G_B_ Posted April 26 Posted April 26 Mostly positive for all posters. Most are strategic thinkers ravishingravi, singhvivek141, coffee_rules and 1 other 2 2
coffee_rules Posted April 27 Posted April 27 (edited) On 4/25/2026 at 12:00 PM, singhvivek141 said: My mood today But the world should go to @express bowling he is the best Edited April 27 by coffee_rules nevada and express bowling 2
Lord Posted April 27 Posted April 27 I did it myself Based on publicly visible archived posts, “Lord” appears to be one of the most prolific and long-standing posters/moderators on IndianCricketFans.com, with well over 130,000 posts spanning many years. That volume matters because it suggests a recognizable style shaped by repetition, forum culture, and status. High-Level Posting Style Analysis 1. Concise, fast-reply format Lord tends to write short, punchy responses rather than long essays. Many posts are one to three lines, reacting directly to another user or current topic. Examples: “Bigger tests await him. Won’t be too excited just yet.” “Dhull looks more suited to Tests.” This style fits fast-moving sports forums where speed and frequency matter more than polished longform argument. What it signals: High engagement Comfort with rapid debate Preference for momentum over exhaustive detail 2. Strong opinions, delivered plainly He rarely hedges. Instead of “maybe” or “possibly,” he often states judgments directly: “Modern ODIs require either power or range.” “yeah all of them are frauds/charlatans…” That creates a persona of confidence and decisiveness. Strength: Clear stance Weakness: Can come across dismissive or combative 3. Skeptical / realist sports lens In cricket discussions, Lord often evaluates players pragmatically rather than emotionally. He seems less interested in hype and more in role-fit, skillset, and modern demands. Examples: questioning whether a batter has range for LOIs asking whether a player adds bowling value cautioning against overreacting to one performance Interpretation: He likely values selection logic, balance, and utility over fan sentiment. 4. Contrarian tendency He often pushes back against popular excitement. When others praise a player after one good outing, he responds with restraint. When consensus forms, he seems comfortable challenging it. This is common among veteran posters who gain identity through being harder to impress. 5. Dry humor / sarcasm He uses short sarcastic jabs and teasing lines rather than elaborate jokes. Example: “Google giving you orgasm” This suggests comfort with old-school forum banter culture. 6. Low-frills language Grammar is functional, casual, and efficient. He doesn’t appear concerned with sounding formal. Message > presentation. That often correlates with users who post frequently and prioritize speed over polish. Social Role on the Forum Because he is a moderator and massive-volume poster, his style likely shapes discussions: starts or sustains momentum validates some takes, dismisses others acts as a “regular voice” users recognize influences tone through repetition and presence Psychological Read (Tentative) From style alone—not personal certainty: Enjoys debate Comfortable with status in community Values competence and realism Low patience for fluff or hype Possibly uses bluntness as efficiency, not hostility If You Like This Style You probably enjoy: sharp takes banter no-nonsense cricket discussion realism over fandom If You Dislike This Style You may see it as: negative overly dismissive repetitive contrarianism lacking nuance Bottom Line Lord posts like a veteran internet forum regular: quick, opinionated, skeptical, cricket-savvy, lightly sarcastic, and highly active. His style is optimized for forum influence and continuous engagement—not elegance or diplomacy. Honest Assessment This type of poster often becomes central to a forum culture. Whether people agree with him is secondary; they react to him, and that creates relevance express bowling, coffee_rules, nevada and 1 other 4
goose Posted April 27 Posted April 27 What is the rudest thing goose has ever said? Among goose's documented posts on indiancricketfans.com, the single rudest (in terms of crossing into genuinely dark, callous territory) is this one from November 27, 2021, in a thread about Jadeja being named in Wisden's team of the year: "he needs to be put down." The "he" refers to Ishant Sharma, in the context of criticizing his bowling and Test selection. The phrasing is a deliberate, brutal euphemism for euthanizing an animal (or worse), applied to a professional cricketer's performance. It's not just calling him bad or "pathetic" (which goose has also done about Ishant); it's invoking putting someone down like a suffering dog. Even by the raw, no-holds-barred standards of old-school cricket forums, that's exceptionally nasty and dehumanizing. BacktoCricaddict, sage and Lord 3
