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Monday, 7 March 2011

Umpire review system 'has improved decision-making' at World Cup


• ICC figures show 7% increase in correct decisions
• Indian board had complained about review system
The controversial umpire decision review system has improved correct decision-making by more than 7% at the Cricket World Cup, according to the International Cricket Council.
For the first time at a World Cup, each team has the right to question at least two decisions that go against them during an innings. A third umpire uses the available technology to determine if the on-field officials were correct but the reliability of the UDRS has been questioned.
The Indian Cricket Board, infuriated by Ian Bell's apparent let-off for lbw in the tied match against England, wrote an angry letter to the ICC pointing out the inadequacy it perceives in the system.
The statistics, however, back the ICC's decision to introduce the UDRS for the World Cup. They reveal that correct decisions in the tournament have risen from an average of 90.18% to 97.82% as a result of the system's use.
"It is a fact that the number of [appealed] decisions in this event is way above the normal average for ODIs," the ICC general manager, Dave Richardson, said in a statement. "This is because of the type of wickets that prevail in the sub-continent where the bounce is often lower and where there is a greater amount of turn."

Friday, 4 March 2011

Muhammad Amir's wise descision,Resumes him Studies


Pakistan's banned pace bowler Mohammad Amir has decided to finish his degree during his forced isolation from cricket.
The 18-year-old abandoned his studies when he started globetrotting as his career with Pakistan took off but his promising future was abruptly halted after he was found guilty of corruption by an International Cricket Council tribunal last month.
Handed a five-year ban from the sport, Amir said he wanted to use the time productively.
"I had to leave my college studies because of my full-time career in cricket once I was selected for Pakistan. But now I am trying privately to get a college degree," the teenager said on the Express channel.
"I am passing through the toughest period of my life and I have realised just how important it is to get a good education."
Amir, former test captain Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, were banned for a minimum of five years after being found guilty of bowling pre-arranged no balls during a test against England last year. They are appealing their bans with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The trio also face criminal charges of accepting bribes and trying to defraud in a case brought by Britain's Crown Prosecution Service and must appear in a magistrate's court on March 17 in London.
They all deny any wrongdoing.
Many Pakistan players such as Amir hail from rural backgrounds and are unable to get a good education.
The left arm paceman had been tipped to become one of the best bowlers in the sport after picking up 99 wickets -- across tests, ODIs and Twenty20 matches -- since making his international debut in July 2009.
But with his career now on hold, he said his family suggested he should focus on his studies to remain busy. He did not specify the nature of his degree.
"I have filed an appeal with the CAS through my lawyer and I am hopeful of a good result and I am also going to London next week to attend the magistrates hearing in the Scotland Yard case against us," he added.
"I regret not being able to play in the World Cup but I watch the matches. One thing this episode has taught me is to differentiate between true friends and foes.

Tuesday, 1 March 2011

BREAKING NEWS:Ajmal Shahzad (ENGLISH FAST BOWLER) suspected ISI agent

Indian officials speaking on condition of anonymity have stated, “We have irrefutable proof that Ajmal Shahzad is a hired agent of the ISI and is working against the interests of India.” It is pertinent to mention that in yesterdays match between England and India, it was likely that India would be able to bag two points however a brilliant knock from the English captain ensured that England did not go down without a fight. It was the six struck by Shahzad that can be marked as the turning point of the game since the Englishmen needed in excess of 10 runs with a few balls remaining.

While talking to the scribe, the Indian officials stated, “There is proof that Ajmal had called up his cousin before the match and said, ‘I’ma kill it, innit.’” Furthermore the officials stated that they had proof that Ajmal was equipped with state of the art cricketing gear that has not yet been seen in the cricketing world.
“His cricketing gear, including his pads, his helmet, his bat, his gloves and his crotch pad was state of the art. This enabled him to hit a massive six straight down the ground which ensured that England go on to tie the match.”
“When we saw it happen, there was little doubt that there has been involvement from Pakistan,” said the official.
Ties between the two bordering nations have been volatile as India has consistently blamedPakistan for cross-border violations. However, this latest effort from Pakistan has certainly left a bad taste in the mouth of cricket-crazy India. As a result of this involvement by the ISI from across the border, India has bagged only one point in the crucial encounter against England during the ICC WC 2011.
The saddest part of this entire episode is the fact that the 98th century of the Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was rendered useless and the insane amounts of money spent on his endorsements went to waste.
When the scribe contacted Andrew Strauss, the England captain dismissed this suggestion as ‘wild and inappropriate’. “I know people who know people who have known Shahzad since he was a little boy. They say he was born in nowhereabad, a city in Pakistan. He certainly does not have contacts with the Taliban, if that was the case all of us would have been driving around in American army humvees smuggled to England by Shahzad’s friends.”
This is not where the story ends however as it takes a very evil twist. Indian officials have found a piece of Shahzad’s DNA and are trying to match it with that of Ajmal Kassab, the Mumbai terror attacks lone suspect. They say the piece of hair found in the hotel room, where Shahzad was staying is very similar to the piece of hair found on Kassab’s head.
“We will run some DNA on the hair, however by the looks of it the sample of Shahzad’s hair looks awfully similar to that of Kassabs. DNA tests might provide a clearer picture, however it does seem as if Shahzad is related to the Mumbai terror attacks suspect Ajmal Kassab.”
If this is actually the case, then Shahzad might be detained by the Indian police for further interrogation. General Hameed Gul, former DG ISI was unavailable for comments

WC 2011 ...India VS Pakistan FINAL........?


