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Smith is the new Aussie opener, and Renshaw is the back-up. 

 

Seeing a lot of angry reactions to Rohit and Kohli's inclusion in the squad for the Afghanistan series, lol. 

 

Shami received the Arjuna Award from the President, though I reckon he'd be more pleased with his new hairline.

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3 hours ago, XNOR said:

Smith is the new Aussie opener, and Renshaw is the back-up.

That Australian top six looks as stacked as the previous lineup and they have an extra bowlong option now in Green too. Ahhhhhhhhhhh

Have a feeling Smith will kill it in the openers role too

 

3 hours ago, XNOR said:

Shami received the Arjuna Award from the President, though I reckon he'd be more pleased with his new hairline.

 I noticed that head full of hair. MoSh stays winning

 

3 hours ago, XNOR said:

Seeing a lot of angry reactions to Rohit and Kohli's inclusion in the squad for the Afghanistan series, lol.

Lmao, hope Rohit in particular shuts the folk at the cricket subreddit up

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On 1/10/2024 at 9:31 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Have a feeling Smith will kill it in the openers role too

Played a WI debutant's first ball right to the slips :kekw:

 

On 1/10/2024 at 9:31 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Lmao, hope Rohit in particular shuts the folk at the cricket subreddit up

I blame Gill for that run-out in the first match, but he played a really poor shot last match and gave his wicket for a duck. Hope he shines today.

 

Jaiswal been killing it so far. Sealed as the test opener?

 

KL apparently won't be keeping against England, so that leaves him fighting with Iyer for the number 5 spot. Don't really know who would make it tbh, though I'm more inclined towards Iyer.  Who do you expect will keep wickets? Out of Jurel and KSB, Jurel seems to be the better batsman looking at his 15-match FC stat, but idk about his keeping tbh.

 

Dube just doubled his batting average lmao. In case there are retentions, do you think CSK will go for him?

 

 

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1 hour ago, XNOR said:

Played a WI debutant's first ball right to the slips :kekw:

A debut to remember for Shamar Joseph. Let's see if he sticks around and makes his name or is a flash in the pan

 

1 hour ago, XNOR said:

I blame Gill for that run-out in the first match, but he played a really poor shot last match and gave his wicket for a duck. Hope he shines today.

Damn he did not shut the redditors up at all, now the voices to get him out are louder. I wonder if Rohit doesn't have an excellent IPL, whether we should have Gill in his place instead

 

1 hour ago, XNOR said:

Jaiswal been killing it so far. Sealed as the test opener?

As t20 opener ya. As test opener depends on how he does against England I think

 

1 hour ago, XNOR said:

KL apparently won't be keeping against England, so that leaves him fighting with Iyer for the number 5 spot. Don't really know who would make it tbh, though I'm more inclined towards Iyer.

Me too. Though KL might also replace Gill

 

1 hour ago, XNOR said:

Who do you expect will keep wickets? Out of Jurel and KSB, Jurel seems to be the better batsman looking at his 15-match FC stat, but idk about his keeping tbh

I hope Jurel but I suspect it will be Bharat. I was not impressed with Bharat after the hone series against Aus

 

1 hour ago, XNOR said:

Dube just doubled his batting average lmao. In case there are retentions, do you think CSK will go for him?

Lmao, the comeback not many saw coming.

 

I think the only surefire retentions for CSK rn are Rutu and Jaddu. Let's see how Dube plays this season, if he becomes a regular in the Indian side then you'd think him too

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On 1/18/2024 at 5:58 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Just like that Rohit is back.

Yup. Career high score at that age. He is unstoppable when he gets going. Well, except when he decides to retire out to avoid running. :kekw:

 

Lmao at Sundar not being able to finish his quota after he finally starts taking wickets. Poor guy. Sanju as well, lol.

 

On 1/17/2024 at 5:21 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

A debut to remember for Shamar Joseph. Let's see if he sticks around and makes his name or is a flash in the pan

Got a five-four in Australia as well. Inspirational backstory as well, worked as a security guard. Always good to see WI's fast bowlers shine.

