Re: ICC World Twenty 20 - West Indies - 2010

by SG Mon 10 May 2010, 05:37

Yep. Got to say ICC is killing the hen that lays golden eggs. Or has it already killed it?

It'd have been far better had ICC T20 WCs too have been organized after a gap of 4 years just like ODI WCs. There was a suggestion in mid '90s that ODI WCs should be organized after a gap of every 2 years considering their super success and popularity of ODIs in general at that time.

Thankfully, power that be, didn't heed to that. And now as we see we've an ODI WC which is eagerly awaited in most parts of cricketing world.

by Zat Mon 10 May 2010, 05:38

JGK wrote:
G.Wood wrote:The kiddie has become the Mike Brearley of T20

I'd rather win with the Kiddie than lose without him.

What about winning without him? Or do we need to play him so that the Indian fan tac quoted the other day can be happy?

by SG Mon 10 May 2010, 05:38

Zat wrote:
SG wrote:So that’s just 1 success in last 1/5 ICC tournaments for India. Shows very poorly on Dhoni, the captain.
Who won the other 4?

2 were by Aus, 1 by Pak and 1 is in progress. Though considering their form, its no.3 coming to them in last 4 ICC tournaments for Aus.

Hats off to them.

by JGK Mon 10 May 2010, 05:39

Id still rather have the Ashes.

by Zat Mon 10 May 2010, 05:39

I knew that SG, I was just fishing for a bite.

by SG Mon 10 May 2010, 05:43

There is still a slim mathematical chance for us to qualify for the SF IF we beat SL by more than 20 runs, assuming Aus will maintain their supremacy over all comers.

Would be an absolute travesty if we go through to the SF. We just don't deserve to be there.

by SG Mon 10 May 2010, 05:43

JGK wrote:Id still rather have the Ashes.

Come on, you'll have that later this year.

by JGK Mon 10 May 2010, 06:00

SG wrote:There is still a slim mathematical chance for us to qualify for the SF IF we beat SL by more than 20 runs, assuming Aus will maintain their supremacy over all comers.

Would be an absolute travesty if we go through to the SF. We just don't deserve to be there.

Who do we need to throw out game against to ensure that doesn't happen?

by Nath Mon 10 May 2010, 06:02

SG wrote:
JGK wrote:Id still rather have the Ashes.
Come on, you'll have that later this year.

200 days to go until the first ball is bowled, apparently.

by SG Mon 10 May 2010, 06:06

JGK wrote:
SG wrote:There is still a slim mathematical chance for us to qualify for the SF IF we beat SL by more than 20 runs, assuming Aus will maintain their supremacy over all comers.

Would be an absolute travesty if we go through to the SF. We just don't deserve to be there.

Who do we need to throw out game against to ensure that doesn't happen?

WI.

However I just hope we get trounced by SL instead so that this overhyped bunch of show ponies gets exposed once again.

by SG Mon 10 May 2010, 06:25

Does anyone remember Jadeja hit for 6 consecutive 6s by 2 Ws? OK, not in the same over, 3 in one over, and 3 in the next.

by skully Mon 10 May 2010, 10:09

Just watched the best bits from ShyT's knock. That was some innings.

And if he hasn't got the best pair of hands since qmy's mate, then I dunno who has.

ShyT for T20 skipper. Then get some dasher in there in Pup's spot.

by Nath Mon 10 May 2010, 13:29

skully wrote:Just watched the best bits from ShyT's knock. That was some innings.

And if he hasn't got the best pair of hands since qmy's mate, then I dunno who has.

ShyT for T20 skipper. Then get some dasher in there in Pup's spot.

Ferguson, when he's fit again (anyone not Voges, really)

by doremi Mon 10 May 2010, 14:22

Shahid Afridi as international captain, even if it is T20.... Funny everytime

by Guest Mon 10 May 2010, 17:40

by LeFromage Mon 10 May 2010, 17:47

Does that mean England are through?

by Guest Mon 10 May 2010, 17:49

Dello wrote:Does that mean England are through?

Apparently, if NZ beat England then NZ and England go through, if England win then Pak and England go through.

So yes.

by The One Mon 10 May 2010, 17:49

good ol' south africa. dependable as always

by LeFromage Mon 10 May 2010, 18:08

vilkrang wrote:
Dello wrote:Does that mean England are through?
Apparently, if NZ beat England then NZ and England go through, if England win then Pak and England go through.

So yes.

I still wouldn't put it past England to find a way to not qualify.

by The One Mon 10 May 2010, 18:13

england's first world cup semi since 1992? luke wright must be the new botham

by LeFromage Mon 10 May 2010, 18:17

[luke wright's mum]It's what I've been saying all along...[/luke wright's mum]

by Merlin Mon 10 May 2010, 18:45

The One wrote:good ol' south africa. dependable as always

Aye, historical chokers ... or are they .... fancy letting Pakistan in through the back door.

Hanse Cronje anone?!!

Commentators reckon the Pakistani supporters will be cheering England on ...!!

Noice !!

by Guest Mon 10 May 2010, 19:04

That was a weird run chase by SA. They always had wickets in hand but only Botha at the end seemed to realise that they needed to score runs as well.

by JKLever Mon 10 May 2010, 19:55

Looks like about 155 to chase for England.

NZ probably have enough, we always struggle against their wobbly seamers and have Ravi Bopara handicapping us this time...

by LeFromage Mon 10 May 2010, 20:06

150, all in.

Bit of a middling score, I reckon. A good start and we'll piss it. Early wickets and that'll be that.

I think I've Nick Knighted all positions there...

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