Considering the consideration of all players signed up for Delhi for IPL Season 2 are available for selection, following XI would be my pick.
Segwag, Gambhir, A.Devilliers, M.Tiwari,P.Collingwood, R.Bhatia, D.Karthik,D.Vettori,A.Nehra,Yo Mahesh and Glenn McGrath.
Sehwag & Gambhir (Openers)(These two are not only the best pair of Delhi DD but also the best pair available rightnow for the entire world if not India in all forms of game. There arent any chances of dropping either of them but if for injury reason, it does happen, then D.Warner from Australia (if available) would fit in. Since Australia would be playing five one-dayers with Pakistan during the middle of IPL, I am not sure about the availability of D.Warner. If Sehwag/Gambhir does become unavailable due to injury, it would be lucky break for M.Minhas).
A.Devilliers, M.Tiwari, P.Collingwood, R.Bhatia
(They would start of with 2 Overseas player in their middle order. If they struggle due to their Middle Order, they may think of inserting people like T.Dilshan, O.Shah or D.Warner into it. Since Collingwood and O.Shah would not be available in the month of May. It would be T.Dilshan who would be playing in the middle order. Manoj Tiwari was in excellent form in the Ranji Trophy for Bengal and R.Bhatia was more than above average player for Delhi in last IPL Season. In the month of April, for few early games, if Delhi realizes that they need some help in batting, they may inject 3 Overseas player instead of 2 in place of R.Bhatia)
Their ace wicket keeping choice would be in the hands of Dinesh Karthik. In case of an injury or out of form, D.Dilshan can keep the wickets.
They have lot of flexible options in the bowling department. They spearhead in the bowling would be old G.McGrath. A.Nehra would be almost certain to play in all games if he keeps his form. In case of out of form or Injury for Nehra they would fall back on P.Sangwan or D.Nannes (both are lefty). Their Spin Department is in the safe hands of D.Vettori and Amit Mishra. They also have the services of Yo Mahesh, last years key performer and Maharoof in case they need bowling allrounder in place of R.Bhatia/D.Vettori.
Delhi has lot of Options and good back up side. They have best Opening pair. They have solid middle-order. They look the most balance side in IPL-2.
Their disadvantage is that they rely heavily on either Sehwag or Gambhir to perform at the Top. They do not have very strong middle order who can survive without good start. They do not have lethal bowling attack who can support them in case they do not make enough runs on the board. All and All, they would win matches when Sehwag/Gambhir will be able to give them good start and one of them should score minimum of 40 runs to win them the games.
I would be surprise if they can win more than 2 matches without Sehwag/Gambhir. I would say they would win around 4 to 6 wins but fail to qualify for Semi-Finals.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
150
During Engineering College timeframe, there was a magical figure of 40. Everyone around were looking to score 40 for passing the exam. There was a figure of 35 in schools. There is a magical figure of 272 for forming the govertment in the center for India.
For IPL-2009, 150 will remain the magical figure. Any Team batting first, if scores above 150 would feel they have a chance. If they do below 150 it would lower their chance to win the game.
I have prepared following table which shows batting first what score would give them how much amount of confidence to win the game.
If Batting First Team Scores 240 Or Above Winning % Chance is 100%
If Batting First Team Scores 220 to 240 Winning % Chance is 98%
If Batting First Team Scores 200 to 220 Winning % Chance is 90%
If Batting First Team Scores 180 to 200 Winning % Chance is 75%
If Batting First Team Scores 160 to 180 Winning % Chance is 60%
If Batting First Team Scores 150 to 160 Winning % Chance is 50%
If Batting First Team Scores 140 to 150 Winning % Chance is 40%
If Batting First Team Scores 120 to 140 Winning % Chance is 25%
If Batting First Team Scores 100 to 120 Winning % Chance is 10%
If Batting First Team Scores 80 to 100 Winning % Chance is 2%
If Batting First Team Scores Below 80 Winning % Chance is 0%
For IPL-2009, 150 will remain the magical figure. Any Team batting first, if scores above 150 would feel they have a chance. If they do below 150 it would lower their chance to win the game.
I have prepared following table which shows batting first what score would give them how much amount of confidence to win the game.