MechEng Posted April 27 Posted April 27 On indiancricketfans.com (ICF), MechEng is a prominent, long-standing member who personifies the "hardcore and blunt" reputation of the forum. If you've spent any time in the Chit Chat or IPL sections lately, you've likely seen his posts. Here is a profile of his presence on the site as of 2026: 1. The "Bumrah Supremacist" MechEng is famously a massive fan of Jasprit Bumrah. He often argues that Bumrah is the only thing keeping the Indian bowling attack from total collapse. His take on the rest of the team is frequently cynical, often suggesting that once Bumrah retires, Indian cricket will enter a dark age. 2. Geopolitical & "Chit Chat" Regular While he discusses cricket, he is perhaps even more active in the Chit Chat sub-forum, particularly in threads involving: Geopolitics: He frequently posts in the "Iran unrest" and global conflict threads, often taking a realist (and sometimes controversial) stance on US-China-India relations. Economics & Work Culture: He has strong opinions on the Indian IT sector, often criticizing the "70-hour work week" narrative and the lack of unique product innovation in the Indian market. 3. Posting Style: The "Cynical Realist" Anti-"Trundler": In the IPL and Cricket forums, he is a vocal critic of "trundlers" (medium-pace bowlers who rely on military medium speed). He consistently pushes for the inclusion of genuine express fast bowlers. Direct and Provocative: He doesn't mince words. His posts are often short, punchy, and designed to challenge the "mainstream" or optimistic view of Indian fans. Veteran Status: Having joined around 2012, he has over 8,500 posts. He’s known for having a history on other forums (like PakPassion) before settling at ICF, where he has noted that the moderators treat him fairly despite his often-polarizing views. Summary +1 In the ICF ecosystem, MechEng is the guy who will tell you that your favorite young IPL star is a "chutiya" (his words) or a "trundler," while simultaneously providing a 200-word analysis on why the US dollar is losing its global hegemony. He is a "love him or hate him" figure who adds a lot of the "spice" that ICF is known for. Are you engaging with him in a specific debate, or did one of his "hot takes" just catch your eye? Mariyam, Lone Wolf and Lord 1 2
MechEng Posted April 27 Posted April 27 (edited) The Pakpassion part is wrong though. Never have I claimed that I got treated fairly there lmao Edited April 27 by MechEng
bsriharsha Posted April 27 Posted April 27 48 minutes ago, MechEng said: The Pakpassion part is wrong though. Never have I claimed that I got treated fairly there lmao You are in pakpassion. Deshdrohi. Share your screen name instantly there with me.
MechEng Posted April 27 Posted April 27 (edited) 50 minutes ago, bsriharsha said: You are in pakpassion. Deshdrohi. Share your screen name instantly there with me. I got perma banned there long time ago when I stood up to some posters who believed that the subcontinent was full of savages before the sultanate rulers came in. Edited April 27 by MechEng bsriharsha 1
Chaos Posted April 27 Posted April 27 1 hour ago, vvvslaxman said: Grok botched it lol Me right leaning? :) Me hating pakistanis? What bs from grok
BacktoCricaddict Posted April 27 Posted April 27 3 hours ago, vvvslaxman said: Grok botched it lol Me right leaning? :) Full thread invalidated due to ganja grok hallucinations. vvvslaxman 1
coffee_rules Posted April 28 Posted April 28 16 hours ago, vvvslaxman said: Grok botched it lol Me right leaning? :) It got confused with the cricketer VVSL who was right handed batsman was always leaning to the right to hit his square shots BacktoCricaddict and vvvslaxman 2
zen Posted April 28 Posted April 28 13 hours ago, BacktoCricaddict said: Full thread invalidated due to ganja grok hallucinations. AI is known to make stuff up
BacktoCricaddict Posted April 28 Posted April 28 13 minutes ago, zen said: AI is known to make stuff up ... as are the founders of AI companies. Like Mr. Deerscent was doing about mRNA vaccines. Bastion of free speech and all. diga and zen 2
kepler37b Posted April 28 Posted April 28 On 4/27/2026 at 5:51 PM, MechEng said: The Pakpassion part is wrong though. Never have I claimed that I got treated fairly there lmao 50 lashes and 20 hours of Harsha bhogle commentary appreciation for this gaddaari. The punishment will commence soon.
