Re: India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Mumbai, Dec 2-6

by DJ_Smerk Mon 07 Dec 2009, 05:17

SG wrote:Looks like we're not scheduled to play another test at home for next 2 years which basically means that this might be the last time the troika of Tendulkar, Dravid and VVS playing a test together at home.

Source?

by SG Mon 07 Dec 2009, 05:19

India is not scheduled to play a single test at home for nearly next two years

by buckSH Mon 07 Dec 2009, 05:20

@home.

atleast they will play abroad.

by DJ_Smerk Mon 07 Dec 2009, 05:31

A scheduled three Tests against world No.2 South Africa has been cancelled, denying all cricket supporters of a major series that would have had significant impact on the rankings. Instead, the Proteas will play five one-dayers.

Ban India.

This is just awful and a real spit in the face for Test cricket fans in India. Call me melodramatic, but India have really shot themselves in the foot, in attempting to stay top of the Test rankings..

by SG Mon 07 Dec 2009, 05:40

but India have really shot themselves in the foot, in attempting to stay top of the Test rankings..

Really?

Its other way round, actually. Had they played in this series the'd have had a better chance of staying at top instead by not playing this series.

by DJ_Smerk Mon 07 Dec 2009, 05:42

SG wrote:
but India have really shot themselves in the foot, in attempting to stay top of the Test rankings..
Really?

Its other way round, actually. Had they played in this series the'd have had a better chance of staying at top instead by not playing this series.

Not shying away from a challenge I hope, SG? Wink

by JGK Mon 07 Dec 2009, 05:45

DJ_Smerk wrote:
SG wrote:Looks like we're not scheduled to play another test at home for next 2 years which basically means that this might be the last time the troika of Tendulkar, Dravid and VVS playing a test together at home.

Source?

It's almost certainly RD's last home test. Possible SRT's too because he'll be 38 next time they play at home.

by The One Mon 07 Dec 2009, 06:13

SG wrote:Looks like we're not scheduled to play another test at home for next 2 years which basically means that this might be the last time the troika of Tendulkar, Dravid and VVS playing a test together at home.

india are scheduled to host nz in nov 2010

after that we host the windies in nov 2011

by The One Mon 07 Dec 2009, 06:15

JGK wrote:It's almost certainly RD's last home test. Possible SRT's too because he'll be 38 next time they play at home.

no chance. srt will certainly retire with a home test and a proper farewell. earliest i am guessing against pak in 2012

by Batman Mon 07 Dec 2009, 06:42

SG wrote:India is not scheduled to play a single test at home for nearly next two years

So while the likes of Dravid, Laxman and SRT ride into their retirements for want of tests for 2 years, the likes of Kohlis, Uthappas, Pathans, Yuvrajs, Rainas etc. get to show their 'stuff' to the 'viewing public' and make obscene amounts of money for ruining cricket on a whole?

Did I miss something?
Shocked

by Batman Mon 07 Dec 2009, 06:44

Shit nearly 1 and half years to wait to see the likes of SRT, Laxman and Dravid score test runs. It's criminal denying such greats more test games and chances of setting new banchmarks at the sheer sunset of their legendary careers.....

Screw Pawar, Modi, Shetty and BCCI! Kill 'em all including the bastiches at Coke, Pepsis, Nikes, Neo Sports etc who are other partners in this crime!

by SG Mon 07 Dec 2009, 07:54

This series showed how much overrated SL are.

I'd place them at best at no.5 in rankings.

by taipan Mon 07 Dec 2009, 07:57

SG wrote:This series showed how much overrated SL are.

I'd place them at best at no.5 in rankings.

Didn't they thrash India in Sl last time around?

by lardbucket Mon 07 Dec 2009, 12:47

That was India overseas.

by mirchy Tue 08 Dec 2009, 13:56

Well, one has to admit its been one long journey. Although, how long it'll last is anybody's guess. Playing against BD isn't going to bring any brownie points. SA at home would have anchored it. Nonetheless, congratulations India.

by Batman Tue 08 Dec 2009, 14:27

mirchy wrote:Well, one has to admit its been one long journey. Although, how long it'll last is anybody's guess. Playing against BD isn't going to bring any brownie points. SA at home would have anchored it. Nonetheless, congratulations India.

Welcome back Mirchy. Took a really long hiatus didn't you man? Still in Goa or back to US/Europe? What took you so long?

by mirchy Tue 08 Dec 2009, 14:35

Thanks Vikas. I've settled in Goa permanently now. Hey, and being able to watch cricket all day long without having to pay through your nose is an added advantage. Neo is full of it, though. Bloody non-stop commercials! Guess that's the flip side of the coin.

by Batman Tue 08 Dec 2009, 14:55

mirchy wrote:Thanks Vikas. I've settled in Goa permanently now. Hey, and being able to watch cricket all day long without having to pay through your nose is an added advantage. Neo is full of it, though. Bloody non-stop commercials! Guess that's the flip side of the coin.

I have been enjoying free cable permanently for as long as I can remember. Never paid a dime.

Very Happy

by mirchy Tue 08 Dec 2009, 15:01

You pilferring again, Vikas? Only my neighbour isn't that generous.

by Batman Tue 08 Dec 2009, 15:05

mirchy wrote:You pilferring again, Vikas? Only my neighbour isn't that generous.

Never pilferred. I got a legal free connection.

Very Happy

by philcric Tue 08 Dec 2009, 15:24

mirchy wrote:Thanks Vikas. I've settled in Goa permanently now. Hey, and being able to watch cricket all day long without having to pay through your nose is an added advantage.

Cool.

mirchy wrote:
Neo is full of it, though. Bloody non-stop commercials! Guess that's the flip side of the coin.

And the annoying anchor. Can't string together a sentence without using the word 'particular'.

by The One Tue 08 Dec 2009, 19:25

Batman wrote:Never pilferred. I got a legal free connection

??

i pay 350 bucks a month for cable

by Batman Tue 08 Dec 2009, 20:17

The One wrote:
Batman wrote:Never pilferred. I got a legal free connection

??

i pay 350 bucks a month for cable

Sure I don't have DTH and have the old wire service, but hey, a free connection is a free connection worth at least Rs. 4,000 annual subscription totally free! And that includes all the pay channels too. All of them available in India.....

Very Happy

by SG Wed 09 Dec 2009, 03:44

And the annoying anchor. Can't string together a sentence without using the word 'particular'.

Yep. How annoying is the use of 'particular' in every sentence he utters?

For heaven's sake, stop using this or else I'll complain to Harish Thawani.

PS: Apart from this, he is not bad.

by The One Wed 09 Dec 2009, 04:58

Batman wrote:
The One wrote:
Batman wrote:Never pilferred. I got a legal free connection

??

i pay 350 bucks a month for cable

Sure I don't have DTH and have the old wire service, but hey, a free connection is a free connection worth at least Rs. 4,000 annual subscription totally free! And that includes all the pay channels too. All of them available in India.....

so you got an illegal connection?

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