 

On 1/17/2024 at 5:21 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

whether we should have Gill in his place instead

Sadly he is going to be relegated to the bench after Rohit's century.

 

On 1/17/2024 at 5:21 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Though KL might also replace Gill

True, but I guess Gill is more suited for batting at 3. Another year, another KL vs Gill debate lol.

 

On 1/17/2024 at 5:21 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

I hope Jurel but I suspect it will be Bharat. I was not impressed with Bharat after the hone series against Aus

Me too. Bharat hasn't really impressed anyone with both batting and keeping.

 

 

 

 

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India A getting their asses kicked by the England Lions. Deshpande's figures, damn. Sad to see Saini fall off

 

Pakistan have lost every single game since Babar was removed from captaincy. That being said I still think they did the right thing moving on from him as skipper, though he is still their best batsman

 

13 minutes ago, XNOR said:

Yup. Career high score at that age. He is unstoppable when he gets going. Well, except when he decides to retire out to avoid running. :kekw:

 

Lmao at Sundar not being able to finish his quota after he finally starts taking wickets. Poor guy. Sanju as well, lol

Glad to see Sundar made up for his wicketless run with three wickets in the match. Rohit and Washi doing well and India winning a thriller, was a good day

 

XNOR are you going to watch tomorrows u19 WC match India v Bangladesh?

 

The t20 WC XI selection for India is going to be spicy after Rohits ton. Virat's fans would make a scene but I feel once SKY and Hardik return, Virat is the most droppable from the XI

Else how do you fit Rinku

My top 7 would be

Rohit

Jaiswal

Keeper (Kishan/KL/Samson/Jitesh (if Jitesh then slot him at 5/6))

SKY

Hardik

Rinku

Axar/Jaddu

 

reddit is suggesting dropping Jaiswal. I think thats mad but then again i dont expect different from Kohli's more rabid fans. Kohli is still a class player but doesnt fit in the XI imho

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17 hours ago, ITSUMANGAMING said:

India A getting their asses kicked by the England Lions. Deshpande's figures, damn. Sad to see Saini fall off

:( Same with Eashwaran as well. At least there was some good fightback from Patidar and Sai Sudarshan. Our bowlers aren't giving a lot of confidence tbh. They got big shoes to fill.

 

17 hours ago, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Pakistan have lost every single game since Babar was removed from captaincy. That being said I still think they did the right thing moving on from him as skipper, though he is still their best batsman

Rushing Shaheen does not seem to be a good move, though. Probably should've gone with Rizwan as a stopgap for about a year and preferably let Shaheen settle into captaincy when he starts hitting 140kmph consistently.

 

17 hours ago, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Glad to see Sundar made up for his wicketless run with three wickets in the match

Speaking of Sundar, he's been added to the A team. I hope he gets to hone his batting. A home century is long due after being left stranded at 96.

 

17 hours ago, ITSUMANGAMING said:

XNOR are you going to watch tomorrows u19 WC match India v Bangladesh?

Had no plans, but might follow the scores. Where are you watching it? Got any players to follow in particular?

 

17 hours ago, ITSUMANGAMING said:

reddit is suggesting dropping Jaiswal.

:kekw:

 

Yup, hard to find a place for Kohli now unless Rohit has a bad IPL (pls). Perhaps they can slot Kohli in by getting four overs from Hardik, and using Rinku as the 6th bowling option. But it's too risky lol, probably as bad as dropping Jaiswal/SKY for Kohli. Let's see how the management navigates the pressure from the broadcasters, fans and the WC organisers.

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22 hours ago, XNOR said:

Where are you watching it? Got any players to follow in particular?

