Kalli On WI Cricket

[quote author=ketchim link=topic=92891.msg590536#msg590536 date=1411681822]
Doosra and Carom then : would have done him in !!!

Googs , terrible news for your Port Mourant bhai  :-[
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I would have done him in if I too was allowed to pelt and stone him down and call it 'mystery spin'!! ::LOL::

Objection ! Irrelevant Your Honor :

Defence is attempting to cloud the ICC legal 15 degree rule !

[quote author=Goog Lee link=topic=92891.msg590456#msg590456 date=1411675022]
Shiv will be the first one in line to seek Kalli's help!  he is never finished learning!

Braffy will be second.

But I am surprised that you have not mentioned WI most promising talent, lil Bravo!

What about Marlon?   

I can see Leon Johnson asking for help.
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Googs,

I said all.....

i am assuming Samuels should be put out to pastures.

[quote author=ketchim link=topic=92891.msg590541#msg590541 date=1411682362]
Objection ! Irrelevant Your Honor :

Defence is attempting to cloud the ICC legal 15 degree rule !
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Judge: "Overrule!!  And counsel, just for the record, and for the integrity of the record, in Ajmal's case it's the 43 degree rule." ::LOL::

[quote author=Goog Lee link=topic=92891.msg590465#msg590465 date=1411675430]
mail, i think you have seen this quote from the Shivster:

source: Shivisgreat.com
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I do not see Shiv as a great batsman but he has exceptional qualities and a sponge.

Some time ago I went to Shenley to see Middlesex v Windies and as is typical it was drizzling when we got there and one man could be seen in the outdoor nets and that was Shiv.

Did not go out of his way to court attention or look at anyone. He could have been a local lad just wanting agame.

Very admirable character and seemingly allround good egg.

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[quote author=Mail link=topic=92891.msg590546#msg590546 date=1411686162]
I do not see Shiv as a great batsman but he has exceptional qualities and a sponge.
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[size=18pt]FAIR ENOUGH! You are entitled to your opinion.[/size]

* The Indians view Dravid(52 avg/41 strike rate) as a great.

* The Australians view Border(50 avg/40 strike rate) as a great.

* The Sri Lankans view Jayawardene(49 avg/55 strike rate) as a great.

* The Pakistanis view Miandad(52 avg/53 strike rate) as a great.

* But many West Indians refuse to see Shiv(53 avg/43 strike rate/11684 runs/30 hundreds/65 fifties) as a great because in their narrow minds only Sobers, Lara and Richards can be greats.

*[size=14pt] There is a reason West Indians are at the BOTTOM OF THE BARREL in nearly all their endeavors-----they are too damn narrow-minded.[/size]

Rev

[quote author=Snoopster link=topic=92891.msg590534#msg590534 date=1411681497]
Flipper, yes.  Venkat bowled those all the time.  Carom, no.  Pelters were called and banned before they made it to Test cricket in Kalli's time.
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not true...Ramadin pelted his way to greatness...fuss spinner to hide behind long sleeves!    ::LOL::

[quote author=ketchim link=topic=92891.msg590536#msg590536 date=1411681822]
Doosra and Carom then : would have done him in !!!

Googs , terrible news for your Port Mourant bhai  :-[
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you are underestimating Kalli's ability to read the spinners!  While most batsmen play off the pitch (including the great Sobers), Kalli read the spin from the hand.  Thats why he was the master. 

That does not take away any respect for the great Shane Warne or Murali.    But as Rev said, just as Lara master Murali and Shiv mastered Warne (when Shiv was using his feet), Kalli would have done the same and even better.  ;D

[quote author=Goog Lee link=topic=92891.msg590582#msg590582 date=1411737921]
Kalli would have done the same and even better.  ;D
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Snoopster , whats wrong with this Line of argument ? 

I have little doubt Kalli would have handled Warne and scored against him.  Look how easily an old retired out of shape Viv Richards played Warne while Warne was still young and in his prime.