ICC Champions Trophy 2013

Whatever we think of Watto, he is still far more technically correct than GCS and Con. I'm hoping he can get past the "brain fade at 30 runs" problem he's had for the past 2 years in Tests.

He might be the difference between the teams.

In the Tests? Can I have some of what you're smoking, Pete?

But aye, if you are referring to the ICCCT.

The difference in terms of making Australia more crap than England, that is...

Probably, beams.

India can do a lot of damage in this competition. There must be a bit of "anger" to restore credibility and more importantly they have a bowling attack that can be very handy in damp English conditions! While batting on the other hand is class as usual.

Waksters snotted the SAffies in a warm up last night. Yarps slumped to 7-83 at one point, before scraping up 202, which Pakistan made in a doddle.

Sounds like the yarpies are on the take again

Must admit, my first thoughts turned to a few players making some quick cash.

The Pakistani pace bowling was too much for SA who didn't play well at all
Amazingly Pakistan may drop M Irfan for the 1st ODI against WI and play Asad Ali and Wahab Riaz along with Junaid. Riaz is very quick(no Shoaib Akhtar though) and also quite useful with the bat so if fit he will certainly play against the WI.

Bannies in early trouble v Aus in their practice match. 5-62 off 18. Koo continues good early form with 2-13 off 4. Qunt M'Kay has 2-20 off 6, and ferkin' Midge has chipped in with a wicket.

So if this weather keeps up, 300 looks like being par for the tournament. England must be shitting themselves.

htf did we get to 300+ after being 55/5? pitch must be really f*cking flat

aus should get them in 40

Clarke's back has flared up again, I see. There now must be serious doubts as to how much cricket he has left in him. Guys like Athers and Thorpe retired around the age of 33-34 because of dodgy backs. Clarke's 32 already....

He'll last a couple more Ashes at least. Watch this space.

Retiring in seven months-time then?

If Oz win back-to-back series and he's back on his back because of his back, maybe.

PMSL @ the mighty Australian team

Yeah. Bit of turbulence. Still, 34-6 is not out of it yet.

Foxy Maxy, Cowpoke Clint and the ever-reliable Midge still to bat.

And looking on the bright side, Wade and Watson can both boast a good strike rate.

Beau Geste clearly hasn't given up hope. Hits another 4.

42-6. Recovery on.

Zoiks!

I saw Mitch Marsh's lolloping dobs in the last over - Dernbach has a kindred spirit.

JAMJAMOD but still funny as fark.

The One wrote:....aus should get them in 40

They barely got past 40....

Deary me, Aussies just as crap as England today. Can see the Ashes being won by the team that has slightly less crap days than the other at this rate.