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[dhruvdeepak]

actually now im torn between this and going to goa.

found some pretty awesome deals for both

[dhruvdeepak]

actually now im torn between this and going to goa.

found some pretty awesome deals for both

more important question than the accomodation (thanks for the suggestions)

what does one do in kolkata?

[Blwe_torch]

what exactly do you like to do?
once you land up there, you'll find enough to do all around you.

watching the Test cricket in Eden Gardens will be some experience.

[dhruvdeepak]

what exactly do you like to do?
once you land up there, you'll find enough to do all around you.

watching the Test cricket in Eden Gardens will be some experience.

women mostly.

in the evenings after the game... what is there to see? where do i go eat? and what's nightlife like.

[dextrous]

what exactly do you like to do?

for dd, boyz please

[WicketView]

Finally they get Kallis.

[dhruvdeepak]

vijay and dhoni having a tough day....both have dropped a catch and apparently both have just missed a runout

[Blwe_torch]

what exactly do you like to do?
once you land up there, you'll find enough to do all around you.

watching the Test cricket in Eden Gardens will be some experience.

women mostly.

in the evenings after the game... what is there to see? where do i go eat? and what's nightlife like.

If you are planning to stay near the Eden Gardens, you'll be staying in the Chowringhee/ Esplanade/ Park Street area, most probably.
There are enough food joints all around these places, to cater to your taste.
If you are looking for South Indian food, you will get the best of them near this place.
This area, is known as the heart of Kolkata..........more like the traditional business district.

My favorite joint on the Park Street is the newly renovated Flury's...........I really enjoy the capuccino here( whenever I visit Kolkata) in company of my family or friends......with Paul Mullick playing the saxophone( Golden 60s)................this is the best of modern and traditional Kolkata, according to me.
I am sure, you will enjoy this. Flury's is not the typical Barista-style coffee-joint mind you...............this is slightly more traditional and yet quite trendy. Ofcourse, you'll get the best collection of cakes and pastries here too.
Park Street is a nice place to be around in the evenings..........nice book-shops/ music stores etc. But on the caution side, this is also a pick-up point for the 'experts'.
If you want to miss the Test match for a day......you can visit the National Museum ( spellbinding experience)..........the 2nd Hooghly bridge and the Victoria Memorial hall...........all very nearby.

If you are into classical music and drama, or some experimental movie stuff, the right places are around within your reach.
I have avoided mentioning the typical shopping malls/discotheques, which are quite ubiquitous.

ps- also, please do a google search on Nightlife in Kolkata, and you may get the latest. My knowledge can be rather dated.

[Blwe_torch]

Bhajji is still India's best spin-option!

[RicePlateReddy]

vijay and dhoni having a tough day....both have dropped a catch and apparently both have just missed a runout

Dhoni is selfish. Given the selection goof up and the forced playing of Saha, he should have let Saha keep and played this test as a regular batsman.

[dextrous]

vijay and dhoni having a tough day....both have dropped a catch and apparently both have just missed a runout

Dhoni is selfish. Given the selection goof up and the forced playing of Saha, he should have let Saha keep and played this test as a regular batsman.

but is saha better than dhoni?

[RicePlateReddy]

vijay and dhoni having a tough day....both have dropped a catch and apparently both have just missed a runout

Dhoni is selfish. Given the selection goof up and the forced playing of Saha, he should have let Saha keep and played this test as a regular batsman.

but is saha better than dhoni?

Well, if he had given him the opportunity to stand behind the stumps we'd have a better chance of knowing if he has what it takes at this level. He ought not to have been selected if he wasn't a good wicketkeeper. Morever Dhoni plays all 3 forms of the game and can do with a small break from keeping.

[sudzz]

vijay and dhoni having a tough day....both have dropped a catch and apparently both have just missed a runout

Dhoni is selfish. Given the selection goof up and the forced playing of Saha, he should have let Saha keep and played this test as a regular batsman.

but is saha better than dhoni?

that is not  being questioned at all, the premise is that if he was selected as a specialist keeper then might as well get him to do that, if both were on field, they could even have taken turns etc but to select him and not use him is quite a waste.

[dextrous]

i don't follow your logics at all. dhoni is the better keeper, saha is the backup. saha was selected in the squad to play, in case dhoni was injured. however, he's lucky to be playing as there were no other batsmen in the squad. so, why in the world would he be keeping wickets? test cricket isn't charity; the best player plays in the position.

[Cover Point]

looks like only the so called hit and miss guy is still standing. gambhir, vijay and sachin go home quickly

[dhruvdeepak]

looks like only the so called hit and miss guy is still standing. gambhir, vijay and sachin go home quickly

DO NOT JINX

[WicketView]

vijay was badly out, unfortunately.

