Friday, August 10, 2007

Discussion for games played weekend of August 11th

Predictions, updates, analysis and discussion for games
played on the weekend of August 11th
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Shekhs said...

Sounds good Nari..

Thanks a bunch!!

We really need that..

Shekhs said...

Raheel,
Welcome back man...

I was just gonna type....
if you guys have a gmae tonite.....make sure you have extra pair of clothes after the game...

If you can skate board and have one, would be useful in the 4 baseball diamond areas...coz, you can't possibly run or walk in that dirt..

Yeah, our game this weekend looks bleek with the forecast..

Its unfortunate that you have had so many rained outs and possible ones...

Samir_PhoenixCC said...

Shekhs/Preetam,
Sorry guys tomorrow we have a d/n game scheduled, i'll be skipping lunch so I can leave early to get there on time, you guys carry on. I will join in the future. Thanks.

Aditya said...

BLOGGER'S PARTY VIDEO

Romeen on the bed. NW, Shekhs, C8W, and CMC sitting in the background. Tango living it up.

Enjoy.....

Aditya said...

To view, click on the link called "BLOGGER'S PARTY VIDEO", or right click on the link, and select "Open in New Window". Make sure you have your volume turned on becasue that is a big part of it! :-)

neanderthal_walking said...

nice one adi,
sheky, when did i call you?

Shekhs said...

Adi,
Good one! lol...
sly bas@#!$....left yourself outta it..I think you're the one who is sitting up on the cot and shaking it... :-)

n_w,
you called me around 4:30 pm...yesterday afternoon, said you'll be there around 6:30 pm..
:-)

Aditya said...

NW,

I see you had a decent week last week. Got a start, some sixes, but then got caught in the deep. Looks like you are ready to break a big one soon.... good luck.

Unknown said...

OK, so what have I missed.I seem to be the only one who nw doesnt communicate with :( , something about me on a bed, and a Challenger runfest last night.
I need to get up to speed.

Unknown said...

yea....Adi/shekhs, who is nw?

Unknown said...

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justice 4 all said...
I know after my post all of ucc players and purdue players & fans will come and do some trash talk or maybe act innocent like pudue always do or maybe sadiq will post that there playoff start in the ohio league thats why they didn't go with their regulars but sadiq we r not stupid that was some as$ licking by purdue team & u r there to watch it & got paid too.( just kidding sadiq).
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Well, if it was, I wish someone had just told me, or given a walkover or something :-) Cos it was by far the hardest game Ive done all year so far. Purdue is always a hard place to umpire anyway, it just feels hotter there and less comfortable than it does in Washington Park to me. But this weekend took the cake - it was absolutely brutal! Temp was above 90, but Ive umpired in that before - it felt like 110+, seriously. We took 2 breaks an innings, had a 45-minute lunch, game started at 10 and went till almost 7, it was horrible. Mateen got 50* for United, and he was finished by the end - he could barely move while fielding, and he didnt bowl at all. Would have made far more sense to just give a walkover, if it was a fixed match, everyone would have been happier (including me :-)

Anyway. Purdue played only about 4 regulars last week in their XI. I dont know how they did in their other league - but I gathered from talking to them that if they win there, and happen to go far, the playoffs there could last 3-4 weeks. If that happens, whoever is playing Purdue the next 3-4 weeks should get distinctly easier opposition (which isnt really fair to other playoff or relegation contenders IMHO, but I dont know what can be done about that). Unless they lose in the playoffs of their other league, of course, in which case hopefully full-strength teams should play our league games too (except for Ruchir, who should be leaving for the season in a week or so, from what I hear).

c8w

Shekhs said...

Swet,
I thought you were n_w.. :-)

Last nite...after some detective work..we came to the conclusion that Romeen is Tango and you are n_w... :-)

What do you have to say about that.?

Rom,
Wazzzup? busy day?

Unknown said...

Hey Sheky,
I have some free time right about now.
Good win, man!
Adi, I cant open the darn video.

Unknown said...

I know you think I'm Tango because of the likeness to the picture. But beleive me, I dont look that good in person :)

Unknown said...

And BTW, dont ever give up your day jobs, you guys suck at being detectives.

