Love test cricket!
Thoughts on NZs best team and line-up? Still some water under the bridge and would depend on players coming off (Guppy scoring decent runs at 100% S/R, Latham to put up some numbers as well maybe around 75-80% SR)
For me it would be:
- Guppy
- Latham
- Williamson
- Taylor
- B McCullum
- Anderson
- Ronchi
- N McCullum
- Southee
- Milne
- McClenneghan
On slower pitches (Hamilton, Dunedin, Wellington) I'd probably drop a seamer and maybe bring Vettori or Elliot in alongside McCullum although not sure Elliot will be seen as a bowling option for the CWC.
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
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Thoughts on NZs best team and line-up? Still some water under the bridge and would depend on players coming off (Guppy scoring decent runs at 100% S/R, Latham to put up some numbers as well maybe around 75-80% SR)
For me it would be:
- Guppy
- Latham
- Williamson
- Taylor
- B McCullum
- Anderson
- Ronchi
- N McCullum
- Southee
- Milne
- McClenneghan
On slower pitches (Hamilton, Dunedin, Wellington) I'd probably drop a seamer and maybe bring Vettori or Elliot in alongside McCullum although not sure Elliot will be seen as a bowling option for the CWC.
My team would be very similar, probably only Mills for Milne would be the only change. We won't see it though, they seem pretty locked in to opening with McCullum.
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loving the Alternative Commentary Collective's work, but it's annoying that their commentary is about 15 seconds ahead of the tv broadcast for some reason
People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.
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"Australians...trying to calm down the situation"...after Warner started it....
It is an unwritten rule of cricket that batsman don't run overthrows if the ball has deflected off their body or clothing while making their ground on a throw.
The Indians were cheating---- again.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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"Australians...trying to calm down the situation"...after Warner started it....
It is an unwritten rule of cricket that batsman don't run overthrows if the ball has deflected off their body or clothing while making their ground on a throw.
The Indians were cheating---- again.
1. Unwritten rule, so not actually cheating.
2. Check the footage again when it's been slowed down. Doesn't touch the batsman, deflects off Haddin's gloves.
3. Warner is a total cod. Biggest wanker in cricket by a mile.
Oh, and...
4. Underarm bowling used to be an "unwritten rule" but that didn't stop the Aussies using it when they were shark scared of McKechnie smashing them out of the park, to tie a game nonetheless!
Three for me, and two for them.
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"Australians...trying to calm down the situation"...after Warner started it....
It is an unwritten rule of cricket that batsman don't run overthrows if the ball has deflected off their body or clothing while making their ground on a throw.
The Indians were cheating---- again.
1. Unwritten rule, so not actually cheating.
2. Check the footage again when it's been slowed down. Doesn't touch the batsman, deflects off Haddin's gloves.
3. Warner is a total cod. Biggest wanker in cricket by a mile.
Oh, and...
4. Underarm bowling used to be an "unwritten rule" but that didn't stop the Aussies using it when they were shark scared of McKechnie smashing them out of the park, to tie a game nonetheless!
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On that basis then the underarm at the MCG in 1981 was not cheating as it was in the rules?
Guess you and the 'this' man don't remember.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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[quote=Banzai!...AIEEE!!!]
"Australians...trying to calm down the situation"...after Warner started it....
It is an unwritten rule of cricket that batsman don't run overthrows if the ball has deflected off their body or clothing while making their ground on a throw.
The Indians were cheating---- again.
1. Unwritten rule, so not actually cheating.
2. Check the footage again when it's been slowed down. Doesn't touch the batsman, deflects off Haddin's gloves.
3. Warner is a total cod. Biggest wanker in cricket by a mile.
Oh, and...
4. Underarm bowling used to be an "unwritten rule" but that didn't stop the Aussies using it when they were shark scared of McKechnie smashing them out of the park, to tie a game nonetheless!
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On that basis then the underarm at the MCG in 1981 was not cheating as it was in the rules?
Guess you and the 'this' man don't remember. And McKechnie had no chance of doing that. Cairns was the bloke for that.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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How can Warner be the biggest wanker in cricket when there's Mitchell Jonson? Warner's an opening bat, so that's points in my book...Also ODI between the two most overated teams in world cricket...hopefully to be proved after this WC!!
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[quote=Banzai!...AIEEE!!!]
"Australians...trying to calm down the situation"...after Warner started it....
It is an unwritten rule of cricket that batsman don't run overthrows if the ball has deflected off their body or clothing while making their ground on a throw.
The Indians were cheating---- again.
1. Unwritten rule, so not actually cheating.
2. Check the footage again when it's been slowed down. Doesn't touch the batsman, deflects off Haddin's gloves.
3. Warner is a total cod. Biggest wanker in cricket by a mile.
Oh, and...
4. Underarm bowling used to be an "unwritten rule" but that didn't stop the Aussies using it when they were shark scared of McKechnie smashing them out of the park, to tie a game nonetheless!
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On that basis then the underarm at the MCG in 1981 was not cheating as it was in the rules?
Guess you and the 'this' man don't remember.
Yeah I think that's the point.....
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Impressive scorecard you have to say...
South Africa Innings439 for 2 (50.0 overs)I'd like to see the Black Caps achieve this kind of score on a consistent basis frankly. Surely the saffers won't choke this WC away, will they?
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How can Warner be the biggest wanker in cricket when there's Mitchell Jonson? Warner's an opening bat, so that's points in my book...Also ODI between the two most overated teams in world cricket...hopefully to be proved after this WC!!
Grumpy old bastard alert
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I've stopped watching the cricket from Australia after Warner's "speak English" outburst to Sharma.
