PPCL | Big Cats Team Thread | Team Huddle

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Thanks for the input!
What say you talha?


Once I get your input, I'll weigh both your opinions and decide what to do.

[talha3]

I agree with cricketworm. I wasn't that serious about going with the same team. The right option is to go with zubair. Other than that keep the same order I think. Not just saying that because I did well

[shahrukh619]

heard we have 2 banned players. Is it true.

[talha3]

^ It is true. BoomboomAS and A-Khan.

Anyway, two wins and we're back on track. It's next to impossible to win the FC champ from here but we're in a good position to get into the final of the OD comp.

[shahrukh619]

why is this thread dead?

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by shahrukh619 why is this thread dead?

We're hiding

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Fellas, thoughts on pitch type?

[cricketworm]

Anything but Normal!

I think they won every single Normal match, I think their batting is very heavy just like us. I think they have won only one game in Poor, lost rest of the poor pitch games. And won few in Excellent and lost few.

I would go with poor, HOWEVER, poor pitch isn't our strength either. What do you think?

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by cricketworm Anything but Normal! I think they won every single Normal match, I think their batting is very heavy just like us. I think they have won only one game in Poor, lost rest of the poor pitch games. And won few in Excellent and lost few. I would go with poor, HOWEVER, poor pitch isn't our strength either. What do you think?

I agree with cricketworm and decided not to go with the normal pitch. I was thinking of going with a Poor pitch but then I realized how horrid we are on poor pitches. We barely managed to score over 200 in both innings against the CA who have a fair attack. I think the DD have a better bowling unit and I think its better to play our chances on an excellent pitch - we beat them before on it as well.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Thoughts on pitch type fellas? I'm feeling Excellent again.

[cricketworm]

Me too! Let's boost our batting averages! Sorry bowlers. hehe

Excellention!

But seriously, it's our the strongest pitch.

[talha3]

Yes, excellent pitch all the way from now on.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Another great win. Finally beat the Bulls!!! Keep on roaring.

[shahrukh619]

are we in the finals yet? Can't wait for the finals

[King_Rizzy]

Originally Posted by shahrukh619 are we in the finals yet? Can't wait for the finals

We have Round 14 to go first, then the T20 semi's and final.

[shahrukh619]

Come on Guys vote Square drive for captaincy of ROW

[Fireworks11]

Come on guys get voting for freelance for ROW.

[Ahson Afzal]

LOL! come on guys vote me for Pak captaincy

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Ok fellas time to get this thread active again.

Our match after this ODI is going to be a best of 3 against the CA. Since we're the no. 1 team, we're going to have to choose the pitches twice. Also, lets discuss any other strategies we may need in advance. The reason I'm doing this early is because I want to get everyone's feedback because after all, it is the championship series!!

So:


Round 3 FC - Loss
Round 5 ODI - Won
Round 10 ODI - Loss
Round 12 FC - Loss

In ODIs, it's fairly even *1-1

[I Believe in the Teesra]

1 Win on Excellent Pitch in ODI
1 Loss on Poor Pitch in ODI

[cricketworm]

I thought pitch was neutral.

[cricketworm]

Ohh may be place was neutral and we can name the type of the pitch.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by cricketworm Ohh may be place was neutral and we can name the type of the pitch.

Yea I think so. The rules state that in the case that if there is no pitch selected, then there will be a random pitch chosen. I'm guessing the number 1 team gets to select the pitch twice which would make sense in a Best of 3.

Maybe Rizzy can clarify.

[cricketworm]

We can't go for Poor that's for sure. Either Normal or Excellent.

Another thing is we can't really change the side as well. We can change batting order only, if we want to, but I am not sure if we need to do that. I doubt CA made any changes to their side either.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by cricketworm We can't go for Poor that's for sure. Either Normal or Excellent. Another thing is we can't really change the side as well. We can change batting order only, if we want to, but I am not sure if we need to do that. I doubt CA made any changes to their side either.

Yea I agree. I'd like to go for the same side and I also agree on the pitches. Normal or Excellent for the win.

I think our Excellent W/L ratio greatly exceeds our Normal W/L ratio. Our Normal W/L ratio might even be below 1

[Fireworks11]

Good luck chaps!

[King_Rizzy]

This is what it says at the bottom of the Fixtures thread:

All teams named first are home teams except for T20 Third Place Playoff, T20 Final and OD Competition Final 3 with these being played at neutral venues.


IF we have a third final (there won't be a third final if one of the teams is winning 2-0 after the first 2 matches), the pitch will be selected by a neutral party.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by King_Rizzy This is what it says at the bottom of the Fixtures thread: All teams named first are home teams except for T20 Third Place Playoff, T20 Final and OD Competition Final 3 with these being played at neutral venues. IF we have a third final (there won't be a third final if one of the teams is winning 2-0 after the first 2 matches), the pitch will be selected by a neutral party.

