tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post1272460041681175971..comments2024-03-21T21:25:28.098+04:00Comments on Well Pitched - a cricket blog: Long Live the ICL!obaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04686432822347334520noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-7526289893918740352008-04-09T15:08:00.000+04:002008-04-09T15:08:00.000+04:00I watched the match. I don' think that an empty st...I watched the match. I don' think that an empty stadium is PCB's fault. I doubt many people would have turned up for a Pakistan vs Bangladesh match even if it was promoted heavily.<BR/><BR/>Interest in cricket in Pakistan has decreased a lot in the last few years.<BR/><BR/>PCB definitely needs to get its act together - ive talked abt the banned players and new Pakistani signatories to the ICL in a new post here.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-61005092538338379562008-04-09T14:35:00.000+04:002008-04-09T14:35:00.000+04:00yeah the international news says the same thinghtt...yeah the international news says the same thing<BR/><BR/>http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=105654<BR/><BR/>again, this is what is frustrating, the proper lack of information coming out of the ICL. but you cant blame the icl, they've been banned from whatever they do....<BR/><BR/><BR/>today is an interesting day, ecb player registration is today and the biq question is whether the icl players will be allowed to sign up...<BR/><BR/>did you watch the pak v bangla game.... no one turned up, the pcb has to get its act together, which includes not banning icl players from playing in pak.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-32332522352157254412008-04-09T10:10:00.000+04:002008-04-09T10:10:00.000+04:00Hmm..I'll check it out anon..I think ur talking ab...Hmm..I'll check it out anon..I think ur talking abt showtime sports?<BR/><BR/>Dawn today is reporting that Razzak is in the ICL Pakistan squad, while Azhar Mahmood and Muhstaq have gone to England t report to their counties..<BR/><BR/>I dont know which report to believe anymore..Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-75237175875072180132008-04-08T21:53:00.000+04:002008-04-08T21:53:00.000+04:00show sports is a sports channel on satellite tv. i...show sports is a sports channel on satellite tv. i was staying with my mate in an apartment in dubai and he got it, no need for a villa.<BR/><BR/>anyway you can always watch it on the netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-84396046166247622272008-04-08T21:47:00.000+04:002008-04-08T21:47:00.000+04:00Cricinfo reported no Razzak. Even the ICL Wesbite ...Cricinfo reported no Razzak. Even the ICL Wesbite shows no Razzak so I think Rediff is wrong. (http://www.indiancricketleague.in/teams/teams-profile/icl-pakistan.html)<BR/><BR/>Show sports? whats that?<BR/><BR/>Its shown on Zee Sports and those who have Dish TV in Dubai can watch it...but only those living in their own villas can have their own dish TV dishes... my building doesnt allow it.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-67714424187697016712008-04-08T21:41:00.000+04:002008-04-08T21:41:00.000+04:00ive just read on rediff that razzaq is in the team...ive just read on rediff that razzaq is in the team..... and there is prize money of rs 3.4 crore<BR/><BR/>http://inhome.rediff.com/cricket/2008/apr/08icl.htm<BR/><BR/>the icl is shown in the middle east. i was in dubai last week and watch few of the matches on show sports...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-80793551375728009022008-04-08T21:24:00.000+04:002008-04-08T21:24:00.000+04:00Anon - I agree the media coverage of the ICL is qu...Anon - I agree the media coverage of the ICL is quite pathetic. Cricinfo covers a bit and their website as well but it should be more. Also the matched are being shown only in India and Pakistan - they should be covering more territories esp the likes of UAE, Malaysia, England where the Indian and Paki community is big.<BR/><BR/>I dont have anything against the IPL. I think its a great concept and I will definitely be following it. I'm supporting the Kolkata Knight Riders - they seem to be the most exciting team.<BR/><BR/>But I am totally against the BCCI for treating the ICL the way they have. Ideally I would like both the leagues to coexist.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-23247749292172884242008-04-08T15:42:00.000+04:002008-04-08T15:42:00.000+04:00i wish there was more upto date coverage of the ic...i wish there was more upto date coverage of the icl.... there is a lack of info, even from its official website.<BR/><BR/>im hooked on the icl, even though the ipl will better, i dont like what they ipl/bcci did to the icl. for that reason i won't be watching the ipl. also, there isn't a team that i can support in the ipl. at least we have the lahore badshahs in the icl. whoever came up with that concept is a genius.