ICC tournaments are broadcasted on Star sports. I dont know much about the current group except that they make me feel old 😔

 

The debate over India's keeper for the home tests is heating up. Rahul/Bharat/Jurel? And if not KL then who between KL/Iyer/Gill gets dropped

 

Think we already talked about this lol, I will go KL for the keeper and the batting stays the same as it was vs RSA

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On 1/21/2024 at 12:33 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

I dont know much about the current group except that they make me feel old

:kekw:

 

I'm very familiar with the overbearing feeling of dread when you realise that there are people younger than you playing professional cricket while all you've done so far is make armchair comments, lol. Happened to me the last U19 WC. Perhaps you too can take solace when one of the squad members is eventually suspected of age-fudging, like Hangargekar.

 

On 1/21/2024 at 12:33 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Rahul/Bharat/Jurel?

 

Read on the Express that KL won't be keeping wickets, but I'm not sure how true it is, considering that Cricinfo/buzz haven't reported on it. I'm guessing either one of KL or KSB.

 

What about juggling these three around till Pant makes it back to the team? :pointkek:

 

On 1/21/2024 at 12:33 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

who between KL/Iyer/Gill gets dropped

 

Thankfully not a worry for the first two tests. Kohli won't be available.

 

 

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On 1/22/2024 at 4:06 PM, XNOR said:

Read on the Express that KL won't be keeping wickets, but I'm not sure how true it is, considering that Cricinfo/buzz haven't reported on it. I'm guessing either one of KL or KSB.

Dravid confirmed KL wont be keeping. I think KSB edges his way in

 

Wonder if both sides will go with just two seamers. I hope it isnt a dustbowl though, i back us to beat them on typical Indian pitches of 2016-17 too Bazball or no Bazball

 

On 1/22/2024 at 4:06 PM, XNOR said:

What about juggling these three around till Pant makes it back to the team? :pointkek:

Ish Kish had a good start to his test career and I had thought he would be first choice till Pant returns after the WI tour, but who knows what happened there

 

On 1/22/2024 at 4:06 PM, XNOR said:

Thankfully not a worry for the first two tests. Kohli won't be available.

Virat was our best bat in the RSA tour but I reckon a middle order of Gill-KL-Iyer is pretty dang good

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On 1/23/2024 at 6:15 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

I think KSB edges his way in

Yeah, me too. I wonder if Patidar's late inclusion as Kohli's replacement changes things.

 

A good outing from our A team today. Bundled up the England Lions for 152, and were trailing by 2 runs for no loss before stumps. Akash Deep took a four-for.

 

On 1/23/2024 at 6:15 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Wonder if both sides will go with just two seamers.

Looks like the pitch will be a turner. England is going with Wood as their sole fast bowler, and three spinners led by Pant's favourite baldy. Bold of them to go with a green spinner, I'd say. Not sure why they picked Wood tho.

 

🤞for winning the toss tomorrow. Imagine if we play two seamers :shillkek:

 

On 1/23/2024 at 6:15 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Ish Kish had a good start to his test career and I had thought he would be first choice till Pant returns after the WI tour, but who knows what happened there

Something about not following on Dravid's recommendation on playing domestic cricket, idk. But he wasn't that great in the WI away series tbh.

 

Did you see the BBL final?

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21 hours ago, XNOR said:

Yeah, me too. I wonder if Patidar's late inclusion as Kohli's replacement changes things.

It didn't hehe. We're off to a good start today even if Rohits dismissal soured things a bit. Glad to see Rajat in the squad anyhow

 

21 hours ago, XNOR said:

Looks like the pitch will be a turner. England is going with Wood as their sole fast bowler, and three spinners led by Pant's favourite baldy. Bold of them to go with a green spinner, I'd say. Not sure why they picked Wood tho.

Lmao. 

their spinners are looking average thus far especially compared to how our trioka bowled. Even Rohit threw his wicket more than anything

 

21 hours ago, XNOR said:

for winning the toss tomorrow. Imagine if we play two seamers :shillkek:

Be nice to kick their bazbutts even after losing the toss

 

21 hours ago, XNOR said:

good outing from our A team today. Bundled up the England Lions for 152, and were trailing by 2 runs for no loss before stumps. Akash Deep took a four-for.

