Author Topic: International Cricket 2012- 2013 - General Thread (Read 129076 times)

Chakan · « **Reply #3880 on:** January 4, 2012, 02:38:57 PM »

really need another wicket

greenone · « **Reply #3881 on:** January 4, 2012, 02:40:13 PM »

Quote from: nicholasanthony on January 4, 2012, 02:37:34 PM

I was taught to picture what you wanted to bowl and watch the spot on the pitch to try hit it. Apparently he just tried to view the pitch as a whole without focusing on one specific spot. He seemed to say he didn't really think too much about what he was doing. Never focusing on one aspect of his delivery. That that was for practice. He made being one of the all time greats sound extremely easy.

I always focus at the top of off when I'm running in, unless I'm bowling a yorker then I look at the base of middle.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #3882 on:** January 4, 2012, 02:41:54 PM »

Quote from: greenone on January 4, 2012, 02:40:13 PM

I always focus at the top of off when I'm running in, unless I'm bowling a yorker then I look at the base of middle.

Well then you are Glen McGrath.

greenone · « **Reply #3883 on:** January 4, 2012, 02:43:46 PM »

Quote from: nicholasanthony on January 4, 2012, 02:41:54 PM

Well then you are Glen McGrath.

Wish I had his bank balance.

Chakan · « **Reply #3884 on:** January 4, 2012, 03:08:10 PM »

Great catch by Smith!

LF · « **Reply #3885 on:** January 4, 2012, 03:10:08 PM »

Quote from: lfsea on January 4, 2012, 01:41:10 AM

The gods are fucking Gambhir's shit up. He averages 26 since he missed a Test to go to his sister's wedding.

maybe its the test god exacting vengence

Redcap · « **Reply #3886 on:** January 5, 2012, 12:57:40 AM »

And we're back. Clarke and Hussey still going along steadily, albeit the run rate's a bit slower.

Redcap · « **Reply #3887 on:** January 5, 2012, 02:27:18 AM »

300 up for Pup. What an effort from him.

Interesting to see how his concentration holds up now.

Lfsea · « **Reply #3888 on:** January 5, 2012, 02:28:45 AM »

Got quite emotional when he got to 300. First match I've worked on where there's been a 300.

Redcap · « **Reply #3889 on:** January 5, 2012, 02:37:34 AM »

Are you at the game mate?

Lfsea · « **Reply #3890 on:** January 5, 2012, 02:38:58 AM »

Quote from: Redcap on January 5, 2012, 02:37:34 AM

Are you at the game mate?

Yeah mate, working for ESPN.

Redcap · « **Reply #3891 on:** January 5, 2012, 02:41:00 AM »

Damn.. must be a pretty awesome job

Gifted Right Foot · « **Reply #3892 on:** January 5, 2012, 02:43:45 AM »

^^ that would be awesome. congrats clarke!!!

Redcap · « **Reply #3893 on:** January 5, 2012, 02:49:46 AM »

Three more overs till the new ball. No reason not to take it I suppose, with the old ball not doing much.

Lfsea · « **Reply #3894 on:** January 5, 2012, 02:57:17 AM »

Quote from: Redcap on January 5, 2012, 02:49:46 AM

Three more overs till the new ball. No reason not to take it I suppose, with the old ball not doing much.

They brought on the spinners having only bowled 22 overs with the last new ball, so it doesn't matter either way.

Redcap · « **Reply #3895 on:** January 5, 2012, 03:16:29 AM »

Bit surprised Clarke's declared there. Knowing him it's probably for some sentimental reason like not wanting to go past Bradman or something.

Still there are a few showers predicted for the next couple of days so it might not be the worst idea to get in earlier rather than later.

Lfsea · « **Reply #3896 on:** January 5, 2012, 03:19:27 AM »

Quote from: Redcap on January 5, 2012, 03:16:29 AM

Bit surprised Clarke's declared there. Knowing him it's probably for some sentimental reason like not wanting to go past Bradman or something.

Still there are a few showers predicted for the next couple of days so it might not be the worst idea to get in earlier rather than later.

