Cricket World Cup: India vs Pakistan @ 2011

MOHALI: This match is going to be the biggest for the entire World Cup as two arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, are going to take on each other.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011: Second Semi-Final - Pakistan vs India

If they were writing scripts, this is how they would have done it. First, let three of the four sub-continent teams make it to the quarter finals, with the fourth, Bangladesh, falling agonisingly short.

Next, they had the main hosts India beat the reigning champions Australia in a close match to effectively pass the baton. Then they had New Zealand upset South Africa to make sure that the chances of having 2 sub-continent teams in the final are very high. Then they had India vs Pakistan in the semi finals.

India will go in as favourites, if for no other reason than this is held in India and they are the main hosts; but as the team that topped Group A and then crushed West Indies in their quarter final match Pakistan will be a real chance here. When these two nations play cricket matches against each other, rankings and form don’t seem to matter a heck of a lot. They are always close, always classic encounters. The final itself may not be as exciting. And both teams would fancy themselves against either Sri Lanka or New Zealand.

The location chosen is Punjab, close to the border between the two nations, which Pakistan fans will be very happy about. Expect an influx of Pakistani fans to pour in and the stands to be almost equally full of green and blue shirts.

India had a tough opponent in their quarter final match in Australia and the match showed just how tough they were. India got over the line, after Australia failed to capitalise on a good start and failed to go for their shots and then, in spite of taking 5 wickets, generally didn’t bowl to their potential. India got over the line – but fairly closely too. They were 5 wickets down with some real bunnies to come and there weren’t too many overs to spare. They were also 5 wickets down fairly early on in their chase. But the fact of the matter is that under pressure they got over the line. This will help them for this crucial encounter, if anything with even more pressure on them than against Australia.

Pakistan were meant to be troubled by West Indies but West Indies seemed to be still in party mode while Pakistan were clinical in their destruction of one of the best batting line ups going. India’s batting line up will be stronger again but Pakistan will be confident that if they can bowl West Indies out for 112 then they can get rid of India for perhaps 150. And, with them getting the runs against West Indies without losing a wicket, they would hope for a similar effort against India.

It is really hard to predict this match. On one hand, Pakistan’s batting is incredibly brittle and they will struggle to chase more than about 200, certainly more than 250. On the other hand, India’s bowling is quite terrible and that may boost Pakistan’s batting abilities. Shahid Afridi and Abdur Razzaq have failed to really do anything with the bat in the World Cup so far and yet they are both fully capable of winning a match off their own bat. Pakistan could be in trouble and one or both of them could perform to win Pakistan the match.

And yet this Indian bowling attack is much improved. Zaheer Khan in particular has been leading it while Ashwin and a number of others have performed. Yuvraj Singh has been so consistent that he has been used as a 5th full-time bowler of late, allowing India to play 7 front-line batsmen.

India’s top order have been pretty solid but they have tended to collapse at the bottom. Granted it has been when they already had 300-odd runs on the board, if not more; but against a great bowling team like Pakistan it could well be a lot earlier.

Shahid Afridi has also been Pakistan’s top wicket taker – indeed the best in the entire World Cup. After 3 great matches early, he then fell away a bit for 3 matches before being great again against West Indies. Yet he is an all-rounder, more in there for his powerful batting than his bowling. Can his bowling really be relied on? Or is he due for a failure?

Virender Sehwag looked out of sorts against Australia but surely is due for a big one. While Sachin Tendulkar just keeps on producing but is yet to have his 100th international century; and surely this match would be the perfect time to do it – unless he waits for the final, of course.

Pakistan have lost 1 match all tournament – against New Zealand – while India have lost 1 – against South Africa and tied 1 – against England, both teams who made the quarter finals but failed to progress. Pakistan are, sort of, in slightly better form; but India will probably be favourites – just.

If you thought that the India-Australia match up was exciting, this is about 10 times as exciting.

For me, India are less likely to fall apart than Pakistan and in a match of nerves I think that that will get them over the line in a thriller.

Best Of Luck INDIA...

Management Information Systems

Management Information System (M.I.S.) is
basically concerned with processing data into information.
which is then communicated to the various
Departments in an organization for appropriate decision-making.
Data -> Information -> Communication -> Decisions
Data collection involves the use of Information
Technology (IT) comprising: computers and telecommunications
networks (E-Mail, Voice Mail, Internet, telephone, etc.)
Computers are important for more quantitative,
than qualitative, data collection, storage and
retrieval; Special features are speed and accuracy,

and storage of large amount of data.