Unknown said...

Swet, your massage last night was garbled. Hope it wasnt very important.

Shekhs said...

Nice un Romeen...

The guy we thought is not Tango...we got to work on a different theory..

Unknown said...

*message

Man, I think I'm in trouble again :)

Shekhs said...

Massage was garbled?
Do you blame me for thinking you guys were Tango and cash?

Swet, didnt know you gave massages...

Unknown said...

So how did you do last night sheky?

Unknown said...

I cant believe I keep making these crucial spelling errors.
They are NOT freudian slips.

Shekhs said...

Golden Duck rom... :-(

popped up the first ball (Athreya was the bowler) and Adi too the catch.......think about the irony there..

I thought he will at least consider that I'm a fellow blogger..

Unknown said...

What position was he fielding at?

Shekhs said...

keeper... :-) I know...now you're gonna crack up...

Shekhs said...

Swet bailed on us last nite...took off like he had a hot date.... :-)

Unknown said...

Well, maybe he did!

Adi keeps!!
When did he start that?

Ramsundar Lakshminarayanan said...

Shekhs, sure u got out first ball?...be happy my son didn't get to see it :)

Shekhs said...

I dunno...he kept yesterday..

Ramsundar Lakshminarayanan said...

Romeen,

did u mean " So how did you play last night sheky? "

Unknown said...

Sheky, I would NEVER catch a fellow blogger.

Unknown said...

Yes Ram, I need to be very careful with my choice of words.
I think I'm gonna start blogging in hindi now.

Shekhs said...

Ram,
You jinxed it man....thanks!

Yeah Rom, I will never catch a fellow blogger either...

Unknown said...

Granted, not catching a fellow blogger may have something to do with my catching skills.

Samir_PhoenixCC said...

Romeen said...
Well, maybe he did!

Adi keeps!!
When did he start that?


Anyone knows when does the unemployment office opens? :)

Unknown said...

But guess what, we'll have to catch nw and Tango, unless they tell us who they are, in which case we dont really have to 'catch' them.

Unknown said...

I see, samir is playing for the other team, so adi has to keep.

Unknown said...

I think keeping has to be the hardest job in cricket.
Agree/disagree?
Any fulltime/parttime keepers out there?

Shekhs said...

Samir,
I dont think Adi's even a close threat to your job...you're safe my friend.. :-)

We definitely need to bust them man....its getting crazy..

Shekhs said...

Keeping definitely is one of the hardest defensive positions...

I agree, since I keep part time..

Unknown said...

Just let them be Sheky.
They are so much more fun when they are not being hounded.
I'm tempted to start writing under a nick myself.

Unknown said...

How many times did you keep this season?

Shekhs said...

But it kills me when we know they are one of us....

Its like a scary movie..

Shekhs said...

2 - Does that still count as part time...?

Unknown said...

Its more like the X files, you'll never have a complete and satisfying explanation.
I think we stand a better chance finding the sasquatch.

Unknown said...

I guess, i've kept more than you then this season.

Shekhs said...

so no game this weekend huh..

Unknown said...

I do have a 30/30, weather permitting.
How about you?

Shekhs said...

Saw Bourne Ultimatum last weekend...it was kick a@#

Shekhs said...

we are playing pak gym, weather permitting...

Unknown said...

I saw BU twice already.
One of friends stayed back and saw the very next show! She's crazy!!

Unknown said...

Pak Gym- challengers, that should be an awesome game!

Unknown said...

It feels like Pak Gym havent played at all in a long time, Raheel, lets hope the rain stays away this weekend.

Unknown said...

dang..missed a lot but then it looks like Romeen-Shekhs love fest is on again ! :)

Shekhs, for the records, I aint NW. He be in a diff league than I am. And Romeen can't be Tango... For god's sake, do you think Tango will have so much difficulty opening a damn Video link.(btw, Adi, gr8 video :)).

Unknown said...

somebody is jealous....

Shekhs said...

Swet...
why are you getting defensive about n_w...take it easy man..

I'm n_w...how about that..

Shekhs said...

Swet,
Do you ever come in using a nick?

Unknown said...

