Re: Ishant Sharma appreciation thread

by PlanetPakistan Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:32 am

Chandan wrote:
PlanetPakistan wrote:Rest him for a while. Needs to be in top shape for the 1st test vs Lanka

Thats true, but then who will bowl for India? Zaheer is injured and so is Sree. Even Pathan is injured. And for some reason, Indian selectors don't want to go back to Munaf even though I noticed a lot of attitude change for good during IPL when he was playing under Warne.

Praveen is useless once he doesn't strike with the new ball.

Even if Ishant went for a lot of runs yesterday, he beat the batsmen a number of times as well. I hope they rest him against BD. But then having two matches in two days vs Pak and SL is not going to help.

The schedule for this tournament is simply crazy!!

They have a guy named Gony in the squad. I heard he was ok so play him instead of Sharma

by Chandan Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:54 am

Don't think they'll risk playing him against main countries. He isn't that good to be honest.

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by PlanetPakistan Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:30 am

I think Ishant will have a very good series

by Zat Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:48 am

Sharma impressed me with his attitude in the series in Aus, he seems to be a real trier, with a bit of ticker. He deserves to do well.

by PlanetPakistan Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:30 am

already got a wicket

by Chandan Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:51 am

Hasn't Ishant bowled terribly today?

Yesterday he seemed to be right on the button, but today he has been bowling half volleys after half volleys and was duly punished by the two Lankan batsmen!

by PlanetPakistan Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:54 am

pitch is VERY slow and he is still bowling that "Australia length".

He will learn..abhee baccha ha.

by Chandan Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:57 am

Yesterday he was bowling well. But it seems that he just can't sustain that good bowling.

Admittedly the pitch is flat, but the bowlers all round the world have to learn to bowl on these kind of pitches only. The margin of error in line is very less and hence consistency is required!

by PlanetPakistan Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:09 am

yeah yesterday he was outstanding.

So far in his career he has been a bit unlucky because he should CERTAINLY be averaging in the mid to late 20s.

by Chandan Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:32 am

I don't care about the overall career. It is just starting. But it is important for the team that he bowls more good deliveries than bad ones. Today he is completely off!

by PlanetPakistan Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:10 pm

Brilliant spell in the 2nd innings!

Can Sharma lead India to a famous win? I think he CAN!

by PlanetPakistan Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:53 pm

Deserves a bump!

By far the best bowler of the match IMO.

by Henry Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:17 pm

Seems to get better with every test. I just hope he isn't overbowled.

by PlanetPakistan Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:29 pm

A stress fracture is unfortunately a big possibilty.

by Red Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:16 pm

He's clearly the best young quick bowler in world cricket. I wish we had someone like him.

by Chandan Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:08 am

PlanetPakistan wrote:A stress fracture is unfortunately a big possibilty.

Why?

by PlanetPakistan Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:14 pm

Chandan wrote:
PlanetPakistan wrote:A stress fracture is unfortunately a big possibilty.

Why?

Far too skinny and tall to NOT get injured unfortunately(especially with the amount of cricket they play these days)

Reminds me of Bruce Reid.

by Chandan Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:11 am

PlanetPakistan wrote:
Chandan wrote:
PlanetPakistan wrote:A stress fracture is unfortunately a big possibilty.

Why?
Far too skinny and tall to NOT get injured unfortunately(especially with the amount of cricket they play these days)

Reminds me of Bruce Reid.

I hope it never happens though! Wasn't McGrath tall and skinny too?

by The One Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:49 am

yes. but mcgrath bulked up. as did wasim. so should ishant with age

by spangler Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:33 pm

He's only a teenager, when he discovers the joys of alcohol and kebabs on a night out on the tiles he'll fatten up

by *Buckaroo* Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:20 am

spangler wrote:He's only a teenager, when he discovers the joys of alcohol and kebabs on a night out on the tiles he'll fatten up

didn't anyone say he is vegetarian.

unless he does very rich ghee-soaked food, which is highly unlikely, chances of his fattening up are slim.

by PlanetPakistan Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:30 am

The One wrote:yes. but mcgrath bulked up. as did wasim. so should ishant with age

Wasim actually got FAT by as early as 1996/97

Look at 4:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge8ttCsEQJc&feature=related

by Josh Carney Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:58 am

Bulking up is good Rolling Eyes

Shoaib Akthar and Irfan have proven otherwise. A fast bowler needs strengh in his legs and shoulders, does not need rippling muscles and a big girth all of which will start hanging as loose fat at some point in the future anyway !

by PlanetPakistan Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:33 am

Josh Carney wrote:Bulking up is good

Shoaib Akthar and Irfan have proven otherwise. A fast bowler needs strengh in his legs and shoulders, does not need rippling muscles and a big girth all of which will start hanging as loose fat at some point in the future anyway !

Shoaib Akhtar is physically disabled and would have turned in to the next M Zahid had he not bulked up.

by taipan Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:33 am

PlanetPakistan wrote:
Josh Carney wrote:Bulking up is good

Shoaib Akthar and Irfan have proven otherwise. A fast bowler needs strengh in his legs and shoulders, does not need rippling muscles and a big girth all of which will start hanging as loose fat at some point in the future anyway !
Shoaib Akhtar is ~~physically~~ mentally disabled and would have turned in to the next M Zahid had he not bulked up.

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