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Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 6:54pm

I must say it was pretty difficult decision to choose MOM between KP and Swann. In the end I think it was KP who really deserved the award as he was the one who made it possbile with his breath taking batting display when even the locals found it hard to score freely on that pitch. Swan had 10 wickets, and it is really a rare that someone gets 10 wickets in the match still does not get the MOM award. Just goes to show the importance of KP's innings.]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:54:54 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220858#220858 Sri Lanka v England : Oh this is just horrible why only... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220856#220856 Author: mystery
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 3:14pm

Oh this is just horrible why only 2 test match series atleast have 3 match i just cant understand why they waste almost 2 months on IPL but cant get another 7-8 days for one more test match. ]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:14:35 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220856#220856 Sri Lanka v England : It's just a two game series... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220855#220855 Author: sam_ahmed
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 2:21pm

It's just a two game series Mystery and it's a tie at 1-1.

Very good performance by England, full marks to them, they also hang on to their No.1 ranking, disappointing for SLN, but at least they can take heart from the fact that after losing quite a few series in a row they have been able to draw one against the best team in the world.
]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:21:05 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220855#220855 Sri Lanka v England : No Clobs , I never saidthat they... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220854#220854 Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 2:20pm

No Clobs , I never said that they should not have taken those wickets or they should have gone for draw instead of a win ... I was just wondering (if those two late wickets turn agasint them eventually in final result ) if they don't  back it up quickly and wrap the innings fast , they could end up  chasing 180/200 which would be a dicey situation. It was just a thought, a possibility that could have happened. There is a reason to say that , I would not have said this had it been any other team, but recent ENG performances against spin batting last definately made me think if was really good for them ( SL always looked to play for draw).

Literally I was tired of seeing them play so well throught the test matches only to sqauander chances meekly batting last ... I did not want that to happen again.
 
Anyway, I could not watch today's match as I had some other work , from the scorecard it looks like England pretty much easily knocked those runs.
 
Great thing is ENG retained their No 1 spot , which is a great sign, I hope they prevail over SA or at max draw the series so that they will retain that for some more time.


Edited by MalhotraRaj84 - 07 April 2012 at 2:38pm]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:20:48 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220854#220854 Sri Lanka v England : So finally England won and they... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220853#220853 Author: mystery
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 1:55pm

So finally England won and they really deserved it and i hope they win the series.]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:55:49 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220853#220853 Sri Lanka v England : but they had to chase, whatever... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220852#220852 Author: Clobber
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 1:47pm

but they had to chase, whatever the target was, so it's odd to suggest that taking 2 wickets was to their detriment. You seem to have implied they would have been better not taking wickets and letting SL bat out a draw.]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:47:16 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220852#220852 Sri Lanka v England : Well the same holds good at lot... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220850#220850 Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 1:09pm

Well the same holds good at lot of places mate!
 
EDIT: I mean over estimation. Maybe I should say there was over reaction to what I posted  , considering ENG's recent chases in 4th innings, my post was absolutely relevant to what could have happened.


Edited by MalhotraRaj84 - 07 April 2012 at 1:18pm]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:09:57 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220850#220850 Sri Lanka v England : Originally posted by MalhotraRaj84 Originally... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220848#220848 Author: Mikey
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 12:16pm

Originally posted by MalhotraRaj84

Originally posted by Mikey

England all set for victory, don't know what the hell Raj is on about here.
I don't know what you mean by 'hell'.
 

My post were pretty clear for anyone to understand ( if you really wished to) . Look back at my posts , I have clearly told (yesterday) that they were in driver seat. All I said was those two wickets could end up to be tricky situation if SL manage a sizeable lead.

 

If you exextract only the half the post and draw inference, you will not get the right picture.

 

Sometimes I wonder why someone reads only half the post?


It's an expression. You over evaluated the situation. It was simple, England to get a few lower order wickets and then chase something pretty low. There's no other analysis necessary.]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:16:54 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220848#220848 Sri Lanka v England : So a great win by England , a... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220847#220847 Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 10:12am

So a great win Clap by England , a truly deserved one. They have shown great character in time and again fighting it out only to fall short by one little partnership.Glad they did it this time.
 
This also goes to show that no matter how good your bowling attack is , your batsman need to contribute, they same is true for other way round. A classic example for all those who think only batting/bowling wins you matches.
]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:12:46 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220847#220847 Sri Lanka v England : Originally posted by MikeyEngland... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220846#220846 Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 10:07am

Originally posted by Mikey

England all set for victory, don't know what the hell Raj is on about here.
I don't know what you mean by 'hell'.
 
My post were pretty clear for anyone to understand ( if you really wished to) . Look back at my posts , I have clearly told (yesterday) that they were in driver seat. All I said was those two wickets could end up to be tricky situation if SL manage a sizeable lead.
 
If you exextract only the half the post and draw inference, you will not get the right picture.
 
