We should not forget Pakistan has better overall record: Dhoni
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ADELAIDE: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hoped Sunday's World Cup win over Pakistan will serve as a “benchmark” for his team, but refused to gloat over the unbeaten tournament record against their arch-rivals.
“This was a complete game and should serve as a benchmark for the rest of the tournament,” Dhoni said after the defending champions' emphatic 76-run win in their opening Pool B encounter at the Adelaide Oval.
“We will play tougher sides in the tournament where we need to replicate this performance.”
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq, leading his nation to their sixth successive World Cup loss against India, wanted the players to forget the embarrassing record and look ahead to their remaining games.
“I dont know what happened,” Misbah said.
“But it is important to forget this loss and look to the future. The game is gone now, so we have to just concentrate on the next one.
“Every game we lose is hard, especially in the World Cups. But one must praise India too because it was a thoroughly professional performance by them.”
They batted well and they really bowled well. Full credit to them.
Virat Kohli hit 107, the first century by an Indian in World Cup matches against their arch-rivals, to lift his team to an imposing 300 for seven after they elected to bat on an even-paced pitch.
Mohammad Shami then picked up four wickets and Umesh Yadav and Mohit Sharma took two each as Pakistan were shot out for 224 with three overs to spare in the marquee clash.
Misbah played a lone hand with a valiant 76 off 84 balls that ensured Pakistan did not surpass their heaviest World Cup defeat, a 112-run reverse against England in Cape Town in 2003.
Kohli showed why he is one of the most feared batsmen in modern cricket as he survived two dropped catches to notch up his 22nd one-day international century in his 151st match at this level.
Dhoni, however, declined to read too much into the 6-0 tournament record against Pakistan and reminded reporters of their rivals' superior overall one-day record (72-51).
“This World Cup record is good and we are proud of it,” he said.
“But a time will come when we will lose to them. This record won't stay for the rest of our lives.”
“We should not forget that Pakistan has a better overall record than us. They are a fantastic side and it is never easy to beat them.”
“It certainly is not a normal game when India and Pakistan play. It is emotionally draining for everyone. But we can't afford to rest on one win. There is a lot of room for improvement.”
India next play South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground next Sunday, while Pakistan take on the West Indies in Christchurch on Saturday.
“We can't think of the India loss anymore,” said Misbah.
“If you just keep brooding over it then it will be really difficult to perform well. So I think we need to win the next game. That's the only way to stay in the tournament.”
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Feb 16, 2015 03:29pm
we cannot afford to think of cricket anymore. Please.. stop this game. its draining our country's resources.
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Feb 16, 2015 03:33pm
Dhoni is true Leader and truely champion, Dhoni is more like Pakistani character while Misbah's conduct as captain more like Indian captain of eighty's and nintees's. looks like Pakistan cricket is just gone in reverse gear since 2008 and India is following our style of cricket that we were used to be once "Attack"....
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Feb 16, 2015 03:33pm
Dhoni is a class act. Humble, eloquent and competent.
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Feb 16, 2015 03:33pm
"Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq wanted the players to forget the embarrassing record and look ahead to their remaining games"
The best thing with our players is they hardly get embarrassed, with so many losses on the field the players have become immune to losing especially with India.
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Feb 16, 2015 03:34pm
This 6-0 and all is completely media hype. Its 6-0 today, it can be 6-3 tomorrow. And that too its in cricket...a game played only by 10 countries. This hype about arch rivals is created by media, so people get emotionally attached and the corporates earn more money from the viewership !!
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Feb 16, 2015 03:35pm
Misbh you are a STAR !!!!
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Feb 16, 2015 03:35pm
Well Said skipper. Pakistan team looked good in patches yesterday. Wahab and Sohail during last 15 overs, Haris-Shehzad during initial 15 overs and of course Misbah as usual. But there was overall collective failure. Talented team but difficult to understand what happens to them at critical times. Afridi dismissal is like action replay now.
India clearly played as a unit and was better prepared. And I like Dhoni acknowledging the opposition's record. And Pakistan did well in warmup games too.
Feel sad for Misbah though. Lone warrior. All the best for the remaining matches. Have faith in yourselves.
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Feb 16, 2015 03:37pm
Well said Dhoni. Records are meant to be broken. Weather it is Pak or India , both must play to their beat of the abilities so as to reach last eight.
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Feb 16, 2015 03:37pm
Thorough gentleman. Calm, composed and focused.
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Feb 16, 2015 03:42pm
Pakistan are lucky to have a level-headed performer like Misbah as Captain. There are so many stars in the Pakistan cricket team, none of them show the resolve or temperament that Misbah shows during a cricket game.
Had two or even one other batsman showed the same kind of approach to the chase - 300 would have been easily achievable. There is no point in having the likes of Shahid Afridi or a Virendra Sehwag in the team, if they come good only when they click into form.
Pakistan needs the likes of Misbah and Hafeez (another player whom I admire a lot), players who advocate consistency and a steady approach to the game.