OK, so I opened the video.
Hilarious!!

Unknown said...

Havent seen Vetti in while.

Shekhs said...

You got to hand it to Adi...he's got a knack to get this crazy videos...

Unknown said...

I think Adi works for youtube.

Unknown said...

And I never get to blog with Adi. Where are you dude?

Shekhs said...

you dont think Vetti is Ajit?

did you ever check with Balaji?

neanderthal_walking said...

sheky,

u got it all messed up man.you are way off just like romeen who went after his best buddy.

Unknown said...

Balaji said the last time he was on the blog was 14 months ago.

nw, stop bragging. :)

Shekhs said...

n_w man..
Give us some clue bud....where's the fun otherwise..

Unknown said...

nw, are we still playing that game you mentioned?

Unknown said...

Sheky, you know about nw's proposal, right?
If we guess some stuff about him correctly, he'll email us.

neanderthal_walking said...

yeah romeen, we need to find brother tango too.

Shekhs said...

didnt know that..must've missed that one..

that sounds like a fun game..

so, n_w, you play Div 1 right?

Shekhs said...

one thing is for sure..

Tango and n_w are buddies and they're playing us good..

maybe they are the same person..

Preetam N said...

Keeping is not only the hardest but also a thankless job.
I have a very good quote for it in hindi but it might be inappropriate here. Too blasphemous.
I used to be a fulltime keeper in india but now do part time. I plan on being fulltime again next year. Hopefully.

neanderthal_walking said...

sheky,

i told romeen you two can have ten guesses (name) who could me tango and me. if you are right i will let you know (call romeen :)))))). lets get tango to agree with too.

neanderthal_walking said...

*me = be

Unknown said...

Go for it Preetam. Everybody's an adult here.

Sheky, tango and nw are 2 separate people.

Unknown said...

So, nw even has my phone number!
I dont think I know tango personally, though.

Unknown said...

OK, I agree with Sheky on guess#1,
nw, you are from Div-1.

Preetam N said...
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Unknown said...

Tango can join this game later if he wants to. we're on neandy.

Unknown said...

Is that punjabi, preetam?

Preetam N said...

Once after a depressing day keeping my captain told me not to worry. He said Keeping is like "Chinal ki chichchi ( tit )". everybody takes it for granted.

Aditya said...

Hey Romo,

I will remember the statement about not catching a fellow blogger. We still got a game this season.... so I just gotta keep aiming for you! Easier said than done. :(

I'm glad you guys liked the video. Once I saw it, I couldn't resist. I even put instructions on how to open it just for you. You were the only one who had trouble last time as well!!

Shekhs said...

Preetam,
maybe you could give us some tips...on keeping..

Damn n_w, Do I know you well, I mean...did I ever hang out with you...have a drink or something?

Unknown said...

Preetam, maybe when we meet at the park, you can dissect that phrase

Preetam N said...

I thought it was hindi. Maybe it is Hyderabadi hindi, Romeen.

Shekhs said...

I dont if thats thankless...but definitely merciless... :-)

Preetam N said...

I,defenitely, will, Romeen.
Is there a double Entendre' there , Shekhs.

Aditya said...

Shekhs, I'm hurt. You thought I kept that badly??? Actually, I don't really care. I don't keep even part-time. The only reason I kept was because I wasn't going to bowl, so I was really the only option. It was either Madhu or me!

And Samir, don't consider yourself safe dude! Remember your bro-in-law is a damn good keeper, and Ganne did a good job last game. So, I am not your competition, they are! :)

Unknown said...

I grew up speaking hyderabadi hindi, was so much fun!

Preetam N said...

Damn! Thats Brutal, Adi.

Preetam N said...

Where are you from, Romeen.

neanderthal_walking said...

He said Keeping is like "Chinal ki chichchi ( tit )". everybody takes it for granted.
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preetam, i dont take them granted. i take them with both hand like they gonna fall off

Shekhs said...

Preetam,
I was talking about "Chinal ki Chuchi.."

Definitely no mercy there...

Adi,
Maybe you can take the keeper's position next year for LA Open...

Aditya said...