Sometimes I wonder why someone reads only half the post?
]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:07:17 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220846#220846 Sri Lanka v England : England all set for victory, don't... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220845#220845 Author: Mikey
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 8:13am

England all set for victory, don't know what the hell Raj is on about here. ]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:13:41 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220845#220845 Sri Lanka v England : SL have started the day , and... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220844#220844 Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 5:53am

SL have started the day , and taking some time to settle down.I agree with 4-5 overs in the morning , but if SL show the same attitude that they showed yesterday evening ( block everything and not score any runs ) then they are digging their own grave.SL should look to score atleast 3 runs per over rate otherwise it loss is inevitable here.
 
From ENG perspective , as the pitch is difficult they can do both attack and dry up the runs.
]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:53:35 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220844#220844 Sri Lanka v England : Not a dig at DRS , but I am getting... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220843#220843 Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 4:38am

Not a dig at DRS , but I am getting sick of this every little controvertial decision being made into huge point of discussion (even with DRS or without DRS series).Coaches/Team manager making rounds to 3rd umpires/match refree during the match. Silly!
 
]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:38:05 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220843#220843 Sri Lanka v England : Originally posted by Clobberwhy... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220842#220842 Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: 5920
Posted: 07 April 2012 at 4:29am

Originally posted by Clobber

why wouldn't the 2 late wickets be a good thing?
Clobs as much as I want ENG to win , but looking at what ENG have done in last 3 test matches batting last on sub-continent pitches scares me.They had gettable target and they spilled their chances.
 
With the late two wickets , there is more chance of result in the match (otherwise it would have been a draw)...SL have 33 runs in bag , 0if the remaining batsman can muster another 150/180  runs and get out.It will leave ENG in a tricky situration to bat out 40/45 overs on last day or go for victory.
 
I would love to see a 1-1 scoreline , but I don't see that happening unless ENG strike early in session 1.
]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:29:14 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220842#220842 Sri Lanka v England : why wouldn't the 2 late wickets... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220840#220840 Author: Clobber
Subject: 5920
Posted: 06 April 2012 at 10:12pm

why wouldn't the 2 late wickets be a good thing?]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:12:12 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220840#220840 Sri Lanka v England : Those two wickets at the end of... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220839#220839 Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: 5920
Posted: 06 April 2012 at 7:47pm

Those two wickets at the end of day ... don't know if that is a good thing for England ? This means SL now have 33 runs lead , that means if Jaywerdene,Mathews and Prasanna manage somewhere around another 120/150(in about 50 overs) ... you never know ENG to could implode on 5th day pitch at closing stages.
 
Currently ENG are clearly in driver seat , but as I said I do not count their ability chasing last on sub continent pitches.Target of 180/200 could well put ENG in a spot of bother.
]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:47:31 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220839#220839 Sri Lanka v England : ENG are on top but SLN will try... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220838#220838 Author: sam_ahmed
Subject: 5920
Posted: 06 April 2012 at 6:18pm

ENG are on top but SLN will try to grind it out tomorrow, remember two of their wickets are nightwatchmen, so Mathews and Prasanna are still there with Mahela and these three will have to be at the crease for long time, SLN need to ensure they bat 2 sessions if they are to draw this.]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:18:43 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220838#220838 Sri Lanka v England : Just as I write the above, Swann... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220834#220834 Author: Mikey
Subject: 5920
Posted: 06 April 2012 at 12:51pm

Just as I write the above, Swann takes 2 wickets and England are right on top. England would be kicking themselves if they didn't finish this match off with a win! But seriously, having Panesar would have given England a greater edge... ]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:51:48 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220834#220834 Sri Lanka v England : Jayawardene is in superb nick.... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220833#220833 Author: Mikey
Subject: 5920
Posted: 06 April 2012 at 12:33pm

Jayawardene is in superb nick. Captaincy has done him wonders, he looked so deflated during Dilshan's tenure and was starting to become a bit of a liability. Now he's emerging as SL's most valuable batsmen and one of the most in-form at the minute in world cricket. SL have bounced back here, and with their two best batsmen at the crease and a slender lead, England could miss out here. England are dying for a victory and it'd be a shame if they don't get over the line, certainly SA would be putting their hand up for the no.1 ranking. If England don't win you can only blame the selectors, who have picked a 'Steven Smith', in Samit Patel... at least Smith is a superb fielder, Patel can barely move... I do think Panesar, in his great form, would have made a difference!

Edited by Mikey - 06 April 2012 at 12:33pm]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:33:02 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220833#220833 Sri Lanka v England : When KP plays innings like that,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220829#220829 Author: BackwardPoint
Subject: 5920
Posted: 05 April 2012 at 11:05pm

When KP plays innings like that, it makes me wish he was coming in at 6 for RSA. Quality knock from a very good player. Not being critical of his innings but the attack is very mediocre. He is going to struggle to do that against the likes of Pakistan and South Africa. Not taking anything away from Pietersen though, he has completely taken the game away from SL and kept ENG at number 1.
]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:05:12 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220829#220829 Sri Lanka v England : Bell hasn't grown as much... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220822#220822 Author: Mikey
Subject: 5920
Posted: 05 April 2012 at 11:39am

