Nervous watching Sachin bat.
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Remember how it all got tense in all households when Sachin lost his wicket. How far have we come!
West Indies cricket really annoys me (I'm half Trinidadian). There is talent there, they're just not yet a modern cricket team. Need to get Pollard, Simmons and Dwayne Bravo in the test team asap, and find a keeper from somewhere, as Ramdin is genuinely awful.
I've played with all the Trini blokes a fair bit and Ramdin couldn't even play me, he's just not a very good cricketer, I doubt he would stand out as a batsman in a UK premier division club side.
I've played with all the Trini blokes a fair bit and Ramdin couldn't even play me, he's just not a very good cricketer, I doubt he would stand out as a batsman in a UK premier division club side.
Also apparently Shiv's son is a fantastic player so we should get him in over the next couple of years, domestic cricket standards in the Caribbean just aren't good enough.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/601968.html
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/601968.html
Pollard in test team? I think not
He's honestly good enough, and works so hard at his game. I think he just needs a platform and the goal. Might take ten or so tests, but I think he would figure it out.
Remember Andrew Symonds when he first came in the test side and before he went mental.
Here's his cricinfo profile :http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/230559.html
That FC average will be around the same level as many of the blokes in the side now.
That FC average will be around the same level as many of the blokes in the side now.
Sachin was in very good knick today. Although feck knows how the Windies were bowled out that cheaply, pitch looks to have relatively few demons in it.
Phew. That was hard to watch. Haven't felt that for quite awhile.
Legend.
Legend.
Got to wake up early to catch his knock. Looks like it will only be one Indian innings.
Watch in office. 
When has sachin playing ever stopped us from watching him, be at school or office.
When has sachin playing ever stopped us from watching him, be at school or office.Aaaaaand breathe...
Watch in office.
I did today. But tomorrow some client is coming over from Lucknow to annoy us with pointless discussions
I was thinking the same.
Back in 90s, used to get goosebumps watching most of Ssachin's innings given how crucial they were almost always
I basically was a nervous wreck whenever he batted until my interest in cricket somewhat died (emergance of T20), with the 2011 world cup being an exception. This felt eerily similar. It's not even about the runs. It doesn't really matter what he scores. It's just that feeling of not wanting it to end.I was thinking the same.
Back in 90s, used to get goosebumps watching most of Ssachin's innings given how crucial they were almost always
Hard luck. Give the client subtle hints on important events happening that day which deserves your attention.
Given the circumstances,don't be surprised if there is a last minute cancellation. <Assuming that the client delegation comprises of only Indians.>
Nail on head.
I was thinking the same.
Back in 90s, used to get goosebumps watching most of Sachin's innings given how crucial they were almost always
Yes. As a child, I used to cry when he used to get out early or in crucial matches. Later on, crying stopped but still remember feeling physically sick after that Chennai loss to Pakistan. I had a tuition class in evening later and still remember feeling emotionally and physically drained and taking thrice as long to reach the tuition class as I couldn't find energy to feckin paddle the cycle
Oh, and that 96 world cup semi. Even at that young age, knew it inside somewhere that once Sachin goes, batting is going to collapse like pack of cards. Just couple of incidences from many but then there are good memories in abundance as well
Hopefully the great man will make one more ton and reach 16k test runs, its the least he deserves for the entertainment he's provided for the world for the past 2 and a half decades.
Looked in very good nick and none of the bowlers seemed to trouble him. If this was in the mid 90's it was going to be a cert for a 100 but nowadays you're still not sure.
He's the greatest of them all. I've followed this sport all my life and he's the only batsmen I'd trade any player I've seen play for our national team. If he does get to 100 I'd like to see him going after the bowling like he used. Should make for some great viewing.
Looked in very good nick and none of the bowlers seemed to trouble him. If this was in the mid 90's it was going to be a cert for a 100 but nowadays you're still not sure.
He's the greatest of them all. I've followed this sport all my life and he's the only batsmen I'd trade any player I've seen play for our national team. If he does get to 100 I'd like to see him going after the bowling like he used. Should make for some great viewing.
I do have one. Moharram
Plus I have a ticket. But its a single ticket which is making me not want to go.I do have one. Moharram
feck off you cnut.
Moharram is a holiday for me too!
I do have one. Moharram
Ban-worthy?
Holiday for me too. I'm going to regress to my childhood again.
Why do you all have a holiday tomorrow?
Oh come on. So there was a perfect excuse for giving a holiday too.
Moharram.Why do you all have a holiday tomorrow?
I've always felt Moharram should be holiday across the country. Okay, least in Haryana.
Oh feck it.
I'm totally going to get up and watch. 4AM start UK time.
I'm totally going to get up and watch. 4AM start UK time.
I will be watching this tonight. Probably all our last times watching Sachin bat... I'll stay up all night if I have to!
Starts 5 am here. No biggie, will get up by then.
He's bound to get out first ball now.
Some people just want to watch the world burn. :PHe looked in good nick though, and the pitch is known to be best on 2nd and 3rd day at Wankhede. Let's see.
That straight drive brought back a flood of memories.
I think that's where Sachin's legendary status gets proper credentials. I've relived most of my childhood going through Sachin highlights in the last few days, brings back memories I didn't know I still had. Immense.
I'm not even a Sachin fanatic, I would swear by Dravid any day.
I think that's where Sachin's legendary status gets proper credentials. I've relived most of my childhood going through Sachin highlights in the last few days, brings back memories I didn't know I still had. Immense.
I'm not even a Sachin fanatic, I would swear by Dravid any day.
Just came across this video. Jaysus.
Toronto? That was savage.
He's on the field..
feck off Tino, great umpiring.