As an ardent Indian Fan, I wish Pakistan all the best for the rest of the Games. It would make for great entertainment, if Pakistan were to reach the last 4 and have to play India again.
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Feb 16, 2015 03:44pm
I think Pakistan has a decent team and the batters need their act together. Inconsistent players like Umar Akmal should be sent up the order and run accumulators like Younis Khan should be down the order to cease the collapse if it happens. For India, Sehwag as opener and Dravid as 4th down was a great combination.
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Feb 16, 2015 03:45pm
Thats the right spirit ... proud of my captain....fans from both sides of the border should take cricket as a sport rather than a matter of national pride...One day India will lose to Pakistan ...will it make Pakistani team better than Indians or vice versa if the result is otherwise ... every team has good and bad phases ..... so lets shun all the hatred, support our teams and enjoy cricket with our friends and families.....
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Feb 16, 2015 03:47pm
My best wishes for Pakistani Team for their future matches
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Feb 16, 2015 03:50pm
Dhoni should be made the Indian Ambassador to Pakistan when he retires. More Dhonis and Misbahs in Indian and Pakistani Politics.
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Feb 16, 2015 03:50pm
Dhoni ne diplomatic baat boli, sab Pakistani khush..
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Feb 16, 2015 04:00pm
That is what a gentleman and a sportsman are supposed to be and are supposed to say. Well said Dhoni. Yours and your teams One-Day record shows your temperament. India should produce more citizens and sportsmen like you.
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Feb 16, 2015 04:01pm
Thats what i call a gentleman. Respect
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Feb 16, 2015 04:03pm
In the true spirit of cricket the Indian captain praised the opponants after defeating them. A gentleman in a sporting areana.
He is a credit to the game and honest to the core.
Your grandfather must have been one of those Indians who came to Pakistan in 1948 to support their team. As a student in those days many Indian students were our guests in our College hostle (the hall of residence). There was an atmosphere of festivities, all of us supported our teams and enjoyed good natured bunter. We all spept on the floor of our student accomodations.
yas , one day, one day!
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Feb 16, 2015 04:05pm
Contrast the behavior with Sohail, Afridi, Miandad and Amir Sohail. LOL...
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Feb 16, 2015 04:05pm
Dhoni have perfectly put it into words. No Indian fan should get carried away with this victory, as Pak could meet India again in the knock out stage and could bury us down under. Just concentrate on the next match and hopefully SA won't beat us by much :)
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Feb 16, 2015 04:08pm
Well said by by both captains.
If we look at the past 10 years record India has won 21 and lost 9. I believe this is more relevant in judging performances of the current generation of players then the 72-51 record. Lets live in the present not history.
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Feb 16, 2015 04:11pm
That's a very sensible comment by Dhoni. And a factual one. It’s really nice to have this record against Pakistan, but there is no denying the fact that over all they had been a better team till recent past. The fact is that mostly it’s their bowlers who have won the game for Pakistan. But once bowlers like Wasim, Waqar and Saqlain retired, it was always difficult to fill the hole left by them. At the same time, they are having difficulty to get a proper replacement for the opening pair (after Saeed Anwar and Aamir Sohail), the middle order looks brittle except Mishba (after players like Injamam and Yunus), bowling good but not as threating as it used to be and none to replace brilliant wicketkeepers (don’t underestimate their contribution in success of the bowling legends). But Pakistan had had wonderful talents and hopefully they would come over. At the same time, Indian team had shown good discipline bowling (hopefully they would continue to do that) and similar disciplined batting and fielding. That just proves the fact that it’s a team game and individual brilliance is certainly good to have, but a committed disciplined team is a far better bet. Hopefully Pakistan would be successful in rebuilding their team and till they do that, we have a better chance to reduce the overall statistics. But for that we have to play more. And that would be fair for all concerned. And at the end, full marks to Dhoni for not losing the perspective, not getting into hyperboles and wild celebration. And for all those Pakistani friends who are naturally saddened by the team's loss, your team is re-building and it would take time before they provide similar success as teams of your past. And for this, our good wishes are with you (obviously our best wishes are with the Indian team;-).
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Feb 16, 2015 04:17pm
Dhoni would be remembered as one of greatest and finest caption Indian has ever had1
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Feb 16, 2015 04:17pm
A sensible approach by Dhoni. We must not gloss over the mistakes or shortcomings that were visible in our euphoria of the win. While the win is for real and needs to be savored we must put a microscope to concern area. First, the lazy shot played by Virat Kohli. Far far away from body. The innings was just about accelerating. Everyone knows that a fall of wicket at that crucial stage costs heavily. Second, our ending cost us about 25 - 30 runs. It is a stroke of luck that these runs did not matter in the final analysis for they could well have cost us the game. Third, the missed run out chance by India early on. The theatrics took precedence over substance. Again this could have cost us the game. Going forward hope the team management takes cognizance of it and tones it up. We have some important matches coming up for India.