Sarfaraz and Paddikal bossing it with the bat. A Washi 50 too 😍

21 hours ago, XNOR said:

Did you see the BBL final?

I didn't but up the heat 🔥

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Idk if Pope sh*ts in the woods, but he sure shat all over Hyderabad. What an innings! He needs to teach Root how to play the sweep shot, lol. Could've got 200 if he didn't have a one-legged Leach on the other end.

 

I hope we don't get hit by that mental block to make us play for a draw.

 

Root is opening their bowling, lmao. Tbf he did perform better than our spin attack.  :sadkek: Kuldeep in for Axar next match?

 

On 1/25/2024 at 4:20 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Even Rohit threw his wicket more than anything

Time for Rohit to shut r/cricket up again. He and Jaiswal should give us a good start, and hopefully a good innings from Gill will get us on track to chase 231 with success.

 

On 1/25/2024 at 4:20 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Sarfaraz and Paddikal bossing it with the bat. A Washi 50 too

Innings victory!

 

Sarfaraz finished with a based 161(160). Also saw on r/cricket about his younger brother playing in the U-19 WC.

 

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Shamar just bowled 10 overs on the trot, and picked up a 6-for! I really want WI to win at the Gabba, imagine if Smith gets to carry his bat lol.

 

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gabba breached again

 

rohit ffs, 3 down, axar in

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Rally round the Windies. Shamar Joseph may have broken his toe but he broke the Aussies unbeaten streak in pink ball matches 🔥

 

Meanwhile England's no 3 scores 196 while ours scores 0 both in our own conditions. Feels like that sums up this ignominy. In KSB and Ash anna we trust

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No Jadeja and KL for the second test, but we got Washington, Sarfaraz and Saurabh Kumar. :yee:

 

The selection pool is just getting better - Patidar, Sarfaraz, Jurel, Washi and Kuldeep. I hope all of them get to play, but it's most likely going to be Washi taking Jadeja's place and Patidar replacing Rahul.  What do you think?

 

 

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On 12/31/2023 at 5:16 PM, XNOR said:

If we lose to Bazball...

its happening isnt it 😔

 

1 hour ago, XNOR said:

No Jadeja and KL for the second test,

this just keeps getting worse. Jadeja i expected after the runout but even KL...

1 hour ago, XNOR said:

The selection pool is just getting better - Patidar, Sarfaraz, Jurel, Washi and Kuldeep. I hope all of them get to play, but it's most likely going to be Washi taking Jadeja's place and Patidar replacing Rahul.  What do you think?

 

I suspect Kuldeep will replace Jadeja. Even though jaddu is an all rounder, they already have two in Ashwin and Axar and Kuldeep will make it ahead of Washi in bowling prowess it seems. I waant Washi in the team but think he will make it only as the fourth spinner if they drop Siraj. Or if they drop Gill lol. Washington is perhaps the most like for like for Jadeja (Saurabh still too new international wise) but my gut feel is they will go Kuldeep and dont trust in Washis bowling. Hoping im wrong tb, but Kuldeep is good too

 

Patidar will likely replace KL ya. Man i have a bad feeling about this series

 

 

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On 1/29/2024 at 7:29 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

I suspect Kuldeep will replace Jadeja. Even though jaddu is an all rounder, they already have two in Ashwin and Axar and Kuldeep will make it ahead of Washi in bowling prowess it seems.

You were right, they went with Kuldeep. No problem, but I'd still wish they went with Washington tbh, the batting let us down the first match and it was a bit crappy yesterday as well. I mean how can you edge something to the keeper in that relatively flat wicket? :(

 

Jaiswal stood out by finishing the day with 179*, but since our tail starts after Patidar I wonder if he will last long enough to make the team score at least 400. How do you think this match would play out? Can England out-bat us?