Telecommunications provide the means for oneway

or two-way communication and for the transmission

of messages. A combination of IT is used:

telephone, computer, processor, printer, etc. A lot of

time and money are saved and the security of data

and messages is ensured.

MIS provides several benefits to the business

organization: the means of effective and efficient

coordination between Departments; quick and

reliable referencing; access to relevant data and documents;

use of less labour; improvement in organizational

and departmental techniques; management of

day-to-day activities (as accounts, stock control, payroll,

etc.); day-to-day assistance in a Department and

closer contact with the rest of the world.

Total Quality Management

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents constitute a part of this specification to the extent specifically set forth
herein. Unless otherwise specified, the latest edition of the document applies.

2.1. Documents / Specifications
A. 102–2 Glossary
B. 102–143 Total Quality Management Documentation System
C. 102–152 Additional TQM Requirements for Products Sold for Nuclear Applications
D. 102–153 Additional TQM Requirements for Products Sold for Aerospace Applications
E. 402–39 Quality System Cross–Reference
F. 402–105 Quality Tools and Statistics Reference Guide

2.2. International Standards/Industry Standard
A. ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems – Fundamentals and Vocabulary
B. ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems – Requirements
C. ISO 9004 Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for Performance Improvement
D. ISO 10012–1 Quality Assurance Requirements for Measuring Equipment
E. ISO/IEC Guide 25: General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories
F. ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
G. QS–9000 Quality System Requirements
H. AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan Reference Manual
I. AIAG Fundamental Statistical Process Control (SPC) Reference Manual
J. AIAG Measurement Systems Analysis Reference Manual
K. AIAG Potential Failure Mode and Effects Reference Manual
L. AIAG Production Part Approval Process Manual
M. AIAG Quality System Assessment
N. QuEST TL 9000 Quality System Requirements
O. QuEST TL 9000 Quality Measurements Handbook
P. AS9100 Quality Systems, Aerospace Model for Quality Assurance in Design,
     Development, Production, Installation and Servicing
Q. ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management Systems Automotive Suppliers
R. 10CFR50B USNRC Regulation 10, Code of Federal Regulations Part 50

2.3. Military Specifications and Standards
MIL–STD–790 Standard Practice For Established Reliability and High Reliability
Qualified Products List (QPL) Systems For Electrical, Electronic, and
Fiber Optic Parts Specifications

• Determine the sequence and interaction of the processes needed to maintain the quality management system;

• Determine criteria and methods needed to ensure that both the operation and control of the processes are effective;

• Measure, monitor and analyze these processes and implement actions necessary to meet goals and to drive continual improvement;
• Initiate action to prevent nonconformances;
• Initiate action to identify, record, and correct problems;
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions;
• Verify implementation of solutions;
• Control further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconformances;
• Utilize the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) process to implement breakthrough improvement;
• Represent the needs of the customer in internal functions in addressing QS–9000 and TS 16949 requirements.

Control of Inspection, Measuring and Testing Devices
Gages, measuring devices, and testing equipment used to determine the acceptability of
components, assemblies, materials, and tooling affecting product quality shall be specified and / or
provided by the Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality functions as appropriate. These shall be
controlled and calibrated in accordance with a system that conforms to the requirements and intent
of ISO 10012–1, –2 / 17025, or equivalent national or industry standard. Where system test and
verification relies on software–controlled devices, the functionality shall be verified through the
Quality function. The control of inspection, measuring, and test equipment shall include:

•  Process and product measurement devices that provide the required accuracy and precision shall be selected and verified before production. Measuring and monitoring devices shall be controlled to ensure that measurement capability is consistent with measurement requirements.

• All measuring devices used to verify product quality shall be uniquely identified and calibrated at prescribed intervals against certified equipment having a known relationship to a nationally or internationally recognized standard. If no standard exists, the method of calibration shall be identified and recorded.

• Procedures shall be developed for the calibration process and resulting records with adequate controls that protect product quality. All measuring devices shall have an indication of calibration status. If the calibration status indication is invalid, the measuring device shall not be used.

• All inspection, measuring and test equipment that does not require calibration shall be appropriately identified.

• A process shall be established that assesses the validity of previous inspection and test results when measuring devices are found to be out of calibration. Records of this assessment shall be maintained.

• Conditions shall be established that provide a suitable environment for calibration and use of measuring devices and that these devices are stored and handled in a way that maintains accuracy and fitness for use.

• Methods shall be developed to safeguard measuring devices, including test hardware and software, from adjustments which would invalidate the calibration settings.