If Batting First Team Scores 240 Or Above Winning % Chance is 100%
If Batting First Team Scores 220 to 240 Winning % Chance is 98%
If Batting First Team Scores 200 to 220 Winning % Chance is 90%
If Batting First Team Scores 180 to 200 Winning % Chance is 75%
If Batting First Team Scores 160 to 180 Winning % Chance is 60%
If Batting First Team Scores 150 to 160 Winning % Chance is 50%
If Batting First Team Scores 140 to 150 Winning % Chance is 40%
If Batting First Team Scores 120 to 140 Winning % Chance is 25%
If Batting First Team Scores 100 to 120 Winning % Chance is 10%
If Batting First Team Scores 80 to 100 Winning % Chance is 2%
If Batting First Team Scores Below 80 Winning % Chance is 0%
Monday, March 30, 2009
BJP
I am not ANTI MUSLIM. I do not believe in any religion other than "Cricket". If I take out list of friends that I had in school, it will consist of names such as Imtiaz, Momin etc. I have been ardent fan of Aamir Khan. My favorite cricketer over the years have been "Mohd. Azharuddin". My all time best Bowler is "Wasim Akram". Even in My car CD I prefer to listen to "Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan" and "Adnan Sami". Even during my schooling USA, I prefer to play in the team of "Sabeeh Ehsan" who is from Multan, Pakistan.
I do not feel the necessity to give more proof to anyone whom I believe in and whom I believe in Not. Whatever understanding of Religion I have got is from my friend "Manoj Japher". The Point that I am trying to make here is that, Believing in BJP does not prove that you are "Anti Muslim". BJP is a party based on "Hindutva". Hindutva is not a religion but the way of living.
I am proud to be a Hindu, an Indian. This does not mean that I judge people on the basis of their religion. I also do not belive they should be and so is BJP.
There are few bad people but it is not good to categarize them on the basis of religion. While Congress Party's Religion is "Money" which is being saved into millions of dollar in swiss bank.
I believe in BJP because I prefer L.K.Advani over ManMohan Singh as my prime minister. I believe L.K.Advani has his view points which he is not hiding and not hesitant to share it unlike Manmohan who first of all can not even utter a single word properly but also before speaking it needs permission from 10 Janpath Road.
I believe in BJP because, I prefer my Home Minister being Narendra Modi rather than Lalu Prasad Yadav or M.Chidabaram. I do not feel the need to describe achievement of N.Modi because blogging would be too small for his feats.
I believe in BJP because of their various financial policies. I believe in BJP for standing up for the rights to expose Swiss Bank Accounts.
Tendulkar
I have been one of the biggest critics of Tendulkar. I have also been one of his biggest fan and I have said million times, "I hate Tendulkar". Saying this statement that I hate Tendulkar is not an easy one for cricket crazy lover like me. Specially because, I have been born and brought up in India and Mumbai.
Mumbai is a place where you can almost find anything and everything but you will not find a person who "HATES TENDULKAR". Tendulkar is not just an ordinary or extra-ordinary cricket player. Tendulkar is GOD of Cricket. You can not define Cricket without Tendulkar.
Almost from the days when Tendulkar started playing Cricket, I have found reasons to like someone else. I prefer technically sound, "Manjrekar" during late 80's. I was an instant admire of Brian Lara in early 90's. I have been fan of Mohd. Azharruddin during the time of late 90's and then Ganguly and now a days Dhoni.
Basically, I prefer everyone else, apart from Tendulkar. However, There is one fact that I always say "Tendulkar is GOD of Cricket". I do not doubt his ability, I do not question is attitude. I do not question his achievements. I do not question his technique. I do not question his personality. It is just that I do not like him.
Now a days, I found another reason to hate him. I feel Tendulkar is in the other league. He simply TOYS with Bowling. I feel he is playing for his and cricket fans. Its almost now a days that he is playing for Camera Men. I feel like watching a SHOW rather than Cricket when he is batting. I am almost ready to say, "He is not playing for India, he is playing for Indians".
Mumbai is a place where you can almost find anything and everything but you will not find a person who "HATES TENDULKAR". Tendulkar is not just an ordinary or extra-ordinary cricket player. Tendulkar is GOD of Cricket. You can not define Cricket without Tendulkar.
Almost from the days when Tendulkar started playing Cricket, I have found reasons to like someone else. I prefer technically sound, "Manjrekar" during late 80's. I was an instant admire of Brian Lara in early 90's. I have been fan of Mohd. Azharruddin during the time of late 90's and then Ganguly and now a days Dhoni.
Basically, I prefer everyone else, apart from Tendulkar. However, There is one fact that I always say "Tendulkar is GOD of Cricket". I do not doubt his ability, I do not question is attitude. I do not question his achievements. I do not question his technique. I do not question his personality. It is just that I do not like him.
Now a days, I found another reason to hate him. I feel Tendulkar is in the other league. He simply TOYS with Bowling. I feel he is playing for his and cricket fans. Its almost now a days that he is playing for Camera Men. I feel like watching a SHOW rather than Cricket when he is batting. I am almost ready to say, "He is not playing for India, he is playing for Indians".
IPL
There are numerous reasons why I do not approve the idea of Indian Premier League being played outside of India.
