Micromax Asia Cup Twenty20 - Bangladesh 2016

[icyman]

When he comes to bat india is at 8/3 and over-2.4
His job is to hold their till the end and give strike to Kohli.
And i think he did his job really well.
Well if he try to hit a six and got out then he will be blamed, If he hold there and bat with strike rate 50-60 then also he will be blamed by everyone.
Well anyhow he will be blamed.
But i feel if he didn't hold there then india might have lost the match.

Yes, but he could've accelerated a bit towards once Virat was set. Yuvraj is outthere looking quite ugly of late and I can't think of a reason why MSD would want him in the side. If he's going by the past record, I say they should've gotten back Virender Sehwag instead.

Yuvraj is someone who can bowl a bit too so that gives Dhoni the extra freedom,if one of the bowlers ain't having a good day.His batting might not be too good but I think he should be given a long run as our other batsmen are making up for it.

How often have you seen him bowl since he made his return ? And why should he deserve a long run at the cost of someone else. Not necessarily Rahane, but say a Manish Pandey(if he were in the team). Yuvraj is no longer the impact player he used to be,rather more of a liability for the team nowadays.

 

[Targaryen]

Not really, I don't even know there's one in the second post. But the talking point is Bangladesh was paid at 2.75 So I wagered a 4.0063M and will get 11. Something in return, which is great to me, but can say the odds were incorrect. Looking forward for a 15M on Pakistan for tomorrow(Odds are too low to pay so won't get more that 1.8M winnings). Slowly after the Super-Sixes knockout at the WC(PC style), I'm growing as a millionare, thanks to @Rabbit and my study over recent cricket.

Odds are 100% accurate. It is taken from bet365. Sri Lanka is no more a favourite side for WT20. Losing to Bangladesh is a big blow on experience point of view.

Odds will be very less in the upcoming events as we all know what gonna happen in the near future.

 

[AliB]

Odds are 100% accurate. It is taken from bet365. Sri Lanka is no more a favourite side for WT20. Losing to Bangladesh is a big blow on experience point of view.

Odds will be very less in the upcoming events as we all know what gonna happen in the near future.

I'll give you 5M if you keep the odds high (JK). REally disappointed with these less paying odds which are in the units 1.1x. Please go on at least something 1.4 or 1.5. And for the Bangladesh point, Bangladesh is as deadly as Aus in Aus or SA in SA.

 

[SaiSrini]

I wanted ti know the views on Yuvraj singh, who hasn't quite set the stage on fire in the few games that he's played. Do you guys think that he ought to be replaced by Rahane for the remainder of the Asia Cup ? Yuvraj has struggled in the recent games and has looked ugly while batting. Yesterday's effort too shows that he needs to do a lot of homework before facing quality opposition.

If Yuvraj's replacement was someone like Pandey or Uthappa, I would have immediately said yes. But Rahane? NO!! Rahane can't bat anywhere below 3 and the top three spots are taken. Also in this Yuvraj vs Rahane battle, Yuvraj's left arm spin can be a pretty big asset in the World T20. Even yesterday, he took out a guy who could have influenced the game big time - Umar Akmal. And I dont understand this quality opposition thing. Yesterday, Yuvraj was respecting the conditions and stood firm, letting Kohli prosper along the way. The conditions were not at all conducive for Yuvraj to go hammer tongs. This was re-iterated by Dhoni. If Yuvraj had got out early, Pakistan could have psyched deeper, Kohli could have possibly played a rash shot or two to stay afloat and Pakistan could have possibly won the game. And you wont see these conditions in India for the World T20. And thats where Yuvraj the hitter can prosper.

I am backing Yuvraj Singh here. He needs to be kept in the XI unless he is injured.

Yes, but he could've accelerated a bit towards once Virat was set. Yuvraj is outthere looking quite ugly of late and I can't think of a reason why MSD would want him in the side. If he's going by the past record, I say they should've gotten back Virender Sehwag instead.

How often have you seen him bowl since he made his return ? And why should he deserve a long run at the cost of someone else. Not necessarily Rahane, but say a Manish Pandey(if he were in the team). Yuvraj is no longer the impact player he used to be,rather more of a liability for the team nowadays.

Sehwag can't bat down the order. And our top spots are already taken. India needed experience in the middle/lower middle order and wanted a hitter there. Also when Virat is set, you still need a guy at the other end to hold up since the conditions are conducive to bowlers and Pakistan had a battery of good pacers (Irfan, Riaz, Sami). Its another thing that Riaz was a disaster yday.

Since his return, Yuvraj has had good returns with the ball. He has picked up crucial wickets in most games that he bowled (e.g. T20's in Australia, T20's vs Sri Lanka and these two games). He gets the prized wickets (e.g. Maxwell in the T20 in Australia, Umar Akmal yesterday). Since Pandey is not in the side for the World T20, Yuvraj has no competition.

 

[Saroj padhy]

Yes, but he could've accelerated a bit towards once Virat was set. Yuvraj is outthere looking quite ugly of late and I can't think of a reason why MSD would want him in the side. If he's going by the past record, I say they should've gotten back Virender Sehwag instead.



How often have you seen him bowl since he made his return ? And why should he deserve a long run at the cost of someone else. Not necessarily Rahane, but say a Manish Pandey(if he were in the team). Yuvraj is no longer the impact player he used to be,rather more of a liability for the team nowadays.

Indian selectors are such a piece of shit.
So we cant really do anything.
And the another thing is Manish pandey is not someone who can come at no5/6 and hit a 6 on 1st ball. I know he is an aggressive batsman. But much better at the top order. Well no 3 is booked for Virat and MSD want Raina at 4. So No place for Manish.

