Hitwicket Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 According to this article, Bangladesh will win LOL: http://tiny.cc/b3y1o
Fontaine Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 It's going to be a great tournament and I have high hopes for India. They are one of only two sides (along with Sri Lanka) that have the balance of pace/spin along with some real power hitters for frequent 300 run totals that are required for tournaments like this one. Forget about pace bowlers like Lee, Tait, Morkel etc. No man alive can consistently bowl 140+ over 8-10 matches in 30+ Celsius heat. This tournament is going to be decided by who can make the best use of their spinners in the middle overs, have the most controlled (not necessarily fast) pace bowling at the start and death overs, and finally by batting super powers like Sehwag, Dilshan, Gayle, Pathan who can hit the ball a mile on flat tracks where they can use their batspeed to hit the ball through the line. I look forward to watching teams like England crumple under the heat and conditions and they're bowlers are already breaking down. The only trouble is Dhoni can't win a toss to save his life and if the dew becomes a factor (37 out of 49 matches are day/nighters) then losing the toss and bowling second will be a big, big problem.
Rameshraja17 Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Tough. GO 4 INDIA. Better batting line up than the other PAK , SRI and BAN thought they have batting advantage. Bowling is our concern. but yet dont think any other team has abetter bowler than BAJJI when the ptich is turning
Feed Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 "Will be the most open Cup in history" : Haroon Lorgat More... "Will be the most open Cup in history" ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat says that 2011 will witness the most open and unpredictable ICC Cricket World Cup in history. ESPNSTAR.com caught up with ICC CEO for a sneak peek into what can be expected in cricket’s greatest carnival. By Himanshu Shekhar Excerpts: How will be ICC 2011 Cricket World Cup different from the ones in the past? Well, for a start, part of the Cricket World Cup will be staged in Bangladesh, a country that has never before hosted a major global ICC event. As you can imagine that is very exciting for us and for the people of Bangladesh who are hugely passionate about the game. Apart from Bangladesh, it is also being staged in India and Sri Lanka. Nowhere in the world can one find love and power for the game as in the sub-continent. We are expecting all the people from the three host nations to come out in force, support their teams, follow the tournament and I ask each one of them to welcome the gaze of the world to their shores. We are looking forward to a great tournament with the top 14 teams in the world competing for the right to be the World Champion. I am sure that cricket will benefit greatly from whoever wins the World Cup. This year’s event promises to be one of the most open and unpredictable in history. It seems to me that the top teams are all playing some wonderful cricket at present and there is precious little to decide between them. The Australians could make history by becoming the first team to win four in a row but they will be challenged as they are not as dominant today as they were four years ago. The other teams no doubt will sense an opportunity to wrestle The Cup that Counts from their tight grasp. With Twenty-twenty cricket being the new buzz world globally, do you think that a grand success in the Cricket World Cup will go a long way in defining the future of the fifty over game? I think the talk of poor interest in 50-over cricket is overstated. I firmly believe that all three forms of the game (Test, ODI and T20I) will coexist and in fact thrive at international level. I hope that the ICC Cricket World Cup, being the game’s flagship event and cricket’s biggest prize, will add to reversing the poor perception of 50-over cricket as some of the recent matches already have. What the debate should be is around context, proper scheduling and making sure the right volume and balance is struck between the formats. To be frank, the talk of a demise of 50-over ODI cricket is way out of whack with what we are experiencing. Players, spectators, TV viewers and administrators still see great value in the ODI and I think we are very fortunate as a sport to have three viable formats that are so popular in their own ways. I can’t think of any other sport that enjoys such an embarrassment of riches in that way. Is The ICC contemplating a change in the format of the fifty over game? There are no plans to dramatically change the format of the 50-over game at international level. That said, we encourage our Members to experiment with different formats and initiatives to see if there are ways it can be enhanced. The ODI today has a very different look and feel to what it was 40 years ago when the first match took place in 1971. We have always embraced change and will continue to do so. If