Ind in WC 2011

[kabira]

^well that way we can host semifinal and final...give some take some

[zen]

This is how the WC could go: A1 SL A2 Aus A3 Pak A4 NZ B1 SA B2 Ind B3 Eng B4 WI If Ind is B2 QF: Ind vs Pak or NZ SF: Ind vs SL or WI Final: Ind vs Aus/SA/Eng If Ind is B1 QF: Ind vs Pak or NZ SF: Ind vs Aus or Eng Final: Ind vs SA/SL/WI

[cowboysfan]

hmm,would prefer to be b2 tbh.

[cowboysfan]

Interesting Kohli stat-he averages 61 in day/night matches.

[jibranpatel15]

India may miss out on SF. This is what i feel i don't mean it guys ok.

[zen]

Well, KO games are 50-50, so every team has that chance. Why would you think Ind has a less than 50% chance of going through to SF?

[kabira]

team that gets Newzealand in Q/f has a freebie. and don't count bangladesh out, they are playing home, they can win against Windies, England or SA.

[Feed]

India has not won the big matches: Waugh More... India has not won the big matches: Waugh Principal Correspondent Australian legend Steve Waugh thinks India has to improve its ability to win big matches in the 50-over format in order to strengthen its claim for the cricket World Cup. Waugh, who led Australia to win the 1999 World Cup after being part of the 1987 title winning team, said the Aussies were more capable of clinching big-stage encounters. “India is an experienced side and well-coached by Gary Kirsten. They are now more aggressive and confident but they have to win the big matches. “(Mahendra Singh) Dhoni has done a good job as a captain. The same holds for South Africa. Their past of not winning big matches comes back to haunt them. “Australia has won big matches when it counts and that is what India has to do,†said Waugh here on Friday. Enjoying pressure According to Waugh, as the home team captain, Dhoni should enjoy the pressure. “If there is no pressure, you will not do well. Pressure is good. “You can test yourself in the toughest of conditions. As a captain you cannot be in a better situation to test yourself. If you take pressure in a positive way, it is good. Otherwise you will have problems,†he said. Asked about his opinion on the ongoing debate about India winning the World Cup for Sachin Tendulkar, Waugh put things into perspective. “You want to win it for the team and most importantly for the country. You certainly cannot win just for one person. The game is bigger than any certain individual. You have to win it for each other. “I am sure that even Tendulkar will like to win it for the team and the country. If India wins the World Cup, it will cap off a brilliant career.†Waugh thought Tendulkar would be an important cog in the wheel for India. “Tendulkar's role will be very important. When you need to take control of the game or stop the opposition, he would play a major part. He will have a very crucial role,†he said. Winning the toss Evaluating India's chances, the former Australian captain said any team which reached the quarterfinals would be capable of winning the title. “Winning the toss from quarterfinals onwards is important as dew under lights will be a major factor,†he said. Waugh rated Australia very highly as the team was preparing to annex the title for the fourth consecutive time. “It is a well-balanced side. It is the only team to pick four fast bowlers, which speaks about its aggressive strategies. The key would be to keep the bowlers fit,†he said. Waugh thought the absence of players like Michael Hussey and Nathan Hauritz due to injuries would be a “big loss†for the Aussies. However, he considered this an opportunity for others to rise to the occasion. Waugh said injuries were bound to happen to players as they were playing a lot of cricket and earning substantially. On the bowlers who could make an impact in the mega event, Waugh listed Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, English spinner Graeme Swann, Aussie speedster Brett Lee and India's Harbhajan Singh. Busy with the activities of Steve Waugh Foundation, his own business and his role as a promoter of Australia's preparations for the London Olympics, Waugh said he was too tied up to think about taking up the job of coaching the Indian team.

[satyam1729]

Agree with him.

[cowboysfan]

I am 100% sure that Dhoni is going to win 3 tosses in a row from the QF's to the Finals.

[Sachin=GOD]

I am 100% sure that Dhoni is going to win 3 tosses and 3 matches in a row from the QF's to the Finals.

:two_thumbs_up:

[jibranpatel15]

i think we are putting xtra bit of pressure on IND by expecting alot from them. Well all have to agree this WC is a trump card 1 batsmen/1bowler per day & u win it . What every team need is LUCK & hidded help from GOD[ALLAH] & + feel it will be with SA team this time INSHALLAH AMEEEN

[Sir_Afridi]

Steve Waugh is right. Considering India performances in recent ICC tournaments, I would not bet on them to go far in this WC.

[Sir john]

india will win i hope so.

[vvvslaxman]

Hope there is no football injury, KoKo injury this time around.

[Roshanrocks]

wow, expect another football injury any time, especially Ashish "bones" Nehra :nervous:

[satyam1729]

Steve Waugh is right. Considering India performances in recent ICC tournaments' date=' I would not bet on them to go far in this WC.[/quote'] He didn't say anything about Pakistan mofo.

[zen]

So when is the match tracker for first Ind game coming up?

[zen]

Anyways, my 11 for the first game. I think we wouldn't need 7 batsmen on a flatish pitch against BD bowlers, mainly spinners. And we play spin well - Tendulkar - Sehwag - GG - Kohli - Dhoni - YP - Ashwin / Chawla (or Yuvi to see if he can strike some form. He has been bowling well lately) - Bhajji - Zak - Munna - Sree / Nehra India :isalute:

[razzlesdazzle]

I think India will have to play very well to win the WC