I think Dhoni would be feeling entirely different emotions than what happened at the T-20 worldcup final, much like many of the CSK fans must be feeling. It was a great match to watch – a fitting tribute to a successful IPL year. There will be many ifs in this match, but CSK can take heart that a “not a very fancied team ” (after Hayden, Hussey and Oram left ) still did very well.
Looking back: sending Kapugedra ahead of Badrinath may have costed some runs – as Kapu has barely played in the last few matches and had not looked in touch. The catch that Raina dropped off Pathan – RR could have been reeling at that point (but Raina has been brilliant otherwise and I sometimes forget he is only 21). The last one of course is the last over wide/run by Balaji/Patel. But despite these it looked like “midas” just moved away…
Congrats CSK team for a good season.
Looking ahead to the next season:
-need to get some strong Indian bowlers (who can also bat). Joginder/Balaji struggled in many matches – and CSK need to have more options.
-If Hayden, Hussey, Ntini, Murali, Morkel, Oram are all available, fit and in form next year, and the 4 player international limit stays, more local talent is needed in the bowling department.
Your thoughts on this season for IPL and the what the next one holds?
agree, sending kapugedera cost the match. This guy had a 66 strike rate for the match and 72 SR for IPL. What was Dhoni thinking putting this guy in ahead of Badrinath
Comment by papa — June 2, 2008 @ 7:19 am |
Dhoni during the post-match conference said it was the coach’s decision to send Kapugedera ahead. (Dhoni was batting at the time.)
Comment by Ottayan — June 2, 2008 @ 10:29 am |
BTW, does the champions league happen this year? Where/When is it? How will the international players play in it? For example, I think Morkel’s team did well in their domestic league? Who will he play for?
Comment by ipl08 — June 2, 2008 @ 10:43 am |