| Cricket World Cup thread. 10:09 - May 21 with 58751 views | Snipper |
Jofra Archer has been named in the squad, and rightly so. He offers genuine pace and he’s still relatively unknown to the other teams. I don’t agree with the omission of David Willey though. I wouldn’t have had Liam Dawson. But hey ho.
This is the first round robin CWC since Australia/New Zealand in 1992. For me, that was the best CWC. Australia were big favourites, but lost their first four games. England are big favourites for this one. Let’s hope we get off to a better start.
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 16:40 - Jun 7 with 2149 views | thame_hoops |
What could go against England is we seem to playing at different grounds every game, like a UK tour. Seems to be other teams are having 2 games in a row at same ground |  | | |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 08:45 - Jun 9 with 2021 views | jonno |
Yesterday's match showed that there isn't much between most of the teams. We posted a very big score but struggled to get the better Bangles batters out and at one stage was looking a little worrying. |  | | |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:21 - Jun 9 with 1976 views | BlackCrowe |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 08:45 - Jun 9 by jonno |
Yesterday's match showed that there isn't much between most of the teams. We posted a very big score but struggled to get the better Bangles batters out and at one stage was looking a little worrying. |
I'm not sure i was overly worried at any stage. They were having to chase over 10 an over early on and simply don't have the batting depth.
But as has shown so far in the world cup, there are A grade sides and B grade, but there are no mickey mouse outfits there this tournament which makes pretty much every game interesting and upsets a real possibility. Loving it. |  |
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 14:02 - Jun 9 with 1909 views | Antti_Heinola |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 08:45 - Jun 9 by jonno |
Yesterday's match showed that there isn't much between most of the teams. We posted a very big score but struggled to get the better Bangles batters out and at one stage was looking a little worrying. |
Can't agree with that. They were never close to the rate needed and had they tried to get close to the rate, mistakes would have come. On a flat pitch, playing reasonably safely, most teams would get the score they did. In the end, it was complete domination. And we have to remember that Bangladesh have some excellent players. A tricky test negotiated - harder one coming on Friday. |  |
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 14:06 - Jun 9 with 1906 views | ozexile |
I think the round robin tournament works a lot better than groups. Every game is a pressure match. |  | | |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 03:51 - Jun 10 with 1770 views | timcocking |
So, that's five times already in this Cricket world cup that batsman have been bowled, only for the bails to steadfastly remain on top of the stumps. But, of course, it's nothing to do with the new electronic stumps and bails being used.
The expression absolute p!ss take springs tp mind. |  | | |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 07:15 - Jun 10 with 1751 views | Esox_Lucius |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 03:51 - Jun 10 by timcocking |
So, that's five times already in this Cricket world cup that batsman have been bowled, only for the bails to steadfastly remain on top of the stumps. But, of course, it's nothing to do with the new electronic stumps and bails being used.
The expression absolute p!ss take springs tp mind. |
The simple act of making the bail groove shallower to counteract the weight difference seems to be beyond the capabilities of the organisers. |  |
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:04 - Jun 10 with 1707 views | ozexile |
I'm intigued by Kohli asking the supporters not to boo smith. It's a noble gesture but this is professional sport not a Sunday afternoon hit out in the park.
The aussies still boo Broad for not walking all those years ago. | | | |
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:21 - Jun 10 with 1692 views | thame_hoops |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:04 - Jun 10 by ozexile |
I'm intigued by Kohli asking the supporters not to boo smith. It's a noble gesture but this is professional sport not a Sunday afternoon hit out in the park.
The aussies still boo Broad for not walking all those years ago. |
exactly, and he cheated so the fans are calling him out on it, fair enough! Smith and Warner will grow thicker skin I'm sure. | | | |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:30 - Jun 10 with 1693 views | Antti_Heinola |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:04 - Jun 10 by ozexile |
I'm intigued by Kohli asking the supporters not to boo smith. It's a noble gesture but this is professional sport not a Sunday afternoon hit out in the park.
The aussies still boo Broad for not walking all those years ago. |
My preferred solution is silence.
silence when Warner walks out. Silence when he raises his bat for his 77-ball 50. Silence when he goes off.
You'd never get it organised though. | |
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:52 - Jun 10 with 1670 views | Hayesender |
Doesn't look like there's gonna be much to any cricket for the next four days. Lovely English summer |  |
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:55 - Jun 10 with 1664 views | acricketer |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:30 - Jun 10 by Antti_Heinola |
My preferred solution is silence.
silence when Warner walks out. Silence when he raises his bat for his 77-ball 50. Silence when he goes off.
You'd never get it organised though. |
Or mobile phone recordings of sandpaper rubbing! | | | |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 11:12 - Jun 10 with 1651 views | CamberleyR |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:52 - Jun 10 by Hayesender |
Doesn't look like there's gonna be much to any cricket for the next four days. Lovely English summer |
Always a bit of a risk to play this in the early part of our summer. Of the four previous tournaments to this held over here, two had great weather during it (1975 and 1983) and two had bloody awful damp weather (1979 and 1999).