So, no one will select the pitch from the 2 parties competing for the title but rather it will be a 3rd party? Do we have selection over the 3rd party or is that determined randomly as well?

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by Fireworks11 Good luck chaps!

Thanks! Good luck in the T-20 - will be pulling for you.

[Fireworks11]

^ Thanks, we'll be fighting hammer and tong for that.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by Fireworks11 ^ Thanks, we'll be fighting hammer and tong for that.

I'm hoping we have a finals match at the Plaza. Maybe your pitch curators could prepare something flat

[King_Rizzy]

Originally Posted by I Believe in the Teesra So, no one will select the pitch from the 2 parties competing for the title but rather it will be a 3rd party? Do we have selection over the 3rd party or is that determined randomly as well?

Only the third final, if we have one. The first match, the team that finished first in the league, most likely Cats, will select the pitch. In the second match, the team that finished second in the league, most likely Assassins, will select the pitch. If it's 1-1 after the first 2 finals, only then will we have the third final, which a neutral 3rd party will select the pitch. Who that 3rd party is, it's yet to be decided.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by King_Rizzy Only the third final, if we have one. The first match, the team that finished first in the league, most likely Cats, will select the pitch. In the second match, the team that finished second in the league, most likely Assassins, will select the pitch. If it's 1-1 after the first 2 finals, only then will we have the third final, which a neutral 3rd party will select the pitch. Who that 3rd party is, it's yet to be decided.

Ok, thanks for the info! Good luck in the finals.

[Fireworks11]

Originally Posted by I Believe in the Teesra I'm hoping we have a finals match at the Plaza. Maybe your pitch curators could prepare something flat

Meet me for coffee at The Mayfair Hotel tomorrow at 4pm.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by Fireworks11 Meet me for coffee at The Mayfair Hotel tomorrow at 4pm.

Ok. Should I wear anything special or bring friends?

[Fireworks11]

Originally Posted by I Believe in the Teesra Ok. Should I wear anything special or bring friends?

I'd recommend wearing a warm jacket at least, you know how unpredictable the British weather is. You don't want to get a cold before the finals.

No friends please.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by Fireworks11 I'd recommend wearing a warm jacket at least, you know how unpredictable the British weather is. You don't want to get a cold before the finals. No friends please.

Okay can't wait!

[talha3]

Looking forward to this!

I think the pitch a no-brainer really. Excellent pitch for us has been exactly that, excellent.

[shahrukh619]

We are in the finals!!!

[shahrukh619]

Better bribe that third party!

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Ok fellas. Its time. David vs. Goliath. Young vs. Veterans.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Could it be the dawn of a new age?

[I Believe in the Teesra]

@Talha, if its convenient for you, could you post the team lineups? I'm flying to Dubai on Monday and I don't want to put the team in a bad situation. If you can't, I give cricketworm permission to post the team lineups as well.

[talha3]

When is the deadline? I've been travelling so haven't been able to post. Posting this from my phone. I'll get back tomorrow afternoon so I can post the lineup then.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by talha3 When is the deadline? I've been travelling so haven't been able to post. Posting this from my phone. I'll get back tomorrow afternoon so I can post the lineup then.

I don't think its for a while. Rizzy hasn't posted the match thread yet. If I get the chance, I'll post it.

[Express Pace]

Good chance you could take a trip around the world and still post before the Assassins.

[cricketworm]

Originally Posted by Express Pace Good chance you could take a trip around the world and still post before the Assassins.

haha I 2nd that.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

@Cricketworm could you post the team lineup tomorrow in case me and talha can't post it?

[cricketworm]

Originally Posted by I Believe in the Teesra @Cricketworm could you post the team lineup tomorrow in case me and talha can't post it?

I would have if I could have but you should have, which you already have had!

Guys please vote here if you haven't! May take only 10-15 minutes!

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/sh...d.php?t=156111

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Fellas our season is down to 1 last game. 1 game will define whether we are seen as champions or not. Feel free to give any input/strategy thoughts~!

[cricketworm]

It's been very good season for me as a batsman! but If I don't bat well in the final, it's pointless!

It's been excellent season for our bowlers in ODIs, we must give final push! We have the momentum, and I think we can beat CA on kind of pitch now.

[Square Drive]

Many congrats for the OD championship guys!

[cricketworm]

Thanks a lot SD. We had very good team and pretty much everyone performed to their potential. Good luck with leading Pakistan for International Series! You are already doing very good job, so far!