Shekhs, you know NW. If he gives up his identity, you'll be kicking yourself that you know him. Same for you Romeen. But I don't think you guys have any idea who he is. As far as having hung out with him, I guess you guys must have, but I don't know for a fact.

Shekhs, Swets isnt' en-dubya!

Unknown said...

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Romeen said...
I think keeping has to be the hardest job in cricket.
Agree/disagree?
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Youre all wrong! I say umpiring is even harder than keeping (not to mention more thankless :-)

So who was Adi referring to as nw, BTW? The "started with sixes and then got caught in the deep" bit?

Also, BTW, did anyone here see Charlie's catch to dismiss Kiran last weekend in the Flames-Royals game? I heard a couple people talk about it, and they claimed it was ridiculously brilliant...

c8w

Preetam N said...

Maan, what have i started. It is all your fault Romeen.

Shekhs said...

hmm...Adi, can you give us some hint on n_w..

c8w,
good to have you man..

Umpiring Vs. Keeping...hmm
I still think Keeping is thankless :-)
depends who we are talking to..

Aditya said...

Shekhs... that's funny! Now I feel so much better, at least for the humour in your statement if not for the truth!

Preetam, that's the only way we can get Samir to keep really well. For the last 3-4 games I've been threatening to drop/rest him and he's kept really well. Surprisingly, he's a pretty decent bowler as well. Not quick at all, but gets a lot of movement in the air.

Preetam N said...

True Sadiq. Especially here at MCC.
Look at the irony, both stand behind the wickets.

Shekhs said...

So you're trying to get Samir to Bowl, so that, you can keep?

good idea...you must be Tango.. :-)

Unknown said...

So Adi knows nw. Nice. And what are we nw? what does adi have that we dont? :)

c8w, umpiring is definitely more thankless, but not necessarily harder than keeping. Atleast the umpires dont have to do 240+ sit-ups in a day!

Preetam N said...

I need to run boys. Have fun. I shall see you all tomorrow.
Shekhs, looks like Samir bailed. Lets do Pita Inn next week. How about that ?

Aditya said...

Shekhs, I don't know enough about en-dubya to give you a subtle hint. So, in fairness to him, I'm gonna stay out of it and let him decide on what tit-bits he shares with you!

Unknown said...

Sheky, how many sixes did tushar hit last night and how did he get out?

Shekhs said...

Preetam,
yeah, next week's fine..

I'm out too fellas..

later

Aditya said...

Romeen,

Remember your first set of predictions about NW giving me the slip? That worked out in my favour, and I've known since. Not that he decided to share with me or anything.

NW, I've been good about keeping your secret. And I won't let you down buddy...

Unknown said...

adi, I dont think there's supposed to be a hyphen in titbits, otherwise it sound like what preetam was talking about :)

Unknown said...

*sounds

Unknown said...

So adi, what you are saying is that nw confessed to you and you are now safeguarding his identity?
Fine by me, I'd still like to play the game, nw.

neanderthal_walking said...

romeen, you are too easy. adi is bluffing. believe me he doesnt know me.

Unknown said...

OK, I believe you.
So, guess #1, you are from div-1.
you want the second guess?
And how many do I have to get right?

neanderthal_walking said...

keep going doc

Unknown said...

You have already played my team this season.

Unknown said...

seriously, how many do i need to get right?

neanderthal_walking said...

romeen, when i said you can have ten guesses, guess ten people. if i'm there i will call you

Unknown said...

Oh, I totally misunderstood.
I thought I had to guess 10 things about you.
Well, Sheky and I'll come up with a list by tomorrow. Sound good?

Unknown said...

I hope we dont tick people off, cuz even if you are there in the list, there'll be 9 people that are mad at me :)

neanderthal_walking said...

thts the fun. and if i'm not in the list i will be laughing so hard

Unknown said...

yeah, but we are going by the honor system here. If you are on the list, you better call me bud.

Unknown said...

oh, and guess#3, you are a certifiable psychopath.
jk, :)

Samir_PhoenixCC said...

Aditya said...