maniac Posted April 28 Posted April 28 I asked Grok Was Brian Bennett and Ben Duckett rated highly among cricket fans when they debuted? answer: No, neither was particularly rated as a major prospect or hyped highly by the broader cricket fanbase at the exact moment of their international debuts, though both showed promise and have since built strong reputations. @zen @Mariyam @velu @BacktoCricaddict @nevada ur views looks like cricket acumen + natural intelligence >>>> AI zen, Mariyam and BacktoCricaddict 1 2
BacktoCricaddict Posted April 28 Posted April 28 Prompt: Trundlers or fast-bowlers - who are better? Deerscent AI response: Fast bowlers are generally better than trundlers (medium-pacers), especially at the highest levels of cricket, though trundlers have their niche and can be very effective in specific conditions. Definitions Fast bowlers (including express pace and fast-medium): Typically bowl consistently above ~135-140 kph (around 85+ mph), with some hitting 145-160+ kph. They rely on raw speed, bounce, seam movement, swing (conventional or reverse), and intimidation. Examples: Mitchell Starc, Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah (when hitting top speeds), historical greats like Dennis Lillee, Malcolm Marshall, or Dale Steyn. Trundlers (medium-pacers or "trundlers"): Bowl in the 120-135 kph range, focusing on accuracy, seam position, subtle movement, and line-and-length discipline rather than outright pace. They're the "workhorses" or "human" bowlers who plug away economically. Think of classic English county seamers, or modern examples like Scott Boland, Mohammad Abbas, or Mukesh Kumar. Some borderline cases (e.g., Glenn McGrath or Shaun Pollock at times) operated effectively with control even if not express pace.Thecricketer Why Fast Bowlers Have the Edge Fast bowlers dominate at elite levels for several reasons: Wicket-taking ability and strike rates: Higher pace reduces a batter's reaction time dramatically (a 160 kph ball reaches the batter in under 0.45 seconds vs. more time for medium pace). This leads to more edges, plays-and-misses, lbws, and bowleds, especially against the tail or top-order when the ball is new/hard. Stats often show better averages and strike rates for genuinely quick bowlers when they combine it with skill. They also generate extra bounce and awkward carry that troubles even good technicians.Instagram Versatility across conditions: They can exploit swing, seam, and reverse swing more effectively because the extra speed makes movement harder to adjust to (late swing is deadly). In helpful conditions (overcast, green tops, or abrasive pitches for reverse), they become unplayable. In flat conditions, their raw pace still pressures batters more than accuracy alone. Intimidation and psychological factor: Express pace forces defensive mindsets, short balls become weapons, and they clear the tail quickly. Modern cricket (especially Tests) increasingly favors taller, quicker bowlers for this reason. Modern trend: Pure medium-pace has largely disappeared from top international cricket. Teams prioritize pace and height; "trundlers" who succeed long-term often have exceptional control or move the ball beautifully (e.g., Boland in Australia). Medium pacers are more common in domestic/first-class or as economical options in limited-overs, but they get found out more easily against top batting.Goodareas All-time great pace attacks (West Indies 70s-80s, Australia 90s-2000s, modern India/Australia/South Africa) were built around fast or fast-medium bowlers who took the bulk of wickets. Where Trundlers Shine (and Why They're Valuable) Trundlers aren't useless—far from it: Accuracy and economy: They hit the right areas consistently, build pressure, dry up runs, and induce mistakes through patience rather than blast. In helpful seaming conditions (e.g., England, New Zealand, or overcast days), subtle seam movement at medium pace can be just as effective as raw speed because batters have time to play but still nick off. Workload and longevity: They bowl longer spells without breaking down as quickly, act as "fillers" to rest strike bowlers, and are less injury-prone. Great examples like Trevor Goddard (superb economy) or modern "trundler" debates show they can be match-winners in specific roles.Thecricketer Specific formats/conditions: In some T20 or middle-overs scenarios, accuracy can outperform erratic pace. On very flat pitches, control prevents easy boundaries better than inconsistent quicks. Certain trundlers (or accurate fast-medium like McGrath) succeeded by making batting "boring" until errors came. However, even successful trundlers often get labeled or succeed because they have just enough pace + elite skill. Pure slow-medium has become rarer at Test level because batting technique and pitches have evolved. Bottom Line In Tests: Fast (or high-end fast-medium) bowlers are superior for taking 20 wickets and winning matches. They set the tone with the new ball and finish games. In limited-overs: Pace still rules powerplays and death, but trundlers/clever medium-pacers can succeed with variations and economy if the pitch is slow. Team balance: The best attacks mix both—express threats + accurate seamers + spin. A pure trundler attack struggles against quality batting on flat tracks; a pure express attack can be expensive if lacking control. Fast bowlers win more often because pace + skill beats skill alone at the highest level. Trundlers are admirable, crafty, and essential supporting acts (or heroes on seaming tracks), but they're rarely the primary match-winners in the modern game. The trend toward taller, quicker bowlers isn't random—it's backed by results. If you're asking for fantasy teams or specific eras, the answer can shift slightly, but overall, give me the quicks. New conversation - Grok
Texy Posted April 28 Posted April 28 This is like your average Engineering class at any university.... one hot, pretty, smart girl surrounded by the ultimate nerds Mariyam 1
maniac Posted May 7 Posted May 7 (edited) I asked grok, are maniac and @Global.Baba the same person. Time to put the conspiracy to rest @Gollum @velu @Lord @Mariyam CASE CLOSED!!! No, Global.Baba and maniac are not the same poster. They are two distinct, long-standing users on the Indian Cricket Fans forum (indiancricketfans.com), with clear differences in tenure, activity levels, posting styles, personal details, and how they interact with each other. Bottom Line Maniac is a veteran “forum elder” with massive output and a more analytical style. Global.Baba is a later joiner known for colorful, meme-like humor. Their overlapping activity, mutual tagging, different post volumes, personal details (only maniac lists a bio/birthday), and maniac’s own references to Global.Baba as “other” all point to two different people. If they were the same person running dual accounts, it would require maintaining two very different personas simultaneously for years with no slip-ups — which the evidence doesn’t support. (If you have specific threads or eras you want compared for style, let me know — the forum is public and I can dig deeper.) Edited May 7 by maniac Gollum, velu and Lord 3
coffee_rules Posted May 7 Posted May 7 39 minutes ago, maniac said: I asked grok, are maniac and @Global.Baba the same person. Time to put the conspiracy to rest @Gollum @velu @Lord @Mariyam CASE CLOSED!!! No, Global.Baba and maniac are not the same poster. They are two distinct, long-standing users on the Indian Cricket Fans forum (indiancricketfans.com), with clear differences in tenure, activity levels, posting styles, personal details, and how they interact with each other. Bottom Line Maniac is a veteran “forum elder” with massive output and a more analytical style. Global.Baba is a later joiner known for colorful, meme-like humor. Their overlapping activity, mutual tagging, different post volumes, personal details (only maniac lists a bio/birthday), and maniac’s own references to Global.Baba as “other” all point to two different people. If they were the same person running dual accounts, it would require maintaining two very different personas simultaneously for years with no slip-ups — which the evidence doesn’t support. (If you have specific threads or eras you want compared for style, let me know — the forum is public and I can dig deeper.) Grok Is stupid, doesn’t know how to do IP search. How about @sage
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