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I hope that innings by Dhoni quites down those who criticise his new approach to batting. Just shows how an innings like today is much more crucial than a quickfire 30 off 20 balls. And India are in a strong position now, but with our bowling woes, and the pitch looking a belter, they have to...

The fact that some people think Dhoni, Raina etc are from Chennai scares the hell out of me, it just shows that the IPL, unfortunately, really seems to be taking over Indian cricket to such an extent that national selections are sometimes based on T20 achievements. And this thread is really...

4th ODI - India vs Australia - 1st Innings Welcome to Hyderabad for the 4th ODI of the series between India and Australia, where Australia lead 2-1. The pitch looks a belter, and the bowlers will have a very tough time getting wickets and keeping the runs down. Dhoni has called heads...

India desperately search for answers Preview at Hyderabad Match Facts Thursday, October 15, 2009 Start Time 14.30 Big Picture It's funny how one loss can completely change the complexion of a side, and India has fallen victim to this phenomenon. Down 2-1 in a 7 match series, you...

Yeah, I was considering it, but those pictures with Ponting celebrating are at night, which kinda conflicts with Australia batting here during the day. But thanks for the suggestion! 3rd ODI - India vs Australia - 2nd Innings Welcome back to Delhi, where India face an uphill task in...

3rd ODI - India vs Australia - 1st Innings We are here at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, in Delhi, for this much anticipated 3rd match of the series between India and Australia, the series being level at 1-1. It is warm, and currently there is some cloud cover, which is expected to clear up...

Series heats up as both teams look to gain the advantage Preview at Delhi Match Facts Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Start Time 14.30 Big Picture With the series at 1-1, both India and Australia will be vying to stamp their presence in this game, as whoever loses will have the unenviable task of...

2nd ODI - India vs Australia - 2nd Innings Welcome back to Nagpur, where Australia have a target of 282 runs to win in front of them. The pitch may turn more as the game goes on, but it still looks a cracker. Watson's all round show seals the deal for Australia The Indians got off...

2nd ODI - India vs Australia - 1st Innings Greetings from Nagpur for this second day-night clash between the two teams, here at one of the finest and most modern cricket stadiums in India, and infact the world. There's another very good turnout to see this all important fixture...

India look to gain higher ground Preview at Nagpur Match Facts Sunday, October 11, 2009 Start Time 14.30 Big Picture India may have won the first game, but don't necessarily have momentum going clearly their way. The way the Australians bowled again raises the issues of the adaptability of...

1st ODI: India vs Australia - 2nd Innings Cheers mate Welcome back to Jaipur, where Australia have put themselves on top through some clinical and tidy bowling. India will really have to fight hard, as Australia have a deep batting lineup, with Symonds at 7 and Mitchell Johnson at 8. Let's...

1st ODI: India vs Australia - 1st Innings Welcome to Jaipur for the first game of a long ODI series, starting with this day nighter. The atmosphere is cracking, with plenty of people turning up to see what these two formidable teams have to offer. Due to sweltering conditions here, the pitch...

It's been a while since I've visited this section of the forums, and I thought I should have another crack at a story, this time on ICC 2009. For those who are interested, you can find my first ever story here...

I play cricket over summer, and baseball during winter, and I have to say, I find cricket a more challenging and rewarding game. To be honest, this is more from a batsman/batter's perspective, as i'm an opening batsman as well as a lead-off hitter (in baseball), and I find the ability to build...

samaritan7 is an absolute legend. It must take alot of willpower to get through a game like the one we played, no matter how fair a player you are...

Yep, and you were really good. That over where you plundered 50 runs killed my chances. Had that been just 10 runs, I would have only lost by around 25 instead (either way still a big margin :laugh) @ Bluebagger: if that q was aimed at me, I play on PC

Losing Gambhir is a big blow for India, but the bright side is that a decent performer in Kohli was chosen to be the replacement. I can't stand to see Karthik open, let alone play in the side. Despite his performance in the West Indies, he's too much of a "bits and pieces" batsman, and it would...

Add Punit to the list Had the nerve to set the most negative fields I've ever seen, however I still managed to get 86 off 10 overs. When I had him floundering against my opening bowler, he decided to quit... I've only had one completed game in about 20 that I have played, either they use a...

Ugh, shocking display by New Zealand tbh, but I guess that's how their batting lineup rolls, either mediocre or pretty damn good... Bright side is that I have two teams that I support in the one tri-series. Can't wait to see Sri Lanka get rolled over by India!

On a side note, the amount of people who quit on this game is shocking... 5 out of 6 games so far to be exact