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So, the rumor doing the rounds in SA is that India and pakistan were gifted their places in the final to help their fans forget the World Cup debacle earlier in the year and to ensure this tournament is a success.

The theory asks what else would explain NZs performance v Pakistan and the Aussies throwing away a winning position against India with Haydos and Token allowing themselves to be bowled.

I don't believe it myself . . .

Roobish.

Exactly, just what I thought. Bloody Saffies love a conspiracy theory. Probably started by taips . . .

And that's why Bob Woolmer was murdered.

tac wrote:So, the rumor doing the rounds in SA is that India and pakistan were gifted their places in the final to help their fans forget the World Cup debacle earlier in the year and to ensure this tournament is a success.

The theory asks what else would explain NZs performance v Pakistan and the Aussies throwing away a winning position against India with Haydos and Token allowing themselves to be bowled.

I don't believe it myself . . .

And I do believe I saw Elvis in the crowd - sharing a beer with Lord Lucan.

Basil wrote:

tac wrote:So, the rumor doing the rounds in SA is that India and pakistan were gifted their places in the final to help their fans forget the World Cup debacle earlier in the year and to ensure this tournament is a success.

The theory asks what else would explain NZs performance v Pakistan and the Aussies throwing away a winning position against India with Haydos and Token allowing themselves to be bowled.

I don't believe it myself . . .

And I do believe I saw Elvis in the crowd - sharing a beer with Lord Lucan.

You forgot to mention that he was riding Shergar at the time.

Demelza wrote:
You forgot to mention that he was riding Shergar at the time.

Beastiality is not big and not clever.

Batfink Begins wrote:

Demelza wrote:
You forgot to mention that he was riding Shergar at the time.

Beastiality is not big and not clever.

You're like an ex-smoker . . .

Batfink Begins wrote:

Demelza wrote:
You forgot to mention that he was riding Shergar at the time.

Beastiality is not big and not clever.

...especially with a stupid gerbil

Batfink Begins wrote:

Demelza wrote:
You forgot to mention that he was riding Shergar at the time.

Beastiality is not big and not clever.

The spelling is Bestiality, cos I know that.

embee wrote:

Batfink Begins wrote:

Demelza wrote:
You forgot to mention that he was riding Shergar at the time.

Beastiality is not big and not clever.

...especially with a stupid gerbil

So it would be ok with an intelligent Gerbil?

Hard to argue with the above points. Well, it's probably not but blah.

tac wrote:So, the rumor doing the rounds in SA is that India and pakistan were gifted their places in the final to help their fans forget the World Cup debacle earlier in the year and to ensure this tournament is a success.

The theory asks what else would explain NZs performance v Pakistan and the Aussies throwing away a winning position against India with Haydos and Token allowing themselves to be bowled.

I don't believe it myself . . .

NZ - suddenly realised they were in a semi-final so it was time to head home. Happens all the time.

Hayden & Symonds - well they were clearly intimidated by SreeSanth offering them outside. Infact on the replay you can clearly see Hayden's bottom lip quivering before that delivery was bowled.

After that there was the confusion over the runner, Hayden only eventually agreed to come back out after several guarentees from the Indian team that SreeSanth would remain on the other side of the field.

Basil wrote:So it would be ok with an intelligent Gerbil?

Well... it would be 'clever' then, but it still wouldn't be 'big'.

Gary 111 wrote:

tac wrote:So, the rumor doing the rounds in SA is that India and pakistan were gifted their places in the final to help their fans forget the World Cup debacle earlier in the year and to ensure this tournament is a success.

The theory asks what else would explain NZs performance v Pakistan and the Aussies throwing away a winning position against India with Haydos and Token allowing themselves to be bowled.

I don't believe it myself . . .

NZ - suddenly realised they were in a semi-final so it was time to head home. Happens all the time.

Hayden & Symonds - well they were clearly intimidated by SreeSanth offering them outside. Infact on the replay you can clearly see Hayden's bottom lip quivering before that delivery was bowled.

After that there was the confusion over the runner, Hayden only eventually agreed to come back out after several guarentees from the Indian team that SreeSanth would remain on the other side of the field.

Now you're just being silly . . .

Batfink Begins wrote:

Basil wrote:So it would be ok with an intelligent Gerbil?

Well... it would be 'clever' then, but it still wouldn't be 'big'.

What about an obese, intelligent gerbil . . . kind of like the furriner of gerbils . . . ?

Demelza wrote:

Batfink Begins wrote:

Demelza wrote:
You forgot to mention that he was riding Shergar at the time.

Beastiality is not big and not clever.

The spelling is Bestiality, cos I know that.

Funny, but that's how I met the current love of my life; by accusing him of bestiality.
Romance just blossomed after that.
(True story)

tac wrote:
What about an obese, intelligent gerbil . . . kind of like the furriner of gerbils . . . ?

Depends. Would said gerbil be a fan of Laggers? If so, I'd question it's intellect.

intelligent, not wise or sensible . . .

Demelza wrote:

Demelza wrote:

Batfink Begins wrote:

Demelza wrote:
You forgot to mention that he was riding Shergar at the time.

Beastiality is not big and not clever.

The spelling is Bestiality, cos I know that.

Funny, but that's how I met the current love of my life; by accusing him of bestiality.
Romance just blossomed after that.
(True story)

Is he Welsh?

dunno about NZ or AUS but SA not getting 126 was more than a bit suspicious - as if they completely switched off.

Ash wrote:dunno about NZ or AUS but SA not getting 126 was more than a bit suspicious - as if they completely switched off.

To be fair, that's not really unheard of in South African cricket when they are close to winning or in this case qualifying. They could have lost and India would have still gone through. Why be charitable to NZ?

embee wrote:

Demelza wrote:

Demelza wrote:

Batfink Begins wrote:

Demelza wrote:
You forgot to mention that he was riding Shergar at the time.

Beastiality is not big and not clever.

The spelling is Bestiality, cos I know that.

Funny, but that's how I met the current love of my life; by accusing him of bestiality.
Romance just blossomed after that.
(True story)

Is he Welsh?

Half Welsh actually!

On his Maaaa . . ther's side?

No, the other side.