ICC Cricket World Cup - May/July 2019

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

I have not seen a worst fielder then KL Rahul. HE is just absolutely pathetic. He has dropped a catch every match. I know that six of Mortaza was not a catch but his fielding does not inspire me.

 

[Bevab]

And Indian fans too for blaming Dhoni and Kedar for the debacle.

I’m seeing a lot of fight from the Bangladeshi players here in contrast to the duo simply knocking it about for singles that day.[DOUBLEPOST=1562087953][/DOUBLEPOST]

I have not seen a worst fielder then KL Rahul. HE is just absolutely pathetic. He has dropped a catch every match. I know that six of Mortaza was not a catch but his fielding does not inspire me.

Is this another attempt at reverse jinxing?

Because KL was our best slip fielder during the Aussie tour and took a lot of important catches.

 

[abhi_jacko]

Oh god.... Shami is back

 

[Gaurav_7]

I’m seeing a lot of fight from the Bangladeshi players here in contrast to the duo simply knocking it about for singles that day.

There is a difference in the quality of bowling. If you saw it live you will know England bowlers did not give an inch for the batsmen to score. They bowled the best any team has in those last 10 overs. Indian bowlers are giving all sort of room here and the Bangladesh batters are wildly swinging it.

 

[SaiSrini]

2 overs of Shami kept for the last 4 overs!! Cant understand this decision. Hope Shami gets his lengths and pace right today

Bangladesh are in front. Shami's overs and keeping him for this stage could cost India dearly. All Rubel needs to do is give Saifuddin the strike as much

 

[zimrahil]

All this stress- India have so obviously won this game

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

This is getting crazy close. Such loose bowling! We are loosing this match right?

 

[Gaurav_7]

Oh dear this guy Saif is doing it! Shami isn't a death bowler, period. This is easily gettable, we need him out!

 

[zimrahil]

Oh dear this guy Saif is doing it! Shami isn't a death bowler, period. This is easily gettable, we need him out!

Come on ........

 

[Gaurav_7]

Come on ........

Even Bumrah isn't spared. So you can see what I am talking about..

 

[zimrahil]

Even Bumrah isn't spared. So you can see what I am talking about..

Let’s be serious for a moment - he has just taken 2 wickets to win the match

 

[LiveLoveABD]

If I were not watching and just following planet cricket and @SaiSrini's posts I would seriously think India are on the brink of losing!

 

[Bevab]

There is a difference in the quality of bowling. If you saw it live you will know England bowlers did not give an inch for the batsmen to score. They bowled the best any team has in those last 10 overs. Indian bowlers are giving all sort of room here and the Bangladesh batters are wildly swinging it.

Fair enough, but I will still stick with my assessment that we could have tried more that day.

Feels good to finally have a Starc like player who can clean up the tail with unplayable yorkers.

 

[SiriusBlack]

That was agonizingly close.. I've never been prouder of this team, though. We showed up to every single game so we've played and I hope we end the tournament on a high.
I just feel terrible for Shakib.

 

[SaiSrini]

Nailed those two balls! What a bloody genius this guy is! BUMRAAAHHHH!!!!

As it showed, Bangladesh lose by 28 runs. India had 20-25 runs too many in the end. Can the Dhoni blame rest now? Both games, he played almost similarly at the death. We won today because we batted first and set a good platform at the start of the innings. Dhoni is not superhuman to come out, hit big despite playing on a very tough wicket. Everyone struggled today post the 30th over in both innings. Hardik got out for a duck. Karthik didn't middle it well and got out early. Dhoni prioritized staying out there and picking the right balls to hit (which rarely comes to him these days, as bowlers are getting smarter more than ever). Absolutely cant fault his approach. If Dhoni went for his shots and got out earlier than expected, the blame will go "oh he should've stuck it out till the end".

Never easy being the guy and I think this management (which rarely gets things right) is actually doing well to back Dhoni hard. Only thing I hope they do is bring Dhoni out at 5 (if not 4). One of Pandya or Pant should stay back behind Dhoni for late fireworks.