Quote from: teosanru on September 08, 2022, 08:35:22 PM

Quote from: Iranus on September 08, 2022, 07:57:18 PM

I don't understand why everyone talks about fixing when India wins. We all know that India gets some extra benefits from ICC. This does not mean that if they win the match will be fixed. The Indian squad is very strong. And with the help of Virat Kohli's 122 runs from 61 balls, India collected more than 200. Afghanistan does not have the ability to win by batting at a target of more than 200 runs. And naturally, Afghanistan was defeated. I don't see any fixing here. India played well they won.

Pakistanis have a habit of spreading such fake conspiracy theories, they think all the teams involved in India batted fantastically today don't know whether it was that freedom to play without any pressure of qualification or elimination or what. One thing is for sure, Virat should open more often, I know it's equally difficult to shift Rohit or KL on number 3 but Virat has proven himself as an opener so many times. Also after Bumrah & Shami are back, which should obviously be done before the world Cup. Bhuvi, Bumrah & Shami or Bhuvi, Bumrah & Arshdeep can be tried as 3 pacers, but Bhuvi should not be kept for death, he is primarily a swing and seam bowler, he should be given overs early on to take wickets.

Personally I am not a fan of Indian cricket. Because they always try to influence the ICC. But it is very disturbing that some people consider the fish as fixed if India wins. Batsmen are naturally under some mental pressure while batting at a target of more than 200 runs. This is why the performance of Afghanistan's batsmen was so poor.

Both KL Rahul and Virat Kohli are in great form. A return to form ahead of the World Cup was essential for the Indian team. If these two players are in form, it will be very difficult for any team to beat India. India are favorites to win the next World Cup title. Because there is no consistency in the performance of Australia or England team.