This has been a very short tournament. Still, half of it remains and we have learnt a lot from it about this format, the competitiveness of teams, and the likes.
Here is what I have learnt so far:
- Minnows remain minnows, for once. Afghanistan were full of hope and enthusiasm, but then what would happen if India go on to play the Soccer WC?
- Sachin Tendulkar is on twitter. People don’t read blogs anymore, the time is utilized gazing at his twitter profile and his sleeping picture
- T20 on variable pitches is not about runs alone. Its about getting one run more than what your opponents can.
- There is no talk of glamour. No talk of cheerleaders (they are dancers, in this edition, dare you slander them). No sex, lies, videotapes. Time for serious cricket.
- Sri Lanka need to get their batting order straight. Either make Jayasuriya open, or do no play him.
- India have never looked better in a world tournament
- Australia are still not taking it seriously. Yes, I am biased
- England have got a reason to complain. Last time it was Broad, this time it is rain.
and it goes on… What have been your memorable moments? Comment below.
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What I learnt was that left arm slow bowling is key in this format. look at Bangladesh. With better batsmen they would be a great T20 side.
i also hate the rain interruptions. There must be another solution than ridiculous 5 over matches.
The real fun, hopefully, weather permitting, SA not choking starts tonight.
I will never get over the story of India qualifying for the FIFA World Cup. They refused to play because they wanted to play barefoot and FIFA refused. Wtf?
Minnows remain minnows, for once.
What about Bangladesh? I know they didn’t qualify for the ‘Super 8′, but I thought they looked very good. Might not be minnows next time around?
Australia are still not taking it seriously.
Just as well. We start taking this whole T20 malarkey seriously and we might start to win … oh, wait …
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Bangladesh’s motto is “there always is a next time” and will be for 25 more years