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-60653722548851382612008-04-08T14:02:00.000+04:002008-04-08T14:02:00.000+04:00Thats true Anon - Saqlain should have played inste...Thats true Anon - Saqlain should have played instead of Sami or Shahid Nazir. Maybe he was injured, im not sure.<BR/><BR/>I didn't pay attention to the fact that the Badshahs played 5 bowlers in the finals. In the group games they had gone in with 4 bowlers mostly. So why the change in tactic. Typical Pakistan.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-27341182251753749262008-04-08T13:06:00.000+04:002008-04-08T13:06:00.000+04:00personally speaking, i think the badshahs missed a...personally speaking, i think the badshahs missed a trick in the finals. you could see how the slower bowlers in the heroes side had a significant impact on the game. i think they lost it going in with only mushy. i dont see the need of playing four fast bowlers. i think they could have dropped sami, ive never rated him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-88673313975934756252008-04-08T12:49:00.000+04:002008-04-08T12:49:00.000+04:00Yes I agree that its less of a spectacle without B...Yes I agree that its less of a spectacle without Bond, Klusener, and Razzak. Not sure why they did this though. Maybe the players wnated to go back to their families before heading to the counties.<BR/><BR/>Arshad Khan is there as the spinner in Pak team.<BR/><BR/>I didnt hear of any injuries to Saqlain. I think Inzi gave saqlain 2 matches and then gave Mushy a couple. Mushy did well so Inzi persisted with him. It was difficult to fit both of them in the XI.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-54190429917877668232008-04-08T12:35:00.000+04:002008-04-08T12:35:00.000+04:00maybe.... but dont you think it is less of a spect...maybe.... but dont you think it is less of a spectacle without bond, kluesner, razzaq etc....<BR/><BR/>at the end of the day bond is icl's star attraction, they did pay well over $800,000 to obtain his services.<BR/><BR/>I think the indian team could have coped. Anyway the pak team doesnt look that brilliant. 20/20 is all about the spinners, and they taken two of theirs away.<BR/><BR/>anyway do you know why saqlain wasn't playing in the latter badshah mathces????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-65727842495762245592008-04-08T11:33:00.000+04:002008-04-08T11:33:00.000+04:00Rana Naved also has country commitments but hes in...Rana Naved also has country commitments but hes in the squad so I dont think thats the reason.<BR/><BR/>The tournament is only for a week - 9th to 15th, I dont think there are any county matches during this week.<BR/><BR/>I think the absence of bond, klusener, martyn, mahmood, razzak is more to do with the ICL wanting to make it more competitive and giving the Indian domestic stars more of a realistic chance...Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-28401241064393062042008-04-08T11:10:00.000+04:002008-04-08T11:10:00.000+04:00yeah there is no shane bond or lance kluesner in t...yeah there is no shane bond or lance kluesner in the world team either. it's surprising, by not adding these players it detratcs from the spectacle.<BR/><BR/>i think mushtaq and saqlain have got county committments, hence the reason why they arent playing<BR/><BR/>i like the icl, i watched most of the games this year. but there a few things they could improve, like the umpiring, it hasn't been the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-5866828573090316892008-04-08T09:19:00.000+04:002008-04-08T09:19:00.000+04:00Thats an interesting thought NC.. but it is actual...Thats an interesting thought NC.. but it is actually true - we are our own worst enemies ;-)<BR/><BR/>Anonymous - I have no idea why Razzak is not in there. Even Azhar Mahmood, Mushtaq Ahmed, and Saqlain are missing. No idea why. I had heard that it would have been the Badshahs squad plus Razzak and Shabbir.<BR/><BR/>Maybe the ICL wanted a slightly weaker Pak side to make it more competitive...<BR/><BR/>More than that I was surprised at the absence of Ambati Rayudu from the India squad. He plaed a crucial role in both the finals for the Heroes and is a very promising talent.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-8060137503388137112008-04-08T03:41:00.000+04:002008-04-08T03:41:00.000+04:00cric info have just announced the teams for the IC...cric info have just announced the teams for the ICL world series. there is no razzaq in the pak team. do you know why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-38055028181840047692008-04-07T14:37:00.000+04:002008-04-07T14:37:00.000+04:00Q - while reading this, was thinking about the spi...Q - while reading this, was thinking about the spillover from the ICL to the IPL -and just then you mentioned it! Talk of coincidences. <BR/>Re: Badshah's defeat, and Razzaq's rise - does it prove that Pakistanis are their own worst enemies?! :)Gaurav Sethi https://www.blogger.com/profile/04330224127597873431noreply@blogger.com