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Bangladesh team is playing well enough against West Indies. They lost 5 wickets and scored 248 runs. If they can score more than 350 runs, I think they will be able to beat the West Indies. At the moment Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das are at the crease. Shakib scored 41 and Liton 38 runs.
Ashok Dinda will be forever remembered for his 30-run last over during IPL 2017 (Pune Supergiant v Mumbai Indians). Dinda was bowling the last ball of the innings, and Hardik Pandya managed to hit him for four maximums, plus one four. Dinda's IPL career essentially ended there. Dinda had previously conceded 26 runs in a single over on two occasions (in 2011, and then again in 2013). But we should note that the record for most expensive over in the history of IPL doesn't belong to Dinda. Prasanth Parameswaran conceded 37 runs in a single over during IPL 2011 (vs the Universe Boss).
Indeed, and i am hoping that next WTC would be even more exciting once the ICC figure it out all the problems like schedule, same matches series (Depend on revenue tho), DRS-Umpires calls etc.
Allowing crowd does seem a bad idea as far as second wave is concern. Numbers are going down in India but she shouldn't let her guard down at the stage. My reading is that BCCI trying to create norm for IPL and WC by opening up.
Allowing crowd does seem a bad idea as far as second wave is concern. Numbers are going down in India but she shouldn't let her guard down at the stage. My reading is that BCCI trying to create norm for IPL and WC by opening up.
Under current circumstances, I don't favor allowing spectators in to the stadiums. The justification being given is that movie theatres are open in India. But my opinion on this is that "two wrongs make a right". After all, cricket is a sport that is more suitable to watching on TV, rather than watching it live at the stadium. And if the BCCI is so adamant, I would request them to limit the seating to 20% or 25% of the capacity rather than the proposed 50%.
And regarding the IPL and T20 World Cup, I hope by that time the situation will improve considerably as the vaccination drive is going on at full pace. But first the BCCI need to sort out issues with ICC related to the tax liability for the T20 World Cup.
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Under current circumstances, I don't favor allowing spectators in to the stadiums. The justification being given is that movie theatres are open in India. But my opinion on this is that "two wrongs make a right". After all, cricket is a sport that is more suitable to watching on TV, rather than watching it live at the stadium. And if the BCCI is so adamant, I would request them to limit the seating to 20% or 25% of the capacity rather than the proposed 50%.
And regarding the IPL and T20 World Cup, I hope by that time the situation will improve considerably as the vaccination drive is going on at full pace. But first the BCCI need to sort out issues with ICC related to the tax liability for the T20 World Cup.
Sir Dinda took retirement.
I know, everyone including me cracked countless joke on him during every IPL season but he was solid asset for his state team in the Ranji.
1st test begins between WI and Bangladesh, choosing to bat first Bangladesh ended the day with 242/5. Shadman played well as a opener and was out at 59 while rest of the players all got good start but only thing they could not capitalize and made it into half century. Got out in mid’s 20's and 30's. Shakib and Liton are on crease and if they can survive the first hour of tomorrow play then Bangladesh is set to reach near 350 or more too. They should try to score maximum in first innings and put WI under pressure.
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Under current circumstances, I don't favor allowing spectators in to the stadiums. The justification being given is that movie theatres are open in India. But my opinion on this is that "two wrongs make a right". After all, cricket is a sport that is more suitable to watching on TV, rather than watching it live at the stadium. And if the BCCI is so adamant, I would request them to limit the seating to 20% or 25% of the capacity rather than the proposed 50%.
And regarding the IPL and T20 World Cup, I hope by that time the situation will improve considerably as the vaccination drive is going on at full pace. But first the BCCI need to sort out issues with ICC related to the tax liability for the T20 World Cup.
Sir Dinda took retirement.
I know, everyone including me cracked countless joke on him during every IPL season but he was solid asset for his state team in the Ranji.
Indeed, and i am hoping that next WTC would be even more exciting once the ICC figure it out all the problems like schedule, same matches series (Depend on revenue tho), DRS-Umpires calls etc.
Allowing crowd does seem a bad idea as far as second wave is concern. Numbers are going down in India but she shouldn't let her guard down at the stage. My reading is that BCCI trying to create norm for IPL and WC by opening up.
Allowing crowd does seem a bad idea as far as second wave is concern. Numbers are going down in India but she shouldn't let her guard down at the stage. My reading is that BCCI trying to create norm for IPL and WC by opening up.
Under current circumstances, I don't favor allowing spectators in to the stadiums. The justification being given is that movie theatres are open in India. But my opinion on this is that "two wrongs make a right". After all, cricket is a sport that is more suitable to watching on TV, rather than watching it live at the stadium. And if the BCCI is so adamant, I would request them to limit the seating to 20% or 25% of the capacity rather than the proposed 50%.
And regarding the IPL and T20 World Cup, I hope by that time the situation will improve considerably as the vaccination drive is going on at full pace. But first the BCCI need to sort out issues with ICC related to the tax liability for the T20 World Cup.
^^ They are even eyeing on full house for T-20 and ODI series.
