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Second string players to assist seniors in practice matches

CHENNAI, SEPT 6 (PTI)

The Indian team management has asked some of the second string players to be included in the preparatory matches here on September 8 and 9 ahead of the tri-nation series in Kuala Lumpur later this month.

Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Kaarthick, Vikram Rajvir Singh, S Badrinath, Tejinder Pal Singh and Rohit Sharma have been asked to play in the practice matches, BCCI sources said today.

Besides these six, a few Tamil Nadu state players would also be roped in, the sources said.

The one-day series in Malaysia, against Australia and the West Indies, is to be played from Sep 12 to 24.

The players, the Indian squad of 15 and the others, would be split into two teams under Dravid XI and Sehwag XI for the two matches that would be played on 50 overs a side basis, the sources said.

Why can't they ask all fringe players to form a team ? Is it only the logistics problem?

[Cover Point]

Why can't they ask all fringe players to form a team ? Is it only the logistics problem?

Because then Ravi would be unhappy for either:

a) Ganguly was not selected in even the fringe team!
b) Why are they humiliating Ganguly  and making him play with these fringe kids!

[suraj]

Why can't they ask all fringe players to form a team ? Is it only the logistics problem?

Because then Ravi would be unhappy for either:

a) Ganguly was not selected in even the fringe team!
b) Why are they humiliating Ganguly  and making him play with these fringe kids!

Can never win either which way

[Libran]

Why can't they ask all fringe players to form a team ? Is it only the logistics problem?

Because then Ravi would be unhappy for either:

a) Ganguly was not selected in even the fringe team!
b) Why are they humiliating Ganguly  and making him play with these fringe kids!

Two things that keep CP preoccupied....SG and Ravi    Get a life mate....there is more to life than this DG.....and cricket

Oh incidentally....have Laxman, Kumble, Zaheer, Parthiv Patel etc., been called for this practice match....just curious

[pieterSAN]

Why can't they ask all fringe players to form a team ? Is it only the logistics problem?

Because then Ravi would be unhappy for either:

a) Ganguly was not selected in even the fringe team!
b) Why are they humiliating Ganguly  and making him play with these fringe kids!

Two things that keep CP preoccupied....SG and Ravi    Get a life mate....there is more to life than this DG.....and cricket

Oh incidentally....have Laxman, Kumble, Zaheer, Parthiv Patel etc., been called for this practice match....just curious

I understand that Zaheer does not need any practice and Laxman is not interested in running between the wickets with yengsters in the field. Kumble is recovering from injury. Parthiv Patel is welcome to the join the team.

[Cover Point]

Two things that keep CP preoccupied....SG and Ravi    Get a life mate....there is more to life than this DG.....and cricket

Oh incidentally....have Laxman, Kumble, Zaheer, Parthiv Patel etc., been called for this practice match....just curious

I refuse to get a life. I love my rasgullah and Rasam (with onions)!  And how unpatriotic of you to belittle this DG!

OM jai DG hare!

[KKIRANK61]

http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=412612


Second string players to assist seniors in practice matches

CHENNAI, SEPT 6 (PTI)

The Indian team management has asked some of the second string players to be included in the preparatory matches here on September 8 and 9 ahead of the tri-nation series in Kuala Lumpur later this month.

Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Kaarthick, Vikram Rajvir Singh, S Badrinath, Tejinder Pal Singh and Rohit Sharma have been asked to play in the practice matches, BCCI sources said today.

Besides these six, a few Tamil Nadu state players would also be roped in, the sources said.

The one-day series in Malaysia, against Australia and the West Indies, is to be played from Sep 12 to 24.

The players, the Indian squad of 15 and the others, would be split into two teams under Dravid XI and Sehwag XI for the two matches that would be played on 50 overs a side basis, the sources said.

Why can't they ask all fringe players to form a team ? Is it only the logistics problem?

There should not be toss but say RD's team bats first today and next day VS's team will bat first. Thus both teams will get a chance to bat first and second. will they do like this? will be correct to do so??

[poondu]

Zaheer doing decently here (Cleaning up the tail).