And Samir, don't consider yourself safe dude! Remember your bro-in-law is a damn good keeper, and Ganne did a good job last game. So, I am not your competition, they are! :)


Yes, true! you were the only hope :) may be I'll have to start focusing on spin bowling :)

Aditya said...


neanderthal_walking said...
romeen, you are too easy. adi is bluffing. believe me he doesnt know me.


Nice. ;-)

Aditya said...

Samir... too funny man! Good luck for the game tonight. I won't be able to make it, but hope you guys get the W.

Unknown said...

So Adi, if he's making you out to be a liar, why dont you just give him up? Something's not right here.

Aditya said...

I can't give him up, even if that's his game. I said I wouldn't.... so I can't. If he feels the need to dis on me still, such is life.... :(

Aditya said...

Romeen,

You still gotta put out your next set of guesses. Let me know when they're up.

Unknown said...

And Adi gets the Nobel Prize for....
jk, thats mighty nice of you.

Unknown said...

Adi, apparently, I have to name 10 guys, if nw's on the list, he'll call me.
I guess I could start with the people who have my number.

Unknown said...

Now I know why so many kids want to grow up to be detectives, mysteries can drive you up the wall.

Samir_PhoenixCC said...

Romeen/Adi/Shekhs,
You guys will need to hire a good detective (someone like Karamchand or Gopichand Jasus)...or may be tanog?? :)

Preetam,

Do you wanna to go Mc Donald's tomorrow? won't have much time to go to Pita Inn since leaving early from work. let me know. thanks

Adi,
Our game is tomorrow :) Rivercity = Jollyrovers?

zimbo said...

Is the blog a personal website for Aditya,Sheiks and one or two others?
You all can keep in conatct and makes personal plans via another website,and leave this website for cricket purposes.
Imagine 728 blogs and nothing thats constructive.

Shekhs said...

Zimbo??

What in the hell kinda name is that?

Mogambo khush nahin hua.....Zimbo..

Why dont you start another website for bitching and leave this one for normal people...

Mogambo bahut khush hua...

Ramsundar Lakshminarayanan said...

rommen said:
Balaji said the last time he was on the blog was 14 months ago.
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U gonna take his reponse at face value?

Aditya, how about checking vetti's comments wrt Shiv?

Ramsundar Lakshminarayanan said...

Aditya, how did u land up with the video...its from a tamil movie, actually.

zimbo said...

mogambo
Dude What kind of name is that?
u obviously made this name up so as to cover your orignal user name.Its obvious u can't handle construtive criticism.
i'll leave it at that.

Anonymous said...

700 plus post wow. Took me a while to catch up.

Here is my personal favorites:

1. Blogger Party Video by Aditya
2. Tango and NW top 20 list why Rogers Park lost.
3. Jack and Rup crying after another loss and talking about hagning it up bla bla bla bs.
4. Madew's game summary and 50 threads talking about how this game could have gone either way.
5. Shiraz disappearing completely after Tango's assault.

Preetam N said...

Hi Guys,
Do we have 22 bloggers here ? If so why not have a friendly game after the playoffs. If we have less why not a 7-a-side. What do you guys think, seriously. For a change even sadiq could play instead of dictate.

Unknown said...

Romeen said...

c8w, umpiring is definitely more thankless, but not necessarily harder than keeping. Atleast the umpires dont have to do 240+ sit-ups in a day!
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Its also more frustrating...
Last game.. we got a clear stumping.. leg umpire's response was: "Cant see the crease".. :( ?@# this is not the first time and I am sure that I am not the only one..

Shekhs said...

Preetam,
That sounds like a good idea...
We should just keep the network going.....we can use it to play some indoor games later this year..

Also, play some practice games early next season...

Unknown said...

I'm up for the game, maybe we can have it even before the playoffs.

neanderthal_walking said...

how is everyone doing today

Shekhs said...

Rom,
Have'nt seen Tango for a coupla days...

Shekhs said...

good n_w, howya doing?

neanderthal_walking said...

looking for my brother tango

Shekhs said...

hey n_w,
do you guys know each other?

neanderthal_walking said...

i have a strong feeling we do but i dont know man. too busy trying covering my identity.

Shekhs said...

must be hard living up as a secret identity huh...

Dr B said...