Like me, he probably wants to get a couple of days off on Bondi.

Redcap · « **Reply #3897 on:** January 5, 2012, 03:22:55 AM »

Hahahaha.. a commentor on the cricinfo live commentary

Qasim: "Looks like Clarke paid tribute to big man Inzi by not surpassing his 329."

OzBomber · « **Reply #3898 on:** January 5, 2012, 04:25:16 AM »

Just turned on a Sky Sports stream to see what the poms thought and noticed Ian Harvey was there. He has a pommy accent now!?!?

pepe_carra_stevie_nando · « **Reply #3899 on:** January 5, 2012, 05:34:47 AM »

Well done Pup. Don't forget Hussey in there as well with 150 not out.

Redcap · « **Reply #3900 on:** January 5, 2012, 05:45:46 AM »

Just came in to comment that India were starting well and Dravid gets out

**Glenn** · « **Reply #3901 on:** January 5, 2012, 06:08:36 AM »

How lazy does Gambhir look when he's batting? Doesn't like to use his feet.

ryatnalkar · « **Reply #3902 on:** January 5, 2012, 06:10:31 AM »

Quote from: **Glenn** on January 5, 2012, 06:08:36 AM

How lazy does Gambhir look when he's batting? Doesn't like to use his feet.

Still won India a world cup final, just saying.

**Glenn** · « **Reply #3903 on:** January 5, 2012, 06:14:15 AM »

5 maidens in a row. Jesus Christ. Aggressive cricket...

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #3904 on:** January 5, 2012, 06:22:05 AM »

Kohli has been fined for his little salute to the Aussie public. And fair enough as well.

OzBomber · « **Reply #3905 on:** January 5, 2012, 08:10:45 AM »

Two best memes of the day.

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #3906 on:** January 5, 2012, 08:47:35 AM »

Cracking day, wonderful to see the SCG covered in pink as well.

Looks like there's a few holes in the wall!

Welshred · « **Reply #3907 on:** January 5, 2012, 10:52:32 AM »

Why didn't Clarke carry on? He could have had the world record there and then some...be nice to get the worlds highest ever score off the records seeing as it's against us

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #3908 on:** January 5, 2012, 11:21:24 AM »

Quote from: Welshred on January 5, 2012, 10:52:32 AM

Why didn't Clarke carry on? He could have had the world record there and then some...be nice to get the worlds highest ever score off the records seeing as it's against us

We can’t have the Aussies holding records though, that’s why we had to let Lara claim it back after Hayden had snatched it away. I know that tightly fought lower scoring Tests are more entertaining but there’s something great about just looking at a scorecard like that! Fantastic effort from Clarke, and probably a sensible boost for his average to make sure he declared not out! Even taking away his mere 329 runs they still racked up a very impressive 330-4. Credit where it’s due. I was gutted when Cook was out for 290 odd in the summer, triple centuries don’t come about that often (unless you’re Bradman or Sehwag!)…how many have been scored in Test cricket Stats Dan?

Not looking good for the Lankans – 220-8, still 360 behind.

zero zero · « **Reply #3909 on:** January 5, 2012, 11:45:01 AM »

Been busy working. Thought I'd check the score. It should have come with one of those warnings: If you're Sri Lankan look away now. Go back to work.

Horrific

yorkykopite · « **Reply #3910 on:** January 5, 2012, 11:52:52 AM »

Well done Clarke.

Never thought I'd write that sentence.

gerrardsarmy · « **Reply #3911 on:** January 5, 2012, 12:00:31 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 5, 2012, 11:21:24 AM

We can’t have the Aussies holding records though, that’s why we had to let Lara claim it back after Hayden had snatched it away. I know that tightly fought lower scoring Tests are more entertaining but there’s something great about just looking at a scorecard like that! Fantastic effort from Clarke, and probably a sensible boost for his average to make sure he declared not out! Even taking away his mere 329 runs they still racked up a very impressive 330-4. Credit where it’s due. I was gutted when Cook was out for 290 odd in the summer, triple centuries don’t come about that often (unless you’re Bradman or Sehwag!)…how many have been scored in Test cricket Stats Dan?

