350+? it's on the cards.
Edit: for fun
Edit: for fun
I really enjoyed India's innings.
Officially back in love with cricket.
Officially back in love with cricket.