 

On 1/29/2024 at 7:29 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

he will make it only as the fourth spinner if they drop Siraj. Or if they drop Gill lol.

They dropped Siraj for Mukesh. I didn't see that coming lol, though it doesn't matter as the second pacer is just a passenger :rol:

 

 

On 1/29/2024 at 7:29 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Patidar will likely replace KL ya. Man i have a bad feeling about this series

2020-21 BGT vibes?

 

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3 minutes ago, XNOR said:

They dropped Siraj for Mukesh. I didn't see that coming lol, though it doesn't matter as the second pacer is just a passenger :rol:

Ya i dont get the Mukesh selection but let's see. I'd rather have gone with Washi or Sarfaraz

 

4 minutes ago, XNOR said:

Jaiswal stood out by finishing the day with 179*, but since our tail starts after Patidar I wonder if he will last long enough to make the team score at least 400. How do you think this match would play out? Can England out-bat us?

They could pull a reverse 2016-17 on us is my fear, where we score 400 this match and they'll respond with 600 ish. I don't think they will score 600 even with bazball hype and this pitch but the thing is they did not need 600 to beat us last time. I'm just glad we are batting first. 

 

I think we should win this but just wary of England's batting

 

7 minutes ago, XNOR said:

2020-21 BGT vibes?

Lol, Bazball being the first to beat India in India in a decade would make things insufferable. For now want to see a Jaiswal double century

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11 hours ago, XNOR said:

Another tournament, another loss in the finals to Australia. :cry:

 

Going to watch Bumrah's last match spell to cheer myself up.

Which timeline would you rather have, Bumrah ranked number one in tests or India winning their sixth u19 WC yesterday 🤨

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Closing in on a massive win. First Bazball series loss loading.

 

Rohit is continuing on as captain for the T20 World Cup. Last hurrah?

 

On 2/15/2024 at 7:02 PM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

That was a rollercoaster of a day. From 33/3 to a two hundred run partnership. From two centuries to that Sarfaraz run out

 Poor guy, done dirty by a senior on his much-awaited debut lol. A great debut, nonetheless. The other debutant, Jurel, didn't look that good keeping against spin, but that Duckett run-out, out of the world.

 

Today was even better - Jaiswal's 200, Kuldeep's six and Ashwin's return. It would be even better if we delivered the coup de grace today.

 

On 2/12/2024 at 9:26 AM, ITSUMANGAMING said:

Which timeline would you rather have, Bumrah ranked number one in tests or India winning their sixth u19 WC yesterday

 😅 I wish both aren't mutually exclusive. As much as I love Bumrah, a trophy is what people will remember a few years down the line. Especially one which we won against Australia.

 

 

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4 minutes ago, XNOR said:

Closing in on a massive win. First Bazball series loss loading.

You love to see it :adminkek:

I want us to win the next game chasing also as a final nail in the coffin. Now though how sweet is a 400+ margin of victory

 

Jaiswal, Gill and Sarfaraz may be here for a long time

 

7 minutes ago, XNOR said:

Poor guy, done dirty by a senior on his much-awaited debut lol. A great debut, nonetheless

In hindsight would have been nice to see Sarfaraz go for his century in the second innings lol but they say with good reason that hindsight is 20/20. Good to wrap it up too

 

8 minutes ago, XNOR said:

other debutant, Jurel, didn't look that good keeping against spin, but that Duckett run-out, out of the world.

Ya  perhaps Jurel will only get better with experiecnce

 

10 minutes ago, XNOR said:

Today was even better - Jaiswal's 200, Kuldeep's six and Ashwin's return. It would be even better if we delivered the coup de grace today.

Jaiswal matched the record for most sixes in an innings too (12)

11 minutes ago, XNOR said:

😅 I wish both aren't mutually exclusive. As much as I love Bumrah, a trophy is what people will remember a few years down the line. Especially one which we won against Australia.

 

for sure. I dont have hope for this years t20 WC too

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