[Square Drive]

Originally Posted by cricketworm Thanks a lot SD. We had very good team and pretty much everyone performed to their potential. Good luck with leading Pakistan for International Series! You are already doing very good job, so far!

Thanks CW!

And yeah, the banter is all good fun, don't take anything seriously.

[cricketworm]

Originally Posted by Square Drive Thanks CW! And yeah, the banter is all good fun, don't take anything seriously.

I do take it seriously that's why I do serious bantering.

[shahrukh619]

we really need to get Square Drive, has been a very good neutral supporter for us.

[Square Drive]

I just loved your spirit.

Also, Shahrukh is a very good entertainer.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

I plan on offering Square Drive a lucrative contract during the off-season. Will he take his talents to the Jungle Kingdom?

[cricketworm]

Yeh, SD do the right Bro! Do you want championship or ....

[Square Drive]

Originally Posted by I Believe in the Teesra I plan on offering Square Drive a lucrative contract during the off-season. Will he take his talents to the Jungle Kingdom?

"A" dikhao to koi baat bhi banay.

[iHammad]

Originally Posted by Square Drive "A" dikhao to koi baat bhi banay.

How about you join CAs for a "B" ?

[Square Drive]

Originally Posted by iHammad How about you join CAs for a "B" ?

Okay, you're ready to give me a "B". Now it's IBIT's turn to give a higher daam *A*.

[cricketworm]

Why would anyone trust psycho people? They have tendency to assassinate themselves! And besides Square Drive is cat person! He would be even happy with D contract and Cat player. How can you resist cute and cuddly Cats?



We are one happy family. Unlike psychos!

[Square Drive]

Originally Posted by cricketworm Why would anyone trust psycho people? They have tendency to assassinate themselves! And besides Square Drive is cat person! He would be even happy with D contract and Cat player. How can you resist cute and cuddly Cats? We are one happy family. Unlike psychos!

We're getting too carried away now.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Talha3, Cricketworm, and me are guaranteed high contracts (As and Bs)

Going by the current system, 3 out of the 5 spots will be taken. Its tough but I can also offer a B contract.

[Square Drive]

Why Talha/cricketworm>SD?!

In that case, goodbye Billies!

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Because they've been the most active members of the team and as a result, I have to stay loyal to them and plus they deserve it.

[shahrukh619]

any chance of changing the team name

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Depends if Rizzy allows and if he says yes, then I'd put up a vote where we'd need at least 80% of the vote in favor

[talha3]

80%? How did you come to that figure?

I don't think Rizzy would allow it but we can ask him.

[freelance_cricketer]

Raging Bulls will announce their trials schedule soon. Any billi interested may contact us through Bull mail.



Note - You gotta completely transform yourself though. Gotta be a Raging Bull.

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by talha3 80%? How did you come to that figure? I don't think Rizzy would allow it but we can ask him.

Assuming 5 people vote (Me, you, cricketworm, Badsha, Shahrukh) then 4 yeses vs 1 no would seem fair

Yea I agree Rizzy wouldn't allow it either. Big Cats isn't too bad and we already have a cool logo

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by freelance_cricketer Raging Bulls will announce their trials schedule soon. Any billi interested may contact us through Bull mail. Note - You gotta completely transform yourself though. Gotta be a Raging Bull.

Nah bro! Why would anyone want to leave the Cats? We're ODI Champions

[freelance_cricketer]

^ To hang out with the Bulls.

[Square Drive]

Originally Posted by I Believe in the Teesra Because they've been the most active members of the team and as a result, I have to stay loyal to them and plus they deserve it.

Theek hai, mein Hammad bhai ke pass ja raha hoon!

[shahrukh619]

Misabh Ka Pakistan!!! Called it!!! We could use AZ'sa old Avater for team logo

[talha3]

Not a bad idea shahrukh but the rules say the team name can't resemble any real life team or people.

[shahrukh619]

in the next season, we have to make sure we have got a good bowling line up for back up.

Teesra, whats your say on Allrounders? Should we take a risk and go for them? They could prove to be very valuable sometimes, and we could have a 6th bowler as a back up?

[shahrukh619]

Originally Posted by talha3 Not a bad idea shahrukh but the rules say the team name can't resemble any real life team or people.

Tukmenistan

[I Believe in the Teesra]

Originally Posted by shahrukh619 in the next season, we have to make sure we have got a good bowling line up for back up. Teesra, whats your say on Allrounders? Should we take a risk and go for them? They could prove to be very valuable sometimes, and we could have a 6th bowler as a back up?

As of now, I'm not going for Batting All-rounders or Pure-All-rounders because the risk of their bowling outweighs the gains of batting.

Bowling All-rounders maybe. Insaniyaat had his moments