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2006/9/12803/html/scorecard.stm

D D J Robinson c V S Solanki b G J Batty 28 59 4 0
J K Maunders c B F Smith b M S Mason 30 71 3 1
H D Ackerman not out   111 159 17 0
J L Sadler c S M Davies b R J Sillence 9 38 1 0
D L Maddy c S M Davies b Kabir Ali 11 16 2 0
P A Nixon c G A Hick b G J Batty 7 45 0 0
C W Henderson c S M Davies b M S Mason 25 48 6 0
D D Masters c S M Davies b Z Khan 8 16 0 0
N G E Walker c S M Davies b Z Khan 0 4 0 0
R A G Cummins c S M Davies b Kabir Ali 13 22 3 0
C J Liddle c G J Batty b Z Khan 1 5 0 0
Extras   6w 6b 4lb 16   
Total   all out 259 (80.3 ovs)

Bowler O M R W
Z Khan 20.3 5 54 3
Kabir Ali 16.0 3 69 2
M S Mason 19.0 3 47 2
R J Sillence 7.0 1 22 1
G J Batty 11.0 3 30 2
L Vincent 3.0 0 10 0
V S Solanki 4.0 1 17 0
 

[Libran]

Raina injured during practice match
 
Friday, September 8, 2006 (Chennai):

Left-hander Suresh Raina was injured on Friday during a practice match organized for the Indian cricket team before it leaves for the tri-series in Malaysia.

The Uttar Pradesh batsman got hit when he deflected an Ajit Agarkar full-toss on to his cheek and started bleeding on the field.

The blow required two stitches and doctors present at the ground did the needful, informed Indian team's biomechanist Ian Frazer.

Raina did not take the field with his teammates in the second half of the practice match but is likely to play the second warm-up game on Saturday.

The tri-series, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur from September 12, pits India against world champions Australia and Champions Trophy winners West Indies. (PTI)
 

 
Did I hear CP say "AA on the payroll of SG"  ....

[justforkix]

Did I hear CP say "AA on the payroll of SG"  ....

SG  - Ahead of TP Singh   

[Shukla]

Did I hear CP say "AA on the payroll of SG"  ....

SG  - Ahead of TP Singh   

 

[KKIRANK61]

Anybody knows updates of practice match? No news on CRICINFO still !! (except that 'RAINA injudred'). Match must be over 3 hrs back!!

[Sahir]

India's senior batsmen got into top form ahead of the tri-series in Malaysia but Suresh Raina had an injury scare after being hit on jaw in a warm-up match in Chennai on Friday.

India Seniors, led by Rahul Dravid, asserted their batting might as they overhauled a readjusted target of 350 with four wickets in hand for a comprehensive victory over India Juniors.

The Juniors had made 274 for eight after batting first, but Dravid reset the target for his team who had reached 246 for two in 34 overs.

His players responded brilliantly by accumulating 104 runs in the last 16 overs, eventually making 353 for four.

Raina deflected a Ajit Agarkar full toss on to his lower jaw and was seen bleeding as the ball went on to the stumps.

The Uttar Pradeshi left-hander required two stitches and the doctors present at the ground did the needful, Indian team's biomechanist Ian Frazer said.

Raina did not take the field with his teammates in the second half of the practice match but is likely to play the second warm-up game on Saturday.

Sachin Tendulkar, who opened the innings with Dravid, slammed four boundaries before misreading a Rudra Pratap Singh delivery to be clean bowled for 18. He faced 20 balls in his 36-minute stay at the crease.

Dravid made 59 out of 51 balls with dozen hits to the fence and Irfan Pathan enthralled the crowd with his aggressive strokes that got him 68 with seven fours and four huge sixes.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni then kept the 5,000-odd spectators cheering for him as he went on to make 52 out of only 38 balls and his only six on the long on region travelled over 50 yards into the stands.

Yuvraj Singh was conspicuous by his absence due to 'mild fever' and is expected to arrive in Chennai on Saturday from Chandigarh.

For India juniors V R V Singh remained the chief wicket-taker with 3 for 55. R P Singh and captain Dinesh Mongia claimed one wicket each while Sreesanth and T P Singh went wicketless.

Earlier, the Juniors, electing to bat, made a solid start with openers Dinesh Kaarthik (57) and Robin Uthappa (52) adding 123 runs in 19 overs.

Pathan averaged eight runs an over and claimed Rohit Sharma for his lone wicket, while Ramesh Powar was the most economical with 3-39.

The triseries, to be held in Kuala Lumpur from September 12 to 24, pits India against world champions Australia and Champions Trophy winners West Indies.

http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2006/sep/08india1.htm

[fineleg]

Pathan averaged eight runs an over and claimed Rohit Sharma for his lone wicket, while Ramesh Powar was the most economical with 3-39.

http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2006/sep/08india1.htm

Pathan ER 8+ per over! Cmon IP! Wake up.