[dextrous]

looks like india's first inning defeat in a while is coming up

[dhruvdeepak]

looks like india's first inning defeat in a while is coming up

wow lots of faith.

we havent lost a test since july 2008, never mind an inning defeat. long ways to go

[dhruvdeepak]

looks like india's first inning defeat in a while is coming up

wow lots of faith.

we havent lost a test since july 2008, never mind an inning defeat. long ways to go

sehwag: "they cant take 17 more wickets"

[dhruvdeepak]

vijay was badly out, unfortunately.

very jaffer-like

[Poochandi]

Perfect setting for V.S.Wag to score 400+ in this innings.

[feverpitch]

what exactly do you like to do?
once you land up there, you'll find enough to do all around you.

watching the Test cricket in Eden Gardens will be some experience.

women mostly.

in the evenings after the game... what is there to see? where do i go eat? and what's nightlife like.

Try KK's Fusion for food. It's on Narkeldanga Road.
For women, try Sonagachhi... 

[dhruvdeepak]

what exactly do you like to do?
once you land up there, you'll find enough to do all around you.

watching the Test cricket in Eden Gardens will be some experience.

women mostly.

in the evenings after the game... what is there to see? where do i go eat? and what's nightlife like.

Try KK's Fusion for food. It's on Narkeldanga Road.
For women, try Sonagachhi... 

no no, i only like high class courtesans

[Blwe_torch]

what exactly do you like to do?
once you land up there, you'll find enough to do all around you.

watching the Test cricket in Eden Gardens will be some experience.

women mostly.

in the evenings after the game... what is there to see? where do i go eat? and what's nightlife like.

Try KK's Fusion for food. It's on Narkeldanga Road.
For women, try Sonagachhi... 

no no, i only like high class courtesans

I didn't mention the 'women' part.........but hopefully, you'll have a good time there.

[Blwe_torch]

Badri is doing well!
Let's hope he continues this way

[feverpitch]

how the hell is that pachyderm Kallis bowling at 143kmph, while our 'fast bowlers', Ishant and Zak never seem to hit the mid 130's?

[Blwe_torch]

how the hell is that pachyderm Kallis bowling at 143kmph, while our 'fast bowlers', Ishant and Zak never seem to hit the mid 130's?

the problem/ solution is in the diet.
Kallis takes rump-steak  and beef chops for breakfast..............whereas our guys take dosa/ idli. How can you compare!

[dhruvdeepak]

HOMGOIC (HIT OR MISS GUY OF INDIAN CRICKET) delivers yet again.

pity that we need like 200 runs more from him

[Blwe_torch]

let him go for the triple century yet again........................and hope he gets the support.

[feverpitch]

HOMGOIC (HIT OR MISS GUY OF INDIAN CRICKET) delivers yet again.

pity that we need like 200 runs more from him

or maybe all of the 400 we r in arrears of at the moment...

[dhruvdeepak]

HOMGOIC (HIT OR MISS GUY OF INDIAN CRICKET) delivers yet again.

pity that we need like 200 runs more from him

or maybe all of the 400 we r in arrears of at the moment...

i think if we get to 450 in this inning we are safeish probably.

problem is only 1 proven batsman is in the hut and he will struggle

[feverpitch]

OK. so now we are truly in deep shit... follow on and innings defeat staring at us with H&MGOIC gone....

[dextrous]

all over, yet, dd?

[dhruvdeepak]

innings defeat is now possible. though sehwag has another inning left

i like badri's application here but he seems nervous to me

i dont want to see the score until it's like 350 or 400 for 5


badri is loving 3rd man

Morkel to Badrinath, FOUR!!, Badrinath looses his concentration and goes for a booming drive, gets a thick outside edge as it runs down to third man, he should be more watchful here


morkel is an excellent move - most likely to trouble donny

[Blwe_torch]

India in real trouble..........
Specialist batsman Saha bowled for zero!
Now he would know the difference between Test cricket and other first class matches.

[Blwe_torch]

India in trouble again, following on!

24 for 2............both GG and Sehwag gone

[dextrous]

game over.

unless sachin improves his 2nd innings record by 5 percentage points with a 400 not out

[Blwe_torch]

India is still bad against good fast bowling.
Nothing much has changed...................only some exceptions here and there.

[dhruvdeepak]

India is still bad against good fast bowling.
Nothing much has changed...................only some exceptions here and there.

right - another blind generalization based on one match or inning.

a few years ago it was spin, so actually we are just plain bad 

we are still an excellent team, maybe dravid and laxman and a form batsman (not saha) count for something in the batting lineup, that is all.