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Just in : Australia tour of South Africa is postponed due to COVID and NZ automatically became first team to qualify in WTC finals.
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Interesting. This test championship final has made even the test series so interesting and worth fighting for. It would be like two elite teams fighting to be the best in the world but to reach that point there is cutthroat competition. We usually see such things in T20s but nice to see this in Test Cricket. Moreover, the format is so good. If England beat India in India they truly deserve to be in the Finals.-----
Just in : Australia tour of South Africa is postponed due to COVID and NZ automatically became first team to qualify in WTC finals.
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BCCI considering crowds in the stadium for 2nd test, may be 50%. They are already allowing clubs to attending 1st test.
On funny note, how many venue get to see full house in the Tests in India? Minus Eden Gardens. Guess they are counting on cricket hungry spectators this time.
BCCI explore allowing crowds for India-England Tests
Isn't this suicidal? I understand that even cinema theatres have opened up but cricket matches especially test last the whole day and there can be huge spectators because cricket is back after a long time. Moreover, I don't think it's for the money too because tickets really don't add a great deal to the revenue especially for Test Matches it's the broadcasting rights that do. What's the thought process behind this? On funny note, how many venue get to see full house in the Tests in India? Minus Eden Gardens. Guess they are counting on cricket hungry spectators this time.
BCCI explore allowing crowds for India-England Tests
Allowing crowd does seem a bad idea as far as second wave is concern. Numbers are going down in India but she shouldn't let her guard down at the stage. My reading is that BCCI trying to create norm for IPL and WC by opening up.
Things now seems to have changed since after the vaccine being available in the world and it will start to reach to common people in coming months so might be considering all this thing would have got a go ahead of 50%. They are maintaining the distance as I guess for every seat between 2 people 1 would be vacant. Board could experiment in a test match and may change if things go out of hand.
On average 10,000 to 15,000 new infections are being reported from India each day, but the government has decided to reopen the economy. Schools, colleges, movie theatres.etc are open. So I don't think that admitting fans to the cricket stadium poses an additional risk. If people can be allowed in to closed movie theaters, then why can't they be allowed in to cricket stadiums which are open?
^^ They are even eyeing on full house for T-20 and ODI series.
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Just in : Australia tour of South Africa is postponed due to COVID and NZ automatically became first team to qualify in WTC finals.
~snip
Interesting. This test championship final has made even the test series so interesting and worth fighting for. It would be like two elite teams fighting to be the best in the world but to reach that point there is cutthroat competition. We usually see such things in T20s but nice to see this in Test Cricket. Moreover, the format is so good. If England beat India in India they truly deserve to be in the Finals.-----
Just in : Australia tour of South Africa is postponed due to COVID and NZ automatically became first team to qualify in WTC finals.
~snip
BCCI considering crowds in the stadium for 2nd test, may be 50%. They are already allowing clubs to attending 1st test.
On funny note, how many venue get to see full house in the Tests in India? Minus Eden Gardens. Guess they are counting on cricket hungry spectators this time.
BCCI explore allowing crowds for India-England Tests
Isn't this suicidal? I understand that even cinema theatres have opened up but cricket matches especially test last the whole day and there can be huge spectators because cricket is back after a long time. Moreover, I don't think it's for the money too because tickets really don't add a great deal to the revenue especially for Test Matches it's the broadcasting rights that do. What's the thought process behind this? On funny note, how many venue get to see full house in the Tests in India? Minus Eden Gardens. Guess they are counting on cricket hungry spectators this time.
BCCI explore allowing crowds for India-England Tests
BCCI considering crowds in the stadium for 2nd test, may be 50%. They are already allowing clubs to attending 1st test.
On funny note, how many venue get to see full house in the Tests in India? Minus Eden Gardens. Guess they are counting on cricket hungry spectators this time.
BCCI explore allowing crowds for India-England Tests
On funny note, how many venue get to see full house in the Tests in India? Minus Eden Gardens. Guess they are counting on cricket hungry spectators this time.
BCCI explore allowing crowds for India-England Tests
Very irresponsible move. Australia did the same during the India tour, and there was an increase in the number of new infections. Right now, the COVID 19 situation in India is very much under control (less than 50,000 active cases outside Kerala and Maharashtra), and they should not take any additional risk. After all, what is the logic in allowing the spectators when the vast majority of the revenue is coming from TV broadcast? The Indian government also should take note of this. Many of the European and North American countries are going through the second wave right now, after many months of stability. The same can happen with India as well. We should prevent the second wave by any means possible.
Things now seems to have changed since after the vaccine being available in the world and it will start to reach to common people in coming months so might be considering all this thing would have got a go ahead of 50%. They are maintaining the distance as I guess for every seat between 2 people 1 would be vacant. Board could experiment in a test match and may change if things go out of hand.
Just in : Australia tour of South Africa is postponed due to COVID and NZ automatically became first team to qualify in WTC finals.
Really happy for New Zealand and they deserved every bit of it. The final of CWC 2019 was such a disappointment. New Zealand lost the super over due to some technicalities and help from the umpires (such as granting 5 runs from the overthrow). Hopefully they can make up for that by winning the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship. Would love to see India vs New Zealand final at Lord's.