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Feb 16, 2015 04:19pm
Heartening to see that this game has been as much hyped. It was just a game and both , India, as well as Pak have got to face tougher teems in WC. I would love if India wins the world cup, but if not India then I would want Pakistan to win.
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Feb 16, 2015 04:19pm
Dhoni you are a captain of hearts
I like this down to earth approach
from Pakistan
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Feb 16, 2015 04:27pm
Dear my Pakistan brothers, i can understand as a fan of Indian team wht should be your disappointment levels after loosing a match, please dont call two great nations as ''Arch Rivals", it is continuing from ages now, & all the new generations has following the same thing, as soon as they born either in India are Pakistan, the first think they learn is to hate each other countries. Country in ones mother and every one has to respect his mother land were he has born, but also have respect & love for other mother also. Please Share love & peace & not hatred. All the best for your rest of the tournament. Game is not yet over, focus on the ultimate goal you have participating there for....
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Feb 16, 2015 04:38pm
Proud that Dhoni represents India....a thorough gentleman and understand one basic thing of live...nothing is permanent...everything is temporary... I wish that the Game of cricket wins..
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Feb 16, 2015 04:40pm
Dhoni.. You are a beauty.. well said
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Feb 16, 2015 04:41pm
@Atheist and Unpatriotic Human from India finally I can agree with an Indian
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Feb 16, 2015 04:41pm
@Kranti What about Alone Imran Khan ?
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Feb 16, 2015 04:46pm
it was all about pressure of playing India,Pakistani bowlers did well to restrict them to 300 but batting was seriously senseless.it was the worst batting performance and fielding was funny too as was team selection.one has to lose but the way they lost is awful.well best of luck against Ireland and other group matches and i m not sure about them.you can't win matches by defensive approach and Dhoni's captaincy was a masterpiece.with India's bowling attack and defending this total,all credit to MS
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Feb 16, 2015 04:53pm
@Kranti
please, let us not hate each other. ... The more hatred the more loss of peace...
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Feb 16, 2015 04:54pm
Dhoni@Man of a character
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Feb 16, 2015 04:57pm
Dhoni has shown great character. Let's not all forget the fear Pakistan's bowlers would put in our minds, I'm certain we haven't been able to achieve that against the Pakistanis. Till then just enjoy the win and know that it's not earth shattering.
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Feb 16, 2015 04:59pm
Only professional and disciplined performance on the game day wins the matches
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Feb 16, 2015 05:07pm
@Krishna772
very sweet and sensible comments - love my Indian brothers
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Feb 16, 2015 05:07pm
Misbha has got the one day cricket mantra all wrong . He has a mistaken notion that later burst of fours and sixes can make up for slow and almost lethargic proceedings of the earlier overs. Misbhas inability to score freely in the beginning of his innings puts undue pressure on the others to accelerate through risky strokes .Shejads aggression was largely due to this typical mind set of Misbha .Misbha has been pathetically contributing to down fall of Pakistan run chase in all the matches he has been involved with India. over last few years . finally making up your run rate and remaining not out is not the key to success in one day cricket .One day cricket is a team game , you should instill confidence in your team mates and take off their load from them by keeping the score board ticking and rotating the strike . Msibha also wrongly assumes that calmness can make for absence of shrewd planning .As a matter of fact Misbha does not belong to one day cricket arena .
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Feb 16, 2015 05:10pm
@Santhosh
Dear Santosh, very nice to hear from you across the border, i can very well understand the happiness that you have felt when India won the match. But i must say that no doubt your team was and is the best then us. You people have good batsmen and bowlers and have a complete balanced side. I although wish that someday Pakistan wins against India in WC but i really appreciate your team and especially Virat kholi, you people should really cheer him every time because he is a gem.
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Feb 16, 2015 05:12pm
Dhoni always impressed me - what a composed personality and a leader.
A real gentleman!
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Feb 16, 2015 05:18pm
@Ahmed
Ya well said, Thank u
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Feb 16, 2015 05:21pm
Two talented and widely respected captains whom I admire the most. With couple of partnerships Misbah could have done it. No matter what the target is and who the opposition is, he scores time and time again. This young Pak team has the talent to turn this defeat around - a view from Indian fan.
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Feb 16, 2015 05:22pm
If people want to see cricket diplomacy to improve relations, then to me the only way to combine the two teams and make one Indo-Pak team. Invite teams from Aus, Eng, SA and NZ to play ODI & T 20 matches in different cities of India. Crowd will support both Indian and Pakistani players and then this Cricket Diplomacy could contribute in bringing 1.4 Billion people closer. What is being done now is to divide the sub continent.
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Feb 16, 2015 05:23pm
A better side won the context , why blame Paki team when they are not having quality players in playing 11, if Pakistan want to improve there team should learn from Bangladesh, Ireland and Zimbabwe , other wise Pakistan will be next west Indies.
Please get rid of old and use less players .. Yonus Khan, Afridi, Umar Akmal, Kamran Akmal ..get some new blood to perform for the nation.
