The Official Mumbai Indians Supporters Thread !!!

[mhr123]

Mazumdar-- forever young like afridi??? and where r these rahane and Kukreja?? lets not talk abt jaffer...hes an oldie....

I see Mazumdar doing commentary on Neo ... even during the Duleep trophy he was in the commentary box.. is he injured?

[zubinpepsi]

Rahane is in mumbai team. Kukreja was bought by Mohali... I didnt say Mazumdar was youing. I was merely showing you the strength of the batting, and the reason why they keep winning ranji trophies..

then y they r playing this stupid takalewale instead of Rahane? i think Mumbai will struggle in the coming years...

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zubinbhai, making impression from watching 20-20 and that too his only game is considered sheer stupidity on your part. Takewale may be $hit but you got to give him few more games to prove himself.

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Break would help us re-focus: Pollock Winning captain Shaun Pollock feels that the six-day break that the Mumbai Indians will enjoy post their comprehensive seven-wicket win over Indian Premier League table-toppers Rajasthan Royals would help in reinvigorating the team though there was also the danger of losing some momentum. More... Break would help us re-focus: Pollock May 08, 2008 09:32 IST Winning captain Shaun Pollock [images] feels that the six-day break that the Mumbai Indians will enjoy post their comprehensive seven-wicket win over Indian Premier League table-toppers Rajasthan Royals would help in reinvigorating the team though there was also the danger of losing some momentum. "The gap is a bit dangerous, we may lose momentum. But it's also timely and will help us take a break from cricket, do some gym work and re-focus for the second half of the tournament," the former South African captain said after his team's resounding win at the D Y Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday night. Pollock explained the reasons for fielding first after winning the toss. "We had found during the tie against Deccan Chargers that the ball came on to the bat a bit better in the second half of the match. We had to chase a small total and could be conservative in our batting approach," he said. Pollock also praised his young pace bowlers Dhawal Kulkarni and Rohan Raje for their fine bowling display, especially the former for coming back well after having been hit for 17 in his first over. "They are learning the lessons well. I am happy with their performance," he said. The ace all-rounder also expressed his happiness for the return to form after the long injury lay-off of India discard Ashish Nehra, who was adjudged Man of the Match. "He has not played international cricket for 18 months or so and I am very happy for his return to form. It's good for the team," he added. Nehra picked up three for 13 in three overs and played a leading role in bowling out Rajasthan Royals for a paltry 103 in 16.2 overs.

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‘Break blessing in disguise’ - Mumbai Indians Karnataka’s assembly polls forced a postponement in Mumbai’s IPL away match against Bangalore from May 10 to May 28, reports Amol Karhadkar. More... ‘Break blessing in disguise' Amol Karhadkar , Hindustan Times Mumbai, May 12, 2008 First Published: 02:39 IST(12/5/2008) Last Updated: 02:41 IST(12/5/2008) With Tendulkar almost fit to take charge of team, Mumbai coach Lalchand Rajput says the break has also helped Pollock and Nayar recover from niggles Karnataka’s assembly polls forced a postponement in Mumbai’s IPL away match against Bangalore from May 10 to May 28. As a result, Mumbai have a six-day break, the biggest for any team in the tournament, at exactly the halfway stage. However, given the fabulous run — three successive wins after four losses — the most expensive team had before the forced break, they would have liked to take the opponents on in a hurry. But that wasn’t to be. And after a three-day optional break, the full squad congregated at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s Bandra-Kurla Complex on Sunday afternoon to prepare for Thursday’s home game against Chennai. The energy levels appeared to be the highest, especially with Sachin Tendulkar looking like almost there to make his much-awaited IPL debut. And coach Lalchand Rajput termed the break as a ‘blessing in disguise.’ “We would have been happy to have kept on playing since the momentum was on our side,” Rajput said. “But it has been a blessing in disguise for us. It has given Sachin a lot of time to be 100 per cent and Shaun (Pollock) also has gotten ample time to recover from his back strain. And a lot of youngsters were able to take a two-day break, which has helped them freshen up their minds. And the team is looking forward to the second half of the tournament.” While Tendulkar is recovering from an aggravated right groin injury, Pollock had developed a mild back strain. Apart from rest for two key players, Mumbai had another piece of good news with all-rounder Abhishek Nayar, who played most of the first half only as a batsman due to a side strain, having a considerably long spell in the nets without looking in trouble. Despite Mumbai being on a roll, they have a lot of scope for improvement in two of the three key areas — batting and fielding. “In T20, a batsman always thinks he has to hit it hard. So what we practised today that he has to hit straighter,” Rajput said. “Initially, no batsman should throw his wicket way. And we should focus on building at least one big partnership.” Rajput had a clear message to his batsmen who have managed only one fifty in the tournament so far and have registered only one-century stand. And what about the fielding? “There’s still scope for improvement, especially in direct hits,” Rajput said. “If we could get that one run out every game, things would be a lot better. We have to improve on that aspect.” Rajput, cricket manager in India’s triumphant World Twenty20 campaign, has carried on one of the team’s vital practice aspect. Just like Dhoni’s men used to do in South Africa in September, even the Mumbai team does not end any practice session without practising “bowl-outs”.