Good show by the batsmen, lets see if for tomorrow's match RD can bat first and set a bigger target for 1st Inn score...then when juniors bat he shud re-adjust to say 245 to win or something (out of 50 overs). Lets see if IP & Co. can defend a total of 245.

[Sahir]

Must have been an absolute batting beauty judging by the scores.  That makes Powar's performance look pretty dang impressive.

[fineleg]

Must have been an absolute batting beauty judging by the scores.  That makes Powar's performance look pretty dang impressive.

RD shud definitely throw defending a modest score challenge to the bowlers. Dinesh Karthik and Robin Uthappa should be asked to try and belt the bowling attack - but bowlers should still try ways to contain. Will make for an interesting contest. If IP's bowling does not pick up big time, SS will be back instead of IP pretty soon.

[Sahir]

Must have been an absolute batting beauty judging by the scores.  That makes Powar's performance look pretty dang impressive.

RD shud definitely throw defending a modest score challenge to the bowlers. Dinesh Karthik and Robin Uthappa should be asked to try and belt the bowling attack - but bowlers should still try ways to contain. Will make for an interesting contest. If IP's bowling does not pick up big time, SS will be back instead of IP pretty soon.

Doubt that will happen in ODIs, because without Pathan, there really is no option to play five bowlers.  You can really only play five bowlers with Pathan in the side.  Plus, defending a total has to be a challenge for the bowlers, but as long as they can contain the team to about 70 runs less than what the seniors score, then they have done the job.  You can't just say 245 if it is a 350 pitch.  Obviously, the seniors scored 350+ with ease, only losing 4 wickets.  Therefore, it would be unreasonalbe to expect the juniors to be restricted to 245, especially with our bowlers.  I wish I could see a scorecard for the game-- would like to know how the rest of the players performed as well.  BTW, how come Yuvraj's excuse is a "mild fever" when he is still in Chandigarh?  He has not even arrived in Chennai yet?

[fineleg]

Must have been an absolute batting beauty judging by the scores.  That makes Powar's performance look pretty dang impressive.

RD shud definitely throw defending a modest score challenge to the bowlers. Dinesh Karthik and Robin Uthappa should be asked to try and belt the bowling attack - but bowlers should still try ways to contain. Will make for an interesting contest. If IP's bowling does not pick up big time, SS will be back instead of IP pretty soon.

Doubt that will happen in ODIs, because without Pathan, there really is no option to play five bowlers.  You can really only play five bowlers with Pathan in the side.  Plus, defending a total has to be a challenge for the bowlers, but as long as they can contain the team to about 70 runs less than what the seniors score, then they have done the job.  You can't just say 245 if it is a 350 pitch.  Obviously, the seniors scored 350+ with ease, only losing 4 wickets.  Therefore, it would be unreasonalbe to expect the juniors to be restricted to 245, especially with our bowlers.  I wish I could see a scorecard for the game-- would like to know how the rest of the players performed as well.  BTW, how come Yuvraj's excuse is a "mild fever" when he is still in Chandigarh?  He has not even arrived in Chennai yet?

Exactly why IP's form (bat and ball) is critical for india, but he's got to pull things up.

On the score, 70 under sounds reasonable, Yes.

Yuvi - Kim Fever?

[esvee]

and RP who was considered over SS concedes 91 runs in his spell. Inspired selection I guess...

[Sahir]

and RP who was considered over SS concedes 91 runs in his spell. Inspired selection I guess...

Where did you get the scorecard?

[esvee]

I read about it in a regional news paper. Reports from 'The Hindu' are that Pathan concedes 80 of his ten overs.

brief scores from The Hindu
The scores: Dinesh Mongia's XI 274 for eight in 50 overs (D. Karthik 57 retired, R. Uthappa 52, S. Badrinath 52 retd., R. Powar three for 39) lost to Rahul Dravid's XI 353 for six in 50 overs (Dravid 59 retd., I. Pathan 68 retd., M.S. Dhoni 52 retd.). (Target raised to 350 for additional practice purposes).

[esvee]

this is the url

http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/09/stories/2006090908781800.htm

[Sahir]

I read about it in a regional news paper. Reports from 'The Hindu' are that Pathan concedes 80 of his ten overs.

brief scores from The Hindu
The scores: Dinesh Mongia's XI 274 for eight in 50 overs (D. Karthik 57 retired, R. Uthappa 52, S. Badrinath 52 retd., R. Powar three for 39) lost to Rahul Dravid's XI 353 for six in 50 overs (Dravid 59 retd., I. Pathan 68 retd., M.S. Dhoni 52 retd.). (Target raised to 350 for additional practice purposes).