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Feb 16, 2015 05:27pm
This is what you call sportsman spirit. He is giving the credit where it is due. Bravo captain cool !
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Feb 16, 2015 05:28pm
@Rahul db When Gavaskar played the entire Caribbean watched. He faced some of the mightiest bowlers. He never flinched. No Pakistani bowlers gave any fright to Indian batsman but definitely some were respected. If you are afraid you never play cricket as one ball can fell you.
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Feb 16, 2015 05:36pm
Pakistan is undoubtedly one of the best teams. We should now stop making the game as a matter of 'PRIDE'. It just brings hate and nothing. India and Pakistan can surely become friends and they can help each other to dominate world cricket for long.
Indian batsmen are much better than any other country whereas Pakistan's bowling attack is among the best in the world. If both the countries come together to work on their areas of opportunities, then it is not that much tough to imagine how useful it can be for both the countries.
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Feb 16, 2015 05:49pm
@Kranti also contrast with dhonis behaviour where he and his lawyers refused to give a witness account on match fixing in the IPL muhahahaha. What you thought nobody knows about that everyone except indian fans who refuse to believe it lol.
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Feb 16, 2015 06:01pm
And dont forget to thank DRS for defending us every time.
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Feb 16, 2015 06:06pm
@Atheist and Unpatriotic Human from India truely said bro , all these stupid things generated by media, it will play with the peoples emotions on both sides. Media must under stand that these type of poor generalism provoke the people negative approach towards each other on both side.
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Feb 16, 2015 06:16pm
Nice words from most competent captain in world. We wish Misbah will learn from you instead of saying "I don't know what was happened"
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Feb 16, 2015 06:40pm
Taks like this can improve relation.
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Feb 16, 2015 06:45pm
This is why I like both MS and Misbah. Respect the opposition. Everybody respects both the captains. You never see MS or Misbah being sledged by opposition. I also admire George Bailey and Hashim Amla. As Dhoni stated that someday Pak will beat India in WC may be in the next 4 years or next 4 world cups. It is just a game of cricket. As one reader commented, Pak may face India in semi finals and may knock India out.
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Feb 16, 2015 07:01pm
Spread Love !! Never fight !! It's Just a Game !! We live on same Planet !!
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Feb 16, 2015 07:04pm
@Tranquil
I never saw controversy from Imran in cricket field.
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Feb 16, 2015 07:04pm
Dhoni You Rocks. You are the most finest captain of Indian Cricket History and will be rememberred as a Gentleman Cricketer
For Pakistan, we must say that the current team has the potential of beating any team including India, if they encounter in this WC again... The only difference between the current players and the ones we had in 1992 WC, was the leadership mix of Imran Khan and Javed Miandad... They performed worst in the beginning but consolidated later and won the world cup... lost to India then also but won the cup... Misbah & Afridi need to play the similar role and I am sure, no matter we will win or lose, we will make it difficult for the opponents to beat us.... And in the end its only a game yaar :)))
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Feb 16, 2015 07:04pm
C'mon everyone! It was a good game with some positives, yes mostly for India, but even for Pakistan I felt there were some lessons learned.
Sohail Khan bowled brilliantly and even Wahab Riaz specially in the death. It was looking like a 335 total but their efforts brought it to 300 which should have given them some hope.
Lesson #1: Younis Khan should not be played in this tournament again. He is a great Test player, but for ODI's his better days are gone.
Lesson #2: Sarfraz should be in the team. Figure out his Batting position, but he should be Keeping and Batting
Lesson #3: Kamran Akmal is not a Wicketkeeper! Enough Said
Lesson #4: You don't play Yasir Shah against India and Sri-Lanka. But yes he should play against all other teams.
Lesson #5: We should feel happy with the way our bowlers bowled at the death. I was very very impressed. Even the great bowlers of the past such as Waqar and Aaqib have been guilty of bowling short at the end, but Sohail and Wahab bowled brilliantly. I could not believe how maturely they bowled
Lesson #6: Irfan is a good bowler and very difficult to play. However he is running on to the wicket which is effecting his psyche when he bowls. He has been called several times for running on the pitch. We can't afford that.
Lesson #7: India overall played a very organized game and most importantly were humble in the Win. They never rushed, never panicked, Batted, bowled, captained and fielded professionally. We should learn from them!
Most of all, do not feel bad about this game. Use it as a learning experience and admit that India played better. I am sure everyone is hurting, but like Misbah said, let's move on to the next game!
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Feb 16, 2015 07:06pm
nerves of steel----- upbringing.
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Feb 16, 2015 07:09pm
Don't worry guys, like u guys, we are not happy with our team selection. But who is going to listen to us?
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Feb 16, 2015 07:29pm
It is unbalance side with sets of players we have for current ODI WC squad.There is no hope because Zimbabwe and Ireland have better balance squad than Pakistan ODI WC squad.No justification needed
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Feb 16, 2015 07:30pm
@Taimur
What defines a Pakistani character??? And what defines an Indian character? If Dhoni has said or done something and he being Indian, that pretty much is an Indian character. Shahid Afridi is a prime example of Pakistani character and so is Imran Khan.