• Appropriate statistical studies of the variation present in measurement and test systems shall be completed as part of process capability analysis and as specified in customer approved control plans. Such studies shall conform to generally recognized measurement system analysis methodologies.

• All product produced with suspect measuring equipment shall be segregated and audited. Customer notification / product recall shall be considered if suspect product was shipped.

• Non–standard measuring equipment, such as pin detectors, vision systems, etc., shall be verified by the local manufacturing location by using product having known defects or other suitable means. This internal verification schedule shall be established by the Product / Manufacturing Team. The verification results shall be recorded.

• Should non–standard measuring equipment be determined non–functional, it shall be removed from service until it is repaired and declared operational, and another inspection method substituted as developed by the Quality function.

• Devices that are either inactive or unsuitable for use shall be visibly identified and shall not be used.

Yuvraj Singh

    About Yuvraj Singh

 

Yuvraj Singh, an Indian cricketer, was born on December 12, 1981 in Chandigarh. He is the son of Yograj Singh, a former Indian fast bowler and a Punjabi movie star, and Shabnam Singh, an actress. Nicknamed “Yuvi” in the cricket world, he exhibits slow left arm orthodox bowling and left-handed batting, making him an all-rounder. Yuvraj Singh idolizes Sir Garfield St Auburn Sobers, a cricketing genius, and became the only player after Garry Sobers to hit six 6’s in an over.

His impressive performances as a captain of the Under-19 Punjab cricket team, at the finals of the Cooch- Behar Trophy, against Bihar, which earned him a spot in the U-19 2000 World Cup squad in Sri Lanka, during which Yuvraj Singh was named as the Player of the Series.

In late 2003, he made his Test debut against New Zealand and his first Test century came in his second Test match against Pakistan in Lahore. Yuvraj Singh made a remarkable come back to the Test side and scored his career best 169 in a match against Pakistan in November 2007, which came in a 300-run partnership with Sourav Ganguly. As of 2008, he has played in 23 Tests, scoring 1050 at an average of 32.81.

In 2000, Yuvraj Singh played his first One Day International (ODI) match against Kenya at Nairobi in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Knockout Trophy. In his second ODI, he announced his arrival in the international scene by scoring an impressive 84 off 82 balls in a match against Australia. In the following year, Yuvraj Singh scored an unbeaten 98, which helped his side win the match against Sri Lanka and followed it with a memorable partnership with Mohammad Kaif in the finals of Natwest Series against England in July 2002, once again contributing to India’s win.

Yuvraj Singh scored his first ODI century in a match against Bangladesh in 2003 and his third century (110) came in a 2005 Indian Oil Cup match against the West Indies, during which he set up an important partnership with Kaif. He was rewarded with the Man of the Match award for this performance in the last match of this series, which was a major turning point in his career. Yuvraj Singh was named as the Man of the Series in three successive series, against South Africa, Pakistan and England, during which he made three centuries in fifteen matches and also earned a spot in the ICC ODI top ten batsmen rankings.

Owing to the absence of captain and vice-captain, Yuvraj Singh was the on-field captain in few matches during the Pakistan tour, and was also shortlisted as one of the four nominees for the International One Day player of the year award by ICC. In September 2007, Yuvraj Singh was made the ODI vice captain, and a couple of months later, he contributed to India’s 3-2 win against Pakistan by scoring four half-centuries in five matches and was named the Man of the Series.

Yuvraj Singh made his Twenty20 International (T20I) Scotland on September 13, 2007 at Durban. On September 19, 2007 Yuvraj Singh hit six 6’s off one Stuart Broad over, in the ICC World Twenty20 Super-8 match, making him reach the fastest fifty ever in Twenty20 game, and also the fastest in any form of international cricket. It was also the fourth time that six sixes had been hit in one over in senior cricket, the first time in Twenty20 cricket, and the first time in any form of international cricket against a bowler from a test playing nation. Yuvraj Singh also hit the longest six of the tournament and is the world's leading 20-20 batsman in terms of strike rate as of 2008. He was presented with a Porsche 911 car by the Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and also received Rs.1,00,00,000 from the BCCI for his for his six 6’s achievement. Yuvraj Singh also scored 70 runs off 30 balls against Australia in the World Twenty20 semifinals and was named as the Man of the Match.

Yuvraj Singh has been rated by Cricinfo in 2005 as the fourth most prolific fielder in effecting ODI run outs and had the second highest rate of effecting a run out, since 1999.

Yuvraj Singh was purchased as the icon player for the Kings XI Punjab team for the 2008 Indian Premier League (IPL), during which he captained 15 matches, scoring 299 runs with 57 being his best.