AkshayS
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Yeah, that is the better one and didn't run for ages like the other one.
I really didn't like Murali's, Tendulkar's was the best.
I really didn't like Murali's, Tendulkar's was the best.
2011 World Cup Pre-Event Discussion
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If I am not wrong, this was one of the ads before the wc of 2007. I found this one to be quite brilliant!
it was by nike, they do seem to make the best of ads.
YouTube - Nike Cricket TV Commercial
it was by nike, they do seem to make the best of ads.
YouTube - Nike Cricket TV Commercial
The current series between England and Australia should go a long way to deciding the superiority between the two and putting one forward as at least joint favourite for the tournament. India are in with a good chance but is anyone worried of a repeat of the World Cup last time round in the West Indies with fans being priced out of games so there is little or no atmosphere?
Also heard a lot of rumours about the sub-continent not being ready to host the tournament, with stadiums unbuilt as yet? any truth?
Also heard a lot of rumours about the sub-continent not being ready to host the tournament, with stadiums unbuilt as yet? any truth?
I do not think that the ICC would repeat the follies of 2007. You may have a few matches being played in front of empty stadiums, but rest be assured that matches involving the sub-continental teams will be played in front of full houses.
As for the stadiums- Yes, the Mumbai and Kolkata stadiums are behind schedule. Don't think it should hamper the WC as each is authorized to host only 3 games. Kolkata isn't hosting any high profile games this time round. Mumbai, will be ready in time for the final.
As for the stadiums- Yes, the Mumbai and Kolkata stadiums are behind schedule. Don't think it should hamper the WC as each is authorized to host only 3 games. Kolkata isn't hosting any high profile games this time round. Mumbai, will be ready in time for the final.
Prithvi
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Regarding stadiums, I dunno why Hyderabad has not been taken into consideration, with a top class pitch available (The pitch acts same for both the innings), and a new stadium, whereas brand brand new stadiums like Pallakele, Hambantota (from Sri Lanka) have been considered without their constructions done. At least, two games (One of India) could have made many people happy! Seriously, I dunno why Hyderabad was neglected!
I wanted to open a new thread on this, but I thought I should just ask it here.
Do you guys think ICC should change the roster rule and extend it to at least 20 member? I mean how can teams survive with only 4 extra player? I think 20 is more balanced number.
Do you guys think ICC should change the roster rule and extend it to at least 20 member? I mean how can teams survive with only 4 extra player? I think 20 is more balanced number.
Regarding stadiums, I dunno why Hyderabad has not been taken into consideration, with a top class pitch available (The pitch acts same for both the innings), and a new stadium, whereas brand brand new stadiums like Pallakele, Hambantota (from Sri Lanka) have been considered without their constructions done. At least, two games (One of India) could have made many people happy! Seriously, I dunno why Hyderabad was neglected!
Political situation. People out there are fighting for a separate state. I don't think that they would stop for the World Cup.
20 is way too many. A 16 members squad is optimum. And afterall ,we always use 15/16 members squads for any tour.
riz7khan12
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i think league style of 18 should be enough, so most of the players have a backup incase they get injured or go out of form in the world cup.
Prithvi
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OMG! when and where!
Everything was set right, right before IPL 2010. IPL, just cause of politics of Modi, couldn't get back!
This is absolute politics. Just showing a reason to skip matches off Hyderabad
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riz7khan12
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they probably take about 23 if you count the support staff and some of the boards couldn't afford to take so many people and fly them in business class and house them in fancy hotels for tours etc...
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Atleast Indian board can 
OMG! when and where!
Everything was set right, right before IPL 2010. IPL, just cause of politics of Modi, couldn't get back!
This is absolute politics. Just showing a reason to skip matches off Hyderabad
Do you even read the news ?
Andhra Pradesh people are demanding a separate state of Telangana. With the kind of violence that went on last year, I am dead sure that no board would want to send its players to play out there.
Btw, Modi has got nothing to do with this.
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96:AUS vs SL
99:Aus vs Pak
03:Aus vs Ind
07:Aus vs SL
11:Aus vs Pak
15:Aus vs Ind
and the story continues................
99:Aus vs Pak
03:Aus vs Ind
07:Aus vs SL
11:Aus vs Pak
15:Aus vs Ind
and the story continues................
96:AUS vs SL
99:Aus vs Pak
03:Aus vs Ind
07:Aus vs SL
11:Aus vs Pak
15:Aus vs Ind
and the story continues................
Swap India and Pakistan for 2011 and 2015 and maybe it will sound more realistic. But I am not hoping for Australia to come to the final again this time. I am betting on England or SA to make the final this time. If India makes it, it will be the best ever final that the tournament can have, because the Wankhede will be overflowing (people will start getting emotional and all because Sachin will get a chance to win his first ever WC and that too on his home ground). If India makes it to the final, expect Sachin to make the big (shattering for his fans!) announcement.
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