Maybe should have played the Ashes first and then the WC during August and September when you often get more reliable weather. Playing it later in the summer you would also be able to play day/night matches with the shorter days. |  |
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 12:15 - Jun 10 with 1598 views | qprd |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:04 - Jun 10 by ozexile |
I'm intigued by Kohli asking the supporters not to boo smith. It's a noble gesture but this is professional sport not a Sunday afternoon hit out in the park.
The aussies still boo Broad for not walking all those years ago. |
its a classy gesture from a great statesman for the game
as for kohli, he's actually been in bad odi form and his innings ystd showed. by sheer mental strength, he was able to score 80 regardless, but you can see hes still not yet totally in form with the bat. he was trading strike w pandya quite a bit which says a lot
though the six he hit against mitchell starc ystd was a shot that only he can play, and just pure pure technical masterclass. to hit the best fast bowler in the world like that.... absolute p1ss take [Post edited 10 Jun 2019 12:16]
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 12:25 - Jun 10 with 1581 views | stowmarketrange |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 11:12 - Jun 10 by CamberleyR |
Always a bit of a risk to play this in the early part of our summer. Of the four previous tournaments to this held over here, two had great weather during it (1975 and 1983) and two had bloody awful damp weather (1979 and 1999).
Maybe should have played the Ashes first and then the WC during August and September when you often get more reliable weather. Playing it later in the summer you would also be able to play day/night matches with the shorter days. |
Global warming eh. |  | | |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 13:53 - Jun 12 with 1451 views | aston_hoop |
Finally a game! Strong start from the Aussies today but wickets falling like crazy now. Should be scoring a lot better than what they'll end up with. |  |
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 15:02 - Jun 12 with 1387 views | ElHoop |
Was away for a few days and then the rain came so it seems like ages since I saw any cricket. Today's game could be tight - Pakistan need someone to score big though - 40s and 50s won't get them through this I suspect. |  | | |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 08:38 - Jun 13 with 1291 views | TheChef |
Not sure how much cricket is going to be played today either.
This could potentially screw some teams' chances of making the semi finals. |  |
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:23 - Jun 14 with 1214 views | ElHoop |
Looks like we'll get a full game today - good toss to win too.
We might knock the Windies over for not many at all here, if we get a couple out early. Hetmeyer might be the one to put up resistance down the order - he's been quiet lately - might be the day he wakes up. | | | |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:46 - Jun 14 with 1198 views | Antti_Heinola |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:23 - Jun 14 by ElHoop |
Looks like we'll get a full game today - good toss to win too.
We might knock the Windies over for not many at all here, if we get a couple out early. Hetmeyer might be the one to put up resistance down the order - he's been quiet lately - might be the day he wakes up. |
christ mate, if ever there's a post that guarantees Gayle hits 200 in 60 balls, this is it. Rein it in! ;) | |
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:54 - Jun 14 with 1187 views | ElHoop |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:46 - Jun 14 by Antti_Heinola |
christ mate, if ever there's a post that guarantees Gayle hits 200 in 60 balls, this is it. Rein it in! ;) |
Haha. Please no. I'm a Windies fan so I know what they can do - but on a difficult pitch I reckon that they might struggle as there's not much hangaroundability in that line up. But if they can get to 30 overs with three or four down then it'll be a game. | | | |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 11:10 - Jun 14 with 1165 views | Antti_Heinola |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 10:54 - Jun 14 by ElHoop |
Haha. Please no. I'm a Windies fan so I know what they can do - but on a difficult pitch I reckon that they might struggle as there's not much hangaroundability in that line up. But if they can get to 30 overs with three or four down then it'll be a game. |
That Wood drop already costing us big time. You cannot drop catches like that from him. | |
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 11:16 - Jun 14 with 1157 views | MrSheen |
Universe Boss in the mood today. Bat first, sore hip to keep him out of the field, big night out.
Roy pulled a hamstring, possibly. [Post edited 14 Jun 2019 11:23]
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| Cricket World Cup thread. on 11:24 - Jun 14 with 1135 views | ElHoop |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 11:16 - Jun 14 by MrSheen |
Universe Boss in the mood today. Bat first, sore hip to keep him out of the field, big night out.
Roy pulled a hamstring, possibly. [Post edited 14 Jun 2019 11:23]
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Yes the Wood drop is a pain - but I don't think that he'll get a ton. Hope bloody not anyway. You get the impression that Hope wishes he didn't have to bat with him. Gayle just wants to bash it whereas Hope likes to nudge and nurdle his way into the game - impossible with Gayle at the other end.
Gayle unlikely to do much in the field - true. Night out - true. | | | |
| Cricket World Cup thread. on 11:32 - Jun 14 with 1131 views | MrSheen |
Ha, jinxed him! Mission accomplished. | | | |
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