Sunday, March 23, 2014

El Clasico: Revenge mission for Real Madrid!

El Clasico
El Clasico means there will be unending adventure! Today will be a bit more likely to adventure at Bernabeu. Today to defeat Barcelona means Real Madrid will take a footstep forward to win the title of the Spanish League.

The match will be held at their own home ground, The team is in a great form, Coach Carlo Ancelotti must expect a win. Whatever seems to be, It went down in the face of Real Coach, 'We are in good form. Eagerly waiting for the match. But we know it will be hard to win against Barcelona. We need to play with our best, To beat Barcelona we have to give should be fully.'

Players also know what that will do to, because Barcelona beat them by 2-0 in the last fight at Nou Camp. It can be said a coincidence that Real Madrid has not been defeated in any game since losing that match. Will Barcelona break this genre today? Barcelona won only one match among five 'away' matches. The form is not favoring them. But Andres Iniesta gave them to remind who are overruling Barcelona, 'Our time is not going well, It is not right to think that we would lose so easily against Real Madrid.'  Iniesta tried to reassure the fans of Barcelona, 'It is difficult to think that some Barça supporters don't trust us, Whatever the situation is, This team is entitled to at least the dependence.'

Today El Clasico will be witness of an era of change. Carles Puyol and Victor Alves are leaving Barcelona at the end of this session. Maybe today they will play the last match for Barcelona wearing this jersey!

Saturday, March 22, 2014

T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014: India showed, it's World Cup!

India vs Pakistan in T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014
In Cricket India-Pakistan match means dispersal of thrills. Obviously the battle of field and it also increases in the press box and outside the field among the cricket fans who are deprived from tickets of the gallery. The match between India and Pakistan, no matter the match holds in Bangladesh or any other planet. This the eternal appeal of India-Pakistan match.

Yesterday also it began. Sher-e-Bangla cricket stadium's gallery was packed with cricket fans. Waving of India-Pakistan flags. But the deficit was in the real parts! The waiting was for that 'Cricket war', That was a little too one-sided and watery. In T-20 World Cup history India won the match dominating over Pakistan again by 7 wickets remaining 9 balls. With this match in T-20 world Cup history India-Pakistan face for four times and India won every match.

131 is not a big target in T-20 cricket. However, to whom Pakistan gave this target, it was India!  Whose main power is batting lineup. In opening partnership Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan consisted 54 runs and made it easy for India. However, within 65 runs Dhawan, Rohit and Yuvraj went to the pavilion though it was not so difficult for India. Kohli and Raina came in to finish the match unbeaten.  Before the World Cup Raina brought his batting lessons from  Sourav Ganguly.After practice matches the improvement is being showed yesterday also.

Pakistan batting was randomized at the beginning with the run out of Kamran Akmal. And then Pakistan's innings was bashed in every footstep. In second wicket partnership Shehzad and Hafeez consisted 35 runs and in fourth wicket partnership Umar Akmal and Shoib Malik consisted 50 crucial runs. Pakistan scored 130 runs in their batting innings.  Afridi couldn't be found during batting, 8 runs off 10 balls!  It was a poor batting for Afridi.

Dhoni had a good captaincy. Winning the toss he chosed to field to avoid the dew factor. Three specialist spinners were shining in bowling and they made a crucial innings for India. Ashin bowled four over and conceded only 23 runs. Amit Mishra also took 2 wickets and conceded only 22 runs. 

Thursday, March 20, 2014

T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014: Hong Kong wants to make history!

T-20 Cricket World Cup 2014
Everyone moved who sat down hearing the last few words of Jamie Atkinson. Some were shocked, Some had a gentle smile on the faces. 'Winning this match we want to make history'- Hong Kong captain dreams to beat Bangladesh. The day after tomorrow they may not practice thus the day before yesterday they polished two works at once. The coach was sent to talk about Afghanistan match and the captain came to talk about the next match against Bangladesh. Last defeat exhausted in the eyes and the face, Captain Atkinson said, 'It's a great opportunity to try for Hong Kong to make a history defeating Bangladesh. If it will be possible, of course for Hong Kong and also it will be probably the biggest disasters in the history of World Cup Cricket.'

After losing two consecutive matches against Nepal and Afghanistan they knocked out of the tournament. This is a regular match for Hong Kong while Bangladesh puts one foot on top ten. Atkinson acknowledged it,' Bangladesh is test playing team, Already they qualified for top ten, We can play with the big teams like Bangladesh, it is a great opportunity for all of us. So everyone we should try with our best.'

Practice matches dreamed Hong Kong before selection round while they beat test playing team Zimbabwe by 4 wickets and beat also Netherlands. But they did not after coming in the original. After defeating against Nepal they also defeated by Afghanistan.

To commemorate the team's first World Cup against Bangladesh Honk Kong captain expects 'A new start.' 'We have got ODI status. Now would show up better against certain teams. Consecutively we have lost after coming in first World Cup. We need to shake off the disappointment and want to make a new history.'

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Man Utd needs a 'Miracle'!

UEFA champions league
They are far away from the Premier League title fight, dropped out from two consecutive domestic tournaments before. In the last hope of the season for Manchester United in the European Champions League title. But today, the last hope can be terminated! To survive in Europe's top tournament today David Moise's team needs a little bit 'miracle' at their home field. In the first leg of the second round, they lost in Greece by 2-0. To offset the deficit in the second leg they need a win against Olympiacos today. There is a hope that, The match will be held at Old Trafford.

However, there is no hope for Jenita St. Petersburg. Losing the first leg by 2-4 of the Russian Club will have to take to recoup the shortfall at Dortmund's field the runner-up of the previous session.

