Indian Premier League - General Discussion

[Bigby Wolf]

Also add Mr.Akash Chopra to that list. He speaks a lot of it

Edit: I miss our Head-coach in the Comm Box. Atleast he used to speak some sense over there. Since the time he has become the Head-coach of the Indian team he has started showing off a lot

He is a shit of a commentator. I do not know how people like him. He speaks shit, glad he just commentates in Hindi and I do not listen to hindi commentary.

After the recent TRAI thing in India - I only have Startsports hindi on my TV. Listening to Mr.Chopra and co. is annoying to say the least they try to rhyme each and every possible sentence which doesn't even makes sense.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

After the recent TRAI thing in India - I only have Startsports hindi on my TV. Listening to Mr.Chopra and co. is annoying to say the least they try to rhyme each and every possible sentence which doesn't even makes sense.

Same here but Star Sports 2 also broadcasts IPL so I can watch in English, but sometimes the STB at my home shows error while watching Star Sports 2 so have to watch on Star Sport Hindi

 

[Aalay]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26261978/kkr-sign-australia-quick-kelly-nortje-replacement

No idea about Kelly. Anyone to share some insight?

From what I have heard, he is an excellent bowler in the end overs. He has the ability to consistently bowl yorkers in death overs and did very well for Perth in the last Big Bash. I think it's a really good signing by KKR.

 

[LiveLoveABD]

Not one Indian commentator makes sense. Bhogle was my absolute all time favourite but he has off late become highly cringeworthy with his PJ's. Gambhir is good but his voice isn't pleasant for commentary.

Rajasthan playing some brainless cricket here. This is a very very average bowling attack minus Tahir. The shot selection today has been absolutely pathetic.

It's amazing how we seem to have lost Rahane, a cricketer for all formats. He has just become so clueless about his game, it's painful to watch.

Steve Smith and him in the same side was a curse for RPS and is a curse now for RR. They need to drop Smith for sure and his 15 crores paycheque is a joke.

 

[Aalay]

Gambhir is good but his voice isn't pleasant for commentary.

Gambhir tries to say everything in one breath. I feel like we need to remind him that he can breath in between.

It's amazing how we seem to have lost Rahane, a cricketer for all formats. He has just become so clueless about his game, it's painful to watch.

Steve Smith and him in the same side was a curse for RPS and is a curse now for RR. They need to drop Smith for sure and his 15 crores paycheque is a joke.

Rahane is an excellent test player, very good ODI player and an average T20 player. I have never rated Rahane the T20 player simply because he just doesn't have the power game to succeed in this format especially after the end of powerplay. He is a very good ODI player and can still come in and play in the top 3 for India. However, with the current combination that India have in their top 3, it seems very unlikely that he will feature in that final 11 or even in the squad with Rahul batting so well.

I agree on Smith, he looks very scratchy. I am not sure it is because of his injury or the fact that he hasn't played much competitive cricket in the last 12 month. Whatever the case maybe, RR definitely need to get rid of him and get Turner in the line-up. They need someone like him at the back end of the inning.

Stokes hasn't done anything either but at least he gives them an all-round option which Smith doesn't.

 

[SaiSrini]

Who all from CSK are expected to leave early? Anyone knows? I guess Santner, Tahir and Faf will leave early. Does Billings also leave early? Watson should stay since he doesnt play internationals anymore. Maybe Scott will stay too?

 

[Bigby Wolf]

If only Dhoni can bat like this for India ...................... happened in last year as well peeps here were like 2.0 but come international cricket he was sitting ducks chasing big targets struggling primarily against the leg spinners.

 

[SaiSrini]

Rajasthan are winning this...Stokes and Archer to finish out. Herculean task for MSD and the rest

 

[abhi_jacko]

The partnership is 94 from 71 ... at this point, 30 from 2 overs wont be impossible.[DOUBLEPOST=1555005248][/DOUBLEPOST]Whoops ....

 

[SaiSrini]

I told you... RR have learnt from their mistake against CSK in the last game. No Kulkarni or Unadkat. They're using Stokes and Archer for the last 3. Its going to be very tough to get those runs (at 13 an over) against these two. I know Dhoni got 6 runs in 4 balls so far, but see Jadeja and Santner and how they fare.

I think this game is in RR's bag unless a special thing happens for CSK!

 

[Bigby Wolf]

Stokes choking again just like he did in the WT20 final.


Edit - Yeah he eventually managed to do that.

 

[SaiSrini]

Another "get out of jail" win for CSK!! Unbelievable stuff!! Absolute ripper of a win!! I thought RR will win this with Stokes and Archer. And after that Dhoni wicket, I was convinced. But CSK creates heroes out of nowhere. Santner comes to rescue!!

But... why did Dhoni walk out to the field to argue on that no-ball? So unlike Dhoni! He's going to get a sanction for this and fairplay points docked! But that's a blot of his reputation of being 'cool' in the worst of times.

 

[Gaurav_7]

But... why did Dhoni walk out to the field to argue on that no-ball? So unlike Dhoni! He's going to get a sanction for this and fairplay points docked! But that's a blot of his reputation of being 'cool' in the worst of times.

Tbh I find it okay since we all clearly saw the straight umpire raise his hand for a no ball.

 

[Bigby Wolf]

The moment of the match for me never seen anything like this in a cricket match ever before.

 

[Aalay]

Hah, I still can't get over the first ball six that Jadeja hit. I mean how the hell did he manage to hit that six? It was a clear no ball on the fourth ball and the umpire gave it a no-ball only to change his decision in the end which was weird. However, you can not just walk out on the field like that as a captain especially if you have just got out. I do understand Dhoni's emotion but that was a bit of an over-reaction.

P.S. Well done to Mitch Santner to come in and play like that but Stokes provided plenty of chances to CSK to come back into the game. Apart from the ball which he bowled to MS Dhoni which I think is the ball of the tournament along with Rabada to Russel. However, other than that it was a pretty ordinary over.