India knock out South Africa for World Twenty20 final
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DHAKA: Former champions India upstaged South Africa by six wickets in the second semi-final in Dhaka on Friday to cruise into the final of World Twenty20.
Chasing 173 to win, India were led by a swashbuckling knock of 72 not out by Virat Kohli as they strolled to the target with five balls to spare.
This becomes India's second final in five World Twenty20s after they won the inaugural event held in South Africa in 2007.
They meet Sri Lanka in the final in Dhaka on Sunday.
In contrast, South Africa, regarded as perennial chokers in crucial matches, yet again failed to reach any world level final since their readmission into cricket in 1991.
Kohli smashed five boundaries and two sixes off 44 balls in a brilliant display of batting, highlighting India's strength at chasing a target.
He hit paceman Dale Steyn for a boundary to seal the win much to the jubiliation of a packed Shere Bangla stadium.
Kohli and other Indian batsmen blunted South Africa's best bowlers, leg-spinner Imran Tahir, joint highest wicket-taker so far in the tournament with 12, and paceman Steyn with authority.
Tahir managed just one wicket for 30 runs in his four overs while Steyn went for 36 in 3.1 overs.
Kohli brought up his seventh T20 fifty with a huge six off Tahir and despite the loss off Yuvraj Singh (18) and Suresh Raina (21) kept the run-chase smooth.
Rohit Sharma made a 13-ball 24 with a six and four boundaries and Ajinkya Rahane scored 32 off 30 balls.
Also read: Dhoni praises batsmen’s confidence of chasing down SA target
South Africa, who batted after winning the toss were helped to 172-4 with skipper Faf du Plessis scoring a 41-ball 58 for his fifth Twenty20 fifty.
He added 71 for the third wicket with Jean-Paul Duminy who made an unbeaten 40-ball 45 to bolster the innings.
Du Plessis, who missed South Africa's last game against England because of a slow over-rate suspension, hit five boundaries and two towering sixes as the duo negotiated an Indian spin quartet with aggressive batting.
South Africa lost opener Quinton de Kock (six) in the first over before Hashim Amla and Du Plessis took the score to 44 in the fifth over.
But Ravichandran Ashwin, who took 3-22 in his four overs, put the brakes on South Africa's progress, claiming Amla (22) and then dangerman AB de Villiers (ten) off a miscued pull shot which was smartly held by Rohit Sharma at long leg.
In between du Plessis and Duminy batted with guts to take South Africa to 115 before Ashwin bowled du Plessis off a miscued sweep.
Duminy, who hit three sixes and a four, added another 43 for the unbroken fifth wicket with Andrew Miller (23 not out) to help South Africa add 106 in the last ten overs.
Leg-spinner Amit Mishra, India's most successful bowler in the Super-10 stage, went for 36 runs in his three overs without taking a wicket.
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Apr 04, 2014 09:46pm
Simply Kohli Kamal....!!!!
No more words to say!
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Apr 04, 2014 09:47pm
Also one must not forget. As far as batsman are concerned, SA matched India man to man. My take, only difference between the two teams was Ashwin. His timing of taking wickets was impeccable.
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Apr 04, 2014 09:49pm
Oxford dictionary has changed the word 'consistent' to 'kohli' and 'choker' to 'South Africa'
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Apr 04, 2014 09:51pm
Well played India, derserve T20 trophy as well, wish you best of luck for finals
A heartbroken paki fan
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Apr 04, 2014 09:53pm
Great chase by Indians under pressure in an important match. Virat Kohli is definitely a role model for young cricketers. I hope they win the final as well but it will be a tense match as Lanka is more versatile team.
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Apr 04, 2014 09:56pm
Well done India...Kohli is true one of the best player I have ever seen with exceptional talent with true grit.. I can see that in Fawad Alam and Shahzad if our selectors give them chance to progress...for our young players this is an opportunity to learn from this excellent teams India and Sri Lanka who quite rightly are in the finals.
Bravo guys u all deserve it
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Apr 04, 2014 09:56pm
Pakistan needed to play this same way in their match against west indies.