[Gambit]

Nel the Hell maker has joined Mumbai Indians!!

Nel quits Essex for Indian league Andre Nel will miss his final match as Essex's overseas player to join up with Indian Premier League team the Mumbai Indians, BBC Sport has learned. Fast bowler Nel, who may return to England later in the summer with the touring South Africans, will be available for Mumbai on Sunday.

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[Dirty_South]

Wtf ?!!!

[Desi Cartman]

Nel the Hell maker has joined Mumbai Indians!!

Yeh $ bolta hai ! :two_thumbs_up:

[Guest Hiten.]

Nel the Hell maker has joined Mumbai Indians!! More

WOHOOO!!! :two_thumbs_up::two_thumbs_up:

[swami1984]

Nel joins Mumbai Indians http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/351321.html

[msb1991]

He has a pretty amazing T20 record and is a great buy, imo.

[zaheer]

Nel to join Mumbai Indians Nel leaves Essex early for IPL Cricinfo staff May 17, 2008 Essex have agreed to release Andre Nel one match early so that he can take up a deal with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Nel was due to end his stint after Sunday's match against Middlesex, but the defeat against Kent on Friday was now his final game for the club. He is the second overseas player to leave county cricket at short notice to join the IPL following Brad Hodge's sudden departure from Lancashire after receiving an offer from the Kolkata Knight Riders. However, unlike the Hodge move, which hasn't gone down well at Old Trafford, Essex are fully behind Nel. "The club has given its full backing to Andre with his request to leave after the Kent game on Friday," the chief executive David East said. "It is an honour for Essex to have players in their ranks who are attracting the attention of those teams competing in the Indian Premier League. "We thank Andre for all his efforts during this latest stint with the county. Once again he has proved a very popular member of our dressing room and has played his part in the team's excellent start to the campaign." Nel said on the Essex website: "I would like to thank Essex in granting my request to end my time with them early, in order to take up a contract with the Mumbai Indians. As always, I have enjoyed my stay with Essex enormously and the excellent way I continue to be treated by the club bodes well for our future relationship should I get another chance to return." This was Nel's third spell with Essex, having also featured for the county in 2005 and 2007. He appeared in three County Championship and three Friends Provident Trophy matches in 2008, picking up 10 wickets at 34.10 in four-day cricket and three wickets at 37.33 in the FP Trophy to help Essex to second and top spot in the respective tables. Nel will join the Mumbai Indians, under the captaincy of Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday. He could be back in England later in the season if selected for the South Africa tour, although he was controversially dropped for the recent trip to India. The Pakistan legspinner Danish Kaneria will take up his duties as overseas player from next Wednesday when Essex begin their Championship match against Leicestershire. © Cricinfo http://content-gulf.cricinfo.com/ipl/content/story/351321.html

[Sachinism]

http://indiancricketfans.com/showthread.php?t=91643&page=4

[Gambit]

West Indian Afridi has joined MI. :giggle:

Dwayne Smith joins Mumbai Indians Mumbai Indians have been bolstered by the inclusion of Barbadian all-rounder Dwayne Smith in the squad following the departure of fellow-West Indian Dwayne Bravo [images], who has returned home after the team's victory over Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League match in Hyderabad on Sunday. The 25-year-old Smith has played 10 Tests, 71 ODIs and five T20s.

http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/may/19smith.htm

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Mumbai look to balance Bravo loss Thanks to their six-match winning streak, not just the players but even the supporters have forgotten the torrid start losing the first four matches to Mumbai’s campaign in the tournament, reports Amol Karhadkar. More... Mumbai look to balance Bravo loss Amol Karhadkar, Hindustan Times Hyderabad, May 20, 2008 First Published: 01:13 IST(20/5/2008) Last Updated: 01:18 IST(20/5/2008) Indian cricket fans tend to have a short memory. The case is same with Mumbai team’s fans when it comes to the Indian Premier League. Thanks to their six-match winning streak, not just the players but even the supporters have forgotten the torrid start losing the first four matches to Mumbai’s campaign in the tournament. And as Sachin Tendulkar’s team returned on Monday evening after settling scores with Hyderabad on Sunday, a semi-final looks well within grasp. With 12 points off 12 matches, Mumbai are fourth in the standings and three wins from the remaining four matches would ensure their initial goal. But that will certainly not be easy. West Indian allrounder Dwayne Bravo has left for national duty and Mumbai will be forced to reshuffle their line-up a bit. “He has been exceptional with the bat, with the ball and on the field,” Tendulkar said, during Sunday’s post-match conference. “He will certainly be missed.” Wishing Bravo good luck for the Australia series, coach Lalchand Rajput was optimistic that the reshuffle would not be much of a headache. “Since Bravo was available today, we thought of not risking Shaun (Pollock),” Rajput said. “We didn’t want a situation where we would be without two key players all of a sudden.” Pollock has been suffering from a back strain and Mumbai chose to rest him on Sunday. But Rajput clarified that Pollock will be available for Mumbai’ last home match against Yuvraj Singh’s Mohali on Wednesday. Smith signed As backup, the Mumbai team has signed Bravo’s compatriot Dwayne Smith and the team spokesperson said the allrounder would be available on Wednesday. This will give the think-tank more options while selecting the final XI as they can opt for Smith to replace Bravo or even go for a specialist batsman or a fast bowler depending on the pitch. With the most expensive team set to play their last three games in a space of five days in three different cities, it would be better if they get the combination right at the Wankhede Stadium.

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din't they sign Nel?

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Moody wary of resurgent Mumbai Even if Mumbai’s unbeaten streak of six matches is broken on Wednesday, they need not worry as they have the second best run rate so far. Amol Karhadkar reports. More... Moody wary of resurgent Mumbai Sweet victory: Mumbai's Sachin and Jayasuriya celebrate after winning against Kolkata during the IPL T-20 match at the Wankhede stadium on Friday. Amol Karhadkar, Hindustan Times Mumbai, May 21, 2008 First Published: 02:33 IST(21/5/2008) Last Updated: 02:49 IST(21/5/2008) When Mumbai faced Mohali on the latter’s home turf on April 25, the teams were in search of their maiden win in the IPL after two defeats each. Twenty-six days hence, as the teams cross swords at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, the scenario has changed. While Yuvraj Singh’s men have a semifinal slot in sight, Sachin Tendulkar’s side are two points adrift of Mohali’s 14 points. Mumbai go into the match placed fourth as compared to Mohali’s second place. Eyeing the semis Mohali need to win at least one of their remaining three matches to be safely placed for a last four place while Mumbai would want to win two of their four matches. Even if Mumbai’s unbeaten streak of six matches is broken on Wednesday, they would not worry as they have the second best run rate so far. Their unbelievable run, especially after suffering four losses at the beginning of their campaign, was acknowledged by Mohali coach Tom Moody, who called the tie as the “biggest test” for his team. Moody also sounded a warning to his boys, saying they were far securing a spot in the semis. “(Only) Jaipur are so far in the box seat, but we've got some hard work to do,” Moody said. “The game against Mumbai is going to be the biggest of the tournament for us.” Selection matters While Mohali don’t have issues regarding selection, Mumbai have to find a replacement for Dwayne Bravo, who has returned to the West Indies, besides assessing Shaun Pollock’s fitness. It remains to be seen whether the team think tank prefers to have a genuine pace bowler in Andre Nel to West Indian Dwayne Smith, whose signing was announced on Monday. But more than Bravo’s replacement, it remains to be seen whether Pollock would be fit for what would be their last home match in the league stage. Opening the bowling, Pollock’s fitness assumes importance with Mohali opener Shaun Marsh in great touch. The Sree factor The previous Mohali match between these two teams hogged the headlines for Harbhajan Singh’s shameful act of slapping Sreesanth after the match. While Harbhajan was banned from the rest of the IPL season and subsequently for five ODIs by the BCCI, Sreesanth walked away with a stern warning due to lack of evidence. Since then, Sreesanth seems to have curbed his instincts. However, it would be interesting to see how he responds if he is goes for runs against Sanath Jayasuriya and Sachin Tendulkar.