it’s good for ODIs we will consider it. ICC has launched one of the biggest cricketing communication campaigns off late. What’s the very idea behind such a huge campaign? It is important that we promote cricket and we have embarked on an integrated campaign to showcase our flagship event. In fact is we are excited and we want to share the same excitement with players and fans. The tournament is a contest between nations for The Cup That Counts. The marketing campaign strategy ensures it reaches out to fans globally and is a celebration of cricket. The ‘Tight Rope Walk’ campaign uses the metaphor of a contest between captains for the most coveted prize. Since cricket speaks a single language whether it is India, Sri Lanka or Bangladesh, the campaign approach has been to unify the messages across mediums but deliver them locally. For example, the ‘player campaign’ in India is with Sachin Tendulkar, the ICC CWC 2011 Event Ambassador whereas Murali is the face of the campaign in Sri Lanka and similarly Shakib Al Hasan is featured in Bangladesh. The marketing campaign comprises promotions across television, print, out-of-home media and radio to last mile mediums like the School Contact Programme, ICC CWC 2011 trophy tour, consumer promotions and road shows. The ICC CWC 2011 Official Event Song ‘De Ghumake’ has been composed by the musical trio of Shankar-Ehsaan and Loy. World Cup is ICC’s flagship event and with stakes like never before, what is ICC’s biggest challenge at the moment? As expected when governing a global game like cricket, there will be many challenges. These are often well publicized and some are mentioned below. We face those challenges full on and with the cooperation and expertise of our Members so that our great sport will continue to strengthen and grow. We know we must adapt to the ever-changing world around us which brings its own challenges. Security issues have always been one of the most important aspects in the sub-continent. What special plans are in place to counter the any miscreants? The safety and security of players, officials, supporters and media is a fundamental priority. The fact is that security is an issue no matter the event and no matter where in the world it is organized. As with all our events, we have experts who develop detailed security plans which are specific to a location. We have been working hard with local law-enforcement agencies and the three host Members to mitigate the risks and to ensure that appropriate measures are in place so that everyone involved can enjoy the tournament in a safe environment. Doping in sports has been one of the major concerns globally. How is ICC planning to get rid off players who get tempted to use the performance enhancing drugs and take undue advantage? We have a suitable doping code and the mechanisms in place. Every international player is subject to drug testing under the terms of the ICC Anti-Doping Code, which is endorsed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). There is a structured programme of in-and-out-of-competition testing so that any international player can be tested anywhere and at anytime. Cricket has always thrived in controversies and with World Cup at stake, tensions are bound to spill over. What are the steps taken by ICC to ensure that cricket is played in the right spirit? The spirit of cricket is something we take very seriously and is part and parcel of the fabric of the game. It is vital for the continued success and attraction of cricket that it should be played in the right spirit. We expect cricketers to be competitive and play hard but we insist that they play fair. The players know their responsibilities and boundaries under the terms of the ICC Code of Conduct and if they overstep the mark they can expect to be reported by the umpires and appear before the match referee to answer the charges. I am very happy to say, however, that lately we have noticed a marked improvement in player behaviour as teams are determined to play the game in the right spirit. It is very heartening to see that and we will continue to ensure that it remains so.
Rajiv Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 I thought "Open" meant that all financial transactions, agents etc will be transparent
Akshat Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Tough. GO 4 INDIA. Better batting line up than the other PAK , SRI and BAN thought they have batting advantage. Bowling is our concern. but yet dont think any other team has abetter bowler than BAJJI when the ptich is turning Don't you think Swan is a better bowler? And even otherwise, are we going to get turning tracks in the world cup?
vvvslaxman Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 According to this article, Bangladesh will win LOL: http://tiny.cc/b3y1o :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
ravishingravi Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 My money is on England. India's bowling looks horrible esp. seam attack and home advantage is more of a handicap with the pressure.
