Man, people here really hate CSK. I am just hoping for one more title this year, before a complete rebuild next year.
IPL 2019
- Thread starter Edgar Allan Pillow
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BT Sport got some games as well?
I like it.Yes mi are close second.
Think he is really proud of that
Can't see CSK sustaining it though. Age will catch up eventually.
Thought Sky bought the rights?
Wrogn is a Kohli owned apparel brand.
Is it? I just googled it and says someone called Anjana Reddy owns it and Kohli is just a brand ambassador for it. He could own it through complex structured holding companies though.
BT Sport got the rights for UK broadcaster from Sky Sports. Star Gold isn’t a UK broadcaster but it’s on Skybox for free so anyone who wants to watch IPl who isn’t subscribed to BT Sport can watch it on Star Gold for free. It’s exactly the same match coverage with the English commentary and all.
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Supporting Mumbai as always. The squad looks good this time, even last year we played well, lost out on a lot of close games.
Now that Rohit has confirmed that he'll open the innings. I expect this lineup most probably.
Rohit, QdK, Kishan, Surya, Pollard, Hardik, Krunal, Ben, Mcclanaghan, Markande, Bumrah.
Batting till #9, 4 seam options, 2 spin options.
Can't see how Yuvi fits in, it would probably be at Surya's expense, which would be harsh because he was our top scorer last season.
Now that Rohit has confirmed that he'll open the innings. I expect this lineup most probably.
Rohit, QdK, Kishan, Surya, Pollard, Hardik, Krunal, Ben, Mcclanaghan, Markande, Bumrah.
Batting till #9, 4 seam options, 2 spin options.
Can't see how Yuvi fits in, it would probably be at Surya's expense, which would be harsh because he was our top scorer last season.
Warner in good form. KKR chasing 182. SRH bowling line up looks quite good.
And got Kane Williamson to add into the batting
They look good for the whole thing
Yeah they have a very strong side. Wouldn’t mind them going all the way.
Andre Russell going crazy
41 from 15
Need 20 from 9.
41 from 15
Need 20 from 9.
Russell just took Kumar & Kaul to the cleaners to probably take this match away from the SRH 
13 needed off 6.
13 needed off 6.
13 from 6
Andre Russell on strike, with 48 from 18
Phenomenal hitting, Kumar to bowlt he final over
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Not Kumar,
Andre Russell on strike, with 48 from 18
Phenomenal hitting, Kumar to bowlt he final over
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Not Kumar,
180 was not good enough on that pitch, especially after the start SRH had and had wickets in hand to go for a bigger total. Should have scored 200 with that platform.
Still, they were on top with Rashid and Bhuvi to bowl 3 of last 5 overs, but then Dre Russ happened. Unreal finishing.
Still, they were on top with Rashid and Bhuvi to bowl 3 of last 5 overs, but then Dre Russ happened. Unreal finishing.
Yeah agree. Rashid Khan is a massive threat too. Not a great start but long way to go.
RCB taken to the cleaners by 80 year old Harbhajan who's been only a commentator for the past year.
Delhi Capitals' name change appears to be working. Still the most awkward name change in history though:
Pant's innings made Russell's look slow in comparison
Imagine keeping Pant at home and taking Dhoni to world cup which is what india will do.
It doesn't have to be Pant or Dhoni does it? Surely Pant should be in ahead of Jedhav.
According to Indian selectors it is.
That's mad, Dhoni is declining but I fancy he's got one good tournament left in him, Pant is a freak and should absolutely be given a chance to do what he does. If I had to pick the best 15 guys to go:
Sharma
Dhawan
Kohli
KL Rahul/Agarwal (the 4 position is a difficult one)
Dhoni (wk)
Pant
Shankar/H Pandya
Jadeja/Y Chahal
K Yadav
Shami/B Kumar
Bumrah
Pant is insane, so young and so talented. Its amazing how india always discovers these power hitters while we can't find one who can clear the boundary.
Take out Bumrah and MI's bowling lineup looks very ordinary doesn't it.
Dhawan's fielding what's going on with him these days.
Yuvraj and Pollard teeing off now
what's going on with him these days.There's so many positions Pant can potentially take in the team, but the couch in his living room will be most likely.
Yuvraj and Pollard teeing off now
Amazing from Pant. What a player he is.Dhawan's fielding
There's so many positions Pant can potentially take in the team, but the couch in his living room will be most likely.
Yuvraj and Pollard teeing off now
Does seem that MI lack wicket-takers apart from Bumrah though. Can they bring in anyone who might be able to shake things up?
Malinga will come in from the next game
It will be beyond retarded to not have Pant in the starting 11 for the WC, with or without Dhoni. His errors behind the stumps in the series vs Aus helped Dhoni's case who is obviously still incredible as a keeper, but both can easily be in the team.
We have the top-3 set, and considering Dhoni plays, 5-6-7 with him, Jadhav and Hardik should be set as well, but that no.4 guy in the middle order has been changed amongst a few players and no one has really been able to settle in the team. That can easily go to Pant, who in the kind of batting friendly pitches England is likely to prepare would be absolutely destructive. Can come at 4, 5 or 6 depending on the situation.
Some quality batting today. Warner, Russell, Rana and Pant.
We have the top-3 set, and considering Dhoni plays, 5-6-7 with him, Jadhav and Hardik should be set as well, but that no.4 guy in the middle order has been changed amongst a few players and no one has really been able to settle in the team. That can easily go to Pant, who in the kind of batting friendly pitches England is likely to prepare would be absolutely destructive. Can come at 4, 5 or 6 depending on the situation.
Some quality batting today. Warner, Russell, Rana and Pant.
Yeah that could be a help. Is he still the same bowler though? Been injured quite a bit lately hasn't he.
Agree. He has to play.
Rayudu should be good at #4. I can expect him to stabilize the team in case of early quick wickets, which I still can do of Pant. Against weaker teams, Pant....and against quality teams, Rayudu.
I’m also supporting MI as always, the batting looks very good, but the bowling attack will cost them.
No idea why they signed Ben Cutting, poor with the bat and leaks runs for fun with the ball his economy rate in the IPL is over 9.
I know Mcclanaghan takes wickets but again he goes for plenty economy over 8.5.
Think it will be KKR’s year
Pant is just awesome player to watch. He is one of the most exciting talent in last 15-20 years. Was very excited to watch Dhoni when he played for India A team in 2003 or 2004. Then it was Kohli when he played for U19s and made debut for senior team. After that it's Pant.
Will be cheering for Delhi as second team.
Will be cheering for Delhi as second team.
What power hitters?? We haven't had a power hitter since Yuvi 2009.
Pant, pandya, dhoni, rohit even kohli.
Doesn't play, severely inconsistent, strike rates in the last few years for MS the "power hitter" Dhoni: 80, 84, 71 and 78, not a power hitter when you start every innings 30 from 60 and not a power hitter just the best batsman in existence.
Go to youtube and watch Yuvi from 2009, thats a fecking powerhitter. You might remember when he tore your arseholes back in 2006, as well. Best hitter in ODI cricket Yuvi was from 2006-2009. 85 sixes in three years back then in 86 matches.