Bell hasn't grown as much as I thought he would after a successful Ashes series last year, some good Asian performances would have really set his name in stone as one of England's best this generation. KP on the other hand played an awesome knock, like the old KP in some ways, and made Herath and co. look like the ordinary spinners they really are. No real reason why England should struggle against SL in SL, Aussies had no problems last year and they're a far less competent side (unfortunately...).]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:39:57 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220822#220822 Sri Lanka v England : During that session it was like... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220821#220821 Author: Clobber
Subject: 5920
Posted: 05 April 2012 at 10:13am

During that session it was like a totally different game to what we have seen from England all winter long. Absolutely extraordinary knock from Pietersen on a track that is very obviously difficult to score quickly on - as Ian Bell painfully demonstrated.]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:13:32 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220821#220821 Sri Lanka v England : 287-3 with Pietersen taking... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220820#220820 Author: Sledger
Subject: 5920
Posted: 05 April 2012 at 8:51am

287-3 with Pietersen taking Randiv apart !  He's hit a quickfire 55* off just 64 balls - a strikerate alien to everyone else on this slow , slow track.  The position is right up KP's street and he and Ian Bell (badly in need of a decent score) could well put this game beyond the Lankans in no time at all.  Surely they'll get a sizeable lead now , 150-200 isn't unlikely unless we see another batting collapse.
             Cook fell 6 short of another hundred , nicely supported by Trott  with 64. The pitch is a little up and down , but I think we're now seeing that Herath and Randiv are no more than decent spinners and not the worldbeaters the English made them look in the first test.


Edited by Sledger - 05 April 2012 at 8:52am]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:51:36 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220820#220820 Sri Lanka v England : Another interesting game in prospect,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220814#220814 Author: sam_ahmed
Subject: 5920
Posted: 04 April 2012 at 6:38pm

Another interesting game in prospect, ENG did well and I'm very happy for Andrew Strauss, he is too good a player to be left out and at the moment a very good captain.

SLN can fight back though, they would need a couple of early wickets tomorrow and ENG will not get more than 300. A good stand tomorrow by these two and SLN are in trouble.
]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:38:22 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220814#220814 Sri Lanka v England : Finally a bit of bite and fight... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220813#220813 Author: Mikey
Subject: 5920
Posted: 04 April 2012 at 4:34pm

Finally a bit of bite and fight from England, just what the doctor ordered. The best two batsmen are in now, if either of these two goes it's almost like the Lankans have broken into the tail! Some good lower order resistance will certainly bat SL out of this match...]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:34:19 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220813#220813 Sri Lanka v England : Blimey , England get through to... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220810#220810 Author: Sledger
Subject: 5920
Posted: 04 April 2012 at 10:20am

Blimey , England get through to tea unscathed !   Strauss had a few hairy moments but at 83-0 , they're sitting pretty.  They've taken 36 overs to get to that score , so they have reined themselves in and played like test batsmen!  More of the same is required for the final session - I expect Cook and Strauss's tea tastes much sweeter just now !]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:20:08 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220810#220810 Sri Lanka v England : Strauss maintains he's playing... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220809#220809 Author: Sledger
Subject: 5920
Posted: 04 April 2012 at 8:15am

Strauss maintains he's playing well , just not getting a score. Whether he's just kidding himself I'm not sure , but I don't see anyone around who can take his place in the side.  I fancy he might come right , maybe a bit of luck ( being put down perhaps) and we could see him back amongst the runs.   His last ton was against Australia at the Gabba , a long , long time ago.    I hope he does well today , he's got the backing of the side and the management and there's no doubt that he's working his socks off - maybe he's just trying too hard.]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:15:14 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220809#220809 Sri Lanka v England : Swann finally back to his wicket... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220808#220808 Author: Mikey
Subject: 5920
Posted: 04 April 2012 at 7:50am

Swann finally back to his wicket taking ways, not the same venom like he had a couple of years ago, so hopefully for England he can find that spark again. 275 is a good score, but like we always reiterate, if England can take a 100 run lead then they can win... it's as simple as that. Another loss here and I think Cook will be the test captain very soon, ODI captaincy has brought the best out of him with the bat too... Strauss is starting to look like he has past his expiry date, perhaps prematurely, and not too dissimilar to Vaughan.]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:50:50 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220808#220808 Sri Lanka v England : Well 275 all out , a pretty decent... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220806#220806 Author: Sledger
Subject: 5920
Posted: 04 April 2012 at 7:08am

Well 275 all out , a pretty decent effort by the Englishmen and another class knock from Jayawardene. 4 wickets for Swann who is showing signs of returning to form. 
          Now for the hard part , applying themselves , knuckling down and getting a decent score ! 
]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:08:23 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220806#220806 Sri Lanka v England : The match is interestingly poised,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5920&PID=220803#220803 Author: sam_ahmed
Subject: 5920
Posted: 03 April 2012 at 5:52pm

The match is interestingly poised, it all depends on how well ENG bat now because SLN won't be making more than 300, I agree that selecting Patel is a very defensive and meaningless move, Monty would have been a much better choice or for that matter if they want to strengten their batting then even Bopara as a batsmen is a better choice.


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