"zimbo" asked "mogambo": dude what kind name is mogambo :)

Which team will Marghoob be on? He may be here on the site as well.

Rup,what happened to yourecovering or easting for the next session?

Preetam N said...

Lets come up with a list...
1) Shekhs
2) Romeen
3) Aditya
4)Ram
5)Samir
6)Rup
7)Chally
8)Madew
9)NW
10) Swetal
11)Tango
12)Alpesh

can anybody ad to the list please.
We can have a 20/20 game in sept. And enjoy more friendly banter.

Preetam N said...

Damn it..
13)me

Shekhs said...

Alpesh lives in Seattle, I dont think he will make it, unless he just makes a trip that weekend. :-)
14) Naren
15) Narasimha
16) Shiraz
17) Asmar

Shekhs said...

Forgot Tushar..
18) Tushar

I think I'll be batting number 9 next game... :-)

And Buchia, we can make him an honorary blogger..

matter of fact, I know couple of other challengers who read the blog very frequently, just dont type anything..

Samir_PhoenixCC said...

Preetam,
Great idea! But then who'd do the predictions? :) We will need to hire someone? :)

Samir_PhoenixCC said...

Sanjay blogs once in a while, we can add him?

Shekhs said...

yeah Sanjay..
19)Sanjay
20)Zimbo

Preetam N said...

19) Sadiq
we need typers, Shekhs. So that we can put a face (bat/ball) to the name.

Shekhs said...

true

Preetam N said...

Off to a meeting. But please broach this topic to whoever comes on board. will be back soon.

Aditya said...


zimbo said...
mogambo
Dude What kind of name is that?
u obviously made this name up so as to cover your orignal user name.Its obvious u can't handle construtive criticism.
i'll leave it at that.


Isn't that the kettle calling the pot black? People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. There are so many more... you take your pick.

Shekhs said...

Adi,
What up man?
Dont worry about Zimbo bud..

So, can you think of anybody we missed in the baove list of blogger's match...

Shekhs said...

*blogger's* - bloggers'

Aditya said...


zimbo said...
Is the blog a personal website for Aditya,Sheiks and one or two others?
You all can keep in conatct and makes personal plans via another website,and leave this website for cricket purposes.
Imagine 728 blogs and nothing thats constructive.


Please feel free to add your wisdom to the blog and make it constructive. In fact, why don't you sign up and become a writer for the blog? We are always looking for someone with ideas, and it sure seems like you want to share some.

Please do forgive us mere mortals from digressing from the topics you would have liked to read up on and for wasting your time as you read 700+ entries, which you chose to do!

Shekhs said...

20) Samarth
21) Adnan
22) Mehul

We have 2 teams...

Aditya said...

Hey Shekhs,

Seems like I got out of the wrong side of the bed this morning...

As far as bloggers, what about rishi, dr. b, Ajoy (St Louis), and Raheel? Zimbo can't be on because as preetam said, we need a face to the nick.

Shekhs said...

23)Rishi
24)Dr. B
25)Ajoy
26)Raheel

I get up on the wrong side everyday Adi...I dont even know which one is the right one now...

Aditya said...

So, are we going to get a game going or what?

Shekhs said...

Oh yeah...you think we are kidding..

no, we are definitely gonna play....just have to figure out the date and venue..

I guess we will have to wait till the playoff dates are out..

DeepDownWithin said...

i have been reading the blog but lazy to type.. ajit, balaji r good guesses.. keep them coming.. anybody wants to talk about the spanking that horizon got from challengers. aditya i was shouting at u for how many mistakes u made as captain(who made u captain????). romeen, why u have no 11 in your team??? i thought u r the greatest recruiter.

DeepDownWithin said...

someone start new post we have too many messages here

Aditya said...


Ramsundar Lakshminarayanan said...

Aditya, how about checking vetti's comments wrt Shiv?


Ok, well the question has been answered. Vetti is clearly not Shiva!

Aditya said...


Vettipasangals said...
aditya i was shouting at u for how many mistakes u made as captain(who made u captain????).


Vetti, maybe next time you can play for us and take over captaincy. I'm sure your wisdom on the field would be much appreciated.

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