ravishingravi Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 According to this article, Bangladesh will win LOL: http://tiny.cc/b3y1o No wonder they were East Pakistan at some point
Feed Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Smith predicts an ''open'', high-scoring World Cup More... Smith predicts an ''open'', high-scoring World Cup Johannesburg, Feb 7, (PTI): South Africa captain Graeme Smith feels that the upcoming ICC cricket World Cup will be an ''open'' tournament with the placid sub-continent pitches offering some exciting high-scoring encounters. Emphasing that the importance of batting power-play in the mega-event, Smith said a good finishing in both the batting as well as bowling departments will be key to success in the tournament starting on February 19 in Dhaka. "Conditions are going to be quite batter-friendly so scores might be quite high. I think we have a solid top five and top six batting line-up. Finishing, with bat and ball, is something we need to be really strong on. I think that's going to be crucial throughout the World Cup," Smith told the weekly 'Sunday Independent' before departing for the World Cup to be co-hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. "Powerplay three, when that's taken and how that's used and how's its managed with both bat and ball is also going to be important. "For me, power-play three is not so much about when you take it, but how you play it, the execution of it. We've spoken a lot about it and when to take it. I personally would like to take it when guys are in and there's going to be a good partnership going, rather than when guys are just starting out at the crease," he added. Refusing to predict a winner, the South Africa skipper conceded that it would be a "very open World Cup". "It is a very open World Cup. England have some good players who will be fit for the World Cup. Australia are always very solid performers in this form of the game. Fatigue for the two of them might be an issue. I think England are home for three days before they travel to India for the World Cup," Smith said. "The sub-continent teams are always wily and street smart in their own conditions. They will always be a factor. Bangladesh will pull off a few surprises in front of all their fans," he added.
pranitha63 Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Why India can’t win the World Cup this time! India conquered the unthinkable by winning the World Cup in 1983. Since then, expectations of an entire population soar every time India get ready to participate in the big event. Sometimes they have been hot favourites, sometimes not so flaming. But the fact of the sad matter is that the World Cup continues to elude. The same enthusiasm has returned to the sub-continent and as always, experts are saying that this is the best ODI team India has fielded in a World Cup. It is also being said that this team can recreate the magic of 1983. But is everything as rosy as the Indian cricket fanatics believe them to be? Read more...
DeadMan Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 he he he absltly correct.Taking abt Indian fans lol loooooooooooooooooool. Professional and most intelligent fans in all time :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
vvvslaxman Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 India, SA look the real deal - Adam Parore http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10707298 Adam Parore: India, SA look the real deal by Adam Parore India will play South Africa in the World Cup final, assuming the draw plays out that way. Those two teams are the clear favourites to my mind. Australia, gunning for their fourth consecutive triumph, were shaping up quite well. Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke are in the runs again, which is ominous because the way to win a World Cup is to have your best players firing. But after a comprehensive series win over England, the Australians have fallen back in the World Cup warm-up games. Considering their overall lineup, I don't think they play spin bowling well enough to win. India are in terrific shape and who would be surprised if the pitches suit the advantages they have in bowling and facing spin. They have so many options and players to rely on in the batting department. They also have a huge amount of experience so the pressure they will face from their fanatical fans won't get to them. South Africa don't have a good record in big tournaments but they traditionally do well in the sub-continent. They are strong in all departments, including fielding. I don't expect any unheralded players to grab the limelight - the tournament stars will come from the ranks of the famous, Jacques Kallis, Dale Steyn, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, M.S. Dhoni. New Zealand's chances are just about zero unfortunately. This week's heavy loss to India shows the ground they have to make up. I hear suggestions that you only have to win three games. But you need to be world class with players in form to do that. Even then, the very best teams might need an ounce of luck to turn events their way. A struggling team, which New Zealand are, has little or no chance of stringing those kinds of wins together. As for mad upsets, there are often one or two at a World Cup and they often involve Pakistan. :hysterical: Keep an eye out. * I don't see how the ICC can ban Salman Butt from commentating on the World Cup. The heart says that Pakistani Butt, suspended for spot-fixing, should not be involved. This is not a good look for cricket. But there are also employment issues involving the rights of people to work. Legally, I suspect it would be very difficult to ban Butt.
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