The beautiful surroundings looks stunning in this Gawadar Cricket Stadium in Pakistan ....
Amazing!
Just in : Australia tour of South Africa is postponed due to COVID and NZ automatically became first team to qualify in WTC finals.
Really happy for New Zealand and they deserved every bit of it. The final of CWC 2019 was such a disappointment. New Zealand lost the super over due to some technicalities and help from the umpires (such as granting 5 runs from the overthrow). Hopefully they can make up for that by winning the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship. Would love to see India vs New Zealand final at Lord's.
The beautiful surroundings looks stunning in this Gawadar Cricket Stadium in Pakistan ....
Amazing!
^^ They are even eyeing on full house for T-20 and ODI series.
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Just in : Australia tour of South Africa is postponed due to COVID and NZ automatically became first team to qualify in WTC finals.
https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1356546577964261376
Scenario for 2nd finalist.
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Just in : Australia tour of South Africa is postponed due to COVID and NZ automatically became first team to qualify in WTC finals.
https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1356546577964261376
Scenario for 2nd finalist.
BCCI considering crowds in the stadium for 2nd test, may be 50%. They are already allowing clubs to attending 1st test.
On funny note, how many venue get to see full house in the Tests in India? Minus Eden Gardens. Guess they are counting on cricket hungry spectators this time.
BCCI explore allowing crowds for India-England Tests
On funny note, how many venue get to see full house in the Tests in India? Minus Eden Gardens. Guess they are counting on cricket hungry spectators this time.
BCCI explore allowing crowds for India-England Tests
Very irresponsible move. Australia did the same during the India tour, and there was an increase in the number of new infections. Right now, the COVID 19 situation in India is very much under control (less than 50,000 active cases outside Kerala and Maharashtra), and they should not take any additional risk. After all, what is the logic in allowing the spectators when the vast majority of the revenue is coming from TV broadcast? The Indian government also should take note of this. Many of the European and North American countries are going through the second wave right now, after many months of stability. The same can happen with India as well. We should prevent the second wave by any means possible.
BCCI considering crowds in the stadium for 2nd test, may be 50%. They are already allowing clubs to attending 1st test.
On funny note, how many venue get to see full house in the Tests in India? Minus Eden Gardens. Guess they are counting on cricket hungry spectators this time.
BCCI explore allowing crowds for India-England Tests
On funny note, how many venue get to see full house in the Tests in India? Minus Eden Gardens. Guess they are counting on cricket hungry spectators this time.
BCCI explore allowing crowds for India-England Tests
For the past 2 years, we are not hearing any good movement from the South African team, which they are failing to secure a good score and not able to manage to win. Really, they don't have many good players on their side and this makes they are losing the matches continuously.
It is not surprising at all, given their policy of selecting the majority of the players based on skin color. I am surprised that young white players still manage to make their mark, such as Wiaan Mulder. But his case is the perfect example of this crazy selection policy. He performed exceptionally well against Sri Lanka. In two matches, he took 9 wickets and scored 43 runs. But he was not picked for the first test match against Pakistan.
The beautiful surroundings looks stunning in this Gawadar Cricket Stadium in Pakistan ....
Pakistan won first test but still many questions to be answered because they have too many issues in batting every time tail enders cannot help you to fix this all selectors need to do some better selections as some good players avilabel after Quaid-e-Azam trophy now time to bring some players on merit no every time your own players and personal likes working after this win I am feeling its very difficult for South Africa to handle in next match as we are going for another spinners friendly pitch.
The next match will be very competitive. The South African team lost the first match. They will find out their mistakes and correct the mistakes and make the team more stable for the next match. Pakistan will have to be stronger if they want to beat South Africa in the next match. It is a refreshing win for Pakistan after a long time. I think South Africa team looks quite weak and therefore Pakistan played very well in the first match. I hope they will continue this good form in the next matches. It will be interesting to see how south africa learn from their mistakes and come out with a different strategy in the next match.
For the past 2 years, we are not hearing any good movement from the South African team, which they are failing to secure a good score and not able to manage to win. Really, they don't have many good players on their side and this makes they are losing the matches continuously.
The ICC is not going to spend money on preparing the wickets and all the responsibility goes to the team hosting the tournament including the preparation of pitches. Not sure there will be a stage when toss will be automatically given to the visiting team as toss is a major part in cricket according to the pitch condition and you cannot mess around that.
Well... that was just a proposal made by some of the ICC officials a few years back. It triggered serious debate, but in the end there was very little progress. And if I remember correctly, the immediate reason was that some of the Asian countries prepared tracks that suited their style of play, when either Australia or England was visiting (don't exactly remember which team raised the complaint).
It still happens all the time, just tune the BBC sports or SKY.
No team can be more inconsistent than Pakistan and that is the reason why I have never made a bet in their favor during the last 10 years. On the other hand, whenever a Pakistan vs India match occurred during the ICC events (such as the ODI world cup), I have always made a bet in favor of the latter (despite Pakistan having very attractive odds). And every single time, I won the bet.
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