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Now, Heaven forbid that I should seem a little Cricket obsessed. But recent events in Australia have restored my sense that all is well with the world .To see the England boys steadfastly clutching defeat from the hands of victory agin the Aussies is so comforting,- Unlike all that winning malawkey that went on before.
Looking ok in the third so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
I think it's great, because they really don't care about the ODIs at all, which is a giant slap in the face for "modern cricket".
In 20, 30 and 100 years' time, nobody will even know an ODI series was played this year, but the Ashes win will be engraved in history.
And T20? What's that?
Never the less, a good win for your chaps against Pakistan.
I'm Australian but I still think the Bangladesh cricket team is where it's at.
Sure they are hit and miss but they have a ton of potential and some exciting young players.
Australia winning the third ODI, sure it was okay but the ashes is what matters. I admire Cook's series, he is one of my favourite players.
I must own up to complete ignorance of the state of Bangladeshi cricket, but I hope what you say is true. Anything that shakes up the status quo is good.
That first Ashes match was the key to the series, you blokes should've won that one - and then who knows?
[QUOTE=The Atheist;1001325]Eh? It's 23/1/11 already. You're 21 days late.
the states haven't caught on to international habits. perhaps arrogance, but ignorance for sure. 1/2/11 would've been proper here
A rare win, even.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Touching on the 'Deshis - they beat us 5 -zip, but that's not much of a recommendation since St Swithins' Girls XI beat us 3 - nothing.
I know - I just like to get my little digs in about dates, distances and spellings from that odd place you live in!Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrekken
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Oh dear....Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
World Cup soon, who do you think will win it?
I think South Africa have the team to go all the way this year.
like either of us had choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Atheist
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Originally Posted by Big Dante
I really want a "third world" team to do it this time. We Brits love the under-dog. But I have to agree that South Africa are looking good. Don't discount your lot (the Aussies), if Brett Lee can get it together for one more year, who knows.
Unlike most Aussie driven Australian supporters I'm also a fan of the underdog and it would be great to see that happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
The media over cricket in Australia is one of the worst things I've seen during my short time on this Earth. After a non stop assault on every cricketer apart from Mike Hussey during the entire Ashes series after winning the first ODI they couldn't talk enough about how great the team is and how it is redemption for the Ashes. Lately I've gotten a little over the Aussie cricket team and prefer to watch younger more exciting teams play. Or just Chris Gayle.
Definitely. They are in good form at the right time, have a complete side and travel well, which is pretty essential.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Dante
Sri Lanka will be enormously hard to beat and I can easily see RSA/SL final - if the draw is worked that way; I haven't even looked!
Yeah, damn on that. Parents should consult their kids about where they want to be born. Bloody inconsiderate, really. Not that I'd swap - being dual British/NZ citizen, I can go anywhere I feel like!Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrekken
You can't discount them entirely, but I think Brett Lee is one of those straws drowning people grasp at. I will definitely discount England, though. Like us, you have no chance.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
I haven't even considered England, they can't handle the slightest pressure. Sri Lanka, and India and to some extent Bangladesh (being home the sides)will have bucket loads of pressure on them, plus all those illegal betting syndicates buzzing around them like flies on a dunghill..
The West Indies are second string at the moment, and who knows what the Pakistanis are going to do.
All of that is true. Out of the three home sides I think Sri Lanka will do the best. They will most likely prove me wrong but I think India will struggle this campaign.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
The West Indies are having a rough patch but they do have some talented players like Gayle and Pollard. They are just missing their fast bowling attack that took them to the top.
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Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
How did that go Gilliat? Is it the superthingy soon?