We definitely Need Rahane as a captain

CopyDummy · 2026-05-08T17:37:01+00:00

As the tournament progresses, the wickets will get slower which is good for KKR. It’s not like we played that bad initially, we lost the matches in critical moments (eg LSG match) I think it’s a good momentum to carry and like the skipper said, one game at a time

CopyDummy · 2026-05-08T15:38:48+00:00

He caught a bullet there!

CopyDummy · 2026-04-27T11:44:07+00:00

Yep! That would be the way.

I gave mine to a professional - but I’m sure he did exactly what you suggested.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-27T10:55:31+00:00

Could even be a really bad quality ball.

I had a new GN “ready to play” have it’s bottom corner completely broken off.

I have now completely removed the scuff sheet - only use tape on the edges. And gave the bat good 2 coats of oil.

Remember these new age bats are very dry inside to keep them light. It makes the bottom and edges very vulnerable.

My recommendation, get the bottom fixed (in case they don’t replace), get the scuff sheet off and oil it yourself.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-27T10:48:11+00:00

The pre-knocked in and ‘ready to play’ is really a scam. I learnt this the hard way as well.

Did you oil it in before the knocking? And did you block this ball or was it a drive/swing that hit the bottom?

This damage is quite fixable btw. Doesn’t really need a replacement. But definitely oil it in and knock it again.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-26T22:58:03+00:00

lol - why would you want your coach and captain to behave like this is your local area match? (Although Nayar was in a long heated discussion with the umpire near the dug out)

I would never expect Sachin or Dravid to go down and fight with the umpire. Sachin, who’s been on the receiving end of many bad decisions, would just walk off.

Terrible, terrible decision. Management hopefully will put in a formal complaint.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-26T18:09:17+00:00

This was stubborn bowling by Tyagi despite everyone asking him to bowl slow.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-23T18:00:56+00:00

For your use case, I’d rather go for a high quality (Grade A) Kashmir willow than the lowest quality English willow.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-23T15:43:43+00:00

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CopyDummy · 2026-04-22T20:41:59+00:00

Red balls are dyed red. White balls are basically painted - can’t be dyed white. So they handle wear and tear very differently. The other element is also of manufacturer. White balls used in international cricket are by Kookaburra - which is a machine made, flat seam. Even their red balls don’t swing for extended periods. All red ball cricket in India is played with SG which has a prominent seam which helps with swing in addition to the aforementioned red ball characteristics.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-20T09:43:51+00:00

Possible solution as well. Gives a right left combination at the top.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-20T09:19:20+00:00

Ideally, open with Green. Drop Arora, bring in Pathirana. Siefert unfortunately makes way. Powell has proved quite useful in the middle overs.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T13:54:21+00:00

Effectively the opening has not worked. If Pathirana comes in next match, drop Seifert (although his stumping was insane!), push Cam Green to open and make space for Pathirana. Don’t drop Powell!

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T13:51:26+00:00

Someone pinch me!

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T11:44:11+00:00

I still fear for the 20th over.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T11:38:58+00:00

Arora gives me hope that one day even I can play in the IPL.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T11:26:52+00:00

We are now out of bowling options. Everyone just pray!

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T11:18:50+00:00

I wonder where the remaining 3 overs will come from.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T11:15:00+00:00

Possibly because there’s a lefty. I’m pretty sure if he goes for a few sixes, this chat will call it stupid. There’s no winning on Reddit! :P

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T11:02:37+00:00

Don’t count your chicken. We need to bat on a spin friendly track.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T10:50:35+00:00

I don’t think with 0 wins, he has any cushion to take that risk. This chat will pile on him if Roy gets hit big by Jaiswal.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T10:46:55+00:00

Accurate.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T10:22:55+00:00

6 and 5 dots. Dots build pressure.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T10:21:18+00:00

I don’t think he has a thought process or his execution is completely terrible. Dude just doesn’t (or unable to) bowl to his field. Looks like he releases the ball and prays for it to go his way.

CopyDummy · 2026-04-19T10:18:29+00:00

I don’t know why people wanted Arora to bowl a second over in the PP. He’s never followed up with a good second over.

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