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Feb 16, 2015 07:34pm
Captaincy had some flaws. Bowling changes weren't correct. Batting order wasn't correct. Who would bowl spinners to a new batsman who is a spin specialist. Who would bat out of form Younus as an opener...
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Feb 16, 2015 07:45pm
Well said Dhoni. Don't fly too high and stay calm , composed and keep your feet on the ground.
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Feb 16, 2015 07:50pm
Yes this is called a statement by a professional and educated skipper unlike Pakistanis!
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Feb 16, 2015 07:53pm
Excellent attitude by both Dhoni and Misbah.
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Feb 16, 2015 07:56pm
Well said Dhoni!! I really admire Misbah. He is a through professional and a gentleman.
I think Pakistan should celebrate players like Misbah and Inzamam as they are more consistent rather players who click one in twenty matches.
Aspiring batsmen must emulate Misbahs and Inzamams rather than more flashy players.
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Feb 16, 2015 07:59pm
A politician.
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Feb 16, 2015 08:02pm
@Majid Ahmed I wish once Pakistan start winning the remaining WC games, which I hope it will do by all chances; and stand for yet another face off with India in the quarter finals, I bet you will again cheer your team. Had it been India to loose yesterday's match most of our Indian fans too might have felt the same as you. This is in fact the strength of our teams and even the weakness too.
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Feb 16, 2015 08:06pm
The most sane comment ever made by Dhoni . Pak has a better overall record against India and I am glad instead of resting on yesterday's laurel he wants the Indian team to perform better.
As an Indian I have always been an ardent admirer of Pakistan cricket esp during the 80s and 90s . They were the most toughest team to beat.But after the retirement of Akram and Waqar I think they lost their way.
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Feb 16, 2015 08:37pm
Pakistanis are often too critical of their team. Defeat against India was just another match and nothing different from England and Sri Lanka's heavy defeats against Australia and NZ respectively. Not to forget Ireland beating West Indies yesterday. Things are starting to get spicier so enjoy the game and support your team.
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Feb 16, 2015 08:38pm
Dhoni is very philosophical. Watch what he said after match press conference- "We can only make efforts, we have no control over results".
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Feb 16, 2015 08:52pm
Such sensible remarks by Dhoni to sooth the frayed tempers of Pakistani fans. Most of these defeats occurred in Sharjah and we all know scantity of those matches. Had Pakistan won, this forum would have been set on fire by Pakistani fans childish and boorish comments.
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Feb 16, 2015 09:15pm
Kohli next tendulkar of India. i still remember Dhoni's comment that Pakistan can not win from India in World Cup.
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Feb 16, 2015 09:15pm
@karachi Wally
I agree 100% with you. this is unnecessary and meaningless hype of arch rivalry. No country can afford an enemy. Both should work to mend the differences. I like the idea of playing jointly to English and Australians.
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Feb 16, 2015 09:28pm
@Kranti
...and Kohli? Easy to leave him out when he scored a century but he is just the same...
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Feb 16, 2015 09:30pm
I don't know if Pakistan board think that Shezad looks like Virat Kohli he would perform like kohli. They made Misbah the captain to perform like our captain cool... Misbah may have come close to captain cool .... Shezad did complete injustice to kohli ... This is to the pakistani cricket board... In business one follows an already successful business model to succeed in business....It does happen with cricket and if it does ... Try the same with cricket board... They would flatly refute the argument
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Feb 16, 2015 09:32pm
The "better overall record" is thinning out fast. Almost every time we play, we deplete it further.
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Feb 16, 2015 10:00pm
As an Indian I can still feel the sick feeling in my stomach when Miandad hit Chetan Sharma for a six off the last ball at Sharjah. So I know the feeling. And that was more than 25 years ago. Even as a kid I told myself it's just a cricket match --- so it's crazy when adults keep brooding over it.
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Feb 16, 2015 10:13pm
Dhoni you are humble in victory. I wish we on Pakistan side could emulate this.
Contrast this with Pakistan Hockey Team antics after defeating India.
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Feb 16, 2015 10:13pm
@dawn love to see dhoni in politics because if we both have few politicians like him in our countries and who knows there job 80 percent our disputes will be solved.
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Feb 16, 2015 10:24pm
Dear Pakistani brothers, It is over yet, remember 1991 WC, you lost yo India and then all out for 82 against England and match washed away due to rain. Still you won the world cup led by great Imran Khan supported by Javed Miandad & Inzamam. Its 50% luck that bring easy win to India. People in India who are bursting crackers are not matured enough and don't know Pak team is and was a better team since 30yrs.
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Feb 16, 2015 10:28pm
Indians on the whole are not so much gloating on this win.
Most of us have a high regard for Pak talent and do not believe in childish boasting.
If ever some of do that it only in responce to provocation.