It's not in the spirit of the game. I find it offensive. I did not enjoy watching the game following the incident, and turned it off. I don't think I will be back.
The Channel9 commentators refused to comment on the fact he had said "speak English". In fact, they seemed to revel in his confrontational approach, giggling and commenting "He's always involved". They were celebrating his mongrel fighting qualities.
Australian players don't speak Hindi when they tour India.
Thankfully Cricket Australia have at least pulled out a wet bus ticket to slap Warner over the wrists with:
But elsewhere Warner's comments show a complete lack of understanding in my opinion:
'We play hard aggressive cricket but we know what comes with it, sometimes you are going to get fined.
'We've just got to keep trying not to cross that line, because we're all about playing cricket the right way.
'When I went over to say something to him, he sort of said something in their language and I said "speak English" because, if you're going to say something, understand that theoretically I cannot speak Hindi,".
'I did the polite thing and asked him to speak English, therefore he did and I can't repeat what he said.'
'I was in the wrong ... I shouldn't have engaged him.'
"Theoretically"? Why say that? Does he mean he can actually speak Hinidi?
Did the polite thing... asked. Yeah, Right! He demanded agressively and spat the words. Three times too!
Warner and Cricket Australia are living in a delusional world. He bends down and kisses the pitch when on 63* and they bang on about the spirt of Phillip Hughes and emotion and the way they play the game having changed, and they are just full of it and full of themselves. They are a disgrace.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
Phoenix fans. We have to win them over one fan at a time.
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I've stopped watching the cricket from Australia after Warner's "speak English" outburst to Sharma.
It's not in the spirit of the game. I find it offensive. I did not enjoy watching the game following the incident, and turned it off. I don't think I will be back.
The Channel9 commentators refused to comment on the fact he had said "speak English". In fact, they seemed to revel in his confrontational approach, giggling and commenting "He's always involved". They were celebrating his mongrel fighting qualities.
Australian players don't speak Hindi when they tour India.
Thankfully Cricket Australia have at least pulled out a wet bus ticket to slap Warner over the wrists with:
But elsewhere Warner's comments show a complete lack of understanding in my opinion:
'We play hard aggressive cricket but we know what comes with it, sometimes you are going to get fined.
'We've just got to keep trying not to cross that line, because we're all about playing cricket the right way.
'When I went over to say something to him, he sort of said something in their language and I said "speak English" because, if you're going to say something, understand that theoretically I cannot speak Hindi,".
'I did the polite thing and asked him to speak English, therefore he did and I can't repeat what he said.'
'I was in the wrong ... I shouldn't have engaged him.'
"Theoretically"? Whay say that? Does he mean he can actually speak Hinidi?
Did the polite thing... asked. Yeah, Right! He demanded agressively and spat the words. Three times too!
Warner and Cricket Australia are living in a delusional world. He bends down and kisses the pitch when on 63* and they bang on about the spirt of Phillip Hughes and emotion and the way they play the game having changed, and they are just full of it and full of themselves. They are a disgrace.
Can't disagree with anything you said, but I suspect it is another typical anti Oz thread.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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I dont think it is Aussie bashing as such but a few home truths have been told that are long over due. It is amazing how quiet the commentary team go quiet when one of their boys do something wrong but when the opposition do it, then they want them hung drawn and quartered.
But in a fair comparrison, should any All Black do something wrong, silence is heard from Nisbit and company too, yet the opposition are villified if they do it to any All Black.
Solution? Employ Billy Birmingham to do all of the comentaries as he makes them fun.
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Speaking of commentators... I have quite enjoyed the Big Bash stuff. I've always enjoyed Damien "The Bowlologist" Fleming and have been pleasantly surprised by Picky Rontings efforts. As long as Mark Waugh is out of the picture they're pretty good. Analytical, often with a proper "presenter" alongside to keep things moving - and some of the player interaction has been great; particularly the two "Poms" in KP and Freddie.
Credit where it's due. I'd rather listen to these guys than the Ch9 crap any day. Informative, insightful, entertaining, and much more bearable (and no more DK Morrison lol).
E + R + O
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Speaking of commentators... I have quite enjoyed the Big Bash stuff. I've always enjoyed Damien "The Bowlologist" Fleming and have been pleasantly surprised by Picky Rontings efforts. As long as Mark Waugh is out of the picture they're pretty good. Analytical, often with a proper "presenter" alongside to keep things moving - and some of the player interaction has been great; particularly the two "Poms" in KP and Freddie.
Credit where it's due. I'd rather listen to these guys than the Ch9 crap any day. Informative, insightful, entertaining, and much more bearable (and no more DK Morrison lol).
Fuck this stupid game
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Right I think it's World Cup predicition time. How are the Black Caps going to go?
I don't know the exact permutations of the draw but I think we will lose in the semi-final again, probably to South Africa. If someone else knocked South Africa out for us I think we can win it. But i'm going to say, ala 92, we will lose the semi at Eden Park.
Kane Williamson will be in the top-3 run scorers and Southee will be in the top-3 wicket takers.
South Africa to win it.
Yours please?
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For anyone interested in adding to this already crammed and satisfying summer of cricket, Onslow CC host Johnsonville CC in a local derby & Ewen Chatfield Cup Final this Sunday at Nairnville Park from 11am. The club is putting on a BBQ and the forecast is for sun, sun, sun.
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
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Just as sure as NZ will bow out in the semi-finals, South Africa will choke somewhere. Might be the final, semis, or a pool game, but at some point they'll choke. Aus will probably win... just to p*ss the rest of the world off.
Kane will get the most runs for us, but McCullum will hit the innings that gets everyone talking, probably a big 100 in a crucial pool game (like Flemings v Sth Africa).
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