The World of sport is about rivalries and indeed being such a sports nut. I could list many bitter and hotly disputed rivalries. Though in truth none could come close to the rivalry between Pakistan and India.
Some might come close, some might boast there as big, but none are a patch on it!
This bitterness and tension between the two always heightened when the two are kept away from each other through the whims of the respective Governments of the two fine Nations.
Going on the the mistrust that is nurtured by the two through fear mongering for tension represents money for governments and takes away from issues of greater importance. Granted their is an underlying tension between the citizens of both Nations based on tragedies of the past, but for the most part they just want Peace. Also outside of that desire, they want cricket between the two to resume. As all us cricket fans do!
Though that is another article and another set of connotations to look at,but here in this World Cup. Fate might conspire to make this happen. And if it did.... my word would we have a spectacle at Mumbai for the Final!
In truth its not so far fetched either in the face on Pakistan looking very unlike Pakistan in regards to being a very unified and composed unit. To go with their already truck loads of skill and magic. Which makes them a very hard foe to slay.
Then you have India, who is an irresistible batting juggernaut, who has no peer in that regard. Though the emergence of lesser lights in their bowling such as Munaf Patel to aide the mainstays like Zaheer and Harbhahjan is like gold. For it makes their bowling adequate enough to compliment their awesome batting strength.
So all this amounts to is this.
The very real chance of both Nations finishing on top of their Group which would pave the way for a meeting in the World Cup Final. This in the wake of Pakistan beating Sri Lanka, you can be reasonably confident of Pakistan achieving this (though yes it is Pakistan and they could lose to Zimbabwe!).
The only real road block might be the Aussies,but they aren't the threat their being made out to be. In the Indian Hyderabad, Group B and South Africa sadly might be the road block for this sweet dream coming true.
So were all hoping for a few hamstring twinges for Steyn, De Villiers, Kallis and the like so India can finish top.
Giving the chance for an India versus Pakistan World Cup Final and a spectacle that would have no compare!

Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Gary Kirsten's World Cup mantra for Team India


New Delhi: This March, all of India has a simple, single dream. To win the World Cup.
It's fitting thus that the vision statement for the Men in Blue from coach Gary Kirsten, drafted with the help of Paddy Upton and Mike Horn, is called  "Let's make our dream come true". Here is an absolutely exclusive peek at some portions of the 125-page manual that shall guide Dhoni & Co in their bid to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

Paddy Upton is India's mental conditioning coach and Mike Horn is a motivational speaker.

The document says India's biggest worry is the pace bowling department and the team composition in light of injuries. It does a SWOT analysis and documents major challenges, listing the weight of expectations as the first and stressing on the need for team strategy.

The statement talks about the path to success, listing visualization of goals, positive thought (Are you listening Sree?), seizing opportunities and learning from mistakes as vital.

And it gives the team some heroes to learn from. First among them, not Sunil Gavaskar or Kapil Dev, but Muhammad Ali. And then Lance Armstrong
Via:NDTV

Sunday, 20 February 2011

Top 10 lowest totals in Cricket WC History


CHENNAI: List of 10 lowest World Cup totals following Kenya's 10-wicket defeat in a World Cup Group A match against New Zealand on Sunday.

Canada 36: Sri Lanka: Paarl: 2003
Canada 45: England: Manchester: 1979
Namibia 45: Australia: Potchefstroom: 2003
Scotland 68: West Indies: Leicester: 1999
Kenya 69: New Zealand: Chennai: 2011
Pakistan 74: England: Adelaide: 1992
Ireland 77: Sri Lanka: St George's: 2007
Bermuda 78: Sri Lanka: Port of Spain: 2007
Namibia 84: Pakistan: Kimberley: 2003

Sri Lanka 86: West Indies: Manchester: 1975

Thursday, 17 February 2011

Difficulties for Pakistan Cricket Team not over yet

India's extremist organization SHEV SENA has threatened Pakistan that if Pakistan reaches final,Indian Govt. would have to take permission from chairman Bal Thakre.This action from Bal Thakre would have come as a reaction of Mumbai Attacks and other issues regarding India-Pakistan tension.