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Feb 16, 2015 10:29pm
Well played India...Dhone you made us proud...All the best to both the teams for future matches...hope wemeet again Iin semis
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Feb 16, 2015 10:32pm
Pakistanis must learn to appreciate their captain Misbah, who is the only consistent player in the team. Even if he is slower, why can't the others make up for him. Especially Afridi.
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Feb 16, 2015 10:44pm
@Majid Ahmed , do not worry that is the agenda and it is being followed religiously. Just like hockey there will be no cricket. No energy so no exports, no dams leads to flooding leads to loss of crops and less food and no food items to export, no health, no education actually it is not even the priority, so we were only left with this, this is also going, is anything left.
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Feb 16, 2015 10:45pm
I really don't understand why Dhoni thinks so because for normal people 51-72 can look better but the people who understand the pressure and value of the big tournaments like world cup....6-0 record seems better .....and if you include the 4 matches of the 20-20 world cups then it becomes 10-0 infavour of India.
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Feb 16, 2015 11:11pm
I completely agree with Dhoni. Too much is being made of this 6-0 WC record against Pakistan & it will be eventually broken. We need to work on improving the other records which we are lagging in, like our record playing on the road especially in Australia, South Africa & New Zealand.
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Feb 16, 2015 11:12pm
Good to hear all those nice comments from my friends across the border.
Thanks for been a real sportsman.
The only fact i found missing was that India not playing Pakistan regularly in this past 15 years. Where in India has been the better side in comparison to Pakistan all this years and if we would have played with eachother more then the overall rating would have been much different. May be 100 against 72 in our favour... Even if the matches would have been played in Sharjah we would have won.
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Feb 16, 2015 11:19pm
The 6-0 record of India means just as little as the 72-51 record of Pakistan. Over the last 15 years or so, India has won almost twice as many games as Pakistan. So who cares if they won more games 20-30 years ago (most of which were played in Sharjah under suspicious circumstances). What matters is the quality of the current teams.
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Feb 16, 2015 11:30pm
what's the use of such record, when Indians are winning all important matches and finals
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Feb 16, 2015 11:39pm
@Umer
Dhoni is a great diplomat. You don't earn $30 Million a year for nothing. Compare him to Afridi who just signed a $100K deal for a season.
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Feb 17, 2015 12:05am
Dhoni nailed it spot on. There's no big deal gloating about this win.....This Pak side was not in their best shape anyways and India certainly will face much stronger opposition down under. Apart from a good showing in this game India have been struggling against AUS so far. This 6-0 Hype is completely media created.....Hope people see sense in not getting carried away by this stupid 6-0 figure.
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Feb 17, 2015 12:06am
Compare this to Pakistan Hockey team when they won in India.
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Feb 17, 2015 12:09am
We should not forget that it is just a stupid game... the leftovers of the British Raj.
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Feb 17, 2015 12:32am
@gkm Only reasonable comment, totally against this rivalry, Watch a complete match and at the end I realize I wasted my whole day. If even Pakistan won that match, What is my gain? All the prize money will go in there pocket.
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Feb 17, 2015 01:06am
Pakistan have won more matches from India than they won from Pakistan thru out the history. FACT
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Feb 17, 2015 01:14am
Mr. Dhoni, Well said!
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Feb 17, 2015 02:57am
Wise words by Dhoni.
And where are all the Misbah haters who keep on asking for his resignation. I'm sure they are feeling ashamed now.
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Feb 17, 2015 03:19am
Despite glaring mistakes Misbah said 'I don't know what happened'!! Seriously ?!!
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Feb 17, 2015 04:08am
@Atheist and Unpatriotic Human from India - completely agree. Where did 6-0 come from in the first match, I was wondering. We make our own stupid statistics and forget what matters. applies to India and Pakistan both.
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Feb 17, 2015 04:24am
@Santhosh They just lose the match. Hope not loose yet.
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Feb 17, 2015 04:31am
I work with many Indians and they are asking same questions about our bad strategy.
1: Why did you guys let Yunus Khan open? 2: Why didnt Misbah come to bat one down? 3: You guys know Umer Akmal drops catches, why was he chosen as wicket keeper (especially when he cant score runs against good teams)? 4: Why did you guys play two spinners when its known Indians hammer spinners? 5: Why your batsman dont take singles and believe in only 4s and 6s to score?
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Feb 17, 2015 04:34am
What a gentleman and a great player you are Dhoni :)
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Feb 17, 2015 04:41am
The ICC will always want India to get to the World Cup Final, no MATTER WHAT. Reason being, it's all about sponsorships, Corporations, and frankly making Money. Cricket is only played by 10 Countries, and mind you "China" does not play Cricket. With that said,India has 1 Billion viewership, of course, India must get into the final, or else nobody makes money. See, it's all business folks, think about it. Do you really think it's about best team winning? You will lose 1 Billion viewership if India doesn't play, simple as that!! think about the money linked with it. Australia, Newzealand, England, Pakistan, SriLanka, South Africa, even combined it doesn't get close to India's population... :)
It's a business...