My God!  It looks like pretty much everybody retired and the teams still racked up around 630 runs.  Must have been an absolute belter and bowler's nightmare.  I'm not sure this is exactly the kind of surface we need to be practicing on.  The WC is going to be played on surfaces where the ball does not come on to the bat and strokeplay will not be so easy.  The batsmen really have to learn to work the ball around and run extremely well between the wickets.

[esvee]

Even the spinners have to learn to bowl on slow surfaces. If you see Powar's performance in India, it invariably is good, but he failed miserably in the WI. Harbhajan succeeded. It clearly shows that spinners who are a little more quicker and who can use their shoulder effectively will be more successful in the West Indies. Richards and hooper in the past were very effective for containing runs, similarly in the last series, part timers like Gayle and Samuels were successful, even our shewag was relatively good compared to Powar, whose strengths are flight and deceiving the batsmen in the air.

Then comes the question of Kumble, will he be successful if he replaces Powar. The quicker thru the air theory supports it, but the deviation(spin) of the pitch is a factor, which we know he lacks, inspite of which he was so successful in international cricket. I guess this will be a interesting choice as I think he could be a grand success or an utter disaster, nothing in between, and my guess is the Captain will have the final say on his selection.

[Sahir]

Even the spinners have to learn to bowl on slow surfaces. If you see Powar's performance in India, it invariably is good, but he failed miserably in the WI. Harbhajan succeeded. It clearly shows that spinners who are a little more quicker and who can use their shoulder effectively will be more successful in the West Indies. Richards and hooper in the past were very effective for containing runs, similarly in the last series, part timers like Gayle and Samuels were successful, even our shewag was relatively good compared to Powar, whose strengths are flight and deceiving the batsmen in the air.

Then comes the question of Kumble, will he be successful if he replaces Powar. The quicker thru the air theory supports it, but the deviation(spin) of the pitch is a factor, which we know he lacks, inspite of which he was so successful in international cricket. I guess this will be a interesting choice as I think he could be a grand success or an utter disaster, nothing in between, and my guess is the Captain will have the final say on his selection.

Very good observations and as far as Kumble is questioned, I don't think it will be a worry.  With all his international experience, he seems to understand conditions and adjust better than anyone in the team these days.  Plus, Gayle is hardlly a bowler that gets any deviation off the surface.  The key really is to bowl from a high arm action, with a flatter trajectory, at a quick pace, preventing batsmen from coming down the track, fuller in length and straight, forcing batsmen to drive the ball in the slow conditions, with mid-off and mid-on up in the circle, preventing the single, inviting the batsmen to go over the top on a slow pitch.

[esvee]

Any news about the second match?

[esvee]

Some details of the second practice match.

http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/10/stories/2006091012631600.htm

Brief Scorecard
Virender Sehwag XI 339 for two in 45 overs (R. Dravid 44 retd., S. Tendulkar 101 retd., M. Kaif 70, M.S. Dhoni 88 not out) lost to Harbhajan Singh XI 345 for seven in 44.3 overs (R. Uthappa 71, S. Raina 59, R. Sharma 60, V.R.V. Singh four for 71).

[fineleg]

Some details of the second practice match.

http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/10/stories/2006091012631600.htm

Brief Scorecard
Virender Sehwag XI 339 for two in 45 overs (R. Dravid 44 retd., S. Tendulkar 101 retd., M. Kaif 70, M.S. Dhoni 88 not out) lost to Harbhajan Singh XI 345 for seven in 44.3 overs (R. Uthappa 71, S. Raina 59, R. Sharma 60, V.R.V. Singh four for 71).

"On a surface favouring the batsmen, it was hard going for the bowlers. Irfan Pathan's bowling once again came under scrutiny. The left-arm paceman conceded 77 runs in nine overs without picking up a wicket and seemed to be struggling for rhythm. "

Forgetting the runs or wickets, the rhythm off is worrying!!!