[fineleg]

Since then, Sreesanth seems to have curbed his instincts. However, it would be interesting to see how he responds if he is goes for runs against Sanath Jayasuriya and Sachin Tendulkar.

Would be interesting indeed what SS would do if he gets hit :-D

[IndianRenegade]

Sreesanth looks funny in the newspaper pic! :hysterical:

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Mumbai can see the Warne-ing sign and the clash of two greats Mumbai can still secure the last-four berth ahead of Chennai with just one win out of their last two matches, reports Amol Karhadkar. Where they stand More... Mumbai can see the Warne-ing sign Amol Karhadkar, Hindustan Times Jaipur, May 26, 2008 First Published: 02:27 IST(26/5/2008) Last Updated: 10:03 IST(26/5/2008) The six-match winning streak is history for Sachin Tendulkar's men after two successive losses in the tournament. And as the Mumbai team boarded the plane from New Delhi to the Pink City on Sunday after suffering a loss to Delhi in a nail-biting finish—their fourth loss in the tournament—the semifinal spot appeared slipping from their hands. Mumbai can still secure the last-four berth ahead of Chennai with just one win out of their remaining two matches, provided Dhoni's men fumble against Hyderabad. But all Mumbai players were thinking was to win both the matches—against league leaders Jaipur on Monday and Bangalore on Wednesday. And despite Saturday's last-over loss, the mood in the camp was upbeat, if Robin Uthappa was to be believed. “We did bounce back after losing four matches early on in the tournament,” Uthappa, whose late charge propelled Mumbai to 176 against Sehwag's team on Saturday, told a post-match media conference. “So there is nothing much to worry about. We have won six matches in a row. Now we need to win both the remaining matches.” But even Uthappa, at the back of his mind, would know that the task is not as easy as it appears. After all, they are set to face the most consistent and formidable unit in Jaipur on Monday. Incidentally, the last of the two losses that Shane Warne's men suffered in the tournament was against Mumbai on May 7. Before that loss, Jaipur had won five consecutive games. And after that also, they have done exactly the same. And Warney could well be telling his boys to stretch the match to the last over of the contest. After all, Mumbai haven't been able to finish any of the four close matches they have played so far. It all started in their IPL opener at home against Bangalore on April 20 when they were defending. Three days later, they faltered in the last over, this time with the bat. And their last two matches—against Mohali last Sunday and Delhi yesterday—should have gone their way but the Mumbaikars failed to display their khadoos attitude when it mattered most. As a result, Tendulkar will have to do a lot of talking —more than the half-hour pep talk he delivered on the eve of the Delhi game at Kotla—if Mumbai are to make it to the semis. And more importantly, it's high time the team think-tank starts fiddling with the players and stops doing silly strategic mistakes like playing off-spinner Siddharth Chitnis against Delhi. Unless better cricketing sense prevails in Mumbai's planning, there is no way they can match Warne's men at the Sawai Man Singh stadium on Monday.