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Feb 17, 2015 04:42am
@Kranti Absolutely agreed
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Feb 17, 2015 05:18am
I am a Pakistani and stayed up all night just like a lot of others to watch this game. I just want to tell MS Dhoni that day is not far when India will have more victories then Pakistan. I can see the writing on the wall.
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Feb 17, 2015 05:23am
@Santhosh : I hope people from both sides start thinking like you. Regards from a Pakistan team fan to all my Indian friends.
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Feb 17, 2015 05:29am
@Toma only ambassadors not enough... all people must be like this....
I am proud of mr dhoni as a indian...
As a big brother india has always given a one more chance to pakistan.... & this time doni has shown this again...
When all pakistani people were against their criclet team, dhoni as an indian taught them the lesson of love...
Hope pakistani people understand indians properly evenafter the wrong advertisement repeatedly done by their politicians...
& we indians wish to see such matured & lovely messages from all pakistanis... Jay hind
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Feb 17, 2015 05:35am
@Shafiq khan realy liked ur comment.... Actually comman men from india & pakistan are linked by their minds..
But these politicians added poison of religion & nation in their minds for their selfish motives...
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Feb 17, 2015 05:39am
A captain should have courage ... Play 8 specialist batsman 2 bowlers n one keeper.... Uell always win on batting wicket.... Coz 300 score is easy on these wickets ... So better strength ur batting is ball is not swinging turning them why need experts who can swing
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Feb 17, 2015 05:47am
@karachi Wally appreciated ur idea & respected too...
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Feb 17, 2015 06:14am
He is a great sportsman and great statesman too. If political leaders on both side can show same maturity like Dhoni South Asia can live in peace.
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Feb 17, 2015 06:15am
@Atheist and Unpatriotic Human from India: very well said my friend. For the last three WC, we watch India pakistan game together with all my friends here in US but I cannot see anyone of us getting emotional as media keeps reporting. We Pakistanis always end up getting dinner invitations from our india friends as victory celebrations and we all enjoy. Actually they keep asking please win next I dia pakistan encounter so that they get dinner invitation from us too.... This is fun and I really don't u see stand why media projects this as a wAr??
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Feb 17, 2015 07:05am
Dhonoi is smart & down to earth. Forget the past man, Pakistani team does deserve some credit, the guys have only dead UAE pitches to play.....
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Feb 17, 2015 07:06am
Waseem, Waqar, Inzi, Saqlain, Shoaib ..were the best pak team & i don't think so that people in the world are familiar with the present names of the playing 11, they don't even know their names.. While in mid 90's Pak players were on tips !
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Feb 17, 2015 07:21am
@Taimur look who's talking.. lol
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Feb 17, 2015 07:47am
@Atheist and Unpatriotic Human from India ;Yes dear u are absolutely right.but unfortunately many people get trapped by this media hype..
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Feb 17, 2015 07:48am
@Santhosh I really appreciate your comments, I lived in Dubai and had very good Indian friends there. All the best for the world cup.
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Feb 17, 2015 08:17am
Pakistan lost because Imran Khan got married recently and didn't invite the team for function.
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Feb 17, 2015 08:27am
Pakistan never won a world cup match with India, so did India to S Africa. We must take these very sportingly. Ofcourse India will lose to Pakistan someday. This will not remain forever.
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Feb 17, 2015 08:36am
Pakistan team protested by loosing for not being invited for Imran Khan's marriage.
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Feb 17, 2015 08:41am
but if you closely look at the stats, Pakistan 75 indian 51, In sharjah, India 6, Pakistan 16, there is the difference, pakistan won majority matches, afterwards sharjah was banned due to match fixing....
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Feb 17, 2015 08:47am
Let us make it clear. We the Indians always get pains whenever Pakistan gets defeated by any other team except India. We love them like our Team B. Truly, we are.....!
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Feb 17, 2015 08:50am
@Rizwan - US let us make it clear. We the Indians always get pains whenever Pakistan gets defeated by any other team except India. We like them like our Team B. Truly so....
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Feb 17, 2015 09:22am
I'm afraid a competitive Pakistani cricket team will be something our children will look back on with fondness. Pakistan are headed the way of the West Indies and we will be lucky to beat the likes of Afghanistan and Ireland in 10 years. The disorder in the nation leaks to every aspect of our lives.
However, that said, I would urge India/Eng/Aus (Big 3) to be careful - you are destroying the game. By leaning everything in your favor, the competitive balance is leaving and making it boring for everyone. In 20 years, perhaps you will have a world cup only consisting of the Big 3. Mission accomplished but at what cost?
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Feb 17, 2015 09:23am
Pakistan should focus on beating west indies
India will use its south Africa match to get used to pace and then work on beating west indies, UAE to get into the top two
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Feb 17, 2015 10:31am
current pakistan team is a fantastic side. I think can beat any one as said by our captain Dhoni. Just play your best and sincere cricket and do not loose focus on media analysis.They are doing their usual stuff. You concentrate and enjoy your game.
