The Cricket Thread

[Ankit 3,176]

Sad to see Ricky Ponting retire today. In my opinion he is Australia's best ever. The game will miss his fantastic stroke play!

Congrats to Ricky Ponting on an amazing career... helluva player! Cricket fans will miss his masterful strokes(esp the hook and pull).

Well, this is just sad. Michael Clarke breaks down when asked about Ponting's retirement.

[Spike 12,049]

I dislike Ricky Ponting. Power hungry, narcisstic show pony.

Though I'd take him everyday over Michael Alcopop Clarke.

[Ankit 3,176]

Well he is a terrific player. But that's about it. He won't be remembered for his behaviour ON the field or his arrogance but he was a very good batsman! You have to give him that.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

he was a very good batsman!

Biggest understatement of the year. He is not Australia's best. I find it hard to see anyone (From any country) ever being better than the Don.

[Ollie 4,400]

Looking forward to the 3rd test, India smashed us, we smashed them back so now be nice to see a tougher contest and a draw leading into the 4th test. It's always nice going into the last test all to play for. If only Indian boy Monty had played the first test....

[Ankit 3,176]

Biggest understatement of the year. He is not Australia's best. I find it hard to see anyone (From any country) ever being better than the Don.

I don't get it. How is me calling Ricky a very good batsman an understatement??

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

I don't get it. How is me calling Ricky a very good batsman an understatement??

Amla is a very good Batsman. Clarke is a very good Batsman. Ponting is an Incredible/Great Batsman.

[Ankit 3,176]

Looking forward to the 3rd test, India smashed us, we smashed them back so now be nice to see a tougher contest and a draw leading into the 4th test. It's always nice going into the last test all to play for. If only Indian boy Monty had played the first test....

Monty was lethal in Mumbai. But i got to say Indian batsmen made a mockery of themselves. 2 test gone and except Cook and KP, none of the English batsmen have looked good in this series. Hope we get Cook and KP cheaply but may be some one new would make a century in Eden Gardens. I am placing my bets on Compton.

[Ankit 3,176]

Amla is a very good Batsman. Clarke is a very good Batsman. Ponting is an Incredible/Great Batsman.

Oh, ok. And that's what i meant. I said a few post above that according to me he is Australia's best ever.

[LayZ 201]

The wicket at Eden Gardens is likely to be different from what we have seen so far...even as a local,I have no clue what to expect...hoping to attend at least a couple of days of this match...

[Ollie 4,400]

Well its been Cook vs Pujara so far, those 2 are the key wickets. Whoever keeps their respective batsmen quiet wins the game.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Ummm...So we're destroying South Africa in the 1st innings. No.1 in the world here we come? (I'm talking far too early)

[Ankit 3,176]

The wicket at Eden Gardens is likely to be different from what we have seen so far...even as a local,I have no clue what to expect...hoping to attend at least a couple of days of this match...

Nice,Scream your lungs out. I am definitely going to the Mohali ODI and may also have a chance to go to Dharamshala but its getting colder everyday and regions around Dharamshala have allready received season's first snowfall.

[Ankit 3,176]

Well its been Cook vs Pujara so far, those 2 are the key wickets. Whoever keeps their respective batsmen quiet wins the game.

After the Ponting's announcement of retirement, media here has started asking for Sachin's announcement too(I hate it when media does that, Idiots), so i either expect Sachin to score a century or that fateful day for an Indian cricket fan(to an extent many worldwide fans) won't be far away.

[Ankit 3,176]

Ummm...So we're destroying South Africa in the 1st innings. No.1 in the world here we come? (I'm talking far too early)

It's that man again. Faf du Plesis. You need to get him out.

I read tweet on cricinfo :"From now onwards saving a match or saving your team from total embarrassment and sure defeat will be known as doing "a Faf""

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Well it seems I spoke a bit too soon lol. This match is going to be very tough for Bastman. That Du Plessis innings could be crucial for South Africa.

[Strike 7,217]

Ummm...So we're destroying South Africa in the 1st innings. No.1 in the world here we come? (I'm talking far too early)

Steyn is just having fun now. I like this pitch 45-6!

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Horrible from our Batters. Really Horrible.