Not looking good for the Lankans – 220-8, still 360 behind.

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/208504.html

25 triple centuries. Cook out for 294 against India

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #3912 on:** January 5, 2012, 12:05:41 PM »

Cheers. Bradman had a 299*, what happened there? Team were bowled out? End of the match? Surely wasn't a declaration!

Martin Crowe 299 - unlucky!

Lfsea · « **Reply #3913 on:** January 5, 2012, 12:05:50 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 5, 2012, 11:21:24 AM

We can’t have the Aussies holding records though, that’s why we had to let Lara claim it back after Hayden had snatched it away. I know that tightly fought lower scoring Tests are more entertaining but there’s something great about just looking at a scorecard like that! Fantastic effort from Clarke, and probably a sensible boost for his average to make sure he declared not out! Even taking away his mere 329 runs they still racked up a very impressive 330-4. Credit where it’s due. I was gutted when Cook was out for 290 odd in the summer, triple centuries don’t come about that often (unless you’re Bradman or Sehwag!)…how many have been scored in Test cricket Stats Dan?

Not looking good for the Lankans – 220-8, still 360 behind.

Just seen this, been doing the stats all day but see that GA has already answered it. 21st Player to do it, with 4 players repeating the feat twice. 3rd highest numerical score and the 4th highest recorded score by an Australian.

Also matched Inzamam's Test best, which is why he retired I'm assuming - out of respect for the big man.

Lfsea · « **Reply #3914 on:** January 5, 2012, 12:12:16 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 5, 2012, 12:05:41 PM

Cheers. Bradman had a 299*, what happened there? Team were bowled out? End of the match? Surely wasn't a declaration!

Martin Crowe 299 - unlucky!

Bradman was the victim of his own desire that day.

The non-striking batsman (Pud Thurlow) was run-out whilst he was going for the single that would have taken him to 300. Unlucky.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #3915 on:** January 5, 2012, 12:13:18 PM »

Quote from: lfsea on January 5, 2012, 12:12:16 PM

Bradman was the victim of his own desire that day.

The non-striking batsman (Pud Thurlow) was run-out whilst he was going for the single that would have taken him to 300. Unlucky.

Good knowledge! So Thurlow was the last man? Pretty unlucky.

CheshireDave · « **Reply #3916 on:** January 5, 2012, 12:42:55 PM »

Looks like an innings win on the card for South Africa.

Are more ranking points awarded if you win by an innings or is it just the same as a win??

Lfsea · « **Reply #3917 on:** January 5, 2012, 12:44:24 PM »

Your current World XI that includes a player from each of the Test playing nations (excluding Bangladesh):

Cook ENG
Jayawardene SL
Kallis SA
Tendulkar IND
Ponting AUS
Sangakkara SL (wk)
Vettori NZ
Steyn SA
Umar Gul PAK
Rampaul WI
Anderson ENG

Is what it took me all day to decide.

LF · « **Reply #3918 on:** January 5, 2012, 01:35:34 PM »

Quote from: zero zero on January 5, 2012, 11:45:01 AM

Been busy working. Thought I'd check the score. It should have come with one of those warnings: If you're Sri Lankan look away now. Go back to work.

Horrific

I am in no position to laugh but still

greenone · « **Reply #3919 on:** January 5, 2012, 01:40:20 PM »

Quote from: lfsea on January 5, 2012, 12:44:24 PM

Your current World XI that includes a player from each of the Test playing nations (excluding Bangladesh):

Cook ENG
Jayawardene SL
Kallis SA
Tendulkar IND
Ponting AUS
Sangakkara SL (wk)
Vettori NZ
Steyn SA
Umar Gul PAK
Rampaul WI
Anderson ENG

Is what it took me all day to decide.

Why? Whens the last time he kept in a test? I'd have Sehwag over Tendulkar at the moment and Hussey over Ponting.