The Red Devils have lost by 3 goals at Old Trafford in their last match against Liverpool. On the other hand winning four consecutive league titles Olympiacos is seething with full confidence. They lost all of the 11 matches played in England; but it is not impossible to defeat Manchester United, they proved it in the first leg!

Sunday, March 16, 2014

T-20 World Cup Cricket 2014: World Festival Begins

ICC T-20 World Cup Cricket 2014
Already started counting the moment for some days. To walk the city streets many have observed T-20 World Cup 'Count Down Timer'. With the waning of Days - hours and minutes increased the range of adventure waiting.

Today is the end of the waiting. At Mirpur, Bangladesh - Afghanistan match is inaugurating the show. That so much of the day preparing for the great show, began it's staged.

Of course it's a great show! Bangladesh organized the ICC Champions Trophy as a single country. With India and Sri Lanka Bangladesh also was the host of 2011 World Cup Cricket. The country's sporting history, first time going to host a big show when participating 26 teams and will be hosted 62 matches both men and women teams. Bangladesh must show that they can do.

T -20 World Cup remains a joy to watch. Gayle - McCullum Storms, Malinga - Steins' fire of ball. Include helicopter shots and dilskup shots. If boredom arrives, between fours and sixes there is 'Cheerleader's dance.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Dhoni relying on IPL experience.

Dhoni Indian Cricketer
Dhoni returned into the team after overcoming an injury, turned the debate also. The Indian team was to fly from Mumbai to Dhaka yesterday morning. Dhoni wanted to leave the debate. But what if it wished to be back!

It is an unwritten rule to face to the media during the team before going abroad. Indian team  showed the thumb to the tradition of two consecutive tournaments. India team didn't face to the media during the Asia Cup, they have done it this time also. Before leaving the country addressing to a global event may be this is the first record that India team didn't face to media. IPL fixing, still mild surges. Chennai Super Kings owner Gurunath Meiyappan, Dhoni with two more national team players names have been rumored strongly. The idea was to stay away from the news staff to avoid the embarrassing question. There was no way to avoid it. Hard and fast press conference of ICC. However, before the press conference media manager Dr. Baba made across the condition, 'Just have questions about cricket'. 

Therefore, the questions about to avoid the fixing debate and media indexed at the beginning of the context. But already there was appeared a new plot in the context about a topic of outside the field! Coach Duncan Fletcher didn't come with the team. The Indian cricket board is not happy with the recent performance of the team. Already Sunil Gavaskar said to appoint Rahul Dravid as coach. It is rumored more that BCCI chief invited Fletcher yesterday  in Chennai. Since the matter is about coach, there should have been a question about 'Cricket'. Questioned also. Former test batsman Brijesh Patel and the Indian team manager did not think that it is important, ' We do not know indeed where is coach, but he will join with us tomorrow'.

Eliminating the  the controversies, Dhoni had a great last few days. Thus, the desired leisure time was unexpected! He is the captain in three editions, he leads the IPL and Champions League franchise, plays all matches. Hard to get the rest of the year. Suddenly, the opportunity came up for the abdominal muscle injury.  He could not play in the Asia Cup. India was unable to reach the final of the Asia Cup, but Dhoni had a good time, 'Should be seen the positive ones of injury. For me it was positive that I got a little rest. There was nothing to do at all. Lazed at home and watched TV. Overall, had a good time. Now time to play good cricket in the field'.

India will face with their arch-rival in the field in the first match. On 21st March  India - Pakistan match will begin the main episode. After beating India in Asia Cup Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez is very excited and he said also, They are happy to get India in the first match. However, not much has been heard from Dhoni, 'Just not wondering about first match and Pakistan. Our group is already very strong, every match is important. In last T-20 We went out of the tournament losing only one match.'

Dhoni returned, returned also two experienced Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina who were out from the ODI squad. There is not so much to think about batting. May be thinking of bowling and less playing T-20 matches. Incredible but true, India played only one T-20 match for last 14 months! However, Dhoni doesn't want to say this is an 'Anxiety'. Wants to rely on the experience of the IPL, ' We have not played many international T-20 matches, but IPL matches have standards as international T-20. Many of the best players in the world play there. And we have enough T-20 experiences. It is also true about the bowlers. We have many bowlers who played many IPL matches'.

Dhoni might be forgotten, First T -20 World Cup champions India could not reach even once in semifinal After the start of the IPL!

Friday, March 14, 2014

Pele is 'Treacherous' in Brazil!

Footballer Pele
Time to host the World Cup and have become the focus of world attention for one month. On the other hand to improve living standards for themselves. A portion of the common people of Brazil have chosen the last one between these two. 'No World Cup of a huge cost, Need to  improve the living standards of ordinary people' - The anti football World Cup society is managing this movement in Brazil. Even being in the opposite position of this movement footballer Pele is also being marked as a traitor.

The grievance not only against Pele, protesters also grow angry to Ronaldo the winning hero of 2002 World Cup. Pele is rolling as a goodwill ambassador of FIFA for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil. On other hand  Ronaldo is one of the main of the local organizing committee. Last yesterday hundreds of protesters in Rio de Janeiro, however they showed the play cards and banners against Pele. Even Some people came up with the banners  " Pele- the traitor of the Century". Their claims were, The Brazilian government is failing to invest in transportation, healthcare and education sectors. But the government is going to organize the World Cup in a huge cost. For matching hands with this government a protester disgorge their anger on Pele and Ronaldo like, 'They were a remarkable footballer no doubt about it. But now they are alienated. It is very shameful that they are working for the government'. If the tournament won't be canceled, some of the protesters threatened to increase the movement further.