First reason, is, "Why". Why IPL is not being played in India. The official reason given is, that it is an election time in India which is being held every 5 years. Due to Security Reason, IPL can not be placed at the same time as of elections. My Argument to that reason is: Does it mean every 5 year, IPL will be host outside of India? What if it is not IPL but World Cup?, What if it is not IPL but Commonwealth game? What if it is not IPL but Olympics? . The message given by not hosting IPL in India is loud and clear, "during election time, it is not safe in India to Host any major event?". Whom are we afraid for? Terrorist Attacks? So, Are we safely saying that "We are not safe, during Election Time?".
Are there any known threats that Govertment is hiding? Is our Govertment and Forces are not strong enough to do anything during Election Time?
First reason, is, "Why". Why IPL is not being played in India. The official reason given is, that it is an election time in India which is being held every 5 years. Due to Security Reason, IPL can not be placed at the same time as of elections. My Argument to that reason is: Does it mean every 5 year, IPL will be host outside of India? What if it is not IPL but World Cup?, What if it is not IPL but Commonwealth game? What if it is not IPL but Olympics? . The message given by not hosting IPL in India is loud and clear, "during election time, it is not safe in India to Host any major event?". Whom are we afraid for? Terrorist Attacks? So, Are we safely saying that "We are not safe, during Election Time?".
Are there any known threats that Govertment is hiding? Is our Govertment and Forces are not strong enough to do anything during Election Time?
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Varun Gandhi
Mr.Advani is blaming Congress and Opposite Parties to create Varun as Poster Boy. However, I feel, it is a very calculative move from BJP. In a way, BJP definately needs Varun for this election.
In the last election, when everyone were projecting BJP to win it, they did pretty good, in states like, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra etc. However, they were let down in the Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh by their supporters (NDA).
BJP realized that, their only hope to form the Govt in Center is to win Uttar Pradesh. They can not let BSP/SP win 80% of the SEATS in UP. Congress were cruising with Rahul Gandhi spending lot of time/campaigning in UP. Advani's face they have already projected as PM. Advani can not run another RATH YATRA to with Ayodhya and UP. Enter's the Face of Election: Varun Gandhi.
Definately, Tape is doctored. Definately, Those are not Varun's Words. Definately, Varun is innocent. But, I dont think so, it matters now. What Matters for BJP is People in UP now are united and are in listening mode of Varun/BJP.
If this becomes a Mastermove or Flop Show, that only time can tell but for now, This is BJP's best chance to win the election. I dont think so, that BJP is going to hold on to the seats that they got at Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
However, BJP will gain another 10 seats in Maharashtra/Gujarat. There are many small states where BJP will gain, for example: Assam, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand and Gujarat. But In Order to form the govt. BJP will need to win "UP" (Minimum of 20 SEATS) and now it depends upon Varun.
My Prediction still says,"BJP will be the single largest Party; however I am more than skeptical of BJP forming the govt because, It is not A.B.Bajpayi whose face everyone can trust, It is Advani who has more enemy than friends.
In the last election, when everyone were projecting BJP to win it, they did pretty good, in states like, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra etc. However, they were let down in the Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh by their supporters (NDA).
BJP realized that, their only hope to form the Govt in Center is to win Uttar Pradesh. They can not let BSP/SP win 80% of the SEATS in UP. Congress were cruising with Rahul Gandhi spending lot of time/campaigning in UP. Advani's face they have already projected as PM. Advani can not run another RATH YATRA to with Ayodhya and UP. Enter's the Face of Election: Varun Gandhi.
Definately, Tape is doctored. Definately, Those are not Varun's Words. Definately, Varun is innocent. But, I dont think so, it matters now. What Matters for BJP is People in UP now are united and are in listening mode of Varun/BJP.
If this becomes a Mastermove or Flop Show, that only time can tell but for now, This is BJP's best chance to win the election. I dont think so, that BJP is going to hold on to the seats that they got at Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
However, BJP will gain another 10 seats in Maharashtra/Gujarat. There are many small states where BJP will gain, for example: Assam, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand and Gujarat. But In Order to form the govt. BJP will need to win "UP" (Minimum of 20 SEATS) and now it depends upon Varun.
My Prediction still says,"BJP will be the single largest Party; however I am more than skeptical of BJP forming the govt because, It is not A.B.Bajpayi whose face everyone can trust, It is Advani who has more enemy than friends.
Friday, March 27, 2009
iPhone
It has been more than 6 months since I have iPhone. There are lot of pros and cons of having iPhone.
First and Foremost, I wanted to keep "AT&T" Services for my Voice Plan as most people that I make calls have AT&T Services and "Mobile to Mobile" Minutes are Free Minutes. Secondly, AT&T (Cingular) is the only company which carries "Roll-Over" Minutes. Third, I Work for AT&T, so I want to give money to that Company which eventualy pays me.