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Feb 17, 2015 10:53am
@Atheist and Unpatriotic Human from India 6-3 will take atleast 12 more years. I am an atheist and patriotic human from India.
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Feb 17, 2015 12:21pm
MS Dhonni is a diplomat in his words " describing that Pakistan has a better ODI Record vis India " . Mind you , its on records that Indian team , Captain and even BCCI , had accused of the so called famous yearly Benefit Matches of Sharja as Biased towards Pakistani team and not only accusing But actually Pulled out of the then yearly Tournaments on the same grounds . The record MS is reffering to , has a majority of its lead attritbuted towards that annual benefit match series in the Desert , So If One has to take the point of view of his predecessor captains , team members and even their employer the BCCI , that favorable comparision goes to India . NO ONE EVER , ( from Indian cricket org ) took that accusation back ..... So Much the Diplomatic fine tunning means in what MS Dhonni has said afterf winning the 6th match ( the world cup based matches, spanning 4 years each ) in a row . I agree with him , the loosing streak will not last for ever , UNLESS the YoYo Pakistani inigmatic super stars , start to play better in all 3 forms of the dicipline in every match ( Fidlding , Batting , Bowling .... Not one at a time )
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Feb 17, 2015 12:27pm
Guys, Dhoni made this comment just to make us feel better. He knows that his Indian team is the best and beaten us many times in recent times.
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Feb 17, 2015 01:31pm
Dhoni is good, but you have got two classic gentleman Misbah-ul-haq & Younis Khan. I simply admire them.
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Feb 17, 2015 02:18pm
@karachi Wally ya.atleast in ipl they should allow pakistani players.then every one will become real friends.once indians hated ponting as he is reason for defeat.but in ipl every one cheers him up,and now he became coach of mumbai indians.
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Feb 17, 2015 04:10pm
@Rafi K
I have a feeling Dhoni does not want his team to feel complacent but keep the killer instinct throuhgout the World Cup.
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Feb 17, 2015 04:54pm
Dhoni is a very nice human being. As a cricket fan. I like his captaincy.
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Feb 17, 2015 09:46pm
Current Pakistani team has players which are relatvely unknown and inexperienced. During 70s they had a sta studded team comprising of Mohd. Brothers, Asif Iqbal, Wasim Raja, Zaheer, Miandad, Imran, Iqbal Qasim, Qadir, Sarfraz, Mudassar, Mohsin and Wasim Bari....In 80s, they had, apartfrom Miandad and Imran, Akram, Waqar, Aaquib, Rameez, Inzamam etc. Compared tp those teams, this team looks so new.....Compared to that, team India was more experiened and that themajor difference...
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Feb 17, 2015 11:32pm
A political statement by the Indian cricket team captain.
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Feb 18, 2015 07:34am
Good captains, both, level headed and realistic. Success to you both.
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Feb 18, 2015 07:36am
@sabir hussain ... most of those matches won are jaali sharjah matches
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Feb 18, 2015 07:37am
During the match Harsha Bhogle said, Misbah would be saying that one day some one will bat with me till the end and i will win the match.
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Feb 18, 2015 07:39am
@Shafiq khan We would like to see that day come again, soon.
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Feb 18, 2015 07:41am
Dhoni is a Yogi in cricketer's disguise but the Pakistani team will make a Yogi out of Misbah.
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Feb 18, 2015 10:27am
Dhoni a role model for sportsman across the cricket world...a man..admits reality..accept challenges and lead his talented bunch...He deserves all praise,respect and best wishes for rest of the career and life..In the end ,,As contrary to past experience very positive attitude of fans on internet from both nations Pak and Ind .encouraging each other ....is indication that WE ARE CHANGING FOR BETTER FUTURE...from PAKISTAN.
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Feb 18, 2015 12:27pm
We are not arch rivals of India but a neighbouring brother state playing firendly cricket match.
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Feb 18, 2015 07:30pm
@Sajjad Khan does your hockey team emulate what you just said ?
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Feb 18, 2015 07:34pm
@Syed
Agreed on almost all points. My disagreement is on the subject of Yasir Shah. I've seen him (on TV, of course) in other games and I think he's terrific find. In this match against India, he seemed to enjoy himself. Behind his smile, might hide some nervousness at what in his mind - rightly or wrongly - is the biggest stage. I think, given some time, he'll come good and torment the Indians too. Remember, Indians haven't been doing too well against spin lately. (They capitulated to Clark, Swan, Lyon, Moeen Ali in recent times). So, in short, Yasir Shah is still good against any opposition and should be persisted with.
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Feb 19, 2015 04:19am
@Mein_Jinn But India has only been in finals twice in recent times (I won't count 1983) as at that time very few Indians had TV so viewership won't matter. So there goes your logic... Australia has won 4 times out of 6 times they have been in finals! So most successful team has been Australia and they would be one of the finalists this time too...
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Feb 19, 2015 04:32am
@shankar please don't spread hatred..... After so long we have goodwill gestures from both sides.
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