ganeshran Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 You don't remember? how the bowler on other end deliberately bowled so as not to take a wicket, even by chance. and field was also set accordingly. Same like the way, recently, Mathoos or someone played (tuk-tuked) for the 100 for the guy on other end ( chandimal??) Not the same thing IMO. One was a hundred - which is a pretty routine thing. Other was a milestone only achieved once in entire history of test cricket. If they had risked the match while doing it, it would have been wrong but we had all but won.
Magneto Posted February 7, 2012 Author Posted February 7, 2012 You don't remember? how the bowler on other end deliberately bowled so as not to take a wicket, even by chance. and field was also set accordingly. Same like the way, recently, Mathoos or someone played (tuk-tuked) for the 100 for the guy on other end ( chandimal??) People are creating controversies and spoiling the spirit of my thread :(( :mad: :((
Old guy Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 You don't remember? how the bowler on other end deliberately bowled so as not to take a wicket, even by chance. and field was also set accordingly. Same like the way, recently, Mathoos or someone played (tuk-tuked) for the 100 for the guy on other end ( chandimal??) like i urself pointed out.. batsmen do this all the time.. if team is in sure win position nothing is wrong with it..i dont like it but every one does this even for 5 wicket hauls..
bulbul Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 You don't remember? how the bowler on other end deliberately bowled so as not to take a wicket, even by chance. and field was also set accordingly. Same like the way, recently, Mathoos or someone played (tuk-tuked) for the 100 for the guy on other end ( chandimal??) common XYZ i am j/k if you go by that logic nothing is earned... what guarantee other bowler (Sree) should have got wicket when he is not able to take a wicket before also whay didnt Batsmen got hit wicket to other boowlers or both stranded on same side to get run out no need to show too much neutrality :p (i should have mentioned you know who's century also not earned...but thats not showing any respect)
ganeshran Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Lets stick to the topic. Dum dum you can carry on the discussion in your club thread.
bulbul Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Lets stick to the topic. Dum dum you can carry on the discussion in your club thread. i just answered original question...why isolate me :((
mishra Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 That was some feat to accomplish. Arguably best feat in test cricket by Indian bowler. However Hirwani's 16 wicket haul 8 per inning against those great Windies is still best performnace till date by a spinner in a particular game
Stuge Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 I remember getting his autograph on the match tickets after he took those 10 wickets .. wow I should hold an auction for it .
Pak_Fan_4_Eva Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Contrary to what is the general perception amongst Pakistani fans, Kumble deserved all those wickets and rightly got them. There were no fishy decisions there save for one or two which is the norm nowadays anyway. Brilliant bowling. :hatsoff: Kumble is one of the most underrated bowlers of all time.
Magneto Posted February 7, 2012 Author Posted February 7, 2012 I remember getting his autograph on the match tickets after he took those 10 wickets .. wow I should hold an auction for it . Scan the ticket and put it up online :winky:
Magneto Posted February 7, 2012 Author Posted February 7, 2012 Contrary to what is the general perception amongst Pakistani fans, Kumble deserved all those wickets and rightly got them. There were no fishy decisions there save for one or two which is the norm nowadays anyway. Brilliant bowling. :hatsoff: Kumble is one of the most underrated bowlers of all time. :hysterical: :hysterical: Payback of dues for wholeheartedly supporting them during the Pommie bashing series :P
gaurav92 Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Contrary to what is the general perception amongst Pakistani fans, Kumble deserved all those wickets and rightly got them. There were no fishy decisions there save for one or two which is the norm nowadays anyway. Brilliant bowling. :hatsoff: Kumble is one of the most underrated bowlers of all time. That is a bit of an overstatement. Yes he wasn't a big turner of the ball, but was always known to rip the tail off quickly which Indian bowlers lack (and still do). No way he was an underrated bowler, I can't remember a game wherein he played and was never looked upon to pick up wickets, if you have come across some, name me a few.
ganeshran Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 That is a bit of an overstatement. Yes he wasn't a big turner of the ball' date=' but was always known to rip the tail off quickly which Indian bowlers lack (and still do). No way he was an underrated bowler, I can't remember a game wherein he played and was never looked upon to pick up wickets, if you have come across some, name me a few.[/quote'] Missed the meaning of underrated? :cantstop:
Pak_Fan_4_Eva Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 :hysterical: :hysterical: Payback of dues for wholeheartedly supporting them during the Pommie bashing series :P I call a spade a spade. Never believed in the payback culture :P @gaurav92 He is never mentioned in the same breath as Warne,Murali despite getting more than 600 Test wickets. It's no mean feat but his name never gets thrown around in discussions etc.
gaurav92 Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Missed the meaning of underrated? :cantstop: What ? Underrated = not highly rated bowler Isn't that what it is supposed to mean?
gaurav92 Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 I call a spade a spade. Never believed in the payback culture :P @gaurav92 He is never mentioned in the same breath as Warne,Murali despite getting more than 600 Test wickets. It's no mean feat but his name never gets thrown around in discussions etc. Ok got you :nice: I agree that he is never drawn into comparisons with Warne or Murali, but then again, we haven't had many threads on bowlers here on ICF, its just been Sachin v/s any tom dick and harry :P
ganeshran Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 What ? Underrated = not highly rated bowler Isn't that what it is supposed to mean? I am not sure if i got you correctly, but underrated is used for bowlers who are not rated as highly as they should be. Its more of a compliment.
Magneto Posted February 7, 2012 Author Posted February 7, 2012 I call a spade a spade. Never believed in the payback culture :P @gaurav92 He is never mentioned in the same breath as Warne,Murali despite getting more than 600 Test wickets. It's no mean feat but his name never gets thrown around in discussions etc. Here's Peter Roebuck mentioning them in the same breath http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/467143.html
ganeshran Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Kumble wasnt as good as Murali or Warne, but that isnt a bad thing, he was still a brilliant bowler in his own right. Its like trying to pull down VVS by saying he wasnt as good as SRT, Punter or Lara
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