2023 ICC Cricket World Cup (October/November) - India

[Bevab]

Just the world we live in and so many of us have no voices. I just wish something happens and gives and we can investigate the ticketgate.

I assume these tickets were reserved for the state association members and other people of ‘importance’, that’s what I saw on r/cricket.

I agree on the sentiment. The official attendance was close to 32k. That isn’t a full crowd and they shouldn’t be keeping tickets in ‘reserve’. The fact that they’ve suddenly found 14k tickets for the India Pakistan game says all that is needed to be said on this shambolic organisation.

 

[abhi_jacko]

I believe Simon Doull did call out KLR's pathetic behaviour.

Well if Doull has called it out, then that puts an end to the debate

#DropKL

 

[icyman]

You’re just being bitter about this because you have a hatred of the bloke. Especially if you’re bringing in Doull of all people to pile on him.

Nope! Do read through my posts- I appreciate his game saving innings. He stood tall with Kohli and did a marvelous job. What doesn't go down well with me is his final reaction. Any other cricketer in his place wouldn't have had that weird sad expression screaming "What have I done?" Kohli, Sharma would have simply tried to finish off the game.

KLR sympathizers stating that he was trying to hit a 4 and a 6 cause it would hike up the NRR- truth be told, VK and KLR should have attempted to up the ante after they'd settled in(i.e. after 150 partnership). So,I really don't buy this part.

 

[Aravind.]

Not KLR hater, I completely agree with @icyman

Gem of an innings, but with that attitude

 

[Bevab]

Nope! Do read through my posts- I appreciate his game saving innings. He stood tall with Kohli and did a marvelous job. What doesn't go down well with me is his final reaction. Any other cricketer in his place wouldn't have had that weird sad expression screaming "What have I done?" Kohli, Sharma would have simply tried to finish off the game.

KLR sympathizers stating that he was trying to hit a 4 and a 6 cause it would hike up the NRR- truth be told, VK and KLR should have attempted to up the ante after they'd settled in(i.e. after 150 partnership). So,I really don't buy this part.

The fact that you’re still finding a way to be critical of him after this performance does suggest an element of bias, wouldn’t you say?

The reaction to his own reaction is being utterly overblown. We’ve had Kohli slow down run chases for other players to get their milestones in the past, we’ve had Hardik ask Tilak to not be aggressive for his fifty then slog risking his wicket. The coach is someone who caught flak for denying Sachin his double hundred famously. Things like this happen in sport at the spur of the moment. Doubt KL cares today and I doubt the team cares either.

Not KLR hater, I completely agree with @icyman

Gem of an innings, but with that attitude

Mate come on, I can think of Ronaldo doing things that were much worse for the optics.

 

[Aravind.]

The fact that you’re still finding a way to be critical of him after this performance does suggest an element of bias, wouldn’t you say?

The reaction to his own reaction is being utterly overblown. We’ve had Kohli slow down run chases for other players to get their milestones in the past, we’ve had Hardik ask Tilak to not be aggressive for his fifty then slog risking his wicket. The coach is someone who caught flak for denying Sachin his double hundred famously. Things like this happen in sport at the spur of the moment. Doubt KL cares today and I doubt the team cares either.



Mate come on, I can think of Ronaldo doing things that were much worse for the optics.

Mate, please stop comparing Ferrari with Nano

 

[icyman]

Well, moving on- let's get to another controversial topic here-Dharamsala outfield.

Will matches be shifted out of Dharamsala? Guess it has escaped sanctions on account of it being the home venue of the ex-Broad President./current Union Minister?

 

[Bevab]

Mate, please stop comparing Ferrari with Nano

Fair enough.

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Well, moving on- let's get to another controversial topic here-Dharamsala outfield.

Will matches be shifted out of Dharamsala? Guess it has escaped sanctions on account of it being the home venue of the ex-Broad President./current Union Minister?

Yeah that outfield was abysmal. Poses a huge injury risk to anyone playing.

 

[Aravind.]

Doing things at the heat of the moment is totally agreed, but crying in post match interview again for personal achievement is , again I am saying classy knock, but with that kinda mentality, I doubt will it help us in winning championship.

 

[Bigby Wolf]

 

[Neptune]

For all the talk about Kohli being amazing in chases, I dont think most people still realise the scale of it. Those numbers are just absurd, in 20 years time people will look back and wonder how it was even possible honestly

 

[asprin]

KLR should never open in ODIs. He somehow seems to be very effective when not doing that. It was an amusing end to the match nonetheless.

Gutted to see VK miss out on a century. Hope he maintains it throughout the WC.

When India were 2-3, I was near certain that we would end up around 120. So kudos to that match winning partnership. Kuldeep's form is also very encouraging. And where was this Jadeja hiding all these months? His wicket of Smith was pure orgasm.

 

[Bigby Wolf]

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For all the talk about Kohli being amazing in chases, I dont think most people still realise the scale of it. Those numbers are just absurd, in 20 years time people will look back and wonder how it was even possible honestly

Arguably the greatest in run chases the world has ever seen.

 

[Neptune]

Arguably the greatest in run chases the world has ever seen.

Yeah can you believe his average in that stat was lowered after yesterday lol.

Also, its refreshing to see that all teams in the WC can stand on their own feet, I would 100% support more teams but because the lower ranked teams like Netherlands, SL, Bang etc all are in good form lately it makes for great viewing

 

[Bevab]

KLR should never open in ODIs. He somehow seems to be very effective when not doing that. It was an amusing end to the match nonetheless.

Gutted to see VK miss out on a century. Hope he maintains it throughout the WC.

When India were 2-3, I was near certain that we would end up around 120. So kudos to that match winning partnership. Kuldeep's form is also very encouraging. And where was this Jadeja hiding all these months? His wicket of Smith was pure orgasm.

Rahul’s not been seen as an opener for a long time. Thought that was made even clearer when they opted to bat Sundar in the dead rubber last month over him.