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Apr 04, 2014 09:56pm
That's mature cricket played by India. They are team not crowd like us. However South Africa and other countries should learn that game after 15 overs should be Malinga, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis style (YORKER). Otherwise there is no escape. I wonder why this tool is not used and captain never seemed to instruct his bowler. India deserve appreciation beyond any prejudice.
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Apr 04, 2014 09:59pm
I hope India completes a hat-trick of holding 50 over World Cup, Champions trophy and T20 World Cup.
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Apr 04, 2014 10:33pm
Very happy at India reaching the finals. I wish the other team was Pakistan. Nothing like India-Pak cricket match. And these days, people are more understanding. Of course, each nation gets heart broken when their team loses but at least its not like 10-30 years back when it was like a war. Now people come to terms with defeat fast & understand its a game & move on.
I also hope cricket returns to Pakistan
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Apr 04, 2014 10:36pm
What an awesome clinical performance by team India. Chasing a good target against a good bowling unit was always going to be difficult. India has shown us today what the art of chasing is. T20 is all about taking double and singles. Low risk shots and running between the wickets. When ever the bowler gave a loose delivery fours-sixes will follow. I hope the Pakistan team was watching today and they have a lot to learn. It was beautiful at the end when MS block the ball, when he could of hit anywhere to win the match. He wanted young Virat to have a photo finish. MS has a big part in turning Virat into a match winner. When MS retires Kholi will be more than ready to take his place. Very proud of the Indian team from a die hard Pakistani Fan. This is what sports does it brings out the best in cricket fans. Good luck in the Finals!!
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Apr 04, 2014 10:57pm
You have to give credit where it's due. India is a quality team, they played good consistent cricket throughout their campaign and they deserved to go through to the finals.
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Apr 04, 2014 11:13pm
Two of the top teams are in the final. I am rooting for India but Sri Lanka is playing great. We should learn from both teams. Best of luck to both from Pakistan.
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Apr 04, 2014 11:25pm
@Muffi:
Although I would love to see India win as an Indian, I feel that Sri Lanka and its two battlers-in-chief deserve this final win a lot more before going into the sun-set. India has proved their mettle against the Lankans in finals many a time - it really does not hurt if that particular day is an off-day for Indians (of course not many Indians would agree with me).
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Apr 04, 2014 11:36pm
Our players are stronger, more powerful and have better cricketing skills but unfortunately they choke when the time comes. Indians on the other hand perform their best when under pressure.
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Apr 04, 2014 11:49pm
@Ahmer:
I don't think any of that is true .. Indian players are more skillful and possess more talent. Pressure is a mental thing .. some people can handle it better .. Indians have always proved it. Indian Players are also strong .. tell me who is weak. .. see Yuvraj, Kohli , Raina , Ashwin , Jadeja .. who.
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Apr 05, 2014 12:15am
There was a moment when dhoni could have made the winning stroke but he passed the winning moment to kohli
Such a great deserves to be appreciated by everyone.
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Apr 05, 2014 12:17am
@Khurram comment. Loved your comment. Personally was praying Pak beat WI to qualify semi-final, it was not a good day for Pak. In event India lost semi was hoping at least Pak will have a go at cup. We all would want our country to win, but we all should also support mutually amongst SL, Pak and India to win the cup in all major tournaments.
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Apr 05, 2014 12:18am
Can pakistani players learn something from indian players, this is how you win the game when you play for your country. But never mind, pakistani players play for themselves and for money only, money is everything for them.
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Apr 05, 2014 12:22am
@Chandu:
What Ahmed told is true. Handling pressure is equally or if not more important than talent. You may have tons of talent but when u chase a target of 170 in 120 balls (almost close to the target which PAK has against WI ) you need to be able to keep the pressure in chk so you stay focussed on the ball you face ...............
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Apr 05, 2014 12:31am
@Ahmer: The only skill that Pakistani players have perfected is bringing their captain to his knees... for years and years and years, it's been the same old story (except for perhaps with Imran Khan, but then, he had a bigger-than-life persona)
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Apr 05, 2014 12:40am
@Khurram:lovely to read your each word !! well said ..