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

Indian selectors are such a piece of shit.

Man, You haven't met Pakistani selectors yet...

 

[icyman]

Indian selectors are such a piece of shit.
So we cant really do anything.
And the another thing is Manish pandey is not someone who can come at no5/6 and hit a 6 on 1st ball. I know he is an aggressive batsman. But much better at the top order. Well no 3 is booked for Virat and MSD want Raina at 4. So No place for Manish.

There might just be an opening with Rohit Sharma's injury. The latest reports say that Rohit might be unable to take any further part in the Asia Cup campaign. In the event of a substitute, it seems that Shreyas Iyer or Gautam Gambhir might be considered. I'd really like these two in the team though as both are big match players for India.

 

[namin96]

Game set, and match for India. Superb innings from Kohli, and a very valuable knock from Yuvraj to give company to Kohli and stabilize the innings after that triple blow very early from Amir. I cant understand people who are criticizing Yuvi here. He has stuck it out there when things looked really bad and he is still there. Why does he need to indulge in flashy and crowd pleasing shots when all he needs to do is tick singles and take India home comfortably?

The only reason Yuvraj was able to stay out there was 1. Kohli kept facing Amir as much as he could and kept Yuvraj at the other end and Kohli's absolutely right in doing that. Had Yuvraj had like two to three consecutive deliveries against Amir there's no doubt he would have got out and this game could have opened up from one end and India probably would collapse.

 

[namin96]

When he comes to bat india is at 8/3 and over-2.4
His job is to hold their till the end and give strike to Kohli.
And i think he did his job really well.
Well if he try to hit a six and got out then he will be blamed, If he hold there and bat with strike rate 50-60 then also he will be blamed by everyone.
Well anyhow he will be blamed.
But i feel if he didn't hold there then india might have lost the match.

Let's not forget who screwed up our chances to win the World T20 last time by keeping Virat stranded at the other end for like a good three overs when he was clearly hitting the ball well. Also, I really don't understand why Yuvraj is in the team, his batting is pathetic on pitches that are not flat and have movement. Yes he did his job but I think Kohli gets credit as well for facing Amir as much as he could and therefore he kept Yuvraj off strike (of course he's not going to blatantly say that but he was definitely thinking in his head that if rotate the strike Yuvraj is a goner).

 

[zwarrior]

Yes. Yuvi's performance is not upto the mark. But in the last match, he doesn't deserve any blame. He bowled well, got an important wicket. Yes, he did not face Amir. But he did face other players. Especially Irfan. Apart from Riaz, other Pakistani bowlers bowled really well. If he had gone out, it would have been really difficult for India to bounce back. We know that Pandya only go for shots. We haven't seen him play matured innings and MSD is not 100% fit. So, Yuvi's job was to not to get out. He held one end while Kohli played well in the other end. It would be stupidity if he had gone or tried for big hits considering the target we were chasing.

And come on! You are talking about the WC where yuvi didn't bat well and India lost. Even Dhoni had a hard time during that match. That was a long time back. No point in dwelling in the past. Because of yuvi, we have two WC in our name. Let's not forget that. Yes, that should not be the criteria for his selection in the team now, but selectors and captain believe in him. They know about yuvi's mentality much better than we do. If they trust yuvi, we have to respect that and believe that he will come back. Also, Indian pitches won't be like the one India played in Bangladesh pitches. So, it would be much easier for him in WC. And clearly, Manish Pandey or Rahane doesn't suit for that position. Yuvi has experience and the power to hit boundaries in that position. Remember the six and the boundary he hit under pressure in last over against Australia recently? That's why he is in the team.

So,

Keep calm and trust yuvi.

 

[Rehan_24]

I was really critical of Pakistan's overall performance until I watched Pakistan bowl and making Indian batsmen run out of their money. Congrats to India for a good win though.

By watching Aamir's lethal spell and history of Pakistan Cricket. Our team will rise up in coming days Insha'ALLAH

 

[Targaryen]

I was really critical of Pakistan's overall performance until I watched Pakistan bowl and making Indian batsmen run out of their money. Congrats to India for a good win though.

By watching Aamir's lethal spell and history of Pakistan Cricket. Our team will rise up in coming days Insha'ALLAH

I knew that India may feel difficult to face Amir because it is their weakness. India has a very big weakness of getting under pressure on a new comer's bowling. Recent series played by India says it all.
Pakistan - Amir
Sri Lanka - Rajitha
Australia - Boland/Paris
South Africa - Rabada
Bangladesh - Mustafizur
All made their international debut against India and Indian batsmans have struggled to play thier bowling.

 

[Rehan_24]

I don't think so it is just about the new comer, It is about the talent, skill and ability. The debacle from a debut bowler can be said about Pakistan as well if you look at the history, Pakistani batsmen have always made lower category debutants to someone very dangerous and later those bowlers were thrashed all over the park by other big teams. Plenty of examples are there. Aamir was swinging both ways and that is what was troubling Indian strong batting line-up. We will see more how it goes in future.

On a separate note about the tournament, when you have such caliber of umpires, You must have DRS. I wonder why it is not there in the first place.

And now ICC is also introducing Women umpires in the games. It would be pity to see players abusing them too when the decisions were not in their favors

 

[zwarrior]

And now ICC is also introducing Women umpires in the games. It would be pity to see players abusing them too when the decisions were not in their favors

Women umpires will be umpiring only in womens T20 WC. Not for men's tournament. I don't think women will be abusing the umpire.

 

[Rehan_24]

Women umpires will be umpiring only in womens T20 WC. Not for men's tournament. I don't think women will be abusing the umpire.

That would be great then If they are limited to Womens T20 only