[fineleg]

FULL ARTICLE

Tendulkar's brilliance to the fore

Special Correspondent




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Badrinath struck paceman Sreesanth for two sixes in the 44th over
Irfan Pathan's bowling once again came under scrutiny
V.R.V. Singh generated pace, extracted some bounce and scalped four
Tendulkar finished on the losing side with the Harbhajan Singh XI snatching a thrilling three-wicket win
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MASTER AT WORK: Sachin Tendulkar's knock must have pleased the team management ahead of a hectic season. — Photo: V. Ganesan


Chennai: Sachin Tendulkar's radiant hundred was another strong indicator that he had left his fitness concerns behind.

The maestro's 83-ball effort (101 retired, 12x4, 3x6), opening the innings for Virender Sehwag's XI in the second practice game at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, was all about timeless quality.

Tendulkar's still head, body balance and decisive footwork were very much on display as he stroked on either side of the wicket much to the delight of an enthusiastic Saturday crowd. He cut loose in Dinesh Mongia's second over, striking the hapless left-arm spinner for 26 runs.

Thrilling victory


In the end, Tendulkar finished on the losing side with the Harbhajan Singh XI snatching a thrilling three-wicket win with three deliveries of the 45th and last over remaining.

But the team-management would have been pleased with Tendulkar's knock ahead of an important stretch in the season.

Crucially, Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid (44 retired, 46b, 8x4) added 164 in 22.4 overs for the opening wicket and this partnership could set the tone for the days ahead. Suresh Raina too displayed great character, making a fluent 59 (54b, 5x4, 3x6).

Some of the fringe cricketers impressed. Rohit Sharma (60, 56b, 6x4, 1x6), who stroked elegantly, and S. Badrinath (26 not out, 20b, 2x6) kept his nerve in the decisive stages.

Badrinath struck paceman S. Sreesanth for two sixes in the 44th over, when his side required 20 off the last two. And opener Robin Uthappa's 71 (54b, 12x4, 1x6) was a breezy innings of crisp strokeplay.

Explosive innings


Mohammed Kaif's 70 (63b, 8x4, 2x6) was a busy effort from a cricketer who makes the most of his ability. But the day's most explosive innings was, not surprisingly, produced by M.S. Dhoni (88 not out, 56b, 10x4, 4x6). Dhoni's ability to pick the length in a jiffy, his bat speed, and his power were in evidence as he toyed with the bowling with strokes of innovation and enterprise.

On a surface favouring the batsmen, it was hard going for the bowlers. Irfan Pathan's bowling once again came under scrutiny. The left-arm paceman conceded 77 runs in nine overs without picking up a wicket and seemed to be struggling for rhythm.

S. Sreesanth was not consistent with his line and was taken for 74 runs in nine overs. However, left-armer R.P. Singh came up with a much improved showing, giving away 48 in nine. Although he conceded 71 runs, V.R.V. Singh generated pace, extracted some bounce and scalped four. Munaf Patel did his reputation no harm.

The selectors got the bowlers to switch sides and the move made sense. It also evened the strengths of the teams.

Paceman Ajit Agarkar and off-spinner Ramesh Powar had an off day, but Harbhajan bowled quite superbly. The skipper struck the winning blow too, off his opposite number Sehwag.

The scores: Virender Sehwag XI 339 for two in 45 overs (R. Dravid 44 retd., S. Tendulkar 101 retd., M. Kaif 70, M.S. Dhoni 88 not out) lost to Harbhajan Singh XI 345 for seven in 44.3 overs (R. Uthappa 71, S. Raina 59, R. Sharma 60, V.R.V. Singh four for 71).


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[esvee]

hi fineleg,

Can you please guide me how to post images.

[Sahir]

hi fineleg,

Can you please guide me how to post images.

you can just find out the link for the image by right clicking and selecting properties; then put that link in between [img] [(forward slash)img]

[esvee]

what if the image is on your desktop.

[Sahir]

esvee,
I posted the image from the webpage of the article you had put the link up for.  You can click on modify your post to see how I did it.

[Sahir]

what if the image is on your desktop.

I'm guessing it would still have an online location?

[esvee]

sahir,
Its a file I got in a mail, which I stored on to my desktop. I don't know the source of the original file though.

[chetan]

Or you can use image shack to upload the file and place the url they give between
http://imageshack.us/

[esvee]

Or you can use image shack to upload the file and place the url they give between
http://imageshack.us/

Thanks Chetan. I could upload them this way.

[dextrous]

you can upload stuff in the gallery, and post the url here...simple and easy!

[fineleg]

you can upload stuff in the gallery, and post the url here...simple and easy!

Esvee,
The above is the simplest. Go to http://www.cricketvoice.com   (Click on GALLERY and then click on "upload file" at the top right side of ur page)