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Apr 05, 2014 12:49am
@Ahmer:seriously? You actually believe that! Your players get lucky once in a while and you post this stuff ... Lol
This is the mindset which has turned your country into international migraine
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Apr 05, 2014 01:00am
I am a Pakistani and do not feel for a single second that Virat Kohli is from the biggest rival cricketing nation of Pakistan because of his genius with the bat. I believe he is one of those modern day cricketers who can turn the game his way without showing any shadow of nerves or pressure. Virat keep playing these kind of innings and entertaining millions of fans like me.
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Apr 05, 2014 01:06am
@Ahmer: Phir wohi misconception "we're strong and better". It is not seen in cricket by the Pakistanis but other fields of life too. Grow up guys !!!
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Apr 05, 2014 01:06am
Hahahaha oh Sara, and dr salaria ahmed where are you. Sara is probably in tears, and dr looking for words in dictionary, one of the fan posted that Oxford has replaced the word consistent with kohli and choker with SA
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Apr 05, 2014 01:14am
@masood:
I am humbled by the grace of Pakistani cricket fans and wonder if Indians would have been the same if positions were reversed right now =]
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Apr 05, 2014 01:22am
MS Dhoni has a golden heart. everytime time he wins a trophy he let his teammates lift the trophy, whether it was t20 world cup 2007, icc world cup 2011, champions trophy 2013. when sourav ganguly playing his last match dhoni hand him the captaincy for last hours.
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Apr 05, 2014 01:34am
@raj:
Pakistani batsmen need to watch recording of Kohli's inning to learn batting.
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Apr 05, 2014 01:36am
@Rakesh:
India played like champion and deserves to be in the final.
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Apr 05, 2014 01:40am
@Ahmer:
Respectfully disagree. Our players are not champion material. Don't blame them either since there is no domestic cricket to groom them.
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Apr 05, 2014 02:02am
after scoring a good total, with the quality of balling, SA had. the result looks fishy.......
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Apr 05, 2014 02:07am
@Ahmer:
In your dreams buddy!
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Apr 05, 2014 02:09am
I am so glad to hear a decent friendly discussion here instead of one which degrades to gaali galoch in less than 2 posts! India played a superb game and won. Congrats to them! Overall I think SL team is more complete (better bowling attack) and we are in for a great contest in the final. As much as Pakistan's exit was heart breaking, it should be looked at in the right context. Because of no cricket in the country and no exposure to a rich experience like IPL, the young players are not maturing well. I don't think cricketing talent is bound by geography. Pakistan has abundant talent but due to the geopolitical and PCB's dysfunction, it is not being harnessed. Out of curiosity I looked at Pakistan's record against India, Pakistan has won way more ODI, 3 more tests than India though lost more T20s. Not only that Pakistan's record is better than India against rest of the world in test as well as ODIs. So no reason to lose hope in Paksitani team, it is the best team in the world in my personal opinion given the instability, lack of international exposure, and stigma of not able to play at home. Let's encourage then not ostracize them. After England, Australia, and WI had horrible exits as well.
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Apr 05, 2014 02:19am
Fantastic and sooo refreshing to read positive comments by Pakistanis praising a good performance by the Indian cricket team. It is a shame for the fans of the game that the political situation in Pakistan has put a stop to international cricket being played in Pakistan. Hope peace and stability returns and that Pakistan once again rise up and host international matches for the benefit of all worldwide who love the game. Best wishes for the future and enjoy the final. Indian.
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Apr 05, 2014 02:31am
@Anil Nair:
Well I am sure and positive that any true cricket fan whether its Indian fan or like myself a diehard Pakistani fan will always enjoy and praise a performance as seen
today, I believe that cricket is a sport which has no barriers, borders or prejudices.
I sincerely feel that your players are exceptional where Pakistani youngsters can learn from the likes of Kholi, Ashwin and Youvraj Singh (Allah bless Him) , never in my 40 years of being a cricketing fan seen such an exceptional consistent talent played as a team. Again we all look forward for the final...Good luck India.
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Apr 05, 2014 02:48am
Instead of spending money in betting and stuffs, legally Pakistan can explore buying out a couple of Indian players like Virat Kohli. That would create more opportunities for the team. Then fans can boast that pakistan has a stronger team and more cricketing skills.
