Asia Cup 2014

[GolGappe]

Rohit, Rahane, Rayudu, and Karthik in top 6. This will be most boring batting line-up ever. Too much pressure on Dhawan and Kohli to do bulk of the scoring.

[mancalledsting]

Political strategy by Srinivasan. He's now lining himself up for international authority/management positions and realises he needs to 'clean up' his reputation and display objectivity in order for their to be no question marks over his rulership. Dhoni and Raina should have been dropped ages ago- what a coincidence they're now being dropped as soon as this match fixing thing kicked off and Srni applying for a promotion

[gattaca]

waiting for realist post. This is right up his alley.

[Gollum]

Yeah will miss him against Padosis and Lankans but it is a goo decision keeping in mind our long term interests.

[CSK Fan]

Come back to me when you have spotted them questioning the greatness Ponting and Gilchrist *because* of them averaging in 30s in the subcontinent or Warne finishing with an average in 30s here.

Once again, Ponting averages 119 in Pakistan (played only one game), and 44 against Sri Lanka in those countries. Gilchrist did not play in Pakistan and averages 40 in Sri Lanka. Warne averages 28 in Pakistan and 21 in Sri Lanka. All of them are failing in just one country and not the entire sub-continent. On the other hand, when we talk away from sub continent, we talk about SA, Aus, England, New Zealand and sometimes even West Indies. That is 5 countries out of total 8 major countries and failing in them means you fail mostly everywhere

[Switchblade]

Asia Cup will be a tough tournament for all teams: Pakistan bowling coach http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/asia-cup-will-be-a-tough-tournament-for-all-teams-pakistan-bowling-coach/ Pakistan’s bowling coach Muhammad Akram has said that the upcoming Asia Cup in Bangladesh will be a tough assignment for all teams and not just arch-rivals India but minnows Afghanistan too can pose serious threats on batsman-friendly conditions. Akram, a former Test pacer who has been given a new two-year contract by the Pakistan Cricket Board, said it was not just about India in the Asia Cup. “I think overall it will be a tough tournament for all teams because in conditions which favour the batsmen even Afghanistan can be a threat,†Akram told reporters at the Gaddafi stadium. “Even Afghanistan can’t be taken lightly in the Asia Cup and it is a competition that any team can win,†he pointed out. “All the teams are tough customers in tough conditions but obviously the India match will be important. But the way our bowlers have been bowling in recent times I am confident we can do well.†Asked to comment on India’s strong batting line-up, Akram said Pakistan possesses a formidable bowling attack to tame the willow-wielders of the neighbouring country. “I will give you an interesting fact that in the 2200 overs we have bowled in Test and ODIs in last one and half year, our bowlers have just sent down four no-balls,†he said. Insisting that this was an indication of how disciplined the bowlers were, he said in the last 55 matches Pakistani bowlers had bowled out a team 30 times for less than 200 runs. “If I am not wrong only five times a team has crossed 300 against us in these conditions.†Akram also talked about implementing a rotation policy for the Pakistani bowlers given the huge amount of international cricket being played these days. “I have spoken to the two captains about having a rotation policy for the bowlers. With Muhammad Talha joining us and Umar Gul returning to the team, I think we have the back up to adopt a rotation policy,†he said

[Lord]

He will become better when he comes back. He is that kind of a guy.

yeah as long as his comeback series is in Asia

[SLICKR392]

Feck ! That's 2 power hitters out of the attack; Raina & now Dhoni. Hopefully they replace him with a clean hitter. Such a shame to have Rahane and Rayudu down the order.

[Austin 3:!6]

If we win even 1 game in Asia cup...please charge my ICF points. A middle order of Rahane, Rayudu, karthik is worse than BD. I fear atleast we can beat Agf.

[Lord]

Feck ! That's 2 power hitters out of the attack; Raina & now Dhoni. Hopefully they replace him with a clean hitter. Such a shame to have Rahane and Rayudu down the order.

We have Binny and DKB->

[SLICKR392]

We have Binny and DKB->

DK's the replacement? Don't think there is anyone else out there. No Dhoni and Raina on these SC pattas. :banghead:

[Lord]

DK's the replacement? Don't think there is anyone else out there. No Dhoni and Raina on these SC pattas. :banghead:

yeah

[SLICKR392]

Raina could become a better player but would we really miss him? He couldn't score to save his life on those super roads against Australia. While some hack was busy making doubles, others with low order 100s and 50 ball tons. He is totally out of touch and was injustice to Yuvraj to pick him against NZ when both these guys were equally crap in the last couple of series.

[StriKe]

Not but it's a fair drop. Raina had his chance against WI and Aus in Indian pattas. Avg 25 against Aus in 6 matches and Avg 19 against WI in 3 matches.

[beetle]

I think this is unofficial rest before IPL.He should have rested before the 2nd test against NZ.

[King Tendulkar]

resting for his number 1 priority. IPL and CSK!!

[tweaker]

Dhoni has been dropped because there was lot of negative vibes against his captaincy

[King Tendulkar]

Dhoni has been dropped because there was lot of negative vibes against his captaincy

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: All that's happening is dhobi is picking and choosing which games he wants to play for India. Like when opted out of 2008 tour to SL to be tip top for IPL, same is happening here!

[Sean Bradley]

Dhobi : Papa Papa, dekho na yeh sab log mujhe kitna chilla rahe hai. Cementwala : Aiyo, Beytaa, Tu ek kaama karna, SaGashi ko leyke, mere mud island wale farmhouse pe jaana, Baaki maii sab sambhala leyga. Dhobi : Aww Papa, Aap mera kitna khayal rakhte ho. Cementwala : Aiyo Beytaa, yeh le toda paisaa, bacche log mein mithai baaatana. Dhobi : Ayeee Raina, Jadeja, Ashwin, Vijay, Badrinath, Mohit sab log sham ko milna, Papa ne party ke paise diye hai. Jadu : Arey mai nahi aa sakta. AShwin : Mai bhi nahi aa sakta. Dhobi : Kyun bey pain ke lodo? Jadu : Kohli gaa&% marega. Kal subah practice hai, asia cup ke liye. Dhobi : Abey kisne practice kari hai jo tu kar raha hai. Ashwin : Kohli bola mai bahot mota ho raha hoon, subah uthke ground ke 10 chakkar lagane. Dhobi : TUm daro mat, Usko bolna mere papa se baat karle. Aur zyaad hoshiyaari karne ki zaroorat nahi, woh sirf asia cup ka captain hai, agar zyaada uchal kud karega toh bolna uska wahi haal karunga joh Gambhir, Sehwag, Laxman ka kiya tha. Samajh gaye na. Jadu : Tu Ser Aadmi hai. Ashwin : Bach gaye yaar, agar tere papa na hote, toh hamesha team mein perform karne ka tension hota. Dhobi : Dont worry guys, Jadu tu sirf jaake 85 km wale dart daal, aur Ashwin tu ungliya tedi kar aur kuch bhi daal, tere har ball waise bhi ek jaise hi hote hai. Jadu & DHobi : hahahaha, de taaali !!!

[beetle]

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