seems it is the end of the road for india in this tournament. because australia are sure to beat pakistan and top the group with 5 points. pakistan has already qualified for the SF with 4 points.moreover pakistan will see that india does not reach the SF and may purposely lose their inconsequential match with the aussies.
Re: Re: champions trophy 2009
by Mansoor on Sep 29, 2009 11:26 AM
Pakistan has every right to do so by purposely losing the match. After all India banned Pakistani players to participate in IPL and eliminated them from Champions League...Now it's Pakistan's turn to teach some sour lesson
Ind-pak rivalry should not become hatered. in fact foriegn minsters are also showing dignity whiile talking. lets enjoy it as sports. if pak win good, if it loses then india's bad performance which has resulted in elimination.
Re: Self Respect
by Vasant Sivashanmugam on Sep 29, 2009 11:28 AM
I think Pak will try hard to win this match. My logic. - It will possibly avoid meeting Aus in finals (which is tough to beat). - It will boost their moral for next stage
I don't think they are helping India in any case. Because just beating Aus doesn't ensure India a semi final berth!
Re: Self Respect
by vinta on Sep 29, 2009 11:15 AM
It dosent matter if pakistan helps us by winning or loosing. If you want to be the best you have to gain it from your own performance. Pakistan will choose whats best for them. this format of the game requires that the team which is consistantly good will win. Hence if india cannot qualify it deserves it.
Re: Re: Re: Self Respect
by vinta on Sep 29, 2009 11:19 AM
Through Cricket??. lets grow up and understand what pride and self respect is. For the world both have no pride and respect either.
Re: strong two contenders are out of semis
by Dhantannan on Sep 29, 2009 11:16 AM
lanka still has chances.. if NZ lose to Eng.. then SL qualify on basis of NRR
Re: Re: Re: strong two contenders are out of semis
by Dhantannan on Sep 29, 2009 11:22 AM
NZ's NRR is already lower than SL, so if they lose, it shall be even lower.
Re: Re: Re: Re: strong two contenders are out of semis
by rangachari venugopal on Sep 29, 2009 01:19 PM
I think NZ can still lose the match by 1 run or 1 ball to qualify for the semis. Becoz the nrr of NZ is -0.13 is after playing only 2 matches, which will decrease after 3 matches.