Money worth spent than in betting nonsense too.
Virat, if you are reading this, I will marry you anytime anywhere so you can become a pakistani.
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Apr 05, 2014 03:10am
And that's how it's done. Good job Team India.
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Apr 05, 2014 03:11am
We choked chasing 166, India easily chased 172.
The difference? India has legit YOUNG top order batting talent. We continue to try the same old failed players, batting at #2 Akmal, #3 Hafeez, and #5 Malik.
Those three wouldn't even make it on India's List A team let alone a WC team.
Congrats to India on a great chase, I did not think you could do it but you proved me wrong.
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Apr 05, 2014 03:22am
@Ahmer:
I disagree, our players are not better, we lack skill and talent like the Indian players. Our leadership is even worse. For example, Dhoni came in at #7 while our captain continued to bat at No. 3 even though his stats prove otherwise, all he did was build pressure with a SR of 72.
If we continue to praise mediocre players we will continue to get mediocre results. We should hold both the PCB and players accountable for their performance.
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Apr 05, 2014 03:54am
Pak always had the best playwrs until the terrorism engulfed Pak. With no exposure to Intl. Games particularly Pak Vs Ind, the quality of the Pak players deteriorated. Compare the greats like Wasim or Aaqib Javid to Kapil or any other Indian players of their times. Indian players are well off and Pak greats are looking for work from IPL teams. It is sad. Who could forget the gutsy strokes of Basit Ali? Forget India or Pak, as a cricket fan It so sad that these greats are not properly respected. More sad is that even PCB treats them so bad. If anyone say that Salim Malik was a match fixer, Azaruddin became an MP! Indians only remember the best game.
-From a sad Indian
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Apr 05, 2014 04:54am
Unlike some Cricinfo forums or Indian news sites, the dawn.com has some very calm and intelligent fans from India and Pakistan posting. Most other sites, the audience is bent upon throwing tantrums at each other. Cricket, like life, has ups and downs, and while India has suffered the absence of senior cricketers in recent overseas series, there's still some fire and hope in the team to get better. Let's all hope that Asian domination continues in these multi national tournaments. And let's ignore those insensitive fans who talk rubbish.
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Apr 05, 2014 05:29am
@Khurram:
Good heart warming comment from a Pakistani brother. This is the spirit that will uplift people from both countries and bring our people together.
Kudos.
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Apr 05, 2014 05:48am
@Ahmer: respectfully disagree....Pakistan capitulated not once but twice in a short tournament.One failure can be attributed to pressure getting in to players ....but if one surrender in 50% of matches then it cant only be pressure of the big match alone and more to do with skills and ability.If one have ability than that rope in confidence and ability to handle the pressure.............one example is skill of rotating the strike and running between the wickets and that was one of the skill difference between Indian and Pakistan batters........
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Apr 05, 2014 05:50am
Kya baat hai kohli tum great ho, k akmal and s malik ka tohfaa? qabool karo.
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Apr 05, 2014 06:01am
Really like Raina's knock , it was really awesome n game changer
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Apr 05, 2014 06:03am
@Muffi:
koi nahi yaar , hamari jeet tumhari jeet and vice versa dosti ka yahi dastoor hai
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Apr 05, 2014 06:20am
I have always said comparison is good but don't make it a hype.Its dangerous!My brothers from Pak shouldn't compare players!!They have already their own.I do believe the knock by fawad alam in Asia cup was the best I have seen from young players from Pakistan.Although I have to admit Shahzad is mind freaking. I will be a slightly comparative here.Kohli too was patchy after his debut.He took time.But now world is at its feet.Give time to young guns like Akmal, fawad and Shahzad.They might be patchy now .They might fail 4out of 5 times. They might face criticism .BUT these players will be the future of PCB!!Mark it!!They will rule the world soon same as other players are doing now.dunno why fawad was not selected on this tour.He would have been an excellent combination with Shahzad.Would love to seem more of him in future!
But for this the likes Malik and kamran needs to make way for them.The only reason why Malik has been in the team is because of his seniority and the famous marriage with Sania.This is not good!!He has been quite patchy!!Same goes with Kamran!!
