An up and down day for the Singhs
Cricinfo lists the Plays of the Day for the match between Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians in Mumbai
Cricinfo staff
28-Mar-2010
Lasith Malinga showed no mercy for RP Singh • Indian Premier League
Singh floors Singh
As Harbhajan Singh embarrassed Deccan's bowlers, Jaskaran Singh suffered nerves and delivered consecutive beamers, the first of which floored the rampaging Harbhajan. Later when Jaskaran ran up to congratulate Harbhajan, the offspinner pointed to his head, indicating that it was a narrow escape. His younger opponent apologised and blamed his sweaty palms for his slippery actions.
As Harbhajan Singh embarrassed Deccan's bowlers, Jaskaran Singh suffered nerves and delivered consecutive beamers, the first of which floored the rampaging Harbhajan. Later when Jaskaran ran up to congratulate Harbhajan, the offspinner pointed to his head, indicating that it was a narrow escape. His younger opponent apologised and blamed his sweaty palms for his slippery actions.
Tendulkar, you beauty
Teams have understood that Adam Gilchrist doesn't fancy spin straight up. Smartly, Sachin Tendulkar introduced Harbhajan in the first over as Gilchrist marked his guard. Harbhajan darted the second ball into Gilchrist's body, cramping him for room as he tried to steer it towards the third man, but a vigilant Tendulkar at first slip bent low to his right to pick the ball inches from the turf. It was a special piece of fielding and even Tendulkar appreciated his own effort as he kissed the ball to celebrate the catch.
Teams have understood that Adam Gilchrist doesn't fancy spin straight up. Smartly, Sachin Tendulkar introduced Harbhajan in the first over as Gilchrist marked his guard. Harbhajan darted the second ball into Gilchrist's body, cramping him for room as he tried to steer it towards the third man, but a vigilant Tendulkar at first slip bent low to his right to pick the ball inches from the turf. It was a special piece of fielding and even Tendulkar appreciated his own effort as he kissed the ball to celebrate the catch.
Namaste, Mr Haysman!
The best travel advice anyone can give is to get absorbed in the local culture when in a foreign land. Dwayne Bravo is already trying to learn a few Hindi words and you can hear him shouting "Maro, maro" during the warm-up handball games during the Mumbai training sessions. Today when commentator Mike Haysman tried to scream his greetings when Bravo was fielding at long-on, Bravo turned back, and as Haysman, unsuccessfully, tried to shake hands, Bravo smartly said namaste (traditional Indian greeting) with folded hands and bent knees.
The best travel advice anyone can give is to get absorbed in the local culture when in a foreign land. Dwayne Bravo is already trying to learn a few Hindi words and you can hear him shouting "Maro, maro" during the warm-up handball games during the Mumbai training sessions. Today when commentator Mike Haysman tried to scream his greetings when Bravo was fielding at long-on, Bravo turned back, and as Haysman, unsuccessfully, tried to shake hands, Bravo smartly said namaste (traditional Indian greeting) with folded hands and bent knees.
Malinga has no time for greetings
Tailenders don't normally expect bouncers first up. Lasith Malinga didn't believe in the normal etiquette as he greeted RP Singh with a searing bouncer that could've turned ugly had he not fended it off. Little wonder that RP glared at Malinga, who refused to apologise. The next ball, RP charged aimlessly, out of anger and missed out completely. Malinga followed with another short delivery, which RP left alone. Having softened his opponent, Malinga went for the kill, bowling a yorker to bend RP's stumps and seal Mumbai's victory.
Tailenders don't normally expect bouncers first up. Lasith Malinga didn't believe in the normal etiquette as he greeted RP Singh with a searing bouncer that could've turned ugly had he not fended it off. Little wonder that RP glared at Malinga, who refused to apologise. The next ball, RP charged aimlessly, out of anger and missed out completely. Malinga followed with another short delivery, which RP left alone. Having softened his opponent, Malinga went for the kill, bowling a yorker to bend RP's stumps and seal Mumbai's victory.