Looking at different AT&T Phone available, There arent many choices. I prefer "Nokia" and "Samsung" Phones because they are more user friendly. However, AT&T has more Motorola and Sony Ericsson Phones. Regular Phones (Not Smart Phones) which are available for AT&T Services does not carry lot of features. I was having Samsung Phone earlier and I was very happy with the usability features of it. However after 2 years, I was sort of bored with the phone and since I was eligible for a new phone, I wanted to grab that Opportunity.
Today is the age of Internet over the Phone and I was mentally prepared to give money for using Internet over the phone. Any Phone where if I am paying for "DATA PLAN" (Accessibility of Internet) was carrying price tag of minimum of 20$ per Month.Since I was ready to pay 20$, Only disadvantage of getting iPhone was giving 15$ more in Data Plan. Advantage of giving that 15$ Per Month was carrying the best available Smart Phone.
There is no doubt that iPhone is the best Smart Phone Available with the use of Internet over the phone. The Look and Feel of Phone and Touch Screen makes it even more worthy of having it. There are lot of features available, if you are technically smart. One of the feature that I use the most is "You Tube Videos". Just before going to sleep, I can listen to old hindi songs for 5 or 10 minutes. I am stuck in the middle of the traffic and I want to check Stock Market Price, I can. If I am sitting in cafetaria having my Lunch and want to check Cricket Score, I can. Those are some of the use of Internet that I loved in iPhone. There is a smart button in iPhone, which mutes the phone which helps me just entering "in-person" meeting.
However, after sometime, you realize that if you are IT Professional, and in front of Computer (Laptop with Internet) almost 15 hours a day, the use of Internet over phone does not attract you. Also When you compare the 35$ Data Plan and 35$ Voice Plan, you realize that, you are not using worth of 35$ per month. There is also one big disadvantage. iPhone is completely dependent upon, "iTune" software. Apple keep on releasing new version of iTune every month and you need to synchronize iPhone with new iTune every now and then else, many of the Applications given will not work.
Apple Browser given also does not work for all the websites, for example some of the Fantasy NFL Site will not work, some of the Graphics will not load as fast as you expect. Also, If you have two laptops and only one laptop carries few songs, when you use synchronize button on the second computer, you will loose all the songs downloaded in your iPhone since second laptop does not have those songs. It is tedious process to convert songs into "TUNES" for Free.
First and Foremost, I wanted to keep "AT&T" Services for my Voice Plan as most people that I make calls have AT&T Services and "Mobile to Mobile" Minutes are Free Minutes. Secondly, AT&T (Cingular) is the only company which carries "Roll-Over" Minutes. Third, I Work for AT&T, so I want to give money to that Company which eventualy pays me.
Looking at different AT&T Phone available, There arent many choices. I prefer "Nokia" and "Samsung" Phones because they are more user friendly. However, AT&T has more Motorola and Sony Ericsson Phones. Regular Phones (Not Smart Phones) which are available for AT&T Services does not carry lot of features. I was having Samsung Phone earlier and I was very happy with the usability features of it. However after 2 years, I was sort of bored with the phone and since I was eligible for a new phone, I wanted to grab that Opportunity.
Today is the age of Internet over the Phone and I was mentally prepared to give money for using Internet over the phone. Any Phone where if I am paying for "DATA PLAN" (Accessibility of Internet) was carrying price tag of minimum of 20$ per Month.Since I was ready to pay 20$, Only disadvantage of getting iPhone was giving 15$ more in Data Plan. Advantage of giving that 15$ Per Month was carrying the best available Smart Phone.
There is no doubt that iPhone is the best Smart Phone Available with the use of Internet over the phone. The Look and Feel of Phone and Touch Screen makes it even more worthy of having it. There are lot of features available, if you are technically smart. One of the feature that I use the most is "You Tube Videos". Just before going to sleep, I can listen to old hindi songs for 5 or 10 minutes. I am stuck in the middle of the traffic and I want to check Stock Market Price, I can. If I am sitting in cafetaria having my Lunch and want to check Cricket Score, I can. Those are some of the use of Internet that I loved in iPhone. There is a smart button in iPhone, which mutes the phone which helps me just entering "in-person" meeting.
However, after sometime, you realize that if you are IT Professional, and in front of Computer (Laptop with Internet) almost 15 hours a day, the use of Internet over phone does not attract you. Also When you compare the 35$ Data Plan and 35$ Voice Plan, you realize that, you are not using worth of 35$ per month. There is also one big disadvantage. iPhone is completely dependent upon, "iTune" software. Apple keep on releasing new version of iTune every month and you need to synchronize iPhone with new iTune every now and then else, many of the Applications given will not work.
Apple Browser given also does not work for all the websites, for example some of the Fantasy NFL Site will not work, some of the Graphics will not load as fast as you expect. Also, If you have two laptops and only one laptop carries few songs, when you use synchronize button on the second computer, you will loose all the songs downloaded in your iPhone since second laptop does not have those songs. It is tedious process to convert songs into "TUNES" for Free.
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