PCB nurture your guys!!!
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Apr 05, 2014 06:43am
VIRAT BRADMAN KOLHI, take a bow
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Apr 05, 2014 07:15am
@Ahmer: Your statement is self-contradictory. On the one hand you say that Pakistani players are stronger & more powerful but the you say that they don't do well under pressure. Well, the biggest quality of the strong & powerful is to do well under pressure.
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Apr 05, 2014 07:28am
@abc:
If result looks fishy, why would SA score a good total in the first place? Come on -- don't challenge opposition team's integrity every time India wins! Remember -- the winning team doesn't fix the match to win!
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Apr 05, 2014 07:30am
@abc:
oh, come on! What if we had won? Let us not be jealous as a nation. Not good.
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Apr 05, 2014 07:58am
Excellent showcase of big total run chase. When you cannot score 4s and 6s , do not throw away tickets , do not make them dot balls, just take and singles and twos. That is the key lesson for all.
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Apr 05, 2014 08:09am
Kohli batted wonderfully nod doubt in that . But seriously 9 wides i am pretty sure there is bookies connection here. Though this is my personal thinking sorry for any offending some cricket lovers of neighboring country.
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Apr 05, 2014 08:19am
@abc: Of course the results are fishy!!! Or how else can one rationally explain Pakistani being knocked out in the league stage and India making the final? Plus, as everyone and his aunt knows, Pakistani players like Shoaib Malik are the bestest and Indian players like Virat Kohli are the worstest...
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Apr 05, 2014 08:23am
@abc:
You have to give due credit to the indian batsmen for this. Cricket is ultimately a Batsmen game.As a bowler, You may bowl the best ball you have, but if the batsmen is in good form , he could still hit it for a six or four. I dont see any loose deliveries from SA. Out of the 72 runs kohli scored, 40 runs came from singles and twos....Do you mean to say SA bowlers let him take singles as part of fixing !!!! That is just idiotic....Credit goes to each indian batsmen..All of them contributed and played a little gem of innings ..whether its the openers or Yuvraj or Raina .and the master stroke came from the Young Hero...
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Apr 05, 2014 08:28am
So much chest thumping....seriously?? How many developed countries play cricket?..Eng, Aus, SA, NZ. Big deal if India become world champion. India will truly world champions when they beat US, Chinese and German teams (though Aussies are sports power house, no doubt).
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Apr 05, 2014 08:59am
@Rizwan: No, we Indian fans are not offended by your belief that the South Africans must have been paid off for India to win. We are however just amazed by the ostrich-like approach to life that you people have. You refuse to see the progress made by India in cricket, just as it has progressed in every other aspect of life...
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Apr 05, 2014 08:59am
@Rizwan: No, we Indian fans are not offended by your belief that the South Africans must have been paid off for India to win. We are however just amazed by the ostrich-like approach to life that you people have. You refuse to see the progress made by India in cricket, just as it has progressed in every other aspect of life...
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Apr 05, 2014 09:00am
@pakfan:
I disagree with your views on Pakistani team. In fact, I believe you have 2 youngsters who can grow up to the stature of Virat. They are Shezad and Umar Akmal. The only difference is that they are not mentally sound as Virat. In the end Criket is mostly the game of minds. Therefore they are not consistent as Virat.
The board should groom such talents in a big way. I am sure Pak also can become world champions in that way.
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Apr 05, 2014 09:04am
@Anil Nair:
I agree with you. We must love the game. Must not hate each others.
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Apr 05, 2014 09:06am
@AJamal:
I feel BCCI must look into helping and inducting Pak players into IPL teams. This will help them to face world class battles.
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Apr 05, 2014 09:22am
Sports reflect nation's potential to unify, fight, lose or win. The state of cricket in Pakistan is mere reflection of cluelessness we have in every realm. We must understand that everything is derived from conducive economic and political conditions; be it the talent like Kohli or leader like Dhoni. We need to see our performance on the cricket ground in the backdrop of Pakistan's tumultuous present.; mediocrity is the order of the day . Individual heroics here and there and out of nowhere are keeping us going in every walk of life- be it cricket. We should be surprised if not proud of whatever respite our cricketing boys give us every now and then during these testing times. The skill of Miandad and Wasim, the speed of Waqar and Shoaib, the charisma of Imran are all the glories of the past. Whatever our current cricketing cabal achieves is through sheer luck or individual heroism on a particular. Yes, India has surpassed in every walk of life. From IPL to Big-3 saga, India's supremacy remains unchallenged; we are isolated, left out and in tatters. But that is how nations are built; from the ashes of defeat. Our detractors want to defeat us psychologically. But we must not give in. The Sethis and the Ashrafs and Tauqeers would not be able to do the job. A Nur Khan would be required. A Noor Khan for Pakistan Cricket! Bur before that a Noor Khan for Pakistan's political elite.
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Apr 05, 2014 09:42am
@Flat track bully:
Both Sarah and Dr Salaria Saab have gone into hiding shedding tears at the exit of their flat track bullies who were given a hiding by Windies . Pakistan team cricket consultant and batting legend Zaheer Abbas himself has said that Pakistan has not a genuine world class batsman barring Umar Akmal to an extent. WIth Ajmal, Misbah, Gul and Afridi in the twilight of their careers, Pakistan sure have a problem on hand to have a real cricket team that can take on other teams...so much for flat track bullies supporters Sarah and Dr Saab
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Apr 05, 2014 09:43am
It is just compititive cricket like IPL is making Indias more professional in theire approch and play very hard now a days. It seems India has produced aother batting great Virat Kholi. As suggested by Latif, Pakistan made mistake of selecting senior players who always behave just above the game. Let new players to be part of the team and settle. Pak has made a team aftter the cricketing legends retired.
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Apr 05, 2014 10:03am
@Khurram:
Thanks .how nice of you
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Apr 05, 2014 10:05am
@Ahmer:
dont agree on the skills part bro.. i can agree on the "stronger" argument although to some extent.
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Apr 05, 2014 11:35am
@Rizwan:
This is the mind set of some cricket lovers of MY neighbouring country.Come out of it.If u keep this type of mindset u will never grow.
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Apr 05, 2014 11:36am
@Rizwan:
When 6 match fixers including MSD and Suresh Raina playing then cricket ethics is gone for six.These matches are all rigged.
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Apr 05, 2014 11:39am
More heart warming than the win is the warmth from Pakistani cricket lovers. Proud of you guys. And if some hate-mongering cockroaches do creep in (from either side) let us ignore them so they go away without any attention given to them.
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Apr 05, 2014 11:49am
Yeh mera INDIA & I LOVE my India...well done men in blue...you were outstanding...so so proud of you...you actually shows the world how to play as a team under pressure....it's not only about Kohli or Ashwin, but it is Rohit, Ajinkya,Raina,Yuvi & off-course the head of the family Mr. Dhoni....All the very best for the Final boys :-)
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Apr 05, 2014 11:49am
Also we must appreciate Dhoni's captaincy....he is outstanding and mature. My respect for him increased when he give Kohli the chance to hit the wining score..like a true head of the family who always back his boys. Mr. Dhoni, You are the best captain India has ever have.....RESPECT
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Apr 05, 2014 11:52am
@Khurram: Very nicely put. Just imagine instead of SL if it was Pak in finals!!
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Apr 05, 2014 12:02pm
@AK36:
For chasing such huge target, u also need to have skill and talent.
Peace
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Apr 05, 2014 12:04pm
The most noticeable was the way singles and doubles were taken. This is the way the Aussies were playing during their peak. It doesn't matter if the team does not win in the finals, it is the attitude which is newly injected which matters. There is always another cup to win.
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Apr 05, 2014 12:26pm
@Siddharth:
Couldn't get your point exactly... a contrarian view is welcome, it fosters insightful debate, but a contrarian argument for the sake of being contrarian is pathetic...
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Apr 05, 2014 12:41pm
I think Dawn's editorial leadership team should invite Sarah to write more brilliant cricket analyses...
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Apr 05, 2014 01:14pm
Very nice to read such a nice comment and support from pak .....thanks dawn for a platform where people from both side of the fence share their view and can eaisly discern the love and respect for each other.....As an Indian I want my this of neighbour to be known as MOST FAVOURABLE NEIGHBOUR ....I wish PAK to become stable and strong nation where any country does not fear to come and play.....
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Apr 05, 2014 01:52pm
@Rizwan:
Totally agree with you.
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Apr 05, 2014 02:09pm
@vish1:
and Pakistan's inexplicable loss to WI is also fishy. So, you are correct. We can't question the result every time we lose and our neighbour advance to the next level.
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Apr 05, 2014 03:27pm
@Shakil Aslam:
My friend, who is to be blamed for all negatives you have listed out here. Of no IPL, no exposure, lack of experience ..., etc. Its all your own making. Supporting terrorism, being religious fanatics, forgetting your own past, ego, superiority complex...., keep going the way you are, as a country now. You will end up as a LOOSER on all fronts very soon. Best wishes to you and your country (a misnomer).
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Apr 05, 2014 05:30pm
@Shakil Aslam:
Yes brother records you are mentioning are correct ...but if you will pick record of last 10 years when India's young brigade came in....you will see the records will be on India's side
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Apr 05, 2014 06:04pm
@calcutta
This is my belief. And i am surprised you are comparing a game that to our rulers game cricket with your nations growth. I firmly believe if we stop wasting our time in useless angst against each other we as individual can use the energy to the growth of nation.
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Apr 05, 2014 07:04pm
@Calcutta Man: Good idea. Sarah should be allowed to expose on Dawn how India won all their games so far through rigging which includes her own country.
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Apr 05, 2014 08:40pm
@Sarah: See the mirror or the glass as they say. If something was fixed and some one took money to throw away the game, compromising their own national pride then watch the game Pakistan played against India or West Indes. May be that will answer your question.
Historically also check players from which country have been banned because they took money to throw away a game.
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Apr 05, 2014 09:24pm
@Bahadur: Don't even start me on this! I cannot agree more with you. Our national priorities have been hijacked since our inception as a country by the army and mullah who have exploited people's religious feelings for their own agenda. This not being a political post, that is all I am going to day. Yes, in the end we as a nation are responsible for it. I moved to the US in 1992 and the country was already on its self destructive path and continues deeper into this hole.
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Apr 05, 2014 10:01pm
In every crowd there are always some who see a conspiracy under every brick. Ignore them. Well done India!
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Apr 05, 2014 11:55pm
A batting clinic by Team India, even though SA set a daunting target. Virat Kohli is emerging as the Indian superstar after Sachin Tendulkar, even though it may be a trifle early for that comparison. Rahane/Rohit/Dhawan could form a formidable rotating opening combination. At least in this T20 tourney, their bowling and fielding look good. It should be a cracker of a game v SL: may the best team win.
I was cheering for Pakistan to pull it off against the Windies, to set up a potential final v India but that was not to be. Their nervy performance can only be attributed to lack of quality cricket as compared to other teams who play all year round anymore.
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Apr 06, 2014 04:01am
What an excellent show of talent from Kohli!! It has always been a teat to watch his placement of shots and his overall technique. We desperately need a batsman like him in our Pakistan team. Our batsmen fail to deliver when it's needed the most. I don't know when our selectors will wake up and smell the coffee. They keep giving chances to old timers who do not deserve a place in the team. Sick and tired of seeing them selected every time. Good luck team India in the final tomorrow. You deserve to win.
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Apr 06, 2014 07:57am
Excellent batting by Kohli. It's a treat to watch him bat every time. His shot placement is sheer remarkable. I have not seen anyone play like him in a very long time. Best of luck team India in the final game.
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Apr 06, 2014 12:42pm
@Rizwan
Yes may be Indians paid South Africa to loose the Game same way Pakistan lost to WI. Can you tell how much PCB got out of this deal?
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Apr 06, 2014 01:30pm
Did you guys saw the wicket of hashim amla taken by ashwin?
It was mind boggling!!!
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Apr 06, 2014 05:16pm
@Salma:
pakistan has lot of talent. they need to build youngster now.
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